September 28 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Good

Goffs Million

  • Prize money: £430434.78
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Goffs Million

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 611

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt progressing nicely over 1m, following up Killarney maiden win by landing Deauville Listed on soft ground when making most; drop in trip not in his favour but major claims.
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1st

2

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Apples And Bananas

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well, always doing enough

11/4

1st

1

(6)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:18 Killarney

Apples And Bananas

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along under 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably

7/1

6th

1

(11)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Apples And Bananas

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second foal; dam Listed-placed 7f-10.4f winner (inc 2yo; RPR 100), out of 1m4f winning half-sister to outstanding 1m4f performer Sinndar (also 1m 2yo Group 1 winner), is granddaughter of 2m Listed winner; well-bred newcomer with stamina a premium; likely to improve for time and distance.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 51

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt shaped okay on Naas debut and returned from a break much improved in similar contest nine days ago, battling well to hold off a decent sort (pair clear) after making it; upped in trip here, definite player if he stays.
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2nd

1

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

16:40 Leopardstown

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, pressed winner when pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced when edged left over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

5/1

2nd

1

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, soon went second, challenging inside final furlong, went clear with winner final 110yds, kept on well

4/1

1st

1

(10)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:55 Naas

Antelope Canyon

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost 150,000Euros as a yearling; blinkered for debut (retained) and a solid effort over C&D against some useful rivals; looks his powerful yard's second-string on jockey bookings but can go well.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 33

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior filly has run well in both maidens over this trip, plenty keen here on debut then only caught late on by Garden Of Eden at Naas but demoted to third after hanging left and causing interference; more needed here though.
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1st

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:09 Killarney

Celtic Motif

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart maiden for this stable at two, made the frame on all four starts, notably when third in the Goffs Million and fourth (demoted from third) in a 1m fillies' Group 3 event; placed in three of her four starts for Brendan Walsh in the US; has returned to Joseph O'Brien, who fit a tongue-tie; some element of risk attached to her eight-race maiden status, but hard to oppose.

1/3

4th

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Celtic Motif

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took step forward from her debut when beaten a head in a 16-runner Naas maiden; respected on account of her third placing behind stablemate Apples And Bananas in the Goffs Million; second has since finished second in a Group 3, though soundly beaten.

6/1

Form: 72 BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely improved on second maiden outing over the summer when chasing home a ready winner at Leopardstown over 1m; still looked green that day so more likely but drop in trip not ideal.
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2nd

8

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:08 Down Royal

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 86 rated filly ran a fine race in the Goffs Million at the Curragh last September (7f, gd-yld); may have needed the run when a beaten 6-4 favourite last month on her return at the Curragh (7f, good); dam won at this trip so there's a decent chance she'll stay; big chance if she does.

11/4

5th

13

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 87-rated three-race maiden who ran well on her second and third starts last year; finished 1.75l behind Irish 1000 Guineas hopeful Swelter at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and not beaten far in the Goffs Million over this C&D in September; holds an Irish Oaks entry; the one to beat if she is fit.

13/8

5th

13

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 87-rated three-race maiden who ran well on her second and third starts last year; finished 1.75l behind Irish 1000 Guineas hopeful Swelter at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and not beaten far in the Goffs Million over this C&D in September; holds an Irish Oaks entry; the one to beat if she is fit.

13/8

14/1

Form: 335

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gelded since finishing last of five in Group 3 at Leopardstown; previous maiden form looked stronger but stiff task here.
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2nd

5

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Mano Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Twice placed at two; missed all of last year; second in two turf maidens this year, and also a fair fifth of 16 in a competitive handicap at Cork; a bit too keen when not quite failing to match his best form on AW debut at Dundalk last month; good overall credentials for this.

13/8

4th

3

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Mano Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Twice finished third at two and missed all of last year; first two runs this term were good, including fifth in decent handicap at Cork; in first-time blinkers, was no match for a patiently-ridden winner after trying to make all at Ballinrobe; first go on Polytrack and related to AW winners.

3/1

2nd

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

17:50 Ballinrobe

Mano Chicago

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Rated 85; has returned from mammoth layoff with encouraging runs in a Gowran maiden (Cracking Cloud a nose behind) and in a handicap at Cork (10.5f, gd-yld); should be thereabouts returned to maiden company in first-time blinkers.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly whose dam won over 1m2f/1m4f; low-key effort when last of nine in a barrier trial; big ask on debut.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Diamond Exchange

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did just about enough to land a Dundalk maiden in January and did similar when following up in a 1m2f handicap at Leopardstown; a little bit more exposed on her two subsequent handicap efforts under a small penalty, but has the ability to get involved here.

7/1

7th

4

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Diamond Exchange

10st 1lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won AW maiden in January; returned to turf with good efforts in 1m2f handicaps at Leopardstown; soft ground may not have been ideal at the same venue on latest; good chance here for Sophie Carter who won this event in 2024 for Gordon Elliott.

9/2

7th
8 (8)
American Bar

7/1

Form: 19

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did most things wrong but still won on Listowel debut in June; dropped out quickly in Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes here later same month and has been given a break since; respected yard won this last year so don't rule out playing a role.
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7th

8

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

American Bar

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

dwelt start, towards rear, headway 1f out, kept on, never near to challenge

7/1

9th

1

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

American Bar

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Did most things wrong but still beat Cradle Of Love by a cosy half-length on debut at Listowel four weeks ago; should be capable of any amount of improvement and go close here.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:07 Listowel

American Bar

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

towards rear, pushed along when raced wide on turn 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final 110yds, cosily

13/8

Form: 3212 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ffos Las winner on heavy ground was only caught on the post under hefty weight in Sandown nursery last time on good ground; solid sort but appears to have plenty to find with some of these on ratings.
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3rd

6

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 12lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; should have a future over hurdles but he made a low-key start in this sphere over C&D (good; 20-1) last month; stablemate of Chemistry.

16/1

5th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Imperial Trooper

10st 13lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-18 on the Flat but showed fair form when placed twice over 1m2f this spring; can be competitive at this level if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

16/1

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in maidens at this trip, both here and when third at Gowran; good bit more needed to feature here though.
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1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Dantes Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; resumed progress when close second over C&D (good) next time and perhaps good to soft ground was not ideal at Newbury on latest; considered.

7/1

5

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Dantes Lad

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Pulled up (lost action) at Glorious Goodwood; progressive otherwise (on good/firmer) since upped to 1m2f, winning in May/June and close second at York most recently; may do better still; shortlisted.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just fair level of ability in two maiden runs; surprising if he were to play a major role.
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5

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:38 Sandown

Captain Harry

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Made his breakthrough at the seventh attempt when coming from off the pace to justify support at Haydock (7f, good); the runner-up looked unlucky and this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still has potential and is open to more progress; respected.

5/1

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:17 Haydock

Captain Harry

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Returned to form with 3l fourth of 13 in a first-time visor (retained) at Kempton (7f, AW) in May; that form has been franked by the first two and he could be thereabouts down 1lb.

5/1

4th

6

(9)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Captain Harry

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Just a hint of ability in his five starts to date, though not in his latest outing at Doncaster (1m, good to firm); return to this trip may help, as may the visor, but he has plenty to prove for now.

8/1

11th
13 (7)
Sennas Girl

33/1

Form: 3465

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens but well held in stakes company recently; plenty to find.
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11

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sennas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Diego Dias

0-16 but placed five times; good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick in April (both yielding); poor run on good ground on penultimate start, more like it on an easier surface last time; stable had a winner at Naas this week.

12/1

5th

1

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Sennas Girl

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

0-15 but placed five times; put two good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick (both yielding); never got involved when last of 13 back in a handicap 26 days ago; has to bounce back but soft ground could be key to her; drawn wide.

14/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Sennas Girl

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-14 but has gone close at times; good run from a wide draw in a 7f Leopardstown (yielding to soft) contest, staying on well; another positive effort when third in a Limerick maiden in this headgear latest (1m, yielding); slowly away that day so effort can be marked up; not out of it.

10/1

Form: 0162 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on second start at Naas (beating subsequently demoted Celtic Motif) over this trip; much better form when second in Leopardstown fillies' Listed a fortnight ago; major claims on that effort although draw doesn't look ideal.
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3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Garden Of Eden

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won 10.5f Listed race in May and followed that by taking the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) by just over 3l, going away; those improved efforts came with steps up in trip and she could have more to give at 1m4f+, if bouncing back from her flop on soft ground in Germany 18 days ago; stablemate Minnie Hauk has much better form, though.

16/1

4

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins from eight starts and opposable on the majority of her form but she took a big step forward when upped to 10.3f at Naas (good) latest, keeping on well to win that Listed race by 1l and shaping as though 1m4f could prompt further improvement; Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and trainer/jockey have combined to win the last two runnings; respected.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

16:20 Naas

Garden Of Eden

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A P O’Brien

led early, soon headed and prominent

13/2

Form: 73

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newbury run a small improvement on Sandown debut effort; good bit to find here.
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7th

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Evangelic

11st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest form on the Flat (rated 63); has shown no aptitude for hurdling on his first three starts.

200/1

18th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Evangelic

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest on the Flat in seven starts and didn't show anything in two recent hurdle starts to suggest he's up to winning a maiden.

66/1

11th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Evangelic

10st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest on the Flat for Charles Hills; heavy defeat in Downpatrick maiden hurdle latest; others preferred.

100/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner filly cost 235,000euros as a yearling; fourth foal; dam placed twice at 1m2f (RPR 78), sister to winners Pablo Escobarr (1m4f Group 3) and Roberto Escobarr (1m7f/2m Group 3); debutante faces stiff task.
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5th

1

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Noli Timere

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won two races over this trip last August; final two starts in Listed races were ambitious; never in the hunt on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln; sights lowered now.

8/1

19th

15

(19)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Noli Timere

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won two races over this trip last August; final two starts in Listed races were ambitious; one of two runners for the stable.

12/1

11th

13

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Noli Timere

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won C&D maiden in August before following up in Navan handicap over same trip; safely held off revised mark behind Pink Oxalis at Leopardstown and most recently didn't seem to handle heavy ground in Listowel Listed; return to better ground to suit but career-best needed to feature.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €8.80
Straight Forecast €8.81
Trifecta €79.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Apples And Bananas

TOPSPEED:

Garden Of Eden

SPOTLIGHT:

Antelope Canyon

POSTDATA:

Apples And Bananas

The Irish Sun:

Apples And Bananas