March 16 / 16.20 Curragh

16.20

Soft

Bermingham Cameras (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Bermingham Cameras (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 4-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 6l on debut in a Galway maiden last summer; the ground was testing then so these conditions will be fine but has to improve plenty on that.
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1st

8

(11)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Dupont Law

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield, ridden and headway from under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away

33/1

4th

3

(6)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Galway

Dupont Law

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Simple Star (1m2f-12.4f Flat inc AW, RPR 83; 2m hurdle) and Star Of The Night (US 1m1f turf); dam 1m AW winner (72), out of US 1m1f turf Grade 1 winner; by a leading French sire and cost 37,000euros as a yearling; could run well on debut.

22/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 22- BF

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Just denied on debut by a stablemate over 7f at this track last October before again being undone by a Ballydoyle companion at Dundalk; the step up to this trip is likely to suit and is the one to beat on form; market strength would bolster confidence.
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3rd

3

(12)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

First Wave

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten by stablemates on his first two starts, including over C&D last year; a similar level of form when again runner-up on return at the Curragh over a mile; was 2.25l in front of Raykir then that is the best form in this field and a repeat of that will make him difficult to beat.

4/5

3rd

3

(12)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

First Wave

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten by stablemates on his first two starts, including over C&D last year; a similar level of form when again runner-up on return at the Curragh over a mile; was 2.25l in front of Raykir then that is the best form in this field and a repeat of that will make him difficult to beat.

4/5

2nd

10

(12)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

First Wave

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, disputing second halfway

7/4

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt ran a cracker on debut over C&D last autumn but was well below that level over 1m2f at Dundalk in January; back down in trip on soft turf should suit better and can be in the mix.
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3rd

12

(1)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Mister Adam

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, headway from over 1f out, ran on well and went third inside final 110yds

7/1

4th

7

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

15:17 Dundalk (AW)

Mister Adam

0st 0lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred but became the champion bumper horse of the 2022/23 season, winning five times including two Grade 1s; interrupted career since, running twice over hurdles this term; likely to lack enough pace for this trip but can't be dismissed either.
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4th

1

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Curragh

A Dream To Share

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat-bred; top bumper horse of the 2022/23 season, winning five times including Grade 1s at Cheltenham and Punchestown; interrupted career since, running twice over hurdles this term; ran on strongly from off the pace to take fourth over 1m here 13 days ago; drop to 7f is not an obvious stratgegy against that background.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

A Dream To Share

10st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

held up in rear, headway but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish, nearest finish

9/1

4th

1

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 2f 150y

15:00 Naas

A Dream To Share

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Top-class bumper horse with 5-6 record including decisive victories at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown in 2023; setback last season, unplaced favourite in Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown on only start; should be sharper for last month's hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; plenty of room for improvement in his jumping

13/8

Form: 5-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A decent effort in a Galway maiden on debut last July, 2.5l behind today's rival Admiral Churchill; will have to find some improvement to take this.
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5th

17

(17)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Winston Junior

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, ran green and outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

11/1

5th

8

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Winston Junior

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

40,000euro yearling; gelded son of Churchill shaped with promise when finishing second in a barrier trial at Naas; will need more to feature here and is probably best watched on this occasion.

14/1

6th
14 (13)
Raykir

6/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability when beaten 3.5l in a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last autumn; well bred colt should have improved over the winter and can run a decent race.
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5th

7

(13)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Raykir

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Similar efforts in maidens at Leopardstown last October and the Curragh on return, both over a mile; has 2.25l to find with First Wave on that latter run and looks the main danger to that rival.

3/1

5th

7

(13)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Raykir

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Similar efforts in maidens at Leopardstown last October and the Curragh on return, both over a mile; has 2.25l to find with First Wave on that latter run and looks the main danger to that rival.

3/1

6th

14

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Raykir

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

in touch with leaders, headway and went second under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f-7f winner (RPR 86), half-sister to winners Pretty Smart (5f/6f), Very Smart (7f) and Khorgos (Italian 7f/1m); late starter is best watched for future reference.
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6th

2

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Buckle And Bolts

10st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Betrayed inexperience on debut over 1m here 13 days ago; closely matched with A Dream To Share on that running; open to improvement.

12/1

7th

2

(18)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Buckle And Bolts

10st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

towards rear, headway but carried head awkwardly and ran green under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

66/1

Form: 0222-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Some fine runs for William Haggas last year but was below that level on debut for this yard on AW last month; blinkers replace cheekpieces and needs his best to be competitive.
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8th

5

(5)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Mono River

10st 7lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

prominent

20/1

6th

5

(9)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mono River

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Some fine efforts in defeat for William Haggas early in 2024; best run when second in a Doncaster handicap over this trip; lacks a recent run but can go close if ready and the market can be informative; tongue-tie added.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Mono River

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 10l in a Dundalk maiden and looks the second-string for yard today.
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6th

4

(10)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:20 Bellewstown

Fantazy Man

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Went off 7-2 when well beaten in 1m Dundalk maiden on debut; much bigger price when midfield in 1m Curragh maiden on return last month; probably one for handicaps.

12/1

6th

4

(10)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:20 Bellewstown

Fantazy Man

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Went off 7-2 when well beaten in 1m Dundalk maiden on debut; much bigger price when midfield in 1m Curragh maiden on return last month; probably one for handicaps.

12/1

9th

9

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Fantazy Man

9st 4lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; closely related to winners Magic Chegaga (1m-1m2f; RPR 97) and Monarchs Brae (Australian 7f-9.5f); dam 7f/1m winner (87), half-sister to 10.5f Group 1 winner; Gns23,000 yearling is by an Arc' winner and may need further in time.
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4th

2

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:45 Gowran Park

Crooked Path

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final 110yds, went modest fourth towards finish

12/1

11th
18 (8)
Zodiac Bear

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looks the first-string of his yard's pair; brother to 7f/1m winner Tut Tut (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 92), half-brother to three winners inc Mr Top Hat (6f-1m2f inc 2yo; 96) and Exoplanet Blue (7f inc AW; 80); dam 7f 2yo winner (81); a Eur35,000 yearling is by a useful sire; check market.
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11th

18

(8)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Zodiac Bear

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear

20/1

100/30

Form: 72-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved markedly from his debut to finish a solid runner-up in a 7f maiden at Galway last summer (winner now rated 104); his absence since is no concern from this yard and a visor is added; big player.
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12th

6

(6)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Admiral Churchill

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

led, headed under 2f out, weakened over 1f out

100/30

2nd

1

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Admiral Churchill

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Pleasing debut effort in 6f Curragh maiden on good ground last month (RPR 69); beaten 5.5L in 7th and shaped as though would improve for the run (Viking Invasion 4.5L behind); holds entries for the Gimcrack and National Stakes and trainer had runner up in this last year.

11/2

7th

2

(11)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Admiral Churchill

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Second foal; dam placed 1m-11.4f (inc AW; RPR 70), half-sister to 6.5f 2yo winner Mottrib, out of Listed-placed 1m-10.5f winning half-sister to three Italian middle-distance Group 1 winners; 200,000Eur breeze-up purchase; stable's first juvenile winner of the season was for these connections at Listowel; market should be a decent guide.

5/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was beaten 6l in a 1m2f Dundalk maiden on debut and will have to find huge improvement.
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2nd

3

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

midfield, headway from over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong

11/4

2nd

3

(6)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

11/4

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quickshot

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Adrian Murray

disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green but finished well on debut at Leopardstown the backend of last season; probably one for handicaps so best watched for now.
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14th

11

(7)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Kasper Hauser

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

reluctant to load, midfield

33/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m6f winner (RPR 72), out of 2m winning half-sister to 6.5f Listed winner African Ride; by the trainer's homebred National Stakes winner; cost Eur8,000 as a yearling; best watched unless market support.
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15th

16

(4)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Tracker Issue

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

midfield

33/1

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed 1m2f AW (RPR 69), closely related to useful 1m4f/1m5f Flat and 2m hurdle winner Swnymor; a Eur19,000 vendor buyback as a yearling; by a quality sire and is worth a market check.
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6th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 10y

14:40 Navan

Sonic Invader

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, no impression

33/1

6th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 10y

14:40 Navan

Sonic Invader

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, no impression

33/1

7th

10

(12)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Sonic Invader

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

In rear on debut in 1m maiden in which A Dream To Share was fourth; safe to rule out.

66/1

17th
4 (15)
Hobart

66/1

Form: 84-

Last run: 304 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten approx' 10l in two Flat maidens last year and soundly held in two completed hurdles starts since; others preferred.
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17th

4

(15)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Hobart

10st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Nash

towards rear

66/1

3

15th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Gowran Park

Hobart

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Down the field in two Flat maidens and his two runs over hurdles at Fairyhouse suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps.

25/1

7th

4

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:55 Fairyhouse

Hobart

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

took keen hold, pressed leader, not fluent 1st

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; brother to 5f/6f winner Boundary Lane (RPR 89), half-brother to Polish 1m2f winner Poet's Preem; dam French 1m3f winner; late-starter cost GBP25,000 as a yearling; likely best watched for future reference.
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9th

1

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Carthaginian

10st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dropped away quickly here over 1m on debut and again failed to beat a single rival home at Dundalk 15 days ago; avoid.

150/1

9th

1

(3)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Carthaginian

10st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dropped away quickly here over 1m on debut and again failed to beat a single rival home at Dundalk 15 days ago; avoid.

150/1

9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Carthaginian

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, weakened 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €93.80
Straight Forecast €48.03
Trifecta €720.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Raykir

SPOTLIGHT:

First Wave

The Irish Sun:

Raykir