Bet Smart & Win — Curragh 21/10/25

Bet Smart & Win — Curragh Race Preview

Tuesday 21 October 2025 • Heavy • Top 3 Selections Per Race

Methodology & Performance

How We Stay Ahead — The Bet Smart & Win Edge

The AI selects the three most probable outcomes in each race, ranked in order of confidence. The third selection is included specifically to support our Placepot bets.

At Bet Smart & Win, we leverage the Bookmakers’ Margin against them to uncover the True Market Value. Our approach focuses on Overround, Probability, and Value to identify fair betting opportunities. ROI: 92.3% Strike Rate: 27.2%

These ROI and Strike Rate figures are based on our Subscribers’ Gold & Silver Tiers.

How We Pick Winners

Our subscribers use a strict set of criteria based on Overround, Probability, and Value.


How To Read the Format

We use the bookmaker’s Overround (margin) against them. Our model removes this margin to reveal the Fair Market Value. We recommend avoiding bets when the Overround exceeds 115%.

The next key tool is Normalized Probability (NP) versus Implied Probability (IP). The golden rule — NP should always be higher than IP.

Value is our final measure. Each selection is labelled as AF (Above Fair), F (Fair), or BF (Below Fair) to show whether the odds truly represent value.

When all these conditions align, the selection card will display a green border.

Friarstown Stud Irish EBF Maiden — 2:07
Curragh • 12 runners • Heavy
R1 Cl5 108%
#2 Go Just Do It
Form: 59
Dylan Browne McMonagle AF
NP
32%
IP
27%
Details
  • J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
  • T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 47%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Forecast favourite and form pick; powerful yard/jockey combo. Above Fair on our tissue.

#4 Seoul Force
Form: 94
Shane Foley F
NP
20%
IP
18%
Details
  • J: Shane Foley
  • T: Mrs John Harrington
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 47%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Second in the betting; experience angle plays well on heavy.

#5 Trojan Warrior
Form: 2
Wayne Lordan F
NP
18%
IP
16%
Details
  • J: Wayne Lordan
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 62%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 108%
Analysis

Strong connections; open to plenty of improvement from debut.

1xbet.ie Safer Gambling Handicap — 2:42
Curragh • 17 runners • Heavy
R2 Cl5 112%
#1 Jon Riggens
Form: 5
Ben Coen F
NP
17%
IP
15%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Edward Lynam
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 40%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Forecast fav; C&D credentials and handles conditions.

#6 Smoke Them Out
Form: 17
Sam Coen F
NP
13%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: Sam Coen
  • T: T G McCourt
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 67%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Second fav; yard in form and looks well-treated.

#10 Dmaniac
Form: 17
Wayne Hassett AF
NP
9%
IP
8%
Details
  • J: Wayne Hassett
  • T: Martin Hassett
  • Trip: 6f
  • Trainer RTF%: 38%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 112%
Analysis

Value angle; ran well over C&D and remains interesting.

Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) — 3:17
Curragh • 8 runners • Heavy
R3 Cl5 107%
#7 Sugar Island
Form: 11
Wayne Lordan AF
NP
31%
IP
28%
Details
  • J: Wayne Lordan
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 62%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Top of the forecasts; strong May Hill form and handles ease.

#2 Caught U Sleeping
Form: 38
Ben Coen F
NP
25%
IP
23%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 42%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Sets a fair standard; shapes as main danger up to a mile.

#5 La Fogata
Form: 35
Colin Keane F
NP
18%
IP
16%
Details
  • J: Colin Keane
  • T: G M Lyons
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 43%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 107%
Analysis

Honest filly with a rating; solid place claims for a top yard.

Bill Hanlon Memorial Fillies Maiden — 3:52
Curragh • 8 runners • Heavy
R4 Cl5 106%
#3 Edge Of Seventeen
Form: 35
Shane Foley AF
NP
35%
IP
33%
Details
  • J: Shane Foley
  • T: Mrs John Harrington
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 47%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Clear form pick; Killarney run reads well and step back up in trip suits.

#5 Happiest
Form: 163
Wayne Lordan F
NP
23%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Wayne Lordan
  • T: A P O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 62%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Second fav; rock-solid form to play a major role.

#4 Eroico
Form: 5
Colin Keane F
NP
23%
IP
22%
Details
  • J: Colin Keane
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 42%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 106%
Analysis

Third in market; rider booking a plus and profile suggests progress.

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Amateur Riders Derby — 4:25
Curragh • 15 runners • Heavy
R5 Cl5 111%
#8 Layfayette
Form: 75
Mr Finian Maguire AF
NP
31%
IP
28%
Details
  • J: Mr Finian Maguire
  • T: Noel Meade
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 42%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Nap on tissue notes; soft-ground record and C&D prowess stand out.

#6 Taipan
Form: 29
Mr H C Swan F
NP
13%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: Mr H C Swan
  • T: Mrs John Harrington
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 47%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Obvious contender in conditions; respected.

#9 Olympic Man
Form: 25
Mr P W Mullins F
NP
11%
IP
10%
Details
  • J: Mr P W Mullins
  • T: W P Mullins
  • Trip: 1m4f
  • Trainer RTF%: 63%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 111%
Analysis

Top stable excels in these amateur events; live chance.

Final Furlong Podcast With 1xbet.ie Handicap — 5:00
Curragh • 26 runners • Heavy
R6 Cl5 115%
#15 Zuzukel
Form: 23
Colin Keane AF
NP
17%
IP
15%
Details
  • J: Colin Keane
  • T: A J Martin
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 55%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

Fav on forecasts; latest C&D run suggests a big say.

#11 Syzygy
Form: 17
Ben Coen F
NP
14%
IP
12%
Details
  • J: Ben Coen
  • T: Daniel McLoughlin
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 33%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

Second fav; consistent profile and workable mark.

#18 Obscenity
Form: 15
Dylan Browne McMonagle AF
NP
8%
IP
7%
Details
  • J: Dylan Browne McMonagle
  • T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien
  • Trip: 1m2f
  • Trainer RTF%: 47%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 115%
Analysis

One to outrun odds; depth of connections a positive in a big field.

1xbet.ie Supports Irish Racing Handicap — 5:35
Curragh • 24 runners • Heavy
R7 Cl5 113%
#8 Ohmali
Form: 31
Seamie Heffernan AF
NP
15%
IP
13%
Details
  • J: Seamie Heffernan
  • T: Miss Natalia Lupini
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 45%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Recent heavy-ground winner; profile screams more to come.

#23 Launch Time
Form: 13
Chris Hayes F
NP
12%
IP
11%
Details
  • J: Chris Hayes
  • T: Cian Hughes
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 33%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Prominent in tissue; consistent and acts on the ground.

#7 Still She Blooms
Form: 2
Robbie Colgan F
NP
12%
IP
11%
Details
  • J: Robbie Colgan
  • T: Chris Timmons
  • Trip: 1m
  • Trainer RTF%: 25%
  • Odds:
  • Overround: 113%
Analysis

Well-fancied and should relish a stamina test.

Nap of the Meeting — Curragh
Summary
NAP Cl5 113%
#8 Ohmali (Form: 3844413)
Seamie Heffernan NAP AF
Analysis

Recent winner on heavy, thriving at 1m, and looks on a workable mark. Our strongest run-that-wins profile today.

Value Guide: AF = Above Fair, F = Fair, BF = Below Fair.

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