November 02 / 12.55 Curragh

12.55

Heavy

1xBet Supports Irish Racing Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £12677.69
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 340439 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this term but generally consistent, notably Cork fourth and when good third here over 6f; didn't land a blow however here on latest in testing conditions; not sure drop in trip will suit, rider's claim a definite positive.
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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

2nd
11 (13)
Asdana

20/1

  • Place: £10.30

Form: 334100 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Cork in August (good) but well held both starts since off 2lb higher, upset in stalls each time; caution advised.
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10th

5

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Asdana

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

One of two for yard; won off 9lb higher at Cork last season; no joy yet this year but shaped better than the result over C&D when last seen in June; eased 4lb, drops in class, yard in red-hot form and rain no problem; interesting.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 27-053 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.
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13th

13

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Airspeed

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; ran well over C&D on final two starts of 2025; 0.75l behind Gazelle d'Or last September (yld-sft) and 2l behind Staysound Susie here in November (heavy); could go well if fit for his return.

10/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

Form: 758342 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Winner of this race in 2023 (heavy) and scored at Navan this time last year; went nearest to a win this term on latest when attempting that Navan win last month, very chance when beaten 1/2l; had previously run well here in handicaps won by Smoke Them Out and Mary Shoelaces respectively; place claims at least.
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5th

4

(16)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Mickey The Steel

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Frequent runner at this venue, 1-22, placed six times; overall record 6-67, placed 21 times; has been showing consistent form, winner and third at Dundalk on either side of third behind Givehertilxmas at Bellewstown.

10/1

3rd

4

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Mickey The Steel

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Stayed 7f well when scoring at Dundalk, but 1m on easy ground may not be ideal; has never gone this far in 65-race career.

9/1

1st

10

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mickey The Steel

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Soft-ground sprinter stays this far nowadays; won his maiden here, but has avoided this venue for nearly three years and hasn't won for nearly two; good placed form on turf this term.

15/2

5th
2 (2)
Stag Night

5/1

Form: 6-6371 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Was recording a fifth career win when returning from summer break at Naas last month, winning a shade snugly after being switched on two occasions; 5lb rise workable and loves this ground; major player.
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18th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Often goes well at this track and won here on soft (goes on anything) in April when only 1lb lower; well beaten on last visit in June but has a fair record when fresh, so hard to rule out.

12/1

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

Form: 304918 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable Cork nursery last season and first success this term came here over 6f last month, handling testing conditions well when making all from a low draw; ran well for long way in similar contest 17 days later and could go well now dropped in trip.
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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: 750230 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter knocking on the door of late in handicaps (yielding), collared on post at Cork and back over 5f at Naas produced with every chance when just held for second; ran out of steam in heavy ground over 6f here on latest so drop back to 5f should suit her well.
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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: 778204 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has gained all three wins over the minimum trip, including at Cork this summer; mixed form of late but definite claims on two Navan runs, latest last month when strong-finishing fourth on soft; 2lb wrong but leading claimer takes off 3lb.
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5th

11

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Ground versatile and consistent; won his second race of the season over C&D (soft) 11 days ago (Smoke Them Out third, Go Athletico fourth) and that form has since been boosted; hiked up 8lb and this is a deeper race but likely to give his running again; player.

4/1

1st

14

(6)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Remarkably consistent this year; four wins at 5f in his career, yet to win over 6f, but has gone close to it and don't think it's a stamina issue; chased home Smoke Them Out over 5f at Bellewstown during the week.

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Nouvel Espoir

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Four wins have all come at this trip in varying ground conditions; has been consistent in defeat since winning at Down Royal in June and should go well again.

4/1

10/1

Form: 324231 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly gained a deserved breakthrough win in recent Navan maiden over this trip on soft, getting up on post; up 4lb for that now tackling handicaps but could go well with rider's claim.
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3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year including over C&D in July; stiff task back in trip in Scurry and okay effort over 1m at Leopardstown since; trip and ground in her favour and cannot be dismissed.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

11th
5 (1)
Amicitia

9/1

Form: 642135 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has taken well to handicaps, good second here over 6f before scoring back at 5f at Navan (good); went close off revised mark at Cork, not so good on soft at Navan on latest; tried hooded now and heavy ground is a definite concern.
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11th

5

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Amicitia

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has taken well to handicaps, good second here over 6f before scoring back at 5f at Navan (good); went close off revised mark at Cork, not so good on soft at Navan on latest; tried hooded now and heavy ground is a definite concern.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 3/19-5 CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner including over C&D (heavy) early last year off today's mark; not seen since comeback C&D run in March when not disgraced after meeting trouble in running; dropped 7lb since and tried in blinkers on return; goes well fresh, rider claims 7lb and has his ground so could be a danger.
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13th

2

(21)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Real Force

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pushing on now, but has gone well fresh before and top claimer rides; softer the better for 9yo.

25/1

14th

1

(5)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Real Force

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Five-time winner won on seasonal return here in 2024 over 5f (heavy); couldn't repeat the trick last month when a 5.25l fourth of nine (6f, heavy); only raced twice last season, so encouraging to see him out again and comeback run is something to build on but must shoulder top weight.

22/1

4th

5

(1)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Real Force

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Five-time winner and beat Stag Night off 3lb higher over 5f (heavy) here on seasonal return in 2024; only seen twice last season but can go well fresh and is well handicapped so he's worth a market check.

16/1

16/1

Form: 075

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo has shaped okay on both recent Navan maiden runs after summer break, latest when 4.5l off Glory To Be when saddle slipped; tried hooded now for handicap debut and potential improver (1lb wrong).
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3rd

5

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Edmond Halley

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

11-race maiden; ex-Irish; ran well enough when third at Ayr (6f, good to soft) and Catterick (6f, good) in August to suggest he has an each-way chance for his in-form yard.

15/8

5th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Edmond Halley

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden who has raced mainly at shorter; encouraging form for new stable and the way he shaped at Catterick last time, when a clear third, suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; one to consider.

11/2

3rd

8

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Edmond Halley

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden; two fair runs for his new stable and he can win races off this mark; led last time but that won't be easy in today's field.

3/1

25/1

Form: 1/118- D

Last run: 553 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Better AW performer, three Dundalk wins in recent years; absent since April and probably best watched with a view to an imminent AW return (well held in this race last year).
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9th

11

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Billboa

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Three-time AW winner is 0-5 on turf and has failed to trouble the judge; below best in three runs this year at Dundalk and tongue tie now reached for.

25/1

Form: 729933

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but back from a short break with two good runs on soft ground, at Cork and when only lost second close home to Micky The Steel at Navan; 4lb wrong here but rider's claim a positive.
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Non-runners

Mary Shoelaces

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Payout
Exacta €256.10
Straight Forecast €243.19
Tricast €1606.78

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Likedbymike

SPOTLIGHT:

Stag Night

The Irish Sun:

Real Force

POSTDATA:

Staysound Susie