Curragh
Today, May 23, 2025Flat6fGood
Verdict
Verdict
Lots with chances but it could pay to side with COLLECTIVE POWER who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when a promising sixth at Naas last time and can gain compensation here. C&D winner Keke is feared most off a handy-looking mark ahead of Ohailbhic and Mickey The Steel. Apache Outlaw completes the shortlist.
Collective Power
Keke
Ohailbhic
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. KekeJ: William James LeeT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 5311141-4
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictC&D winner. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this course (5f, soft) 55 days ago, left poorly placed. Expected to be bang there. 
9. Apache OutlawJ: Adam CaffreyT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 13711-344- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Dundalk in December. 22/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 35 days ago. Needs considering.
8. DaamberdiplomatJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 686131-48- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictC&D winner. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (6f) 35 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can give a good account.
16. MoltophinoJ: C. D. HayesT: John Andrew Kinsella, IrelandF: 2409247-2- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictVery good second of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can go well again in his bid for a maiden victory.- 12. Collective PowerJ: Sorcha WoodsT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 55276-216
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdict1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in April. Shaped well when sixth of 15 in handicap (20/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago, short of room 2f out and finishing well. A likely player. - 14. OhailbhicJ: N. M. CrosseT: J. J. Feane, IrelandF: 5144306-5
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictShaped with promise after 9 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap at Cork (7f, good) 17 days ago, travelling well when not clear run under 2f out. Interesting. 
3. Little QueenieJ: R. WheartyT: Paul W. Flynn, IrelandF: 2013149-8- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Creditable eighth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 33/1) 25 days ago. In the mix.
2. Tango FlareJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Patrick T. Foley, IrelandF: 41300357-- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 203
Verdict8 lengths seventh of 9 to Daamberdiplomat in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (6f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return.- 4. Heavenly PowerJ: W. M. LordanT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 0627101-9
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 25/1) 55 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 
7. I Am SupermanJ: J. A. PowellT: M. D. O'Callaghan, IrelandF: 2027-6504- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024. 33/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.
13. Mickey The SteelJ: Wesley JoyceT: Joseph Anthony Murray, IrelandF: 78410-909- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictCourse winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 14/1) 6 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Merits consideration.
11. BarbapapaJ: Andrew Joseph SlatteryT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 81212/262-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 274
Verdict20/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f), having run of race. Off 9 months but not ruled out.
10. MehmanJ: Declan McDonoghT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 465322-15- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in January. Below-par fifth of 7 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 5/4) 70 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
6. DandyvilleJ: Shane FoleyT: Stuart Crawford, IrelandF: 201325/02-- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 350
Verdict10/1, respectable ½-length second of 7 to Tango Flare in minor event at Fairyhouse (6f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving M. G. Quinn. Has work to do.
15. Gerrits GemJ: R. P. ClearyT: Kieran Patrick Cotter, IrelandF: 6/010314-0- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
Verdict5/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 61 days ago. Something to find on form.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
1. ErosandpsycheJ: G. F. CarrollT: Daniel James Murphy, IrelandF: 02-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 343
VerdictBelow form 2¾ lengths second of 9 to Clarendon House in listed race (4/1) at Cork (5f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving P. Twomey. Blinkers on 1st time.