14.25
SoftCurragh On Course Bookmakers Premier Handicap
- Prize money: £25652.17
- 1m 0f 0y
- 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.50
- Place: £3.70
Form: 0-0001 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (14) |
4th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Last win came in a C&D premier handicap in November 2024 (off 78); has dropped a long way in ratings since, 1m4f too far last time; not one to rule out back in trip with top apprentice booked. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1522 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Was sent off 7-4 for this 12 months ago when finishing a close fourth to Rahmi and is now 4lb lower; Cork winner in June (7f, good; ridden by Colin Keane) and neither Galway race (sixth both times) panned out ideally; he's not without hope. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (17) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle. |
6/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 533222 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 8 (1) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
8yo who has been up and down this year and was soundly beaten at Longchamp (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; however, he's won two big-field handicaps this season at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding) in July and at the Curragh (1m2f, good) last month, and this Irish challenger is not discounted. |
25/1 |
|
1st 7 (21) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap at the Galway festival; ran into traffic and eased in 7f Ahonoora Handicap later that week. |
12/1 |
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11th 6 (18) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 122324
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 110y |
8st 13lb |
Two wins on heavy ground, a Tipperary maiden and a conditions race at Gowran last September; yet to win a handicap and out of sorts on last two runs at Gowran; coming down the weights but others arrive in better form. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Both wins have come on soft to heavy ground, including a conditions race over C&D last September; handles quicker conditions but this year's form has not been her best; heavy defeat over 9.5f here on latest; others arrive in better fettle. |
14/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
9st 8lb |
Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: -41325 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
20th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place. |
16/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
29th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (11) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 9lb |
Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-0801 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (3) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected. |
13/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 1-0051 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Last win came in a premier handicap over C&D in November 2025 off a 3lb higher mark; not at his best this year but is slipping down the handicap and has to be taken seriously. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
4th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse) although none since C&D win last November off 74; entitled to come on for recent Listowel comeback run. |
12/1 |
|
11th 5 (11) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); latest run was over hurdles, two lesser displays at the Curragh after Irish Lincoln sixth. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 001414 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
9st 10lb |
Six-time winner, with there of those gained over C&D; remains 3lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon a year ago (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft); below his best since then, at the Curragh, this venue, and Tramore; last two outings have been at around 2m; good C&D record is a positive. |
8/1 |
|
7th 3 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Six-time winner is 6lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon in September (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft) but below his best at the Curragh and Galway (2m1f, yielding) since then; slowly away and stumbled in that latest outing, which was a first try at a 2m+ trip; best form on softer. |
6/1 |
|
14th 16 (10) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 179y |
11st 5lb |
Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 187084 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (15) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
raced near side, towards rear |
14/1 |
|
9th 13 (15) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
raced near side, towards rear |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
6th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, midfield, soon in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 5614-0 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (17) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Is well handicapped on old form and likes soft ground but losing run stretches back to 2023 and hasn't fired this season; needs a revival. |
25/1 |
|
10th 1 (4) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 40y |
9st 7lb |
A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now. |
22/1 |
25/1
Form: 051085 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (2) |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 6lb |
Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 6lb |
Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: -65432 C BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Two of his four wins have come at this track over an extended mile; two fine efforts at the festival here three days apart (hampered last time); ground is fine and looks a big player. |
3/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance. |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 645135 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (2) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Has won off 10lb higher than today's mark but has gone off the boil in recent starts and needs to return to form. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Has won off 8lb higher than today's mark but has gone off the boil in recent starts and needs to return to form. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (5) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Reappeared with a C&D win in April (14-1) but she's not hit the same level since and was beaten 10l at Thirsk last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but she needs another bolt from the blue. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 060915 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (17) |
20th Oct 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Hard to win with (3-68); has run some fine races in defeat this year and does go well at this track so has to come into calculations for each-way players. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Hard to win with (3-67), placed 20 times and has run many of his best races at this track; capable of making his presence felt. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (23) |
27th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
12st 2lb |
Poor strike rate loads of placings, including here over a mile last month; recent Punchestown run just okay and rare attempt at this trip with legitimate stamina concerns. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 881360
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 92y |
11st 11lb |
Four-time Flat winner was placed in a maiden hurdle last season; big improvement needed from his first two handicap attempts at Navan and Fairyhouse. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 |
11th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Four-time Flat winner ran well in a few maiden hurdles without winning, including at this track; however, has been well beaten on the Flat and in a h'cap hurdle lately so needs a return to best. |
18/1 |
|
10 |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 165y |
11st 0lb |
Four wins on the Flat; relatively unexposed over hurdles; however, recent attempts have been unconvincing. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: -11805 CD
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (2) |
18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y |
9st 9lb |
Latest of four wins was over two years ago; good second in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June, and fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire was another fair effort; soft ground against him on latest, more expected of here. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Grand handicapper, but marksman has had his measure for some time; best run this year was when second in premier handicap, under Lee, at the Curragh (1m) on Derby weekend and also creditable fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; slow start and never involved at Leopardstown last Saturday; might race prominently and could go well, but 7f is a bit sharp for him. |
5/1 |
|
15th 16 (6) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Won a premier handicap at the Curragh in June 2024; has run some good races during his losing sequence, though the positive effect blinkers initially had might be wearing thin. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 190 C
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Dual-purpose filly; dominant maiden hurdle win at Galway last month; came up well short on handicap hurdle debut in the Lartigue at Listowel on latest; needs to bounce back from that. |
7/1 |
|
12 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Second runner for yard; Flat winner is rated 77 in that sphere; got off the mark over hurdles on third start when winning by 11l at Galway last time; there should be more to come and she can go well. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €159.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €89.97 |
| Tricast | €771.46 |
| Trifecta | €955.30 |
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