August 31 / 17.45 Curragh

17.45

Good

Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race

  • Prize money: £51.3
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Staying-on seventh in Galway Hurdle but disappointed at Killarney latest; top trainer.
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8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Icare Desbois

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; form for current yard over hurdles and Flat suggests he needs to find a fair bit of improvement.

20/1

20th

21

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Icare Desbois

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; mixed form on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard; has to do much better raised markedly in trip.

50/1

50/1

  • Place: £18.90

Form: 04259-

Last run: 281 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat; moderate fifth over hurdles at Kilbeggan; looks out of his depth.
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8th

13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Indulging

12st 0lb

J: Alice Murphy

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Modest hurdles form, 0-14 on the Flat and rated 54, up against it.

40/1

5th

15

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Indulging

10st 7lb

J: Ms E L O’Neill

T: T M Walsh

Best run last year was over 7f at Laytown; this trip may be beyond his comfortable range; 9lb out of the handicap; first reserve.

8th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Indulging

12st 0lb

J: Hannah Gayer

T: T M Walsh

Modest dual-purpose maiden has plenty to find with some of these.

66/1

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100/30

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8/4-71 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance.
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3

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:35 Kilbeggan

By Your Side

11st 8lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed more often than winning over hurdles; did record his fourth win on the Flat at Tramore last month before finishing close up in a charity race at the Curragh on Sunday; pace will be on here which will help him being delivered late and certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

1

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

By Your Side

12st 6lb

J: P J Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Asserted well to win at Tramore; Pat Smullen's son takes the ride; big chance.

100/30

1st

5

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Tramore

By Your Side

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Purpose; 3-8 on the Flat; ran a solid race over this trip at Chester in May 2023; hurdling since that run until return to this sphere in the Cork Derby and he wasn't disgraced on ground plenty quick for him; this race is easier, a bit of cut in the ground will suit and he's been dropped 5lb; a big run could be on the cards.

9/1

Form: 47-079

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in Listed hurdle at Galway but rated 79 on the Flat; enters the equation.
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14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

Form: 57-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden hurdle in 2022 but no worthwhile form since; needed Galway run.
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9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 246590

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eyecatcher after slow start at Galway but never a factor in two runs since.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelling well when unseating rider over fences at Tramore latest; each-way chance.
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13th

15

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Tullyveery Lad

10st 6lb

J: Daniel King

T: R P Cody

5-35 under rules; three of those wins have come in chases, the latest last August at Tramore (2m6f, good); modest efforts in that sphere the last twice since return from break; no win over hurdles since August 2024 (off 9lb lower); others make more appeal.

20/1

5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

15:55 Down Royal

Tullyveery Lad

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Record of 3-11 over fences and will enjoy the ground; has a recent comeback run under his belt too, and was second over just a bit shorter than this trip at Wexford last year.

11/2

8th

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Gained a third chase win here over C&D in August off 6lb lower; sole run since a 5l third in a handicap hurdle here in October; however, overall record fresh suggests he might need this after a break.

9/2

Form: 0-8106 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Patchy record but three-time Flat winner has a chance at his best; watch the market.
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5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb.

13/2

5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right when rallying inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

1st

1

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:27 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Won a claimer at Dundalk (10.6f) in October and he stayed on well for fourth here (1m6f) on his stable debut the following month; has each-way claims on that form but this 9yo is not easy to predict and was well held back over hurdles last time; risks attached.

14/1

Form: 3-5848

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Decent yardstick on the level but stamina doubts and has a bit to find on ratings.
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3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was on October's recent return to the surface over 7f, coming from off the pace; was closing in on Ocean Manifest when fifth here four weeks ago (a neck in front of Mulgrave); player up in trip.

11/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-13 on the AW; went into notebooks after fast-finishing fifth of 16 at Gowran (1m) last month, stone last over 1f out but making rapid gains in the closing stages; shouldn't be far away back on favoured surface.

10/1

Form: 611090 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 12st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify favouritism over hurdles at Killarney but better on the Flat.
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No Results Found

Form: 00/40- D

Last run: 397 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Poor efforts over hurdles latest but rated 90 on the Flat; well in this if near his best.
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4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:05 Wexford

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-20 over hurdles but some decent efforts this year, including C&D third to Splendid Choice on penultimate (good) off this mark; never featured after slow start at Limerick on latest when claimer-ridden; senior rider now takes over and one to consider.

13/2

6th

3

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

18:42 Limerick

Phoenix Cowboy

11st 10lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: Michael Winters

Three-time Flat winner is 0-19 over hurdles; went close off 109 over C&D (gd-yld) last May; didn't jump well when not beaten far off this mark at Wexford (2m1f, good) on latest; cheekpieces go back on; claims if jumping better.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won back-to-back over hurdles in 2021 but looks regressive; off since December.
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9th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Priory Park

11st 13lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Won his third race over hurdles when scoring at Ballinrobe last September off 4lb lower; some decent runs since but was pulled-up at Thurles last time; a squeak if bouncing back.

14/1

6

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:38 Thurles

Priory Park

11st 9lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Edward F Power

Course handicap hurdle winner in 2021; bolted up on yard debut at Ballinrobe in September (2m6f, soft) before solid fifth at Listowel; below best at Cheltenham next time; ran well for a long way here (24.5f, yielding) over fences in December.

10/1

5th

13

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Priory Park

10st 10lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Edward F Power

Won a 3m2f Limerick handicap chase in May for the late Edward O'Grady; pulled up on next two outings (coughing on the first occasion); return to hurdling did the trick when he scored readily on recent stable debut at Ballinrobe; can remain competitive off 7lb higher, with the same talented 7lb claimer up.

8/1

Form: -16536 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
No impression when last behind By Your Side at Tramore; more needed to figure.
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6th

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Master Dunraven

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Two-time Flat winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; had been struggling to get competitive in this code prior to his third of seven at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Toughed out a claiming hurdle at Bellewstown well on Wednesday; chance on first Flat start.
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8th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Routine Excellence

10st 11lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 2m4f claimer at Bellewstown last August; signs of returning to form when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone in a handicap chase at Leopardstown last month; ran over an inadequate trip in a claiming hurdle at Tramore last Tuesday; third to So Des Flos in this last season.

12/1

8th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Routine Excellence

10st 11lb

J: Miss C O O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 2m4f claimer at Bellewstown last August; signs of returning to form when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone in a handicap chase at Leopardstown last month; ran over an inadequate trip in a claiming hurdle at Tramore last Tuesday; third to So Des Flos in this last season.

12/1

Form: /8295/ D

Last run: 818 days

W: 12st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Flat winner at Dundalk in 2021 but well beaten in two starts over hurdles this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

11

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Top Line Tommy

12st 3lb

J: Shane Harris

T: E J O’Grady

Flat winner at Dundalk in 2021 but well beaten in two starts over hurdles this year.

28/1

11th

5

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Top Line Tommy

11st 11lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

All his best form is on good ground but still finished tailed off under suitable conditions last time; others preferred.

33/1

14th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:10 Listowel

Top Line Tommy

11st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

All his best form is on good ground; latest win came over fences in June 2023; failed to complete last two starts over fences and 0-17 over timber; low hurdle mark helps but has been off 267 days.

14/1

Form: 789/0-

Last run: 323 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner in Britain but regressive since moving to Ireland; oppose.
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12th

13

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Gowran Park

Sovereign Duke

11st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M A Gunn

Dual-purpose; lost form since promising second off 97 at Tipperary back in May 2023; changed yards after another below par effort at Cork on latest off 86; mark falling but hard to fancy on recent efforts; needs a revival.

16/1

16th

18

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Sovereign Duke

12st 0lb

J: Joan Widger

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Dual Flat winner in Britain but regressive since moving to Ireland; oppose.

66/1

10th

10

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Sovereign Duke

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly useful on the level and was second in handicap hurdle last summer; regressive since and little encouragement to be taken from recent efforts.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Good second over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; poor next time; is at least lightly raced.
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7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Kinnagrelly Boy

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

midfield, not fluent 2nd

11/2

17th

15

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Kinnagrelly Boy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Stamp

T: Adrian Murray

Good second over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; poor next time; is at least lightly raced.

25/1

5th

7

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kinnagrelly Boy

11st 4lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Was 50s when second to an easy winner in modest C&D maiden; that was a creditable hurdling debut but this is a better race.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 15 career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Wexford latest.
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18th

12

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Brown Monday

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Still a maiden after 15 career starts and well beaten over hurdles at Wexford latest.

28/1

6th

7

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:58 Wexford

Brown Monday

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden has been poor on last two starts at big prices and has to do much better to get off the mark.

20/1

9th

5

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

15:03 Tipperary

Brown Monday

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Is 0-13 under rules; finished 16l fourth when 33-1 for a Limerick handicap chase on latest Irish start; pulled up at Southwell on latest; not one of the more obvious contenders.

20/1

Form: 80-716

Last run: 204 days

W: 12st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.
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12th

6

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Prince Of Abington

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear throughout

16/1

19th

10

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Prince Of Abington

12st 3lb

J: Erin Campbell

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Gained first win since 2020 at Dundalk in January but has plenty to find on ratings.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed massive gamble after absence at Wexford; no better at Tramore; best watched.
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20th

17

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Small Money

12st 0lb

J: Mark Harley

T: Anthony Mullins

Failed massive gamble after absence at Wexford; no better at Tramore; best watched.

40/1

7th

11

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Was the subject of a major market move on his second handicap start when returning from a 538 day absence earlier this month at Wexford (sent off 4-1 fav); must have been showing a bit at home and he shaped well enough before the lack of a recent run took its toll; respected, especially if the money comes again.

14/1

6th

10

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Small Money

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Anthony Mullins

Didn't show much in maiden hurdles; similar story on handicap debut at Clonmel back in February 2023; first run since and can only be watched for now.

33/1

Non-runners

Evolving, Set Point, Comfort Line

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Payout
Exacta €335.70
Straight Forecast €120.14
Trifecta €747.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

By Your Side

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jungle Cove

POSTDATA:

By Your Side

The Irish Sun:

By Your Side