October 04 / 14.52 Curragh

14.52

Soft

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  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -31997 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo scored by 7.5l at Naas in April off 74; raised 13lb and has come up short in both handicap starts since, though wasn't disgraced in the Bold Lad on latest; dropped 2lb but more needed off this mark.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -00019 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; back to form with a 3.5l win at Cork (6f, soft) on penultimate off 68; raised 12lb and no impact upped to 1m at that same venue latest; course form is poor; others preferred.
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7th

1

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Gerrits Gem

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below best in two races this term.

25/1

13th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

8st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.

20/1

12th

11

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins have come at this venue, twice over 6f, the other coming at 1m; liking for the track is enough to make him worth considering on stable/seasonal debut.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 026929

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished 3.5l behind Gerritt's Gem off 3lb lower at Cork on penultimate; better off at weights now and posted a couple of solid efforts in maidens over this C&D; below best at Listowel latest but return to this venue could spark; don't discount.
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2nd

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dmaniac

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Won over 6f at the Curragh on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win at the same venue; beaten favourite over 5f last time; winning form points to a preference for testing conditions.

8/1

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Martin Hassett

Won over 6f here on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win here two weeks ago when he had a few of these behind, both on heavy; raised 7lb for that and drops back to 5f for the first time since his debut; will need a career best but could be more to come; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 413600 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

Form: 107086 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beat Pinar Del Rio by 2l over 7f here (good) on seasonal reappearance in May; 1lb lower now but his recent form hasn't indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent.
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1st

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh over a year ago off 73; fine C&D runner-up on comeback but race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork on latest and handles any ground; remains nicely treated.

6/1

3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

10th

14

(17)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up.

11/2

11/1

Form: 026340 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Admirable front-runner has won over C&D but his last four victories have come over 7f; well handicapped on last year's form; disappointed at Fairyhouse latest but was drawn wide; ground versatile; bold bid likely.
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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 11243U D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Racked up a good ground hat-trick in a 6f claimer and two 6f handicaps at Fairyhouse in May-June; unseated soon after the start at Listowel on latest; is just 2lb above his last win and has placed form on soft so not discounted.
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2nd

7

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at this venue; 3lb wrong here but he ran well in this race last season to finish a 2.5l second off 1lb higher; thereabouts.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

I Bid You Ajou

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Came good last summer with a quick-fire Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f; touched off at Naas three starts ago; denied a clear run until too late in a premier handicap at the Curragh two weeks ago; generally dependable sort was one place in front of Aurora Nova at Listowel last Sunday.

13/2

4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

10/1

Form: -00538 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner and is now 1lb below his last victory; denied a clear run when not beaten that far in the Bold Lad when 8lb wrong; testing ground fine and the race should be run to suit this hold up performer.
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1st

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Jon Riggens

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time Curragh winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; has also scored at this track; recent form is unconvincing; trainer may have a better chance with the apprentice-ridden Collective Power.

8/1

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

Form: 5-2200 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; prominent racer disappointed behind stablemate Gerrit's Gem at Cork latest (6f, soft); won his maiden over C&D and has run well his on last five visits here; good claimer takes off 7lb may outrun odds back at this venue.
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5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Alan McIntyre

Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.

8/1

4th

1

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pinar Del Rio

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Alan McIntyre

Prominent racer went close twice last May for Kieran Cotter at 6f-7f; next three efforts were poor; makes AW debut on first start for new yard; market will reveal expectations; wide draw.

14/1

Non-runners

Bishopton

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €32.30
Straight Forecast €34.19
Tricast €135.32
Trifecta €184.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Unique Journey

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bishopton

SPOTLIGHT:

Jon Riggens

The Irish Sun:

Unique Journey

POSTDATA:

Bishopton