August 31 / 16.00 Curragh

16.00

Good

FBD Hotels And Resorts Faithlegg Hotel Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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FBD Hotels And Resorts Faithlegg Hotel Nursery Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5326

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Came home well when second over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate start; well beaten on nursery bow at Galway (7f, soft) but possibly didn't enjoy the ground and had a wide draw; Donegal rider was prolific winner in pony racing; first-time blinkers applied for stable that won last two runnings; could be well treated.
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7th

1

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

King Thistle

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won under a 10lb claimer at the Curragh (7f, good) in August; didn't seem to handle the drop back to 6f when fifth at Fairyhouse last month; should handle the Polytrack but tough task at the weights.

18/1

5th

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

King Thistle

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Promise in all three maidens and off the mark at the second attempt in handicaps under this 10lb claimer at the Curragh (7f, good); up 7lb for that but should continue to be competitive off his revised rating; obvious chance if handling this drop back in trip.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

King Thistle

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led under 2f out, ridden when edged left over 1f out, clear final 110yds, kept on well

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 548

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in first two outings; despite finishing eighth of 18, made eyecatching late headway at Leopardstown over 7f last time; still a work in progress and others look better treated.
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7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5755

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced when fifth behind The Lion In Winter (impressive Group 3 winner at York since) in 7f Curragh maiden in July; has 6l to make up on Girl Like You on nursery meeting here this month but step up in trip will suit at least.
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1st

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Nyman

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

All three wins have come over 7f, including at Thirsk in September, but he has form over this C&D too, including when third behind runaway winner Welbury in August; enters calculations.

10/1

5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Nyman

11st 13lb

J: Andrew Tinkler

T: Roger Fell

Record is 3-24; incurs 6lb penalty but is effectively striking while the iron's hot, having rallied to justify favouritism in Thirsk handicap (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; has form over 1m; enters calculations.

4/1

1st

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Nyman

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last November; he has shown enough this year to think he retains a good portion of his ability; should go well.

6/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 314

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Good third in Leopardstown maiden (7f) on debut; strong in the betting when comfortably winning Bellewstown maiden (1m, good) in July; didn't seem to enjoy heavy ground when last of four at Roscommon; respected on better ground on nursery debut.
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5th

1

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

18:57 Tipperary

Sugar Club

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Sole win came in a Bellewstown maiden last summer; third of eight in Ballinrobe claimer on final start for Noel Meade in June but low-key yard debut in Killarney claimer since.

8/1

7

(11)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Sugar Club

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Won 1m Bellewstown maiden last year but regressive this season and claimed out of Noel Meade's yard for 8,000 euros at Ballinrobe last month after front-running third over 9.5f; cheekpieces replace visor here.

10/1

3rd

4

(1)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Sugar Club

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Won 1m Bellewstown maiden last year, earning an initial rating of 80; regressive this season and has now slumped to a career-low 66; fair run from out of the handicap at Naas three starts ago; vulnerable on the balance of handicap form; however, she is suited by the race conditions; cheekpieces (replacing blinkers) may help.

9/4

Form: 557

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Was 9l behind subsequent Group 1 winner Babouche on debut over 6f; ran a good race when fifth in a 5f Naas maiden next time; holds Group 1 entries but folded tamely after leading early on first try at this trip at Leopardstown last week; plenty to prove but in good hands; first-time blinkers.
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11th

15

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Nursery winner last season; has repeatedly struggled in Group/Listed races; lowest-rated of three runners for her stable; makes no appeal.

33/1

13th

14

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

14:52 Gowran Park

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last year but hasn't added to that tally this term; looks the yard's second-string and has a fair bit to find.

25/1

11

(7)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Sweet Chariot

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Superb pedigree; ordinary juvenile form, winning Fairyhouse nursery; second in a handicap early this season; modest form in Listed races on her last three starts; no apparent chance in this grade

25/1

16/1

Form: 8587

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in three Leopardstown maidens over this trip; ran freely in first-time cheekpieces (added to tongue-tie) when given forceful ride at Galway on handicap debut last time, unable to sustain effort turning for home; lots to prove.
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14th

11

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Churchill Gale

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden produced one of her better efforts for Tom McCourt when a 4.25l fourth in a division of this last year off 10lb higher; well held on debut for this yard on latest but may have needed that; could outrun likely odds.

33/1

19th

17

(20)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Churchill Gale

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Yet to reach the first three but perhaps not a lost cause judged on form for Tom McCourt last autumn; not beaten far in races at Punchestown and Down Royal; met trouble in running on the second occasion; returns from 10 months off.

16/1

12

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Churchill Gale

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

0-10 but posted one of her better efforts on latest when a 4.25l fourth of 14 at Punchestown (9.5f, good); shaped like further would suit and 1lb lower now; place claims at least if backing that last run up.

8/1

Form: 800521

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good fifth from out of the handicap at Galway and ran an eyecatching second at Sligo over an inadequate trip next time; relished the step up to 1m when battling well to win from 4lb out of the handicap last time; would prefer a bit of ease in the ground.
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1st

3

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Sunriseontheboyne

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ben Haslam

Sent off at 22-1 and bigger when unplaced on first seven starts for this yard but was just 9-2 when exploiting a reduced mark at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, form which has already been franked; this three-time turf winner is a major player if backing up that latest performance.

4/1

16/1

Form: 869

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly by New Approach but soundly beaten in three runs in maidens to date; sights are lowered now tackling handicaps but difficult to recommend at present; first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

6

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Longwinded Lady

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Ordinary juvenile form and too keen on seasonal return in 1m4f Roscommon handicap so hard to know if she stays this sort of trip.

14/1

9

(15)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

20:10 Roscommon

Longwinded Lady

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Takes a big step up in trip for her fifth outing; eased when her chance had gone and finished in rear in a 7f nursery at the Curragh last August on handicap debut.

12/1

9

(15)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 17y

20:10 Roscommon

Longwinded Lady

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Takes a big step up in trip for her fifth outing; eased when her chance had gone and finished in rear in a 7f nursery at the Curragh last August on handicap debut.

12/1

Non-runners

Girl Like You, Ottoman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €75.30
Straight Forecast €64.78
Tricast €227.21
Trifecta €392.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Thistle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Girl Like You

POSTDATA:

Sweet Chariot

The Irish Sun:

King Thistle

TOPSPEED:

Girl Like You