12:55 Curragh Tips

He brings the best recent speed times in the field, which is needed here over the 5f. Finished powerfully at Naas, and he's fully effective at this minimum trip. He has proven form on heavy ground, and a handy low draw suits. The Billy Lee and W.MCreery combo looks a positive as well.

5-time winner, including in this race in 2023. Narrowly beaten into 2nd last time and holds every chance if repeating that form today.

I'm surprised to see double figures for Ger O'Leary's 8 year old British Gelding REAL FORCE who in my humble opinion looks a real threat. This Son of LEATHAL FORCE didn't shame himself in deeper company earlier this year finishing 4th (off a mark of 96) off a massive 364 day sabbatical. This lad won here at this level on today's mark (again returning from a break) of 89 & with Jockey Sam Coen getting the leg up who I think is very good value for his 7lb claim. There is lots to like here for this proven mudlark who drops in class & runs very well fresh with shrewd trainer adding 1st time Blinkers.

She finished 9th in a handicap at this venue 12 days prior, where her positioning was not optimal. However, with a favourable mark, she poses a significant threat and deserves consideration for an each-way wager at 12/1 based on her previous form.

Smoke Them Out has shown he can win here over 6f and handles the soft and good ground here today. In his last effort, he struggled in testing ground conditions which he did not like. He will likely race close to the pace and try to lead or track the front runners. Competitive if allowed his own way here.

Coming along really well this prep, improving with every run, and gets into a very winnable race here in a field that should have enough tempo to suit him.

Ran well in defeat after sitting a bit too far back in the pack last time out, has a chance after that. Only gone up slightly at the ratings, factor in the small claim by the jockey today, the horse is still looking well treated. Handles soft ground conditions, distance is ideal.

Edmond Halley looks great value here at 20/1 in this open-looking sprint handicap. He is totally unexposed, and an opening mark of 68 on his handicap debut looks well within his range. He also has landed a plum low draw.