October 21 / 14.42 Curragh

14.42

Soft

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  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 269293

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Maiden has gone close on a couple of occasions of late over this trip, at Cork and here 17 days ago when staying on third (Laugh A Minute fourth) in testing conditions, having raced towards far side away from the principals; could give a bit of each-way value.
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7th

5

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Two-time C&D winner who relishes heavy ground; won off 7lb lower here in March and it is easy to forgive his latest run in a Listed heat here over 7f; went close off this mark at Cork in May and if conditions turn testing, he'll be a danger to all.

14/1

8th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Both wins have been here over 6f on heavy, including in March; this stiff 7f stretches his stamina and plenty on at the weights here.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Hassett

Won his final race of last season and his first of this campaign, both times here over 6f on heavy ground; stays 7f fine but last run here over 6f was forgettable and he really needs softer ground.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -00084 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on heavy ground early last season off 69; without success since but shaped well back on similar ground at Listowel last time (although rider said he didn't handle the track); more needed but could go well.
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6th

8

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Far better known for finishing second or third than winning; runner-up in a handicap here in May and a close third at Roscommon last month; can be thereabouts again; fourth in this race last year.

8/1

3rd

12

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Plenty of ability but very hard to win with; sole Irish success came at the Curragh in April 2024; later that year, twice second to Merisi Diamond over C&D; again ran well here on seasonal debut and when second at Listowel later in May; possibly needed the run here last time.

12/1

8th

16

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 4lb

T: John J Nallen

First reserve; has run well in both starts this season; beaten 2.25l when runner up at Listowel when last seen in May; has gone well fresh before and C&D form figures read 224; chance if gets a run.

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 014455 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since although bit to find on most recent C&D fifth behind Smoke Them Out on testing ground; ideally wants better ground so others preferred.
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9

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Rosato

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Her third win over Navan's 6f when scoring by 4l there 11 days ago; probably stays 7f and a greater concern would be the 11lb rise in this stronger company; she'll do well to follow up.

5/1

4th

9

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Rosato

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner over this trip; has been runner-up twice this year including over C&D; needs a bit more; handles soft; 1lb out of the handicap.

11/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 074187

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Thrived in handicaps at the Galway festival when tongue-tie fitted, notably bolting up over 7f (yielding); has looked held by the handicapper since however (1m) and now takes a drop in trip.
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9th

12

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Storm Averted

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Galway festival winner last season when trained by Mick Mulvany; her new trainer aimed her at the same race this year, but she never showed with a chance and was tailed off; better at Cork recently, but held by Wegotogether.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Storm Averted

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Galway festival winner last season when trained by Mick Mulvany; her new trainer aimed her at the same race this year, but she never showed with a chance and was tailed off; that was too bad to be true; worth a market check.

12/1

13th

5

(10)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Storm Averted

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won this race last year off 4lb lower for Mick Mulvany; has run well on all three previous visits to this venue and should be sharper for her seasonal reappearance and stable debut at Ballinrobe 40 days ago; visor added to tongue tie; could go well.

17/2

5/1

Form: 053882 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins here including this race last year (off 81) and set himself up for a bold repeat bid with staying on second over C&D a week ago behind a ready winner (Staysound Susie third); big player.
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13th

1

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Edward Lynam

Backed up a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; mid-division over 6f here last time; all but one of his 47 races have been at sprint distances; faded late in a C&D event in April.

14/1

11th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Back on a competitive mark and followed a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; should get a nice pace to aim at on far side.

16/1

Form: 695540 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second of two career wins came in this race in 2023 (off 70); good placed form last year but not so effective this term although some creditable efforts; tough ask from out of handicap in premier C&D event last month, back at a more realistic level here.
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12

(17)

18th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Runs well now and again but her last win is a faded memory and stall 17 is no help.

25/1

6th

3

(15)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Greek Flower

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

A couple of respectable runs this season but she's not won for ages and is drawn wide.

25/1

14th

5

(16)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Greek Flower

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

On a losing streak since October 2023; has often run well, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging in three subsequent outings; now back below her last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 549-09 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two of her first three races, including here over slightly further; returned from long absence for two middling runs last month, lots more required now.
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19th

17

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Salah Belle

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over slightly further here two years ago but not since and back from a break after AW winter campaign; tongue-tie tried.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Salah Belle

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Course winner over 6f on debut in December 2023; kept on for third over 7f here on last two starts and worth a go at this longer trip; place claims again if she stays (not certain on breeding).

8/1

11/2

Form: 930491 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable Cork nursery last season and first success this term came over C&D 17 days ago, handling testing conditions well when making all from a low draw; contrasting draw here and 8lb rise to contend with in a better race.
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2nd

12

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Beat Nouvel Espoir at Bellewstown (5f, sft-hvy) on penultimate; that rival reversed that form over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; 5lb better off with Nouvel Espoir now and this dual C&D winner can't be dismissed with the forecast rain in his favour.

5/1

3rd

8

(19)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner on heavy in March and beat Nouvel Espoir over 5f at Bellewstown on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.

12/1

1st

8

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Won over 6f at Curragh in March and some solid efforts since up to 7f and has run well over C&D; goes well on soft and his mark is looking attractive so one to consider.

15/2

Form: 034043 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this term but generally consistent, notably latest two when close fourth at Cork and over C&D a week ago in first-time cheekpieces when just a head off Jon Riggens, staying on well; has form on soft, definite contender.
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11th

3

(11)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a fourth career win over C&D in April (sft-hvy); 9lb higher now after a very respectable run in Listed company here earlier this month; the forecast rain will help her but she'll need a big career best to score off this mark.

16/1

5th

8

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four-time winner, latest two coming here, notably C&D fillies handicap in April; two comeback runs last month well below her best and seemingly lots on her plate here.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Staysound Susie

10st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in 2024 has added two wins at the Curragh since, including premier handicap in April; not as good twice since on faster ground but is only 1lb higher today and back on her favoured soft ground so a big chance.

3/1

Form: 7494-0 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground winner back in 2023 but without success since; entitled to come on for last month's comeback run (after 339-day absence) and blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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17th

5

(17)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Polar Bear

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Thed last of his two wins came at Bellewstown in 2023; some decent runs in defeat this year but was poor at Fairyhouse last time and has to rebound.

16/1

15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

Form: 136004 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 075023

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to Cork maiden win of last season but knocking on the door of late in handicaps (yielding), collared on post at same venue (6f) and back over 5f at Naas produced with every chance when just held for second; 5lb claimer now booked is a positive but stiffer stamina test may not be ideal.
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14th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M J Byrne

Biggest win yet came on latest when landing Cork Listed (5f) on yielding, having previously readily won Naas conditions event over this trip; more likely needed in what looks a stronger race and draw probably not ideal.

8/1

1st

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

C&D maiden winner and second to Kendall Roy in C&D Listed in June; took full advantage of good opportunity in minor Naas contest earlier this month, much tougher back in this grade but could go well and easier ground may suit.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat.

7/4

Form: 51-100 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts.
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17th

20

(8)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has twice won the same 6f race at Naas first time out in March; third over 5f here in April; comes here fresh and with a tongue-tie applied for the first time; prefers soft ground.

10/1

3rd

10

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noble Nation

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

7/2

1st

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering.

9/1

Form: 770346 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.
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9th

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Gordon Bennett

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Peter Fahey

The last of his four wins came off 90 in a Curragh premier sprint handicap in 2022; steadily declining since 2024; not bad efforts lately and stepping up to this trip for the first time might help.

20/1

7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

Form: 775298 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Sole success a 6f maiden at Pontefract (good) last year for Ralph Beckett; hasn't looked to get home over longer trips on both starts of late for current yard; back in trip here with cheekpieces tried and ground remains a concern.
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4th

2

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Ardeur

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats this year before creditable seventh of 22 at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) when last seen, making most; this track could suit and has been dropped a further 3lb.

8/1

7th

16

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Ardeur

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats all three starts this year; mark tumbling but she needs a revival.

33/1

Form: 960-07 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.
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16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

17th
14 (9)
Evangelic

50/1

Form: 30-404

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First two runs for Charles Hills were decent, both at 7f on good to firm; two poor recent runs for current yard over longer trips and now drops markedly in distance.
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10th

2

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Evangelic

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R K Watson

Maiden who has shown poor form (Flat/hurdles) for current stable; fitting of tongue-tie and cheekpieces needs to make a big difference back under this code.

20/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Evangelic

11st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest form on the Flat (rated 63); has shown no aptitude for hurdling on his first three starts.

200/1

18th

6

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Evangelic

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Modest on the Flat in seven starts and didn't show anything in two recent hurdle starts to suggest he's up to winning a maiden.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta €57.10
Straight Forecast €48.95
Tricast €504.61
Trifecta €1254.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Likedbymike

SPOTLIGHT:

Dmaniac

POSTDATA:

Smoke Them Out

The Irish Sun:

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Likedbymike