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13.37

Yielding

DNG Nationwide Handicap

  • Prize money: £17926.09
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 13 runners
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DNG Nationwide Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 240278 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

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8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

All three wins at 6f but was a rallying second over this far at Galway on his penultimate start and he might need this far these days; not a bad run back at 6f in a competitive race here 13 days ago.

13/2

7th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual C&D winner last October on easy ground; restricted campaign this year but recent Galway second a fine effort back on favoured ground; could go well.

12/1

Form: 444093 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

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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

OUR TIP

Form: 160754 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

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5th

8

(7)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four-time winner, latest two coming here, notably C&D fillies handicap in April; two comeback runs last month well below her best and seemingly lots on her plate here.

33/1

7th

1

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:55 Cork

Staysound Susie

10st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner in 2024 has added two wins at the Curragh since, including premier handicap in April; not as good twice since on faster ground but is only 1lb higher today and back on her favoured soft ground so a big chance.

3/1

Form: 609053

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 89

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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: 152048 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

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8th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Both wins have been here over 6f on heavy, including in March; this stiff 7f stretches his stamina and plenty on at the weights here.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Hassett

Won his final race of last season and his first of this campaign, both times here over 6f on heavy ground; stays 7f fine but last run here over 6f was forgettable and he really needs softer ground.

5/1

Form: 418148 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

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8th

18

(22)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Amiata

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Having a good season, recrding wins at Naas, Curragh and last month at Navan over this trip; drop back to 5f backfired at latter venue nine days later so will appreciate return to this trip; could go well.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Amiata

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won C&D maiden on yielding last year; three wins this season, including over 6f (good) here on latest, prevailing by a head; 2lb rise for that seems reasonable and the drop back to 5f no problem; should go well again.

11/4

Form: 718270

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

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7th

8

(10)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden at two and a Listowel handicap over a bit shorter in May; best run yet (after summer break) in first-time hood when only denied late in C&D rated race eight days ago (Lewis Carroll fourth); much more on his plate here though.

25/1

2nd

9

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Unauthorized

9st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Won a 7f Leopardstown maiden at two and a Listowel handicap over a bit shorter in May, with this rider aboard; mid-division over 6f here in June; hooded now and Reese Holohan takes over again.

10/1

Form: 1-2140 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

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16th

19

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Chicago Pope

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Prominent racer followed up Naas win (6f, good) with good fourth of 22 in valuable York contest in June; given a break since, this easier ground should suit.

14/1

Form: 300160 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

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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

Form: 799213 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

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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

Form: 432221 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

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1st

14

(6)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James M Barcoe

Remarkably consistent this year; four wins at 5f in his career, yet to win over 6f, but has gone close to it and don't think it's a stamina issue; chased home Smoke Them Out over 5f at Bellewstown during the week.

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Nouvel Espoir

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Four wins have all come at this trip in varying ground conditions; has been consistent in defeat since winning at Down Royal in June and should go well again.

4/1

Form: 307713 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

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3rd

8

(19)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Smoke Them Out

9st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: T G McCourt

C&D winner on heavy in March and beat Nouvel Espoir over 5f at Bellewstown on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.

12/1

1st

8

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Smoke Them Out

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Won over 6f at Curragh in March and some solid efforts since up to 7f and has run well over C&D; goes well on soft and his mark is looking attractive so one to consider.

15/2

Form: 256004 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

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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

Betting Forcast

16/1 Unique Journey, 13/2 Keke, 16/1 Staysound Susie, 12/1 The Highway Rat, 14/1 Dmaniac, 11/1 Amiata, 25/1 Unauthorized, 20/1 Chicago Pope, 12/1 Dark Ace, 11/2 Moltophino, 4/1 Nouvel Espoir, 5/1 Smoke Them Out, 15/2 Go Athletico