Curragh Race 8 - Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1XBet.ie Stayers Trophy Race
Ryan Moore is an eye-catching jockey booking for the return to action of EMIT (1) who finished runner up in several Longchamp G3 contests last season. Gelded during the winter and no surprise to see him take high rank this prep. Stablemate A PIECE OF HEAVEN (3) went hurdling in February and then was well held by 5.5L behind a noted performer at Dundalk in February. Lightly raced for an eight year old. Holds chances. HAPPY PHAROAH (2) enjoyed a fine season last year winning on three occasions. Will appreciate further. Best watched. DALLAS STAR (4) is race fit after back to back placed efforts at Dundalk.

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comments
Entire back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Longchamp in the G2 Prix Chaudenay October 4 over 3000m, soft track; a long neck behind Tennessee Stud carrying 58kg at $8.10. Previously first up; second in a small field at Cork April 19 over 2112m, soft track; a neck behind Jaliyah with 61kg at $4. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 180 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN CF 3 | $326,790.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 3:17.89 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2025 | 36 | G3 OPEN CF 3 | $130,020.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | 3:16.50 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN 3 | $78,040.00 | Gowran Park | 2414m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 2:37.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 3 | $276,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:04.30 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $102,950.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 2:04.46 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | 182 | 3 | $32,670.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:21.74 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN 2 | $92,790.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:59.17 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2024 | 36 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Soft | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 2:04.67 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/12 | 31/08/2024 | 23 | MDN 2 | $37,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:41.77 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign 26th of 30 at this track September 28 over 3419m, 26 len behind Puturhandstogether with 57kg at $9.50. On debut ninth of 18 at Cork April 19 over 2112m, soft track; 23 len behind Nautical Force with 57kg at $17. Improver with plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/30 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $1,103,310.00 | Curragh | 3419m | YS | Gavin Ryan | 57kg | 3:46.43 | - | 8 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/17 | 13/09/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GY | P A Harnett | 55kg | 2:45.56 | - | 16 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | P A Harnett | 60.5kg | 2:57.81 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | 3 | $43,360.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | YS | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 2:46.13 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | Good | P A Harnett | 58.5kg | 2:45.64 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.09 | 3-1-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.20 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/18 | 19/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,310.00 | Cork | 2112m | Soft | P A Harnett | 57kg | 2:17.85 | - | 15 |
| 23.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Shay Wallace
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 12th of 17 at Thurles on February 5 over 3218m, slow going 68 len behind Laurets D'estruval with 75.5kg at $5. Last start 2nd of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on February 27 over 2112m, 5.5 len behind Gaucher with 56.5kg at $23. Excellent prospects in this suitable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | 4U | $26,670.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Shay Wallace | 56.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 12/17 | 05/02/2026 | 210 | MHDLE 5U | $18,400.00 | Thurles | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | 4:19.20 | - | 0 |
| 68.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2025 | 284 | 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 3:19.73 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/30 | 29/09/2024 | 43 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 3:35.63 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2024 | 60 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:56.50 | - | 6 |
| 25.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/06/2024 | 32 | HCP 4U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 3:01.31 | 1-3-7 | 18 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2024 | 168 | HCP 4U | $36,420.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Aine O'connor | 65.5kg | 2:35.64 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/12/2023 | 28 | HCP 3U | $39,540.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 3:27.27 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/14 | 03/11/2023 | 58 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 2:33.54 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2023 | 76 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 3:01.25 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 4/17 | 22/06/2023 | 57 | MDN 4U | $19,940.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | Good | M O'sullivan | 71kg | 3:17.07 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on January 16 over 3218m, 1.5 len behind Bryant with 64kg at $3.30. Last start 3rd of 7 at Dundalk All Weather on February 27 over 2112m, 6 len behind Gaucher with 60kg at $3.30. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 42 | 4U | $26,670.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 2:16.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 124 | 4U | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 64kg | 3:36.09 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 29 | G1 OPEN 3U | $848,710.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GY | David Egan | 61.5kg | 2:59.87 | - | 6 |
| 28.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3U | $100,740.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 3:03.84 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 4U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4355m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58.5kg | 4:48.04 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 3:27.95 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 4U | $102,950.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 3:03.22 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $156,830.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 2:33.64 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Naas | 2112m | SH | David Egan | 62.5kg | 2:29.39 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2025 | 272 | 4U | $24,880.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | David Egan | 61.5kg | 2:17.64 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 14/16 | 01/06/2024 | 55 | G1 OPEN C 3 | $2,824,060.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 2:38.32 | - | 7 |
| 44.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 20 at Naas October 12 over 3218m, 36 len behind Light As Air with 59kg at $81. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at this track 4yo+ Hcp June 4 over 2816m, 10 len behind Mr Percy carrying 58.5kg at $23. See how he returns.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $191,840.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Leigh Roche | 59kg | 3:35.64 | - | 9 |
| 36.3L | $81.00 |
| 22/30 | 28/09/2025 | 62 | HCP 3U | $1,103,310.00 | Curragh | 3419m | YS | Chris Hayes | 60kg | 3:46.43 | - | 25 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/20 | 28/07/2025 | 54 | HCP 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | P Smullen | 72.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/06/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 3:01.89 | - | 14 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2025 | 38 | 4U | $25,150.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Y | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | 3:07.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 14/19 | 23/02/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,150.00 | Naas | 4626m | Heavy | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 6:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2025 | 48 | 4U | $36,420.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 62kg | 3:31.35 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/24 | 30/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,620.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:56.80 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/17 | 03/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 2:38.34 | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/20 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $173,430.00 | Naas | 3218m | Y | Sam Coen | 59kg | 3:32.89 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 13/30 | 29/09/2024 | 58 | HCP 3U | $985,240.00 | Curragh | 3419m | Good | Chris Hayes | 62kg | 3:35.63 | - | 19 |
| 14.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Naas on February 7 over 3118m, 20 len behind Highland Crystal carrying 70kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Ascot on January 17 over 3161m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Winston Junior carrying 70kg at $17. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4 | $29,120.00 | Naas | 3118m | SH | Denis Hogan | 70kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | JHDLE 4 | $46,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 3161m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:53.22 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/19 | 27/12/2025 | 69 | MHDLE 3 | $28,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Denis Hogan | 70kg | 3:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 19/10/2025 | 155 | HCP 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Jack Cleary | 59kg | 2:47.17 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2025 | 217 | HCP 3 | $205,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:03.49 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2024 | 25 | G3 OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 17/09/2024 | 17 | MDN 2 | $27,270.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:44.57 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $37,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:41.77 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 12 at this track on October 21 over 2414m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Sirius carrying 73kg at $4.50. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Leopardstown in the LR Amethyst Stakes on May 11 over 1609m, 5 len behind Chicago Critic with 61kg at $51. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 163 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 | 21/10/2025 | 75 | APP 3U | $38,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Finian Maguire | 73kg | 2:46.29 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2025 | 6 | G3 OPEN 3U | $104,060.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:39.80 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 13/18 | 01/08/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 2:38.99 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:04.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Limerick | 2514m | Good | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 2:45.59 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2025 | 25 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:54.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2025 | 189 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:41.00 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 15/17 | 03/11/2024 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Y | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 2:38.34 | - | 3 |
| 37.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/10/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,370.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 2:14.92 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | David Egan | 60kg | 2:37.86 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2024 | 302 | G3 OPEN 3U | $173,430.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:32.76 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |