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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2nd

4

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Gazelle dOr

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner; scored in the Joe McGrath handicap at the Curragh (5f, yld-sft) last September off 83; excellent 1.5l second of 10 in listed heat at Naas on latest (5f, good), splitting 110 and 104 rated rivals; has won twice over 6f; dangerous to dismiss.

3/1

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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14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

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

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

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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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

13th

1

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

James Henry

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

2-17 on AW, 0-15 on turf; did not appear again last year after finishing third of 19 in a 1m apprentice handicap at Leopardstown in May; after a year off, plenty to like about his stable debut at Listowel ten days ago, ran on to take third ahead of today's rival Linger For Longer.

4/1

3rd

3

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

James Henry

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut.

14/1

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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5th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Irish Rumour

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Sole win from 31 starts came here nearly two years ago (5f, good) off today's mark; seasonal-best when good staying on second of 20 at the Curragh last month (6.5f, yielding), didn't count from wide draw at Leopardstown latest; McMonagle back aboard and can't rule out.

11/2

13th

15

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Irish Rumour

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 30 starts (5f); went close on occasions last year; far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month but much-improved second of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (6.5f, yielding), best work at the finish; in the mix.

5/1

2nd

18

(18)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of.

12/1

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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2nd

8

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Specialist at this trip; has brought her total to five with two recent wins; up in grade and has to contend with a 7lb penalty for her victory over Shadow Of The Moon at Down Royal.

17/2

1st

1

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Sarahmae

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won for the fourth time (all over 5f) when comfortably scoring at Cork five days ago; raised 10lb though has been competitive off similar marks in the past; a big player if in the same form on a quick turnaround.

7/4

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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4th

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Mount Ruapehu

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; back to his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game; the removal of cheekpieces could be a positive.

4/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; not on a bad mark and his stable is going well but he does need to raise his game again.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Did well on AW for new stable in March/April, winning three times over 6f, and was very close second off today's mark when back on turf here (5f, good) in early May; needs to up his game after three lesser efforts but still enters calculations.

7/1

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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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

2

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

Surpass And Shine

10st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has won twice already this term but a 7lb rise for a Down Royal success on his penultimate start seems a bit harsh and he was beaten 7l at the Curragh since; career best called for.

10/1

7

(7)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Surpass And Shine

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Went close last season over 7f at Leopardstown and Cork; coped well with drop back to 5f to score at Naas in May, making all, with My Girl Sioux two heads away in third; never threatened when favourite at Navan on next start; accounted for Cuban Grey, Mint Man and subsequent dual winner My Girl Sioux at Down Royal; 7lb higher.

8/1

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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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

25

(15)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Dark Willow

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

0-11; improved for the tongue-tie to be fourth of 15 at Roscommon but that was over a fair bit further and she's 9lb out of the weights for this.

25/1

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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7

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amanirenas

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M C Grassick

Had been regressive this year until winning at Laytown last time over 6f; stays this trip and is a player if backing up that revival; wide draw, though.

4/1

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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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

8th

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

La La Lucrative

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

After almost six months off, money came for him in the morning at Listowel last weekend and he bolted up over 7f; up 13lb and when he tried to back up a win last year after 11-day interval, he bombed; 'bounce factor' at play here too.

11/2

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: /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