March 16 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Soft

Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 27 runners
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Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
15 (27)
Orandi

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 32223- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful form in France early in his career; long-priced course winner over 7f on soft last May; showed notable consistency in five starts under Cathy O'Leary's supervision, including when second to Titanium at Leopardstown in October; had returned to Tony Martin's care when third of 17 behind Rhythm King and Gleneagle Bay in November; leading chance.
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19

(2)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: A J Martin

Irish-trained 7yo who was very consistent in defeat in the second half of last year (including on yielding ground) and he reappeared with a win in the 27-runner Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh (1m, soft) a fortnight ago; carries a 5lb penalty today and could be involved once more.

10/1

1st

15

(27)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Orandi

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: A J Martin

Useful form in France early in his career; long-priced course winner over 7f on soft last May; showed notable consistency in five starts under Cathy O'Leary's supervision, including when second to Titanium at Leopardstown in October; had returned to Tony Martin's care when third of 17 behind Rhythm King and Gleneagle Bay in November; leading chance.

7/1

3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 50140-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Is 2-15 on turf; won a 1m1f Tipperary handicap off 90 last October on soft; traffic problems when just denied third in a 1m2f heavy ground Listed race at Leopardstown; ran over 1m4f on final start; gelded since, others preferred.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: /2101- C

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three Flat starts last season, one of them a conditions race over 1m4f at this venue; later set stiff tasks in high-profile hurdle races; suited by 1m4f and has never won over this trip; however, ran a blinder to finish second in this event 12 months ago.
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1st

7

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:42 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd, led after 4th, not fluent 4 out, mistake but going best 2 out, clear approaching last, easily

9/2

1st

7

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:42 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd, led after 4th, not fluent 4 out, mistake but going best 2 out, clear approaching last, easily

9/2

3rd

7

(4)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Smooth Tom

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won two of his last three Flat starts last season, one of them a conditions race over 1m4f at this venue; later set stiff tasks in high-profile hurdle races; suited by 1m4f and has never won over this trip; however, ran a blinder to finish second in this event 12 months ago.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 13255- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice placed in consecutive handicap runs (over three different trips) at this venue between June and September last year; did well to finish fifth of 16 in a Listed race at Naas in October; lost two places near the finish when fifth over C&D in November, now faces a rematch with the first three.
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6th

1

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced a career-best when comfortably winning at the Curragh (1m, soft) last month off 90; Apercu (fourth) gave the form a nice boost when winning at Cork on Saturday; 8lb higher now but drop in trip is fine and will have the fitness edge over some of these.

100/30

6th

1

(9)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced a career-best when comfortably winning at the Curragh (1m, soft) last month off 90; Apercu (fourth) gave the form a nice boost when winning at Cork on Saturday; 8lb higher now but drop in trip is fine and will have the fitness edge over some of these.

100/30

1st

4

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Indigo Five

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Winner and twice placed in consecutive handicap runs over 7f-1m2f at this venue between June and September last year; fifth of 16 in Listed at Naas in October; two big efforts in defeat over C&D since, including fourth of 27 just 13 days ago; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 15222- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner for Joseph O'Brien; fine effort in the 7f Sovereign Path at Leopardstown in September on handicap debut; again second when splitting Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November; strong chance with Colin Keane booked, stable in form at Dundalk.
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3rd

12

(12)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Gleneagle Bay

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stephen Thorne

Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims.

7/1

3rd

12

(12)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Gleneagle Bay

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stephen Thorne

Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims.

7/1

5th

12

(3)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Gleneagle Bay

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Dundalk winner for Joseph O'Brien; fine effort in the 7f Sovereign Path at Leopardstown in September on handicap debut; again second when splitting Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November; strong chance with Colin Keane booked, stable in form at Dundalk.

13/2

33/1

Form: 104/0- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful 2023 form before disappointing Britannia Stakes run; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; up against it.
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2nd

10

(16)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Fort Vega

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

11/2

2nd

10

(16)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Fort Vega

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

11/2

3rd

11

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Fort Vega

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Useful 2023 form before disappointing Britannia Stakes run; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; eyecatcher in Irish Lincolnshire over C&D on return, disputing the lead just outside the furlong pole, finishing sixth of 27; on the shortlist.

15/2

Form: 63006- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner including over 7f at this venue in 2022; won twice last year, including an early-season 7f handicap at Cork; also ran a fine race when 50-1 third of 27 over C&D in August; out of her depth in Listed race on final two starts; new stable now.
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3

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won twice last year, including an early-season handicap at Cork (7f, heavy); respectable seventh of 27 in the Irish Lincoln on stable debut; little went right (hampered early, raced keenly, ran wide into straight) when he was a beaten favourite at Cork last time; capable of better.

4/1

3

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won twice last year, including an early-season handicap at Cork (7f, heavy); respectable seventh of 27 in the Irish Lincoln on stable debut; little went right (hampered early, raced keenly, ran wide into straight) when he was a beaten favourite at Cork last time; capable of better.

4/1

4th

2

(7)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

towards rear

8/1

Form: 60197- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In good form in the early part of last season when successful in 1m handicaps at Ripon and Doncaster; confirmed a liking for soft ground with 1m Haydock win in September; has been found wanting in stakes races, respected at this level with trip and ground to suit.
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8th

4

(9)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Flying Finn

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

In good form in the early part of last season when successful in 1m handicaps at Ripon and Doncaster; confirmed a liking for soft ground with 1m Haydock win in September; has been found wanting in stakes races, respected at this level with trip and ground to suit.

16/1

7th

3

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:43 Doncaster

Flying Finn

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

in touch with leaders, weakened gradually over 2f out

8/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Flying Finn

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Goes well in the mud and ground out a third success of the year in handicap at Haydock (1m, soft) last Saturday; may have more in the tank but she's not sure to be suited by this drop back to 7f.

12/1

10/1

Form: 48106- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f at Goodwood last July off 95; far too keen when an unplaced favourite over the same trip at this venue in September; out of the money in a Listed race at Dundalk later that month; first time over this trip since mid-field finish in this 12 months ago.
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6th

2

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Take Heart

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: J P Murtagh

Won a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) last summer off 3lb lower; that's clearly his best form but he's race-fit and not dismissed.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

Take Heart

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: J P Murtagh

Won a valuable 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) last summer off 3lb lower; that's clearly his best form but he's race-fit and not dismissed.

9/2

6th

4

(15)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

16:20 Cork

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a valuable Goodwood handicap last year over 1m2f, his third win; not as good since off this mark; found 1m too sharp on return in Irish Lincoln; this trip suits better but needs more.

9/1

Form: 50563- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come at this venue; placed five times here and fifth in this in 2023; uneven form last year, signing off with Dundalk third behind Catch The Paddy.
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8th

12

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three turf wins have come at this venue; sole win last year came over 7f off mark of 82 in September; 1lb higher now and will need to improve on midfield finish in Irish Lincolnshire on his return to figure.

16/1

25/1

Form: 24170- C

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Front-running winner of a 1m4f maiden for Aidan O'Brien on good ground at this venue last summer; has shown a fair standard of form in reaching the money in three starts over hurdles; final start for Ballydoyle was over 2m; this may prove inadequate.
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2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, weakened after 2 out, unseated last

18/1

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Flat winner gained his first victory over hurdles in a 2m1f Limerick 4yo maiden early last month on good ground and the runner-up has won since; finished 12l behind Blue Lemons at Fairyhouse latest but he may get a lot closer to that rival on this sounder surface; could outrun likely odds.

18/1

4th

2

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced in second

10/1

12th
24 (11)
San Aer

25/1

Form: 54320- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has failed to prosper over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; four wins in this sphere; failed to add to his score last term and ended the season down the field in the C&D handicap won by Rhythm King from Gleneagle Bay and Orandi.
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5th

2

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

San Aer

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

led, headed 7th

15/2

5th

2

13th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:40 Tramore

San Aer

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

led, headed 7th

15/2

12th

24

(11)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

San Aer

8st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Mullins

Has failed to prosper over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; four wins in this sphere; failed to add to his score last term and ended the season down the field in the C&D handicap won by Rhythm King from Gleneagle Bay and Orandi.

25/1

13th
22 (16)
Fratas

33/1

Form: 17/00- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a terrific second half to 2023, winning four on the trot; also a winning juvenile hurdler later that year; ran only twice last season, still 2lb above her last winning mark, best form over 1m, though has won over 1m4f.
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2nd

4

(10)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Fratas

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, briefly headed 2f out, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

10/1

2nd

4

(10)

4th May 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

15:55 Sligo

Fratas

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Completed a four-timer in 1m-1m4f handicaps in 2023 on which she's fairly handicapped; a return to form over hurdles last time (runner-up) bodes well.

10/1

2nd

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

14:40 Bellewstown

Fratas

11st 10lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Won four in a row on the Flat plus a maiden hurdle in 2023; not many runs since when set some stiff tasks at times; well beaten over hurdles last time and has to bounce back.

5/1

33/1

Form: 46968-

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly at Newbury before losing form; fair sixth in a valuable Galway festival handicap over an extended 1m on Irish debut; failed to match that form at the same venue in September; in rear in a maiden hurdle at Christmas.
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12th

9

(13)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Bill Silvers

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: William Durkan

Won a 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly at Newbury before losing form; fair sixth in a valuable Galway festival handicap on Irish debut but well held since, including last month's Curragh return; blinkers now tried.

20/1

12th

9

(13)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Bill Silvers

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: William Durkan

Won a 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly at Newbury before losing form; fair sixth in a valuable Galway festival handicap on Irish debut but well held since, including last month's Curragh return; blinkers now tried.

20/1

14th

18

(28)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Bill Silvers

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: William Durkan

Won a 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly at Newbury before losing form; fair sixth in a valuable Galway festival handicap over an extended 1m on Irish debut; failed to match that form at the same venue in September; in rear in a maiden hurdle at Christmas.

33/1

Form: 10850- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Listowel in September; moderate form in four subsequent starts.
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12th

13

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Casanova

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ended a long losing run at Listowel (1m1f, good) in September; unable to compete off higher marks in four subsequent starts and is highly tried at this venue without success; others are preferred.

22/1

15th

27

(22)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Casanova

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Ended a long losing run at Listowel in September; moderate form in four subsequent starts.

20/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Casanova

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

25/1

16th
20 (23)
Earls

33/1

Form: 50750- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ten wins to his name, last three have been on soft/heavy; 0-8 at this venue; lost form after a 7f win at Haydock last April; finished behind Orandi and No More Porter at Naas on his final start last season.
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16th

20

(23)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Earls

8st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Ten wins to his name, last three have been on soft/heavy; 0-8 at this venue; lost form after a 7f win at Haydock last April; finished behind Orandi and No More Porter at Naas on his final start last season.

33/1

Form: 4221-0 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort, 4-17 on turf and placed eight times; signed off for 2024 with a 1m victory at Redcar in October; never in the hunt at Southwell last month but could be a different proposition now.
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10th

1

(8)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

First past the post in the competitive Spring Mile at Doncaster in March (demoted due to interference); well beaten on last two AW starts but showed promise on the Southwell Tapeta previously, and a strongly run 7f should be fine for him; possible player up 4lb for last time.

9/1

10th

1

(8)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

First past the post in the competitive Spring Mile at Doncaster in March (demoted due to interference); well beaten on last two AW starts but showed promise on the Southwell Tapeta previously, and a strongly run 7f should be fine for him; possible player up 4lb for last time.

9/1

8/1

Form: 00306- CD

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.
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18th

5

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

Raadobarg

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Well handicapped on his third on heavy ground at the Curragh (1m) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was only tenth of 14 at Doncaster two weeks ago; new headgear is now tried but his last win was in 2022 and others are more convincing.

7/1

10th

4

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.

10/1

19th
10 (12)
Weston

50/1

Form: 0/406-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two middle-distance wins in Germany in 2022; has lost form since a solid effort in fifth in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes in 2023; no sign of a revival in four runs over hurdles; tongue-tie tried; unlikely to have the pace to be competitive over 1m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

19

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Weston

10st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: H Rogers

Ran well off 96 in 1m6f handicap last year before losing form; showed little in maiden hurdles and down the field in Irish Lincoln last month; 1lb wrong for handicap debut.

25/1

3rd

19

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Weston

10st 0lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: H Rogers

Ran well off 96 in 1m6f handicap last year before losing form; showed little in maiden hurdles and down the field in Irish Lincoln last month; 1lb wrong for handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 7142-0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins have come over this trip; needs to bounce back from poor Dundalk run last month; first reserve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(11)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

prominent

12/1

9th

1

(11)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

prominent

12/1

6th

2

(2)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Proleek Prince

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

1m winner here in November, second over the same trip in December; a long way below best here last month; towards rear in the Irish Lincoln on Sunday; this is much more realistic.

10/1

21th
11 (29)
Fleetfoot

12/1

Form: 7/022- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lost out by a nose in a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October, having previously finished second to Kortez Bay over 1m1f at Tipperary; remote fifth in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

16:15 Punchestown

Fleetfoot

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J S Bolger

Dual Flat winner didn't jump that well when beaten 50l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in January; beaten a long way in the Irish Lincoln since; can't be fancied.

200/1

5th

1

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 149y

16:15 Punchestown

Fleetfoot

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J S Bolger

Dual Flat winner didn't jump that well when beaten 50l in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in January; beaten a long way in the Irish Lincoln since; can't be fancied.

200/1

21th

11

(29)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Fleetfoot

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Lost out by a nose in a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October, having previously finished second to Kortez Bay over 1m1f at Tipperary; remote fifth in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; could go well.

12/1

20/1

Form: 00517- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); scoring off mark of 87 over this trip at Leopardstown last October; seventh of 17 behind today's rival Rhythm King over C&D on final start; ran three times over hurdles subsequently, failing to build on a promising first run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

1

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Titanium

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

15th

1

(5)

25th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 50y

16:35 Limerick

Titanium

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

11th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Titanium

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ciaran Murphy

Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); won off mark of 87 over this trip at Leopardstown (heavy) in October; ran three times over hurdles subsequently, well beaten on each occasion; tailed off over C&D 13 days ago; work to do.

20/1

12/1

Form: /330-4 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins from four starts at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth when losing his unbeaten AW record last month; 0-12 on turf but has run some good races in defeat; should be better for the Dundalk outing, his first since last June.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Cheers Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time AW winner has yet to score on turf; 0-14 in this sphere and failed to run to expectations when favourite at Cork 12 days ago.

10/1

4

(5)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Cheers Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time AW winner has yet to score on turf; 0-14 in this sphere and failed to run to expectations when favourite at Cork 12 days ago.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:38 Cork

Cheers Again

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

14/1

Form: 11238- D

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; 2l behind Orandi when third at Listowel; later struggled in testing ground in a Leopardstown event in which Orandi was second.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Monasterboice

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last July/August and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; later struggled in testing ground at Leopardstown; handles an ease but not suited by heavy going in the Irish Lincoln on reappearance; unwise to rule out in this grade.

6/1

1

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Naas

Monasterboice

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last July/August and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; later struggled in testing ground at Leopardstown; handles an ease but not suited by heavy going in the Irish Lincoln on reappearance; unwise to rule out in this grade.

6/1

24th

8

(18)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Monasterboice

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; 2l behind Orandi when third at Listowel; later struggled in testing ground in a Leopardstown event in which Orandi was second.

16/1

25th
26 (17)
Rhythm King

10/1

Form: 00011- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Completely out of form in three runs early last season; won at Galway in October on first run since May, taking advantage of reduced mark; defied a 10lb rise when winning over C&D at the end of the week; good chance if revival is sustained.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

26

(17)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Rhythm King

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mark Fahey

Completely out of form in three runs early last season; won at Galway in October on first run since May, taking advantage of reduced mark; defied a 10lb rise when winning over C&D at the end of the week; good chance if revival is sustained.

10/1

1st

17

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Rhythm King

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mark Fahey

led up the centre, switched left towards near side and headed halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led again over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well

14/1

1st

17

(7)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Rhythm King

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mark Fahey

led up the centre, switched left towards near side and headed halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led again over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well

14/1

Form: 30416-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last season, highlighted by 1m4f Listowel win; also fourth in a 1m2f premier handicap at this venue (Indigo Five second); trip may be inadequate; has changed stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

9

(20)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Soaring Monarch

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: James M Barrett

Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last season, highlighted by 1m4f Listowel win; also fourth in a 1m2f premier handicap at this venue (Indigo Five second); trip may be inadequate; has changed stable.

25/1

6th

3

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Soaring Monarch

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

led, headed but prominent after 2f, went second over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

6/1

1st

4

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

prominent

10/1

Form: 4-7336 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lost form for Kevin Ryan; restored to something like his best on AW since joining this yard; faces tough task in this grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

18:45 Musselburgh

Catch The Paddy

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick J McKenna

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

10/1

7th

6

(4)

13th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

18:45 Musselburgh

Catch The Paddy

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick J McKenna

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

10/1

4th

1

(4)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J McKenna

Lost form for Kevin Ryan; restored to something like his best at this venue since joining this yard; seems best suited by 1m; takes a big drop in class having been tailed off in Sunday's Irish Lincoln.

8/1

Non-runners

Crypto Force, Facethepuckout

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €222.40
Straight Forecast €159.01
Tricast €4438.47
Trifecta €3430.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cheers Again

SPOTLIGHT:

Gleneagle Bay

TOPSPEED:

Earls

POSTDATA:

Cheers Again

The Irish Sun:

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