Curragh Race 3 - Spar Shop At The Curragh Maiden
STELLA ALPINA (18) missed by a nose placing second on third career start at Cork. May go one better. COLD HEARTED (13) finished 1.75L runner-up at this venue attempting 1200m. Brings plenty of racecourse experience. Could secure a first win. MARLBOROUGH PLACE (7) is the pick of the debutants and represents leading connections. Bred by Showcasing out of Endow. Worth considering. PHOENIX PAIRC (16) finished fifth debuting at Gowran Park a fortnight ago. Possibilities.
Jockey: B M Coen
Weight: 62kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Le Havre out of Acapella Blu on debut. Market the best guide to her chances.
Jockey: A Browne-Souza
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Hello Youmzain out of Elusive Lily. Likely to be better for this experience.
Jockey: G F Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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He is resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Naas September 19 over 1207m, 24 len behind Antelope Canyon carrying 59.5kg at $151. On debut second last of 9 at Navan August 29 over 1005m, 15 len behind Town And Country with 60.5kg at $101. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 260 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 1:10.45 | - | 9 |
| 24.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Good | Ben Coen | 60.5kg | 0:59.74 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: J A Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Profitable out of Valentine Hill. The betting is the best pointer to his chances.
Jockey: C D Hayes
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Starspangledbanner out of Little Sweetheart. Watch for any market moves.
Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Showcasing out of Endow. Will pay to watch for a betting push.
Jockey: S T Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
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By Earthlight out of Dancing Years on debut. Purchased for EUR € 15,000 (Goffs - IRE 2023 Orby Book 2). Likely to be better for this run.
Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Ribchester out of Gamrah. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.
Jockey: G M Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Third race start. First start 5th of 21 at this track on October 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind East Hampton with 57kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning second last of 7 at Sligo on May 4 over 1207m, 17 len behind Ceo Stealth Mode carrying 61kg at $11. Hard to get excited about his chances.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/05/2025 | 199 | SELL MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Sligo | 1207m | Good | Scott McCullagh | 61kg | 1:16.10 | - | 7 |
| 17.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/21 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 1:15.42 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
Jockey: R P Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
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First-starter by Elzaam out of Ta. Hard to recommend without a market push.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 11th of 19 at Navan on October 23 over 1207m, 12 len behind Bodhi Bear carrying 57.5kg at $41. Hard to enthuse on that effort.
Last Starts 226 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 | 23/10/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1207m | Y | Ben Coen | 57.5kg | 1:13.38 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: S Foley
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 14 at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind No Return carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Bonus Time carrying 58.5kg at $6. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/05/2025 | 41 | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 12/04/2025 | 162 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:13.11 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 01/11/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 1:12.78 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/10/2024 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:14.16 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2024 | 91 | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | GY | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:12.89 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/05/2024 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:13.78 | - | 13 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/12 | 29/04/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:16.10 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: J A Powell
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track March 29 over 1207m, soft track; 9 len behind Pickersgill with 57kg at $151. On debut failed to finish at this track March 16 over 1207m. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:18.72 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $151.00 |
| 99/13 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Jamie Powell | 57kg | 1:20.13 | - | 11 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: R C Colgan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 6th of 21 at this track on October 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind East Hampton with 56kg at $6.50. Went for a spell before returning 9th of 16 at Gowran Park on April 23 over 1408m, in the wet; 11 len behind Varshini with 58.5kg at $13. Must improve sharply to trouble these.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 23/04/2025 | 188 | MDN 3 | $23,310.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | Robert Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:32.04 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/21 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | YS | Robert Colgan | 56kg | 1:15.42 | - | 22 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: N M Crosse
Weight: 58.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at Gowran Park on May 21 over 1609m, 7 len behind Inventress carrying 58.5kg at $19. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/05/2025 | - | SELL MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58.5kg | 1:42.39 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: W M Lordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Invincible Spirit - Lydiate) making her debut. Can measure up.
Jockey: W J Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Gowran Park on April 23 over 1408m, in the wet; 3 len behind Varshini carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Cork on May 20 over 1207m, nose behind No Alibi with 58.5kg at $4.30. Perfectly placed this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/05/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 4/16 | 23/04/2025 | 359 | MDN 3 | $23,310.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Heavy | W J Lee | 58.5kg | 1:32.04 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/04/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Robert Colgan | 58kg | 1:16.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: R P Whelan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, second last of 10 at Cork on May 6 over 1207m, 12 len behind City Of Memphis with 58.5kg at $34. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1207m, 13 len behind Bonus Time carrying 58.5kg at $67. Happy to overlook again.
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 |
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| 7/10 | 23/05/2025 | 17 | MDN F 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/05/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1207m | Good | Andrew Slattery | 58.5kg | 1:12.18 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |