June 28 / 16.40 Curragh

16.40

Good

Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Handicap

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 1-4804 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Was in good form on AW towards back end of last year and signs of a revival when a close fourth at Fairyhouse 15 days ago; same mark and should be in the mix once more if he takes to first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

4

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface but encouraging attempt at today's trip in premier Leopardstown handicap last month, not quite getting home after racing keenly when under 4l off stablemate Rahmi; could go close here if settling better.

7/2

10

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Daamberdiplomat

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface; obvious stamina concerns back to 7f on soft ground.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Daamberdiplomat

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time C&D winner was recording second turf win when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh in late June; ran no sort of race there last month in Scurry Handicap however; still respected.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -07865 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three 6f handicaps last season including over C&D; handicapper seemingly caught up though and still 4lb above last winning mark; blinkers need to spark him back to his best.
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12th

4

(13)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Rappell

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) and went one better to notch fifth win 23 days ago when beating El Fontenaro by 0.75l over 6.5f at Limerick; the pair pulled well clear and the runner-up won next time out, so has obvious claims off 9lb higher.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 508-12 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, the latest over C&D in March and conceded first run to the winner (re-opposing Brigid's Cloak) when runner-up (beaten 4l) over C&D last month; better off at the weights with that rival now and possibly more to come; high draw can be an advantage over this C&D.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

Form: 312120 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had Back Down Under in behind over C&D last month before a 1l defeat over 5f here; showed nothing at York last time but that away day might be worth excusing and she's a potential pace angle from stall 13.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 20-321 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improving with each run this season, hitting the frame in two maidens here before getting her head in front over the extended 6f here latest; form knocked since and she's not obviously well treated.
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6

(14)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Cold Hearted

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Last four starts at the Curragh; maiden over a bit further than this and ran creditably on handicap debut since; dropped 1lb but still needs a bit more.

11/1

5th

8

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Cold Hearted

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Improving with each run this season, hitting the frame in two maidens here before getting her head in front over the extended 6f here latest; form knocked since and she's not obviously well treated.

10/1

13

(17)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:50 Curragh

Cold Hearted

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice placed in maidens last season before an ambitious bid in a Listed race at Newmarket; has confirmed a fair standard of form in two 6f outings at this venue this season; third behind No Return (handicap winner since) and second to the well-fancied Bonus Time 12 days ago; should go close.

3/1

6/1

Form: 270-01 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Halted a losing run with a win over the extended 6f here earlier this month but a 9lb rise for that success looks harsh; high draw might help but others are more convincing; one of four for Lynam.
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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

Form: 6-2168 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Came on from his return to win an AW handicap off this mark and not disgraced twice since, not getting the clearest of runs on either occasion; capable at this level and Colin Keane now takes over; shortlisted.
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8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

Form: 084173 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Can be a threat when he gets his own way up front as seen at Naas last month and gave it another good go over extended 6f here behind Saturn Seven 24 days ago; up 2lb but there's not a lot of pace in this and he's one for the shortlist.
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5th

14

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Tawaazon

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: John Andrew Kinsella

C&D winner sent off single figure odds on last two starts at Naas (both 5f, good) and ran respectably; is very well handicapped on best form and won't be inconvenienced by softer ground if the rain arrives; can't discount.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 8lb higher; good runs in defeat over C&D this term, the best when runner-up off 1lb higher in June; fourth here last time when 3.25l behind Dandy Land; don't rule him out.

10/1

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

Form: 336242 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front at Dundalk (5f) in December and not beaten far in any of his seven subsequent outings; shade unlucky at Listowel last time and should be in the mix once again despite a 3lb rise.
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12th

9

(18)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Never Shout Never

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Record of 2-42 (1-28 on turf); didn't look like a winner in waiting during a winter AW campaign and below-par again on return to the turf at Navan (6f, heavy); 5f more suitable but needs a revival.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Never Shout Never

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-41 record; won 5f Dundalk handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 52, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent Dundalk form.

14/1

12th

3

(15)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Never Shout Never

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew McNamara

Hard to win with, as illustrated by 2-40 record; won 5f course handicap off 73 in December 2024; now down to 56, having been regressive since second in a claimer last summer; needs to step up on recent course form.

16/1

Form: -38043 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (including C&D) but his losing run goes back to 2022; hit the frame in his last couple of starts including when closing all the way to the line at Fairyhouse last time and no doubting he's on a good mark but recent win record is off-putting.
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7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form 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; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 40516- CD

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (two C&D) who is on a decent mark but doesn't tend to produce his best first time out so may be best watched after 237 days off.
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12

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.

8/1

Form: 3-6025

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden and below his best so far this term; didn't shape like return to form was imminent at Fairyhouse last time.
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9th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Manhattan Chute

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Second win (23 races) was a Leicester classified last month; there are plenty of poor runs in his record but he followed that win with a creditable second of seven in handicap at Brighton (again coming from the rear over 6f on good to firm) ten days ago; considered.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Manhattan Chute

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A long way behind Bated Breeze over C&D a month ago but stronger in the market a week later, when winning a Leicester 0-50; always tended to be hit and miss and be interesting to see how he goes in the betting this time.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Manhattan Chute

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Sprung a 50-1 surprise in a handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January, for his only win from 21 races, but right out of form since.

25/1

Form: 68-072

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but back to form when beaten half a length at Naas last time; tougher company here but shaped like return to 6f would suit and not ruled out, despite racing from 1lb out of the weights.
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Payout
Exacta €149.60
Straight Forecast €110.18
Tricast €600.42
Trifecta €893.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gordon Bennett

POSTDATA:

Brigid's Cloak

SPOTLIGHT:

Collective Power

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Bennett

The Irish Sun:

Gordon Bennett