Curragh
Tomorrow, May 5, 2025Flat7f
Verdict
Verdict
SCARLET WIDOW finished behind couple of next-time-out winners when second at Dundalk in March and assuming she's as good on turf, the assessor has taken a chance leaving her mark unchanged. Donna Hook and Dancing Teapot are a couple of potential improvers and are 2 of many potential threats.
Scarlet Widow
Donna Nook
Dancing Teapot
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. OrchidaceaeJ: William James LeeT: Andrew Oliver, IrelandF: 911-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictMaiden/novice winner during middle of last year and returned with very good 5½ lengths sixth of 13 to Swelter in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a tough-enough mark but she may be capable of better.- 2. Donna NookJ: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 81-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 152
VerdictFailed to meet expectations on debut but much more like it when winning 9-runner minor event at Dundalk (7f, 7/2) well on top at the finish. Off 152 days. Makes handicap debut and may well do better. 
3. Powerful LadyJ: W. M. LordanT: Miss Natalia Lupini, IrelandF: 497732-14- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictWinner at Dundalk in January. Fourth of 5 in minor event (25/1) at Dundalk (8f) 59 days ago but revised mark leaves no margin for error.
4. MisappropriationJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 461-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 178
VerdictWon 14-runner maiden (7/4) at Dundalk (7f) by head from Dancing Teapot, always holding on under a good ride. Off 178 days. Makes handicap debut for good yard and mark demands progress.- 5. Dancing TeapotJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 22-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 164
VerdictTwice-raced maiden. 2/1, second of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f), clear of rest. Off 164 days. Tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut for excellent yard. 
6. MurkalaJ: R. M. MulliganT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 455-35- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 5/2 and cheekpieces on for first time, fifth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft) 19 days ago, lit up early and also denied a clear run. Makes handicap debut.
7. Sweet ChariotJ: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 55751-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 224
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner nursery (9/2) at Fairyhouse (6f, good). Off 7 months and certianly in the right hands with return to 7f also in her favour.
8. MveveJ: R. P. WhelanT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 023-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 115
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for first time, below form fourth of 10 in maiden (7/4) at Dundalk (8f). Off 115 days. Makes handicap debut and return to 7f probably a good move.
9. Fiona MaccoulJ: N. M. CrosseT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 5310-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 195
VerdictSales winner at Naas in October. 15½ lengths tenth of 11 to Whirl in Staffordstown Stud Stakes (40/1) at this course (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut and this a more realistic assignment.
10. Beautiful AffairJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 6-23- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictThrice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 82 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form.
11. PickersgillJ: R. C. ColganT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 7032-10- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictMade a winning reappearance over 6f here in March. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 10/1) 7 days ago and needs to leave that run firmly behind.
12. Fortuna VeraJ: M. W. HassettT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 61-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictWinner at Dundalk in November. Last of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Dundalk (8f). Off 98 days and back over 7f for turf debut.- 13. Scarlet WidowJ: C. D. HayesT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, IrelandF: 7-482
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, excellent second of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 40/1) 45 days ago. Looks well treated left on the same mark. 
14. Moonhall LassJ: Wesley JoyceT: A. McIntyre, IrelandF: 05242-574- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictRespectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good, 6/1) 30 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip.
15. Hugos GirlJ: J. A. PowellT: Thomas Dowling, IrelandF: 43659-493- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictCreditable third of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 40/1) 24 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite