Curragh Race 8 - Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1XBet.ie Stayers Trophy Race
DALLAS STAR (4) Was competitive when 3rd last start at Dundalk and competing at a lower grade. Has early speed and positions nicely. Recent form of Robson De Aguiar is strong. Good chance and wouldn't be surprised to see it pick up a win. EMIT (1) First run back from a 25 week spell. Was agonizingly close last start at Longchamp and drawn beautifully. Facing formidable rivals. Carrying more weight than last time. Has to be included. LAYFAYETTE (7) First up from a spell. Ran 7th last start at this track. Capable of bouncing back and will find this grade easier. Colin Keane is a key engagement. Definite claims. HAPPY PHAROAH (2) Fresh after break of 26 weeks. Not up to scratch when 26th last run here but dropping in class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Won't be far away.

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a 25 week break. Close up last start at Longchamp and has minimal work to do from the stall. Matched against tougher rivals. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 180 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 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $183,000.00 | Longchamp | 2999m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Longchamp | 2999m | SOFT | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Gowran Park | 2459m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-9-8-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2025 | - | 3Y | $16,998.00 | Cork | 2103m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 3 | $53,500.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.55L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,000.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 31/08/2024 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2024 | - | C & G | $18,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell of 26 weeks. Odds of $10.00 and sub-standard effort when 26th last run at this track but matched against less formidable competition. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/30 | 28/09/2025 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 26.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/17 | 13/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2615m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 57.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | 3yo | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2578m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2578m | GOOD | Paddy Harnett | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $12,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.25L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3Y MDN | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.55L | $15.00 |
| 9/18 | 19/04/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $12,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | SOFT | Paddy Harnett | 57.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 22.95L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Shay Wallace
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last start at Dundalk and returns to an increased distance. Has shown early pace in races to date. Simply cannot have in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Shay Wallace | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 12/17 | 05/02/2026 | - | 5UP MDN HURDLE | $9,999.00 | Thurles | 3249m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 68.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Q.R. | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | GOOD | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/30 | 29/09/2024 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2024 | - | Group 3 | $55,001.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 25L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/06/2024 | - | CL2 | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3-3 | 18 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2024 | - | Flat | $21,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 65.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.75L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 01/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | STANDARD | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $2.00 | |
| 4/14 | 03/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | STANDARD | Luke Mcateer | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 | |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 2779m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $2.70 | |
| 4/17 | 22/06/2023 | - | Q.R. | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 3017m | GOOD | Michael Osullivan | 73kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.55L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2023 | - | Grade 1 | $0.00 | Punchestown | 3283m | SOFT | J W Hendrick | 76kg | - | - | 2 |
| 17.25L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2022 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,500.00 | Punchestown | 3219m | GOOD | Derek Oconnor | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.95L | $5.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last start at Dundalk and competing in an easier class. Should jump out and bowl along. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Will be fighting out the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | 4UP | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 64kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | David Egan | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| 28.75L | $126.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | J A Heffernan | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | Conditions Race | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | David Egan | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2816m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Registered As The John Porter Stakes | $83,615.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Naas | 2101m | SOFT | David Egan | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Dundalk | 2148m | GOOD | David Egan | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 14/16 | 01/06/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,530,638.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 44.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2024 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | HEAVY | J A Heffernan | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/10/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 2012m | SOFT | David Egan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9L | $29.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Bath | 1609m | HEAVY | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | SOFT | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/06/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Ascot | 1408m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $91.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $81.00 subpar when 20th last time at Naas but up against a less challenging field. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Prefer in something weaker.
Last Starts 172 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/20 | 12/10/2025 | - | 3UP HCP | $99,999.00 | Naas | 3225m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 36.35L | $81.00 |
| 22/30 | 28/09/2025 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 60kg | - | - | 25 |
| 18.65L | $41.00 |
| 10/20 | 28/07/2025 | - | Q.R. | $109,998.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | P J Smullen | 73kg | - | - | 13 |
| 11.35L | $23.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | William James Lee | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 10L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $17.00 |
| 14/19 | 23/02/2025 | - | Qualifier | $21,999.00 | Naas | 4645m | HEAVY | Sam Ewing | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.25L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2025 | - | Flat | $21,001.00 | Dundalk | 3218m | GOOD | J Kearney | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.25L | $3.25 |
| 7/24 | 30/11/2024 | - | 80-130 | $16,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4073m | SOFT | Sam Ewing | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.05L | $13.00 |
| 7/17 | 03/11/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/20 | 13/10/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $100,000.00 | Naas | 3239m | SOFT | S Coen | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $41.00 |
| 13/30 | 29/09/2024 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 62.5kg | - | - | 19 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/18 | 02/08/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $110,000.00 | Galway | 2414m | SOFT | J J G Ryan | 62.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 23.65L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Down Royal | 3218m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $4.33 |
| 7/16 | 10/05/2024 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | - | 15-16-16-15-15-15-14-14 | 15 |
| 3.65L | $22.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 3000m | HEAVY | Christophe Soumillon | 59kg | 03:47.44 | - | 8 |
| 15.5L | $4.40 | |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Curragh | 3219m | HEAVY | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/30 | 24/09/2023 | - | 0-110 | $0.00 | Curragh | 3369m | SOFT | Jake Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2023 | - | Conditions Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $16.00 |
| 15/16 | 12/05/2023 | - | Heritage Handicap | $0.00 | Chester | 3740m | HEAVY | Ryan L Moore | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 29.55L | $12.00 |
| 14/27 | 28/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $49,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4828m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 69L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Not up to standard when 5th last time in a hurdle at Naas but going down in grade. Should come to hand quickly. Will be a difficult test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | 4Y HURDLE | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3161m | SOFT | Denis Hogan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.75L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Ascot | 3161m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 8-8-8-6-5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 8/19 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3Y MDN HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | Denis Hogan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.65L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 19/10/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | HEAVY | J Cleary | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.95L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2025 | - | Heritage Handicap | $98,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 61kg | - | 9-9-9-9-9-9-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2024 | - | Group 3 | $63,941.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-6-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 17/09/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 31/08/2024 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Started $4.50 and finished 7th last start at this track. Capable of bouncing back and challenged by less formidable competitors. Colin Keane is a bonus. Capable of winning this.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/10/2025 | - | Q.R. | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | HEAVY | Fred Maguire | 73kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.25L | $4.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $15.00 |
| 13/18 | 01/08/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $109,998.00 | Galway | 2414m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 63.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/06/2025 | - | Group 3 | $99,999.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Limerick | 2478m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | Listed | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 15/17 | 03/11/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 37.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | Group 3 | $83,615.00 | Ascot | 2405m | SOFT | David Egan | 60kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | Group 3 | $100,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 17/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 2012m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 62.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Curragh | 2012m | SOFT | Colin Keane | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Naas | 2398m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2023 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Curragh | 2012m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.25L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Limerick | 2514m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $2.88 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2023 | - | Group 1 | $0.00 | Curragh | 2112m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.75L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/05/2023 | - | Group 2 | $0.00 | Chester | 2070m | HEAVY | Colin Keane | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |