November 03 / 13.25 Curragh

13.25

Soft

businessplus.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 26 runners
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businessplus.ie Handicap

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.60
  • Place: £8.50

Form: -24003

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-7 on turf; good run on latest at Gowran when beaten 3l off 50 (8.5f, soft to heavy); the drop back to 7f should suit on that evidence but he has to race from 11lb out of the handicap; big career best needed to score off this rating.
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1st

26

(16)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Engines On

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

prominent, challenging under 2f out, ridden to lead against near rail over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well

20/1

1st

26

(16)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Engines On

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

prominent, challenging under 2f out, ridden to lead against near rail over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well

20/1

3rd

9

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Engines On

9st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Prunella Dobbs

in touch with leaders

18/1

22/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 704903 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Best effort this season a 2.5l fourth in a Listed race at Galway in August over 7f (yielding); beaten 3.5l back in handicap company over 1m on heavy at Leopardstown on latest; remains 9lb above her last winning mark; others look better treated.
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 125525 C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 6f back in April off 69; beaten a neck by Merisi Diamond at Roscommon on penultimate and 1lb better off now with jockey's 3lb claim; run may have come too soon last time out at Haydock; place chance in first time blinkers.
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3rd

3

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Mercurial

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John J Nallen

prominent up the centre, soon went second, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

20/1

3rd

3

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Mercurial

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John J Nallen

prominent up the centre, soon went second, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

20/1

5th

6

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Haydock

Mercurial

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John J Nallen

Irish mudlark who won on heavy ground at the Curragh (last 6f attempt) in April; went close off this mark at Roscommon (7.5f, soft; headed in final strides) on Monday; enters the reckoning.

5/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 801412 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual-course winner including over C&D, in fine form recently, beat Mercurial a neck at Roscommon off 79 last month and was beaten a short head here over 6f off 84 on latest; hiked up another 3lb but should go well again.
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4th

1

(13)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

in touch with leaders up the centre, headway and went fourth 1f out, no impression final 110yds

9/2

4th

1

(13)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

in touch with leaders up the centre, headway and went fourth 1f out, no impression final 110yds

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Suited by soft ground; two wins from his last three starts, both over the extended 7f at Roscommon; in between, fourth of 16 over 7f here; C&D winner on heavy at the beginning of this season, also successful over 7f here almost a year ago; can remain competitive.

7/2

25/1

Form: 591460 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
6-52 on turf including two wins here over 1m; back to form with a win at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) off 68 in September; has run better than his finishing positions suggest the last twice; just 1lb higher than his last winning mark and has a place chance back down in trip.
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5th

15

(17)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield, short of room 2f out, good headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, disputing fourth inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

25/1

5th

15

(17)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield, short of room 2f out, good headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, disputing fourth inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

25/1

10th

1

(18)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Loingseoir

10st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Six wins up to 1m4f including two scores over a mile at this track; didn't get a clear run here last time and stepping up to this trip will suit; ground fine; a player.

6/1

6/1

Form: 700041 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed promise over C&D early last month and backed that up when winning comfortably on soft ground off 47; got a 10llb rise for that win and has to run off 64 here so is effectively 17lb higher; still relatively unexposed at this trip on soft ground so can't be discounted.
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6th

24

(18)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: R P Burns

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, no impression final 110yds

6/1

6th

24

(18)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Genuine Jim

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: R P Burns

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, no impression final 110yds

6/1

22/1

Form: 309810 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won easily over this C&D off 47 last month but couldn't follow up five days later under a promising 10lb claimer; is 8lb wrong here and she has plenty to prove after that last run; needs more off this mark.
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9th

9

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 8lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Aidan Melia

All three wins on testing ground on turf over 7f; placed over 1m and respectable run over 7f latest but mark is on the high side at present.

15/2

9th

9

(6)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 8lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Aidan Melia

All three wins on testing ground on turf over 7f; placed over 1m and respectable run over 7f latest but mark is on the high side at present.

15/2

5th

9

(14)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Purring Along

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Aidan Melia

Won readily from 26 rivals on the first of three Curragh runs last month on first run for her new trainer; unplaced five days later; produced a fine effort from 8lb out of the handicap ten days ago, finishing seventh of 26.

10/1

8th
14 (21)
Gandolfo

16/1

Form: 729105

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Bellewstown claimer last month, beating Dark Viper by a head; good effort at Galway latest, beaten 3.5l into fifth after missing the break; same mark here and not without a chance if getting away on level terms.
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8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

8th

14

(21)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Gandolfo

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

midfield, headway up the centre over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

16/1

5th

14

(20)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Gandolfo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Got off the mark when winning a Bellewstown claimer over this trip on soft but was poor over 1m2f at Leopardstown since; coming back in trip will help; tough draw.

20/1

10/1

Form: 855261 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner but is 0-8 on turf; won over 7f at Dundalk last month off 74; ran well on easy ground at Galway in August (7f, soft) and September (8.5f, yielding); career high mark now but has a place chance.
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9th

5

(25)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

10/1

9th

5

(25)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Eddie G

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway towards near side under 2f out, bit short of room but kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

10/1

1st

8

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eddie G

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, went third 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

Form: 720252 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including four on turf; won over 7f on the AW but all of her turf wins have come at 6f; ran well in a 7f Dundalk claimer on latest after moving back to this stable from Iain Jardine; races off her last winning mark and handles soft ground so don't discount.
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11th

6

(7)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Nine-time winner including five on AW; has won over C&D but other eight wins have come at 6f; ran well to take second in a C&D claimer in October after returning to this stable from Iain Jardine; down the field at the Curragh last time, will be more at home on this surface

10/1

11th

6

(7)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Nine-time winner including five on AW; has won over C&D but other eight wins have come at 6f; ran well to take second in a C&D claimer in October after returning to this stable from Iain Jardine; down the field at the Curragh last time, will be more at home on this surface

10/1

10th

11

(24)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Catherine Chroi

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield, outpaced and lost position under 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, never on terms

18/1

22/1

Form: 123148 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced veteran is 8-78 on turf; won at Galway (7f, yielding) in September off 67; ran okay off 73 subsequently at Listowel but struggled on heavy ground latest; has won twice here over 1m and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back.
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11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

22/1

11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

22/1

8th

6

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dropping down the handicap has led to a revival in recent months, winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk and a 7f Galway handicap last month; continued in fair form with Listowel fourth; ground versatile, one for the short list.

9/2

Form: 590650

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won six times in the UK including three on turf; however, all those wins came on good or good to firm and while he is well-handicapped, the softer ground here has to be a concern, although he did run okay on yielding at Galway; others are preferred for now.
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4th

1

(5)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

10st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner; has 7lb extra having justified favouritism with a comfortable success last Friday; strongly supported then, trainer attributed his improvement to drop in grade; similar standard now, so his chance should be taken seriously.

3/1

13th
13 (26)
Neo Smart

20/1

Form: -93698 D

Last run: 143 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win on the AW at Dundalk last year; best effort on turf a 3l third off 77 over this C&D back in May and is 6lb lower now; no impact on good ground on last three starts and off since well-beaten at Leopardstown in June; could go well back on soft ground if fit after her break.
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13th

13

(26)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Neo Smart

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield towards near side, no extra inside final furlong

20/1

13th

13

(26)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Neo Smart

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield towards near side

20/1

8th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Neo Smart

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, outpaced under 2f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

Form: -72494 BF

Last run: 180 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1-16 on turf; that win came off 71 at Gowran over 9.5f (good) in June 2022; 3lb lower than that now and shaped well when last seen at Navan in May (1m2f, yielding); the drop back to 7f shouldn't be an issue and he has place claims if fit after a 180-day absence.
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2nd

2

(16)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Losing run goes back to a turf win in June 2022; however, he was entitled to have needed his return earlier this month and he ran well in defeat here last winter; placed over this C&D from 17lb higher mark in 2022.

10/1

2nd

2

(16)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Losing run goes back to a turf win in June 2022; however, he was entitled to have needed his return earlier this month and he ran well in defeat here last winter; placed over this C&D from 17lb higher mark in 2022.

10/1

14th

19

(2)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Eighty Eight

8st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: John James Feane

1-16 on turf; that win came off 71 at Gowran over 9.5f (good) in June 2022; 3lb lower than that now and shaped well when last seen at Navan in May (1m2f, yielding); the drop back to 7f shouldn't be an issue and he has place claims if fit after a 180-day absence.

16/1

Form: 226222

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has filled second spot in five of his last six starts; beaten 2.75l on his penultimate start over this C&D off 65 and is just 1lb higher now; ran well again on latest when beaten 0.5l in a Dundalk claimer; should go well again with a talented claimer taking off 7lb.
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5

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 148y

11:30 Punchestown

Dark Viper

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

No wins and seven seconds from 17 starts on the Flat, five of those seconds coming in his last seven starts; could get into the shake-up if he can jump but others more likely.

14/1

5

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 148y

11:30 Punchestown

Dark Viper

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Mrs John Harrington

No wins and seven seconds from 17 starts on the Flat, five of those seconds coming in his last seven starts; could get into the shake-up if he can jump but others more likely.

14/1

16th

21

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has filled second spot in five of his last six starts; beaten 2.75l on his penultimate start over this C&D off 65 and is just 1lb higher now; ran well again on latest when beaten 0.5l in a Dundalk claimer; should go well again with a talented claimer taking off 7lb.

17/2

16/1

Form: 000196 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap here over 6f in September 2022 off 62; back to form at Bellewstown early last month with a 3.75l win off 70; denied a clear run under 7lb penalty here over 6f then not beaten far over 6f again here on latest; handicapper might have her measure for now.
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2nd

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:25 Thurles

Mile End

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ciaran Murphy

pressed winner, challenging 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, no match for winner

16/1

2nd

4

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:25 Thurles

Mile End

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual winner as a two-year-old for Johnny Murtagh and gained a third win for her current trainer in a 1m Bellewstown handicap last month; has cut little ice since but going hurdling which is a little bit of a surprise as she has only run beyond 7f once on the Flat; tried in cheekpieces and an interesting runner.

16/1

17th

4

(12)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Mile End

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

towards rear

16/1

25/1

Form: -81006 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.
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18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

6th

12

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Zephron

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

in rear

33/1

Form: 301749

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Naas off 58 in August over 10.5f (good to yielding); hasn't made an impact in three runs since on varying ground; drops in trip now and is 4lb out of the handicap; others look more likely.
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1st

3

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group 2f out, led when ridden 1f out, soon faced challenge, kept on well towards finish

50/1

1st

3

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Chris Timmons

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group 2f out, led when ridden 1f out, soon faced challenge, kept on well towards finish

50/1

15th

8

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Chicago Storm

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Chris Timmons

Winner on the Flat in August; well beaten on his most recent hurdles start at Cork in August; others preferred.

40/1

20th
22 (22)
Lust

40/1

Form: 007688 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed race for Ger Lyons back in May 2022; has lost form and no signs of a revival in recent outings; 1lb wrong at the weights here and it is hard to make a case for him.
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20th

22

(22)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lust

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, soon led up the centre

40/1

20th

22

(22)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lust

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, soon led up the centre

40/1

8th

7

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Galway

Lust

9st 13lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Michael Mulvany

Won four races for Ger Lyons, including a Listed heat at Naas but his last win was in May 2022; 0-9 for current yard and hasn't looked like winning in recent starts; mark is tumbling but a leap of faith is required.

28/1

Form: 404006 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 560000

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden last year for Natalia Lupini; ran well at Naas in May but well below that level in five runs since; peak turf form is on good ground and she is best watched on her first run for Ado McGuinness.
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3rd

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a C&D maiden for Natalia Lupini in September 2023; unlucky in a handicap last month before a disappointing effort last week; not one to dismiss.

12/1

3rd

12

(1)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a C&D maiden for Natalia Lupini in September 2023; unlucky in a handicap last month before a disappointing effort last week; not one to dismiss.

12/1

9th

14

(1)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a C&D maiden for Natalia Lupini in September 2023; struggled on her debut for this yard at the Curragh early this month; looked a shade unlucky when beaten a head here last week after starting slowly and getting squeezed for room at a vital stage; up 4lb.

9/2

Form: 262234

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-7 but has run some fine races in defeat; good effort on first start for this yard when fourth of 18 on heavy ground on his handicap debut at Galway (8.5f, heavy); drops back in trip now and has place claims again off the same mark.
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3rd

4

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mythical Rock

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

prominent

9/1

3rd

4

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mythical Rock

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

prominent

9/1

23th

8

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Mythical Rock

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

0-7 but has run some fine races in defeat; good effort on first start for this yard when fourth of 18 on heavy ground on his handicap debut at Galway (8.5f, heavy); drops back in trip now and has place claims again off the same mark.

11/1

Form: 912313 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has been in excellent form; won over 1m at Naas off 47 in May and added another at this course over the same trip last month off 12lb higher; another sound effort when a 2l third at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) on latest off 67; up another 1lb but handles most ground and should go well again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24th

18

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

Has been in excellent form; won over 1m at Naas off 47 in May and added another at this course over the same trip last month off 12lb higher; another sound effort when a 2l third at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) on latest off 67; up another 1lb but handles most ground and should go well again.

11/1

24th

18

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

Has been in excellent form; won over 1m at Naas off 47 in May and added another at this course over the same trip last month off 12lb higher; another sound effort when a 2l third at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) on latest off 67; up another 1lb but handles most ground and should go well again.

11/1

3rd

3

(2)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 24y

17:20 Leopardstown

Selective Power

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

disputed lead, prominent after 1f, went second over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

13/2

28/1

Form: 197800 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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

12th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Uncle Albert

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Gained first win when well-backed on his seasonal return in a heavy ground 7f Cork handicap; moderate form since, reduced mark now; blinkered first time, perhaps worth a market check.

10/1

Form: -38080 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on good-good to firm but is winless since July 2022; well beaten on last three starts and a visor is now tried; hard to fancy, especially on easy ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

26th

9

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lexington Dash

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has won four times on good-good to firm but is winless since July 2022; well beaten on last three starts and a visor is now tried; hard to fancy, especially on easy ground.

33/1

26th

9

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Lexington Dash

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Has won four times on good-good to firm but is winless since July 2022; well beaten on last three starts and a visor is now tried; hard to fancy, especially on easy ground.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Laytown

Lexington Dash

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: John C McConnell

Four-time turf winner has placed form on AW some years ago in UK; two poor runs latest but has a squeak on better early season runs.

14/1

10/1

Form: 24-903

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ran well here in a 6f maiden on soft last year; narrowly beaten when denied a clear run on latest at Fairyhouse (7f, good); up 1lb for that but should give another good account; not without a chance.
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Payout
Exacta €1275.20
Straight Forecast €654.47
Tricast €8907.82

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Selective Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Catherine Chroi

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Dash

SPOTLIGHT:

Zephron

POSTDATA:

Sirjack Thomas