Curragh

Thursday, October 15, 2026Flat6f

Verdict

Successful at Navan on his penultimate start, MOLTOPHINO subsequently shaped very well when third over 5f here 3 weeks ago. The return to this trip will hold no fears and he could well be ready to strike again. Keke, last year's winner Unique Journey and Amiata head up the dangers, with Dark Ace another to consider in a highly-competitive handicap.

Moltophino
Keke
Unique Journey

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

10. Moltophino
J: C. D. HayesT: John Andrew Kinsella
F: 0-9799213
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner who has returned to form in a refitted visor of late, cashing in off a reduced mark at Navan (5f) prior to posting a very good third in 20-runner handicap here (5f) 3 weeks ago, sure to have finished closer with a trouble-free run. One to be interested in back at 6f.
11. Nouvel Espoir
J: J. PietropaoloT: James M. Barcoe
F: 14432221
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Has proved a model of consistency of late, building on a string of seconds when readily taking 22-runner C&D handicap 11 days ago. Career-high mark demands more in this tougher affair but he's evidently better than ever.
9. Dark Ace
J: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness
F: 13300160
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
All 3 victories this year gained on all-weather but he emerged with plenty of credit having been less-than-ideally placed when sixth in C&D Bold Lad 2 runs back. Easy to overlook sole start since (worst of the draw) and the assessor has given him a chance.
13. Go Athletico
J: G. M. RyanT: Adrian McGuinness
F: 26256004
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
C&D winner who has posted plenty of creditable efforts in defeat since his last success and he dispelled a couple of lesser displays when 2¼ lengths fourth of 22 to Nouvel Espoir in handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/1) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Losing run tempers enthusiasm to a degree, though.
2. Keke
J: Shane FoleyT: Edward Lynam
F: 51444093
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-13
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
C&D winner who has tasted success twice this year and having shaped better than the distance beaten suggests both starts here last month, he ran well when 2 lengths third of 11 in handicap at Naas (5f, soft) on Saturday. On a handy mark and possibilities returned to 6f.
8. Chicago Pope
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh
F: 2501-2140
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Both wins over 6f at Naas, latterly a 14-runner handicap in May. Good fourth of 22 in strong 3-y-o handicap at York (6f) and possible his first start for 3 months was needed in the Bold Lad over C&D 32 days ago. Operating just 1 lb above last winning mark.
5. Dmaniac
J: P. A. HarnettT: Martin Hassett
F: 31-152048
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Dual C&D winner who was fourth over 7f here in September. Found listed company too much over same C&D 11 days ago and he returns to a more suitable level fresher than most for this time of year.
12. Smoke Them Out
J: Sadhbh TormeyT: T. G. McCourt
F: 20307713
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Dual C&D winner who justified support from a slipping mark at Bellewstown (5f) 2 starts back. Matched that form following a 7 lb rise when 1½ lengths third of 22 to Nouvel Espoir in handicap at this C&D (soft) 11 days ago but needs more in this company.
4. The Highway Rat
J: William James LeeT: Andrew Oliver
F: 62609053
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Isn't the easiest to win with but took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 20 at the Curragh (5f) and matched that when third in Dundalk minor event 2 weeks ago. Respected back in a handicap from a tempting mark.
6. Amiata
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons
F: 51418148
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Has gone from strength to strength this year, taking his form up a notch when adding to his tally at Navan (6f) in August. Far from disgraced in face of stiffest task to date when eighth of 24 in a C&D contest (strong form) 32 days ago and another good showing looks on the cards.
1. Unique Journey
J: T. CaseyT: Daniel James Murphy
F: 11-240278
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Dual C&D winner last year (including this race) who has finished runner up twice this season and again ran well when seventh in 24-runner C&D handicap on penultimate start. Faded out of things when eighth over 7f here 3 weeks ago and better showing anticipated returned to sprinting.
7. Unauthorized
J: Reese HolohanT: Aidan Melia
F: 51-718270
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Better for return when landing a Listowel handicap (6.3f) in May and best effort yet (hooded) when second over 7f here in September. However, not operating at same level in 2 subsequent starts. Visor now reached for.
3. Staysound Susie
J: J. S. DaltonT: A. Slattery
F: 53160754
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Added to fine record in the mud when landing a C&D handicap in April. Has often come good in the autumn and not been disgraced either start in 6f listed contests this month. Return to handicaps in her favour now.
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