November 02 / 12.55 Curragh

12.55

Heavy

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  • 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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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

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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9th

9

(10)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Asdana

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Uneven form since winning over this trip at Cork last August; respectable fourth at Bellewstown, down the field at this venue last time; others are more dependable.

14/1

10th

4

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Asdana

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Won over this trip at Cork last August and some fine efforts in defeat since including a fourth at Bellewstown last time; back to her winning mark so considered; can be slowly away.

5/1

4th

8

(12)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Asdana

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Gained first win at Cork last August (5f, good); ended last season with fine second at the Curragh (5f, heavy), overcoming slow start and headed late on; typically needs reappearance run and much better expected now after Curragh effort eight days ago.

14/1

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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3rd

13

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy.

12/1

7th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has a decent record at this track, two wins and three seconds from nine visits; solid form this term except a moderate Curragh run over 7f; place chance now after last Sunday's third at Listowel; acts on good but best on soft or heavy.

12/1

3rd

15

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mickey The Steel

8st 13lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

First reserve; five-time winner loves the mud and solid placed form over 6f/7f early in the season; has had a break since unplaced run at the Curragh.

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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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

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

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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3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:16 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Prominent racer a three-time winner at 6f on good to yielding and soft/heavy; mixed form since scoring at the Curragh on seasonal return in March off 1lb lower; C&D form figures of 343 so considered but may need softer ground than this.

15/2

15th

14

(17)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three-time winner at 6f; made all to win on testing ground here in March; solid effort on latest at Cork (7f, sft-hvy) when a 1.5l second of 8; dropped 1lb for that but would prefer softer ground than this.

12/1

2nd

5

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Smoke Them Out

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Notched a third career win when making all on seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh in March (heavy) but just fair efforts twice since at same venue; yet to win over this far and best form on easier ground so would welcome rain.

14/1

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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3rd

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 18 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024; produced career best over C&D in April when 0.75l second to subsequent Group 1 scorer Mission Central in Listed race; finished ahead of Keke when filling the same spot at Cork last month and line can be put through handicap run six days ago as gaps didn't come; leading player if not backing up too fast.

9/4

9th

3

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

Nearly beat Stag Night in a C&D handicap before two fine runs at Listed level at Naas in races won by the subsequent Group 1 winner Mission Central, finishing closer on the first occasion; another fine effort when second in a Listed race at Cork; the downside is that she is 17lb higher than for her last handicap start.

9/1

2nd

8

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Nearly won a Curragh handicap before her two good runs at Listed level at Naas in races won by the smart Mission Central, finishing closer on the first occasion; she was only a half-length behind Keke the last time (both behind Gazelle d'Or) and they're all on the same terms.

8/1

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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4th

11

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) last month; solid overall form this season; close fourth behind Sovereign Cry at Naas two weeks ago, form boosted by the third when scoring at Leopardstown on Thursday.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Nouvel Espoir

9st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of career on latest at Down Royal (5f, soft); effective on quicker ground so conditions no concern and has gone well here before but a 6lb rise makes things tougher (never won off a mark this high).

5/2

1st

6

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Nouvel Espoir

9st 5lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

Won a 5f Cork handicap last season (good to yielding); okay run in same race last time when fourth; overall form this season has been underwhelming; down 2lb now.

11/2

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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13th

12

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Glory To Be

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.

14/1

1st

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Generally consistent filly; won for a second time at Leopardstown in April (7f, yld-sft); almost added to her tally over 6f (good) here on latest when denied by a head; the step back up to 7f is fine and ground versatile so she has to enter calculations off just 2lb higher.

9/4

2nd

2

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Best form is on soft, including both wins; won a 5f Navan maiden in October and doubled her tally in a 7f Leopardstown handicap in April; below her best on better ground in two runs since.

12/1

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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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

12th

1

(15)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Real Force

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

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.

12/1

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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5th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Edmond Halley

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

No impact in sprint handicaps in Ireland for Kieran Cotter but did show ability in maidens last autumn and needs checking out in the betting on first start for in-form Ed Bethell; all turf starts in Ireland came on going softer than good.

9/1

7th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Edmond Halley

9st 7lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Best efforts came in 5f-6f maidens at this track last October on yld/sft ground; well below that level in three handicaps including on the AW last time; this track does suit; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

11th

12

(7)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Edmond Halley

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Ordinary form in maidens and two handicaps on turf (soft/heavy) have been underwhelming; headgear left off and hard to fancy on AW debut.

20/1

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

8th

12

(10)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

All three wins came here in successive races, the latest in March 2024; hasn't looked the same horse since returning from an absence.

33/1

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

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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