Paddy Power Scurry Handicap (Premier Handicap) – Curragh

Curragh

14:35

Paddy Power Scurry Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Date 2023-07-22

Distance 6f63y

Class

Going Soft

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo+

Prize €59,000

Runners (21)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
13 (10)	Aussie Girl Chestnut J:Jamie Powell(5) T:J A Stack	J:Jamie Powell(5) T:J A Stack	119	—	413221	88	112	100	20d	—	—	+16	33.4	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Notably consistent filly, up 7lb for front-running course win over 7f, same claimer now
18 (18)	No More Porter Bay J:Chris Hayes T:Adrian Mcguinness	J:Chris Hayes T:Adrian Mcguinness	119	t	2-5647	83	112	87	20d	—	—	+3	15.4	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Third in this race last year, decent form this term over further than this, 2lb wrong
4 (7)	Albasheer Chestnut J:Colin Keane T:Archie Watson	J:Colin Keane T:Archie Watson	133	b	29/670	97	107	90	28d	—	—	+3	15.4	1.38/1	11/2 15%
Former smart juvenile, only six races since then, found 6f too sharp in the Wokingham
7 (20)	Strike Red Bay J:Billy Garritty T:Richard Fahey	J:Billy Garritty T:Richard Fahey	131	—	58-672	95	112	84	30d	—	—	+4	14.1	1.75/1	7/1 13%
Won twice over 6f last autumn, second at Ripon last month good enough to suggest a big run
3 (4)	Hurricane Ivor Bay J:Shane Foley T:Mrs John Harrington	J:Shane Foley T:Mrs John Harrington	135	—	-31530	99	114	102	28d	—	—	+12	20.1	2.50/1	11 9%
Won Portland Handicap in 2021, in rear in the Wokingham, fair chance on overall 2023 form
9 (6)	Laugh A Minute Bay J:Adam Caffrey(5) T:Adrian Mcguinness	J:Adam Caffrey(5) T:Adrian Mcguinness	127	—	713020	91	114	99	20d	—	—	+13	17.9	3.75/1	16 6%
Not one of his best efforts over 5f here last time, capable of better over this trip
NR (14)	Dandyville Chestnut J:TBC T:Miss Natalia Lupini	J: T:Miss Natalia Lupini	126	—	11-102	90	109	92	21d	—	—	-1	14.3	6.00/1	25 4%
Good 6-20 strike rate, beaten a nose by Coumshingaun here three weeks ago, could go well
14 (9)	Gypsy Woman Bay J:Andrew Slattery T:G M Lyons	J:Andrew Slattery T:G M Lyons	119	—	50-331	88	116	100	18d	—	—	+6	10.7	4.25/1	18 6%
Maiden winner over an extended 7f, relatively unexposed but shorter trip is a concern
6 (19)	Verhoyen Bay J:W J Lee T:M C Grassick	J:W J Lee T:M C Grassick	132	b	720161	96	110	99	22d	—	—	+24	28.7	4.75/1	20 5%
Two 7f wins at this venue this season, this trip is possibly too short for him these days
11 (15)	Hispanic br/gr J:Ryan Moore T:A P Obrien	J:Ryan Moore T:A P Obrien	125	b	14-800	94	111	59	20d	—	—	+8	12.2	4.25/1	18 6%
5f course maiden winner at two, has lacked the pace to be effective over 5f this season
2 (3)	Big Gossey Grey J:Danny Sheehy(3) T:Charles Obrien	J:Danny Sheehy(3) T:Charles Obrien	138	p	084724	102	109	92	20d	—	—	+14	17.5	6.00/1	25 4%
Boasts a decent record at this venue, has produced solid displays on his last two visits
1 (2)	Coachello Bay J:Conor Stone-Walsh(7) T:Gordon Elliott	J:Conor Stone-Walsh(7) T:Gordon Elliott	140	—	610384	104	111	95	21d	—	—	+13	18.4	4.75/1	20 5%
Listed 6f winner in Dubai in January, faces tough task off this rating, claim will help
19 (1)	Coumshingaun Bay J:Nathan Crosse T:Kevin Thomas Coleman	J:Nathan Crosse T:Kevin Thomas Coleman	119	—	0U4231	83	107	94	21d	—	—	+18	24.3	3.25/1	14 7%
Consistent lately, up 6lb for course win on latest but still 3lb out of the handicap
21 (21)	Heavenly Power Bay J:Leigh Roche T:Edward Lynam	J:Leigh Roche T:Edward Lynam	119	—	01-505	83	110	89	21d	—	—	+5	9.6	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Has shown his best form at this venue, faces a stern test from 8lb out of the handicap
5 (12)	Master Matt Bay J:Scott McCullagh(3) T:M Halford & T Collins	J:Scott McCullagh(3) T:M Halford & T Collins	132	tb	-00212	96	110	98	20d	—	—	+23	27.1	6.00/1	25 4%
Listed 5f winner in 2021, every chance on the form of his last three handicap starts
8 (8)	Gustavus Weston Brown J:Gary Carroll T:Joseph G Murphy	J:Gary Carroll T:Joseph G Murphy	128	h	6-5707	92	114	98	20d	—	—	+7	11.9	3.75/1	16 6%
Has won three Group races at this venue but no wins since 2021, apparently in decline
12 (16)	Blairmayne Bay J:Mikey Sheehy T:Miss Natalia Lupini	J:Mikey Sheehy T:Miss Natalia Lupini	121	—	067-13	85	113	93	78d	—	—	+7	9.5	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Two wins and eight places from 25 Curragh visits, veteran retains ability and enthusiasm
16 (5)	Furnace Creek Chestnut J:Wayne Hassett(7) T:Joseph Anthony Murray	J:Wayne Hassett(7) T:Joseph Anthony Murray	119	—	-04154	83	111	91	10d	—	—	+10	14.6	4.50/1	18/1 5%
Last two runs have been over 7f, this trip possibly suits better, 2lb out of the handicap
15 (17)	Big Baby Bull Chestnut J:Sean D Bowen(7) T:Denis Gerard Hogan	J:Sean D Bowen(7) T:Denis Gerard Hogan	119	tb	013142	83	114	87	10d	—	—	+19	21.9	8.00/1	33 3%
Twice successful in claiming races this season, solid handicap form too but over further
17 (11)	Mehman Chestnut J:N G McCullagh T:D J Bunyan	J:N G McCullagh T:D J Bunyan	119	t	8-1150	83	112	82	20d	—	—	+6	9	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Improved on AW over the winter, winning twice over 5f, probably not as effective on turf
20 (13)	Pinar Del Rio Bay J:Siobhan Rutledge(3) T:Joe Conlon	J:Siobhan Rutledge(3) T:Joe Conlon	119	p	0P/0-4	83	106	59	28d	—	—	+7	8.7	16.25/1	66 2%
Should be better for last month's reappearance but has to compete with a 6lb disadvantage

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
Aussie Girl	11/2	5	11/2	11/2	6
No More Porter	6	11/2	6	6	6
Albasheer	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2	11/2
Strike Red	7	7	7	7	7/1
Hurricane Ivor	11	11	11	11	11
Laugh A Minute	16	16	16	16	16
Dandyville	25	22	SP	20	16
Gypsy Woman	16	18	18	18	16
Verhoyen	20	16	16	16	16
Hispanic	18	18	18	18	18
Big Gossey	25	22/1	20	20	20/1
Coachello	18	20	20	20	20
Coumshingaun	14	12/1	14	14	14
Heavenly Power	18	14/1	18	18	18/1
Master Matt	22	25	25	25	22
Gustavus Weston	16	16	16	16	14
Blairmayne	28	28/1	25	28/1	25
Furnace Creek	18/1	16	18	18	16/1
Big Baby Bull	33	28	28	28	28
Mehman	40/1	40/1	33	33	33
Pinar Del Rio	50	66	66	66	66

Predictor

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

1st

Aussie Girl

33.4

OR: 9.5 Form: 18.9 Odds: 5

11/2

2nd

Verhoyen

28.7

OR: 11.5 Form: 16 Odds: 1.2

3rd

Master Matt

27.1

OR: 11.5 Form: 14.5 Odds: 1.1

Coumshingaun

24.3

OR: 8.3 Form: 14.3 Odds: 1.7

Big Baby Bull

21.9

OR: 8.3 Form: 12.9 Odds: 0.8

Hurricane Ivor

20.1

OR: 12.3 Form: 5.7 Odds: 2.1

Coachello

18.4

OR: 13.5 Form: 3.5 Odds: 1.4

Laugh A Minute

17.9

OR: 10.3 Form: 6.4 Odds: 1.2

Big Gossey

17.5

OR: 13 Form: 3.5 Odds: 1

No More Porter

15.4

OR: 8.3 Form: 3.5 Odds: 3.6

11/2

Albasheer

15.4

OR: 11.8 Form: 0 Odds: 3.6

11/2

Furnace Creek

14.6

OR: 8.3 Form: 5 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Dandyville

14.3

OR: 10 Form: 0 Odds: 4.3

Strike Red

14.1

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 2.9

7/1

Hispanic

12.2

OR: 11 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

Gustavus Weston

11.9

OR: 10.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

Gypsy Woman

10.7

OR: 9.5 Form: 0 Odds: 1.2

Heavenly Power

9.6

OR: 8.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.4

18/1

Blairmayne

9.5

OR: 8.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.8

28/1

Mehman

OR: 8.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.7

40/1

Pinar Del Rio

8.7

OR: 8.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Coachello	104	111	95
Big Gossey	102	109	92
Hurricane Ivor	99	114	102
Albasheer	97	107	90
Verhoyen	96	110	99
Master Matt	96	110	98
Strike Red	95	112	84
Hispanic	94	111	59
Gustavus Weston	92	114	98
Laugh A Minute	91	114	99
Dandyville	90	109	92
Aussie Girl	88	112	100
Gypsy Woman	88	116	100
Blairmayne	85	113	93
No More Porter	83	112	87
Coumshingaun	83	107	94
Heavenly Power	83	110	89
Furnace Creek	83	111	91
Big Baby Bull	83	114	87
Mehman	83	112	82
Pinar Del Rio	83	106	59

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Furnace Creek	10d ago	Quick return
Big Baby Bull	10d ago	Quick return
Gypsy Woman	18d ago	Fit
Aussie Girl	20d ago	Fit
No More Porter	20d ago	Fit
Laugh A Minute	20d ago	Fit
Hispanic	20d ago	Fit
Big Gossey	20d ago	Fit
Master Matt	20d ago	Fit
Gustavus Weston	20d ago	Fit
Mehman	20d ago	Fit
Dandyville	21d ago	Fit
Coachello	21d ago	Fit
Coumshingaun	21d ago	Fit
Heavenly Power	21d ago	Fit
Verhoyen	22d ago	Fit
Albasheer	28d ago	Fit
Hurricane Ivor	28d ago	Fit
Pinar Del Rio	28d ago	Fit
Strike Red	30d ago	Fit
Blairmayne	78d ago	Fresh