17:25 Curragh

Saturday 23 May 2026

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Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • 4YO plus  |   6f  |   Good (Good to Yielding in places)  |   22 Runners  |   Turf
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Horse A-Z
1
(19)
Horse silk
The Highway Ratb211
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-0| J: Sam Coen(5)| T: A Oliver| OR:  99
Useful handicapper who had an in-and-out 2025, winning at Navan and making the frame multiple times before finishing down the field in a Group 3 at Dundalk in October. Steps back up to 6f on return, but has a mixed record fresh and is yet to win from a mark this high.
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2
(20)
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Erosandpsychev26
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-13| J: Gary Carroll| T: Daniel Murphy| OR:  98
Placed twice at listed level last season, but well below form on both outings this year. Switches from cheekpieces to a visor back up in trip but has a bit to prove at present.
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3
(8)
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Tango Flarep,t26
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-13| J: Rory Mulligan(5)| T: P T Foley| OR:  98| CD
Won over C&D last September before finishing second in listed company at Naas the following month. Shaped as if needing the run when ninth of 12 at Naas 26 days ago after 7 months off. Cheekpieces are back on and a good-value claimer booked, but looks vulnerable to younger, less-exposed rivals.
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4
(13)
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Unique Journeyp49
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-13| J: Colin Keane| T: Daniel Murphy| OR:  98| CD
Dual C&D winner last October who was second to Dmaniac here in March before finding listed company beyond him at Cork in April. Back at his favoured venue now, and Colin Keane is 2 from 2 on him.
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5
(2)
Horse silk
Tina's Indian31
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: Joseph Harnett(7)| T: M Fahey| OR:  96| CD
Useful gelding who ended 2025 with a 7f win here in November and shaped as if better for the run when 6¼ lengths fourth of 5 to City of Memphis in a minor event at Gowran on his return from 6 months off last time. This drop back to 6f should hold no fears, but a career best is probably needed.
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6
(14)
Horse silk
Bodhi Bear26
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J A Stack| OR:  95| C| D
Produced a career best when winning a 14-runner handicap here over 5f on heavy on reappearance in March and ran about as well as could be expected when mid-field in listed company at Naas last month. Back in handicap company and up to 6f now, but has a career-high mark to defy.
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7
(10)
Horse silk
City Houset17
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-10| J: Ronan Whelan| T: A McGuinness| OR:  95| D
Dual winner in Bahrain in 2025 for George Scott. Has been more miss than hit for current connections this year but ran one of his better races when a length fourth of 13 to Supido in a 1m event at Chester last time. Back at 6f now, though, and not sure to back that up.
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8
(16)
Horse silk
Fort Vega293
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-9| J: Rory Cleary| T: S Lavery| OR:  94
Showed useful form last year, winning at Cork in June before finishing second over C&D the following month. Caught further back than ideal when 6¾ lengths fifth of 15 to Princess Child at Galway when last seen in August. Unexposed as sprinter but has a habit of improving for his seasonal return.
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9
(6)
Horse silk
Sir Les Patterson21
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Kearney(3)| T: Stephen Thorne| OR:  94| D
Found his progress on the all-weather halted when bidding for a hat-trick on Finals Day at Newcastle in April and back on turf at Newmarket 21 days ago. That was a good race but he's yet to win on this surface.
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11
(21)
Horse silk
Aviatrice197
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: Luke McAteer| T: D Marnane| OR:  88| D
Impressive winner of a Dundalk handicap in October before following up in a 14-runner listed race there over 1m the following month (runner-up won since). Has gone well fresh in the past and another bold showing is expected back on turf/sprinting for a yard in good form.
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12
(5)
Horse silk
Bishoptonp157
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-2| J: Wayne Lordan| T: N Lupini| OR:  87
Has stepped up of late, winning 3 of his last 6 starts, including 8-runner event at Dundalk on return in March, beating Venetian by a ½ length. Perfectly positioned that day, though, and has yet to win on a straight course. More improvement needed.
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13
(17)
Horse silk
Headmastert26
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-1| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: E Lynam| OR:  86
Back on the up in a first-time tongue strap when winning a 13-runner 7f handicap at Newbury in 2025 on his final start for William Haggas. Shaped with promise on debut for this yard when mid-field at Naas on return and looks likely to build on that. Less exposed than most of these.
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14
(11)
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Moltophinop,t251
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Kinsella| OR:  85| CD
Won this race 12 months ago from 10 lb lower and ran consistently through the summer without adding to his tally before turning in a rare poor effort in first-time blinkers here in September. Returns after 251 days off with cheekpieces back on, but probably needs some respite from the handicapper.
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15
(15)
Horse silk
Gerrit's Gem20
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-12| J: Terry Casey(7)| T: J G Coogan| OR:  83| D
Won at Cork and twice made the frame behind Unique Journey over C&D in 2025. Probably needed the run on return and is weighted to reverse form with his two-time conqueror, but inconsistency remains a concern and it is hard to know which version of him will turn up here.
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16
(12)
Horse silk
Go Athleticot26
Age: 8|  Weight: 8-12| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR:  83| CD
Dual C&D winner who returned to form away from testing ground when 3 lengths third of 12 to Keke in a handicap at Naas 26 days ago. Now 3 lb below his last winning mark, but his profile remains very much all or nothing in nature.
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17
(4)
Horse silk
Indigo Dream26
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-12| J: Shane Foley| T: R O'Sullivan| OR:  83| BF
Strong-travelling sort who was a decisive winner of a Dundalk maiden in December and has found further improvement when placed on her last 3 starts, latest when 2½ lengths second of 12 to Keke at Naas. Yard remains in good form and she should go well again.
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18
(22)
Horse silk
Barbapapat,b190
Age: 7|  Weight: 8-11| J: Conor Cusack(7)| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  82| BF| D
Reliable sort whose latest of 4 wins came in a 6f Dundalk handicap in October. Not seen since the following month and has gone well fresh before, but a minor placing looks his best hope.
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19
(1)
Horse silk
Back Down Under69
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-10| J: Leigh Roche| T: P Roche| OR:  81| BF| CD
Dual course winner, including over C&D on her 2025 return, who was considerately handled and is best not judged too harshly on her latest return here in March. Still looks a shade high in the handicap, however.
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20
(9)
Horse silk
I Bid You Ajou14
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-9| J: Reese Holohan(7)| T: M Fahey| OR:  80| D
Proved at least as good as ever when a short-head second of 13 to Bint Majestic Roi in a handicap at Naas 14 days ago, just denied by one who raced on the more favoured part of the track. A 3 lb rise puts him back on a mark he has twice failed to win from in the past, though.
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21
(3)
Horse silk
Sarahmaep134
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-8| J: Keithen Kennedy(5)| T: D Hogan| OR:  79| C
Won 3 times in 5f handicaps last year, including here. Yet to fully fire this season but has been given a chance by the assessor as a result and now sits just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Any market support would have to be noted.
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22
(7)
Horse silk
Shadow Of The Moon34
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-8| J: Patrick McGettigan(5)| T: J Feane| OR:  79
Confirmed previous promise when opening her account in a 10-runner maiden at Down Royal (5f) in 2025. Never threatened in a handicap on return from 8 months off, and while she should come on for the run, this is a stronger race and she'll find easier openings.
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23
(18)
Horse silk
Genesist14
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-7| J: Wesley Joyce(3)| T: M Mulvany| OR:  76| BF| CD
Returned from an 8-month absence to land a 20-runner C&D handicap earlier this month and backed that up when a length fourth of 13 to Bint Majestic Roi at Naas last time. This represents a stark rise in class, though, and he races from 2 lb out of the weights.
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Non-Runners

10
(23)
Horse silk
Dmaniac20
Weight: 9-7|  Age: 4
T: M Hassett  J: Paddy Harnett
NR

Forecasts

Indigo Dream (7/1), Genesis (8/1), Dmaniac (10/1), Unique Journey (10/1), Aviatrice (12/1), I Bid You Ajou (12/1), Bodhi Bear (12/1), The Highway Rat (14/1), Fort Vega (14/1), Go Athletico (14/1), Bishopton (14/1), Tina's Indian (14/1), City House (14/1), Barbapapa (16/1), Headmaster (16/1), Tango Flare (20/1), Sir Les Patterson (20/1), Back Down Under (25/1), Moltophino (25/1), Gerrit's Gem (25/1), Sarahmae (25/1), Shadow Of The Moon (33/1), Erosandpsyche (50/1)

Verdict

AVIATRICE won a listed race at Dundalk when last seen and can land the hat-trick now returned to handicap company and back at 6f. Headmaster showed promise on his reappearance at Naas 26 days ago after joining a new yard and can improve for that outing. Unique Journey and Indigo Dream are also respected.

Previous Winners

2025
Moltophino
Weight: 8-7  |Age: 4
11/2

Prize Money

1st: €30,000.002nd: €9,999.003rd: €5,000.004th: €2,500.005th: €1,500.006th: €999.00

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