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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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

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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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

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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10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.

10/1

4th

5

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Sir Les Patterson

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stephen Thorne

Enough evidence to point to him being a superior performer on AW but that is reflected in a handicap mark that is 9lb lower on grass; that said, it is still 11lb higher than when twice beaten at the Curragh last September and he'll need to leave his turf form well behind if he is to win.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent but talented when trained by Harry Eustace; on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps in fine style last November and in February; could well have more to offer on AW but it will require a mighty performance to defy top weight in this field.

4/1

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

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

17th

16

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Kodiac Thriller

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

12/1

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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6th

5

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tuco Salamanca

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Five wins last year (AW/soft) and he improved again to win in good style on his reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; he's 5-9 on AW as opposed to 1-7 on turf but there can be optimism that he is just as good on grass (has shown promise on various ground) and he's firmly in calculations.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Hold-up sprinter who won five times in 2025; fifth in a big-field event at the Curragh last September when he had to wait for an age for a gap to appear; appeals as the type to progress again this year and he's high on the list, for all he will need luck in running.

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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2nd

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; not at best on Curragh return; didn't get the clearest of runs when 12th of 15 and 5.5l behind the winner Mission Central in a C&D Listed contest last time; others preferred.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; well beaten on seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, soft) but may have needed that; likely to be ridden to try and nick some black type and could outrun her likely odds if they go a strong gallop.

50/1

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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21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Unique Journey

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart handicapper has won three times at this trip and posted a solid return at the Curragh; his race-fitness helps and this ground is fine but has a fair bit to find with some of these.

20/1

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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7th

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 10lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to.

20/1

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

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Five wins up to 6f including three at this course; however, ran a cracker when second in a Cork premier handicap over this trip in June; not bad efforts lately; ground-versatile; chance.

8/1

OUR TIP
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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3rd

2

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven wins over 5f and 6f generally on good ground; won off 97 in a 6f handicap here last time (good); his mark of 104 is a career high but he will need to improve again now entering stakes company.

11/2

1st

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Keke

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; six-time winner, the last three of which have come at the Curragh; testing ground a valid excuse for poor run at that venue on seasonal return but remains 4lb above last win and may need more help from the handicapper.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Keke

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; loves it here, as is evidenced by his three C&D victories; returns to action 6lb above his last win and has tended to improve for his seasonal reappearances in the past so might need this but can't totally discount given his liking for this venue.

5/1

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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20th

21

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sarahmae

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner over 5f on varying ground types but hasn't been at her best so far this season, first two over C&D; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

6th

4

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner at 5f on good and yielding ground, including at this venue last August; has struggled in two 6f outings at this venue this term; probably needs the ground to improve.

20/1

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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7th

1

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Franciscos Piece

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart 2yo; struggled in good handicaps last year but he has slipped down the weights and begins this campaign in a lower grade; one to keep a close eye on this year but drying ground isn't in his favour (best on soft/heavy).

6/1

10

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Franciscos Piece

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Not matched 2yo form this year but he's been tackling deep races and appears to retain ability; his four best efforts have come on deep ground and if he is to revive, it is likely to be under these conditions; stable would ideally be in better form but he's an interesting outsider.

20/1

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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6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

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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4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Sole win last season came over C&D (soft) on this card last year; three creditable runs off revised mark subsequently before form tailed off in the Autumn; dropped 2lb, handles heavy ground and dangerous to dismiss for yard that had a winner at Cheltenham this week.

20/1

8th

5

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Has shown good form over this trip (and the extended 6f) at this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; down in grade again after contesting a premier handicap here a month ago.

6/1

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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2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

His five wins have all been over this trip, including a premier handicap over C&D last year; below form over 6f here last time but is capable off this mark and is ground-versatile so looks a player.

7/1

17th

10

(21)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

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.

12/1

4th

11

(8)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Kendall Roy

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

He made giant strides as a 3yo, winning four 5f handicaps and soaring up the weights; both this season's efforts have been encouraging and this Irish raider shouldn't be passed over lightly.

20/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Turf winner (5f, good) in Ireland who scored at Southwell (6f, AW) on his stable debut in November; that 40-1 success hasn't been built on but this represents a drop back in grade; not confidently ruled out.

3/1

9th

9

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Quite useful on turf in Ireland; kept almost entirely to AW since moving to this yard in the autumn but he might well have been involved in the finish at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but for being pushed nearly over the rail a furlong out; interesting to see what he comes up with here.

7/1

13th

13

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Betsen

8st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Won on stable debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in November and he's posted some solid efforts since then; hard to rule out another good run but this is a step back up in grade and sole turf win was 19 months ago.

20/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

19th

2

(22)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Carla Ridge

9st 10lb

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.

14/1

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
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

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

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

6

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Bounty

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo's sole success came in a 6f Naas maiden last October; placed in a listed race at Doncaster later that month (6f, soft) but two runs this season have been well below that level; well beaten off 96 in the Bold Lad latest; hard to make a case for.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

11th

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

10th

7

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Tropical Retreat

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

Winner of three of her nine starts since January; struggled in a premier handicap here a month ago, along with several of these rivals; better judged on C&D win in August.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

23

(18)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win over C&D early this month (good) off 71; close Naas fourth was another step in the right direction, despite getting upset in stalls; 2lb wrong here.

14/1

4th

8

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Michael Mulvany

Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win at the Curragh (6f, good) on his seasonal return five days ago; 5lb rise for that 0.5l success seems fair and top rider booked; should go well again.

11/2

1st

4

(13)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Genesis

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Both wins gained on AW over this trip; 0-10 on turf, out of his depth in a strong C&D race last autumn (10lb out of the handicap); one of his better turf runs was when third of 21 over 7f at this venue last May.

16/1

Non-runners

Go Athletico, Red Evolution

+o+e Accumulators

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