17.10

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

7/1

Form: 01-743 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Wide-margin maiden winner here last October and career-best on returning here early this month in first-time cheekpieces (now replaced by blinkers) in very valuable conditions event over this trip, staying on late to deprive Dignam of third; could have more to offer at this distance.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 8 (6)	14th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y	17:35 Curragh Viking Invasion 9st 7lb J: Scott McCullagh T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Emerged from a short break for second career win when made plenty of use of in Roscommon conditions event over this trip 13 days ago, clear of remainder in just holding off a strong favourite on soft ground; 10lb rise looks a bit harsh but will appreciate the ground.	16/1
6 (5)	1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 63y	17:45 Roscommon Viking Invasion 9st 8lb J: Declan McDonogh T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Hasn't added to Gowran maiden win of last year, decent efforts twice in conditions events at same venue in June; below best in Curragh handicap latest but can't be ruled out in an open race.	7/1
4 (8)	29th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y	13:15 Curragh Viking Invasion 9st 6lb J: Declan McDonogh T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Meets Shiota and Mississippi River on better terms after they finished in front of him at Naas in April; best runs have come at Gowran including when winning a maiden there last October (1m, soft to heavy); returned to that venue last time when a shade disappointing after finishing third of four; appears to be stable second-string.	9/1

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8th

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

Emerged from a short break for second career win when made plenty of use of in Roscommon conditions event over this trip 13 days ago, clear of remainder in just holding off a strong favourite on soft ground; 10lb rise looks a bit harsh but will appreciate the ground.

16/1

(5)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 63y

17:45 Roscommon

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

Hasn't added to Gowran maiden win of last year, decent efforts twice in conditions events at same venue in June; below best in Curragh handicap latest but can't be ruled out in an open race.

7/1

(8)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

13:15 Curragh

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

Meets Shiota and Mississippi River on better terms after they finished in front of him at Naas in April; best runs have come at Gowran including when winning a maiden there last October (1m, soft to heavy); returned to that venue last time when a shade disappointing after finishing third of four; appears to be stable second-string.

9/1

OUR TIP

4th

3 (3)

J: Shane Foley

5/2

Form: 7328-8 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Two wins last year included valuable C&D success in conditions event; some good runs in Listed company afterwards on softer ground, below best on seasonal return in Group 3 at the Curragh; has to be respected given her overall profile and easier ground in her favour.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 1 (9)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y	15:40 Curragh Fleur De Chine 9st 5lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.	4/1
6th 1 (9)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 4f 0y	15:40 Curragh Fleur De Chine 9st 5lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.	4/1
1st 3 (12)	12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 4f 0y	15:45 Naas Fleur De Chine 9st 7lb J: Colin Keane T: Mrs John Harrington	Dual winner last year including the valuable Gowran Classic over 1m2f; well below best in light 4yo campaign, most recently in Group 3 at same venue last month; blinkers replace visor here and tries this trip for the first time (jockey booking encouraging).	12/1

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6th

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

One of two for yard; 3-15 and rated 103; gained a first win at this level in the Bluebell Stakes at Naas (1m4f, yielding) three weeks ago, leaving this year's earlier form well behind; 3lb penalty now but handles heavy ground and preferred by Foley.

4/1

6th

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

4/1

1st

(12)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane