June 29 / 14.25 Curragh

14.25

Good

Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 111-25 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year, and a Group 3 last September at the main expense of fine yardstick Big Gossey; started the season with second over 5f at Naas (Big Gossey in fourth); not one of his livelier displays in the Greenlands here last month, but not far off Big Gossey and Vespertilio who are key rivals again.
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

Form: 231453 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All eight turf wins at this venue (also placed here on ten occasions); as good as ever when landing the 7f Gladness Stakes here in March, somewhat improbably accounting for the subsequent Prix du Jockey Club winner Camille Pissarro; a little below his best on next two starts before a fine third in the Greenlands, with Vespertilio and My Mate Alfie on his heels; tough and durable.
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/02-3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Smart in 2022 for Paddy Twomey, notably when second in the Group 1 Flying Five here on soft; missed 2023 and ran only twice last year; showed he retained ability when second to the British-trained Clarendon House in a Listed 5f race at Cork; returned from 12 months off to finish third in the same race this year, with blinkers on for stable debut; should be sharper now.
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11th

2

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.

20/1

13th

5

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and was well held behind Bodhi Bear on his seasonal reappearance; hopes pinned on cheekpieces sparking a revival.

28/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

10st 3lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart sort on his day but hasn't won since 2022; highly tried last season, his best run a 0.5l second in listed company at Tipperary (5f, yielding); won his last start in handicap company but was 8lb lower then and would probably prefer better ground.

11/2

5/1

Form: 111/51 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Good form in 2023 included back-to-back wins in valuable sales' races at Naas at 6f on good to yielding and 7f on soft; missed 2024 so was entitled to need his comeback in a 6f Listed race at Cork; proved equal to the task in a three-runner Fairyhouse event, this is much more challenging.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

One of two for yard; has won four times at 6f-7f and is 2-2 at this track; sole win last year came in a three-runner auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good); subsequently placed in Listed and Group 3 company; had a few of these behind when a 3.5l third at Cork (6f, soft) on seasonal return; sharper now but has never won over 5f and Billy Lee prefers Bonus Time.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Four wins at 6f-7f with his best effort coming when unluckily denied by Art Power in a Group 3 (soft) at the Curragh last autumn; below form next time at Ascot but is rated 109 and this ground suits so can be a big player.

9/4

Form: 2437-6

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to win last year but ran some good races in defeat, notably third in a 6f Group 3 event at Ascot in October; made little impression in a Listed race at Salisbury last month; chance is not obvious against strong local opposition.
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8th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Russet Gold

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's shown promise in fifth this spring on his first two starts for this yard, most recently behind a couple of these in a big field at York (6f, good); he continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away.

10/1

5th

14

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Russet Gold

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten on his last 19 starts going back to June 2023 but, following a wind op, he was an encouraging fifth off his reduced mark behind Strike Red on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm), where he was short of room late on; could build on that with a big run today.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Russet Gold

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Two 5f wins for Roger Varian but latest was in June 2023 and he was quiet last season; returns for new yard after wind surgery but he has a mixed record when fresh and this is highly competitive; down the list.

10/1

Form: 357-62 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
No match for King Cuan at Fairyhouse early this month when bidding to win a 6f conditions event for the third consecutive year; this looks a deeper race than last year's edition in which he finished third behind My Mate Alfie.
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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

4

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Grabbed his first handicap at odds of 50-1 at the Curragh a month ago, repelling Big Gossey (6f, yielding); no good thing to confirm those placings with the second who has a pull in the weights; furthermore, there are others to worry about.

6/1

Form: 5543-5 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole success was in a C&D maiden at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; should be better for her recent seasonal debut at Cork, though may struggle to reverse form with runner-up Songhai.
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1st

9

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Navassa Island

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Just 1-20 but has been kept in quality company for most of her career, placed several times in Group 3 and Listed company; will have to find improvement to take this.

12/1

2nd

4

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Navassa Island

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Sole success was when beating the smart She's Quality in a 5f maiden here at two; consistent in stakes company last year without reaching the first two; not at her best this season, though managed a fair fourth at Naas three starts ago; held by Carla Ridge.

14/1

Form: 75-244 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
7f Group 2 winner here as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes won by Fallen Angel; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; split Big Gossey and My Mate Alfie when fourth in the Greenlands last time, meets that pair on more favourable terms; trip is fine for her.
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7th

10

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Two-time winner; beat My Mate Alfie by a short head in a listed heat over C&D (good) in June; didn't uphold that form in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes; much more like it in the Group 3 Ballyogan Stakes at Naas on latest when chasing home Sky Majesty; ground versatile and should be in the mix again.

11/2

7

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Vespertilio

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed at the Curragh in June; lacked the pace to make a major impact in a 6f Group 3 at the same venue on latest.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Vespertilio

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W McCreery

7f Group 2 winner here as a juvenile, and runner-up in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes; Classic-placed in France last year before found wanting in subsequent Grade 1 attempts; sights have been lowered this season; twice fourth in Pattern races before landing 6f Listed event here on latest; second My Mate Alfie is 7lb better off.

9/1

Form: 14-134 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden last season, returned with a 7f handicap success on testing ground at Naas; ran creditably when third off his revised mark at this venue; beaten a little under 5l when fourth at Naas in his first attempt at a stakes race; this opposition is stronger
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2nd

4

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

East Hampton

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

6f course maiden winner at two; started last season with victory in the 7f Madrid Handicap at Naas; career-best when close second in Group 2 Minstrel Stakes over C&D (7f, good to yielding) behind Diego Velazquez who followed up in the Group 1 Marois; not at best in a Listed race at Cork (Rahmi fourth); never counted in a Group 2 at Doncaster on final start.

16/1

10th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

East Hampton

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Marnane

Irish challenger; has something to find on most of his form but he is interesting judged on penultimate effort, when close second in Group 2 at the Curragh (7f, good to yielding) behind Diego Velazquez who followed up in the Group 1 Marois; that's his clear peak on RPRs.

16/1

7/1

Form: 6-1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E2.2m as a yearling; beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; now has something to build on following a workmanlike display to win a 5f maiden at Navan in May; bare form is questionable but the extra furlong should help.
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9th

5

(7)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Seattle

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start at two; workmanlike display to win a 5f maiden at Navan in May; in rear in a Listed race at the Curragh last month; this may be more like his level.

13/2

11

(5)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Seattle

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Cost E2.2m as a yearling; beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; now has something to build on following a workmanlike display to win a 5f maiden at Navan in May; bare form is questionable but the extra furlong should help.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:40 Navan

Seattle

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Cost a whopping 2.2million euros as a yearling; a beaten favourite in a 6f York novice on sole start a year ago; likely capable of better and the market can reveal more about expectations.

7/4

13/2

Form: 1232 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in February on debut; no match for the smart Arizona Blaze at the same venue in March promising turf debut when 33-1 third of 12 behind British raider First Instinct over an extended 5f at Cork; confirmed a fair standard of form when second over the minimum at Cork 16 days ago; has an edge over Erosandpsyche and Navassa Island.
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13th

11

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to win this year but has been running very well in defeat; chased home Valiant Force over C&D latest (Black Forza and The Highway Rat behind); fine third in the 5f Group 2 Sapphire Stakes earlier this season; won her maiden here (6f) and she should be in the mix again.

10/1

6

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Songhai

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Yet to add to her 6f debut win at this venue; running well in defeat in stakes company this season and her rating of 98 might underestimate her ability; the return to this venue is a plus and she should go well.

6/1

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vespertilio

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Songhai

The Irish Sun:

Seattle

POSTDATA:

King Cuan

TOPSPEED:

Vespertilio