October 16 / 17.20 Curragh

17.20

Yielding

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 26 runners
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Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 341753

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner got off the mark on turf at Killarney in July over 1m on yld/sft; best run since was a third at Ayr over the same trip last time; might find this trip a bit short; blinkers added.
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3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Zipster

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time winner and 2lb beneath his last winning mark; beaten about 4l in his last two races at 1m1f so not in bad form and he might get a good pace to chase, which helps him.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Zipster

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won his third race when taking a Killarney handicap over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since, including when third of 13 at Gowran last week (1m2f, soft); inside draw and good amateur aboard.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form: 070865 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when taking a C&D handicap back in May off 3lb higher; has mostly struggled off higher marks since but coming back to this C&D can help so considered.
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1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

4th

10

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; up 10lb compared to his Leopardstown win in June (7f, good); ran with credit off his revised mark at Galway last time when fourth of 15 (7f, yielding); upped to 1m now and should give a good account of himself again.

8/1

Form: 482407 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 17 starts came over 1m here in May on soft ground off this mark; some decent efforts in defeat since including over this trip but has to rebound from two poor runs.
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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

14/1

Form: 263406 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come at this track but hasn't won since summer 2024; below form here last time over 6f but has a squeak on some of his better runs this year.
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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: 60-548 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here with the last over two years ago off 7lb higher; appeared not to stay an extended 1m1f at Gowran last time but has a shout on her two earlier efforts here over the summer.
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5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Limited handicapper both of whose wins came here in 2023; on a long losing run and belatedly tried in blinkers; loads to find on ratings.

16/1

Form: 353780 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two of his six wins have come over 1m at this track; up and down form this season but did run well over this trip at Fairyhouse last month; needs to repeat that.
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3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

Form: 0-2380

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well several times in defeat including in Group company last year; however, was beaten a long way on handicap debut at Fairyhpouse when last seen; hood worn then is removed; needs a return to form.
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11

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sennas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Diego Dias

0-16 but placed five times; good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick in April (both yielding); poor run on good ground on penultimate start, more like it on an easier surface last time; stable had a winner at Naas this week.

12/1

5th

1

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Sennas Girl

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

0-15 but placed five times; put two good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick (both yielding); never got involved when last of 13 back in a handicap 26 days ago; has to bounce back but soft ground could be key to her; drawn wide.

14/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Sennas Girl

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-14 but has gone close at times; good run from a wide draw in a 7f Leopardstown (yielding to soft) contest, staying on well; another positive effort when third in a Limerick maiden in this headgear latest (1m, yielding); slowly away that day so effort can be marked up; not out of it.

10/1

Form: 0-0000 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come here but last one was in April 2024; has come a long way down the handicap since then and didn't run badly at Fairyhouse last time; blinkers retained; squeak.
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13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

10th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Zephron

9st 6lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

Five wins from 52 starts but none since April 2024; weak form last season and bar one okay run on penultimate at Gowran, that trend has continued in three outings this term.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

Form: 07-505

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best effort when a close fifth in a 6f maiden here in August; below form on AW twice since and has to return to that earlier run.
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7th

2

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cali Case

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joe Ponting

Ex-Irish maiden whose inconsistent form has continued for new stable; chance largely depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

25/1

9

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Cali Case

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Best effort when a close fifth in a 6f maiden here in August; below form on AW twice since and has to return to that earlier run.

20/1

5th

9

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cali Case

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Close up in a 6f maiden at the Curragh and still looked green when a weakener over 7f here last week; back to 6f and given the promise of that penultimate run, he's not dismissed.

4/1

16/1

Form: 6-0016 C BF

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap here in May but wasn't as good over the same trip at Naas five days later; dropped 4lb but will need to be back to her best after a break; tongue tie on.
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8th

9

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Prime Sign

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Last season's 50-1 success in a 27-runner 6f contest at the Curragh now looks like a fluke; hard to fancy on this season's form; new headgear combination.

16/1

9th

13

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Prime Sign

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: A Oliver

Won over 6f at the Curragh last year off a 10lb higher mark; two runs this term well below best, handicapper giving her every chance.

16/1

12th

2

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Prime Sign

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Won over 6f at the Curragh last year off a 1lb higher mark; some decent runs after but was poor there on return in first-time cheekpieces; can do better now.

18/1

Form: 661302 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a 1m handicap here in August on good ground; best runs since have both come at Bellewstown; questions about this trip.
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6th

6

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in a 1m Curragh handicap last season; pick of this season's form when second in Limerick fillies handicap, not beaten far at the Curragh on latest, having not had a clear run; not one to rule out.

7/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in this race last season; also ran well when third in a 26-runner contest here late last season; uneven form this term; stable has hit a good patch of form this week; worth considering.

13/2

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

Form: -13907

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A 6f maiden winner in UK last year took a 1m2f Naas handicap for this yard in June; not as good the last thrice over further and this trip is a question.
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2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

Form: 057200

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.
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13

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.

20/1

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days.

10/1

17th

13

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again.

7/1

Form: 349000

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Dundalk maiden in April 2024; some good runs in defeat since but has been poor on last four starts and has to return to form.
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11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 831007 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Leopardstown (7f) and Fairyhouse (6f) this year on good ground; below form since and has to return to her best.
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21th

17

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Are You In Or Out

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off 1lb lower on seasonal return at Fairyhouse (6f, good); below best in three runs since and was slowly away when midfield at Navan on latest; needs a revival.

33/1

8th

6

(16)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Are You In Or Out

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Successful seasonal/stable debut at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good), safely held twice since at 7f; drop back in trip to suit but others preferred.

12/1

11th

4

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Are You In Or Out

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Gained her second course 6f win on seasonal/stable debut; has a bit to find with Minaun View on Leopardstown running.

12/1

14/1

Form: 070345

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has 11 AW wins but only three on turf, the last coming at Leopardstown in March; some good runs since including over this trip at Galway; not ruled out.
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6th

16

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Brains

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); respectable form in recent months, highlighted by a Roscommon second; another solid display when fifth of 17 here a fortnight ago, on the heels of runner-up Jazzit (second reserve) with Gordon Bennett among those behind.

10/1

Form: 608251 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two of his eight wins came over 6f at this track but he seems better over further these days; won twice over 1m this term including at Bellewstown last time; needs more off 5lb higher.
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17th

13

(17)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Mogwli

9st 4lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May.

33/1

13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

Form: 529090 D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual winner when trained in UK; a cracking effort on debut for this yard when second over C&D in April but has been well below that level since.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 069

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
By far the best of three maiden runs came over 1m at Navan last time; of interest on handicap debut if supported in the market.
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14th

15

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Sonoma Sunset

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Nothing yet in handicaps, most recently last of 10 on AW in April when cheekpieces (now left off) tried; hard to fancy.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sonoma Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

Weak maiden form; big price when failing to make any impression at the Curragh on handicap debut; tailed off on AW debut in November but was drawn wide on first try at 10.5f; returns from break with Colin Keane booked so market must be monitored; cheekpieces.

20/1

20

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Sonoma Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W T Farrell

By far the best of three maiden runs came over 1m at Navan last time; of interest on handicap debut if supported in the market.

25/1

Form: 800

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise on debut over C&D in July when only beaten 5.5l but has been below that level twice since at Gowran; the ground was testing last time there; check the market for handicap debut.
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6th

14

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Cannonball Queen

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Attracted some support and produced a vastly improved effort at Leopardstown when close up in fourth (7f, good; new cheekpieces); slower ground would be a concern but one to consider.

6/1

4th

16

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Cannonball Queen

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Best run was on debut, has failed to beat a single opponent in three races this term; needs a miracle in first-time cheekpieces.

100/1

Form: 009700

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 22 starts came over 6f at Naas in April 2024; best run this term came over 6f here on seasonal debut; poor lately but yard has hit form and blinkers are tried so not dismissed.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 68-530

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maidens but was third at Gowran on handicap debut over this trip; below that level at Naas since with cheekpieces (retained); however, yard is in better form now so not dismissed.
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23

(25)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Night Magic

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Soundly beaten in maidens but was third at Gowran on handicap debut over this trip; below that level at Naas since with cheekpieces (retained); however, yard is in better form now so not dismissed.

14/1

13th

14

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Night Magic

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of the favourites when third on handicap debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and less testing ground here might bring her on some more; tries cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 000462

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in maidens but has been better in both handicap runs, Fairyhouse (6f) and Killarney (8f); has been slowly away both times but should get pace to run at today and one to consider.
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13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

13th

23

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Skippinandajumpin

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made up for an unlucky run at this track when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last time, both over 7f; needs more from 5lb out of the handicap but claimer aboard helps.

12/1

66/1

Form: 9-0070

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in defeat several times last year but has been regressive this term and others are preferred.
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6th

10

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Mapa

10st 2lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

22-race maiden but has placed form in handicaps and a maiden was no good last week; first-time hood.

14/1

10th

20

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Galway

Mapa

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

21-race maiden; flashes of ability in handicaps at a modest level; no apparent chance in a maiden; second reserve.

Form: 801093

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.
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26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

Form: 90-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens including on return from a long absence at Killarney last time; only of interest in attracting market support.
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27

(13)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Pure Granite

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John M Harney

Soundly beaten in three maidens including on return from a long absence at Killarney last time; only of interest in attracting market support.

25/1

Non-runners

Cousin Shay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €5124.10
Straight Forecast €718.27
Tricast €8153.06

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Skippinandajumpin

The Irish Sun:

Prime Sign

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Senna's Girl

POSTDATA:

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