Curragh
Today, June 28, 2025Flat6fGood
Verdict
Verdict
Following a series of solid efforts in defeat, NEVER SHOUT NEVER is taken to deservedly get his head back in front. The 5-y-o doesn't boast the most compelling strike rate (2-30), but he remains on a feasible mark and did well to finish as close as he did at Listowel last time given the traffic problems he encountered. Gordon Bennett is feared most ahead of last-time-out winners Cold Hearted and Saturn Seven, while Tawaazon is also accorded respect.
Never Shout Never
Gordon Bennett
Cold Hearted
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 10. Gordon BennettJ: N. G. McCullaghT: Richard Brabazon, IrelandF: 667-38043
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictC&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft, 8/1) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Merits consideration. 
5. Brigids CloakJ: P. McGettiganT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 42312120- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in May. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap (22/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Daamberdiplomat.- 8. Cold HeartedJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 38720-321
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictCareer best when winning 18-runner maiden at this course (6.3f, good, 3/1) 24 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. One to consider on handicap debut. 
12. TawaazonJ: K. G. KennedyT: John Andrew Kinsella, IrelandF: 00-084173- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Naas in May. Good 1¼ lengths third of 23 to Saturn Seven in handicap (6/1) at this course (6.3f, good) 24 days ago. Should have a part to play.
4. Back Down UnderJ: L. F. RocheT: Padraig Roche, IrelandF: 451508-12- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictC&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win here in March. Respectable 4¼ lengths second of 13 to Brigid's Cloak in handicap at this C&D (good, 14/1) 36 days ago, not ideally Possibilities.- 7. Never Shout NeverJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 1-2336242
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictRespectable second of 13 in handicap at Listowel (6.3f, good, 9/2) 27 days ago, not ideally placed. Shortlist material. 
1. DaamberdiplomatJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 6131-4804- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictC&D winner. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Yard having good spell. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Every chance if back to best.
9. Saturn SevenJ: C. D. HayesT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 400270-01- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
Verdict12/1, won 23-runner handicap at this course (6.3f, good) 24 days ago, pushed out. This is more demanding, but she merits respect nonetheless.
3. Jon RiggensJ: J. J. G. RyanT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 48540516-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 237
VerdictC&D winner. 11/2, below form sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft). Off 7 months and he's likely to come on for the run.
2. Collective PowerJ: C. T. KeaneT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 5276-2168- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictLatest win at Dundalk in April. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good) 36 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks competitive on form. One of 4 representing the Edward Lynam yard.
11. RappellJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Paul W. Flynn, IrelandF: 317-07865- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictBit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 7/1) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
13. Manhattan ChuteJ: W. M. LordanT: M. D. O'Callaghan, IrelandF: 6643-6025- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictBit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
14. VerifiedJ: R. M. MulliganT: Charles Weld, IrelandF: 79068-072- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 15 in handicap (33/1) at Cork (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Each-way shout.- Unnamed Favourite
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6. AirspeedJ: Sorcha WoodsT: Edward Lynam, IrelandF: 341227-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 297
Verdict6/4, last of 7 in nursery at Hamilton (6f, soft), slowly away. Off 9 months ahead of this debut for new yard and probably best watched this time.