14:47 Curragh

Thursday 15 October 2026

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DNG Excellence Handicap

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 2m 0.71s

(14)

Suir Monad¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-3| J: Sam Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: A Slattery| OR: 77

11/4

Improved and landed a bit of a gamble when winning 10-runner 3-y-o handicap at Killarney 10 days ago by 2½ lengths from Down The Glen. Up 7 lb and faces tougher opposition now stepping into open handicap company.

Form: 4-43431

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(10)

Lady Arwen¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Billy Lee| T: C O'Dwyer| OR: 72| D

11/1

In fine form this season, winning 3 times, most recently at Galway in July, and has posted creditable efforts in defeat on 2 of her last 3 starts, again fluffing the start before finishing well when 3½ lengths third of 16 to Blue Blue Moon in a 1m event here last time. One to consider.

Form: 011283

(7)

Navajo Point^p1²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Paddy Harnett⁽³⁾| T: M Hassett| OR: 70| D

12/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who improved when winning over 1m and 9.5f at Gowran in September. Up 8 lb in a stronger race but must remain of interest and now wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 842101

(15)

Unterberg²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Rory Mulligan⁽⁵⁾| T: Laura Hourigan| OR: 70| D

20/1

Completed a hat-trick at Dundalk (1½m) in March. Has largely struggled since but stopped the slide when 4 lengths fourth of 13 to Dragon of Malta at Listowel last time. On a good mark and will be one to note if the market should speak in his favour.

Form: 088094

(3)

No More Porter^p,t¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: Adam Caffrey| T: A McGuinness| OR: 69| C

11/1

Over 2 years without a win but has finished in the frame on 6 occasions this season, including twice at this course. Not disgraced at a longer trip here last time but minor honours again likely the best he can hope for.

Form: 830457

(22)

Anvika^t³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 68

14/1

On lengthy losing run but shaped again as if her turn may be near following another absence when fifth of 15 at Navan (1m, good) in September. Failed to build on that promise in a stronger handicap last time, but should appreciate this drop back in grade.

Form: 033650

(17)

Spectical⁹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR: 72

40/1

Bare form of his debut for Jessica Harrington reads well, but has failed to build on that since, including in 2 outings this year for Andrew Balding. Sold cheaply and best watched on debut for new connections (has been gelded).

Form: 54-50

(19)

Jp's Express^p⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Wesley Joyce| T: M Mulvany| OR: 68

22/1

Won 8.5f Galway handicap in July and turned in best effort since when 3¾ lengths third of 14 to Aquilla Star over same C&D in September. Below form last 2 starts.

Form: 156300

(13)

Marta's Prince^b1⁷⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Nicola Burns⁽⁵⁾| T: R P Burns| OR: 64| D

28/1

Trained in France last year and won 9f claimer at Clairefontaine. Little impact in 3 runs for current yard and difficult to fancy despite the handicapper clearly giving him a chance.

Form: 147-058

(12)

Thru And Thru⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Luke McAteer| T: Rory Devine| OR: 64

6/1

Has failed to go on from a very good reappearance third at Naas, though has hit the frame on last 2 starts, 2 lb out of the handicap when 2 lengths fourth of 9 to Expert Dancer at Navan on latest. Claims if able to build on those efforts.

Form: 060034

(4)

Khormor Syd^t¹²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Donagh O'Connor| T: G Scott| OR: 63| D

25/1

Confirmed previous promise when winning a 17-runner handicap at Leopardstown in June, all out to hold on having led over 1f out. A 4 lb rise looks fair given how that race has worked out, so this low-mileage 5-y-o remains of interest despite tackling a stronger handicap.

Form: 079-221

(11)

Morse^b²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: J Cleary⁽⁵⁾| T: C Weld| OR: 63

20/1

Inconsistent performer who ran better than for a while when fourth on seasonal bow at Leopardstown (9f, soft) in June, but has failed to back that up in 2 outings since.

Form: 070-470

(2)

Tero D'rosa^p1³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Shane Markey⁽⁷⁾| T: R O'Sullivan| OR: 61| BF

8/1

Winner at Ballinrobe in May and posted a career best when ½-length second of 13 to Believe Believe back down in trip at Punchestown last time. Respected in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 166462

(6)

Nibras Rainbow^b¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Leigh Roche| T: P W Flynn| OR: 60| D

11/2

Has won twice upon rejoining current yard, his latest success in 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown (9f) in July. Good placed efforts on 4 of 5 starts since, ½-length second of 15 to Jasmine Affanalis at Killarney 10 days ago.

Form: 139332

(21)

Storzando¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Colin Keane| T: M Mulvany| OR: 64

12/1

Ran to a decent level when third at Down Royal in July and turned in best effort since when 1¼ lengths second of 8 to stablemate Borora Aura in maiden claimer at Bellewstown last time. Still fairly unexposed and been given a big chance by the handicapper. One to note under Colin Keane.

Form: 370842

(18)

Private Peaceful^t1¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Ben Coen| T: E McNamara| OR: 60

28/1

Cheap purchase who stepped up on his debut when beaten 4¾ lengths at Listowel (1m, 50/1) in September. Well beaten on qualifying run 10 days ago, but the form of that Listowel effort has worked out well and booking of Coen catches the eye on handicap debut with tongue tie applied.

Form: 658

(9)

King Of Eze^h¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Nathan Crosse| T: A Oliver| OR: 55

66/1

Hinted at promise in maidens but was well beaten on recent handicap debut over 7f.

Form: 0700

(1)

Metallic^p1⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Julian Pietropaolo⁽⁷⁾| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 50

22/1

Has an excellent pedigree but has made a most discouraging start to his career on the Flat. Makes handicap debut from 3 lb out of the weights.

Form: 8000

(5)

Tullyesker^p,t⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Jessica O'Gorman⁽⁷⁾| T: D Kinsella| OR: 40

66/1

Little form in maidens and handicaps. Races from 9 lb out of the handicap. RESERVE.

Form: 08-8089

Non-Runners

(20)

Moyassr¹⁵

Weight: 9-13| Age: 5

T: A McGuinness J: Patrick McGettigan

(16)

Mare Crisium²⁹

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: K J Condon J: Shane Foley

(8)

Chloe's Boy⁸

Weight: 8-7| Age: 3

T: H Rogers J: Siobhan Rutledge

Forecasts

Suir Monad (11/4), Nibras Rainbow (11/2), Thru And Thru (6/1), Tero D'rosa (8/1), Mare Crisium (8/1), No More Porter (11/1), Lady Arwen (11/1), Storzando (12/1), Navajo Point (12/1), Anvika (14/1), Unterberg (20/1), Morse (20/1), Chloe's Boy (20/1), Moyassr (20/1), Jp's Express (22/1), Metallic (22/1), Khormor Syd (25/1), Marta's Prince (28/1), Private Peaceful (28/1), Spectical (40/1), King Of Eze (66/1), Tullyesker (66/1)

PRIVATE PEACEFUL was well beaten last time but had previously shaped with encouragement in a Listowel maiden that has worked out quite well, and he should have more to offer now handicapping; Navajo Point arrives on the back of a second Gowran success and looks the main danger despite a further 8 lb rise, while Thru and Thru is on a good mark if building on a pair of recent in-frame efforts. Khormor Syd and Lady Arwen are also respected.