Curragh
Today, August 30, 2025Flat1mGood
Verdict
Verdict
Plenty to consider in this high-end handicap with STATE ACTOR just about the pick of the bunch having shaped really well from this mark at Leopardstown. Bear Profit has been a model of consistency and he seems sure to give it another good go, while Pink Oxalis may well reverse Galway form with Genuine Article this time.
State Actor
Bear Profit
Pink Oxalis
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. GodwinsonJ: Daniel TudhopeT: William HaggasF: 04100-115- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
Verdict13/2, fifth of 8 in conditions stakes at Goodwood (9f, good) 29 days ago, not ideally placed held up in a steadily-run race. Progressive prior to that.- 8. State ActorJ: D. B. McMonagleT: W. T. Farrell, IrelandF: 11420-036
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictC&D winner who shaped well when sixth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 51 days ago, not ideally placed and finished with running left. Shortlist material from the same mark. 
11. Genuine ArticleJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Gerard Keane, IrelandF: 20483-631- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCareer best when winning 18-runner handicap (11/2) at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago, getting first run under a change of tactics. Clearly in good order but 10 lb rise asks a new question.- 7. Bear ProfitJ: Nicola BurnsT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 13-281232
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictLatest win at Leopardstown in June and has continued in form since, good second of 14 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, good to soft) 32 days ago, better placed than most. Another bold bid likely. - 13. Pink OxalisJ: W. M. LordanT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 32114014
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
Verdict3 wins from 9 runs this year. 9/1, better than result when 4¾ lengths fourth of 18 to Genuine Article in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago, caught further back than ideal. That performance makes her of serious interest. 
10. BooyeaJ: G. M. RyanT: T. Gibney, IrelandF: 18050-502- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 51
VerdictC&D winner. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm) 51 days ago. On the upgrade recently.
6. TokenomicsJ: L. T. McAteerT: David Marnane, IrelandF: 311813-10- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 94
- Days Since Last Run:
- 73
VerdictPicked up where left off when winning at Cork in May. 25/1, twenty fourth of 30 in handicap at Royal Ascot (8f, firm) 73 days ago. Bounce back called for,
1. Big GosseyJ: R. P. WhelanT: Charles O'Brien, IrelandF: 14534058- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
Verdict8-time course winner. 6½ lengths eighth of 12 to Bucanero Fuerte in Phoenix Sprint Stakes at this course (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip returned to handicap company.
3. Coeur DorJ: C. D. HayesT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 76044-450- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictC&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 32 days ago, worst of draw. Stable in good form. Visor on first time and he's likely to bounce back given overall profile.
9. Independent ExpertJ: J. KearneyT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 006-74108- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Naas in May. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Galway (8.6f, good to soft, 12/1) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time.
12. I Am SupermanJ: J. A. PowellT: M. D. O'Callaghan, IrelandF: 7-6504954- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 62
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good) 62 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently.
4. Blues EmperorJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 177-00310- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 33/1) 27 days ago. Trainer going well.
15. Engines OnJ: K. G. KennedyT: John Andrew Kinsella, IrelandF: 240031-17- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictLatest win at Naas in July. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, good, 11/4) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask in this band of handicap.
14. Jagged EdgeJ: M. W. HassettT: D. K. Weld, IrelandF: 310- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
VerdictWinner at Cork in April. Last of 11 in handicap (4/1) at this course (7f, good). Off 98 days. Stable having good spell. Uphill task.
5. HowyoulikethatJ: P. McGettiganT: Miss Hilary McLoughlin, IrelandF: 4370/4-666- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
Verdict6 lengths sixth of 9 to Thalara in listed race (20/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good) 8 days ago. This looks to be his level now.- Unnamed Favourite
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