September 15 / 15.35 Curragh

15.35

Good

Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £205217.39
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 137-11 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Staking his claim as the leading sprinter this season by winning both starts in a Deauville Listed and when accounting for Believing in the Nunthorpe at York; clearly the one to beat here.
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1st

2

(14)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bradsell

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent towards near side, led under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

15/8

1st

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Bradsell

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Initially raced over 6f but he found his true calling when dropped to 5f in the Group 1 King's Stand at Ascot in 2023, where he was last off the bridle and held a top-class rival at bay; unable to race as prominently in this next time (good to firm) when drawn away from the pace but still managed a good third to the front-running Live In The Dream; had a straightforward task in a Listed race at Deauville on belated return; bold show can be expected.

11/2

7th

6

(9)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Bradsell

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent towards near side

5/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 144132 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has improved into a Grade 1 performer this season; won the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes here before narrow defeats in a Goodwood Group 2 and to Bradsell in the Nunthorpe; should go close here.
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4th

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Believing

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound.

9/1

14

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Believing

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.

9/2

2nd

13

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Believing

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish

7/2

3rd
14 (3)
Makarova

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 727137 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner on soft at Sandown; well held by Bradsell and Believing in the Nunthorpe and unlikely to turn those tables.
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3rd

14

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Makarova

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

raced far side, midfield, good headway over 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish

20/1

7th

12

(9)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Makarova

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Creditable fourth of 16 in this race last year but she's finished behind a few of these rivals since, including at Royal Ascot and when third to Believing at the Curragh last month; will do well to be involved.

25/1

16/1

Form: -85155 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Gradualted from handicap company to narrowly land the Group 2 Temple Stakes on soft at Haydock in May; respectable efforts in big sprints at Ascot and Goodwood since; each-way chance.
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1st

5

(9)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kerdos

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won four for Clive Cox, including the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in 2024, his last victory; yet to hit those heights for this yard and has been soundly beaten on his last three starts; 0-2 on the AW but did run well here behind Valiant Force in February; blinkers replace cheekpieces worn last time.

16/1

11th

7

(17)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; has failed to win since; last four runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; cheekpieces used for first time in Ireland.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Kerdos

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

High-class form for Clive Cox included a Group 2 win at Haydock in 2024; hasn't won since and last three runs for this stable not encouraging; mark sliding but needs to rediscover best; tongue tie tried now.

12/1

14/1

Form: 1-1406 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Good sprint handicapper last year and started this season winning the Group 3 Abernant Stakes at Newmarket; more exposed in Group 1 company last twice and others more likely; tried in cheekpieces here.
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8th

1

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Washington Heights

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made most to win this race (good to firm) 12 months ago and bounced back to form to beat seven rivals in Listed race at Carlisle six weeks ago; penalised this time but should give it another good go from the front.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

8th

9

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely.

25/1

Form: -61130 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ground versatile as he showed when winning good early season handicaps at Goodwood (heavy) and Hamilton (good); solid run behind Makarova in a Sandonw Group 3 before finding things a bit beyond him in a Group 2 at Goodwood; others much more likely.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Desperate Hero

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jack Channon

raced far side, prominent

50/1

10th

5

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Desperate Hero

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Acts on any ground; successful in handicaps at this course (gamely) and Hamilton (impressively) in May/June; creditable third to Makarova at Sandown upped to Group 3 level, having kicked for home too soon in hindsight; currently in career-best form; could go well.

14/1

Form: 113-16 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Group 1 winner last year and started off the season by beating Givemethebeatboys in a Group 3 at Naas in May; unable to sustain his challenge after four months off in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; could do better here but the drop back to 5f unlikely to suit.
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6th

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f.

17/2

4th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.

4/1

5th

2

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Top class 2yo returned from aborted stud career last year and won a C&D Listed race (good) and a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before a below-par run at the Breeders' Cup; soft ground not ideal for seasonal reappearance and better expected now; chance.

4/1

Form: 1-3512 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive this season; dead-heated in a Listed at Ayr before chasing home Believing in the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes here; more needed but going the right way.
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3rd

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Beautiful Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

3-3 at Ayr, all in Listed races including a dead-heat in this race in 2024; ran another fine race when third to classy stablemate Night Raider in the Group 2 Temple Stakes four weeks ago; obvious chance back down in grade and rain won't bother her.

11/8

3rd

9

(12)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Beautiful Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: K R Burke

Three Listed wins, latest at Ayr (5.5f, soft) last September; returned with Listed third at Bath (5f, good) but well beaten in Longchamp Group 3 (5f, soft) since; fifth in this race in 2024; may again be vulnerable.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Beautiful Diamond

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Her three Listed wins have all come at Ayr, but she is fully effective elsewhere and ran right up to her best when a neck second at Ascot when last seen in October (5f, soft); can go well fresh and she is a leading contender despite her 3lb penalty.

2/1

Form: 696145 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

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; has falen just short at stakes level, although not by much, but will need plenty of these to underperform if he is to get involved.
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2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

12/1

Form: 411661 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three wins this season, really getting her act together in first-time blinkers to easily land a Tipperary Listed two weeks ago; headgear left on today and could end up being the most potent of the home challengers.
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4th

12

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Shes Quality

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

1-15 in stakes race, that win gained in a 5f Listed event last season; despite that poor strike rate, she deserves plenty of credit for consistency this season; runner-up in four consecutive British Group 2/3 races before well held in mid-field behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe.

10/1

10th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Shes Quality

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

She doesn't hang around and can lead but she found the stiff 5f at Sandown (good to firm) against her when run down late on by Rumstar in July; ridden much more patiently in Group 2 at Goodwood since, setting to work with a will but failing by a neck to overhaul Jm Jungle; this track can see her to good advantage and she can go well; blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

12

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Shes Quality

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Speedy filly; better than ever in 2025, notably when runner-up, after getting no cover and racing apart from the winner, in a warm Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good; had form on soft early in career) in May; perhaps found the steep 5f at Sandown rather too much since but this test can suit; in the thick of it.

8/1

66/1

Form: 392573 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Solid mare and deserves a change of luck in stakes company; unable to cope with the early pace when third to She's Quality in a Tipperary Listed two weeks ago; similar story likely today.
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2nd

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

led, soon joined, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

13/2

7th

9

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th

12

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

raced near side, midfield

66/1

Form: -12010 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Decent sprinter, won a Navan Listed and a Group 3 here, in addition to a narrow defeat byu Bucanero Fuerte at Naas; well beaten in two forays into Group 1 company and does not look the likeliest winner here.
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12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

Form: 13-837 C BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
A Group 3 scorer at 5f and 6f during an excellent 2023 campaign; Group 3 win over 6f at the Curragh last September from Big Gossey was on soft ; unplaced in a 5f Group 3 at Longchamp in May and absent since; has a bit to find and unlikely to get enough rain to bring him into contention.
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6th

19

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 at this venue in 2023, Listed contests and this event 12 months ago; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent this year; good run when second here last time, 3lb wrong

14/1

2nd

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a C&D Group 3 in 2023, Listed contests and a C&D premier handicap last July; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); no luck in running over C&D last month; well below his best over 7f at Cork last time.

14/1

12th

15

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a Group 3 and Listed contests, was once rated 108 so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); put a line through his latest Curragh run where he got no run; 3lb wrong but not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 1-5872 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Mostly campaigned over 7f, winning Group contests at Doncaster and Newmarket last year; went off at a rate of knots in a 7f Group 3 at Tipperary two weeks ago and was only caught close home; well worth a try at this trip with similar tactics; interesting runner.
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14th

15

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Kieran P Cotter

raced far side, midfield

16/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Matilda Picotte

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

set fast pace, soon clear, ridden and reduced lead over 1f out, headed towards finish

2/1

8th

11

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Smart 2yo who took a while to progress as a 3yo, but ended 2023 on a high, winning a 7f Group 3 at Doncaster and Group 2 Challenge Stakes (both 7f); below best but not disgraced from bad draw in Group 2 at Riyadh in February when last seen; drop in trip and quicker ground unlikely to play to her strengths here.

8/1

15th
11 (13)
Jasour

20/1

Form: 9-1360 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 at Ascot in May on his reappearance and a fine third in the Commonwealth Cup; held in Group 1s last twice and others look more likely, but has a chance at his best.
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5th

2

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:02 Newbury

Jasour

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Has an underwhelming strike-rate for a horse of his ability and losing spell goes back over two years; that said, has spent over half of his career in Group 1 races, best effort when third in the 2024 Commonwealth Cup; drops back in class after a heavy defeat at this year's Royal Ascot.

8/1

17th

5

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jasour

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Third in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting in 2024; however, he's failed to win since; opposable once more.

66/1

6th

9

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Jasour

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Clive Cox

Far from disgraced in last three appearances (various grades) but finished behind some of today's rivals in those contests and needs to raise his game somewhat; on a ten-race losing sequence that goes back to Group 3 honours two years ago.

16/1

12/1

Form: 805734 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner; respectable efforts in good company this year but produced a career best when a close fourth in last week's Sprint Cup; could find this stiff five to his liking and certainly respected.
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4

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has won and gone close in Group 3s (5f) on this track; seems to have lost some firepower this year but she wasn't far away in a 6f Listed race here in May nor was she disgraced in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland recently; might have a better chance than these terms suggest, at least for a place.

16/1

11th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

On a long losing run, and now to 93 from the 107 mark she held when failing to make an impact in this event last season; in rear in the Temple Stakes won by Mgheera; down the field in the Wokingham and the Coral Golden Handicap.

66/1

19

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Losing run stretches back over two years; happiest on slow ground; tailed off in the Wokingham six weeks ago and returning cheekpieces aren't enough to make her of interest.

28/1

17th
7 (7)
Moss Tucker

16/1

Form: 10-179 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Terrific servant to his connections; enjoyed his finest hour when taking advantage of ease in the ground when winning this last year; won a Listed at Naas on his reappearance but has found the better ground against him last twice although he was far from disgraced at Haydock last week; others might just prove quicker than him on this good ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Moss Tucker

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Former winner of the Group 1 Flying Five but isn't at that level anymore; two respectable runs behind Mission Central at Naas over 5f this term; needs to do better but any easing of the ground will help.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

Form: 3036-6 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Good sprinter at two and three for David Loughnane, including the Railway Stakes and the Phoenix Sprint here; returned to his old trainer after an unsuccesful stint in America; midfield in a Group 3 at Deauville last month; hard to know what he is capable of now and probably best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Go Bears Go

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

in touch with leaders but pushed along, weakened from over 1f out

6/1

18th

5

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Go Bears Go

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Loughnane

midfield towards near side

25/1

1st

5

(9)

6th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Go Bears Go

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

made all, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, won going away

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.60
Straight Forecast €7.42
Tricast €164.68
Trifecta €165.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Believing

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bradsell

TOPSPEED:

Believing

POSTDATA:

Believing

The Irish Sun:

Believing