October 22 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Soft

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 813136 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved since tackling handicaps, winning at Limerick (11.5f) and Clonmel (9.5f), both on good ground; beaten 7l off this mark at Gowran and 9.5l at Leopardstown on Sunday, though she did meet trouble in running; handicapper might have her measure.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Punchestown

Barrogstown Girl

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive on Flat in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; two moderate hurdle runs last autumn were on softer going; capable of better now if returning in good shape after a break.

14/1

4

(22)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Barrogstown Girl

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive on Flat last season, winning three handicaps; has put in two moderate hurdle runs since a disappointing run on the Flat at Tipperary.

25/1

12

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

14:36 Gowran Park

Barrogstown Girl

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive on Flat last season, winning three handicaps; shaped as if return to form was imminent when second at Limerick in June but that looks a false dawn now and was tailed off on hurdling debut at Navan last time.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 079024

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts at Bellewstown (1m4f) and Navan (1m2f) the last twice; up 2lb and facing softer conditions but should be involved if handling them; due to run in the 4.00 Gowran Monday.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Gotta Catchem All

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 23 runs; placed seven times up to 1m4f; two respectable runs this season, plenty of horses behind him on both occasions, seventh of 17 at Leopardstown and sixth of 23 at Navan; hard to be confident but may reward the persistence of connections at some point.

8/1

6th

11

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 22 runs but has been placed several times up to 1m4f; not a bad effort at Leopardstown over 1m on return and should be thereabouts.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 90951 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on second handicap start when winning well at Navan last time over this trip; raised 10lb and facing much softer ground today but has form on an easy surface; big player.
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8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

9th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; winner of a Navan Flat handicap in 2024 (1m2f, good to yielding); placed in final three starts for Kevin Coleman on differing ground types before being purchased for 29,000gns; brings a Flat rating of 78 to this hurdles/stable debut.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Calzaghi

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Back from a mid-season break with sound efforts in defeat over 10.5f at Down Royal (good) and Naas (yielding); worth another go at this trip but very testing ground would be a query.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 447280

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.
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4th

1

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Wisdomofhindsight

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.

14/1

13th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

17:30 Bellewstown

Wisdomofhindsight

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders

7/2

8th

7

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:05 Down Royal

Wisdomofhindsight

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.

10/1

7/1

Form: 08922 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in handicaps over a mile at Cork and Thurles lately; raised 7lb in that time and is facing much softer conditions stepping up in trip; chance if handling them; due to run in the 3.30 at Gowran Monday.
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13

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win came over 9.5f at Punchestown last month, having previously gone closer on soft at Clonmel; testing ground appeared to find her out over C&D latest however.

16/1

14

(15)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win had been coming and did it decisively at Punchestown (1m1f, good to yielding) despite a wide draw; fine on soft ground as well but she's gone up 8lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so has more on her plate off this mark.

8/1

1st

4

(14)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Warazam

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden knocking on the door on AW last year and again on turf this summer, most recently making much of running over this trip at Clonmel five days ago when beaten 0.75l; quick return off same mark and seems sure to go close with rider now claiming 7lb although wide draw not ideal.

4/1

15/2

Form: 0-877

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens with best effort coming at this track over 7f; should have improved from Killarney comeback run and Keane stays aboard for handicap debut; considered.
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5

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Wing Glider

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Fair sixth in a Curragh handicap last year; well held by Thegooseiscooked on last month's Gowran return.

16/1

3

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Wing Glider

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Richard Brabazon

Some promise in maidens but didn't kick on when sent handicapping at the back end of last season; doesn't look well treated on anything she's done so far and off 271 days.

20/1

7th

6

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wing Glider

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard Brabazon

towards rear

10/1

Form: 514770

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
A seven-time winner between all codes, with last Flat score coming over 1m5f at Ballinrobe in June; too keen over 1m6f at Listowel last time and can do better back in trip.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

12/1

Form: 233075

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well several times in defeat this year but has been below form the last twice; unproven on this sort of ground but a chance if handling it.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(11)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Question Of Class

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Maiden has run well several times in defeat this year but has been below form the last twice; unproven on this sort of ground but a chance if handling it.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Question Of Class

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

started quickly, led

14/1

7th

2

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Question Of Class

9st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon raced in second, briefly disputed lead after 2f

14/1

9th
16 (13)
Awqaat

22/1

Form: 7500-8

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best form has come in testing conditions; well beaten on recent return but can improve from that; due to run in the 4.30 Gowran Monday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Awqaat

9st 1lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden whose best form has come in testing conditions; well beaten on recent return but can improve from that; due to run in the 4.30 Gowran Monday.

22/1

50/1

Form: 04000

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two handicaps lately and isn't easy to fancy from 4lb out of the handicap.
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10th

4

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

11:35 Navan

Royal Dynamite

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Chris Timmons

towards rear, not fluent 1st, jumped right 2nd

100/1

10th

4

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

11:35 Navan

Royal Dynamite

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Chris Timmons

towards rear, not fluent 1st, jumped right 2nd

100/1

12th

3

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:05 Fairyhouse

Royal Dynamite

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Chris Timmons

One of two for yard; Flat recruit didn't show a whole lot in six runs in that sphere (rated 39); not an obvious candidate for hurdling on pedigree; probably best watched on first start over timber.

33/1

11th
15 (4)
Campari Soda

20/1

Form: 775309

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third in a maiden on debut this year but hasn't really progressed; below form the last twice and has to rebound; handles soft.
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11th

15

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Campari Soda

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Third in a maiden on debut this year but hasn't really progressed; below form the last twice and has to rebound; handles soft.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Campari Soda

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, in touch with leaders over 4f out

9/2

12th

4

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Campari Soda

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: D K Weld

Low-mileage filly who responded well to the visor at Killarney last time so surprising to see the refitting of blinkers, in which she was beaten further the time before; still one of the more interesting runners.

5/1

Form: 55500

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in maidens; beaten 10l on handicap/stable debut at Dundalk last time; dropped 6lb for that and is unproven in these conditions; others preferred.
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13th

2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Slowdownbarney

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

With Gavin Cromwell when tailed off in his previous hurdle race in 2024; plenty of competitive Flat form since then for John McConnell but not overly appealing on this return to jumping action.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-23, the win coming over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; did go off favourite here two weeks ago and a lack of pace after starting slowly wasn't ideal (behind Desert Friend); had previously hinted at a return to form.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Slowdownbarney

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

1-22 with his win coming comfortably over 1m6f at Wolverhampton off 59 in April last year; not much encouragement in outings at this track but a visor was reapplied (retained) at Wolverhampton last time and ran his best race for some time (although still a 3.25l fifth of seven); others preferred.

7/1

Form: 45524

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in defeat in three maidens plus two handicaps up to 1m1.5f; tailed-off in a maiden hurdle last time but has a shout back on the Flat with ground no issue.
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10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

10

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 180y

16:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Raven

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: James Daniel Dullea

Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September.

50/1

Form: 1036-0 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on a sound surface off a mark of 47; finished lame on recent AW comeback; unproven in these conditions.
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11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

11th

13

(1)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner in 2022; latest win came on turf but shown very little in three starts this year including two C&D runs.

12/1

10th

9

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kampala Beach

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: M Halford & T Collins

C&D winner two years ago off this basement mark; excuses when beaten favourite over C&D on comeback run in September and never sighted (keen) at the Curragh since; don't rule out in a weak race, even for the grade.

8/1

16th
20 (18)
Wonderwalk

50/1

Form: 0-7000

Last run: 141 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three handicaps earlier this season and isn't easy to fancy on return from 2lb out of the handicap; new yard.
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16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Wonderwalk

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of two hurdle starts, poor last time.

50/1

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 87y

17:23 Down Royal

Wonderwalk

10st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Unplaced in 15 starts under rules, including sole attempt over hurdles at Wexford last time when a 13.5l sixth (2m1f, good); big improvement needed

50/1

6th

14

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:00 Wexford

Wonderwalk

10st 8lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Poor Flat maiden makes no appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

17th
17 (6)
Sweet Verona

22/1

Form: 98030

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Finished third over 9.5f at Clonmel last month but was below that form over a mile at Bellewstown since; has a chance if bouncing back but unproven in these conditions.
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17th

17

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Sweet Verona

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Finished third over 9.5f at Clonmel last month but was below that form over a mile at Bellewstown since; has a chance if bouncing back but unproven in these conditions.

22/1

3

(13)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Sweet Verona

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Minor promise in maidens; big improvement in first-time visor up in trip when third at Clonmel on handicap debut; closely matched with Buckhead Betty on that run and holds every chance.

3/1

3rd

7

(12)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

17:15 Clonmel

Sweet Verona

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

soon prominent, pressed leader before halfway

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 93068-

Last run: 377 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat in France was poor in handicap hurdles for this yard when last seen; not easy to assess and market could guide.
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7th

14

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Drum Roll

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

Seven-race maiden on the Flat in France and bought for 13,000euros since; not bred for this; tough ask on yard debut.

50/1

Non-runners

French Company, Saffronandblue, Big Island, Secret Rock

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Payout
Exacta €28.00
Straight Forecast €29.32
Tricast €84.69
Trifecta €115.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calzaghi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saffronandblue

POSTDATA:

French Company

The Irish Sun:

Calzaghi