Curragh
Sunday, March 16, 2025Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
NEVER SHOUT NEVER (also engaged 8.10 Dundalk Friday) has been in top form at Dundalk and has some good runs here to his name so could be the way to go. New Theory is very interesting on her return/handicap debut having opened her account when last seen and chased home the now 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o. Rathbranchurch is another to note having gone well fresh, while Clever And Cute could have more to offer for Jim Bolger this term.
Never Shout Never
New Theory
Rathbranchurch
6f Hcap
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Tai Tam BayJ: Alexandra EganT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, IrelandF: 13033972-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 166
Verdict3/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 166 days ago. Won first time up last season.
2. ClonmacashJ: S. CoenT: Adrian McGuinness, IrelandF: 84-321212- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLatest win at Dundalk in February. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Been in top form but needs to carry that on back on turf.
3. Back Down UnderJ: L. F. RocheT: Padraig Roche, IrelandF: 7/3451508-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 169
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 169 days ago.
4. Dynamic ForceJ: J. J. G. RyanT: T. G. McCourt, IrelandF: 41227-458- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictBelow form eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (8f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip.
5. Clever And CuteJ: Ross CoakleyT: J. S. Bolger, IrelandF: 252U-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 174
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. 13/2, unseated rider early in handicap at Listowel (9f, good to soft) 174 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Booking of Coakley a plus. Open to improvement this year.- 6. Never Shout NeverJ: J. A. PowellT: Stephen Thorne, IrelandF: 307221-23
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLatest win at Dundalk in December. 2/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 23 days ago. Just as good on turf (gone well here) and poised for a big run. Engaged 8.10 Dundalk Friday. 
7. Catherine ChroiJ: C. T. KeaneT: Ms Claire O'Connell, IrelandF: 2025200-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSix wins from 19 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, last of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on.- 8. RathbranchurchJ: Wesley JoyceT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 87534255-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 133
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, below form fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) when last seen, not ideally placed. Off 133 days. Gone well fresh and one to note. 
9. Dark ViperJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 62262220-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 113
VerdictFell in juvenile hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 113 days ago. Fair but frustrating maiden.- 10. New TheoryJ: D. S. O'SullivanT: J. A. Stack, IrelandF: 25671-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 144
Verdict11/1, career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 144 days. Chased home 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o so must be of interest on handicap debut here under promising claimer. 
11. LoingseoirJ: Nicola BurnsT: M. C. Grassick, IrelandF: 05914605-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 133
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in September. Creditable fifth of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 28/1) 133 days ago. Booking of Burns a plus.
12. Tommy McjohnJ: G. F. CarrollT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, IrelandF: 71084-307- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictSeventh of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Dundalk (5f) 30 days ago.
13. Mount RuapehuJ: R. P. WhelanT: Mark Fahey, IrelandF: 42077384-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 133
VerdictFourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at this course (5f, good to soft) 133 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery.
14. Only SpoofingJ: Seamie HeffernanT: Kevin Thomas Coleman, IrelandF: 20054850-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 123
VerdictThirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Dundalk (5f) 123 days ago. Poor record fresh overall.
15. Ill Be HandyJ: R. C. ColganT: Matthew J. Smith, IrelandF: 69799-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 150
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft, 17/2) 150 days ago. Back down in trip. Uphill task.- Unnamed Favourite
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