Curragh Races & Results 1 Saturday 12th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Curragh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th August 2023

There were 54 Races on Saturday 12th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th August 2023

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

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (0.4/1 +35%) Diego Velazquez	0.4 0.4/1(+35%)	(5) Diego Velazquez 0.4/1, Foaled April 29. 2,400,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Closely related to winner up to 2m Broome and winner up to 10.3f Point Lonsdale. Dam winner up to 1m. Good entries and preferred by Ryan Moore of the Ballydoyle pair. 2.4m guineas yearling; related to Group winner Broome and Group 2 winner Point Lonsdale.
2	6 2nd (6) (80/1 -60%) Guildenstern	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Guildenstern 80/1, Foaled January 29. €105,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Choose Me and half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f winner Shanghai Glory. Dam 1¼m winner. Nicely bred newcomer and a bold showing would not be much of a surprise.
3	9 3rd (9) (11/1 -47%) Old Faithful	11 11/1(-47%)	(9) Old Faithful 11/1, Foaled February 17. €580,000 yearling, Siyouni colt. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 2m) Johannes Vermeer, won Criterium International from family of Shirley Heights. 1 of 2 appealing newcomers for top yard. Has Group 2 and Group 1 entries; stable outsider but every chance that he could go well.
4	12 4th (12) (6.5/1 +28%) Surfers Paradise	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(12) Surfers Paradise 6.5/1, Foaled March 17. Ten Sovereigns colt. Closely related to smart 7f-1¼m winner Visualisation and half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Asking. Yard have a good record in this and he's worth a look. Well-bred newcomer and likely to be towards the head of the market here.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 -56%) Ringside Timing	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Ringside Timing 14/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 7 in maiden (28/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Plenty of ability but probably vulnerable here. Respectable form in three quick runs in maidens; interesting to see him on better ground.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 +72%) Artful Approach	7 7/1(+72%)	(1) Artful Approach 7/1, 60,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Venice Biennale. 66/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Should improve from his Killarney debut but this looks altogether tougher.
7th	11 7th (11) (18/1 -29%) Rocking Tree	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Rocking Tree 18/1, Foaled January 16. €130,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to US 8.5f winner Fear The Deer. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Master Merion. Juveniles very much the strength of the stable this term and a respected newcomer here.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -21%) Barnso	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) Barnso 80/1, Foaled March 13. Belardo colt. Dam ran twice, out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Galileo's Star. Best watched on debut in this company but probably worth watching.
9th	13 9th (13) (200/1 -300%) Go On Go On Uhavit	200 200/1(-300%)	(13) Go On Go On Uhavit 200/1, Foaled April 24. 2,800 gns 2-y-o, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to Italian winner up to 9f Lethal Song. Dam, 8.6f/9.5f winner, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1½m) Devotion. Inexpensively-bought son of Commonwealth Cup winner Eqtidaar; best watched.
10th	4 10th (4) (150/1 -20%) Burn The Bridges	150 150/1(-20%)	(4) Burn The Bridges 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (8.2f, good) 24 days ago. Has beaten one rival in two starts to date and has a mountain to climb here.
11th	8 11th (8) (28/1 -56%) Masoun	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) Masoun 28/1, Foaled April 30. Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Mashia. Dam, 9f-1½m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f (stayed 1¾m) Masaff. Newcomer from a good staying Aga Khan family; respected but likely to improve.
12th	7 12th (7) (80/1 -21%) Halberd	80 80/1(-21%)	(7) Halberd 80/1, Twice-raced colt. 18/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Hard to fancy. Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens and very much the stable outsider here.
13th	3 13th (3) (300/1 -140%) Begleys Forge	300 300/1(-140%)	(3) Begleys Forge 300/1, Half-brother to winners abroad by Strategic Prince and by Elusive Pimpernel. 33/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good) on debut 50 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Reportedly ran green and move awkwardly on his debut at Down Royal in June; hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

In a race full of unknown quantities, it may be best to side with Aidan O'Brien's DIEGO VELAZQUEZ to make a winning debut. An expensive son of top sire Frankel, he is bred to be above-average and could go on to better things. Stable companion Old Faithful is another to take seriously with his sire Siyouni doing remarkably well of late, though he may have to give way to Masoun, who is bred to handle conditions and could be the surprise package. Surfers Paradise is another newcomer to watch, while Ringside Timing may be the best of those with experience.

Newcomers make the most appeal here before market clues, with 2.4 million yearling DIEGO VELAZQUEZ hard to get away from starting out for Ballydoyle. Stablemate Old Faithful and Surfers Paradise also boast good claims on paper, while Old Faithful is easily the pick of the five with experience.

It would be disappointing if one of the newcomers could not win. The most likely is the 2.4m guineas purchase DIEGO VELAZQUEZ

13:40 Curragh Maiden 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Curragh Stakes 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
8	8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Lady Gwendeline	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Lady Gwendeline 33/1, Foaled April 3. Churchill filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 7f winner Arbalet and useful winner up to 1m Jally. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Probably best watched on racecourse bow. By Churchill out of a Moyglare winner; yard has some nice 2yos and could be worth watching.
1	1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +17%) A Lilac Rolla	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) A Lilac Rolla 2.5/1, Promising daughter of Harry Angel who was well on top at the finish when winning 16-runner maiden at Cork (6f, good, 7/1) on debut 15 days ago, staying on to lead inside final 1f. Big shout up in trip with prospect of more to come for yard who took this race 12 months ago. Cork winner looks a really nice prospect and the step up in trip could benefit; big player.
2	2 2nd (2) (5.5/1 -175%) Opera Singer	5.5 5.5/1(-175%)	(2) Opera Singer 5.5/1, Twice-raced winner. 8/13, proved much sharper for debut when winning 6-runner maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and she's very much the type to go on improving. Respected. Better ground likely to suit although the drop back to 7f not obviously so; should go well.
3	10 3rd (10) (2.25/1 +75%) Red Viburnum	2.25 2.25/1(+75%)	(10) Red Viburnum 2.25/1, Foaled February 19. Frankel filly. Dam 1m winner. Interesting newcomer for yard in excellent form and she holds Group entries. One to monitor closely in the betting. Frankel filly from a top Moyglare family; Group 1 entry; no surprise if she went close.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +44%) Finsceal Luas	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) Finsceal Luas 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 43 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer but this looks a hot enough juvenile event. Has a Moyglare entry and likely to improve for a debut here in June over this trip.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 +36%) Peggy O'neil	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Peggy O'neil 16/1, Foaled April 17. €32,000 foal, €100,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Constant Comment. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 6f-1¼m winner Eastern Express Newcomer with a Moyglare entry and could go well.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 -82%) Profit Refused	20 20/1(-82%)	(3) Profit Refused 20/1, Profitable filly who finished third behind subsequent Chesham Stakes winner Snellen on debut and duly confirmed promise of that run when landing 11-runner maiden at Roscommon (7.3f) 39 days ago, comfortably. Still showed signs of inexperience then and likely there's plenty more to come. Debutante and Moyglare entrant and coming in here under the radar a little; could go well.
7th	5 7th (5) (8/1 -14%) Serious Notions	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Serious Notions 8/1, Promising sort. 13/2, second of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) on debut 65 days ago. Open to progress and she's one for the shortlist. Surprising if she was not capable of better than her debut but this looks more taxing.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 +18%) Vive Veuve	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Vive Veuve 33/1, Foaled February 8. $30,000 yearling, Collected filly. Dam, Italian/US winner up to 1¼m (including Italian Group 3 event, and 2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to smart Italian sprinter (also winner at 7.5f) The Conqueror. Probably best watched on debut. Interesting to see the stable have a runner in a race such as this but best watched.
9th	7 9th (7) (10/1 -11%) Grateful	10 10/1(-11%)	(7) Grateful 10/1, Foaled February 22. Galileo filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner), won Queen Anne Stakes/Breeders' Cup Mile from a very good US family. Noteworthy newcomer for leading stable. Daughter of Galileo without any fancy entries; stable second-string but worth watching.
10th	11 10th (11) (100/1 -52%) Sakakawea	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Sakakawea 100/1, Foaled March 31. Sioux Nation filly. Dam, 1m winner, sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Buckstay. Chances are, she will be all the better for the experience. Home-bred filly and a surprise runner from this stable in this sort of race; best watched.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -100%) Shes Scintillating	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Shes Scintillating 50/1, €42,000 yearling. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) from family of Yorkshire Oaks winner/St Leger second Hellenic, herself dam of Greek Dance and Islington. Holds a Group 2 entry and the market should point the way. Newcomer with quite a speedy pedigree; best watched in a deep race.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for most of these but none more so than A LILAC ROLLA, who looked to have a very bright future when winning on debut at Cork recently. The daughter of Harry Angel is entitled to improve for that experience and she could provide her yard with back-to-back wins in this contest. Opera Singer may prove to be the main threat following her Leopardstown win, although Serious Notions and Profit Refused cannot be discounted. Grateful and Red Viburnum are arguably the most eye-catching of the newcomers.

A LILAC ROLLA was never stronger than at the finish when making a successful debut at Cork (6f) 2 weeks ago and, with this longer trip expected to suit, she's fancied to make a bold bid to make it 2-2- for the stable that landed this race 12 months ago. Serious Notions and Opera Singer are others to consider, with newcomers Red Viburnum and Grateful others worthy of market attention for clues.

One that created a lovely impression on debut at Cork was A LILAC ROLLA who looks a very nice prospect and is likely to improve

14:15 Curragh Stakes 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Curragh Maiden 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (0.62/1 +44%) Cherry Blossom	0.62 0.62/1(+44%)	(10) Cherry Blossom 0.62/1, €360,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6f-1m winner Lawmaking and 7f/1m winner Miquelon, both useful. 7/4, 1¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Tiger Belle in listed race at Naas (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (6.5/1 +19%) Chandigah	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(3) Chandigah 6.5/1, Thrice-raced colt. Fifth of 16 in maiden at Cork (6f, good, 4/1) 15 days ago.
3	11 3rd (11) (66/1 -100%) Four Blondes	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Four Blondes 66/1, Foaled April 24. €36,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Jaxta. Dam, 6f winner (including at 2 yrs), later 6.5f winner in USA.
4	16 4th (16) (28/1 -75%) What A Squeeze	28 28/1(-75%)	(16) What A Squeeze 28/1, Promising sort. 7¾ lengths eighth of 13 to Porta Fortuna in Fillies' Sprint Stakes (25/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 83 days ago. Should have more to offer.
5th	5 5th (5) (66/1 -136%) Goal Exceeded	66 66/1(-136%)	(5) Goal Exceeded 66/1, Foaled April 11. £48,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Galaxy Gazer and half-brother to 5f winner Raabeh.
6th	14 6th (14) (50/1 -79%) Pansy Poe	50 50/1(-79%)	(14) Pansy Poe 50/1, Foaled April 23. €80,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 1¼m/11f winner Age of Ultron. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Emmrooz.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -50%) Kendall Roy	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Kendall Roy 150/1, Once-raced colt. 80/1, thirteenth of 16 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) on debut 15 days ago.
8th	1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Amerigo Vespucci	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Amerigo Vespucci 50/1, Once-raced colt. 9/1, last of 10 in maiden at Naas (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about.
9th	4 9th (4) (8/1 -100%) Chicago Fireball	8 8/1(-100%)	(4) Chicago Fireball 8/1, Thrice-raced colt. 7¼ lengths third of 4 to Henry Adams in Tyros Stakes (4/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
10th	2 10th (2) (50/1 +38%) Bitcoin Profit	50 50/1(+38%)	(2) Bitcoin Profit 50/1, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 9 in maiden (10/3) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) on debut 37 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
11th	9 11th (9) (150/1 -50%) Call Me Culann	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Call Me Culann 150/1, Once-raced filly. 28/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) on debut 28 days ago.
12th	7 12th (7) (3.5/1 +30%) Mr Saturday	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(7) Mr Saturday 3.5/1, Promising type. 3/1, second of 6 in maiden at this C&D (good) 77 days ago. Likely to improve.
13th	15 13th (15) (150/1 -50%) Rose Ellen	150 150/1(-50%)	(15) Rose Ellen 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, fifteenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago.
14th	13 14th (13) (150/1 -88%) Lough Lannagh	150 150/1(-88%)	(13) Lough Lannagh 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Listowel (6.3f, good, 100/1) 69 days ago, not knocked about.
15th	8 15th (8) (22/1 +21%) Parry	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) Parry 22/1, Once-raced colt. Eighth of 14 in maiden (10/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut 31 days ago, slowly away.

LTO Selection:

Mr Saturday has shown plenty of ability on both starts so far, including behind Unquestionable here last time and the winner has boosted the form by going very close in the Group 2 Railway Stakes since. However, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding may have to play second fiddle to an Aidan O'Brien inmate again, this time to CHERRY BLOSSOM. The 360,000-euro filly went into notebooks aplenty when a close-up fourth in a 5f Listed contest at Naas on debut and she can make the most of the weight she gets from the boys. Chandigah would be a big player if recapturing the form of his one-length third over this C&D at the end of June.

CHERRY BLOSSOM is clearly held in high regard having been sent off favourite when fourth in a listed event at Naas on debut last month and looks the one to beat down in class. Chicago Fireball was flying too high in a Group 3 at Leopardstown but he's more than capable of winning one of these, while Mr Saturday is another to consider having shown plenty when runner-up in maidens at Naas and this C&D.

Little went right for CHERRY BLOSSOM on debut in a Naas Listed last month and she has more scope for improvement

14:50 Curragh Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Curragh Group 3 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 +0%) Moss Tucker	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Moss Tucker 8/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Naas in April. 10/1, 4¼ lengths third of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Just behind Go Athletico here last month; rain would help his cause.
2	3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 -11%) Go Athletico	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(3) Go Athletico 3.33/1, Smart gelding. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Cork in June. 6/1, 4¼ lengths second of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on well. Player. Proving a good recruit to the McGuinness yard; rain no issue and has his chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +44%) Ano Syra	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) Ano Syra 14/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 16/1, 9½ lengths sixth of 8 to Art Power in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Decent sprinter but seemingly held on her three starts this season.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +20%) Commanche Falls	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Commanche Falls 2/1, Smart gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good, 4/1) 21 days ago by head from Diligent Harry. Shortlist material. 6yo in the form of his life; major player again although wouldn't want too much rain.
5th	9 5th (9) (20/1 -43%) Thunderbear	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Thunderbear 20/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Nottingham in May. Creditable 3¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Age of Kings in Jersey Stakes (50/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago, merely closing up late. Creditable Jersey Stakes run; back to best trip here and won't mind rain.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 +30%) Big Gossey	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Big Gossey 14/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. 20/1, below form ninth of 20 in handicap at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Curragh specialist sure to run his race but stiff enough task on ratings.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -17%) Tango Flare	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Tango Flare 14/1, Useful gelding. Good 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race (9/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can improve again. Progressive 4yo but has a bit to find with Commanche Falls on recent C&D Listed run.
8th	4 8th (4) (18/1 +28%) Hurricane Ivor	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Hurricane Ivor 18/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Eighteenth of 20 in handicap (11/1) at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Good efforts in C&D handicaps this year but plenty to find on ratings up in class.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -12%) Wodao	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Wodao 28/1, Useful colt. 8¼ lengths eighth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at this C&D (good to firm, 15/2) 41 days ago. Best form on soft so will need rain; others preferred.
10th	11 10th (11) (66/1 -65%) Coralillo	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Coralillo 66/1, Useful filly. 22/1, 21¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago. Soundly beaten on belated seasonal return in C&D Listed won by Commanche Falls last month.
11th	8 11th (8) (4/1 +11%) Shartash	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Shartash 4/1, Smart colt. C&D winner. 9/1, good ½-length fourth of 10 to Commanche Falls in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. Close fourth behind Commanche Falls in Group 3 at Newbury; stiffer 6f here to suit.

LTO Selection:

COMMANCHE FALLS is having a very good season and he arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D and Newbury respectively. Michael Dods' charge showed a very willing attitude to get up on the line last time and this field doesn't appear likely to halt his progression. Go Athletico is feared most after bumping into Art Power over 5f at this venue on his previous outing and this extra yardage could unlock some more improvement, while Shartash and Thunderbear should also be taken seriously.

COMMANCHE FALLS is having another terrific season, making the breakthrough at pattern level in the Hackwood at Newbury last month, and is taken to defy a penalty and complete the hat-trick. Go Athletico and Moss Tucker were both placed in the Group 2 Sapphire Stakes here 3 weeks ago and rate the main threats back down in grade.

Commanche Falls may not be able to confirm recent Newbury form with SHARTASH over this stiffer track

15:25 Curragh Group 3 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Curragh Handicap 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (5/1 +17%) Crystal Black	5 5/1(+17%)	(16) Crystal Black 5/1, 12/1, 5¼ lengths tenth of 18 to Verhoyen in handicap at this course (7f, good) 43 days ago, ridden 2f out and making late headway. Others make greater appeal on balance. No win since 2021 and although dropped 6lb for three losses this year still hard to fancy.
2	12 2nd (12) (16/1 -78%) Something Nice	16 16/1(-78%)	(12) Something Nice 16/1, Winner at Cork (7f, heavy) in April. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) in May, not looking well served by the drop back in trip. This rates a more suitable test back from a break but very best form has come on heavy ground. Back from summer break and could still have more to offer back on soft so will want rain.
3	11 3rd (11) (7.5/1 +17%) Free Solo	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(11) Free Solo 7.5/1, Good second of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 14/1) 11 days ago, headed approaching final 1f and keeping on. Booking of Murphy a plus. Should go well again. Recent Galway second up 3lb and other likely stronger stayers here.
4	17 4th (17) (12/1 +64%) Vocal Studies	12 12/1(+64%)	(17) Vocal Studies 12/1, 9/4, fifth of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft) 23 days ago, driven over 3f out and never involved. Drops back to 1m now. Stiff enough tasks this term but down now to a competitive-looking mark.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 +30%) Verhoyen	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Verhoyen 14/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in June. Below form eighth of 20 in handicap (16/1) at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Not taken lightly. Durable handicapper as good as ever but remains unproven over this far.
6th	9 6th (9) (5/1 +64%) Zabeir	5 5/1(+64%)	(9) Zabeir 5/1, 33/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 6 days ago, staying on final 1f. Return to 1m rates a likely plus and better showing anticipated. 0-10 on turf but close third in C&D premier handicap last month gives him claims.
7th	10 7th (10) (20/1 -25%) Hightimeyouwon	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Hightimeyouwon 20/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 8/1) 31 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Handicapper may have his measure right now.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +36%) Monaasib	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Monaasib 16/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 30 days ago. Hasn't won in three years; declining mark but remains opposable.
9th	15 9th (15) (25/1 -56%) Pierre Lapin	25 25/1(-56%)	(15) Pierre Lapin 25/1, Infrequent winner who did at least take a step back in the right direction when seventh of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (1m) 30 days ago. Task is to build on that now. Showed a bit more at Leopardstown last time off this reduced mark; others still preferred.
10th	5 10th (5) (6/1 -50%) Carracci	6 6/1(-50%)	(5) Carracci 6/1, Good second of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft, 5/2) 16 days ago, having run of race. Shortlist material. Improved under forcing tactics of late; 3lb higher here so needs to improve again.
11th	8 11th (8) (14/1 +44%) Coins Cross	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Coins Cross 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Naas (7f, soft, 3/1) 17 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Possibly made too much use of in the conditions latest; don't rule out him bouncing back.
12th	19 12th (19) (22/1 +33%) Sea Chariot	22 22/1(+33%)	(19) Sea Chariot 22/1, Off the mark in maiden company at Dundalk (7f) in March. 12/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and return to handicaps rates a plus. Remains relatively unexposed in handicap company; could go well at a price.
13th	13 13th (13) (16/1 +36%) Inchturk	16 16/1(+36%)	(13) Inchturk 16/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yard having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time. Tame recent Galway effort leaves him with questions to answer and blinkers now tried.
14th	4 14th (4) (14/1 -75%) Good Too	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Good Too 14/1, 11/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Remains early days and likely he still has more to offer on the back of just 4 career starts. No show on handicap debut but likely easier ground to suit so don't rule out.
15th	14 15th (14) (12/1 -100%) Kings Time	12 12/1(-100%)	(14) Kings Time 12/1, Plenty of promise in minor/maiden events and, having been gelded, showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown (7.3f) 4 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Unexposed at this trip and he's one to keep on side. Leopardstown handicap debut winner could well have more to offer despite 6lb rise.
16th	7 16th (7) (125/1 -89%) Ayrton	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Ayrton 125/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Jean-Claude Rouget when sixth of 8 in minor event at Cork (1m, good) on IRE debut 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut and this promises to reveal more. French heavy-ground winner well held after long absence at Cork recently; best watched.
17th	6 17th (6) (50/1 -100%) Proletariat	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Proletariat 50/1, Useful performer in France, posting a career-best effort when successful at Deauville (6.5f, AW) in November (final start for Florian Guyader). Versatile as regards trip and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping. Cheekpieces back on. Three-time French winner at two; interesting on Irish debut for a yard doing well.
18th	3 18th (3) (14/1 +44%) Timeless Soul	14 14/1(+44%)	(3) Timeless Soul 14/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 10/3) 49 days ago. Down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Disappointing after initial good start for the yard; tongue tie tried and dropped in trip.

LTO Selection:

A competitive heat in which marginal preference is for KINGS TIME. Jessica Harrington's three-year-old improved to make a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown last month and he does not look overburdened by a 6lb rise in the ratings, with further improvement on the cards. Carracci is similarly unexposed and appears likely to play a part in the finish having been narrowly denied on his latest outing, while others to note include Verhoyen, Giuseppe Cassioli and Pierre Lapin.

CARRACCI ran right up to his best when finding only one too good for the second start in a row at Leopardstown (9f) 16 days ago and with this drop back in trip holding no fears, he earns the vote to come out on top again partnered by Ryan Moore. Kings Time, a good winner on handicap debut last month, rates the lead threat, with Giuseppe Cassioli and Free Solo others to consider.

Likely a strong pace which should suit recent Leopardstown winner KINGS TIME (nap)

16:00 Curragh Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Curragh Group 1 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Bucanero Fuerte	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) Bucanero Fuerte 2.25/1, Promising type. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 10/3, won 9-runner Railway Stakes at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago by short head from Unquestionable. Remains open to progress and he's a major player. Acts on any ground and might be better suited to any rain than a few of his rivals.
2	7 2nd (7) (3.5/1 -27%) Porta Fortuna	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(7) Porta Fortuna 3.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 17-runner Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 50 days ago by length from Matrika, pushed out. Has to enter calculations. Albany winner is versatile as to ground and likely still improving; should go close.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -122%) Givemethebeatboys	10 10/1(-122%)	(2) Givemethebeatboys 10/1, Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 1¾ lengths fourth of 20 to River Tiber in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 7/1) 53 days ago. More needed. Coventry fourth might find a couple too good but very likely to make his presence felt.
4	4 4th (4) (1.62/1 +28%) Unquestionable	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(4) Unquestionable 1.62/1, Promising individual. C&D winner. Short-head second of 9 to Bucanero Fuerte in Railway Stakes (15/8) at this C&D (good to firm) 41 days ago. Leading claims. Wants good ground and much could depend on when the forecast rain falls; leading contender.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 -79%) Gaenari	50 50/1(-79%)	(5) Gaenari 50/1, Fairly useful filly. 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Graceful Thunder in listed race (72/10) at Deauville (5f, soft) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Back up in trip and probably biting off more than she can chew at this level. Unlucky not to have won a race but has a fair bit to find here; might just prefer five.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +45%) His Majesty	12 12/1(+45%)	(3) His Majesty 12/1, Useful colt. Course winner. Winner here in May. 42/10, creditable 4 lengths second of 5 to Ramatuelle in Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good) 27 days ago. Ryan Moore prefers Unquestionable. More exposed than most of these and unlikely to be good enough even if running his race.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -50%) Launch	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Launch 150/1, Fairly useful filly. Third of 4 in minor event at Naas (5f, soft, 3/1) 5 days ago. Bucanero Fuerte is clearly the stable first-string. Six-race maiden and looks to be in here to ensure a decent pace for his stablemate.

LTO Selection:

Bucanero Fuerte returned to winning ways in the Railway Stakes over C&D, having finished third in the Coventry to River Tiber, with Givemethebeatboys one place behind in fourth. The pair are both likely to enter calculations once again, but UNQUESTIONABLE, who was runner-up to Adrian Murray's colt here last time, gets the vote. The son of Wootton Bassett has the scope to improve further and can add to his trainer's excellent record in this contest, as he bids for an unprecedented 18th success. Albany heroine Porta Fortuna completes the shortlist.

There wasn't much between BUCANERO FUERTE and Unquestionable in the Railway Stakes over this C&D last month, and it should be close between them once again. Bucanero Fuerte displayed a willing attitude that day and, with further progress on the cards, he may again have the edge on Aidan O'Brien's charge. Porta Fortuna is 3-3 following her success in the Albany at Royal Ascot and, also open to further improvement, she is likely to give the aforementioned colts plenty to think about.

The selection is the progressive PORTA FORTUNATA, quite a decisive winner of the Albany Stakes last time with more improvement possible

16:40 Curragh Group 1 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Curragh Handicap 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (4.5/1 +40%) Secret Magician	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(11) Secret Magician 4.5/1, C&D winner. 17/2, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back but his mark is on the slide and reproduction of peak 2022 form would put him firmly in the pitcure. Pick of last season's form came over C&D and declining mark becoming attractive.
2	10 2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Livingston Range	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Livingston Range 11/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Eleventh of 15 in handicap there (5.9f, soft, 8/1) 17 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes on this occasion. 9lb rise seemed to anchor him on soft at Naas; opposable for now.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +67%) Furnace Creek	11 11/1(+67%)	(4) Furnace Creek 11/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. 16/1, nineteenth of 20 in handicap at this course (6.3f, soft) 21 days ago, folding. Needs a couple of these to falter. Can't be ruled out but others with seemingly stronger claims.
4	16 4th (16) (20/1 -25%) Mercurial	20 20/1(-25%)	(16) Mercurial 20/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form tenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Enters calculations. Tried over various trips this term to no great success; hard to be confident in.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 +64%) The Organiser	18 18/1(+64%)	(7) The Organiser 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft). Off 99 days and readily passed over. Two runs this year for current yard leave him with plenty to find despite reduced mark.
6th	12 6th (12) (11/1 -38%) Midnight Fire	11 11/1(-38%)	(12) Midnight Fire 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Fifteenth of 18 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 8/1) 43 days ago. That was a low-key effort but he was in good form prior to that and is not discounted. Three-time C&D winner back to optimum trip and respected off a fair mark.
7th	22 7th (22) (25/1 +0%) Mogwli	25 25/1(+0%)	(22) Mogwli 25/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 15 in handicap at Cork (6f, good) 15 days ago. Capable of a bold show but others preferred. Dual C&D winner but recent form not nearly good enough.
8th	18 8th (18) (12/1 +52%) Cnodian	12 12/1(+52%)	(18) Cnodian 12/1, Latest win at Limerick in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft, 9/2) 14 days ago, folding. Back down in trip. Merits consideration. 1m trip on soft probably too much of a stamina test on latest; claims back in trip.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -29%) Collective Power	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Collective Power 9/1, Latest win at Navan in June. Very good second of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Handled soft when going down narrowly at Navan last month under today's rider; 4lb higher.
10th	9 10th (9) (16/1 +0%) The Snapper	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) The Snapper 16/1, Latest win at Navan in July. Good third of 15 in handicap (7/2) at Galway (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Each-way shout. Didn't quite stay at Galway; trip here could suit, especially if ground softens.
11th	1 11th (1) (8.5/1 +47%) Ice Cold In Alex	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(1) Ice Cold In Alex 8.5/1, 4-time course winner. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly. Likes this venue but needs to improve markedly on last month's C&D effort.
12th	13 12th (13) (16/1 +20%) Son Of Sampers	16 16/1(+20%)	(13) Son Of Sampers 16/1, Winner at Cork in June. 13/2, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 45 days ago. Yard having good spell. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Tongue tie now tried but evidence suggests he is best at 5f.
13th	15 13th (15) (25/1 +50%) Might And Mercy	25 25/1(+50%)	(15) Might And Mercy 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. Seventh of 11 in claimer at Killarney (8.2f, good, 9/4) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Others have achieved more. Wins at 7f; joined current yard after below-par run in Killarney claimer; hard to fancy.
14th	19 14th (19) (50/1 +0%) Un Bacio Ancora	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Un Bacio Ancora 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Naas (5.9f, good), slowly away. Off 98 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back from summer break and may need this.
15th	6 15th (6) (22/1 -10%) Super Over	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Super Over 22/1, Last of 18 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Took keen when last of 18 on comeback run here last month; easily passed over.
16th	21 16th (21) (66/1 -32%) Tooprofitable	66 66/1(-32%)	(21) Tooprofitable 66/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 40/1) 12 days ago. Handicapper giving her every chance but remains of limited appeal.
17th	5 17th (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Desert Haven	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(5) Desert Haven 6.5/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in July. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Naas (7f, soft) 17 days ago. Place possibilities. Didn't get home on handicap debut over 7f at Naas; back in trip here and one to consider.
18th	8 18th (8) (10/1 +17%) Winemaker	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Winemaker 10/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Listowel in June. Last of 4 in minor event at Naas (7f, good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Stiff task but ran to form on latest in Naas conditions; drops in trip and blinkers tried.
19th	14 19th (14) (28/1 +15%) Freedom Falls	28 28/1(+15%)	(14) Freedom Falls 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 8-runner maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 11/8) 28 days ago (second past the post but subsequently promoted). This is more demanding. Awarded Navan maiden last month but previous handicap form leaves her with plenty to find.

LTO Selection:

A case can be made for a handful of these as the likes of Collective Power, Heavenly Power and the ultra-tough mare Cnodian all have the ability to go well. However, marginal preference is for DESERT HAVEN, who has run with credit on several previous visits to the Curragh and dropping back to 6f could unlock further improvement from this relatively unexposed three-year-old. Winemaker is another from that age bracket who warrants a second look now that he is tried in blinkers.

SECRET MAGICIAN failed to fire at Galway last time but he appeared to be working his way back to form when sixth of 15 in a stronger handicap than this over C&D on his penultimate start. The 4-y-o has dipped to a career-low mark and is worth chancing in this wide-open contest. Collective Power went close at Naas recently and he is next on the list, though Shoebox King and Ice Cold In Alex also merit respect.

After an unlucky run in the Scurry Handicap last month HEAVENLY POWER can gain some level of compensation here

17:10 Curragh Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (7/1 +7%) Little Queenie	7 7/1(+7%)	(11) Little Queenie 7/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Good neck second of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago. Big player. Touched off by Gabriella's Spirit at Cork; 2lb better off so every chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (8.5/1 -21%) Silmaniya	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(7) Silmaniya 8.5/1, 7/1, creditable 2 lengths fifth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Fifth in Gabriella's Spirit's Cork race having been hampered at the start so more possible.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 +30%) Dun Na Sead	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Dun Na Sead 7/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable ¾-length fourth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap (8/1) at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Place possibilities. Speedy type could find it hard to reverse Cork form with 3 of today's rivals.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +40%) Jon Riggens	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) Jon Riggens 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in May. Good neck third of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap (13/2) at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago, having to pick way through. Not taken lightly. Bit unlucky third to Gabriella's Spirit at Cork; can reverse form over this stiffer track.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +13%) Running Cool	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Running Cool 7/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Cork in June. 4/1, below form 6½ lengths eighth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good) 15 days ago. Booking of Murphy a plus and he's not discounted. Tame Cork effort but connections keen to take on 6 who finished in front of him again here.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 +9%) Curraheen Princess	10 10/1(+9%)	(6) Curraheen Princess 10/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 26 Flat runs. Below form 4¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Gabriella's Spirit in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 17/2) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt if on-song. Good bit to find with five who finished ahead of her at Cork.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -75%) Prisoner's Dilemma	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Prisoner's Dilemma 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 31 days ago, not clear run. Performed well sole previous try at this trip and should go well granted a strong pace to aim at. No luck in running on last month's comeback; respected although wouldn't want much rain.
8th	10 8th (10) (14/1 +13%) Screen Siren	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Screen Siren 14/1, Latest win at Navan in June. 7½ lengths sixth of 8 to Curraheen Princess in handicap at Down Royal (5f, good, 9/2) 50 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Well behind Curraheen Princess at Down Royal; questions to answer now and blinkers tried.
9th	12 9th (12) (14/1 -17%) Parting Glass	14 14/1(-17%)	(12) Parting Glass 14/1, Winner at Navan in May. 13/2, good second of 17 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Likes a stiff 5f; upped in class here and could go well off light weight.
10th	3 10th (3) (10/1 -25%) Gordon Bennett	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Gordon Bennett 10/1, C&D winner. 7/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 42 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Successful on this card 12 months ago and has slipped back to that winning mark. Both runs this term below best but back down to C&D winning mark of last year.
11th	8 11th (8) (7/1 -27%) Gabriella's Spirit	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Gabriella's Spirit 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Cork (5f, good, 17/2) 15 days ago by neck from Little Queenie, all out. Likely to give another good account. Had six of these behind her at Cork; 5lb higher now but every chance.

LTO Selection:

CURRAHEEN PRINCESS did finish behind a few of these at Cork last time, most notably Gabriella's Spirit (winner) and Little Queenie (second), but she is an eight-time winner on turf, all over the minimum trip, and her figures of 2-4 at this venue suggest she could well be up to reversing that form back at a track which clearly brings out the best in her. Silmaniya has performed better than her finishing positions suggest this year and is noted along with Dun Na Sead, who has won two of her last three starts, and Jon Riggens.

JON RIGGENS was unlucky behind a couple of these at Cork recently and, granted better luck this time, the 5-y-o can gain compensation. A winner on this card last year, Gordon Bennett has edged back to a good mark and he has to be taken seriously, while Prisoner's Dilemma could be a threat back down in trip if they go hard up front. Gabriella's Spirit and Little Queenie were the two that finished in front of the selection at Cork and both should be on the premises once again.

This stiffer 5f should suit JON RIGGENS who looked a bit unlucky at Cork behind Gabriella's Spirit

17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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