13:35 Curragh

Sunday 16 August 2026

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Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Nursery Handicap

Off time: 13:37 | Winning time: 1m 13.48s

(1)

I Ready^b1¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 10-0| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: P W Flynn| OR: 82| CD

7/2

Much improved with cheekpieces added when scoring by head from Seven Nation Army on handicap bow over C&D in July. Just a respectable fourth from 7 lb higher upped to 7f last time and more severe headgear now employed.

Form: 65814

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(2)

Banks Of The Boyne¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-12| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: M Mulvany| OR: 80

7/2

Made the most of a handy draw when much-improved ½-length second on qualifying run at Fairyhouse (6f, 100/1). Backed up that performance when occupying same spot at Galway 17 days ago and eased 1 lb, he looks weighted to go very close.

Form: 8022

(7)

Shesthedevil²⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-12| J: Jack Kearney⁽³⁾| T: P Magee| OR: 80| D

9/2

Found another jolt of improvement when landing 17-runner maiden at Navan (6f) last month, racing alone far side. Showed good speed but ultimately brushed aside in listed company 11 days later and nurseries more suitable.

Form: 8716

(6)

High Morals¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-8| J: Chris Hayes| T: W Durkan| OR: 76

7/1

€90,000 Highly Motivated colt. Showed a bit more than on debut when 5½ lengths second (no match for easy winner) at Bellewstown (1m). Fairly big backward step at Galway (7f) and now drops further in trip for nursery debut.

Form: 820

(9)

Celestial Crown²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 71

11/1

Promising debut second at Cork (5f). In nothing like the same form in 3 subsequent starts over the minimum trip but set a couple of stiff tasks in that time. Up in distance on nursery bow.

Form: 2787

(8)

Howlin Wolf⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: James Ryan| T: J Davison| OR: 66

10/1

Progressive form from an admittedly low base in maiden company. 6f will suit with attentions turned to handicaps.

Form: 774

(4)

Alrashdeyah⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 8-10| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Donnacha O'Brien| OR: 64

14/1

Churchill filly who showed ability amidst inexperience when fourth on debut at Cork (6f, soft) in May. No impact twice since but she's in very capable hands and Murphy an eye-catching jockey booking.

Form: 408

(5)

Mr Montauk¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-8| J: Declan McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 62

9/2

Much more like it switched to nurseries in recent weeks, third of 5 at Down Royal and unlucky to bump into an unusual one for the grade at Sligo 11 days ago. Can remain very competitive.

Form: 57032

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(3)

Away And Gone⁴⁶

Weight: 8-13| Age: 2

T: Donnacha O'Brien J: Gavin Ryan

Forecasts

I Ready (7/2), Banks Of The Boyne (7/2), Mr Montauk (9/2), Shesthedevil (9/2), High Morals (7/1), Away And Gone (7/1), Howlin Wolf (10/1), Celestial Crown (11/1), Alrashdeyah (14/1)

BANKS OF THE BOYNE more than backed up his Fairyhouse effort when runner-up at Galway 17 days ago and eased 1 lb since, he's just about the pick of the weights. Mr Montauk is a very solid opponent, with Alrashdeyah a potential improver with Oisin Murphy in the saddle.