Curragh Races & Results Tomform Sunday 16th March 2025

There were 22 Races on Sunday 16th March 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Chepstow, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 16th March 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:40 Curragh Maiden 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1
1st (1) Power Blue (5/2 -54%)
Power Blue

2.5
5/2(-54%)
(1) Power Blue 5/2, Foaled February 1. £44,000 yearling. Space Blues colt. Dam useful Italian 7f winner (including at 2 yrs) out of smart Italian sprinter Charming Woman. Likely type for stable seeking a hat-trick of wins in this contest.
May prove best of three runners for the yard that has won the last two editions of this.
2
6
2nd (6) Slaney View (13/8 +54%)
Slaney View

1.625
13/8(+54%)
(6) Slaney View 13/8, Foaled March 15. Mehmas filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-9.4f winner Glor Tire and 2-y-o 8.6f winner Merchant. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Steip Amach. Respected.
Stable has a solid record in this race historically, latest win was with a filly in 2021.
3
3
3rd (3) Army Leave (4/1 +84%)
Army Leave

4
4/1(+84%)
(3) Army Leave 4/1, Foaled February 17. €1,000 yearling. Invincible Army filly. Dam lightly raced out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Sharleez.
Cheap yearling, trainer can have one ready early, others have better pedigree claims.
4
2
4th (2) Zaltan (12/1 -100%)
Zaltan

12
12/1(-100%)
(2) Zaltan 12/1, Foaled April 2. €37,000 yearling. Lucky Vega colt. Dam, 5.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner Glen Force from family of very smart winner up to 1m Zafeen.
Dam was a useful sprinter for Willie McCreery, could be well primed for this.
5th
4
5th (4) Leblon Beach (15/2 -7%)
Leblon Beach

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(4) Leblon Beach 15/2, Foaled March 18. £5,000 yearling. Ubettabelieveit filly. Closely related to 6f winner Dorney Lake and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Peggy's Angel and 6f winner Mrs Discombe. Dam 7f winner. One of 3 runners for yard with a strong recent record in this.
Cheapest of the three runners for the yard, plenty of speed in the pedigree.
6th
5
6th (5) Ski Supreme (18/1 +18%)
Ski Supreme

18
18/1(+18%)
(5) Ski Supreme 18/1, Foaled March 1. €45,000 foal, Supremacy filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Glen Esk. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 9.5f-11.4f winner Birch Grove.
Dam won over 6f, dual-purpose stable but not typically associated with juvenile winners.
7th
8
7th (8) Venerated (25/1 +38%)
Venerated

25
25/1(+38%)
(8) Venerated 25/1, Foaled January 31. Kodi Bear filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Paris Winds.
Dam won in France at two, a rare runner in this sphere for this jumping yard.
LTO Selection:

Adrian Murray has won this race for the past two years with smart juveniles and riding arrangements suggest POWER BLUE is the pick of his trio. The Space Blues colt from a useful Italian family cost 44,000 pounds as a yearling. Jim Bolger has had many sharp early two-year-olds over the years and he relies on Slaney View, who is by Mehmas and out of a Vocalised mare who has already produced two winners. Zaltan, by Lucky Vega and out of a Listed winner, and the Supremacy filly Ski Supreme are others to consider.

Adrian Murray has won the last 2 runnings of this with smart sorts so it might be best to focus on his trio, with POWER BLUE preferred to Leblon Beach and Stonezilian before any betting clues are known. Slaney View also makes paper appeal in a race where the market should help to shape things.

Three runners here for Adrian Murray who has won the last two editions of the race. David Egan's mount POWER BLUE gets the vote

13:40 Curragh Maiden 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:10 Curragh Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
12
(12) Tommy Mcjohn (18/1 +45%)
Tommy Mcjohn

18
18/1(+45%)
(12) Tommy Mcjohn 18/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Dundalk (5f) 30 days ago.
No doubts about his fitness, needs to improve on the form shown at Dundalk lately.
1
3
1st (3) Back Down Under (8/1 +27%)
Back Down Under

8
8/1(+27%)
(3) Back Down Under 8/1, Course winner. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 169 days ago.
Winner over 7f here last June, often placed at sprint distances so not ruled out.
2
9
2nd (9) Dark Viper (7/1 +13%)
Dark Viper

7
7/1(+13%)
(9) Dark Viper 7/1, Fell in juvenile hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 113 days ago. Fair but frustrating maiden.
Maiden who finished second on seven occasions last season, capable of getting in the mix.
3
1
3rd (1) Tai Tam Bay (9/1 +36%)
Tai Tam Bay

9
9/1(+36%)
(1) Tai Tam Bay 9/1, 3/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 166 days ago. Won first time up last season.
Ended last season with second of five at Cork, sole win came last April over 6f at Naas.
4
7
4th (7) Catherine Chroi (25/1 +38%)
Catherine Chroi

25
25/1(+38%)
(7) Catherine Chroi 25/1, Six wins from 19 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, last of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
Nine-time winner, well below best on last two Dundalk outings, Colin Keane sticks with her.
5th
11
5th (11) Loingseoir (12/1 -20%)
Loingseoir

12
12/1(-20%)
(11) Loingseoir 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in September. Creditable fifth of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 28/1) 133 days ago. Booking of Burns a plus.
Two 1m course wins, won over 7f last year, vulnerable at 6f, talented apprentice booked.
6th
10
6th (10) New Theory (11/1 -69%)
New Theory

11
11/1(-69%)
(10) New Theory 11/1, 11/1, career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 144 days. Chased home 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o so must be of interest on handicap debut here under promising claimer.
Signed off last season with a 5f Navan maiden win, raised 12lb, useful 7lb claimed again.
7th
8
7th (8) Rathbranchurch (4/1 +71%)
Rathbranchurch

4
4/1(+71%)
(8) Rathbranchurch 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, below form fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) when last seen, not ideally placed. Off 133 days. Gone well fresh and one to note.
Tough sort who held his form well during a very busy campaign last season.
8th
2
8th (2) Clonmacash (12/1 -71%)
Clonmacash

12
12/1(-71%)
(2) Clonmacash 12/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Been in top form but needs to carry that on back on turf.
Two wins and three seconds from his last five Dundalk starts, best over 7f but respected.
9th
14
9th (14) Only Spoofing (80/1 -142%)
Only Spoofing

80
80/1(-142%)
(14) Only Spoofing 80/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Dundalk (5f) 123 days ago. Poor record fresh overall.
Veteran has won 13 of his 92 starts, his 0-14 record at this venue is a negative.
10th
13
10th (13) Mount Ruapehu (7/1 +50%)
Mount Ruapehu

7
7/1(+50%)
(13) Mount Ruapehu 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at this course (5f, good to soft) 133 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery.
1-27 record on turf is a concern, several good runs at this venue last year, new yard now.
11th
5
11th (5) Clever And Cute (6/1 +40%)
Clever And Cute

6
6/1(+40%)
(5) Clever And Cute 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, unseated rider early in handicap at Listowel (9f, good to soft) 174 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Booking of Coakley a plus. Open to improvement this year.
Has shown ability in testing conditions over longer distances, 6f may be a bit sharp.
12th
4
12th (4) Dynamic Force (9/1 +55%)
Dynamic Force

9
9/1(+55%)
(4) Dynamic Force 9/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (8f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip.
Fit from Dundalk, fair chance judged on C&D second last summer though ground was quick.
13th
15
13th (15) I'll Be Handy (40/1 0%)
I'll Be Handy

40
40/1(0%)
(15) I'll Be Handy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft, 17/2) 150 days ago. Back down in trip. Uphill task.
Ninth of 14 in the Birdcatcher Nursery on only handicap start, never better than sixth.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

CLEVER AND CUTE was placed twice in maidens on testing ground last year and this is effectively her first handicap having unseated rider when hitting a rail soon after the start on her latest start at Listowel. She hails from a family that the yard has done well with in the past including Group 3 winner Clever And Cool. Tai Tam Bay got a hefty rise for an impressive win on her reappearance at Naas last spring but held her form well throughout the year, while course winner Back Down Under and New Theory are others to note.

NEVER SHOUT NEVER has been in top form at Dundalk (third on Friday) and has some good runs here to his name so could be the way to go. New Theory is very interesting on her return/handicap debut having opened her account when last seen and chased home the now 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o. Rathbranchurch is another to note having gone well fresh, while Clever And Cute could have more to offer for Jim Bolger this term.

It could pay to take a chance with NEW THEORY who signed off last season with a 5f maiden win at Navan. Clonmacash is a danger

14:10 Curragh Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:40 Curragh Handicap 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
3
(3) I Am Superman (16/1 -33%)
I Am Superman

16
16/1(-33%)
(3) I Am Superman 16/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on. Others are more persuasive. e
Hasn't been running badly on the AW but he's essentially a 7f/1m horse.
1
10
1st (10) Laugh A Minute (18/5 +55%)
Laugh A Minute

3.6
18/5(+55%)
(10) Laugh A Minute 18/5, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 18/1) on reappearance 23 days ago. That should have put him spot on for this and the yard is in form.
Exposed 10yo but ran well on the AW last time and he's a better horse on turf.
2
8
2nd (8) Love Billy Boy (5/1 +77%)
Love Billy Boy

5
5/1(+77%)
(8) Love Billy Boy 5/1, 25/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) when last seen in October (final start for Richard Hannon). Down in trip on return for new stable and possibly best watched.
Ex-Hannon horse; ran a number of good races last year, though was kept mostly to 7f.
3
1
3rd (1) Big Gossey (17/2 -6%)
Big Gossey

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(1) Big Gossey 17/2, Four-time C&D winner. Also won over 7f here in November. Fit from 3 outings at Dundalk this year. Not discounted despite his big weight.
Grand servant who loves it here and returns on the back of competitive shows on the AW.
4
6
4th (6) Apache Outlaw (14/1 -180%)
Apache Outlaw

14
14/1(-180%)
(6) Apache Outlaw 14/1, Course winner in October and added 2 more wins at Dundalk to end 2024. Third of 4 in conditions event at Dundalk (8f, 5/2) on reappearance 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Considered for McGuinness.
Should be well handicapped off this lower turf mark but soft ground could be troublesome.
5th
9
5th (9) Staysound Susie (18/1 -13%)
Staysound Susie

18
18/1(-13%)
(9) Staysound Susie 18/1, Latest win at Cork (6f, soft) in October. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Naas (6f, good to soft, 12/1) later that month. Off 155 days. Much depends on whether she's primed after the break.
Went up 8lb for winning so well at Cork in Oct and that seemed to find her out next time.
6th
5
6th (5) Stag Night (5/1 +38%)
Stag Night

5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Stag Night 5/1, C&D winner. 10/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Naas (6f) on final start in October. Runner-up over 5f here on 2024 reappearance. Respected under Billy Lee.
Only 2lb higher than for his last win at Cork 12 months ago and he goes well fresh.
7th
4
7th (4) Betsen (16/1 -33%)
Betsen

16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Betsen 16/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. 13/8, fourth of 5 in conditions event at Dundalk (5f) in October. Off 163 days. Makes handicap debut.
Flashes of smart form in his nine races and should have a future in handicaps.
8th
12
8th (12) Emerald Harmony (11/1 +50%)
Emerald Harmony

11
11/1(+50%)
(12) Emerald Harmony 11/1, 13/2, last of 9 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) when last seen in October. A watching brief is advised on return.
Only 1-11 but mostly consisent; this 4yo filly could yet be open to some improvement.
9th
2
9th (2) Go Athletico (17/2 -6%)
Go Athletico

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(2) Go Athletico 17/2, Won Group 3 over C&D in 2023 but operating below that level in listed/Group level last season, including in France in October (only run for Gerard Mosse). Has rejoined Ado McGuinness ahead of reappearance. Interesting down in grade with Colin Keane up. Also wears first-time headgear combination.
Has possibilities off this mark should the new headgear work after a break.
10th
7
10th (7) Merisi Diamond (15/2 -67%)
Merisi Diamond

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(7) Merisi Diamond 15/2, Won a big-field C&D handicap on 2024 reappearance. Progressed to win twice more in the autumn. Creditable fourth of 26 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) on final start. Enters calculations on return.
Goes well here; has shown that he can live with this mark and go well fresh.
11th
11
11th (11) Rappell (12/1 +0%)
Rappell

12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Rappell 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 11/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) in September, finishing with running left. Off 169 days.
Does have a bit to prove off his current mark, even with a 7lb claimer up top.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

BIG GOSSEY continues to hold his form well despite his advancing years and returns to his favourite track with strong claims. The selection has won seven times at this venue including three premier handicaps over C&D and having signed off on a winning note on the turf here last November, he's performed with credit on three outings at Dundalk this year. Merisi Diamond and Stag Night both handle soft ground well and are two for the shortlist, while Love Billy Boy won on testing ground at Chester last year for Richard Hannon and is an interesting addition to Ger O'Leary's yard.

It might be worth taking a chance on the class-dropping GO ATHLETICO, with the booking of Colin Keane taking the eye. This former C&D Group 3 winner is also equipped with a first-time headgear combination and confidence in his chance would be increased if the betting vibes are strong. Laugh A Minute should be primed for this after a decent reappearance effort at Dundalk and is second choice ahead of Stag Night and the other Ado McGuinness runner Apache Outlaw.

This looks very open. MERISI DIAMOND returned from a similar break to win on this card 12 months ago.

14:40 Curragh Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION


15:10 Curragh Maiden 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
5
1st (5) Bint Queen Kindly (2/1 +71%)
Bint Queen Kindly

2
2/1(+71%)
(5) Bint Queen Kindly 2/1, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Queen Me and half-sister to useful 5f/5.4f winner Alia Choice. Appealing on pedigree and Guineas entry catches the eye.
Night Of Thunder filly; likeable pedigree and she's in the Irish 1,000 Guineas.
2
6
2nd (6) Copacabana Sands (7/2 +65%)
Copacabana Sands

3.5
7/2(+65%)
(6) Copacabana Sands 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden at 2 yrs. Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving Diego Dias. Work to do.
0-5 but shown good form and respected back in a maiden for her new trainer.
3
12
3rd (12) Murkala (10/3 +39%)
Murkala

3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(12) Murkala 10/3, Thrice-raced filly. 5/1, fifth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm) when last seen, not knocked about. Off 7 months. Suspect she'll do better over further.
Didn't really build on her fourth to top-class Lake Victoria but there's time yet.
4
19
4th (19) Win Me Over (13/2 -420%)
Win Me Over

6.5
13/2(-420%)
(19) Win Me Over 13/2, Kingman filly. Sister to top-class winner up to 1m Palace Pier, closely related to 1¼m winner Tatweej and half-sister to 9.5f winner Tiger Beetle. Ticks all the boxes on paper and this could be a winnable opening.
Has no fancy entries but has some pedigree and the betting should be revealing.
5th
9
5th (9) Gotomylovely (100/1 -100%)
Gotomylovely

100
100/1(-100%)
(9) Gotomylovely 100/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut, very slowly away. Off 114 days.
Weak in the betting at 33-1 when beating only one home on the AW in November (1m).
6th
8
6th (8) Echinacea (66/1 -100%)
Echinacea

66
66/1(-100%)
(8) Echinacea 66/1, £38,000 yearling, Masar filly. Dam 1¼m/10.4f winner, including Winter Hill Stakes.
£38,000 yearling; first foal out of a multiple 1m2f winner, including a Group 3.
7th
15
7th (15) Thakheera (50/1 +24%)
Thakheera

50
50/1(+24%)
(15) Thakheera 50/1, Make Believe filly. Dam, 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Raven's Lady out of unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Best of The Bests.
Dam a smart 7f-1m2f winner (RPR 100) and half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner Raven's Lady.
8th
3
8th (3) Aherla Rock (80/1 -21%)
Aherla Rock

80
80/1(-21%)
(3) Aherla Rock 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at Galway (7f, good) 6 months ago. Well bred and cost a bit. Might be one to pick up a small handicap.
Sixth in an AW trial and beaten about 14l in her two races under rules.
9th
4
9th (4) Al What (20/1 +50%)
Al What

20
20/1(+50%)
(4) Al What 20/1, €9,000 yearling, resold €24,000 yearling, Al Wukair filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winners Walking Painting and Westridge.
Well related and her stable won this with a newcomer 12 months ago (16-1).
10th
10
10th (10) Kitty Rickets (10/1 -54%)
Kitty Rickets

10
10/1(-54%)
(10) Kitty Rickets 10/1, Thrice-raced filly. Fourth of 16 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 162 days ago. Looks one for handicaps.
Latest fourth in a C&D maiden last October makes for good reading; in the mix.
11th
17
11th (17) Vega's Muse (33/1 0%)
Vega's Muse

33
33/1(0%)
(17) Vega's Muse 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good) 7 months ago.
Showed some promise in Leopardstown/Curragh maidens last year and could do better at three.
12th
14
12th (14) Saol Nios Gile (50/1 -79%)
Saol Nios Gile

50
50/1(-79%)
(14) Saol Nios Gile 50/1, Verbal Dexterity filly. Dam unraced.
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Eastern Voice.
13th
7
13th (7) Curroy Lady (200/1 -100%)
Curroy Lady

200
200/1(-100%)
(7) Curroy Lady 200/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, tenth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut. Off 146 days.
100-1 when finishing tenth of 15 in a 1m maiden on slow ground at Gowran.
14th
21
14th (21) Real Petite (80/1 -21%)
Real Petite

80
80/1(-21%)
(21) Real Petite 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 46 days ago. Significantly down in trip. RESERVE.
First reserve; low level of form in two races at Dundalk, over 1m and 1m2f.
15th
11
15th (11) Miss Crinshawn (66/1 -65%)
Miss Crinshawn

66
66/1(-65%)
(11) Miss Crinshawn 66/1, €5,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Dam ran once out of winning close relative of Fiesolana, smart winner up to 1¼m. Wears hood.
5,000euros yearling; not overly appealing on pedigree and hood is fitted for debut.
16th
1
16th (1) Onemorestar (150/1 -50%)
Onemorestar

150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Onemorestar 150/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 155 days.
80-1 when down the field in a 7f Naas maiden last October (yielding).
17th
13
17th (13) Oiche Rua (125/1 -25%)
Oiche Rua

125
125/1(-25%)
(13) Oiche Rua 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 40/1) 32 days ago, not knocked about.
Beaten in the region of 10l in two 7f maidens at Dundalk and one for another day.
18th
16
18th (16) Uluwatu (50/1 -25%)
Uluwatu

50
50/1(-25%)
(16) Uluwatu 50/1, €20,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Closely related to useful 7f winner Ship of Dreams and half-sister to useful 6f winner Woodford General and winner up to 7f Nibras Bounty.
20,000euros; closely related to 7f AW/8.4f turf Listed winner Ship Of Dreams (RPR 104).
19th
2
19th (2) Prime Sign (100/1 -52%)
Prime Sign

100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Prime Sign 100/1, £34,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Vultar. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 12/1) on debut. Off 107 days.
Footstepsinthesand filly who ran okay to be mid-division at Dundalk in November.
20th
20
20th (20) Woodlea (80/1 +0%)
Woodlea

80
80/1(+0%)
(20) Woodlea 80/1, €42,000 foal, Wooded filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Ernesto de La Cruz and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner La Cumbia. Dam unraced.
Cost 20,000euros; 11th foal; closely related to French 6f 2yo winner Ernesto De La Cruz.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

WIN ME OVER is Aidan O'Brien's sole representative from three entries at the five-day stage and the Kingman filly is bred to be smart, being a sister to top-class miler Palace Pier. Saol Nios Gile and Bint Queen Kindly are other newcomers to keep an eye on in the market. Murkala made a promising debut over C&D but didn't really progress in two subsequent starts, while Wannabe Royal was placed on both outings at Dundalk over the winter. Kitty Rickets showed promise in three maidens last year, while Copacabana Sands was unlucky in running when a close third in a valuable Naas event over this trip last autumn.

WIN ME OVER ticks plenty of boxes on paper as a full sister to the mighty Palace Pier and she can make a successful debut for Ballydoyle. Bint Queen Kindly is another well-bred newcomer for a top yard and interestingly holds a Guineas entry, so she must be respected. Wannabe Royal might be the pick of those with experience and the betting may point the way.

Some of those with experience have already performed to a good level, notably COPACABANA SANDS, Kitty Rickets and Murkala.

15:10 Curragh Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION


15:45 Curragh Handicap 8f - 27 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
15
1st (15) Orandi (10/1 +29%)
Orandi

10
10/1(+29%)
(15) Orandi 10/1, 9/1, added to string of excellent placed efforts when third of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap at this C&D (good to soft), caught further back than ideal. Off 133 days. Enters calculations for ultra-shrewd yard minus cheekpieces.
Notably consistent last season, can be given much the same chance as Gleneagle Bay.
2
2
2nd (2) Kortez Bay (16/1 +20%)
Kortez Bay

16
16/1(+20%)
(2) Kortez Bay 16/1, Useful form when winning 9-runner handicap at Tipperary in October. 14/1, below form 18¼ lengths tenth of 17 to Hamish in listed race at this course (12f, good to soft). Off 133 days. Significantly down in trip. Must improve to defy revised mark.
Ended last season with runs over longer distances, gelded since, others preferred.
3
7
3rd (7) Smooth Tom (28/1 -133%)
Smooth Tom

28
28/1(-133%)
(7) Smooth Tom 28/1, Tailed-off last of 7 to Brighterdaysahead in Morgiana Hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 113 days ago. Ran right up to form when winning Amateur Riders Derby in October and well-run race over 1m will suit.
Suited by 1m4f, has never won over this trip but excellent second in this last year.
4
14
4th (14) Indigo Five (12/1 +14%)
Indigo Five

12
12/1(+14%)
(14) Indigo Five 12/1, C&D winner. Good 1¾ lengths fifth of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days and this looks a tough ask on reappearance.
Lost two places near the finish when fifth here in November, rematch with the first three.
5th
12
5th (12) Gleneagle Bay (10/3 +44%)
Gleneagle Bay

3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(12) Gleneagle Bay 10/3, Made a winning debut on the AW in March 2024. First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when creditable ½-length second of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days and he retains significant potential as a handicapper.
Split Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November, strong chance with Colin Keane up.
6th
25
6th (25) Fort Vega (16/1 +36%)
Fort Vega

16
16/1(+36%)
(25) Fort Vega 16/1, Seventeenth of 24 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good), not clear run. Off 6 months and he's not yet exposed.
Useful 2023 form, down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start, up against it.
7th
17
7th (17) Independent Expert (16/1 +20%)
Independent Expert

16
16/1(+20%)
(17) Independent Expert 16/1, 28/1, 12¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Norwalk Havoc in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 147 days. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery but new yard going well.
Out of her depth in Listed races on final two 2024 starts, trainer also runs Gleneagle Bay.
8th
4
8th (4) Flying Finn (22/1 +45%)
Flying Finn

22
22/1(+45%)
(4) Flying Finn 22/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year, big career best for latest of them at Haydock in September. 22/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft). Off 142 days. Others more persuasive.
Showed good form in the early part of last season, respected with trip and ground to suit.
9th
3
9th (3) Take Heart (16/1 -33%)
Take Heart

16
16/1(-33%)
(3) Take Heart 16/1, Better than the result in the John Smith's Cup and confirmed that promise when successful at Goodwood in July. 5/1, 4 lengths sixth of 9 to Bellezza in Diamond Stakes at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 170 days. Back down in trip.
Probably best over 1m2f, first time over this trip since mid-field in this 12 months ago.
10th
23
10th (23) No More Porter (33/1 +0%)
No More Porter

33
33/1(+0%)
(23) No More Porter 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable 2½ lengths third of 7 to Catch The Paddy in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 100 days. Merits consideration.
All three turf wins have come at this venue, placed five times here, fifth in this in 2023.
11th
21
11th (21) Ephesus (66/1 -100%)
Ephesus

66
66/1(-100%)
(21) Ephesus 66/1, 16/1, creditable third of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. for first run on the level for this stable.
Winner over 1m4f at this venue for Ballydoyle, this may prove inadequate, good apprentice.
12th
24
12th (24) San Aer (66/1 -65%)
San Aer

66
66/1(-65%)
(24) San Aer 66/1, Course winner. 7/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, possibly amiss.
Has failed to prosper over hurdles, four Flat wins, failed to add to his score last term.
13th
22
13th (22) Fratas (33/1 -32%)
Fratas

33
33/1(-32%)
(22) Fratas 33/1, Prolific during second half of 2023. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 15/2, below form tenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Has work to do.
Won four on the trot in 2023, only two runs last season, 2lb above her last winning mark.
14th
18
14th (18) Bill Silvers (50/1 +0%)
Bill Silvers

50
50/1(+0%)
(18) Bill Silvers 50/1, Twenty-first of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 80/1) on NH debut 80 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat but was dropping in the weights without really looking ready to take advantage.
Started well for this stable with Galway sixth, not as good at same venue in September.
15th
27
15th (27) Casanova (66/1 -65%)
Casanova

66
66/1(-65%)
(27) Casanova 66/1, Latest win at Listowel in September. 7½ lengths eleventh of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days. Others more persuasive.
Ended a long losing run with 1m1f Listowel win last autumn, moderate form subsequently.
16th
20
16th (20) Earls (33/1 +0%)
Earls

33
33/1(+0%)
(20) Earls 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Naas (7f, good to soft, 12/1). Off 155 days but represents excellent yard and he's been given a chance by the handicapper.
Finished behind Orandi and No More Porter at Naas on his final start last year.
17th
13
17th (13) Thunder Roar (12/1 +57%)
Thunder Roar

12
12/1(+57%)
(13) Thunder Roar 12/1, Ended last season in top form, building on run of in-frame efforts when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy, 4/7) in October. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 37 days ago.
Reliable sort, 4-17 on turf and placed eight times, chance if recent AW run is forgiven.
18th
5
18th (5) Raadobarg (7/1 +42%)
Raadobarg

7
7/1(+42%)
(5) Raadobarg 7/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, 6¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Flying Finn in handicap (7/1) at Haydock (8.2f, heavy). Off 169 days. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Blinkers back on and record fresh is encouraging (third in this in 2024).
Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh in 2022, third last year, 10lb lower on yard debut.
19th
10
19th (10) Weston (80/1 +0%)
Weston

80
80/1(+0%)
(10) Weston 80/1, Eleventh of 20 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 125/1) 21 days ago. Significantly down in trip (will surely prove too sharp). Tongue strap on 1st time and not an easy one to assess with confidence.
Two middle-distance wins in Germany, unlikely to have the pace to be competitive over 1m.
20th
28
20th (28) Proleek Prince (100/1 -203%)
Proleek Prince

100
100/1(-203%)
(28) Proleek Prince 100/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. Last of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 6/1) 23 days ago. RESERVE.
First reserve, two wins have come over this trip, needs to bounce back from poor AW run.
21st
11
21st (11) Fleetfoot (7/1 +42%)
Fleetfoot

7
7/1(+42%)
(11) Fleetfoot 7/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who finished fifth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on hurdles debut 50 days ago. At the top of his game on the level in the autumn and he's one to take seriously.
Lost out by a nose in a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October, could go well.
22nd
6
22nd (6) Titanium (22/1 +45%)
Titanium

22
22/1(+45%)
(6) Titanium 22/1, Ex-French performer who cashed in on a falling mark at Leopardstown in October. Low-key spell over hurdles and no easy task here returned to the level.
Seventh of 17 behind Rhythm King over C&D on final 2024 start, hurdling since.
23rd
19
23rd (19) Cheers Again (18/1 -13%)
Cheers Again

18
18/1(-13%)
(19) Cheers Again 18/1, Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 9/4) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on but this is a deeper race.
Three wins from four starts at Dundalk, 0-12 on turf but has run some good races in defeat.
24th
8
24th (8) Monasterboice (40/1 -150%)
Monasterboice

40
40/1(-150%)
(8) Monasterboice 40/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 17¾ lengths last of 8 to Titanium in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 7/1). Off 147 days. Blinkers back on and mark looks stiff on balance,
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer, probably a bit high in the ratings as a result.
25th
26
25th (26) Rhythm King (18/1 -112%)
Rhythm King

18
18/1(-112%)
(26) Rhythm King 18/1, 14/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) by ½ length from Gleneagle Bay, keeping on well. Off 133 days but dangerous if picking up where he left off.
Ended last season with wins at Galway and over C&D, good chance if revival is sustained.
26th
9
26th (9) Soaring Monarch (50/1 -25%)
Soaring Monarch

50
50/1(-25%)
(9) Soaring Monarch 50/1, 17/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, heavy). Off 147 days. Significantly back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. McIntyre.
Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last year, best over further, new yard.
27th
16
27th (16) Catch The Paddy (100/1 -100%)
Catch The Paddy

100
100/1(-100%)
(16) Catch The Paddy 100/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. Sixth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Fitness assured but best recent form on the AW.
Restored to something like his best since joining this yard, tough task in this grade.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Another wide-open renewal and 2022 winner RAADOBARG may be worth a shot. He won this off a mark of 98 and is now 3lb lower. The Night Of Thunder gelding was third 12 months ago off a mark of 105 and slipped down the handicap last season, despite a few good efforts. Chris Hayes has won the race twice in the last four years and Independent Expert is an interesting runner on her first outing for Stephen Thorne. She was just edged out in the Irish Cambridgeshire and handles cut in the ground. Rhythm King ended last season in fine form and is another to consider.

Any number to consider but fresh could be the time to catch RAADOBARG starting out for a new yard from a much-reduced mark compared to when third in this a year ago. Gleneagle Bay brings potential to the table so he's on the shortlist, along with Rhythm King at the foot of the weights.

One of the less exposed runners GLENEAGLE BAY can emerge best in a remathc of a C&D clash wit Rhythm King and Orandi

15:45 Curragh Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION


16:20 Curragh Maiden 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
3
(3) Carthaginian (125/1 -89%)
Carthaginian

125
125/1(-89%)
(3) Carthaginian 125/1, 11,000 gns foal, £25,000 yearling, Mayson gelding. Brother to 5f/6f winner Boundary Lane and half-brother to 1¼m winner Poet's Preem.
Late-starter cost GBP25,000 as a yearling; likely best watched for future reference.
1
8
1st (8) Dupont Law (18/1 -13%)
Dupont Law

18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Dupont Law 18/1, Fourth of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 20/1) on debut, running on. Off 7 months. Should progress.
Beaten nearly 6l on debut in a Galway maiden last summer; has to improve plenty on that.
2
10
2nd (10) First Wave (13/8 +7%)
First Wave

1.625
13/8(+7%)
(10) First Wave 13/8, Promising type. Second of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 5/4), no match for winner. Off 137 days. Should have more to offer for leading stable.
Step up to this trip likely to suit and is the one to beat on form; check market strength.
3
12
3rd (12) Mister Adam (9/1 +55%)
Mister Adam

9
9/1(+55%)
(12) Mister Adam 9/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 13 in maiden (9/4) at Dundalk (10.7f) 46 days ago. Back down in trip and he's a player on his debut form.
Ran a cracker on debut over C&D but below that over 1m2f at Dundalk since; be in the mix.
4
1
4th (1) A Dream To Share (20/1 -135%)
A Dream To Share

20
20/1(-135%)
(1) A Dream To Share 20/1, Very talented 5-time bumper winner in 2022/23. Fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (9/4) at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 49 days ago and interesting to see what he can do on the level.
High class bumper horse but interrupted career last 2 years; this trip looks too short.
5th
17
5th (17) Winston Junior (11/2 +66%)
Winston Junior

5.5
11/2(+66%)
(17) Winston Junior 11/2, Fifth of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut. Off 7 months.
A decent effort in a Galway maiden on debut last July; has to find some improvement.
6th
14
6th (14) Raykir (4/1 +56%)
Raykir

4
4/1(+56%)
(14) Raykir 4/1, Fourth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft, 16/1) on debut. Off 148 days. Open to progress.
Beaten 3.5l in a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last autumn; can run a decent race.
7th
2
7th (2) Buckle And Bolts (100/1 -100%)
Buckle And Bolts

100
100/1(-100%)
(2) Buckle And Bolts 100/1, Inns of Court gelding. Dam 5f-7f winner.
Late starter is best watched for future reference.
8th
5
8th (5) Mono River (33/1 -106%)
Mono River

33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Mono River 33/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving William Haggas when below form sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 7/2) 23 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
Below form on debut for this yard on AW; blinkers replace cheekpieces and needs his best.
9th
9
9th (9) Fantazy Man (80/1 -142%)
Fantazy Man

80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Fantazy Man 80/1, 7/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Will know more this time.
Beaten nearly 10l in a Dundalk maiden and looks the second-string for yard today.
10th
7
10th (7) Crooked Path (125/1 -213%)
Crooked Path

125
125/1(-213%)
(7) Crooked Path 125/1, €19,000 foal, 23,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist gelding. Closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner Magic Chegaga and 7f-9f winner Monarchs Brae and half-brother to 1m-11f winner Crimson Mystery.
Cost Gns23,000 yearling; by an Arc' winner and may need further in time.
11th
18
11th (18) Zodiac Bear (40/1 -60%)
Zodiac Bear

40
40/1(-60%)
(18) Zodiac Bear 40/1, €35,000 yearling, Kodi Bear gelding. Brother to winner up to 1m Tut Tut and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 10.3f Mr Top Hat and 7f winner Exoplanet Blue.
A Eur35,000 yearling is by a useful sire; yard's first-string; check market.
12th
6
12th (6) Admiral Churchill (9/2 -29%)
Admiral Churchill

4.5
9/2(-29%)
(6) Admiral Churchill 9/2, Twice-raced colt. 3/1, left debut run behind when second of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months but in excellent hands and there should be more to come, Visor fitted.
Second in a 7f maiden at Galway last summer (winner now rated 104); visor added; player.
13th
13
13th (13) Quickshot (40/1 -60%)
Quickshot

40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Quickshot 40/1, Seventh of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip. Open to improvement.
Was beaten 6l in a 1m2f Dundalk maiden on debut and will have to find huge improvement.
14th
11
14th (11) Kasper Hauser (80/1 -60%)
Kasper Hauser

80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Kasper Hauser 80/1, 66/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft) on debut, missing break. Off 148 days.
Ran green but finished well on debut last season; probably one for handicaps.
15th
16
15th (16) Tracker Issue (66/1 -100%)
Tracker Issue

66
66/1(-100%)
(16) Tracker Issue 66/1, €8,000 yearling, Verbal Dexterity gelding. Dam 1¾m winner.
Cost Eur8,000 as a yearling; best watched unless market support.
16th
15
16th (15) Sonic Invader (33/1 -32%)
Sonic Invader

33
33/1(-32%)
(15) Sonic Invader 33/1, Churchill gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), closely related to 1½m-13.4f winner (stayed 2m) Swnymor and 1m/9f winner Pusjkin (both useful).
Eur19,000 vendor buyback as a yearling; by a quality sire and is worth a market check.
17th
4
17th (4) Hobart (200/1 -300%)
Hobart

200
200/1(-300%)
(4) Hobart 200/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 125/1, fell in juvenile hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat.
Soundly beaten in two Flat maidens and two completed hurdles starts; others preferred.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

The 90-rated FIRST WAVE sets a good standard and should prove the one to beat if stripping fit. The Wootton Bassett colt was pipped close home on his debut here in October before another solid effort to chase home stablemate Serengeti at Dundalk later that month. Former Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share is a fascinating runner. He has had his issues and hasn't set the world alight in two hurdle runs this winter, but has the ability to make a nice Flat horse. Admiral Churchill chased home a smart horse in Rock Of Cashel in a Galway maiden last July and is another for the shortlist.

FIRST WAVE has a lot to live up to given his pedigree and sales price but he's sure to make a better 3-y-o so is taken to open his account at the third time of asking. Admiral Churchill is another key form player, while it will be fascinating to see what very talented bumper performer A Dream To Share can do in this code.

Runner-up to stablemates on both starts last year, including at this track, FIRST WAVE (nap) can be suited by the step up to this trip

16:20 Curragh Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION


16:55 Curragh Handicap 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
7
1st (7) Goldrush Kid (6/1 +45%)
Goldrush Kid

6
6/1(+45%)
(7) Goldrush Kid 6/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but well held in maiden hurdles on last 3 starts, tenth of 20 at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 250/1) 50 days ago. However, he's interesting back on the level with tongue strap on 1st time.
Maiden has run well in defeat at times; well beaten over hurdles lately but not dismissed.
2
9
2nd (9) Narlita (10/1 -43%)
Narlita

10
10/1(-43%)
(9) Narlita 10/1, Took step back in right direction on final outing last year when seventh of 16 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 11/1) in October, not ideally placed. Task is now to build on that effort as she drops back in trip on return.
Sole win came over 1m4f and this trip looks on the short side.
3
13
3rd (13) Martinelli (17/2 -13%)
Martinelli

8.5
17/2(-13%)
(13) Martinelli 17/2, Took advantage of reduced mark when successful at Killarney in October. Not ideally placed when seventh of 15 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 4/1) 2 weeks later, so he could get back on the up making his reappearance.
Won at Killarney last October over this trip but below form next time off this mark.
4
1
4th (1) Rampage (25/1 +0%)
Rampage

25
25/1(+0%)
(1) Rampage 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in September. Bit below form eighth of 13 there (8f) 2 days ago. Visor back on. Others are preferred.
Fine run when last seen on turf but below form on AW since; not easy task off this weight.
5th
19
5th (19) Arthur Rose (16/1 +43%)
Arthur Rose

16
16/1(+43%)
(19) Arthur Rose 16/1, Making first start since leaving Clive Cox after 6 months off, ran well when fifth of 13 at Dundalk (8f) in January. Failed to repeat that effort, though, when ninth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at the same course (12f) 58 days ago.
Not a bad stable debut over 1m but didn't stay 1m4f since, both AW; enough to prove.
6th
12
6th (12) Gotta Catch'em All (16/1 0%)
Gotta Catch'em All

16
16/1(0%)
(12) Gotta Catch'em All 16/1, Made the frame on first 3 starts in October, before possibly finding the race coming too soon after 6 days off when thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 15/2) when last seen. Not ruled out back down in trip.
Maiden has run well at times up to 1m4f incl' at this track; could run well.
7th
6
7th (6) Neo Smart (7/1 +56%)
Neo Smart

7
7/1(+56%)
(6) Neo Smart 7/1, Without a win last season but has been falling in the weights as a result. After 5 months off, shaped as if needing the run when thirteenth of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 20/1) in November, though she's been absent again since.
AW winner ran well enough in defeat on turf at times; handles soft and a squeak if at best.
8th
8
8th (8) Ice Opera (16/1 +20%)
Ice Opera

16
16/1(+20%)
(8) Ice Opera 16/1, Remains a maiden. However, placed on her first 2 starts this year, before unable to sustain a big mid-race move when ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 17/2) 30 days ago. Could fare better back down in trip.
Has run well in defeat at times up to 1m4f; not sure about this big drop in trip.
9th
10
9th (10) Cousin Shay (28/1 -100%)
Cousin Shay

28
28/1(-100%)
(10) Cousin Shay 28/1, Positive start for current yard, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when scoring at Dundalk in January. However, below form last 2 starts, seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Engaged 5.05 Dundalk Friday.
Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice lately; unproven in conditions.
10th
4
10th (4) Breathe Again (18/1 +10%)
Breathe Again

18
18/1(+10%)
(4) Breathe Again 18/1, In first-time cheekpieces, third in a Limerick maiden last summer and quickly left behind a lesser effort when fifth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good to soft, 16/1) in August. Could have more to offer after 6 months off.
Some respectable maiden runs but disappointing in two handicaps last year.
11th
14
11th (14) Roman Harry (14/1 +44%)
Roman Harry

14
14/1(+44%)
(14) Roman Harry 14/1, Recorded a first victory at Laytown in September before joining Iain Jardine. Raced too freely when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/8), so he could be worth another chance now back with Ms Claire O'Connell.
Won at Laytown last year and some decent AW runs since; unproven in these conditions.
12th
3
12th (3) Escape Act (16/1 +11%)
Escape Act

16
16/1(+11%)
(3) Escape Act 16/1, Successful on handicap debut at Doncaster last summer and made the frame next 2 starts, before seeming unsuited by the track when sixth of 11 at Brighton (8f, heavy, 4/1) in October. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock.
Won on soft in UK last summer but below form final start; worth a market check.
13th
5
13th (5) Little Keilee (16/1 -14%)
Little Keilee

16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Little Keilee 16/1, Returned to form when winning at Dundalk in February and run best excused when seventh of 13 in handicap (8/1) at the same course (7f) 23 days ago, slowly away. No surprise to see her bounce back with fitness on her side.
Won at Dundalk but below form off this mark there since; has won on soft but needs best.
14th
11
14th (11) Thompson Gunner (33/1 +0%)
Thompson Gunner

33
33/1(+0%)
(11) Thompson Gunner 33/1, Placed in 2 of his 4 starts in handicaps last year. However, after 4 months off he ran no sort of race when last of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (7f) 23 days ago. Needs to leave his recent run well behind.
Maiden was well below form at Dundalk last month and is unproven in these conditions.
15th
16
15th (16) Newfire (12/1 +52%)
Newfire

12
12/1(+52%)
(16) Newfire 12/1, Winner at Limerick (8f) last summer. However, ran poorly on final outing in 2024 and fared little better when ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Dundalk (12f) 32 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Won over this trip last summer but disappointing over further last twice; needs best.
16th
15
16th (15) La La Lucrative (18/1 +10%)
La La Lucrative

18
18/1(+10%)
(15) La La Lucrative 18/1, With hood refitted, off the mark at the eleventh attempt when landing 13-runner handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 9/1) in October. Goes up in trip as he makes first run for yard after leaving Gemma Tutty.
Won over 6f on heavy at Leicester last autumn; could run well if staying this trip.
17th
2
17th (2) Pandion Power (11/2 -38%)
Pandion Power

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(2) Pandion Power 11/2, Was going the right way at end of last season, recording back-to-back wins in October and running at least as well when third of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy, 15/2) on final outing. Major player on return.
Two wins and a solid 3rd last October; handles this ground and could still be improving.
18th
17
18th (17) Decorated Elle (66/1 -65%)
Decorated Elle

66
66/1(-65%)
(17) Decorated Elle 66/1, Finished down the field in a trio of maidens in 2024, last of 10 at Killarney (11.2f, heavy, 200/1) on final outing in October. Major improvement required as she drops in trip for handicap debut.
A glimpse of ability in three maidens over further; best watched unless market support.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

PANDION POWER may be able to pick up the winning thread again on his return to action. The Footstepsinthesand gelding won twice in soft ground in October and ended his campaign by finishing a solid third at Galway. That final run was his third in a fortnight. Off the same mark, there may be another race in him. Escape Act was a winner in soft ground in England and is one to note on his first outing for Richard O'Brien. English horses can be well handicapped coming to Ireland. Matthew Smith saddles La La Lucrative, a winner at Leicester when last seen, and he's another to note.

PANDION POWER showed improved form on his final 3 starts last season, making another bold bid from the front when finishing third at Galway in his hat-trick bid, so he is taken to resume winning ways on his return. He can see off the challenge of Goldrush Kid, who is respected back on the level, with Martinelli completing the shortlist.

A chance is taken on GOLDRUSH KID who goes well on soft and is fit from hurdling over the winter.

16:55 Curragh Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION


17:25 Curragh Maiden 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
6
1st (6) Glen To Glen (25/1 +62%)
Glen To Glen

25
25/1(+62%)
(6) Glen To Glen 25/1, Failed to improve for his debut run when fourth of 8 in maiden (50/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft). Is bred more for stamina than speed so this drop in distance isn't guaranteed to suit.
Two solid runs last year; can win races in time but a bit to find against some of these.
2
8
2nd (8) Mathan (6/4 +45%)
Mathan

1.5
6/4(+45%)
(8) Mathan 6/4, Cost 215,000 gns as a yearling and built on encouraging racecourse bow when second of 19 in a maiden at Naas 144 days ago, pulling clear with another progressive sort. Merits strong consideration.
Best run when second at Navan; if ready on seasonal debut then should be a big player.
3
9
3rd (9) Passing Phase (11/1 -144%)
Passing Phase

11
11/1(-144%)
(9) Passing Phase 11/1, Runner-up in a pair of a maidens, latest (having sweated up beforehand) when too keen behind a useful one, second of 8 in maiden at Cork (5f, soft). Has been gelded and should run well stepping back up in trip.
Decent runs last term; fine on this ground so should be a player if bringing his best form.
4
3
4th (3) Chester Nimitz (8/1 -23%)
Chester Nimitz

8
8/1(-23%)
(3) Chester Nimitz 8/1, Profitable colt shaped with promise when second on debut at Navan (5.8f) last October, only bettered by a fairly useful sort. Bit disappointing that he didn't build on that effort when switched to the AW, third of 12 at Dundalk (6f) later that month, but remains of interest returning to the turf.
Fine debut but not as good next time; will be a big player if bringing his best form.
5th
2
5th (2) Ballintogher (6/1 +40%)
Ballintogher

6
6/1(+40%)
(2) Ballintogher 6/1, Speedily-bred son of Greogorian improved on debut form when third of 21 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft), deserving of extra credit for faring best of those who raced against the far rail. Could well be more progress to come.
Was 1.5l behind today's rival Dmaniac over C&D final start; has a bit to find.
6th
7
6th (7) Iceford (6/1 +33%)
Iceford

6
6/1(+33%)
(7) Iceford 6/1, Stepped forward from respectable debut when second of 11 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) in October, pulling clear of the rest. Entitled to improve.
Two solid runs; a bit to find with some of today's rivals but shouldn't be far away either.
7th
5
7th (5) Far Above Dream (200/1 -100%)
Far Above Dream

200
200/1(-100%)
(5) Far Above Dream 200/1, Far Above gelding was too green to do himself justice in a claiming race on debut but he'll need to take his form to another level to cope with this marked step up in class.
Beaten 6l in an AW claimer on debut and will have to improve hugely on that to take this.
8th
12
8th (12) Teffian Warrior (10/1 +80%)
Teffian Warrior

10
10/1(+80%)
(12) Teffian Warrior 10/1, Starspangledbanner gelding fetched 50,000 gns as a yearling, dam was a winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Stable not prolific with first time out 2-y-o winners.
A 50,000gns yearling; by a quality sire and is worth watching in the market on debut.
9th
1
9th (1) Alfred Tennyson (5/1 -43%)
Alfred Tennyson

5
5/1(-43%)
(1) Alfred Tennyson 5/1, Finished last season with his best effort to date in 4 starts, finishing creditable third of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (6.5f, good), although didn't look the most straightforward under pressure (wore sheepskin noseband). Nevertheless, much respected on return for this trainer/jockey combination.
Solid form last year; one of the main players coming from this renowned yard.
16
16
|U| (16) Lady Mary Heath (80/1 +0%)
Lady Mary Heath

80
80/1(+0%)
(16) Lady Mary Heath 80/1, Dragon Pulse filly, sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lady Jane Wilde: dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 10.7f Jackaroo out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Ardbrae Lady. May find this test on the sharp side and looks up against it on debut.
Sister to a winner but hooded for debut and best watched.
10th
4
10th (4) Dmaniac (14/1 +13%)
Dmaniac

14
14/1(+13%)
(4) Dmaniac 14/1, Half-brother to a smart 6f winner and posted an encouraging effort over that distance on second start at the Curragh, clearly having learned from his debut experience. Since gelded and there could well be more to come.
Was 1.5l ahead of Ballintogher when 2nd over C&D; gelded since and needs to find more.
11th
14
11th (14) Amavasya (100/1 -52%)
Amavasya

100
100/1(-52%)
(14) Amavasya 100/1, Failed to improve for debut when twelfth of 21 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft). Could be one for handicaps and others have stronger claims on this occasion.
Midfield finishes in two C&D maidens last year; will have to make significant improvement.
12th
15
12th (15) Faye Presto (200/1 -33%)
Faye Presto

200
200/1(-33%)
(15) Faye Presto 200/1, Gleneagles filly has finished down the field in a couple of Dundalk maidens and may do better when switched to handicaps. Best to look elsewhere.
Well beaten in two AW maidens and will have to improve hugely for the switch to turf.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

CHESTER NIMITZ ran a big race on his debut at Navan last season when pushing Majestic Wave to half a length, and it was a solid effort to finish third at Dundalk three weeks later. Back on turf, there looks scope for further improvement. Alfred Tennyson is rated a couple of pounds superior and had some solid form last season. He's a leading contender on the pick of his juvenile form. Mathan ran well with cut in the ground when second to Bodhi Bear at Navan and is another who has to come into calculations.

An expensive purchase, MATHAN has shown plenty on the track having only been bettered by a useful-looking rival when runner-up on his second start, and he is taken to make a winning return. Alfred Tennyson has already shown a fair level of ability and may improve as a 3-y-o, as might Passing Phase following a gelding operation, while Chester Nimitz could be a different proposition returned to the turf.

Having finished a close third to a pair of smart sorts on his final start last year, ALFRED TENNYSON can take this.

17:25 Curragh Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION


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