May 23 / 18.20 Curragh

18.20

Good

McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish EBF Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish EBF Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
10 (8)
Fingerpaint

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred Kingman filly is a third foal; sister to winners Samburu (7f/8.5f inc 2yo/US; RPR 105) and Settlement (7f AW; 83); dam 7f 2yo winner (89), sister to US 8.5f Grade 2 winner Set Piece, half-sister to 6f/6.5f Listed winner Alocasia (by Kingman); newcomer from respected source; market should reveal plenty.
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9

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Fingerpaint

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Debut 7f winner at the Curragh in May and missed a few engagements before returning to finish third in Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes (Tipperary) in late August, having been badly hampered turning in; renews rivalry with second-placed Queen Of Thunder and could well reverse form with better luck in running.

11/2

10

(9)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 110y

16:00 Tipperary

Fingerpaint

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Debut 7f winner at the Curragh in May, beating a subsequent Galway winner despite running green; this looks ambitious for her second run.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega colt made a very pleasing debut at Cork (1m, soft) last month when a 2.75l third of 17; form was boosted by the runner up Omni Man this week; different ground here but his dam handled quick conditions; should go well.
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3rd

9

(10)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Collecting Coin

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Consistent form last season included a Galway maiden win (7f, yielding); sound effort on handicap debut and seasonal return at Naas (7f, soft); did not quite see out the 1m trip when a close-up fourth at Limerick eight days ago; return to 7f could make all the difference.

6/1

4th

6

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Collecting Coin

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Consistent form last season included a Galway maiden win (7f, yielding); sound effort on handicap debut and seasonal return at Naas (7f, soft) last month; sharper for that and place shout at least stepped back up to 1m off 1lb lower.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Collecting Coin

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Only once out of the first three in five starts last season, capable of holding his own in his first handicap; going not likely to be an issue; had a valid veterinary excuse on his final start in 2025.

5/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -63533

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Nine race maiden rated 80 on AW and 76 on turf; best efforts on grass on easy ground at Gowran the last twice over 1m (yielding) and 7f (heavy); Colin Keane an eye catching booking but has a bit to prove on the likely quicker ground here.
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9

(11)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Gran Habano

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

3yo has run respectably on last three starts in maiden company; weakened after making the running at Listowel latest (1m, heavy); probably needs more in first turf handicap.

11/1

4th

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:37 Listowel

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

No wins from 13 runs but has placed in six of them, including when a 3l second in a Galway maiden in July (7f, yielding); below his best at Gowran earlier this month; well exposed at this stage and likely to find a few too good.

11/1

2

(15)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Gran Habano

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian Murray

Placed in six of his 12 starts, including at Galway on latest, when he overhauled Men Of Honour to take second; well exposed at this stage; should be thereabouts but may again find one or two too good.

5/1

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation gelding was sent off at 20-1 on debut at Gowran (7f, heavy) but he ran a nice race to finish fifth of 16, just 1l behind Gran Habano; two of his half-brothers have won on good ground so he might improve for this sounder surface; not discounted.
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6

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Poweracclaim

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden showed promise in C&D maiden last year; handicap debut run in April was okay (staying on late after slow start) but didn't improve at Naas last month (both over 5f); return to 6f should suit and remains a potential improver.

16/1

13th

1

(11)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Poweracclaim

10st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

0-7 but capable of winning a race and made a pleasing return to action at Navan last month, running on for fourth after losing ground at the start (upset in stalls); thereabouts if gets away better here.

5/1

4th

1

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Poweracclaim

10st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Has posted some fine runs in defeat in maidens over 6f-7f including here last time; has early speed so could cope with the drop in trip with the hood worn last time retained; considered.

10/1

Form: 724-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
An 87-rated three-race maiden who ran well on her second and third starts last year; finished 1.75l behind Irish 1000 Guineas hopeful Swelter at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and not beaten far in the Goffs Million over this C&D in September; holds an Irish Oaks entry; the one to beat if she is fit.
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2nd

8

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

14:08 Down Royal

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 86 rated filly ran a fine race in the Goffs Million at the Curragh last September (7f, gd-yld); may have needed the run when a beaten 6-4 favourite last month on her return at the Curragh (7f, good); dam won at this trip so there's a decent chance she'll stay; big chance if she does.

11/4

5th

13

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 87-rated three-race maiden who ran well on her second and third starts last year; finished 1.75l behind Irish 1000 Guineas hopeful Swelter at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and not beaten far in the Goffs Million over this C&D in September; holds an Irish Oaks entry; the one to beat if she is fit.

13/8

5th

13

(12)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Valencia

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

An 87-rated three-race maiden who ran well on her second and third starts last year; finished 1.75l behind Irish 1000 Guineas hopeful Swelter at Leopardstown (1m, good) in July and not beaten far in the Goffs Million over this C&D in September; holds an Irish Oaks entry; the one to beat if she is fit.

13/8

Form: 0-8

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off long odds for both starts almost a year apart; improved effort at Cork (1m, soft) on latest when finishing in midfield but a lot more needed to win this.
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4

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Chris Timmons

Struggled so far in handicaps, mildly encouraging run at Killarney last time on soft; cheekpieces now tried but remains opposable.

14/1

4

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Chris Timmons

Struggled so far in handicaps, mildly encouraging run at Killarney last time on soft; cheekpieces now tried but remains opposable.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred Holy Roman Emperor filly is a second foal; dam 6f-1m AW winner (inc 2yo; RPR 95), closely related to useful 7f/1m1f winner Miramis, half-sister to useful winners Twin Star (1m2f/1m5f) and Breaking Story (7f 2yo/1m); from a family the trainer knows well and dam won on debut; check the market.
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11th

16

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Naas

Quafftide

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not a bad effort run on debut at the Curragh in May; may be more competitive now that she has had a chance to mature.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Quafftide

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Home-bred Holy Roman Emperor filly is a second foal; dam 6f-1m AW winner (inc 2yo; RPR 95), closely related to useful 7f/1m1f winner Miramis, half-sister to useful winners Twin Star (1m2f/1m5f) and Breaking Story (7f 2yo/1m); from a family the trainer knows well and dam won on debut; check the market.

20/1

7th

11

(2)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Quafftide

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Home-bred Holy Roman Emperor filly is a second foal; dam 6f-1m AW winner (inc 2yo; RPR 95), closely related to useful 7f/1m1f winner Miramis, half-sister to useful winners Twin Star (1m2f/1m5f) and Breaking Story (7f 2yo/1m); from a family the trainer knows well and dam won on debut; check the market.

20/1

28/1

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was a bit short of room on debut at Leopardstown (1m, good) when beaten 16l; Belardo gelding is related to a couple of useful winners and his yard is in form but he may need a bit more time.
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7

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Immortal Jock

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in maidens and handicap debut at Down Royal; tailed-off over 1m5f at Sligo last time; blinkers back on; enough questions to answer.

33/1

6th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

19:35 Sligo

Immortal Jock

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

A glimpse of ability in three maidens over shorter; beaten 7l on handicap debut over 1m2.5f at Down Royal; the blinkers worn then swapped for cheekpieces; has to improve up in trip.

11/1

100/1

Form: 85

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in three bumper runs and similar story on Flat debut at Gowran (1m, good) earlier this month; may need more time.
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4

(13)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Super Fly

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

Started his career in bumpers; weak form in maidens; struggled on handicap debut in a 1m1f contest at Leopardstown.

20/1

1

(16)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Super Fly

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Anthony McCann

Started his career in bumpers; weak form in maidens, hard to fancy from an opening mark that puts him at the top of this handicap.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 000

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure odds and no impact in three maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; tongue tie and hood now tried; others appeal more.
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14th

10

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Freelance Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: P J F Murphy

Shown nothing in five runs in maidens and best watched after 100 days off.

100/1

1

(15)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Freelance Dancer

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and well beaten in four maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; very unlikely.

100/1

10th

2

(5)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Freelance Dancer

10st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Triple-figure odds and no impact in three maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; tongue tie and hood now tried; others appeal more.

100/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; cheaply bought Elzaam colt is a seventh foal; half-brother to 1m turf/1m2f AW winner Magical Dragon (RPR 67); dam 5f AW winner (64), half-sister to 5f Listed winner Tropical Treat, out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner; yard not known for maiden winners; watch on debut.
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8th

2

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boomtown Lad

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: M G Quinn

Still very early days but yet to show much, including on handicap debut here in February; on a very low mark and has lots to find on these terms; now visored.

25/1

9th

11

(5)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boomtown Lad

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: M G Quinn

Beaten a very long way in four starts over 7f/1m on turf/Polytrack in Ireland last year; of interest on handicap debut only if backed.

20/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; cheaply bought Arizona filly is a third foal; dam 1m4f turf/2m AW winner (RPR 80), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Clondinnery and 1m2f/1m4f winner Stony Grey, out of 1m4f Flat and 2m/2m1f hurdle winner; not much appeal on paper and rates an unlikely winner on debut.
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8th

7

(8)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Senior Situation

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: M G Quinn

Irish raider; has struggled badly in maidens at up to 1m but may improve for this new trip, drop in class and fitting of headgear.

20/1

14th

13

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Situation

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M G Quinn

Pretty much tailed off in all her runs, the first three at 7f and the latest over 5f.

200/1

14th

13

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Senior Situation

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M G Quinn

Pretty much tailed off in all her runs, the first three at 7f and the latest over 5f.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta €10.30
Straight Forecast €10.38
Trifecta €53.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valencia

The Irish Sun:

Collecting Coin

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Valencia

POSTDATA:

Valencia