Curragh Race 7 - Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders Alliance Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden
LIGHT AS AIR (6) will find this much easier than when finishing just worse than midfield in a competitive 2400m Royal Ascot handicap last month. Provided some useful form among maiden company prior and can get off the mark with cheekpieces worn last time retained. EDELAK (4) rates the chief threat following his head defeat in a 2400m maiden at Fairyhouse attempting latest. Down Royal runner-up WINSTON JUNIOR (9) won't have much to find on figures and could be in the frame revisiting maiden competition. KINGSTONIAN (5) is next best.
Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 12 at Bangor-On-Dee on June 21 over 3319m, 25 len behind Ballylicky Bay carrying 64.5kg at $23. Second-up second last of 7 at Sligo on July 13 over 3721m, 46 len behind Richieandsams Lady carrying 72.5kg at $9.50. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/07/2025 | 22 | FLAT M 5U | $17,340.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | R W Barron | 72.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 46.0L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Alan King | 64.5kg | 4:04.75 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Most recently 9th of 16 at Bellewstown on July 5 over 3419m, 13 len behind Bowensonfire carrying 71kg at $15. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Downpatrick June 15 over 3822m defeating Maxios Prime carrying 71.5kg at $3.50. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 05/07/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $104,060.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | D J O'Keeffe | 71kg | 4:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $38,150.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | YS | P M O'Brien | 71.5kg | 4:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 12/05/2025 | 37 | MDN FM 4U | $23,410.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 2:39.85 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2025 | 111 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56.5kg | 2:43.66 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 15/12/2024 | 93 | HDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Navan | 4023m | YS | C Stone-Walsh | 71kg | 5:09.20 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2024 | 135 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $45,090.00 | Ballinrobe | 4425m | Good | Patrick Michael O'Brien | 71kg | 5:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/17 | 01/05/2024 | 7 | HDLE SELL 4U | $130,070.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 4:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2024 | 60 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Bellewstown | 4123m | GY | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.38 |
| 5/13 | 24/02/2024 | 97 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | D J Mullins | 68.5kg | 4:25.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2023 | 69 | LR FLAT M 47 | $56,370.00 | Navan | 3218m | SH | J R Martin | 71.5kg | 4:20.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/09/2023 | 37 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | J R Martin | 71.5kg | 4:07.90 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 10 at Navan on May 17 over 2011m, 9 len behind Scandinavia carrying 61kg at $29. Likely improver.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:07.20 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 15 at Fairyhouse on June 13 over 2414m, head behind Delta with 60kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Navan on May 17 over 2011m, 5.5 len behind Scandinavia with 61kg at $11. Will take plenty of beating.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 13/06/2025 | 27 | SELL MDN 3U | $39,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 60kg | 2:36.88 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 39 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:07.20 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/04/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 2:07.19 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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Colt back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 18 at Cork April 19 over 2112m, soft track; 23 len behind Nautical Force carrying 59.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Gowran Park April 2 over 1911m, 9 len behind Eastwatch carrying 61kg at $4.30. Must be included.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 19/04/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:17.85 | - | 6 |
| 23.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/04/2025 | 237 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:05.19 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 61kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 12th of 19 at Ascot on June 19 over 2405m, 9 len behind Merchant with 58.5kg at $23. Before that 3rd of 7 at Navan on May 17 over 2011m, 0.5 len behind Sunriseontheboyne carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Should be at peak fitness now and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19 | 19/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 2:29.44 | 16-18-12 | 15 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2025 | 48 | HCP 3 | $78,040.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 2:08.73 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 30/03/2025 | 160 | HCP 3 | $48,260.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 2:07.38 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/10/2024 | 12 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | SH | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:52.05 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $1.67 |
| 3/11 | 09/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Navan | 1609m | GY | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:45.56 | - | 12 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
Jockey: R Donaghue-Leahy
Weight: 61kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 15 at Gowran Park on May 7 over 1408m, 31 len behind Storm Piece with 61kg at $126. Has to lift substantially to make an impression.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 07/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 31.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by New Approach out of Mother Vincent. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: K G Kennedy
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Down Royal on June 21 over 2615m, 1.3 len behind Vorfreude with 54kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 13 at Fairyhouse on May 29 over 2011m, 7 len behind Fantazy Man carrying 58.5kg at $6. Top chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $173,430.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 2:46.17 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 58.5kg | 2:09.51 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/20 | 26/04/2025 | 41 | SELL MDN 3 | $43,360.00 | Navan | 2011m | Soft | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:12.85 | - | 9 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 16/03/2025 | 230 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:48.55 | - | 17 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/07/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:30.15 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 12 at Naas on April 28 over 2112m, 9 len behind Kalixa carrying 58.5kg at $41. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 2112m | Y | Declan McDonogh | 58.5kg | 2:19.54 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |