September 28 / 16.20 Curragh

16.20

Good

Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Fitzpatricks Mercedes-Benz Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 04

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left a low-key debut behind when a C&D 100-1 fourth of 17 last month behind a couple of these; has to find another jolt of improvement and testing ground would be an unknown but hard to put a line through.
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18th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:20 Galway

Just For One Day

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: M A Molloy

Won a 6f Curragh maiden last year but a lesser AW run next time; upset in stalls when well below form on return; this trip is a major question.

22/1

17th

19

(18)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Just For One Day

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: M A Molloy

Lightly raced 5yo returned from a break to run well at big odds in 6f course maiden last August before winning over that C&D the following month; poor on AW/handicap debut in October; will appreciate return to turf but absence to overcome.

18/1

17th

19

(18)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Just For One Day

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: M A Molloy

Lightly raced 5yo returned from a break to run well at big odds in 6f course maiden last August before winning over that C&D the following month; poor on AW/handicap debut in October; will appreciate return to turf but absence to overcome.

18/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 3-4570

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Had been running to a consistent level before finishing tailed off at Leopardstown last month; tough ask back in a maiden though; tongue-tie on.
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2nd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Badda Bing

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Josh Halley

disputed lead, lost position under 2f out, rallied final 110yds, went second towards finish, no match for winner

12/1

18th

9

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Badda Bing

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Josh Halley

Faded from the front in a handicap at Naas after four months off; others preferred.

20/1

7th

11

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Badda Bing

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Josh Halley

Has shown ability in AW maidens during winter/spring up to this trip; can be involved on handicap debut if ready after a break.

11/1

50/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 0-

Last run: 281 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held last of 14 in a Dundalk maiden on debut last year and off 281 days; wears hood for return and has been gelded.
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5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

5th

3

(10)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Coogan

Narrowly failed when beaten 1l into fourth at Navan in October but just prevailed when landing C&D maiden last month; opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics, but respected nonetheless.

7/1

1st

1

(8)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Court Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: J G Coogan

pressed leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden when joined and clear with one other inside final furlong, just held on

4/1

25/1

Form: 47

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough to be a contender in two maidens so far; back down in trip.
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8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Camachero

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Noel C Kelly

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Camachero

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel C Kelly

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

5th
14 (10)
Ukiyo

12/1

Form: 74

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in a couple of maidens so far, despite slow starts; shaped like a step back up in trip would suit latest and has an each-way squeak.
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8th

6

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

1-13 with the win coming at Cork in September (6f, yielding) off 60; some positive placed efforts this term at Navan (6f, heavy), Listowel (7f, good) and most recently at Fairyhouse (6f, good); latest run can be marked up because slowly away and was waiting for a gap in the straight; in the mix.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Ukiyo

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork off 5lb lower last year for Gavin Cromwell and some good runs in defeat since; hit and miss on last four starts but a player if on a going day.

14/1

15th

21

(8)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Ukiyo

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork for Gavin Cromwell last year off 50 and couple of good runs this year, runner-up at Navan in March (6f, heavy) and most recently in first-time tongue-tie on quicker ground at Listowel on Sunday when staying on to chase home a clear-cut winner over 7f (good); one to consider.

10/1

Form: 25-255

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sets the standard on her 2yo efforts but hasn't been at the same level so far this campaign, despite going close in a Cork maiden; this isn't her toughest assignment so has to be considered.
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4th

2

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, raced in fourth throughout, outpaced under 2f out, kept on

7/2

6th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

5th

9

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:35 Cork

Emerald Banner

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Chased home subsequent Listed-placed Alabama at Dundalk (5f) last September; beaten favourite twice since including over C&D; solid run at the Curragh latest but she is vulnerable to an improver.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly; cost 9,000euros as a yearling and re-sold for 1,000euros as a 2yo; dam 5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 79), sister to 6f AW winner Never Cry Never; probably best watched on belated debut.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 66-0

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in a couple of maidens last year and might have needed her C&D return in April but has been off another 160 days and she's in need of a career best.
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5th

10

(7)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders on near side of group

10/1

4th

12

(8)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

8th

10

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Many Thanks

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent

16/1

Form: 633262

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Becoming a little frustrating to follow but she's consistent and had Pansy Poe and Just For One Day just in behind over C&D last month; headgear now reached for in the form of cheekpieces and possible that they could eke out more; should be involved.
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8th

5

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

White Clover

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won at Listowel in June; no impact off revised mark next three starts but then went close at Naas; midfield on his two most recent starts; C&D maiden winner on yielding ground a year ago; all nine races in 2025 have been over further; first-time blinkered.

10/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

White Clover

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won at Listowel (6.5f, gd-yld) in June off 68; no impact off revised mark next three starts but then went close at Naas (7f, gd-yld) off 72; no apparent excuses when midfield at Fairyhouse latest; not easy to predict but has run well over C&D.

17/2

12

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

White Clover

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Dual winner and latest second at Naas (7f, good to yielding) was right up there with her best form, looked sure to collect until collared late on; in a higher grade here but off the same mark.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 25-1 when beaten 13l over this C&D last month; speedy pedigree but probably best watched for now.
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10th

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Life In A Day

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Towards the back in two 6f maidens at the Curragh; safe to leave out of calculations.

50/1

10th

7

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Life In A Day

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

midfield up the centre

20/1

13th

9

(13)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Life In A Day

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W P Browne

14,000euros foal; third foal; half-sister to 5f winner Realtin Fantasy (RPR 69); dam 6f AW winner (71), closely related to 6f Listed winner Desert Fantasy; watching brief is best on this very belated debut.

50/1

Form:

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a C&D maiden on debut last month and first-time cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.
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6th

2

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

13:35 Roscommon

Benji Bee

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten 11l and 13l in two 6f maidens at the Curragh, latterly in cheekpieces; a combination of softer ground and blinkers clearly need to bring him on if he's to threaten.

16/1

11th

2

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Benji Bee

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

awkward start, towards rear

7/1

11th

1

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Benji Bee

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

44,000euros foal; fifth foal; half-brother to 7f-1m2f winner Njord (RPR 114); dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f-1m6f winner Emenem; makes sense to check the market.

10/1

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in a C&D maiden on debut 11 months ago; gelded ahead of return; big ask.
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8th

2

(2)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

No worthwhile form; trainer runs the consistent Beatrix Power with an obvious chance.

66/1

8th

2

(2)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

No worthwhile form; trainer runs the consistent Beatrix Power with an obvious chance.

66/1

11th

4

(11)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Free Range Kid

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Soundly beaten in three maidens; headgear tried here but unlikely to be good enough to be a factor.

200/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soldier's Call filly; dam unplaced 7f-1m4f (RPR 64), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Royal Blue Star; tough ask for a newcomer on debut.
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7th

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Certified Freak

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E Sheehy

took keen hold, prominent, hung left 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

7th

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Certified Freak

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E Sheehy

took keen hold, prominent, hung left 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

13th

9

(7)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Certified Freak

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E Sheehy

Was beaten a long way in two sprint maidens on turf and can't be fancied.

100/1

Non-runners

Pansy Poe, Triangle dOr

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Payout
Exacta €99.10
Straight Forecast €100.51
Trifecta €665.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

White Clover

The Irish Sun:

Just For One Day

RP RATINGS (IRE):

White Clover

TOPSPEED:

White Clover

POSTDATA:

White Clover