June 04 / 20.30 Curragh

20.30

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  • 0m 6f 63y
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Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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20/1

Form: 09-090 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had lots of runs here and won six of them; however, no better than ninth in this season's three races so others appeal more.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 40060- C

Last run: 213 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back course wins in maiden and handicap company in 2023 are her only victories in 34 races; again showed a liking for this track last year and she can show her form when fresh.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

Form: 1D5-660

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps and this is her first attempt at sprinting.
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9th

3

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Glen Princess

9st 13lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: S Michael Millar

Won twice over 1m at Gowran for Johnny Murtagh, in maiden and claiming company; hasn't offered a great deal in handicaps, latest when dropped in trip at the Curragh; opposable.

16/1

Form: 67-380 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Much lower in the weights than for his last win which came here in September 2022; below par on last two visits, though 7f was too far last time and he was bang there over C&D in April.
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10th

7

(15)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Gordon Bennett

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Peter Fahey

Four-time turf winner; in the form of his life for Dick Brabazon in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; has slumped to a career-low mark of 56; champion jockey up; won when fresh early in his career.

8/1

14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

Form: 5-9604 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner who was fourth of 20 from 6lb out of the handicap over 7f here last time; 1lb higher for this but Wayne Hassett returns with his 5lb claim and he's fine over 6f.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 147328

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had some of these behind when placed at Navan and the Curragh (including White Clover) before getting too far back in the latter's race at Listowel last weekend; returning to a stiffer track is favourable and has to be shortlisted.
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1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gary Harrison

Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable.

16/1

6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

Form: 7-1529 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Turf/AW winner in Britain at up to 7f; narrowly held over 7f here on debut for this yard but was a weakening ninth on his return visit; now blinkered; effective at 6f.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 0-9420 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who returned to form with good runs here and at Naas (both over 6f) before finding 5f too sharp a test at Navan; goes on all ground and, returned to 6f, she could go well if not hampered by a low draw.
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4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

Form: -08417 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run at Naas (6f, good) last month and from midfield was only 2l behind in White Clover's race at Listowel on Sunday; yet another with each-way claims in his current form.
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4th

2

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Tawaazon

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 7lb higher; second over C&D here in June, faded late into fifth when beaten favourite here last month; slowly away when ninth at Curragh; not out of it.

16/1

9th

18

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tawaazon

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025; went close in a 21-runner 5f handicap at Naas three starts ago; faded late into fifth behind Sovereign Cry when favourite back at Naas last time.

14/1

5th

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 4lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner including five on turf; last won over 6f (good) here in May 2025 off 65 and is 5lb lower now; went close in big field over this C&D (good) on penultimate; below par over 6f at Fairyhouse 3 days ago but could rebound back here with rider claiming valuable 7lb.

8/1

Form: 432-09

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best efforts have come on the AW and over 7f; outpaced over 6f at Naas latest; others preferred.
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5th

1

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Altimara

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Landed back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown last year; placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best first two runs this year, but step in right direction with staying-on sixth at Fairyhouse 33 days ago; definite each-way chance.

12/1

6th

20

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Altimara

10st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; below best in two runs this season; second reserve.

9th

7

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Altimara

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Back-to-back 7f wins at Leopardstown in August and placed twice over 1m subsequently; this trip looks too sharp.

12/1

Form: 31390-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Speedy 5yo whose two wins have come at 5f and 6f could be a stretch on this stiff track; ran moderately on final sighting in October.
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3rd

8

(15)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) in June; followed his wins with two solid close-up fourths over 5f at Naas and here last time; mark remains unchanged but all his best efforts have been over 5f.

10/1

4th

11

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) last month; solid overall form this season; close fourth behind Sovereign Cry at Naas two weeks ago, form boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

9st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).

5/2

Form: 680-10

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
6f winner last summer and overcame a slow start to win over 5f at Bellewstown this April; only 4lb higher here and soft ground was a feasible excuse at Navan last time.
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14th

12

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.

25/1

13th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Aurora Nova

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third, never counted after slow start here on latest; opposable.

12/1

9th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Aurora Nova

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Made the breakthrough over 6f two seasons ago; her three wins last term were all over 5f, two of them at Bellewstown, where she had a good comeback run in April; closely matched with Aurora Nova on last Sunday's running at Listowel.

8/1

Form: 734-04

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Close third behind White Clover in a 5f maiden in October but hasn't progressed from there and handicap debut two runs back was nothing to get carried away about.
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17th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Twotolose

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Standout effort on second start in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) but nowhere near that level since, including in first two handicaps; drops in trip after modest reappearance run at Leopardstown; others preferred.

16/1

8th

8

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Twotolose

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Close third in second maiden start in 2024 but hasn't progressed from there; little encouragement in either handicap start and returns from 315-day absence now.

33/1

15

(4)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Twotolose

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Close third behind White Clover in a 5f maiden in October but hasn't progressed from there and handicap debut two runs back was nothing to get carried away about.

25/1

Form: -94840

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only had the six races and the best of those was when a close fourth of 15 over C&D on good ground two runs back; below that level next time but clearly has races in her.
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1

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Kwa Herini

10st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Maiden whose form has featured a fine second of 23 over a slightly longer trip at the Curragh in June; not far off veteran stablemate Only Spoofing when fifth at Fairyhouse last month; interesting now after last week's Cork fifth when she ran on well after losing a prominent position at a crucial stage; blinkered for the first time.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Kwa Herini

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

0-10 but has often run well in defeat; good second at the Curragh (6.5f, good) in June off 2lb higher; not beaten far off this mark at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding latest); new cheekpieces need to eke out a bit more.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Kwa Herini

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

No wins in nine but was second in 23-runner Curragh handicap in June so has a race in her off this 2lb lower mark; latest effort there needs forgiving, though.

12/1

Form: 015-03 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
The winner of six races on turf, one of them here; early days with this yard and finished hot on the heels of Dynamic Force at Down Royal despite losing lengths at the start; has to be considered.
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15th

16

(16)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Laura Hourigan

6-46 on turf; losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well at Listowel on first run for this stable; ran to roughly the same standard at Limerick; stablemate She's On The Ball is more appealing.

20/1

8th

13

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

6-45 on turf but losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well in mid-field at Listowel ten days on first run for Laura Hourigan.

10/1

7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

Form: 0270-0 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner; hit traffic on her reappearance a month ago and she very nearly won off 3lb higher over C&D in October; one to consider with Colin Keane booked.
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11th

9

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Ross Burdon

Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18th

17

(14)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile.

12/1

25/1

Form: 5101-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Signed off last season with two 6f wins at Navan on either side of a below-par run here on soft ground; ran okay back here on her return from a break and could be interesting if stripping fitter this time; 6lb above last winning mark but she had a good bit in hand that day.
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11th

15

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Rosato

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner over 6f on yielding and good ground; just fair efforts in her opening three runs this term before going down by a neck at Cork last time (6f, good to firm) under today's rider; she's 1lb wrong despite a 4lb rise for the last day, but has won from a higher mark in the past.

7/1

2nd

4

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Rosato

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner (6f, yielding and good) who hasn't threatened in three starts this term; beaten 7.5l at Fairyhouse 42 days ago when well-backed; dropped 2lb; each-way claims.

14/1

10/1

Form: 340-03 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Only 3lb higher when beating 18 rivals in this race 12 months ago (first-time cheekpieces) and returns on the back of a running-on third at Navan; good chance.
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1

(16)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Zaragoza

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Held by a few of these on recent Limerick running; better judged on previous efforts, notably third of 19 over this trip at Navan in May.

10/1

12th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best run this term a 1.75l third of 19 at Navan in May off 60; not disgraced the last twice, is 2lb lower now and the cheekpieces worn at Navan replace the visor worn at Naas last time; interesting.

15/2

1

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best form at 6f including third at Navan on penultimate start just behind My Girl Sioux; visored for the first time; may find this trip inadequate.

9/2

16/1

Form: 7456-

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Didn't run at all badly in any of her four sprint maidens for previous yard and now making handicap debut for Gavin Cromwell; well worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork (yielding) last September; has been placed in big-field handicaps at 6f and 7f for this yard in 2026 and although below best when last seen in June she shouldn't be out of this, especially if the ground deteriorates.

8/1

8th

6

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

1-13 with the win coming at Cork in September (6f, yielding) off 60; some positive placed efforts this term at Navan (6f, heavy), Listowel (7f, good) and most recently at Fairyhouse (6f, good); latest run can be marked up because slowly away and was waiting for a gap in the straight; in the mix.

10/1

Form: 30-719

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got no luck here last time after winning at Sligo the run before (6f, good); seems in fair form and this mark isn't beyond him.
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13th

22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

5th

9

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Gegenpressing

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October.

12/1

Form: 10759- C

Last run: 180 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only 3-35 and the wins have come over 7f+ on slow ground; this looks an insufficient test; new trainer.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 60/80-

Last run: 382 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Only had the four races but was well down the field on his handicap debut (6f, good; 22-1).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

17

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Jacks Inn

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: John M Harney

Reserve; seven-race maiden showing no signs of progression and readily opposed once more.

13th

8

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Jacks Inn

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: John M Harney

Didn't show much in two starts for Andy Slattery and similar story so far for this stable; new headgear combination needs to transform.

25/1

24

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:30 Curragh

Jacks Inn

8st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John M Harney

Only had the four races but was well down the field on his handicap debut (6f, good; 22-1).

50/1

Form: 0-9804

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
0-11; improved for the tongue-tie to be fourth of 15 at Roscommon but that was over a fair bit further and she's 9lb out of the weights for this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Naas

Dark Willow

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Very modest sort based on 13 runs; can't make a case for.

50/1

8th

14

(3)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Willow

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Has never reached the first three and lacks a recent run; fair fourth at Roscommon in May in a first-time tongue-tie; mid-field at the Curragh before a break; tongue-tie left off.

20/1

Non-runners

White Clover, Dynamic Force

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €198.40
Straight Forecast €110.97
Tricast €642.55
Trifecta €1318.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zaragoza

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gordon Bennett

POSTDATA:

Showhound

The Irish Sun:

Zaragoza

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Bennett