Curragh Race 8 - Your Game, Your Odds, Your 1XBet.ie Handicap
HAMIYAN (1) is well related. Placed twice making his debut campaign last year. Couldn't land a blow providing initial handicap outing at Leopardstown in October. May take a big step forward after being gelded in the winter. CLOSELY (7) goes drastically up in trip having raced solely over 1200m so far. Ryan Moore retains the ride after a disappointing return to action. Worth giving another chance. DOWN THE GLEN (8) was busy last year and a good winner on his final start tackling heavy ground at Galway in October. Interesting player. GONNA BE GOLDEN (3) won providing her second start attempting all-weather and now steps out on turf for the first time.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Leopardstown October 18 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind River Ara carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Galway September 9 over 1709m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Piazza San Marco with 60.5kg at $4. Among the chances.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:45.64 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | 11 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:46.48 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | 73 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:49.54 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:24.48 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation won by a nose at Dundalk All Weather February 11 over 1408m defeating Salacious with 63.5kg at $11. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on November 26 over 1408m, 12 len behind Velarose carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/02/2026 | 77 | HCP 3 | $21,160.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 1:27.39 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/11/2025 | 69 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:26.36 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/09/2025 | 13 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | 1:28.05 | - | 17 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by head Dundalk All Weather December 12 over 1408m defeating Great Plains Lady with 56kg at $5.50. On debut fifth of 14 at Dundalk All Weather November 26 over 1408m, 5 len behind Velarose carrying 54.5kg at $15. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $47,480.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 56kg | 1:25.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 54.5kg | 1:26.36 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Galway October 27 over 1408m, 8 len behind Proposition with 60.5kg at $67. On debut sixth of 8 at this track September 28 over 1810m, 18 len behind South Island with 60.5kg at $41. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 174 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 | 27/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $28,780.00 | Galway | 1408m | SH | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:37.63 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 1:45.92 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1810m | YS | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:59.29 | - | 6 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track September 28 over 1408m, soft track; 5 len behind Invincible Will carrying 60.5kg at $6. On debut seventh of 10 at this track April 12 2025 over 1207m, 7 len behind Green Sense with 60.5kg at $8. Finds a nice assignment to open the campaign.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/09/2025 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,790.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:31.73 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | 49 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 1:28.97 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 1:14.28 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Naas on March 22 over 1408m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Causeway with 54kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Navan on October 8 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Sugar Goodson carrying 60.5kg at $21. No easier this time and looks tested again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | 149 | HCP 3 | $88,450.00 | Naas | 1408m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 1:34.36 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:40.63 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 7th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1207m, 6 len behind Opalite carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Cork on June 13 over 1207m, 6 len behind Suzie Songs with 58kg at $21. Expect she can make amends.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | 288 | MDN F 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 1:19.96 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $35,470.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 58kg | 1:13.06 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Jack Cleary | 56kg | 1:22.79 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 3 len Galway October 27 over 1408m in the wet defeating Aquilla Star with 60kg at $9.50. On debut 11th of 15 at Fairyhouse June 13 over 1207m, 10 len behind Arugam Bay with 59.5kg at $34. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 27/10/2025 | 25 | NSY HCP 2 | $23,980.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 1:36.01 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Soft | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:45.84 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $22,340.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 60kg | 1:28.97 | - | 13 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | NSY HCP 2 | $29,010.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:44.90 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 12/17 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 2 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | 22 | 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 59kg | 1:11.21 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 59.5kg | 1:15.22 | - | 18 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Dundalk All Weather December 3 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind John La Bear with 62.5kg at $3.80. On debut ninth of 16 at Naas September 18 over 1408m, 9 len behind Madbadanddangerous carrying 54.5kg at $41. Can measure up.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,840.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | R P Whelan | 62.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/14 | 12/11/2025 | 16 | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 54.5kg | 1:27.76 | - | 16 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/10/2025 | 39 | MDN F 2 | $34,530.00 | Galway | 1709m | SH | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:53.63 | - | 2 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at Naas on March 22 over 1609m, slow going 8 len behind Drop Dead Gorgeous carrying 58.5kg at $201. The run before that 12th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on March 6 over 1609m, 10 len behind Son Of Beauty with 58.5kg at $251. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $34,460.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:52.37 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | SELL MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $251.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $30,260.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:41.16 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Dundalk All Weather November 5 over 1207m, 9 len behind Back To Me carrying 59kg at $41. On debut 11th of 13 at Navan October 8 over 1609m, 14 len behind Sugar Goodson carrying 60.5kg at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 165 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 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 59kg | 1:13.88 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | H J Horgan | 56.5kg | 1:44.94 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:49.33 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Dundalk All Weather November 5 over 1207m, 7 len behind Back To Me carrying 59kg at $201. On debut 12th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather October 24 over 1609m, 12 len behind How'sthebai carrying 59kg at $6. Not overly keen on his chances in this.
Last Starts 165 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | SELL MDN 2 | $28,370.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 59kg | 1:13.88 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $201.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/10/2025 | 3 | MDN 2 | $28,780.00 | Galway | 1408m | SH | Gary Paul Halpin | 60.5kg | 1:37.63 | - | 12 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | 1:40.63 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Cork on April 4 over 1609m, 8 len behind Empty Wallet with 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on October 16 over 1609m, 8 len behind Acclamatic with 60kg at $15. Strips fitter and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 129 | HCP 3 | $26,940.00 | Cork | 1609m | SH | Luke Mcateer | 57kg | 1:49.35 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/14 | 26/11/2025 | 41 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | 1:26.36 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/16 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | 1:44.94 | - | 14 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:30.80 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at this track on March 15 over 1207m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Breaking Dawn carrying 58kg at $81. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Navan on March 30 over 2011m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Servare with 60kg at $6. Worth including on latest run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 30/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | 2:22.65 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | 158 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:21.72 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:49.33 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $34,960.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Heavy | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 1:47.42 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |