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Curragh · 17:25 · Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 5f · Good

🤖 AI race preview

A mid-to-fast tempo is likely on the Curragh 5f turf, with Mary Shoelaces the standout on form, having led clearly halfway and kept on to win by half a length over Harry's Hill last month on good-to-firm ground, with a strong RPR of 73 and a recent 119lb mark under Jessica Ogorman—her record of three wins over C&D and a 6lb rise in weight adding to her appeal. Bold Optimist makes a compelling case with two turf victories in 2024, a solid return from absence at Naas, and a consistent RPR of 75, while drawing well from the inside, though his recent run at Dundalk saw him hampered in the closing stages. The main danger comes from Harry's Hill, who showed staying strength in second late on behind Shoelaces and has improved in recent runs with a better course record, while Lady Landhort, making a first start for Daniel McLoughlin with a 3lb drop and headgear change, offers a value each-way player at the forecast price.

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

🏁 Result

1Harrys Hill (GB) Paddy Harnett5.00
2Soulful Diva (IRE) Nathan Crosse13
3Bold Optimist (IRE) Ben Coen5.00
4Mary Shoelaces (IRE) Jessica OGorman6.00
5Ballysax Lil Mick (IRE) Wesley Joyce10
6Pure Valour (IRE) Reese Holohan101

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Mary Shoelaces
🥈Kiss Dont Tell
🥉Bold Optimist

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