March 15 / 16.20 Curragh

16.20

Heavy

Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51217.39
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.70
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 13311- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a busy month; no issue with the ground and not without a chance.
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7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 17165-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in Listed races over further on final two 2025 starts; this trip is more suitable. and he has been popular in the ante-post market.
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8th

2

(9)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Eastwatch

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins over extended 1m1f at Gowran last year (maiden/conditions race); failed to make an impact at Listed level next two starts over further; runner-up in Irish Lincoln on return; unplaced favourite for a 1m2f handicap last time; up against it at this level.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Eastwatch

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Dual winner over 9.5f at Gowran last year (maiden/conditions race); failed to make an impact at Listed level next two starts over further; pulled clear with Ribee when runner-up in Irish Lincoln on return; shortlisted from 4lb higher.

8/1

2nd

4

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Eastwatch

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Unplaced in Listed races over further on final two 2025 starts; this trip is more suitable. and he has been popular in the ante-post market.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 77111- CD

Last run: 145 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive from a low base last autumn; unbeaten in three handicaps, two of them at this venue; 7lb wrong but can continue to improve; suited by heavy ground; cheekpieces on for the first time.
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4th

4

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Syzygy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Progressive handicapper on heavy ground late last season; began this season with an excellent third in the 25-runner Irish Lincoln; placed in a 1m handicap at this venue in April; career-best on latest when chasing home stablemate and subsequent Group 3 winner Duckadilly in a 1m Listed race at Navan; 50-1 then, and is the outsider on figures here.

16/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

16:02 Navan

Syzygy

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Progressive handicapper on heavy ground late last season; best of her three runs this season when third in the Irish Lincoln; meets stablemate Duckadilly on 16lb worse than handicap terms; blinkered for the first time.

25/1

6th

2

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Syzygy

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Highly progressive from a low base last autumn, winning all three handicaps on heavy ground, at Gowran and twice at the Curragh; continued improvement on return when fine third of 25 from 7lb out of handicap in Irish Lincoln in first-time cheekpieces; coped with good-to-yielding ground when third at Leopardstown last time; any ease would help.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 6811-6 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has shown improved form on AW since being gelded, handles soft, many find this too testing.
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10th

3

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Far From Dandy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

No win on turf since September 2024 but running well in defeat in good handicaps this season and rider's 3lb claim a plus; had Booyea behind when runner-up at Naas last time (1m, good); in the mix again.

5/1

2nd

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; career-best form since November features two wins at Dundalk and a fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire; better again in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last time when a runner-up off 1lb lower (1m, good to soft); big chance with ground to suit.

4/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Far From Dandy

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Career-best form (all over 1m) since November features two wins on Dundalk AW and fourth-place finish in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh returned to turf; has frame possibilities off unaltered mark.

12/1

12/1

Form: 24314- BF

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second on this card last year; was rewarded for her consistency (in the frame three times in a row) with a Gowran win before signing off with a close-up fourth at Galway; could go well on return.
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4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Only two wins from 29 starts, but placed 12 times; met trouble in running at Sligo last time, two early-season Curragh runs were encouraging.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Narlita

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Had looked fairly exposed but found more improvement last term and has carried that on with two excellent runs at the Curragh this spring, latest when third behind two progressive sorts over 1m2f; ground not being as soft as she'd like is one concern, as is a poor strike-rate for one of her ability.

4/1

3rd

16

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Narlita

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Rewarded for her consistency with a Gowran win in October (1m4f, heavy) before signing off with close-up fourth at Galway; took the Irish Lincoln by the scruff of the neck on return when trying to make all, giving way late to finish fifth; step up in trip will suit.

12/1

16/1

Form: 7451-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in France was gaining sixth turf win when scoring from Perry Mason under today's rider over C&D last November; should be sharper for an AW run last month.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

Form: 60210- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has shown solid form in Listed races on heavy ground; went close in a big Galway handicap in 2024 and only one pound higher here.
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10th

1

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Norwalk Havoc

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, the last two at Listed level; Leopardstown specialist; considerably inferior to stablemate Hotazhell.

14/1

3rd

1

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Norwalk Havoc

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, including two late-season Listed events at this venue on heavy ground; returned with fair seventh of 25 behind Ribee in the Irish Lincoln; appeared not to stay 1m2f in another premier handicap at the Curragh on latest

20/1

Form: 07112- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed good form on heavy late last season; C&D winner before an emphatic Galway success over 7f; second to Titanium in a premier handicap on final start; tongue-tie fitted; one for the short list.
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6th

2

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; raised 6lb for May's 1m2f (good) win here and probably didn't stay 1m6f here on latest; drop back in trip a plus but may need easier ground at this distance.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.

13/2

1st

10

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.

10/1

Form: /5060-

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Galway maiden winner at two; highly tried last season, notably in the 1,000 Guineas; hooded for yard/handicap debut.
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7th

7

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Tamam Desert

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: M D O’Callaghan

Often highly tried and unplaced all seven starts since winning a Galway maiden in September 2024; seemed to stay 1m6f in Gowran Listed race last time but still finished only seventh; flying even higher today.

33/1

7th

10

(10)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Tamam Desert

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

No win since landing a Galway maiden in 2024; well beaten on first two starts for this yard in Curragh handicaps at 1m and 1m2f on testing ground; hood worn for those runs discarded and upped in trip; hard to fancy.

40/1

11th

12

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Tamam Desert

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Galway maiden winner over 7f at two; highly tried last season, notably in the 1,000 Guineas; kept on well in closing stages when tenth of 25 in Irish Lincoln on handicap bow last month but others preferred.

33/1

Form: 20220- BF

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-13 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft); an interesting runner despite uneven form.
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2nd

7

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Without a win since his second start as a 2yo, but several good efforts since as when beaten a length into third of 24 in the Newbury Spring Cup (1m, good ) last month; Ryan Moore keeps the ride and rain shouldn't be an issue, but the draw could have been kinder.

6/1

3rd

16

(22)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Whip Cracker

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

On a 14-race losing sequence but he was runner-up three times last term, including when beaten a head at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good); went off third favourite in a big field at the Curragh on reappearance but didn't give his running; on a retrieval mission with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

11th

5

(7)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

0-13 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft); an interesting runner despite uneven form.

7/1

12/1

Form: 02125-

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Found steady improvement in latter part of last term, ending the campaign with fifth of 23 behind Titanium here; had previously been touched off by Highbury See See; 4lb wrong, goes well for this rider who claims 7lb.
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6th

10

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Great Mover

9st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Only win from 22 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; failed to retrieve her best form in her first four outings this term, including a Leopardstown race won by Diamond Exchange; placed twice at Leopardstown since then, both races run on soft; capable 7lb claimer

7/2

2nd

7

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Great Mover

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Only win from 21 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran (9.5f) last September from 5lb lower; failed to retrieve her best form in first four outings this term, but beaten only 1.25l when third at this course (7f, soft) last week and the step up in trip is a plus.

5/1

3rd

9

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Great Mover

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Only win from 20 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in four outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth over 1m at Limerick on her penultimate start; down in trip again after a 1m2f run here last time, eased when beaten.

13/2

25/1

Form: 074-45 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile in 2022, winner of the Group 2 Beresford Stakes; has come down in the world in recent seasons and has been competing over longer trips on AW; makes little appeal despite career-low mark.
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13th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Crypto Force

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy 2yo won a three runner race Gowran last July, his third win on turf; has failed to fire since and was never sighted in the Irish Lincolnshire last time, although heavy ground may not have suited; sliding mark but others appeal more.

16/1

13th

9

(25)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Crypto Force

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Robson De Aguiar

Smart juvenile in 2022, winner of the Group 2 Beresford Stakes; has come down in the world in recent seasons and has been competing over longer trips on AW; makes little appeal despite career-low mark.

25/1

5th

2

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Crypto Force

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Robson De Aguiar

One of two for yard; sole win last season came in three-runner Gowran conditions race (9.5f); two middling efforts in handicaps since joining this yard, including a fourth behind Gaucher in December; last year's winner Dallas Star has better claims.

12/1

50/1

Form: 40530- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner of three races; faces an unenviable task from 13lb out of the handicap.
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9th

7

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season and proved he can stay when second at 33-1 over 2m1f at Limerick last month.

11/2

2nd

7

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Mr Rango

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but good bit to find with a couple of these on recent Leopardstown run and remains unproven over this extended trip.

16/1

8th

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Mr Rango

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft or heavy, latest over two years ago; fair form this season but needs to find extra; ran in the 7.50 at Roscommon on Monday.

12/1

15th
6 (13)
Orandi

8/1

Form: 33980- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner, went very close in the William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster only 13 days later; also ran well in the first of two Galway festival starts; mid-division in the Balmoral Handicap before a poor run here at the end of the season; Ryan Moore booked; could repeat 2025 wins; only 6lb higher.
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8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Orandi

10st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed.

18/1

21th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance.

25/1

Form: /1731- C

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.
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14th

10

(14)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Engines On

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Bookended last season with 7f wins at Naas (yielding) in July and at the Curragh in September (soft); two Curragh runs this term have been underwhelming but he has dropped down to 4lb above his last winning mark; new headgear combination tried now.

22/1

13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

10/1

Form: 21248-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; has never won a handicap but worth considering with Colin Keane booked.
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7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

5th

1

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Akecheta

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in two of her three races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations, but perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Akecheta

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap, well held both starts this term at the Curragh (well-backed favourite for the Irish Lincoln on return), never counting over 1m2f latest; bit to prove now.

25/1

Form: 13331- CD

Last run: 162 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a C&D win from Great Mover; suited by heavy; only 3lb out of handicap, not a major drawback with a top rider in the saddle.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps at Gowran and over C&D last year, both with plenty of cut in the ground; some fine efforts in defeat this term including on good ground; needs a bit more but considered.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Highbury See See

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins last year came on soft and heavy ground; fair fourth on good at Roscommon on penultimate start; uneven form this season; others preferred.

10/1

11th

6

(14)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins last year came on soft and heavy ground; fair fourth on good at Roscommon last time, and this ground should be fine for him.

8/1

12/1

Form: 11050- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won two races over this trip last August; final two starts in Listed races were ambitious; one of two runners for the stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Noli Timere

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won two races over this trip last August; final two starts in Listed races were ambitious; never in the hunt on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln; sights lowered now.

8/1

19th

15

(19)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Noli Timere

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won two races over this trip last August; final two starts in Listed races were ambitious; one of two runners for the stable.

12/1

11th

13

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Noli Timere

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won C&D maiden in August before following up in Navan handicap over same trip; safely held off revised mark behind Pink Oxalis at Leopardstown and most recently didn't seem to handle heavy ground in Listowel Listed; return to better ground to suit but career-best needed to feature.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/706- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Listed 1m winner at two; given an ambitious campaign over longer distances last year; Irish debut and first run since gelded.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Tuscan Hills

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nigel Tinkler

Respectable seventh in the Dante here in May 2025 and he's one to watch in the betting back down in trip starting out for another new yard (remains in same ownership); however, he's very much struggled since the Dante and arrives with plenty to prove.

25/1

12th

13

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Tuscan Hills

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Lightly raced for three trainers and little seems to have gone right since he went 2-2 as a 2yo; the positives seem to be that he was considered worth a shot at the Dante and Derby last season, moves back up from 1m and away from heavy ground.

33/1

21th
24 (11)
Sennas Girl

20/1

Form: 38002-

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; went close over 7f here on final 2025 start and deserves to pick up a race; 5lb out of the handicap; will get easier opportunities than this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sennas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Diego Dias

0-16 but placed five times; good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick in April (both yielding); poor run on good ground on penultimate start, more like it on an easier surface last time; stable had a winner at Naas this week.

12/1

5th

1

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Sennas Girl

10st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Diego Dias

0-15 but placed five times; put two good runs back-to-back when fourth and third at Leopardstown and Limerick (both yielding); never got involved when last of 13 back in a handicap 26 days ago; has to bounce back but soft ground could be key to her; drawn wide.

14/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Sennas Girl

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Diego Dias

0-14 but has gone close at times; good run from a wide draw in a 7f Leopardstown (yielding to soft) contest, staying on well; another positive effort when third in a Limerick maiden in this headgear latest (1m, yielding); slowly away that day so effort can be marked up; not out of it.

10/1

16/1

Form: 82052- C

Last run: 88 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name and many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

25/1

Form: 0157-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender.

8/1

5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

24th
21 (17)
Dutch Gold

25/1

Form: /5580- C

Last run: 237 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing over longer distances in recent seasons; chance is not obvious; rider's 7lb claim is the main positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

14th

21

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dutch Gold

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.

25/1

25th
14 (23)
Grey Leader

20/1

Form: 48150- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won five races for Joe Murphy; acts on heavy ground and could be a useful recruit to the Burns yard; 6lb higher than for his last win, which was achieved at the main expense of Akecheta at Tipperary.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Grey Leader

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five wins for Joe Murphy, latest of them over 1m1f at Tipperary in October; big prices and has shown little in four starts for this yard; mark tumbling, but prefers it soft and will be of more interest when the rain returns.

20/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Grey Leader

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; yet to find his form for this stable; reduced rating now (4lb below his last winning mark) but needs to show some spark before becoming a betting proposition again.

14/1

8th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Grey Leader

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; tailed off on debut for this stable in the Irish Lincoln; again struggled when dropped in class at Limerick; trainer/rider combined for a win at Limerick last Friday.

25/1

Form: 44187- D

Last run: 232 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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