July 18 / 14.50 Curragh

14.50

Good To Firm

Liverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap

  • Prize money: £51217.39
  • 0m 6f 63y
  • 20 runners
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Liverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.45
  • Place: £1.95

Form: 23-019 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.
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1st

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Third good handicap win of an excellent summer when shading a tight finish in 20-runner event at the York Ebor meeting (6f, good to soft; acts on good to firm); creditable fourth of 24 at the Curragh (6f, yielding) since; below par in two previous attempts over 7f but the way he saw it out when successful over an extended 6f at the Curragh earlier in the year provides hope that this flat 7f should be within range; his form is more than good enough to be highly competitive at Listed level.

7/2

4th

1

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sondad

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scurry win (beating Dark Thirty) in July came over slightly further off 98, and most recently recorded seventh career win when landing a big pot at York last month (Coul Angel third) on good-to-soft; still improving 5yo up 16lb this season but has to be respected.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 071021 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.
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12th

1

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual 6f winner at York and Chester this summer; got back on track with third of 24 in 6f handicap at the Curragh 13 days ago so must enter calculations off a 2lb lower mark.

5/1

3rd

2

(16)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.

14/1

14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.05

Form: -14031 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
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,
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21th

22

(25)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap.

16/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

4th
1 (15)
Keke

14/1

  • Place: £5.25

Form: -81351 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Keke

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Edward Lynam

Effective at 5f-6f but vast majority of best form has come on good ground; is well handicapped and is a C&D winner but the forecast rain is not in his favour.

13/2

9th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Keke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won this two years ago and a slow start was no help when fifth last year; won twice this season and had been holding his form until a quiet run behind some of these a fortnight ago; usually dependable and could be dangerous should the first-time cheekpieces trigger something.

6/1

17th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Keke

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.

10/1

16/1

Form: 51-492 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, a Listowel maiden and a 6f Dundalk event; beaten by the odds-on Oro Blanco in a two-horse race last time; previously unplaced favourite in a 7f handicap here.
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9th

7

(13)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Gavoo

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

One of his two wins as a juvenile last year came over 6f at this venue; bits and pieces of form this season and now 12lb lower than at the start of the season; needs to defy the worst of the draw but has been given a chance.

8/1

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

Form: 703002 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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
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9th

13

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; back on track with a fine fourth over C&D 11 days ago when not far behind Nouvel Espoir and Smoke Them Out; weighted to turn that form around now, rain not a concern and he's 12lb below his last win; chance.

15/2

4th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last year's Scurry winner was second over 7f at Galway in July; well beaten lately; down to a good mark if he can find the spark.

28/1

10th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Go Athletico

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won the Scurry last year; runner-up in a Galway handicap over this trip in a busy campaign this year; running off his lowest ever mark today in a first-time headgear combination; interesting.

10/1

Form: 721-40

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month.
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1st

11

(20)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Red Evolution

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Fine at 5f or 6f; in a new tongue-tie when winning narrowly at Naas and then had some of these behind when second of 24 in a valuable 6f handicap here two weeks ago; blessed with a similar draw and with Reese Holohan taking off 7lb, he's a player.

7/1

2nd

21

(23)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Red Evolution

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M D O’Callaghan

Was gaining first win at this trip when defying top-weight at Naas last month in a first-time tongue-tie, settling better; previously didn't get home over extended 6f of Scurry Handicap when seventh of 20 behind Sondad but may well get a lot closer this time.

14/1

1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

All three wins over 5f, including pair of Cork handicaps last summer; didn't threaten in valuable Curragh handicaps last twice, including over extended 6f last month; tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 450-97 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

10

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

In fine form; gained second career win at Navan (5f, good) on penultimate off 8lb lower; another solid effort off revised mark here on latest (6f, yielding); go well again if the rain misses.

11/2

3rd

12

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Beat Keke by 3l in a 6f premier handicap here last year and he's back in good form, denying Namiid with the pair clear last time at Navan (5f, good); went up 8lb for that, but he can deal with this mark.

6/1

1st

6

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Curragh winner last year (6f, good) is now 3lb lower and he almost got back to winning ways at the Curragh (6f, good) two weeks ago, beaten just 0.75l into second of 10; has gone well here before, but over 6f, so the drop back to 5f is a query and wouldn't want to see much rain.

100/30

13/2

Form: 3-1133 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has become highly dependable since being gelded, winning three of his last eight starts, including two on AW in Britain; leading contender after Rockingham third with several of these rivals behind him; overall form favours him over the winner Genesis.
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7th

9

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for in-form yard; 5-13 on the AW but just 1-10 on turf; that sole success came this time last year at Navan (5f, soft) and he's 4lb lower than when beaten 0.75l in the Rockingham here in June (5f, good); not discounted.

12/1

14th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form has been on the AW but still ran sixth of 24 in a seriously competitive 6f handicap here a fortnight ago; dropping back to 5f won't hurt.

7/1

6th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Ace

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.

14/1

12/1

Form: 205484

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

7

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

City House

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins in Bahrain in early 2025; best on a sound surface; started this year on 100, now down to 83 and likely to fare better on this surface than he did at Naas on Sunday.

12/1

5th

4

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Three-time winner in Britain; 0-11 for current yard but has run some sound races and chased home the favourite in a non-handicap last time (7f); there's a race in him off this mark.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

City House

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hold-up handicapper has yet to win for this yard; some good runs over 6f/7f this year, but basically he's been too high in the weights; usual running style not ideal for this place.

13/2

12/1

Form: 09-645 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

No win since March last year; a couple of respectable efforts this year and has been dropped 5lb since finishing fourth in a 6f Navan handicap last month; would prefer more of an ease, but interesting to see how she gets on here.

16/1

4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

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

14/1

Form: 179521

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.
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3rd

6

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Glory To Be

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year including over C&D in July; stiff task back in trip in Scurry and okay effort over 1m at Leopardstown since; trip and ground in her favour and cannot be dismissed.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

Form: -10406 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Second runner for yard; all five wins have come on the AW at 6f/7f; good third here over 6f on penultimate; last of 24 in Curragh premier handicap last month; on ratings has a big chance but might struggle over this trip.

3/1

24th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, most recently good third to Dark Ace at Dundalk last month; fair bit to find with some of these on two runs here in premier handicaps, penultimate behind Sondad in Scurry.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.

15/2

15th
4 (12)
The Highway Rat

12/1

Form: 46-626 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A six-time winner over 5f (two on turf; 7f win on debut) but yet to score over this distance; ran well over 5f (yld) here last month and again over 5f at Dundalk last time out; on a winnable mark but others appeal more at this trip.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Record of two seconds and a win in this contest between 2021-2023; no win since Navan in May 2025; has mostly struggled this season, although solid fifth of 20 in Curragh premier handicap six days ago; could figure.

15/2

5th

4

(17)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Most wins have been on the AW and has mostly struggled this season, especially of late; 40-1 when beaten about 8l here two weeks ago.

50/1

Form: 347206

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner at Limerick last season on his sixth and final start for Aidan O'Brien; went close in a 6f handicap at Navan three starts ago; 4lb wrong, up against it.
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2nd

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Alfred Tennyson

11st 11lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got back to winning ways at Gowran last month (7f, good); soundly beaten off revised mark twice since, but has been eased 6lb for those two tame efforts, so is just 1lb higher than his last win; has run well on the AW so not dismissed.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Just denied by Jon Riggens over C&D in June, more recently made all over 7f at Gowran; five days later awkward start and soon beaten in a similar event under 7lb penalty; capable 5lb claimer now booked so don't rule out.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Carries a 7lb penalty due to his C&D victory five days ago; that win came following a good third at the Galway festival (7f, yielding) but he's not the most consistent overall, so not guaranteed to reproduce his winning form.

11/4

Form: 81-712 C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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

10th

6

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Headmaster

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Most recent success came in a Curragh premier handicap in May but has not really come close to matching that since; positive rider booking and coming down the handicap but others preferred.

25/1

10th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Unable to land much of a blow in big-field sprints on last three starts but had previously finished second over 7f at Cork (good) and was perhaps unlucky that day; 4lb lower now, and that's without taking into account Reese Holohan's claim; tempting.

11/2

12th

12

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Headmaster

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Edward Lynam

Successful on second start for current yard when taking premier Habitat Handicap over C&D in May; bit underwhelming both starts since here, never counting after an awkward start in Scurry Handicap and not pace to challenge back to 5f behind Rosie Frith last month.

16/1

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18th
2 (16)
Bodhi Bear

12/1

Form: -18513 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

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

8th

15

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Bodhi Bear

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: J A Stack

Handicap wins at the Curragh (5f, soft/heavy) and Navan (5f, good) this year; fully effective at 6f but he will need much more than when well beaten in last season's Silver Cup; blinkers make their debut.

33/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest.

14/1

Form: 2-9012 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

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

7th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Smart handicapper whose form this season has featured a win in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions event and a C&D Listed second behind Big Gossey; faces a tough task at these weights.

14/1

9th

3

(26)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won this race last year off 91 and back to that level of form when winning Fairyhouse conditions event and second in Listed here in June; below best, albeit not knocked about once beaten in Scurry won by Sondad following month and has been given a break since.

14/1

Form: 0961-

Last run: 211 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lacks an outing this year and is 6lb out of the handicap; signed off last year with 6f AW maiden win; gelded since; rider's claim the main plus.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Leveraging

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Good enough to land a 7f maiden here in December; struggled in three runs this season, but has been dropped 14lb and back on his favourite surface now; a case can be made.

20/1

18th

14

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip in December; big odds on both handicap starts over the summer, fading tamely in the Scurry (Curragh) and not pace to challenge at Naas; headgear combination goes on here and yard seems to be hitting form.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip on fourth start in December; 66s, short-lived appearance in the front rank before fading tamely in the Scurry; best watched for now.

33/1

Form: 5311

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Non-runners

Cuban Grey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.80
Straight Forecast €26.28
Tricast €619.94
Trifecta €2165.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Headmaster

TOPSPEED:

Gavoo

The Irish Sun:

Sondad

POSTDATA:

Keke

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Highway Rat