September 28 / 15.47 Curragh

15.47

Good To Yielding

Keadeen Hotel Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Keadeen Hotel Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 603263

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Got to within 0.5l of Which Wolf Wins at Galway (7f, soft) and was the same distance behind that rival over C&D last time out; 4lb better off now so there should not be much between them again; place claims.
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1st

6

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Invincible Will

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid nursery performer on easy ground, winning over C&D last September; good effort on return when second at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); well beaten on good going at Naas; trainer would seem to have a better chance with the high-class Quiet Mutiny.

12/1

8th

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Naas

Invincible Will

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid nursery performer on easy ground, winning over 7f at the Curragh; good effort on return when second at Cork (1m, soft to heavy).

17/2

2nd

1

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Cork

Invincible Will

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 6lb lower at the Curragh (7f, yld-sft) last September on his seventh start (beat Sunrise Angel by a neck); never involved off 6lb higher upped to a mile at Leopardstown the following month; off since and has been gelded; yard amongst winners recently.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 803

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens at 6f-1m1f on varying ground; his third on latest at Cork (6f, yld-sft) was a remote one; not obviously well treated for handicap debut; others appeal more.
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11th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Sunrise Angel

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Narrowly denied on handicap debut at the Curragh last September (7f, yld-sft); again ran well when a 1l fourth at Dundalk in October; floundered on heavy ground on seasonal return at Cork; better expected now.

14/1

8th

10

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Cork

Sunrise Angel

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beaten a neck by Invincible Will on handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, yld-sft) in September and 3lb better off with that rival here; raised 4lb and finished a 1l fourth of 13 on final run of 2025 at Dundalk (7f); yard in flying form and dangerous to discount.

6/1

12

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunrise Angel

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Took a big step forward from his maiden form when nearly making all on handicap debut over this trip at the Curragh; up 4lb and wide draw not ideal for a repeat of those tactics but hard to put a line through.

12/1

3rd
4 (5)
Sanctijude

15/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4202

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner up in two of her three maidens and finished in midfield in the Ballyhane Stakes; beaten 0.5l at Galway (7f, soft) on latest and that form has since been boosted by the fifth Cherry Hill Girl; ground versatile and could go well on handicap debut.
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1st

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Sanctijude

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Now 0-9 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat in maidens and most recently in Curragh fillies handicap when good fourth (7f, good); quite exposed but place claims at least back in maiden company.

7/2

4th

6

(9)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Sanctijude

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

0-8 but has run plenty of solid races in defeat in maidens and on her handicap debut over C&D (yld-sft) last September when beaten 0.75l off 80; 1lb lower now after two respectable maiden runs this term at Naas and Gowran (both 1m, soft); ran well both previous starts on good ground; player.

10/1

3rd

13

(11)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:48 Gowran Park

Sanctijude

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Seven-race maiden but some good efforts and placed four times, including over course and distance in October when beaten a nose by Marjorie Dew; good return to action when beaten 2.5l into fourth by Drop Dead Gorgeous at Naas on soft 31 days ago, awkward away; consistent, has experience edge and obvious player.

7/2

Form: 080

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante; was well behind a couple of these rivals in the last of her maidens at Naas but she was badly snatched up on the rail when making headway just over 1f out so she could have finished a fair bit closer; could outrun her odds.
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11th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Dunleer Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Promising handicap debut at the Curragh last month when getting softer ground, close to much of pace when fourth over this trip; more likely needed though.

10/1

11th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Galway

Dunleer Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Promising handicap debut at the Curragh last month when getting softer ground, close to much of pace when fourth over this trip; more likely needed though.

10/1

4th

10

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Dunleer Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Donal Kinsella

Handicap debutante; was well behind a couple of these rivals in the last of her maidens at Naas but she was badly snatched up on the rail when making headway just over 1f out so she could have finished a fair bit closer; could outrun her odds.

40/1

Form: 77037

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Outran his odds of 50-1 on handicap debut at Killarney (1m, good) when beaten 1.75l into third; didn't back it up at Naas (1m, soft) last time, weakening late; a bit to prove now dropped back to 7f.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(9)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Naas

The Holy Apostle

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Brendan W Duke

Not so promising maiden runs before some okay efforts in handicaps but his mark of 67 leaves him with a lot to find at these terms; cheekpieces on.

40/1

5th

11

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

The Holy Apostle

9st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Brendan W Duke

Outran his odds of 50-1 on handicap debut at Killarney (1m, good) when beaten 1.75l into third; didn't back it up at Naas (1m, soft) last time, weakening late; a bit to prove now dropped back to 7f.

28/1

7th

6

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Naas

The Holy Apostle

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

Three low-key runs earlier this year but took a step forward on his first run since a gelding procedure at Killarney last month when staying on for third; big player from the same mark.

5/1

Form: 646

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; best effort came second time up when beaten 5.25l into fourth in a strong Leopardstown maiden in May (7f, good); gelded after a below par run at Gowran in June (7f, soft); potentially well treated and worth monitoring in the market on handicap debut.
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10

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Leopardstown

Estoublon

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inconclusive form in maidens and opening two nursery efforts have been ordinary (6f trip inadequate latest); step up in trip here will need to bring improvement.

14/1

13

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Estoublon

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Inconclusive form in maidens; fair sixth at the Curragh on handicap debut; closely matched with Luna Mia; needs to find extra in first-time blinkers

12/1

6th

5

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Estoublon

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; best effort came second time up when beaten 5.25l into fourth in a strong Leopardstown maiden in May (7f, good); gelded after a below par run at Gowran in June (7f, soft); potentially well treated and worth monitoring in the market on handicap debut.

11/1

8/1

Form: 7562

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; much-improved performance on handicap debut when runner up behind Sovereign Thought at Down Royal earlier this month (7f, good); 6lb better off with that rival now and could turn the tables in first time blinkers.
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3rd

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Venetian Star

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick T Foley

Runner-up in Down Royal nursery for Johnny Murtagh and has returned with two solid efforts for current yard without convincingly staying the mile trip, at the Curragh and when weakening late at Cork, both times on soft; drop back in trip and better ground makes him a major player.

13/2

3rd

5

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Venetian Star

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Patrick T Foley

Best effort last season a 1.5l second on handicap debut at Down Royal (7f, good); 4l behind Arctic Assassin on seasonal return at the Curragh; weighted to close the gap to that rival and should strip fitter but might prefer quicker ground.

11/1

4th

5

(12)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Venetian Star

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

First of two nursery starts brought a promising second at Down Royal; faded in a 7f contest at this venue on final start; has changed stable but Ben Coen keeps the ride.

10/1

Form: 247421

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt in a 6f maiden at Naas (yld-sft) ten days ago; highly tried earlier this season and was not disgraced; consistent and should go well on handicap debut back up at 7f.
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8

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Luna Mia

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

C&D winner on her sixth start; highly tried earlier in the campaign, showing promise; well beaten in a Curragh nursery 13 days ago and had plenty to prove against that background.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Luna Mia

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Off the mark at the sixth attempt in a 6f maiden at Naas (yld-sft) ten days ago; highly tried earlier this season and was not disgraced; consistent and should go well on handicap debut back up at 7f.

5/1

10/1

Form: 323 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; very promising debut at Leopardstown but has been a beaten favourite twice since at 1m and 7f; the horse that beat her by 3.25l last time has since run with credit in listed company; opening mark of 73 might be generous.
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2nd

9

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; just okay efforts in both handicaps this term, latest when didn't seem to quite get home at Roscommon (6l off Fortuity).

12/1

5th

7

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Elly Bay

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens; first two runs in handicaps not great but should strip fitter for her comeback at Bellewstown (1m, soft) and better ground a plus here; hood discarded.

9/1

6th

6

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Elly Bay

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Jack W Davison

Made the frame in all four maidens, including when runner-up over C&D last July; disappointing in two handicaps when at the head of the market; hooded on return; first start for new yard.

11/2

Form: 64067

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best effort a 3.75l fourth in a Roscommon maiden second time out; handicap debut run at Galway too bad to be true; a bit better at Fairyhouse when shaping like a return to this trip would suit but much more needed to get involved here.
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9th

4

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elora Prince

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Nursery form on turf left a lot to be desired last year but ran much better upped to this trip when beaten 4.5l into fourth by Keepsgettingbetter last month over C&D; poor run again on turf 12 days ago in first-time blinkers; can bounce back on the AW and an each-way contender.

9/1

8th

10

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Elora Prince

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Soundly beaten all four nursery runs; best of two Dundalk runs was on latest when fourth over 1m, one place behind Personified; blinkers now; each-way candidate if he can take a step forward.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 092172 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; has progressed since tackling handicaps, winning at Galway off 72 and runner up over this C&D off 81 last time out (4lb higher now); decent run in the Ballyhane sandwiched between those efforts; needs to improve further to win off this mark.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Which Wolf Wins

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sole win came in a Galway nursery on soft ground in July; was poor in a similar race at the Curragh last time and has a lot to find in this company; looks yard's second-string.

14/1

11th

1

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Curragh

Which Wolf Wins

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of two for yard; has progressed since tackling handicaps, winning at Galway off 72 and runner up over this C&D off 81 last time out (4lb higher now); decent run in the Ballyhane sandwiched between those efforts; needs to improve further to win off this mark.

4/1

Non-runners

Echo Of Faith, Sovereign Thought

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €195.80
Straight Forecast €180.37
Tricast €836.77
Trifecta €883.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Sanctijude

TOPSPEED:

Elora Prince

POSTDATA:

Invincible Will

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Echo Of Faith

SPOTLIGHT:

Venetian Star