Curragh Race 8 - Your Game, Your Odds, Your 1XBet.ie Handicap
HAMIYAN (1) First up and competitive effort when 2nd first up last preparation at Galway. Matched against less formidable competition. Respect against this field. GONNA BE GOLDEN (3) Back after a spell. Really dug deep when winning last time at Dundalk but rising in weight. Won't be far away. BOSTON BENJAMIN (2) Resuming after a break. Fought on well to win a tight contest by a nose last start at Dundalk and up against a less competitive field. Looks to be value. MO ANAM CHARA (9) First up from a spell. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at Dundalk and facing less formidable opponents. Likely to get back in the run. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and came in 2nd first up last preparation at Galway. Dropping in grade. Can win.
Last Starts 183 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 | 18/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1698m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Game effort to win narrowly by a nose last start at Dundalk and taking on easier opposition. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/02/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.05L | $11.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.85L | $8.50 |
| 4/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 6.35L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Snagged a narrow win last time at Dundalk but carrying more weight than last time. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | Div 2 | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started at $67.00 and ran 7th last run at Galway. Tough ask.
Last Starts 174 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 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | HEAVY | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.85L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1810m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 18L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break of 29 weeks. At $6.00 finished 7th last start here but has been racing in stronger company. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 203 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 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2yo | $21,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 63kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.45L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.65L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $13.00 unsatisfactory performance when 12th last run at Naas but matched against a less competitive field. Bit of extra work to do with more weight. Not without a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Rory Cleary | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $21.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.85L | $15.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.33 and ran 7th last start at this track but drawn nicely. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Jockey R L Moore rates highly aboard. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3UP FILLIES MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Cork | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | J Cleary | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.25L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 3L last start at Galway and getting better in recent performances. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $12,501.00 | Galway | 1408m | HEAVY | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/09/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $11,499.00 | Down Royal | 1432m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.35L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2025 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 1636m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.55L | $7.50 |
| 12/17 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1193m | SOFT | Donagh Oconnor | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.15L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2025 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 13/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Donagh Oconnor | 59.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 10.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Nice run when 2nd last run at Dundalk and challenged by less formidable competitors. Likely to settle back in the field. Must respect.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/12/2025 | - | 2yo | $11,499.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $3.75 |
| 4/14 | 12/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | M W Hassett | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 4L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1676m | HEAVY | Leigh Roche | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.25L | $21.00 |
| 9/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | Leigh Roche | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.85L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $201.00 and was nothing special when 7th last start at Naas. Likely to get back. Overlook from a betting angle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $20,000.00 | Naas | 1609m | SOFT | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.45L | $201.00 |
| 12/14 | 06/03/2026 | - | 3yo | $16,998.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $251.00 |
| 11/14 | 30/01/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $15,999.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. Was $41.00 and average performance when 9th last time at Dundalk but returns to an increased distance. Does take a while to get into stride. Can't have on what it has been showing.
Last Starts 165 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 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.15L | $41.00 |
| 7/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | H J Horgan | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.05L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after spell. At $201.00 came in 7th last run at Dundalk but back to a longer distance. Likely to get back in the field. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 165 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 | 05/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | GOOD | Gary Halpin | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.9L | $201.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | HEAVY | Gary Paul Halpin | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.35L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | - | - | 14 |
| 12.6L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.50 and finished 4th last start at Cork but challenged by weaker competitors. Expecting a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | - | 3yo | $15,000.00 | Cork | 1609m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.25L | $6.50 |
| 8/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.35L | $9.50 |
| 8/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.35L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.75L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at Navan and facing a weaker grade. Back to a shorter trip. Carrying less weight this time. Has some claims.
Last Starts 20 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 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $12,000.00 | Navan | 2012m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Navan | 1645m | SOFT | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.45L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $18,001.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | HEAVY | Ross Coakley | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.55L | $67.00 |