May 23 / 19.25 Curragh

19.25

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 00357- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Is 3-16 on turf; last win came in Fairyhouse conditions race last June; excellent run over C&D when a 1.5l third behind My Mate Alfie in the Bold Lad in September and 2lb lower here; has won first time up before; dangerous to dismiss.
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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

4

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Grabbed his first handicap at odds of 50-1 at the Curragh a month ago, repelling Big Gossey (6f, yielding); no good thing to confirm those placings with the second who has a pull in the weights; furthermore, there are others to worry about.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3149-8 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner is 2-24 on turf; has won here over 5f (good) off 78 in August 2023; went close in both handicap starts here last season, beaten a neck over C&D off 87 and 0.5l over 5f off 96; should strip fitter for her comeback at Naas; chance.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

4-11 on the AW (three C&D wins); won off 2lb lower at Navan in August; out of depth in listed company latest; won off 7lb higher over C&D last year; chance back at this venue.

9/2

Form: 7101-9 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; 5-26 on turf; won twice last season, including over C&D (good) off 86; scored off 90 at Naas on final start of 2024; may have needed comeback at Naas; remains 2lb above last win but this triple C&D winner is nicely drawn and could go well.
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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

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Five wins up to 6f including three at this course; however, ran a cracker when second in a Cork premier handicap over this trip in June; not bad efforts lately; ground-versatile; chance.

8/1

9/2

Form: 1141-4 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second of three for yard; 5-13 on turf; two-time course winner including over C&D; won four times last season and bolted up over 5f (gd-yld) here last September off 84; good run off 95 on seasonal reappearance here over 5f on soft; return to 6f no problem and should go well, though draw could be better.
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3rd

2

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven wins over 5f and 6f generally on good ground; won off 97 in a 6f handicap here last time (good); his mark of 104 is a career high but he will need to improve again now entering stakes company.

11/2

1st

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Keke

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; six-time winner, the last three of which have come at the Curragh; testing ground a valid excuse for poor run at that venue on seasonal return but remains 4lb above last win and may need more help from the handicapper.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Keke

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; loves it here, as is evidenced by his three C&D victories; returns to action 6lb above his last win and has tended to improve for his seasonal reappearances in the past so might need this but can't totally discount given his liking for this venue.

5/1

Form: 25/02- D

Last run: 350 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner is 4-17 on turf; went close behind Tango Flare in 6f Fairyhouse conditions race when last seen in June 2024; 6lb better off with that rival here and has moved to Stuart Crawford but may need this after a 350-day absence.
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3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Dandyville

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

Good effort when beaten 0.5l in conditions race at Fairyhouse over 6f last year; ran well when seventh on seasonal return off 6lb higher at the Curragh but two poor efforts since.

40/1

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Dandyville

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: S R B Crawford

Went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal-yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh behind Moltophino; in rear in Cork event won by Fort Vega; cheekpieces tried now.

25/1

18th

4

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Dandyville

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: S R B Crawford

Seven-time winner is 4-18 on turf; went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal/yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh, needs to reverse form with Moltophino, Barbapapa, Heavenly Power and Apache Outlaw.

16/1

Form: 7-6504

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
9yo is 7-46 on turf; dual Group 2 winner in Australia in his pomp; won a 7f conditions race at Gowran (soft) last May; solid effort when a 1.5l fourth of 15 at Naas latest and 4lb lower here; not discounted but may be vulnerable to younger rivals.
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

Form: 131-48 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner is 1-13 on turf, the win coming in a C&D maiden on good in 2022; hasn't troubled the judge on turf since; rated 3lb lower than on the AW but opposable off current mark on the balance of his turf form.
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1st

4

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface but encouraging attempt at today's trip in premier Leopardstown handicap last month, not quite getting home after racing keenly when under 4l off stablemate Rahmi; could go close here if settling better.

7/2

10

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Daamberdiplomat

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface; obvious stamina concerns back to 7f on soft ground.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time C&D winner was recording second turf win when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh in late June; ran no sort of race there last month in Scurry Handicap however; still respected.

9/2

Form: 11-344 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner is 2-25 on the grass; sound effort over C&D on penultimate when a 2.25l fourth of 12 on soft off 89; ran well again at Newcastle on latest off 100; won here over 5f (good) in October off 84 and just 2lb higher now; place claims.
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6th

8

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win was in late 2024, but was second over 7f at last year's Galway festival and some good AW runs over the winter; has much lower mark on turf.

14/1

11th

1

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Without a win since landing two in a row on the Dundalk Polytrack (6f/7f) in late 2024, and below par there in February last time; however, he's produced some positive performances this winter and has edged back down the weights; might not be far away.

6/1

8th

4

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 7f in December 2024 off 94; creditable runs over same trip this winter but below best in first-time cheekpieces in valuable Newcastle handicap on latest; remains high enough in the weights but possibly the pick of the yard's trio of runners.

8/1

Form: 322-15 D BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came at Naas last May off 75 (5f, good); won off 77 over 6f at Dundalk in January; hiked up 11lb for that and couldn't follow up when the 5-4 favourite back there in March; drawn low and may be on a tough mark.
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3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

Form: 2/262-

Last run: 274 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner is 1-5 on turf; only seen three times last season; went close at Naas after a 187-day absence last June (1m, good) off 80; not beaten far in valuable 7f Newcastle handicap when last seen in August; never raced over this short a trip; probably best watched.
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12th

18

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Barbapapa

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.

16/1

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

1st

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

Form: 76-216 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; eight-time winner is 3-30 on turf; won at Dundalk in April off 82 for this rider; ran better than bare result back on turf when behind a few of these at Naas latest (6f, gd-yld); was 4.25l behind Keke on last visit to this venue last August and with rider's claim is 15lb better off here; interesting from decent draw.
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2nd

3

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner on a good mark and was close up behind Clonmacash on his last visit here, since when he's finished ninth at Naas; like others in here, this place is more his scene.

13/2

9th

4

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner is 3-33 on turf; hasn't won on grass since a 6f success at Cork (good) in June 2023; went close at Dundalk on latest (6f) and has gone well over this C&D before; place shout.

11/1

3rd

2

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time winner here, including two of the last three runnings of this race; beaten under 2l behind Sporting Hero over C&D last month and demands respect off 2lb lower mark than when scoring last year.

15/2

Form: 10-909 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 4-43 on turf; has won here over 5f on heavy off 89; has multiple placed efforts over C&D but best efforts have come on softer ground than he's likely to encounter here, he's 2lb wrong and he's drawn low.
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3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

13th

16

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter who is suited by soft conditions; third in opening two 6f runs this season here (heavy) and at Naas (soft); upped in trip when runner-up over C&D last time; was 4.75l behind winner Red Charlie that day but now 14lb swing at the weights, although he had race-fitness on his side that day.

8/1

2nd

7

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Useful sprinter in this grade; suited by testing conditions; worth a shot at 7f after two good runs at 6f in the last fortnight; third here with Merisi Diamond back in sixth; same place at Naas with Eichan San among those behind, not guaranteed to uphold that form.

8/1

Form: 4306-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-6 on turf; best efforts have come at Naas over 6f on good ground; should come on for seasonal reappearance when not beaten far at Cork (7f, good); handicapper has given him a big chance but the draw gods have not been kind and he's 2lb wrong.
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1st

9

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted strong market support on his penultimate run over 7f in February but could only manage third; made amends upped to 1m last time, scoring with a dominant performance; raised 6lb for that win, but he was rated 13lb higher in 2024, so there could be more in him if he continues in good form.

5/1

1st

5

(14)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ohailbhic

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Attracted good support when third over 7f last time, with Notforalongtime back in fifth; should be in the mix if he stays; failed to do so at the Curragh in 2024 on his only previous attempt.

9/2

Form: 0314-0 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two-time turf winner; won his maiden at Cork over 6f (good) last May; added a 1m handicap at that venue off 74 in October on yielding; attracted market support for his comeback at Naas in March but struggled on soft to heavy; 4lb wrong but might make a bold bid from a nice draw back at 6f.
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13th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

8st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.

20/1

12th

11

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins have come at this venue, twice over 6f, the other coming at 1m; liking for the track is enough to make him worth considering on stable/seasonal debut.

10/1

4th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kieran P Cotter

All three wins at Cork; improved on previous nondescript form at this venue when second to Unique Journey here 12 days ago; definite chance.

4/1

Form: 9247-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fifteen race maiden; went close to gaining first win at Naas (6f, gd-yld) on seasonal return in first-time tongue tie and cheekpieces (retained); however, he hasn't produced his best in two previous visits to this venue and is drawn low; 4lb wrong.
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9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

Non-runners

Erosandpsyche

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.10
Straight Forecast €30.79
Tricast €485.15
Trifecta €515.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Collective Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

I Am Superman

TOPSPEED:

Heavenly Power

The Irish Sun:

Collective Power

POSTDATA:

I Am Superman