Curragh
Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat1m4f
Verdict
Verdict
TRUSTYOURINSTINCT looked back to his best when third in a Group 2 here 3 weeks ago and looks capable of defying a penalty down in class. This distance looks more suitable for Romzina and Siege of Troy so they rate the main threats.
Trustyourinstinct
Romzina
Siege Of Troy
1m4f Listed Stks
1m4f Listed Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. TrustyourinstinctJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 12212-833
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 109
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictSmart gelding who won a Group 3 at Leopardstown last season. Best effort this term when creditable 2¾ lengths third of 6 to Los Angeles in Mooresbridge Stakes (11/1) at this course (10f, good) 19 days ago. Penalised but still the one to beat on these terms. 
2. MasounJ: S. McCullaghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 722611-04- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictFairly useful gelding who was all the better for return when good fourth of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time but up against it in this company.
3. San SalvadorJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 11- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictUseful jumps winner and also useful in this sphere, winning 5-runner minor event at Killarney (14.2f, good, 9/2) 11 days ago, just holding on. Penalty makes things tough.
4. Magical HopeJ: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 611160-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 195
VerdictUseful filly for H-A. Pantall in France. Sold for €500,000 but could be vulnerable under a penalty starting out for new yard on return.
5. Drawn To DreamJ: C. T. KeaneT: Ross O'Sullivan, IrelandF: 4/6684276-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 192
VerdictUseful mare who disappointed on last 2 starts for Jamie Osborne in the autumn but he's a player on best form starting out for new yard and Colin Keane booked.
6. Riviera QueenJ: N. M. CrosseT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 3721440-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictUseful filly who should improve on her comeback fifth in listed race at Gowran (14f, good) 17 days ago but likely to find a few too strong.- 7. RomzinaJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 133-5
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictDebut winner at Cork last summer and useful form when placed in listed races at Galway/Naas. Shaped well when fifth of 8 in minor event at Gowran (14f, good to soft) on return 52 days ago and remains unexposed. 
8. Sea The BossJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 148/140-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictUseful filly who won a Group 3 at Naas a year ago. Highly tried next 2 starts that season and not disgraced in listed race at Cork on return. Escapes a penalty this time and should be in the mix.- 9. Siege Of TroyJ: O. MurphyT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 2412437-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictUseful filly. Course winner. Failed to justify support when fourth of 12 to Madam Celeste in listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good, 11/4) but test was inadequate that day and step back up in trip will suit. - Unnamed Favourite
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