Curragh

Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat7f

A wide-open handicap where a chance is taken on TRANSCENDING GLORY, who contested a better-quality race than this at Chester last time. He was undone by the draw that day, having to work hard to get a good position and having nothing left at the finish. That should have put an edge on him and he's now back down to his last winning mark. Penny Mountain and Goal Exceeded, who are both starting out for new connections, can also play a part and need monitoring in the betting.

  • Transcending Glory
  • Penny Mountain
  • Goal Exceeded
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 1. Transcending Glory
    J: P. McGettiganT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 2/126195-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good, 18/1) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon from a wide draw. Entitled to strip fitter and back down to last winning mark. Interesting in first-time hood.
  • 2. Merlin The Wizard
    J: N. M. CrosseT: J. J. Feane, Ireland
    F: 1510/070-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    7
    Verdict
    Hooded for first run since leaving Harry Charlton when sixth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Navan (5f, good) 7 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Will be happier back at 7f and potentially well treated.
  • 3. Chicago Fireball
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 113272-06
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    86
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Cheekpieces on first time when sixth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Cork (7f, good) 18 days ago, having run of race. Enters calculations.
  • 4. Plume Noire
    J: J. KearneyT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
    F: 6418/1200-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    266
    Verdict
    Nineteenth of 24 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 16/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving B. Duffy and did win on seasonal reappearance last year.
  • 5. Four Blondes
    J: D. W. O'ConnorT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
    F: 2/514228-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    40/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
  • 6. Shavasi
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 831315-5
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 14/1) 31 days ago, shaping as though in need of the run, travelling well but weakened in final furlong. Was progressive last season and this run should reveal more.
  • 7. Merisi Diamond
    J: William James LeeT: Ms Joanna Morgan, Ireland
    F: 014124-04
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    82
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap (11/1) at Limerick (8.2f, heavy) 29 days ago, shaping as though the trip stretched him. Return to 7f will help, but likely needs more.
  • 8. Genuine Article
    J: C. T. KeaneT: Gerard Keane, Ireland
    F: 00320483-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    238
    Verdict
    Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable third of 16 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft), running on. Has won when fresh before and leading rider takes back over in saddle.
  • 9. Marakesh
    J: Shane FoleyT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland
    F: 10-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Very lightly raced for age, and proved better than ever when second of 9 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 31 days ago. That was her first run for eight months and should come on for that now, but she does lack experience for this type of race.
  • 10. Pinar Del Rio
    J: P. A. HarnettT: Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland
    F: 00/21125-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Course winner. 18/1, first run since leaving Joe Conlon when creditable second of 13 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 14 days ago. Seems sure to go well again back up in trip.
  • 11. Verhoyen
    J: Jack ClearyT: M. C. Grassick, Ireland
    F: 231909-09
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    77
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    3-time C&D winner. 66/1, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive.
  • 12. Eyema Candy Girl
    J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 17-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    155
    Verdict
    Twice-raced winner. Winner at Dundalk in November. 12/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Dundalk (8f). Off 155 days. Makes handicap debut. Far from exposed but opening mark looks stiff enough.
  • 13. Port Louis
    J: M. W. HassettT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 30000-981
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    74
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Cork (8f, good, 9/1) 18 days ago. Return to 7f won't be a problem, but he's 4 lb higher in a more competitive race now. Engaged 8.25 here Friday.
  • 14. Goal Exceeded
    J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
    F: 46387744-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    225
    Verdict
    12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f), faring best of those held up. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving John S. O'Donoghue. One to note in the betting.
  • 15. Rappell
    J: R. WheartyT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
    F: 171317-07
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    73
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Course winner. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 5/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
  • 16. Black Storm
    J: C. D. HayesT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland
    F: 21875-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    155
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced winner. Hooded for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 9 in minor event at Dundalk (8f, 8/1), slowly away. Off 155 days. Could be worth another chance returned to turf.
  • 17. Gordon Bennett
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: Richard Brabazon, Ireland
    F: 404667-38
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    71
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form eighth of 27 in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f, good) 19 days ago. On a lengthy losing run, but capable on his day.
  • 18. Genesis
    J: R. P. ClearyT: A. McIntyre, Ireland
    F: 12578-546
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    70
    Days Since Last Run:
    92
    Verdict
    40/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f), slowly away. Off 92 days. Significantly back up in trip.
  • 19. Just For One Day
    J: K. J. LeonardT: Mark Molloy, Ireland
    F: 0417-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    68
    Days Since Last Run:
    218
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 7 months. Needs to improve to defy this mark.
  • 20. Penny Mountain
    J: L. F. RocheT: Anthony Mullins, Ireland
    F: 76-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    66
    Days Since Last Run:
    56
    Verdict
    Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in maiden at this course (6f, soft, 28/1) 56 days ago, inadequate test. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Kinirons. A potential improver now moving up in trip on handicap debut.
  • 21. Secret Magician
    J: W. M. LordanT: Martin Hassett, Ireland
    F: 77125-960
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    62
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Limerick (8.2f, heavy, 6/1) 29 days ago. Blinkers back on. Must improve.
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