MEETING · TODAY

Sunday 28 June 2026 Curragh

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

9 races 108 runners First off 13:10

Going Good to Firm Headline 16:35 · €712,500

13:10

GAIN Equine Nutrition Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden ✓ Result

7f ·Good to Firm ·€23,560 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Alpha

Age 2 · 9-2

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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159

9-2

5/6 4/5 5/6

Outstanding breeding — her dam a multiple Group 1 winner — gives Alpha every reason to be exciting; a debut second at Leopardstown, beaten ¾ lengths while showing early inexperience, showed she can handle the trip and will improve. The stable has landed this race in three consecutive runnings and she is well placed to build on that experience.

AI verdict

Strong 159 Saturday Rating and tight 4/5 odds back Alpha's consistent form figure of 2 at 9-2.

Alreem

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Chris Hayes 10%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

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125

9-2

40/1 20/1 33/1

A 230,000 euros Starman filly from a yard with a strong first-time-out record; her dam was very useful at extended distances and successful on her second start, which at least provides a stamina foundation. A significant purchase making her debut, and the market will be the best guide.

AI verdict

Alreem's solid Saturday Rating of 125 is undermined by unfancied 28/1 odds and unknown form, limiting confidence.

Endless Night

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

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125

9-2

40/1 25/1 28/1

A full sister to Thesecretadversary — high-class at 7f — and by St Mark's Basilica out of a smart middle-distance mare, giving Endless Night outstanding credentials for this trip and beyond. The stable is capable of producing debutants ready to run and the market is worth watching.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 40/1 and a Saturday Rating of 125 signal limited winning prospects in this maiden.

Exceptionally

Age 2 · 9-2

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Jack Cleary 8%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

144

9-2

12/1 13/2 9/1

A half-sister to City Of Troy and by Into Mischief out of a Group 1-winning dam; the pedigree is formidable, though the stronger claims in this race appear to lie with a stablemate. The market will be instructive; the stable has landed this race in each of the last three runnings.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 144 and 10/1 odds suggest market interest without strong form to justify favouritism.

Exchange Student

Age 2 · 9-2

Andrew Slattery 9%

J A Stack 12%

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127

9-2

100/1 40/1 80/1

Well beaten on debut at Listowel, showing clear inexperience throughout without landing a blow; she needs to demonstrate significant improvement today and is firmly on the outside of the market on our figures. Bred to prefer a sound surface and there is scope, but she has plenty to prove.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 127 is offset by 66/1 odds and a last-place form figure, indicating little market confidence.

Ibelieveicanfly

Age 2 · 9-2

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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151

9-2

5/1 4/1 5/1

An encouraging 2¼-length fourth on debut at Leopardstown in a competitive maiden, seemingly knowing her job from the outset with considerably more in reserve; her dam is a French Listed winner and she is bred to stay at least 10f. The stable has landed this race three runnings in a row and she rates the chief danger here.

AI verdict

Ibelieveicanfly's single fourth-place form entry and 9/2 non-favourite market position limit confidence despite a solid 151 Saturday Rating.

Isle Of Capri

Age 2 · 9-2

—

Gavin Ryan 8%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

—

125

9-2

33/1 20/1 28/1

Wootton Bassett filly out of a dam who was very useful at 8f and herself went very close on debut; jockey bookings suggest this is the stable's first string here. There is limited guide beyond breeding and market, but the dam's profile is encouraging for today's trip.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 125 shows ability, but 28/1 odds and unknown form limit confidence to mid-tier appeal.

Littlepacer

Age 2 · 9-2

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

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127

9-2

125/1 50/1 80/1

Well beaten on debut at Leopardstown, failing to make any impression and clearly showing inexperience throughout; she has speed on the sire's side and some stamina through the dam. Ranked last of 13 on our figures, she has plenty to demonstrate before being taken seriously here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 127 shows ability, but 100/1 odds and a form figure of 8 signal serious doubts.

Livenka

Age 2 · 9-2

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

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156

9-2

15/8 11/4 32/17

Finished with a strong late run on debut at Naas, third beaten 2½ lengths after a slow start; she should have learnt considerably from that outing and is likely to improve. Acts on good ground and rates a serious danger if her stamina over today's trip is confirmed.

AI verdict

Livenka's strong Saturday Rating of 156 and competitive 5/2 odds justify 4/5 stars despite not being market favourite.

Old Joanie

Age 2 · 9-2

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Luke McAteer 8%

James M Barrett 3%

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127

9-2

125/1 40/1 80/1

A 38,000 euros State Of Rest filly and a half-sister to Devoirs Choice, very useful at 8f; her dam was effective at 6f as a juvenile and successful over 12f, giving a wide stamina range. The rivals here set a strong standard and she rates one to watch carefully.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and an unproven form record make Old Joanie a low-confidence 127-rated outsider.

Pretty Thoughts

Age 2 · 9-2

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R. P. Cleary 6%

C. W. J. Farrell 5%

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127

9-2

80/1 FCST 50/1

A modestly bred debutante by Gregorian out of an unraced dam, from a stable with a strong reputation in point-to-point circles; this is unfamiliar territory for that yard and there is little to go on beyond pedigree. One to observe rather than support without market backing.

AI verdict

Long odds of 80/1 and a low Saturday Rating of 127 signal minimal market confidence in Pretty Thoughts.

Samnina

Age 2 · 9-2

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Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

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127

9-2

50/1 25/1 40/1

A 75,000 euros Sea The Moon filly whose dam was a multiple winner in France over middle distances on soft ground; should handle cut and will likely get further in time. Our figures rank her 10th of 13 and she needs to show her best on debut to get involved.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 33/1 and a low Saturday Rating of 127 signal weak market confidence and limited winning prospects.

Social Circle

Age 2 · 9-2

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Paddy Harnett 9%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

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126

9-2

40/1 28/1 33/1

Wootton Bassett filly out of a high-class 10f Listed-winning dam, so the breeding has real merit for longer trips in time. Jockey bookings suggest she is not the stable's first string here and without any race experience there is little else to weigh beyond pedigree.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 126 is undermined by 40/1 odds and no form, signalling weak market confidence.

13:40

Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result

5f ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 17 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Gazelle d'Or

Age 4 · 10-0

0-7022

W. M. Lordan 16%

M C Grassick 9%

10-0

12/1 10/1 11/1

Progressive filly who was just edged out at Fairyhouse last time, going down by a short-head in an auction race where she may have been slightly outstayed late. Effective at 5-6f on yielding to good; first-time cheekpieces could sharpen the response, though stall 15 and the class step are factors to weigh.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82, drifting odds of 14/1 and inconsistent form 0-7022 make Gazelle d'Or unappealing.

Toca Madera

Age 5 · 10-0

9-7031

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

10-0

3/1 3/1 11/4

Back to his very best at Doncaster last time, showing a fine turn of foot from the front to land a handicap by 3½ lengths off a mark 11lb lower; ideally suited by 5f and fast ground. The rise in class and weights are factors, but he rates the clear form pick.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a Saturday Rating of 97 and patchy form of 9-7031 limits confidence despite fair 3/1 odds.

Likedbymike

Age 4 · 9-13

-62242

Colin Keane 16%

M J Byrne 8%

9-13

15/2 12/1 13/2

Placed in a Listed sprint at Cork last time, beaten just half a length; the strongest form of her career in recent outings and she handles a range of going from heavy to good. A poor overall strike rate is the one concern, but she arrives on the back of a very solid display.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-13 with a moderate Saturday Rating of 91, unreliable form of -62242, and unfancied at 11/1 limits confidence significantly.

Erosandpsyche

Age 8 · 9-12

-90033

G. F. Carroll 10%

Daniel James Murphy 10%

9-12

22/1 14/1 22/1

Third in a Listed sprint at Cork last time, running to his best after a disappointing spell of form earlier in the season; clearly capable at a high level and acts on any ground. First-time visor here; whether he can translate that Listed effort into a handicap result is the question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with poor recent form of -90033 and unfancied at 18/1, the Saturday Rating of 74 offers little confidence.

Stag Night

Age 8 · 9-11

5-3215

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

9-11

25/1 18/1 22/1

Landed a narrow success at this track earlier in the season off a mark 5lb lower, hitting the front by a short-head; ran fifth last time on quicker ground off this same mark and would ideally want some cut. Consistent profile, but the official rating may be stretching him today.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and 20/1 odds, Stag Night's inconsistent form of 5-3215 offers little confidence.

Eclairage

Age 4 · 9-9

54-207

Terry Casey 7%

Daniel James Murphy 10%

9-9

33/1 FCST 28/1

Front-running filly with natural pace who overdid it at the head of affairs in a Listed sprint at Cork last time, going down by nine lengths; better suited by today's 5f on a sound surface, and the addition of a first-time tongue-tie may help her race more conservatively.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, poor recent form (54-207), and 33/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects here.

Kerdos

Age 6 · 9-9

-29686

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

Stephen Thorne 12%

9-9

12/1 14/1 11/1

Former Group-level performer whose form has regressed in recent starts, beaten three lengths off a 3lb higher mark at Navan last time; first-time cheekpieces signal that connections are trying something different. The wide draw from stall 17 is an added obstacle, though he retains ability on any ground at 5f.

AI verdict

Kerdos carries 9-9 with a Saturday Rating of 78, poor recent form of -29686, and is an unconsidered 12/1 outsider.

Sarahmae

Age 4 · 9-8

806011

J M Sheridan 11%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-8

14/1 15/2 14/1

Thriving in current form, landing a handicap at Down Royal last time by 2¼ lengths off a mark 7lb lower; two recent wins on the board and she handles yielding to good well. Attempting a hat-trick off a career-high mark is a stiff ask, but the momentum is firmly in her favour.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 off a Saturday Rating of 89 at 9/1, Sarahmae's inconsistent form (806011) undermines confidence despite recent wins.

Dark Ace

Age 4 · 9-6

43-113

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-6

5/1 9/2 4/1

Hampered and with plenty to make up when closing to be third last time, beaten only a length off 88; the mark here is just 1lb higher. He landed a narrow success at Lingfield on his penultimate outing, and turf on fast ground is the one question today.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (43-113) and a competitive 9/2 price are offset by a demanding 9-6 weight limiting his ceiling at a Saturday Rating of 95.

Red Evolution

Age 4 · 9-6

1721-4

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

9-6

9/1 10/1 17/2

Fourth on his comeback run at Dundalk, beaten 4½ lengths and not at his best returning from a break; his mark has eased in recent starts and he handles a sound surface at 5-6f. Improvement on that reappearance effort looks a fair expectation as fitness levels improve.

AI verdict

Rated 89 with outdated form (1721-4) and carrying 9-6 at 9/1, Red Evolution shows mid-tier credentials without market confidence.

Moltophino

Age 5 · 9-1

5450-9

Chris Hayes 10%

John Andrew Kinsella 7%

9-1

17/2 10/1 15/2

Double headgear change today — first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces — but Moltophino was too prominent at this track last time, setting it up for rivals and beaten three lengths off a mark just 1lb higher. Generally consistent; hard to fancy against this field on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-1 with poor recent form 5450-9 and a low Saturday Rating of 73 at 12/1 signals minimal winning prospects.

Back Down Under

Age 5 · 8-10

309-64

Leigh Roche 6%

Padraig Roche 10%

8-10

11/2 11/2 5/1

Inconsistent course specialist who moved to the front too soon at this track last time and was beaten two lengths off a mark just 2lb higher; today she wears first-time cheekpieces. She handles good ground at 6-7f, but our figures rank her 16th of 17 and consistency is the concern.

AI verdict

Form figures of 309-64 and a Saturday Rating of 80 at 8-10 weight suggest mid-field potential at 11/2 odds.

Cuban Grey

Age 6 · 8-9

205179

Luke McAteer 8%

Patrick J McKenna 5%

8-9

33/1 25/1 28/1

Won narrowly at Dundalk three starts back off a mark 3lb lower, but showed too much too soon when finishing ninth beaten eight lengths off this same mark last time; inconsistent in recent outings. First-time cheekpieces here and he handles any ground at 5f, but the form is hard to trust.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 59, poor recent form (205179), and 33/1 odds signal the market holds little confidence in Cuban Grey.

Buddy Batt

Age 5 · 8-8

1-3156

R. P. Cleary 6%

Tracey Collins 9%

8-8

50/1 28/1 50/1

Two wins on his recent record and went well through the winter period, but the mark appears to have caught up with him — beaten seven lengths at Dundalk last time off 77. That rating looked stretched on the day and there is little from recent form to suggest a reversal here.

AI verdict

Buddy Batt's 33/1 odds, modest Saturday Rating of 65, and inconsistent form of 1-3156 offer little confidence at 8-8.

Shadow Of The Moon

Age 4 · 8-7

21-802

Jamie Powell 8%

John James Feane 10%

8-7

22/1 14/1 20/1

Placed on her most recent start at Down Royal, beaten 2¼ lengths off this same mark after stepping down in class; effective over today's trip on soft to good-to-firm ground. A maiden winner now stepping up in handicap grade, she needs a little more to land a blow here.

AI verdict

Rated just 72 with weak 21-802 form and 16/1 odds, Shadow Of The Moon lacks the market confidence or recent consistency to compete here.

Genesis

Age 5 · 8-7

0-1403

Wesley Joyce 6%

Michael Mulvany 9%

8-7

28/1 16/1 28/1

Landed a half-length success at this track in May off a mark 2lb lower and was a close third on his most recent outing after dropping in class; drops 1lb here. A natural front-runner suited by the trip; first-time cheekpieces add interest, though he is ideally at home on the all-weather.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 73 and uninspiring form of 0-1403 make 16/1 odds and 8-7 weight hard to overcome.

Harry's Hill

Age 8 · 8-7

9-6706

Shay Wallace 7%

Martin Hassett 9%

8-7

50/1 FCST 40/1

Pressed hard up front at Cork last time, doing too much too early and beaten six lengths; form has slipped through recent starts. Stall 16 is a further obstacle, and while first-time tongue-tie is an application for improvement, our figures rank him last of the 17 runners here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, 40/1 odds, and poor recent form (9-6706) make Harry's Hill an outsider with little market confidence.

14:10

Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 6f ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Big Gossey

Age 9 · 9-10

2-0192

W. J. Lee 16%

Charles O'Brien 6%

107

111

9-10

11/4 5/2 11/4

Back in good form at the Curragh last time, finishing second in a Group 2 contest beaten just 2l having been slightly tardy in making his challenge; a consistent performer at this level who goes particularly well at this venue, first-time tongue-tie applied now, though conceding weight to younger rivals is the ask.

AI verdict

Solid 111 Saturday Rating and fair 5/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (2-0192) and a hefty 9-10 weight burden.

Bodhi Bear

Age 4 · 9-7

0-1851

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

105

9-7

4/1 7/2 4/1

Took a handicap at Navan most recently, ¾l to the good on a stiff-tracked course that played to his strengths; effective at 5-6f on good or heavy ground, and with the trainer in form he arrives as a consistent performer with every chance of making an impact in this stronger contest.

AI verdict

Form figures showing a win and place efforts are undermined by the inconsistent 0 and 8, limiting confidence at 4/1 carrying 9-7.

Tango Flare

Age 7 · 9-7

12-901

Luke McAteer 8%

Patrick T Foley 10%

9-7

11/1 7/1 11/1

Showed real determination to prevail by a short-head at Fairyhouse most recently, displaying a willing attitude under pressure; effective at 6f on yielding and good ground, and the new combination of tongue-tie and visor could help reproduce that effort, though he has been inconsistent this season and draws wide in stall 8.

AI verdict

Rated just 93 with inconsistent form (12-901) and dismissed at 10/1 by the market, Tango Flare lacks the profile to threaten at Listed level.

California Dreamer

Age 4 · 9-2

0-1948

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

100

9-2

15/2 9/1 13/2

Beaten 3½l in a Group 2 here last time, reverting around the balance of what she has shown this year after a strong 2025 season; a sound surface suits and that condition is met today, though draw 10 is wide and her recent record reflects a filly below her former best.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (0-1948) and unfavoured market position at 15/2 limit confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 99.

Fregada

Age 4 · 9-2

70-966

R. P. Whelan 9%

John James Feane 10%

9-2

11/1 22/1 10/1

Held up at the back in a Listed race at Cork most recently, beaten 3½l without landing a meaningful blow; winless in recent starts and a step back in grade rather than a rise would seem better suited — effective at 6f on a sound surface, but faces a tall order here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 73, poor recent form (70-966), and 22/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this Listed contest.

Little Queenie

Age 7 · 9-2

41-393

Robert Whearty 7%

Paul W Flynn 9%

9-2

28/1 25/1 28/1

Placed a close third in an auction race at Fairyhouse last time, beaten just ½l in her most recent effort; in decent form over 5-6f on a sound surface, conditions well aligned today, though this step up in class is a tougher ask and another gear forward is required.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 28/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 74, and patchy form reading 41-393 highlight Little Queenie's slim winning prospects.

Temperance

Age 4 · 9-2

21558-

Chris Hayes 10%

Miss Kate McGivern 15%

9-2

66/1

Absent for nearly a year and returning here after a tough outing at Group level on her previous start, well beaten; the cheekpieces are new and she usually holds her position until late, which may not suit a quick 6f — significant improvement needed from a mare who hasn't been seen since last summer.

AI verdict

A 66/1 outsider rated just 62 with uninspiring form figures of 21558- offers little confidence in this Listed contest.

Oh Cecelia

Age 3 · 8-9

151328

Shane Foley 11%

K J Condon 11%

101

103

8-9

12/1 8/1 12/1

A progressive filly until her most recent outing at Cork, when she was well beaten without any clear explanation; prior to that she was thriving over 5-6f on a variety of surfaces, and first-time hood applied now as she looks to bounce back from a flat effort.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (151328) and 9/1 odds outside the market favour limit her star rating to 3/5.

Silk Braid

Age 3 · 8-9

1-2

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

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159

8-9

4/1 10/3 4/1

Stepped up sharply in class on her seasonal reappearance, going down by just 1¼l in a Listed contest at Navan — a striking effort for a lightly-raced filly; fast ground will suit her action and she handles the trip, though draw 9 is wide and limited form makes hard assessment difficult.

AI verdict

Silk Braid's near-perfect form (1-2) and strong Saturday Rating of 159 at 7/2 odds justify confident 4-star selection.

Tahcawin

Age 3 · 8-9

10-523

G. F. Carroll 10%

Joseph G Murphy 11%

100

108

8-9

6/1

Progressive filly who finished strongly to be a close third in a Group 3 at Naas last time, the run hinting that 7f would suit even better; effective on good ground and with cut in it, she handles these conditions and arrives as our top-rated runner with a combination of form and upside.

AI verdict

Mid-market 6/1 chance with a Saturday Rating of 108 and inconsistent form (10-523) limits confidence to three stars.

14:45

Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result

1m ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Lord Massusus

Age 6 · 10-0

9-8636

Paddy Harnett 9%

Joseph G Murphy 11%

10-0

11/1 14/1 11/1

Suited by today's trip and ground, Lord Massusus was too keen when well beaten in a Listed contest last time but could respond positively in this lesser grade; he has been out of form in recent starts and his mark looks stiff, though earlier evidence suggests he can be competitive when settling properly.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with poor recent form of 9-8636 and a Saturday Rating of 84 at 11/1 makes Lord Massusus an unconvincing proposition.

Perry Mason

Age 5 · 9-13

914315

Leigh Roche 6%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 8%

9-13

8/1 8/1 15/2

Won here by a nose two starts back before flattening out badly over a longer trip last time, Perry Mason drops back to a more suitable distance today; from a wide draw carrying the same high mark, he will need things to fall right to get competitive.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 90 and solid form figures 914315 are undermined by top weight of 9-13 at 9/1.

Far From Dandy

Age 4 · 9-8

1-6422

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

Stephen Thorne 12%

9-8

9/1 5/1 17/2

Placed in his last two outings and unfortunate at Naas last time when meeting trouble after being held up, Far From Dandy arrives relatively fresh and tries first-time cheekpieces at a venue he handles; effective at today's trip and on a mark just a pound higher than last time.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 89 and recent form showing consistent placing, but 9-8 weight and 11/2 odds suggest mid-tier market confidence.

State Actor

Age 6 · 9-7

36550-

Colin Keane 16%

W T Farrell 9%

9-7

11/2 7/1 11/2

Absent for almost eight months and expected to benefit from this run, State Actor trailed home well down the field here on his last start but remains effective at today's trip on any ground; a mark with scope could make him competitive once he regains full fitness.

AI verdict

Form figures of 36550- show no wins and a sequence of poor finishes, making 15/2 odds at 9-7 weight unconvincing despite an 83 Saturday Rating.

Orandi

Age 8 · 9-6

80-007

Robbie Colgan 5%

A. J. Martin 7%

9-6

33/1 22/1 33/1

Beaten three and a half lengths off a higher mark at Limerick last time, Orandi is back for the first time in over two months wearing a first-time tongue-tie; best around today's trip but from a wide draw with a patchy recent record, he is difficult to trust for a bold showing.

AI verdict

Odds of 25/1, a Saturday Rating of 61, and poor form figures of 80-007 make Orandi an unlikely contender.

Zarathos

Age 4 · 9-6

-04112

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Dylan Cunha 13%

9-6

3/1 5/1 11/4

Won back-to-back before going close last time beaten a neck off a lower mark, Zarathos is in excellent form and ideally suited by fast ground here; operating off a 5lb higher mark now but continuing to progress, he is very much the one to beat.

AI verdict

Consistent recent form (wins in last three starts) and a competitive 11/2 price are offset by a testing 9-6 weight and Saturday Rating of 96.

Coeur d'Or

Age 10 · 9-4

0-0633

Chris Hayes 10%

D K Weld 13%

9-4

10/1 17/2 10/1

Back in form with consecutive placings, Coeur d'Or showed real determination at Leopardstown last time when beaten just a length and a half; proven at this course and distance on suitable going, he arrives with tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time and holds strong claims.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82, uninspiring form figures of 0-0633, and drifting odds of 8/1 limit confidence.

Slieve Binnian

Age 6 · 9-4

0-5006

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

9-4

14/1 14/1 12/1

Successful in this race last year and effective on quick ground like today, Slieve Binnian was comfortably held at Leopardstown last time and needs to show considerably more; ranked at the foot of our figures, he requires a significant bounce-back to feature.

AI verdict

Rated just 70 with poor form (0-5006) and dismissed by the market at 16/1, Slieve Binnian lacks the profile to compete here.

Booyea

Age 6 · 9-0

600-50

W. J. Lee 16%

Thomas Gibney 7%

9-0

9/1 16/1 17/2

Drawn wide again from stall 11 and on a run of poor form, Booyea was caught wide at Leopardstown last time on what may have been unsuitable ground; first-time blinkers could help on a more amenable surface, but he needs to reverse a declining trend to get involved.

AI verdict

Booyea's poor form (600-50), low Saturday Rating of 73, and 14/1 odds signal limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-0.

Playin Cool

Age 4 · 9-0

31-802

R. P. Whelan 9%

John James Feane 10%

9-0

12/1 7/1 12/1

Back to his best at Leopardstown last time when edged out narrowly late off a lower mark, Playin Cool is on a fair mark and effective at the trip; today's quicker ground is the main query, having shown his best form with more cut underfoot.

AI verdict

Rated 87 with patchy form (31-802) and carrying 9-0 at 8/1, Playin Cool shows mid-range appeal without strong market confidence.

Pierre Royal

Age 4 · 8-12

216-6

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

8-12

40/1 18/1 40/1

Well beaten at Limerick last time when failing to land a blow, Pierre Royal remains on a mark worth another look given his breeding; effective at today's trip on suitable ground and lightly raced enough to improve on that effort.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56, poor recent form (216-6), and 25/1 odds signal the market holds little confidence in Pierre Royal.

Pretty Omagh Girl

Age 4 · 8-12

424-1

Ben Coen 11%

A Oliver 11%

8-12

11/2 10/3 11/2

Landed her handicap debut here by four lengths with something to spare last time, Pretty Omagh Girl looks capable of absorbing the 10lb rise with more progress to come; effective at today's trip and continuing to improve, she is a serious danger.

AI verdict

Solid recent winning form and competitive 4/1 odds are tempered by a Saturday Rating of 83 and 8-12 weight assignment.

Red Charlie

Age 4 · 8-7

66/124

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

8-7

16/1 10/1 16/1

Won here comfortably three starts back and unlucky at his penultimate start, Red Charlie performed to expectation last time when stepped up in trip; a first-time tongue-tie from a wide draw, he is ideally suited by a sharper test at 7f but handles the mile and remains of interest.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form figures of 66/124, a mid-range Saturday Rating of 81, and 8-7 weight limit his winning prospects at 11/1.

15:20

Dubai Duty Free International Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m2f ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Crown Of Oaks

Age 4 · 9-9

31131-

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

104

110

9-9

7/1 11/2 13/2

A handicapper on the upgrade last season, winning at Ascot to show he handles 8-10f well in any conditions; returning after eight months on the sidelines, this is a tough test on his comeback against top-level rivals, though the trainer is in form and improvement looks likely once race-fit.

AI verdict

Form reads strongly with four wins in last five, but a Saturday Rating of 110 and 9-9 weight limit the ceiling at 11/2.

Hotazhell

Age 4 · 9-9

5440-3

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

116

110

9-9

13/2 6/1 13/2

Just headed in the final strides at Navan last time, ¼l third in a Listed contest after being in a winning position close home — a strong effort; first-time cheekpieces for a horse who has landed at the top level in the past and is effective at 8-10f; that prior class makes him a serious rival here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 110 and recent form of 5440-3 suggest Hotazhell is capable but inconsistent, making 13/2 fair value rather than compelling.

Purview

Age 4 · 9-9

2251-1

Colin Keane 16%

D K Weld 13%

118

128

9-9

8/13 4/5 8/13

Moving through the race with ease before finding an extra gear to take a Listed contest here by six lengths last time, a dominant display that suggested he has genuinely stepped forward; effective at 10-12f on a sound surface and the step up in grade looks well within his compass.

AI verdict

Purview's strong form (2251-1) and competitive 128 Saturday Rating justify 4/5 stars despite carrying top weight of 9-9.

Tiberius Thunder

Age 4 · 9-9

8-7473

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

9-9

SP FCST 100/1

Wore blinkers most recently at Gowran Park and raced far too freely, a pattern that contributed to a 7½l third and confirmed the tendency to run below his best this season; effective at 8-10f and today's fast ground suits his action, but winless in recent starts and with much to establish here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 68 and 125/1 odds expose Tiberius Thunder as a 9-9 carried outsider with uninspiring 8-7473 form.

Trustyourinstinct

Age 6 · 9-9

76-721

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

109

9-9

17/2 10/1 8/1

Dropped down to a Conditions race at Gowran Park last time and produced his best effort of the season, asserting by 1½l against lesser opposition; landed this contest last year and has a strong overall record at the Curragh, effective at 10-12f on any ground — back in form and drawn low in stall 1.

AI verdict

Rated just 98 with weak 76-721 form and dismissed by the market at 14/1, Trustyourinstinct lacks the credentials to threaten here.

Sindria

Age 4 · 9-6

4-1193

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

100

9-6

80/1 20/1 80/1

Third in a Listed race at Navan last time, performing creditably under a big weight just a length off the winner; continuing to develop and the return to 10f — a distance that suits her better than a mile — looks well-timed, with her stable carrying a good record in this contest.

AI verdict

Sindria's 33/1 odds, modest 82 Saturday Rating, and inconsistent 4-1193 form justify a 2/5 star rating despite carrying 9-6.

Geryon

Age 3 · 8-11

22-442

G. F. Carroll 10%

G. M. Lyons 16%

102

8-11

20/1 11/1 20/1

Beaten a neck in a Listed contest at Navan last time, producing an encouraging effort as he stepped up in trip; has been gradually progressing throughout the season and the first-time tongue-tie could help further, though yet to score in recent starts and this is a step up again in grade.

AI verdict

Geryon's 97 Saturday Rating, 14/1 odds, and uninspiring 22-442 form make him a weak outsider at 8-11.

Isaac Newton

Age 3 · 8-11

54-451

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

105

110

8-11

9/1 5/1 9/1

Got home by a neck in a Listed contest at Navan last time, digging deep after meeting trouble in running — a gutsy effort; stays 10f, handles today's conditions, and with an elite booking pairing and the stable's strong record in this contest, heads our figures as the one to beat.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 110 and inconsistent form (54-451) at 11/2 odds limit confidence despite a workable weight of 8-11.

15:55

Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes (Listed) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Alcantor

Age 5 · 9-9

446-46

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

110

109

9-9

6/4 7/4 3/2

Twice successful at Group level in France with high-class form to his name; he found 7f too sharp last time, beaten 7½ lengths in a Group 3 at Epsom, but today's mile is a much better fit. He could prove significantly superior to these rivals if he recaptures his French form.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form of 446-46 and a Saturday Rating of 109 limit confidence despite competitive 7/4 odds.

Cowardofthecounty

Age 4 · 9-9

90-821

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-9

11/1 8/1 11/1

Won a conditions race at Fairyhouse last time by two lengths, benefitting from a strong pace; a Group winner at two and by no means a token stable runner. He is effective at 7-8f with cut in the ground, though today's quick surface may not play to his strengths.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 93 and 11/1 odds suggest limited market confidence despite solid recent form.

Tokenomics

Age 5 · 9-9

21-342

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

104

110

9-9

10/3 7/2 10/3

Second in a Listed contest at Leopardstown last time, beaten just 1¼ lengths; progressive on his profile and versatile over 7-9f on any going. Stepping into this grade from handicaps brings some uncertainty, but he has proved himself capable at Listed level and is genuinely unexposed here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 110 and consistent form (21-342) at 4/1 suggest solid claims, but 9-9 weight and non-favourite status limit confidence.

Zodiac Bear

Age 4 · 9-9

013-4

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

103

102

9-9

11/2 7/2 5/1

Fourth in a conditions race at Leopardstown on his return from a layoff, having found himself with plenty to make up late; a promising sort expected to come on considerably for that run. The stable has a strong record in this contest and he is effective at 7f on soft to good ground.

AI verdict

Form showing inconsistency and a Saturday Rating of 102 limits confidence despite competitive 4/1 odds and 9-9 weight.

Duckadilly

Age 5 · 9-7

940-71

Scott McCullagh 8%

Daniel McLoughlin 8%

100

102

9-7

17/2 5/1 8/1

Landed a Listed race at Navan last time by half a length, dropping in grade to get there; handles 7-8f on yielding to good and is generally consistent. The opposition at Navan was modest for the grade, so she needs to step forward here to trouble the principals.

AI verdict

Rated 102 with inconsistent form (940-71) and a 5/1 market position suggests a competitive but unreliable contender carrying 9-7.

Spicy Margarita

Age 4 · 9-4

550-58

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

9-4

80/1 50/1 80/1

Struggling on deep ground when well beaten in a Group 3 at this track last time; better suited by a sounder surface and returning from a short break. Effective at 8-10f on good ground, she needs to recapture earlier form and a response is required after that disappointing display.

AI verdict

A 66/1 outsider carrying 9-4 with a dismal 550-58 form string and Saturday Rating of just 68 offers no winning case.

Accredited

Age 3 · 8-13

4-15

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

8-13

5/1 6/1 9/2

Well below his prior level when beaten seven lengths in a 3yo race at Naas last time, never in contention; fitted with first-time blinkers today and has strong connections who may get more from him. Better form beforehand suggests scope for improvement over today's trip, and he will stay further in time.

AI verdict

Rated 99 with inconsistent form (4-15) and 13/2 odds suggest a mid-tier contender carrying 8-13.

16:35

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m4f ·Good to Firm ·€712,500 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Action

Age 3 · 9-2

32-420

Declan McDonogh 9%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

111

9-2

20/1 22/1 16/1

High-class colt whose trainer's yard has a strong record in this race, Action was sent forward too prominently and failed to stay in testing conditions at Epsom in a Group 1 last time; better ground here and a more restrained ride could see him show his true quality at today's trip.

AI verdict

Rated 94 with 22/1 odds and form showing a recent 0, Action lacks the market confidence or consistency for this Group 1.

Benvenuto Cellini

Age 3 · 9-2

113-1V

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

114

124

9-2

7/4 3/2 7/4

Won a Group 3 at Chester by four lengths last time with authority, Benvenuto Cellini was a non-runner at Epsom due to a stalls incident before that and that run should be set aside; proven at 12f with the faster surface strongly in his favour and a top stable behind him, he is the one to beat.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 124 combines with strong 113-1V form and 11/8 market position to justify near-top star rating.

Bunyola Bay

Age 3 · 9-2

3-11

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

102

9-2

66/1 40/1 50/1

Back-to-back wins including a three-length success at Gowran Park last time, Bunyola Bay is bred to get further and should benefit from the step up to 12f; he steps up markedly in class here, however, and faces a considerably stronger test than he has encountered so far.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 88 and 50/1 odds reflect poor recent form of 3-11, making Bunyola Bay a weak Group 1 contender.

Christmas Day

Age 3 · 9-2

11-131

R. P. Whelan 9%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

118

126

9-2

4/1 FCST 7/2

Winner of the Group 1 at Epsom by three lengths last time, Christmas Day showed real quality at this trip and acts on any going; the faster surface today may not play to his strengths and the bare form is hard to weigh up, but he is unquestionably a major contender.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 126, consistent form figures of 11-131, and strong 4/1 market support at 9-2 weight justify four stars.

James J Braddock

Age 3 · 9-2

21-513

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

111

119

9-2

10/1 7/1 10/1

Five and a quarter lengths third in a Group 1 at Epsom last time, James J Braddock proved he handles this trip and remains progressive; this course is expected to suit him and there looks to be further improvement to come.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 119 and consistent form (21-513) justify mid-tier appeal, but 8/1 odds reflect market doubt.

Pierre Bonnard

Age 3 · 9-2

11-727

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

108

102

9-2

10/1 12/1 9/1

Well beaten in a Group 1 at Epsom last time and yet to fulfil his potential consistently, Pierre Bonnard has the backing of a trainer who knows this race well; he stays the trip and acts on any going, and remains capable of better on his day.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 102 and inconsistent form (11-727) at 12/1 suggests a mid-tier contender lacking the market confidence for a stronger rating.

Raaheeb

Age 3 · 9-2

1-1

Rossa Ryan 18%

Owen Burrows 21%

112

125

9-2

9/4 FCST 2/1

Won back-to-back with a smooth three-length Group 3 victory at Sandown last time, Raaheeb arrives with an unbeaten record but has been off for 65 days; he is expected to get this trip and is likely to keep progressing, though the fast ground combined with his absence is a concern.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 125, strong 1-1 form, and competitive 9/4 odds make Raaheeb a compelling near-favourite contender.

Shaihaan

Age 3 · 9-2

24-143

Tom Marquand 16%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

103

9-2

66/1 66/1 50/1

Third in a Group 3 here last time, running his race without quite reaching the front rank, Shaihaan sits at the foot of our figures in this company; effective at 8-10f on a variety of going, he may need the principals to underperform to feature.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84 and 100/1 odds reflect weak form figures offering minimal winning prospects in this Group 1.

17:15

Tulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Maddenstown Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result

1m1f ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 18 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Listentodwindblow

Age 3 · 9-12

56-421

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-12

33/1 16/1 25/1

Broke through in a maiden at Naas most recently, benefiting from a positive front-running ride on a reduced trip; returning just four days later with a first-time tongue-tie, effective at 7-10f with some give underfoot, though stepping up in distance here and the official rating does ask more on handicap debut.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 at 18/1 odds with a Saturday Rating of 74 limits Listentodwindblow's winning prospects significantly.

Satoyama

Age 3 · 9-11

514

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-11

28/1 16/1 25/1

Form from his maiden win has been boosted by subsequent events, and he held his level well at Listowel last time, filling fourth just 1¼l off the pace in a Conditions race; effective at 7-8f on soft or yielding ground, though draw 13 and an official mark that asks for more are the checks.

AI verdict

Satoyama's 18/1 odds, modest 76 Saturday Rating, and inconsistent 514 form combine to make this 9-11 weighted runner a weak selection.

Bobby McGee

Age 3 · 9-9

34-111

Chris Hayes 10%

Noel Meade 11%

9-9

SP 10/1 12/1

Three wins in recent starts, including a 3yo race at Naas last time when a stiff track played to his strengths; yet to be fully tested at this trip and appears to hold strong potential at this level, though draw 17 and six weeks since his last run are factors.

AI verdict

Despite strong recent form (34-111), Bobby McGee's 11/1 odds and 91 Saturday Rating suggest the market lacks confidence at 9-9.

Summer Is Tomorrow

Age 3 · 9-9

10-469

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-9

20/1 33/1 16/1

Juvenile form was notably strong, and this return to handicap company after being well beaten in a Listed contest at Navan last time looks a better opportunity; bred and apparently built for 10f, acts on soft and good, and the first-time visor adds another dimension on his handicap debut.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63, poor form of 10-469, and 33/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects in this Premier Handicap.

Antigua

Age 3 · 9-5

80-441

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

9-5

5/1 13/2 9/2

Took a maiden at Fairyhouse by 3¼l last time, the first-time headgear combination clearly unlocking an upturn in form when ridden positively; effective at 10-12f on yielding and good, and a debut handicap mark that gives him room to manoeuvre for a still-progressive sort with a leading jockey-trainer partnership in place makes him a compelling threat.

AI verdict

Antigua's modest Saturday Rating of 88, burden of 9-5, and uninspiring form figures of 80-441 at 13/2 odds undermine confidence.

Brownstown

Age 3 · 9-5

460-39

G. F. Carroll 10%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

9-5

40/1 22/1 28/1

Yet to score in recent starts and well below her best at Gowran Park last time, going down the field over a longer trip; form has been inconsistent and the trainer is out of sorts, though her sire brings stamina and the first-time tongue-tie is worth a note.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, poor form (460-39), and 28/1 odds signal Brownstown holds little competitive chance.

How'sthebai

Age 3 · 9-5

661-41

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

9-5

9/1 10/1 8/1

Two wins in his last five starts, the most recent a handicap at Leopardstown going up in trip on a softer surface; the form has since been validated, but a sharp hike to the official rating makes this a much stiffer test, and our figures rank him towards the foot of the 18-runner field.

AI verdict

Rated 89 with patchy form (661-41) and unfancied at 10/1, How'sthebai carries 9-5 with little market confidence.

Rolltight

Age 3 · 9-4

8-21

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

9-4

17/2 12/1 7/1

Made his mark at Gowran Park on his most recent start, winning his maiden by ¾l over a mile on good to yielding; from an in-form stable, his form has held up well since and the mark looks reasonable for a progressive sort, the main note being draw 18.

AI verdict

Rolltight's 81 Saturday Rating, 14/1 odds, and inconsistent 8-21 form make this a weak market option despite a manageable 9-4 weight.

Manton Bay

Age 3 · 9-3

61-32

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

9-3

7/2 9/2 10/3

Went close on handicap debut at Navan last time, beaten by just half a length off a 4lb lower mark while moving smoothly through the race; bred for middle distances and 9f should suit, though 43 days since his last run and draw 5 both ask for a clean passage.

AI verdict

Rated 91 with solid 61-32 form and 9/2 odds, but 9-3 weight limits winning prospects in this competitive handicap.

King Of Earth

Age 3 · 9-1

2-241

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

9-1

3/1 5/2 11/4

A Kingman-bred colt who made no mistake at Wolverhampton on his latest start, dropping in class to edge a narrow win; form since has been endorsed and a debut handicap mark that appears to give him scope gives him solid prospects here, with first-time cheekpieces adding a potential extra gear on a sound surface.

AI verdict

Solid 96 Saturday Rating and consistent 2-241 form earn appeal, but 9-1 weight and non-favourite status at 3/1 limit confidence.

Stars Will Shine

Age 3 · 9-1

315-9

Adam Caffrey 9%

Noel Meade 11%

9-1

40/1 25/1 33/1

Off the back of a below-par handicap debut here, where she was beaten 7¼l over this trip, there are stamina questions to answer at 9f; suited by 6-7f and preferring cut underfoot, the conditions are not ideally aligned and she faces a significant challenge stepping back up.

AI verdict

Rated just 63 with poor recent form of 315-9 and dismissed by the market at 28/1, Stars Will Shine carries 9-1 with little encouragement.

Monvoe

Age 3 · 9-0

2-1121

W. J. Lee 16%

R P Cody 13%

9-0

18/1 12/1 14/1

In fine form across recent starts, landing a handicap at Limerick last time by half a length having needed to call on all his reserves over 7-8f; could produce another solid run, though our figures rank him 13 of 18 here and the step up in class is a notable ask.

AI verdict

Monvoe's 84 Saturday Rating and 14/1 odds suggest the market lacks confidence despite solid 2-1121 form carrying 9-0.

Cherry Hill Girl

Age 3 · 8-11

3-7743

Gavin Ryan 8%

A. Slattery 11%

8-11

SP 28/1 33/1

Plugged into third at Gowran Park last time, finishing 6¼l off the winner in a 3yo race; consistent in nature but yet to score in recent starts, and this step up in class makes it a significant ask — effective at 7-8f with cut, she is outpaced on our figures.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 58, 33/1 odds, and uninspiring form of 3-7743 highlight Cherry Hill Girl as a long-shot with little market confidence.

Sanctijude

Age 3 · 8-11

2-4341

W. M. Lordan 16%

W. McCreery 9%

8-11

40/1 20/1 33/1

Winning at Gowran Park last time by a short-head — her best effort in recent starts — Sanctijude now tries first-time cheekpieces; effective at 7-8f on a range of going and consistent at her level, though making a clear step up in grade today means more will be required.

AI verdict

Sanctijude's 67 Saturday Rating, 22/1 odds, and inconsistent 2-4341 form signal limited winning prospects at 8-11.

Anushka

Age 3 · 8-10

31-053

Andrew Slattery 9%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

8-10

10/1 14/1 10/1

Finished strongly to be beaten 2l here last time, performing to her mark off a 1lb higher mark at up to a mile; for a leading Irish stable with this trip and track within her comfort zone, building on that effort looks possible — a late-running style could suit if the pace is genuine.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 at 14/1 with a Saturday Rating of 77 and inconsistent form of 31-053 makes Anushka an unlikely contender.

Punica Granatum

Age 3 · 8-8

420-2

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

8-8

6/1 9/2 6/1

Going down by a short-head on handicap debut here last time, returning from a break at a 3lb lower mark — an encouraging effort for a consistent filly over this trip on good ground; yet to score in recent starts but has placed steadily, and another solid run is within reach.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (420-2) and fair 5/1 odds support a mid-tier 85 Saturday Rating, but 8-8 weight limits winning prospects.

Liberation Date

Age 3 · 8-7

31-968

Orla Tynan 12%

Jack Foley 11%

8-7

40/1 28/1 33/1

Beaten 5¼l in a handicap here just two days ago and ranked last of the 18 on our figures; stamina is a concern as she steps up in trip, best at 7f, and the combination of a quick turnaround and longer distance makes a compelling case difficult to construct.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 33/1, a low Saturday Rating of 59, and patchy form showing 31-968 highlight Liberation Date's slim winning prospects.

Ryefield Dasher

Age 3 · 8-7

045-6

Wesley Joyce 6%

Thomas Gibney 7%

8-7

80/1 50/1 66/1

Racing too keenly at Leopardstown last time, he emptied quickly and was well held; winless in recent starts and the tendency to overrace over this sort of trip makes it hard to see a reversal here, leaving him vulnerable in a competitive field.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56, 50/1 odds, and poor recent form of 045-6 offer no case for Ryefield Dasher.

17:45

Dubai Duty Free Irish European Breeders Fund Ragusa Handicap (Premier Handicap) ✓ Result

1m4f ·Good to Firm ·€58,900 · 14 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Dawn Rising

Age 9 · 10-0

52-807

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

10-0

28/1 20/1 28/1

Familiar with today's ground and carrying experience in this grade, Dawn Rising heads our figures despite a below-par season to date; the 12f trip looks a shade short of his ideal range and a stronger showing is needed to justify favouritism.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 at 25/1 with a Saturday Rating of 68 and poor recent form of 52-807 makes Dawn Rising a weak contender.

This Songisforyou

Age 8 · 9-12

/6550-

Colin Keane 16%

Emmet Mullins 14%

9-12

28/1 22/1 28/1

Consistent performer effective at today's trip, This Songisforyou has a top rider back on board after fading quickly following a series of errors in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; his mark looks about right and he faces a stiff task.

AI verdict

Longshot odds of 28/1, poor form figures of /6550-, and a low Saturday Rating of 65 make this horse uncompetitive.

In My Teens

Age 4 · 9-11

2122-9

G. F. Carroll 10%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

9-11

12/1 9/1 12/1

Useful Flat performer with scope for further improvement at this longer trip, In My Teens was found wanting for pace when beaten seven lengths here last time; a first-time hood could help and she is open to progress, though the trainer's recent record is a note of caution.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 83 and consistent form of 2122-9 are offset by a testing weight of 9-11 at 10/1.

Cloud Seeker

Age 5 · 9-7

74-205

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

9-7

12/1 8/1 12/1

Back on a workable mark and proven at today's trip and going, Cloud Seeker came back to form here last time beaten four lengths after a break; effective at 10-12f with an accessible weight, he merits respect in a wide-open field.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-7 with inconsistent form (74-205), a Saturday Rating of 86, and 9/1 odds reflects limited winning prospects here.

The Real Screamer

Age 5 · 9-6

144-11

James Ryan 7%

Paul W Flynn 9%

9-6

12/1 6/1 12/1

On a hot streak with three wins in recent starts, The Real Screamer landed a handicap by four lengths at Leopardstown last time off a lower mark and continues to progress; now at a career-high official mark, the question is whether that momentum can be maintained.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (144-11) and a competitive 95 Saturday Rating are offset by a hefty 9-6 weight at 15/2 odds.

Marazion

Age 4 · 9-5

37-126

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-5

8/1 9/1 7/1

Maiden winner who looked in good shape before stepping into Group company, Marazion was beaten six lengths in a Group 3 at Cork last time and returns to handicaps on what looks a fair mark; proven at today's trip on soft and good ground.

AI verdict

Marazion's poor recent form (37-126), high weight of 9-5, and 10/1 odds suggest limited winning prospects here.

Factual Fact

Age 7 · 9-4

22-212

R. P. Whelan 9%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

9-4

10/3 FCST 3/1

Won at Killarney two starts back and ran a fine race last time despite missing the break and doing too much too soon, Factual Fact is in good form and effective at this trip; the 4lb rise makes life slightly harder but he remains very much in the mix.

AI verdict

Consistent form (22-212), a competitive 95 Saturday Rating, and fair 10/3 odds make Factual Fact a strong each-way contender despite carrying 9-4.

What's Your Game

Age 4 · 9-4

126-50

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

9-4

50/1 40/1 50/1

Off a 90-day break and carrying a still-stiff mark, What's Your Game was taken too far forward over an extended trip at Navan on his return and failed to see it out; effective up to 13f on a variety of surfaces but needs a more patient ride here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, 50/1 odds, and poor recent form figures of 126-50 highlight minimal winning prospects.

Retracement

Age 5 · 9-3

8410-6

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

9-3

16/1 11/1 16/1

Faded late when beaten four lengths here last time after a break, Retracement is on a mark that looks about right; a trainer in form is a positive and today's ground suits, but he ranks towards the lower end of our figures and has more to prove.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 82 and uninspiring form figures of 8410-6 at 12/1 suggest the market has little confidence in Retracement.

Star Harbour

Age 8 · 9-3

-65042

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-3

11/1 18/1 9/1

Back in form at Carlisle last time when beaten just over two lengths off a slightly lower mark, Star Harbour is a capable veteran who handles today's going and distance; a first-time visor could help him focus and he merits respect despite a mixed recent strike rate.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 70, weak form (-65042), and 20/1 odds signal Star Harbour is a long shot with little winning evidence.

Obscenity

Age 4 · 9-2

4-3121

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-2

7/2 10/3 7/2

Two wins in recent starts including a handicap at Gowran Park last time off a 9lb lower mark, Obscenity has been progressing steadily and tries a first-time visor here; effective at today's trip, he may have a little more in hand though he steps up in mark.

AI verdict

Rated 98 with solid recent form (4-3121) and fair 4/1 odds, but 9-2 weight limits appeal in a competitive Premier Handicap.

Truth Be Told

Age 4 · 9-2

5941-1

N G McCullagh 3%

M C Grassick 9%

9-2

8/1 8/1 15/2

Won back-to-back in recent starts including a narrow success at Leopardstown last time after being forced to switch, Truth Be Told is still relatively unexposed at middle distances and has more to come; he sits at the foot of our figures and steps up in competition here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 87 and winning form (5941-1) offer solid claims, but 9-2 weight and 8/1 odds suggest the market holds reservations.

Navy Waters

Age 5 · 9-0

128-35

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

9-0

10/1 15/2 9/1

Progressive on the Flat and suited by today's trip, Navy Waters returns from a hurdles debut at Punchestown where she ran respectably; she has flat form to suggest she can be competitive but sits towards the lower end of our figures and faces an uphill task.

AI verdict

Rated 83 with patchy form (128-35) and carrying 9-0 at 17/2, Navy Waters offers moderate each-way appeal without market support.

Railwayview Lady

Age 4 · 8-10

120-88

W. M. Lordan 16%

A Oliver 11%

8-10

12/1 14/1 12/1

Beaten five lengths here last time and seemingly crying out for a stiffer test, Railwayview Lady steps up in trip today and tries first-time cheekpieces; effective at 10-12f on suitable ground and the longer distance is a plus, but the mark still looks stiff.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 72 and inconsistent form (120-88) at 14/1 makes Railwayview Lady a low-confidence outsider carrying 8-10.