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CURRAGH 16:45
13:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4517:20
16:45 Mon 04 May 2026 |
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PG DUFFY & SONS CITROEN APPRENTICE HANDICAP |
Distance : 7f |
| Prize : €10,800 Age : 4yo+ Race State : Declaration Surface : Turf Runners : 16 | Going : Good |
| Race State : Declaration Runners : 16 runners | Surface : Turf |
| Form | Silk | Horse Name (Days Off) | Jockey | Flags | Age | Wgt | TFR | Odds (View All) |
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| Entry (Draw) Silk | Pedigree | Jockey & Trainer | Trainer | (Equip) | (OR) | IPS | ||
| 441580-00 | 
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FREE SOLO (IRE)
(19)
CD
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S. Coen (2) |
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9 | 10-2 |
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| 1 (2) | ch g SHOWCASING - AMUSER (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) | J: S. Coen
(2)
T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland |
P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland | (s+t) | (72) |
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| 441580-00 |
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1
(2)
FREE SOLO (IRE)
(19)
CD
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1
(2)
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J: S. Coen
(2)
T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland Age: 9 Wgt: 10-2 Eq: (s+t) OR: 72 |
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| Notched second success of 2025 in a Roscommon handicap (7,5f, good) in August but he's failed to make an impact since. Won this last year and has been given some help by the handicapper. | ||||||||
| 2132210-8 | 
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CARRIGANS GROVE (IRE)
(15)
C
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R. Donaghue-Leahy (4) |
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5 | 10-1 |
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| 2 (8) | b m CHURCHILL (IRE) - QUEEN GRACE (IRE) CHOISIR (AUS) | J: R. Donaghue-Leahy
(4)
T: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland |
Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland | (s) | (71) |
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| 2132210-8 |
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2
(8)
CARRIGANS GROVE (IRE)
(15)
C
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2
(8)
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J: R. Donaghue-Leahy
(4)
T: Patrick J. Flynn, Ireland Age: 5 Wgt: 10-1 Eq: (s) OR: 71 |
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| Proved progressive and reliable in a 2025 season that garnered 3 wins, latest at this course (6f) in August. Better for run when eighth of 21 in handicap (16/1) here (6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Is unproven at this trip. | ||||||||
| 378010-97 | 
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LOINGSEOIR (IRE)
(9)
CD
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Jack Cleary |
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10 | 10-1 |
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| 3 (1) | b g HENRYTHENAVIGATOR (USA) - ONLY EXCEPTION (IRE) JEREMY (USA) | J: Jack Cleary
T: M. C. Grassick, Ireland |
M. C. Grassick, Ireland | (t) | (71) |
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| 378010-97 |
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3
(1)
LOINGSEOIR (IRE)
(9)
CD
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3
(1)
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J: Jack Cleary
T: M. C. Grassick, Ireland Age: 10 Wgt: 10-1 Eq: (t) OR: 71 |
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| Won 26-runner C&D handicap in the mud in October. Creditable seventh of 14 in similar event at Limerick (1m, good to soft, 14/1) 9 days ago. Is probably a touch too high in the weights on recent form and looks vulnerable to younger types. | ||||||||
| 44-222877 | 
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GO OUT (FR) (15) | P. McGettigan (2) |
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4 | 10-0 |
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| 4 (9) | b g HELLO YOUMZAIN (FR) - GRACEFULLY (IRE) ORPEN (USA) | J: P. McGettigan
(2)
T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland |
Daniel James Murphy, Ireland | (s+t) 1 | (70) |
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| 44-222877 |
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4 (9) GO OUT (FR) (15) |
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4
(9)
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J: P. McGettigan
(2)
T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 10-0 Eq: (s+t) 1 OR: 70 |
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| Runner-up 3 times at Dundalk after joining this yard but has yet to repeat those efforts in 2 turf starts. Remains to be seen if a first-time tongue strap and the refitting of cheekpieces bring out improvement. | ||||||||
| 25/22009-4 | 
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PINAR DEL RIO
(108)
C D
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Nicola Burns (2) |
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7 | 10-0 |
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| 5 (12) | b g HAVANA GOLD (IRE) - RIPPLES MAID DANSILI | J: Nicola Burns
(2)
T: A. McIntyre, Ireland |
A. McIntyre, Ireland | (70) |
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| 25/22009-4 |
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5
(12)
PINAR DEL RIO
(108)
C D
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5
(12)
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J: Nicola Burns
(2)
T: A. McIntyre, Ireland Age: 7 Wgt: 10-0 OR: 70 |
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| Dual course winner. First run since leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter when promising fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 4/1) in January. Is now 2 Ib below last-winning mark and has to be on the shortlist. | ||||||||
| 0123-1150 | 
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MOYASSR (IRE) (9) | A. S. Grant (7) |
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5 | 9-10 |
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| 6 (5) | b g MEHMAS (IRE) - YIN DANSILI | J: A. S. Grant
(7)
T: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland |
Paul W. Flynn, Ireland | (t) | (66) |
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| 0123-1150 |
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6 (5) MOYASSR (IRE) (9) |
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6
(5)
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J: A. S. Grant
(7)
T: Paul W. Flynn, Ireland Age: 5 Wgt: 9-10 Eq: (t) OR: 66 |
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| Won 3 times over 1m at Dundalk during the winter. Found things tougher back on the turf last time but isn't badly treated from a lower mark on this surface. | ||||||||
| 70801- | 
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JAVA WOOD (IRE) (159) | J. Pietropaolo (4) |
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6 | 9-9 |
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| 7 (6) | b or br g REQUINTO (IRE) - TALKIN KATE (IRE) TALKIN MAN (CAN) | J: J. Pietropaolo
(4)
T: Kevin Michael Smith, Ireland |
Kevin Michael Smith, Ireland | (h) | (65) |
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| 70801- |
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7 (6) JAVA WOOD (IRE) (159) |
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7
(6)
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J: J. Pietropaolo
(4)
T: Kevin Michael Smith, Ireland Age: 6 Wgt: 9-9 Eq: (h) OR: 65 |
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| Sprang a surprise when winning 14-runner handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (1m) in November. Steps up in grade and is probably best watched on return. | ||||||||
| 73500-163 | 
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SUMMER ISLAND (USA) (23) | P. A. Harnett |
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4 | 9-9 |
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| 8 (15) | b g CARAVAGGIO (USA) - ANITA PARTNER (IRE) MAJESTIC WARRIOR (USA) | J: P. A. Harnett
T: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland |
Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland | (65) |
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| 73500-163 |
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8 (15) SUMMER ISLAND (USA) (23) |
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8
(15)
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J: P. A. Harnett
T: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 9-9 OR: 65 |
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| Winner at Dundalk in February on yard debut. 4/1, quickly back to form when third of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (1m, soft) 23 days ago. Cannot be discounted upped in grade. | ||||||||
| 60520431 | 
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COMFORT LINE (IRE)
(11)
D
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C. N. Rowan (7) |
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9 | 9-8 |
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| 9 (7) | gr g ALHEBAYEB (IRE) - BEGIN THE BEGUINE (IRE) PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) | J: C. N. Rowan
(7)
T: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland |
Adrian McGuinness, Ireland | (v) | (64) |
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| 60520431 |
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9
(7)
COMFORT LINE (IRE)
(11)
D
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9
(7)
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J: C. N. Rowan
(7)
T: Adrian McGuinness, Ireland Age: 9 Wgt: 9-8 Eq: (v) OR: 64 |
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| Veteran who finally got his head back in front at Dundalk (1m) last time after several good efforts in defeats this season. Raised 4 Ib but doesn't strike as an obvious sort to follow up. | ||||||||
| 11533-095 | 
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LA TULIPE NOIRE (IRE)
(9)
D
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Jessica O'Gorman (7) |
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6 | 9-7 |
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| 10 (10) | b m BERKSHIRE (IRE) - AMBERMARYROSE (IRE) CAPE CROSS (IRE) | J: Jessica O'Gorman
(7)
T: Aengus King, Ireland |
Aengus King, Ireland | (s) | (63) |
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| 11533-095 |
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10
(10)
LA TULIPE NOIRE (IRE)
(9)
D
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10
(10)
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J: Jessica O'Gorman
(7)
T: Aengus King, Ireland Age: 6 Wgt: 9-7 Eq: (s) OR: 63 |
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| Latest win at Roscommon in October. Best effort this season when fifth of 14 in handicap at Limerick (1m, good to soft, 14/1) 9 days ago. Has been given some further help by the handicapper. | ||||||||
| 266479-00 | 
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PEBBLE ISLAND (9) | J. Kearney |
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4 | 9-6 |
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| 11 (3) | b g CRACKSMAN - DANCING SANDS (IRE) DUBAWI (IRE) | J: J. Kearney
T: John McConnell, Ireland |
John McConnell, Ireland | (t) | (62) |
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| 266479-00 |
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11 (3) PEBBLE ISLAND (9) |
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11
(3)
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J: J. Kearney
T: John McConnell, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 9-6 Eq: (t) OR: 62 |
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| Placed once from 6 outings last year for Simon & Ed Crisford. Has made a low-key start for this yard and makes little appeal at present. | ||||||||
| 080-48122 | 
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METHGAL (IRE)
(19)
D
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Conor Cusack (7) |
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4 | 9-5 |
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| 12 (11) | b g HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) - DJIDDA (GER) LANDO (GER) | J: Conor Cusack
(7)
T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland |
P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland | (b+t) | (61) |
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| 080-48122 |
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12
(11)
METHGAL (IRE)
(19)
D
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12
(11)
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J: Conor Cusack
(7)
T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 9-5 Eq: (b+t) OR: 61 |
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| Showed improved form in a switch of headgear when opening his account at Dundalk (7f) in March. Found only one too good both starts since and is entitled to be in the mix again. | ||||||||
| 0501-4473 | 
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ROMAN HARRY (IRE)
(11)
D
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Reese Holohan (7) |
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6 | 9-3 |
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| 13 (4) | b g HARRY ANGEL (IRE) - BROOKLYN'S ROSE (IRE) HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) | J: Reese Holohan
(7)
T: S. M. Duffy, Ireland |
S. M. Duffy, Ireland | (s) | (59) |
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| 0501-4473 |
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13
(4)
ROMAN HARRY (IRE)
(11)
D
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13
(4)
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J: Reese Holohan
(7)
T: S. M. Duffy, Ireland Age: 6 Wgt: 9-3 Eq: (s) OR: 59 |
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| Winner of a claimer at Dundalk in December. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 10 to Comfort Line in handicap (7/1) at same course (1m) 11 days ago. Is up in grade but has yet to win a handicap. | ||||||||
| 371058 | 
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OXFORD CIRCUS (IRE) (10) | Jarred Huggan (7) |
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4 | 8-13 |
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| 14 (14) | b g MEHMAS (IRE) - OPTIMATE KODIAC | J: Jarred Huggan
(7)
T: Denis Hogan, Ireland |
Denis Hogan, Ireland | (b) 1 | (55) |
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| 371058 |
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14 (14) OXFORD CIRCUS (IRE) (10) |
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14
(14)
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J: Jarred Huggan
(7)
T: Denis Hogan, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 8-13 Eq: (b) 1 OR: 55 |
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| Lightly-raced sort who opened his account in a Dundalk maiden (6f) in February. 14/1 and in first-time cheekpieces, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap at Cork (1m, good to soft) 10 days ago. Is fitted with blinkers and will need to find improvement. | ||||||||
| 8000-00 | 
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CANNONBALL QUEEN (IRE) (9) | A. J. Casey (7) |
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4 | 8-12 |
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| 15 (13) | b f FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND - FIRSTCLASS (GER) LAWMAN (FR) | J: A. J. Casey
(7)
T: S. M. Duffy, Ireland |
S. M. Duffy, Ireland | (54) |
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| 8000-00 |
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15 (13) CANNONBALL QUEEN (IRE) (9) |
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15
(13)
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J: A. J. Casey
(7)
T: S. M. Duffy, Ireland Age: 4 Wgt: 8-12 OR: 54 |
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| Showed some promise on debut over C&D last summer but has gone the wrong way since. | ||||||||
| 013-55083 | 
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NOTFORALONGTIME
(10)
D
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R. M. Mulligan (2) |
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9 | 8-12 |
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| 16 (16) | b g PACO BOY (IRE) - PUNCHY LADY INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) | J: R. M. Mulligan
(2)
T: Laura Hourigan, Ireland |
Laura Hourigan, Ireland | (b) | (54) |
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| 013-55083 |
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16
(16)
NOTFORALONGTIME
(10)
D
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16
(16)
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J: R. M. Mulligan
(2)
T: Laura Hourigan, Ireland Age: 9 Wgt: 8-12 Eq: (b) OR: 54 |
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| Successful 3 times at Dundalk during 2025. Bounced back to form when third at Cork 10 days ago. May struggle to repeat that effort in this field. | ||||||||
| In Play Symbols | |
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| 1 | led/disputed lead |
| 2 | prominent/close up |
| 3 | mid-division |
| 4 | towards rear |
| 5 | behind |
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| s (S) | slowly away (very slowly away) |
| k (K) | travelled comfortably (notably strongly) |
| o (O) | outpaced (badly outpaced) |
| r (R) | responded to pressure (very well) |
| i (I) | idled (markedly) |
| f (F) | found less than seemed likely (found nothing) |
| p (P) | pulled hard (very hard) |
| l (L) | raced lazily (very lazily) |
| § (§§) | signs of temperament (marked reluctance) |
| j (J) | jumped well (very well) |
| x (X) | made mistakes (numerous mistakes) |
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PINAR DEL RIO made an encouraging yard debut back in January and can resume winning ways despite not being seen since. Summer Island has made a positive start on the whole for new connections and appeals as next best, while Methgal cannot be ignored on current form. |
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Betting Forecast : 11/26.5 Summer Island, 11/26.5 Methgal, 6/17 Pinar Del Rio, 9/110 Comfort Line, 12/113 Roman Harry, 16/117 Carrigans Grove, 16/117 Notforalongtime, 20/121 Moyassr, 20/121 La Tulipe Noire, 25/126 Java Wood, 25/126 Oxford Circus, 28/129 Loingseoir, 28/129 Go Out, 33/134 Free Solo, 100/1101 Pebble Island, 100/1101 Cannonball Queen |
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Smart Stats |
| 2025 | FREE SOLO (IRE) | 8 | 9-6 | 10/111 | T: P. J. F. Murphy, Ireland | J: M. W. Hassett | 25 ran |
| 2024 | ORANDI (FR) | 6 | 10-1 | 33/134 | T: A. J. Martin, Ireland | J: J. Kearney (2) | 20 ran |
| 2023 | SHIMMERZ (IRE) | 5 | 8-7 | 40/141 | T: Charles O'Brien, Ireland | J: Siobhan Rutledge | 18 ran |
| 2022 | GINSBURG (IRE) | 4 | 9-3 | 28/129 | T: Gerard Keane, Ireland | J: S. P. Bird (7) | 17 ran |
| 2021 | PRETTY REBEL (IRE) | 4 | 9-11 | 8/19 | T: G. O'Leary, Ireland | J: D. N. Curran (4) | 23 ran |
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