August 23 / 17.40 Curragh

17.40

Good

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 644403 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On a good mark and returned to form with the headgear left off when a 2l third at Tipperary (two of these behind); has form here; respected.
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3rd

5

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare; ran a cracker on her stable debut at Newcastle in March (5f), beaten a nose by a well-handicapped opponent; mixed fortunes in three runs since; others may have her measure today.

20/1

10th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Emerald Harmony

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Twice a 5f winner in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh, and she has made a solid start for her new yard, close third of seven at Beverley on latest outing; bubbling under and one of the likelier candidates.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Emerald Harmony

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Bought for 18,000gns in October having won twice over 5f (good/good to firm) for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland; good AW second on stable debut in March and fair turf run last time; each-way chance.

10/1

Form: 080241 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Can have his off days but has put together three excellent runs on the bounce, twice over 5f before emerging from midfield to win over 6f here last week; the 5lb rise might just find him out but certainly respected.
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8th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Nezeeh

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Nezeeh

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and soft ground; is 2lb lower than when winning at Bellewstown in October but has struggled badly in both starts this season; others arrive in better form.

40/1

9th

1

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Nezeeh

10st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained fifth win of career off 1lb lower over C&D (soft) in October; out of form on AW in November; trailed in last of 14 on Curragh return a fortnight ago; contender if he's near his best with capable 7lb claimer aboard.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 705371 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; behind Nezeeh and Beano Power on her last visit this July but she did well to mow down a clear leader at Newmarket three weeks ago (5f) so arrives in good form; should go well off a mark she can deal with.
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10th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Mary Shoelaces

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Two 5f wins last year, off 63 at Newmarket (good) in August and off 67 on her final start at the Curragh (yielding) for this rider; career high mark now and record fresh suggests she'll need this run after a 212-day absence.

15/2

Form: 535233

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 7l when third in a 5f maiden last time but was competitive in his two previous handicaps (both over 5f) and there's a race in him off this mark; regularly partnered by Adam Browne-Souza.
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7

(17)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Viamonte

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Placed in five maidens this year and also finished third in a C&D handicap in July; unplaced at the Curragh last time but has fair prospects of reaching the money.

12/1

4

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Viamonte

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Beaten nearly 7l when third in a 5f maiden last time but was competitive in his two previous handicaps (both over 5f) and there's a race in him off this mark; regularly partnered by Adam Browne-Souza.

5/1

3rd

3

(8)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Tipperary

Viamonte

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Should be winning races before too long and was only beaten a neck off 67 back in handicap company last month; hit the frame on a previous C&D outing but has a bit to find for win purposes.

5/1

Form: 5-6902

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Appeared to be going the wrong way but halted the slide when a front-running second over 5f at Cork last week (good); still lightly raced so could have more to offer.
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7th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Down Royal

Titan Sun

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Promising debut before some lesser efforts but took a step forward when beaten half a length in a Cork handicap last month on yard debut; wasn't as good in 5f Curragh handicap 13 days ago and will need a career best back in maiden company.

10/1

5

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Titan Sun

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Appeared to be going the wrong way but halted the slide when a front-running second over 5f at Cork last week (good); still lightly raced so could have more to offer.

8/1

2

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:52 Cork

Titan Sun

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Promise on sole 2yo start but three runs this term have been poor, too keen and didn't get home over 1m on latest in hood/tongue-tie combination (now left off); changed yards since and improvement possible now dropped to minimum trip for first time although mark may still be on the high side.

13/2

Form: 437642

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the AW but 0-20 on turf after finishing a well-held second over 7f at Ayr; he's fine at 6f but not sure about the minimum trip.
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5th

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Clonmacash

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Buddy Batt and Lethimfly here in March but later posted a career-best RPR when winning over 6f back here in April and can be forgiven his subsequent defeat at Chester; hard to leave out of calculations.

7/1

9th

4

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Clonmacash

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fully exposed 5yo but he recorded the best RPR of his 50-race career when winning at Dundalk last month (6f); while effective on turf, he looks high enough in the weights now returning to grass; well drawn but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 002166 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not far behind Nezeeh at Tipperary (both behind Emerald Harmony) and didn't get the breaks after starting slowly here last week in Nezeeh's race; blinkers belatedly return, replacing the visor.
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5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

Form: 740443

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Left Clive Cox for 24,000gns in July and as a seven-race maiden; however, did make the frame at Windsor (6f) on her final outing and she's plenty quick enough for this first attempt at 5f; could be interesting.
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8th

8

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cupola

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Formerly with Clive Cox and now an exposed ten-race maiden with a mark of only 53.

33/1

14th

14

(16)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cupola

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: William Harvey

Left Clive Cox for 24,000gns in July as a seven-race maiden; heavy enough defeats in two runs for this yard but over 5f and this trip probably suits better.

14/1

14

(20)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Cupola

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Harvey

Left Clive Cox for 24,000gns in July as a seven-race maiden; fair third over 6f at Windsor on her final outing in Britain; 5f looked on the sharp side for her at the Curragh two weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 134803

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who made it 0-18 on turf when third in a Class 6 at Ayr (6f, good); this may be more competitive than that.
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4th

5

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.

14/1

14th

18

(17)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time winner over this trip on AW; still seeking turf breakthrough after 21 attempts; potentially well handicapped based on his victory at Dundalk in March, achieved at the main expense of today's rivals Reposado and Masked Angel; 11lb better off with Reposado.

8/1

8th

10

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Im Spartacus

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All six wins gained over this trip, most recently fourth win here when up with pace throughout off 62; up 5lb but remains on an okay mark; Caffrey prefers him to Clonmacash.

11/2

Form: 016661 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only sixth at Leopardstown in early June but a day later won over 5f at Navan (good) when up in the van throughout; that was the place to be in that race and she's yet to win away from that track; now 8lb higher.
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12th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Step Back In Time

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Step Back In Time

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

Now well established as a Navan specialist with a fourth C&D win two weeks ago; up in grade but gets weight from all ten rivals; merits respect.

5/1

Form: 0-0769

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has yet to trouble the judge and he's 3lb wrong on this occasion.
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3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

Form: 306058 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.
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13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

Non-runners

Beano Power

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Payout
Exacta €74.80
Straight Forecast €70.36
Tricast €149.18
Trifecta €529.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beano Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Viamonte

POSTDATA:

Emerald Harmony

The Irish Sun:

Beano Power