tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 4f out, led travelling well over 3f out, went clear 2f out, soon ridden, reduced advantage and pressed inside final furlong, kept on well close home
3 14:30 Curragh (IRE) 28 Mar 2026
McDonnell's Bar Handicap (4YO plus)
1m 4f Soft to Heavy
mid-division, headway into 5th travelling well 3f out, chased clear leader in 2nd and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
in rear, pushed along and headway into moderate 7th 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, in rear, pushed along under 3f out, ridden in moderate 12th 2f out, headway into moderate 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th close home
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, in rear, ridden and closer in 8th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, went moderate 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 5f out, ridden and led 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden in 9th over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders over 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and closer in 6th 3f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
led, took keen hold, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened, tailed off
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €30.04 (12, 3) |
| Tricast | €586.79 (12, 3, 15) |
| Win | €8.00 (12) |
| Place | €2.30 (12), €1.90 (3), €6.90 (15) |
| Exacta | €37.50 (12, 3) |
| Trifecta | €774.30 (12, 3, 15) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 18 | Leinster | 5 | 4 | 10 2 | 83 | 8-13 | 270 days | J P O'Brien (39 miles) | Dylan McMonagle | 9/ 2 | 2:46.32 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f | 2:00.80 |