Curragh Race 2 - Goffs 500
LIGHTNING BEAR (2) caught the eye second up at Down Royal winning by 1.75L attempting a 1000m maiden. Leading chance. NANCY J (6) won on debut over 1400m at Gowran Park before a creditable fifth among Listed company at Leopardstown. Down in trip and looks promising. Respect. MOUNT PARNASSUS (3) has experience on side. Recorded three placings from six starts and holds claims. MOLLIE FOSTER (5) showed promise at Goodwood (UK) finishing runner-up in a 1200m novice event. Could feature.
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Newbury on September 5 over 1207m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Persian Spirit with 60.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Bath on May 24 over 1014m, 2.75 len behind Aesterius with 59kg at $4.50. Rates highly and should do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/09/2024 | 104 | APP MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:15.61 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2024 | 20 | WFA NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59kg | 1:02.70 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:04.04 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: W Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 3rd of 14 at Cork on August 16 over 1005m, 2.5 len behind Magnum Force with 58kg at $51. Second-up won by 1.75 len at Down Royal September 6 over 1005m defeating Oxford Rock with 56kg at $8. Heading the right way and is among the leading hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes here off a 45-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Gowran Park on August 14 over 1408m, 19 len behind Nancy J carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Leopardstown on July 18 over 1307m, 3.5 len behind And So To Bed carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Ready to break through.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 14/08/2024 | 27 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good Firm | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:27.21 | - | 13 |
| 19.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2024 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1307m | Good | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:21.14 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 28/06/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:10.65 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2024 | 30 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:24.54 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 06/05/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:19.59 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | P A Harnett | 58kg | 1:18.41 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First-up after two months in a small field at Navan on September 7 over 1207m, 5 len behind Grande Marques carrying 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1408m, 7 len behind Hotazhell with 58kg at $17. Hard to see him troubling the top chances this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/09/2024 | 63 | 2 | $50,370.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:11.95 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2024 | 31 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 1:12.18 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | O McSweeney | 58kg | 1:24.54 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $44,930.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:15.86 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57kgs
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Useful type. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Goodwood on August 23 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Sea Emily Run with 61kg at $3.80. The race before that second last of 10 at Deauville in LR on August 3 over 1000m, 11 len behind La Samana carrying 56kg at $5.50. Likely to feature again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/08/2024 | 20 | NOV F 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:13.43 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $99,830.00 | Deauville | 1000m | Good | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 0:56.95 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/07/2024 | 35 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 58kg | 1:14.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/13 | 14/06/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 56.5kg | 1:14.37 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Raced twice to date. At debut, won by a neck at Gowran Park August 14 over 1408m defeating Dignam with 57.5kg at $7.50. Last start 5th of 9 at Leopardstown in LR on September 14 over 1408m, 2.25 len behind Chantez carrying 58kg at $21. Rates highly and is right in the mix again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/09/2024 | 31 | LR OPEN F 2 | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:27.26 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/16 | 14/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 1:27.21 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 21 at this track May 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Orchidaceae carrying 56kg at $4.50. On debut second of 11 at Navan April 27 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Camille Pissarro carrying 58kg at $13. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/21 | 24/05/2024 | 14 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 56kg | 1:13.43 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2024 | 13 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,930.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | J M Sheridan | 56kg | 1:00.41 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 27/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | J M Sheridan | 58kg | 1:17.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at Cork on August 16 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Magnum Force with 58kg at $19. The race before that 17th of 21 at Naas on August 5 over 1207m, 15 len behind Heavens Gate with 56kg at $51. Not on latest form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 16/08/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 14 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 17/21 | 05/08/2024 | 12 | SELL 2 | $481,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 10 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN F 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1005m | Y | G F Carroll | 58kg | 1:02.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/13 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | G F Carroll | 58kg | 0:59.67 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 at this track on July 21 over 1408m, 17 len behind Red Letter with 58kg at $9. Looks tested at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/07/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | W J Lee | 58kg | 1:25.76 | - | 1 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: A J Slattery
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 13th of 18 at Leopardstown on August 22 over 1408m, 6 len behind Heishybrid carrying 58kg at $26. Last start 8th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on September 20 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Karazhal with 58.5kg at $34. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 20/09/2024 | 29 | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:13.27 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 13/18 | 22/08/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:32.56 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |