Curragh Race 9 - O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden
COUNT BEZUKHOV (2) can build on a promising debut third. The Wootton Bassett colt was 3.75L third to a useful prospect at Leopardstown thirteen days ago and improvement is expected having a great pedigree being out of G1 German Oaks winner Miss Yoda. THE SHANDYMAN (11) posted a good 0.5L second tackling 1600m on previous outing 219 days ago. Trained by Willie Mullins and is a leading chance on that form. Step up in distance will suit. ROYAL BONES (9) appeals on debut. The Lope De Vega gelding comes related to some smart middle-distance runners. NUMANTIA (8) is out of a G3 winner and the St Mark's Basilica colt is a half-brother to two G3 winners.
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 15th of 18 at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 20 len behind Latin America carrying 61kg at $51. Last start 6th of 8 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2414m, 14 len behind Cannes carrying 61kg at $126. Others rate better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 15/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | James J G Ryan | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 18 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2414m, 4 len behind Cannes with 61kg at $9. Open to improvement and expected to feature again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 10th of 12 at Tipperary on August 31 over 1810m, 13 len behind Endorsement with 60.5kg at $21. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | GY | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 2:01.35 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 10th of 18 at Navan on April 25 over 2011m, 15 len behind Latin America with 61kg at $41. Last start second last of 8 at Leopardstown on May 10 over 2414m, 19 len behind Cannes carrying 61kg at $101. Unlikely to trouble these.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $44,900.00 | Navan | 2011m | GY | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 2:07.40 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on December 5 over 1609m, 7 len behind Senator Of State carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Killarney on May 12 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Alphonsus Liguori carrying 61kg at $26. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 10 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 | 12/05/2026 | 158 | MDN 3 | $34,460.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 61kg | 1:43.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 61kgs
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 11th of 15 at Navan on March 30 over 1609m, in the wet; 21 len behind Shaftesbury Avenue carrying 59.5kg at $51. Second-up 12th of 16 at Gowran Park on May 5 over 1609m, 25 len behind Satoyama with 61kg at $126. Others rate better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 05/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 1:40.46 | - | 5 |
| 25.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Navan | 1609m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 59.5kg | 1:49.92 | - | 8 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Zoustar out of Serafina Sunset. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Bewitched. Should run a bold race.
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Lope De Vega out of Lady Bones. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Circus Maximus out of Cosmic Fire. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at this track October 16 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Acclamatic with 58kg at $4.30. On debut seventh of 16 at Naas September 18 over 1408m, 6 len behind Port Ferdinand carrying 60.5kg at $3. Progressive and expected to measure up.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 1:44.94 | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1408m | YS | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:34.25 | - | 16 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 16 at Cork on April 24 over 2112m, 16 len behind Enceladus carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on December 5 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Senator Of State with 60.5kg at $10. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 24/04/2026 | 140 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,040.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:38.60 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
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At debut, 5th of 16 at Gowran Park on May 5 over 1609m, 9 len behind Satoyama carrying 61kg at $15. Andrew Slattery is aboard again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 1:40.46 | - | 15 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Sea The Stars - Fawz) making her debut. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Pleasantry. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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First-starter by Teofilo out of Shurooq. Looks ready to make a bright start.
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Frankel out of Walk In Marrakesh having her first start. Should kick off on the right note.