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

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

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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6th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.

8/1

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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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

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

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

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

15th

19

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Tofino

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came over C&D last year off 4lb lower; several decent efforts in defeat since including at Limerick last time though looked a bit awkward under pressure then; still, unlikely to be far away.

15/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Tofino

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap (1m, good) last year; put in a satisfactory effort on return at Navan in April when tackling 1m2f for the first time and beaten only 3l into fifth over same trip at Leopardstown on latest; goes on any ground; worth considering.

9/1

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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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

7th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Are You In Or Out

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

C&D winner last April for Paul Stafford off 13lb lower; positive start for new yard when staying on strongly to land Fairyhouse handicap (6f, good) 14 days ago by 0.5l off a seven-month layoff; up in trip and 4lb higher; handles soft; should go well again.

8/1

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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5th

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Brains

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); shaped well in his opening two turf runs this year; second over 7f at Leopardstown (yielding to soft) and fourth over C&D (good); a bit below that level at Gowran on latest.

9/1

6th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Brains

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Veteran has shaped very nicely the last twice at Leopardstown (7f, yld-sft) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); close third off 3lb higher over C&D last summer; big chance with the step back up to 1m sure to suit.

11/4

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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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

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(13)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Cannonball Queen

8st 12lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Has finished last in two handicap attempts this season; impossible to make a case for her.

50/1

14th

10

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Cannonball Queen

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Promise on Curragh debut when beaten 5.5l (7f, good) but hasn't been able to build on that initial effort; finished last of 12 on return at Leopardstown 10 days ago (7f, yielding to soft); others more appealing.

33/1

12th

2

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Cannonball Queen

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: S M Duffy

Promise on Curragh debut last July when beaten just 5.5l (7f, good) but has been below that level since and beaten 10l on handicap debut when last seen in October (7f, yielding); needs to progress.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including when a 3l third of 16 on seasonal return at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft); never involved upped to 1m5f at Navan next time (good); she's better than that.

25/1

15th

7

(15)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden but has run well in defeat, including when a keeping-on 3l third of 16 on seasonal return at Roscommon on latest (1m4f, yld-sft); worth a go at this longer trip on that evidence; big player off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

5

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden was good fifth over 1m at the Curragh in October; then stepped back up in trip to 10.5f on AW, best run when second in November; no impact in one previous attempt over this far; headgear left off.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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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