Curragh

Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat1m2f

Low-mileage 4-y-o HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS took his form to a completely different level when a ready winner at Leopardstown on return last month and now looks a handicapper to follow. This is competitive, with recent 1-2 Cloud Seeker and Ceallach in-form rivals, while Molto Amichi warrants consideration at the foot of the weights.

  • Himalayan Heights
  • Cloud Seeker
  • Ceallach
1m2f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 1. Westminster Moon
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: A. J. Martin, Ireland
    F: 6/133523-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    One-time smart performer on the level in Germany. Nowhere near that level when sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good, 10/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Market perhaps best guide given stable down slightly in class back on the Flat.
  • 2. Star Harbour
    J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
    F: 1215-7694
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Course winner. Excellent fourth of 9 in handicap at Cork (12f, good, 14/1) 18 days ago. Eased 1 lb and a repeat of that level will see him bang there again.
  • 3. Aeronautic
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 5114-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    275
    Verdict
    Maiden-novice winner last summer and creditable 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Chemistry in listed race (4/1) at Leopardstown (14f, good). Off 9 months. Down in trip for handicap debut and may have more to offer given yard he represents.
  • 4. Longbourn
    J: Shane FoleyT: Ross O'Sullivan, Ireland
    F: 133/53120-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    251
    Verdict
    C&D winner. 10/1, last of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good). Off 8 months and this no easy race for return.
  • 5. Mashhoor
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 6/848008-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    C&D winner. 11¼ lengths eleventh of 16 to Apercu in handicap at Cork (10.4f, soft, 14/1) 35 days ago, missing break and not given a hard time. Down to his last winning mark and much better expected this time.
  • 6. Himalayan Heights
    J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 5221304-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Gelded and produced a big career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 45 days ago, comfortably. Shortlist material up 8 lb with the promise of more to come.
  • 7. Nurburgring
    J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 15030/644-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    72
    Verdict
    Very useful and versatile performer who was an excellent fourth of 19 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 72 days ago, running on. Significantly down in trip back on the level.
  • 8. Apercu
    J: William James LeeT: Andrew Oliver, Ireland
    F: 21671-418
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 8¾ lengths eighth of 12 to Madam Celeste in listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
  • 9. Final Voyage
    J: C. GeerdharryT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 6394-4287
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (8f) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Must improve.
  • 10. Soaring Monarch
    J: N. G. McCullaghT: James M. Barrett, Ireland
    F: 0/830416-0
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    69
    Verdict
    50/1, first run since leaving A. McIntyre when twenty sixth of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, soft) 69 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to leave that low-key reappearance well behind.
  • 11. Cloud Seeker
    J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, Ireland
    F: 261111-81
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Enhanced excellent strike rate and better than ever when winning 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Leopardstown (10f, good) 13 days ago by neck from Ceallach, all out. Up 4 lb in a better race but he needs considering.
  • 12. Zoffman
    J: R. WheartyT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 20/3302-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    88
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 12 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Useful on the Flat, runner-up at Cork last summer.
  • 13. Ceallach
    J: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, Ireland
    F: 11/7853-02
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    16/1, very good neck second of 10 to Cloud Seeker in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good) 13 days ago. Shouldn't be much between them again.
  • 14. Dutch Gold
    J: C. D. HayesT: Noel Meade, Ireland
    F: 5614/00-55
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    85
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    C&D winner. 4/1, good fifth of 9 in handicap at Cork (12f, good) 18 days ago, running on late. Cheekpieces on first time.
  • 15. Retracement
    J: J. A. PowellT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 3152-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    229
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced winner. 13/8, good second of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy). Off 7 months. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas but has joined another excellent yard.
  • 16. Mr Rango
    J: P. McGettiganT: John M. Harney
    F: 9874/314-9
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    8-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    C&D winner. 14/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Limerick (8.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Up in trip.
  • 17. Jungle Cove
    J: Nicola BurnsT: Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland
    F: 047/0791-6
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    8-9
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    22/1, bit below form 7¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Cloud Seeker in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good) 13 days ago, missing break and generally looked rusty on his return to action.
  • 18. Cheers Again
    J: Jack ClearyT: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland
    F: 1/330-4086
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    6
    Verdict
    Sixth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Naas (8f, good) 6 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
  • 19. Molto Amichi
    J: W. M. LordanT: Eoin Griffin, Ireland
    F: 3294-2
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good) 15 days ago, conceding first run. Firmly enters calculations on the back of that eye-catching run.
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