September 28 / 17.30 Curragh

17.30

Good

SBK Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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SBK Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -20609 C BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at this venue but on a losing run since 2021 and didn't beat a rival at Listowel earlier in the week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three turf wins have come at this venue; sole win last year came over 7f off mark of 82 in September; 1lb higher now and will need to improve on midfield finish in Irish Lincolnshire on his return to figure.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 311327

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back after a gelding procedure earlier in the campaign and has run well in defeat since but there's a suspicion that a mile is his optimum trip.
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6th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:38 Cork

Chicago Fireball

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out

10/1

6th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:38 Cork

Chicago Fireball

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out

10/1

1

(8)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:13 Naas

Chicago Fireball

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won back-to-back last May/June after being gelded; both wins were over 1m but he ended the season with a fine second of 16 over this trip at the Curragh; useful 7lb claimed here.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 032048

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
No wins since a Killarney maiden success at the start of last season; in and out of form this campaign and the drop back to 7f is probably against him this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

dwelt start, squeezed out start, in rear, headway towards near side 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish, nearest finish

20/1

8th

10

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

midfield

14/1

4th

5

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:05 Galway

Genuine Article

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

prominent

8/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -12801 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who got his head back in front over 6f here at the start of the campaign and bounced back to his best with a Roscommon win last month; the more rain the better his chance and he's one for the shortlist, despite a 9lb rise.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(18)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Merisi Diamond

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Four wins on soft/heavy divided between the Curragh and Roscommon; never landed a blow on seasonal return at former venue last month (6f), now tries this trip for only the second time; draw a negative.

10/1

4th

8

(18)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Merisi Diamond

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Four wins on soft/heavy divided between the Curragh and Roscommon; never landed a blow on seasonal return at former venue last month (6f), now tries this trip for only the second time; draw a negative.

10/1

10th

7

(9)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Back from a similar break to win a C&D heavy-ground handicap on this card 12 months ago and later in the year won twice at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); has shown that he can live with this mark and go well fresh, so on the shortlist.

7/2

16/1

Form: -81750 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won two of her first three starts including a course handicap but has failed to beat a rival in two of her three subsequent runs; below form on her sole run on soft.
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9th

8

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders

10/1

9th

8

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

7

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won two of her first three starts including a course handicap in June over just a little further; lost form subsequently; more like it again when fifth of 16 here last time, only a short head behind Merisi Diamond, a winner on either side of that outing.

10/1

Form: -01020 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; hit the crossbar in a Premier Handicap at the Galway festival but was never involved at Leopardstown when bidding to go one better; on a good mark and versatile with regards to ground.
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2nd

5

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Useful sort returned to action with a smashing handicap win over 7f at Naas and was just as good when fourth in the Listed Gladness Stakes; best on easy ground nowadays so any rain will help his cause; big player.

9/4

2nd

5

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Useful sort returned to action with a smashing handicap win over 7f at Naas and was just as good when fourth in the Listed Gladness Stakes; best on easy ground nowadays so any rain will help his cause; big player.

9/4

4th

5

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Formerly best known as a sprinter; developed into a useful competitor at 7f last season, winning here in May and posting a fine effort when 40-1 second in the Ahonoora Handicap at the Galway festival; now on his highest mark (106) since 2022 thanks to a 15lb promotion for last Sunday's emphatic Naas handicap win; only stakes win came in 2021.

12/1

20/1

Form: 851374

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come at the minimum; some fair form in defeat since his latest win at Naas but having his first try at this trip and he's probably best watched from a wide draw.
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5th

3

(5)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has been in fine form on AW over the winter; just denied by Daamberdiplomat before scoring easily since, both over C&D; was hit with an 11lb rise for that last win but still has to be high on the list.

11/4

1st

4

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, nudged along challenging over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, easily

11/4

4

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

All four wins have been at 5f but some solid runs over further of late, most recently strong-finishing second (beaten nose) over C&D last month; major player.

11/4

Form: 345150 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over this C&D back in June; not as good twice since, including back at this trip last month and possibly up against it in a race this competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, midfield, prominent 2f out, soon went second, led 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, kept on well

12/1

8th

16

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, raced far side, midfield

20/1

10th

10

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Padraig Roche

Repelled Serialise to get off the mark at the Curragh (7f, good) and she was never dangerous after being held up to get the mile back there a month ago; this looks her trip and she's respected.

6/1

7/1

Form: 16-403 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won his fair share of races and nearly landed back-to-back renewals of a 7f handicap at Laytown 12 days ago when well backed; on a good mark but not usually at his best on slow ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(2)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

in touch with leaders on inner

11/2

3rd

3

(15)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

7th

9

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

In consistent form over 7f and 1m in the early part of the winter; lost his way a bit on his last three starts and down now to a mark of 71; has been given a small chance by the handicapper.

25/1

13/2

Form: 622012 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner last month and only found one too good in his follow up bid; however, those runs have been on good-to-firm and possibly vulnerable on slower ground back up in trip.
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2

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton for Sir Mark Prescott; off the mark for this yard in course handicap (6f, good to firm) last August off 74; below-par effort over 7f at Dundalk when last seen in November; market will guide.

11/1

7th

2

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

prominent towards far side, lost position halfway, weakened inside final furlong

11/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Dream

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won a 7f maiden on the AW at Wolverhampton for Mark Prescott; off the mark for this yard in a Curragh handicap over 6f in August; shaped nicely over 6f here on latest, staying on; step back up to 7f should suit and his yard is in fine form; can't be discounted.

8/1

Form: 783557

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner second time out last year and some good runs in defeat so far this season; isn't proven on slower than good though and perhaps best watched with first-time tongue-tie tried.
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1st

3

(3)

27th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Wetherby

Profit Refused

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Successful 2yo for Kevin Prendergast in Ireland and although winless since, she was thereabouts in handicaps at about 7f (good and good to firm) last summer; sold 45,000euros since; market can guide on yard debut.

5/1

Form: 3-4040 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, the latest over C&D in this contest last year; 4lb higher for this year's renewal and while she was a little disappointing in a fillies' handicap over 1m last time, the drop back in trip should suit and the same can be said for slower ground this time.
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21th

7

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

C&D winner on yielding to soft in September of last year off 73; not beaten far when fourth over C&D off 81 in a premier handicap in June; was only beaten 1.75l when sixth over 6f here last month; will appreciate going back up in trip and she can't be discounted.

16/1

21th

7

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

C&D winner on yielding to soft in September of last year off 73; not beaten far when fourth over C&D off 81 in a premier handicap in June; was only beaten 1.75l when sixth over 6f here last month; will appreciate going back up in trip and she can't be discounted.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Two wins came back-to-back at this venue last season; mixed form here this season; cheekpieces fitted now after two moderate runs.

16/1

Form: 0-1978 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gained first win on his seasonal return in a heavy ground 7f Cork handicap; not as good from higher marks in three runs since but back on a workable mark and the ground could come in his favour.
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15th

7

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

Uncle Albert

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

midfield

20/1

15th

7

(8)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

16:52 Gowran Park

Uncle Albert

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

midfield

20/1

25th

16

(6)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Uncle Albert

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won easily at Cork on his seasonal return off 72; not beaten far when suffering traffic problems over C&D off 77 back in May; had excuses on latest when trying blinkers for the first time at Roscommon (discarded); down to a nice mark and could outrun his odds.

28/1

Form: 015080 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
7f specialist who got his head back in front at Fairyhouse in June; not in the same form since but has a good draw, is only 3lb above his last winning mark and he's ground versatile.
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4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

6/1

Form: 002319 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner, the most recent three of those coming over C&D and he is a dangerous sort to give an uncontested lead to; lurks below his last winning mark and is fine with an ease in the ground.
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9th

12

(15)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Verhoyen

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

raced near side, midfield

28/1

9th

12

(15)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Verhoyen

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

raced near side, midfield

28/1

1

(7)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Verhoyen

10st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Yard stalwart loves it here and is a three-time C&D winner; form petered out at the end of last year but is now 1lb below last winning mark; respected with Billy Lee back aboard.

14/1

Form: 312130 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won twice at Leopardstown already this year but signs the handicapper has caught up again more recently at this venue; wouldn't want the ground soft either.
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16th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent

20/1

12th

21

(17)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

20/1

3rd

4

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, soon went fourth, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

15/2

Non-runners

Pinar Del Rio

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Payout
Exacta €39.90
Straight Forecast €26.65
Tricast €144.50
Trifecta €112.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hurricane Ivor

The Irish Sun:

Profit Refused

TOPSPEED:

Mehman

SPOTLIGHT:

Verhoyen

POSTDATA:

Hurricane Ivor