August 31 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

Good

Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 1/564 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain for the Crisfords; ran okay in a Naas handicap in May but disappointing since in a Tipperary conditions race; likely capable of better than he has shown so far in Ireland but others preferred.
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3rd

4

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Wigmore Street

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, headway and went fourth over 1f out, ran on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Wigmore Street

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, midfield halfway, waiting for room over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went third final strides

4/1

1st

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Wigmore Street

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, raced in last 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, pushed along and ran on well to lead post

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-2114 CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced but managed to win a heavy ground maiden and a good ground premier handicap over 1m this season; unlucky in running in a premier handicap behind Booyea here in June; still unexposed and could be a big player.
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2nd

8

(23)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

State Actor

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, ran on well to lead final 110yds, headed post

7/1

4th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

State Actor

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

dwelt start, soon midfield, bit short of room from 2f out, ridden and headway against far rail over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

6/1

1st

13

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

State Actor

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W T Farrell

travelled strongly, towards rear, good headway under 2f out, challenging final 110yds, led and ran on towards finish

5/1

40/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 829176 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year in handicaps at Cork and Killarney; no impression at Cork last time; 1lb wrong and others look more likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Independent Expert

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner but produced a career-best when a very close third in the Irish Cambridgeshire last time; reasonable draw and will go close if she can match that.

8/1

3rd

24

(20)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Independent Expert

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, good headway towards near side 1f out, went second final 110yds, kept on well but lost second post

40/1

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4th
2 (9)
Coeur Dor

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8-7604 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Only 3lb higher than when touching off Blues Emperor in this race last year; has been consistent in big handicaps this year, not getting the run of the race in the Royal Hunt Cup and finishing well in the Galway Mile; can get into the mix again.
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3

(28)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Coeur Dor

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: D K Weld

Has run well in defeat in some hot handicaps this year, most recently fourth of 24 in the Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh (1m, good; won that race last year); kept on well last time and he should be at home over today's extra furlong; versatile ground-wise; each-way contender.

4th

2

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear, good headway into midfield 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went fourth towards finish

10/1

4th

2

(7)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:10 Galway

Coeur Dor

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner, including two big handicap prizes last season; won this race off 92 and took Irish Cambridgeshire at the main expense of Blues Emperor; stepped up from seasonal debut with Royal Hunt Cup sixth; needs to bounce back from Curragh lapse, when only tenth behind Booyea.

13/2

Form: 469614 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight career wins have come here, including twice in the Bold Lad Handicap and in the Scurry in July; stayed 7f on heavy to win a conditions contest here in November but a truly run handicap over 1m is unknown territory; respected given his track record.
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3rd

2

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Charles O’Brien

Six of his eight career wins have come at the Curragh, including twice in the Bold Lad Handicap and in the Scurry; confirmed his liking for that venue when second to My Mate Alfie 13 days ago; with a 7lb turnaround now, he has prospects of a belated breakthrough at stakes level at the 18th attempt; third in this race last year.

11/4

2nd

2

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

led, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on

10/1

9th

1

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

raced far side, prominent

20/1

Form: 226-20 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season and produced a fine effort when second to Booyea in a premier handicap here in June; ran no race in the Ahonoora at Galway and has to bounce back from that; far from impossible though.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

No More Porter

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Three-time winner, all at the Curragh; back to form when justifying favouritism over 7f last month, running on well to lead close home; however, he isn't the type to back that up for all he's effectively only 1lb higher factoring in Adam Caffrey's claim.

4/1

1st

8

(17)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

33/1

9th

8

(4)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

No More Porter

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Near miss on seasonal return at the Curragh (1m, good) off 82; races off the same mark here; finished ahead of a few of these when a 4l sixth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; acts on good ground but majority of best form is on yielding or softer; not discounted but rain would increase his chance.

18/1

Form: -31132 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Took a while to get his head in front but recorded back-to-back successes in a Gowran maiden and a Leopardstown handicap over this trip; good effort when second to the well-handicapped Quadruple here three weeks ago; could go well.
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2nd

2

(16)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent 2f out, led towards near side 1f out, ran on well but headed towards finish

10/1

7th

12

(13)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

prominent

9/1

2nd

7

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

raced in second throughout, brief headway under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Form: 0-4590 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a Listowel maiden last year; had little luck in running in both the Nasrullah Handicap at Leopardstown and the Galway Mile, but others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Narmar

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

C&D maiden winner on good ground last year; denied a clear run in premier handicaps on two of last three starts, including last time at the Curragh (8f, good, behind No More Porter); 5lb lower than when beaten 3.75l in the Nasrullah handicap at Leopardstown in July; career low mark now and has claims granted luck in running.

16/1

8th

15

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Narmar

8st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear

50/1

13th

15

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:10 Galway

Narmar

9st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a 1m Listowel maiden last summer; not beaten far in two conditions races in June before no luck in running in Leopardstown handicap won by Lady Lunette; capable of better.

14/1

25/1

Form: 311020

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Navan premier handicap and a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap; came up short though in big handicaps at Royal Ascot and the Galway Mile; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Old Faithful

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

midfield

20/1

9th

16

(15)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Old Faithful

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield

25/1

10th
6 (11)
Quar Shamar

20/1

Form: 5-4674 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Jessica Harrington last year; no impression in a conditions contest at Gowran on her stable debut (Shayzann second); hood tried here but others have more convincing credentials.
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14th

5

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Quar Shamar

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Emmet Mullins

AW maiden winner at Dundalk last year; ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but didn't repeat that form since; beaten 10l into second when sent off favourite for a moderate 7f contest at Laytown; cheekpieces and tongue-tie.

11/1

2nd

2

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:05 Laytown

Quar Shamar

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Emmet Mullins

led narrowly, jumped pool soon after start, headed and pressed winner when jumped pool after 2f,

13/8

10th

6

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Quar Shamar

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Emmet Mullins

towards rear

20/1

Form: 900-83

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and probably more effective over further nowadays; unlucky in running when a good third in a 1m4f premier handicap at Galway last time; others more likely over this trip.
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1st

4

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

prominent

10/1

4th

9

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

prominent, soon went second, led narrowly after 2f, headed but prominent over 6f out

16/1

11th

10

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

midfield

25/1

Form: -31213 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ridden with some aplomb by this rider to win a pair of Leopardstown handicaps this summer; no match for Quadruple or today's rival Chicago Fireball here last time; others preferred.
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16th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent

20/1

12th

21

(17)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

20/1

3rd

4

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, soon went fourth, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

15/2

Form: 253-1 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Did okay in maidens last season; bolted up in a handicap over this trip here last month; 17lb rise gets her in here and she could be anything in the context of this race.
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10

(13)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Veras Secret

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Came back from a disappointing run in the Irish Cambridgeshire to impressively land a valuable handicap at Leopardstown last month; the hood is left on here; has a little to find on figures but not much and she is clearly progressive; draw is a minus but every chance that she can improve enough to contend.

10/1

1st

9

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Veras Secret

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Impressive winner of a fillies' handicap at the Curragh in July; up 17lb but ran too keen in the Irish Cambridgeshire last time; hood tried here and could be a factor if it does the trick.

12/1

13th

17

(12)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Veras Secret

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

prominent against far rail, soon led

6/1

14/1

Form: 2-0032 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well-backed when returning to form with a third at Leopardstown (1m, good) and again went off favourite when narrowly missing out at Galway last time; essentially off the same mark as that day with James Ryan taking off 3lb; turn looks near; cheekpieces tried.
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3rd

5

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

dwelt start, squeezed out start, in rear, headway towards near side 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish, nearest finish

20/1

8th

10

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

midfield

14/1

4th

5

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:05 Galway

Genuine Article

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

prominent

8/1

Form: 1-1231 CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Bang there in all four races this season, latterly making pretty much all in a big field over C&D in late May; 1lb wrong here but has a top 5lb claimer on board and is on the shortlist.
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1st

7

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Global Energy

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims.

13/2

15th

23

(22)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Global Energy

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

10/1

16th
3 (1)
Booyea

12/1

Form: 09-118 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Up 17lb for winning a Fairyhouse handicap and a premier handicap here in June; did not really get a clear run of things in the Galway Mile; down 2lb but has it to prove off this mark.
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5th

6

(12)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, headway up the centre 1f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

22/1

16th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Booyea

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield

12/1

8th

4

(15)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:10 Galway

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Gibney

Dual handicap winner over 1m1f last term; backed up a conditions race win with handicap success at the Curragh; now 8lb higher but may remain competitive.

8/1

Form: 31104- D

Last run: 401 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Mostly progressive last season before finishing down the field in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; bounced back from that with a fourth at Leopardstown when perhaps stretched by 1m1f on soft ground; absence of more than a year is a clear concern coming into a race like this; others preferred.
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17th

20

(2)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Fort Vega

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

towards rear

33/1

4th

4

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Fort Vega

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Nicely progressive in the spring, winning Gowran maiden and Naas handicap; well held however on quick ground in much more competitive Britannia Handicap at Ascot and has had a short break since; upped in trip and could still have more to offer back on easier ground.

7/1

10/1

Form: -05685 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten by Coeur D'Or in this race last year and ran close to his best race since when just run out of it late in the Galway Mile; 5lb lower than last year with the same rider on board and no surprise if he went close.
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1st

1

(6)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Blues Emperor

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

prominent, went second 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish

15/2

6th

10

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Blues Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders

25/1

18th

7

(16)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

prominent up the centre

10/1

19th
9 (18)
Plume Noire

20/1

Form: 18-120 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas handicap in May and was unlucky not to get up in a 7f fillies' premier handicap here in June; soundly beaten when favourite for the Galway Mile last time; not discounted here.
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19th

9

(18)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Plume Noire

8st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: B Duffy

midfield

20/1

16th

14

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:10 Galway

Plume Noire

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: B Duffy

Shows every sign of maturing into a high-class 1m handicapper at the age of six; winner of three races at 7f, starting the campaign with a 1m success at Naas, well on top in the closing stages; looked a shade unlucky not to follow up in a 7f premier handicap at the Curragh; big chance for trainer/rider combination associated with the 2022 winner.

6/1

2nd

6

(7)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Plume Noire

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: B Duffy

in touch with leaders, bit short of room when switched right from 2f out, not clear run when switched left over 1f out, soon headway, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went second towards finish, just held

7/1

50/1

Form: 040006 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner was unlucky not to win a good prize early in the season; form has tailed off though with three bad runs at Galway and again at Naas last Sunday; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(2)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Casanova

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

never better than midfield, weakened over 1f out

9/1

12th

3

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Casanova

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

4/1

1st

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:10 Listowel

Casanova

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group under 2f out, ran on to lead inside final 110yds, won going away

10/1

Form: 410-13 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas handicap after eight months off and followed that with a very solid effort in a competitive Galway handicap; any rain will help his cause.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Facethepuckout

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won this race last year and Naas love affair continued when winning here on seasonal return off 82 in July; closely matched with Sara Valentina on that form and he's back down to his last winning mark with Colin Keane back aboard (was on for last success); watch the market closely.

28/1

5th

6

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Facethepuckout

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won off 82 on seasonal return at Naas in July (7f, yielding); sound effort off revised rating of 85 at 1m a week later at Galway; dropped back down to 83 after poor run at the Curragh latest (behind Narmar and Global Energy); has won here over 7f on soft; not fully discounted but probably needs the rain to come.

14/1

21th

19

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Facethepuckout

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

midfield

16/1

14/1

Form: -45101 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer since joining Ger O'Leary this season, and ground-versatile too; two wins at Roscommon this season over 1m2f on good and 7f on heavy; gets in here with his winner's penalty and an interesting runner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:15 Bellewstown

Sea Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, headway 3f out, no impression under 2f out

11/2

22th

11

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Sea Eagle

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders

14/1

1st

5

(12)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

19:20 Roscommon

Sea Eagle

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winner for William Haggas; good run on heavy behind Zephron at Cork and stepped up to 1m2f to win on good ground here in May; not seen since a below par effort at Gowran in early June; claims at his best though.

10/1

23th
4 (5)
Shayzann

10/1

Form: 0-6732 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good third in 1m1f premier handicap at Leopardstown and ran almost to the pound with the runner-up when second at Gowran; could be on a competitive mark and the choice of Ben Coen.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shayzann

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear, some headway towards far side 1f out, soon no impression

6/1

23th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Shayzann

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

10/1

Form: 401508

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June, his eighth career win, but below par twice at Galway and will have to step back up in a big way.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold early, prominent, weakened final 110yds

7/1

14th

3

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Current Option

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

20/1

20

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Current Option

8st 13lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; won a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but nowhere near that level in three subsequent starts; has winning C&D form but looks up against it.

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €183.10
Straight Forecast €124.79
Tricast €5638.76

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sea Eagle

The Irish Sun:

State Actor

SPOTLIGHT:

Vera's Secret

TOPSPEED:

Current Option

POSTDATA:

Sea Eagle