November 03 / 15.35 Curragh

15.35

Yielding To Soft

Curragh On Course Bookmakers Finale Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Curragh On Course Bookmakers Finale Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -12452 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
UK raider is a very smart horse on his day; ten-time winner on turf including eight Group 3s; beaten 0.75l by Kyprios in the 2022 Irish St. Leger here over 1m6f (yielding); half a length behind the King George winner Goliath on latest in a Group 2 at Longchamp; huge chance dropped back to Listed company on ground he'll like.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Hamish

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

prominent, challenging going easily under 3f out, led over 2f out, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, easily

7/4

1st

1

(2)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Hamish

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

prominent, challenging going easily under 3f out, led over 2f out, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, pushed out inside final furlong, easily

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 142062

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard and the choice of McMonagle; 1-7; sole win came in a 1m2f heavy ground Leopardstown maiden in April; not beaten far in two of her three starts in Listed company; second of 16, beaten 4l at Naas on latest when she had a few of these rivals behind; place chance again.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

24

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Galileo Dame

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, not fluent and lost ground 2nd

4/1

2nd

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Leopardstown

Galileo Dame

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, bit short of room on inner after 2 out, went fourth last, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

20/1

2nd

6

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Leopardstown

Galileo Dame

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, bit short of room on inner after 2 out, went fourth last, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 722519 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; won a 12.5f yielding to soft ground maiden at Bellewstown on her penultimate start early last month; came up short in a 1m Listed heat at Naas (yielding) on latest; step back up in trip should suit but she is rated 85 and she needs more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

North Africa

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear

8/1

11th

8

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

North Africa

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear

8/1

3rd

17

(16)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

North Africa

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, headway 2f out, ran on well and went third inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 903361 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for yard; placed in a Listed race at Lingfield in May (11.5f, good); gained first win over this C&D on yielding in a maiden on latest; shaped okay in a Gowran Group 3 on her penultimate start; has a lot to find on the figures but that last win may have boosted her confidence; place chance at best.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

19

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Rubies Are Red

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, headway from over 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish

16/1

4th

19

(8)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Rubies Are Red

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, headway from over 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish

16/1

1st

11

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:05 Curragh

Rubies Are Red

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has kept top company, contesting two 1m4f Classics and the Ribblesdale after finishing second in the Oaks Trial at Lingfield; ran in a Group 3 at Gowran last time having suffered maiden defeats at Bellewstown and Galway (finished behind Radar Ahead); highest-rated filly but still risky.

11/4

Form: -23641

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; gained first win in decisive fashion on sixth start in a Gowran maiden last month (9.5f, soft to heavy); her pedigree suggests this trip could suit but she has a lot to find on the figures; can't be fully dismissed but others hold stronger form claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(11)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Iseult Of Ireland

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, outpaced and towards rear 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

10th

7

(11)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Iseult Of Ireland

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, outpaced and towards rear 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

5th

15

(19)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Iseult Of Ireland

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f, went second after 4f, briefly led 3f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong

11/1

Form: 622426

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
3-15 on turf; 0-4 in stakes races but has finished second twice in Listed company, at Roscommon in July (1m4f, good) and Chester in September (12.5f, soft); not beaten far when sixth in another Listed at Leopardstown last month over 1m2f; ground versatile and has each-way claims back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Cristal Clere

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Four-time winner up to 1m2f has shown smart form up to 1m4f and also run well over hurdles; this trip could be a bit sharp for him on return but can still run well.

7/1

3rd

4

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Cristal Clere

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Four-time winner up to 1m2f has shown smart form up to 1m4f and also run well over hurdles; this trip could be a bit sharp for him on return but can still run well.

7/1

6th

4

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Cristal Clere

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John J Nallen

midfield, in touch with leaders after 2f, disputing third 2f out, weakened from 1f out

8/1

15/2

Form: 677004 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Veteran is 6-27 on turf on the Flat, including three wins here; cracking fourth off 101 in a premier handicap at Naas (2m, yielding) on latest, staying on; won the Group 3 on this card last year over 2m on heavy; this drop in trip is a slight worry but he should be running on at the finish.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Falcon Eight

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

prominent, led after 6f, pushed along over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, kept on well

12/1

1st

4

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Falcon Eight

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

prominent, led after 6f, pushed along over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, kept on well

12/1

14th

8

23rd Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 20y

15:50 Naas

Falcon Eight

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

Useful dual-purpose sort; creditable effort on last hurdles start at Fairyhouse (20.5f, yielding) in November; ran a blinder in a hot handicap here on the Flat in October; has won on heavy and he can't be discounted.

18/1

8th
7 (17)
Mashhoor

33/1

Form: -84800 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning three in a row, including a C&D Listed and another course win in a 1m2f Group 3, all on good ground; not as good since and was beaten 9.75l on latest in a Listed race at Leopardstown; soft ground not ideal and others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(16)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

16:20 Cork

Mashhoor

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Group 3 winner in 2023 but not as good last year; dropped to a reasonable mark but questions remain on return; best on good ground.

22/1

11th

3

(16)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

16:20 Cork

Mashhoor

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Group 3 winner in 2023 but not as good last year; dropped to a reasonable mark but questions remain on return; best on good ground.

22/1

8th

7

(17)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Mashhoor

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear, raced in last 3f out, headway under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

33/1

Form: -16240

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Harry Eustace; sole win for this yard off 88 in a handicap on stable debut at Sligo in May (10.5f, yielding to soft); beaten 1.75l by Ameerat Jumaira in a C&D handicap in August and is 9lb better off; poor on latest but promise on first try in Listed company at Galway; minor place claims if reproducing that run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

13th

2

(15)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Belhaven

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Traffic problems on latest start when beaten 7.75l into fourth in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); previously finished 1.75l behind Ameerat Jumaira in a 1m4f Curragh handicap and is 9lb better off now; every chance of turning that form around on these terms; claims.

10/1

12/1

Form: 105014

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
2-14 on turf; won on penultimate start in a Tipperary handicap off 90 (1m1f, soft); traffic problems when just denied third in a 1m2f heavy ground Listed heat at Leopardstown on latest (Lafayette 0.5l ahead); stamina to prove on first try over this far and isn't bred for the trip; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Kortez Bay

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won twice last year including a 1m1f handicap at this track; later finished a fine fourth in a 1m2f Listed race; returned to action with a career-best effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln; this trip might be a bit short but is still a major player.

2/1

14/1

Form: 2-2158 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Onee of four for yard; won her maiden impressively at Galway (1m4f, soft), beating Riviera Queen by 4l; ridden positively upped to this grade the last twice and weakened late on; cheekpieces now replace the blinkers worn last time; others look more likely.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Andromeda

9st 2lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

16/1

4th

5

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Andromeda

9st 2lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

16/1

11th

12

(9)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Andromeda

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

raced in second, lost second under 4f out, weakened 2f out

14/1

Form: 635215 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual Listed winner in Germany for Andreas Suborics; bought by current connections for 43,000 euros in August; beaten 4.5l off 98 in a Leopardstown handicap on stable debut last month over 1m4f on heavy; best form is on good ground; place chance in the first-time hood if the rain stays away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Naas

Lips Freedom

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Listed winner in Germany for Andreas Suborics; bought by current connections for 43,000euros last August; fourth in a 1m4f Leopardstown handicap on stable debut last October; ran in a Listed race on final start; suited by good ground; noteworthy recruit to hurdling.

6/1

12th

10

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Naas

Lips Freedom

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Listed winner in Germany for Andreas Suborics; bought by current connections for 43,000euros last August; fourth in a 1m4f Leopardstown handicap on stable debut last October; ran in a Listed race on final start; suited by good ground; noteworthy recruit to hurdling.

6/1

12th

2

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Lips Freedom

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

took keen hold, prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened towards far side over 1f out

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-6205 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; C&D handicap winner on yielding two years ago; last win came off 90 over 2m1f on yielding in a Killarney handicap in July 2023; beaten 5.5l into fourth on heavy in this race last year; beaten favourite over C&D in a Q.R. race here twelve days ago; cheekpieces need to eke out more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

3

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Chally Chute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

never better than midfield, outpaced 2f out

25/1

13th

3

(5)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Chally Chute

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

never better than midfield, outpaced 2f out

25/1

7

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Chally Chute

11st 7lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Cracking run when just denied in a Galway handicap over this trip; well beaten in a Killarney maiden hurdle and poor in the Irish Cesarewitch over 2m since; this trip suits better and is well-treated by these terms; big chance.

9/4

Form: 2-1807

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; 4-22 on turf; 0-8 in stakes company but has placed on a couple of occasions; his last three wins have come over further than this but he won't mind soft ground; was 2.25l behind Lips Freedom in a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown on latest; needs more back up in grade.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed and raced in second after 6f, lost second inside final 110yds, stayed on

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed and raced in second after 6f, lost second inside final 110yds, stayed on

6/1

14th

8

(12)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Taipan

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

never better than midfield, outpaced under 4f out

28/1

11/2

Form: 40-032 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
9-37 on turf; has won four times here at 1m-1m2f, including two Group 3s and a Group 2; fine efforts last twice, third in a 1m4f Group 3 at Ascot and a 1.25l second in a 1m2f Listed heat at Leopardstown (had a few of these behind); fresher than most and should go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Layfayette

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

slowly into stride, soon in touch with leaders on inner, no extra over 1f out

20/1

6th

6

(1)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Layfayette

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

slowly into stride, soon in touch with leaders on inner, no extra over 1f out

20/1

15th

6

(3)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Layfayette

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

11/2

16/1

Form: 020221

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Shed the maiden tag at the ninth attempt at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, heavy); had Iseult Of Ireland 6.25l behind on her penultimate start when runner up at Naas over 7f; mixed messages in pedigree regarding this step up in trip; probably best watched on first try in stakes company.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Finsceal Luas

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

5th

3

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Finsceal Luas

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

16th

13

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Finsceal Luas

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

led, headed 3f out

16/1

Form: 372144 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Tramore maiden winner in August over 1m4f (yielding); solid first effort in Listed company when fourth at Naas last month (0.75l behind Galileo Dame), reversing her Galway maiden form with Andromeda; hard to see her winning but Foley rides and she has definite each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Riviera Queen

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Tramore maiden last year and improved on that when fourth in a 1m4f Naas listed event; well below that on final start; has prospects of staying this trip but seems more effective on softer ground; seasonal bow.

8/1

5th

7

(3)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Riviera Queen

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won a Tramore maiden last year and improved on that when fourth in a 1m4f Naas listed event; well below that on final start; has prospects of staying this trip but seems more effective on softer ground; seasonal bow.

8/1

Non-runners

Ameerat Jumaira, Miss Tapley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €8.20
Straight Forecast €5.67
Trifecta €208.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hamish

TOPSPEED:

Layfayette

POSTDATA:

Layfayette

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hamish

The Irish Sun:

Hamish