October 04 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Soft

Final Furlong Podcast With 1xbet.ie Handicap

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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1

Form: 05-020 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.
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7th

11

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Counterculture

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Back from a break with a C&D (soft) second 1.5l behind Earls early last month and same mark now; won her maiden over C&D on heavy and not a bad run at the Curragh latest; solid chance if the visor ekes out a little bit more.

12/1

1

(17)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Counterculture

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Heavy-ground maiden winner who was second on soft back at Roscommon two starts ago; ran no race last time (favourite) but has a big run in her.

10/1

14th

7

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Counterculture

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won Roscommon maiden on heavy last season and very lightly raced since, returning from five months' absence with fine second at same venue early this month, up with pace throughout when second on soft; will appreciate any softening of the ground.

13/2

2 (13)
Rizal

6/1

Form: 568342 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten in three handicaps but two of those efforts can be upgraded, including Galway last time where he had to challenge wide (1m, soft); in the mix.
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4th

1

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Rizal

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Scott

0-7 in Ireland but he's been a big improver this season and made it 2-3 for George Scott when completing a double at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last month; that was against two rivals but he won in decisive fashion and still looks feasibly treated off 5lb higher; strong contender in hat-trick bid.

8/11

1st

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

17:30 Hamilton

Rizal

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish 4yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, prevailing by 3l on his second stable start; kept on for close third over 1m3f on his stable debut and there can be optimism that 1m4f will be within range; strong claims up 7lb for last time.

5/4

1st

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Rizal

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; did well to finish 1l third at Kempton (1m3f, AW; came from difficult position) on stable debut and sole start this year; interesting off same mark on return from another break.

7/4

OUR TIP

Form: 747247 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Plenty of placed efforts this year and 1m on soft ground is right up his alley; hard to win with but each-way claims.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

33/1

Form: -64300

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in six defeats in France but makes stable debut after a while out and has only run over further.
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12th

10

(12)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Codice

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: William Harvey

Showed some ability on the Flat in France last year without winning but has been poor in three Irish runs, including over hurdles twice for this yard; best watched.

66/1

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:05 Bellewstown

Codice

10st 6lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: William Harvey

Showed some ability on the Flat in France last year without winning but has been poor in two Irish runs, including when 34l behind on hurdling debut at Limerick; best watched.

40/1

9th

3

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Codice

11st 2lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: William Harvey

Showed some ability on the Flat in France last year without winning but was poor on sole Irish run; starts over hurdles for new yard but best watched.

28/1

Form: 748240 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May off this mark and on soft ground; twice ran well at Galway before suffering from a wide draw at Listowel (usually races prominently); considered.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Form: 9-1052 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Left previous yard after winning a claimer; quiet first run for this stable but was fifth of 21 over C&D next time and then went close at Down Royal (1m2f); softer ground holds no fears.
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10th

9

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

God Knows

9st 5lb

J: Adam Grant

T: P Sweeney

Two-time winner hasn't really fired this year but she did run on well from the back over 7f at Leopardstown last time so return to this longer trip a plus; soundly beaten in a division of this race last season off 11lb higher; others preferred.

20/1

7th

4

(14)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

God Knows

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Ended last season with fine second placings at Down Royal and the Curragh; especially good effort behind the progressive Syzygy on the second occasion; no sign of similar form in three starts this term.

12/1

Form: 6-2106 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground here a year ago over 7f and doubled his tally at Cork this April (1m, soft); has twice been off colour since being gelded so bit to prove after those runs.
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12th

6

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Genuine Jim

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over 1m at Cork early last season; ended the campaign with a respectable run at the Curragh; three poor runs this term; needs to show signs of a return to form.

16/1

13th

16

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Genuine Jim

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Both wins on soft, including over this trip at Cork last season; two runs this season poor and ideally wants it softer so opposable.

16/1

Form: 748355 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten but he's getting there in handicaps and hasn't been all that far away in his last three (at about 1m; good or soft); respected; blinkers return.
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5th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Pallatine Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 13 starts, may have needed a recent run after a break; not the most consistent type.

14/1

20th

7

(21)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-12 but has shown enough to suggest he can win races; should step forward from latest run after a break here over 1m, but hasn't got the kindest of draws.

12/1

6th

17

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Maiden ran well in a couple of handicaps last year off higher marks; usual blinkers left off for seasonal return; good draw and a contender if forward enough on seasonal return.

12/1

Form: 4-79

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at two but beaten 12l and 20l in this season's maidens; hard to assess.
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9th

10

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but has started to show small signs of life recently; 12l sixth in a Limerick mares' maiden hurdle (2m, soft) before being beaten 10.5l at Wexford on handicap debut; more needed in first-time tongue tie.

14/1

8th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Regressive Flat maiden didn't show much in her opening hurdle runs but a 12l sixth at Limerick last time, when 125-1 was more promising; handicap debutante.

9/1

6th

2

31st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:10 Limerick

Boogie Inthejungle

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

A regressive Flat maiden has been well beaten both completed hurdle starts; best to look elsewhere.

28/1

14/1

Form: 193486 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Only 4-49; easy to make a case on any number of runs this campaign but didn't perform great at Bellewstown three days ago and he has form there.
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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

Form: 7-0401

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Found improvement to win a 1m2f Sligo claimer two months ago and then left Noel Meade; something to prove back in a handicap and on slow ground.
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10th

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Antoine De Paris

11st 6lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won a Flat claimer last summer and holds a rating of 63 in that sphere; huge prices and never involved in four hurdle outings; worth a market check on handicap bow.

20/1

14th

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Antoine De Paris

11st 6lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Won Flat claimer here last summer; huge prices when not involved in two hurdle runs and been off five months.

50/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

11:50 Down Royal

Antoine De Paris

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark in a Sligo claimer on final start for Noel Meade but well held in both handicaps for current yard; hard to fancy on hurdles debut.

50/1

Form: 3-3421

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The breakthrough win had been coming and did it decisively at Punchestown (1m1f, good to yielding) despite a wide draw; fine on soft ground as well but she's gone up 8lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so has more on her plate off this mark.
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13

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win came over 9.5f at Punchestown last month, having previously gone closer on soft at Clonmel; testing ground appeared to find her out over C&D latest however.

16/1

14

(15)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win had been coming and did it decisively at Punchestown (1m1f, good to yielding) despite a wide draw; fine on soft ground as well but she's gone up 8lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so has more on her plate off this mark.

8/1

1st

4

(14)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Warazam

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden knocking on the door on AW last year and again on turf this summer, most recently making much of running over this trip at Clonmel five days ago when beaten 0.75l; quick return off same mark and seems sure to go close with rider now claiming 7lb although wide draw not ideal.

4/1

Form: 877

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed enough in 7f/1m maidens to warrant a market check on this handicap debut.
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15th

1

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Shanlieve

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Some promise in 3yo maidens on good ground; however, he has beaten only one rival in each of his two handicap attempts; seems safe to rule out against that background.

33/1

15th

12

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Shanlieve

9st 6lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Some promise in 3yo maidens on good ground, softer conditions may not have suited on handicap debut in October; best watched on return.

25/1

15

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Shanlieve

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Showed enough in 7f/1m maidens to warrant a market check on this handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 0-8600

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in his two handicaps, over 1m (10-1) and 7f (33-1); others preferred.
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2nd

8

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Sheamus Seimhiu

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

Uninspiring handicap form last year on various ground; off since October so watching brief advised, unless market speaks.

20/1

Form: 0-771 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 14l in all her maidens but wasn't friendless in the betting at 12-1 when making a winning handicap debut at Gowran (1m, heavy), doing it rather cosily; up 7lb but unexposed.
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7th

6

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Syzygy

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won three handicaps in a row on heavy ground last autumn including twice at this track; showed she can handle better ground when second in a Navan Listed over 1m in June; not as good twice since and has to return to best.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Syzygy

9st 4lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three-time handicap winner on testing ground over 1m to 1m2f last year; clear career-best when second to subsequent Group 3-winning stablemate in Listed race at Navan (1m, good); close to matching that effort when beaten 7l into fourth in Meld Stakes 36 days ago; strong pace in front would help and each-way chance.

9/1

4th

4

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Syzygy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Progressive handicapper on heavy ground late last season; began this season with an excellent third in the 25-runner Irish Lincoln; placed in a 1m handicap at this venue in April; career-best on latest when chasing home stablemate and subsequent Group 3 winner Duckadilly in a 1m Listed race at Navan; 50-1 then, and is the outsider on figures here.

16/1

Form: 000004

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f on heavy in Britain and added a Roscommon handicap in May (extended 7f); rediscovered some form when fourth there a month ago; probably vulnerable.
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4th

18

(15)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

La La Lucrative

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Third reserve; in excellent form this season, winning two of his three starts; ran on well to score off 8lb lower at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); this is a tougher race and he'll need a career best to follow up.

1st

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

La La Lucrative

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

Bolted up over 7f at Listowel on seasonal debut; raised 13lb for that, well held in mid-field at Fairyhouse a fortnight later; won over C&D early last season.

15/2

66/1

Form: 980-80 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in both runs after an absence, the latest only on Wednesday; 4lb wrong.
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11th

13

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Bang Po

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Liam McAteer

Sole win was on heavy ground in 2023; has struggled in recent seasons although ran okay in a 1m5f handicap at Navan in June; big drop back in trip here.

25/1

Form: 6900

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Low-key handicap debut a month ago (1m) and he's 5lb out of the weights for this.
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12th

11

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

15:49 Gowran Park

Rising King

9st 0lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Anthony Mullins

Modest form in maidens and similar story in first two handicaps; new cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect.

33/1

22

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rising King

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Anthony Mullins

Low-key handicap debut a month ago (1m) and he's 5lb out of the weights for this.

50/1

Non-runners

Spanish Princess, Cooleys Mist, Sonoma Sunset, Cannonball Queen

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Payout
Exacta €151.00
Straight Forecast €96.46
Tricast €1107.75
Trifecta €1984.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spanish Princess

The Irish Sun:

Counterculture

SPOTLIGHT:

Goldrush Kid

POSTDATA:

Spanish Princess