Racecards
16:50 Curragh (IRE)
Finlay Volvo Handicap
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €25,000 added
- Winner: €14,999
- 2nd: €5,000
- 3rd: €2,500
- 4th: €1,250
- Form 167747-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, 5th 1f out, weakened
- Form 22445-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey W J Lee
rear of mid-division, 9th on inner 2f out, progress into 4th when briefly checked under 1f out, ridden and good headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
- Form 3-12
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey D McMonagle
tracked leaders in 2nd, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 12657-5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey G F Carroll
in rear, pushed along in 12th 2f out, ridden and headway into 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd close home, never nearer
Ragga Bomb (IRE)
232- Form 817-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 91
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, checked 1f out, weakened
- Form 05052-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey B M Coen
led, joined and pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden and led again under 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
- Form 335-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer J P Fahey
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division on outer, progress 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and went 2nd briefly 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 659-33
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 80
rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 38-1340
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, weakened
- Form 3344-13
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey C D Hayes
mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 2340-19
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer K P Cotter
- Jockey D P McDonogh
in rear, pushed along in last 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 871-936
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey R P Cleary
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression in 6th when checked inside final furlong and lost some positions close home
- Form 76-3
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 71
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along in 10th 2f out, soon ridden, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 815-9
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
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Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Democracy (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, never a factor, last of 7, 8 1/2l behind Diego Velazquez (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Follow Me (FR) 22-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden in close 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Curragh 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Eclipse Emerald (9-8) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Nerano (USA) 5-4 (9-8) Led, headed narrowly after 2 1/2f, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge under 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, 1 3/4l behind Bergamasco (9-8) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Gunzburg (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Cherry Blossom (9-2) at Cork 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in May.
Ragga Bomb (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, rear of mid-division halfway, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Mountain Bear (9-5) at Dundalk 7f lst stks (1) pol in Oct.
Transcending Glory (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Led, ridden under 2f out, joined over 1f out, edged ahead closing stages, kept on well under pressure, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Apr beating Spanish Cara (9-2) by 1l, 13 ran.
Grand City Hall (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Dwelt slightly, soon tracked leaders, ridden to challenge towards outer 1 1/2f out, led narrowly 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 6f mdn gd in May beating Emerald Banner (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Monasterboice (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Prominent and disputed early, tracked leader after 1f, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Grand City Hall (9-8) at Cork 6f mdn gd in May.
Perfect Judgement (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 8th over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Eclipse Emerald (9-10) at Naas 6f hcp gd in May.
Tai Tam Bay (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Led, pushed along and strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Eclipse Emerald (9-10) at Naas 6f hcp gd in May.
Uncle Albert (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 21, 8 3/4l behind Zephron (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Neo Smart (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped to 8th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Chicago Critic (9-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in May.
Auburn Avenue (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along in 7th entering straight, 4th over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd on line, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Duckadilly (9-3) at Naas 1m mdn fll gd in May.
Matter Of Fact (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Cherry Blossom (9-2) at Cork 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in May.