April 12 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 91381- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a busy 2yo campaign, winning twice; landed Navan handicap (6f, good to yielding) off 72 on her final start of the season under a brilliant Jack Cleary ride; gets her favoured good ground here and has leading claims if fit for her return.
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4th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Gazelle dOr

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Strike rate of 5-21 (including neck defeat of Kendall Roy in soft-ground Curragh premier handicap last September); better than ever in her last two races, finishing second from a good draw at Naas (5f Listed) and over 6f at Fairyhouse when beaten a short head in conditions race; has missed three engagements since but has her chance and easier ground okay.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 55-776

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 04667- CD

Last run: 208 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Last win was in 5f premier handicap at this course in September 2022 off 90; reached a career-high of 94, has dropped to competitive mark (73); beaten only 1.75l in C&D handicap from 6lb higher last summer; risky but well handicapped if he's fully tuned after break.
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7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

Form: 8-948

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All four runs at Dundalk, her best effort when fourth of 13 over 6f when sent off at odds of 150-1; finished last of eight on handicap debut last month; makes turf debut with plenty to prove.
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1

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Kwa Herini

10st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Maiden whose form has featured a fine second of 23 over a slightly longer trip at the Curragh in June; not far off veteran stablemate Only Spoofing when fifth at Fairyhouse last month; interesting now after last week's Cork fifth when she ran on well after losing a prominent position at a crucial stage; blinkered for the first time.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Kwa Herini

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

0-10 but has often run well in defeat; good second at the Curragh (6.5f, good) in June off 2lb higher; not beaten far off this mark at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding latest); new cheekpieces need to eke out a bit more.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Kwa Herini

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

No wins in nine but was second in 23-runner Curragh handicap in June so has a race in her off this 2lb lower mark; latest effort there needs forgiving, though.

12/1

18/1

Form: 333-08 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Exposed mare is 4-46 on turf; consistent on the AW in defeat at the end of last year; has made little impression since her return this year, although she should appreciate the step up in trip.
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14th

5

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Distillate

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Form tailed off at the end of a busy but winless winter; returned from five months' absence when brought down halfway at Bellewstown last month; others preferred.

8/1

5

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Distillate

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Form tailed off at the end of a busy but winless winter; not seen since soundly beaten in a 6f handicap on heavy at Navan in March; best watched.

16/1

6th
8 (14)
Sakakawea

7/1

Form: /910-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has a low rating for a maiden winner; however, it was a weak race that she won at Sligo (5.5f, yielding to soft) last May; disappointed over C&D on handicap debut; improved effort at Naas last month when third of 15; unproven on good ground.
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2nd

11

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo 5.5f maiden winner in 2024; has adapted well to this surface with creditable efforts in four starts; took a 2l third over C&D last time (nose behind Comfort Line); runs off the same mark and Keane rides again.

8/1

3rd

10

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo sprint maiden win came on soft; has adapted well to this surface but needs to raise her game on the evidence of three runs late last year.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo maiden win came on soft and creditable seasonal return at Naas in March on testing ground; well below best since; cheekpieces on now; trainer had a recent double over jumps.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 4399-0 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent AW performer at one stage, never worse than second in six outings between November 2023 and February 2024; well beaten on first run for new yard at Dundalk last month; 0-11 on turf; others preferred.
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8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since.

25/1

15th

4

(19)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

James Henry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner who is 0-17 on turf; encouraging stable debut when third at Listowel but hasn't built on that the last twice; needs more

25/1

10th

6

(13)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

James Henry

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.

16/1

Form: 36790-

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Flew home to snatch second here off 60 last August (5f, good); went one better under this rider at Navan (5f, good) off 62 next time; some decent runs in defeat since; can go well fresh; should be on the premises.
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3rd

23

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 3lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

On long losing run but did shape well over extended 6f here (yielding) in June off 1lb lower; needs to bounce back from a moderate run over 7f at Naas last time.

33/1

10th

11

(15)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Irish Rumour

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

1-31 but has finished second seven times, including over 6f at the Curragh in June in 20-runner handicap; didn't feature from wide draw at Leopardstown, but back on track when beaten 3l into fifth at Navan last time; shouldn't rule out back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 780-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best effort in maidens came on final start last year over C&D on easy ground; failed to build on that promise on handicap debut over 5f at Naas last month; watch the market for clues.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

8/1

Form: 384-09 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His 1-29 record on turf is a concern; several good runs last year, the best of those a runner-up finish over 7f at Fairyhouse off 73 in July; handles good ground; slowly away when strong in the betting over 1m at Bellewstown last week; the jury is out.
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8th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

In fine form in the spring, winning three 6f handicaps at Southwell before finishing second over 5f here off a 9lb higher mark; his form has gone the wrong way since, including when backed into favouritism at Newcastle 13 days ago; not solid.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mount Ruapehu

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won three sprint handicaps at Southwell in the spring; form has dipped more recently but he has slipped in the weights and Jack Nicholls takes off a handy 5lb; market instructive.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

1lb below his last winning mark, but is another who would have made more appeal on the AW (5-10) than turf (1-40).

12/1

Form: 06228- BF

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two runner-up finishes at Leopardstown and Cork over 7f on fast ground last year; got going too late when eighth of 17 over C&D in October (sent off joint-favourite); possibly better over further but is a low-mileage colt.
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11th

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Surpass And Shine

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual winner over this trip last season at Naas and Down Royal; gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and return to 7f backfired at Fairyhouse on latest; questions to answer at this stage although handicapper quick to relent and 1lb below last winning mark now.

12/1

15th

5

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Surpass And Shine

9st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Two wins this term have been at 5f (good); gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and now tries again at this longer trip (beaten neck in 2024).

14/1

40/1

Form: /80-98

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-9 on turf; never involved in C&D maiden on her return and no better in 6f Navan handicap four days ago; readily passed over; 1lb wrong.
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11th

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Naas

Dark Willow

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Very modest sort based on 13 runs; can't make a case for.

50/1

8th

14

(3)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Willow

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Has never reached the first three and lacks a recent run; fair fourth at Roscommon in May in a first-time tongue-tie; mid-field at the Curragh before a break; tongue-tie left off.

20/1

13th
5 (13)
Amanirenas

14/1

Form: 81050- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five wins between Punchestown, Leopardstown and Bellewstown at 6f-1m, all on good; usually takes her time to find her feet each year so absence a concern; one of two for the yard.
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17th

14

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Amanirenas

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

A 6f Laytown winner in September off 46; five wins at 6f/7f; has never run over this trip so may lack the speed to match some of these, especially returning from a 331-day absence.

25/1

Form: 3851-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f on heavy ground off 59 on his final start for Gemma Tutty; beaten 37l on debut for this yard here over 1m last month, racing keenly; best watched for now.
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4th

18

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

La La Lucrative

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Third reserve; in excellent form this season, winning two of his three starts; ran on well to score off 8lb lower at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); this is a tougher race and he'll need a career best to follow up.

1st

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

La La Lucrative

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Bolted up over 7f at Listowel on seasonal debut; raised 13lb for that, well held in mid-field at Fairyhouse a fortnight later; won over C&D early last season.

15/2

Form: /0000- C

Last run: 164 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form since surprise win here over 7f in May 2023; runs from 9lb out of the handicap; stick a line through her.
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20

(20)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Charles O’Brien

Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present.

50/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €122.80
Straight Forecast €101.91
Tricast €382.62
Trifecta €653.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gordon Bennett

POSTDATA:

Kwa Herini

SPOTLIGHT:

Irish Rumour

The Irish Sun:

Gordon Bennett