September 14 / 13.30 Curragh

13.30

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £73140.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £73.60
  • Place: £13.30

Form: -62907 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has never won a handicap; noteworthy on account of long-priced third here 12 months ago; this year's credentials are weak.
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7th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Smart handicapper whose form this season has featured a win in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions event and a C&D Listed second behind Big Gossey; faces a tough task at these weights.

14/1

9th

3

(26)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won this race last year off 91 and back to that level of form when winning Fairyhouse conditions event and second in Listed here in June; below best, albeit not knocked about once beaten in Scurry won by Sondad following month and has been given a break since.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 340588 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
All eight turf wins at this venue (also placed here on ten occasions); as good as ever when landing the 7f Gladness Stakes over C&D in March; form since has been variable; can never be totally ruled out here but others are preferred.
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5th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Curragh specialist, bringing tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event and similar RPR when second in last week's Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (6f, heavy); has to concede weight but greatly respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event; should be back in his comfort zone now after running in the Flying Five.

8/1

10th

2

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; now faces a massive task over this trip in this grade.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 00-173 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
3-5 on AW for Harry Eustace, fine third of 19 at York last time; unproven on soft ground; makes debut for Stephen Thorne.
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2nd

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Second runner for yard; all five wins have come on the AW at 6f/7f; good third here over 6f on penultimate; last of 24 in Curragh premier handicap last month; on ratings has a big chance but might struggle over this trip.

3/1

24th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, most recently good third to Dark Ace at Dundalk last month; fair bit to find with some of these on two runs here in premier handicaps, penultimate behind Sondad in Scurry.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.

15/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 433232

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Highly consistent; however, hard to win with, two wins and 11 places show the story of his career; profile suggests he has place prospects.
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10th

2

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Kodiac Thriller

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; only ninth at Ripon and Chester since, though.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Kodiac Thriller

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.

11/2

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

Form: 423811 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has won 6f Racing League events at Yarmouth and Newcastle with plenty in reserve; further progress on the cards, chance has to taken seriously.
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3rd

8

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Tuco Salamanca

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Progressing at a rate of knots; impressive over C&D in August on his only 5f run; has since run a fine race for second in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy); could have more to come back at 5f and he is a leading contender.

11/4

2nd

4

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tuco Salamanca

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ollie Sangster

Began 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of just 61 and went on to win five times (6f-8.6f); returned to action with a huge performance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March, slicing through the field from 2f out, and that positive impression has been confirmed with further wins at Newcastle (6f, AW) and Ascot (5f, good to firm); looked a natural at 5f when winning at the Shergar Cup meeting and the demands of this race will ask different questions; whatever the outcome today he remains a sprinter to keep on the right side.

12/1

1st

2

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Tuco Salamanca

10st 0lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Ollie Sangster

Progressive last year and he has continued the good work in 2026, winning 6f handicaps at Kempton and Newcastle either side of lesser turf efforts, albeit in hot handicaps; has run well at Ascot in the past and although he has yet to race over 5f, he is a strong traveller who could prove suited to it; interesting.

6/1

20/1

Form: -13314 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice in a busy juvenile campaign; has trained on well, winning two handicaps at this venue (5f/6f); creditable effort from out of handicap here last time in Scurry Handicap when fourth, having not had a clear run; back to 5f now; 3lb wrong.
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13th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Beat Kendall Roy in this 12 months ago when 9lb lower and mark took a further hit for finishing second to the classy Mission Central in a Listed race in May; below that level in last two races, though was outclassed in the Flying Five 13 days ago.

12/1

13th

14

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M C Grassick

Useful sprint handicapper; Listed-placed, has never run in a Group race; very ambitious target for 94-rated filly.

66/1

Form: 2-3199 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive at the end of last season; won by a big margin over 6f at Naas in April; last of nine in 7f Listed race on next start; has to bounce back from a below-par Fairyhouse run in June.
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1st

1

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Unique Journey

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won this last year off 5lb lower; best run this term came for this rider at Galway in August when a 1.75l second off 2lb higher; held over 6f and 7f here twice since but no surprise to see him bounce back, especially if there's lots of rain.

16/1

8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

All three wins at 6f but was a rallying second over this far at Galway on his penultimate start and he might need this far these days; not a bad run back at 6f in a competitive race here 13 days ago.

13/2

7th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual C&D winner last October on easy ground; restricted campaign this year but recent Galway second a fine effort back on favoured ground; could go well.

12/1

25/1

Form: 6-0053 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three course wins to his name; that is hardly enough to balance an 8lb disadvantage in a race of this standard; trainer has two more appealing runners.
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13th

1

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Edward Lynam

Backed up a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; mid-division over 6f here last time; all but one of his 47 races have been at sprint distances; faded late in a C&D event in April.

14/1

11th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Back on a competitive mark and followed a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; should get a nice pace to aim at on far side.

16/1

14/1

Form: -94202 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three wins and five seconds from 23 runs at this track, now back on his last winning mark; trainer possibly has a better chance with Keke.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

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10th
3 (1)
Keke

10/1

Form: -42172 CD BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won premier handicap over 5f last September after finishing fourth in this race; notched third win at this track when taking Rockingham Handicap in June; excuse at Cork in race won by Red Evolution; second to Sarahmae under a big weight last time; 15lb higher than last year, but his form merits it; respected.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Keke

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Edward Lynam

Effective at 5f-6f but vast majority of best form has come on good ground; is well handicapped and is a C&D winner but the forecast rain is not in his favour.

13/2

9th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Keke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won this two years ago and a slow start was no help when fifth last year; won twice this season and had been holding his form until a quiet run behind some of these a fortnight ago; usually dependable and could be dangerous should the first-time cheekpieces trigger something.

6/1

17th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Keke

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.

10/1

20/1

Form: 2-0370 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after last year's debut win; flopped when dropped into handicap company last time; plenty to prove as a result.
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3rd

14

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Sparkling Sea

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Highly tried after last year's debut win; has failed to recover her form in handicaps; appears well held by Clara Ridge on Naas running in July; also finished behind Charasson and Navassa Island then.

10/1

11th

11

(20)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Sparkling Sea

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Highly tried after last year's debut win; flopped when dropped into handicap company last time; plenty to prove as a result.

20/1

1

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Sparkling Sea

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D winner on debut last year, beating the smart Fairy Godmother convincingly before that form reversed in Group 3 at this track; excellent close third behind Whistlejacket at Navan in April before too keen over C&D in Listed company; more patient ride likely suit and seems to be on a very workable opening mark.

11/4

Form: 441418 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beat Keke and Kendall Roy over 5f here last month, her third win of the season; ground may have been too quick at York; likely to be seen to better effect back on home territory.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

Form: 34-805

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful form in Listed races at two, needs to improve on this season's form in strong British handicaps; visor replaces cheekpieces
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8th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Franciscos Piece

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Gelded after Musselburgh success (5f) in July; has remained in form, respectable sixth of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f) most recently; still well handicapped on 2yo achievements.

4/1

2nd

8

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Franciscos Piece

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Soft-ground specialist but it was good ground he won on when snapping a two-year losing sequence at Musselburgh (5f) one month ago; was found to have bled from the nose that day and subsequently gelded; up 2lb but his 2yo form would make him a good thing off this mark should that signal a resurgence.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Useful 2yo; it has been a struggle more recently but he is dropping down the weights and appeals as the type to come good soon; that may coincide with him tackling slower ground though.

7/1

25/1

Form: -69554 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No success since back-to-back wins in 2023; some merit in this year's form and her theoretical 7lb disadvantage is offset by rider's claim.
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12

(17)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Runs well now and again but her last win is a faded memory and stall 17 is no help.

25/1

6th

3

(15)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Greek Flower

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

A couple of respectable runs this season but she's not won for ages and is drawn wide.

25/1

14th

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Greek Flower

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

On a losing streak since October 2023; has often run well, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging in three subsequent outings; now back below her last winning mark.

10/1

15th
23 (25)
Varshini

40/1

Form: 5-185

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Gowran maiden on heavy on seasonal debut; unplaced in two handicap runs over 1m; unappealing from 7lb out of the handicap on first attempt at 5f.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

12/1

Form: 8-1233 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has shown good form over 6f (and the extended 6f) this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; fine run from out of the handicap last time; good chance of reversing form with the winner Go Athletico.
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2nd

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

No win since March last year; a couple of respectable efforts this year and has been dropped 5lb since finishing fourth in a 6f Navan handicap last month; would prefer more of an ease, but interesting to see how she gets on here.

16/1

4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

12/1

Form: 00-634 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive last year, winning four 5f handicaps and taking a big hike up the weights; yet to score this term but some encouraging signs, notably from York fourth on latest; reproduction would give him a chance of reversing previous form with Red Evolution and Sarahmae.
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20th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Kendall Roy

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

C&D winner and beaten only a neck by Gazelle d'Or in this last year; returns off a 9lb higher mark, but better than ever this year and his latest run at Cork (Listed) can be forgiven.

16/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Kendall Roy

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Better than ever on turf this year, notably over C&D when winning Listed (beating Likedbymike) in June and good third under top-weight in handicap following month; ground on the quick side when unable to mount a challenge in Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot earlier this month but back to favoured C&D and on easier ground seems sure to make a bold bid.

11/2

6th

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Kendall Roy

10st 2lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Ended 2025 with a win in a handicap in Bahrain (5f, good); he has raised his game on turf this summer, winning a Listed race at Cork (5f, good; cheekpieces first time) in June; the cheekpieces were absent when he was a fine third in a Cork handicap two weeks ago, doing best of the far-side group, and another big run seems likely.

7/1

16/1

Form: 727682

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner in September over this trip; uneven form this year, one of his better efforts when second at Naas last time; needs more in this company.
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9th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

Form: -43023 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won 6f Navan maiden on the second of two juvenile starts; ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty gives her a big chance.
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1st

4

(14)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Progressed really well last year, notably 10l winner of this event (soft-to-heavy); didn't run at all badly on seasonal return in Group 3 at Leopardstown in May, plenty fresh and not clear run when beaten little over 3l (7f); had the summer off and returns for her favourite part of the season with trip and ground in her favour; big run expected from a good draw.

5/2

6th

4

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Carla Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings last season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty was promising, and she ended the campaign with a stylish career-best in winning a 6f Curragh Listed race by 10l; can prosper at this trip.

5/1

1st

6

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Navan maiden on the second of two juvenile starts; ran well in defeat in Group 3 races on her first two outings this season; out of her depth in the Commonwealth Cup; subsequent stakes race form linked to the smart Sky Majesty gives her a big chance; excuse offered (badly hampered mid-race) after disappointing handicap run here last time/

11/4

Form: 214545 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue
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3rd

10

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

In fine form; gained second career win at Navan (5f, good) on penultimate off 8lb lower; another solid effort off revised mark here on latest (6f, yielding); go well again if the rain misses.

11/2

3rd

12

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Beat Keke by 3l in a 6f premier handicap here last year and he's back in good form, denying Namiid with the pair clear last time at Navan (5f, good); went up 8lb for that, but he can deal with this mark.

6/1

1st

6

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Curragh winner last year (6f, good) is now 3lb lower and he almost got back to winning ways at the Curragh (6f, good) two weeks ago, beaten just 0.75l into second of 10; has gone well here before, but over 6f, so the drop back to 5f is a query and wouldn't want to see much rain.

100/30

Form: 213-8 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Three 6f outings at two; won at Naas third in a Listed race at Doncaster on final start; dam won the Lowther and the Cheveley Park; potentially interesting with improvement likely from seasonal debut in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary two weeks ago.
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11th

9

(13)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Bounty

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

6f maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien and was a close fourth behind Stag Night in a 5f Naas handicap on final appearance last October; since changed hands for 50,000gns and gelded; tongue-tie added; big ask after such a period on the sidelines.

20/1

4th

1

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Bounty

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Clearcut winner of a 6f maiden here last season and then third in a Listed race at Doncaster; this campaign hasn't got off the ground and August was a belated start.

12/1

Form: 921841 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D win has promoted her to within 2lb out of the handicap proper; useful 7lb claimed, so could be competitive despite the rise in class.
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11th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Tropical Retreat

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f AW maiden in February last year and added two 6f turf wins after that, the latest off 1lb lower at the Curragh in August; form tailed off in three subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now with Colin Keane aboard.

14/1

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

50/1

Form: 463165 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW; faces an unenviable task from 10lb out of the handicap.
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21th

22

(25)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap.

16/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €1186.00
Straight Forecast €955.20
Tricast €16757.50
Trifecta €1861.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carla Ridge

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Betsen

POSTDATA:

Go Athletico

The Irish Sun:

Carla Ridge