A look at the Curragh Sunday

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13:25 Sun 16 April 2023

IRISH RACEHORSE EXPERIENCE AT INS IRISH EBF MAIDEN

Distance 6f

Prize €17,000 Age 2yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 6

Going Heavy

  1. Democracy (IRE) – The horse’s breeding suggests potential, being a brother to Richard Fahey’s talented 2022 juvenile filly Midnight Mile. Democracy is trained by Aidan O’Brien, which adds to the horse’s credentials. The odds of 5/4 also indicate the horse is a strong favourite.
  2. River Tiber (IRE) – Another entry from Aidan O’Brien, River Tiber is a 480,000gns yearling and has a promising pedigree. The market odds of 13/8 further suggest that the horse is likely to perform well in the race.
  3. Jalaybee – This horse cost 100,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal of a Listed-placed 5f AW juvenile winner. With odds of 7/1, Jalaybee could be an interesting contender in the race.
  4. Thia (IRE) – Thia has prior racing experience and finished fourth of six at Cork on debut. With odds of 7/1, the extra furlong might help improve the horse’s performance, though it might still be vulnerable compared to the top contenders.

While Democracy and River Tiber seem to be the strongest contenders, it is important to consider factors such as the racecourse conditions and any changes in odds before making a final decision.

14:00 Sun 16 April 2023

IRISH NATIONAL STUD AND GARDENS IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN

Distance 5f

Prize €17,000 Age 2yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8

  1. Jenni (IRE) – With a 6f AW 2yo winning dam and a leading sire, this horse has potential. At 11/8 odds, Jenni is considered a strong contender, and market support could be significant, given the respected yard.
  2. Porta Fortuna (IRE) – This first foal has an interesting pedigree, with a mix of speed and stamina. The horse has odds of 3/1, indicating a good chance of performing well in the race. The market should be checked for additional information.
  3. Blame Thechampagne (IRE) – Representing respected connections and being by a source of quality speed horses, this 5/1 contender could perform well in the race.
  4. Ellie Moore (IRE) – With winning half-sisters and a leading sire, Ellie Moore could be a competitive horse in the race. The odds of 20/1 suggest an outside chance, but the horse should not be overlooked.
  5. Neo Smart (IRE) – This horse has winning siblings, but the damline suggests it might need a longer distance. With odds of 7/1, Neo Smart could still be a potential contender in the race.

These are some of the horses with the best chances of winning or performing well in the race, based on the provided information. It is important to consider factors such as the racecourse conditions and any changes in odds before making a final decision.

14:35 Sun 16 April 2023

TOTE FANTASY WHO’S IN YOUR STABLE IRISH EBF MAIDEN

Distance 1m 2f

Prize €15,000 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 12

  1. Time Tells All (IRE) – This well-bred horse ran a fine race on debut and should have improved since then. With odds of 7/4, Time Tells All appears to be the favourite and has a strong chance of winning the race.
  2. Cape Bridgewater (IRE) – With better efforts at Dundalk since its debut, Cape Bridgewater is another strong contender in the race. The returning blinkers could be a positive factor, and at odds of 15/8, this horse is expected to perform well.
  3. Deakin (FR) – Having finished a solid third on debut, Deakin is well suited for this trip. With a tongue-tie on and odds of 10/3, this horse should give a good account of itself in the race.
  4. Rauzan (IRE) – If Rauzan can improve upon its performance at Dundalk, it could get involved in the race. With odds of 9/1, this horse may be worth considering as an outsider.

These are some of the horses with the best chances of winning or performing well in the race, based on the provided information. It is essential to consider factors such as the racecourse conditions and any changes in odds before making a final decision.

15:10 Sun 16 April 2023

SP OR BETTER GUARANTEED WITH TOTE ALLEGED STAKES (Group 3)

Distance 1m 2f

Prize €55,000 Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 6

  1. Point Lonsdale (IRE) – With a strong performance in previous races, including winning four races and coming in as runner-up in a Group 1 National Stakes, Point Lonsdale has a good chance of winning this race. The odds of 9/4 make this horse the favourite.
  2. Visualisation (IRE) – Having won a Listed race in 2021 and recently winning a Naas Listed event over this trip, Visualisation is another strong contender in the race. At odds of 3/1, this horse is expected to perform well.
  3. Piz Badile (IRE) – Piz Badile had a notable win in the 1m2f Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown, and despite some disappointments later, this horse could still put in a solid performance. With odds of 7/2, Piz Badile is one to watch.
  4. Self Belief (IRE) – Self Belief won a 1m maiden race on debut and had a strong winning performance in a Listed event over this trip at Leopardstown. The horse should improve after its seasonal debut, and with odds of 4/1, Self Belief could be competitive in this race.

15:45 Sun 16 April 2023

LESTER PIGGOTT GLADNESS STAKES (Group 3)

Distance 7f

Prize €55,000 Age 3yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 7

  1. Mea Domina (FR) – With two wins in France last year, including a 1m Listed contest on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud, Mea Domina is a strong contender. At odds of 13/8, she is the favourite and possibly has the most potential for improvement among her rivals.
  2. Goldana (IRE) – Formerly trained in Germany, Goldana has been effective at Listed level over this trip and produced an impressive win in a Listed race over 1m1f at Hanover last October. With odds of 7/2, Goldana is an interesting recruit and expected to perform well in this race.
  3. Power Under Me (IRE) – A four-time winner, three of those wins were at 6f. Power Under Me performed well in a Listed contest at Leopardstown last October, and despite being a little too keen in his recent appearance, he finished only 1 1/4l behind third-placed Mea Domina. With odds of 4/1, Power Under Me is a competitive contender in this race.
  4. Hannibal Barca (IRE) – A useful juvenile who won the Gallinule Stakes over 1m2f on this venue, Hannibal Barca’s return to a shorter distance is intriguing. Though the horse has questions to answer, with odds of 13/2, Hannibal Barca could still perform well in this race.

16:20 Sun 16 April 2023

TOTE NEVER BEATEN BY SP HANDICAP

Distance 6f

Prize €22,000 Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 14

  1. Magical Vision (IRE) – With three wins in four starts from 5f-6f, Magical Vision is a strong contender in this race. Although facing a tougher challenge with a 6lb higher mark, the horse is expected to be fitter and is the favourite at 9/2 odds.
  2. Laugh A Minute – A six-time winner, Laugh A Minute recently repeated his win in a 5f handicap race with several of these contenders behind. Effective over this trip and with odds of 11/2, Laugh A Minute can perform well off a 4lb higher mark.
  3. Swift Flight (FR) – Although only having one win in 17 races, Swift Flight showed a strong performance on seasonal debut over 5f. Racing from 2lb out of the handicap, another good run is expected, with odds of 11/2.
  4. Earls (IRE) – Earls had a four-win streak from 6f-1m last season. Although below form over 5f on the last two starts, this trip is more suitable, and the horse is expected to run a sound race with odds of 6/1.
  5. Hurricane Ivor (IRE) – A Group 3 winner in 2021, Hurricane Ivor ran well at Cork on debut for this yard and should have improved since then. With odds of 9/1, the horse is one to consider for this race.

16:55 Sun 16 April 2023

HOLDEN PLANT RENTALS IRISH EBF MAIDEN

Distance 6f

Prize €15,000 Age 3yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 18

  1. Run Ran Run (1/1 odds): This horse has been narrowly defeated over this course and distance on debut and showed similar form at Naas. With improved fitness, Run Ran Run should be a strong contender in this race.
  2. Desert Haven (9/4 odds): A consistent performer with some strong runs in maiden races, including a close finish behind Run Ran Run at Naas last time out. With fitness improvement, there won’t be much between the pair again today.
  3. Grigal (6/1 odds): Despite being absent since her debut run last June, Grigal outran her long odds when finishing second over 6.5f on good ground. If she can replicate that form on the softer ground, she has a chance of performing well.
  4. First Gentleman (14/1 odds): As the likely first-string for the Harrington yard, First Gentleman has a decent pedigree and damline. Market support could indicate a strong performance in the race.
  5. Roaming Star (17/2 odds): Made a satisfactory debut over this trip at Dundalk, and although the ground is an unknown factor, there are possibilities for a good performance.

Keep an eye on the market, as odds and market support can be indicative of a horse’s chances of winning or performing well. These five horses seem to have the strongest chances based on the provided information, but horse racing can be unpredictable, and other contenders may emerge on the day.

17:25 Sun 16 April 2023

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Distance 6f

Prize €15,000 Rated (47-65) Age 3yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 23

  1. Senado Square – Improved performance after being gelded, winning convincingly at Naas and receiving a 9lb rise in ratings. Should be in the mix again with favourable odds.
  2. Let’s Believe – A solid contender with a good history, including an encouraging handicap debut and a satisfactory start to the season at Navan. Holds a leading chance in this race.
  3. Run Forrest Run – A three-time turf winner, showed signs of a return to form with a third-place finish in a similar race. Handles different ground conditions well and has a strong chance.
  4. Knockmore Prince – Consistent in AW handicaps, obtaining three second-place finishes and a fair third at Navan. Has an each-way chance with new headgear combination.
  5. Midnight Fire – A C&D winner last May with an encouraging effort over 7f on penultimate start. Now 8lb below the last winning mark, holds potential for a good performance.

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