Curragh Race 2 - Moloney's Bar And Music Venue Mdn
HANDANI (5) placed on Naas debut last October when 0.75L second of eight. Form of that race has been franked with multiple subsequent winners. Reappeared with a 2.75L runner-up display at Leopardstown earlier this month and rates a major player on second outing attempting the longer journey. SUNATIA (14) improved finding the frame at the track despite being friendless in the betting. Further progress expected. Main danger. LET'S SMASH IT (6) twice made the frame from three runs including when 1.25L behind the main selection last time. Feared. LORD DARRAGH (7) enters calculations off the back of his solid 1.75L second at Gowran Park.
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 64kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 16 at Punchestown on May 2 over 3218m, 47 len behind Crystasia carrying 70.5kg at $67. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | FLAT 47 | $34,460.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Cian Cullinan | 70.5kg | 3:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 64kgs
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At debut, 9th of 12 at Galway on August 1 over 1709m, 9 len behind Rest Your Mind carrying 64kg at $17. Should improve but looks tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $30,420.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Robert Colgan | 64kg | 1:46.88 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 9th of 17 at Naas on August 3 over 1609m, 11 len behind Never The Same carrying 61.5kg at $101. Hard to see her threatening.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 03/08/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 61.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 9th of 13 at Fairyhouse on June 5 over 2011m, 25 len behind Antigua carrying 61kg at $81. Might need more time.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 2:06.46 | - | 5 |
| 25.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 8 at Naas on October 11 over 1609m, 0.8 len behind Cape Cod carrying 60.5kg at $34. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 14 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1810m, 2.75 len behind Hard Promises carrying 61kg at $4.50. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 06/08/2026 | 299 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 1:52.58 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:45.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at Dundalk All Weather on July 12 over 2112m, 5.5 len behind Police Gazette carrying 61kg at $4.30. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1810m, 4 len behind Hard Promises with 61kg at $11. Fleet-footed type who is expected to take some catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 06/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:52.58 | - | 15 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2026 | 219 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 2:15.68 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $28,490.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:39.11 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 13 at this track on June 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Loughrea carrying 61kg at $67. Last start 2nd of 12 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 1911m, 1.75 len behind Rock Of Claremont with 61kg at $34. Looks well placed to break the ice.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12/08/2026 | 47 | SELL MDN 3U | $35,790.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good Firm | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:59.41 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | 1:39.35 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Wolverhampton March 24 over 1911m, 6 len behind Royal Standard with 56kg at $2.30. On debut second in a small field at Chelmsford March 7 over 2011m, 2.75 len behind Bay Of Myths carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Watch market but may need more time.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 24/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 2:00.46 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:09.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Elzaam out of Ardwinna. Likely to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 15 at Gowran Park on June 1 over 1911m, 8 len behind Confused carrying 61kg at $17. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 01/06/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 61kg | 2:04.86 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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At the latest run 8th of 18 at Galway on July 29 over 2414m, 21 len behind Abbotsford carrying 68kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 2011m, 3 len behind Wyman carrying 61kg at $11. Don't dismiss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 29/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | A P Ryan | 68kg | 2:52.45 | - | 20 |
| 21.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 2:04.99 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/15 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | 2:04.86 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 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: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
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At debut, 4th of 17 at Naas on August 3 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Never The Same carrying 58.5kg at $9. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | 03/08/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 3rd of 15 at this track on May 23 over 2011m, 1.0 len behind Count Bezukhov carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on June 26 over 2011m, 3 len behind Wyman carrying 58.5kg at $3. Cannot be disregarded on the back of that sort of form.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good Firm | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:04.99 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/15 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 2:06.36 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 14th of 19 at Naas on June 24 over 1609m, 14 len behind Moonlit Sun carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1810m, 2 len behind Star Performer carrying 58.5kg at $51. Promising type who is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/07/2026 | 25 | MDN F 3 | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good Firm | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:53.39 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 14/19 | 24/06/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $25,850.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | 1:40.10 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |