Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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CURRAGH
29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Runner-up in this contest two years ago; goes well fresh; has each-way possibilities
/3460-
Age: 7
Weight: 10-0
OR: 98
Days: 195
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-8 | 19/25 | My Mate Alfie (6¾L) | 22/1 | 99 | 83 |
| 19 May 24 | Naa Naas | 5f Gd | L | 9-9 p1 | 6/8 | Aesop's Fables (3L) | 4/1 | 100 | 93 |
| 29 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 5f Y | L | 9-9 | 4/10 | Moss Tucker (3L) | 17/2 | 100 | 98 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 6f Hy | L | 9-9 | 3/9 | Easy (3L) | 13/2 | 100 | 105 |
| 27 Oct 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | G3 | 10-0 | 3/12 | Dun Na Sead (2¼L) | 100/30 | 102 | 97 |
| 6 Oct 23 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | 9-12 | 2/6 | Harry's Bar (nk) | 11/10F | 102 | 103 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Short of room at this track over 6f on Irish return 13 days ago; second handicap start
0958-9
Age: 7
Weight: 9-13
OR: 97
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | Hc | 9-12 tp1 | 9/12 | Laugh A Minute (5¼L) | 17/2 | 98 | 89 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Cha Chantilly | 6f Hy | G3 | 9-0 | 8/12 | Oujda (11L) | 22/1 | - | 80 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Sft | L | 9-3 | 5/6 | Rumstar (9L) | 17/2 | 104 | 79 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | G3 | 9-7 | 9/11 | My Mate Alfie (3¼L) | 14/1 | 104 | 103 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd | G1 | 9-6 | 13/18 | Bradsell (7L) | 100/1 | 105 | 98 |
| 12 May 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f Sft | G3 | 9-3 | 7/11 | Ponntos (7½L) | 7/2C | - | 82 |
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Career-high mark to overcome on his return from a break and 5f might be on the sharp side
27101-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-12
OR: 96
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | Hc | 9-11 | 1/14 | Moltophino (1¾L) | 11/4F | 90 | 97 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-13 | 10/25 | My Mate Alfie (3¼L) | 14/1 | 90 | 85 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 1/8 | Apache Outlaw (nk) | 4/1 | 86 | 97 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Cur Curragh | 6.5f Gd | Hc | 8-12 | 7/15 | Big Gossey (3¾L) | 11/2 | 89 | 89 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-1 | 2/16 | Apricot Ice (1L) | 15/2 | 87 | 93 |
| 24 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 6/17 | Red Letter Bray (2½L) | 15/2 | 88 | 91 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Won this contest last year when seeing off Stag Night by 3l on heavy; big player if ready
93/19-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-12
OR: 96
Days: 364
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 6f Hy | L | 9-9 | 9/9 | Easy (17L) | 3/1 | 99 | 61 |
| 18 Mar 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Hy | Hc | 8-10 | 1/13 | Stag Night (3L) | 5/1 | 89 | 109 |
| 5 Nov 23 | Cur Curragh | 7f Hy | 9-3 | 3/5 | Big Gossey (7¼L) | 13/2 | 91 | 88 | |
| 4 Oct 23 | Nav Navan | 6f Y | Hc | 9-7 | 9/11 | Heavenly Power (5L) | 6/1 | 93 | 89 |
| 23 Sep 23 | Cur Curragh | 5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-0 | 8/16 | Laugh A Minute (4¾L) | 12/1 | 93 | 86 |
| 8 Apr 23 | Cor Cork | 5f Sft/Hy | Hc | 9-0 | 1/10 | Dun Na Sead (2½L) | 18/1 | 91 | 105 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Rounded off his year with an impressive C&D victory in September; 11lb higher mark here
11141-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-11
OR: 95
Days: 182
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-4 t | 1/15 | Harry's Hill (3¾L) | 3/1F | 84 | 101 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-7 t | 4/25 | My Mate Alfie (1¾L) | 16/1 | 84 | 84 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f GF | Hc | 9-9 t | 1/14 | Secret Magician (shd) | 9/1 | 80 | 91 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Dro Down Royal | 5f Gd | Hc | 10-0 t | 1/12 | Cuban Grey (nk) | 9/4F | 75 | 85 |
| 8 Jun 24 | Nav Navan | 5f Gd | Hc | 10-2 t | 1/16 | Eruption (½L) | 13/8F | 69 | 84 |
| 11 May 24 | Naa Naas | 5f Gd | Hc | 9-8 t | 3/13 | Mehman (1L) | 7/2J | 67 | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Didn't get the clearest of runs when beaten 3l here over 6f on handicap debut 13 days ago
4104-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 93
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | Hc | 9-4 | 7/12 | Laugh A Minute (3L) | 16/1 | 93 | 91 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | 9-12 | 4/5 | Valiant Force (3¼L) | 13/8F | 95 | 89 | |
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | G3 | 9-5 | 10/11 | My Mate Alfie (3¾L) | 80/1 | 95 | 102 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Dro Down Royal | 5f Gd | Md | 9-8 | 1/8 | Mint Man (1¼L) | 4/6F | 95 | 86 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Tip Tipperary | 5f GF | Md | 9-8 b1 | 4/8 | Emerald Harmony (3L) | 5/2J | 99 | 71 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Nav Navan | 6f GF | Md | 9-8 p1 | 3/8 | Mehmar (3¼L) | 8/11F | 102 | 78 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Second to Real Force in this race last year but is 4lb better off; recent run; likes soft
2766-6
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 93
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | Hc | 9-7 | 6/12 | Laugh A Minute (2½L) | 5/1 | 93 | 92 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | Hc | 9-4 | 6/14 | Heavenly Power (2¾L) | 10/1 | 93 | 90 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f GF | Hc | 9-4 | 6/10 | Bold Optimist (3¾L) | 7/1 | 96 | 92 |
| 10 May 24 | Cor Cork | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-12 | 7/15 | Kings Time (6¼L) | 7/1 | 97 | 92 |
| 29 Apr 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | Hc | 9-12 | 2/14 | Laugh A Minute (nk) | 5/2F | 95 | 100 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 5f Hy | Hc | 9-3 | 1/11 | Two Stars (nk) | 5/1 | 91 | 99 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D handicap winner in November; can't be dismissed and was fourth in this race last year
42212-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 91
Days: 140
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 8-12 | 2/15 | Eye Of Dubai (nse) | 15/8F | 88 | 100 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-8 | 1/13 | Never Shout Never (1½L) | 4/1F | 83 | 92 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Sft/Hy | Hc | 9-8 | 2/12 | Magical Vision (1¼L) | 15/8F | 84 | 90 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 5f Hy | Hc | 9-4 | 2/11 | Stag Night (nk) | 100/30F | 82 | 89 |
| 18 Mar 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Hy | Hc | 8-10 | 4/13 | Real Force (3½L) | 100/30J | 82 | 89 |
| 5 Nov 23 | Cur Curragh | 5f Hy | Hc | 9-1 | 4/12 | Mickey The Steel (½L) | 10/1 | 82 | 91 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
All six of his wins have been on the AW; current turf mark looks harsh; others preferred
-73112
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 85
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 9-4 b | 2/8 | Jered Maddox (½L) | 4/1 | 85 | 91 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 8-5 b | 1/8 | Big Gossey (hd) | 11/2 | 82 | 88 |
| 14 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 9-9 b | 1/11 | My Girl Sioux (2L) | 7/2F | 75 | 83 |
| 7 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 9-4 b | 3/6 | Jered Maddox (1¾L) | 11/2 | 75 | 76 |
| 29 Jan 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 6f St | Hc | 9-12 b | 7/14 | Hasiyna (2¾L) | 7/2F | 75 | 71 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 9-2 b | 2/10 | Never Shout Never (hd) | 7/2C | 75 | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Well behind Keke over C&D when last seen; booking of Keane and falling mark only positives
09000-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 84
Days: 182
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-6 b1 | 10/15 | Keke (7L) | 20/1 | 87 | 79 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | Hc | 8-11 | 22/25 | My Mate Alfie (7½L) | 100/1 | 90 | 72 |
| 1 Sep 24 | Tip Tipperary | 5f Gd | L | 9-6 | 10/10 | She's Quality (9¼L) | 25/1 | 90 | 81 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | G2 | 9-1 | 9/10 | Big Evs (7¼L) | 125/1 | 93 | 88 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Y | Hc | 8-9 | 13/16 | Amazon Lady (5½L) | 3/1F | 92 | 79 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Eps Epsom | 5f GS | 33yHc | 9-8 | 2/19 | Blue Storm (¾L) | 7/1 | 89 | 94 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Gowran fillies' maiden winner over 7f; soft ground an unknown & this is a big drop in trip
518-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 92
Days: 181
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 2yG3F | 9-2 | 8/9 | Heavens Gate (7¼L) | 20/1 | - | 81 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Gd | 2yMdF | 9-2 | 1/14 | Mint Candy (nse) | 11/4 | - | 83 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f GF | 2yMd | 9-2 | 5/13 | Delacroix (5½L) | 12/1 | - | 69 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Beat Two Stars over C&D & she's 3lb better off with that rival so she's well handicapped
96/31-
Age: 8
Weight: 8-9
OR: 79
Days: 342
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Sft/Hy | Hc | 8-13 | 1/12 | Two Stars (1¼L) | 100/30 | 75 | 85 |
| 30 Mar 24 | Cor Cork | 5f Hy | Hc | 8-11 | 3/11 | Stag Night (1½L) | 11/2 | 75 | 77 |
| 5 Nov 23 | Cur Curragh | 5f Hy | Hc | 8-7 | 6/12 | Mickey The Steel (1¼L) | 11/2 | 76 | 82 |
| 31 Oct 23 | Cur Curragh | 6f Hy | Hc | 9-10 | 9/19 | Greek Flower (6½L) | 11/4F | 76 | 67 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | Hc | 9-13 | 2/19 | Sunday Sovereign (hd) | 10/1 | 72 | 83 |
| 16 Apr 23 | Cur Curragh | 6f Hy | Hc | 8-7 | 9/13 | Hurricane Ivor (7½L) | 4/1F | 78 | 62 |
Verdict
Some of these are closely matched over C&D but STAG NIGHT can gain revenge for his runner-up finish in this contest last year
Stag Night
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Two Stars,
5/1 Keke,
6/1 Heavenly Power,
7/1 Real Force,
15/2 Magical Vision,
8/1 Stag Night,
12/1 Go Athletico,
Sporting Hero,
Greatest Drama,
20/1 The Highway Rat,
25/1 Sturlasson,
28/1 Betsen
Relevant Tips
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