Curragh
Today, Flat1m4fHeavy
Verdict
Verdict
A highly-competitive listed event in which Joseph O'Brien's fast-improving STARFORD, the only male in the field, is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride and garner a fourth success of 2025. Royal Entry rates a major danger on the back of her very good Naas third to Fleur de Chine, with Romzina and Beset also in the mix from that race.
Starford
Royal Entry
Romzina
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 10. StarfordJ: M. W. HassettT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 7971121
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictUpwardly-mobile gelding who bagged a third win this year in 11-runner handicap at Listowel (11.1f, soft, 11/8) 41 days ago. Goes up in grade but he's a likely player. 
1. Fleur De ChineJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 328-84841- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 16-runner listed race at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago by 1½ lengths from Beset, pushed out. In the mix.- 9. Royal EntryJ: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 21413563
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. Very good third of 16 to Fleur De Chine in listed race (13/2) at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago, finishing strongly having been hampered over 1f out. Expected to be bang there. 
12. Ballet SlippersJ: Jack ClearyT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 3213-90- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful filly. 10 lengths last of 10 to Kalpana in Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot (12f, good to firm, 40/1) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly if back on her A-game.
2. BesetJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 21-123592- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. Latest win at Sligo in May. 16/1, very good 1½ lengths second of 16 to Fleur De Chine in listed race at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Very much one to consider.- 8. RomzinaJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 133-52355
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. Respectable 5 lengths fifth of 16 to Fleur De Chine in listed race (9/2) at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can make presence felt. 
6. Navy WatersJ: N. M. CrosseT: W. McCreery, IrelandF: 22176311d- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFairly useful filly. Good second of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (12f, heavy) 14 days ago (first past the post but hung badly right and subsequently disqualified). Progressing well recently.
16. SnapretendJ: J. M. SheridanT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 842311- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictFairly useful filly. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 4-runner minor event (7/4) at Bellewstown (12.4f, heavy) 31 days ago. This is tougher but she can't be totally dismissed.
5. LemsairbatJ: G. F. CarrollT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 32260456- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. 8/1, respectable 7¼ lengths sixth of 16 to Fleur De Chine in listed race at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and not ruled out.
14. GiftedJ: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 4941- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner maiden (11/4) at Killarney (11.2f, soft) 27 days ago. Progressing and shouldn't be underestimated.
13. Eternal SpiritJ: S. B. KellyT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 96-1- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 93
VerdictLightly-raced sort. Blinkered for 1st time, won 10-runner maiden at Galway (12f, good to soft, 7/1) 93 days ago. Possibilities for top yard with few miles on the clock.
4. Galileo DameJ: N. G. McCullaghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 420622-00- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictUseful filly. 23¼ lengths twelfth of 16 to Fleur De Chine in listed race (18/1) at Naas (12f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
7. Ob La DiJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 05554150- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFairly useful filly. Latest win at Naas in August. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, heavy, 12/1) 14 days ago so needs to get back on track.
3. BirtheJ: G. P. HalpinT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 11720-835- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below-par fifth of 10 to Shaool in listed race at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 14 days ago. Others appeal more.
11. ZoraJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 530-20289- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictUseful ex-German filly. Off 3 months before coming in a below-par ninth of 14 at Gowran Park (9.5f) last month. Cheekpieces go on for the 1st time now.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
15. SharangaJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 14- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictDebut Galway maiden winner before a solid fourth of 10 to Shaool in listed race at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. No forlorn hope.