Saturday 23 May 2026 Curragh
6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.9 races 99 runners First off 13:20
Going
Good
Headline
15:40 · €285,000
Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden ✓ Result
Open
1
—
W. M. Lordan
16%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
—
133
2
9-5
5/1
5/2
9/2
No Nay Never brother to 5f/6f 2yo winner First Approach (RPR 89), half-brother to winners Lisboa (1m2f; 84) and Sound It Out (Australian 7f-1m); dam Group-placed 6f winner (109), closely related to useful 7f/1m winner Aerion Power; seemingly Ballydoyle second-choice but don't rule out.
AI verdict
SR 133 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
—
—
133
2
9-5
4/1
3/1
7/2
Blue Point colt is closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner Greek Mythology (RPR 99), half-brother to 7f/1m winner Atlantic Coast (inc 2yo Group 3/Australia; 104); dam Group-placed 9.5f winner (95), half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Groundbreaking; yard in top form so newcomer has to be respected.
AI verdict
SR 133 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
—
Aidan O'Brien
22%
—
133
2
9-5
17/2
13/2
15/2
St Mark's Basilica half-brother to winners High Definition (1m 2yo inc Group 2, RPR 120), Innisfree (1m Group 3/7f 2yo; 110) and Royal Aide (1m3f/11.7f Flat, 86; 3m/3m1f hurdle); dam 1m and 8.4f (Listed) winner (104); seemingly the Ballydoyle third-choice but worth a look for future reference.
AI verdict
SR 133 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
—
G. F. Carroll
10%
Gavin Cromwell
11%
—
133
2
9-5
22/1
16/1
20/1
Coulsty colt a 10,000euros foal and 35,000euros yearling; brother to 7f 2yo winner Madbadanddangerous (RPR 86), half-brother to winners Marvelosa (10.4f; 84) and Mulsanne (US 1m turf); dam unraced sister to 1m4f Listed winner, closely related to Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami; debutant respected from a yard with a decent recent 2yo winner.
AI verdict
SR 133 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result
Open
1
0/121-
Ross O'Sullivan
10%
112
96
8
9-12
SP
11/2
9/1
In the form of his life last year, winning 1m4f Roscommon Listed on seasonal debut and better again upped to 2m at this venue, unlucky narrow defeat in Irish Cesarewitch and ready winner of Group 3 Loughbrown Stakes in November on heavy; ideally wants it softer and this looks a tough enough task on seasonal return but has to be respected.
AI verdict
SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
1176-7
109
91
6
9-12
10/3
9/2
10/3
Good form early last season, recording back-to-back wins here in today's event and Group 3 International Stakes over 1m2f; subsequent Leopardstown efforts were below best below best, as was last month's seasonal return here in 1m2f Group 3 Alleged Stakes dominated by two stablemates; entitled to come on for that.
AI verdict
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
52251-
John J Nallen
10%
103
88
8
9-10
40/1
18/1
33/1
Third career win came on final start last season in 1m Listowel Listed in testing conditions under a positive ride (just a day after being well beaten in handicap); balance of form is over shorter than this so others preferred on seasonal return.
AI verdict
SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
122-43
108
95
4
9-10
5/1
7/1
9/2
Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes on this weekend and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; both runs this term at 1m6f, latest when respectable third to Scandinavia in Navan Listed; possible fitness edge on some of these.
AI verdict
SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
/2251-
Colin Keane
16%
D K Weld
13%
110
96
4
9-10
10/3
11/4
10/3
Smart, lightly raced 4yo; never quite fulfilled Leopardstown's Derby Trial second this time last year although did end the campaign on a winning note in 1m2f Cork Listed in September in ready fashion; looks the type to make an even better 4yo upped to this trip; very interesting player.
AI verdict
SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
21323-
108
102
4
9-7
13/2
7/2
6/1
German import, having been bought for 875,000euros at Arqana in December; 1-9 for previous yard, winning Group 3 in Hamburg over 1m3f (good) and better form when beaten a neck in Group 2 at Baden-Baden and final start when third in 1m4f Group 1 Gran Premio del Jockey Club in Milan; McMonagle's choice of Joseph O'Brien's quartet so has to be respected.
AI verdict
SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
/4194-
Ben Coen
11%
105
84
4
9-7
50/1
FCST
33/1
Ex Ballydoyle-trained; won Lingfield Derby Trial last year but well held in both Irish Derby and Irish St Leger; bought for 78,000gns and soundly beaten on yard debut in Grade 2 Leopardstown hurdle at Christmas; tried in a tongue-tie here and plenty on his plate in what looks a hot Listed race.
AI verdict
SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
16-355
G. F. Carroll
10%
Joseph G Murphy
11%
88
73
4
9-2
40/1
50/1
33/1
Fairly useful handicapper over shorter trips; big jump in trip here and out of her depth.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
113-22
J M Sheridan
11%
99
95
4
9-2
4/1
Very useful filly has returned this term with 0.5l defeats by Moody at Listed level at both Cork (1m4f) and Gowran (1m6f), each time forcing it; this a much deeper race than those however so will do well to sneak a place.
AI verdict
SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Keadeen Hotel Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result
Open
1
0452-8
J M Sheridan
11%
101
72
9
10-1
25/1
25/1
22/1
No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; runs over an inadequate trip here on second start of the season.
AI verdict
SR 72 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
2122-
G. F. Carroll
10%
Gavin Cromwell
11%
98
66
4
9-12
18/1
9/1
16/1
Consistent last season; ended with C&D second behind today's rival Retracement on handicap debut; jumping let her down in juvenile hurdles; sharpened for return to the Flat by a handicap run at the Punchestown festival.
AI verdict
SR 66 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
/313-4
P. Twomey
25%
97
78
4
9-11
12/1
9/1
11/1
Joined this yard for E210,000 after showing useful form in France; won a rated race over the extended mile at the Galway festival (soft); fair third of seven in a Listed race at Cork on final start last year; fourth at the same level at Naas on return; talented apprentice booked; may prove the pick of stable's three runners; leading chance.
AI verdict
SR 78 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
075-48
Chris Hayes
9%
A Oliver
11%
92
72
6
9-6
25/1
12/1
22/1
Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.
AI verdict
SR 72 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
674-20
A. Slattery
11%
92
75
5
9-6
14/1
20/1
14/1
Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.
AI verdict
SR 75 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
16480-
Colin Keane
16%
P. Twomey
25%
92
71
4
9-6
8/1
12/1
8/1
Ex-Dermot Weld, won her first two starts last season, both at Gowran over a slightly shorter trip than this; highly tried later in the season; interesting recruit to this yard.
AI verdict
SR 71 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
8
161-02
Shane Foley
11%
92
78
4
9-6
11/1
13/2
10/1
Two soft ground wins last term; found 1m inadequate here on seasonal debut; much better when second at Cork, with Apercu back in fourth; could be in the mix.
AI verdict
SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
81517-
91
83
4
9-5
7/2
7/1
7/2
Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; clear chance on best form, though issue complicated by the fact that she is one of three runners for a stable in superb form.
AI verdict
SR 83 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
2-9143
91
76
5
9-5
18/1
17/2
14/1
Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.
AI verdict
SR 76 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
11
4503-1
Jack Kearney
9%
Gavin Cromwell
11%
90
80
6
9-4
4/1
9/2
4/1
Now 11lb higher than for C&D win in March, an emphatic success gained at the main expense of the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee; has maintained progress with a wide-margin win in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown; strong contender.
AI verdict
SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
68410-
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
12%
88
76
5
9-2
14/1
FCST
12/1
Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
13
2113-5
87
68
4
9-1
SP
6/1
13/2
Two wins in France (on soft and AW); has won over 1m7f, and had never raced at under 1m4f until recent Irish debut at Sligo; unplaced favourite after starting slowly and meeting trouble in running; trip is a concern, but unwise to discount.
AI verdict
SR 68 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
5670-8
Gerard Keane
9%
86
74
5
9-0
66/1
FCST
40/1
Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland last spring; has become disappointing; plenty to prove at this stage.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
15
431-8
Luke McAteer
8%
John James Feane
10%
83
76
4
8-11
12/1
12/1
11/1
Ended last season with a 1m1f maiden win on heavy ground at Leopardstown; may step up from his 1m run here in March; needs to reverse form with Perry Mason; finished in front of Calm The Jets and Iron Fist.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
17
2612-2
82
79
4
8-10
5/1
7/1
5/1
Won over the extended version of this trip at Dundalk last November on stable debut; should be suited by this return to a longer trip after two seconds over 1m; good claimer aboard.
AI verdict
SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
18
1-98
R. P. Cleary
6%
81
77
4
8-9
33/1
28/1
25/1
Landed a 1m maiden at Dundalk on debut early last year; did not appear last turf season; fair run over 1m here on turf debut; needs to settle better than at Cork a month ago.
AI verdict
SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
19
7122-0
W. M. Lordan
16%
81
76
4
8-9
28/1
40/1
22/1
Fair form at 7f/1m in Britain; appeared not to stay this trip at Newcastle in January; tough task against that background.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
21
80-000
Jamie Powell
8%
Noel Meade
11%
79
76
6
8-7
50/1
50/1
40/1
A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) ✓ Result
Open
1
1/851-
Jamie Spencer
12%
115
98
4
9-8
5/1
7/2
5/1
Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.
AI verdict
SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
52-019
W. J. Lee
16%
107
99
9
9-5
18/1
14/1
16/1
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.
AI verdict
SR 99 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
3
137-75
David Egan
13%
Robson De Aguiar
12%
110
98
5
9-5
9/2
FCST
4/1
Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.
AI verdict
SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
4
4-6264
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
12%
107
97
5
9-5
16/1
12/1
14/1
All three wins have come at 1m; back after a spell in the Emirates; not far off best when touched off by Elnajmm in the 7f Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort in January; beaten 3l in fourth behind the same horse in a Group 3 last time; blinkered first time now; not appealing at this trip.
AI verdict
SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
13-335
Ryan Moore
24%
110
100
4
9-5
2/1
11/4
2/1
Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.
AI verdict
SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
5100-6
Clive Cox
17%
107
99
5
9-5
15/2
8/1
15/2
Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's.
AI verdict
SR 99 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
/375-4
Billy Loughnane
18%
William Haggas
23%
107
94
8
9-5
9/2
5/1
9/2
Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.
AI verdict
SR 94 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
9311-0
Sam James
14%
K. R. Burke
20%
111
109
8
9-5
11/1
13/2
10/1
Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.
AI verdict
SR 109 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) ✓ Result
Open
1
116-1
Sam James
14%
K. R. Burke
20%
112
100
3
9-2
12/1
9/1
11/1
Won Leicester novice event by 5l on debut and landed a valuable sales event over an extended 6f at this venue last September; finished 4l behind runner-up Gstaad when a 50-1 shot in the Dewhurst; reversed the form of that race with fourth-placed Zavateri when landing the Greenham at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance; missed the 2,000 Guineas.
AI verdict
SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
2-2
Colin Keane
16%
M D O'Callaghan
12%
—
83
3
9-2
80/1
80/1
66/1
Beaten a neck on both maiden starts over 7f; can win races; this is highly ambitious.
AI verdict
SR 83 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
1313-3
Billy Loughnane
18%
Charlie Appleby
33%
114
111
3
9-2
9/2
5/1
4/1
E1,900,000 breeze-up purchase last spring; very smart juvenile form, aside from when pulling too hard in the Acomb; impressed in winning a 1m Group 3 event at Newmarket in September before a fine third placing (1 1/2l behind Gstaad) in the Dewhurst; now has an 8l deficit to overturn in another clash with Gstaad following his distant 2,000 Guineas third; first-time cheekpieces.
AI verdict
SR 111 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
4
432-1
98
94
3
9-2
40/1
25/1
33/1
Made the frame in three races at this venue last season, all won by Ballydoyle-trained colts; most meaningful form when third of five in a 7f Group 2 won by Constitution River; odds-on for a comfortable maiden win at Gowran on reappearance; massive rise in class for his first attempt at this trip.
AI verdict
SR 94 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
2221-2
Ryan Moore
24%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
120
115
3
9-2
4/11
1/3
5/14
Beat stablemate True Love on debut before landing the Coventry Stakes; second in three consecutive Group 1 races, including the National Stakes and the Dewhurst; ended the campaign by overcoming a wide trip in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); has evidently trained on and can go one better than in the 2,000 Guineas by upholding form with Distant Storm.
AI verdict
SR 115 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
71-313
W. M. Lordan
16%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
107
108
3
9-2
SP
33/1
40/1
Won a 6f conditions race at Naas last season; Listed-placed twice at this venue this season, on either side of a Gowran win (7f, soft); supporting role here.
AI verdict
SR 108 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
71-322
Jamie Spencer
12%
Charlie Appleby
33%
104
95
3
9-2
50/1
FCST
33/1
A useful 7f/1m winner last season; made the early running in the Dewhurst, runner-up in a 1m Listed event at Meydan in February; beaten favourite in a four-runner contest at Goodwood on return to Britain; supporting role now.
AI verdict
SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
531-27
David Egan
13%
Robson De Aguiar
12%
110
106
3
9-2
33/1
28/1
25/1
Productive juvenile campaign over sprint distances culminated in Group 1 win here from True Love in the 6f Phoenix Stakes (good); respectable second to Thesecretadversary (received 3lb), in 7f Group 3 at Leopardstown on reappearance; by no means a bad effort in the 2,000 Guineas on his first attempt at this trip, but probably more of a sprinting type.
AI verdict
SR 106 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
316-25
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
12%
97
91
3
9-2
50/1
66/1
40/1
Maiden winner over 7f at Gowran last September and a creditable sixth of 30 in the Goffs Million; had no luck in running in the Tetrarch Stakes over C&D earlier in the month; 97-rated colt faces an unenviable task; tongue-tie fitted.
AI verdict
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
215-15
J A Stack
12%
108
104
3
9-2
14/1
9/1
14/1
Chesham Stakes runner-up and Listed winner at Tipperary before a respectable effort in a 1m Canadian Grade 1 on final 2yo start; won going away from Power Blue (gave 3lb) in Group 3 at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; pulled very hard in the 2,000 Guineas; fifth was a decent outcome in the circumstances; can make his presence felt if settling better.
AI verdict
SR 104 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result
Open
1
1-2
R. P. Whelan
9%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
—
91
3
9-5
9/1
10/1
9/1
Made a winning debut in a 7f maiden here last June; no match for Godolphin's Maho Bay in a novice event at Newmarket last month; the winner was a beaten favourite in the Lingfield Derby Trial.
AI verdict
SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
2
41-11
Ryan Moore
24%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
107
100
3
9-5
4/5
10/11
4/5
Left Gowran debut effort behind to win a 7f maiden here last October on very soft ground; won the Madrid handicap at Naas (7f, soft) on seasonal return off 94; preferred by Ryan Moore to his higher-rated stablemate Neolithic in a 1m Listed race here 19 days ago; won comfortably and can continue on the upgrade; pedigree suggests this trip will be within his range.
AI verdict
SR 100 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
3
021-25
Shane Foley
11%
94
85
3
9-5
40/1
14/1
33/1
Won a heavy-ground maiden at Gowran last October after 50-1 second to subsequent Group 1 winner Hawk Mountain at this venue; made a satisfactory return when second of four in a conditions event at Cork; out of his depth in the Chester Vase.
AI verdict
SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
15-8
104
89
3
9-5
12/1
14/1
12/1
Beat a subsequent winner by a wide margin on heavy ground at Tipperary on his debut last October; creditable fifth behind Pierre Bonnard in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud only three weeks later; plenty to prove now after failing to feature in the Ballysax at Leopardstown on reappearance.
AI verdict
SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
2618-6
Gavin Ryan
8%
100
87
3
9-5
28/1
14/1
25/1
Course 1m1f maiden winner on the fourth of five starts at two; limitations revealed in two Group 3 Leopardstown events won by the Aidan O'Brien-trained Dante third Christmas Day.
AI verdict
SR 87 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
24-1
W. J. Lee
16%
88
73
3
9-5
11/1
28/1
11/1
Ran twice at two; has matured along the right lines, judged on his victory in a conditions race at Cork last month; however, this is likely to prove too taxing.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
311-79
G. F. Carroll
10%
Joseph G Murphy
11%
89
87
3
9-2
80/1
28/1
66/1
Useful form on easy ground last autumn; Killarney maiden winner in early October and won a valuable restricted contest over 7f at Naas six days later; unplaced in a handicap on her seasonal debut; conditions race at Cork last month; well held by Drop Dead Gorgeous on running in a Group 3 fillies' event here last time
AI verdict
SR 87 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
13
W. M. Lordan
16%
Aidan O'Brien
22%
—
95
3
9-2
9/2
5/2
4/1
Regally-bred Dubawi filly; mentioned in positive terms by trainer before a smart debut win over 1m at Naas in March; combination of inexperience and trouble in running proved her undoing in a 1m fillies Group 3 here 19 days ago; remains a high-class prospect; this trip likely to suit.
AI verdict
SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
NorthStandard Handicap ✓ Result
Open
1
1-2
G. F. Carroll
10%
Gavin Cromwell
11%
90
64
3
9-12
9/1
7/1
9/1
Beat dual Group 1 winner Precise on debut in a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse last June on her only juvenile start; looked in need of further when staying on into a distant second behind the impressive Royal Bay Cen in a Listed sprint at Cork early this month; potentially a cut above these rivals; Cork third Oh Cecilia now rated 101 after fine Group 3 second at Naas.
AI verdict
SR 64 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
3
1350-4
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
12%
88
67
3
9-10
16/1
12/1
14/1
Finished behind stablemate Nakamura in last year's Birdcatcher Nursery; likely to show the benefit of a run in a conditions race at Gowran last month but others have stronger claims.
AI verdict
SR 67 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
5
331-
W. M. Lordan
16%
83
75
3
9-5
11/2
17/2
11/2
Maiden winner over this trip at Dundalk on third and final start at two; no turf experience, should be able to adjust.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
310-28
Jack Kearney
9%
Gavin Cromwell
11%
82
73
3
9-4
20/1
Solid nursery performer on easy ground, winning over C&D last September; good effort on return when second at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); well beaten on good going at Naas; trainer would seem to have a better chance with the high-class Quiet Mutiny.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
7851-
R. P. Cleary
6%
Aidan Melia
14%
80
63
3
9-2
16/1
14/1
16/1
Ended last season with a maiden win at Leopardstown; opening handicap mark seems fair; however, he is not guaranteed to uphold Leopardstown form with Zenford who was making his debut then and has run twice this season.
AI verdict
SR 63 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
8
21-
Colin Keane
16%
Noel Meade
11%
79
71
3
9-1
10/1
6/1
10/1
Made a promising debut over 5f at Bellewstown last July; not seen again after winning a 6f maiden at Navan ten days later; hard to assess, and may need this.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
3541-
Shane Foley
11%
78
73
3
9-0
17/2
15/2
17/2
Ran in good company in Ballydoyle-dominated maidens at this venue before 7f Dundalk maiden win last November; lacks a recent outing, but stable's current form is a positive.
AI verdict
SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
11
3-33
J. P. Murtagh
12%
75
72
3
8-11
6/1
15/2
6/1
One of the less exposed runners in the field; placed in three maidens, the first of which was in a Leopardstown contest won by Unauthorized last October; has the advantage of race fitness over that rival now.
AI verdict
SR 72 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
033-21
74
77
3
8-10
18/1
14/1
16/1
Only poor run at two was when out of her depth in a valuable sales race at this venue; consistent performer at Dundalk, not without a chance if reproducing her AW winter form; trainer also runs another AW winner, Seoul Force.
AI verdict
SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
821-64
Chris Hayes
9%
Ross O'Sullivan
10%
71
71
3
8-7
SP
25/1
28/1
7f Galway nursery winner on heavy ground last season; longer trip stretched his stamina at Sligo; fair sixth over 1m here on seasonal debut; longer trip stretched his stamina at Sligo.
AI verdict
SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result
Open
1
47346-
99
80
8
10-0
20/1
28/1
20/1
Five AW wins and two turf wins have been at Navan over 5f; last year's highlight was fine third in Rockingham here; absent since October and may just need this.
AI verdict
SR 80 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
2
720-90
G. F. Carroll
10%
98
77
8
9-13
80/1
50/1
66/1
Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.
AI verdict
SR 77 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
3
0712-9
Patrick T Foley
10%
98
81
7
9-13
22/1
18/1
20/1
Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.
AI verdict
SR 81 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
4
711-24
Colin Keane
16%
98
83
4
9-13
15/2
Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.
AI verdict
SR 83 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
5
8331-4
Mark Fahey
13%
96
79
5
9-11
14/1
12/1
14/1
Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.
AI verdict
SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
6
090-18
J A Stack
12%
95
76
4
9-10
11/1
12/1
11/1
Took his mark to a career-high when winning seasonal return here in March over 5f (soft-to-heavy) off 87; stiff task and ran as well as could be expected in good-class Naas Listed following month; has form at 6f/7f so respected back in handicap company.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
7
742054
95
75
5
9-10
25/1
16/1
22/1
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
8
22125-
R. P. Cleary
6%
94
76
6
9-9
14/1
16/1
14/1
Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.
AI verdict
SR 76 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
9
41-104
Jack Kearney
9%
Stephen Thorne
12%
94
74
5
9-9
9/1
8/1
17/2
Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.
AI verdict
SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
10
31-152
92
82
4
9-7
SP
17/2
10/1
Ended last season with C&D win and repeated the feat on seasonal return in March off 9lb higher; career-best when upped to 7f at Cork early this month when a clear second (beaten a neck) to an improver on favoured soft ground; still-improving 4yo would appreciate any softening in the ground.
AI verdict
SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
11
73211-
Luke McAteer
8%
David Marnane
10%
88
81
4
9-3
13/2
Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk over further, second occasion in fillies Listed over 1m; earlier in the campaign had finished third over C&D; runs off 7lb lower turf mark.
AI verdict
SR 81 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
1672-1
W. M. Lordan
16%
87
82
4
9-2
18/1
16/1
18/1
Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.
AI verdict
SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
13
0081-7
Edward Lynam
11%
86
77
4
9-1
16/1
12/1
14/1
Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.
AI verdict
SR 77 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
14
45450-
85
76
5
9-0
11/1
25/1
11/1
Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.
AI verdict
SR 76 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
15
1924-0
J G Coogan
1%
83
70
6
8-12
40/1
FCST
33/1
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.
AI verdict
SR 70 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
16
57-703
83
81
8
8-12
11/1
Rated 108 in his prime so has dropped a long way, but won Scurry Handicap (beating Fort Vega and Back Down Under) here last summer and last month's Naas third (three of today's rivals behind) was a good effort; can't rule out.
AI verdict
SR 81 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
17
31-322
Shane Foley
11%
Ross O'Sullivan
10%
83
82
4
8-12
8/1
Sole win came on AW but four times runner-up on turf including last month over this trip at Naas (Go Athletico third) her first attempt at the distance; unchanged mark, could go well.
AI verdict
SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
18
56513-
82
81
7
8-11
20/1
11/1
18/1
Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.
AI verdict
SR 81 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
19
3309-6
Leigh Roche
6%
Padraig Roche
10%
81
75
5
8-10
25/1
20/1
25/1
Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.
AI verdict
SR 75 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
22
021-8
79
79
4
8-8
20/1
33/1
18/1
Lightly raced 4yo won Down Royal maiden (7f) in September; absent until no show after slow start on handicap debut here last month over 5f; inexperience remains a concern.
AI verdict
SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Maiden ✓ Result
Open
3
0-
Shane Foley
11%
—
43
3
9-8
14/1
20/1
14/1
Too Darn Hot gelding cost 200,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to winners Sylphid (French 1m1f 2yo; RPR 102), Hosaamm (1m2f Flat, 99; 2m hurdle) and Advertorial (1m4f AW; 51); dam 1m1f winner (83), sister to Gold Cup second Nayef Road; soon beaten on sole 2yo outing in Tipperary maiden in August; gelded over the winter.
AI verdict
SR 43 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
7
—
—
54
3
9-8
100/1
25/1
100/1
Zoustar brother to 7.3f 2yo winner Wholetthedogsout (RPR 61), half-brother to French 1m7f hurdle winner Crimson Velvet; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed winners Clear Impression (6f) and Al Fareej (5f); debutant likely best watched.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
8
—
—
54
3
9-8
10/1
11/1
10/1
St Mark's Basilica colt cost 180,000euros as a yearling; half-brother to six winners inc Pablo Escobarr (1m2f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 113), Roberto Escobarr (1m2f-2m inc Group 3; 113) and Oddnadatta (Group-placed 7f 2yo; 103); dam 5f-7f winner (inc AW 2yo/Group 3; 113); nicely-bred debutant has to be considered.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
9
—
—
54
3
9-8
25/1
10/1
25/1
Lope De Vega half-brother to winners Laganore (6f-1m2f inc Italian Group 1; RPR 111), Lady Anner (7f; 99), Dundory (1m-1m4f; 83) and Alfheim (1m4f/1m6f AW; 72); dam unraced half-sister to HK 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Blazing Speed; well-bred newcomer but Foley rides Echo Inferno.
AI verdict
SR 54 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
10
—
—
54
3
9-8
150/1
40/1
125/1
Circus Maximus gelding a 3,500euros foal and 4,000euros yearling; closely related to two winners inc Lady Of Luxury (1m4f AW; RPR 59), half-brother to three winners inc Ray's The Bar (7f-9.5f inc 2yo/US; 98) and Cosmic City (prolific 1m4f-2m1f inc AW; 89); dam 11.5f winner; unlikely source of a first-time out maiden winner.
AI verdict
SR 54 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
11
72-
J M Sheridan
11%
W. P. Mullins
26%
—
60
3
9-8
5/2
5/2
9/4
Cracksman gelding a 90,000euros yearling; dam French 7f turf 2yo/1m2f AW winner, family of Arc winner Peintre Celebre; nicely improved on second start last autumn, only outstayed late over 1m in median auction maiden here (yielding); good chance he'll stay this trip and a definite player.
AI verdict
SR 60 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
12
53-9
J S Bolger
7%
76
59
3
9-8
25/1
16/1
25/1
Teofilo gelding shaped with promise on both AW runs last winter but dropped away quickly on seasonal return over this trip at Cork last month, having forced it; bit to prove now.
AI verdict
SR 59 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
13
5
A. Slattery
11%
—
44
3
9-8
SP
FCST
18/1
Saxon Warrior half-brother to winners Gulya (French 7f; RPR 93) and Marroof (KSA 6f/1m); dam unraced sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Romanised; promising recent debut in decent Gowran maiden when staying on fifth (second has won since) over 1m; shaped as though this longer trip will suit.
AI verdict
SR 44 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
14
—
Ben Coen
11%
J. P. Murtagh
12%
—
56
3
9-3
12/1
9/1
11/1
Sea The Stars filly is fifth foal of an unraced half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Aghareed (dam of outstanding 1m/1m2f performer Baaeed and top-class 1m2f-1m6f performer Hukum); grandam won Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf; yard going well and seemingly the pick of the yard's two debutantes so has to be wroth a market check.
AI verdict
SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
15
—
—
56
3
9-3
18/1
FCST
16/1
Saxon Warrior filly cost 47,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Fajjaj (Group-placed 7f 2yo/1m2f; RPR 109), Repartee (6f inc 2yo/Listed; 104) and Parlance (7f AW 2yo; 87); dam unraced half-sister to top miler Kingman; Billy Lee rides, newcomer worth a market check.
AI verdict
SR 56 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
16
—
J. P. Murtagh
12%
—
56
3
9-3
40/1
14/1
40/1
Teofilo half-sister to winners Slick (US 1m turf inc 2yo; RPR 107) and Rukaana (7f/1m Flat, inc 2yo/AW, 80; 2m hurdle); dam maiden sister to 6.5f 2yo winner, half-sister to 7f Listed winner Mankib, out of 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora; seemingly stable second-choice, likely all the better for the experience.
AI verdict
SR 56 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
17
—
J. P. Murtagh
12%
—
56
3
9-3
SP
16/1
20/1
Frankel filly is half-sister to 5f winner Correspondence (RPR 73); dam 7f/7.4f 2yo winner (inc Listed; 99), sister to 7f winner Procrastinate, half-sister to 7f/1m winner Competizione; one of three newcomers for the Murtagh yard, Sakoku seemingly the preferred.
AI verdict
SR 56 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.