October 21 / 16.25 Curragh

16.25

Soft

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby (Q.R.) Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: /014-0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Two middle-distance wins in France; had this rider aboard for 50-1 win in the big amateur handicap at Galway (2m1f, yielding) in 2024; should be sharper now following a mid-field run in the Irish Cesarewitch; this trip probably short of optimum/
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1st

14

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Sirius

11st 2lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: W P Mullins

Two middle-distance wins in France; had this rider aboard for 50-1 win in the big amateur handicap at Galway (2m1f, yielding) in 2024; should be sharper now following a mid-field run in the Irish Cesarewitch; this trip probably short of optimum/

10/1

19

(32)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Sirius

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

One of six for yard; shock 50-1 winner of the Q.R. handicap at Galway (2m1f, yielding) in 2024 off 9lb lower; off since 6l fourth over 1m4f (soft) there three days later; this looks a big ask after such a long layoff.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 01-380 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.
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4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Smooth Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 5-0913

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner; won a Flat handicap over 2m at Clonmel on his penultimate start; faces an unenviable task at these weights.
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5th

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:13 Leopardstown

The Mediator

11st 12lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdles and Flat winner on good and soft ground; soundly beaten in one of these races at Bellewstown on latest; rated 78 and a fair bit to find on the figures here; cheekpieces go on.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

The Mediator

11st 5lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose sort has been running well on the Flat; two solid efforts in Curragh handicaps to sign off last season; okay effort in Q.R. race at Listowel in May and advertised wellbeing with good second in Curragh charity race last week; player.

9/4

2nd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

The Mediator

12st 3lb

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdle and Flat winner ran a solid race on return at Listowel and is a big player.

5/2

14/1

Form: 08-149 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Splendid veteran; a continuing credit to his trainer, winning three times this year (twice over hurdles) to bring his career score to 14; faces a big task at these weights all the same.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

Form: 1/3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winner on sole Flat start in a French 1m7f conditions race on very soft ground in 2021; useful but error-prone chaser; made mistakes when pulled up in the bet365 at Sandown and the Galway Plate; deprived better-fancied stablemate Sorrentino of third in a 1m6f Listowel event; more on his plate here
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Olympic Man

11st 2lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler-chaser for Willie Mullins; fine run on his stable debut when fifth in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham; fell over banks at Punchestown; trip and ground are fine and has an each-way chance.

14/1

6

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Olympic Man

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Decent performer at his best for Willie Mullins, winning 2m4f Naas beginners' chase last season and ran well for a long way in 4m Scottish National; struggled back hurdling earlier this season before let go for 16,000gns in January; surpassed expectations (125-1) on yard debut in 3m Kim Muir at Cheltenham when beaten under 10l in first-time cheekpieces; can't be ruled out on banks' debut.

12/1

5th

14

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Olympic Man

11st 5lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John C McConnell

Won 2m4f beginners chase at Naas last March and ran well for a long way in the Scottish National in April (4m) before fading; however, struggled over hurdles on final two runs for Willie Mullins and sold for 16,000gns in January; big revival needed in first-time cheekpieces on stable debut.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2370 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip last year, excellent runs in defeat first two starts this campaign; beaten a neck on handicap debut off 95 at Navan (1m6f, good) and was just 2l behind Kyprios over the same course and trip on soft; poor run in a Listed race at Down Royal in May; dropped away in the final half-mile of Irish Cesarewitch.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Poetic Sound

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Stayed on well to gain third career success off 8lb lower here on latest (1m6f, yielding); both previous runs at around this trip have not been his best so could be vulnerable upped in distance on quicker ground off career high mark.

100/30

1st

6

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Poetic Sound

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won twice over 1m4f in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and fine third in Listed contest; last month's 1m4f Leopardstown comeback run was encouraging, could well improve enough from that to play a major role here back at 1m6f.

8/1

3rd

1

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Poetic Sound

11st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Won twice over this trip in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and and fine third in Listed contest; tried over 2m afterwards to no great effect and below form on heavy ground final start; goes well fresh and top-weight respected.

11/2

Form: 643206 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winner of nine races; last of six stakes race wins was in the 2023 Royal Whip over 1m2f at this venue; best run this term when chasing home odds-on chance Trustyourinstinct in a 1m2f Group 3 event here in June; down the field in a rare handicap outing at Galway; too keen at Leopardstown last time; effective on soft, drops in class with good prospects.
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1st

6

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:02 Limerick

Layfayette

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Ten-time winner, including this race in 2023 (third in this contest last year); won good-class Curragh conditions event (1m6f, soft to heavy) on return; never able to land a blow in the Vintage Crop on quicker ground; first attempt at 2m on latest when runner-up to Carmers in Down Royal Listed (good); each-way possibilities.

10/1

2nd

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Layfayette

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Winner of ten races, most recently last month's seasonal return in good-class Curragh conditions event, coming late in testing conditions (first attempt at 1m6f); never able to land a blow later same month on quicker ground in Saval Beg; first attempt at 2m.

13/2

6th

6

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Layfayette

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Winner of ten races; last of six stakes race wins was in 2023 Royal Whip over 1m2f at the Curragh; however, he proved that he retains considerable ability and enthusiasm when winning a conditions event over this trip at the Curragh on seasonal debut; (Dallas Star third, Emit fourth), that was his first 1m6f attempt, on his 47th outing.

10/1

Form: 0-3018

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; has shown good form at Galway, winning twice, including a 1m6f conditions event at this year's festival; soundly beaten at Listowel; fair prospect at these weights but unplaced in six Curragh outings.
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11th

3

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; poor run over 1m6f on seasonal debut; stable appears to have two stronger contenders.

16/1

9th

2

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Taipan

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; below best in two runs since but goes well fresh, handles heavy ground and his yard won this last year; can't discount.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Taipan

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner; has shown good form at Galway, winning twice, including a 1m6f conditions event at this year's festival; soundly beaten at Listowel; fair prospect at these weights but unplaced in six Curragh outings.

9/2

Form: 47

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden over hurdles; respectable fourth on Flat debut over 2m at Tramore in August; no impact at Thurles 12 days ago.
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9th

8

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Hidalgo Des Mottes

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Long-standing maiden over hurdles but numerous placings, including good second in 2m3f Punchestown lady riders' contest last month; has his chance again, encouraging jockey booking.

8/1

2nd

17

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 1lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Plenty of placed efforts but is a long-standing maiden over hurdles; fair Flat run last month; only 11-2 at Clonmel on Friday, but was soundly beaten.

16/1

8th

16

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Hidalgo Des Mottes

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Eoin Griffin

Yet to win over hurdles though placed lots of times; best on a sound surface so won't want too much rain; could run well.

14/1

Form: -42319

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Twice a beaten favourite before winning over 2m1f at Killarney for this rider; out of depth in the Group 2 Prix Foy on latest;
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5th

5

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Mont St Michel

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Ex-Ballydoyle, for whom he won over 2m1f at Killarney last summer; brief spell hurdling for new connections before finishing last on both Flat outings, latest in Group 3 Saval Beg; out of depth again here.

25/1

6th

6

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Mont St Michel

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Ex-Ballydoyle; 2m1f Killarney winner last August; out of depth in Group 2 Prix Foy and well below form at the Curragh on final start; ran twice over hurdles for this stable before a below-par run on AW/handicap debut last month; up against it here.

100/1

10th

1

(11)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mont St Michel

10st 3lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

By Galileo; 2m1f Killarney win last summer; out of depth in Group 2 Prix Foy and well below best on final start for Aidan O'Brien; fair run when thrown in at the deep end for hurdles/stable debut at Leopardstown; struggled at Thurles; AW/handicap debut; new headgear.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn.
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5th

2

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Railway Hurricane

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual winner over both hurdles and fences albeit some time ago; returned from 277-day absence for current yard in October, well held on the Flat and twice over hurdles; belated AW debut and only second career Flat start.

13/2

11th

13

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Railway Hurricane

11st 4lb

J: Miss C Flynn

T: Paul W Flynn

Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn.

50/1

4th

5

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

Railway Hurricane

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has modest 2-36 strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent and has been as good as ever this season; not beaten far when seventh in competitive Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, good to yielding) just after Christmas and should be fine over today's longer trip; ought to be on the premises.

15/2

12th
15 (3)
Chant dOr

500/1

Form: 00

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown no sign of ability in two outings; out of his depth.
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12th

15

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Chant dOr

10st 12lb

J: Mr S Hunter

T: S M Duffy

Has shown no sign of ability in two outings; out of his depth.

500/1

15th

3

(15)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Chant dOr

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: S M Duffy

Finished last over 1m at Limerick in July when a 100-1 chance; new trainer.

100/1

11th

1

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

14:42 Limerick

Chant dOr

9st 8lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Profitable gelding cost 11,000GBP as a yearling; half-brother to winners Bashful Boy (1m4f-2m Flat, RPR 91; 2m1f-2m5f hurdle), Rebelsontherun (7f AW; 75) and Belaire Drive (US 6.5f AW); dam US 8.5f dirt winner; probably best watched on debut.

20/1

Non-runners

Small Fry, Sequoiaspirit, Shanroe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.70
Straight Forecast €31.57
Trifecta €909.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Layfayette

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Layfayette

POSTDATA:

Layfayette

The Irish Sun:

Layfayette