Curragh
Today, June 29, 2025Flat1mGood
Verdict
Verdict
CURRAWOOD should find the return to 1m ideal and can strike for Paddy Twomey and Billy Lee. British raider Skukuza did it well in handicap company here on Irish Guineas weekend and is second choice ahead of last year's winner Lord Massusus.
Currawood
Skukuza
Lord Massusus
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. CurrawoodJ: William James LeeT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 322-1122
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictSmart colt. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Very good ½-length second of 7 to Green Impact in listed race at Leopardstown (9f, good, 2/1) 24 days ago. Shortlist material. - 3. SkukuzaJ: Ryan MooreT: Ed DunlopF: 3/6212-561
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictProgressed well last term and back on the up with a comfortable C&D handicap success under Ryan Moore last month. Can make his presence felt in a higher grade. 
7. AlakaziJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 7-13- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictThrice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9/2, 3½ lengths third of 8 to Officer in listed race at this C&D (good) 55 days ago, best work finish. Has the potential for better still.- 1. Lord MassususJ: G. F. CarrollT: Joseph G. Murphy, IrelandF: 12350-815
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictSmart gelding who win this last year. Added another listed win at Leopardstown in April. Not seen to best effect (caught wide) there since and treated as if still in form. 
9. Fiery LucyJ: R. WheartyT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 192224-23- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictUseful filly. Creditable length third of 9 to Jabaara in listed race (9/2) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form.
4. The LiffeyJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 1/51-40- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLightly-raced course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, twenty third of 30 in handicap (12/1) at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 11 days ago. Bounce back needed.
5. WahdanJ: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 2/1437-740- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictUseful colt. 80/1, twenty second of 30 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 11 days ago.
2. HowyoulikethatJ: C. D. HayesT: Miss Hilary McLoughlin, IrelandF: 4514370/4-- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 478
VerdictUseful gelding. Fourth of 6 in minor event at Dundalk (8f, 10/1). Off 15 months. Something to find on form.- Unnamed Favourite
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6. BluedrumJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 1/7324-58- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictUseful filly. 80/1, 11 lengths eighth of 11 to Copacabana Sands in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, soft) 17 days ago.