What time is the NorthStandard Handicap?
The NorthStandard Handicap is off at 4:50 on 23 May 2026 at Curragh (Ireland).
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Curragh
IrelandNorthStandard Handicap
Saturday, 23 May 2026
7f·Flat·Good To Yielding·14 runners·€17,670
Furlong's verdict
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Selections by model
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.061.2/100 rating
Gavoo
6.00William Hill· informational only
Top-rated, but filter rejects this race
v1.1
No pick
Race outside the segment-edge filter
Each-way61.2/100 rating
Gavoo
6.00William Hill
Place portion settles at 2.00 · 1/5 odds · 4 places
Top-half AI rating in the EW price sweet spot. Each-way splits stake: half on the win, half on the place portion.
Racing Alpha pick
Gavoo
Luke McAteer · David Marnane · 3yo
61.2/100
+2.0 vs next best (59.2)
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong14d since last run (race-fit window)
- Ratings50% weight60averageOR 89 · RPR 93 · TS 89
- Form20% weight56averageLast 6: 0-3-5-1-4
- Trainer20% weight50averageDavid Marnane: 3/15 winners last 14d (20%)
MarketBest price 6.00 (William Hill) — 2nd favourite. AI sees slight value vs consensus.
v1.3 rating · weights and method explained on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Runners
| # | Dr | Horse | Jockey / Trainer | Form | Wt | OR | RPR | TS | AI | Best price | Add to betslip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 3yo · F · b | 12 | 9-12 | 90 | 80 | 49 | 55.9 | 7/1·8.00Bet365 | ||
| 2 | 5 | 3yo · G · b | 03514 | 9-11 | 89 | 93 | 89 | 61.2 | 5/1·6.00William Hill | ||
| 3 | 10 | 3yo · G · b | 13504 | 9-10 | 88 | 98 | 78 | 52.0 | 18/1·19.00Bet365 | ||
| 4 | 14 | 3yo · G · b | 11487 | 9-06 | 84 | 94 | 83 | 53.3 | 22/1·23.00William Hill | ||
| 5 | 3 | 3yo · C · ch | 331 | 9-05 | 83 | 94 | — | 52.0 | 10/1·11.00Bet365 | ||
| 6 | 2 | 3yo · G · bht | 31028 | 9-04 | 82 | 96 | 93 | 52.9 | 20/1·21.00Bet365 | ||
| 7 | 9 | 3yo · C · b | 7851 | 9-02 | 80 | 89 | 62 | 50.7 | 14/1·15.00Bet365 | ||
| 8 | 1 | 3yo · F · b | 21 | 9-01 | 79 | 96 | 84 | 58.8 | 7/1·8.00Bet365 | ||
| 9 | 7 | 3yo · C · b | 3541 | 9-00 | 78 | 97 | 85 | 54.5 | 8/1·9.00Bet365 | ||
| 10 | 4 | 3yo · C · bt | 0641 | 9-00 | 78 | 95 | 79 | 55.0 | 5.1·5.10Betfair Exchange | ||
| 11 | 6 | 3yo · G · bh | 333 | 8-11 | 75 | 101 | 96 | 59.2 | 7/1·8.00Bet365 | ||
| 12 | 11 | 3yo · F · b | 03321 | 8-10 | 74 | 86 | 76 | 55.5 | 14/1·15.00Bet365 | ||
| 13 | 8 | 3yo · G · chh | 31205 | 8-07 | 71 | 94 | 81 | 49.4 | 22/1·23.00Bet365 | ||
| 14 | 13 | 3yo · G · gr | 82164 | 8-07 | 71 | 94 | 33 | 51.8 | 22/1·23.00William Hill |
Frequently asked questions
What is the field size and distance of the 4:50 Curragh?
7f, Flat, 14 runners declared.
What is the going for the 4:50 Curragh?
Going is reported as Good To Yielding on Turf.
What is the Racing Alpha AI top pick for the 4:50 Curragh?
The AI top-rated runner is Gavoo (score 61.2, best price 6.00). Methodology: ratings combine OR, RPR, TS, trainer 14-day form, days since last run and going.
Who is the favourite for the 4:50 Curragh?
The market favourite is Substance at a best price of 5.10. The Racing Alpha AI top pick is a different horse — Gavoo.
Racing Post verdict
Third-partyThere is every chance that QUIET MUTINY (nap) could compete in Pattern company with more experience. She can defy top weight
Racing Post pick: Quiet Mutiny
Editorial verdict from Racing Post via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha.
Betting forecast
Formbook4/1 Quiet Mutiny, Substance, 8/1 Gavoo, Star Of Sapphire, 10/1 Morehampton, Seoul Force, Zenford, 12/1 Nakamura, Golden Trigger, Invincible Will, Unauthorized, Glitter And Glory, 14/1 Down The Glen, 16/1 Coincidental Glory
Formbook's pre-race odds estimate — not market prices.
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