Curragh 26 May 2023

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 8.2° - 18.4°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 6.2 mph E

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16:50 Curragh (IRE) (2YO only)

Irish European Breeders Fund Auction Series Maiden

6f

Winner €15,000 - 17 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
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Form Snapshot

OCEAN BAROQUE offered plenty of encouragement when filling the runner-up spot over C&D on his racecourse bow earlier this month and the now-gelded son of Caravaggio must hold every chance of building on that. Jakajaro will be worth monitoring closely in the market, having recorded a staying-on sixth over 5f at Cork on his debut, along with Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Absolute Advantage. Others worthy of consideration include Velvet Skies and Nemonte.

2

17:25 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

Extra Place Races At Novibet Irish European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden

6f

Winner €11,999 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MACHNAMH ran her best race to date when weakening into fourth over a mile at Naas earlier in the month and Jim Bolger's filly could gain a breakthrough success now dropped in distance. Danvers Gold offered plenty of encouragement on her third-placed debut here last June and the daughter of Galileo is feared most. Roaming Star often goes well and is respected, while newcomers Nelda and Ostraka require market checks.

3

18:00 Curragh (IRE) (3YO only)

DNG Spring Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap)

1m

Winner €30,000 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
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Form Snapshot

Bellaphina surprised a few when winning a Limerick maiden in comprehensive style last month, giving the impression this extra furlong could bring out further improvement. However, the vote goes to the hat-trick seeking SNOWCAPPED, who was a most impressive scorer over 7f here earlier this month and can defy the 11lb rise she received for that success. Tea Olive is another who makes appeal having performed well on all three starts so far this season.

4

18:30 Curragh (IRE) (3YO plus)

Live Music At McDonnells Bar Newbridge Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden

7f

Winner €11,999 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SUBZERO was a clear second behind a progressive type, who has since come out and franked the form in Listed company, last time out over 7f at Leopardstown, and a repeat of that effort would make him very tough to beat. The Franchise is fancied to pose the biggest threat based on the form of his racecourse debut third last August over C&D. Beyond The Steps heads the remainder.

5

19:00 Curragh (IRE) (4YO plus)

Spar Shop At The Curragh Handicap

7f

Winner €11,999 - 17 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SHE'S IN THE GAME returned from a break to strike at Dundalk and now goes off an 11lb higher mark. Considering the manner of that victory, the daughter of Starspangledbanner is fancied to make it three out of her last three to continue on her upward curve. The main threat might be Miramis, who steps back down in distance after a solid third at Gowran Park and is just 1lb higher. Touching Clouds completes the shortlist on her handicap bow.

6

19:30 Curragh (IRE) (4YO plus)

Novibet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

1m

Winner €60,000 - 20 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Dunum continues to go from strength to strength and was a clear-cut winner on his Limerick return, while Earls burst back into life when denying All Lies Ahead at Cork. Joseph O'Brien holds a strong hand and while there is no denying Gambe Veloci was impressive when breaking through at Limerick, a chance is taken on his returning stablemate POINT GELLIBRAND, who has been set some stiff assignments. Tosen Wish, a former inmate of O'Brien's, caught the eye when fifth in Earls' Cork race.

7

20:00 Curragh (IRE) (4YO plus)

Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 'Habitat' Handicap (Premier Handicap)

6f

Winner €30,000 - 15 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A fiendishly difficult race to unpick in which many would appear to hold chances, so only a tentative vote can go to the form horse DANDYVILLE. Natalia Lupini's charge racked up a brace of successes at Dundalk in November before returning with a decisive victory at Naas, so a subsequent 10lb rise might not be enough to stop him from completing the four-timer. Others to note include Hurricane Ivor, Tawaazon, Jon Riggens and last year's runner up Mickey The Steel.

8

20:30 Curragh (IRE) (4YO plus)

Novibet Blog Handicap (50-80)

1m

Winner €11,999 - 20 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

In a competitive handicap A Shin Undine may prove popular after winning off a 7lb lower mark at Gowran Park. She can go well over this reduced trip, but preference is for FACETHEPUCKOUT, who was unlucky in running before coming home third at Naas and races off just a pound higher here. Others worthy of a place on the shortlist are Secret Spy and Helpmeout.

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