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Curragh
Handicap | Flat | 6f 63y
Going: Good to firm-good in places
Dark Ace
DARK ACE shaped well over 5f here last time and can come good again with the return to 6f ideal. Eddie Lynam is no stranger to success in this contest and Headmaster, who once again has the services of Dylan Browne McMonagle, heads the many dangers along with British raider Sondad and last year's winner Go Athletico, who like the selection hails from the Ado McGuinness yard.
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E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 4
- 5(18)SondadJ: Joanna MasonT: Michael & David Easterby723-019Age 55/16/111/2
- OR: 98
- EQ: Visor
- Days Since Last Run: 28
Progressive throughout 2025 and stepped up plenty on his seasonal return when running out a convincing winner of 6f Epsom handicap (soft) in June. First home in his group when ninth of 27 in the Wokingham and can be treated as if still in top form. British yard has won this before. Shortlisted.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot6fGood to FirmFlat9/27Epsom Downs6f 3ySoftFlat1/15York6fGoodFlat17/22Ascot6fSoftFlat3/10Ayr6fSoftFlat2/25- 8(14)HeadmasterJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Edward Lynam, Ireland081-712Age 46/16/113/2
- OR: 94
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Built on a promising yard debut to beat several of today's rivals in a 22-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) in May and backed that up when second of 15 at Cork (7f, good) 34 days ago. Has to enter calculations for trainer seeking third win in this since 2020.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCork7fGoodFlat2/15Curragh6fGoodFlat1/22Naas5f 205yGoodFlat7/12Newbury7fSoftFlat1/13Kempton Park1mStandard / SlowFlat8/12- 9(10)Dark AceJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland43-1133Age 413/215/27/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Progressive sort who won on all-weather at Wolverhampton and Lingfield this spring before excellent thirds in big fields at Newbury (6f, good) and here (5f, good to firm) in recent months. Big player for last year's winning yard.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat3/16Newbury6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/14Lingfield Park6f 1yStandardFlat1/12Wolverhampton6f 20yStandardFlat1/11Dundalk7fStandardFlat3/10- 15(19)Oro BlancoJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland5311Age 315/215/27/1
- OR: 88
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Took his record to 2-4 when dominating a match race with Gavoo at Naas (6f, good) 24 days ago. Could hardly face a much more different scenario now but there is surely more to come from this lightly-raced sort.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas5f 205yGoodFlat1/2Fairyhouse7fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/14Killarney1m 31yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat3/9Limerick7f 50yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat5/10- 6(20)Dark ThirtyJ: Jason HartT: John Quinn-071021Age 68/115/29/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Winner of a big-field handicap at the York Dante meeting (6f, good to soft) in May and back to winning ways at Chester (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. British stable has won this race in recent years.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChester6f 17yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/9Ripon6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/7Thirsk6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat11/14York6fGoodFlat1/22Newmarket (rowley)6fGoodFlat7/13- 7(21)City HouseJ: R. P. WhelanT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland4205484Age 511/111/110/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Thirteen runs since last win in 2025 but some good runs in defeat for Ado McGuinness this year, including fourth of 15 in handicap at Cork (7f, good, 18/1) 34 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCork7fGoodFlat4/15Curragh6fGoodFlat8/22Chester7f 127yGoodFlat4/13Naas5f 205yGoodFlat5/12Newcastle6fStandardFlat12/14- 2(16)Bodhi BearJ: C. T. KeaneT: J. A. Stack, Ireland0-18513Age 411/114/112/1
- OR: 101
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Winner of 5f handicaps here (heavy) and at Navan (good) this year. Creditable ¾-length third of 9 to Big Gossey in course listed race 3 weeks ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh6fGoodFlat3/9Navan5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/7Curragh6fGoodFlat5/22Naas5fGoodFlat8/15Curragh5fSoft to HeavyFlat1/14- 10(9)Sir Les PattersonJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, Ireland1-10406Age 514/114/112/1
- OR: 92
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap (22/1) at Cork (7f, good) 34 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on first time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCork7fGoodFlat6/15Curragh6fGoodFlat10/22Newmarket (rowley)6fGood to FirmFlat4/9Newcastle6fStandardFlat11/14Dundalk6fStandardFlat1/10- 14(13)MoltophinoJ: C. D. HayesT: John Andrew Kinsella, Ireland5450-97Age 516/116/114/1
- OR: 83
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 20
One win from 23 starts but it came over C&D. Below form when 3¼ lengths seventh of 16 to Genesis in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm, 9/1) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Back up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat7/16Curragh6fGoodFlat9/22Curragh6fYieldingFlat20/23Navan5f 180yYielding (Good in places)Flat5/6Cork5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/12- 18(7)Back Down UnderJ: L. F. RocheT: Padraig Roche, Ireland309-645Age 516/112/114/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Dual course winner. Good fourth of 22 to Headmaster here in May and shaped as if still in good form with cheekpieces added when 3¼ lengths fifth of 16 to Genesis in 5f course handicap 20 days ago, faring best of those held up. Back up in trip. 2 lb out of handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat5/16Curragh6fGoodFlat4/22Curragh6fHeavyFlat6/9Curragh6fYielding to SoftFlat9/10Curragh6fYieldingFlat16/23- 1(15)KekeJ: William James LeeT: Edward Lynam, Ireland5-81351Age 616/112/114/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 14
Posted a smart performance when bolting up from the front over 6f at Naas in April and landed another win there in 5f conditions race a fortnight ago. A really smart effort will be needed to overcome top weight but still not ruled out for a yard no stranger to success in this.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/5Cork5fGoodFlat5/8Naas5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat3/10Naas5f 205yGoodFlat1/12Curragh5fSoft to HeavyFlat8/14- 19(1)Go AthleticoJ: N. M. CrosseT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland-703002Age 818/118/116/1
- OR: 78
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 21
3 lb out of the handicap here but he won this off a higher mark last year and arrives on the back of a creditable second here last month. Part of a strong hand for Ado McGuinness.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh6fGood to FirmFlat2/14Cork7fGoodFlat12/15Curragh6fGoodFlat15/22Naas5f 205yGoodFlat3/12Curragh5fSoft to HeavyFlat10/14- 3(8)Tango FlareJ: L. T. McAteerT: Patrick T. Foley, Ireland12-9012Age 720/125/122/1
- OR: 101
- EQ: Visor and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 20
C&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. 10/1, good ¾-length second (Bodhi Bear nose back in third) to Big Gossey in course listed race (good to firm) 20 days ago.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh6fGoodFlat2/9Fairyhouse6fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/7Curragh6fGoodFlat18/22Naas5f 205yGoodFlat9/12Naas5f 205yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Flat2/10- 17(11)GavooJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: David Marnane, Ireland351-492Age 322/122/120/1
- OR: 86
- EQ: Visor
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Successful twice last year, including in 6f conditions event at Dundalk in November. Probably ran up to form when beaten ¾ length by Oro Blanco in a match at Naas (6f, good) 24 days ago. Visored first time back in a handicap.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNaas5f 205yGoodFlat2/2Curragh7fGoodFlat9/13Naas5f 205yGoodFlat4/14Dundalk6fStandardFlat1/13Galway7fSoftFlat5/6- 13(5)GenesisJ: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, Ireland0-14031Age 525/125/128/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Second big-field course success of the season when showing a willing attitude to prevail by a neck on Irish Derby weekend. The handicapper hasn't missed him with an 11 lb rise so a big career best will be needed to follow up.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat1/16Cork5fGoodFlat3/10Curragh6fGoodFlat17/22Naas5f 205yGoodFlat4/13Curragh6fGoodFlat1/20- 11(6)Red EvolutionJ: J. A. PowellT: M. D. O'Callaghan, Ireland1721-40Age 425/125/122/1
- OR: 87
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Did well last season but hasn't hit the same heights in 2 outings this year. Is back on a good mark but others arrive with more pressing claims.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat12/16Dundalk5fStandardFlat4/6Cork5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/12Curragh5fGoodFlat2/14Curragh5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat7/14- 20(2)Alfred TennysonJ: R. P. ClearyT: Denis Hogan, Ireland6347206Age 428/122/125/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Unreliable sort. Went close in Navan handicap last month but latest sixth in a conditions event at Limerick was no more than respectable. 4 lb out of weights and probably best to look elsewhere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosLimerick6f 150yGoodFlat6/11Curragh7fGoodFlat12/17Navan5f 180yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat2/9Listowel6f 60yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat7/13Navan5fYieldingFlat4/10- 12(3)Glory To BeJ: W. M. LordanT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland2179521Age 428/128/125/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Gained a first handicap success at Leopardstown (7f) in April and landed a second when accounting for 6 rivals at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 10 days ago. Shouldered with a 7 lb penalty in a much stronger race now.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosFairyhouse7fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/7Fairyhouse6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/11Curragh7fGood to FirmFlat5/11Naas1mGoodFlat9/13Gowran Park7fSoft (Yielding in places)Flat7/11- 4(12)The Highway RatJ: S. CoenT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland346-626Age 828/125/122/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: Visor
- Days Since Last Run: 6
Has done all his winning at Dundalk and Navan. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at the former venue (5f, good) in June but only sixth at Dundalk since. First-time visor replaces regular blinkers.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDundalk5fStandardFlat6/9Navan5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat2/7Curragh6fGoodFlat6/22Dundalk5fStandardFlat6/14Dundalk5fStandardFlat4/5- 21(17)LeveragingJ: P. McGettiganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland0961-Age 328/122/125/1
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 211
6/1, career best when winning 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (6f) in December. Off since and could hardly have found a much tougher race in which to make his handicap debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDundalk6fStandardFlat1/14Dundalk6fStandardFlat6/11Curragh6fYielding to SoftFlat9/16Curragh6f 63yYieldingFlat10/16- Non-Runners
- 16(4)Cuban GreyWithdrawnJ: R. M. MulliganT: P. J. McKenna, Ireland2051794Age 6
- OR: 81
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Course winner. Respectable 1¼ lengths fourth of 16 to Genesis in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm, 33/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh5fGoodFlat4/16Cork5fGoodFlat9/10Navan5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat7/7Dundalk5fStandardFlat1/12Navan5fYieldingFlat5/10