Curragh Race 7 - James Nolan Bar Kildare Nursery Hcp
LARS SOLDIER (1) Came in 3rd last time at Fairyhouse but racing against tougher rivals. Likely to be well placed early. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Is in good order and can run well. TRADEWINDS (2) Placed 3rd last time at Bellewstown and promising career start. Has plenty of early speed. In good racing form since coming back from a break and gets a favourable draw. Winning claims. SEVEN NATION ARMY (5) First up after a break. Disappointing display when 6th last start at Cork and competing in a higher grade. Gets back and needs luck. Gets some weight taken off. One of the major players. DESERT ALCHEMIST (3) Finished 6th last run around here and challenged by more formidable competitors. Don't disregard.
Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last time at Fairyhouse but competing at a higher level of competition. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has to carry more weight this time. Will go close today.
Last Starts 51 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 | 28/05/2026 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1229m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1005m | HEAVY | Wesley Joyce | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.95L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Bellewstown and solid career start. Displays good tactical speed. Going well this campaign and has minimal work to do from the draw. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Bellewstown | 1008m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.57 |
| 3/13 | 03/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.88L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 6th last run at this track and facing a stronger class. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Navan | 1005m | GOOD | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Luke Mcateer | 61.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.75L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. At $15.00 ran 8th last time at Navan and up against a higher level of opposition. One for the exotics players.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Sadhbh Tormey | 54.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | 2Y | $25,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1229m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Robert Whearty | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Well beaten when 6th last start at Cork and up against a more competitive field. Might have to make up considerable ground. Looks like solid value.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Cork | 1207m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Navan | 1170m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.4L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.05L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Keithen Kennedy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $51.00 and performed below standard when 10th last run at Naas and challenged by a tougher grade. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Prefer in something weaker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.95L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $23,000.00 | Curragh | 1005m | SOFT | Donagh Oconnor | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.35L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Dundalk | 1006m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Jumped at $151.00 and came in 6th last run at Navan and facing stiffer opposition. Likely to get back. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Siobhan Rutledge | 54.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 4L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1601m | GOOD | Adam Caffrey | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15L | $81.00 |
| 12/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 10.81L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last run at Naas but has a positive draw. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Carrying less weight this time. Not threatening these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.33L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1005m | GOOD | Ben Martin Coen | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.05L | $26.00 |