Richard Fahey column: Curragh and Doncaster Sunday runners

By Richard Fahey

Horse Racing

Sun September 15, 2024 · 3M ago

Our columnist with a guide to his runners at the Curragh and Doncaster on Sunday.

Curragh

13:50 Strike Red

He’s in great nick and ran really well when second at the Ebor Festival last time, only cut down late by a progressive winner. A bit of rain would help him, his best form is definitely with some juice in the ground but he’s handicapped to run a big race and I think he will with a bit of luck in running.

17:20 Urban Sky

He’s been gelded since his last run at York and we’ve stuck a visor on him too. Look, the Acomb was a very strong race but he just didn’t get racing at all and hopefully the headgear will help him on Sunday. He’s not a bad horse and better than he showed when admittedly outclassed last time.

Doncaster

14:40 Golden Mind

Another one that’s been gelded since York. He’s working fine but whether he’s progressive enough to win a race like this from 99 we’ll see. He was entitled to need his run last month and this is a big day for him.

15:45 Hartswood

Sammy Jo Bell has won this race twice for us in the last five years so I’m happy to leave this one to her! The horse looks to have a very solid chance.

17:25 International Girl

She’s got a big weight but Ethan Tindall claims seven pounds off which is a huge bonus. She’s down in grade on Sunday and that will help.

17:25 Rock Opera

If the ground isn’t too soft I thought he could run very well. This race is going to suit him, they’ll go a gallop and he loves to come off a fast pace in a big field.

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