Cotes de Paris Curragh
Curragh
Curragh
Handicap | Flat | 1m 1f
Conditions: Good to firm
King Of Earth
KING OF EARTH is a choicely bred sort on an upward curve and may have been let in lightly on handicap debut. The application of cheekpieces could give him an extra edge and he is taken to land the prize for Britain. Punica Granatum was unlucky not to score here last time behind a rival who has since won at Royal Ascot and rates the chief threat, with the unexposed Manton Bay, who shaped better than the bare result at Navan, and Antigua also respected.
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Règlements de E/W: 1/4 cote en premier 4
- 10(10)King Of EarthJ: Tom MarquandE: William Haggas2-241Âge 37/23/110/3
- OR: 85
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 27
Well-bred colt that has made a promising start and belatedly got off the mark when edging an 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton by a nose. Unexposed and wearing first-time cheekpieces, he's high on the shortlist now tackling a handicap, with his opening mark potentially a lenient one.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat1/11Newbury1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/25Doncaster7f 6yGood to SoftFlat2/12Newbury1m 1ySoftFlat2/10- 16(14)Punica GranatumJ: Shane FoleyE: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland420-2Âge 34/15/19/2
- OR: 78
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Looked unlucky not to win when a short-head second of 12 to Green Carrera in a premier handicap here last month. That winner followed up in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot off a 5 lb higher mark, so she must be of interest off just 3 lb higher herself.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat2/12Curragh7fSoftFlat17/30Gowran Park7fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/14Curragh7fGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat4/11- 9(5)Manton BayJ: L. T. McAteerE: David Marnane, Ireland61-32Âge 34/14/17/2
- OR: 87
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 43
Strong in the betting and shaped well when second of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Navan (1¼m, good to soft) 16 days ago, going through the race as if ahead of his mark. Looks very competitive with slight drop in trip in his favour.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNavan1m 2f 40yYieldingFlat2/7Naas1mGoodFlat3/10Dundalk1mStandardFlat1/13Curragh6fYielding to SoftFlat6/16- 5(2)AntiguaJ: Ryan MooreE: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland80-441Âge 315/215/27/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 23
Showed further improvement fitted with blinkers/tongue strap when winning 13-runner maiden at Fairyhouse 23 days ago, making all and beating Noble Honour by 3¼ lengths. Ryan Moore takes over on handicap debut and he could take some pegging back if able to find further progress.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFairyhouse1m 1f 190yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/13Leopardstown1m 4fGoodFlat4/8Leopardstown1m 2fYieldingFlat4/11Curragh1mHeavyFlat10/20Leopardstown1mYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat8/11- 8(18)RolltightJ: Ben Martin CoenE: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland8-21Âge 38/110/19/1
- OR: 88
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 39
Improved again when winning 15-runner 1m maiden at Gowran by ¾ length from Loughrea. Showed good attitude on that occasion and should be suited by the step up in trip. Open to further progress but this looks very competitive. Place claims.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosGowran Park1mGood to YieldingFlat1/15Gowran Park1mGood to YieldingFlat2/16Bellewstown7f 195yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat8/13- 7(3)How'sthebaiJ: C. T. KeaneE: G. M. Lyons, Ireland661-41Âge 38/18/19/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Progressive sort who took another step forward when winning 7-runner handicap at Leopardstown 24 days ago. Up 9 lb in a stronger race now, though.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLeopardstown1m 1fSoftFlat1/7Naas1mGoodFlat4/10Dundalk1mStandardFlat1/14Dundalk7fStandardFlat6/14Roscommon7f 94ySoftFlat6/8- 15(12)AnushkaJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryE: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland631-053Âge 39/19/110/1
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Off the mark at Dundalk (7f) on third start last year. Found it tough in a Leopardstown Group 3 on return but has got back on track in handicaps the last twice, never-nearer third at this course (1m) on latest outing after a slow start.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat3/12Curragh7fGoodFlat5/12Leopardstown7f 42yYieldingFlat11/13Dundalk7fStandardFlat1/14Navan5f 180yYieldingFlat3/14- 12(9)MonvoeJ: William James LeeE: R. P. Cody, Ireland22-1121Âge 320/120/118/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 18
Much improved model this year and arrives on the back of 3 wins from his last 4 starts, showing further progress when landing 9-runner handicap at Limerick 18 days ago, beating Earls by ½ length. This represents his stiffest task to date, but he clearly can't be left out of calculations.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLimerick1mYieldingFlat1/9Leopardstown1m 1fSoftFlat2/7Leopardstown1mGoodFlat1/15Limerick1m 50yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat1/15Dundalk7fStandardFlat2/14- 4(8)Summer Is TomorrowJ: J. M. SheridanE: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland210-469Âge 320/120/122/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: Visor
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 21
Useful juvenile who has failed to kick on this year and looks up against it now tackling a valuable handicap.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNavan1m 1fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat9/10Gowran Park1m 1f 120yYielding (Good in places)Flat6/13Cork1m 2f 100yGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat4/4Curragh7fSoftFlat16/30Roscommon7f 94ySoftFlat1/8- 2(13)SatoyamaJ: D. B. McMonagleE: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland514Âge 328/128/125/1
- OR: 95
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 28
Debut form worked out well and he did his bit when landing 16-runner maiden at Gowran (1m, good to soft, 3/1) last month. Failed to land the odds in small-field minor event at Listowel last time, though, and opening mark demands progress.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosListowel1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat4/5Gowran Park1mGood to YieldingFlat1/16Gowran Park7fSoftFlat5/13- 1(4)ListentodwindblowJ: Declan McDonoghE: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland056-421Âge 328/128/133/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 4
Confirmed previous form when winning 15-runner 1m maiden at Naas 4 days ago, beating newcomer Transcript by ½ length. Few secrets and looks vulnerable under a 7 lb penalty on handicap debut.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNaas1mGoodFlat1/15Gowran Park1m 1f 120yYielding (Good in places)Flat2/15Curragh7fSoft to HeavyFlat4/13Leopardstown1m 1fYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat6/8Naas7fYieldingFlat5/11- 14(6)SanctijudeJ: W. M. LordanE: W. McCreery, Ireland32-4341Âge 328/140/133/1
- OR: 81
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 39
Fairly useful filly who belatedly got off the mark in a 9-runner maiden at Gowran, having always been well positioned, but this step up in grade demands more. Wears first-time cheekpieces.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosGowran Park1mGood to YieldingFlat1/9Curragh7fGoodFlat4/12Gowran Park1mSoft (Yielding in places)Flat3/15Naas1mSoft (Soft to Heavy in places )Flat4/10Gowran Park1m 75yHeavyFlat2/11- 17(1)Liberation DateJ: Orla TynanE: Jack Foley531-968Âge 333/128/125/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 2
Back on track despite large odds when 4¼ lengths sixth of 12 to Green Carrera at this course last month. Upped in trip now and 7 lb claimer takes the ride in bid to offset her racing from 3 lb out of the handicap. Engaged 5.35 here Friday.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1mGoodFlat8/20Curragh1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat6/12Dundalk1mStandardFlat9/9Dundalk7fStandardFlat1/12Dundalk7fStandardFlat3/12- 11(7)Stars Will ShineJ: Adam CaffreyE: Noel Meade, Ireland315-9Âge 340/140/133/1
- OR: 85
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Won 12-runner maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good to soft) in September. Looked rusty when below form on handicap debut at this course on return. Should be better for that outing but has stamina to prove now upped in trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat9/12Curragh1mHeavy (Soft to Heavy in places)Flat5/8Down Royal7f 26yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/12Cork6fYielding to SoftFlat3/14- 6(16)BrownstownJ: G. F. CarrollE: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland4460-39Âge 340/140/133/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 27
Fairly useful filly who ran well when third of 9 in minor event at Cork (1m, good to soft, 8/1) in April. Shaped like a non-stayer tackling 9.5f at Gowran last time, however, and tongue strap now applied on handicap debut.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosGowran Park1m 1f 120yYielding (Good in places)Flat9/13Cork1mGood to Yielding (Yielding in places)Flat3/9Curragh7fSoftFlat15/30Leopardstown7fGood to YieldingFlat6/8Curragh7fGoodFlat4/6- 18(15)Ryefield DasherJ: Wesley JoyceE: T. Gibney, Ireland045-6Âge 366/166/180/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Time Test colt that showed fair form at best as a juvenile and probably needed the run when well held in 0-80 handicap at Leopardstown on return 24 days ago. Faces a stiff task and races from 3 lb out of the weights.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLeopardstown1m 1fSoftFlat6/7Curragh1mHeavyFlat5/20Curragh1mYieldingFlat4/16Naas7fGood to YieldingFlat10/16- Non-partants
- 3(17)Bobby McgeeRetiréJ: C. D. HayesE: Noel Meade, Ireland434-111Âge 3
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 42
Notched up quick-fire hat-trick in April and May, namely maiden at Gowran and handicap/minor event at Naas. This is much more competitive, though, and improvement is needed if he's to continue his winning run from a mark of 93.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNaas1mGoodFlat1/7Naas1mGoodFlat1/10Gowran Park7fSoftFlat1/13Curragh6fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat4/8Curragh6fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat3/11- 13(11)Cherry Hill GirlRetiréJ: G. M. RyanE: A. Slattery, Ireland13-7743Âge 3
- OR: 81
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 27
Ran well when 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Green Carrera at this course (1m, good to firm) in May and shaped as if still in good heart when third to Bunyola Bay in minor event at Gowran last time. Will need a career best if she's to play a hand in the finish in this company, though.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosGowran Park1m 1f 120yYielding (Good in places)Flat3/13Curragh1mGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat4/12Leopardstown1m 2fYieldingFlat7/8Naas7fSoft (Soft to Heavy in places )Flat7/13Leopardstown1mYielding to SoftFlat3/12