June 29 / 14.55 Curragh

14.55

Good

Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 28 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 7223-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

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23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

Form: 2/02-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

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8th

4

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Last win was in 2022; encouraging signs lately, notably a good effort in a recent Listed race at Cork, not far off Likedbymike then; retains enough ability to be competitive in good company.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ran perfectly well off 96 in a Navan handicap last week (5f, good) but he's without a win since 2022 and looks vulnerable on these terms.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

No win since 2022; hasn't looked like regaining the winning thread in three runs this term; behind The Highway Rat and Bodhi Bear at the Curragh (6f) latest; eased 2lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus, but the forecast rain is a concern.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-2231 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

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3rd

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Jm Jungle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jm Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

Form: 19-343 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

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7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Shagraan

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

Form: 351910 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

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9th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

24th

14

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Roman Dragon

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester and he's been soundly beaten in the last two runnings of this race (100-1 each time); has been wearing cheekpieces but visor is now refitted.

100/1

11th

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Roman Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has gained all eight domestic wins at Chester, the most recent on penultimate start; Epsom is an unknown and he's on a difficult mark, conceding weight all round to boot.

22/1

Form: 60-601 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

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15th

4

(12)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Back on song when just failing to reel in the winner at Navan on latest; four C&D wins to his name, including a Group 3, and is 5lb better off for a 1.75l defeat behind Valiant Force in a rated race here in February; third in this last year and should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Five-time AW winner; both turf wins have come over this C&D on yielding and soft ground; pleasing seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh last month, not far behind Bodhi Bear; eased 1lb, yard in fine form and leading claims.

7/2

Form: 141-42 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

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4th

1

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.

14/1

1st

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Keke

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time sprint winner, landed a C&D handicap off 97 in April, making all to beat Indigo Dream by 2.5l; shaped well when third in Listed company over C&D in May (Likedbymike in fourth); beaten favourite 20 days ago when fifth at Cork (Likedbymike second) but wasn't disgraced and likely to bounce back at a track he enjoys.

2/1

5th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Multiple sprint winner who enjoys good ground and finished third (behind Gazelle d'Or) in his first Listed race at Naas last month despite an unfavourable track position; looks sure to go well.

4/1

Form: 49-802 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

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7th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Little Queenie

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her seasonal return in a median auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good) when just 0.5l behind the winner Tango Flare; rated just 92, however, so looks to be out of her depth in this grade (failed to trouble the judge in three previous runs in stakes company).

25/1

3rd

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Little Queenie

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including three on turf; won off 87 at Navan last August (6f, yielding); well-beaten when last seen at Dundalk in February; has gone well fresh before so worth a market check on return.

15/2

9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

Form: 58-900 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

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6th

19

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 at this venue in 2023, Listed contests and this event 12 months ago; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent this year; good run when second here last time, 3lb wrong

14/1

2nd

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a C&D Group 3 in 2023, Listed contests and a C&D premier handicap last July; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); no luck in running over C&D last month; well below his best over 7f at Cork last time.

14/1

12th

15

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a Group 3 and Listed contests, was once rated 108 so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); put a line through his latest Curragh run where he got no run; 3lb wrong but not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 21-140 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

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18th

2

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on latest (good) when scoring off 95; 6f no problem and finished just in front of Big Gossey in Listed race at Naas (5f, good) in April so not written off stepped back up in grade.

4/1

1st

3

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Bodhi Bear

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ground-versatile sort; won for the third time on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (5f, sft-hvy) off 8lb lower; not disgraced in Listed company at Naas; fine effort off revised mark back at the Curragh latest (6f, good) when ahead of The Highway Rat and Erosandpsyche; won his maiden here (6f) and should go well again.

4/1

Form: 8-2210 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

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16th

10

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Duran

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In better heart than recent form-figures suggest, shaping encouragingly at Beverley on reappearance and poorly drawn at Ascot next time; usually runs at 5f but also successful at 6f; falling in weights and has each-way hopes.

16/1

Form: 383430 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

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8th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Michaelas Boy

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

AW win in January and went close 19 days later; unplaced in both turf starts this spring and he needs to raise his game.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

Form: -08678 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

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8th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Ostraka

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Useful sprint handicapper on turf; sprung a 66-1 shock when beating Powerful National in a 5f Group 3 race at Dundalk last October; no sign of anything remotely comparable in four runs since February.

33/1

7th

2

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Ostraka

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three turf wins including over C&D last September and biggest win came following month in Dundalk Group 3; yet to hit that sort of form in three starts this year in Listed contests; back in handicap company now.

7/1

Form: 344540 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

14/1

Form: 2730-6 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

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5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

Form: 014704 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

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1st

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Trilby

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Had his ideal conditions when gaining his fourth win at Haydock last month (5f, soft) when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; solid third of 20 off this 5lb higher mark at York last time (5f, good; fifth has won since); stall 2 perhaps not ideal but one with a chance.

3/1

3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

Form: 370-24 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

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2nd

10

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Harrys Hill

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner, including twice over C&D; no joy yet this season; ran better than the bare result from 10lb out of the handicap in the Rockingham; finished well in the recent Naas event won by Sovereign Cry; not ruled out.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 12lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Nine-time winner including over C&D; no joy yet this season but ran better than the bare result from miles out of the handicap at the Curragh last weekend; this more realistic and lurking on a dangerous mark.

11/1

10th

17

(16)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Harrys Hill

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Very experienced sort who has recorded two of his nine wins at this track; up against it from 10lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 0111-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

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2nd

4

(1)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eclairage

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly has an excellent strike rate over C&D (4-6) including this race last year off 2lb lower; went close behind Howd'yadoit at Navan in May but has failed to fire in three runs since; return to this track offers hope of a revival and cheekpieces are added; bold bid likely from plum draw.

12/1

15th

6

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Eclairage

9st 9lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month; not suited by the rain-hit ground when well beaten in the Dash at Epsom; failed to maintain a strong gallop in a Cork Listed race in which Likedbymike and Erosandpsyche were placed.

25/1

7th

5

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Eclairage

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has only won on the AW but nearly put that right in a 5f handicap at Navan last month and probably resented the rain-hit ground when well beaten in last week's Dash at Epsom; has bit to find on these terms, though.

12/1

Form: 32-461 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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8

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:20 Navan

Fair Taxes

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to beat Little Queenie (gave 13lb) over C&D in June and back to that level of form when just denied at Bellewstown last week after racing up with the pace; big player.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Fair Taxes

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Battled well to win at Navan in June off 2lb higher, safely held twice since in bigger fields at the Curragh; down in grade so don't rule out though best efforts have been over stiffer tracks.

5/1

2

(18)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Fair Taxes

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Towards the rear in the Rockingham since winning a small-field contest at Navan, good 7lb claimer aboard.

12/1

Form: 0-1817 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

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7th

11

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Red Evolution

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Red Evolution

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke in this race, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at best at Dundalk on only start this year; however, potentially interesting now that he is reunited with the champion jockey who rode him to a Cork win off just one pound lower last July.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Useful sprinter won twice last year over 5f at Cork but has been absent since that last success in July; previously won a C&D maiden and is off a 6lb lower AW mark so has to be considered even though he lacks a recent run.

4/1

Form: -10451 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

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2

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Saratoga Special

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Saratoga Special

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear promise as a 2yo and she didn't need to improve to win a Cork maiden on reappearance (5f, good) in April; took a big step forward with 50-1 success in Listed event at Ayr two weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan.

10/1

Form: -89711 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

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6

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Midnight Horizon

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Left low-key maiden form behind when well backed for her handicap debut last week, making easy work of an extended 6f handicap at the Curragh; has gone up a stone and different ground this time.

4/1

6

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Midnight Horizon

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-4; long odds and never threatened in maidens at 7f-10.5f on a variety of ground; best watched dropped back in trip for handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 3/4-52 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

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4

(11)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Moral Turpitude

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sole win from 12 starts came on AW in 2023; ran only once in 2024; second of five at Down Royal three starts ago; down the field at Dundalk since finishing last of 14 here in the Rockingham.

20/1

9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Moral Turpitude

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sole win from 11 starts came here in 2023; only ran once in 2024; improved from comeback run to finish a 2.75l second at Down Royal last month; finished last of all at the Curragh last time with a few of these in front of her; 1lb wrong.

18/1

14th

12

(3)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Moral Turpitude

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy filly won a 5f maiden at Dundalk in late 2023; improved for comeback run when a 2.75l second at Down Royal (5f, good) nine days ago (hung right); 3lb wrong here and more needed in this tougher race.

18/1

Form: 312120 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

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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: 731120 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Won for a first time on turf at Navan (5f) but then finished last at Naas; loves it around here but stall 11 looks troublesome.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Prolific AW performer gained a first turf success in emphatic fashion at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld) under this rider, making virtually all for a 2.25l win; this longer trip fine but raised 10lb and this is a tougher race.

9/2

Form: 0-5360 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

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2nd

6

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Bold Optimist

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time turf winner in 2024, both at 5f on good to firm and good to yielding ground; is now 14lb below his last success and not in bad form when last seen at Dundalk in March; worth checking in the market on return to turf.

11/2

4th

1

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

C&D maiden winner in 2023; added two 5f turf wins in 2024; very encouraging third back from a break over C&D in February under this rider; didn't look the easiest mount for a 10lb claimer last time when hanging; he's 11lb lower than his last winning mark and Coen back aboard is a plus.

4/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

10st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won a C&D maiden in 2023, and added two turf 5f wins in 2024; last month's third over 5f was encouraging after a break; every chance with 10lb claimed.

6/1

Form: 121582 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 7st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

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4th

13

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort with seven wins and 17 places to his name; faces a tough task in this grade; has struggled in two turf starts this month following a Dundalk win.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Cuban Grey

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Brought up the rear last week at Navan but that was a tougher race than this and he had previously posted a seventh career win over 5f at Dundalk (3lb lower); no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

Form: 060-30 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 7st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

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10th

3

(13)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Lethimfly

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).

16/1

16th

4

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Lethimfly

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

5f maiden winner at two; confined to two runs last season; made a pleasing return at Dundalk in March, disappointed there 12 days ago; first time with cheekpieces.

10/1

Betting Forcast

Thunderbear, Erosandpsyche, Jm Jungle, Shagraan, Roman Dragon, The Highway Rat, Keke, Little Queenie, Go Athletico, Bodhi Bear, Duran, Michaelas Boy, Ostraka, Apache Outlaw, Greek Flower, Trilby, Harrys Hill, Eclairage, Fair Taxes, Red Evolution, Saratoga Special, Midnight Horizon, Moral Turpitude, Brigids Cloak, Sporting Hero, Bold Optimist, Cuban Grey, Lethimfly