November 03 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Soft

Guinness Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Guinness Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (12)
Two Stars

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 14-422 BF

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy ground 6f maiden at Cork last year; might just have needed it when a fading fourth over C&D on seasonal debut; went very close at Cork and again took the runner-up spot here in April, with Laugh A Minute third; suited by soft, one of the leading contenders.
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2nd

5

(6)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

14:35 Doncaster

Two Stars

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Lightly raced 4yo who has done all his racing on ground softer than good; having his first run since the spring when scoring readily over 5f at the Curragh last Sunday, travelling smoothly; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and should be just as effective back at 6f (1-1 over the trip); big chance.

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

14:35 Doncaster

Two Stars

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Lightly raced 4yo who has done all his racing on ground softer than good; having his first run since the spring when scoring readily over 5f at the Curragh last Sunday, travelling smoothly; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and should be just as effective back at 6f (1-1 over the trip); big chance.

5/2

1st

6

(12)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Two Stars

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

prominent towards near side, going easily halfway, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, readily

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 746307 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 20 starts; trainer probably has a better chance with Laugh A Minute; tongue-tie on now for the first time.
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1st

7

(11)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

soon prominent, challenging when ridden towards near side 1f out, edged left inside final 110yds, led final strides

7/1

1st

7

(11)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

soon prominent, challenging when ridden towards near side 1f out, edged left inside final 110yds, led final strides

7/1

2nd

6

(13)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 20 starts but consistent on turf, culminating in a good second in a 5f Curragh handicap this month; yet to try this surface but goes well on fast ground and should go close if handling it.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 690003 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, including three at this track; out of form during a spell with Jack Davison after leaving Ado McGuinness in the spring; definite signs of revival of form when third to Mickey The Steel on yard debut.
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3rd

7

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

held up in last, switched sharply left after 1f, headway halfway, edged right but kept on well from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

held up in last, switched sharply left after 1f, headway halfway, edged right but kept on well from over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Laugh A Minute

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 1f, headway from over 1f out, went third and kept on inside final 110yds

10/1

Form: 207738 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Down the field behind Jon Riggens over 6f here last time; better judged on previous C&D third, only just over one length behind runner-up Rathbranchurch.
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4th

11

(10)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, going okay when edged left halfway, went third over 1f out, no extra when lost third inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

9/1

4th

11

(10)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders

9/1

8th

12

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Mount Ruapehu

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

Put in an encouraging display when third over 5f here last week; however, hard to win with as shown by his 1-25 turf record; Dundalk winner early this year.

7/1

Form: 753425 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Tough sort has been kept busy this year; won at Bellewstown in July; holding his form well; solid display when second of 17 over C&D in the middle of last month; met trouble in Navan race won by Mickey The Steel last time; each-way prospects.
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5th

9

(9)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

in rear, outpaced halfway, rallied and headway from 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

5th

9

(9)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

in rear, outpaced halfway

6/1

5th

10

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Rathbranchurch

9st 5lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Tough sort has been kept busy this year; won at Bellewstown in July; holding his form quite well; fine effort from out of the handicap at Naas 11 days ago; another solid display when second of 17 over 5f at the Curragh last week; big chance with 10lb claimed

5/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 854051 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter who can be frustrating; three wins from 16 starts at this venue; raised 5lb for narrow 6f win from good yardstick Merisi Diamond here 12 days ago; probably best over 6f at this stage of his career.
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6th

2

(6)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

held up in rear, still plenty to do halfway, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous

6/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

held up in rear

6/1

Form: 920513 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
C&D winner early last month; ran another sound race when third over 6f at Naas; suited by good ground and AW; not as effective on soft.
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1st

3

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner twice on this surface but his most recent win came in a 5f Curragh handicap last month; not at his best at the same venue early this month; C&D winner from Inishmot Prince on his last visit here in March and should go well.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner twice on this surface but his most recent win came in a 5f Curragh handicap last month; not at his best at the same venue early this month; C&D winner from Inishmot Prince on his last visit here in March and should go well.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield on far side of group, going okay halfway, weakened from over 1f out

13/2

Form: 321880 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and second to Mickey The Steel in this race last year; too high in the weights since 6f Navan win in August; appears held by several rivals on recent form.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

Form: 175054 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two of her first three starts including a course handicap in June over just a little further; three ordinary runs before more like her best on last two outings; first attempt at this trip, which could prove inadequate.
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9th

8

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders

10/1

9th

8

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

7

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

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

10/1

Form: 686703 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 23 starts; fine effort when third of 19 at Navan last time; faces a mammoth task here from 21lb out of the handicap.
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11th

13

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Step Back In Time

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

0-7 on the AW; ran well at Navan over 6f last month but didn't back it up on latest at the Curragh; hasn't shown much on previous visits to this track; 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Step Back In Time

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

0-7 on the AW; ran well at Navan over 6f last month but didn't back it up on latest at the Curragh; hasn't shown much on previous visits to this track; 1lb wrong and others appeal more.

20/1

10th

14

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Step Back In Time

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Chris Timmons

midfield towards near side

33/1

Form: 697841 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f in testing conditions in the closing stages of last season including this race at the main expense of Transcendental; got a good run on the inside when scoring at Navan 11 days ago; may remain competitive off 6lb higher.
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11th

3

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

in rear in centre of group

7/1

11th

3

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

in rear in centre of group

7/1

1st

5

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Mickey The Steel

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

prominent towards far side, outpaced 2f out, headway when waiting for room then switched left over 1f out, ran on against far rail inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, pushed out

8/1

Form: 510237 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner of seven of his 37 starts and retains plenty of ability; placed twice in quick succession in September before finishing out of the money behind Apache Outlaw here on latest; solid overall record at this track.
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12th

5

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

took keen hold, led but pestered, headed but prominent after 1f

8/1

12th

5

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

took keen hold, led but pestered, headed but prominent after 1f

8/1

7th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

prominent, soon went second, challenging over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

14/1

Form: 408239

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in maidens last month; ordinary handicap form; 3lb out of the handicap; not one of the more obvious contenders.
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13th

12

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Platino Bianco

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

14/1

13th

12

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Platino Bianco

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

prominent

14/1

9th

11

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Platino Bianco

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

11-race maiden had a couple of these behind when third in a 6f maiden here two weeks ago; has run well over this trip too and likely to run her race although whether she can improve enough to win one of these is another matter.

8/1

Non-runners

Iva Batt

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €53.20
Straight Forecast €41.03
Tricast €293.23
Trifecta €592.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Two Stars

TOPSPEED:

Rathbranchurch

POSTDATA:

Jon Riggens

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Two Stars

The Irish Sun:

Two Stars