Curragh
Today, June 29, 2025Flat1m4fGood
Verdict
Verdict
Competitive fare but CLOUD SEEKER has barely taken a backward step in the last year ago, cranking it up another notch when a very good second in a big-field 10f handicap here a month ago. He's the most persuasive option, with Lope de Lilas and Beset a couple of potential threats.
Cloud Seeker
Lope De Lilas
Beset
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 14. BesetJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, IrelandF: 7/47821-12
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictLatest win at Sligo in May. Good second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Goodwood (12f, good) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on and may have more to offer for this yard. - 7. Cloud SeekerJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: A. Slattery, IrelandF: 61111-812
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictLatest win at Leopardstown in May. 6/1, very good second of 19 in handicap at this course (10f, good) 36 days ago. Getting better with each recent run and he's a most likeable type. - 5. Lope De LilasJ: C. T. KeaneT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 5/100-26
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBit below form 3¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Rose Jaipur in listed race (39/10) at Le Lion-d'Angers (9.9f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Back up in trip returned to handicap company. 
1. Harbour WindJ: S. CoenT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 112/1225-5- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictRespectable fifth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at this course (14f, good) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should strip fitter with that under his belt.
12. Lord ChurchJ: W. M. LordanT: Emmet Mullins, IrelandF: 9/11132-37- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictCourse winner. 2/1, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip and was clearly thought to be capable of much better last time.
11. ZoffmanJ: C. D. HayesT: Noel Meade, IrelandF: 20/3302-04- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. 28/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (14f, good) 25 days ago, having to pick way through. Looks competitive on form.
6. Cheeky WinkJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 15742-314- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictLatest win at Tipperary in April. 2/1, 6¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Goodie Two Shoes in listed race at Gowran (14f, good) 53 days ago. Back from a break with yard in good order.
10. CeallachJ: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, IrelandF: 1/7853-024- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictGood fourth of 19 in handicap (16/1) at this course (10f, good) 36 days ago. Back up in trip.
3. MashhoorJ: C. GeerdharryT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 848008-07- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictC&D winner. Respectable seventh of 19 in handicap (6/1) at this course (10f, good) 36 days ago. Stable having good spell.
8. FleetfootJ: Declan McDonoghT: J. S. Bolger, IrelandF: 1217/022-0- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
Verdict150/1, tailed-off fifth of 6 to Irancy in Champion Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) 61 days ago. Significantly up in trip and a handicapping case can be made for him on his form in the autumn.
9. Soaring MonarchJ: R. WheartyT: James M. Barrett, IrelandF: 830416-06- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictGood sixth of 19 in handicap at this course (10f, good, 40/1) 36 days ago, likely to have finished closer with a clear run.
4. Westminster MoonJ: Seamie HeffernanT: A. J. Martin, IrelandF: 33523-000- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictTenth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, soft, 50/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip and yet to find his feet for this yard but he is dropping in the weights.
13. Mo Ghille MarJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 1089-5450- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
Verdict22/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (16.8f, good) 47 days ago. Back down in trip.
2. Star HarbourJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 15-769430- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictC&D winner. Last of 13 in handicap (33/1) at this course (14f, good) 25 days ago. Bounce back required.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
15. First AscentJ: N. M. CrosseT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 7323- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 6 in maiden at Down Royal (12.9f, good, 5/2) 8 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed.