October 16 / 14.25 Curragh

14.25

Yielding

DNG Handicap

  • Prize money: £17066.12
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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DNG Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 319971 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won by a big margin at Naas in April off 74; raised 13lb for that and was out of the money on his next three starts; back to form with a narrow C&D win from Gerrit's Gem 12 days ago; not certain to confirm the form
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2nd

7

(11)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Unique Journey

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Good record over 6f on straight tracks and on easy ground; was second in C&D nursery at two, but there will probably be stronger finishers up the hill; jockey is one to watch.

20/1

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

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 005388 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins from 21 visits to this track; needs to bounce back from a below-par C&D run in the race dominated by Unique Journey and Gerrit's Gem, before finishing a creditable eighth of 23 in the Bold Lad here, in front of several of these rivals and only just behind Unique Journey.
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12

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 503404 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Blotted her consistent record with a poor Cork run in June; much better there last time when fourth of 12 in an event she won last season; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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6th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.

5/1

3rd

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Staysound Susie

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over C&D (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 7lb lower; moderate effort when a 7.75l fifth behind Dmaniac here on seasonal return (6f, heavy); will be sharper now but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

Form: 000192 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Cork; improved on previous nondescript form at this venue when second to Unique Journey here 12 days ago; definite chance.
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3rd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive.

20/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred.

20/1

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

OUR TIP

Form: 000170 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to record a ninth career win over slightly further here three starts ago; found the company too demanding in the Ahonoora at Galway and the Ayr Gold Cup; has a decent record at this track, two wins and two seconds from nine visits.
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6th

6

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win came in last year's Scurry here over slightly farther; some good runs this season, but basically he's in the handicapper's grip; went back up 4lb for Galway second over 7f, not as effective over 5f when favourite here last time.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Go Athletico

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; good efforts over this trip and 6.5f here recently and even better at Galway last time when a close second of 15 (7f, yielding); had things in his favour that day but should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

2nd

3

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Go Athletico

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent in recent years; has run well in two sprint handicaps at the Curragh lately.

10/1

Form: 141804 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three wins this season have been at 5f, including at this venue in August; another good run when fourth over the minimum trip here late last month; 6f probably stretches her stamina, though worth bearing in mind she had a troubled passage on her last attempt over C&D.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

7th
2 (8)
Germanese

13/2

Form: 5-1500

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran once at three; snug winner of a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse in June; coped adequately when fifth in a Listed race at Galway; had an excuse at Tipperary, dropped right away after stumbling; failed to make her presence felt in a Listed event here 12 days ago; potentially interesting in her first handicap.
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7th

2

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Germanese

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Ran once at three; snug winner of a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse in June; coped adequately when fifth in a Listed race at Galway; had an excuse at Tipperary, dropped right away after stumbling; failed to make her presence felt in a Listed event here 12 days ago; potentially interesting in her first handicap.

13/2

Form: -12330 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has shown good form over this trip (and the extended 6f) at this venue this year; winner on soft in March and placed three times on good; down in grade again after contesting a premier handicap here a month ago.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

Form: 018610 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.
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6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

6th

3

(12)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ze Do Asfalto

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In first-time cheekpieces when beating 17 rivals over 6f at Fairyhouse in September but not so good since then; also has questions to answer at 1m but he has one of the highest marks.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Ze Do Asfalto

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Long-priced Fairyhouse winner last month over this trip; subsequent Dundalk run may have come too soon, only four days later; probably a bit better suited by 7f.

10/1

Form: 218410 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of her nine starts since January; struggled in a premier handicap here a month ago, along with several of these rivals; better judged on C&D win in August.
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11th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Tropical Retreat

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f AW maiden in February last year and added two 6f turf wins after that, the latest off 1lb lower at the Curragh in August; form tailed off in three subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now with Colin Keane aboard.

14/1

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

11th

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €41.20
Straight Forecast €39.04
Tricast €215.61
Trifecta €346.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Tropical Retreat

SPOTLIGHT:

Gerrit's Gem

The Irish Sun:

Jon Riggens

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie