14:30 Curragh

Sunday 2 November 2025

All12:2512:5513:2513:5514:3015:0515:4016:15

Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 3m 55.50s

(5)

Bottler'secret¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Nicola Burns| T: Aidan Melia| OR: 85| BF| D

18/1

Placed third over 17f in September before finishing sixth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (4/1) 14 days ago, raced prominently but no extra in final half-furlong. Longer trip could suit with cheekpieces now removed.

Form: 411/36

(1)

Chally Chute³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 112| C

11/8

Made excellent start for new connections, winning listed race at Roscommon (125/1) in July after 8-month break. Finished 2nd of 30 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) recently, unlucky when denied clear run. Proven at this level with strong claims in this Group 3.

Form: 2050-12

(6)

Duraji⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Chris Hayes| T: D K Weld| OR: 98

14/1

Showed useful form when fourth at Goodwood in August but finished ninth of 13 in 14.5f handicap at Doncaster (17/2) 51 days ago, held up and taking a strong hold without making any impression. Needs to settle better to be competitive at this level.

Form: 1-65849

(2)

The Shunter^h,t²²

Age: 12| Weight: 9-9| J: Ben Coen| T: E Mullins| OR: 95| D

18/1

Ran third of 5 in this Group 3 race last year and finished tenth of 19 in flat handicap at Newmarket (40/1) 22 days ago, lacking finishing speed without usual headgear. Hood and tongue strap return today.

Form: 41/03-90

(10)

Uxmal¹⁰⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Wayne Hassett| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 108| D

4/1

Smart stayer who won conditions race at Ascot (2/1) over 22f in June 2024. Finished 7th of 7 in Group 2 at Curragh (20/1) 106 days ago, racing off pace without usual headgear. Performs well at staying distances and has proven Group-level form.

Form: 212/11-7

(4)

Enfranchise⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Billy Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 99

7/1

Ran 2nd in Group 2 over similar trip in May but lost form recently, finishing 8th of 15 in listed race at Galway (10/1) 54 days ago when one-paced. Return to this longer trip could spark improvement.

Form: 222378

(9)

Vischio^h,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: Gary Carroll| T: E Mullins| OR: 91| C| D

12/1

Versatile performer with flat and hurdle experience, finished second of 20 in handicap at Naas (33/1) 21 days ago on first flat start for current yard, just behind an improving 3-y-o. Hood back on today.

Form: 65970-2

(7)

Bonnie Moon²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Shane Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 98

9/1

Finished fourth of 16 in listed race at Naas (12/1) 21 days ago, briefly led 1f out before weakening. Significant step up in trip raises stamina questions.

Form: 615724

(8)

Island Hopping^p²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J Cleary| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 102

10/1

Showed useful form when third in Group 1 here and second at Cork before finishing ninth of 16 at Naas (7/2) 21 days ago, weakening possibly due to quick turnaround after France. Faces significant stamina test at this new trip.

Form: 532369

(3)

Two For Joy^p⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Ronan Whelan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 83

40/1

Won a maiden in August but well beaten when 14th of 15 in listed race at Galway (28/1) 54 days ago and faces tougher test.

Form: 5710

Forecasts

Chally Chute (11/8), Uxmal (4/1), Enfranchise (7/1), Bonnie Moon (9/1), Island Hopping (10/1), Vischio (12/1), Duraji (14/1), The Shunter (18/1), Bottler'secret (18/1), Two For Joy (40/1)

CHALLY CHUTE has been a revelation for new connections, winning a listed race before an unlucky second in a big-field handicap at this C&D. Better than ever at 7, he's primed for this Group 3. Uxmal, a smart stayer and impressive winner at Royal Ascot in 2024, should be sharper after his comeback run. Island Hopping looks the pick of the 3-y-os.