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Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Curragh (IRE) · 17:25 (UK local)

Saturday, 23 May 2026

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

Runners

Prize: €50,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

①P1 pick28%

Unique Journey (IRE)

J: Colin Keane · T: Daniel Murphy

Unique Journey, with top jockey Colin Keane aboard, has shown consistent form in competitive handicaps. The 6f trip at the Curragh should suit, and a strong pace will play to their strengths.

②P2 pick18%

Headmaster

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle · T: E Lynam

Trainer E Lynam excels with sprinters, and Headmaster has been running well recently. With a good draw, they could be in the mix for a place.

③P3 pick12%

Erosandpsyche (IRE)

J: Gary Carroll · T: Daniel Murphy

Another runner from the Daniel Murphy yard, Erosandpsyche has the experience in these big fields. A strong late run could see them grab a minor placing.

Model confidence: 28% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (26 runners)

#	Draw	Horse	Age	Wgt	Form	OR	Last	Jockey	Trainer	HG	PR
1	19	The Highway Rat (IRE)	8	10-0	347346-	99	211d	Sam Coen	A Oliver	b	0.0
2	20	③Erosandpsyche (IRE)	8	9-13	8720-90	98	26d	Gary Carroll	Daniel Murphy	v	0.0
3	8	Tango Flare (IRE)	7	9-13	90712-9	98	26d	Rory Mulligan	P T Foley	pt	0.0
4	13	①Unique Journey (IRE)	4	9-13	9711-24	98	49d	Colin Keane	Daniel Murphy	p	0.0
5	2	Tina's Indian (IRE)	5	9-11	78331-4	96	31d	Joseph Harnett	M Fahey	—	0.0
6	14	Bodhi Bear (IRE)	4	9-10	4090-18	95	26d	Seamie Heffernan	J A Stack	—	0.0
7	10	City House (IRE)	5	9-10	742054	95	17d	Ronan Whelan	A McGuinness	t	0.0
8	16	Fort Vega (FR)	6	9-9	322125-	94	293d	Rory Cleary	S Lavery	—	0.0
9	6	Sir Les Patterson	5	9-9	041-104	94	21d	Jack Kearney	Stephen Thorne	—	0.0
10	23	Dmaniac	4	9-7	931-152	92	20d	Paddy Harnett	M Hassett	—	0.0
11	21	Aviatrice (IRE)	4	9-3	473211-	88	197d	Luke McAteer	D Marnane	—	0.0
12	5	Bishopton (IRE)	4	9-2	11672-1	87	57d	Wayne Lordan	N Lupini	p	0.0
13	17	②Headmaster	4	9-1	10081-7	86	26d	Dylan Browne McMonagle	E Lynam	t	0.0
14	11	Moltophino (IRE)	5	9-0	145450-	85	251d	Chris Hayes	J A Kinsella	pt	0.0
15	15	Gerrit's Gem (IRE)	6	8-12	01924-0	83	20d	Terry Casey	J G Coogan	—	0.0
16	12	Go Athletico (FR)	8	8-12	057-703	83	26d	Adam Caffrey	A McGuinness	t	0.0
17	4	Indigo Dream	4	8-12	531-322	83	26d	Shane Foley	R O'Sullivan	—	0.0
18	22	Barbapapa (IRE)	7	8-11	356513-	82	190d	Conor Cusack	H De Bromhead	bt	0.0
19	1	Back Down Under (IRE)	5	8-10	23309-6	81	69d	Leigh Roche	P Roche	—	0.0
20	9	I Bid You Ajou (FR)	5	8-9	3U7-282	80	14d	Reese Holohan	M Fahey	—	0.0
21	3	Sarahmae (IRE)	4	8-8	046-806	79	34d	Keithen Kennedy	D Hogan	p	0.0
22	7	Shadow Of The Moon (IRE)	4	8-8	021-8	79	34d	Patrick McGettigan	J Feane	—	0.0
23	18	Genesis (IRE)	5	8-7	1650-14	76	14d	Wesley Joyce	M Mulvany	t	0.0
0	2	Moltophino (IRE)	4	8-7	—	—	—	Chris Hayes	J A Kinsella	—	—
0	16	Red Letter Bray (IRE)	4	9-2	—	—	—	Leigh Roche	L P Cusack	—	—
0	15	Tawaazon (IRE)	5	9-4	—	—	—	Jamie Powell	J McAuley	—	—

Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

•26-runner Premier Handicap sprint
•Significant prize money (€50,000 added)
•Curragh 6f, potential high draw bias
•Highly competitive field with multiple in-form contenders

Risk Assessment

Variance levelhigh

•Large field (26 runners) increases race unpredictability
•Premier Handicap status ensures high quality and competitive nature
•Inherent variability of sprint handicaps
•Potential for significant draw bias influencing outcome

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