Curragh

Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat1m

Preference is for PORT LOUIS, who returned to winning ways at Cork earlier this month and still looks feasibly treated. Dark Viper, Free Solo and Moyassr make up the shortlist in a tricky-looking finale.

  • Port Louis
  • Dark Viper
  • Free Solo
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 7. Ocean Manifest
    J: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, Ireland
    F: 203-
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    223
    Verdict
    Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving M. D. O'Callaghan. Open to improvement on handicap debut.
  • 6. Dark Viper
    J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
    F: 62220-213
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    3
    Verdict
    Career best when winning 17-runner handicap at Leopardstown (8f) in March and ran to similar level when third of 6 at Cork (7f, good) 3 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Ought to go well again.
  • 23. Nahori
    J: W. M. LordanT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland
    F: 5055424-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 5/4, first run since leaving T. Gibney when below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Limerick (8.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
  • 10. Free Solo
    J: M. W. HassettT: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland
    F: 22455761
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    70
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Capitalised on a drop in weights when taking 25-runner handicap at this course (7f, good) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. 8 lb higher now but warrants respect nontheless.
  • 11. Moyassr
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: John E. & Thomas Kiely, Ireland
    F: 06/0721-44
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    70
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    9/2, creditable 1¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Port Louis in handicap at Cork (8f, good) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. One of likelier contenders.
  • 8. Port Louis
    J: C. T. KeaneT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 30000-981
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Posted personal best when winning 14-runner handicap (9/1) at Cork (8f, good) 17 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and another bold bid looks assured.
  • 2. Bucaneers Spirit
    J: J. J. G. RyanT: Jack W. Davison, Ireland
    F: 14-900704
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    3
    Verdict
    Fourth of 6 in handicap (11/4) at Cork (7f, good) 3 days ago. Others more persuasive.
  • 18. Everylittlestep
    J: N. M. CrosseT: Yvonne Latta, Ireland
    F: 29/82758-0
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Eleventh of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Limerick (8.2f, heavy) on return 28 days ago. May have needed that outing and figures off a handy mark.
  • 21. Auburn Avenue
    J: C. D. HayesT: Christopher David Timmons, Ireland
    F: 6/36443-05
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    63
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable 4¾ lengths fifth of 25 to Free Solo in handicap at this course (7f, good, 20/1) 18 days ago. Each-way claims.
  • 9. Mags
    J: P. A. HarnettT: Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland
    F: 56562231-
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    198
    Verdict
    Ended last year with victory in 7-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f). Fairly treated on return and warrants respect.
  • 4. Pier Pressure
    J: Nicola BurnsT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 467536-74
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    75
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to be in the mix again.
  • 22. Cordouan
    J: P. McGettiganT: P. Sweeney, Ireland
    F: 555100-65
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    61
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Roscommon (7.5f, good) 11 days ago, not clear run. Could be a player.
  • 13. Buckle And Bolts
    J: R. Donaghue-LeahyT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
    F: 7655
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good, 28/1) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. May be capable of better on handicap debut.
  • 14. Showhound
    J: J. A. PowellT: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland
    F: 8097-1529
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Latest win at Newcastle in January. Bit below form 7 lengths ninth of 25 to Free Solo in handicap at this course (7f, good, 4/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations.
  • 12. Touch The Sound
    J: J. M. SheridanT: J. A. Stack, Ireland
    F: 725514-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    69
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Winner at Dundalk in November. 7/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive.
  • 3. Anvika
    J: R. P. ClearyT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
    F: 96954-266
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    76
    Days Since Last Run:
    84
    Verdict
    Sixth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Dundalk (7f) 84 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
  • 17. Red Hugh Odonnell
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: Gillian Scott, Ireland
    F: 6/20-59604
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    66
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Fourth of 6 in maiden (66/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive.
  • 20. Thompson Gunner
    J: Wesley JoyceT: Cian Hughes, Ireland
    F: 809325-00
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    68
    Verdict
    33/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 68 days ago. Hard to fancy.
  • 16. Mapa
    J: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland
    F: 7/6744359-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    66
    Days Since Last Run:
    260
    Verdict
    16/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Must find best form.
  • 15. Pansy Poe
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: E. J. O'Neill, Ireland
    F: 8543336-7
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    67
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    First run since leaving J. A. Stack when last of 7 in maiden (50/1) at Sligo (6f, good) 19 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Makes limited appeal.
  • 19. Ransom
    J: L. T. McAteerT: P. Sweeney, Ireland
    F: 0097-5300
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    64
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, good, 40/1) 11 days ago, not clear run. Makes limited appeal.
  • 5. Catena Zapata
    J: C. CusackT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 23/00
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Eleventh of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Work to do.
  • 1. Shigar
    J: J. A. OrrT: William Durkan, Ireland
    F: 3333418-0
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    20/1, 7¾ lengths tenth of 14 to Port Louis in handicap at Cork (8f, good) 17 days ago. Others preferred.
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