Cotes de Paris Curragh
Curragh
Curragh
Stakes | Flat | 5f
Conditions: Soft
Likedbymike
An open-looking sprint in which it could pay to take a chance on LIKEDBYMIKE, who shaped better than the distance beaten suggested on return here earlier in the month and with that form working out well, she can double her tally returned to the minimum trip. Last year's winner Cuban Grey is an obvious threat having bounced back to his best last time, with Shadow of The Moon a potential improver now handicapping, too.
- Gagnant ou E/W
- Prévisions
- Tricast
- Assurer en 3 place
- Placement uniquement
- Parier sans
Règlements de E/W: 1/5 cote en premier 3
- 2(6)Stag NightJ: William James LeeE: W. McCreery, Ireland3715-32Âge 811/49/45/2
- OR: 89
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 22
Scored at Naas last autumn and added yet another placing at this course to his tally when runner-up over C&D just over 3 weeks ago, just having his work cut out with the all-the-way winner. Should give another decent account.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh5fSoft to HeavyFlat2/14Curragh6fHeavyFlat3/9Curragh5fHeavyFlat5/14Naas5fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat1/11Naas5f 205yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat7/15- 7(2)LikedbymikeJ: Seamie HeffernanE: M. J. Byrne, Ireland02307-6Âge 45/15/111/2
- OR: 79
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 16
Cork maiden winner at 2 yrs and twice went close in sprint handicaps off similar marks during last autumn. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when sixth over 6f here on return and fancied to go close dropped back to the minimum trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh6fSoft to HeavyFlat6/16Curragh5fHeavyFlat7/14Curragh6fHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Flat12/17Naas5fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat3/11Cork6fYieldingFlat2/12- 8(4)Cuban GreyJ: R. M. MulliganE: P. J. McKenna, Ireland40-3352Âge 611/213/26/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 8
Won at Dundalk and over C&D (twice, including this race) in 2025 and has made the placing on 3 of his 4 outings this year, bouncing back to best giving weight away to an improving 3-y-o when runner-up at Bellewstown last week. Warrants considerable respect.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosBellewstown5f 3ySoftFlat2/10Dundalk5fStandardFlat5/6Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat3/11Dundalk5fStandardFlat3/8York5f 89yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat17/20- 10(8)Noble NationJ: Shane FoleyE: G. O'Leary, Ireland/1000-1Âge 511/211/25/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 28
Ended last year out of sorts but made a winning reappearance for the second year running at Naas 4 weeks ago, closed down only late on. Remains to be seen if he's able to back that up from a 4 lb higher mark.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNaas5f 205ySoft (Soft to Heavy in places )Flat1/15Curragh6fHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Flat13/17Fairyhouse6fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Flat18/18Naas5f 205yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat11/15Naas5f 205ySoft to HeavyFlat1/15- 5(5)Buddy BattJ: R. P. WhelanE: Tracey Collins, Ireland0511-31Âge 57/17/115/2
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 37
Won twice at Dundalk over the winter (awarded race second occasion) and added another victory to his tally there last month returning from a 9-week break, leading final 1f having travelled smoothly. Nudged up 3 lb for that and every chance he will be in the mix back on turf.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDundalk5fStandardFlat1/6Dundalk5fStandardFlat3/9Dundalk5fStandardFlat1/7Dundalk5fStandardFlat1/9Curragh5fYielding to SoftFlat5/16- 6(9)Shadow Of The MoonJ: L. T. McAteerE: J. J. Feane, Ireland021-Âge 49/19/110/1
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 226
Set a clear standard and justified strong support in opening her account in 10-runner maiden at Down Royal (5f, good) when last seen in September, quickly settling matters when asked. Switched to handicap company and she's open to further improvement.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDown Royal5fGoodFlat1/10Tipperary5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/8Curragh7fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat12/21- 1(10)Gazelle D'orJ: Jack ClearyE: M. C. Grassick, Ireland314610-Âge 411/111/112/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 197
All 3 wins last season were gained in sprint handicaps here, including a decent C&D pot in September. Struggled in a listed race back at this course the following month, though, and her present mark may be too demanding returning from 6 months off.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh6fSoft to HeavyFlat12/18Curragh5fYielding to SoftFlat1/11Curragh6fYieldingFlat6/23Curragh6f 63yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat4/16Curragh5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/14- 4(7)SarahmaeJ: Reese HolohanE: Denis Hogan, Ireland8046-80Âge 412/112/114/1
- OR: 82
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 16
Won 3 times last year, including over C&D last summer, but has suffered a couple of heavy defeats this campaign. Drops to 5f but may need more time before coming to the boil.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh6fSoft to HeavyFlat14/16Curragh6fHeavyFlat8/9Curragh6fYielding to SoftFlat6/10Curragh5fYielding to SoftFlat4/11Curragh6fYieldingFlat12/23- 9(1)Ribble EmperorJ: J. M. SheridanE: P. C. O'Donnell, Ireland038322-Âge 416/116/118/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 149
Firmly knocking on the door at Dundalk towards the back end of last year and will be a danger to all if the switch to turf handicaps/the minimum distance can elicit further progress.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosDundalk7fStandardFlat2/11Dundalk1mStandardFlat2/14Dundalk7fStandardFlat3/13Cork1mSoftFlat8/16Fairyhouse7fGoodFlat3/17- 3(3)SommelierJ: G. M. RyanE: Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland8/000-0Âge 533/133/128/1
- OR: 83
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 22
Out of sorts in 2025 and offered little returning from 10 months off for a new yard over C&D just over 3 weeks ago.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh5fSoft to HeavyFlat11/14Windsor6f 12yGood to FirmFlat10/10Thirsk5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat10/13Kempton Park6fStandard / SlowFlat10/10Lingfield Park5f 6yStandardFlat8/8