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Velo "Official Coffee At The Curragh" Irish EBF Maiden

Curragh · 15:20 · Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 1m1f · Good To Firm

🤖 AI race preview

Zarak Pasha leads the pace appeal with a strong second-place finish behind a favourite at Galway, where he pressed the leader inside the final 110 yards and maintained a competitive run despite a slow start, backed by a 133lb weight and a 37TS rating that suggests improved consistency. He is hard to oppose in this maiden contest, having recovered from a slow start at Killarney and showing resilience under Dylan Browne McMonagle, with a 133lb weight matching the field and a 15-day gap since his last run providing a clear window for form to settle. Thomas Chippendale presents the main danger, finishing 4¾ lengths behind in the same race and showing a tendency to weaken in the final furlong, while Breath of Paradise, despite a poor debut at the Curragh, has a 133lb weight and a 41TS rating that could suggest a potential improvement from experience. Angels Have Wings and Moon Sand offer each-way value with pedigree and draw advantages, though their lack of recent form and limited run data limit their immediate threat.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Zarak Pasha (IRE) Dylan Browne McMonagle2.50
2Dancinginthecity (IRE) Declan McDonogh7.50
3Breath Of Paradise (IRE) Shane Foley26
4Albany County (IRE) Jack Cleary26
5Angels Have Wings (IRE) Gavin Ryan17
6Thomas Chippendale (IRE) Wayne Lordan2.38

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Zarak Pasha
🥈Thomas Chippendale
🥉Dancinginthecity

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