17:50 Curragh

Monday 6 May 2019

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Curragh On Hallowed Ground Handicap (60-100)

Off time: 17:55 | Winning time: 1m 41.64s

(26)

Massif Central¹⁷¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR: 99| D

8/1

Justified favourtism to win at Dundalk on the all-weather on his last run last season. He is stepping down in trip here but he has won at this distance so is a big player.

Form: 843471-

(24)

Red Tea²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: D O'Brien| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 96| BF| D

5/1

Was successful over this distance twice last season and after a respectable opening start of the campaign at Gowran Park last month, there could be more to come here.

Form: 77106-4

(7)

Saltonstall^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Rory Cleary| T: A McGuinness| OR: 96| CD

25/1

Since winning over this course and distance last month, the gelding has been disappointing in all of his five starts. He is now off a lower mark than his last success so may have been given a good chance by the handicapper.

Form: 1000-00

(14)

Tennessee Wildcat¹⁹⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-11| J: S P Bird⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G M Lyons| OR: 96| D

50/1

Successful at Tipperary last August over 1m1f and is a winner at this distance. His form has been poor of late though so many others to consider ahead of him.

Form: 831000-

(2)

Insignia Of Rank¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 95| D

25/1

A winner twice last season, including at this trip at Limerick. Below form on his two starts so far this season but should be much better for those outings under his belt.

Form: 1154-00

(17)

Texas Rock^p²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: M C Grassick| OR: 95| CD

28/1

Rock of Gibraltar gelding who is a course and distance winner. He was third at Leopardstown last month over 7f and then was outclass in a Group Three contest at Naas. In with a chance now back down in class so each-way claims.

Form: 590-036

(18)

Terzetto¹⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: N G McCullagh| T: M Halford| OR: 94| CD

28/1

Iffraaj filly who is lightly raced. She has two wins from her six starts so far, including a course and distance success last July. Been off the track for a while so one to watch.

Form: 213108-

(23)

Yuften³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: S M Crosse⁽⁵⁾| T: J Feane| OR: 94| D

16/1

Has had three wins from move since switching stables last November. His latest success has come on the all-weather so will need to prove he can now transfer that across onto the turf. Others favoured more.

Form: 401-114

(16)

Tiger Voice⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Wayne Lordan| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 93

28/1

Former French raider who performed well on his debut on the flat in Ireland when fourth at Naas. His first start in a handicap here so it will be interesting if there is market support.

Form: 85/12-4

(10)

Quizical³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 92

33/1

Has yet to show any improvement since he was gelded last November, although his last run at Leopardstown was in a Listed race. An easier assignment here but still hard to see him being in the mix.

Form: 326/5-07

(19)

Trading Point⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: D W O'Connor⁽³⁾| T: D English| OR: 91| D

12/1

Almost caused a big surprise at Naas last month when finishing second at 25/1 on his opening run for his new trainer. A repeat of that run would see him go very close here.

Form: 0/1167-2

(22)

Laughifuwant³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: G Keane| OR: 90| BF

7/1

Lightly raced gelding who broke his maiden at Galway last August. He went close to making a winning start to his campaign at Leopardstown last month. In good form and has to enter calculations.

Form: 28251-2

(4)

Lethal Power²²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Shane Foley| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 89| D

20/1

Acclamation colt who had three wins last season from distances between 1m and 1m2f. First start of the campaign and as long as he doesn't need to the run, will have each-way claims.

Form: 412619-

(8)

Sam Missile²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Gavin Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 89| D

50/1

Versatile gelding who was a winner over 2m at Ascot last season. Has had two runs in the campaign so far where he has been well below his best. May just need a little further in distance now at this age.

Form: 1008-80

(15)

Utah⁶⁰⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J J Lambe| OR: 88| CD

50/1

Well bred horse who is having his first run since being gelded. Ran in a Group One race as a two-year old but since then has not been on the track much and has shown little to suggest he can score here.

Form: 127660/

(3)

Aared²⁹⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: K Prendergast| OR: 87| C| D

9/1

Won at the Curragh over 1m2f last May. He was down the field on next start at Leopardstown. Goes well fresh so in with a chance here on his step down in distance.

Form: 644/150-

(25)

Vocal Music²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 87| C| D

25/1

Winner at this trip at Naas last October in what was a busy season for the colt. Was not in the mix on his opening start of the campaign at Cork last month but should come on for that run.

Form: 49120-9

(12)

Top Notch Tonto¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: Leigh Roche| T: J P Fahey| OR: 86| D

33/1

A veteran who was a Group One operator when he was younger. Has not shown anything near his best in a long time though so hard to see him finishing anywhere near the placings.

Form: 007/09-0

(20)

Ahlan Bil Zain¹⁰¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Ross Coakley| T: M Halford| OR: 85| BF| D

33/1

Has been in great form on the all-weather with three wins coming from his last six starts. Has not looked the same horse on turf though so a lot to prove.

Form: 1341-13

(5)

Katiymann^t¹⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: A J Farragher⁽⁷⁾| T: M Halford| OR: 85| D

12/1

Was second at the Curragh in a strong handicap over this distance last September so is capable of being in the mix. Has not shown much in his opening two starts of the season so needs to improve.

Form: 8298-60

(6)

Spiorad Saoirse^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 85| D

22/1

Ended last season with victory on the all-weather at Dundalk in a 7f contest. Was much better on his second start this season at Cork over an extended 1m trip. Cheekpieces on for first time. Can be competitive here.

Form: 4081-05

(9)

Tony The Gent^b1²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: J P Shinnick⁽¹⁰⁾| T: G M Lyons| OR: 85| BF| CD

16/1

Course and distance winner who was busy on the all-weather over winter. Has run respectably well on his two starts this season, including on his latest start when he was was beaten by just over three lengths at Cork. Blinkers on for first time.

Form: 44-3266

(21)

Fastar²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Killian Leonard⁽³⁾| T: G O'Leary| OR: 84| D

14/1

Ran well at Cork last month on his second start of the season where he was just a length behind the winner. Consistent horse who may just find at least one or two too good once again.

Form: 7336-84

(1)

Rockabill²⁰⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 84| C

16/1

Two wins coming from his last three starts last season. Has been gelded since and is a course winner so has to be respected despite the sharp drop down in trip.

Form: 472110-

(13)

Port Lions¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Billy Lee| T: Madeleine Tylicki| OR: 83| D

10/1

Has gone close to scoring on both of his two starts this season. He was third on his last start over an extended 1m trip at Cork. Strong claims to get his first win on turf here.

Form: 2D14-23

(27)

Have A Nice Day^v⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 8-11| J: Karen Kenny⁽⁷⁾| T: T G McCourt| OR: 82| C| D

25/1

The veteran was a surprise 20/1 winner at Limerick over 1m last month. His overall record now reads 12 wins from 82 starts. The gelding has gone up 5lb for his latest success but could still be in the mix.

Form: 663-701

(11)

Marlborough Sounds¹⁹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: T P Madden⁽³⁾| T: J J Murphy| OR: 82

33/1

Camelot gelding who has been running over further recently. This is his first run since been gelded and he will need to prove he is as effective over this trip.

Form: 6/31253-

Non-Runners

Dance Emperor⁷

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: Peter Fahey J: Reserve 1

Hasselnott³¹

Weight: 8-9| Age: 6

T: A McCann J: Reserve 2

Tintoretto⁹

Weight: 8-7| Age: 4

T: J J Murphy J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Red Tea (5/1), Laughifuwant (7/1), Massif Central (8/1), Aared (9/1), Port Lions (10/1), Katiymann (12/1), Trading Point (12/1), Fastar (14/1), Tony The Gent (16/1), Yuften (16/1), Rockabill (16/1), Lethal Power (20/1), Dance Emperor (20/1), Tintoretto (20/1), Spiorad Saoirse (22/1), Insignia Of Rank (25/1), Saltonstall (25/1), Vocal Music (25/1), Have A Nice Day (25/1), Texas Rock (28/1), Tiger Voice (28/1), Terzetto (28/1), Quizical (33/1), Marlborough Sounds (33/1), Ahlan Bil Zain (33/1), Top Notch Tonto (33/1), Sam Missile (50/1), Utah (50/1), Tennessee Wildcat (50/1), Hasselnott (66/1)

Laughifuwant was second at Leopardstown on his opening start of the campaign and he should come on for that run which makes him the one to beat here ahead of the consistent Massif Central who is good enough to be in placings off top weight.