Curragh Race 7 - Kwiff More Bang For Your Bet Nursery Hcp
ROMANCE (3) almost followed up his nursery debut success (1400m) when 1.75L away in second contesting a conditions event at Listowel over 1600m only five days ago. Good chance to make amends if this doesn't come too soon. EXCHANGE STUDENT (8) appreciated the step up to this distance when a 0.5L winner at this venue four weeks ago. Julian Pietropaolo retains the mount and takes off a handy claim. TWO BRIGADE (10) showed his first serious signs of ability managing a 1.25L second at Naas (1600m) last week. Should kick on from that. OUR BOY BAILEY (1) makes most appeal of the handicap newcomers. Enters calculations.
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Naas on September 17 over 1207m, 7 len behind Salt Lake carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Galway on July 27 over 1408m, 22 len behind Trean with 59.5kg at $3.80. Well placed. Hard to beat on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 52 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:13.40 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2026 | 40 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:31.74 | - | 5 |
| 22.0L | $3.75 |
| 11/25 | 17/06/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 16-11-11 | 21 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Shane Foley | 59kg | 1:35.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at Naas on September 17 over 1207m, 8 len behind Salt Lake with 59.5kg at $67. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on August 29 over 1609m, 12 len behind Darkness Falls carrying 59.5kg at $151. Strong contender on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:13.40 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $151.00 |
| 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: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at Listowel on September 22 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Letmeentertainyou carrying 56kg at $7.50. Before that won by 2.25 len at Down Royal on September 4 over 1408m defeating Elyatta with 62kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 4 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 | 22/09/2026 | 18 | 2 | $51,700.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:42.25 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 15 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 62kg | 1:27.01 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 20/08/2026 | 20 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GY | Jimmy Dalton | 52.5kg | 1:27.09 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 31/07/2026 | 81 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Rory Cleary | 56.5kg | 1:32.01 | - | 18 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:35.44 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Listowel on September 22 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Letmeentertainyou carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that ran second last in a small field at this track on August 29 over 1408m, 6 len behind Exchange Student with 61.5kg at $4.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 4 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 | 22/09/2026 | 24 | 2 | $51,700.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Shane Foley | 56kg | 1:42.25 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | NSY HCP 2 | $37,580.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | 1:27.33 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/13 | 09/07/2026 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 58kg | 1:30.13 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good Soft | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:35.36 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:12.41 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 14 at Down Royal on September 4 over 1408m, 6 len behind Sovreigns Joy with 57.5kg at $51. Before that 6th of 8 at Roscommon on August 18 over 1508m, 6 len behind Emotional Hedging carrying 56.5kg at $51. Worth following up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 04/09/2026 | 17 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | 1:25.96 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 16 | SELL 2 | $48,310.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 1:33.29 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Siobhan Rutledge | 56.5kg | 1:28.99 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 15 at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Drumbeat with 59.5kg at $301. The start before that 7th of 16 at Gowran Park on August 12 over 1408m, 14 len behind Citrus Springs carrying 57kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 01/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 59.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 18 |
| 8.8L | $301.00 |
| 7/16 | 12/08/2026 | 54 | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:25.43 | - | 17 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Gary Paul Halpin | 58kg | 1:33.07 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Roscommon on August 18 over 1508m, 6 len behind Cashel Queen carrying 58kg at $126. Before that 6th of 11 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 7 len behind Lady Patrona with 58kg at $67. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $32,210.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:33.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/08/2026 | 11 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 1:18.26 | - | 11 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $43,080.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Ben Coen | 58kg | 1:26.90 | - | 10 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track on August 29 over 1408m defeating Luca Brillante with 51kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sligo on August 5 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Hi Corbett Court carrying 56kg at $15. Fitter and open to further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 24 | NSY HCP 2 | $37,580.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Julian Pietropaolo | 51kg | 1:27.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 56kg | 1:18.15 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 15/18 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:09.84 | - | 12 |
| 14.0L | $201.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $69,960.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:21.10 | - | 4 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1207m, 7 len behind Pink Venom with 58kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 8 at Navan on September 2 over 1005m, 5 len behind Best Love carrying 58kg at $17. Finds a suitable race and can sneak into the money.
Last Starts 5 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 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:12.37 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:00.35 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/16 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | L F Roche | 56kg | 1:27.95 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/08/2026 | - | SELL MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 57kg | 1:12.52 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 13 at Naas on September 17 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Cromane carrying 56.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at Navan on August 27 over 1207m, 8 len behind Supreme Lord carrying 57.5kg at $9. Expected in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Reese Holohan | 56.5kg | 1:46.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:12.46 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/08/2026 | 33 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 62.5kg | 1:18.15 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Bellewstown | 1005m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 0:58.76 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 36 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $53,890.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SH | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | 1:05.11 | - | 4 |
| 28.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Naas on September 17 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Cromane with 60.5kg at $13. The start before that 11th of 15 at Galway on July 31 over 1408m, 18 len behind Joga Bonito carrying 59kg at $151. Happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 17/09/2026 | 48 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Y | Andrew Slattery | 60.5kg | 1:46.40 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 11/15 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Galway | 1408m | YS | Andrew Slattery | 59kg | 1:32.01 | - | 15 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $44,820.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 54.5kg | 1:40.61 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $27,570.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Jimmy Dalton | 56kg | 1:33.07 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Fairyhouse on September 21 over 1408m, 8 len behind Shesthedevil carrying 57kg at $41. Before that 8th of 13 at Navan on September 5 over 1207m, 8 len behind Roeillaun carrying 55.5kg at $101. Might struggle again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | CLM 2 | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | R P Cleary | 57kg | 1:27.31 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/09/2026 | 3 | SELL MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | R P Cleary | 55.5kg | 1:11.10 | - | 12 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | R P Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:00.35 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |