May 23 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Good To Yielding

Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
5 (3)
Purview

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.45

Form: /2251-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Smart, lightly raced 4yo; never quite fulfilled Leopardstown's Derby Trial second this time last year although did end the campaign on a winning note in 1m2f Cork Listed in September in ready fashion; looks the type to make an even better 4yo upped to this trip; very interesting player.
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3rd

2

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:15 Leopardstown

Purview

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

Progressive colt is still lightly raced with just seven starts; improved form this year, winning twice at the Curragh, notably a demolition job over this trip in the Listed Orby Stakes; not as good over 1m2f in the Group 3 International Stakes next time; this is his first run since but he goes well fresh and has run well at this track so looks the one to beat even carrying a 3lb penalty.

11/8

1st

3

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Purview

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D K Weld

This progressive Kingman colt is on a hat-trick after successive Listed wins at Cork (10.5f, yielding) on final run of last term and at this venue (1m4f, good) on seasonal return; won that latest race by 6l in seriously impressive fashion (eased down) and should be fine dropped back in trip; top rated here and leading claims.

13/8

13/2

  • Place: £1.45

Form: 1176-7 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins here in today's event and Group 3 International Stakes over 1m2f; subsequent Leopardstown efforts were below best below best, as was last month's seasonal return here in 1m2f Group 3 Alleged Stakes dominated by two stablemates; entitled to come on for that.
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1st

7

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 4y

16:25 Curragh

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9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven wins on the Flat, also a winning hurdler; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for a third time last month; has chased home the smart Purview on two occasions at this venue this season; got closer over 1m2f three weeks ago, than in a 1m4f event in May.

10/1

2nd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Trustyourinstinct

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-time winner on the Flat; landed Gowran conditions race (9.5f, yielding) for the third year running on latest; won lesser renewal of this race last season (good) but was no match for Purview in 1m4f Listed heat here on penultimate; hard to see him turning that around, but generally reliable and place chance.

15/2

1st

4

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:43 Gowran Park

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9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won this race in 2023 and 2024; good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins in Listed/Group 3 contests at the Curragh over 1m4f/1m2f on good; hasn't hit top stride yet this season but is top-rated here; he would prefer decent ground but has form on soft.

1/2

3rd
6 (9)
Arouet

10/1

  • Place: £2.45

Form: 212-

Last run: 352 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced last year at 3, winning minor Roscommon contest and chased home a very smart type in Leopardstown Listed over this trip; recently landed odds in Cork 4yo maiden hurdle, an unusual prep for one from this yard; cheekpieces fitted for Flat return and bit to find on ratings.
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3rd

1

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:10 Galway

Arouet

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: P Twomey

Won a minor event on the Flat at Roscommon last year; much stronger form when second in a 1m4f Listed race at Leopardstown; has not looked a natural over jumps, but managed a maiden hurdle win at Cork in May; below par in a Listed race at Limerick last time, much better at the Curragh previously.

5/1

9th

4

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

19:02 Limerick

Arouet

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: P Twomey

Lightly raced last year at three, winning minor Roscommon contest and chased home a very smart type in Leopardstown Listed over this trip; recently landed the odds in Cork 4yo maiden hurdle before beaten around 8l into third in 1m4f Curragh Listed last month; has a bit to find.

12/1

3rd

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Arouet

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Lightly raced last year at 3, winning minor Roscommon contest and chased home a very smart type in Leopardstown Listed over this trip; recently landed odds in Cork 4yo maiden hurdle, an unusual prep for one from this yard; cheekpieces fitted for Flat return and bit to find on ratings.

10/1

Form: 122-43 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes on this weekend and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; both runs this term at 1m6f, latest when respectable third to Scandinavia in Navan Listed; possible fitness edge on some of these.
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12th

10

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Emit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Close second in 1m7f French Group 2 (on very soft) last October remains his best form; he has a competitive handicap mark, though, as he showed when running on well from off the pace to be fourth of 17 to Opportunity at Royal Ascot (1m4f) last time; Ryan Moore stays on board; Irish St Leger entry with strong claims back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Emit

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

His 1m2f Group 3 run here (40-1) was the only blip from him last season; close second in 1m7f French Group 2 last October looks his best form but his handicap mark has fallen and plenty of ability remains; the biggest question may be whether this trip is now on the short side.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Emit

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes here and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; first two runs this term at 1m6f were creditable, drop back 1m4f didn't suit latest; drops to handicap company and back to ideal trip.

13/2

Form: 113-22 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Very useful filly has returned this term with 0.5l defeats by Moody at Listed level at both Cork (1m4f) and Gowran (1m6f), each time forcing it; this a much deeper race than those however so will do well to sneak a place.
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8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Snapretend

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Trip-versatile 4yo well held behind a better-fancied stablemate after forcing much of pace in Galway Listed on Monday; hard to fancy.

33/1

8th

10

(13)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Galway

Snapretend

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed in three of her four starts in Listed company; not disgraced in a Group 3 at Cork on latest; has an edge over Nuit on running in a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran in May.

11/2

4th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:10 Cork

Snapretend

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Acquitted herself well in stakes company this season, finishing a 0.5l second to subsequent Group 3 winner Moody in Listed contests over C&D (soft) and at Gowran Park (1m6f, good/yielding); respectable run when sixth in strong renewal of Orby Stakes 83 days ago; ew claims back against own sex; firm ground a possible negative.

9/1

Form: 16-355

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.
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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

16/1

Form: /4194- D BF

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex Ballydoyle-trained; won Lingfield Derby Trial last year but well held in both Irish Derby and Irish St Leger; bought for 78,000gns and soundly beaten on yard debut in Grade 2 Leopardstown hurdle at Christmas; tried in a tongue-tie here and plenty on his plate in what looks a hot Listed race.
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3rd

1

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

15:10 Punchestown

Puppet Master

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose; Listed winner last year for Aidan O'Brien; below par in first three runs for this yard but back to form with a maiden hurdle win at Kilbeggan last month and another solid run in a Perth novice hurdle on latest; top rated and respected back on the Flat with in form claimer taking off 7lb.

9/4

2nd

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Puppet Master

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Smart on Flat for Aidan O'Brien last year (won Lingfield Derby Trial) and got act together over hurdles at third attempt, keeping on well to win Kilbeggan maiden (2m, good) last month; that form was recently given a good boost by the third and this fellow is open to more improvement over jumps.

13/8

1st

3

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:56 Kilbeggan

Puppet Master

11st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ex-Ballydoyle; won a Listed race at Lingfield last year; purchased for 78,000gns in October but has been soundly beaten in two starts over hurdles and two Flat races for new yard; needs to improve.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 52251-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Third career win came on final start last season in 1m Listowel Listed in testing conditions under a positive ride (just a day after being well beaten in handicap); balance of form is over shorter than this so others preferred on seasonal return.
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8th

3

(11)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Cristal Clere

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John J Nallen

Won a Listed contest over 1m on heavy ground at Listowel last year, and good run in same race lately; has a chance if building on that and stays this far.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Cristal Clere

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Enjoys give underfoot and conditions were heavy when winning this 12 months ago; just two runs since then and was well beaten in a Listed race last time when the ground was favourable; bit to prove now, and belatedly tries cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 21323-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

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Payout
Exacta €17.60
Straight Forecast €14.72
Trifecta €149.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Emit

The Irish Sun:

Arouet

SPOTLIGHT:

Purview

TOPSPEED:

Trustyourinstinct

POSTDATA:

Emit