September 28 / 15.10 Curragh

15.10

Good

SBK Joe McGrath Premier Handicap

  • Prize money: £25652.17
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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SBK Joe McGrath Premier Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (15)
Keke

9/2 (Won)

Form: 531114 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive, completing hat-trick when just holding on here over 6f last month; equally good run when fourth in Bold Lad here 13 days ago; back to minimum trip here and nicely drawn so potentially big player.
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1st

11

(15)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Keke

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Highly progressive, completing hat-trick when just holding on here over 6f last month; equally good run when fourth in Bold Lad here 13 days ago; back to minimum trip here and nicely drawn so potentially big player.

9/2

4th

22

(17)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Keke

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

12/1

10/1

Form: 945510 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner beaten a head by Laugh A Minute in this race last year off 5lb lower; edged out Transcendental at Bellewstown last month but folded tamely at Navan latest; good draw and respected given his record here.
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12th

5

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

took keen hold, led but pestered, headed but prominent after 1f

8/1

12th

5

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

took keen hold, led but pestered, headed but prominent after 1f

8/1

7th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

prominent, soon went second, challenging over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 9-2227 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps last October on soft/heavy; runner-up on first three starts this term including Rockingham over C&D on good; ran well from a bad draw in Bold Lad 13 days ago and remains of interest.
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10th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Greek Flower

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

dwelt start, in rear throughout

11/4

3rd

6

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Greek Flower

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

Won back-to-back handicaps last October on soft/heavy; runner-up on first three starts this term including Rockingham over C&D on good; ran well from a bad draw in Bold Lad 13 days ago and remains of interest.

15/2

7th

17

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Greek Flower

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

Won back-to-back last term including a 6f course win on heavy and has hit the crossbar in each of her three starts this season; second in the Rockingham and up 2lb for her second in the Scurry last time; big chance on current form.

8/1

14/1

Form: 232212 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for consistency when winning Tipperary maiden last month and improved on that when overhauled close home in Cork handicap over this trip a week later; those runs on quick ground so recent rain a concern.
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9th

8

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Emerald Harmony

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

One win and four seconds in a ten-race campaign since March; has done most of her racing over 5f on good or good-to-firm ground, though handled very soft at Limerick early in the season.

9/1

6th

8

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Emerald Harmony

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

led, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

7/1

4th

13

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Emerald Harmony

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Rewarded for consistency when winning Tipperary maiden last month and improved on that when overhauled close home in Cork handicap over this trip a week later; those runs on quick ground so recent rain a concern.

14/1

Form: 946920

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate on turf, pick of this season's form when narrow defeat here over 6f; bad draw in Bold Lad here on latest but still has a bit to find.
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1st

3

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner twice on this surface but his most recent win came in a 5f Curragh handicap last month; not at his best at the same venue early this month; C&D winner from Inishmot Prince on his last visit here in March and should go well.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner twice on this surface but his most recent win came in a 5f Curragh handicap last month; not at his best at the same venue early this month; C&D winner from Inishmot Prince on his last visit here in March and should go well.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield on far side of group, going okay halfway, weakened from over 1f out

13/2

Form: 256011 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Shrewd buy out of Johnny Murtagh's yard and thriving of late over this trip with wins both here and at Navan on good ground; up a total of 15lb but likely still on a competitive mark, though not sure if the rain will suit.
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1st

7

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ostraka

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Revival of fortunes this year for new yard on turf, winning at Curragh and Navan; big ask here however on AW return.

50/1

7th

5

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Ostraka

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders

10/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Ostraka

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Shrewd buy out of Johnny Murtagh's yard and thriving of late over this trip with wins both here and at Navan on good ground; up a total of 15lb but likely still on a competitive mark, though not sure if the rain will suit.

6/1

9/1

Form: 217131 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Much improved since going handicapping, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse, Navan and most recently here last month, comfortably; 12lb rise looks steep and drop back to 5f may not be ideal.
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7th

14

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Rappell

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Much improved since going handicapping, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse, Navan and most recently here last month, comfortably; 12lb rise looks steep and drop back to 5f may not be ideal.

9/1

1st

10

(16)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rappell

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Much improved since going handicapping, winning at Fairyhouse and Navan; the drop back to five at Cork probably didn't suit last time and back up to this stiff six should suit well; should go well with a top claimer on board.

11/2

3rd

8

(14)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Rappell

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

raced centre

9/2

Form: 393218 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win last month; raced on wrong side when well held behind Ostraka at same venue latest but much more favourable draw here so expected to get a lot closer to that rival.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

Form: 190313 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both wins at 5f including at Tipperary last month; Navan third to Ostraka since a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap.
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13th

13

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: James M Barcoe

Speedy sort, winning at Tipperary in August before third to an improver at Navan; stiff task from out of the handicap and when racing on the wrong side at the Curragh when last seen; unproven over this trip; 3lb wrong.

8/1

9th

16

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Both wins at 5f including at Tipperary last month; Navan third to Ostraka since a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap.

33/1

20/1

Form: 120900 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came in a Navan maiden in May; went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom but recent runs well below best; blinkers now tried.
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10th

8

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Sturlasson

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Kieran P Cotter

Sole victory came in a Navan maiden in May; went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom but recent runs well below best; blinkers now tried.

20/1

22th

15

(19)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sturlasson

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

prominent towards near side

20/1

10th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Sturlasson

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

in touch with leaders up the centre, outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 20/11D6 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Reappeared from near two-year absence for wins at Navan and Naas over the summer; didn't get home over same 6f trip here last month and now tried in blinkers and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal.
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14th

4

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Mehmar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reappeared from near two-year absence to win at Navan and then over C&D on his handicap debut over the summer; disappointing twice since at the Curragh; better ground should suit as will a return to this track.

16/1

11th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reappeared from near two-year absence for wins at Navan and Naas over the summer; didn't get home over same 6f trip here last month and now tried in blinkers and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal.

8/1

8th

4

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

soon led on near side of group, headed and weakened gradually from over 1f out

5/2

12/1

Form: 080690 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins include head defeat of Harry's Hill in this race last year and at Navan earlier this season for Ado McGuinness; yet to trouble the judge for current trainer but dropping to a potentially dangerous mark, especially if ground softens.
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3rd

7

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

held up in last, switched sharply left after 1f, headway halfway, edged right but kept on well from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

held up in last, switched sharply left after 1f, headway halfway, edged right but kept on well from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Laugh A Minute

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 1f, headway from over 1f out, went third and kept on inside final 110yds

10/1

13th
12 (9)
Arnhem

16/1

Form: 270060 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Over a year since last win (here over 6f) and although coming down in the handicap still has a fair bit to find on recent Bold Lad run.
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6th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Arnhem

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: M G Quinn

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

7/1

6th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Arnhem

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: M G Quinn

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

7/1

9th

2

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Arnhem

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: M G Quinn

Modest strike-rate, winning here four years ago and won on turf last year; recent C&D third to Valiant Force was a fine effort but stiff task here at the weights.

40/1

Form: 0-6867 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Navan winner this time last year but winless since; way out of the handicap here and seemingly no earthly chance.
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11th

13

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Step Back In Time

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

0-7 on the AW; ran well at Navan over 6f last month but didn't back it up on latest at the Curragh; hasn't shown much on previous visits to this track; 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Step Back In Time

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

0-7 on the AW; ran well at Navan over 6f last month but didn't back it up on latest at the Curragh; hasn't shown much on previous visits to this track; 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

10th

14

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Step Back In Time

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Chris Timmons

midfield towards near side

33/1

Form: 027784 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner is 0-10 on turf, good run last time at Navan when blinkers tried; much stiffer task here from 7lb out of handicap though.
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1st

8

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained his first success for current yard in a C&D claimer three weeks ago; improved on that the following week when a strong finishing third in a 5f handicap; should go well.

10/1

1st

8

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained his first success for current yard in a C&D claimer three weeks ago; improved on that the following week when a strong finishing third in a 5f handicap; should go well.

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear, headway towards near side over 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, nearest finish

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €46.47
Tricast €182.83

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ostraka

TOPSPEED:

Sturlasson

SPOTLIGHT:

Keke

The Irish Sun:

Greek Flower

POSTDATA:

Transcendental