September 27 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Yielding

Goffs Million

  • Prize money: £409090.91
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 30 runners
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Goffs Million

Runners: 30 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
6 (29)
Dorset

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2154 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling got off the mark in a C&D maiden on second start; beaten by the classy Zavateri twice since, by over 8l in the National Stakes latest; can race keenly but the hood worn last time is left off; looks the yard's second-string but still respected.
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13th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dorset

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 2yo mostly relegated to pacemaking duties this season, although penultimate start in Curragh Group 2 was decent; last in the Sussex on Wednesday having done his job, and is the complete opposite of one who has been laid out for this.

12/1

12th

9

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Dorset

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Ended last season with a couple of notable wins but broadly hasn't been in the same form this term and is currently well down the pecking order at Ballydoyle, as his rating reflects; bottom of this pack on said figures and is possibly in here to help with pacemaking duties for Gstaad.

150/1

4th

6

(7)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Dorset

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won three times as a juvenile, including the valuable Goffs Million over course and distance; finished 2.5l behind Power Blue on seasonal return at Leopardstown when seventh of 11 (7f, good to yielding); faced a tough task in the French 2,000 Guineas; weakened into a modest ninth in the Jersey Stakes last time; others preferred.

17/2

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 21

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just denied over this trip at Newmarket on debut then got off the mark up to a mile at Hamilton; this demands plenty more back down in trip.
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2nd

3

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

August George

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just denied over this trip at Newmarket on debut then got off the mark up to a mile at Hamilton; this demands plenty more back down in trip.

20/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling who belied his 50-1 odds when staying on strongly for a neck second in newcomers' maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, splitting two Godolphin runners; today's extra yardage may well be a positive and he's the one to beat.

Evs

2nd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling; first foal of a French 5.5f 2yo/7f winner (RPR 87), herself a sister to a German 1,000 Guineas winner; stable not renowned for 2yo winners.

50/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 51114 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden on second start and then took a Leopardstown Group 3 followed by the Group 2 Debutante Stakes back here; below form when trying to make all in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes last time; is maybe better off getting a lead; still the one to beat here.
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9th

4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Dual Pattern winner in busy 2025 campaign; has raced six times to much less effect since her 7f Group 2 success here last August; sole runner for Ballydoyle in the Ribblesdale, hampered and hung right; not a bad effort, but well held by Earth Shot and Johanna Walsh.

25/1

5th

2

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won Group 3 (7.2f, good to yielding) and Group 2 (7f, good) races in Ireland last summer; she's raced five times subsequently and hasn't kicked on but she's the sole representative of Aidan O'Brien, who has won the last three runnings, and perhaps first-time blinkers will trigger a revival.

8/1

5th

1

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Composing

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh, beating Suzie Songs (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million at the same venue; unplaced in the Fillies' Mile on final start; officially rated 10lb below stablemate True Love.

13/2

18/1

Form: 224 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in defeat in three maidens, with best effort coming in the Convivial at York last time over this trip; has to find a fair bit more.
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27th

24

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

New Monarch

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Doesn't appear to have made any striking progress as a 3yo and he was beaten fair and square on handicap debut at Goodwood last time in a race contested by others in here who didn't get the rub of the green that day; looks vulnerable.

50/1

6th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

New Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Eased once beaten upped to 1m on Good Friday when bidding for an AW double; consistent sort otherwise, including on turf last year, and may rebound; however, balance of form suggests he's no certainty to defy his mark on handicap debut.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

New Monarch

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive in defeat on turf across his four 2yo starts and he reappeared with a novice win at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 16 days ago, when odds-on; further improvement is necessary if he's to follow up today, but that can't be ruled out and there's every chance 1m will be fine; yard in good form.

4/1

8/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was fifth to Composing over C&D on debut before winning a Leopardstown maiden with the minimum of fuss; needs to improve plenty on that form but yard won this two years ago with a debutant so has to be taken seriously despite the absence.
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3rd

3

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Naas

Phenomenal Filly

8st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

All four runs have been at this trip, notably Leopardstown 2yo maiden win and recent seasonal return when second in 6-runner Group 3 Brownstown Stakes at same track, staying on well after not getting clear run on far rail; remains capable of better and cheekpieces now added.

11/8

2nd

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Phenomenal Filly

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

C&D winner on second of three starts at two; fine effort when fifth in the 30-runner Goffs Million; relatively unexposed and could be good enough to cope with her five older rivals.

5/2

5th

27

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Phenomenal Filly

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Was fifth to Composing over C&D on debut before winning a Leopardstown maiden with the minimum of fuss; needs to improve plenty on that form but yard won this two years ago with a debutant so has to be taken seriously despite the absence.

8/1

14/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise over C&D on debut and built on that when a comfortable winner at Gowran despite still looking green; seems to be the pick of the yard's three runners on jockey arrangements so considered.
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2nd

13

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Take Charge Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came in 7f maiden at Gowran last September; seemed to excel himself when eighth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas four weeks ago (50-1; wore tongue-strap) despite beating just one rival; one of the outsiders again.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner over 7f at Gowran last September and a creditable sixth of 30 in the Goffs Million; had no luck in running in the Tetrarch Stakes over C&D earlier in the month; 97-rated colt faces an unenviable task; tongue-tie fitted.

66/1

5th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Placed here on debut (7f, good) in August and won a Gowran maiden (7f, gd-yld) the following month; respectable sixth in Goffs Million on final start of last season; no match for Hardy Warrior on return at Naas (1m, soft); return to quicker ground a plus but more needed up in class.

20/1

14/1

Form: 21531 C

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Was busy early in the season, winning a 5f novice and a 6f nursery, both here; ran with credit in stronger company in between; tough sort has a bit to find but could go well if lasting this trip.
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7th

17

(33)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Was busy early in the season, winning a 5f novice and a 6f nursery, both here; ran with credit in stronger company in between; tough sort has a bit to find but could go well if lasting this trip.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Chased home the talented Lady Iman on debut at Dundalk; subsequently won a 5f maiden here (good); ran as expected when a 3.25l third in a 6.5f Group 3 here (good) on latest; opening mark could be workable and not discounted.

15/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:20 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Showed plenty on Dundalk debut when chasing home the talented Lady Iman; went one better over 5f at this venue in April, still green but quickening well; kept good company here last month when fifth of six in Listed event won by Lady Iman from the subsequent Queen Mary winner True Love; dam won over 6f; looks booked for third here.

14/1

50/1

Form: 4601 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran well in two of three maidens; gelded before returning from a break to win a C&D nursery; rated 82 and has to improve plenty more.
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8th

9

(25)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Jordi Bear

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Ran well in two of three maidens; gelded before returning from a break to win a C&D nursery; rated 82 and has to improve plenty more.

50/1

1st

5

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jordi Bear

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Has contested some good-class maidens, catching the eye in fourth on debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and arguably a better run when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good); far too keen in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal and has been gelded since; cheekpieces added here; could go well.

13/2

11th

3

(14)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 25y

18:17 Down Royal

Jordi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Caught the eye in fourth on debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and arguably a better run when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good) on latest; now tongue tied but an interesting runner, nonetheless.

100/30

Form: 73442

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 80 after five starts, with best efforts in a York nursery and Chester maiden lately; plenty to find with the best of these.
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9th

8

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Advance Twentyfive

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Back to form from out of the blue in a first-time visor when getting off the mark at the 11th time of asking at Chester (extended 7f, good) five weeks ago; plenty went his way (got a dream run through on the inner after leaders went hard) and wouldn't be an obvious type to follow up.

16/1

1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The second of five runners for yard; fine effort on debut when beaten 1l at Cork over 6f but this demands a lot more.
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15th

1

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Listentodwindblow

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took a high rating into this season after finishing 6 3/4l behind Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 on final 2yo start; was entitled to win a Naas maiden on Wednesday on his third run this term; probably vulnerable with a 7lb penalty.

12/1

1st

11

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:40 Naas

Listentodwindblow

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took a rating of 95 into this season after finishing 6.75l behind Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 on final 2yo start; hasn't run to that level in both starts this season; still top-rated in this but vulnerable too; looks stable first-string.

11/4

2nd

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Listentodwindblow

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Rated 92 after five starts; respectable runs in Goffs Million and valuable auction series final at Naas; 6.75l sixth of 8 in Leopardstown Group 3 in October; beaten favourite on seasonal return at the Curragh (7f, heavy); gelded since; big chance on the figures but stamina to prove; due to run 3.50 Listowel on Saturday.

3/1

Form: 12013 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.
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4th

16

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Changed hands for £700,000 on Monday; won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; wasn't disgraced when sixth of eight in the same grade there on reappearance, fading on first go at 1m (good ground); this return to 7f should help but others have stronger claims on form.

33/1

11th

25

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.

11/2

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won in fine style over C&D in April on debut; excellent runner-up effort behind the smart Lady Iman at Naas in May; no show in the Albany Stakes; gave a reassuring display when staying on strongly to land a Group 2 event at Chantilly; runner-up failed to advance the form in the Richmond Stakes, third has won at Group 3 at Deauville.

10/1

100/1

Form: 5461

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Raised 14lb to current mark after running away with a 6f Fairyhouse nursery earlier in the week; however, has raced keenly at this trip and plenty to find with the best of these.
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5th

12

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Tahcawin

8st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season; showed significant improvement to finish third in a Group 3 over 6f at Naas in May; not at the same level in two subsequent Listed attempts; stable got back to winning form at Galway; tongue-tie on now.

10/1

9th

13

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season her sole win but huge improvement to finish third in Group 3 Lacken Stakes over C&D in May; not at same level in Curragh Listed on latest so more needed.

10/1

5th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tahcawin

8st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season off 70 (6f, yielding); huge run in Naas Group 3 on latest when a close third, a neck behind Oh Cecilia (6f, good); enters calculations after that fine effort and place claims at least.

5/1

13th
13 (32)
Mr Seagull

40/1

Form: 120

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Pontefract maiden and runner-up in a Kempton novice over 6f but beaten a long way in a Doncaster sales race last time.
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4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

14th

20

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Mr Seagull

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.

50/1

5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

Form: 4514

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more.
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14th

12

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more.

22/1

3

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

17:47 Tipperary

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Churchill colt made it third time lucky when winning a Nottingham maiden (6f, good) by over 3l last month, making all; held by Brussels on their meeting at the Curragh in May; needs more stepped back up to 7f.

7/2

4

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Maximum Scepticism

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish raider who shaped well in two good Curragh maidens in the spring (6f/7f); beaten under 2l when fifth of ten on latter occasion and looks the one to beat here.

8/11

14/1

Form: 1446 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a barrier trial then a Leopardstown maiden over 7f on soft back in June; twice soundly beaten by Composing in group company after; below form in a Listed race last time and has to return to best.
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11th

6

(16)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Brownstown

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept good company last season; ran in two Pattern races, also contested a strong Listed race and the Goffs Million; ran in a valuable conditions race at Gowran on second outing this term; initially rated 9lb higher than this last year; could be well treated for handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted.

10/1

9th

11

(17)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Brownstown

8st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept good company last season; ran twice in Pattern races, also contested a strong Listed race and the Goffs Million; 90-rated filly has a place chance if she can improve a little from her reappearance in a conditions race at Cork.

10/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Cork

Brownstown

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won Naas barrier trial last May; successful track debut at Leopardstown (7f, soft) in June; failed to make a major impact in good-class contests thereafter, on latest when midfield in the Goffs Million; entitled to go well at this level and fresh may be the time to catch her.

7/1

Form: 65121 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for yard; won a Down Royal maiden over this trip on third start before a fine second back at 6f in the Ballyhane Stakes; scored again in a Roscommon conditions race last time; ground-versatile sort is likely to run a big race with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:40 Gowran Park

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nicely treated by race conditions and has run good races in second in his last two starts; beaten just a neck in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June (1m1f, good); failed to justify 11-10 favouritism at Navan last time when going down by a head; leading chance again.

5/4

2nd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:07 Navan

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2yo winner went closest to adding to that score when narrowly denied last month in 16-runner Curragh premier handicap, staying on strongly for pressure behind a strong favourite over 1m1f (good); longer trip here should suit and big player.

11/8

2nd

4

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Looked well suited by 7f when winning twice at two; has failed to prosper in conditions races this term; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 42

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts on both maiden starts, over C&D then at Gowran also over this trip; has a fair bit to find on that form but seems to be the pick of the yard's three runners so considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Punica Granatum

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made many an 'eyecatcher' list when flying home in valuable 1m fillies' handicap at the Curragh in May; never involved over 1m1f back there next time; unseated early at Galway; failed to take advantage of good opportunity when beaten at a short price in AW maiden last time; headgear.

8/1

3rd

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Punica Granatum

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Good 2yo maiden form at this trip and just denied on seasonal return in valuable Curragh fillies handicap over 1m in May; clipped heels when unseating at Galway latest but on overall form has leading claims here; good draw too.

5/2

12

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Punica Granatum

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed promise in 7f maidens at the Curragh and Gowran on her first two starts; faced a tough task in the Goffs Million; strong form when a short head second to subsequent Sandringham winner Green Carrera in a 1m handicap at the Curragh on seasonal debut; a long way below that form over 1m1f at the same venue last time.

9/2

Form: 542

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The best of three runs when just denied in a Roscommon maiden over an extended 7f last time; needs plenty more today with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Spinning Around

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Finding feet in pattern company after winning a handicap off 78 at the Curragh in May; nicked some precious black type when 1.5l behind Suzie Songs in a C&D Listed race 16 days ago (good) but probably needs the rain to miss to be competitive again here.

12/1

2nd

10

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Spinning Around

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery last October and gained another win over the same trip in a Curragh fillies' handicap in May; respectable run in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot; held her own when fifth at Killarney in her first race at this level.

14/1

5th

10

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:00 Killarney

Spinning Around

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery last October and gained another win over the same trip in a Curragh fillies' handicap in May; respectable run in the Sandringham H'cap at Royal Ascot, first in her far side ground; has a bit to find still.

18/1

22/1

Form: 725

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 8l in three maidens including here and can't be fancied in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Chicago Pope

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: J P Murtagh

Built upon previous promise to win a 14-runner handicap at Naas (6f, good) last month on his second start of the season (prominent throughout); this Irish raider is open to further improvement and entitled to respect.

12/1

1st

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Chicago Pope

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat the debuting Michael's Well in C&D maiden (yielding) in October and second over 5f on testing ground at Cork on return, having led both times.

10/1

Form: 2146 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
One of five runners for yard; off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden on second start; similar runs in defeat after in the Pat Smullen Stakes and Ballyhane Stakes; has plenty to find; cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

8

(18)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Soul

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of five runners for yard; off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden on second start; similar runs in defeat after in the Pat Smullen Stakes and Ballyhane Stakes; has plenty to find; cheekpieces.

28/1

10

(22)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Green Soul

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Went one better than on debut when beating Frescobaldi by a head at Fairyhouse over 7f on penultimate start; decent effort in mile Listed race when beaten 7.75l into fourth by Daytona, second since won a G3; chance but drop back to 6f not ideal.

14/1

16/1

Form: 41462

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner over 6f on second start; solid efforts in Group company after before just denied in a Listed race back at Fairyhouse five days ago; this trip is a question but a chance if he stays.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Chicago Call

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner over 6f last year had been running mostly in stakes company until making his handicap debut at Cork last time (5f, good to firm) when eighth of 11 and behind a few of these; dropped 3lb but more needed.

16/1

8th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Chicago Call

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner over 6f last year has mostly faced stakes company since and run well in defeat at times; drops to this trip for the first time with cheekpieces added; the drop in grade is a help.

9/1

7th

2

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Chicago Call

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July (good); best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f, yielding); improved over moderate seasonal return at Cork when a 3l sixth at Navan last time (6f, good to yielding); others preferred.

20/1

Form: 3434 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best run in four starts was a close third in the Ballyhane Stakes over 6f at Naas; below that form in cheekpieces back there since; needs more up in trip with headgear removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

20

(26)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unbreakable Duke

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Best run in four starts was a close third in the Ballyhane Stakes over 6f at Naas; below that form in cheekpieces back there since; needs more up in trip with headgear removed.

18/1

2

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Barrier trial winner at this track; beaten two necks in third on debut in a Fairyhouse race won by subsequent Listed winner Arugam Bay; another good effort when fourth in a strong 7f maiden at the Curragh; powerful credentials now based on his fine C&D showing in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes (second, demoted a place); hung left, cheekpieces may be corrective.

11/10

16

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Naas barrier trial winner, beaten half a length into third on debut by subsequent Listed winner; another good effort when fourth in strong maiden at the Curragh over 7f; drop in trip fine and each-way squeak.

18/1

23th
16 (14)
Red Earth

25/1

Form: 10

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat Krasimir when winning a 6f maiden at Naas on debut but was poor in a Curragh Group 3 since; cheekpieces added and has to rebound in a major way; his owners won this race two years ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

16

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Red Earth

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: J A Stack

Beat Krasimir when winning a 6f maiden at Naas on debut but was poor in a Curragh Group 3 since; cheekpieces added and has to rebound in a major way; his owners won this race two years ago.

25/1

10th

7

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Red Earth

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt a 90,000euros yearling and brother to 2yo 6f Listed winner Servalan; easy to back when making winning debut in Naas maiden over this trip last month, coming from fair bit back on favoured stands' side under considerate enough ride; big step up in grade here but likely more to offer.

16/1

1st

9

(16)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:07 Naas

Red Earth

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

E90,000 yearling; eighth foal; brother to Listed winner Servalan and two other winners; half-brother to Scandinavian winners; dam won twice for Dermot Weld.

14/1

Form: 571

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed much improved form when winning a Navan maiden claimer over 1m last time; hood is added today but is rated 80 so plenty to find; seems yard's second-string.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

14

(31)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

My Corbett Court

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Showed much improved form when winning a Navan maiden claimer over 1m last time; hood is added today but is rated 80 so plenty to find; seems yard's second-string.

40/1

1st

5

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

My Corbett Court

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Hasn't looked the most straightforward in two 7f maiden runs, hanging at Down Royal and keen at Galway when weakening into midfield; plenty more needed.

9/1

7

(16)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Galway

My Corbett Court

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P Twomey

Finished behind Nazario and World Tour at Down Royal but he was green and didn't appear unfancied at 9-2; no doubt capable of a lot better.

5/1

Form: 117 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts in novice company over 6f, both at Ripon; was poor over the same C&D last time in a Listed contest as 6/5 fav'; has to rebound up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

2

(23)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Al Shaham

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won his first two starts in novice company over 6f, both at Ripon; was poor over the same C&D last time in a Listed contest as 6/5 fav'; has to rebound up in trip.

28/1

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Ripon

Al Shaham

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

£200,000 breeze-up purchase; has been successful in two four-runners contests over this C&D, getting the better of three other previous winners in a valuable novice nine days ago; his proven ability to handle the track counts for plenty and much respected for stable that has taken four of the last seven runnings; entered in the Middle Park.

4/6

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Ripon

Al Shaham

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

£200,000 breeze-up purchase who comfortably saw off three rivals when sent off at 2-5 for his C&D debut (good) 18 days ago; an entry in the Group 1 Middle Park suggests he's well regarded by a stable which won this last year with a subsequent Listed winner.

15/8

Form: 8

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; nicely-bred and ran respectably behind Brownstown on debut at Leopardstown back in June; tough ask today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

31

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unforgettable Face

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

First reserve; nicely-bred and ran respectably behind Brownstown on debut at Leopardstown back in June; tough ask today.

6

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 47y

16:40 Leopardstown

Unforgettable Face

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Bated Breath filly cost 150,000euros; dam well beaten 1m 2yo only start, half-sister to winners Behkabad (1m4f Group 1), Behesht (1m4f Listed) and Beheshtam (1m4f Listed), out of 1m7f Group 2 winner; shortlisted.

13/2

Form: 4

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; promise on debut when only 2l behind Composing in a C&D maiden in June; it is a bit offputting that she hasn't been seen since but clearly has some ability.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Bofa Beach

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

3yo; definite potential in a couple of maidens including one here over 1m; didn't quite see out 1m at Naas on latest and now drops back to 7f for her handicap debut and could be on a workable mark; yard in fine form but Foley prefers stablemate.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:18 Naas

Bofa Beach

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promise on debut at the Curragh last June (7f, good) and again on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, gd-yld); poor on yielding ground upped to 9.5f back there on latest but the drop back to 1m and return to better ground are causes for optimism here.

100/30

100/1

Form: 222121 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Doncaster maiden and Musselburgh seller over this trip but has loads to find in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Homestrait

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Arrives here in a consistent run of form and was bang there when fourth at Redcar latest (1m); probably better over a stiff 7f so firmly in the mix.

15/2

4th

5

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Homestrait

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Brian Ellison

Had been placed on her three previous starts before landing a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago; just 1lb higher here and she looks well worth another try over 1m; contender.

3/1

Form: 194

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Ffos Las maiden on debut and a respectable run in a 7f Group 2 next time; below form in a Ripon novice last time; needs lots more; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

29th

7

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Gharma Sutra

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 6f Ffos Las maiden on debut and a respectable run in a 7f Group 2 next time; below form in a Ripon novice last time; needs lots more; hood added.

20/1

2

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Ripon

Gharma Sutra

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Made all on 6f Ffos Las debut (good) and shaped better than ninth of ten suggests when fast tracked to Group 2 company over 7f at Goodwood 13 days later, leading until approaching the final furlong; more to come back at 6f and has the rail draw.

7/4

Form: 346

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three maidens when beaten 3.5l at Leopardstown last time but has to improve hugely on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:50 Killarney

Glitter And Glory

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW maiden winner over 7f in March; consistent in handicaps since and kept on to be beaten 3.5l into seventh in strong handicap at the Curragh 12 days ago; doesn't have loads in hand but rarely runs a bad race and has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

12

(11)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Glitter And Glory

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rarely runs a bad race; won a 7f maiden at Dundalk in March; some decent runs in defeat on turf since; second in a five-runner conditions race at Leopardstown over this trip in June and took the third spot at Killarney in a handicap off this mark next time; fifth of sixth but only 2.75l away from the winner over C&D last time; 1lb wrong but should run her race.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Glitter And Glory

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rarely runs a bad race; won a maiden at Dundalk in March; not beaten far in a 7f handicap at this venue in May; second in a small-field conditions race at Leopardstown, before third behind the same winner in a Killarney handicap on Monday; first-time cheekpieces; 2lb wrong, but good 5lb claimer.

6/1

Non-runners

Krasimir, Kanishka, Honouramongthieves

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €496.00
Straight Forecast €262.77
Trifecta €1390.90

Selections

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TOPSPEED:

Summer Is Tomorrow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Green Sense

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