March 28 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Soft To Heavy

Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1xBet.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £17926.09
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1xBet.ie Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 14090- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Returned to action last season with a 5f win in a rated race at Cork (good); lost way subsequently but was running in some hot handicaps; assessor giving him a chance but soft ground may not be ideal.
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8th

15

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Bodhi Bear

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: J A Stack

Handicap wins at the Curragh (5f, soft/heavy) and Navan (5f, good) this year; fully effective at 6f but he will need much more than when well beaten in last season's Silver Cup; blinkers make their debut.

33/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest.

14/1

2nd
6 (9)
Stag Night

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3715-3 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 6f but effective at this trip; posted a solid effort on seasonal return when a 4.75l third behind Dmaniac here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 8lb swing should enable him to get closer to that rival now; 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

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4391-5 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 31/7-4 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 75 in April 2024 but hasn't won since; decent fourth on seasonal return at Naas (6f, soft) last weekend but 8lb wrong here and looks up against it on these terms.
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10th

8

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Magical Vision

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Four-time winner over 5f-6f and solid handicap efforts in defeat lately but is rated only 81 so has loads to find in this grade.

66/1

4th

15

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Magical Vision

8st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

C&D winner off 75 in April 2024 but hasn't won since; decent fourth on seasonal return at Naas (6f, soft) last weekend but 8lb wrong here and looks up against it on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(9)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Magical Vision

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Course 5f winner on heavy in 2022; beat Mickey The Steel in this race in 2023 (heavy); also won in the early part of the 2024 season; ran only once last year; not ruled out given her ability to run well when fresh.

12/1

4/1

Form: 2931-1 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f here on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win here two weeks ago when he had a few of these behind, both on heavy; raised 7lb for that and drops back to 5f for the first time since his debut; will need a career best but could be more to come; shortlisted.
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7th

5

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Two-time C&D winner who relishes heavy ground; won off 7lb lower here in March and it is easy to forgive his latest run in a Listed heat here over 7f; went close off this mark at Cork in May and if conditions turn testing, he'll be a danger to all.

14/1

8th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Both wins have been here over 6f on heavy, including in March; this stiff 7f stretches his stamina and plenty on at the weights here.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Hassett

Won his final race of last season and his first of this campaign, both times here over 6f on heavy ground; stays 7f fine but last run here over 6f was forgettable and he really needs softer ground.

5/1

15/2

Form: 9186-1 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Notched up a third career win when making all on seasonal return here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); that was his second 6f success here but he has yet to win over 5f so might be vulnerable off 4lb higher.
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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

20/1

Form: 20297- C

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

8th
2 (4)
Keke

5/1

Form: 17205- CD BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; loves it here, as is evidenced by his three C&D victories; returns to action 6lb above his last win and has tended to improve for his seasonal reappearances in the past so might need this but can't totally discount given his liking for this venue.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Keke

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Edward Lynam

Effective at 5f-6f but vast majority of best form has come on good ground; is well handicapped and is a C&D winner but the forecast rain is not in his favour.

13/2

9th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Keke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won this two years ago and a slow start was no help when fifth last year; won twice this season and had been holding his form until a quiet run behind some of these a fortnight ago; usually dependable and could be dangerous should the first-time cheekpieces trigger something.

6/1

17th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Keke

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.

10/1

Form: 38720- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Smart sort on his day but hasn't won since 2022; highly tried last season, his best run a 0.5l second in listed company at Tipperary (5f, yielding); won his last start in handicap company but was 8lb lower then and would probably prefer better ground.
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19th

2

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Hasn't won for ages but continues to run well and had some of these behind when second in a Cork Listed race last month (5f, yielding); the Navan run can be dismissed as he was squeezed out at the start.

16/1

5th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Erosandpsyche

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Daniel James Murphy

A long time since he got his head in front but some excellent runs in defeat this season; touched off in 5f Listed heat at Cork last time and nudged up 3lb; however, not sure this stiffer track plays to his strengths.

11/2

2nd

2

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Four wins include valuable C&D handicap and only just failed to get up in similar contest last month, finishing strongly; didn't land a blow but by no means disgraced eighth of 21 in very valuable York handicap latest; new headgear combination tried.

15/2

Form: 7057-7 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner including a Group 3 in 2023 and the Scurry handicap last year off 2lb higher; well beaten on seasonal return here (6f, heavy) behind Dmaniac; should strip fitter now but probably best over a bit further these days.
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9th

13

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; back on track with a fine fourth over C&D 11 days ago when not far behind Nouvel Espoir and Smoke Them Out; weighted to turn that form around now, rain not a concern and he's 12lb below his last win; chance.

15/2

4th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last year's Scurry winner was second over 7f at Galway in July; well beaten lately; down to a good mark if he can find the spark.

28/1

40/1

Form: 8/000-

Last run: 306 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Smart juvenile form on AW; got to within 1.5l of Big Evs in a 3yo listed race at York (5f, good) in May 2024 when trained by Marco Botti; lost way since that fine run and picked up for 26,000gns last June; unraced on slower than good and likely best watched on stable debut.
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16th

4

(22)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sommelier

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner in June and shaped well here last weekend, from an advantageous high draw, when fourth of 20 in valuable 5f contest; we're on a different track this time and, using last year as a guide, high draw might count against him this time.

8/1

4th

18

(16)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Sommelier

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kieran P Cotter

Beat a big field over the extended 6f here in June, but this trip is on the sharp side and he's 3lb wrong at the weights.

50/1

19th

23

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sommelier

8st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest here in June but form since has been regressive, most recently at Cork on Wednesday; 6lb wrong here.

25/1

10/1

Form: /0533- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

33/1

Form: 91069- C

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained fifth win of career off 3lb lower at Bellewstown last October (5f, soft); also won here over 6f (good) in August; out of form on AW when last seen in November and this looks a big ask on his seasonal reappearance.
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9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14300-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

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Payout
Exacta €60.10
Straight Forecast €44.37
Tricast €352.01
Trifecta €808.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Stag Night

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dmaniac

POSTDATA:

Smoke Them Out

TOPSPEED:

Stag Night

The Irish Sun:

Stag Night