Racecards
17:00 Curragh (IRE)
Finlay Volvo Handicap
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,501
- 2nd: €2,500
- 3rd: €1,250
- 4th: €625
- Form 001317
- Age 8
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Kevin Coleman
- Jockey J M Sheridan
broke well, led in centre, joined halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led again briefly over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon no impression in 2nd, no extra final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 66178-9
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer W P Browne
- Jockey W M Lordan
held up towards rear in centre, some progress halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
- Form 31-2370
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer M C Grassick
- Jockey R C Colgan
tracked leader in 2nd in centre, disputed halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and headed over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
- Form 3221
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey W J Lee
held up in touch in centre, 4th halfway, travelling well in 3rd 2f out, pushed along to challenge over 1f out, led 1f out, ridden clear final 100 yards, kept on well
- Form 3815-70
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey K J Manning
held up in rear, ran freely, raced towards stands' side, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor
- Form 108631
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J G Murray
- Jockey W Joyce
tracked leaders, raced on stands' side, checked and switched off rail after 1 1/2f, pushed along in 5th halfway, soon ridden and no impression, no extra over 1f out
- Form 168054
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey J A Powell
in touch in mid-division in centre, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 400195
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey D P McDonogh
held up towards rear, raced towards stands' side, pushed along in 10th halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor
- Form 0646-51
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer W P Browne
- Jockey A C Persse
slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, pushed along again halfway, ridden and weakened under 2f out
- Form 6-88305
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey L F Roche
prominent and soon raced on stands' side rail, pushed along in 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
- Form 305339
- Age 6
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer P J F Hassett
- Jockey C D Hayes
tracked leaders on far side of centre, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Verdict
This has been run three times and three-year-olds have won them all. Are We Dreaming, from a trainer/jockey combination in top form, dropped back to this trip for the first time at Bellewstown and landed a maiden. She'll improve again and looks best of the younger brigade though Daintree, a dual all-weather winner, has performed well against older horses the last twice. ONLY SPOOFING has won twice this year and loves quick ground. An eleven times winner, he's set to make it a dozen with Joey Sheridan's claim a bonus. Mass Gathering arrives in top form having won comfortably at Bellewstown but a 10lb rise tempers enthusiasm while Realtin Fantasy is up 7lb for a narrow maiden success at Tipperary
Formwatch
Only Spoofing (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Prominent, lost place and under pressure 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Ano Syra (8-8) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
One Sweet Day (IRE) 150-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 10, 7l behind Power Under Me (9-12) at Cork 6f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Elanora (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Prominent on outer, 3rd halfway, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 8 1/4l behind Coumshingaun (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Are We Dreaming (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 5f mdn Yielding in Jul beating Shoebox King (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Dragons Call (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong, last of 17, 15 1/2l behind Pirate Jenny (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp fll Good - Yielding in May.
Mass Gathering (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, improved to lead over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Bellewstown 5f hcp sft in Jul beating Kilonova (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Daintree (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway into 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Speedacus (9-12) at Navan 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Tiny Bit (IRE) 18-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, raced keenly, 11th entering straight, pushed along 2f out, no impression in 10th when switched left 1f out, ridden and kept on well, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Cailin Cliste (9-13) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Realtin Fantasy (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Prominent and disputed in centre, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed inside final 200 yards, rallied to lead again close home, won at Tipperary 5f mdn gf in May beating Baby Rosabella (9-3) by nk, 17 ran.
Un Bacio Ancora (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Are We Dreaming (9-3) at Bellewstown 5f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Maggie Thunder (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders on outer and soon pushed along, 6th entering straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Harry's Bar (10-5) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jul.
Ecclesiastical 9-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Mass Gathering (9-13) at Bellewstown 5f hcp sft in Jul.