Curragh Race 3 - Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3)
MISSION CENTRAL (5) looked a Group winner in the making following his impressive 8L maiden triumph over course and distance. Stable and jockey combination landed this race last year. Big run on the cards. IPANEMA QUEEN (10) remained unbeaten at the track with a head win under Declan McDonogh in a Listed affair fourteen-days-ago. Respected up in trip. MUSHAFFAR (6) quickened up well in the final furlong to register a 1.5L winning debut at the journey here. More to come. RED EARTH (7) warrants interest following his neck victory in a Naas maiden.
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Goodwood in the G2 Richmond Stakes on July 31 over 1207m, 5 len behind Coppull with 58kg at $29. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Fairyhouse July 9 over 1207m defeating Charles Fort carrying 59.5kg at $19. Can turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/07/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $317,610.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:11.12 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2025 | 60 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:15.33 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:12.05 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Tipperary in LR on July 2 over 1005m, 1.75 len behind Arugam Bay with 59.5kg at $4.30. The run before that 19th of 23 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 18 over 1005m, 10 len behind Havana Hurricane carrying 59.5kg at $19. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 0:57.13 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 19/23 | 18/06/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,850.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:00.06 | 9-7-19 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN 2 | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:00.54 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:00.88 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: J A Powell
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Last start won by a neck at Naas August 24 over 1207m defeating Aqua Bear carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 14 at Gowran Park on August 13 over 1408m, 10 len behind Morehampton with 58kg at $10. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 24/08/2025 | 11 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 60.5kg | 1:13.53 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/14 | 13/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $48,350.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:25.71 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | 5 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 0:57.13 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:20.01 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $67,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | 0:58.56 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track in the G2 Railway Stakes on July 19 over 1207m, 8 len behind True Love carrying 59.5kg at $12. The run before that won by a neck at this track June 27 over 1207m defeating Puerto Rico carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. On his best form he can take this out.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 19/07/2025 | 22 | G2 OPEN 2 | $201,480.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up. First start second last in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on April 11 over 1005m, 6 len behind Leblon Beach carrying 60.5kg at $2. Went for a break before returning scored a big 8 len win at this track August 9 over 1207m defeating Chicago Pope carrying 60.5kg at $5. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28 | 09/08/2025 | 120 | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:09.83 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:00.88 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: D Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.5 len at this track August 16 over 1207m defeating White Smoke carrying 58kg at $6. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 58kg | 1:12.71 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by a neck at Naas July 23 over 1207m defeating Krasimir carrying 60.5kg at $15. Improvement likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Seamie Heffernan | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 16 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Beau Liam out of Annie Walker. Maybe later.
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot in the G3 Princess Margaret Stakes on July 26 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Fitzella with 58kg at $26. Before that won by 1.75 len at Tipperary LR July 2 over 1005m defeating First Approach carrying 57kg at $7.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 34 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 | 26/07/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $129,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:13.98 | 5-7-6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/07/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 0:57.13 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/15 | 13/06/2025 | 50 | SELL MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GY | Jamie Powell | 53kg | 1:15.22 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/04/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Y | Chris Hayes | 55kg | 1:02.32 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 1:05.68 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: D P Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at this track LR August 16 over 1005m defeating Kansas with 57kg at $2.20. Before that 2nd of 7 at Naas in LR on July 23 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Havana Anna with 58kg at $5.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 24 | LR OPEN 2 | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne McMonagle | 57kg | 0:58.36 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1005m | Y | W M Lordan | 58kg | 0:58.87 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 11/17 | 20/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 2-2-11 | 17 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/21 | 23/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 54.5kg | 1:12.93 | - | 19 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: N M Crosse
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Naas in LR on July 23 over 1005m, 4 len behind Havana Anna carrying 58kg at $19. The start before that led to the turn then faded 14th of 17 at Ascot in the G3 Albany Stakes on June 20 over 1207m, 12 len behind Venetian Sun carrying 58kg at $126. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/07/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1005m | Y | Ben Coen | 58kg | 0:58.87 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 14/17 | 20/06/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 1-1-14 | 16 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:22.79 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |