Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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- Distance: 1m
- Going: Soft
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- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Won over this trip at Leopardstown (heavy) in October; tailed off over C&D 13 days ago
0517-0
Age: 6
Weight: 10-0
OR: 93
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 9-1 t | 22/27 | Orandi (21L) | 22/1 | 95 | 55 |
| 12 Jan 25 | Pun Punchestown | 17f Sft | MdH | 11-12 t | 10/21 | Kappa Jy Pyke (48L) | 80/1 | - | 80 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Trm Tramore | 17f Hy | MdH | 11-12 t | 7/15 | More Coko (29L) | 13/2 | - | 87 |
| 8 Dec 24 | Cor Cork | 15.5f Sft | MdH | 11-12 t | 5/20 | Sky Lord (18½L) | 16/1 | - | 99 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-9 t | 7/17 | Rhythm King (5¼L) | 14/1 | 95 | 90 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Hy | Hc | 9-6 t | 1/8 | Orandi (¾L) | 9/2 | 87 | 99 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Winning favourite over C&D in October; respected on her return despite 18lb higher mark
22314-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-13
OR: 92
Days: 167
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 8f Y | LF | 9-2 p | 4/16 | Azada (2¾L) | 14/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-3 p | 1/10 | Nahori (3¼L) | 7/4F | 74 | 84 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 8f Y | HcF | 10-0 p1 | 3/6 | Eastern Wind (½L) | 15/8F | 74 | 79 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Pun Punchestown | 9f Gd | HcF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Shavasi (2¾L) | 7/4F | 72 | 80 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 8.5f Hy | 3yHc | 9-8 | 2/12 | Sylkie (1L) | EvensF | 72 | 78 |
| 22 Jul 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 9.5f Y/Sft | Md | 9-3 | 1/13 | Tanazadia (3½L) | 2/1F | 70 | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (0%)
Always detached when last of 5 at Dundalk on stable debut last month; monitor the betting
8159-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-12
OR: 91
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | 9-5 | 5/5 | Dallas Star (11½L) | 25/1 | 92 | 76 | |
| 7 Sep 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f Sft | 23yHc | 9-4 h | 9/9 | The Reverend (38L) | 10/1 | 92 | 46 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 33yHc | 9-9 h | 5/9 | Going Remote (3¼L) | 5/4F | 85 | 87 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Hay Haydock | 10f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 h | 1/8 | First Officer (3¾L) | 6/5F | 85 | 97 |
| 12 Jul 24 | Yor York | 10.5f GS | 4Hc | 9-7 h | 8/15 | Karmology (7¾L) | 13/2 | 86 | 82 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 33y | 9-7 h | 3/5 | Notable Speech (2½L) | 8/1 | - | 90 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Big efforts in defeat over C&D lately, including fourth of 27 on latest; shortlisted
3255-4
Age: 6
Weight: 9-11
OR: 90
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 9-1 | 4/27 | Orandi (6¼L) | 12/1 | 90 | 84 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-1 | 5/17 | Rhythm King (2L) | 13/2 | 87 | 90 |
| 13 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 8f Y | LF | 9-5 | 5/16 | Azada (3½L) | 12/1 | 85 | 85 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-2 | 2/14 | This Songisforyou (1½L) | 12/1 | 84 | 88 |
| 21 Jul 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | HcF | 9-2 | 3/13 | Vera's Secret (7¼L) | 7/2F | 81 | 80 |
| 30 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | HcF | 8-2 | 1/16 | Plume Noire (hd) | 11/1 | 76 | 85 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Curragh soft-ground maiden win in October 2023; absence to overcome but very lightly raced
1/38-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 90
Days: 240
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 24 | Gal Galway | 7f Y | LF | 9-1 | 8/12 | Raknah (5¾L) | 6/1 | 90 | 78 |
| 24 Jul 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | LF | 9-3 | 3/13 | Nighteyes (3L) | 66/1 | - | 93 |
| 7 Oct 23 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | 2yMd | 8-13 | 1/13 | Four Blondes (1½L) | 12/1 | - | 80 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Unlucky fourth over C&D in November; stays further and should be hitting the line well
23244-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 88
Days: 146
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-7 | 4/17 | Rhythm King (1¾L) | 13/2 | 88 | 91 |
| 20 Oct 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-3 | 4/11 | Arch Enemy (4¼L) | 6/1 | 89 | 93 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12f Y | 9-11 t | 2/6 | Poetic Sound (4L) | 9/1 | 89 | 87 | |
| 17 Sep 24 | Pun Punchestown | 9f Gd | 9-9 t1 | 3/4 | Star Harbour (3½L) | 6/4 | 89 | 85 | |
| 2 Sep 24 | Ros Roscommon | 10.5f Sft | 9-9 | 2/5 | Vestigia (nk) | 8/1 | 89 | 92 | |
| 17 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd | F | 10-1 | 2/5 | Glor Tire (1½L) | 10/1 | - | 94 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; big player if she handles conditions
21178-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 88
Days: 167
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 8f Y | LF | 9-2 | 8/16 | Azada (4¾L) | 17/2 | 82 | 82 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | HcF | 8-10 | 7/19 | Vera's Secret (6¼L) | 8/1 | 81 | 77 |
| 22 Aug 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | HcF | 9-4 | 1/8 | Vivienda (nk) | 11/4F | 77 | 85 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8f Gd | MdF | 9-3 | 1/13 | Eternal Reign (½L) | 11/8F | 79 | 80 |
| 26 Jun 24 | Naa Naas | 8f Gd | MdF | 9-3 | 2/11 | Red Viburnum (½L) | 9/2 | 79 | 78 |
| 26 May 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | 3yHcF | 8-7 | 6/11 | Zaynab (3½L) | 5/1 | 81 | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Poor behind Titanium when sent off favourite for 1m Leopardstown handicap in October
01056-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 88
Days: 160
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Hy | Hc | 9-7 | 6/8 | Titanium (9¼L) | 16/5F | 90 | 81 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12f Y | 9-9 | 5/6 | Poetic Sound (6¾L) | 11/2 | 90 | 88 | |
| 31 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-9 | 22/24 | Wigmore Street (10½L) | 16/1 | 86 | 71 |
| 20 Aug 24 | Ros Roscommon | 7.5f Hy | Hc | 9-13 | 1/14 | Lord Raven (4¾L) | 5/1 | 79 | 98 |
| 3 Jun 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 9.5f Gd | Hc | 9-10 | 12/16 | Glor Tire (17½L) | 12/1 | 83 | 63 |
| 20 May 24 | Ros Roscommon | 10.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 1/8 | Theophilos (nk) | 6/1 | 80 | 91 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Back to winning ways here (1m2f) in October; trip on sharp side; wouldn't want it too soft
21671-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 87
Days: 163
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Y | Hc | 9-6 b1 | 1/6 | Fleetfoot (nse) | 15/8F | 82 | 92 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | Hc | 8-7 p | 7/14 | This Songisforyou (4L) | 18/1 | 84 | 83 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | HcF | 9-8 p | 6/11 | Ameerat Jumaira (5½L) | 10/1 | 84 | 81 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 10.5f Y | Hc | 10-2 p1 | 1/15 | Tachos (½L) | 5/2F | 80 | 85 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Dro Down Royal | 10.5f Gd | Hc | 9-12 | 2/8 | Masoun (nk) | 2/1F | 77 | 82 |
| 28 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 9f Gd | Hc | 10-2 | 4/21 | Lord Church (1½L) | 12/1 | 75 | 80 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Bellewstown maiden winner was beaten out of sight at Galway twice most recently; avoid
44100-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 86
Days: 152
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 12f Hy | Hc | 9-5 p | 16/16 | Fairy Wings (80L) | 14/1 | 86 | - |
| 10 Sep 24 | Gal Galway | 12f Y | LF | 9-1 p | 11/15 | Beechwood (14½L) | 28/1 | 87 | 81 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Bel Bellewstown | 12.5f Gd/Y | MdF | 9-3 p1 | 1/7 | Market Timing (½L) | 12/1 | 77 | 87 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Cur Curragh | 12f Gd | MdF | 9-1 | 4/10 | Grateful (2L) | 10/1 | - | 75 |
| 12 May 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | MdF | 9-1 | 4/9 | Lope De Lilas (8¼L) | 7/2 | - | 76 |
| 10 Apr 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Hy | 3yMdF | 9-3 | 4/7 | Galileo Dame (5¼L) | 12/1 | - | 82 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Eyecatcher in Irish Lincoln, disputing the lead just outside the 1f pole, finishing 6th
04/0-6
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 83
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 8-8 | 6/27 | Orandi (7¼L) | 16/1 | 83 | 75 |
| 31 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | Hc | 8-4 | 17/24 | Wigmore Street (8¼L) | 33/1 | 84 | 75 |
| 27 Jul 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Sft | 3yHc | 9-12 | 4/6 | Save Your Love (2¾L) | 100/30 | 89 | 91 |
| 22 Jun 23 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-11 | 21/29 | Docklands (18½L) | 14/1 | 89 | 61 |
| 21 May 23 | Naa Naas | 8f Gd | 3yHc | 9-4 | 1/11 | Massive Sovereign (hd) | 6/1 | 85 | 91 |
| 3 May 23 | Gow Gowran Park | 7f Y | 3yMd | 9-8 | 1/15 | Saturn Seven (nk) | 100/30 | - | 83 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Will need to improve on midfield finish in Irish Lincolnshire on his return to figure
0563-0
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 83
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 8-6 tp | 10/27 | Orandi (9¾L) | 33/1 | 84 | 70 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-3 tp | 3/7 | Catch The Paddy (2½L) | 5/1 | 85 | 86 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 9-12 tp | 6/10 | Whispersinthewind (4L) | 10/1 | 86 | 79 | |
| 8 Nov 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-2 tp | 5/10 | Blue Soul (2¼L) | 14/1 | 87 | 86 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | Hc | 9-3 tp | 14/17 | Rhythm King (15L) | 22/1 | 87 | 60 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Naa Naas | 7f Y | Hc | 9-2 t | 5/14 | Rahmi (6¾L) | 9/1 | 87 | 78 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Won at Listowel in September; highly tried here without success; others are preferred
0850-0
Age: 9
Weight: 9-2
OR: 81
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 8-0 v | 15/27 | Orandi (12L) | 66/1 | 82 | 62 |
| 3 Nov 24 | Cur Curragh | 8f Y/Sft | Hc | 8-6 v | 11/17 | Rhythm King (7¾L) | 50/1 | 83 | 72 |
| 18 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 9-3 v | 5/6 | Walhaan (22L) | 25/1 | 85 | 53 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Tip Tipperary | 9f Sft | Hc | 9-8 v | 8/9 | Kortez Bay (10L) | 14/1 | 85 | 72 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Cor Cork | 8f Y | Hc | 9-9 p1 | 12/12 | Gerrit's Gem (7¾L) | 16/1 | 85 | 73 |
| 23 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 9f Gd | Hc | 9-13 v | 1/11 | Expound (2½L) | 11/2 | 77 | 87 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Dual 1m winner on the AW has been off the track 331 days; will more than likely need this
50/23/
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 80
Days: 524
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcH | 11-9 t | 19/24 | Pigeon House (61L) | 14/1 | 118 | 67 |
| 1 Apr 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft/Hy | NvHcH | 11-8 t | 7/18 | Implicit (21L) | 12/1 | 119 | 98 |
| 29 Jan 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 t | 2/12 | Anotherway (12L) | 11/2 | - | 123 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | MdH | 11-12 t | 6/25 | Caldwell Potter (38L) | 17/2 | - | 98 |
| 22 Oct 23 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Hy | Hc | 8-12 t | 3/11 | Farnborough (6¾L) | 10/1 | 84 | 86 |
| 26 Sep 23 | Cor Cork | 8f Sft/Hy | Hc | 9-9 t | 2/10 | Helpmeout (¾L) | 12/1 | 83 | 92 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Off the mark over C&D (soft) off 68; all out to win so will find this company much tougher
4426-1
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 74
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 25 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft | Hc | 9-7 tp1 | 1/18 | Narlita (hd) | 6/1 | 68 | 76 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Sft | MdH | 10-13 | 10/20 | Kawaboomga (64L) | 250/1 | - | 58 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y/Sft | 3yMdH | 10-7 | 10/20 | Sainte Lucie (41L) | 125/1 | - | 81 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | 3yMdH | 10-9 | 9/11 | Total Look (41L) | 66/1 | - | 68 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Gal Galway | 7f Hy | Hc | 9-12 p | 6/16 | Rhythm King (6½L) | 7/1 | 70 | 60 |
| 21 Oct 24 | Gow Gowran Park | 8.5f Sft/Hy | 3yHc | 9-10 p | 2/15 | Thrifty Of Digby (1¼L) | 4/1J | 67 | 70 |
Verdict
Preference is for EVENING BLOSSOM, who ran well on soft early in her career and the mile is her optimum trip
Evening Blossom
Betting Forecast:
5/1 Presence,
Akecheta,
11/2 Apercu,
15/2 Fort Vega,
8/1 Indigo Five,
10/1 Goldrush Kid,
12/1 Evening Blossom,
14/1 Letherfly,
16/1 Solomon,
Sea Eagle,
No More Porter,
Catena Zapata,
20/1 Titanium,
22/1 Casanova,
33/1 Ob La Di
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