Curragh Race 1 - Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Nursery Hcp
MR MONTAUK (9) managed a nice third in a 1000m Down Royal handicap last month and followed up with a 3.5L second attempting a 1200m Sligo handicap eleven days ago. Brings top form and will likely prove hard to stop. Leading chance. BANKS OF THE BOYNE (2) produced back-to-back thirds. Good performance in a 1200m Fairyhouse maiden when 0.5L second which was a decent introduction to handicapping last time trying 1400m at Galway. More to come. ALRASHDEYAH (8) switches from maidens and is given a chance off a low mark. Deserves a market check. AWAY AND GONE (6) adopts a tongue-tie for handicap debut. Another to note.

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Galway on July 30 over 1408m, 6 len behind Seven Nation Army with 60.5kg at $12. The race before that won by a head at this track on July 19 over 1207m defeating Seven Nation Army with 57.5kg at $6. Might improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,020.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Reese Holohan | 60.5kg | 1:33.82 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 8 | NSY HCP 2 | $44,800.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:12.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/17 | 11/07/2026 | 44 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Sadhbh Tormey | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | 2 | $44,140.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Robert Whearty | 57kg | 1:17.34 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Galway on July 30 over 1408m, 5 len behind Seven Nation Army carrying 61.5kg at $15. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Fairyhouse on July 8 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Nail House with 58kg at $101. Going well and should be prominent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $31,020.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 61.5kg | 1:33.82 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 1:14.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/15 | 30/06/2026 | 18 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:34.28 | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | 1:16.74 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 in the LR MARWELL STAKES at Naas on July 22 over 1005m, 9 len behind Big Negotiator carrying 58kg at $51. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Navan on July 11 over 1207m defeating The Pipeman carrying 54.5kg at $23. Will be hard to beat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/07/2026 | 11 | LR F 2 | $89,640.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 0:57.95 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/17 | 11/07/2026 | 22 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 54.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/06/2026 | 19 | SELL MDN 2 | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 57kg | 1:33.07 | - | 15 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Patrick Mcgettigan | 54.5kg | 1:21.21 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 13th of 15 at Galway on July 31 over 1408m, 22 len behind Joga Bonito carrying 61kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Full Volume carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Can do better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:32.01 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2026 | 60 | MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:40.61 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59kg | 1:13.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 8 at Cork on July 24 over 1005m, 9 len behind Grayrobin carrying 52.5kg at $26. The start before that 8th of 10 in the LR TIPPERARY STAKES at Naas on July 4 over 1005m, 8 len behind Carry The Flag with 57kg at $67. Hard to have.
Last Starts 23 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 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | 2 | $53,780.00 | Cork | 1005m | Good Firm | Jessica Maye | 52.5kg | 0:58.26 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 57kg | 0:59.55 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 81 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 0:59.29 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,520.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:06.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1005m, 7 len behind April Mist carrying 60.5kg at $41. Before that 7th of 9 at Navan on June 7 over 1005m, 8 len behind Cleodolinda carrying 60.5kg at $201. Impossible to make a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | James J G Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:11.78 | - | 4 |
| 21.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44 day let-up. May improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58kg | 0:58.76 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 14/17 | 12/06/2026 | 24 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 56kg | 1:16.74 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1207m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 56kg | 1:17.75 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Hi Corbett Court carrying 58kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Down Royal on July 17 over 1005m, 2.5 len behind Tatianna with 58kg at $4. Further improvement expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:18.15 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/07/2026 | 59 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,480.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:01.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Cork | 1005m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:02.31 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 0:58.45 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58kg | 0:58.35 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |