Curragh Race 1 - John Ormonde Wexford Sand Irish European Breeders Fund (C & G) Mdn
DARKNESS FALLS (6) shaped encouragingly when 4.5L third on debut at Leopardstown across 1600m. Should progress from that experience and sets the standard holding leading claims. CLUSTER (4) is a Frankel colt out of Shoal who is a full-sister to six-time G1 winner Midday. Makes his first start for Joseph O'Brien. Main danger. ALBANY COUNTY (3) finished 1.75L fourth here tackling 1800m on debut missing third by only a short head. Makes some appeal. PAUL PIERRE (12) is by Wootton Bassett out of the listed winning Amma Grace who is a full-sister to Kyprios and Search For A Song. Cannot be discounted.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 19 at this track on August 9 over 1207m, 8 len behind Push The Boat Out carrying 60.5kg at $126. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:10.59 | - | 17 |
| 8.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Wootton Bassett out of Oblong Song. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1810m, 1.75 len behind Zarak Pasha with 58kg at $26. Has ability and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:53.25 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Frankel out of Shoal. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Calyx out of The Winker. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59.5kgs
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Green Dreamer carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Has upside and is well-placed to get off the mark.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, ran second last in a small field at Leopardstown on July 23 over 1609m, 10 len behind Green Dreamer carrying 60.5kg at $7. Last start 7th of 13 at Dundalk All Weather on August 15 over 1609m, 8 len behind Ile De France with 60.5kg at $21. Likely improver who can get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:39.59 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:42.53 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Camelot out of Peinture Secrete. Tough to line up. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Blue Point out of Faradays Law. Market the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran second last of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1810m, 9 len behind Zarak Pasha with 60.5kg at $81. May need more time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1810m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 60.5kg | 1:53.25 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by New Bay out of Grey Anatomy. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Wootton Bassett out of Amma Grace having his first start. Looks ready to make a bright start.
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Bellewstown on July 3 over 1609m, 13 len behind Full Volume with 57.5kg at $6. Second-up 5th of 16 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 1408m, 12 len behind Citrus Springs carrying 58kg at $41. Others read better. Unlikely to feature.
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 | 12/08/2026 | 40 | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | R P Whelan | 58kg | 1:25.43 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | 1:40.61 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 11 at this track on August 9 over 1408m, 9 len behind Shakespeare carrying 60.5kg at $126. May need more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 59.5kgs
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First-starter by Churchill out of Black Silk. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 7 at Leopardstown on May 15 over 1408m, 5 len behind Nola Soul carrying 60.5kg at $21. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:29.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |