August 23 / 14.17 Curragh

14.17

Good

Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Maiden

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £83.00
  • Place: £10.80

Form: 7-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not discredited on Dundalk debut last November (7f) for previous yard, well held on yard debut earlier this month at Naas; back in trip here.
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No Results Found

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 423

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise on both starts for the late Kevin Prendergast this term, notably second in Cork maiden over this trip, and posted similar RPR on yard debut in similar contest last month when staying on late into third; place claims.
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13th

12

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Glory To Be

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.

14/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Generally consistent filly; won for a second time at Leopardstown in April (7f, yld-sft); almost added to her tally over 6f (good) here on latest when denied by a head; the step back up to 7f is fine and ground versatile so she has to enter calculations off just 2lb higher.

9/4

2nd

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Best form is on soft, including both wins; won a 5f Navan maiden in October and doubled her tally in a 7f Leopardstown handicap in April; below her best on better ground in two runs since.

12/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -72229 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Inexplainable below-par run (quick ground a possible issue) at Cork last month but previous maiden form at this trip makes him a leading player.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Frustrating to follow but has threatened to win maidens and went close in a 7f handicap at Gowran last month; not as good at the Curragh since back at this trip and may find one or two too good again; wears first-time tongue-tie.

2/1

5th

11

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Washington Street

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has been placed on five of his nine starts including twice over C&D; ran a cracker last time when headed late over 7f in a Gowran handicap considering he got no peace in front; a repeat of his best will make him the one to beat.

11/4

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Washington Street

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Useful maiden form this term except for a poor run on her penultimate start; second in a C&D handicap in June, the winner was placed twice at the Galway festival; becoming frustrating but may appreciate the return to 7f after recent third in a 6f Curragh maiden.

7/2

4th
7 (1)
Cecco

14/1

Form: 9650

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not much better than mid-division in three maidens earlier in the season and didn't count on recent comeback run in Naas handicap; blinkers tried.
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2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cecco

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

A bit more exposed than most of these but best run came at this trip when beaten roughly 2l at the Curragh in August; bit to find on form and should get better chances when returned to handicaps.

10/1

6th

5

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Cecco

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Best run when fourth in a C&D maiden two starts ago in first-time blinkers; probably found 5f too sharp in a handicap since; still needs to do more.

11/1

3

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Cecco

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Ran well in first-time blinkers to take fourth in a recent maiden at the Curragh; needs to improve considerably on a previous handicap attempt; may be capable of doing so.

10/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in both maidens late last year (hooded second occasion); belated reappearance and likely to be of more interest in handicaps.
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7th

2

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cali Case

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joe Ponting

Ex-Irish maiden whose inconsistent form has continued for new stable; chance largely depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

25/1

9

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Cali Case

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best effort when a close fifth in a 6f maiden here in August; below form on AW twice since and has to return to that earlier run.

20/1

5th

9

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cali Case

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Close up in a 6f maiden at the Curragh and still looked green when a weakener over 7f here last week; back to 6f and given the promise of that penultimate run, he's not dismissed.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kuroshio half-brother to Italian winners Complimenti (7.5f AW 2yo) and Deleddiano (7f AW 2yo); dam placed 5f AW/6f turf (RPR 61); didn't run too badly on Galway debut last month, having raced wide; hard to see him improving enough to play a role here though.
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1st

14

(20)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Arklow Lad

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 since joining Mick Appleby, notably a Class 2 handicap win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) in April; solid run at York three weeks ago and one for whom rain would be no concern.

10/1

5th

15

(14)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Arklow Lad

8st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced 4yo who won on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in February before good third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW), and he was back on the scoresheet in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month; could continue to progress for his new connections; chance.

11/1

13/2

Form: 232-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts at three, showing better form in two 5f Navan maidens; never counted after slow start on handicap debut here last month (5f) on returning from year's absence.
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1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:22 Navan

Desert Power

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in three maidens as a 3yo including over C&D (gd-fm); kept on in a handicap over 5f here on latest for a 5l sixth of 18 off 71; return to 6f a plus but more needed back in maiden company.

9/1

1

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Desert Power

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed in sprint maidens at this venue at Cork at three; never counted on handicap debut at the Curragh in July when returning from a year off; better in a maiden at the same venue last time; has a bit to find with Cecco on that running; first time with tongue-tie.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Desert Power

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Placed on all three starts at three, showing better form in two 5f Navan maidens; never counted after slow start on handicap debut here last month (5f) on returning from year's absence.

13/2

16/1

Form: 0-0050

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Just okay handicap form of late, hard to see her having a major impact back in maiden company.
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3rd

16

(16)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Bluebelardo

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

A nine-race maiden and not overly convincing on what she's achieved in handicaps.

25/1

13

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Bluebelardo

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Not disgraced in a maiden at the Curragh two weeks ago; handicap form is unconvincing; has never run over 5f.

20/1

8th

12

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Bluebelardo

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Just okay handicap form of late, hard to see her having a major impact back in maiden company.

16/1

9th
16 (13)
Yutori

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation filly cost 38,000gns as a yearling; sister to 6f winner Bimble (RPR 98), half-sister to winners Violet's Lads (7f-1m2f AW; 68) and The Big Bad (6f 2yo; 65); dam German/Belgian 7f-1m1f winner, out of half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; locally-trained newcomer worth a market watch.
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7th

4

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yutori

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Fair third here (1m) in October; improved form in first-time cheekpieces when beaten 0.5l in C&D maiden last month, headed close home; fair mark on second handicap outing; entitled to go well.

8/1

3rd

14

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Yutori

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Some promise on Curragh debut (6f) and the ground was heavy on Monday at Galway; may have a future but rates an unlikely winner of this.

50/1

3rd

14

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Yutori

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Some promise on Curragh debut (6f) and the ground was heavy on Monday at Galway; may have a future but rates an unlikely winner of this.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mild debut promise on belated debut eight days ago at Dundalk; hardly going to improve enough to feature here though.
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3rd

12

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Java Wood

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won handicap at Dundalk over 1m in November off 3lb lower; two solid runs on turf when fifth and fourth at the Curragh and Leopardstown; bounced back after below-par effort to score at Limerick (yielding) on Wednesday, keeping on well to beat Mythical Rock by 1.25l; leading claims if backing up quickly.

14/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Java Wood

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Michael Smith

40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August and solid opening efforts on turf this season, including Leopardstown fourth (Ohmali second) over this trip; didn't count at the Curragh on latest but Keane booking takes the eye.

13/2

12th

20

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Java Wood

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 over 7f at this venue; every chance now after another solid display when fourth at Leopardstown.

9/1

33/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 785 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three Group 1 winners up to a mile but was a well held 12-1 shot on debut at the Curragh over two years ago and hasn't been seen since; best watched unless market says otherwise.
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10th

9

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Bennu

9st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 5yo is a half-brother to three Group 1 winners; failed to land a blow in three 6f maidens at the Curragh; dropped back to this trip and made AW debut for his first handicap last time when running well for a long way before fading into sixth (2.75l behind the winner Subiaco); may do better with that run under his belt and down 1lb although draw could be better.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Bennu

10st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 5yo failed to land a blow in three 6f maidens at the Curragh; half-brother to three Group 1 winners so is worthy of a market check on AW/handicap debut down in trip.

16/1

8th

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:57 Curragh

Bennu

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Has run in two C&D maidens 785 days apart; beaten just less than 6l last time and can improve from that so not dismissed.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Far Above filly is first foal of a maiden half-sister to 1m/1m2f Listed winner Scentasia; market best guide on debut.
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6th

4

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:23 Bellewstown

Be Good Or Begone

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sent off at 16-1 for her debut at the Curragh and failed to make an impact (rider reported she leaned right throughout); needs to improve plenty to take this.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Be Good Or Begone

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Far Above filly is first foal of a maiden half-sister to 1m/1m2f Listed winner Scentasia; market best guide on debut.

25/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bungle Inthejungle brother to winners Loveday (Listed-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 96) and Love Ya (Italian 5f/6f), half-brother to four winners inc Lovejoy (5.7f 2yo; 80), Social Butterfly (5f/6f inc AW; 70) and Never In Red (7f 2yo; 69); dam 5f winner (80); newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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8th

12

(10)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Snowballs

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Regressive maiden but ran a cracker over this trip at Naas before a lesser run over 6.5f at Limerick since; cheekpieces retained; back to 5f will suit but needs more.

16/1

9th

13

(17)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Snowballs

9st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Ten-race maiden; has dropped 21lb in the ratings since initially assessed last season; some encouragement can be taken from her fifth of 21 over 5f at Naas last month; first time with cheekpieces now.

8/1

5th

14

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Snowballs

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden anticipated the start at Cork last time and was always in rear; can do better but looks the yard's second-string behind Happy Henry.

14/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Profitable gelding cost 11,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to 6f/7f winner Major Power (inc AW; RPR 92); dam 7f winner (76), half-sister to yard's 6f Group 1 winner Slade Power; one of two for the owner/trainer, market likely best guide.
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15th

6

(23)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Astute Power

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Ordinary form other than a close third of nine in a C&D maiden at Navan on soft last October; in rear at the Curragh on return, plenty to prove a a result

25/1

21th

3

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Astute Power

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Ordinary form other than a close third of nine in a 5f maiden at Navan in October (soft) with an RPR of 77; hasn't matched that level in two runs since, but claims if he does on handicap bow.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:57 Navan

Astute Power

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Beaten a long way in both Curragh maiden outings; hood now added to tongue-strap worn last time.

25/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, never counted when soundly beaten on C&D debut in late June; can only be watched for now.
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15th

15

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Mise Freisin

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Thomas Mullins

40-1, never counted when soundly beaten on C&D debut in late June; can only be watched for now.

66/1

16

(16)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Mise Freisin

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

E16,000 yearling; sixth foal; sister to 7f Listed winner Mehmento; half-sister to three winners; dam unplaced, half-sister to useful 5f winner Kyllang Rock.

14/1

Non-runners

Men Of Honour

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €281.20
Straight Forecast €125.05
Trifecta €802.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Washington Street

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Washington Street

POSTDATA:

Washington Street

The Irish Sun:

Washington Street