October 22 / 14.35 Curragh

14.35

Soft

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 312-55 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Group 1 winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup here in 2021; not at that level now but still a smart sort, including over hurdles; ran fine races in defeat on the level (here) and hurdles last twice; big chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(12)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Helvic Dream

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Five-time Flat winner has been in good form over timber; was a Group 1 winner here in his pomp in 2021; still capable of smart form on the level but is most effective on testing ground.

12/1

3rd

5

(12)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Helvic Dream

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Five-time Flat winner has been in good form over timber; was a Group 1 winner here in his pomp in 2021; still capable of smart form on the level but is most effective on testing ground.

12/1

5th

5

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

15:40 Punchestown

Helvic Dream

10st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

prominent on inner, mistake 3 out, disputing fourth last, no extra final 110yds

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -67450 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort has been a fine servant to his yard; won a valuable handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February and was just ahead of Helvic Dream at Listowel last time; has a bit to find with that rival today back on the Flat.
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No Results Found

Form: 20-210 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at Gowran before a disappointing effort at Leopardstown; was a well-beaten second in a Grade 3 Hurdle at Tipperary last time; cheekpieces instead of a visor today; a chance.
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8th

10

(17)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Smooth Tom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose; fine effort last start on the Flat here in March when third in the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft); won Cork rated hurdle easily on latest in April (2m, soft); acts on quick ground but this trip might just stretch him.

11/1

8th

10

(17)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Smooth Tom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual-purpose; fine effort last start on the Flat here in March when third in the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft); won Cork rated hurdle easily on latest in April (2m, soft); acts on quick ground but this trip might just stretch him.

11/1

1st

7

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:42 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd, led after 4th, not fluent 4 out, mistake but going best 2 out, clear approaching last, easily

9/2

Form: 617444

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare won on the Flat earlier this year and some decent efforts since but has a lot to find today.
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4th

6

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

15:15 Downpatrick

Influential Lady

10st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose mare is 5-40 over hurdles; 9lb below last win but she's been out of form in 2025 in both codes; beaten 91l on latest hurdles start and 19l on the Flat at Leopardstown latest; others appeal more.

20/1

11th

14

(13)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Influential Lady

10st 7lb

J: Ms M Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Useful handicap hurdler at her best, with five wins (also a winner over fences); no fitness doubts but has been struggling lately; tailed off at Leopardstown on Monday.

25/1

11th

8

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Influential Lady

11st 5lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

led, soon clear, reduced lead 4th, headed after 3 out

33/1

Form: 1422/2 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in 2022; has run well in defeat over hurdles for this yard; was runner-up in a similar QR event under this rider at Listowel last time; a bit to find again today.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(10)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:38 Cork

Ascending

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent on outer, led 3f out, soon faced challenges, ridden from over 1f out, kept on gamely, all out

5/2

1st

5

(10)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:38 Cork

Ascending

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent on outer, led 3f out, ridden when faced challenges over 1f out, kept on gamely, all out

5/2

1st

4

(2)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ascending

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Went close a couple of times in maiden hurdles last season but his Flat form is arguably better; only went down by half-a-length to the very useful Smooth Tom in the Amateur Derby at the Curragh last month; a repeat of that should be good enough here.

10/11

Form: 8145-0 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m2f at this track last year; some decent hurdles runs this year but disappointed only Flat start and has a bit to find; due to run in the 5.35 Gowran Monday.
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5

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden over hurdles but has been consistent of late including when 3rd to Londonofficecallin at this track; runner-up in a Cork maiden last time; considered.

14/1

5

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Bright Legend

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden over hurdles but has been consistent of late including when 3rd to Londonofficecallin at this track; runner-up in a Cork maiden last time; considered.

14/1

2nd

2

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Cork

Bright Legend

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 44-620 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Cracking run when just denied in a Galway handicap over this trip; well beaten in a Killarney maiden hurdle and poor in the Irish Cesarewitch over 2m since; this trip suits better and is well-treated by these terms; big chance.
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13th

3

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Chally Chute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

never better than midfield, outpaced 2f out

25/1

Form: 4-2760 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was well beaten in a 1m6f handicap here last time and has plenty to find against some of these; first competitive ride for Pat Smullen's son.
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13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

10th

5

(11)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Gowran Park

Grappa Nonino

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW last month and now 8lb worse off with that rival; drop in trip not a plus.

8/1

10th

5

(11)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Gowran Park

Grappa Nonino

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW last month and now 8lb worse off with that rival; drop in trip not a plus.

8/1

Form: 611/2/ C

Last run: 969 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish St Leger and Ebor handicap winner in 2021 but has been unraced since took second in a valuable Saudi Arabian event in 2022; best watched on return unless the market suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Sonnyboyliston

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Six-time winner on the Flat including the Ebor and Irish St Leger in 2021; off nearly three years and has been a long way below his best in two subsequent runs on the level for new yard; interesting switched to this sphere and wouldn't need to transfer all of his Flat ability to be a factor on hurdle bow; market may provide clues.

7/2

1st

9

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Sonnyboyliston

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Six-time winner on the Flat including the Ebor and Irish St Leger in 2021; off nearly three years and has been a long way below his best in two subsequent runs on the level for new yard; interesting switched to this sphere and wouldn't need to transfer all of his Flat ability to be a factor on hurdle bow; market may provide clues.

7/2

6th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:25 Navan

Sonnyboyliston

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

towards rear throughout, outpaced 1f out

16/1

Form: 143344 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over this trip at Limerick earlier this term and has been consistent in defeat since; has a bit to find against some of these rivals.
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10th

4

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Gangster Granny

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

9/2

10th

4

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Gangster Granny

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, brief headway over 2f out, soon weakened

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Gowran Park

Gangster Granny

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Got a big hike for winning 1m4f maiden last summer but was very competitive in handicaps over that trip off her revised mark; has shaped more than once like this longer trip will suit and better for last month's seasonal debut.

13/2

Form: /007-0

Last run: 111 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden is out of her depth in this grade and is making up the numbers.
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11

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Essential Part

10st 13lb

J: Mr C Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Dual-purpose maiden is out of her depth in this grade and is making up the numbers.

200/1

15th

20

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Essential Part

10st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Adrian Sexton

Modest performer under all codes; 1lb wrong here and makes no appeal.

66/1

8th

19

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:25 Listowel

Essential Part

10st 0lb

T: Adrian Sexton

prominent

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chally Chute

POSTDATA:

Helvic Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chally Chute

The Irish Sun:

Chally Chute