Curragh Race 7 - Lavazza Sprint Nursery Handicap
EXTRAVAGANT (4) represents notable connections and the top stable in Ireland. Placed first two career starts including a third at Fairyhouse. Can make it third time lucky on handicap debut. PARKSIDE LAD (1) won by 0.5L a Bellewstown maiden on the back of a fourth the start prior. Might double up. GAVOO (5) was a winner two starts back at Listowel before finishing sixteenth in the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. Could bounce back down in grade. BOBBY MCGEE (3) rounds out the shortlist.
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Bellewstown July 3 over 1005m defeating Star Of Sapphire carrying 56.5kg at $2. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Navan on June 7 over 1005m, 5 len behind Warsaw with 60.5kg at $41. The testing material.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/07/2025 | 26 | SELL MDN 2 | $39,330.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 56.5kg | 0:59.10 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:01.14 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/21 | 23/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 56.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
Jockey: J J G Ryan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track in the G3 Anglesey Stakes on June 28 over 1307m, 3.5 len behind Suzie Songs with 59.5kg at $34. The race before that in a small field at this track in LR on May 5 over 1005m, 5 len behind Lady Iman carrying 59.5kg at $17. Worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | 54 | G3 OPEN 2 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 1307m | Good | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:15.52 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/05/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:02.56 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | 2 | $38,150.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58kg | 1:00.95 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:00.05 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Learntodiscover with 60.5kg at $51. The start before that 4th of 11 at Fairyhouse on June 6 over 1408m, 5 len behind Green Soul with 60.5kg at $41. One of the leading chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:29.49 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 61kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 3 len behind Green Sense with 60.5kg at $4.30. Last start 3rd of 11 at Fairyhouse on June 6 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind Green Soul with 58kg at $2.50. Rates highly is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/06/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:29.49 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start got back early 16th of 20 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 17 over 1207m, 10 len behind Gstaad with 58.5kg at $34. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Listowel June 1 over 1307m defeating Fresh Fade carrying 57kg at $4.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/20 | 17/06/2025 | 16 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:13.43 | 17-17-16 | 21 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/14 | 01/06/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Luke McAteer | 57kg | 1:20.01 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 05/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Luke McAteer | 57kg | 1:13.24 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at Roscommon May 12 over 1508m, 0.8 len behind Leblon Queen carrying 58kg at $11. On debut ran last of 10 at this track April 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind Green Sense with 57kg at $34. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 12/05/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:33.69 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | C Geerdharry | 57kg | 1:14.28 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start second last in a small field at Listowel on June 1 over 1307m, 6 len behind Magny Cours carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 9 at Naas on May 10 over 1005m, 4 len behind First Approach carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can break through here.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 01/06/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:22.79 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:00.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:00.88 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: M W Hassett
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run second last of 10 at Fairyhouse on July 9 over 1207m, 9 len behind Chicago Call with 59.5kg at $13. The start before that 10th of 12 at Tipperary on July 2 over 1005m, 6 len behind Kansas with 60.5kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 59.5kg | 1:15.33 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/07/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 60.5kg | 0:57.69 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 20/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Mikey Sheehy | 59kg | 1:28.29 | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |