April 19 / 13.50 Curragh

13.50

Soft

SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £13316.52
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
2 (6)
Stag Night

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 715-32 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.
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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

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2307-6 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at two; placed three times last year, including third behind today's rival Stag Night at Naas; may improve from a recent 6f run at this venue.
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3rd

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Likedbymike

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M J Byrne

Sole win in 18 starts came in Cork maiden in October 2024; produced career best over C&D in April when 0.75l second to subsequent Group 1 scorer Mission Central in Listed race; finished ahead of Keke when filling the same spot at Cork last month and line can be put through handicap run six days ago as gaps didn't come; leading player if not backing up too fast.

9/4

9th

3

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Likedbymike

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M J Byrne

Nearly beat Stag Night in a C&D handicap before two fine runs at Listed level at Naas in races won by the subsequent Group 1 winner Mission Central, finishing closer on the first occasion; another fine effort when second in a Listed race at Cork; the downside is that she is 17lb higher than for her last handicap start.

9/1

2nd

8

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Likedbymike

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: M J Byrne

Nearly won a Curragh handicap before her two good runs at Listed level at Naas in races won by the smart Mission Central, finishing closer on the first occasion; she was only a half-length behind Keke the last time (both behind Gazelle d'Or) and they're all on the same terms.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1000-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.
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3rd

10

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noble Nation

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

7/2

1st

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering.

9/1

13th

13

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts.

12/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: /000-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

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 his way and sold up for 26,000gns last June; 50-1 when in rear over C&D on Irish debut last month
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14th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Sommelier

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over a little further than this here early this month; fair fifth under a fixed penalty in a 5f Cork event four days later; has gone up 11lb in total.

12/1

5th

1

(19)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Sommelier

10st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest over an extended 6f at the Curragh on Wednesday; has a fixed 7lb penalty; an additional 2lb claimed this time; this stiff 5f should be fine for him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner is 0-5 on turf for current trainer this year, not beaten too far on penultimate; handicapper giving him every chance and new headgear combination tried.

16/1

Form: 511-31 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins from four winter starts at Dundalk; soft going might not be ideal for his return to turf on a mark 16lb higher than when fifth of 16 in a C&D apprentice handicap last October.
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16th

14

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Buddy Batt

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Tracey Collins

3-8 at Dundalk, 1-10 on turf; fair fifth over C&D before unplaced behind Cuban Grey on AW; this looks too competitive for him.

20/1

6th

1

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Buddy Batt

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Only fifth on soft ground last time but he had previously made it 3-7 here when cosily accounting for Lethimfly in March; only 3lb higher now but his wide draw is worrying.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Buddy Batt

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Three wins from four winter starts at Dundalk; soft going might not be ideal for his return to turf on a mark 16lb higher than when fifth of 16 in a C&D apprentice handicap last October.

6/1

Form: 046-80 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 5f on good and yielding ground, including at this venue last August; has struggled in two 6f outings at this venue this term; probably needs the ground to improve.
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2nd

8

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Specialist at this trip; has brought her total to five with two recent wins; up in grade and has to contend with a 7lb penalty for her victory over Shadow Of The Moon at Down Royal.

17/2

1st

1

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Sarahmae

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won for the fourth time (all over 5f) when comfortably scoring at Cork five days ago; raised 10lb though has been competitive off similar marks in the past; a big player if in the same form on a quick turnaround.

7/4

1st

4

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner over 5f on varying ground but hasn't been at her best so far this season and sluggish starts have become a habit.

20/1

6/1

Form: 14610- CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Productive campaign last year with three course wins, including over 6f on seasonal return; highlights were two C&D premier handicap wins, notably the Joe McGrath off 83 on yielding-to-soft; now rated 89, down in class again after a Listed attempt on final start.
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2nd

4

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Gazelle dOr

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner; scored in the Joe McGrath handicap at the Curragh (5f, yld-sft) last September off 83; excellent 1.5l second of 10 in listed heat at Naas on latest (5f, good), splitting 110 and 104 rated rivals; has won twice over 6f; dangerous to dismiss.

3/1

Form: 021- D

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Opening mark of 80 is based on an emphatic 5f maiden at Down Royal on her third and final start at three; hard to be sure how she will fare here on different ground against more experienced opponents.
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13th

15

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Shadow Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

Two moderate displays at this venue represent a negative; fair second to Sarahmae at Down Royal last week; 2lb out of the handicap in this much more taxing company.

12/1

2nd

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shadow Of The Moon

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Won a C&D maiden on third start last year; well below that form in two starts this year but a return to this venue might re-ignite a spark so not ruled out.

13/2

22th

22

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shadow Of The Moon

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

Lightly raced 4yo won Down Royal maiden (7f) in September; absent until no show after slow start on handicap debut here last month over 5f; inexperience remains a concern.

25/1

Form: 38322-

Last run: 149 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent on AW; has Dundalk form linked to recent winner Diego El Queso; however, that was over 1m, and he is an unknown quantity at this trip.
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11th

13

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Ribble Emperor

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: P C O’Donnell

Can lead and some fair placed form in non-handicaps over 7f/1m, including when outclassed in third behind easy winner in AW maiden on Tuesday; mark probably stiff enough.

18/1

3rd

1

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Ribble Emperor

10st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: P C O’Donnell

Has placed form here but he's now 0-8 and exposed; unlikely to be winning this.

50/1

12th

12

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Ribble Emperor

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P C O’Donnell

Placed on all three AW starts at 7f-1m; turf form not as good and was well beaten on soft ground at the Curragh (5f) last month; better ground here likely a plus but others more convincing.

20/1

Form: 0-3352 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year after a Bellewstown second and now bids to follow the same pattern after a good run eight days ago; fair chance that he can reverse Dundalk form with Buddy Batt.
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4th

13

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Cuban Grey

8st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort with seven wins and 17 places to his name; faces a tough task in this grade; has struggled in two turf starts this month following a Dundalk win.

20/1

9th

1

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Cuban Grey

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Brought up the rear last week at Navan but that was a tougher race than this and he had previously posted a seventh career win over 5f at Dundalk (3lb lower); no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta €18.20
Straight Forecast €17.13
Tricast €57.45
Trifecta €72.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Stag Night

TOPSPEED:

Likedbymike

SPOTLIGHT:

Noble Nation

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cuban Grey

The Irish Sun:

Stag Night