Best Bet

13:57 Curragh Tips — Friday 3rd April 2026

13:57CurraghGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Joshs Joy

3yo • b f
Strong
85/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
11/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Consistent — placed 4 of last 4 runs
  • Young 3yo with recent win — scope for improvement
Each-Way Alternative: Oh Cecelia

13:57 Curragh — Race Preview & Tips

The 13:57 Curragh presents a prime opportunity to back a standout performer, and our confident selection is JOSHS JOY. This talented three-year-old arrives here in impeccable form, having emphatically won last time out, showcasing not just ability but a strong will to win. Such a recent victory is always a positive indicator of a horse hitting its stride, suggesting it's currently at the peak of its powers.

Consistency is paramount in racing, and Joshs Joy excels here, boasting an impressive record of placing in all four of its career runs. Under the expert tutelage of Donnacha Aidan O’Brien and with the reliable G. M. Ryan in the saddle, everything points towards another dominant display. As a young three-year-old with a recent success already banked, there’s significant scope for further improvement, suggesting this horse is still on an upward trajectory and has more to offer.

While the odds of 1/10 reflect its undeniable class and strong chances, for those seeking a highly probable winner, Joshs Joy stands out as the day’s banker. For each-way punters, OH CECELIA looks like a solid alternative to sneak into the frame, but we fully expect Joshs Joy to deliver with ease.

Full Racecard — 16 Runners

HorseOdds
Staysound Susie
04391-531
3/1
Joshs JoyOUR TIP
3231-7
9/2
Tai Tam Bay
0443-4259
8/1
Likedbymike
02307-622
9/1
Oh Cecelia
636-61513
9/1
Bint Majestic Roi
88901-541
11/1
Glory To Be
42310-217
12/1
Varshini
185056-03
14/1
Asdana
341002-04
14/1
Gloriously Glam
21789-048
14/1
Goofy Gander
507-
14/1
Rion Rubette
125847-81
16/1
Sarahmae
18046-806
16/1
Aurora Nova
0935069-0
16/1
Nancy J
55/85583-0
16/1
Reimagined
7109-
20/1

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