Curragh Race 1 - Irish European Breeders Fund Mdn (Smullen Series)
CHOCTAW NATION (6) shaped with significant promise when 3L second on debut at Navan. Showed his inexperience that day and expected to take a big step forward now. Represents top connections and could prove hard to beat. BOOK OF KELLS (3) is a half brother to a G1 winner. Boasts impeccable pedigree and is expected to play a role first up. ADVERSITY (1) found significant progression from first to second start when staying on for 4L third at Naas. May do better again here so look to keep safe. CRACKS AND SPARKS (7) ran with credit when beaten just 3L on debut. Sure to progress holding big each way claims.
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at this track on August 29 over 1609m, 13 len behind Darkness Falls with 59.5kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 18 at Naas on October 10 over 1609m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Admired Beauty with 60.5kg at $26. Coming along nicely and can measure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 10/10/2026 | 42 | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 60.5kg | 1:47.66 | - | 17 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,360.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 59.5kg | 1:40.23 | - | 2 |
| 13.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Navan on October 7 over 1609m, 71 len behind Jesus Green with 60.5kg at $251. Last start ran last of 15 at this track on October 15 over 1609m, 36 len behind Even Par with 55kg at $301. Unlikely to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Jessica O'gorman | 55kg | 1:46.46 | - | 4 |
| 36.0L | $301.00 |
| 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: J Cleary
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Dubawi out of Rhododendron. Hails from the strong juvenile stable of Aidan O'brien.
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Dream Ahead out of Euphrasia. Pay to keep an eye on market moves.
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 9th of 14 at Down Royal on September 4 over 1408m, 7 len behind Sovreigns Joy with 55.5kg at $26. Last start 12th of 14 at Navan on October 21 over 1207m, 18 len behind Villaray with 57kg at $19. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 21/10/2026 | 47 | SELL MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 57kg | 1:13.62 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/09/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 55.5kg | 1:25.96 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 9 at Navan on October 7 over 1609m, 3 len behind Jesus Green with 60.5kg at $4. Rates highly and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $31,020.00 | Navan | 1609m | Y | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:47.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 60.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 15 at Naas on September 17 over 1408m, 3 len behind Diamonds And Dames with 59.5kg at $15. Promising two-year-old colt who is the leading contender.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 17/09/2026 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Ben Coen | 59.5kg | 1:31.97 | - | 12 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Gearoid Brouder
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Medaglia D'oro out of Burma Road. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Guiliani out of Ericarrow having his first start. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 8th of 15 at Leopardstown on October 17 over 1609m, 15 len behind Louis De Foix carrying 59.5kg at $51. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Jamie Powell | 59.5kg | 1:48.92 | - | 1 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Camelot out of Jazz Girl. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Gowran Park on October 19 over 1609m, slow going 30 len behind King's Fury carrying 60.5kg at $501. Not keen on his chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 19/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,140.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Robert Colgan | 60.5kg | 1:52.65 | - | 9 |
| 30.8L | $501.00 |
Jockey: Liam Keniry
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Wootton Bassett out of Fancy. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Cillian Rowan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Gowran Park August 12 over 1408m, 12 len behind Citrus Springs with 58kg at $41. On debut second last of 9 at Bellewstown July 3 over 1609m, 13 len behind Full Volume with 57.5kg at $6. Likely to need this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: J M Sheridan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Camelot out of Sisila having his first start. Looks set to run well.
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, ran second last of 14 at Gowran Park on October 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 32 len behind King's Fury with 60.5kg at $13. Second-up 9th of 11 at Punchestown on October 29 over 1408m, 23 len behind Imposing with 60.5kg at $81. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 3 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 | 29/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $32,020.00 | Punchestown | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 60.5kg | 1:32.11 | - | 9 |
| 23.5L | $81.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,140.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 1:52.65 | - | 1 |
| 32.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 15 at Leopardstown on October 17 over 1609m, 35 len behind Louis De Foix carrying 58kg at $201. Doubt he will trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | P A Harnett | 58kg | 1:48.92 | - | 8 |
| 35.8L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by New Bay out of Alnoras. Profiles well and looks set for a strong run.
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-starter by Too Darn Hot out of Astronomy's Choice. Tough to line up. Must be kept safe.
Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Frankel - Different League) making his debut. The yard has a great strike-rate with debutantes.
Jockey: Nicola Burns
Weight: 58kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 15th of 18 at Naas on October 10 over 1609m, slow going 34 len behind Admired Beauty with 56kg at $151. Last start 8th of 13 at this track on October 20 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Nation Blaze carrying 56kg at $301. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 12 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 | 20/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 2 | $39,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Y | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 1:18.66 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $301.00 |
| 15/18 | 10/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Naas | 1609m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 56kg | 1:47.66 | - | 13 |
| 34.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Rory Cleary
Weight: 58kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 15 at this track on October 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Even Par with 56.5kg at $101. Better for that experience but happy enough to avoid.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 15/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 56.5kg | 1:46.46 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on October 23 over 1609m, 9 len behind Bobardi with 55kg at $126. Don't think she will trouble this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 23/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,480.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Siobhan Rutledge | 55kg | 1:39.94 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |