September 27 / 15.10 Curragh

15.10

Yielding

Schweppes Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £17066.12
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Schweppes Trophy Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 159-59 C

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden last year on debut and later added a French Group 3 over this trip; however, has been well below form on his last three starts and gelded since; the market could reveal expectations after break
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Cowardofthecounty

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3-winning two-year-old in 2024; struggled in three runs last year in stakes and handicap company; showed more and ran well for a long way from the front in Listed Heritage Stakes 7 days ago, eventually finishing eighth behind The Lion In Winter; should come on for that and step back in trip will suit; one of two for in-form yard.

6/1

8th

2

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Cowardofthecounty

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 7f Group 3 event at Deauville in 2024; tried at Group 1 level after; struggled in three runs last season; tongue-tied for seasonal debut; best watched.

16/1

Form: 1-578 C

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 6f at this track last year; has kept good company since and run with credit in defeat; gelded since last run at Cork in June; has to be in top form on return.
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14th

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tinas Indian

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Tinas Indian

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Impressive Curragh maiden winner in August 2024; below that form early last season but finished well with a pair of third-placed finishes at the Curragh and Naas in competitive handicaps (soft and yielding) before winning conditions race on last start, beating Senna's Girl by a neck as 1-2 favourite; form of that questionable and he's not well treated at the weights here.

14/1

Form: -63122 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent sort won over an extended mile at Galway and ran a cracker in the Cambridgeshire here next time; just denied back at Galway again last time over the same trip; up 3lb doesn't help but this trip should be fine and is a player.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Genuine Article

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

Form: 244050 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.
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12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Hurricane Ivor

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

Form: 13-107 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four wins including over C&D last year and at Cork on return; ran poorly at Royal Ascot but bounced back with a solid run in the Cambridgeshire here, 2l behind Genuine Article; dropped 2lb and is a player.
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2nd

7

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Course handicap winner at 1m1f; cracking effort when 2.5l fourth in Listed Heritage Stakes over C&D (yld-sft) last month when he had three of these behind despite not getting the clearest of runs; acts on good ground and seems to be improving; a bit to find on the figures, but could go very well.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five career wins, the most recent off 98 in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; should strip fitter following an AW run in February; stable in fine form, combined for a Dundalk treble last week.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tokenomics

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Five career wins; built on runner-up finishes at the Curragh and here when making it 2-5 on the AW over C&D in November handicap off 98, keen early but seeing it out impressively; now rated 104, has a leading chance on these terms on return from a break.

11/4

Form: 942029 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: -50260 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
His four wins include a premier handicap over 1m here in 2024; some good runs in defeat this year including in the Cambridgeshire here; might not have stayed 1m2f last time.
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10th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Booyea

10st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best run last year when second in valuable C&D handicap (good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces off 90; form regressed afterwards but encouraging seasonal return (well-backed) at Naas last month over 1m; down in grade here off a fair mark so one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best runs last year came in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (1m1f, good to firm) when second in first-time cheekpieces, and when a close sixth at the Curragh next time in the same headgear; form regressed when headgear left off in two runs afterwards and it doesn't appear here.

16/1

8

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Booyea

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

His four wins include a premier handicap over 1m here in 2024; some good runs in defeat this year including in the Cambridgeshire here; might not have stayed 1m2f last time.

9/1

Form: 786-44

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in UK and Qatar over 5f-6f including in Listed company when trained by Hugo Palmer; regressive this year but not a bad 7f run at Chester last time; a bit to prove on debut for a new yard.
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5th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Flaming Rib

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.

8/1

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in UK and Qatar over 5f-6f including in Listed company when trained by Hugo Palmer; regressive this year but not a bad 7f run at Chester last time; a bit to prove on debut for a new yard.

14/1

Form: 48-103 D

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Catterick novice for George Scott and a solid third in a Goodwood handicap final start for him; races off the same mark today for a new yard; is ground-versatile and the market should help.
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10

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Monsieur Fudge

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Got off the mark in a Catterick novice for George Scott and a solid third in a Goodwood handicap final start for him; races off the same mark today for a new yard; is ground-versatile and the market should help.

7/1

3rd

2

(6)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Monsieur Fudge

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

Lightly raced 4yo; gelded and wearing first-time blinkers, back with a bang to make all in a novice at Catterick in April; faded to a 19l defeat in Chester handicap (again 7f on good; unraced on softer) four weeks later, however, so others look more solid options.

9/1

Form: 31-173 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.
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13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

Form: 724415 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Back to form over the summer, winning over C&D and at Roscommon; solid effort back at latter track last time and dropped 3lb since; 1lb out of the handicap but smart 3lb claimer negates that.
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11th

2

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Free Solo

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since C&D win last August; signs of a revival with a prominent showing at the Curragh a fortnight ago.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Free Solo

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Has been out of form since Roscommon win last August; better ground may prompt a revival; however, Methgal is a more obvious contender for the stable.

20/1

11th

8

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Added his sixth win when landing a Roscommon handicap in August (7.5f, good) off 6lb lower; not at his best in runs since and finished last of 13 at Dundalk last time.

33/1

Form: 673429 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Her two wins from 25 starts includes a C&D score in April; some decent runs in defeat since and probably went too fast in front over 1m at Punchestown last time; 4lb out of the handicap but can't be ruled out.
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7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Neo Smart

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark.

14/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Neo Smart

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface.

5/1

Non-runners

Dunum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €49.70
Straight Forecast €39.85
Tricast €277.37
Trifecta €538.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Dunum

The Irish Sun:

Cowardofthecounty

SPOTLIGHT:

Heavenly Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hurricane Ivor

POSTDATA:

Dunum