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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5

(7)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

14:42 Leopardstown

Key Witness

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Much improved handicapper, hat-trick of wins on soft/heavy completed in the spring at the Curragh and Cork; better again back on similar ground at Naas eight days ago, attempting to make all under top-weight, only collared late on; upped in class here and would prefer it softer.

12/1

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

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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2nd

2

(9)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:42 Leopardstown

Diego El Queso

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Progressive handicapper this year, finishing strongly to win over C&D in April (yielding to soft) and ran well in very competitive handicaps both here and at Goodwood on good ground; reportedly hung right throughout and never travelled at York on latest; upped in grade but C&D form a positive and respected.

15/2

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

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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5th

7

(10)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Lady Lilac

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Likes the mud, was close third over 1m here in April; form levelled off afterwards, but yard in better form now and might show more; yet to convince beyond 1m, though.

14/1

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

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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15th

8

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; 1m6f stretched his stamina following a C&D win; fair sixth behind Pierre Royal over 1m here in June; could go well back at this trip.

16/1

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

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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1st

15

(16)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Highbury See See

9st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins last year on soft/heavy and back to form last month on better ground, just failing to get up at Cork and again finished well, having had to wait for an opening, when second to Morehampton at Listowel; disappointingly never really landed a blow at the Curragh on latest and now tried in cheekpieces.

11/2

6th

7

(4)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins last year on soft/heavy included this race off today's mark; back to form latest two outings last month on better ground, just failing to get up at Cork and again finished well, having had to wait for an opening, when second at Listowel; seemingly in good shape for repeat win.

11/2

2nd

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Highbury See See

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; inconsistent this season, but gave it a good go last time at Cork when just missing out (1m, good); he's 3lb higher now and they claimed 5lb last time, so has more on his plate.

5/1

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

5

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Goodwood

Independent Expert

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish mare; yet to shine in five runs for current stable; hopes appear to rest on the slower ground having a positive effect.

20/1

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

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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7th

1

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Final Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Eight-time winner (seven on the AW) although his most recent win came in a Cork handicap in April; caught the eye under this rider in a 1m1f handicap at the Curragh last time; interesting.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: J P Murtagh

Good servant won over this trip at Cork in April, his first time winning away from AW; second over 1m here last month; good spin for inexperienced claimer, but others preferred.

25/1

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

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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14th

7

(3)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

Won maiden on this card last year (heavy) and just denied in 7f handicap here in June (soft); handled good ground well when third in Curragh premier handicap and wasn't disgraced there on latest in Irish Cambridgeshire; worth considering with rider's valuable claim.

12/1

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

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

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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4

(6)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

14:42 Leopardstown

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed form this campaign until career-best last month when chasing home an all-the-way winner in Listowel Listed (yielding), despite having raced keenly and running wide on a bend; more needed.

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed this campaign and was only midfield in a Curragh handicap nine days ago.

25/1

11th

11

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mixed form this season; best effort when third to Perry Mason over C&D in May; needs to step up on the form of last month's AW run.

20/1

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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6th

9

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has very much come to form on his last two runs; winning a C&D handicap three weeks ago and proved the only danger to a good winner here last week; dropped 1lb for that effort and one of the ones to beat here.

3/1

1st

11

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Quatre Bras

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual C&D winner was around 2l off Slieve Binnian on last visit here, but now 9lb lower, so marksman is givng him every chance if he can recapture best form; yard still a bit quiet.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Quatre Bras

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Three-time AW winner is 0-23 on turf but has been placed on five occasions; not beaten far on last turf start at Leopardstown in July (1m, good); kept on steadily for a 3.5l sixth of 14 over extended 1m1f at Dundalk last month; moderate run at Down Royal eight days later.

8/1

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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9th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time course winner at 1m and 1m4f; hasn't fired since returning from a break in July and struggled on return to AW in 1m4f handicap here on latest; needs to revive.

16/1

10th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins have come over 1m; however, is of some interest based on a C&D win in February; fifth at Down Royal a fortnight ago was reasonably encouraging.

8/1

5th

8

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Daonethatgotaway

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; recent turf efforts leave him with a fair bit to find, but has dropped to a mark 7lb below his AW figure.

12/1

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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16th

21

(23)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gerard Keane

Hard to win with, fair seventh in the Irish Cambridgeshire, 7f inadequate at Laytown on Thursday; up against it and 2lb wrong.

25/1

4th

4

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Genuine Article

11st 13lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

2-26 on turf and is 1lb lower than when last scoring at the Galway festival in 2025 (8.5f, soft); well held in the Cambridgeshire at the Curragh on latest and unproven on this surface; 7f is a query too; others preferred.

10/1

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

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

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Blues Emperor

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.

25/1

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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10th

11

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Westminster Moon

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Ex-Polish/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; mid-field over longer trips in the Ascot Stakes and at Galway, closer to his best when fourth at York.

14/1

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

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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9th

8

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Gleneagle Bay

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Was sent off 7-4 for this 12 months ago when finishing a close fourth to Rahmi and is now 4lb lower; Cork winner in June (7f, good; ridden by Colin Keane) and neither Galway race (sixth both times) panned out ideally; he's not without hope.

12/1

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

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

Form & Verdict
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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