Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap – Curragh

Curragh

14:50

Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap

Date 2023-07-01

Distance 6f

Class

Going Good

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo+

Prize €14,750

Runners (15)

EW Terms: 3 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
9 (5)	Coumshingaun Bay J:Nathan Crosse T:Kevin Thomas Coleman	J:Nathan Crosse T:Kevin Thomas Coleman	121	—	00U423	74	105	92	13d	—	—	0	17.1	1.13/1	9/2 18%
Promising fourth of 26 over C&D in May, has backed that up with solid placed form
NR (14)	Parting Glass Chestnut J:TBC T:J A Stack	J: T:J A Stack	119	—	2-215	78	99	76	15d	—	—	+3	13.4	1.50/1	7 14%
5f maiden winner on soft, got upset in stalls when unplaced favourite on handicap debut
1 (15)	Gordon Bennett Bay J:Gary Carroll T:Richard Brabazon	J:Gary Carroll T:Richard Brabazon	140	—	1151-5	93	105	84	22d	—	—	+2	14.1	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Won three of his last four races in 2022, should be better for a recent Fairyhouse run
2 (4)	Apache Outlaw Chestnut J:Conor Stone-Walsh(7) T:Joseph Patrick Obrien	J:Conor Stone-Walsh(7) T:Joseph Patrick Obrien	137	t	355-94	96	99	66	24d	—	—	+5	14.2	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Suffered interference in a 5f contest on handicap debut, could be a big player now
11 (7)	Iva Batt Chestnut J:Ronan Whelan T:Adrian Mcguinness	J:Ronan Whelan T:Adrian Mcguinness	121	p	-42025	74	102	83	30d	—	—	+5	13.5	2.13/1	17/2 11%
Beaten favourite at Roscommon on her first attempt at 7f, good form at 5f/6f this term
13 (11)	Greek Flower Bay J:Leigh Roche T:John James Feane	J:Leigh Roche T:John James Feane	119	—	3-6302	72	107	74	8d	—	—	0	10.5	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Still a maiden but has gone close in two of her last three races, worth considering
4 (10)	Ice Cold In Alex Bay J:Jamie Powell(5) T:K J Condon	J:Jamie Powell(5) T:K J Condon	131	t	51-024	84	104	91	15d	—	—	+3	10.6	2.25/1	10 10%
Has recorded four of his six wins at this venue, retains enough ability to be competitive
NR (13)	Midnight Fire Bay J:TBC T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	J: T:Eddie & Patrick Harty	119	t	-10330	72	102	88	1d	—	—	+5	13.5	2.50/1	11 9%
Three-time C&D winner over 6f, definite chance on recent form at this track, unplaced here Friday
3 (12)	Dandyville Chestnut J:Wayne Lordan T:Miss Natalia Lupini	J:Wayne Lordan T:Miss Natalia Lupini	133	—	211-10	86	102	80	36d	—	—	+3	11.5	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Good 6-19 strike rate, one of his lesser efforts when favourite here in May after Naas win
7 (6)	Heavenly Power Bay J:Ben Coen T:Edward Lynam	J:Ben Coen T:Edward Lynam	123	—	601-50	76	106	85	36d	—	—	0	9.2	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Both wins gained over C&D on soft ground, a long way below his best here last time
5 (3)	Song For Whoever Chestnut J:Jack Kearney(7) T:John S Odonoghue	J:Jack Kearney(7) T:John S Odonoghue	128	—	81-106	87	102	56	24d	—	—	+6	10.3	4.75/1	20 5%
Won twice at Dundalk last winter, limited turf experience and has a bit to prove
10 (9)	Gabriellas Spirit Bay J:Chris Hayes T:K J Condon	J:Chris Hayes T:K J Condon	121	t	719-16	74	97	89	15d	—	—	+2	7.4	4.25/1	18 6%
Went up 9lb for Tipperary 5f win on Irish debut, one place behind Parting Glass at Cork
8 (8)	Hallowed Time Bay J:Declan McDonogh T:E J Oneill	J:Declan McDonogh T:E J Oneill	122	p	9-0204	75	99	91	8d	—	—	+3	7.6	3.75/1	16 6%
Not the most consistent type and has a tendency to start slowly, others make more appeal
6 (2)	Dream Today Bay J:Cian MacRedmond(5) T:Adrian Mcguinness	J:Cian MacRedmond(5) T:Adrian Mcguinness	127	tp	133035	80	106	82	8d	—	—	+8	12.2	5.25/1	22 5%
Durable type who recorded his most recent win at Dundalk in February, uneven form since
15 (1)	Navalny Bay J:Killian Leonard T:Henry De Bromhead	J:Killian Leonard T:Henry De Bromhead	119	—	54-655	78	97	59	7d	—	—	+5	7.6	16.25/1	66 2%
Has looked regressive this year, makes handicap debut off 14lb lower than initial rating

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
Coumshingaun	9/2	7/2	7/2	4	7/2
Parting Glass	7	7	7	7	7
Gordon Bennett	11/2	6	6	13/2	7
Apache Outlaw	15/2	15/2	7	15/2	7
Iva Batt	8	8	15/2	8	17/2
Greek Flower	13/2	13/2	13/2	13/2	13/2
Ice Cold In Alex	10	9	9	9	9
Midnight Fire	9	11	11	11	11
Dandyville	8	8	15/2	8	8
Heavenly Power	8	8	15/2	8	15/2
Song For Whoever	20	20	20	20	20
Gabriellas Spirit	18	18	16	18	16
Hallowed Time	16	16	16	16	16
Dream Today	22	22	18	22	20
Navalny	66	50	33	50	40

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Coumshingaun

17.1

OR: 6 Form: 6.1 Odds: 5

9/2

2nd

Apache Outlaw

14.2

OR: 11.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.7

15/2

3rd

Gordon Bennett

14.1

OR: 10.8 Form: 0 Odds: 3.3

13/2

Iva Batt

13.5

OR: 6 Form: 5 Odds: 2.5

17/2

Midnight Fire

13.5

OR: 5.5 Form: 5.6 Odds: 2.4

Parting Glass

13.4

OR: 7 Form: 3.5 Odds: 2.9

Dream Today

12.2

OR: 7.5 Form: 3.6 Odds: 1.1

Dandyville

11.5

OR: 9 Form: 0 Odds: 2.5

15/2

Ice Cold In Alex

10.6

OR: 8.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.1

Greek Flower

10.5

OR: 5.5 Form: 2.1 Odds: 2.9

13/2

Song For Whoever

10.3

OR: 9.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.1

Heavenly Power

9.2

OR: 6.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.7

15/2

Hallowed Time

7.6

OR: 6.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Navalny

7.6

OR: 7 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

Gabriellas Spirit

7.4

OR: 6 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Apache Outlaw	96	99	66
Gordon Bennett	93	105	84
Song For Whoever	87	102	56
Dandyville	86	102	80
Ice Cold In Alex	84	104	91
Dream Today	80	106	82
Parting Glass	78	99	76
Navalny	78	97	59
Heavenly Power	76	106	85
Hallowed Time	75	99	91
Coumshingaun	74	105	92
Iva Batt	74	102	83
Gabriellas Spirit	74	97	89
Greek Flower	72	107	74
Midnight Fire	72	102	88

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Midnight Fire	1d ago	Quick return
Navalny	7d ago	Quick return
Greek Flower	8d ago	Quick return
Hallowed Time	8d ago	Quick return
Dream Today	8d ago	Quick return
Coumshingaun	13d ago	Quick return
Parting Glass	15d ago	Fit
Ice Cold In Alex	15d ago	Fit
Gabriellas Spirit	15d ago	Fit
Gordon Bennett	22d ago	Fit
Apache Outlaw	24d ago	Fit
Song For Whoever	24d ago	Fit
Iva Batt	30d ago	Fit
Dandyville	36d ago	Fit
Heavenly Power	36d ago	Fit