Curragh Race 3 - Audi Naas Nursery Hcp
BANKS OF THE BOYNE (2) Scored a victory by 3/4L last run at Leopardstown but hoping that the added weight won't hurt. This field suits. LUCA BRILLANTE (3) Threw down a serious challenge last start at Roscommon and has a good draw. Has more weight to carry. Goes close. TRADEWINDS (1) Came in 10th last start at this venue. Expecting improvement and has minimal work to do from the draw. Should come to hand quickly. Can measure up to this company. MARGOT MAE (4) Ran 7th last time at Leopardstown. Has the ability to turn things around but competing at a higher level of competition. Has to carry more weight this time. Has the ability to take this out.
Jockey: Paddy Harnett
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $9.00 and finished 10th last start around here. Expecting improvement and drawn the rails. Expecting to settle positively. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. A threat to the other main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Paddy Harnett | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.63L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $26,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Paddy Harnett | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 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: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished on top by 3/4L last run at Leopardstown but bit of extra work to do with more weight. Well respected contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $33,502.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.55L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $18,001.00 | Galway | 1408m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Wesley Joyce | 61.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.34L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 11.41L | $29.00 |
| 8/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Just missed last start at Roscommon and gets a favourable draw. Has to cope with a weight increase. Serious contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Roscommon | 1509m | GOOD TO YIELDING | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.26L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.05L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and came in 7th last time at Leopardstown. Has the ability to turn things around but challenged by more formidable competitors. Rising in weight. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1426m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.05L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Navan | 1170m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.25L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Reese Holohan
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and sub-standard effort when 9th last time at Sligo. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Large claim helps. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 24 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 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Sligo | 1207m | YIELDING | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.01L | $11.00 |
| 8/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.44L | $67.00 |
| 10/17 | 12/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | - | - | 18 |
| 9.16L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $15.00 came in 4th last start at Sligo. Julian Pietropaolo takes a large claim. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 24 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 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $12,000.00 | Sligo | 1207m | YIELDING | Andrew Slattery | 56.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.03L | $15.00 |
| 15/18 | 22/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.53L | $201.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $40,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Andrew Slattery | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.47L | $9.50 |