November 02 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Heavy

Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6152 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f AW maiden winner for Archie Watson; changed hands for 15,000gns and very encouraging yard debut here last month when up with pace throughout in finishing a clear second of 15 over 6f (soft-to-heavy); good chance if seeing out the trip in such conditions.
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1st

5

(3)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Key Witness

9st 7lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

7f maiden winner on the AW for Archie Watson; has prospered at the Curragh since joining Pat Flynn, ending last season with a 7f win and starting the new campaign with a 1m success; goes well for this rider whose claim is now reduced to 5lb.

6/1

1st

16

(21)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Key Witness

8st 12lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

7f maiden winner on the AW for Archie Watson who changed hands for 15,000gns before making a very encouraging stable debut when beaten 0.75l in 6f handicap at this track in October on soft before going one better next time over 7f, beating Miss Nifty by 0.5l; raised 7lb for that but unexposed and trip could easily unlock further improvement; off 152 days; enjoys soft ground.

14/1

1st

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Key Witness

9st 9lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

7f AW maiden winner for Archie Watson; changed hands for 15,000gns and very encouraging yard debut here last month when up with pace throughout in finishing a clear second of 15 over 6f (soft-to-heavy); good chance if seeing out the trip in such conditions.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 139072

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.
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2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 451153

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Long losing run before recent back-to-back wins at Cork and Roscommon for 7lb claimer; good third behind an improver at Galway on Monday over extended 1m on testing ground; could go well back in trip.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 097004

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 23 starts came over 6f at Naas in April 2024; best runs this term have been at this track, most recently only dropping to fourth close home behind Longseoir over C&D last month, having had the run of the race; may find it hard to reverse that form but booking of talented 7lb claimer a definite plus.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 955406 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sprint handicapper likes it soft/heavy but on a long losing run and this step up in trip may not be the answer; new headgear combination too.
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6th

9

(4)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

On a 16-race losing streak but shaped well on a number of occasions, including on return 7 days ago when beaten 1.75l by Glory To Be at Leopardstown on yielding; has slipped to an attractive mark and a leading player if building on return.

8/1

3rd

10

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Greek Flower

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Back-to-back winner in 2023 in a 5f Navan maiden (soft) and a 6f Curragh handicap off 70 (heavy); nothing since then but creditable fifth at the Curragh in November on her first try at this trip in a first-time hood and tongue tie (left off now).

10/1

Form: 708658 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when taking a C&D handicap back in May off 5lb higher; has mostly struggled off higher marks since and bit to find on last month's C&D run behind Longseoir.
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3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

10th

14

(17)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up.

11/2

2nd

12

(15)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for the remainder of last season; first-time out could be the time to catch him; high draw.

11/1

Form: 060710

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.
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7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

8th
17 (16)
Rosato

12/1

Form: 144553

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since, most recently decent third of 17 here last month; bit to find with second-placed Mercurial however.
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12th

16

(19)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Rosato

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins came at Navan (twice) and last summer at Naas off 1lb higher; entitled to come on from C&D comeback run in April.

14/1

9th

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins with the latest coming at Naas last July off 60 (Carrigans Grove in second) (yielding); has run well over this C&D in October, finished a 6l fifth here (soft to heavy) before a 5.25l third later in the month (6f, heavy); 7f was perhaps too far when last seen here in November; may improve for the run.

7/1

8th

17

(16)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Rosato

8st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Three 6f wins include at Naas in July off 60; running well in defeat since, most recently decent third of 17 here last month; bit to find with second-placed Mercurial however.

12/1

Form: 000842 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins have been over shorter including 6f win here last year (heavy); seasonal-best back here last month when a clear second to a well-backed winner over same trip, having raced prominently; has form at 7f; big player.
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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

4th

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Mercurial

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John J Nallen

Only two wins from 40 starts, but placed 16 times; last won at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April 2024 off 3lb lower; generally below best last year apart from Listowel fourth and Currgah second in the autumn; has a preference for soft/heavy

12/1

Form: 232000

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from three starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 12lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from three starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.

33/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 12lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from three starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.

33/1

10th

3

(7)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 12lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won two in Britain for former stable but not much encouragement to take from three starts for current yard and his best form is on good ground.

33/1

15/2

Form: 613023 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning 1m handicap here in August on good ground and some good runs since in defeat, latest when C&D third behind today's rivals Longseoir and Miss Nifty, having come from the furthest back and having to be switched to far side (yielding); not certain heavy ground suits but big player if handling conditions.
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5th

9

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Tofino

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap over 1m on good ground last year; put in a satisfactory effort at Navan last month when tackling this trip for the first time; worth considering.

8/1

7th

10

(17)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Tofino

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap over 1m last year and some decent runs since between 7f and that trip; up in trip on return and has to prove she stays.

12/1

14/1

Form: 7-0420 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two years since her last win but best effort for some time when staying on second over this trip at Galway in September (soft); didn't get home over further at same venue on Monday so will appreciate return to 7f.
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6th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf.

33/1

11th

3

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Arwen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw.

50/1

10/1

Form: 988032

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.
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13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

10/1

Form: 537801 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three of seven wins have come here, notably last month over this trip when coming off pace under today's rider then just holding unlucky-in-running Miss Nifty by a nose; not sure if he can uphold that form now.
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4th

11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Loingseoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Durable veteran, 7-74, placed 13 times; recorded his most recent win last autumn; best form at the Curragh and Fairyhouse; makes a rare visit to Leopardstown, placed on both starts here; two mid-division runs this season; retains ability

12/1

15th
18 (2)
Mogwli

14/1

Form: 082515 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two of his eight wins came over 6f at this track but he seems better over further these days; won twice over 1m this term including at Bellewstown last month, ran well over C&D last time when 2l off Longseoir; others preferred.
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13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

Form: 700004 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner in Britain for William Haggas but three turf runs for current yard disappointing, just mildly encouraging latest at Leopardstown; opposable.
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4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

11th

6

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brewing

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time course scorer (6f/7f) for William Haggas; struggled on turf in Ireland for this yard last autumn but has found form again since returning to AW, placing three times at Dundalk (7f/1m) in recent months; has to enter calculations for a stable with a good record in Britain.

5/1

20/1

Form: 474486 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

18th
13 (17)
Verhoyen

20/1

Form: 634069 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come at this track from a mark as high as 87; hasn't won since summer 2024 though and bit to find with several of these on recent C&D form behind stablemate Longseoir.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(13)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Verhoyen

10st 1lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Likeable veteran whose last four wins have come over 7f; not a bad run at Gowran latest and on dangerous mark but probably vulnerable to younger legs at this trip.

10/1

4th

1

(15)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Verhoyen

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Grand veteran probably best at 6f/7f and quiet so far this term.

25/1

Form: 340000 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
AW winner for George Boughey in Britain has suffered heavy defeats in three runs for current connections; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

11

(16)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Royal Alliance

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown very little since joining this yard including here on heavy ground; tongue tie now tried; hard to make a case for.

50/1

14th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Alliance

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner for George Boughey in Britain but has suffered heavy defeats in four runs for current connections; hard to fancy.

40/1

Form: 664600 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

20th

7

(19)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Facethepuckout

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Recorded seventh career win at Limerick in June (good), some of earlier wins came in more testing conditions; recent runs well below best so needs to bounce back.

16/1

Non-runners

Mehmar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €155.10
Straight Forecast €101.48
Tricast €885.97
Trifecta €598.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Key Witness

TOPSPEED:

Rosato

SPOTLIGHT:

Mercurial

POSTDATA:

Verhoyen

The Irish Sun:

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