Curragh

Tomorrow, May 5, 2025Flat1m

OFFICER is the clear pick on the back of a highly encouraging reappearance third in a strong renewal of the Gladness Stakes here in March. That effort was all the more meritorious considering that the two that finished in front of him (including a previous Group 1 winner in Camille Pissarro) were both far more experienced, and this son of Dubawi promises to be suited by this step up to 1m. Progressive hat-trick seeker Currawood, the promising and Wannabe Royal can do battle for minor honours.

  • Officer
  • Currawood
  • Alakazi
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Alakazi
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 7-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Signs of ability on sole 2-y-o start and duly stepped up on that when landing a 1m Leopardstown (good to soft) by 7 lengths on return last month. Much more on his plate here but there may well be better to come from this well-bred colt.
  • 2. Beckman
    J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 1424-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    213
    Verdict
    Winning start in 6f maiden here on debut last summer and made the frame at this level on final 2 starts of his juvenile campaign. Has been gelded and will be suited by this step up to a mile but he seemingly lacks the scope of some of these.
  • 3. Currawood
    J: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, Ireland
    F: 322-11
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Sported first-time cheekpieces when landing the odds on his reappearance at Dundalk (7f) in March. Followed up in good style with a tongue strap added at Cork (1m, soft) recently and looks ready for this step up in class. Respected.
  • 4. Officer
    J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 1-3
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Won 15-runner 7f maiden on debut here last August and positive start to 3-y-o campaign when third in a strong listed contest on his seasonal reappearance back here at the end of March. This Dubawi colt possesses plenty of potential.
  • 5. Professor Longhair
    J: G. M. RyanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Well on top at the finish when making a winning start to his career in a 7f Dundalk maiden last month. Open to improvement but probably biting off more than he can chew here.
  • 6. Titanium Emperor
    J: David EganT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
    F: 15
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Bred to be smart and looked a good prospect when winning 5-runner minor event at Dundalk (1m) on debut in March. Failed to progress upped to this grade at Newcastle since but he nevertheless remains of interest.
  • 7. Amangani
    J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 31-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    230
    Verdict
    Showed plenty of promise in 2 starts as a juvenile, building on her promising Gowran debut third when landing a 13-runner Punchestown maiden (7f, good) in September. Further progress likely but this is a step up in class and Wannabe Royal is presumably the stable No 1.
  • 8. Wannabe Royal
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 3-221
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Wootton Bassett filly who has improved with each of her 4 starts, deservedly opening her account when landing a 7f Limerick maiden (soft) in good style 10 days ago. In good hands and should hold her own at this higher level.
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