June 29 / 17.55 Curragh

17.55

Good

Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 6/115-

Last run: 372 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at two; off the mark in a Dundalk maiden over the extended 1m2f on first start last season; improved to win a York handicap over 1m4f; not seen again after a tame effort in a Listed race at Limerick 12 months ago; superb pedigree; entered in Irish St Leger; could be a class apart here if he stays and is fit and ready.
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3

(22)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

London City

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

One of three for top yard; won a 1m4f handicap at York last season off 93; yet to get going this year and well beaten in the Ebor and Petingo handicaps the last twice; cheekpieces need to transform.

40/1

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

London City

9st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins include 1m4f York handicap last year; hasn't progressed at four, although close behind Harbour Wind in Group 2 Curragh Cup, most recently down the field in Ebor last month; opposable.

12/1

18th

7

(18)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

London City

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

3yo season ended with a poor show in June but he'd won a 1m4f handicap here (good) by that stage with what looked a highly encouraging performance for longer distances; may have needed the race in a good 2m handicap this June and never had much chance to get competitive from out the back at 33-1 in a 1m6f Group 2 five weeks ago, but the latter display was up with his best on the figures and gave cause for renewed encouragement.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31/27-

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight.
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2

(24)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Eastern Legend

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight.

16/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

Form: /250-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fifth of 16 behind the Willie Mullins-trained Belloccio in the 1m6f Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot last season; off for ten months before winning a conditions race at Listowel four weeks ago; worth considering.
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No Results Found

Form: -16652 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
6-23 on the Flat; went close when third in 2m Naas November handicap last October off a stone lower; improved from Killarney fifth behind Mordor when second over 1m6f last time; 7lb claimer keeps the ride.
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9th

3

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Jabbar

10st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four turf wins and last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) last summer, more recently testing ground probably didn't suit at Navan in late March; trip/ground more in his favour here.

8/1

7th

4

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Jabbar

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-17 on turf on the Flat; last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in June; has had a recent spin over hurdles so racefit but might need a bit more help from the handicapper; blinkers on.

12/1

Form: 9/000/

Last run: 863 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful sort in Britain and Meydan early in career; recent hurdles form provides no encouragement for his chance
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6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Brilliant Light

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat and good ground maiden hurdle winner who has coped with soft ground in the past; ran well off 2lb higher at Sligo in July but not as good the last twice; place chance if reproduces that Sligo effort.

16/1

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Brilliant Light

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat and good ground maiden hurdle winner who has coped with soft ground in the past; ran well off 2lb higher at Sligo in July but not as good the last twice; place chance if reproduces that Sligo effort.

16/1

Form: 13284-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly in the Triumph on hurdles/stable debut and was then beaten 30l in fifth in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Punchestown; sole win in Britain came over 1m2f early last season; however, subsequent placed efforts at 1m4f/1m6f suggest he is worth a shot at this trip.
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6th

7

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Too Bossy For Us

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: W P Mullins

Useful on the Flat, although sole win came back in 2024, narrowly beaten here over 2m last summer; equally talented hurdler, but some stiff tasks of late; market likely informative back on the Flat.

8/1

6th

9

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

16:15 Punchestown

Too Bossy For Us

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

One of three for yard; Useful on the Flat; off the mark over hurdles in a C&D maiden in February (sft-hvy); beaten 11.5l when midfield in the Supreme at Cheltenham (when Townend rode) and raced keenly before pulled up in the Fairyhouse Grade 2 won by Koktail Brut latest; overlooked by Townend here.

20/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Too Bossy For Us

11st 4lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat handicapper; finished in mid-field in the 2025 Triumph on hurdling debut; easy winner of a Punchestown maiden in January; second-best of a disappointing Irish contingent when sixth in the Supreme Novices; giving him a slight edge over Koktail Brut.

11/2

Form: 7/1-31

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m6f Killarney maiden last July; also won twice over hurdles last summer; respectable eighth in Martin Pipe before third of six in 1m6f Navan handicap; stayed 2m1f well when winning at Killarney; 9lb higher now, runner-up has boosted the form by winning a race involving several of the key runners here.
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3rd

1

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 50y

18:30 Kilbeggan

Mordor

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdles winner was last seen over timber finishing eighth of 24 in the 2025 Martin Pipe (2m5f, good to soft); kept on Flat since then and added a third win in that sphere when successful at Navan last time (1m6f, heavy); most of his wins came on good ground, so leading contender back over obstacles fit and in form.

9/4

3rd

3

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Mordor

12st 6lb

J: Maxime De Chambord

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 126 over fences and 94 on the Flat, 1m6f win off 87 at Navan latest, leading chance.

9/4

1st

8

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Mordor

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Two-time Flat winner scored off 8lb lower at Killarney last May (2m1f, good); solid second in 20.5f handicap at Goodwood (soft) in August; no impact in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket when last seen; not a great record fresh and testing ground another concern.

12/1

50/1

Form: 350/76

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win was gained over 1m four seasons ago; little reason to believe he can feature; first time with cheekpieces.
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6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

81-rated Flat horse has been placed on latest three of four attempts hurdling, most recently chasing home a 6l winner at Punchestown; tried hooded now and place claims again, more needed to play a major role in a stronger maiden.

12/1

Form: 500/0- CD

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced on the Flat since a 2023 Bellewstown win; uneven form over jumps this year; stays well but hard to fancy.
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9th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Dartan

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful hurdler in Ireland; beaten in a match over fences on stable debut (first-time visor); this return to hurdles is welcomed but he appears to have developed some of his own ideas; had wind surgery.

25/1

2nd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Dartan

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Very useful handicap hurdler in Ireland when on song but not at same level on his three chasing attempts, and looked very unenthusiastic when third in four-runner beginners' event at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in July; swaps blinkers for first-time visor on this stable debut; will probably need to travel with much greater zest.

13/8

3rd

2

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Dartan

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Rated 139 over hurdles, two of three wins having been at Bellewstown; ran well on chase debut when second in Galway beginners' last summer but didn't count at Tipperary more recently; not easy to assess back chasing.

10/1

14/1

Form: 083-14

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden last summer; also won a Dundalk handicap over the same trip in January; not far behind La Vita Nova and Common Practice when fourth over 1m6f here five weeks ago.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D K Weld

Dual Flat winner over 1m4f ran to a similar level in maiden hurdles at Galway and Listowel; was 13l behind Louiescall on latter occasion so has ground to make up on him with others to worry about too.

14/1

4th

1

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Listowel

Brosna Town

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

Flat winner achieved a peak rating of 85 in that sphere; decent effort on hurdling debut at Galway but was still beaten 21l in fifth; needs to improve to feature here.

12/1

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Brosna Town

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Dual 1m4f winner, including at Dundalk early this year; promising seasonal Curragh return hasn't been built on, well held (excuses) on recent hurdles debut at Galway; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 8164/ D BF

Last run: 623 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
142-rated hurdler has run only four times on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Tramore maiden on good ground in August 2023; absent since a close-up fourth on handicap debut in the 2023 Naas November handicap; market could be revealing.
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7

(23)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Filey Bay

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

One of two for trainer; dual-hurdles winner got his second Flat win at Galway in July when an easy winner of an amateur contest (2m1f, yielding); struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch last time and drops 2lb now.

18/1

16

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Filey Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Emmet Mullins

Plundered a nice pot at Galway (2m1f, yielding) when last seen in July; got hit with a 10lb hike for that so this 9yo will need to produce a career best to follow up but that's not impossible given who trains him; respected.

17/2

17

(3)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Filey Bay

11st 0lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

142-rated hurdler has run only five times on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Tramore maiden on good ground in August 2023, close-up fourth on handicap debut in the 2023 Naas November Handicap; did not appear again until finishing in mid-division at the Curragh last month.

16/1

Form: 414-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden over just short of 1m4f last July; below that form at Leopardstown next time; excellent run when second of 20 over 1m6f here on handicap debut; not much between her and Common Practice and Brosna Town; big chance if she stays.
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4th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

La Vita Nova

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Limerick maiden win at this trip last summer hasn't been added to, although good efforts in staying handicaps this season, twice here and when third behind a stablemate at Down Royal; way below best on fast ground at Ascot latest but respected on overall profile; back in trip.

7/1

9

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

La Vita Nova

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mrs John Harrington

4yo filly who has had just six races; won a maiden last July and sent handicapping this season, placed twice in big fields at the Curragh (1m6f/2m) before her good third of five at Down Royal (1m5f), all on good ground; cheekpieces are added today; his Irish trainer won this event two years ago and this representative may well have more to offer on this return to 2m.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

La Vita Nova

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Excellent efforts both starts this season in handicaps at the Curragh, finishing 3l second of 20 over 1m6f and a 2.75l fourth of 25 upped to 16.5f last time, both on good ground; nudged up another 1lb for that last run but should go well again; Foley's pick over Mo Ghille Mar and leading chance.

13/2

Form: /3930-

Last run: 288 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us
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15

(13)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Lot Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us

14/1

4th

5

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Lot Of Joy

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms

40/1

Form: 1705/6

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
May improve from a fair sixth behind Mordor at Killarney, that being his first Flat run since a creditable fifth in the 2m Naas November Handicap in 2023.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

20/1

Form: 810/0- C

Last run: 331 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler; has been labouring over fences latey; premier handicap winner over 1m4f at the 2023 Galway festival; one of three in the race for his owner.
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3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 197y

15:05 Punchestown

Brazil

11st 2lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won the Fred Winter in 2022; no success over hurdles since later that year; struggled over fences last season; soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles in recent months.

10/1

23

(15)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Brazil

8st 7lb

T: Padraig Roche

Third reserve; dual-purpose sort who has two wins on the level, his last win coming in a Galway festival premier handicap in 2023 off 82 (1m4f, good to yielding); not far behind at the Curragh in June (16.5f, good) but well beaten over hurdles the last two times and 3lb wrong.

4

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 129y

16:50 Galway

Brazil

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Course winner on the Flat; rated 132 but no win over hurdles since November 2022; ran well on the level at the Curragh in June but beaten 17l on return to this sphere at Kilbeggan last month; others make more appeal.

8/1

Form: 81470-

Last run: 292 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps over 1m4f at Cork and 1m5f at Ballinrobe last season; faces tough task on yard/seasonal debut
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4th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

La Dame Blanche

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Had good form two years ago, notably landing the Cork Derby; Tramore second was her only worthwhile effort last year; has come back down the ratings and better for recent AW return.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

La Dame Blanche

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with two previous trainers; weak overall form in handicaps for this stable; satisfactory hurdles runs late last year; hard to fancy on second AW start (tailed off only other try).

33/1

9th

8

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

La Dame Blanche

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with her two previous trainers; weak form in handicaps for this stable after finishing second in a seven-runner 1m4f contest at Tramore in July; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling at Galway; needs to jump more fluently.

12/1

Form: 9/98-0 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Promising novice hurdler in 2023 and won two novice chases last May/June; 3-18 on Flat; respectable eighth of 24 in last season's Cesarewitch, may have needed Killarney outing in the race won by Mordor; worth a precautionary market check.
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18th

6

(18)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Reverend Hubert

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: C Byrnes

Drew 8l clear in Cesarewitch trial at Newmarket in September (2m2f, good); couldn't follow up in the real thing when sixth of 19; up 10lb compared to his last win and he has never won after an absence before.

10/1

16

(21)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Reverend Hubert

8st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C Byrnes

Useful jumper; eighth at 33-1 in last year's Cesarewitch, when never dangerous on soft going and it looks like that surface was not ideal, as he runs far more often on good ground and drew 8l clear over C&D in the Cesarewitch Trial three weeks ago; well handicapped with just a 4lb penalty, for trainer who won this with a 7yo in 2022.

7/1

6

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Reverend Hubert

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who finished eighth in last October's Cesarewitch (soft) when 5lb higher, since when his most competitive runs have come over hurdles; an assured stayer on this return to Flat action and likes this good ground.

9/1

Form: 12-110

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

Form: 2/560-

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best Flat form in 2023 when winning twice, including an emphatic 1m5f success at Leopardstown; decent hurdles form in the second half of 2024 and by no means a bad run in the County Hurdle; ran over fences last time.
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4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

16th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Pinot Gris

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival.

25/1

12th

4

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Pinot Gris

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles; was poor on the Flat when last seen but has a shout if back to his best hurdle form; handles soft.

20/1

Form: 1095-2 CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off a 5lb lower mark; went close in a 1m4f Dundalk event in January; poor recent hurdles run is a negative and this race looks stronger than last year's; good 3lb claimer aboard.
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6th

3

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Golden Temple

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdles winner hasn't distinguished himself in three starts over fences; not a bad run on the Flat at Dundalk when last seen; makes handicap chase debut.

11/1

Form: /0/31-

Last run: 296 days

W: 8st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Veteran is best known as a six-time chase winner, most recently scoring at Kilbeggan on the first of three starts after a winter break; won last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f at Downpatrick; no stamina doubts, but vulnerable in this company.
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6th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Happy Jacky

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

7/1

3rd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Happy Jacky

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Eight hurdle wins including once at this track; got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan beginners' last year before beaten 13l into third in this race; 2lb lower today but can go well fresh so could be involved.

9/1

Form: 535-00 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came in 2m Galway handicap in 2023; well beaten on both starts this term; this appears very challenging.
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11th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Sole turf win came in 2m1f Galway handicap two years ago (yielding); safely held this summer, most recently when attempting repeat Galway win; bit to prove.

16/1

12

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race under this rider in 2023 when trained by Richard O' Brien, his sole victory on turf; just 1lb higher now and signs of returning to form on fourth start for this stable at Ballinrobe last time; could go well.

16/1

12

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Last Ammo

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

The last of his two wins was at Galway in 2023, over 2m; well held in three starts this year and needs loads more from 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 74317- BF

Last run: 261 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
1m6f Redcar winner last autumn; run may have come too soon when flopped at odds-in in 2m Kempton race six days later; lacks an outing this term; his new trainer fits a tongue-tie.
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No Results Found

Form: 71-000 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner has been soundly beaten in all three races this season; good 7lb claimer aboard; otherwise hard to see any positives.
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6th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip.

14/1

6th

16

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare has been out of form in both codes for over a year; off since 20l defeat over hurdles at Navan in November; tongue tie now tried.

11/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Arch Enemy

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Sole hurdles success at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) last December and she remains 8lb above that win; in the doldrums on the Flat recently; others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: 220-60

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

29

(18)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Dark Oak

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

Non-runners

Weston, Nans View, Common Practice, Lord Erskine

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Payout
Exacta €89.40
Straight Forecast €38.49
Tricast €617.44
Trifecta €2194.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Too Bossy For Us

The Irish Sun:

La Vita Nova

POSTDATA:

Happy Jacky

TOPSPEED:

Lord Erskine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Too Bossy For Us