Curragh
Today, October 5, 2024Flat1m
Verdict
Verdict
HURRICANE HELEN ran up to her best at a trip that stretched her when third at Dundalk 2 weeks ago, which suggests she may still have a bigger performance in her. Lady Arwen and Clarita head the dangers.
Hurricane Helen
Lady Arwen
Clarita
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. PresenceJ: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 7-4441223- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictWinner at Ballinrobe in July. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 6 in handicap (15/8) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 2 days ago.- 6. ClaritaJ: H. J. HorganT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 421-80662
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict10/1, very good second of 16 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Player. - 8. Hurricane HelenJ: P. McGettiganT: Christopher David Timmons, IrelandF: 14746173
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictLatest win at Cork in August. 7/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Expected to be bang there. 
9. NahoriJ: R. M. MulliganT: T. Gibney, IrelandF: 60550554- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictCheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10f, good, 11/2) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon.
4. LoingseoirJ: Jack ClearyT: M. C. Grassick, IrelandF: 8-0005914- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 4
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in September. 16/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 4 days ago, faring best of those held up.
7. Royal PippenJ: Nicola BurnsT: Paul W. Flynn, IrelandF: 90-506090- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Patrick Magee when last of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, good, 7/1) 25 days ago.- 10. Lady ArwenJ: C. HorganT: Conor O'Dwyer, IrelandF: 40-606704
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictCreditable fourth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 18 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Merits consideration. 
11. Wrist ArtJ: M. W. HassettT: Timothy Doyle, IrelandF: 2130-0859- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictBelow form ninth of 16 in handicap (15/2) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago, not clear run.
3. AnvikaJ: D. S. O'SullivanT: Ms Sheila Lavery, IrelandF: 67169695- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictLatest win at Limerick in June. Good fifth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Navan (8f, good) 14 days ago. Respected.
1. AcotangoJ: P. A. HarnettT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 2399-0633- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictFirst run since leaving Harry Charlton when below form third of 6 in minor event at Laytown (7f, 7/2) 19 days ago, slowly away. Must improve.
2. My Little LadyJ: Wesley JoyceT: Denis Hogan, IrelandF: 7264- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Below form fourth of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 8/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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