IE - Curragh - Race 8

Thoroughbred

23 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

58.5K

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Verdict

AVIATRICE won a listed race at Dundalk when last seen and can land the hat-trick now returned to handicap company and back at 6f. Headmaster showed promise on his reappearance at Naas 26 days ago after joining a new yard and can improve for that outing. Unique Journey and Indigo Dream are also respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Impressive winner of a Dundalk handicap in October before following up in a 14-runner listed race there over 1m the following month (runner-up won since). Has gone well fresh in the past and another bold showing is expected back on turf/sprinting for a yard in good form. 1st Pick 11 Aviatrice (Ire) Jockey: L. T. Mcateer Trainer: David Marnane, Ireland J: L. T. Mcateer T: David Marnane, Ireland	100	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Impressive winner of a Dundalk handicap in October before following up in a 14-runner listed race there over 1m the following month (runner-up won since). Has gone well fresh in the past and another bold showing is expected back on turf/sprinting for a yard in good form.
13	Back on the up in a first-time tongue strap when winning a 13-runner 7f handicap at Newbury in 2025 on his final start for William Haggas. Shaped with promise on debut for this yard when mid-field at Naas on return and looks likely to build on that. Less exposed than most of these. 2nd Pick 13 Headmaster Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Edward Lynam, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Edward Lynam, Ireland	97	-	-	-	6%	17/1
Analysis Back on the up in a first-time tongue strap when winning a 13-runner 7f handicap at Newbury in 2025 on his final start for William Haggas. Shaped with promise on debut for this yard when mid-field at Naas on return and looks likely to build on that. Less exposed than most of these.
4	Dual C&D winner last October who was second to Dmaniac here in March before finding listed company beyond him at Cork in April. Back at his favoured venue now, and Colin Keane is 2 from 2 on him. 3rd Pick 4 Unique Journey (Ire) Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland J: C. T. Keane T: Daniel James Murphy, Ireland	92	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Dual C&D winner last October who was second to Dmaniac here in March before finding listed company beyond him at Cork in April. Back at his favoured venue now, and Colin Keane is 2 from 2 on him.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

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A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.