IE - Curragh - Race 9

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

29.0K

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Verdict

REAL ENCOUNTER is not yet fully exposed and is taken to resume winning ways in a wide-open contest. Namiid has done well since his return and rates a big threat. Previous course winners Mary Shoelaces and Apache Outlaw are also respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Dundalk nursery winner in the winter, who probably needed the run when last of 9 in handicap there on return 6 days ago. Races from correct mark now and back on turf for the first time since September. Interesting under Oisin Murphy. 1st Pick 5 Final Melody (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland J: Oisin Murphy T: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland	95	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Dundalk nursery winner in the winter, who probably needed the run when last of 9 in handicap there on return 6 days ago. Races from correct mark now and back on turf for the first time since September. Interesting under Oisin Murphy.
1	Opened his account in 5f Navan maiden in May and has followed that up with in-frame efforts in handicaps on last 2 starts, ¾-length second of 5 to Rosie Frith at Bellewstown on latest. Remains of interest off the same mark. 2nd Pick 1 Namiid (Ire) Jockey: Jessica Maye Trainer: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland J: Jessica Maye T: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland	100	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Opened his account in 5f Navan maiden in May and has followed that up with in-frame efforts in handicaps on last 2 starts, ¾-length second of 5 to Rosie Frith at Bellewstown on latest. Remains of interest off the same mark.
12	A 3-time winner, including twice over C&D (this race in 2024, and final outing in 2025). Yet to fire this season but shaped with a bit more encouragement when 7¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Midnight Dusk at this course last month. Blinkers back on. 3rd Pick 12 Mary Shoelaces (Ire) Jockey: Jessica O'gorman Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland J: Jessica O'gorman T: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland	98	-	-	-	4%
Analysis A 3-time winner, including twice over C&D (this race in 2024, and final outing in 2025). Yet to fire this season but shaped with a bit more encouragement when 7¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Midnight Dusk at this course last month. Blinkers back on.

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