You are most welcome to the historic Curragh Racecourse, a most fitting venue for day two of Irish Champions Festival. The Curragh is this afternoon the focus of the racing world for a racecard that uniquely for Ireland includes four Group 1 races.
This is the renowned home of Flat racing, home to all five Irish Classic races. The last of those, the Group 1 Comer Group International Irish St Leger, is among the highlights on today’s eight-race card.
We are also excited about the first Australian-trained runner on the Flat in Ireland, Asfoora as she continues on her European adventures after a second Group 1 success in Britain at York last month. We welcome our Australian visitors and wish them well in the Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes.
The Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes and the Group 1 Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes rank among the strongest two-year-old races of the season and will undoubtedly be the leading influencers in determining the champion juveniles of 2025.
All four of our Group 1 races are part of the World Pool, brought back to the Curragh this afternoon through our burgeoning links with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. As was the case in Leopardstown yesterday, the World Pool shines a light on Irish racing and facilitates racing fans and Tote customers from around the world to bet into a single pool with the opportunity for unequalled value
We are all most grateful to our race sponsors over both days of Irish Champions Festival, and to the owners of runners across the weekend. Those owners, their trainers and their jockeys give us all so much to look forward to in each of the eight races this afternoon, and I wish them all the very best of luck.
Today promises so much, and I do hope that you all have a most memorable time
Suzanne Eade Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland
OFFICIALS
SUNDAY14THSEPTEMBER
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Robert Dore
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. Charles C. Cunningham
Mr. N.B. Wachman
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A.L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. J. Pugh
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell
SECURITYOFFICERS:
Mr. C. Gordon & Mr. D. Buckley
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
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SEARCHFORASONG
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3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3
fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes
Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
Rating 3 th ry Search For A 2 flat wins 105 A 2 Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn
Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd
30.3sec 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
2.05pm The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes
RACETHREE
2.40pm The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1)
RACEFOUR
3.15pm The Bar One Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)
RACEFIVE
3.50pm The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1)
RACESIX
4.25pm The Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1)
RACESEVEN
5.00pm The Moyglare ‘’Jewels’’ Blandford Stakes (Group 2)
RACEEIGHT
5.35pm The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap)
ARTIST OF THE CURRAGH
GOFFS MILLIONS DAY | SATURDAY 27 SEPT TH
The Curragh is delighted to launch the 2025 - 2026 “Artist of the Curragh” competition.
We would like to invite entries from artists from all over County Kildare to take part.
Please submit any piece of your artwork and a brief outline in no more than 100 words why you would like to be considered to be one of the five finalists who will be selected to come to the Curragh on Goffs Millions Race Day, Saturday 27th September, to paint a Curragh race day scene.
The artist judged to be the overall winner by the Curragh Racecourse will receive a commission to the value of €1500 which will be on display at the racecourse throughout 2026.
13:20 Rosé & Runway with Whispering Angel - Whispering Angel Garden Bar
13:30 Irish Stallion Farms Bold Lad EBF Premier Handicap
14:00 Carnival at the Curragh & Moyglare Kids Zone Opens
14:05 Tattersalls Ireland SuperAuction Stakes
14:15 Parade of Champions with Treo Eile & Moyglare Stud – Parade Ring
14:40 Moyglare Stud Stakes (G1)
15:15 Bar One Racing Flying Five (G1)
15:50 Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (G1)
16:00 ThankYou Kyprios - with Moyglare Stud & Coolmore Stud – Parade Ring
16:25 Comer Group International Irish St Leger (G1 Classic)
16:40 Irish EBF Sweepstakes Draw – Champions Hall Stage
17:00 Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes (G2)
17:35 Irish Stallion Farms Northfields EBF Premier Handicap
17:40 Top JockeyAward with The Keadeen Hotel – Parade Ring
DON’T MISS ALL THE ACTION IN CHAMPIONS HALL
Jockey Cam VR Simulator Conversations with Robbie Irwin World Pool Calligraphy – your name in Cantonese!
Enjoy live music in Lilywhites Lounge and The Paddock Bar between races
IRISHCHAMPIONSFESTIVAL
THEBARONERACINGFLYINGFIVESTAKES (GROUP1)
THEMOYGLARESTUDSTAKES (GROUP1)
CARAVAGGIO
HAVANA GREY
FAIRYLAND GLASS SLIPPERS
MOSS
BRADSELL
LAKE VICTORIA
(GROUP1)
(GROUP1)
SCORTHY CHAMP
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?
YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICE WHICH RUNS ON MOST RACE DAYS THROUGHOUT 2025. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
IS CASH ACCEPTED?
YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.
DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?
YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS.
WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?
WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP
WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION.
IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?
THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.
ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?
YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.
WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?
LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
Louise O’Brien
1st Class Images
WITHMOYGLARESTUD
In association with Treo Eile and Moyglare Stud, we are delighted to welcome a host of racing royalty and second career champions, all living life to the full off the track. The parade will take place in the parade ring after XX
APLUSTARD(FR)
Winner of 8 of his 23 career starts and over €1 million in total prizemoney, this top class chaser, trained by Henry de Bromhead, will forever be remembered as the horse who provided jockey Rachael Blackmore with a historic success in the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup in quite devastating fashion – indeed his 15 length victory was the largest since Master Oats triumphed by the same margin in 1995. A Plus Tard had earlier given Rachael her first ever victory at the Cheltenham Festival when romping home in the 2019 Close Brothers Novice Handicap Chase and he showed he had abundant speed as well as stamina when taking the Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown (over 2m and 1f) later that year when lowering the colours of Chacun Pour Soi who was a real course and distance specialist at that time. Having chased home stablemate Minella Indo in the 2021 Gold Cup at Cheltenham, A Plus Tard was just imperious when slamming his rivals in the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November of that year before being narrowly defeated in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown the following month. This set him up nicely for another crack at the Gold Cup and this time, he gained his revenge on stablemate Minella Indo as he powered clear up the famous hill to justify 3/1 favouritism. Rated 182 after this victory, he was never really quite the same horse after this tremendous performance and was retired in late 2023 but on his day he was simply one of the best steeplechasers of the modern era and a true champion.
Since his retirement from the track A Plus Tard has been excelling in both the show ring and the dressage arena with Emily Kate Robinson. Most notably he was crowned the winner of the ITM Racehorse to Riding Horse Class at the Dublin Horse Show in 2025. Emily Kate worked with A Plus Tard during his racing career through her job as flat work rider at Henry de Bromhead Racing. While at the RDS, A Plus Tard was reunited with his Gold Cup winning jockey, Rachael Blackmore, taking part in the Festina Lente demonstration on the Sunday afternoon.
MOSSTUCKER(IRE)
A thoroughly likeable and ultra consistent sprinter, Moss Tucker progressed through the ranks of decent handicapper to a Group One winning sprinter. He ran 37 times and won 9 races earning over €400,000 in total prize money and was particularly suited by some ease in the ground. Having won a maiden event at Tipperary in August 2021, he landed his first handicap race off a rating of 83 two months later and steadily made his way up through the ranks eventually earning a peak rating of 114 as a six year old. He formed a particularly good alliance with jockey Billy Lee who won 6 races on him during his career including The Waterford Testimonial Stakes (2022) at the Curragh, The Woodlands Stakes at Naas on two occasions (2022 & 2024) and The Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh in August 2023. However, his biggest and most important success came in the Group One Ali Basti Equiworld Dubai Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh in September 2023 at odds of 16/1 as he sprang a mild surprise to defeat some higher rated rivals in fine style. Moss Tucker was owned by The Charlie Bit Me Syndicate with former Irish Rugby Union International, Donal Spring, the agent of the Syndicate and the horse was named after two famous Irish Rugby players, Moss Keane and Colin Tucker.
Moss Tucker was retired in April this year and Isabelle Carroll took over the reins for this part of his career. His owners decided to go straight to showing, in particular the ITM Racehorse to Riding Horse class at the Dublin Horse Show where he finished 6th. He’s only at the beginning of his retraining journey but is taking everything in his stride and enjoying the process.
NATIVERIVER(IRE)
One of the most popular steeplechasers of the last 10 years, Colin Tizzard’s high class and ultra consistent performer simply didn’t know how to run a bad race winning 14 of his 32 career starts and finishing either second or third on 12 other outings which helped him to earn over £1.1 million in total prizemoney. Successful in 3 novice hurdles in the 2014/2015 NH season, it was only when he was sent over fences later that year, he really came into his own. Successful in two of his first three chase starts he finished a fine third in the Feltham Novice Chase at Kempton on his first try in Grade One company and then ran a cracker to finish a close second to Minella Rocco in the 2016 National Hunt Novice Chase at Cheltenham. Better was to follow the following month when he landed the Betfred Mildmay Novice Chase at the Aintree Festival and later on that year, he was ridden up with the pace throughout when justifying 7/2 favouritism in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury over 3¼ miles in the hands of now regular rider, Richard Johnson. This fine success was followed up with another valuable win in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow where again his unlimited stamina and fine jumping proved too much for his rivals. Native River then gained the first of three wins in the Denman Chase at Newbury in February 2017 before he finished an excellent third in the Cheltenham Gold Cup behind Sizing John. Connections decided to train him a bit differently the following season as he only returned to action in February 2018 when taking a second Denman Chase before recording his greatest victory of his career in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as he powered four lengths clear of the favourite, Might Bite, up the famous hill after the pair went toe to toe from the off. A second bid at the race 12 months later saw him finish in fourth place behind Al Boum Photo having earlier finished placed in both the Betfair Chase at Haydock and the King George VI Chase at Kempton while the 2019/2020 NH season witnessed more success with victory in the Many Clouds Chase at Aintree and a third win in the Denman Chase at Newbury. A third attempt at the Cheltenham Gold Cup followed in 2021 but he was well beaten by the Irish trio of Minella Indo, A Plus Tard and Al Boum Photo and having pulled up in the 2021 Welsh Grand National, he was promptly retired from racing.
Since his retirement from racing Native River has been campaigned on the ROR circuit in the United Kingdom by Emma Vine, qualifying for the Horse of the Year Show and also winning the Tattersalls RoR Amateur Ridden Show Series Final at Hickstead in 2024. This year he competed on Irish soil with Emily McMahon, qualifying for the ITM Racehorse to Riding Horse class at the Dublin Horse Show and finishing in fifth. The duo also won the Tattersalls Ireland Treo Eile Showing Pathway Series Final at Iverk Show in August.
MASTEROFTHESEAS(IRE)
The winner of 9 of his 17 career starts with total earnings of over €2 million, Master Of The Seas was particularly effective on a fast surface and only was thwarted by a nose from winning his final 5 starts. Trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden for the majority of his career by William Buick, he comfortably landed his first start in a Newmarket maiden in June 2020 before winning the Superlative Stakes (Group 2) over the same course the following month. Sent off the 2/1 joint favourite for the Goffs National Stakes at the Curragh in September he could only manage to finish fourth on that occasion and his 3yo career started with a second place finish in the Meydan Classic in February 2021 which looked disappointing at the time but he showed the benefit of that outing when taking the Craven Stakes at Newmarket in April before being touched off by a short head in the English 2000 Guineas by the Jim Bolger trained Poetic Flare. He rounded off his season by finishing third in the Joel Stakes in September before finding the soft ground against him in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot in October. His only start as a four year old saw him land The Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket in April 2022 before he picked up an injury which kept him off the track for the rest of the year but the decision by connections to race on as a five year old certainly paid dividends as 2023 was the year he really showed what he could do. Opening up with an easy win in the Zabeel Mile at Meydan in February, he subsequently finished third in the Jebel Hatta Stakes over the same course the following month before running below par in the Dubai Turf on World Cup night three weeks later. He returned to winning ways when taking the Summer Mile (Group 2) at Ascot in July before securing his first Grade 1 victory when proving successful in the Woodbine Mile Stakes in Canada in September. Master Of The Seas was then beaten a nose in the Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes (Grade 1) at Keeneland in early October before gaining his most important career victory when getting up in the dying strides to win the FanDuel Breeders Cup Mile at Santa Anita four weeks later defeating the English 1000 Guineas winner, Mawj, in a real thriller. His final career start saw him record another Grade One success when he took the Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes at Keeneland in April 2024.
Master of the Seas is enjoying his retirement at Kildangan Stud and is a flagbearer for the Godolphin Lifetime Care Programme. He is shown as part of the standard Foal to Fame tour which is offered as part of Horse Country tours. Also he is shown to school groups when they visit Kildangan.
TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type. The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2018-2023) WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (162 wins from 737 runners, 22%) runs BOUNTY (1.30), BEAUTIFY and COMPOSING and PRECISE (2.40), WHISTLEJACKET (3.15), DORSET and GSTAAD and ITALY (3.50), ILLINOIS and QUEENSTOWN (4.25), MERRILY and BALLET SLIPPERS (5.00), ROCK OF CASHEL (5.35).
J P O’BRIEN (79 wins from 764 runners, 10%) runs LADY WITH THE LAMP (3.15), NORTH COAST (3.50), LEINSTER and AL RIFFA (4.25), MASOUN and GLEN TO GLEN and VIKING INVASION (5.35).
MRS J HARRINGTON (46 wins from 570 runners, 8%) runs GLAMAZON (2.05), SARATOGA SPECIAL (3.15), BARNAVARA (5.00), LADY IN PARIS (5.35).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
W HAGGAS (13 wins from 50 runners, 26%) runs CROWN OF OAKS (5.35).
T EASTERBY (11 wins from 82 runners, 13%) runs ART POWER (3.15).
R BECKETT (9 wins from 45 runners, 20%) runs AMILOC (4.25).
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRIDES:
COLIN KEANE (83 wins from 601 rides, 14%) rides KENDALL ROY (1.30), BY THE LAKE (2.05), SUZIE SONGS (2.40), BUCANERO FUERTE (3.15), CRYSTAL BLACK (4.25), RED LETTER (5.00), SUJET (5.35).
BILLY LEE (62 wins from 500 rides, 12%) rides KEKE (1.30), ADVERTISED (2.05), SKYDANCE (2.40), LEINSTER (4.25), HIGHER LEAVES (5.00), STATE ACTOR (5.35).
SHANE FOLEY (45 wins from 504 rides, 9%) rides TUCO SALAMANCA (1.30), GLAMAZON (2.05), SARATOGA SPECIAL (3.15), BARNAVARA (5.00), LADY IN PARIS (5.35).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
CIEREN FALLON (8 wins from 39 rides, 21%) rides MOLTOPHINO (1.30), CROWN OF OAKS (5.35).
DAVID EGAN (7 wins from 49 rides, 14%) rides ARIZONA BLAZE (3.15), DALLAS STAR (4.25), SPICY MARGARITA (5.00), TONY MONTANA (5.35).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th September
WIN A GRAND IN THE LAST!
Enter our exclusive Irish EBF sweepstakes and you could walk away with €1,000 in cash after the final race of the day – the €150,000 Irish EBF Northfields Premier Handicap (5.35pm).
PRIZE S INCL UDE
1ST €1,000 Cash
2ND Goffs Millions Premium Raceday Experience for 2 (prize includes admission on Sat 27 September, complimentary bottle of Moet & Chandon & a selection of sharing tapas in the Goffs Champagne Bar). th
3RD 4 x Curragh Goffs Millions Race Day Bundles
The Goffs Millions Raceday (each bundle includes admission, racecard, €10 Food voucher & €5 Tote Voucher).
4TH Curragh Polo Shirts (His & Hers)
IRISH EBF “Win a Grand in the Last” Sweepstakes
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before entering the competition. By entering, you indicate that you accept these terms and conditions, and you agree to be bound by them.
4.The competition is not open to employees of The Curragh Racecourse, Irish EBF or any third party serviceprovidersengagedbytheCurraghRacecouse.
5.The competition opens once gates open at the Curragh racecourse on Sunday 14 September and closeswhenentriesaredrawnat4.20pm. th
6.The draw will take place LIVE at 4.40pm on the Champions Hall Stage. Selected names will be randomly assigned to runners in the final race of the day - the €150,000 Irish EBF Northfields PremiereHandicap–5.35pm
7.All finalists drawn will have their full names announced over the racecourse sound system. They will also be contacted by telephone Finalists must be present at the racecourse to participate in thesweepstakes.
8.If a finalist does not come forward by 5.00pm on Sunday 14 September, their place will be automaticallydisqualified,andanewpersonwillbedrawnforthathorse. th
9.Oncethefinalistsareassignedtoadeclaredhorse,therewillbenochangesmade.Ifahorseforany reason does not run in the race, is withdrawn before the start, Jockey ‘weighed in’ carrying less weight than he/she was supposed to be, disqualified during the race for any reason, that finalist is alsoexcludedfromthecompetition.
10.If there is a steward’s enquiry in the race, the result of the Stewards’ enquiry will be announced clearly around the racecourse The competition result will be the same as the official stewards resultoftherace
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Your name may be drawn and assigned to a runner in the final race. You must be present at the racecourse to participate. Prizes awarded based on race result. Good Luck!
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Dual Gr.1-winning Cartier Champion 2YO Colt by NO NAY NEVER His first 6 sires are all Gr.1-winning 2YOs
“controlled the race in the style of a top-class sprinter, the natural heir to his sire, who won this for Coolmore and Wesley Ward in 2013.”
RACING POST, on the Prix Morny
WON Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes, 6f., by 2 lengths
WON Gr.1 Prix Morny, 6f., emulating his sire No Nay Never
WON Gr.2 Prix Robert Papin, 6f., by 3 lengths in track record time
WON Gr.3 Marble Hill Stakes, 6f., by 3½ lengths
WON Listed First Flier Stakes, 5f.
WON Maiden, 5f., on 8th April by 1½ lengths
F E A T U R I N G Artist of the Curragh, Beyond the Finish Line Photography Competition & SPORTS HUB with Golf & NFL Simulators Autumn Racing Weekend | 27-28 September For tickets or more information, visit curragh.ie
Congratulations to some our winning owners from the Pat Smullen Raceday. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you!
FIRST RACE 1.30P.M.
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF BOLD LAD SPRINT
OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 2nd September Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
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Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) (TStrap)
F B Mr E Heary Robert Whearty (3) J O Allegro Syndicate Charles O’Brien T
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground
from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 2l behind Jagged Edge at 18-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing here over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Big Gossey 10 flat wins €316,260.00 CD Handicap Rating 104
18/1 HR105 R.P Whelan 10.0 (TS) 2L 8th of 15 to Jagged Edge 8.4 here 30 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 33/1 HR108 R.P Whelan 9.7 (TS) 6 1/2L 8th of 12 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG Group 3 6f Gd 18/1 HR108 R.P Whelan 9.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 10 to Diego Velazquez 9.10 here 20 JUL Group 2 7f Gd/Yld
2
CARLA RIDGE (21)
Br B f New Bay (GB) - Almira Wells (High Chaparral)
F B Mrs S Rowley-Williams Chris Hayes J O Dan Kiely Eddie & Patrick Harty T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 12 behind Sky Majesty beaten 2 1/4l at 9-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
9/1 HR99 C.D Hayes 9.4 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Sky Majesty 9.4 NAAS 24 AUG 12rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 11/2 HR99 C.D Hayes 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Sky Majesty 9.9 NAAS 23 JUL 10rn Listed 5f 205yds Yld Chris Hayes 8.13 11L 17th of 21 to Time For Sandals 8.13 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
3 KEKE (GB) (36)
9 9 (135) (1)
Br B g Dandy Man - Destieux (Rip Van Winkle) (TStrap) 1-42172 F B Wood Hall Stud Billy Lee J O Wood Hall Stud Limited Edward Lynam T
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 1 1/4l by Sarahmae when second of 7 at 7-4fav on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Keke (GB) 6 flat wins €123,015.00 CD Handicap Rating 99
7/4Fav HR100 C.D Hayes 10.0 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Sarahmae 8.2 here 9 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 5/2Fav HR100 C.D Hayes 10.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 7th of 12 to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 11/4Fav HR93 W.J. Lee 9.4 (TS) won 1L s/hd from Red Evolution 8.4 and The Highway Rat 9.10 here 29 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 58.3sec
4 BOUNTY (14)
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Rosdhu Queen (Invincible Spirit) 213-8 F B Coolmore C Soumillon J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Grande Marques at 11-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Bounty 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 96 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 5 1/2L 8th of 13 to Grande Marques 9.0 TIPP 31 AUG Listed 5f Yld Ryan Moore 9.3 nk 2 3/4L 3rd to La Bellota 9.3 DONCASTER 26 OCT 24 8rn Listed 6f 2yds Sft 2/9Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 won 4 1/2L 3 1/2L from Iceford 9.5 and Tam Lin 9.5 NAAS 13 OCT 24 11rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 1min 13.7sec
5 GO ATHLETICO (FR) (42) 7 9 2 (128) (19) Br B g Goken (FR) - Byburg (FR) (Sageburg) (TStrap) 900017 F B MME Camille Vitse & MME Valerie Decouz Adam Caffrey J O J Fairhurst & Cyril McMullan Adrian McGuinness T
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 7l behind Princess Child at 16-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Go Athletico (FR) 9 flat wins €222,475.00 CD Handicap Rating 92
16/1 HR94 Adam Caffrey 9.5 (TS) 7L 7th of 15 to Princess Child (FR) 9.2 GAL 3 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 20/1 HR86 S. Foley 8.9 (TS) won 1/2L 1/2L from Fort Vega (FR) 9.2 and Back Down Under 8.7 here 19
16rn
6f 63yds Gd
16.5sec 20/1 HR89 Adam Caffrey 9.0 (TS) 5 1/2L 10th of 14 to Keke (GB) 9.4
Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA))
7-62907 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Luke McAteer J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T Tango Flare 3 flat wins €33,630.00 D Handicap
He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Super Sox at 50-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B g Belardo - Espoir Et Bonheur (Dansili (GB)) (TStrap) 423811 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Shane Foley J O Pompey Ventures 5 Ollie Sangster (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Newcastle over 6f last month, beating Purest Time by 1l. Has won five times this year Star Rating HHHH
Cieren Fallon 9.6 (TS) won 1L nk from Purest Time (GB) 9.9 and Storm Free (GB) 9.2 NEWCASTLE 21 AUG 14rn hcp (0-90)6f 1yds Std
Billy Loughnane 9.4 (TS) won 1 1/2L ns from Tiger Tulip (GB) 9.5 and Bishop’s Crown (GB) 9.5 YARMOUTH 24 JUL 11rn hcp (0-85)6f
Nicola Currie 8.4 (TS) 5L 8th of 18 to Hucklesbrook (GB) 8.10 YORK 14 JUN hcp (0-105)6f Gd /Frm
Br B c Mayson (GB) - Josefa Goya (GB) (Sakhee’s Secret (GB)) (Visor) 234-805 F B Lord Margadale Oisin McSweeney J O Keatley Racing OG, Finneran & Allen Adrian Keatley (in GB) T
Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Prince Of India when fifth of 10 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH
Karis Teetan 9.10 (CP) 5L 5th of 10 to Prince of India 10.0 ASCOT 9 AUG hcp (81-100)6f Gd /Frm Connor Beasley 9.0 (CP) 4L 10th of 19 to Elmonjed 9.6 YORK 26 JUL hcp (0-105)6f Gd Tom Marquand 9.2 9L last of 8 to Formal (GB) 8.11 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN Listed 7f 3yds Gd /Sft
9 HEAVENLY POWER (29)
9 0 (126) (15)
Br B g Dark Angel - Girl Power (Key of Luck (USA)) 1-94202 F B Mrs S Power James Ryan J O Mrs S Power Edward Lynam T
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 2l by Queen Of Mougins when second of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Heavenly Power 5 flat wins €45,725.00 CD Handicap Rating 90 9/2 HR93 W.M. Lordan 9.7 2L 2nd to Queen Of Mougins 10.1 here 16 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR93 W.M. Lordan 9.2 8L 11th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 12/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.9 1 3/4L 2nd to Fort Vega (FR) 9.3 CK 13 JUN 19rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
10 KENDALL ROY (GB) (25) 4 9
Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Procedure (GB) (Invincible Spirit)
F B The Procedure Partnership Colin Keane J O Miss Kate McGivern & Thomas Hore & Shane M Power Miss Kate McGivern (R) T
Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 1 1/2l behind Trefor when fourth of 20 at 16-1 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Kendall Roy (GB) 5 flat wins €80,504.70 C Handicap Rating 90 Colin Keane 9.2 (TS) hd 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Trefor 9.5 YORK 20 AUG 20rn hcp 5f 89yds Gd /Frm 7/1 HR90 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 (TS) 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Sarahmae 8.2 here 9 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 16/1 HR90 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 (TS) 2 1/2L 6th of 12 to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm
11 SPARKLING SEA (41) 3 9 0 (126) (20)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Titanium Sky (Dark Angel) 12-0370 F B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd Gary Carroll J O Moyglare Stud Farm G M Lyons T
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 16l behind Mint Man at 7-2fav when 11th of 14 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
7/2Fav HR94 C.T. Keane 10.0 15L 11th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 5/1 HR95 G.F Carroll 9.2 4 3/4L 7th of 10 to Sky Majesty 9.9 NAAS 23 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Yld 5/1 HR95 C.T. Keane 9.0 1/2L hd 3rd to Whistlejacket 9.10 NAV 26 APR 6rn Listed 5f 180yds Sft
12 RED EVOLUTION (51)
8 13 (125) (24)
Br Ch g Mehmas - Transcendence (Arcano) 181721 F B Pier House Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O J Kirkland M D O’Callaghan T
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Cork over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing in July, beating Eclairage by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Red Evolution 3 flat wins €43,070.00 Handicap Rating 91
9/2 HR88 D. Browne McMonagle 8.12 won 1 1/4L nk from Eclairage 8.11 and Cuban Grey (GB) 8.2 CK 25 JUL 12rn Ext hcp
10/1 HR87 J.A. Powell 8.4 1L 2nd to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 7/1 HR87 J.A. Powell 9.5 3 3/4L 7th of 14 to Gazelle D’or 8.12 here 4 JUN hcp 5f Gd 13 BETSEN (GB) (41)
8 10 (122) (23) Br B g Invincible Spirit - Martini Magic (GB) (Norse Dancer)
727682 F B Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud Seamie Heffernan J O Temple Trotters Syndicate Jack W Davison T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Mint Man when second of 14 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Profitable - Seraphina (Pips Pride (GB)) (B,T)
F B Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl Cieren Fallon J O Agricola Ficomontanino & Leaf Stud John Andrew Kinsella T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Little Queenie when fifth of 6 at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (yielding) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Moltophino 1 flat win €29,500.00 CD Handicap Rating 86
3/1Fav HR89 C.D Hayes 9.4 (TS) 2 1/2L 5th of 6 to Little Queenie 8.13 NAV 28 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Yld
4/1 HR89 R. Whearty 9.0 (CP) 1 1/4L nk nk 4th to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm
9/2Fav HR89 C.D Hayes 8.12 (CP) 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
Br B f Magna Grecia - Emirates Joy (USA) (Street Cry) 441418 F B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud
Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien Denis Gerard Hogan T
She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Star Of Mehmas at 18-1 when eighth of 19 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Sarahmae 3 flat wins €35,105.00 C Handicap Rating 87
Joseph Sheridan 9.2 4L 8th of 19fn, 20rn to Star of Mehmas 9.11 YORK 20 AUG hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm
14/1 HR78 K.G. Kennedy 8.2 won 1 1/4L nk from Keke (GB) 10.0 and Kendall Roy (GB) 9.4 here 9 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 56.9sec 14/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 1L nk 1/2L 4th to Gazelle D’or 8.12 here 4 JUN 14rn hcp 5f Gd 16
SIR LES PATTERSON (GB) (92)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Evil Spell (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) 000-173 F B Widden Syud UK Pty Ltd Jamie Powell (3) J O Shamrock Thoroughbreds Stephen Thorne T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Third of 19 behind Kats Bob beaten 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) in June Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Harry Eustace Star Rating HHH
Sir Les Patterson (GB) 3 flat wins €17,934.40 Handicap Rating 85
David Probert 10.2 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Kats Bob (GB) 9.8 YORK 14 JUN 19rn hcp (66-85)6f Gd /Frm
Oisin Murphy 9.1 4L 7th of 11 to Havanagreattime 9.2 NEWBURY 11 APR hcp (76-95)6f Gd
David Probert 9.4 won 1 3/4L hd from Grant Wood 9.4 and Monsieur Beaulieu (GB) 9.1 WOLVERHAMPTON 8 MAR 10rn hcp (71-90)6f 20yds
17 BACK DOWN UNDER (57)
Br B f Australia (GB) - Back On Top (Lope de Vega) 08-1233 F B Mrs Noreen McManus Leigh Roche J O Back Down Under Syndicate Padraig Roche T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Third of 16 behind Go Athletico beaten 1l at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July Star Rating HHH
Back Down Under 2 flat wins €24,190.00 CD Handicap Rating 84
14/1 HR79 L.F Roche 8.7 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 11/2Fav HR79 L.F Roche 9.6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 14/1 HR78 L.F Roche 9.9 4 1/4L 2nd to Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.0 here 23 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
18 KODIAC THRILLER (29) 4 8 7 (119) (6)
Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Stage Name (GB) (Famous Name (GB))
433232 F
B Stage Name Partnership Rhys Elliott (7) J O RADS Mark Walford (in GB) T
Successful at 5f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Intervention when second of 17 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Rhys Elliott 7.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Intervention (GB) 8.2 RIPON 16 AUG 17rn hcp 6f Gd /Frm
Warren Fentiman 8.11 hd 1/2L 3rd to Mister Sox (GB) 8.12 RIPON 4 AUG 11rn hcp (76-95)6f Gd Jack Garritty 9.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Rosenpur (GER) 9.5 CHESTER 26 JUL 8rn hcp (66-85)5f 15yds Gd
19 TROPICAL RETREAT (36)
Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - La Belle Maison (Titus Livius (FR))
(119) (2)
921841 F B Newlands House Stud Patrick McGettigan (7) J O Thomas Mullins Thomas Mullins T
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Rappell by 1 3/4l. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating HHH
Tropical Retreat 3 flat wins €33,630.00 CD Handicap Rating 83
8/1 HR79 S. Foley 9.9 won 1 3/4L nk from Rappell 9.6 and Aviatrice 9.10 here 9 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 9.7sec
13/2 HR79 S. Foley 8.13 1 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG 14rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
F B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Ray Dawson J O N W T Dalzell & James Morgan & Karl Kirwan &
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind I Bid You Ajou at 6-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) in June Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
Br B f Equiano (FR) - Via Aurelia (Antonius Pius (USA)) (CPiece) 1-13314 F
B Mrs Renata Coleman N G McCullagh J O Aidan Gleeson & Joseph E Keeling M C Grassick T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Go Athletico when fourth of 16 at 25-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July Runs from 3lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
Gazelle D’or 4 flat wins €58,410.00 CD Handicap Rating 82
25/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 14/1 HR77 W.M. Lordan 8.12 (CP) won 1L nk from Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.11 and Jorge Alvares 9.9 here 4 JUN 14rn hcp 5f Gd 1min .1sec
6/5Fav HR77 W.J. Lee 9.10 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to No Return 9.9 FAIR 29 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 6f 25yds Gd
22 GREEK FLOWER (17)
Br B f Australia (GB) - Timeless Call (Sakhee (USA))
B Reggie Roberts
O Reginald Roberts
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Little Queenie when fourth of 6 at 3-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (yielding) last month. Runs from 7lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Greek Flower 2 flat wins €15,930.00 C Handicap Rating 76
3/1Fav HR79 J.A. Powell 8.5 1/2L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Little Queenie 8.13 NAV 28 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Yld 11/2 HR80 S. Foley 8.9 2 1/2L 5th of 7 to Sarahmae 8.2 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 17/2 HR80 R.M Mulligan 8.0 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
23 VARSHINI (56)
Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Nargys (Lawman (FR)) 5-185 F B Mr Frank Hutchinson Andrew Slattery J O Mrs Fitri Hay & Mrs Paul Shanahan J A Stack T
A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Pink Oxalis when fifth of 10 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good - yielding) in July Runs from 7lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Varshini 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 78 11/1 HR82 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 6 1/4L 5th of 10 to Pink Oxalis 9.3 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 5/2Fav HR82 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 23L last of 8 to Shiota 9.3 here 25 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 15/8Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Kilmood Susan 8.10 and Gran Habano 9.8 GOW 23
24 JON RIGGENS (29)
Br B g Requinto - Hi Empress (Antonius Pius (USA)) (C,T) 16-0053 F B Sean Hennessy Wayne Hassett (3) J O DWPJ Investments Ltd Edward Lynam T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 8 behind Queen Of Mougins beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Runs from 8lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Jon Riggens 4 flat wins €42,775.00 CD Handicap Rating 75
13/2 HR78 C.D Hayes 8.7 (CP) (TS) 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Queen Of Mougins 10.1 here 16 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
12/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.3 (CP) 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR81 J.J.G. Ryan 10.1 (TS) 4 1/4L 11th of 16 to Rosato 8.8 NAAS 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld
25 GENESIS (8) 4 8 7 (119) (3) Br Ch g Prince of Lir - Diamond Rio (Captain Rio (GB)) (TStrap) 463165 F B M Foley Wesley Joyce (3) J O M Foley Michael Mulvany T
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Nezeeh when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 10lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Genesis 2 flat wins €20,060.00 D Handicap Rating 73
9/2 HR73 W. Joyce 8.4 (TS) 5L 5th of 7 to Nezeeh 8.6 NAV 6 SEP hcp 5f Gd 7/2 HR77 R.P Cleary 8.7 (TS) 3L last of 6 to Little Queenie 8.13 NAV 28 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Yld
12/1 HR75 R.P Cleary 8.7 (TS) won 1 1/4L nk from Valiant Force (USA) 10.2 and Collective Power 8.4 DUN 15 AUG 9rn hcp 6f Std 1min 11.2sec
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight
B,T worn by No 14. C,T worn by No 24. CPiece worn by No 20, No 21, No 22. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 5, No 7, No 10, No 25. V,T worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 8. Long Handicap - Tropical Retreat 8-05(117), Unique Journey 8-05(117), Gazelle D’or 8-04(116), Greek Flower 8-00(112), Varshini 8-00(112), Jon Riggens 7-13(111), Genesis 7-11(109)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Tuco Salamanca, 8/1 Keke (GB), Red Evolution, 10/1 Sir Les Patterson (GB), 12/1 Carla Ridge, Bounty, Kendall Roy (GB), Moltophino, Kodiac Thriller, 14/1 Heavenly Power,Betsen (GB), Back Down Under, 16/1 Go Athletico (FR), Sparkling Sea, Sarahmae, Tropical Retreat, 20/1 Gazelle D’or, Jon Riggens, 25/1 Big Gossey, Francisco’s Piece (GB), Unique Journey, Greek Flower, 33/1 Tango Flare, Varshini, 50/1 Genesis 2024 - 1st My Mate Alfie 2nd Torivega 3rd Tango Flare (1 min. 10.9 sec.)
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CURRAGH COMMENT
CARLA RIDGE could be a shade of value on her handicap debut. There was plenty of merit in her placed efforts in Listed and Group 3 company at Naas over the summer The last couple of winners of this sprint have been drawn high and she is housed in stall 22. British raider Tuco Salamanca was a ready winner on soft ground at Yarmouth before following up in good style at Newcastle, so is particularly dangerous. Rain is music to the ears of connections of Go Athletico, who could be coming home better than most. Big Gossey, who won this race two years ago, Sarahmae, stablemates Keke and Heavenly Power and the intriguing handicap debutant Bounty are among a whole host of horses with chances.
WIN: CARLA RIDGE
DANGER: Tuco Salamanca
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Originally from Stepaside in Dublin, Nick lived in Naas and enjoyed his racing greatly both here in Ireland and further afield. He was Ireland’s foremost collector of racing memorabilia with a particular passion for both Lester Piggott and Arkle
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SECOND RACE 2.05P.M.
THE TATTERSALLS IRELAND SUPER
AUCTION SALES STAKES OF €250,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €135500; Second: €50000; Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000; Seventh: €3000 Eighth: €3000; Ninth: €3000; Tenth: €3000 (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post
- Coole House Farm
Br B c Dandy Man - Laciredeski (GB) (Toronado) 1 F B Coole House Farm Ltd Clifford Lee J O Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi K R Burke (in GB) T
Dam won twice at 7f A winner at 14-1 at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Quadrillion by 5l. Star Rating HHHH
Alparslan 1 flat win €5,855.40
Sam James 9.7 won 5L 1L from Quadrillion (GB) 9.2 and Anyasi (GB) 9.7
Br B g Cotai Glory (GB) - La Cuvee (GB) (Mark Of Esteem) 613 F B Archway Stud Rossa Ryan J O Mrs Samantha Dunn & Alice Haynes Alice Haynes (in GB) T
- Ballyvolane Stud
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Monastry beaten 6l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Sudbury Hill 1 flat win €6,245.80 Handicap Rating 82
Kieran O’Neill 9.10 3 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Monastry 9.2 NEWMARKET 15 AUG 7rn 7f Gd /Frm
Andrew Mullen 9.7 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Beny Nahar (GB) 9.2 and Saxophonist 9.7 NEWCASTLE 26 JUL 10rn mdn 7f 15yds AWT
Kieran O’Neill 9.7 8L 6th of 7 to Underwriter (FR) 9.7 AYR 21 MAY mdn 6f Gd /Frm
3 ADVERTISED (44) €35,000 2 9 5 (131) (12)
Br B c Advertise (GB) - Miss Carbonia (Lilbourne Lad) 21 F B Kildaragh Stud Billy Lee J O J Kay & T Goodair Grant Tuer (in GB) T
Vendor - Kildaragh Stud
Half-brother to Monte Linas, won at 7f and 1m. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Newcastle over 6f last month, beating Territorial Star by 3/4l. Star Rating HH
Advertised 1 flat win €4,424.10
Oliver Stammers 9.7 won 3/4L 1/2L from Territorial Star (GB) 9.0 and Indefensible 9.5 NEWCASTLE 1 AUG 13rn 6f 1yds Std 1min 14.8sec Oliver Stammers 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Miss Yechance 9.2 REDCAR 26 MAY 13rn mdn 5f Gd /Frm
933 F B Tom Radley Gavin Ryan J O Total Recall Racing Club/J Fairhurst/Nigel O’Hare/Kabin Racing Syndicate Adrian McGuinness T
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 19 behind Mushaffar beaten 4 1/2l at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Coincidental Glory Handicap Rating 77
15/2 G.M. Ryan 9.4 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Mushaffar (FR) 9.2 here 16 AUG 19rn mdn 6f Gd 7/1 Adam Caffrey 9.7 hd nk 3rd to Felix Somary 9.7 SLGO 6 AUG 10rn mdn 6f 21yds Gd/Yld 125/1 Adam Caffrey 9.2 6 1/2L 9th of 14 to Fairy Oak (GB) 8.12 LEP 17 JUL mdn 6f 110yds Gd 5 AQUA
B c Kodi Bear - Malilla (Red Clubs)
Vendor - Railstown Stud Vendor - Aughamore Stud
Mrs Tina Cox Adam Caffrey J O Total Recall Racing Club Adrian McGuinness T
Full brother to Follow Suit, won at 6f Placed once in two starts. Beaten a neck by Fresh Fade when second of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Aqua Bear
14/1 Adam Caffrey 9.3 nk 2nd to Fresh Fade 9.7
7/1
- Kildaragh Stud
Dam won at 1m 4f Finished 3 1/2l behind Tierra Del Toro when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Kempton over 7f last month. Star Rating HH
Br Ch c A’Ali - Maajmeh Dawn (Dawn Approach)
Vendor - Nenthorne Farm
F B Mr M Dunphy & Mr E Cantillon Gary Carroll J O Dunphy Family Syndicate/Mrs A Cantillon Gavin Cromwell T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) in April, beating Arugam Bay by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Joyful Tidings (GB) 1
Br B g Churchill - Slumming Angel (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) F B S C E A Haras De Gratte Panche, M Michel Dardenne, M Samy Torgeman & M Zied Ben Mrad James Ryan J O New Recruits Partnership Jack W Davison T
Vendor - Manister House Stud
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Sales price rose to 42,000 euros as a yearling but this is such a tough starting point for him. Star Rating H
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - In My Business (Roderic O’Connor)
Vendor - Rathbride Farm
F B Rathbride Farm Colin Keane J O J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan G M Lyons T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 6-1 at Naas over 5f (good) on her latest outing in July, beating Tornado Kiss by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
By The Lake 1 win €10,620.00 6/1 R. Whearty 8.13 won nk 1 1/4L from Tornado Kiss 9.2 and Cactus 9.2 NAAS 5 JUL 15rn mdn 5f Gd 59.7sec
(GB) (114) €16,000
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Memory Lane (GB) (With Approval (CAN)) (CPiece) 346 F B Miss K Rausing Ronan Whelan J O M J Wasylocha John S O’Donoghue T
Vendor - Stafforstown
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 9l behind Ipanema Queen when sixth of 21 at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in May He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Noodles (GB) Handicap Rating 78
15/2 C.T. Keane 9.1 8 3/4L 6th of 21 to Ipanema Queen 8.8 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd 6/1 R.P Whelan 9.0 1 3/4L 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Joyful Tidings (GB) 9.2 TIPP 24 APR 12rn mdn 5f Yld
5/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 nk 1/2L 3rd to Miami Destination 9.2 here 29 MAR 6rn mdn 5f Sft
11 PINTS IN PEACE (41) €20,000 2 9 1 (127) (10)
Br B g Bated Breath (GB) - Pinpointed (Pivotal (GB)) (Blinkers) 450 F
Vendor - Egmont Stud
B Kenilworth House Stud Nathan Crosse J O Arvin Savage & Ian Marmion & Justin L Murphy Daniel McLoughlin T
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 16l behind Howd’yadoit at 80-1 when 19th of 21 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating H
Pints In Peace Handicap Rating 77
80/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.2 16L 19th of 21 to Howd’yadoit 9.0 NAAS 4 AUG 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 9/2 B.M. Coen 9.1 5L 5th of 14 to Rosie Frith 8.1 CK 25 JUL mdn 5f Gd/Frm 7/2 B.M. Coen 9.7 nk 1/2L nk 4th to Miami Destination 9.2 here 29 MAR 6rn mdn 5f Sft
Br B c Dandy Man - Fawaayed (Singspiel)
Vendor - The Castlebridge Consignment
B Joanne Lavery Rory Cleary J O Ms Carmel Lordan Ms Sheila Lavery T
Half-brother to Miqyaas, won twice at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race Appeals on that breeding, but possibly not first time up in a race as hot as this will be Star Rating H
Vendor - Irish National Stud
Half-sister to Dubai Bling, won at 6f A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Coming Attraction when second of 5 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
(15) €30,000
Br B f Awtaad - Ares Choix (GB) (Choisir (AUS)) 1038 F B Hunting Hill Stud Ben Coen J O Ecurie Ama Zing Team Daniel McLoughlin T
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Mission Central at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Magny Cours 1 win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 90
28/1 HR90 N.M. Crosse 9.2 9L 8th of 10 to Mission Central 9.5 here 30 AUG Group 3 6f Gd/Yld 18/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 3 1/2L hd 3rd to Havana Anna (GB) 9.2 NAAS 23 JUL 7rn Listed 5f Yld
Mickael Barzalona 9.2 12L 14th of 17 to Venetian Sun 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 3 6f Gd /Frm
15 GLAMAZON (17) €24,000
Vendor - Lynn Lodge Stud
(122) (5)
Br B f Belardo - Zen Silence (Dragon Pulse) 56324 F B S Connell Partnership Shane Foley J O Glamour & Glory Syndicate Mrs John Harrington T
Placed twice in five starts. Finished 6l behind Nakamura when fourth of 12 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Glamazon Handicap Rating 69 9/2 HR70 S. Foley 9.5 2L 2L 1 3/4L 4th to Nakamura 9.5 NAV 28 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Yld 11/4Fav HR68 S. Foley 9.10 3/4L D/h for 2nd with Andosky 9.3 to Prairie Echoes 9.6 SLGO 6 AUG 13rn hcp 6f 21yds Gd/Yld 11/2 S. Foley 8.12 (H) nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Check This Out 9.3 ROS 1 JUL 15rn mdn 7f 94yds Yld
Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Faustinatheyounger (Antonius Pius (USA))
Vendor - Castledillon Stud
203 F B John Cullinan Chris Hayes J O Vincent Caldwell Richard Hannon (in GB) T
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 12 behind Gwen John beaten 1 3/4l at 13-2 on her latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Uncertainty Handicap Rating 70
Sam Hitchcott 9.0 1L 3/4L 3rd to Gwen John 9.2 WINDSOR 11 AUG 12rn 6f 12yds Gd /Frm
Sean Levey 9.2 17L 10th of 13 to Aylin 9.2 GOODWOOD 31 JUL mdn 7f Hvy
Sam Hitchcott 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Brisk Symphony 9.7 NEWBURY 10 JUL 9rn 6f Gd /Frm
Blinkers worn by No 11. CPiece worn by No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Joyful Tidings (GB), 7/2 Alparslan, 9/2 By The Lake, 10/1 Magny Cours, 12/1 Aqua Bear, 14/1 Blingy’s Sister, 16/1 Uncertainty, 20/1 Advertised, Coincidental Glory, 25/1 Sudbury Hill, Prime Artist (FR), Noodles (GB), Glamazon, 33/1 Flash Kozo, Pints In Peace, 100/1 Leveraging 2024 - 1st Spirit d’Or 2nd Gloriously Glam 3rd Right And True (1 min. 15.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
JOYFUL TIDINGS has the big advantage of winning his maiden on rain-softened ground at Tipperary He went off favourite for that debut run and the runner-up has endorsed the form in no uncertain terms by winning twice since, including in Listed company Karl Burke’s Alparslan was an emphatic winner of a novice stakes at Leicester and holds a Group 1 entry, so his chance is respected. Ger Lyons is having a good season with his juveniles and his representative By The Lake held on by a neck to make a winning start in Naas. Blingy’s Sister was beaten into second at Chester by a horse who has some eyecatching entries, so her chance shouldn’t be underestimated.
WIN: JOYFUL TIDINGS
Alparslan
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TheMoyglare StudStakes FACTFILE: ALOOKBACKAT
LASTYEAR’SRACE
Lake Victoria followed up her Cheveley Park Stakes triumph at Newmarket by securing a second Group 1 victory in the Moyglare
While market attention centred on Bedtime Story, it was Aidan O’Brien’s second string who stole the show Under a determined ride from Wayne Lordan, Lake Victoria quickened smartly to put the race to bed, winning by a comfortable one and a quarter lengths.
DISTANCE
Seven furlongs (1,400 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
€236,000 - Winner
GUINEASGLORY
In recent years, this race has proven to be a strong indicator for both the Irish and English 1000 Guineas. Minding was the first notable recent winner, going on to claim victory in the 2016 English 1000 Guineas. She was later joined by another Ballydoyle filly, Love, who triumphed in 2020 Additionally, the last three editions of the Irish 1000 Guineas have been won by Tahirya, Fallen Angel and Lake Victoria who all won this race the previous year
BRITISHSUCCESS BREEDERS’CUP
Despite the strong Irish dominance, a handful of British trainers have successfully brought this race back across the Irish Sea. Henry Cecil’s Chimes Of Freedom claimed a high-profile victory in 1989, followed by winners such as Twafeaj (1991), Sayyedati (1992), Lemon Souffle (1993), and Bianca Nera (1996). More recently, notable British-trained winners include Sky Lantern in 2012 and Fallen Angel, the 2023 champion.
In 2009, the race was added to the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series, granting the winner an automatic invitation to the prestigious event. Sky Lantern was the first to take up the opportunity but could only finish eighth, despite being sent off as the favourite Since then, several others have made the journey, but it wasn’t until last season that one finally triumphed Lake Victoria stormed to victory as the 7/10 favourite, breaking new ground for the race on American soil.
LEADING TRAINERS?
Since 2000, no trainer has come close to challenging Aidan O’Brien’s dominant hold on this race He has claimed ten victories during that time, starting with Sequoyah in 2000
Before O’Brien’s era of dominance, wins were more evenly spread among various yards, with Jim Bolger, John Oxx, and Vincent O’Brien each securing two wins by the turn of the century Bolger has since added a third success with Saoirse Abu in 2007, though he still trails O’Brien by seven wins.
O’Brien’s sons, Donnacha and Joseph, have each registered a single win, but they have some way to go if they hope to match their father’s formidable record.
This year, Aidan O’Brien is strongly represented once again, saddling Beautify, Composing and Precise
TOPOWNERS
Given Ballydoyle’s dominance in the race, it comes as no surprise that Coolmore stands as the leading owner since 2000 Over that period, they have celebrated 11 victories, including notable winners such as Sequoyah (2000), Necklace (2003), Rumplestiltskin (2005), Again (2008), Misty for Me (2010), Maybe (2011), Minding (2015), Happily (2017), Love (2019), and Shale (2020) and Lake Victoria (2024)
LEADINGRIDER?
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Only one jockey has managed to ride four winners in this race - the legendary Christy Roche His remarkable run came within a six-year span, starting with Tender Camilla in 1974 and culminating with Arctique Royale in 1980 Despite the passage of time and his retirement from the saddle, no other jockey has yet matched his tally However, Ryan Moore currently sits on two wins.
Moyglare Stud was founded in 1962 by Walter Haefner, a passionate and accomplished horseman. Remarkably, in 1963, at the age of 53, he was crowned Fegentri Champion Amateur. Beyond his success in the saddle, Haefner was a dedicated supporter of Irish racing, contributing significantly through his involvement with The Turf Club, RACE, and the Irish Equine Centre In 1973, he established the Moyglare Stud Stakes a race that now holds one of the longest continuous sponsorships in global racing. His legacy continues through his daughter, Eva Maria, who proudly upholds the family’s tradition of breeding and racing top-class thoroughbreds.
THIRD RACE 2.40P.M.
THE MOYGLARE STUD STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Words (Dansili (GB))
B Coolmore
Groom - Maryna Demchuk
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Half-sister to Library, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f A winner at 2-1 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing in June, beating Lady Iman by 2l. Star Rating HHH
Beautify 1 win €70,800.00 C
2/1 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 2L 1 1/4L from Lady Iman 9.2 and Skydance (GB) 9.2 here 28 JUN 6rn
5/1 R.L. Moore 9.2 1L 1L 3rd to Balantina 9.2 here 25 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Gd
2 COMPOSING (22)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Epona Plays (Australia (GB)) 5111 F B Renzo Forni C Soumillon J O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Groom - Yuliia
She has won three times at 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Suzie Songs by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Composing 3 wins €118,000.00 CD Handicap Rating 110
4/5Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 2 1/2L 1 3/4L from Suzie Songs 9.2 and Evolutionist 9.2 here 23 AUG 6rn Group 2 7f Gd 1min
4/9Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Skydance (GB) 9.2 and Smexy 9.2 LEP 24 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f 57yds Gd/Yld 1min 33.4sec
3/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from Cape Sounion 9.2 and Justiciar 9.2 here 27 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 26.4sec
3 kPIVOTAL ATTACK (GB) (47)
Br Ch f Pinatubo - Romp (GB) (Pivotal (GB))
9 2 (128) (2)
F B Miss K J Keir Gary Carroll J O Robert J W Moran Joseph G Murphy T
Half-sister to Flight Plan, won twice at 7f and 1m including a Group 2 race A winner at 9-2 at Galway over 7f (yielding) on her latest outing in July, beating Amelia Earhart by 4 1/2l. Star Rating HH
Pivotal Attack (GB) 1 win €11,800.00 D 9/2 G.F Carroll 9.2 won 4 1/4L 2 3/4L from Amelia Earhart 8.11 and Black Caviar Gold 9.2 GAL 29 JUL 8rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 32.8sec 16/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 2 1/2L 5th of 15 to Quiet Mutiny 8.13 FAIR 9 JUL mdn 6f 20yds Gd
4 PRECISE (21)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Way To My Heart (Galileo) 211 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Ronan Whelan J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-2 in the Group 3 Virgin Bet Prestige Fillies’ Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Moon Target by 3/4l. Has also won at Cork this season. Star Rating HHH
Precise 2 wins €65,280.20 D Handicap Rating 102
W. M. Lordan 9.2 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Moon Target (GB) 9.2 and Aylin 9.2 GOODWOOD 24 AUG 7rn
3/1 J. Cleary 8.11 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Cape Sounion 9.2 and Ridersinthesky (GER) 9.2 CK 14 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 24.3sec 6/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Quiet Mutiny 8.13 FAIR 9 JUL 15rn mdn 6f 20yds Gd
5 SKYDANCE (GB) (22)
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Br B f Night of Thunder - Paix (Muhaarar (GB)) 3326 F B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux Billy Lee J O Al Shira’aa Racing W McCreery T
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 18l behind Composing when last of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating H
Skydance (GB) Handicap Rating 95
9/1
D. Browne McMonagle 9.2 17L last of 6 to Composing 9.2 here 23 AUG Group 2 7f Gd 4/1 D. Browne McMonagle 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Composing 9.2 LEP 24 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f 57yds Gd/Yld 28/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Beautify 9.2 here 28 JUN 6rn Group 2 6f Gd 6 SUZIE SONGS (22)
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Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Florence Camille (Galileo) (Hood) 112 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Colin Keane J
Groom - Lucy McIlroy
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Composing when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
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Groom - Molly McGrath
Groom - Alan Burns
Groom - Jessica Maye
Br B f Starman (GB) - Johara (Iffraaj (GB))
B Tally-Ho Stud
Groom - Danielle Mooney
Lee J O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy K R Burke (in GB)
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 3-1 in the Group 1 Sumbe Prix Morny Stakes at Deauville over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Gstaad by a short head. Has won four times this season. Star Rating HHHH
Venetian Sun 4 flat wins €378,889.20 D Handicap Rating 113
Clifford Lee 8.10 won nk 1/2L from Gstaad (GB) 9.0 and Wise Approach 9.0
A mouthwatering clash between COMPOSING and the unbeaten Venetian Sun, with preference for the former Aidan O’Brien’s charge is proven over 7f and is on a four-timer after victories in a maiden and a Group 2 over C&D that sandwich a Group 3 in Leopardstown. Slower ground shouldn’t inconvenience her as her dam was very proficient in testing conditions. Venetian Sun is the highest rated on 113 after four wins culminating in a Group 1 at Deauville She is a massive player and her trainer won this race two years ago, but she is trying a new trip Composing’s stablemate Beautify took a notable scalp when victorious in a Group 2 over 6f here and has plenty of upside
WIN: COMPOSING
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Venetian Sun
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Seventh in the race in 2023, Bradsell turned a new page in his career to excel in last year’s competitive renewal of The Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes.
Nicely drawn in stall 14, the son of Tasleet had a perfect, trouble free passage and quickened up like a flash to frank his Nunthorpe form with the runner-up again, Believing.
DISTANCE
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
€236,000 - winner
HISTORYOFTHERACE?
The Flying Five Stakes, now sponsored by Bar One Racing, was established in 1985 and was formerly held at Phoenix Park at Listed level, for two-year-olds and upwards and was also ran at Leopardstown. Rising through the ranks, the race was moved to the Curragh in 2002 and earned its Group 1 status only 7 years ago in 2018 - becoming a key target in the sprinting division.
DUALWINNERS? KEYTRENDS
The legendary Benbaun is the most successful horse in the race, winning three consecutive renewals between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, Flowing, Tropical and Tedburrow both produced back-to-back victories in the 90’s. In the modern era, there has yet to be another dual-winner and that doesn’t look set to change this year with last year’s winner Bradsell now retired to stud.
• Horses trained in Britain have won the Flying Five three times in the last five years and four in the last seven.
• Four of the last eight winners were returned as favourite for the race
• Six of the last 10 winners were returned at 5/1 or shorter
• Seven of the last nine winners were drawn in stall 8 or lower,
LEADING CONNECTIONS?
This race has consistently been fiercely competitive, making Dermot Weld’s achievement of five victories particularly impressive. He claimed the first-ever edition with Committed in 1985 and followed it up with a remarkable four wins between 1991 and 1994. In more recent years, Aidan O’Brien has taken the lead with three victories, the most recent being Fairyland in 2019.
Michael Kinane has also etched his name into the history books with a record six wins. Four of those came in partnership with Dermot Weld, while he also triumphed aboard Ishiguru and Ringmoor Down in the early 2000s. Lately, Ryan Moore has been the jockey to watch but due to injury, it could be worth looking at Christophe Soumillon’s ride on Whistlejacket.
WINANDYOU’REIN
Along with the Moyglare Stud Stakes, this race is part of the ‘Breeders Cup Win and You’re In’. A successes in this race gains the winner an entry into the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint worth a $1million.
There have been numerous horses to attempt to conquer America but only Glass Slippers has completed the double Trained by Kevin Ryan, Glass Slippers powered home the Del Mar straight under Tom Eaves to beat the American speedsters in their own back yard.
MOSTSUCCESSFUL?
One of the best winners of the race was Caravaggio who landed the contest as a three year old.
In 2022, Highfield Princess became the domestic sprinting Queen. She has an outstanding résumé, landing the Prix Maurice De Gheest, Nunthorpe and Flying Five in a phenomenal career.
Others to note include Benbaun, Reverence, Sole Power and Glass Slippers.
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
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FOURTH RACE 3.15P.M.
THE
ONE RACING FLYING FIVE STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Gr g Dark Angel - Evening Time (Keltos (FR))
Groom - Rebecca Burley
Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post 5f
F B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Rossa Ryan J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby (in GB) T
Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the
Finished 2l behind Bucanero Fuerte when fourth of 12 at 18-1 on
Art Power 9 flat wins €630,489.20 CD Handicap Rating 109
18/1 D. Allan 9.7 1 1/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG 12rn Group 3 6f Gd
David Allan 9.4 10L 13th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft Joe Fanning 9.5 10L last of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP 24 Group 1 6f Gd
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Frida La Blonde (FR) (Elusive City (USA))
B Gestut Zur Kuste AG
Groom - Marcelo Soares
O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 11-2 here over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating My Mate Alfie by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
11/2 HR110 D. Egan 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from My Mate Alfie 9.7 and Kind Of Blue (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG 12rn Group 3 6f Gd 1min 8.9sec 13/8Fav D. Egan 9.9 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Powerful Nation 9.1 and Gutsy Girl (GB) 9.4 NAAS 18 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Gd 57.8sec David Egan 9.3 17L 17th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft 3 EROSANDPSYCHE (14) 7 9 6 (132) (16)
Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Sciolina (Oratorio) (Blinkers) 02-3872 F
Groom - Damien Melia
B Allevamento Poggio San Giorgio SAS Gary Carroll J O P B Dreeling Daniel James Murphy T
He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 1/2l by Grande Marques when second of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Erosandpsyche 4 flat wins €56,050.00 D Handicap Rating 104
12/1
HR98 G.F Carroll 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Grande Marques 9.0 TIPP 31 AUG 13rn Listed 5f Yld
50/1 HR102 G.F Carroll 9.9 (BK) 7L 7th of 8 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL Group 2 5f Gd 40/1 HR102 O.J. Orr 9.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 8th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd
4 NIGHT RAIDER (23)
Br Br c Dark Angel - Dorraar (Shamardal (USA)) 1-30064 F B Linden Bloodstock Ltd James Doyle J O Wathnan Racing K R Burke (in GB) T
Groom - Nadir Khan
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Asfoora when fourth of 17 at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Night Raider 4 flat wins €61,397.60 Handicap Rating 109
Daniel Tudhope 10.1 1 1/4L ns 1L 4th to Asfoora (AUS) 9.12 YORK 22 AUG 17rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm James Doyle 9.4 2L 6th of 12 to Jm Jungle 9.4 GOODWOOD 1 AUG Group 2 5f Gd /Sft Sam James 9.8 5L 11th of 14 to No Half Measures (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 12 JUL Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
5 TWO STARS (139) 5 9 6 (132) (12) Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glowing Star (Clodovil)
Groom - Liam Esmond
2212-11 F
B Churchtown House Stud & Liam Butler J M Sheridan J O Mrs Anne Gaffney & Tom Gaffney & Liam J Butler J A Stack T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy A winner at 7-4 at Naas over 5f (good - yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating My Mate Alfie by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Two Stars 4 flat wins €66,080.00 CD Handicap Rating 108
7/4 HR102 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 won 1/2L 4L from My Mate Alfie 9.12 and Unexpected Issues 8.8 NAAS 28 APR 7rn Listed
85/40Fav HR91 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 won 2 3/4L 1 1/2L from Betsen (GB) 9.6 and Stag Night 9.9 here 29
J.M. Sheridan 8.12 ns 2nd to Eye of Dubai (GB) 8.11 DONCASTER 9 NOV 24 15rn hcp (81-100)6f 2yds Sft
Br B c Sergei
Groom - Cristiano Correa
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Asfoora at 9-2fav when 11th of 17 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
7 POWERFUL NATION (14)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Atlantic Queen (Society Rock) 32-2189 F
B Kevin Walsh Andrew Slattery J
Groom - Terence Finn
O Kevin Sean Tommy Walsh Partnership Andrew Slattery T
He has won three times at 5f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Grande Marques at 10-3 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Powerful Nation 3 flat wins €54,280.00 D Handicap Rating 107
100/30 HR107 A.J Slattery 9.8 6L 9th of 13 to Grande Marques 9.0 TIPP 31 AUG Listed 5f Yld 11/2 HR103 A.J Slattery 9.5 7 1/4L last of 8 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL Group 2 5f Gd
6/5Fav HR103 A.J Slattery 9.2 won 1 1/4L 2L from Songhai 8.11 and Erosandpsyche 9.9 CK 13 JUN 8rn Listed 5f
8 WHISTLEJACKET (64)
Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering) (Blinkers) 25-1260 F
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill C Soumillon J
Groom - Enora Hervio
O Peter M Brant & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind No Half Measures at 13-2 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) in July Star Rating HHH
Whistlejacket 4 flat wins €315,323.90 CD Handicap Rating 108
Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 12th of 14 to No Half Measures (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 12 JUL Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
Ryan Moore 9.2 5L 6th of 21 to Time For Sandals 8.13 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
4/5Fav HR114 R.L. Moore 9.8 2 3/4L 2nd to Babouche (GB) 9.5 NAAS 18 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd
9 ASFOORA (AUS) (23)
Groom - Chenelle Ellis
7 9 3 (129) (1)
Br B Br f Flying Artie (AUS) - Golden Child (AUS) (I Am Invincible (AUS)) (Blinkers) 124-571 F B Noor Elaine Farm Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd Henry Dwyer (in AUS) T
Has won 11 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-1 in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Ain’t Nobody by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Morphettville this season. Star Rating HHHH
Asfoora (AUS) 11 flat wins €1,482,454.40 D Handicap Rating 114
Oisin Murphy 9.12 (BK) won 1 1/4L ns from Ain’t Nobody 9.13 and Frost At Dawn (USA) 9.12 YORK 22 AUG 17rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm 0min 57.3sec Oisin Murphy 9.1 (BK) 2L 7th of 12 to Jm Jungle 9.4 GOODWOOD 1 AUG Group 2 5f Gd /Sft Oisin Murphy 9.4 (BK) 2L 5th of 20 to American Affair (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
10 MGHEERA (GB) (23) 5 9 3 (129) (14)
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Blue Aegean (GB) (Invincible Spirit) 6-11w28 F
B David Redvers & Framont Ltd William Buick J
Groom - Paul Willis
O Lord Lloyd Webber and Arthur Mitchell Ed Walker (in GB) T
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Asfoora at 16-1 when eighth of 17 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Haydock and ParisLongchamp this season. Star Rating HHH
Mgheera (GB) 6 flat wins €192,457.80 D Handicap Rating 108
William Buick 9.12 4L 8th of 17 to Asfoora (AUS) 9.12 YORK 22 AUG Group 1 5f Gd /Frm 5/2 R.L. Moore 9.6 2L 2nd to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL 8rn Group 2 5f Gd William Buick 9.4 w/d. in race won by American Affair (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN 20rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
11 NIGHTEYES (36) 4 9
Br B f Night Of Thunder - Penny Pepper (Fast Company) 0-83425 F B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Daniel Tudhope J O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara (in GB) T
Groom - Natasha Nelson
She has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 4l behind Bucanero Fuerte when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Nighteyes 4 flat wins €53,359.00 Handicap Rating 104 14/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 9.4 4L 5th of 12 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG Group 3 6f Gd Daniel Tudhope 9.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Sayidah Dariyan 9.0 YORK 11 JUL 11rn Group 3 6f Gd Daniel Tudhope 9.2 1/2L 3L 3/4L 4th to Lazzat (FR) 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN 14rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
12 SHE’S QUALITY (23)
Groom - Daniel Benson
(13)
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Quality Time (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) (CPiece) 0-22220 F B Rathbarry Stud James Ryan J O Aristia Park Bloodstock & Partners Jack W Davison T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l behind Asfoora at 11-1 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
She’s Quality 4 flat wins €68,087.70 D Handicap Rating 108
James J. G. Ryan 9.12 (BK) 5L 10th of 17 to Asfoora (AUS) 9.12 YORK 22 AUG Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
James J. G. Ryan 9.1 (CP) nk 2nd to Jm Jungle 9.4 GOODWOOD 1 AUG 12rn Group 2 5f Gd /Sft
James J. G. Ryan 9.2 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Rumstar (GB) 9.8 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 5f 10yds Gd /Frm
13 VADREAM (GB) (43)
Groom - Poppy Watson
(129) (6)
Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (Shamardal (USA)) (CPiece) 0-53000 F B Crispin Estates Ltd Kieran Shoemark J O D R J King Charlie Fellowes (in GB) T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 8l behind Two Tribes at 40-1 when 18th of 27 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Vadream (GB) 4 flat wins €144,197.60 D Handicap Rating 93
Kieran Shoemark 9.1 (CP) 8L 18th of 27 to Two Tribes (GB) 9.0 GOODWOOD 2 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Sft Kieran Shoemark 9.2 31L last of 28 to Get It (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm Callum Shepherd 9.3 (CP) 14L 10th of 11 to Mgheera
GRANDE MARQUES (14)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Medicean Star (Galileo) (Blinkers) 2-58361 F B Mr M Begley Seamie Heffernan J O M A Begley J A Stack T
Groom - Andrzej Wrobel
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 8-1 at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Erosandpsyche by 1/2l. Star Rating HH
Grande Marques 2 flat wins €44,250.00 D Handicap Rating 101
8/1
HR92 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 (BK) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Erosandpsyche 9.7 and King Cuan (GB) 9.7 TIPP 31 AUG 13rn Listed 5f Yld 58.4sec
50/1
HR100 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (BK) 6 1/4L 6th of 8 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL Group 2 5f Gd
Joseph Sheridan 9.0 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Saratoga Special 9.0 AYR 21 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd
LADY WITH THE LAMP (21)
Br B f King of Change (GB) - Caring Touch (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Groom - David Teehan
110605 F B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Ronan Whelan J O Kevin Blake & Emma Palmer & Michael Wilson & N E F Luck Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Sky Majesty when fifth of 12 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Lady With The Lamp 4 flat wins €127,283.50 D Handicap Rating 99
25/1 HR102 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 4 1/2L 5th of 12 to Sky Majesty 9.4 NAAS 24 AUG Group 3 5f 205yds Gd
25/1 HR102 D. Browne McMonagle 9.0 6 3/4L 10th of 12 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG Group 3 6f Gd
13/2 HR102 D. Browne McMonagle 9.5 4 1/4L 6th of 10 to Sky Majesty 9.9 NAAS 23 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Yld
16 SARATOGA SPECIAL (25)
Br B f Mehmas - Chiclet (Dandy Man) (C,T)
Groom - Mikey McGuane
045174 F B David Byrne & Pierce Molony Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Star Of Mehmas when fourth of 19 at 18-1 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Ayr and Cork this season. Star Rating H
Saratoga Special 2 flat wins €43,012.60 D Handicap Rating 95
Shane Foley 9.8 (CP) (TS) s/hd s/hd 1 1/4L 4th to Star of Mehmas 9.11 YORK 20 AUG 20rn hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm Shane Foley 8.11 (CP) (TS) 6L 7th of 11 to Rumstar (GB) 9.8 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL Group 3 5f 10yds Gd /Frm Keithen Kennedy 9.0 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 3/4L from First Instinct (GB) 9.3 and Grande Marques 9.0 AYR 21 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd 0min 57.3sec
Blinkers worn by No 3, No 8, No 9, No 14. C,T worn by No 16. CPiece worn by No 12, No 13.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Asfoora (AUS), 7/1 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), Night Raider, 8/1 Arizona Blaze (GB), Mgheera (GB), 10/1 Two Stars, Whistlejacket, She’s Quality, 12/1 Art Power, 16/1 Nighteyes, 25/1 Powerful Nation, 33/1 Saratoga Special, 50/1 Erosandpsyche, Grande Marques, 66/1 Vadream (GB), Lady With The Lamp 2024 - 1st Bradsell (GB) 2nd Believing 3rd Makarova (GB) (57.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BUCANERO FUERTE is in terrific form and could bring up his hat-trick. His seasonal reappearance saw him take a Listed race at Naas in May and he then made all in a Group 3 over 6f at this venue in August. He is already a winner at the highest level at the Curragh and is four from six here, including on attritional ground over this trip on debut. Australian representative Asfoora has been garnering plenty of headlines since winning the Nunthorpe at York last month. She brings a lot of class to this sprint and is likely to be right there at the business end. Two Stars is up in grade, but is going the right way and conditions will suit.
WIN: BUCANERO FUERTE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Asfoora
Barney O’Hare of Bar One Racing will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes delivered one of the biggest upsets of the Irish Champions Festival, as Scorthy Champ turned the tables on hot favourite Henri Matisse, reversing their form from the Group 2 Futurity Stakes over the same course and distance just three weeks earlier
Slow out of the stalls, just as he had been on his debut win, Dylan Browne McMonagle settled Scorthy Champ at the rear of the field, allowing him
DISTANCE
Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
€236,000 - Winner
to switch off early. With Seagulls Eleven setting the early fractions, it was always clear that the eventual winner and runner-up were travelling the best.
Making smooth progress down the far side, Joseph O’Brien’s colt surged through the pack, showing a relentless finishing kick to overhaul Henri Matisse and score by just under a length - delivering a memorable moment for connections.
WHYISITANIMPORTANTRACE?
Run over a distance of seven furlongs, this race regularly draws the top juvenile talent from both Ireland and Great Britain. As a result, it has become a reliable indicator for spotting future 2000 Guineas winners, with many participants going on to excel over longer trips as they mature Notable recent examples include Churchill, Gleneagles, Dawn Approach, and George Washington.
HISTORYOFTHERACE MOSTIMPRESSIVE PERFFROMANCE?
First established in 1849, the race was originally known as the National Produce Stakes before later becoming the National Stakes. The inaugural running, held over 170 years ago, was won by a horse named Chatterbox.
Initially classified as a Group 2 race, the National Stakes was elevated to Group 1 status in 1985. It became part of the prestigious Irish Champions Weekend fixture in 2014.
In a remarkable performance, Godolphin’s exceptional colt Pinatubo demolished his rivals by an astonishing nine lengths in the 2019 renewal. He travelled effortlessly throughout the race and unleashed a devastating turn of foot to leave a field of high-class juveniles trailing in his wake.
LEADING JOCKEYS
The late Lester Piggott left an indelible mark on the National Stakes, winning the race four times between Cellini in 1973 and Fatherland in 1992. That impressive tally was later matched by another riding legend, Michael Kinane, who also recorded four victories during his illustrious 34-year career - his most memorable coming aboard the brilliant Hawk Wing.
Among the current jockeys, William Buick leads the way with three wins in the famous Godolphin blue Close behind are Ryan Moore and Declan McDonogh, both with two victories apiece In this year’s renewal, Buick will look to add another to his tally aboard the unbeaten Saba Desert.
HOWDOBRITISH RUNNERSFARE?
Despite Aidan O’Brien’s dominance in recent decades, British-trained runners have maintained a respectable record in the National Stakes. Barry Hills struck with Tap On Wood in 1978, followed eight years later by Lockton’s victory in 1986. In more recent times, Godolphin enjoyed a golden spell, capturing the race with Quorto in 2018, the brilliant Pinatubo in 2019, and Native Trail in 2021 - bringing their short but impactful run to a close
LEADINGTRAINERS?
Vincent O’Brien holds a long-standing record in the National Stakes, having saddled an incredible 15 winners - a benchmark that has stood for decades. His dominance began with Sir Ivor in 1967 and included a remarkable hat-trick of successes from 1971 to 1973. His final triumphs came with El Prado in 1991 and Fatherland in 1992, just before his retirement from racing in 1994.
However, that historic record is now under serious threat from Aidan O’Brien and the modern-day Coolmore operation. Over the past 27 years, Aidan has trained 12 National Stakes winners - an extraordinary achievement in its own right. His roll of honour includes generational talents such as Mastercraftsman, Gleneagles, and Churchill. In this year’s renewal, he looks to the hot-favourite Gstaad who should bounce back on home soil.
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Goffs is a leading bloodstock auction house, conducting horse sales throughout the year in both Ireland and the UK. Among its prestigious events is a boutique sale held at Kensington Palace ahead of Royal Ascot. Across all its sales, Goffs offers nearly 10,000 horses annually.
NATIONALSTAKES(GROUP1)
HONOURINGATRUELEGEND OFTHETURF
If ever a man deserved to have a Group One race named in his honour, Vincent O’Brien does.
From humble beginnings in Co. Cork, O’Brien quickly developed into the most dominant National Hunt trainer of his era. To name but a few, he saddled Cottage Rake to win three successive Cheltenham Gold Cups (1948-50), Hatton’s Grace to win three consecutive Champion Hurdles (1949-51) and perhaps most remarkably, he trained the winner of the Aintree Grand National in three consecutive years with three different horses (1953-55). Hatton’s Grace was sold at Goffs as were O’Brien’s 1955 Grand National winner Quare Times and 1953 Gold Cup winner Knock Hard.
However, it wasn’t until Vincent bought and built up a new training base at Ballydoyle in Co. Tipperary and turned his hand to training Flat horses that his influence became truly worldwide. Having partnered with John Magnier, the owner of Coolmore Stud and a multitude of prominent racehorse owners, most notably Robert Sangster, O’Brien helped to change the world of thoroughbred breeding by strongly supporting the progeny of a diminutive Canadian-based stallion called Northern Dancer. That proved to be inspired, as Northern Dancer would go on to establish himself as one of the most influential sires of all time and Vincent trained such talented and Influential sons of his including Nijinsky, Be My Guest, The Minstrel, Sadler’s Wells and El Gran Senor.
The big-race wins that O’Brien enjoyed on Flat are too numerous to list in entirety, but there are many highlights, with his record in Classics being particularly noteworthy. In total, O’Brien saddled 27 Irish Classic winners including six in the Irish Derby, as well as 16 British Classics including six Epsom Derby winners - including Larkspur who was purchased at Goffs.
At the inaugural yearling sales held at the new Goffs complex in Kill in 1975, a son of Northern Dancer became Europe’s highest priced yearling of all time. The colt, Lot 419 who was offered by Moyglare Stud with a nomination for the National Stakes at the Curragh, was purchased by Vincent O’Brien for 127,000gns. The yearling was named Be My Guest and went on to become European Champion Sire in 1982.
Of the dozens of Group 1 races Vincent won throughout his career, the Group 1 he won on more occasions than any other was the National Stakes at the Curragh. Often targeting his best two-year-old at it, he saddled the winner of it on no less than 15 occasions, with perhaps his most memorable winners of the race being the legendary Sir Ivor (1967) and El Gran Senor (1983).
Thus, it is fitting that the National Stakes should nowadays be known as The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes in recognition of the remarkable contribution that Vincent O’Brien made to making Ireland the leading thoroughbred nation in the world. Hopefully today’s renewal will live up to the high standard that Vincent helped to set in the race during the course of his remarkable career.
Lester Piggott aboard Nijinsky
Sadler’s Wells
Nijinsky
Some of Vincent’s great grandchildren helping to present the trophy in 2024.
From Orby to Oaks
Minnie Hauk went from Orby Sale topper to the brilliant winner of both the English and Irish Oaks, and Yorkshire Oaks.
ORBY SALE 2025
Book 1: Mon 29 - Tues 30 September
Book 2: Wed 1 - Thurs 2 October
IRELAND
FIFTH RACE 3.50P.M.
THE GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES
€400,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Gr c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Snowflakes (Galileo) (Hood)
F B Snowflakes Syndicate
Groom - Mylanna Kuspliak
O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Zavateri when fifth of 10 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) in July. Star Rating HH
Dorset 1 win €11,800.00 CD Handicap Rating 103
Ryan Moore 9.3 3L 5th of 10 to Zavateri 9.6 GOODWOOD 29 JUL Group 2 7f Gd 4/9Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Benvenuto Cellini 9.5 and Al Haarith 9.5 here 28 JUN
5/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Amadeus Mozart 9.7 here 4 JUN 10rn mdn 7f Gd
2
(GB) (21)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mosa Mine (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Groom - Viktor Vasylkivskyy
F B Maywood Stud C Soumillon J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a short head by Venetian Sun when second of 6 at 5-6fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Sumbe Prix Morny Stakes at Deauville over 6f (good) last month. Has won at Ascot and Navan this season. Star Rating HHHH
Ryan Moore 9.0 nk 2nd to Venetian Sun 8.10 DEAUVILLE 24 AUG 6rn Group 1 6f Gd
Ryan Moore 9.0 1 1/4L hd 2nd to My Highness 8.12 DEAUVILLE 24 AUG 7rn Group 2 7f Gd
Ryan Moore 9.3 won 3L nk from Do Or Do Not 9.3 and Coppull (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 17 JUN
3 ITALY (GB) (25)
(6)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Bound (Galileo) 122 F B Lordship Stud Ronan Whelan J O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Brant,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Groom - Michael Makhinya
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Gewan when second of 7 at 9-4 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Tattersalls Acomb Stakes at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Italy (GB) 1 win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 105
Ryan Moore 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Gewan (GB) 9.3 YORK 20 AUG 7rn Group 3 7f Gd /Frm
Ryan Moore 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Saba Desert (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd /Frm
4/9Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 3/4L 4 1/2L from Thesecretadversary 9.7 and Ipanema Beach 9.7 LEP 16 MAY 6rn mdn 7f 52yds
4 NORTH COAST (52)
Br Ch c Starman (GB) - La Australiana (USA) (Australia (GB)) 3121 F B Ringfort Stud Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J O John C Oxley & Gary Barber Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Groom - Pat McCabe
Successful twice at 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 3-1 in the Group 3 Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing in July, beating Flushing Meadows by 6l. Star Rating HHH
North Coast 2 wins €44,250.00 D Handicap Rating 108 3/1 HR95 D. BrowneMcMonagle 9.5 won 6L8L fromFlushing Meadows (USA) 9.5 and Prospect Thunder 9.5
32sec 2/1 D. Browne McMonagle 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Daytona 9.6 NAAS 5 JUL 7rn Listed 1m Gd 4/5Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.8 won 5 1/2L ns from Nazario 9.2 and World Tour 9.1 DRYL 20 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 28.2sec
5 SABA DESERT (GB) (64) 2 9
Groom - Qadeer Mohammed
(131) (2)
Br Ch c Dubawi - Finespun (Sea The Stars) 11 F B Godolphin William Buick J O Godolphin Charlie Appleby (in GB) T
Half-brother to Spinning Wheel, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 3f Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 in the Group 2 bet365 SuperlativeStakesatNewmarketover7f(goodtofirm)onhislatestoutinginJuly,beatingItalyby11/4l.HasalsowonatSandownthisseason.StarRating HHHHH
Saba Desert (GB) 2 flat wins €74,831.30 D
Groom - Darren Shaw
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 8-1 in the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) on his latest outing in July, beating Morris Dancer by a short head. Has won three times this season. Star Rating HHHH
2024 - 1st Scorthy Champ 2nd Henri Matisse 3rd Seagulls Eleven (1 min. 25 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Charlie Appleby has a really good National Stakes record and SABA DESERT can give him a fourth success in this Group 1 contest. The Dubawi colt still looked a touch green when winning the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket back in July, but also showed a smart turn of foot to quicken up and run out an impressive winner There looks to be scope for plenty more improvement from him. Gstaad was turned over in France last time, but was beaten by a good filly in Venetian Sun and Aidan O’Brien expects him to relish the step up to 7f The other English raider Zavateri brings an unbeaten record into the race and also commands respect.
WIN: SABA DESERT
RACESPONSOR
THANKYOU
DANGER: Gstaad
The Curragh would like to acknowledge the support of stable staff today with just under €6,000 presented to grooms across our race programme including generous presentations to grooms in charge of horses judged to be best turned. We would also like to thank Moyglare Stud for their ongoing sponsorship of the Stable Staff Canteen. Their support provides a complimentary meal to all stable staff working today.
Henry Beeby, Goffs Group Chief Executive, and Eimear Mulhern, Goffs Chairman, will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €500 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. Mary, Skye, Isla and Ella McClory will present the Vincent O’Brien Perpetual Trophy to the winning owner.
Proud Sponsor of The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes
With Moyglare Stud sponsoring two races on the Sunday of Irish Champions Weekend, they had every reason to celebrate as their star stayer, Kyprios, secured a second victory in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger.
Sent off a strong 2/5 favourite, Kyprios lived up to expectations with another commanding performance, extending his unbeaten streak for the season to five wins. He held off Vauban
DISTANCE
One mile and six furlongs (2,800 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€500,000
€285,000 - Winner
by two and a half lengths, further cementing his status as a legend of the staying division.
Known for his relentless determination to win, Kyprios earned widespread admiration throughout his career Sadly, injury has led to his retirement this season, but not before he recorded an impressive 17 wins from 21 startsa remarkable legacy for the horse of a lifetime
WHYISITANIMPORTANTRACE?
Unlike its British counterpart, this race gives an opportunity for the classic generation to be pitted against their older rivals. Since 2014, there have been 3 three-year-olds to win the race, the latest being Search For A Song back in 2019 Today, Amiloc is the sole representative for this age group.
DUALWINNERS CLOSEFINISHES
Since the Comer Group International Irish St Leger became an open-age race in 1983, it has seen multiple repeat winners. The most successful among them is Vinnie Roe, who claimed victory on four consecutive occasions from 2001 to 2004. Vintage Crop became the first dual winner of the race, securing back-to-back victories in 1993 and 1994. He has since been followed by other notable multiple winners, including Kayf Tara, Order of St George, Search For A Song and most recently Kyprios.
The closest finish in the race’s history occurred in 2011, when Duncan and Jukebox Jury could not be separated by the judge, resulting in a dead heat. The pair emerged clear at the top of the straight and engaged in what was arguably the most fiercely contested battle the race has ever seen. It appeared that Jukebox Jury had done just enough to prevail, but a late surge from Duncan ensured they crossed the line together
LEADING TRAINERS?
Vincent O’Brien and Dermot Weld share the distinction of being the most successful trainers in the history of this race, each boasting nine victories. Vincent O’Brien’s final win came in 1988 with Dark Lomond, capping off a remarkable career Dermot Weld, meanwhile, trained the race’s most successful horse, Vinnie Roe, as well as two other dual winners: Vintage Crop and Search For A Song. Aidan O’Brien is close behind with seven wins to his name, the latest coming as Kyprios secured a second victory in the race With a strong team entered this year, can Aidan close the gap and join the elite force of the past?
ONTHECLOCK
Over the past 20 renewals, the fastest winning time was recorded in 2014 by Brown Panther, who completed the race in 2:57.15. Trained by Tom Dascombe and ridden by Richard Kingscote, the horse set the quickest time of the period. In contrast, the slowest winning time came in 2009, when Alandi, ridden by Mick Kinane, crossed the finish line in 3:14.82.
LEADINGRIDER?
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Morny Wing remains the benchmark for all jockeys aspiring to become the leading rider in the race’s history His first victory was recorded over a century ago, yet no one has managed to surpass his remarkable tally of seven wins.
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SIXTH RACE 4.25P.M.
THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH
ST. LEGER OF €500,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Mile and Six Furlongs (2,800
Br B g Awtaad - Moqla (GB) (Teofilo)
F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Clifford Lee J O Nick Bradley Racing 33, Burke & partner K R Burke (in GB) T
Groom - Danielle Mooney
Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Trawlerman when fourth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes at York over 2m (good to firm) last month. Has won three times this season. Star Rating HHH
Al Qareem 11 flat wins €479,477.10 D Handicap Rating 114
Clifford Lee 9.5 1 1/4L 4 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Trawlerman 9.8 YORK 22 AUG 6rn Group 2 2m 56yds Gd /Frm
Clifford Lee 9.0 won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Samui (GB) 9.0 and Tabletalk 9.0 YORK 12 JUL 6rn Group 3 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm 3min 1.2sec
Clifford Lee 9.7 won 4 1/2L 5L from Absurde (FR) 9.2 and El Cordobes 9.2 YORK 14 JUN 4rn Listed
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Love On My Mind (Galileo) (CPiece) 10-3421 F B S A R L de Chambure Haras d’Etreham, M Benoit Chalmel, et al Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Australian Bloodstock Two Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 6f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav over this course and distance (good) in July, beating Shackleton by 5l. Star Rating HHHHH
Al Riffa (FR) 4 flat wins €416,535.00 C Handicap Rating 118 4/5Fav HR117 D. Browne McMonagle 9.11 (CP) won 5L 1/2L from Shackleton 9.0 and Drawn To Dream 9.8 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 1m 6f 4yds Gd 3min 1.8sec Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Rebel’s Romance 9.3 ASCOT 21 JUN 12rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm D. McMonagle 9.2 (CP) nk 2L 3/4L 4th to Sosie 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 27 APR 6rn Group 1 1m 2f
3 CRYSTAL BLACK (38)
Br B g Teofilo - She’s Our Mark (GB) (Ishiguru (USA)) (TStrap) 1111-42 F B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate Gerard Keane T
Groom - Eric Hyland
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Sons And Lovers when second of 6 at 11-8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Tote Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Crystal Black 7 flat wins €251,900.50 C Handicap Rating 111
11/8 HR112 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Sons And Lovers (GB) 9.9 LEP 7 AUG 6rn
7/2 HR113 C.T. Keane 9.8 2 1/2L 3L 1 1/2L 4th to Galen (GB) 9.5 here 12 APR 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 11/10Fav HR111 C.T. Keane 9.9 won 5L 1 1/4L from The Euphrates (GB) 8.13 and Safecracker (GB) 9.9 LEP 8 AUG
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Br B c Cloth Of Stars - Agathe Rare (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) 462342 F B Mme Eliane Dieuaide,S A S Domaine Billard Et Fils David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited Adrian Murray T
Groom - Gabriel Reis
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l by Leinster when second of 4 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating H
Dallas Star (FR) 3 flat wins €50,189.80 Handicap Rating 100 9/1 HR100 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 4 1/4L 2nd to Leinster 9.9 here 16 AUG 4rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd
David Egan 9.3 5L 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Sober (FR) 9.7 ASCOT 21 JUN 9rn 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 5/1 HR101 D. Egan 9.5 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Goodie Two Shoes 9.4 DRYL 30 MAY 8rn Listed 2m Gd
5 ILLINOIS (47)
(136) (7)
Br B c Galileo - Danedrop (Danehill (USA)) (CPiece) 221-122 F B Coolmore C Soumillon J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
Groom - Anatoliy Komisar
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Scandinavia when second of 8 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes at Goodwood over 2m (good) in July Star Rating HHHH
Illinois 4 flat wins €392,127.70 C Handicap Rating 116
Ryan Moore 9.12 3/4L 2nd to Scandinavia (USA) 8.12 GOODWOOD 29 JUL 8rn Group 1 2m Gd Ryan Moore 9.3 7L 2nd to Trawlerman 9.4 ASCOT 19 JUN 8rn Group 1 2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm
Ryan Moore 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Al Qareem 9.5 and Absurde (FR) 9.2 CHESTER 8 MAY 6rn
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Black Envy (GB) (Kingman (GB))
Groom - Araman Ali
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Dallas Star by 4 1/2l. Star Rating HH
Awtaad (IRE)
1.ALQAREEM(IRE)
Moqla (GB)
2.ALRIFFA(FR)
Wootton Bassett (GB)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Asheerah (GB)
Teofilo (IRE)
Mooakada (IRE)
Iffraaj (GB)
Balladonia (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Love On My Mind (IRE)
Teofilo (IRE)
Moments of Joy (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Speirbhean (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Park Appeal
Shamardal (USA)
Adaala (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Speirbhean (IRE)
Montjeu (IRE)
Sulaalah (IRE)
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Darshaan
My Emma (GB)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
3.CRYSTALBLACK(IRE)
She’s Our Mark (GB)
Ishiguru (USA)
Markskeepingfaith (IRE)
Sea The Stars (IRE)
Cloth of Stars (IRE)
Strawberry Fledge (USA)
Saviour (USA)
Danzig (USA)
Strategic Maneuver (USA)
Ajraas (USA)
Felicitas
Cape Cross (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Kingmambo (USA)
4.DALLASSTAR(FR)
Agathe Rare (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Agathe (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
5.ILLINOIS(IRE)
Danedrop (IRE)
Camelot (GB)
6.LEINSTER(IRE)
Black Envy (GB)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rose Bonbon (FR)
Montjeu (IRE)
Tarfah (USA)
Kingman (GB)
Making Eyes (IRE)
Lingerie (GB)
Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge (USA)
Manila (USA)
Albertine (FR)
Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge (USA)
Miswaki (USA)
Allegretta
Danzig (USA)
Razyana (USA)
High Top
Lady Berry (FR)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Floripedes (FR)
Kingmambo (USA)
Fickle (GB)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Zenda (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Lady’s View (USA)
7 QUEENSTOWN (22)
Groom - Bart O’ Gorman
9 10 (136) (4)
Br B g Galileo - Where (Danehill Dancer) (Blinkers) 200-663 F B Coolmore Ronan Whelan J O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
A winner at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 22 behind Ethical Diamond beaten 3l at 25-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating H
Queenstown 1 flat win €8,850.00 C Handicap Rating 106
Ryan Moore 9.8 (BK) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Ethical Diamond 9.8 YORK 23 AUG 22rn hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm
18/1 W.M. Lordan 9.11 (BK) 6 3/4L 6th of 7 to Al Riffa (FR) 9.11 here 19 JUL Group 2 1m 6f 4yds Gd
85/40 R.P Whelan 9.9 (BK) 7 1/4L 6th of 7 to Uluru 9.4 LIM 21 JUN Listed 1m 4f 70yds Gd
8 WALDADLER (GER) (35)
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Waldblume (GER) (Halling (USA)) 8-23351 F B Gestut Sommerberg D Liska J O Stall Kalifornia Pavel Vovcenko (in GER) T
- Markéta Pátková
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. A winner at Hoppegarten over 1m 6f last month, beating Partnun by a short head. Star Rating HH
Waldadler (GER) 4 flat wins €41,014.50 D Handicap Rating 104
Thore Hammer Hansen 9.4 won s/hd 7 1/2L from Partnun (GER) 8.13 and Zauberkonig (GER) 8.6 HOPPEGARTEN 10 AUG 6rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 2min 58sec Cristian Demuro 9.1 2L 5th of 7 to Sibayan (FR) 9.1 PARISLONGCHAMP 13 JUL 1m 6f Gd /Sft W. Panov 9.2 1L 3/4L 3rd to Nastaria (GB) 8.13 HANNOVER 9 JUN 7rn Listed 1m 7f Gd
9
AMILOC (GB) (86)
Br B g Postponed - Colima (Authorized) 11-111 F B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd Rossa Ryan J O Mrs David Aykroyd Ralph Beckett (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June, beating Zahrann by 3/4l. Has won three times this season. Star Rating HHHH
Rossa Ryan 9.2 won 3/4L 2 1/4L from Zahrann 9.2 and Galveston (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN 9rn
Richard Kingscote 9.2 won 4L 3 1/2L from Sir Dinadan 9.2 and Tycoon (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 24 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 3f 44yds Gd 2min 24.8sec Hector Crouch 9.2 won 3 1/4L 1 1/4L from Hawksbill (GB) 9.2 and Noble Champion 9.2 GOODWOOD 2 MAY 6rn 1m Gd
Blinkers worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 2, No 5. TStrap worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Illinois, 2/1 Al Riffa (FR), 3/1 Amiloc (GB), 11/1 Al Qareem, 16/1 Crystal Black, 25/1 Leinster, Waldadler (GER), 50/1 Dallas Star (FR), Queenstown 2024 - 1st Kyprios 2nd Vauban (FR) 3rd Giavellotto (2 min. 59 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
AL RIFFA was impressive when stepping up to this trip for the first time in the Curragh Cup and the classy middledistance performer can strike again at the top level. He pulled clear in fine style over C&D in July and softer ground now wouldn’t be an issue A real test of stamina would suit Illinois and he’s the obvious danger The Galileo colt was runner-up in the St Leger at Doncaster last season and filled the same position in the Gold Cup this year The progressive Amiloc is another who has to come into calculations. The unbeaten Postponed gelding makes his first start since winning the Group 2 King Edward VII at Royal Ascot.
WIN: AL RIFFA
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Groom
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Galileo (IRE)
7.QUEENSTOWN(IRE)
Where (IRE)
Adlerflug (GER)
8.WALDADLER(GER)
Waldblume (GER)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Virginia Waters (USA)
In The Wings
Aiyana (GER)
Halling (USA)
Wurftaube (GER)
Dubawi (IRE)
Postponed (IRE)
9.AMILOC(GB)
Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge (USA)
Miswaki (USA)
Allegretta
Danehill (USA)
Mira Adonde (USA)
Kingmambo (USA)
Legend Maker (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
High Hawk
Last Tycoon
Alya (GER)
Diesis
Dance Machine
Acatenango (GER)
Wurfbahn (GER)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Dubai Destination (USA)
Ever Rigg (GB)
Authorized (IRE)
Colima (IRE)
Coyote (GB)
Bianca Nera (GB)
Montjeu (IRE)
Funsie (FR)
Indian Ridge
Caramba (GB)
Best Seat
CMG GR UP
€200,000 (GROUP 2)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €118000; Second: €40000; Third: €20000; Fourth: €10000; Fifth: €6000; Sixth: €4000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Nutshell (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA)) (Blinkers) 1-41810 F B Ballyhane Ben Coen J O Team Valor International LLC A
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on ground
and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Chally Chute at 14-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (yielding) in July Star Rating HH
Apercu 5 flat wins €68,440.00 CD Handicap Rating 95 14/1 HR97 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 (BK) 19L last of 11 to Chally Chute 9.11 ROS 1 JUL Listed 1m 4f 17yds Yld 9/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.6 (BK) won s/hd 1/2L from Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.2 and Star Harbour 9.11 here 24 MAY 19rn
12/1 HR94 B.M. Coen 9.5 (BK) 8 3/4L 8th of 12 to Madam Celeste 9.5 GOW 7 MAY Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd
2 HIGHER LEAVES (56)
Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Dettoria (GB) (Declaration of War (USA)) (Hood)
B D G Iceton
O James Wigan
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind One Look when fifth of 10 at 10-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) in July Star Rating HH
10/1 HR109 Tom Marquand 9.8 4 3/4L 5th of 10 to One Look 9.8 here 20 JUL Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 66/1 HR110 S. Foley 9.12 9 1/2L 6th of 7 to Whirl 9.0 here 28 JUN Group 1 1m 2f Gd Alexis Pouchin 8.13 5 3/4L last of 6 to Sosie 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 27 APR Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft
3 NAOMI LAPAGLIA (GB) (32)
Br B f Awtaad - Hawaafez (GB) (Nayef (USA)) 23-3391 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited James Ryan J O Eleanora Kennedy G M Lyons T
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 4-1 at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Madam Celeste by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Naomi Lapaglia (GB) 3 flat wins €54,194.40 Handicap Rating 103 4/1 HR103 J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 won 1 3/4L 2L from Madam Celeste 9.12 and Tarima 9.1 GOW 13 AUG 10rn Listed
9/2 HR103 G.F Carroll 9.5 18L 9th of 10 to One Look 9.8 here 20 JUL Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR103 C.T. Keane 9.2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Porta Fortuna 9.5 here 25 MAY 8rn Group 2 1m Gd
4 ONE LOOK (56) 4 9 8 (134) (9) Br B f Gleneagles - Holy Salt (GB) (Holy Roman Emperor)
F B Tullpark Ltd James Doyle J O Wathnan Racing P Twomey T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 10-3 over this course and distance (good - yielding) on her latest outing in July, beating Azada by 1l. Star Rating HHHH
One Look 5 flat wins €729,770.00 CD Handicap Rating 108 100/30 HR107 W.M. Lordan 9.8 won 1L 3/4L from Azada 9.5 and Tasmania (GER) 9.5 here 20 JUL 10rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 2min 8sec W. J. Lee 9.2 8L 6th of 7 to Crimson Advocate (USA) 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 3/1 HR104 W.J. Lee 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Porta Fortuna 9.5 here 25 MAY 8rn Group 2 1m Gd
5 SNELLEN (59)
9 8 (134) (1)
Br B f Expert Eye (GB) - Illumined (Sea The Moon (GER)) 546421 F B Mr L H LaRoche Gary Carroll J O Tim Porter Gavin Cromwell T
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 16-1 in the Group 3 BoyleSports Meld Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) on her latest outing in July, beating Purview by a short head. Star Rating HHHH
Snellen 6 flat wins €177,172.30 D Handicap Rating 108
16/1 HR100 S. Foley 9.6 won s/hd 3L from Purview (GB) 9.0 and Galen (GB) 9.12 LEP 17 JUL 4rn
G. F. Carroll 9.8 1L 2nd to Miss Information 9.1 ASCOT 18 JUN 23rn hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm G.F Carroll 9.13 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 2L 4th to Soldier’s Empire 9.6 BAHRAIN 6 MAR 14rn hcp 1m 2f Gd /Frm 6 BALLET SLIPPERS (338) 3 9 2 (128) (10)
Br Ch f Dubawi
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Desert Flower beaten 6l at 14-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 bet365 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
7 BARNAVARA (15) 3 9 2 (128) (5)
Br B f Calyx (GB) - Alfea (GB) (Kentucky Dynamite (USA)) 3-73113 F B Mr Andriy Milovonov & V Tymoshenko Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
She has won three times from 6f to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Red Letter beaten 3 1/2l at 9-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Barnavara 3 flat wins €88,500.00 C Handicap Rating 105
9/2 HR102 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Red Letter (GB) 9.0 here 30 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd/Yld 11/4 HR102 S. Foley 9.2 won 1 1/4L 5 1/2L from Faiyum (GB) 9.2 and And So To Bed 9.2 NAAS 25 JUN 9rn
3/1 HR102 S. Foley 8.12 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Red Letter (GB) 8.12 and Thalara 9.9 NAV 7 JUN 12rn Listed 1m
3
8 MERRILY (USA) (57) 3 9 2 (128)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Caponata (USA) (Selkirk (USA)) (Blinkers) 51-9005 F B Lynch Bagles Ltd & Camas Park Stud Ronan Whelan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
Successful at 5f and 7f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 14l behind Minnie Hauk when fifth of 7 at 50-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in July She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH
50/1 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 13L 5th of 7 to Minnie Hauk 9.2 here 19 JUL Group 1 1m 4f Gd W.M. Lordan 9.0 23L last of 12 to Gezora (FR) 9.0 CHANTILLY 15 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft William Buick 9.0 15L last of 13 to Shes Perfect(disq) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 11 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 9
RED LETTER (GB) (15)
Br Gr f Frankel (GB) - Red Impression (GB) (Dark Angel) 14-7211 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav here over 1m 1f (good - yielding) last month, beating Sand Gazelle by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Red Letter (GB) 3 flat wins €76,700.00 C Handicap Rating 108
6/5Fav HR107 G.F Carroll 9.0 won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Sand Gazelle (GB) 9.0 and Barnavara 9.3 here 30 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd/Yld 1min 51.2sec
8/11Fav HR107 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Fiery Lucy (GB) 9.2 and Ecstatic (JPN) 9.2 KILL 16 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Sft 1min 46.1sec 1/1Fav HR111 G.F Carroll 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Barnavara 8.12 NAV 7 JUN 12rn Listed 1m 30yds Yld
10 SPICY
MARGARITA
(15)
Br Ch f Earthlight - Nahoodh (Clodovil)
(11)
569605 F B Loughtown Stud David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 14l behind Red Letter when fifth of 7 at 66-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating H
66/1 HR91 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 13L 5th of 7 to Red Letter (GB) 9.0 here 30 AUG Group 3 1m 1f Gd/Yld 20/1 HR91 R. Whearty 8.11 13L 10th of 14 to Tribal Star 9.6 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 14/1 HR94 S. Coen 9.7 (BK) 8L 6th of 10 to Pink Oxalis 9.3 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld
11 TARIMA (32)
Br Ch f Lope de Vega - Tarana (Cape Cross)
183 F B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Chris Hayes J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan D K Weld T
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Third of 10 behind Naomi Lapaglia beaten 4l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Tarima 1 flat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 96 7/2 C.D Hayes 9.1 1 3/4L 2L 3rd to Naomi Lapaglia (GB) 9.9 GOW 13 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd 7/4Fav C.D Hayes 9.2 12L last of 8 to Wemightakedlongway 9.2 NAV 26 APR Group 3 1m 2f 20yds Sft 4/7Fav C.D Hayes 9.3 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Noli Timere 9.3 and Made U Blush (GB) 9.3 LEP 30 MAR 7rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 1min 42.4sec
Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 8. Hood worn by No. 2.
RED LETTER comes here on a roll and can take another step up the ladder The Frankel filly has bagged Listed and Group 3 prizes on her last two starts and was good when winning over nine furlongs here on her latest outing. Going up another furlong now should be no problem and she is versatile ground-wise One Look is an obvious danger and has already bagged two Group 3 races here this term. The consistent Snellen was a game winner at Leopardstown latest and should be in the mix again.
WIN: RED LETTER DANGER: One Look
RACESPONSOR
Maria Bucher Haefner of Moyglare Stud will present
EIGHTH RACE 5.35P.M.
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NORTHFIELDS
OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 2nd September Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post 1m 2f
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Horse
1 THIS SONGISFORYOU (USA) (38)
(140) (22)
Br Gr g Temple City (USA) - Song Of Hours (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) 310-655 F B Malibu Farm, LLC Gary Carroll J O Mrs A F Mee Emmet Mullins T
5l behind Sons And Lovers when fifth of 6 at
on his
outing in the Group 3 Tote Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
This Songisforyou (USA) 2 flat wins €94,990.00 1 N.H. win €10,030.00 CD Handicap Rating 99
22/1 HR100 R.P Whelan 9.9 4 3/4L 5th of 6 to Sons And Lovers (GB) 9.9 LEP 7 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Gd 4/1 HR100 S. Coen 9.5 (TS) 12L 5th of 7 to Taipan (FR) 9.4 GAL 1 AUG 1m 6f 14yds Yld
66/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Chally Chute 9.11 ROS 1 JUL Listed 1m 4f 17yds Yld
Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Massinga (Selkirk (USA)) (TStrap) 045117 F B H H the Aga Khan’s Studs Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Go Racing Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Westridge at 16-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) in July Star Rating HH
Masoun (FR) 4 flat wins €51,035.00 CD Handicap Rating 97
3/1Fav HR93 Elizabeth Gale 10.6 (TS) won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Bear Profit 9.12 and Final Voyage 10.2 here 28 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.3sec 9/2Fav HR86 M.W Hassett 9.10 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Bill Silvers (GB) 8.9 and Final Voyage 9.6 LEP 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 2min 1.7sec
3 MASHHOOR (GB) (44)
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Sunsemperchi (GB) (Montjeu) 08-0750 F B Grenville Bloodstock Ltd Patrick McGettigan (7) J O Brunabonne Syndicate J P Murtagh T
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 15l behind Nans View at 18-1 when 16th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Mashhoor (GB) 5 flat wins €127,705.70 CD Handicap Rating 96 18/1 HR97 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 (H) 14L 16th of 18 to Nans View 8.12 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 16/1 HR96 B.M. Coen 9.10 1 1/2L 5th of 13 to Fleetfoot 9.3 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 6/1 HR96 B.M. Coen 9.10 3 1/4L 7th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
4 ROCK OF CASHEL (29)
3 9 11 (137) (17)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Best In The World (Galileo) (Blinkers) 648016 F B Coolmore C Soumillon J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Finished 20l behind Zahrann when last of 6 at 28-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Rock Of Cashel 2 flat wins €24,780.00 Handicap Rating 102
28/1 HR101 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (BK) 19L last of 6 to Zahrann 9.2 here 16 AUG Group 3 1m 2f Gd
3/1 HR99 W.M. Lordan 9.10 (BK) won 2L 8L from Nautical Force (GB) 9.10 and Professor Longhair 9.10 NAV 13 JUL 4rn 1m 2f 40yds Gd 2min 6.5sec Sean Levey 9.9 (BK) 10L 10th of 15 to Quai de Bethune (FR) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm
5
STAR HARBOUR (21)
7 9 9 (135) (12)
Br B g Sea The Stars - Sioduil (Oasis Dream (GB)) (Visor) 088034 F B Mrs Jacqueline Norris Adam Caffrey J O Total Recall Racing Club Adrian McGuinness T
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 6l behind Cap Saint Martin when fourth of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Star Harbour 7 flat wins €152,855.00 C D Handicap Rating 94
15/2 HR96 S. Coen 9.7 (V) 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Cap Saint Martin (FR) 8.6 NAAS 24 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd
14/1 HR96 S. Coen 9.7 (V) 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Tribal Star 9.6 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 50/1
He has won three times at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Dain Ma Nut In at 22-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
(44)
Br B g Masar - Influent (Shamardal (USA)) (Visor) 1-81225 F B Minster Stud Andrew Slattery J O P Garvey Andrew Slattery T
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on
to
and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Nans View when fifth of
at
on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
11/1 HR93 A.J Slattery 9.6 2L 5th of 18 to Nans View 8.12 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 5/1 HR91 A.J Slattery 9.5 nk 2nd to Fleetfoot 9.3 here 29 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 6/1 HR88 A.J Slattery 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY 19rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 8
Br B g Mehmas - Empress Ella (Holy Roman Emperor) (CPiece) 743391 F B Yeomanstown Lodge Stud Scott McCullagh J O Mark Dobbin & Edelle Logan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 7-1 at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating In My Teens by a neck. Star Rating HHH
7/1 HR90 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 (CP) won nk 4 1/2L from In My Teens 9.3 and Vorfreude 9.4 ROS 1 SEP 8rn 1m 2f 63yds Sft 2min 22.6sec 22/1 HR91 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 (BK) 6 1/4L 9th of 13 to Sujet (GB) 8.7 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 9/4 HR91 D. Browne McMonagle 9.6 (BK) 1L 2 1/4L 3rd to Eastwatch 9.6 GOW 15 JUN 4rn 1m 1f 100yds Sft
9 STATE ACTOR (15) 5 9 6 (132) (1)
Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - State (USA) (Johannesburg (USA))
F B Gary Davis & Ms Sharon Davis Billy Lee J O Gary Davis W T Farrell T
Successful twice at 1m on good and heavy ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Jagged Edge when fifth of 15 at 7-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
State Actor 2 flat wins €70,800.00 C Handicap Rating 91
7/2 HR93 D. Browne McMonagle 9.2 1 1/4L 5th of 15 to Jagged Edge 8.4 here 30 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 9/1 HR93 W.J. Lee 9.9 4L 6th of 12 to Slieve Binnian 9.4 LEP 10 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 13/2 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.6 3/4L hd 3rd to Slieve Binnian 8.11 here 29 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
10 BOOYEA (15)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold (GB) - Newgate Lodge (Namid (GB)) 50-5026 F B J & F Reilly Gavin Ryan J O Ballinlough Syndicate Thomas Gibney T
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Jagged Edge when sixth of 15 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Booyea 4 flat wins €82,600.00 C Handicap Rating 89 10/1 HR91 G.M. Ryan 9.0 (CP) 1 3/4L 6th of 15 to Jagged Edge 8.4 here 30 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 33/1 HR90 G.M. Ryan 9.6 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Slieve Binnian 9.4 LEP 10 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 12/1 HR91 R. Whearty 9.2 6 1/2L 10th of 12 to Slieve Binnian 8.11 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd
11 FINAL VOYAGE (8) 7 9 4 (130) (21)
Br B g Camacho (GB) - Shamayel (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) 033526 F B Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd Yudish Geerdharry (7) J O JP Murtagh Racing J P Murtagh T
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Sky Safari when sixth of 14 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Final Voyage 7 flat wins €74,798.80 Handicap Rating 89
Colin Keane 9.6 5L 6th of 14 to Sky Safari (GB) 9.1 KEMPTON PARK 6 SEP hcp 1m AWT 13/2 HR91 R.M Mulligan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Tribal Star 9.6 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 28/1 HR91 B.M. Coen 9.7 2 3/4L 5th of 12 to Slieve Binnian 9.4 LEP 10 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm
Br B g Wootton Bassett (GB) - Forest Crown (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) 3-3311 F
B Car Colston Hall Stud Cieren Fallon J O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy William Haggas (in GB) T
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Ascot over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month, beating Stem by 7l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Ayr this season. Star Rating HHHHH
Crown Of Oaks (GB) 2 flat wins €19,221.70 D Handicap Rating 93
Cieren Fallon 9.3 won 6 1/2L 1L from Stem 9.4 and Wave Rider (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 6 SEP 6rn hcp (76-95)1m 1f 212yds Gd /Sft 2min 9.7sec
Cieren Fallon 9.1 won 3/4L 3 1/2L from Hornsea Bay (GB) 9.8 and Sure And Stedfast 7.13 AYR 28 JUL 9rn hcp (66-85)1m 2f Gd 2min 10.2sec Tom Marquand 9.7 2 3/4L hd 3rd to Big Leader 9.7 REDCAR 26
A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Finished 5l behind Viking Invasion when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
JAGGED EDGE (15)
Br B g Blue Point - Jaega (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
F B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Leigh Roche J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd D K Weld T
Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 22-1 here over 1m (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Genuine Article by a short head. Star Rating HHH
Jagged Edge 2 flat wins €66,080.00 C Handicap Rating 92
22/1 HR88 M.W Hassett 8.4 won s/hd nk from Genuine Article (GB) 8.13 and Engines On 8.2 here 30 AUG 15rn
4/1 HR90 C.D Hayes 9.12 9 1/4L last of 11 to Iceford 9.8 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd
9/2 C.D Hayes 9.8 won 2L 3/4L from Omni Man 9.8 and Collecting Coin (GB) 9.8 CK 19
15 SHAOOL (22)
Br B f Belardo - Imtidaad (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))
F B Belmont Bloodstock Ltd Ben Coen J O Broadfield Group Syndicate J P Murtagh T
A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Beaten 4l by It’s A Heartbeat when second of 9 at 5-2fav on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Shaool 1 flat win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 85
5/2Fav HR86 B.M. Coen 10.0 3 3/4L 2nd to It’s A Heartbeat 9.8 here 23 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
13/8Fav HR85 B.M. Coen 9.0 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to San Salvador 10.0 BAL 21 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 184yds Gd/Yld
6/1 HR84 C. Geerdharry 9.4 (CP) hd nk 3rd to Elana Osario (GB) 10.0 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Yld/Sft
16 GLEN TO GLEN (56)
Br B g Dawn Approach - Galuminous (Intense Focus (USA)) (Blinkers) 64-1342 F B J S Bolger Ronan Whelan J O E S Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Lady In Paris when second of 6 at 5-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) in July He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Glen To Glen 1 flat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 90
5/4Fav HR90 D. Browne McMonagle 10.0 2 1/4L 2nd to Lady In Paris (GB) 9.7 here 20 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 ns 1L 3 1/2L 4th to Quai de Bethune (FR) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 15rn hcp (0-105)1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 11/1 HR88 Gabriella Hill 9.2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Serious Contender 9.9 LEP 30 MAR 16rn hcp 1m 2f Gd
17 LADY IN PARIS (GB) (56) 3 8
(125) (19)
Br B f Blue Point - Killachy Loose (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) 35-7131 F B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Shane Foley J O J Kirkland Mrs John Harrington T
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 11-4 over this course and distance (good - yielding) on her latest outing in July, beating Glen To Glen by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Lady In Paris (GB) 2 flat wins €30,090.00 CD Handicap Rating 90 11/4 HR83 S. Foley 9.7 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Glen To Glen 10.0 and Mocking 9.9 here 20 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld
10/1 HR84 S. Foley 8.13 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sujet (GB) 8.7 here 29 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 20/1 HR76 S. Foley 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Its All Peachy 8.11 and Ja’marr (GB) 9.3 LEP 5 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 54.2sec
18 SUJET (GB) (23)
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Tendu (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))
F B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte D K Weld T
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav at Killarney over 1m (good) last month, beating Sunriseontheboyne by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Sujet (GB) 2 flat wins €68,440.00 C Handicap Rating 89 5/4Fav HR87 C.T. Keane 9.13 won nk 1 1/4L from Sunriseontheboyne 8.7 and Collecting Coin (GB) 9.9 KILL 22
1/1Fav HR87 C.D Hayes 9.7 1/2L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Scott Key 9.3 GAL 30 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR77 C.D Hayes 8.7 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Mississippi River 9.10 and Lady In Paris (GB) 8.13 here 29 JUN 13rn Ext hcp
19 RETRACEMENT (30)
(7)
Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Piccadilly Filly (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) 52-5768 F B Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd Jamie Powell (3) J O Richard McNally J P Murtagh T
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Tribal Star at 15-2 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HH
Retracement 1 flat win €4,344.80 Handicap Rating 79 15/2 HR83 B.M. Coen 9.1 9L 8th of 14 to Tribal Star 9.6 DUN 15 AUG
of
Br Ch f Belardo - Gilded Flyer (Danehill Dancer) (Hood) 328481 F B Blackberry Stud Ltd Nathan Crosse J O Don’t Let The Old Man In Syndicate Noel Meade T Money Dancer 1 flat
A winner at 7f on heavy ground; has also won a hurdle earlier this month. Well beaten at 5-4fav behind Beauparc when last of 8 on her latest flat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (good) in June Star Rating HH
21 MR RANGO (3)
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money (Alzao (USA)) 6-69004 F B Mr Jason Harney Wayne Hassett (3) J O J Harney & Paul Brophy John M Harney T
He has won three times at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy Finished 9l behind Iron Fist when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Clonmel over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Mr Rango 3 flat wins €21,535.00 CD Handicap Rating 77
40/1 HR81 G.P Halpin 10.1 21L 19th of 20 to Moonhall Church 8.8 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd
50/1 HR83 P. McGettigan 8.4 6L 13th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
22
RHYTHM KING (5)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Queen of Rap (Alhaarth) 11-0673 F B Mr Andrew Lennon Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Mrs C Lennon Mark Fahey T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Third of 12 behind Iowa City beaten 1 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Rhythm King 5 flat wins €55,755.00 C Handicap Rating 76
7/1 HR76 D. Browne McMonagle 9.2 (CP) 3/4L 1L 3rd to Iowa City (FR) 9.9 GAL 9 SEP 12rn 1m 98yds Sft
7/2Fav HR80 D. Browne McMonagle 9.8 8 1/4L 7th of 12 to Earls 9.4 ROS 1 SEP hcp 7f 94yds Sft 8/1 HR80 J.E. Harnett 9.4 2 1/2L 6th of 15 to Summer Snow 10.1 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp 7f Yld
23 AREANA (9)
Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Abeja (Azamour) (Blinkers) 6700-11 F B Ger Hayes Jessica O’Gorman (7) J O E Crawford Eddie & Patrick Harty T
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 7-2fav at Down Royal over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month, beating God Knows by 3/4l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Star Rating HH
Areana 2 flat wins €13,570.00 Handicap Rating 70
7/2Fav HR63 Jessica O’Gorman 9.5 (BK) won 3/4L 1/2L from God Knows 9.8 and Calzaghi 9.10 DRYL 5 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 145yds Gd 2min 13.2sec 11/2 HR54 Jessica O’Gorman 8.5 (BK) won 5L 4 1/4L from Great Mover 8.9 and Elusive Duke 8.12 NAAS 24 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd 2min 14.1sec 200/1 B.W. Harvey 11.5 (TS) 66L 19th of 25 to Jasmin De Vaux (FR) 11.12 NAV 7 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Sft
Blinkers worn by No 4, No 16, No 23. CPiece worn by No 8. Hood worn by No 20 TStrap worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 5, No 7. Long Handicap - Money Dancer 8-06(118), Mr Rango 8-06(118), Rhythm King 8-05(117), Areana 7-13(111) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Crown Of Oaks (GB), 10/1 Jagged Edge, Lady In Paris (GB), Sujet (GB), 11/1 Cloud Seeker (GB), State Actor, Areana, 14/1 Shaool, Glen To Glen, Money Dancer, 20/1 This Songisforyou (USA), Masoun (FR), Rock Of Cashel, Viking Invasion, Booyea, Retracement, Rhythm King, 25/1 Tony Montana (GB), Final Voyage, Spoken Truth, 33/1 Mashhoor (GB), Star Harbour, 50/1 Mr Rango 2024 - 1st This Songisforyou (USA) 2nd Indigo Five 3rd Wigmore Street (USA) (2 min. 6.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
English raider CROWN OF OAKS is hard to ignore running under a penalty in this. The Wootton Bassett gelding was a very easy winner at Ascot last weekend with cut in the ground and there should be more to come. Sujet won a big pot here in June and remains relatively unexposed. He comes here on the back of a win at Killarney and commands respect. Glen To Glen was beaten at a short price over course and distance on his latest outing in July, but is tried in blinkers now WIN: CROWN OF OAKS
DANGER: Sujet
RACESPONSOR
Pat Downes and Joe Foley of the IEBF will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
FIRST RACE 1.30p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap of €150,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500) Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 1st September, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2024 (105 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 27th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 2nd September. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.05p.m. The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes of €250,000 (Guaranteed by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd.) Winner will receive €138,000 (Penalty Value: €135,500) Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000, Seventh will receive €3,000, Eighth will receive €3,000, Ninth will receive €3,000, Tenth will receive €3,000 For two years old only which had been sold or bought in under the hammer at the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale of 24th, 25th and 26th September, 2024 and the Tattersalls Ireland Sapphire Sale of 14th November 2024 and had been declared by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd. as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been recorded as Racing Active with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday 30th July, 2025 (or if entered from a Foreign Racing Authority named and recorded with a Licensed Trainer) will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for un-named horses trained in Ireland which were foaled in Britain or Ireland an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 24th July, 2025 and for all other un-named horses, naming forms should be submitted earlier as the naming process will take longer). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €750 to enter on February 5th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by May 14th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a race 2lb extra; Of a Listed or a Group race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €45,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €30,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €15,000 allowed 6lb In order to facilitate those people wishing to make entries for this race, the Directors of the I.H.R.B., using their powers under Rule 22, have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of the following Rules, Rule 121, 122 and 194 (ii)(c). HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race Should it be necessary to reduce the declared runners to the maximum runners, or to such lesser number that the Stewards may decide, runners will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which have not run. If further elimination is required the field will be reduced by the elimination of the horses that, in the opinion of the Handicappers, have the lowest adjusted ratings (having regard to the applicable sex allowance). International performances will be taken into account. The latest date for calculation of ratings is 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 9th September, 2025. The final two forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €135500; Second: €50000; Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.40p.m. The Moyglare Stud Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud Farm) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For two years old fillies only About 7 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 25th or €10,000 if entered on July 30th; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th or €40,000 if entered by September 9th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning filly in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US40,000 Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000
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FOURTH RACE
3.15p.m. The Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Bar One Racing) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 25th or €10,000 if entered on July 30th; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th or €40,000 if entered by September 9th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) Championship Race Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US40,000 Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000
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FIFTH RACE 3.50p.m. The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For two years old colts and fillies only About 7 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 25th or €10,000 if entered on July 30th; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th or €40,000 if entered by September 9th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.25p.m The Comer Group International Irish St. Leger of €500,000 (Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000) Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs €1,000 to enter on May 28th or €12,500 if entered on July 30th; €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th; €1,500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €1,500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th or €50,000 if entered by September 9th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000
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SEVENTH RACE 5.00p.m. The Moyglare ‘’Jewels’’ Blandford Stakes of €200,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud) Winner will receive €120,000 (Penalty Value: €118,000) Second will receive €40,000, Third will receive €20,000, Fourth will receive €10,000, Fifth will receive €6,000, Sixth will receive €4,000 For three years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €1,000 to enter on August 6th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 20th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th or €20,000 if entered by September 9th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €118000; Second: €40000; Third: €20000; Fourth: €10000; Fifth: €6000; Sixth: €4000
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EIGHTH RACE 5.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap of €150,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500) Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 1st September, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2024 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 27th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 9th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 2nd September Weights raised by 4lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000
