Curragh Race 9 - O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden
COUNT BEZUKHOV (2) sets the standard after a debut 3rd at Leopardstown over 2414m, beaten 3.75L, and drops slightly in trip. THE SHANDYMAN (11) appeals on his Curragh 2nd over 1609m, beaten 0.5L, and returns off a break. WILL YOU STOP (13) was 5th at Gowran Park over 1609m, beaten 9.45L, and can progress up in trip. LONELY ISLAND (5) wasn’t far away when 5th at Killarney over 1637m, beaten 4.2L, and steps up in distance.
Jockey: James Ryan
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip by 403m and draws better from barrier 2. Last start 6th of 8 at Leopardstown over 2414m on 10 May, beaten 14.85L by Cannes, with 61kg at $126. Prior run 15th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 20.85L at $51. Can improve with the softer draw and third career run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.85L | $126.00 |
| 15/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | J J G Ryan | 61kg | - | - | 18 |
| 20.85L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off an 11‑day turnaround after a debut 3rd at Leopardstown over 2414m on 10 May, beaten 3.75L on good going at $9 behind Cannes. Steps out from barrier 8 with 61kg again for Dylan Browne McMonagle, trained by J P O'Brien. Distance shortens 403m from last run which may sharpen him. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 61kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 263 days. Only run was 10th of 12 at Tipperary over 1810m on 31 Aug, beaten 13.85L on soft at $21. Up in trip by 201m and rises 0.5kg, with Shane Foley booked for Mrs J Harrington. Can improve.
Last Starts 264 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 | 31/08/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | SOFT | S T Mccullagh | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.85L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 7th of 8 at Leopardstown over 2414m on 10 May, beaten 19.1L on good going at $101 with 61kg. Prior run 10th of 18 at Navan over 2048m on 25 Apr, beaten 15L at $41 with 61kg. Three-year-old gelding by Gleneagles for G P Cromwell, drawn 9 with Gary Carroll. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Gary Carroll | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 19.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/18 | 25/04/2026 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2048m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 9-day turnaround after finishing 5th of 9 at Killarney over 1637m on 12 May, beaten 4.2L with 61kg at $26. Two starts back was 7th of 14 at Dundalk over 1609m on 5 Dec, beaten 7.8L at $4.50. The 3yo colt draws barrier 3 again, with Colin Keane riding for M O'Callaghan. Can improve with the quick back-up and favourable draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Killarney | 1637m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip 402m after two unplaced runs to start his career. Last start 12th of 16 at Gowran Park over 1609m on 5 May, beaten 24.95L on good going at $126 with 61kg. Debut was 11th of 15 at Navan over 1573m on 30 Mar on heavy, beaten 19.87L at $51. Wide barrier 17 is a test; needs sharp improvement but can progress with racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 05/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24.95L | $126.00 |
| 11/15 | 30/03/2026 | - | 3UP C&G MDN | $14,001.00 | Navan | 1573m | HEAVY | Gary Carroll | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.87L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by P J Flynn, drawn wide in barrier 14 with 61kg and Donagh O'Connor up. Irish-bred by Zoustar out of Serafina Sunset. Profile is limited in exposed details, so race day setup is the key factor. Can feature with the right run from the draw.
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old colt trained by Donnacha O'Brien, drawn wide in barrier 13 with 61kg and Paddy Harnett booked. Irish-bred by St Mark's Basilica out of Bewitched. Setup suggests he needs a clean run from the gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Scott Mccullagh
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Lope De Vega for Mrs J Harrington, drawn barrier 6 with 61kg and Scott Mccullagh booked. Irish-trained out of Kildare with no recent runs supplied. Setup looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: Robbie Colgan
Weight: 61kgs
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Three-year-old gelding for D Kinsella, drawn barrier 7 with 61kg and Robbie Colgan booked. Irish-bred by Circus Maximus out of Cosmic Fire. Limited disclosed form, so the setup is the key guide. Can improve.
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 61kgs
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First-up after 217 days for W P Mullins. Last start 2nd of 16 at Curragh over 1609m on 16 Oct, beaten 0.5L on soft with 58kg at $4.33 behind Acclamatic. Previously 7th of 16 at Naas over 1408m on soft. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 16/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 17 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/16 | 18/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Naas | 1408m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 6.55L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 61kgs
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Back in trip after a 16.25L 9th of 16 at Cork over 2103m on 24 Apr, with 59.5kg at $13 behind Enceladus. Earlier placed 3rd at Dundalk over 1609m on 5 Dec, beaten 2.55L at $10. Drawn wide in barrier 12 and carries 61kg, but reunites with Declan Mcdonogh for J S Bolger. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 24/04/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $13,000.00 | Cork | 2103m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.25L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $15,000.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.55L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 21/11/2025 | - | C & G | $18,001.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 61kgs
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Second-up 16 days after debut. Last start 5th of 16 at Gowran Park over 1609m on 5 May, beaten 9.45L on good going with 61kg at $15. Draws wide again in barrier 15 and rises roughly 400m in trip. Can improve with added fitness but needs a clean run from the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/05/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $13,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 61kg | - | - | 15 |
| 9.45L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Sea The Stars trained by J P Murtagh. Drawn barrier 11 with Ben Coen up and carries 58.5kg. Setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Saxon Warrior out of Pleasantry. Drawn wide in barrier 16 with 58.5kg under Billy Lee for A Oliver. Profile is unexposed, so the market and parade may guide. Has place claims.
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Teofilo out of Shurooq, trained by J P Murtagh in Kildare. Drawn barrier 1 with 58.5kg and Seamie Heffernan booked. Profile suggests a tidy setup from the inside. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: N G Mccullagh
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Frankel trained by J P Murtagh. Drawn barrier 5 with 58.5kg under N G Mccullagh. Kildare-trained and bred out of Walk In Marrakesh (by Siyouni). Can improve.