March 28 / 15.05 Curragh

15.05

Soft To Heavy

1xBet.ie Supports Irish Racing Gladness Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 10 runners
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1xBet.ie Supports Irish Racing Gladness Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.10
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 2052-0 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.
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5th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Curragh specialist, bringing tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event and similar RPR when second in last week's Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (6f, heavy); has to concede weight but greatly respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event; should be back in his comfort zone now after running in the Flying Five.

8/1

10th

2

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; now faces a massive task over this trip in this grade.

50/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 45260- C

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
6f course maiden winner at two; started last season with victory in the 7f Madrid Handicap at Naas; career-best when close second in Group 2 Minstrel Stakes over C&D (7f, good to yielding) behind Diego Velazquez who followed up in the Group 1 Marois; not at best in a Listed race at Cork (Rahmi fourth); never counted in a Group 2 at Doncaster on final start.
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6th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

East Hampton

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

No success since landing last year's Madrid Handicap at Naas (7f, soft); started this season with a second placing behind Big Gossey on soft in the Gladness in March; in rear in 7f Group 2 won by Power Blue here in July; down in trip after a moderate 1m run at Killarney.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

East Hampton

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Not won since his Madrid Handicap success 18 months ago at Naas (7f, soft) but has run some fine races, most notably when second to Diego Velazquez on good at the Curragh last year and filled the same spot behind Big Gossey on soft in the Gladness in March; well below form last time on firm; highest-rated in the field but may need ground to soften up before he's at his best.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

East Hampton

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won his maiden over 6f here in 2024 (yielding to soft) and bagged the Madrid handicap at Naas last season (7f, soft to heavy); best run since was when beaten a neck by Diego Velazquez in this race last year (good to yielding); beaten 1.5l behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on return (soft to heavy); not at his best at Leopardstown last time; appears to give his best on softer ground.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 871-

Last run: 266 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from his first two runs with a 6f win at Naas last July; yard's second-string.
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5th

11

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Neolithic

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved on his 2yo efforts this term, winning a conditions race at Gowran (7f, soft; unraced on firmer than good) in between thirds in Listed races at the Curragh; solid chance on the figures and he's Ryan Moore's pick; wears blinkers for the first time.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Neolithic

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Didn't show much in first two starts but made it third time lucky when winning a median sires series race at Naas (6f, good); reappeared with a decent third here behind the evergreen Big Gossey in the Gladness Stakes (7f, sft-hvy); took the scalp of Greek Mythology at Gowran (7f, soft) last time but that rival lacked a recent run; top rated but Moore prefers Causeway.

7/2

7/2

Form: /1830- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Reappeared last season with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May; ran only three times subsequently; excellent display when third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp in October (7f, very soft); found 6f inadequate at Group 1 level on final start.
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2nd

4

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Ascot

Ten Bob Tony

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Good 7f performer for a long while; has shown career-best form in his 1m attempts this season, coming off a solid pace to register a 50-1 success in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (good to firm) then running creditably in the Sussex Stakes and Prix du Moulin; in the mix, especially if getting another well-run race.

13/2

4th

9

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Ten Bob Tony

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Prior to this year all his best form was at 7f on ground good or slower, and yet he popped up at 50-1 in a fast-ground Queen Anne and proved that was no flash in the pan with his close fourth to Bow Echo in the Sussex Stakes (again 1m on good to firm), in which he was nearest at the finish having been held up out the back; hard to knock.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Ten Bob Tony

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Came off the good pace set by Opera Ballo when 50-1 winner of the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time, completing a quickfire June double that was initiated over 7f at Epsom; still unexposed as a miler and has frame possibilities provided the latest piece of form is backed up.

14/1

Form: 75734- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair form at this trip last season for Joseph O'Brien, highlighted by a 6l maiden win at Limerick (soft) and third of six in a conditions event at Gowran (heavy); confirmed a liking for testing conditions when fourth of 18 over 6f here last October; faces a tough task at these weights.
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6th

5

(8)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Wannabe Royal

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Given a fine ride in front when a 33-1 Listed winner at Naas (7f, good) in May; hasn't run to same level in three starts since, not discredited in Group 3 at Cork but folded quite tamely under similar tactics in Group 3 at Doncaster on latest; needs to be at her best to play a major role.

10/1

10th

11

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Wannabe Royal

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Henry De Bromhead

Given a fine ride in front when a 33-1 Listed winner at Naas (7f, good) in May; ran pretty well when fourth in Group 3 at Cork (7f, yielding) a fortnight ago but others have more compelling credentials.

25/1

4th

5

(11)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Wannabe Royal

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

One of two for yard; shock winner of a 7f Listed race at Naas (good) on penultimate but finished last of seven upped to Group 3 company at Leopardstown on latest in June (7f, soft); freshened up since, rain not a worry and not dismissed.

10/1

Form: 11- C

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a Group-placed 5f AW winner from the family of Giant's Causeway, winner of this race in 2000; home reputation preceded him at Naas when beating the second favourite readily, with a 12l gap back to the third; beat subsequent Group 1 winner Power Blue in the 6f Marble Hill here last May; has maintained profile as a potential star without running since.
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14th

1

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Albert Einstein

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

2-2 in truncated 2yo campaign, including 6f Group 3; 0-3 this year but appeared suited by the drop back to 6f when neck second to Song Of The Clyde in Listed race at Newbury (good) last month, faring best of those who raced in the centre group; improvement needed but he's Ryan Moore's mount of the Ballydoyle three and could still have more to offer; not ruled out.

6/1

2nd

3

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Albert Einstein

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has rather compromised his chance by taking a good hold in 7f events this term, latest at Newbury (Group 3) when still running creditably in a hood that is now removed; skipped the Guineas option and heads down the Commonwealth Cup route instead; 2-2 previously, both wins over 6f in May 2025, including Curragh Group 3; retains potential.

5/2

3rd

1

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Albert Einstein

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Rare runner in the Greenham for his powerful connections, who are still working out whether the highly regarded colt is a Guineas prospect or needs a return to 6f over which he was 2-2 as a 2yo (both on good ground); only sixth when favourite for Curragh Listed race (7f, soft to heavy; took a good hold) on return from ten-month absence but retains potential and could well take a big step forward, as well as settle better, in first-time hood with the outing under his belt; adds great interest to this field.

2/1

Form: 82114- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Improved form last August, winning a 7f Galway handicap and a Group 3 over an extended 7f at Tipperary; sustained that progress when fourth of ten in a 1m Group 2 event at Longchamp in October; suited by soft ground.
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2nd

10

(9)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Princess Child

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Her five wins include a Group 3 at Tipperary over 7.5f last year; good early-season form when second in Group 3 here on testing ground but form over the summer well below her best; bit to prove now, but not one to rule out with ground to suit.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Princess Child

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Her five wins include a Group 3 at Tipperary over 7.5f last year; however, has been inconsistent this year and has to produce a career-best to cope with some of these rivals.

33/1

6th

3

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Princess Child

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of four for yard; two wins last year included this race, which was run at Tipperary; went close in a Listed heat at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) in April but has beat just one rival home on her last two starts, most recently in a Listed over C&D on good; forecast rain a plus and no surprise were she to bounce back.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 45529- C

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seven career wins include a 1m Listed race at Leopardstown early last season; best subsequent effort when fourth over C&D in the Minstrel Stakes last July.
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2nd

6

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Eight wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to 88; duly took advantage of his reduced mark at Galway this week; carries 7lb penalty; however, not overburdened, and the win may have restored his confidence.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Lord Massusus

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to a current 88; fair fifth in the 7f Ahonoora Handicap here at the festival; mid-division in the Irish Cambridgeshire ten days ago; would feature in this company if recovering anything close to his best form.

4/1

10th

6

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more.

25/1

9th
5 (8)
Rahmi

11/1

Form: 1/416- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Three-time handicap winner, including over 7f at Naas on his final start in 2024; ran only three times last season; produced a smart display to win a 7f premier handicap at the Irish Champions meeting; has run in only one stakes race, finishing a fair fourth of seven in a Listed race at Cork on last year's seasonal debut.
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9th

3

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Rahmi

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Never figured at Leopardstown in a handicap he won 12 months earlier; that was underwhelming, as was his previous run here when slowly away, but too well handicapped to put a line through him.

8/1

12th

10

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Rahmi

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Out in box 21 but was drawn in 16 when winning this 12 months ago off 10lb higher; comes with risks, given that he was again slowly away last time at the Curragh, but has a similar chance to Benevento on their previous 1-2 at Gowran; has to be of interest.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Rahmi

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered.

14/1

Form: 1/30- C

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
E500,000 yearling; has run only three times; won a 6f course maiden on soft on only juvenile start; promising third in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good); did not appear again after finishing in rear in the Jersey Stakes; first time with a tongue-tie.
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5th

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Saracen

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Impressive maiden winner at the Curragh in 2024; promising third in Greenham Stakes last year but finished down the field in Jersey Stakes; disappointed when last of ten in Gladness on return 25 days ago; needs to come on plenty for that but still lightly-raced and handles soft ground.

7/1

10th

6

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Saracen

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

E500,000 yearling; has run only three times; won a 6f course maiden on soft on only juvenile start; promising third in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good); did not appear again after finishing in rear in the Jersey Stakes; first time with a tongue-tie.

16/1

13th

11

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Saracen

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Cost 500,000euros as a yearling and created a favourable impression with a convincing win in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) on sole 2yo outing; good third in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good; raced freely, kept on) on reappearance; lacks experience but has stacks of potential.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €375.80
Straight Forecast €221.06
Trifecta €4601.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Albert Einstein

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rahmi

POSTDATA:

Princess Child

The Irish Sun:

Albert Einstein

TOPSPEED:

Rahmi