May 23 / 17.25 Curragh

17.25

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.15
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0081-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.
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8

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; had difficulty finding a gap before storming home to win by a neck with several of these behind; another solid display over 7f at Cork; top trainer of sprinters won this in 2020 and 2021.

5/1

2nd

7

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Headmaster

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to dual British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat handicap (6f, good) at the Curragh last month on second start for new yard, struggled to find a gap before blasting home to win by a neck (ahead of many of these); 5lb rise seems fair and this trip is fine; shortlisted.

13/2

1st

13

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.45

Form: 22125-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.
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3rd

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning over C&D (good) and career-best in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh over an extended 6.5f in July; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return (6f, good); entitled to improve and he's in the mix off 2lb higher.

15/2

2nd

8

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Fort Vega

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.

20/1

7

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 73211- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk over further, second occasion in fillies Listed over 1m; earlier in the campaign had finished third over C&D; runs off 7lb lower turf mark.
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2nd

1

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Aviatrice

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unlucky a few times on turf last year, but won three times at Dundalk, notably when beating subsequent Group 2 winner Jancis in a Listed contest over this trip; favourite/joint favourite all three outings in premier handicaps this term, twice running well at the Curragh over 6f/7f; mark remains 7lb lower than AW rating; doesn't usually lead, but can race handily.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Aviatrice

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has won three times on the AW including a 1m Listed race at Dundalk last November; nearly took advantage of a lower turf mark when third on return in a 6f handicap at this track, but was below that form since at Cork; has to rebound.

10/1

10th

9

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Aviatrice

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk, the second occasion a fillies' Listed contest over 1m; posted a cracking seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, good) last time when a 0.75l third, behind winner Headmaster; retains same mark, 7lb below AW one; big player.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 3309-6 CD BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.
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Verdict Starting price

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

4th

19

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.

16/1

12/1

Form: 090-18 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Took his mark to a career-high when winning seasonal return here in March over 5f (soft-to-heavy) off 87; stiff task and ran as well as could be expected in good-class Naas Listed following month; has form at 6f/7f so respected back in handicap company.
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2

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on latest (good) when scoring off 95; 6f no problem and finished just in front of Big Gossey in Listed race at Naas (5f, good) in April so not written off stepped back up in grade.

4/1

1st

3

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Bodhi Bear

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Ground-versatile sort; won for the third time on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (5f, sft-hvy) off 8lb lower; not disgraced in Listed company at Naas; fine effort off revised mark back at the Curragh latest (6f, good) when ahead of The Highway Rat and Erosandpsyche; won his maiden here (6f) and should go well again.

4/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 47346-

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins and two turf wins have been at Navan over 5f; last year's highlight was fine third in Rockingham here; absent since October and may just need this.
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4

(12)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Back on song when just failing to reel in the winner at Navan on latest; four C&D wins to his name, including a Group 3, and is 5lb better off for a 1.75l defeat behind Valiant Force in a rated race here in February; third in this last year and should go well again.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Five-time AW winner; both turf wins have come over this C&D on yielding and soft ground; pleasing seasonal return over 6f at the Curragh last month, not far behind Bodhi Bear; eased 1lb, yard in fine form and leading claims.

7/2

16/1

Form: U7-282 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked.
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2nd

7

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at this venue; 3lb wrong here but he ran well in this race last season to finish a 2.5l second off 1lb higher; thereabouts.

9/2

4th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

I Bid You Ajou

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Came good last summer with a quick-fire Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f; touched off at Naas three starts ago; denied a clear run until too late in a premier handicap at the Curragh two weeks ago; generally dependable sort was one place in front of Aurora Nova at Listowel last Sunday.

13/2

4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

Form: 742054 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.
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7

(21)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

City House

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

City House

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close.

11/1

8th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

City House

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.

14/1

Form: 45450- CD

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.
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14

(13)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here; fifth in this race last year; two satisfactory runs this term; could go well, but a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.

14/1

7th

11

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here last spring; may improve from his reappearance in the same race here in May; a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.

12/1

9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

Form: 41-104 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.
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10

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect.

14/1

6th

6

(17)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Sir Les Patterson

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two wins at 6f over the winter; creditable efforts in two recent turf handicaps, including when midfield in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good) when slowly away; 12lb lower mark compared to AW and up in trip now.

12/1

10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.

10/1

Form: 720-90

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.
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8th

4

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Last win was in 2022; encouraging signs lately, notably a good effort in a recent Listed race at Cork, not far off Likedbymike then; retains enough ability to be competitive in good company.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Ran perfectly well off 96 in a Navan handicap last week (5f, good) but he's without a win since 2022 and looks vulnerable on these terms.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

No win since 2022; hasn't looked like regaining the winning thread in three runs this term; behind The Highway Rat and Bodhi Bear at the Curragh (6f) latest; eased 2lb and the drop back to 5f is a plus, but the forecast rain is a concern.

14/1

16/1

Form: 56513- D BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.
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9th

16

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Barbapapa

8st 7lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from eight starts came over 7f at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; ran better than finishing position suggests on Curragh seasonal return and entitled to improve; 4lb wrong.

20/1

12th

18

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Barbapapa

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.

16/1

11

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Barbapapa

9st 1lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time course winner at 1m; weakened over 7f here on latest and hasn't been beaten far on last two starts at 6f (including a 2.25l fifth at Wolverhampton in July off 4lb higher); not dismissed.

16/1

13th
15 (15)
Gerrits Gem

20/1

Form: 1924-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.
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7th

1

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Gerrits Gem

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below best in two races this term.

25/1

13th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

8st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.

20/1

12th

11

(7)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins have come at this venue, twice over 6f, the other coming at 1m; liking for the track is enough to make him worth considering on stable/seasonal debut.

10/1

16/1

Form: 8331-4 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.
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3rd

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have been at the Curragh over 6f-7f and in varying ground; solid efforts all three starts this year including over 6f at this track last week; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by a tongue-tie; needs more on these terms.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won a conditions race on heavy ground at the Curragh (7f) last October; out of the frame in conditions race at Gowran on seasonal return (7f, soft) and again when down the field in 6f Curragh handicap latest (6f, good); not well treated by race conditions here and cheekpieces now reached for.

11/2

14th

5

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tinas Indian

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.

16/1

Form: 57-703 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Rated 108 in his prime so has dropped a long way, but won Scurry Handicap (beating Fort Vega and Back Down Under) here last summer and last month's Naas third (three of today's rivals behind) was a good effort; can't rule out.
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19

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 at this venue in 2023, Listed contests and this event 12 months ago; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent this year; good run when second here last time, 3lb wrong

14/1

2nd

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a C&D Group 3 in 2023, Listed contests and a C&D premier handicap last July; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); no luck in running over C&D last month; well below his best over 7f at Cork last time.

14/1

12th

15

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Go Athletico

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a Group 3 and Listed contests, was once rated 108 so has dropped a long way; positive third at Naas in April (6f, good); put a line through his latest Curragh run where he got no run; 3lb wrong but not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 31-322 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW but four times runner-up on turf including last month over this trip at Naas (Go Athletico third) her first attempt at the distance; unchanged mark, could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Indigo Dream

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner has yet to get her head in front on turf (0-10) but has run some fine races in defeat; not a bad effort when she had two of these behind at the Curragh latest (7f, good); eased 2lb and can go close if the new tongue tie ekes out a bit more.

100/30

4th

5

(15)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Indigo Dream

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

7f AW maiden winner; 0-9 on turf but has finished runner up five times, including over 6f at Naas (good) in April; same mark now and didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages in two runs here since; could go well with Keane up.

16/1

8th

14

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Indigo Dream

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Sole win from 12 starts came on the AW over this trip, but has been runner-up four times on turf, including at Naas over 6f (Go Athletico third); denied a clear run at the Curragh last time (6f, good) when behind a couple of these; remains of interest.

11/1

14/1

Form: 650-14 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win over C&D early this month (good) off 71; close Naas fourth was another step in the right direction, despite getting upset in stalls; 2lb wrong here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,

10/1

1st

16

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark.

5/1

Form: 0712-9 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground.

13/2

1st

2

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won the first two renewals of this race in 2023 and 2024 and was runner up behind the talented King Cuan last year; won the Bold Lad (6f, yielding) last September and was then runner up in listed company at Naas; below best in two handicap starts this term but could bounce back.

7/1

Form: 1672-1

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bishopton

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2-7 on the AW but is 1-13 on turf (win came on yielding); won at Dundalk in March off 3lb higher; the best of three turf runs since then came over 7f at Cork on penultimate; not as good dropped back to 6f at the Curragh on latest; moves back up in trip now and might prefer an ease in the ground.

6/1

6th

2

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk; towards the rear over C&D before more like his best when fifth of 15 over 7f at Cork 13 days ago; probably lacks the pace of several of the 6f winners in this field.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bishopton

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; cheekpieces worn when well beaten behind some of these rivals at the Curragh (6f, good) have been abandoned.

25/1

Form: 46-806 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 5f on varying ground types but hasn't been at her best so far this season, first two over C&D; cheekpieces now tried.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 711-24 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Unique Journey

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart handicapper has won three times at this trip and posted a solid return at the Curragh; his race-fitness helps and this ground is fine but has a fair bit to find with some of these.

20/1

Form: 021-8

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €458.80
Straight Forecast €225.95
Tricast €1649.46
Trifecta €2918.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tango Flare

The Irish Sun:

Indigo Dream

POSTDATA:

I Bid You Ajou

TOPSPEED:

The Highway Rat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tango Flare