Curragh Race 7 - Gra Chocolates Mdn
COME WHAT MAY (6) catches the eye on pedigree being a full-brother to Epsom Derby winner Desert Crown. Making a belated debut for leading connections. Sure to play a prominent role. KENOUGH (10) started out with a fair 10L fifth in a big-field maiden here over 1600m (heavy) back in March. Absence since is a slight worry. Likely to step forward from that. ALMAZANN (5) has been defeated at fairly short odds on four occasions but has always been thereabouts. Fourth over 2400m at Roscommon latest. New cheekpieces can assist. BIG JAKE (1) emerged a 10L fourth on opening outing at Cork (1600m). Should certainly benefit from that.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 18 at Cork on September 9 over 1609m, 10 len behind Enigma Code carrying 63kg at $15. Will take a lot from that hitout and is a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 1609m | Good | Ben Coen | 63kg | 1:43.46 | - | 21 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 63kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 9th of 12 at Galway on August 1 over 1709m, 9 len behind Rest Your Mind carrying 64kg at $17. Last start 5th of 7 at Clonmel on September 16 over 2011m, 14 len behind Kakori with 61kg at $17. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 46 | MDN 4U | $18,960.00 | Clonmel | 2011m | Y | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:07.25 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 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: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 63kgs
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Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Gowran Park July 25 over 1911m, 10 len behind Summer Is Tomorrow with 61kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Gowran Park Sw June 12 over 1911m, 1.5 len behind Trustyourinstinct carrying 61.5kg at $34. In the right race and sure to go well.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 43 | 3U | $31,020.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | Robert Colgan | 61kg | 2:00.05 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/06/2026 | 105 | HCP 3U | $30,090.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | R P Whelan | 61.5kg | 2:09.12 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/02/2026 | 70 | APP HCP 4U | $23,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 62.5kg | 1:40.75 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $22,790.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:38.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 26/11/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $24,590.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 60kg | 1:41.56 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/14 | 31/10/2025 | 142 | MDN 3U | $23,020.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:38.16 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 13/16 | 11/06/2025 | 61 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:42.23 | - | 10 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:39.35 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/14 | 28/02/2025 | - | SELL MDN 3 | $27,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 61kg | 1:40.77 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran second last of 15 at Gowran Park on June 1 over 1911m, 27 len behind Confused carrying 64.5kg at $401. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 23 at this track on November 2 over 2414m, on rain affected going; 64 len behind Switch From Diesel carrying 61kg at $126. Likely to need this hitout.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 01/06/2026 | 211 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Jack Cleary | 64.5kg | 2:04.86 | - | 7 |
| 27.5L | $401.00 |
| 22/23 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Shane O'callaghan | 61kg | 2:49.30 | - | 20 |
| 64.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Roscommon on August 18 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Magnum Cor with 61kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at Roscommon on August 31 over 2414m, 7 len behind Miss Romagna carrying 61kg at $1.70. All set to open his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Y | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:37.49 | - | 17 |
| 7.3L | $1.67 |
| 2/14 | 18/08/2026 | 100 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | GY | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:43.79 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 2:37.44 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Cork | 2112m | GY | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 2:16.12 | - | 14 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Nathaniel out of Desert Berry. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Gleneagles out of Simply A Breeze. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Frankel out of Urban Fox having his first start. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 23 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Victory Tip with 59.5kg at $7. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Heavy | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:51.21 | - | 11 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 13 at Navan on September 2 over 1609m, 11 len behind Chapel Lane with 61kg at $2.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 2011m, 1.5 len behind Acula with 61kg at $8.50. Major player in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $25,850.00 | Navan | 1609m | Good | Donagh O'connor | 61kg | 1:42.06 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/12 | 22/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $35,790.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Ben Coen | 61kg | 2:06.09 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 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: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 14 at Leopardstown on August 6 over 1810m, 9 len behind Hard Promises carrying 61kg at $23. Last start 6th of 15 at Roscommon on August 31 over 2414m, 11 len behind Miss Romagna with 61kg at $23. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 31/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Y | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:37.49 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/14 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 1:52.58 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Lope De Vega out of Lamar. Prefer to just watch barring a strong market move.
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 61kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 2011m, 6 len behind Acula with 61kg at $101. Shapes as a top-three chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $35,790.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 2:06.09 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 12th of 15 at Navan on March 30 over 1609m, in the wet; 26 len behind Shaftesbury Avenue with 59.5kg at $2.60. Watch for sharp improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $24,130.00 | Navan | 1609m | Heavy | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:49.92 | - | 5 |
| 26.3L | $2.63 |
Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Sea The Stars out of Viztoria. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 21 at Navan on September 5 over 2011m, 8 len behind Handani carrying 61kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 14 at Punchestown on September 15 over 1810m, 5.5 len behind Back Straight carrying 61kg at $19. Has upside and can feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | SELL MDN 3U | $27,570.00 | Punchestown | 1810m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 1:58.96 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/21 | 05/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | G F Carroll | 61kg | 2:06.25 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 8 at Clonmel on September 16 over 2011m, 34 len behind Noble Honour carrying 58.5kg at $67. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 2011m | Y | R P Cleary | 58.5kg | 2:04.96 | - | 2 |
| 34.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 21 at Navan on September 2 over 2011m, 12 len behind Mawhibah carrying 57kg at $126. Don't think she will trouble this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/21 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $20,680.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Jack Kearney | 57kg | 2:07.97 | - | 13 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |