Curragh

Sunday 16th August
Meetings
17:25Curragh
Settled Result
Sunday 16th August 2026
EW 1/5 Places 1-2-3
Race ResultOdds
Placed
1st
5
(4)
Harry's HillJ: Paddy Harnett / T: Martin Hassett
4/1
2JF
2nd
2
(3)
Soulful DivaJ: Nathan Crosse / T: David MarnaneLengths: 1 1/4
12/1
3rd
4
(2)
Bold OptimistJ: Ben Coen / T: Daniel McLoughlinLengths: Short Head Cumulative: 1 1/4
4/1
2JF
Unplaced
4th
1
(1)
Mary ShoelacesJ: Jessica O'Gorman / T: Eddie & Patrick HartyLengths: 1/2 Cumulative: 1 3/4
5/1
5th
10
(7)
Ballysax Lil' MickJ: Wesley Joyce / T: Miss Katy BrownLengths: 1 1/4 Cumulative: 3
9/1
6th
11
(5)
Pure ValourJ: Reese Holohan / T: J G CooganLengths: 3 3/4 Cumulative: 6 3/4
100/1
7th
3
(10)
Arctic StepsJ: Dylan Browne McMonagle / T: Ross O'SullivanLengths: 1/2 Cumulative: 7 1/4
8/1
8th
9
(9)
Heart Of EternityJ: Mel Sheridan / T: Denis Gerard HoganLengths: 1/2 Cumulative: 7 3/4
50/1
9th
6
(12)
Happy HenryJ: Leigh Roche / T: W McCreeryLengths: 3/4 Cumulative: 8 1/2
10/3
F
10th
12
(11)
Lady LandhortJ: Conor Cusack / T: Daniel McLoughlinLengths: 2 Cumulative: 10 1/2
40/1
11th
7
(8)
Surpass And ShineJ: Seamie Heffernan / T: Patrick J FlynnLengths: 1 Cumulative: 11 1/2
12/1
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Deduction
Rule 45p
DividendResultDividend
Forecast5-252.94
Tricast5-2-4185.84
Non runners

8 - Kiss Don't Tell J: Scott McCullagh / T: Daniel McLoughlin
V
Verdict

An interesting rematch between Mary Shoelaces, Harry's Hill and Happy Henry from a C&D run last month, but that form is opposed in favour of BOLD OPTIMIST, whose fine Naas comeback second has since been franked by the third home. [Alan Hewison]

Racing Post Star Rating
Bold Optimist
Happy Henry
Harry's Hill
Most tipped
Bold OptimistSPOTLIGHT, RP RATINGS (IRE)2 tips
Happy HenryPOSTDATA1 tips
Harry's HillThe Irish Sun1 tips
Racing Post Tips
SPOTLIGHTBold Optimist
POSTDATAHappy Henry
The Irish SunHarry's Hill
RP RATINGS (IRE)Bold Optimist
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