April 03 / 13.57 Curragh

13.57

Soft

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  • 0m 6f 0y
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 391-53 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 42310-

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly gained a deserved breakthrough win in Navan maiden (5f, soft) in October under this rider, getting up on post; struggled on handicap debut here behind Staysound Susie but met some interference; could go well from 3lb lower on return; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year including over C&D in July; stiff task back in trip in Scurry and okay effort over 1m at Leopardstown since; trip and ground in her favour and cannot be dismissed.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 5056-0 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.
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10th

2

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Course and distance maiden winner on this card last year; improved plenty for seasonal return when beaten 0.5l into third in Curragh handicap 19 days ago, hitting the line much better; up 2lb but still well-treated back up in trip and enjoys soft ground.

13/2

3rd

3

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Varshini

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Gowran maiden winner ended last season with two fair efforts in Listed company; tailed off on return when sent off favourite for 7f Naas handicap 12 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

20/1

11th

2

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Varshini

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ended last season with two runs in Listed races; this is more realistic; the stable often gets the season off to a good start.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8901-5

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 0-7 for Dermot Weld but off the mark on third attempt for this yard when scoring at 50-1 in 1m Dundalk handicap in December; fair fifth from 5lb higher back there next time; not sure to translate that form to turf; 3lb wrong.
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7th

8

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Bint Majestic Roi

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Got off the mark in a 6f handicap on soft here in April and followed up on good ground at Naas next time over the same trip; beaten 5l in a competitive 7f Cork handicap since and will have to do better now.

9/1

7th

11

(15)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bint Majestic Roi

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In the hunt for a three-timer following back-to-back wins of a 21-runner handicap at the Curragh in April (6f, soft) and a 6f contest at Naas the following month (good), needed to wait for room before winning by a short head; she's up an aggregate of 18lb but is in wonderful form.

17/2

1st

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Bint Majestic Roi

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1m AW winner saw off Reposado by 2.25l at the Curragh (6f, soft) on latest and the runner up ran with credit off 4lb higher back there last weekend; however, she'll need a big career best off this mark and quick ground is a concern.

7/2

7/2

Form: 636-61

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won 5f Cork maiden last May before being set an ambitious task in the Albany Stakes; change of scenery did the trick as won on debut for this yard 12 days ago at Naas (5f, soft); should stay this far but 7lb rise to overcome.
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14th

12

(14)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Oh Cecelia

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

In good form this season since joining this yard, winning twice and career-best second in Group 3 Lacken Stakes over C&D in May (good); well below that level however both starts since at Listed level (hung left latest); visor now replaces hood.

8/1

9th

8

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Oh Cecelia

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

In good form this season since joining this yard; started the campaign with a Naas handicap win off 72 (5f, soft) and now rated 101; beaten a head by Havana Anna in Naas Group 3 on penultimate; jockey reported she stopped quickly when last at Cork latest; capable of better but risky after that.

10/1

10/1

Form: 02307-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter last year who knocked on the door in handicaps, collared on post at Cork (6f) and back over 5f at Naas produced with every chance when just held for second; behind Staysound Susie here when last seen but player on return if she's ready to roll; booking of Colin Keane a plus.
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14th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M J Byrne

Biggest win yet came on latest when landing Cork Listed (5f) on yielding, having previously readily won Naas conditions event over this trip; more likely needed in what looks a stronger race and draw probably not ideal.

8/1

1st

5

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

C&D maiden winner and second to Kendall Roy in C&D Listed in June; took full advantage of good opportunity in minor Naas contest earlier this month, much tougher back in this grade but could go well and easier ground may suit.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:17 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 20 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024, but has been in excellent form this year in sprints, including runner-up efforts in Listed company over C&D (behind Mission Central) and Cork; never involved here 12 days ago, but type to bounce back and enjoys this track; the one to beat.

7/4

Form: 3231- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly at two, sent off fairly short prices for all of her four runs and gained a deserved victory at Naas (6f, yielding) in October when making all; form of her penultimate third at Cork looks very strong; fair mark on handicap debut and receives the 3yo allowance.
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4th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Joshs Joy

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a big-field fillies' maiden at Naas (6f, yielding) 12 months ago; creditable efforts in Group 3 events on her last two starts without suggesting she can be the answer here.

20/1

5th

8

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Joshs Joy

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Signed off last season with a maiden win at Naas (6f, yielding); has come up short in a Curragh handicap (6f, sft-hvy) and a Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) in two starts this term; more needed up in trip in first-time tongue strap.

20/1

5th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Joshs Joy

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Positive efforts in maidens before landing a Naas contest at the fourth attempt (6f, yielding); okay return in a Curragh handicap last time when a 4l seventh (6f, soft to heavy); this is a big ask.

50/1

Form: 25847-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won by 8l off 68 at Limerick last June (7f, good); handicapper took a dim view (18lb rise) and she hasn't been competitive since; may need more respite from the assessor and prefers decent ground.
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6th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Doesn't travel well to the races, so this local track is where she fares best; twice beat Greydreambeliever in C&D handicaps earlier this year, and again had that rival behind when second to a subsequent Irish Champions Festival winner here last month; ground-versatile and has no bother winning from off the pace here, which has been difficult to accomplish at this track this season.

3/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Rion Rubette

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Three-time handicap winner over 7f; career-best 14 days ago when second to Rebel Wave giving away 15lb; up against it in this company however and ran to freely on last attempt at 1m.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Gained back-to-back C&D wins earlier this season, beating Greydreambeliever by a short head in the second one; no impact off revised mark in Curragh premier handicap on latest (8l behind Malavelly); these are calmer waters and could bounce back at her favourite track.

6/1

Form: 43-425 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

18

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over 6f at this venue on heavy in March; was well fancied for a 6f handicap here in May, lost her action after hanging to the right; 1-30 record is a negative, placed ten times; lacks a recent run.

14/1

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

10th
10 (11)
Asdana

7/1

Form: 41002-

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained first win at Cork off 67 last August (5f, good) and ended last season with a fine second here behind Staysound Susie (5f, heavy), overcoming a slow start and headed late on; finished last on return last season; market will guide.
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10th

5

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Asdana

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

One of two for yard; won off 9lb higher at Cork last season; no joy yet this year but shaped better than the result over C&D when last seen in June; eased 4lb, drops in class, yard in red-hot form and rain no problem; interesting.

10/1

Form: 7109- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Windsor win (6f, good) last July on her second start; stiff task in a Group 3 next time and again well beaten at York on nursery debut; debut for new yard in first-time hood; market will reveal expectations; 5lb wrong.
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12th

13

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Reimagined

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

3yo won a restricted novice at Windsor (6f, good) last year for Eve Johnson Houghton; weakened late on under positive ride on first try over 7f at Dundalk on latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

5/1

4th

4

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Reimagined

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

6f Windsor novice winner for former yard; three turf runs for this yard have all been at that trip and yet to get closer than 4l to the winner; mark sliding but unproven on this surface, and others make more appeal.

18/1

9th

10

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Reimagined

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won a Windsor maiden (6f, good) for Eve Johnson-Houghton; never involved for this yard at the Curragh (6f, soft to heavy); better effort over C&D (good) in this headgear when not getting a clear run before running on for third; can do better again off 3lb lower.

10/1

12/1

Form: 35069- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded back-to-back 5f wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown last summer but has been a little too high in the ratings since; back down to last winning mark now and won first time up last term so monitor the betting.
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8th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Aurora Nova

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three over 5f) on good ground; poor form shown in her last four outings; doesn't look particularly well treated on these terms back in claiming company.

20/1

10th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Aurora Nova

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three at this trip) on good ground; poor form shown in her last three outings but drops into this lower grade for the first time since April 2025, and that resulted in a victory, so don't rule her out.

22/1

14th

12

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.

25/1

13th
1 (9)
Nancy J

16/1

Form: 85583-

Last run: 252 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Winless since debut Gowran victory (7f, good to firm), albeit highly tried on occasions, running creditably in a hot Royal Ascot handicap last June; didn't see out the mile at Cork when last seen; stable/seasonal debut down in trip; ground a concern.
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10th

4

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Nancy J

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 2yo maiden on debut for Jessica Harrington; ran some good races in defeat last year; joined Johnny Murtagh this term; fair fourth behind Meriden at the Curragh in June; did well to finish third of six in a 7f Group 3 race at Leopardstown; however, that looked a sub-standard affair; failed to land a blow at Galway last time.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Galway

Nancy J

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 2yo maiden on debut for Jessica Harrington; ran some good races in defeat last year; joined Johnny Murtagh this term; fair fourth behind Meriden at the Curragh in June; did well to finish third of six in a 7f Group 3 race at Leopardstown; however, that looked a sub-standard affair, and she may be flattered by the resultant 12lb rise to a mark of 95.

9/1

3rd

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Nancy J

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 2yo maiden on debut for Jessica Harrington; ran some good races in defeat last year; joined Johnny Murtagh this term; stable in great form, but this 83-rated filly is not well treated by the race conditions.

12/1

Form: 8046-8 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 5f on good and yielding ground, including at this venue; struggled in two tries on testing ground, including on return over C&D last month; can only be watched at present.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

Form: 507-

Last run: 169 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; made late gains once the bird had flown in C&D maiden in October; may prove a different proposition now on handicap debut with good 5lb claimer negating being 5lb wrong.
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14th

8

(21)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Goofy Gander

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability at two; has run in three handicaps; one satisfactory run sandwiched between two lesser displays.

20/1

10th

10

(11)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Goofy Gander

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); took a step in the right direction at Limerick on her second handicap start; half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct; may improve.

8/1

Form: 21789-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf last year over 1m, the latest at Navan off 75 in October (yielding); rounded off the year below her best; she had some good form over this trip as a juvenile so not discounted on return.
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15th

2

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Gloriously Glam

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Ran well in a claimer at Bellewstown in July on final start for Ado McGuinness but has failed to fire in three starts for this yard; others arrive in better form.

25/1

13th

2

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Gloriously Glam

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Ran well in a claimer at Bellewstown in July on final start for Ado McGuinness but has failed to fire on first two starts for this yard; others arrive in better form.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €74.80
Straight Forecast €51.20
Tricast €499.65
Trifecta €1191.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Likedbymike

POSTDATA:

Oh Cecelia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rion Rubette

The Irish Sun:

Staysound Susie

TOPSPEED:

Likedbymike