Curragh Race 3 - Irish European Breeders Fund Median Sires Series Mdn (Smullen Series)
Recent runner-up LUNAR EMPRESS (12) is presented with an excellent opportunity. Improved on previous three runs when only defeated by a neck attempting a 1400m Galway maiden thirty seven days ago. Produced some solid form in similar contests previously and sets a good standard. Should be in the mix. WOODSTREAM (11) is the pick of the debutants for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard. By Waldgeist and from a decent family. Watch out for any market support. BELICOSO (3) is a stablemate. Fitted with visor after a Killarney handicap fifth when sent off favourite. May progress. THE CAPTAINS DAY (7) rates best of the others.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at Gowran Park on June 12 over 1408m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Folsom Blues carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Went for a break before returning 10th of 12 at Cork on September 29 over 1005m, 16 len behind El Domino with 56kg at $5.50. Strips fitter and is likely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/09/2026 | 109 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Cork | 1005m | Y | Freya Frain | 56kg | 1:04.04 | - | 12 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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At debut, 11th of 13 at this track on September 27 over 1408m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Raging Bull carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Likely 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:30.66 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Killarney on August 21 over 1609m, 8 len behind Seaxburh with 63kg at $2.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Down Royal on July 17 over 1408m, 2 len behind West Of Eden with 60.5kg at $3.30. Best form stacks up so he can bounce back.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $25,850.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63kg | 1:43.53 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 47 | MDN 2 | $32,270.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:29.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 60kg | 1:21.21 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | 1:13.90 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran second last of 14 at Punchestown on September 15 over 1609m, 19 len behind Noble Exhibit with 60.5kg at $151. Second-up 10th of 14 at Thurles on October 8 over 1609m, 11 len behind King Christoph carrying 59.5kg at $126. Hard to see him playing a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 08/10/2026 | 23 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:47.40 | - | 16 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:44.12 | - | 11 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 59kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Make Believe out of Sun Lily. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Persian Force out of Mypreciousblue. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Punchestown on September 15 over 1609m, 9 len behind Noble Exhibit with 60.5kg at $41. Before that 7th of 15 at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1408m, 8 len behind Drumbeat carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 29 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 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Punchestown | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | 1:44.12 | - | 14 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Y | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 1:28.48 | - | 15 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:23.96 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 58kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 9 at Navan on October 7 over 1609m, 71 len behind Jesus Green with 60.5kg at $251. Doubt he will trouble these.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | L F Roche | 60.5kg | 1:47.54 | - | 2 |
| 71.0L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Stradivarius - Only Young Once) making her debut. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Victor Ludorum out of Diablesse. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Waldgeist out of Gibney having his first start. Worth watching for a betting move.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Galway on September 8 over 1408m, on a slow track; neck behind Mary Doll carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 4th of 16 at Naas on August 23 over 1408m, 4 len behind Maeda Matsu with 57.5kg at $5. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 36 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 | 08/09/2026 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $43,080.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 1:33.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/08/2026 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $44,730.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | 1:27.95 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/07/2026 | 46 | MDN F 2 | $39,440.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:31.47 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | 1:31.92 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Saxon Warrior out of Lethal Promise. Likely to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 56kgs
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At debut, 7th of 11 at Listowel on September 21 over 1609m, 6 len behind Magna Victoria carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Can do better. Expected to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 21/09/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Y | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 1:40.53 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Space Traveller out of Glacier Point. Will pay to keep an eye on betting moves.
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 55kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 10 at Thurles on October 8 over 1609m, 17 len behind Silver Kiss carrying 58kg at $126. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $39,140.00 | Thurles | 1609m | GY | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | 1:45.85 | - | 6 |
| 17.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run ran second last of 21 at Naas on September 17 over 1207m, 23 len behind Luca Brillante with 58kg at $301. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Down Royal on September 4 over 1005m, 7 len behind Premier View with 53.5kg at $41. Impossible to recommend.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Cristiano Martins | 58kg | 1:14.02 | - | 18 |
| 23.5L | $301.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 53.5kg | 1:02.03 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 14/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,730.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 52kg | 1:12.89 | - | 15 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |