March 16 / 16.55 Curragh

16.55

Soft

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 94426-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat at times on the Flat up to this trip; well beaten over hurdles lately but is fit from that and considered; tongue-tie added.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

2nd
9 (6)
Narlita

22/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 73007-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Her sole win came over 1m4f and this trip looks on the short side, though she will handle the ground.
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6th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Narlita

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Had looked fairly exposed but found more improvement last term and has carried that on with two excellent runs at the Curragh this spring, latest when third behind two progressive sorts over 1m2f; ground not being as soft as she'd like is one concern, as is a poor strike-rate for one of her ability.

4/1

3rd

16

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Narlita

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Rewarded for her consistency with a Gowran win in October (1m4f, heavy) before signing off with close-up fourth at Galway; took the Irish Lincoln by the scruff of the neck on return when trying to make all, giving way late to finish fifth; step up in trip will suit.

12/1

5th

18

(3)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Narlita

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Second on this card last year; was rewarded for her consistency (in the frame three times in a row) with a Gowran win before signing off with a close-up fourth at Galway; could go well on return.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 45917- D BF

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Killarney last October over this trip but below form next time off this mark at Gowran; has to return to that earlier form.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 2070-8 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fine run when last seen on turf but below form on AW since; not an easy task off this weight but has a shout if at his best; due to run in the 6.40 Dundalk Friday.
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

22/1

Form: 669-59

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not a bad stable debut over 1m but didn't stay 1m4f since, both on AW; enough to prove under these conditions.
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8th

10

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:44 Southwell (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Maiden prior to racking up solid results (2112) over 1m on Polytrack for new stable, running well at Chelmsford most recently; possibly hasn't reached her ceiling yet; major player provided she's as effective back on Tapeta (second attempt).

13/2

1st

7

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Placed for the first time when second of eight at Chelmsford on last month's stable debut (1m); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arthur Rose

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Placed for the first time when second of eight at Chelmsford on last month's stable debut (1m); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

3/1

Form: 02420-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; maiden has run well at times up to 1m4f including at this track; could run well.
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9th

9

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Gotta Catchem All

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 23 runs; placed seven times up to 1m4f; two respectable runs this season, plenty of horses behind him on both occasions, seventh of 17 at Leopardstown and sixth of 23 at Navan; hard to be confident but may reward the persistence of connections at some point.

8/1

6th

11

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Maiden after 22 runs but has been placed several times up to 1m4f; not a bad effort at Leopardstown over 1m on return and should be thereabouts.

16/1

22/1

Form: 36980-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
AW winner ran well enough in defeat on turf at times; handles soft and has a squeak if at her best.
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7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

Form: 66-329

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run well in defeat at times up to 1m4f; not sure about this big drop in trip though.
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10th

9

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid.

8/1

9

(9)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ice Opera

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

Form: -11075 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.
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9th

10

(13)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Cousin Shay

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice after; a bit better at Dundalk Friday but is unproven in these conditions.

22/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Cousin Shay

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

prominent, soon went third, went second 4f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

Form: 77305-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some respectable maiden runs but disappointing in two handicaps last year, including over C&D; needs to get back to her best.
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6th

12

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Breathe Again

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.

25/1

17

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Breathe Again

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14-race maiden comes here on the back of a poor Bellewstown effort and doesn't appear a likely player.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Breathe Again

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

13-race maiden; best form gives her an each-way chance but may again be vulnerable when it matters.

14/1

Form: 15326- BF

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won at Laytown last year and some decent AW runs since; however, is unproven in these conditions.
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11th

13

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Roman Harry

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: S M Duffy

Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing 50-1 shock in 7f course claimer in December; creditable efforts in two handicaps here since for new yard; below best on softish ground at Leopardstown eight days ago but player back on this surface.

15/2

7th

4

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Roman Harry

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Gained just second win from 39 starts when springing a 50-1 shock in a Dundalk claimer in December (7f); creditable efforts in two handicaps back at that venue for new yard; others preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61446- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on soft in UK last summer over this trip but below form final start; worth a market check on debut for this yard.
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3rd

4

(19)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Escape Act

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.

20/1

9/1

Form: 06-517 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk last month but below form off this mark there since; has won on soft but needs a return to her best.
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8th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Little Keilee

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.

15/2

5th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Yarmouth

Little Keilee

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.

7/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Little Keilee

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.

9/2

Form: 9325-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden was well below form at Dundalk last month and is unproven in these conditions.
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11th

7

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed his maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring over C&D in January; raised 6lb and upped in grade/trip last time when beaten 16.5l, perhaps didn't stay that day; not ruled out with winning claimer back aboard.

10/1

5th

10

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed the maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring here over 10.5f last month; now 6lb higher in a better race stepping up in trip but must enter the reckoning.

3/1

18/1

Form: 0120-9 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip last summer at Limerick but disappointing over further last twice; needs her best.
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10th

9

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Newfire

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Ex-Irish mare who is 0-6 for current stable and remains an inconsistent sort; recorded best recent effort at classified level; beaten about 17l in Southwell handicap last time.

20/1

5th

7

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Newfire

10st 11lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

Wildly inconsistent ex-Irish mare who hasn't looked to see it out in three tries over 1m4f+; typically failed to build on her Lingfield second when well beaten last time (both 0-50 classified events) and stamina is an obvious concern.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Newfire

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner (1m) in Ireland; gradually back to form for new stable, runner-up in 1m2f classified event at Lingfield most recently; 3lb is now claimed with William Pyle on board; enters calculations kept to this grade.

11/2

Form: 53851-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f on heavy at Leicester last autumn; could run well if staying this trip on debut for a new yard.
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1st

13

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

La La Lucrative

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

A winner over 6f on heavy ground in Britain and took a Roscommon handicap off 10lb higher in May last year (7.5f, good); moderate form shown on AW when last seen in December.

25/1

Form: 54113-

Last run: 139 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hit form with two wins and a solid third last October at around this trip; handles this ground and could still be improving so a big player off an unchanged mark from last time.
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8th

7

(13)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Pandion Power

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Bagged back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Gowran in October last year on softer conditions; back to form at Gowran on heavy ground when reeled in late last time (1m, heavy); 4lb hike for last run seems harsh but cheekpieces on now and can go well.

9/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Pandion Power

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Two wins last October including here over a bit further, beating Pink Socks; has been mostly well below that level this term but not dismissed off that same mark.

8/1

Form: 060-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability in three maidens over further; best watched unless market support.
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13

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Decorated Elle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Always behind on handicap debut (1m) at the Curragh in March; given a break since and can only be watched.

33/1

18th

17

(17)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Decorated Elle

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

A glimpse of ability in three maidens over further; best watched unless market support.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:05 Killarney

Decorated Elle

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

No sign of maiden-winning potential in outings at Cork and Galway.

66/1

Non-runners

Genuine Jim, Hemight, Picpoul, Royal Pippen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €96.70
Straight Forecast €67.80
Tricast €536.01
Trifecta €1053.10

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Thompson Gunner

RP RATINGS (IRE):

La La Lucrative

SPOTLIGHT:

Goldrush Kid

POSTDATA:

Royal Pippen