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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2nd

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and probably ran to about that mark when runner-up in a Wexford handicap hurdle earlier this month; makes his chasing debut here and clearly respected if his jumping holds up.

9/2

2nd

1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:51 Wexford

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four-time Flat winner is 1-4 hurdling, with the victory coming in a Galway maiden hurdle in 2024; 9.25l fourth of eight over C&D (soft) when last seen over hurdles in March and hasn't been at his best in three Flat runs since then; others preferred.

6/1

17th

17

(22)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Jabbar

11st 5lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Record of six wins form 27 Flat starts; uneven form in a busy campaign since a 2m win at Dundalk in January; hard to fancy against that background.

50/1

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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6th

10

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Helvic Dream

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Enjoyed a career highlight when winning the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; very nearly matched that achievement when first-past-the-post in this race last year, demoted for causing interference to Ndaawi; no sign of that standard of form in valuable handicap over hurdles or on the Flat since then; still 5lb higher than 12 months ago.

16/1

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

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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10th

8

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Zoffman

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore.

14/1

3rd

7

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Zoffman

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

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 effort over hurdles at Ballinrobe; beaten 22l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred.

14/1

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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14th

12

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zanndabad

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: A J Martin

Two hurdle wins last autumn seem a pretty meagre return for his respected yard but he was unlucky when a strong-finishing third in the 2024 Chester Cup (2m2f) and much the same can be argued for his fourth in this race last year when denied a clear run at crucial stage (3lb lower today); usually makes inroads far too late, as in the Chester Cup and Northumberland Plate last two outings, and stall 1 demands some luck here, but a sound pace up front could bring him into the equation.

14/1

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

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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18th

14

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Eight wins (four on Flat, four over hurdles); ended last season with a Curragh second behind Sirius; confidence dented by recent form over jumps.

25/1

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

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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12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

10th

11

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Tribal Star

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-9 on turf; stayed on well for a 2.75l second over 2m1f at Killarney last time and closely matched with The Kingstonian on Chester form in May; may need more of a stamina test.

12/1

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

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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2nd

2

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

8yo has won this race for the past two years on soft and yielding ground; soundly beaten in both starts in handicaps this term, but connections have likely targeted this race and could make a bold bid.

10/1

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

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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3rd

14

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Star Harbour

12st 0lb

J: Tadhg McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.

4/1

2nd

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Star Harbour

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner ran a nice race to finish second at Gowran earlier this week (12.5f, gd-fm): rated 4lb higher on this surface and while he's 0-17 on the AW, he's gone close on plenty of occasions off much higher marks; chance, once this doesn't come too soon.

15/2

2nd

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Star Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

On a long losing run since his last win in September 2024; has had two of his last three starts in Britain; unplaced at Ripon last time, fine effort when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Opportunity; closely matched with Navy Waters on running at the Curragh in June.

8/1

Non-runners

Chally Chute, Riviera Queen, En Or, Vischio

+o+e Accumulators

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