Curragh Race 3 - Irish European Breeders Fund Median Sires Series Mdn (Smullen Series)
LUNAR EMPRESS (12) Close to a win last time at Galway and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Displays good tactical speed. Up in class. Expect to go close. WOODSTREAM (11) Racing as a debutant 2yo by Waldgeist for trainer Joseph Patrick Obrien and has a good draw. Watch early betting. BELICOSO (3) Underperformed when 5th last run at Killarney but gets a reduction in weight. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. One of the major players. THE BOOGEYMAN (10) 2yo by Victor Ludorum having first race appearance for trainer Daniel Mcloughlin. Respect the betting.
Jockey: J Cleary
Weight: 61kgs
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Odds of $5.50 and disappointing outing when 10th last start at Cork but facing a rise in trip. Going up in weight. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Cork | 1005m | SOFT | Freya Frain | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.71L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.63L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 61kgs
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Was $7.50 and lacklustre showing when 11th last time at this track but was a debutant last start. Likely to settle back in the field. Looks optimistic.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Curragh | 1408m | HEAVY | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.01L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 59kgs
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Started at $2.50 and average at best when 5th last run at Killarney but will appreciate the drop in weight. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 54 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 1636m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1261m | GOOD | J M Sheridan | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Slattery
Weight: 59kgs
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Backing up quickly for this race. Odds of $126.00 and unimpressive effort when 10th last time at Thurles but drawn well. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 08/10/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1672m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Christopher D Hayes | 59.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 10.25L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 17.32L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jack Kearney
Weight: 59kgs
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2yo first starter by Make Believe for trainer Gavin Cromwell. Market as guide.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59kgs
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John Joseph Murphy trained 2yo by Persian Force having first race start. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 59kgs
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Odds of $41.00 and came in 6th last start at Punchestown. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Would not recommend.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | 2yo | $18,001.00 | Punchestown | 1636m | GOOD | Jamie Powell | 60.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.92L | $41.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/09/2026 | - | C & G | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | YIELDING | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.25L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jessica O'Gorman
Weight: 58kgs
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Backs up quickly. Jumped at $251.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 9th last time at Navan but fitter for debut run. Large claim helps. Appears tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/10/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $18,001.00 | Navan | 1645m | YIELDING | Leigh Roche | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 64.92L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Robert Whearty
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First start at the races 2yo by Stradivarius for trainer Gavin Cromwell. Follow the money.
Jockey: Ben Coen
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Daniel Mcloughlin trained 2yo by Victor Ludorum on debut. Watch the betting.
Jockey: Nathan Crosse
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debutant 2yo by Waldgeist for Joseph Patrick Obrien and will try to take advantage of the draw. Watch the market.
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 57kgs
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Missed by a narrow margin last time at Galway and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Likely to be well placed early. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 36 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 | 08/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Galway | 1408m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Naas | 1408m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $21,999.00 | Galway | 1408m | GOOD | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.81L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.86L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 57kgs
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2yo debutant by Saxon Warrior for trainer Adrian Mcguinness. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Jamie Powell
Weight: 56kgs
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At $8.50 ran 7th last run at Listowel but having second career run. Tough ask.
Last Starts 23 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 | 21/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1609m | YIELDING | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.58L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Weight: 55kgs
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2yo by Space Traveller first starter for trainer Natalia Lupini. Watch betting.
Jockey: Siobhan Rutledge
Weight: 55kgs
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On a short turnaround. Started at $126.00 and disappointing display when 8th last time at Thurles but having second career run. Gets back and needs luck. This will be a test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Thurles | 1672m | YIELDING TO SOFT | Adam Caffrey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.24L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 55kgs
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At $301.00 disappointing run when 20th last run at Naas but racing over a longer distance. Might have to make up considerable ground. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 17/09/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Naas | 1193m | YIELDING | Cristiano Martins | 58kg | - | - | 18 |
| 21.32L | $301.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/09/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | GOOD | Wesley Joyce | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 14/18 | 16/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Jimmy Dalton | 52kg | - | - | 15 |
| 14.4L | $26.00 |