Curragh

Tomorrow, June 28, 2026Flat1m1f

Verdict

KING OF EARTH is a choicely bred sort on an upward curve and may have been let in lightly on handicap debut. The application of cheekpieces could give him an extra edge and he is taken to land the prize for Britain. Punica Granatum was unlucky not to score here last time behind a rival who has since won at Royal Ascot and rates the chief threat, with the unexposed Manton Bay, who shaped better than the bare result at Navan, and Antigua also respected.

King Of Earth
Punica Granatum
Manton Bay

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places

10. King Of Earth
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 2-241
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Well-bred colt that has made a promising start and belatedly got off the mark when edging an 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton by a nose. Unexposed and wearing first-time cheekpieces, he's high on the shortlist now tackling a handicap, with his opening mark potentially a lenient one.
5. Antigua
J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien
F: 80-441
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Showed further improvement fitted with blinkers/tongue strap when winning 13-runner maiden at Fairyhouse 23 days ago, making all and beating Noble Honour by 3¼ lengths. Ryan Moore takes over on handicap debut and he could take some pegging back if able to find further progress.
16. Punica Granatum
J: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington
F: 420-2
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Looked unlucky not to win when a short-head second of 12 to Green Carrera in a premier handicap here last month. That winner followed up in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot off a 5 lb higher mark, so she must be of interest off just 3 lb higher herself.
9. Manton Bay
J: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane
F: 61-32
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
Strong in the betting and shaped well when second of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Navan (1¼m, good to soft) 16 days ago, going through the race as if ahead of his mark. Looks very competitive with slight drop in trip in his favour.
7. Howsthebai
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons
F: 661-41
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Progressive sort who took another step forward when winning 7-runner handicap at Leopardstown 24 days ago. Up 9 lb in a stronger race now, though.
1. Listentodwindblow
J: Declan McDonoghT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 4056-421
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
4
Verdict
Confirmed previous form when winning 15-runner 1m maiden at Naas 4 days ago, beating newcomer Transcript by ½ length. Few secrets and looks vulnerable under a 7 lb penalty on handicap debut.
3. Bobby Mcgee
J: C. D. HayesT: Noel Meade
F: 6434-111
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Notched up quick-fire hat-trick in April and May, namely maiden at Gowran and handicap/minor event at Naas. This is much more competitive, though, and improvement is needed if he's to continue his winning run from a mark of 93.
8. Rolltight
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh
F: 8-21
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Improved again when winning 15-runner 1m maiden at Gowran by ¾ length from Loughrea. Showed good attitude on that occasion and should be suited by the step up in trip. Open to further progress but this looks very competitive. Place claims.
12. Monvoe
J: William James LeeT: R. P. Cody
F: 9922-1121
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Much improved model this year and arrives on the back of 3 wins from his last 4 starts, showing further progress when landing 9-runner handicap at Limerick 18 days ago, beating Earls by ½ length. This represents his stiffest task to date, but he clearly can't be left out of calculations.
2. Satoyama
J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 514
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Debut form worked out well and he did his bit when landing 16-runner maiden at Gowran (1m, good to soft, 3/1) last month. Failed to land the odds in small-field minor event at Listowel last time, though, and opening mark demands progress.
15. Anushka
J: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: Henry de Bromhead
F: 631-053
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Off the mark at Dundalk (7f) on third start last year. Found it tough in a Leopardstown Group 3 on return but has got back on track in handicaps the last twice, never-nearer third at this course (1m) on latest outing after a slow start.
14. Sanctijude
J: W. M. LordanT: W. McCreery
F: 0232-4341
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Fairly useful filly who belatedly got off the mark in a 9-runner maiden at Gowran, having always been well positioned, but this step up in grade demands more. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
11. Stars Will Shine
J: Adam CaffreyT: Noel Meade
F: 315-9
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Won 12-runner maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, good to soft) in September. Looked rusty when below form on handicap debut at this course on return. Should be better for that outing but has stamina to prove now upped in trip.
13. Cherry Hill Girl
J: G. M. RyanT: A. Slattery
F: 3613-7743
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Ran well when 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Green Carrera at this course (1m, good to firm) in May and shaped as if still in good heart when third to Bunyola Bay in minor event at Gowran last time. Will need a career best if she's to play a hand in the finish in this company, though.
6. Brownstown
J: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell
F: 14460-39
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Fairly useful filly who ran well when third of 9 in minor event at Cork (1m, good to soft, 8/1) in April. Shaped like a non-stayer tackling 9.5f at Gowran last time, however, and tongue strap now applied on handicap debut.
4. Summer Is Tomorrow
J: J. M. SheridanT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
F: 51210-469
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Useful juvenile who has failed to kick on this year and looks up against it now tackling a valuable handicap.
17. Liberation Date
J: Orla TynanT: Jack Foley
F: 531-968
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Back on track despite large odds when 4¼ lengths sixth of 12 to Green Carrera at this course last month. Upped in trip now and 7 lb claimer takes the ride in bid to offset her racing from 3 lb out of the handicap. Engaged 5.35 here Friday.
18. Ryefield Dasher
J: Wesley JoyceT: T. Gibney
F: 045-6
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Time Test colt that showed fair form at best as a juvenile and probably needed the run when well held in 0-80 handicap at Leopardstown on return 24 days ago. Faces a stiff task and races from 3 lb out of the weights.
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