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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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

2nd

6

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork on yielding for Gavin Cromwell last year off 50; had Exceeding far behind when runner-up at Navan in March (6f, heavy); didn't back that up at Sligo; tongue tie goes on now.

13/1

12th

3

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Ukiyo

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won over 6f at Cork on yielding for Gavin Cromwell last year and had several of these behind when quietly-fancied second at Navan in March; decent chance if she's as good around a turning track.

6/1

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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6th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Penny Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Ready winner here (6f, Class 6; 11-1) on New Year's Day, and in the frame four times since, including over 7f here (18-1) in March; fifth at Musselburgh latest and that form has taken a few knocks since; tackles 1m for the first time.

6/1

5th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Penny Mountain

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Just one win from her 17 starts but that came on New Year's Day at Newcastle (6f) and she's largely continued in form there since, placing over 7f on her last three visits; raced only on AW for this yard but her peak RPR was achieved on turf in Ireland.

8/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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