March 29 / 14.15 Curragh

14.15

Soft

Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

  • Prize money: £17066.12
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: /3460- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Six career wins, five on the AW; tends to run well fresh; runner-up behind Laugh A Minute in this contest two years ago from same mark; handles cut in the ground; capable of going well and has each-way possibilities.
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10th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A six-time winner over 5f (two on turf; 7f win on debut) but yet to score over this distance; ran well over 5f (yld) here last month and again over 5f at Dundalk last time out; on a winnable mark but others appeal more at this trip.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Record of two seconds and a win in this contest between 2021-2023; no win since Navan in May 2025; has mostly struggled this season, although solid fifth of 20 in Curragh premier handicap six days ago; could figure.

15/2

5th

4

(17)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Most wins have been on the AW and has mostly struggled this season, especially of late; 40-1 when beaten about 8l here two weeks ago.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0958-9 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner but drew a blank last year; has returned to his former trainer and was short of room at this track over 6f on Irish return 13 days ago; just his second handicap start and has possibilities off this mark.
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9

(5)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time stakes winner in his prime; nine wins in all; operating at a modest level now; on a long losing sequence since winning over the extended 6f here last season; C&D fourth behind today's rival Nouvel Espoir on penultimate start; down the field here last week.

12/1

9th

13

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; back on track with a fine fourth over C&D 11 days ago when not far behind Nouvel Espoir and Smoke Them Out; weighted to turn that form around now, rain not a concern and he's 12lb below his last win; chance.

15/2

4th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last year's Scurry winner was second over 7f at Galway in July; well beaten lately; down to a good mark if he can find the spark.

28/1

Form: 27101- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer, including in big handicaps, and bagged two 6f contests in the second half of last year here and at Naas; career-high mark to overcome on his return from a break and 5f might be on the sharp side.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

Form: 93/19- CD

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won on seasonal reappearance the last two years running, including this contest last year when seeing off Stag Night by 3l on heavy; flopped 12 days later in Listed company at Cork and hasn't been seen since; big player if he's ready to roll.
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4

(4)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Real Force

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has run only six times since a 5f course win on heavy in March 2024; big price when down the field behind Nouvel Espoir here early this month; up against it.

20/1

13th

2

(21)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Real Force

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pushing on now, but has gone well fresh before and top claimer rides; softer the better for 9yo.

25/1

14th

1

(5)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Real Force

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Five-time winner won on seasonal return here in 2024 over 5f (heavy); couldn't repeat the trick last month when a 5.25l fourth of nine (6f, heavy); only raced twice last season, so encouraging to see him out again and comeback run is something to build on but must shoulder top weight.

22/1

5/1

Form: 11141- CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive, landing a hat-trick here over 6f in August before finishing fourth in the Bold Lad a month later; rounded off his year with an impressive C&D victory in late September; 11lb higher mark to deal with on his return.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Keke

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Edward Lynam

Effective at 5f-6f but vast majority of best form has come on good ground; is well handicapped and is a C&D winner but the forecast rain is not in his favour.

13/2

9th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Keke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won this two years ago and a slow start was no help when fifth last year; won twice this season and had been holding his form until a quiet run behind some of these a fortnight ago; usually dependable and could be dangerous should the first-time cheekpieces trigger something.

6/1

17th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Keke

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.

10/1

28/1

Form: 4104-7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second in a Listed race last spring and later won a 5f maiden (good) on seventh career start; beaten under 4l in a 6f Group 3 next time; didn't get the clearest of runs when beaten 3l into seventh here over 6f on handicap debut 13 days ago but has work to do.
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9th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

Form: 2766-6 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 4-16; has worked his way up the ratings; finished second to Real Force in this race last year but is 4lb better off with that rival here and a recent run here should blow away the cobwebs; handles soft well; big player.
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18th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Often goes well at this track and won here on soft (goes on anything) in April when only 1lb lower; well beaten on last visit in June but has a fair record when fresh, so hard to rule out.

12/1

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

Form: 42212- CD BF

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who loves the mud; impressed when winning C&D handicap (yielding to soft) off 83 after a break in November, travelling smoothly; headed near the post when runner-up at Doncaster over 6f six days later; another who can't be dismissed; fourth in this race last year.
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8th

5

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Two Stars

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Consistent sprint handicapper last year; won off a mark of 91 over C&D on his seasonal debut; raised 11lb for that and took another 8lb rise for beating useful yardstick My Mate Alfie in a Listed race at Naas in April; suited by soft ground.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Naas

Two Stars

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gave Betsen 1lb and a 2.75l beating in a 5f Curragh (soft) handicap on his return, his third career win; hiked up 11lb for that win and now steps up into stakes company for the first time; soft ground fine; place claims.

7/2

Form: -73112 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
All six of his wins have been on the AW at between 5f-6f; won back-to-back 5f handicaps at Dundalk last month before another bold showing in second there last week; current turf mark looks harsh so others are preferred.
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9th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Sporting Hero

11st 13lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first turf win at Navan in April (5f) when making all; soundly beaten off revised mark since, however, over varying trips.

10/1

6th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Sporting Hero

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf here in April (5f) when making all; soundly beaten off revised mark since however over various trips.

14/1

11th

21

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Sporting Hero

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf at Navan in April off 6lb lower (5f, gd-yld), making all; soundly beaten off revised mark twice since; third reserve.

Form: 09000- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came in Navan maiden last May (5f, good); went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom in June but has regressed since; well behind Keke over C&D when last seen in September; the booking of Keane and falling mark only positives.
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8th

7

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Sturlasson

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Had a good spell over 5f for this yard last autumn, winning three times on AW and turf (good to soft); he's found it harder since and although there isn't much between him and Toyotomi on 6f form at Goodwood in June he was beaten a bit too far for reassurance at Hamilton recently.

16/1

10th

4

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sturlasson

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Ryan

Won three times last autumn (5f, AW/good to soft) and has run some solid races in defeat this year, including at Goodwood (soft) latest 75 days ago; a positive jockey booking and the recent rain was welcomed.

7/1

Form: 518-

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Encouraging 7f debut run behind Delacroix before landing Gowran fillies' maiden (7f, good) despite running green; tough Group 3 assignment here behind Heavens Gate in September; soft ground an unknown and this is a big drop in trip; handicap debut.
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9

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Greatest Drama

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner at two; essentially a handicapper and was well behind a Listed race last week; tough task.

20/1

8th

11

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Greatest Drama

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner at two; useful form in handicaps; 87-rated fillt will need a career-best to make her presence felt in this grade

14/1

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Greatest Drama

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Gowran 7f maiden winner who has run well in her last two handicaps, going down by a length at Tipperary and then third from a bad draw at Roscommon; versatile ground-wise and much respected.

5/1

Form: 96/31- CD

Last run: 342 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in just 10 career starts and has never raced on ground better than soft; hasn't been seen for nearly a year since beating Two Stars over C&D but she's 3lb better off with that rival here so she's well handicapped on her return.
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10th

8

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Magical Vision

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Four-time winner over 5f-6f and solid handicap efforts in defeat lately but is rated only 81 so has loads to find in this grade.

66/1

4th

15

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Magical Vision

8st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

C&D winner off 75 in April 2024 but hasn't won since; decent fourth on seasonal return at Naas (6f, soft) last weekend but 8lb wrong here and looks up against it on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(9)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Magical Vision

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Course 5f winner on heavy in 2022; beat Mickey The Steel in this race in 2023 (heavy); also won in the early part of the 2024 season; ran only once last year; not ruled out given her ability to run well when fresh.

12/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Two Stars

SPOTLIGHT:

Stag Night

TOPSPEED:

Sturlasson

The Irish Sun:

Two Stars

POSTDATA:

Stag Night