April 03 / 15.42 Curragh

15.42

Soft

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.40
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 61521- C

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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13th

5

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Key Witness

9st 4lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Arrives in search of a fourth straight win following victories in big-field handicaps at the Curragh in November (7f, heavy) and on seasonal return in April (1m, soft to heavy), continued progression when successful over C&D last month (soft), ahead of Collecting Coin and Gleneagle Bay; up another 5lb and better ground raises a question.

10/1

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

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 31283- D

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Proved frustrating for much of last season, beaten favourite in three maidens; off the mark at Dundalk in October, beating Ribble Emperor by 3l over a mile; good effort when 1.5l third in conditions race on AW 105 days ago; on an okay mark but soft ground a concern.
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18th

4

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Diego El Queso

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Progressive this year, finishing strongly to win at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) in April; good second back there three months later and an eye-catcher when sixth of 17 to Al Aali at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) since, finishing strongly having been denied a clear run and still had plenty to do over 1f out; bold show on the cards.

5/1

6th

7

(17)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Diego El Queso

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Improvement in each of his three races this term; strong finishes when winning at Leopardstown (1m2f, yielding to soft) on second occasion and second of 11 there (1m1f, good; unraced on firmer) on latest, so it's not hard to believe that he remains capable of better; greatly respected.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Off the mark on turf at this venue when last sighted in April (1m2f, yld-sft); 5lb higher now and best turf runs have come on easier ground than this so could probably do with some rain.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 32216- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with easy win in Killarney maiden in October; string of solid efforts in maidens prior to that; beaten 7.75l into sixth over C&D in competitive handicap 152 days ago, shaping better due to traffic problems and being forced wide; interesting each-way contender.
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10th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lady Lilac

8st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has done most of her racing at 1m, odds-on for her sole win in a Killarney maiden last autumn; more recent form over longer distances in good company; this is closer to her optimum.

20/1

3rd

3

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Lady Lilac

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has done most of her racing at 1m, odds-on for her sole win in a Killarney maiden last autumn; this trip may stretch her stamina; on the plus side, this represents a drop in class after two Listed attempts.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 112-91 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who has proved very progressive in last 18 months; started winning a handicap at this track off 60 in October before winning impressively at Galway under a penalty six days later and second over C&D week after; benefitted from return run when scoring here six days ago, beating Electric Beauty by a neck; 7lb higher mark but race-fit and should go well.
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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: 3331-0 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improver in handicaps last season, landed C&D handicap off 6lb lower on final start, beating Great Mover by a head; never involved on return in Irish Lincoln 19 days ago but should come on for that.
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9th

10

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Highbury See See

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; this season hasn't gone to plan, but was fair fourth over C&D in May and third at Limerick in June; on a good mark if he can recapture form.

9/1

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

Form: 1388-1 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, sixth turf win last time when beating Quatre Bras by 0.5l at Naas over 7f 12 days ago on second start for new stable; needs to build on that off 4lb higher but could do; acts on all ground but wouldn't want it too soft over a mile.
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6th

2

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Multiple wins at 7f-1m in Ireland, including on Polytrack, but she hasn't looked well treated on turf in Britain; has a lower AW mark but still has enough to prove in her first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland but all over 7f/1m, and three starts over 6f/7f for this yard have yielded little; takes another drop in class but best watched for now.

12/1

9th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland (7f/1m) who has yet to sparkle in two 6f starts for this yard, including when beaten 12l to finish last of eight at Windsor (good to firm) on Monday; this trip is more suitable so heed any market signals.

33/1

25/1

Form: 252-94 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, primarily on the AW; last seen finishing fourth, beaten 4l by California Dreamer on the AW 28 days ago; probably not particularly well treated.
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8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Final Voyage

8st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.

10/1

2nd

2

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win in April under this rider (good to yielding) off 3lb lower; didn't appreciate drop back to 7f back at Cork the following month (short head behind Dark Viper); never better than midfield over this trip at Naas when last seen; others preferred.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

16/1

Form: 431-

Last run: 166 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when fourth and third in a pair of maidens and improved to win over 1m1f on heavy at Leopardstown 166 days ago, beating Shamrock Flame by a neck; form of that questionable; down in trip on handicap debut; acts on good and heavy; yard won this last year.
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5th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Playin Cool

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Won a Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f on heavy ground last autumn; just denied over 7f back there in June and a solid run over C&D next time; showed signs of delayed recovery when below form last time; a squeak if back in form.

16/1

11th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Sole success came in a C&D maiden on heavy last October; beaten a nose off 4lb lower over 7f here (soft) early last month; shifted right under pressure but kept on well for a 4.25l third of 13 in premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); this longer trip fine and should go well again.

13/2

18/1

Form: 1- D

Last run: 448 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed a mile maiden at Dundalk on debut impressively in January 2024, beating Lady Pimsoll by 2.75l; form worked out okay and gelded since; off a long time and soft ground an unknown; tough ask off opening mark of 84.
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12th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Calm The Jets

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in January 2025; weak turf form after long absence; has slumped in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

20/1

8th

6

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Calm The Jets

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Landed a 1m maiden at Dundalk on debut early last year; did not appear last turf season; has finished in mid-division on all three starts in turf handicaps; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Form: 28161- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Pulled 12l clear with next-time-out winner when landing a Killarney maiden in July; excuses next time out and landed an extended 1m1f handicap at Clonmel in good style on latest start 204 days ago; up 7lb but progressive in handicaps and should enjoy conditions; leading player.
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5th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Iron Fist

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Below par in heritage handicap at York on latest but previously ran well in defeat in a premier handicap at the Curragh; AW debutant is bred to act on this surface (half-brother to two AW winners and dam won on AW) so could bounce back.

14/1

22th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Iron Fist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins on soft going last season and he's been placed in big-field handicaps at Cork (10.4f, good to yielding) and the Curragh (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; each-way shout if fast ground isn't an issue.

22/1

Form: 123-42

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the AW who was out of form on turf last season; enjoyed a revival at Dundalk in recent months and proved as effective on turf when 0.5l second to Independent Expert on soft ground at Naas 12 days ago; step up to a mile suits and usually races off the pace.
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5th

9

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Quatre Bras

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner is 0-22 on turf but has placed on multiple occasions; not beaten far on last turf start at Leopardstown last month (1m, good) and kept on steadily for a 3.5l sixth of 14 over 10.5f at Dundalk latest; eased another 1lb and becoming well handicapped; chance.

12/1

6th

12

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard John O’Brien

Two-time C&D winner, most recently last November off 2lb lower; running okay in defeat on turf in recent starts over inadequate trips and this hold up sort could get a nice pace to aim at on return to the AW; not out of this.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Quatre Bras

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three wins on AW, but 0-21 on turf; did well at Dundalk over the winter and carried that form through to soft-ground contests in the spring; second over 7f at Naas and fourth over 1m2f here in April (strong form); not so good since; likes to come from off the pace, and there wasn't enough on when he was fourth (only 7-2) at Killarney on Monday.

13/2

Form: 232142 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, two on turf, both over a mile on good; in good form on the AW lately, won 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; 0.75l second to Unterberg 14 days ago on AW; needs a good pace to aim at and trip a bit sharp; soft ground would be a concern.
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14th

3

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Daonethatgotaway

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; eased 4lb for midfield finish at Galway last time and worth checking in the market.

18/1

9th

10

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Daonethatgotaway

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins came over 1m but proved stamina for 1m4f when scoring at Dundalk in February; nice prep run for this at Navan over 1m2f and the step back up to this trip is a plus but he's got a tricky draw to overcome.

16/1

Form: 1731-0 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
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.
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15th

17

(15)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Engines On

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Two of his three wins have come over 7f at this track, both times with a cut in the ground; was also a close third in this race last year; below his best in three starts this term and needs to do much better from 2lb out of the handicap.

25/1

Form: /6555- CD

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Looked potentially smart when landing C&D maiden in November 2024; didn't reach heights expected in four starts in Group, conditions and handicap company last season but had a couple of good runs over hurdles in recent months; acts on soft and big-field handicap could be right up his street.
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2nd

3

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:07 Perth

Kibris

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful Flat winner for Joseph O'Brien; 0-4 over hurdles for that yard but came good on stable debut (same ownership) with a narrow win over 2m here last month (good to soft); he would have won easier but for a late mistake; there are some stamina concerns over quite this far.

4/1

1st

12

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Kibris

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Useful Flat winner at the start of his career but failed to progress in juvenile hurdles last season after a promising start; also well held back on the Flat at the Curragh six weeks ago (final start for Joseph O'Brien); more than capable of making his presence felt in a race like this if putting his best foot forward but starts out for a new yard (same owners) with a point to prove.

7/2

14th

7

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Kibris

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Looked potentially smart when landing C&D maiden in November 2024; didn't reach heights expected in four starts in Group, conditions and handicap company last season but had a couple of good runs over hurdles in recent months; acts on soft and big-field handicap could be right up his street.

18/1

Form: 22457- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.
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7th

15

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard Keane

Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

14th

15

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy.

18/1

12th

13

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high.

12/1

33/1

Form: 776-08 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore.
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7th

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Blues Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f at the Curragh in April (soft), well held since; different headgear combination now tried.

14/1

12th

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.

16/1

Form: 00000-

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Poland and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard in six starts; down 20lb from rating when first arrived in Ireland but he needs to show more off a 249-day break.
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4th

11

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Westminster Moon

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps but decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner race at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; should stay this far but never threatened at Royal Ascot (2m4f, sole start on officially good to firm) next time and weakened right out of it at Galway (2m1f) on latest, which leaves him with something to prove again.

18/1

13th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Westminster Moon

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps; decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; never threatened in the Ascot Stakes; this trip should be within his range; live each-way chance.

12/1

13th

13

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Westminster Moon

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Officially unraced on firmer than good; ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024 before a 260,000euros sale; failed to fire last year (including one 2m1f race) but shaped nicely on second start this term and landed a gamble in clearcut fashion in 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) on latest, challenging 2f out; he was ridden that day as if stamina is a strength and, despite his revised mark, is one to note.

12/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 02420- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-11 since but some cracking runs in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; finished off last season with below-par run over 6f but step back up to 1m promises to suit; acts on all ground; a big pot should come his way at some point.
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6th

5

(17)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Stephen Thorne

Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Stephen Thorne

Won on debut at Dundalk in 2024; ran well in top handicaps last season, including third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora over 7f at this venue; has taken a while to hit form this season; opened his turf account last month at the 15th attempt; up 7lb for that 7f Cork success.

10/1

28/1

Form: 11/8/ D

Last run: 697 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Landed first two starts for Paddy Twomey in 2024 at Killarney and Cork over a mile; well-held eighth in Group 3 over 7f on last run; off 697 days and best watched on handicap debut for new yard.
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21th

20

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Vain Gloria

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: M J Tynan

Landed first two starts for Paddy Twomey in 2024 at Killarney and Cork over a mile; well-held eighth in Group 3 over 7f on last run; off 697 days and best watched on handicap debut for new yard.

28/1

8th

6

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Vain Gloria

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Still looked inexperienced when winning both starts last July, both over 1m, a maiden at Killarney and a Cork conditions event only ten days later; form does not amount to enough to win at this level, but she has been given plenty of time to mature and could progress into a high-class filly this season; strong pedigree.

4/1

8th

6

(7)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Vain Gloria

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Still looked inexperienced when winning both starts last July, both over 1m, a maiden at Killarney and a Cork conditions event only ten days later; form does not amount to enough to win at this level, but she has been given plenty of time to mature and could progress into a high-class filly this season; strong pedigree.

4/1

Form: 93645- D

Last run: 234 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

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Form: 08310- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

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Payout
Exacta €566.80
Straight Forecast €300.93
Tricast €2854.23

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Final Voyage

SPOTLIGHT:

Iron Fist

The Irish Sun:

Daonethatgotaway

TOPSPEED:

Gleneagle Bay

POSTDATA:

Final Voyage