Distance bands
- 5f1/6 fav wins · 16.7% · -56.2% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 6f2/8 fav wins · 25.0% · -50.0% ROI8 races · 9 favourite stakes · Small sample
- 7f4/7 fav wins · 57.1% · +68.0% ROI7 races · Small sample
Curragh Races – Sunday 16 August 2026
Sunday 16 August 2026
13:35–17:25 · 8 races · Flat
Course overview
Races analysed33
Favourite strike rate24.2%
Favourite place rate39.4%
Race dates 2026-07-18 to 2026-08-16. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners3/10 fav wins · 30.0% · -45.1% ROI10 races · Moderate evidence
- 8–10 runners2/10 fav wins · 20.0% · -59.4% ROI10 races · 12 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- 11+ runners3/13 fav wins · 23.1% · -25.7% ROI13 races · Moderate evidence
Race categories
- Handicap1/10 fav wins · 10.0% · -50.0% ROI10 races · 11 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- Maiden1/10 fav wins · 10.0% · -84.7% ROI10 races · Moderate evidence
- Other6/13 fav wins · 46.2% · -7.2% ROI13 races · 14 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
Favourite draw bands
- Low draws4/13 fav wins · 30.8% · -38.2% ROI13 races · 14 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- Middle draws1/10 fav wins · 10.0% · -88.6% ROI10 races · Moderate evidence
- High draws3/11 fav wins · 27.3% · -7.0% ROI11 races · Moderate evidence
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Patrick O'Brien | 5/28 | 17.9% | -10.7% |
| A P O'Brien | 3/36 | 8.3% | -82.2% |
| D K Weld | 2/6 | 33.3% | +183.3% |
| M D O'Callaghan | 2/6 | 33.3% | +258.3% |
| G M Lyons | 2/10 | 20.0% | +53.3% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Keane | 6/17 | 35.3% | +190.2% |
| Ryan Moore | 3/15 | 20.0% | -57.3% |
| W J Lee | 3/16 | 18.8% | +28.1% |
| Chris Hayes | 3/17 | 17.6% | +35.3% |
| Declan McDonogh | 2/12 | 16.7% | +12.5% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
2 wins from 10 runs · 20.0% strike rate · +53.3% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 6 runs · 33.3% strike rate · +258.3% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period2 wins from 6 runs · 33.3% strike rate · +183.3% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
6 wins from 17 runs · 35.3% strike rate · +190.2% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period3 wins from 17 runs · 17.6% strike rate · +35.3% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period3 wins from 16 runs · 18.8% strike rate · +28.1% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
1 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +25.0% ROI
Small sample · 14; 1–7 runners1 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +16.7% ROI
Small sample · 12; 1–7 runnersMeeting races
13:35Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap (Birdcatcher Series)
Top PickAlrashdeyah11/1
14:10Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Top PickCoincidenza5/2
14:45Melbourne Cup Carnival Handicap
Top PickNeo Smart7/2
15:20Velo "Official Coffee At The Curragh" Irish EBF Maiden
Top PickZarak Pasha5/4
15:55Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap
Top PickUnterberg12/1
16:25Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3)
Top PickA Boy Named Susie2/9
16:55William Hill Irish EBF Juvenile Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)
Top PickArmor Supreme7/4
17:25Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Handicap
Top PickHarry's Hill5/1
Top PickAlrashdeyah11/1
14:10Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
Top PickCoincidenza5/2
14:45Melbourne Cup Carnival Handicap
Top PickNeo Smart7/2
15:20Velo "Official Coffee At The Curragh" Irish EBF Maiden
Top PickZarak Pasha5/4
15:55Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap
Top PickUnterberg12/1
16:25Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3)
Top PickA Boy Named Susie2/9
16:55William Hill Irish EBF Juvenile Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)
Top PickArmor Supreme7/4
17:25Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Handicap
Top PickHarry's Hill5/1