Curragh

Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat6f

STORM BOY wasn't beaten far in a pair of Group 1s on his final 2 starts in Australia and is taken to make the most of the drop in class on his first outing for Aidan O'Brien. My Mate Alfie is a thoroughly likeable type who seems sure to make another bold bid, with the low mileage Iberian completing the shortlist.

  • Storm Boy
  • My Mate Alfie
  • Iberian
6f Grp 2
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Big Gossey
    J: William James LeeT: Charles O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 1-3223145
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    6
    Verdict
    Finally made the breakthrough at pattern level when scoring over 7f here in March. Outpaced back at 5f in similar company both starts since and will benefit from the return to 6f.
  • 2. Grand Grey
    J: Jamie SpencerT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 1543340-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    A useful and reliable Italian 6f winner in 2024 for Gianluca Bietolini. Shaped well on first outing ½-length second of 7 in Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f) on UK/stable debut 38 days ago, conceding first run, and can't be taken lightly.
  • 3. Iberian
    J: Jason WatsonT: Charles Hills
    F: 1216/001-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    56
    Verdict
    Smart colt who made the most of the drop in grade when taking 4-runner minor event at Southwell (6f) in December. Looked as good as ever when neck second of 9 in listed race at Doncaster (6f, good, 6/1) 56 days ago and remains low mileage.
  • 4. Jamess Delight
    J: O. MurphyT: Clive Cox
    F: 101128-55
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Enjoyed a fine 3-y-o season, successful 4 times before narrowly touched off in French Group 3 in August. Shaped better than bare result in Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October but failed to come on for his return when only fifth of 8 in listed race at Chantilly (6f) last time.
  • 5. Lethal Levi
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 142011-35
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Smart gelding who showed the benefit of reappearance when fifth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 21 days ago. That proves he's at least as good as ever and he's in with an each-way shout.
  • 6. My Mate Alfie
    J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 3163111-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Improved throughout last season, defying a Group 3 penalty in a Naas listed event in and was far from disgraced behind a progressive sort in a similar event there (5f) on reappearance last month, clear of rest. Sure to give another good account.
  • 7. Storm Boy
    J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 11341348-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    114
    Days Since Last Run:
    217
    Verdict
    Smart performer in Australia who wasn't beaten far in a pair of Group 1s on final 2 starts last year. Big player down in grade on first run for yard after leaving Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott.
  • 8. Easy
    J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, Ireland
    F: 16-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    338
    Verdict
    Winner of 2 of her 4 starts, including a 6f listed event at Cork on reappearance in 2024. Couldn't make much impact upped in grade at Longchamp 12 weeks later and faces another stiff task on reappearance.
  • 9. Vespertilio
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: W. McCreery, Ireland
    F: 12/3975-24
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    104
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Useful filly. Course winner. Not seen to best effect when 5 lengths fourth of 8 to Vera's Secret in Cornelscourt Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, good, 5/4) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Better judged on previous form.
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