Curragh
Today, Flat5fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
The drop back to this trip is unlikely to be an issue for MICKEY THE STEEL, who was a solid third over 6f here recently and, on that evidence, he looks capable of cashing in on this attractive mark. Distillate will be a threat if on-song, while Nouvel Espoir and Steel Mango, both of whom found just one too good late time, are others to consider.
Mickey The Steel
Distillate
Nouvel Espoir
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
5. Mary ShoelacesJ: Jessica O'GormanT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, IrelandF: 70537149- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Newmarket in August. Bit below form ninth of 18 in handicap (10/1) at Navan (5f, good) 40 days ago. Blinkers back on.- 7. Nouvel EspoirJ: J. S. DaltonT: James M. Barcoe, IrelandF: 04177782
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictLatest win at Cork in June. 11/2, creditable second of 18 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 40 days ago, no match for winner. - 6. Mickey The SteelJ: T. CaseyT: Joseph Anthony Murray, IrelandF: 90907583
- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictC&D winner. Creditable third of 15 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Standard bearer. 
14. Steel MagnoliaJ: Megan Telford-KellyT: W. McCreery, IrelandF: 0-982862- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict6/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, heavy) 14 days ago, just failing. Key player.
4. AsdanaJ: Keithen KennedyT: W. McCreery, IrelandF: 5-0433410- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictWinner at Cork in August. 18/1, bit below form tenth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Vulnerable.
12. Tino PaiJ: Nicola BurnsT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 27953387- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictRemains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Below form 3¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Jordan Breeze in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (5f) 2 days ago.
15. Jordan BreezeJ: R. Donaghue-LeahyT: Patrick J. Flynn, IrelandF: 0890401- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictCareer best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (5f, 10/1) 2 days ago. More needed back on turf under a penalty.
2. Aurora NovaJ: P. A. HarnettT: Andrew McNamara, IrelandF: 13093506- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
Verdict3 wins from 12 runs this year. Sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Bellewstown (5f, soft) 15 days ago, not clear run. Each-way claims.
3. Sporting HeroJ: A. J. CaseyT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 11208707- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSeventh of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Bellewstown (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Readily passed over.- 11. DistillateJ: S. CoenT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 67543104
- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLatest win at Laytown in September. 12/1, bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (7.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt. 
10. Hot To FoxtrotJ: P. McGettiganT: J. J. Feane, IrelandF: 3/5-39- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago, not clear run. Back down in trip. Difficult ask.
1. DontspoilasaleJ: J. E. HarnettT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 67310648- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 5
VerdictLatest win at Laytown in September. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5f, soft) 5 days ago. Opposable.
17. Marks OneJ: S. A. WallaceT: Michael G. Cleary, IrelandF: 000-46008- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 43
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictEighth of 10 in claimer at Laytown (6f, 16/1) 42 days ago, hampered. Others preferred.
18. Fort StarJ: C. GeerdharryT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 00-900- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 40
- Days Since Last Run:
- 40
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 125/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 40 days ago.
16. Iva BattJ: Neve BennettT: R. K. Watson, IrelandF: 74040400-- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 44
- Days Since Last Run:
- 303
VerdictTwenty eight runs since last win in 2022. 40/1 and visored for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 10 months. Easy to look elsewhere.
9. Arctic StepsJ: R. M. MulliganT: P. Mulligan, IrelandF: 6-670130- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictFirst run since leaving Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch when last of 18 in handicap (33/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Peter Lawlor.
8. Buddy BattJ: H. J. HorganT: Tracey Collins, IrelandF: 1588/048-0- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
Verdict40/1, first run since leaving Darren Bunyan when last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 20 days ago. Opposable.- Unnamed Favourite
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13. AmanirenasJ: Jack ClearyT: M. C. Grassick, IrelandF: 50758019- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictLatest win at Laytown in September. Ninth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (8f) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Blinkers back on.