May 23 / 16.50 Curragh

16.50

Good To Yielding

NorthStandard Handicap

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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NorthStandard Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.15
  • Place: £8.85

Form: 310-28 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Solid nursery performer on easy ground, winning over C&D last September; good effort on return when second at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); well beaten on good going at Naas; trainer would seem to have a better chance with the high-class Quiet Mutiny.
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2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Invincible Will

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained a second career win when beating Zenford by a short head at the Curragh (7f, good) on penultimate; soundly beaten off 5lb higher mark back there on latest; may be on a tough mark for now.

11/1

8th

11

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Invincible Will

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained second career win on latest over C&D (good) and the runner up Zenford has won since; 5lb rise for that short-head success seems fair and his C&D form figures now read 311; should be in the mix again.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: 3-33 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
One of the less exposed runners in the field; placed in three maidens, the first of which was in a Leopardstown contest won by Unauthorized last October; has the advantage of race fitness over that rival now.
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4th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Zenford

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Rewarded for a string of consistent efforts with a win at Limerick on latest (7f, soft) off 5lb lower; closely matched with Invincible Will on Curragh running in May; looks progressive and should go well again but majority of form on easier ground than this.

5/2

1st

3

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Limerick

Zenford

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Placed at Leopardstown on only start at two; has developed a consistent level of form by making the first three in all three starts this term; went close at the Curragh in his first handicap; does not need to improve much to open his account now.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.95

Form: 331- D

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over this trip at Dundalk on third and final start at two; no turf experience, should be able to adjust.
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3rd

5

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Golden Trigger

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Maiden winner over this trip at Dundalk on third and final start at two; no turf experience, should be able to adjust.

12/1

3rd

7

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Trigger

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sheepscar Lad (5f; RPR 91), Retracement (1m/1m2f; 90) and Not On Your Nellie (5f; 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 107); would need to see some confidence behind him on debut.

33/1

3rd

7

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:01 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Trigger

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Sheepscar Lad (5f; RPR 91), Retracement (1m/1m2f; 90) and Not On Your Nellie (5f; 81); dam 5f 2yo winner (Listed; 107); would need to see some confidence behind him on debut.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beat dual Group 1 winner Precise on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse last June on her only juvenile start; looked in need of further when staying on into a distant second behind the impressive Royal Bay Cen in a Listed sprint at Cork early this month; potentially a cut above these rivals; Cork third Oh Cecilia now rated 101 after fine Group 3 second at Naas.
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9th

7

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:00 Killarney

Quiet Mutiny

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beat the mighty Precise in a Fairyhouse 6f maiden on debut last year; missed the rest of last year and the best of three runs this term was a close fourth in a Curragh handicap; has 12l to make up on Green Carrera from the Sandringham h'cap; new yard.

14/1

13th

11

(25)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Quiet Mutiny

8st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Took the notable scalp of Classic heroine Precise in a Fairyhouse 6f maiden last season (good); found 5.5f too sharp on return and was then a closing fourth on handicap debut at the Curragh where the 7f proved well within reach; so too might this 1m; respected.

11/1

4th

1

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Quiet Mutiny

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beat dual Group 1 winner Precise on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse last June on her only juvenile start; looked in need of further when staying on into a distant second behind the impressive Royal Bay Cen in a Listed sprint at Cork early this month; potentially a cut above these rivals; Cork third Oh Cecilia now rated 101 after fine Group 3 second at Naas.

4/1

Form: 033-21 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Only poor run at two was when out of her depth in a valuable sales race at this venue; consistent performer at Dundalk, not without a chance if reproducing her AW winter form; trainer also runs another AW winner, Seoul Force.
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7th

4

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:50 Killarney

Glitter And Glory

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

AW maiden winner over 7f in March; consistent in handicaps since and kept on to be beaten 3.5l into seventh in strong handicap at the Curragh 12 days ago; doesn't have loads in hand but rarely runs a bad race and has an each-way chance.

10/1

7th

12

(11)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Glitter And Glory

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rarely runs a bad race; won a 7f maiden at Dundalk in March; some decent runs in defeat on turf since; second in a five-runner conditions race at Leopardstown over this trip in June and took the third spot at Killarney in a handicap off this mark next time; fifth of sixth but only 2.75l away from the winner over C&D last time; 1lb wrong but should run her race.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Glitter And Glory

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rarely runs a bad race; won a maiden at Dundalk in March; not beaten far in a 7f handicap at this venue in May; second in a small-field conditions race at Leopardstown, before third behind the same winner in a Killarney handicap on Monday; first-time cheekpieces; 2lb wrong, but good 5lb claimer.

6/1

Form: 3541- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran in good company in Ballydoyle-dominated maidens at this venue before 7f Dundalk maiden win last November; lacks a recent outing, but stable's current form is a positive.
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6th

9

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Seoul Force

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ran in good company in Ballydoyle-dominated maidens at this venue before 7f Dundalk maiden win last November; lacks a recent outing, but stable's current form is a positive.

10/1

4

(8)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Dundalk (AW)

Seoul Force

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Wootton Bassett colt came up against smart Ballydoyle colts on all three starts at the Curragh; around 3l behind subsequent Group-placed Listed winner Daytona when third in debut; followed that with a fifth placing in which Aidan O'Brien had the first three; fourth over 6f on heavy ground last month; good prospects if taking to this surface.

9/4

4

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:07 Curragh

Seoul Force

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Wootton Bassett colt came up against smart Ballydoyle colts on both starts over the summer in 7f maidens, decent third to Daytona on soft ground at Gowran and then 1.5l off Go Just Do It at this venue, having been made plenty of use of; drop back in trip here could suit and proven on soft ground.

4/1

12/1

Form: 7851- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a maiden win at Leopardstown; opening handicap mark seems fair; however, he is not guaranteed to uphold Leopardstown form with Zenford who was making his debut then and has run twice this season.
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8th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

Won 7f Leopardstown maiden at two; respectable effort on comeback in 3yo handicap at this venue, weakening late over 7f; won with plenty to spare over a little further than this when apprentice-ridden at Listowel; up 7lb and no claim this time, may be vulnerable.

12/1

1st

10

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Unauthorized

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Front-runner won 7f Leopardstown maiden at two and respectable effort on comeback in 3yo handicap at the Curragh, weakening late over 7f; down in grade and good apprentice on board.

15/2

7th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

Ended last season with a maiden win at Leopardstown; opening handicap mark seems fair; however, he is not guaranteed to uphold Leopardstown form with Zenford who was making his debut then and has run twice this season.

12/1

12/1

Form: 114-87

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Did plenty of racing at two; winner of two 6f nurseries on easy ground and ran well to take fourth in the Birdcatcher at Naas; a bit high in the ratings since then; needs to step up on the form of a recent Cork run.
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12th

10

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Nakamura

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Was busy at two, winning nurseries at Navan and Cork over this trip; below his best this term until returning to form to take second place behind a front-running winner Midnight Dusk at Fairyhouse; took him a while to get into the clear then; leading contender.

6/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Nakamura

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Was busy at two, winning nurseries at Navan and Cork over this trip; below his best this term but not bad runs on two latest; down 3lb but needs more; looks stable second-string.

14/1

8th

4

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Nakamura

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Did plenty of racing at two; winner of two 6f nurseries on easy ground and ran well to take fourth in the Birdcatcher at Naas; a bit high in the ratings since then; needs to step up on the form of a recent Cork run.

12/1

8/1

Form: 0351-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season were over 6f; well beaten at Galway on his only attempt at 7f; kept on for fourth place over 6f at Naas on seasonal debut (Nakamura, seventh); worth another shot at the extra furlong on that evidence.
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7th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Gavoo

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has run some good races in handicaps this term, notably his fifth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh, but nonetheless hasn't lived up to market expectations on several occasions; discarding the headgear backfired when he was never travelling over 6f at the Curragh last time; now blinkered and steps up in trip.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.

8/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Gavoo

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Dual winner over this trip last year and promising fourth over C&D on his return; not so good next twice, but decent fifth of 20 in Scurry Handicap (extended 6f) at the Curragh where couldn't go the pace at halfway before keeping on late; had three of these behind and it was a creditable showing on first start against his elders.

11/2

Form: 06-41

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Similar level of form in trio of maidens at 6f-1m on varying ground; won with plenty to spare over slightly further than this at Roscommon on handicap debut; up 10lb, may remain competitive.
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2nd

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won a handicap over a similar trip for Joseph O'Brien whom he left for 28,000gns; started slowly and never involved on last week's stable debut (7f, good; 33-1).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Substance

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Sole win in six races for Joseph O'Brien came in a Roscommon handicap over slightly further in May (good); final run for that yard wasn't too bad and was sold on for 28,000gns; could be the type who does well for Mark Walford.

10/1

11th
3 (10)
Morehampton

10/1

Form: 1350-4 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Finished behind stablemate Nakamura in last year's Birdcatcher Nursery; likely to show the benefit of a run in a conditions race at Gowran last month but others have stronger claims.
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2nd

8

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Morehampton

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat Punica Granatum in a Gowran maiden last year and ran well in a soft-ground winners' race over C&D on next start; seemingly too high in the handicap this term, but never-nearer third at speed-favouring Gowran was a much better effort and showed he's now on a competitive mark; headgear returns.

13/2

Form: 31-205 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown his best form at Dundalk and needs to improve on this season's turf form; best placing on truf was in a 1m claimer at Gowran.
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13th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner went close off 1lb higher at Navan in July (6f, good); bounced back from a poor run at Galway when a 1.75l fourth over C&D last week (1.75l behind Rosato); 4lb better off with that rival now; has form on soft; in the mix again.

8/1

4th

19

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Coincidental Glory

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-14 on turf but has run well in defeat at times; below best over 7f at Galway on latest but fine run on penultimate start over 6f at Navan (Poweraccclaim 1.25l behind); thereabouts if repeating that.

20/1

9th

11

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Coincidental Glory

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has come into a decent level of form on his last two starts; his recent second at Navan franked by the winner at Leopardstown subsequently; should not be far away.

10/1

Form: 21-

Last run: 314 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut over 5f at Bellewstown last July; not seen again after winning a 6f maiden at Navan ten days later; hard to assess, and may need this.
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13th

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Star Of Sapphire

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Made a promising debut over 5f at Bellewstown last July; not seen again after winning a 6f maiden at Navan ten days later; hard to assess, and may need this.

8/1

1st

14

(13)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

12:30 Navan

Star Of Sapphire

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Noel Meade

8,500euros yearling; third foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 70), half-sister to winners Wall Of Fire (smart 6f-14.5f) and Nope (useful 6f 2yo/1m); very promising Bellewstown debut 10 days ago, showing plenty of speed, quite green in front and reeled in late on by favourite, who had previous experience (pair clear); that run sets the standard of the few to have run.

5/2

2nd

10

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:32 Bellewstown

Star Of Sapphire

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Third foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 70), half-sister to winners Wall Of Fire (smart 6f-14.5f) and Nope (useful 6f 2yo/1m), out of maiden half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Brian Epstein; 8,500euros yearling is by a smart first-season sire and needs a market check on debut.

13/2

Non-runners

Down The Glen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €296.90
Straight Forecast €153.77
Tricast €988.08
Trifecta €3511.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Zenford

SPOTLIGHT:

Quiet Mutiny

TOPSPEED:

Zenford

POSTDATA:

Zenford

The Irish Sun:

Zenford