Curragh Race 4 - Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3)
GREAT BARRIER REEF (1) Back from a break. Fought on well to win a tight contest last run at Ascot and back in an easier grade. Promising career start. Rises in weight. Massive hope. LIVENKA (6) Made no mistakes when winning by 3 1/4L last start at Naas and challenged by weaker competitors. Won last 2 in succession and solid career start. Every chance today. VELOZEE (7) In the money when 3rd last run here and facing a weaker group of contenders. Paddy Twomey yard are on a hot streak. Include in chances. PUSH THE BOAT OUT (2) Landed the spoils when winning by 1L last start here and was on debut last time. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Has scope so do not ignore.
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Brave effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run at Ascot and matched against less formidable competition. Putting a tidy record together. Major player who should go very close.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21 | 16/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $196,740.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $1.45 |
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 1L last start at this venue and fitter for debut run. Likely to get back in the field. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 1.14L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $21.00 and underwhelming when 5th last run at Goodwood but will find this grade more suitable. Has drawn to do little work. Can't have on what it has been showing.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $196,740.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | GOOD | James Doyle | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/25 | 17/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 58kg | - | - | 23 |
| 3.25L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1005m | HEAVY | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and came in 4th last run at Goodwood but matched against lesser competition. Likely to be well placed early. Very competitive this campaign. Possible place chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | 1 | $196,740.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.88L | $13.00 |
| 12/21 | 20/06/2026 | - | Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $9,837.00 | Thirsk | 1006m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.37L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $23.00 and not up to scratch when 6th last time at Cork but up against a less competitive field. Won't be far away during the run. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | - | Fillies' Listed | $49,998.00 | Cork | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.75L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/07/2026 | - | Group 2 | $119,000.00 | Chantilly | 1199m | GOOD3 | Maxime H Guyon | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $130,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a comfortable win by 3 1/4L last start at Naas and goes down in class. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce and good career start. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 26 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y | $192,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.67 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $1.83 |
| 3/13 | 28/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $40,001.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.25L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last run at this track and taking on easier opposition. Recent form of Paddy Twomey is strong. In fine form since coming back from a break. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | 1 | $400,001.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $78,696.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD TO FIRM | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.05L | $9.50 |
| 8/27 | 17/06/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 2 | $172,147.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 22 |
| 3.85L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Fillies' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Naas | 1193m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.75 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 1005m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Billy Lee | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |