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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2

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:25 Perth

Jabbar

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Useful on the Flat and over hurdles and he ran pretty well when second at Downpatrick in August on his sole chase start; he's also the only one who has run recently but he was tailed off on the Flat at Naas only on Sunday, and others in this race appeal as having greater potential.

20/1

7th

7

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Jabbar

9st 8lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and satisfactory chase debut when runner-up at Downpatrick last month; 6-28 on the Flat, his last win in this code gained at Dundalk (2m) in January 2025; inexperienced rider aboard; runner-up in this race in 2024 but only sixth last year.

11/1

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

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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1st

2

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Helvic Dream

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; first-past-the-post in last year's Galway Hurdle, demoted for causing interference; fair sixth in this year's edition on ground plenty quick, below best back on the Flat at Leopardstown recently.

14/1

15th

10

(24)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Helvic Dream

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Won the Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021; first-past-the-post in last year's Galway Hurdle, demoted for causing interference; fair sixth in this year's edition; otherwise, no sign of that standard of form in valuable handicaps over hurdles.

33/1

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

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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2nd

7

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Zoffman

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Had a lot of Flat racing, winning only twice but in good form this year; maiden hurdle winner and capable of better than he showed in his latest run over jumps when tailed off in a Ballinrobe handicap in May; some stamina doubts over this far.

10/1

4th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Zoffman

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until staying-on third at Tramore (2m); moderate run over 1m4f next time before beaten a neck in Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (18.5f, good) 12 days ago; the winner followed up at Musselburgh on Saturday; big player.

7/2

2nd

5

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Zoffman

9st 7lb

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; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday.

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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9th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Tribal Star

9st 1lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but again ran well to be 4l off the winner last week at Chester, a track he likes; shouldn't be far away.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Tribal Star

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins (from 25 races) have come on Dundalk AW, but he finished on the heels of winner Spirit Mixer in this race last year (good to soft) and was also bang there in the Chester Plate this May; backward steps on last two outings but he's not ruled out.

11/1

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

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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2nd

6

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 153y

14:20 Sligo

Sixandahalf

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Smart Flat and hurdles performer, second in Mares' Novice at Cheltenham last year; good record fresh and will be hard to beat if she enjoys jumping fences.

7/4

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

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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12th

5

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner who is running well and he wasn't favoured by his track position when just behind War Rooms on Leopardstown's big card last week; considered.

14/1

12th

21

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner; has never won on AW (despite 18 attempts) so it seems encouraging that he managed a second placing on his latest visit to Dundalk four weeks ago; that was prefaced by a second at Gowran earlier that week.

25/1

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

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