October 21 / 14.42 Curragh

14.42

Soft

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  • 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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2nd

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dmaniac

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Won over 6f at the Curragh on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win at the same venue; beaten favourite over 5f last time; winning form points to a preference for testing conditions.

8/1

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Martin Hassett

Won over 6f here on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win here two weeks ago when he had a few of these behind, both on heavy; raised 7lb for that and drops back to 5f for the first time since his debut; will need a career best but could be more to come; shortlisted.

4/1

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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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.

2nd

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good.

10/1

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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11th

9

(16)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Fourth in this last season off 3lb higher and just failed to reward strong market support when denied by a short head over C&D latest; nudged up 4lb but won't mind a drop of rain and she is a leading contender.

5/1

2nd

24

(31)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Rosato

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Narrowly denied off 4lb lower at Cork on penultimate (6f, gd-fm) when coming from the back; weakened behind Mint Man here on latest when ridden more positively; cheekpieces go on now.

28/1

11th

15

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Rosato

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three-time winner over 6f on yielding and good ground; just fair efforts in her opening three runs this term before going down by a neck at Cork last time (6f, good to firm) under today's rider; she's 1lb wrong despite a 4lb rise for the last day, but has won from a higher mark in the past.

7/1

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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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

9th

9

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Storm Averted

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown her best form at Galway; lacks the benefit of a recent run and may need this on seasonal/stable debut; might be one for the Galway festival in due course.

12/1

4th

9

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Storm Averted

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

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.

16/1

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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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

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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5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

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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7th

10

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Smoke Them Out

9st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Two of three wins have been at the Curragh in testing conditions, including in March off 75; decent run at Bellewstown 5f last month, recent Naas run not to be taken literally as he raced on the wrong side.

12/1

11th

6

(10)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Smoke Them Out

9st 7lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Has okay form on good and Polytrack, and goes well on straight tracks, but last couple of wins have been on testing terrain; outstayed over 7f when second at Cork, and 5f was a bit sharp latest; all three wins have been at 6f.

10/1

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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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: 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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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

10th

3

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 19 starts came in Cork maiden but has strung together a series of good efforts in decent sprint company this season, notably seconds in Listed events both here and at Cork, most recently third in conditions event here early in the month; best form at 5f so possibly vulnerable at this longer trip.

10/1

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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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

13th

13

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

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.

12/1

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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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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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

14th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Ardeur

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won 6f maiden for Ralph Beckett and later some decent efforts in defeat in France up to 1m2f; weak Irish form, in rear on both starts this season.

33/1

14th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Ardeur

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won 6f maiden for Ralph Beckett and later some decent efforts in defeat in France up to 1m2f; hasn't had her preferred decent ground for current connections so potential improver if it comes up good.

40/1

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