17:27 Curragh Tips — Friday 3rd April 2026

Our focus for the 17:27 at Curragh is firmly on **Emit**, the undeniable standout in this contest. Joseph Patrick O'Brien's four-year-old, partnered by the peerless Ryan Moore, arrives here as the clear class act. Boasting an impressive Official Rating of 111, Emit stands head and shoulders above its rivals in terms of raw ability, marking it as the top-rated horse in the field.

This young talent has consistently delivered, placing in four of its last five outings, demonstrating a reliability that is hard to fault. Its recent win further underlines its current excellent form and, as a four-year-old, there's every indication there's still more to come from this progressive type. While the short odds of 1/10 reflect its overwhelming chance, Emit is our confident selection to get the job done.

For those seeking a little more value in the race, **Happy Pharoah** could offer an intriguing each-way alternative. Though facing a monumental task against Emit, it possesses enough ability to contend for a minor placing should the favourite falter or the race unfold favourably. However, all signs point to a dominant performance from Emit, making it our strongest pick on the card.