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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1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Rappell

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include one at Fairyhouse (6f) in 2024; high head-carriage proved his undoing when second off his reduced mark at the same venue on Wednesday; had excuses at the same track last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well backed in an apprentice handicap won by Monastere.

4/1

2nd

13

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Rappell

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include here (6f) in 2024; yet to hit form on turf this year but has taken a 14lb drop in the handicap and excuses here last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well-backed in an apprentice handicap; no form at this trip (from few opportunities) but not one to rule out.

15/2

6th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Rappell

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins, none since a Curragh success in 2024; also a C&D winner during the same campaign; no better than ninth in five outings since April; hard to fancy.

16/1

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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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

4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

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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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

5th

6

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Collective Power

9st 9lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time AW winner; was close up in third behind Clonmacash at Dundalk in April; second there on latest, reversing form with Clonmacash in the process; has the merit of being a C&D winner; definite chance for 10lb claimer who has made the frame in three of the five Irish races she has ridden in.

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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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

9th

2

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner; returned to form when second of 21 over 5f at Naas last week; has tended to show his best form at this distance, though also effective over 5f/7f; holds a definite chance

11/2

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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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

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

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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1st

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Jon Riggens

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time Curragh winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; has also scored at this track; recent form is unconvincing; trainer may have a better chance with the apprentice-ridden Collective Power.

8/1

7th

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

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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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

9th

7

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Manhattan Chute

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Sprung a 50-1 surprise in a 0-60 handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January, but subsequent efforts suggest it may have been a flash in the pan; hard to recommend despite the drop in class.

13/2

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