November 03 / 13.25 Curragh

13.25

Soft

businessplus.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 26 runners
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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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1

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Mercurial

10st 0lb

J: Alan Casey

T: John J Nallen

Doesn't win very often (2-35); last win came at the Curragh last April from a mark of 69 (6f, heavy); poor runs on two starts this season and likely needs rain to be seen at his best.

25/1

12th

1

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

15:07 Listowel

Mercurial

10st 0lb

J: Alan Casey

T: John J Nallen

Doesn't win very often (2-35); last win came at the Curragh last April from a mark of 69 (6f, heavy); poor runs on two starts this season and likely needs rain to be seen at his best.

25/1

10th

12

(17)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Mercurial

9st 6lb

J: Alan Casey

T: John J Nallen

Modest strike rate, both wins in sprints although only touched off by Merisi Diamond over just short of this trip at Roscommon last year; no show on last month's Naas return and others preferred.

20/1

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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9th

7

(6)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Four wins on soft/heavy divided between here (6f-7f) and Roscommon; ran well in fourth from tough draw at Limerick (1m) last month but hopes rest on the heavens opening.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Four wins on soft/heavy divided between here (6f-7f) and Roscommon; ran well in fourth from tough draw at Limerick (1m) last month but hopes rest on the heavens opening.

12/1

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

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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10

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Loingseoir

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Six-time winner over trips ranging from 7f-1m4f; best effort this term over 1m when touched off from high draw at Limerick; left with fair bit to do at Fairyhouse; has missed four engagements in the last four weeks, for a variety of reasons.

12/1

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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1st

2

(17)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Genuine Jim

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader halfway, led 3f out, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, sustained duel with runner-up inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, won going away

9/2

1st

2

(17)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Genuine Jim

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader halfway, led 3f out, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, sustained duel with runner-up inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, won going away

9/2

2nd

5

(10)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Genuine Jim

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Won off basement mark at the Curragh (7f, yielding to soft) in October when well backed; hiked 17lb for that and beaten 6.5l in follow up attempt over the same C&D; best form is at 7f, lacks a run and probably best watched on this occasion.

8/1

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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3

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Purring Along

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P G Fahey

Should be better for her recent stable/seasonal debut at the Curragh; not a big price then; slightly longer trip should help this three-time winner.

10/1

23

(23)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: P G Fahey

Only 3-35 and the wins have come over 7f+ on slow ground; this looks an insufficient test; new trainer.

25/1

23

(23)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: P G Fahey

Only 3-35 and the wins have come over 7f+ on slow ground; this looks an insufficient test; new trainer.

25/1

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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2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

2

(4)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Cork

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-10 on turf; denied a clear run when a 1.75l third of 14 on his seasonal reappearance in first-time tongue tie (retained) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) and has been gelded since; big player here off the same mark.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:25 Roscommon

Eddie G

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on the AW (6f/7f) but has been competitive on turf; might be high in the weights, though, and a tongue-tie is now fitted.

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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10

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Catherine Chroi

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Multiple winner who returned to form with good runs here and at Naas (both over 6f) before finding 5f too sharp a test at Navan; goes on all ground and, returned to 6f, she could go well if not hampered by a low draw.

33/1

10

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Catherine Chroi

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Multiple winner who returned to form with good runs here and at Naas (both over 6f) before finding 5f too sharp a test at Navan; goes on all ground and, returned to 6f, she could go well if not hampered by a low draw.

33/1

10th

2

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Catherine Chroi

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Nine-time winner; well below best on last two Dundalk outings before returning to form with a long-priced fourth at the Curragh; no match for an easy winner at Naas, but had a few of these rivals behind, including subsequent winner Step Back In Time.

8/1

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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1st

4

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, including 1m4f handicap here in November; good effort over C&D following month in rated contest augurs well.

13/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner has won over this trip in the past but he is more effective over further these days; well-backed when winning 1m4f handicap here last month and couple of good runs in defeat since.

10/1

3rd

7

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner has won over this trip in the past but he is more effective over further these days; well-backed when winning 1m4f handicap here last month and couple of good runs in defeat since.

10/1

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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6

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Neo Smart

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Narrow winner of a 7f handicap on good ground at the Curragh on third outing of the season; unlucky not to finish closer over 1m2f at Leopardstown on next start, denied room before keeping on late; no apparent excuse over 1m at Naas four weeks ago.

12/1

8

(4)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Neo Smart

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Narrow winner of a 7f handicap on good ground at the Curragh on third outing of the season; unlucky not to finish closer over 1m2f at Leopardstown last Sunday, denied room before keeping on late.

11/2

8

(4)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Neo Smart

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Narrow winner of a 7f handicap on good ground at the Curragh on third outing of the season; unlucky not to finish closer over 1m2f at Leopardstown last Sunday, denied room before keeping on late.

11/2

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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5

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

17:20 Limerick

Eighty Eight

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John James Feane

Won over 9.5f at Gowran in 2022; gained his first win on the AW in December (10.5f) before narrowly denied over 1m4f in January; respectable third at Ballinrobe (9.5f) last month; tough ask in the Emerald Mile at the Curragh four weeks ago; big player in this company.

9/2

19

(7)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Eighty Eight

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John James Feane

Won over 9.5f at Gowran in 2022 and gained his first win since on the AW in December (10.5f); respectable third of eight at Ballinrobe (9.5f) on latest but faces a tough examination here.

50/1

19

(7)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Eighty Eight

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John James Feane

Won over 9.5f at Gowran in 2022 and gained his first win since on the AW in December (10.5f); respectable third of eight at Ballinrobe (9.5f) on latest but faces a tough examination here.

50/1

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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5th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Finally got off the mark when winning here over 1m in March (good); probably wasn't suited by steadily-run 7f at Cork last time so still respected but will want a true test.

8/1

5th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Finally got off the mark when winning here over 1m in March (good); probably wasn't suited by steadily-run 7f at Cork last time so still respected but will want a true test.

8/1

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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3

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Tipperary

Mile End

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time Flat winner has run respectably in three maiden hurdles; chased home an odds-on chance at Thurles last November; fourth on both outings last month, Naas effort in 20-runner contest better than subsequent Ballinrobe run marred by a tendency to jump to the left.

5/1

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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1

(11)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

17:20 Leopardstown

Zephron

10st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

Three of five wins have been at the Curragh on soft/heavy; looked in need of the run when well beaten here on return over 1m1f two weeks ago; drop in trip a help but drying ground a concern.

28/1

10th

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

Three of five wins have been at the Curragh on soft/heavy over shorter; likely best watched on seasonal return with question marks over trip/ground.

20/1

10th

6

(4)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

Three of five wins have been at the Curragh on soft/heavy over shorter; likely best watched on seasonal return with question marks over trip/ground.

20/1

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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4th

4

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Chicago Storm

11st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

2-6 over hurdles for new stable this year; managed only fourth off this career-high mark on last two hurdling starts, though, and needs the refitted cheekpieces to squeeze out something extra today.

8/1

1

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

2-5 over hurdles for new stable this year and reverts to this code after a good Flat run in April; will be suited by today's trip/ground and is likely to be right in the thick of things.

11/4

3rd

8

(7)

20th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Chicago Storm

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in last, short of room when headway against rail over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, stayed on

6/1

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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3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dagoda

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 34 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and she can show her form when fresh.

25/1

3

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dagoda

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 34 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and she can show her form when fresh.

25/1

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

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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7th

6

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

in rear

8/1

7th

6

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for yard; 6f course winner didn't get a clear run when 2.75l behind Macadam's Rock over C&D on latest; she got another 2lb back for that and she's now lurking on a very dangerous mark; could go well if taking her chance (due to run on Wednesday at Leopardstown).

8/1

9th

5

(7)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Nikki Swango

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

Sole win from 22 starts came in a 6f Dundalk maiden in 2023; hinted at a return to form over this trip at Dundalk 12 days ago and she's well treated if she can build on that.

5/1

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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14th

5

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Mythical Rock

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Maiden has better AW form; 0-10 on turf and gelding operation made no impact when down the field at Limerick eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Mythical Rock

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Maiden has better AW form; 0-9 on turf and gelded since down the field at Leopardstown in March; others preferred.

14/1

16th

7

(9)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Mythical Rock

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Maiden is 0-8 on turf but has run well in defeat; good effort on debut for this yard in a 1m Dundalk maiden last month but disappointed in a handicap back there latest; should do better returned to turf and ran well at Galway off 3lb higher in October; not discounted.

18/1

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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9th

11

(14)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:53 Leopardstown

Selective Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

In excellent form last season before ending on a low note; ran no race on his return at the Curragh (7f) but he had the worst of the draw; best form is at 1m; watch the market for clues.

20/1

22th

8

(4)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Selective Power

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Thomas Coyle

midfield

16/1

8

(4)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Selective Power

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Thomas Coyle

In excellent form last season until ending on a low note; probably most effective at 1m, so best watched over this trip on seasonal debut.

16/1

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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11

(12)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Uncle Albert

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Impressive winner at Cork (7f, heavy) last March off 72 but lost form subsequently; no signs of a revival on seasonal reappearance at Gowran; down another 3lb but can only be watched until showing a bit more.

25/1

11

(12)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Uncle Albert

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Impressive winner at Cork (7f, heavy) last March off 72 but lost form subsequently; no signs of a revival on seasonal reappearance at Gowran; down another 3lb but can only be watched until showing a bit more.

25/1

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

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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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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+o+e Accumulators

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