June 04 / 19.30 Curragh

19.30

Good

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2/221- D

Last run: 274 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant; won a 1m6f Gowran maiden by 7l last September; has been hurdling since and won a Grade 2 Novice at Fairyhouse on last start in that sphere in April; unexposed on the Flat and rider takes off handy 5lb; could go well.
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13

(23)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Mr Percy

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard; won the Ebor Trial here in June (1m6f, good) off 87; raised 8lb and came up short in the Ebor at York on latest; handicapper might just have him where he wants him for now.

20/1

16th

22

(23)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Mr Percy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; wore cheekpieces on last three starts; won a 1m6f maiden at Gowran Park last September, two hurdle races last jumps season (including a 2m4f Grade 2 novice in April) and 1m6f handicap at the Curragh this June; well beaten in two major handicap hurdles, including at Galway three weeks ago, but he's on an upward curve with those other results.

16/1

7

31st Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Mr Percy

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 1m6f Gowran maiden by 7l last September and scored again in a 1m6f handicap at the Curragh in June; hurdling in between, won a 2m4f Grade 2 Novice at Fairyhouse in April; might prefer further, but a strong-run 2m could suit.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 2-1665 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 4-14 on turf on the Flat; went close in 2m Premier Handicap at Naas off 9lb lower last October (soft); promising effort at Killarney latest (2m1f, good); has won at this trip and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

3

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Jabbar

10st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four turf wins and last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) last summer, more recently testing ground probably didn't suit at Navan in late March; trip/ground more in his favour here.

8/1

7th

4

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Jabbar

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-17 on turf on the Flat; last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in June; has had a recent spin over hurdles so racefit but might need a bit more help from the handicapper; blinkers on.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: /553-6 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner has been in good form over timber; was a Group 1 winner here in his pomp in 2021; still capable of smart form on the level but is most effective on testing ground.
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9th

2

(15)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Helvic Dream

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel Meade

Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling.

16/1

17th

5

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Helvic Dream

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that.

10/1

11th

10

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Helvic Dream

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose 9yo in fine form in Flat/hurdle codes last year, first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted to second behind Ndaawi for interference); respectable efforts on Flat subsequently; first race for five months.

16/1

4th
16 (15)
Zoffman

25/1

Form: 3302-0 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner is 2-23 on turf on the level; those wins came at 1m2f (here) and 1m4f back in 2022; not beaten that far over 1m2f here on latest eleven days ago but this trip may just stretch his stamina.
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13th

6

(19)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Zoffman

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; just okay Flat handicap runs this season before tailed off over hurdles at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

12/1

10th

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Zoffman

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose; won a Naas maiden hurdle (2m, gd-yld) in April 2025; has come up short in handicap hurdles since and just okay runs on the Flat on last two starts; stamina to prove for this trip and others look more convincing.

14/1

8th

17

(18)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Zoffman

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose 7yo whose losing run on the Flat stretches back to October 2022; hard to be confident against that background; yard in form.

16/1

13/2

Form: /1215- D BF

Last run: 213 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; talented and consistent stayer is 5-9 including three Listed wins at 12.5f-2m on good and soft ground; lacks a run but won first time up last season; top-weight is respected on handicap debut (holds Irish St Leger entry).
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1

(17)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Harbour Wind

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Triple Listed winner, including at Limerick and Newmarket (awarded race) in 2024; not discredited off hefty weights in Curragh premier handicaps in June before set tall task in a Group 2 there in July; lesser run in the Petingo latest (1m5f, good to yielding); mark remains high and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

1

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

Harbour Wind

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Three-time Listed winner including here over 1m6f and this time last year awarded 2m Newmarket contest (soft) after winner failed drug test; not discredited under hefty weights in Curragh premier handicaps in June and following month tough enough task when fourth of 7 in Group 2 Curragh Cup; back in handicap company but remains vulnerable.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 16y

16:15 Curragh

Harbour Wind

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three-time Listed winner at 12.5f-2m on good and soft ground; two defeats from two starts in 1m6f and 1m4f premier handicaps at this venue this season, though wasn't beaten far after being hampered last time; rated 107, stamina is assured and while lots more needed to win, he holds place claims.

13/2

6th
4 (14)
Falcon Eight

10/1

Form: 047-41 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; likeable dual-purpose veteran is 7-29 on turf on the Flat; had a few of these behind when gaining first win since 2023 on seasonal return at Gowran (1m6f, yielding) in April; on competitive mark but best form is on easy ground; needs rain.
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4th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Falcon Eight

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D K Weld

Classy stayer on the Flat but getting long in the tooth; infrequent runner over hurdles nowadays and was well behind when unseating late on at the festival here.

16/1

17

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Falcon Eight

11st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: D K Weld

Chester Cup winner in 2021, also a 2m Curragh Group 3 winner in 2023; seven Flat wins in all; at the veteran stage now; four seasons since his only hurdles success.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Curragh

Falcon Eight

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Veteran who got his seventh Flat win at Gowran last April (1m6f, yielding); hasn't counted in four handicaps since and finished last of the 20 runners at Naas when last seen in October; others preferred.

25/1

14/1

Form: 7/366-

Last run: 248 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; 4-16 on the Flat but winless since October 2022; sound effort when sixth in the Irish Cesarewitch off this mark (didn't get clear run); also ran well in the Chester Cup last May (18.5f, gd-fm); this trip probably a minimum but will be doing his best work at the finish; has gone well fresh and Keane booked; chance.
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8th

18

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zanndabad

8st 13lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Two novice hurdles last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for respected yard but he was an unlucky, strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup; glimpses of that Flat ability on occasions since, but he made inroads far too late from out the back in this last year (11th at 13-2) and it was a similar story in last month's Chester Cup (8th at 11-1); something needs to change and such a wide draw probably means he tries to come from the back again.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Zanndabad

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: A J Martin

An unlucky, strong-finishing third in this race in 2024 (good to firm; his only run here) and has a 1lb lower mark today; flickers of that ability on occasions since, though had to have his sights lowered for two hurdle wins last autumn; tailed off at 40-1 in a Grade 1 novice hurdle four weeks ago, after a winter break, and could be more interesting this time.

12/1

10th

11

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Aintree

Zanndabad

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Won four-runner handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last October and followed up in a warm Newcastle novice (2m6f, good to soft), again with plenty in hand; he's useful on the Flat and could have more to offer in this code now things have started to click, but such improvement is necessary.

33/1

Form: 2101-3 C

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; fine effort last start on the Flat here in March when third in the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft); won Cork rated hurdle easily on latest in April (2m, soft); acts on quick ground but this trip might just stretch him.
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4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Smooth Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.

12/1

Form: 312-22

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-2 on turf; excellent effort in valuable 2m handicap at Newcastle in April off 86; 2lb higher here and has to prove effectiveness on quick ground (placed on soft for former yard); others appeal more.
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2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

11th

14

(20)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Star

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Brought over from Ireland for five British races and ran well every time, including when fourth in this contest last year and third in the Chester Plate last month; he didn't win any of them, though, and has taken just one Irish handicap; plenty seemingly needs to go right if he's to win this but he has a place chance despite wide draw.

18/1

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim.

10/1

14/1

Form: 8070-3 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner including two at this trip; beaten 1.25l by Falcon Eight on seasonal return at Gowran (1m6f, yielding); is 4lb better off now so could reverse that but fast ground may not be ideal; not discounted if it rains.
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11th

3

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; poor run over 1m6f on seasonal debut; stable appears to have two stronger contenders.

16/1

9th

2

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Taipan

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; below best in two runs since but goes well fresh, handles heavy ground and his yard won this last year; can't discount.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Taipan

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner; has shown good form at Galway, winning twice, including a 1m6f conditions event at this year's festival; soundly beaten at Listowel; fair prospect at these weights but unplaced in six Curragh outings.

9/2

11/2

Form: 23613- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose hurdles winner is 2-6 on the Flat; went close in the Mares' Novice at Cheltenham in March; fine third in the Irish Cesarewitch here (2m1f, good) last September off 88; won over this trip at Newmarket in August; fit from hurdles and leading claims back in this sphere.
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17th

11

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Sixandahalf

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Smart mare who was second in the Dawn Run novices' race over C&D at this meeting last year; ran close to her best when fourth of five to Wodhooh in Leopardstown Grade 2 (2m4f, good to yielding) over Christmas; freshened up since, ahead of this first attempt in a handicap hurdle.

12/1

2nd

5

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

14:35 Sligo

Sixandahalf

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Smart mare has won a bumper, maiden hurdle and twice on the Flat; just denied in the Grade 2 Mares' novice at Cheltenham before running below that level at Punchestown; disappointing on the Flat twice since but is the one to beat if back to her best in this sphere.

13/8

17

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Sixandahalf

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly raced dual-purpose mare; narrowly denied in Grade 2 mares' novice at Cheltenham; close up in third in this last year off 88 and just 5lb higher now; lacks a run but has won when fresh before; shortlisted.

9/1

14/1

Form: 211113 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
British raider; AW winner is 2-3 on turf; beaten 3.25l when third of 6 on latest in class 5 handicap at Nottingham (1m6f, gd-fm) and 12lb higher here; previously won back to back 1m6f races on the AW at Chelmsford and Wolves by combined distance of 20l; career best needed.
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13th

17

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Its Tim

10st 5lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Third reserve; four-time winner in Britain for George Boughey, including two on quick ground; starts out for new yard off what looks a tough mark; rain would be a negative.

2

(11)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Its Tim

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Completed a four-timer in April/May but has taken backward steps the last twice; chance of resuming progress depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces and the new trip.

10/1

12th

12

(2)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Its Tim

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: George Boughey

British raider; AW winner is 2-3 on turf; beaten 3.25l when third of 6 on latest in class 5 handicap at Nottingham (1m6f, gd-fm) and 12lb higher here; previously won back to back 1m6f races on the AW at Chelmsford and Wolves by combined distance of 20l; career best needed.

14/1

Form: -76943 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Heavily raced sort has won seven times on turf at 1m-1m4f; beaten 0.5l on last two starts, over 1m4f at Cork off 98 and 1m2f off 97 here on latest; never won over this far; others make more appeal at this trip.
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5th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Star Harbour

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

8yo who has been beaten 23 times since his last win in September 2024 and failed to threaten at the Curragh three weeks ago; however, prior to that this Irish raider was second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) behind a subsequent Royal Ascot winner, and he's in the picture on that form.

15/2

5th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Star Harbour

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, including this race off 8lb higher in 2024; no joy last season but back to form with 2.25l second behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Opportunity in class 2 handicap at Carlisle 29 days ago (1m3f, gd-fm); big chance if building on that run.

12/1

2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

Non-runners

Chally Chute, Riviera Queen, En Or, Vischio

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Payout
Exacta €73.50
Straight Forecast €63.64
Tricast €1087.22
Trifecta €1466.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

It's Tim

SPOTLIGHT:

Sixandahalf

TOPSPEED:

Chally Chute

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Taipan

The Irish Sun:

Vischio