STARS & STRIPES RACECARD

Bulmers Live Marquee

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Thursday 24th August 2023 (E)

Mrs. Eimear Mulhern

Mrs. Una Manning

COMMITTEE

Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)

Mrs. Suzanne Eade

Mr. Patrick Prendergast

OFFICIALS:

Mr Paul Dermody

Mr. Tommy Breen

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:

Acting Stewards: Mr. M. Cosgrave (Chairperson), Mr. J. Gaisford St. Lawrence, Mr. C. J. O’Reilly, Mr. C. Magnier & Mr. P. Deegan

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales: Ms. T. O’Meara

Starter: Mr. P.L. Malone

Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever

Handicapper: Mr. M. Bird

Stewards Secretary: Mr. L. Aspell

Medical Officer: Dr. A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy

Security Officer: Mr. D. Buckley

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.

Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).

Veterinary Surgeons:

Highfield Veterinary Clinic, Lisadell Equine Hospital, Ó’Scanaill & Associates Veterinary Surgeons, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic

Doctors to the Club: Dr. C.J. Murphy, Dr. R. Downey & Dr. F. Kenny

Commentator: Mr. Jerry Hannon

Farrier: Mr. Eamon Behan & Mr. Charlie Flanaghan

Welcome to Day 1 of Dublin Racing Festival 2022. There is a top quality day of racing today with four Grade 1 races, a leading Grade 2 bumper and two competitive handicaps. Todays feature race, the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup promises to be another thrilling contest and we are very grateful for the support of Paddy Power

Welcome to the final Bulmers Live @ Leopardstown of the summer. We have a seven race card for you this evening featuring top class racing including; the Group 3 Aer Lingus College Football Classic Vinnie Roe Stakes, the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden and the next leg of the ‘Dublin to Bahrain Race Series’.

for this and the two supporting handicap races.

We also welcome the return of full crowds to Leopardstown for the first time since Dublin Racing Festival 2020. We are delighted to have racing fans back to experience National Hunt racing at Leopardstown and look forward to seeing everyone, without you, there has been a huge void at racing for the past two years.

Today’s Stars and Stripes raceday is a celebration of Irish and American culture, and the start of an exciting new partnership with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. This year’s game between Notre Dame and Navy this Saturday in the Aviva Stadium will see 40,000 Americans travel to Ireland, some of whom we are delighted to welcome today. During the event, the ‘Emerald Zone’ at Leopardstown will be bursting with Irish culture including traditional music sessions and Irish dancers. The USA zone will feature music, BBQ, American football games, and rodeo bull.

As with our spectators, our sponsors are integral to our racedays and we are very thankful for the support of Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors, Racing TV, and Goffs today, many of whom have supported Dublin Racing Festival since its inception. The continued support of all of todays sponsors have ensured we can continue to deliver competitive racing on what has become a marquee festival in the National Hunt calendar in only it’s fifth year as a festival.

Tonight’s feature race, the Aer Lingus College Football Classic Vinnie Roe Stakes (named after the four-time Irish St. Leger winner), will have eight runners.

We want to emphasise to all those attending, that although government restrictions relating to Covid-19 have been eased, we continue to encourage diligence and ask everyone to be mindful of others and continue best practice in relation to hand sanitising and masked wearing in crowded areas.

The Dublin to Bahrain Fillies Handicap signals the next leg of the ‘Dublin to Bahrain’ race series culminating at our October meetings, in partnership with the Bahrain Turf Club. The initiative grants the race winners automatic eligibility for the 2023-24 running of the Bahrain Turf Series. We look forward to following the winners’ progress in the Bahrain Turf Series and Bahrain International Trophy later in the year.

HRI Racecourses recently unveiled a primary partnership with Bulmers Ireland where they will become the Official Entertainment Partner of HRI Racecourses with the aim of enhancing all racegoers experience across our four racecourses at Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan and Tipperary, the first manifestation of this is at Dublin Racing Festival and we are looking forward to seeing Mundy and his band playing live on stage in the Bulmers Secret Orchard Marquee after racing today.

The finale of the Plusvital Leopardstown Trainers Championship take place this evening, a series which has been running over the course of our eight summer fixtures. The overall winner will be presented with €3,000 of Plusvital nutritional supplement and genetic testing products. We are delighted that Plusvital are rewarding these trainers with such a substantial prize. We are very grateful to Plusvital for their continued commitment to the industry.

Should you require any assistance throughout the day, or notice anything that is not to your satisfaction, please don’t hesitate to bring it to the attention of myself or a member of the Leopardstown Staff. We hope you have a enjoyable day at Leopardstown Racecourse with us today.

Tim Husbands M.B.E. Leopardstown Racecourse CEO

Leopardstown Racecourse

Many thanks to Irish EBF their continued support at Leopardstown. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF are key sponsors over all Irish racecourses and put a considerable amount of funding into Irish racing through additional prize money each year. The EBF also support selected veterinary research programmes benefitting the racing and breeding industry.

E:info@leopardstown.com

T: 01 289 0500

Day one of the Irish Champions Festival is just two weeks away on Saturday, the 9th of September. We hope you will join us for a day of world class racing, style, and entertainment featuring the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, and live music from Mark McCabe, Bazza Band and DJ Lance West. General admission and hospitality tickets available on leopardstown.com from €35.

For the final time this summer, we hope you will join us after racing with music from The Whistlin’ Donkeys. Stay on and soak in the atmosphere as we have a DJ until close.

On behalf of the Leopardstown team, we hope you have a great evening and look forward to welcoming you back to Leopardstown again soon. If there is anything we can do to make your evening more enjoyable, please let us know.

Tim Husbands MBE Chief Executive, Leopardstown Racecourse

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WHAT’S GOING ON HERE TODAY

BULMERS MARQUEE – Enclosure

The Bulmer’s Marquee is located beside the parade ring and is open to all racegoers with an admission ticket. The Marquee Live music both evenings after the last race. With a 25-metre bar, outdoor food area and perfect viewing of the main stage, this is the perfect place to position yourself ahead of our live music after racing.

Ground Floor – Racing Hall

Located under the grandstand at the turnstile side of the racecourse, the Racing Hall features food offerings including burgers, spice bags and more. Keep up to date with today’s sporting action with its numerous plasma screens, free wi-fi, and of course ample seating, large screens with all sports on view.

Legacy Wine Bar – Enclosure

The Legacy Wine Bar is open to members of the public to enjoy and relax in high end comfort as well as wine, champagne, spirits, gins and bottled beer. Redeem your prosecco and cocktails from our Cocktail Package here.

CHAMPIONS BAR – Enclosure

The Champions BAR is located by the Parade Ring at the far end of the Enclosure. The Champions Patio is also open with an outdoor seating area with a great view of the parade ring.

GROUND FLOOR – Grandstand

The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Main Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones.

FIRST FLOOR – Grandstand

The Paddock Food Hall located on the first floor of the Grandstand is a self-service restaurant, which is open all day offering diners traditional dishes including carvery roasts and hearty favourites.

SECOND FLOOR – Grandstand

The 1888 Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand overlooking the Parade Ring. The Leopardstown Lounge (open only to Owners & Trainers and their guests who have horses running on the day) is located opposite the 1888 Restaurant on the second floor. Annual Members can access the Members Bar which is restricted to Leopardstown Annual Members on a race day. The second floor parade ring viewing balcony are both accessed from this level.

THIRD FLOOR – Grandstand

The Third Floor of the Grandstand features the Circle Lounge, Third Floor Parade Ring Viewing Balcony, the Panoramic Suite and other private suites. A fully-serviced bar is available at the Circle Lounge along with a Gourmet Coffee outlet as well as a bistro selection including gourmet burgers, beer batter fish and chips, spicy chicken wings, Dublin Bay prawn cocktail, seafood chowder and Antipasta plates. Reserved Premium level seating can also be accessed from the Third Floor grandstand

FOURTH FLOOR – Grandstand

All penthouse suites are located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.

Useful Information

First Aid

Medicall will be located in the public medical room in the Weighroom Building and will be on standby to deal with any public injuries that may arise. Order of Malta will also be located in the jockey’s medical room in the Weighroom Building.

Lift

There is a lift located to the right of the Tote which gives access to second and third levels of The Grandstand Building

– The Panoramic Suite, Private Suite, and Circle Lounge. There is also a lift in the main Grandstand building giving access to all floors including the 1888 Restaurant and Leopardstown Lounge

ATM| Card Payments

There are three ATM Units available for use on-site. Two ATM are located at the Mane Burger Bar in the Grandstand Building with an ATM installed beside the Racecard/Information Desk in the general enclosure. Card Payment is accepted in all bars.

Lost Property

All lost property is returned to the Racecourse Administration Office after racing. Tel:01-289 0500

Free Public WiFi

Free Wifi is available to all patrons – Select Free Racecourse WiFi, no password is required.

Traffic Arrangements

When departing the racecourse, to aid the smooth flow of traffic, please follow Parking Attendants, Garda instructions and directional signals.

Transport

Courtesy Bus Service to & from Sandyford Luas Stop, & All Public Car parks – operating times 14:30 to 23:15. Leopardstown run complimentary shuttle buggies for anyone with mobility issues between carparks before and after racing also.

Blackrock DART Bus: Depart: 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30

Return: 20:15, 21:15, 22:15, 23:15.

Ticketed Bus from Naas: - operating times pickup 15:35, return 23:00.

TAXI Service

Borough Cabs - 01-2800444

Stillorgan Taxis- 01-4372092

Dalkey Taxis - 01-285 7777

Fire Exits

Fire Exits are signed in all buildings with exit locations noted on the Racecourse map at the back of the race card.

Cloakroom and Phone Charging Station

Our complimentary cloakroom and phone charging station is located downstairs in the Grandstand.

ATM €€€ Fire Exits Fire Exits are signed back of the race Cloakroom and Phone Our complimentary

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RACE 1

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of €16,000

Trifecta

Placepot

Distance 7f

(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,000)) The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. The groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race will receive a €50 One-For-All Voucher from the Irish EBF and €50 in cash from Leopardstown Club Ltd.

Winner €9,440 Second €3,200 Third €1,600 Fourth €800 Fifth €480 Sixth €320 Race conditions For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. Weights 9st 2lbs.

Declared 10

Starting from stalls.

1 Drawn 4 Apricot Ice (Ire)

Owned by: Ballygallon Stud (Ireland) Limited

f Bay by Bated Breath - Rosie Cotton (King’s Best)

2 9-02

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue & yellow striped sleeves, dark blue & yellow hooped cap

Bred by: Ballygallon Stud Ltd G M Lyons MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT Half-sister to three winners over 7f to 1m1f, one of which was a debut winner at two Probable SP: 8/1

2 Drawn 7 Comic Book (GB)

2 9-02

Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng

f Bay by Frankel - Vagabonde (Acclamation)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Power Thoroughbreds Germany Gmbh Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Moyglare entrant cost E250,000 as a yearling; dam French 6f winner from good family Probable SP: 6/1

3 Drawn 9 Content (Ire) 61

Seamie Heffernan

Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

f Bay by Galileo - Mecca’s Angel (Dark Angel)

Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

2 9-02

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 30

RACING POST VERDICT Close third over C&D before finishing down the field when only 5-1 for the Chesham Stakes Probable SP: 11/4

record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,440

(Fr)

Owned by: H H Aga Khan

f Bay by Dubawi - Eziyra (Teofilo)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Bred by: H H the Aga Khan’s Studs

RACING POST VERDICT Moyglare entrant; dam won over 7f on second start at two and was multiple Group winner Probable

Owned by: Trevor C Stewart

f Bay by Magna Grecia - Mirabile Dictu (King’s Best)

Colours: GREY & YELLOW HOOPS, striped sleeves, yellow cap, grey star

2 9-02

Bred by: Joseph Stewart Investments John James Feane KILDARE 6

RACING POST VERDICT 80s, kept on from rear when beaten 8l over C&D last month; third and fourth won next time Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €160

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6 Drawn 5

Hannah Buckle (Ire)

Owned by: David Granville

28

f Chesnut by Bated Breath - Thoughtless Moment (Pivotal)

Colours: YELLOW, red triple diamond, red diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

2 9-02

Luke McAteer

Bred by: Irish Emerald Stud Barry J Fitzgerald CARLOW 9

RACING POST VERDICT From a fairly successful Moyglare family; 40s, beaten 9l when ninth of 13 at Tipperary Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 1 runs

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Colin Keane

Shane Foley

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden

3

Owned by: H H Aga Khan

f Bay by Sea The Moon - Kisanga (Redoute’s Choice)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Owned by: H H Aga Khan

f Bay by Camelot - Maysiyana (Cape Cross)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

f Chesnut by Justify - Clemmie (Galileo)

Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

4

Bred by: Coolmore

RACING POST VERDICT Sister to yard’s progressive 3yo Unless; late headway to be fourth of eight at Galway Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €800 Mayfair

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Drawn 8

Whisper A Prayer (Ire)

Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

f Brown/Grey by Caravaggio - Caption (Motivator)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds

2 9-02

Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Half-sister to yard’s 6f/7f 2yo winner Voce Del Palio; entered in Group 1 Fillies’ Mile Probable SP: 15/2

LAST YEAR 1st Maybe Just Maybe, 2nd Library, 3rd Valkyrian

TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 30.39 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Content, 9-2 Ezeliya, 5 Mayfair, 6 Comic Book, 15-2 Whisper A Prayer, 8 Apricot Ice, 10 Kisiyra, 20 Glimmerglass, Masaiya, 25 Hannah Buckle

RACE 1 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

This is likely to be a very informative maiden with newcomers Comic Book, Ezeliya and Whisper A Prayer all entered in autumn Group 1s. A strong case can be made for both Ballydoyle-trained fillies with Mayfair likely to come on a bundle from her debut at Galway but CONTENT, too free when strongly fancied at Royal Ascot, is the stableselected on rider arrangements and looked a promising type over C&D on her first outing.

[Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: CONTENT

Next Best: Ezeliya

SELECTION: EZELIYA

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5.10pm RACE 2

The Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden of €25,000

(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Auction Series)

Trifecta

Distance 7f

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€9,000)) The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. The groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race will receive a €50 One-For-All Voucher from the Irish EBF and €50 in cash from Leopardstown Club Ltd.

Winner €14,750 Second €5,000 Third €2,500

Fourth €1,250 Fifth €750 Sixth €500

Race conditions For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2022 for €30,000 or less at a designated or specified sale.

1

Weights 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs

Declared 10

Starting from stalls.

Owned by: MRC International

c Bay by Zoustar - Goleta (Royal Applause)

Colours: BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Bred by: Kingsmead Bloodstock Ltd

Auction Price: €30,000 66

RACING POST VERDICT Has run nice races here, sixth of 12 over this trip and beaten less than 4l in 1m maiden Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €465

Cephei (GB)

McAteer 9.7 4L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Juxtaposition 9.7 here 27 JUL mdn 1m Sft

Owned by: J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan

c Bay by Iffraaj - Fawaayed (Singspiel) Colours: RED, white diamond & sleeves, white cap, red star Bred by: Joanne Lavery

Price: €26,000

winners notably Miqyaas, a Group 2 winner over 5f in Dubai Probable SP: 3/1

3 Drawn 4

Gesture (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs B Cosgrove & Melissa O’Neill

c Chesnut by Bated Breath - Curtsy (Galileo)

Ben Coen

2 9-05

Colours: YELLOW, purple stars, purple & yellow halved sleeves, yellow cap, purple stars

Bred by: Mylestown Farm Ltd & Brid Cosgrove Eoghan Joseph O’Neill KILDARE

Auction Price: €20,000

RACING POST VERDICT Closely related to 1m 2yo winner Sunbelt who scored on debut; holds Group 2 entry Probable SP: 10/1

4 Drawn 3

Romford (Ire) 18

Owned by: Knobel McGrath Partnership

g Bay by Invincible Army - Uncertain Smile (Bungle Inthejungle)

Colours: RED, white diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap

2 9-05

Andrew Slattery

Bred by: Cavalier Bloodstock Kieran P Cotter LAOIS

Auction Price: €20,000 66

RACING POST VERDICT Only beaten 4l over 5.5f at Navan; disappointing at Galway where well beaten over 7f Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €445

Romford 7/1

McDonogh 9.1 20L 6th of 7 to Stromberg (GB) 9.3

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5 Drawn 10

King Of Lots (Ire)

Owned by: Moneybags Syndicate

g Grey/Roan by Sioux Nation - Frankie Cloud (Zebedee)

Colours: DARK BLUE & ORANGE HOOPS, light green cap

2 9-03

N G McCullagh

Bred by: Mr B Andrews J G Coogan KILDARE

Auction Price: €11,000

RACING POST VERDICT Sioux Nation gelding was not sold at 41,000gns at an online sale in June Probable SP: 14/1

6 Drawn 7

Sportingsilvermine (Ire) 20

Owned by: Michael M O’Brien

g Brown by Holy Roman Emperor - Praskovia (Manduro)

Colours: WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars

2 9-03

J M Sheridan

Bred by: Sebastian Curran Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Auction Price: €15,000 0

RACING POST VERDICT 50s, never a factor when beaten 22l on debut at Galway; will need more experience Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 1 runs

Sportingsilvermine 50/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 21L 11th of 12 to Captain Maverick 9.0 GAL 4 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

Luke McAteer

Shane Foley

The Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

7

Drawn 2

Ciao For Now (GB)

Owned by: Mrs Theresa Marnane

f Bay by Havana Grey - Rainbow Hill (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: YELLOW, black cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, yellow cap

2 9-00

Bred by: Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Auction Price: €16,250

RACING POST VERDICT Havana Grey newcomer cost 13,000gns as a yearling; owner has several useful 2yos in yard

8

Seamie Heffernan

Making Time (Ire) 9

Owned by: Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell & Paul Heatley

9

f Bay by Kessaar - Fainleog (Rock of Gibraltar)

Colours: GREY, orange disc, grey cap

2 8-12

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Natalia Lupini ARMAGH

Auction Price: €15,000 303

RACING POST VERDICT Keen but finished well when third of 12 at Dundalk; fair chance of staying 7f if settling

f Bay by James Garfield - Drifting (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: WHITE & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, halved sleeves, red cap

Bred by: George Doyle Mrs Jayne Hearne

€3,000

RACING POST VERDICT Fair pedigree but 100s, showed nothing at the Curragh last weekend Probable SP: 100/1

10

With Annie Luck (Ire)

Owned by: K L Leonard

5

f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Reiwa (Camelot)

Colours: BLUE,white birds-eye, white sleeves, red cap

2 8-08

Chris Hayes

Bred by: Miss Claire Noone Kevin Prendergast KILDARE

Auction Price: €1,000

RACING POST VERDICT Holy Roman Emperor filly; first foal of unraced half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Talwar Probable SP: 10/1

LAST YEAR 1st Hasten Slowly, 2nd Semblance Of Order, 3rd Encosta

TRAINER Noel Meade WEIGHT 9-0 TIME 1m 31.57 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Ciao For Now, 3 Ocean Odyssey, 100-30 Making Time, 15-2 Alpha Cephei, 10 Gesture, With Annie Luck, 14 King Of Lots, 20 Romford, 33 Sportingsilvermine, 100 Minton

RACE 2 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Of those with experience, Dundalk third Making Time is probably the pick ahead of Alpha Cephei. This may well go to a newcomer, though, and maybe OCEAN ODYSSEY can score for his in-form yard. The Group 2 entry of Gesture catches the eye and he’s another first-timer to note along with Ciao For Now. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: OCEAN ODYSSEY

Next Best: Alpha Cephei

SELECTION: ALPHA CAPHEI

5.45pm RACE 3

The Whistlin’ Donkeys Playing Live After Racing Handicap of €11,000

Trifecta

Placepot

Leopardstown Club Ltd will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €6,490 Second €2,200 Third €1,100 Fourth €550 Fifth €330 Sixth €220

Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old only (75 = 10st).

Declared 17

1

3 On

5-2241

Starting from stalls.

Owned by: J F Carroll

g Bay by Elzaam - Kissing Bubbles (Kodiac)

Colours: RED, emerald green stars, red sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Messrs W Neville & J Carroll

RACING POST VERDICT Improved when stepped up to this trip at Dundalk last month, scoring with plenty in hand

3 places Strike-Rate 20 %

2 Drawn 8 Saturn Seven (Ire) 61 TStrap, 3 10-00

1

Owned by: Aprilis Partnership

f Chesnut by Sioux Nation - Saturn Girl (Danehill Dancer)

Colours: BLACK, orange hoop, orange & maroon hooped sleeves, black cap, orange star

Bred by: Castlehyde Stud K J Condon KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Up 4lb for Limerick but appears to be going the right way and should be thereabouts Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €12,155

Not Just Yet (Ire)

Owned by: Martin McHale g Bay by Night of Thunder - Nefetari (Kodiac) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped cap Bred by: Colin Kennedy Noel Meade MEATH 03-7180

RACING POST VERDICT Readily won a 7f handicap at Listowel in June; well beaten twice since off just 3lb higher Probable SP: 10/1

record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €12,456

Alabama Pearl

Owned by: Noel Hartley

(Ire)

38 Visor, 3 9-12

f Brown by Dandy Man - Alabama Monroe (Cape Cross)

Colours: WHITE, emerald green panel, emerald green star on cap

Bred by: David Allen

J P Murtagh KILDARE 23-5723

RACING POST VERDICT Visor tried here and coming back to this trip might be a positive; one for the shortlist Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 9 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €18,408 Alabama Pearl -- Handicap Rating 73

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The Whistlin’ Donkeys Playing Live

Owned by: J P Ledwidge

g Bay by Camacho - Bahamian Bird (Bahamian Bounty)

Colours: BLACK & GREY QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap

Bred by: Lady Juliet Tadgell

RACING POST VERDICT Not disgraced in a couple of 7f contests here last twice; capable of getting involved

RACING

VERDICT Well held at Galway; booking of Keane may be an indication of what might be expected

Rating 67

Owned by: Jaber Abdullah

f Bay by Acclamation - Bella Ferrari (Bated Breath)

Colours: DARK BLUE, dark blue & white striped sleeves, white cap, dark blue star

Bred by: Biddestone Stud Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Ran okay in first-time cheekpieces at Dundalk last month; retained for her handicap debut Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,490 Ferrari Desert (GB) -- Handicap Rating 65

9-04 Owned by: Jerry Fennell & Pat Phibbs

f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Selfless (Harbour Watch)

GREY, emerald green disc & sleeves, emerald green cap Bred by: Coolawn Stud

Jennifer Anne Lynch

RACING POST VERDICT Not beaten that far in a 1m maiden at Naas last time; fairly handicapped; more to come Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €145

9 Drawn 10

9-78090

Net A Porter Queen (Ire) 11

Blinkers, 3 9-00

Owned by: Dan Kiely & Linda Kiely & Carrie McDermott f Brown by Sioux Nation - La Fee Verte (Requinto) Colours: PURPLE, dark green sash, dark green sleeves, purple spots, white cap Bred by: Equos Ltd Mrs John Harrington

RACING POST VERDICT Not far behind Goldmoyne at the Curragh last time; blinkers tried but others preferred Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,307 Net A Porter Queen -- Handicap Rating 61

Chris

2

Owned by: Eight Ball Syndicate

f Bay by Elzaam - Spring Warning (Kodiac)

Colours: YELLOW & BLACK DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

Bred by: Ballyhane Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 421920

RACING POST VERDICT Two very ordinary runs either side of her Dundalk second; solid claims at her best Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €13,632 Alfarida 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 60 5/1Fav HR60

Nathan Crosse

19L 19th of 20 to Winston Spencer 9.8 here 19 MAY mdn 1m Gd

12 Drawn 6

He Knows When (Ire)

Owned by: Luke Comer c Bay by Dick Whittington - Paksiyma (Dalakhani)

26 TStrap, 3 8-11

Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Mr L Comer Luke Comer MEATH 7-55590

RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten on last two starts and quite hard to fancy on that evidence Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €690

He Knows When -- Handicap Rating 58

20/1 HR62 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 (TS) 6 3/4L 10th of 15 to Gosford 9.8 GOW 29 JUL hcp (47-65)7f Sft

22/1 HR66 C.D. Hayes 9.5 (TS) 14L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Mobilise (GB) 9.5 here 15 JUN hcp (47-75)1m

Owned by: Luke Comer

f Bay by Second Thought - Cookie Crumbles (Bahamian Bounty)

Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, white cap

87-00

Bred by: Mr Luke Comer

RACING POST VERDICT No progress on handicap debut in June; hood tried here but makes little appeal Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 4 runs Below Deck -- Handicap Rating 57

14 Drawn 7

Declan McDonogh

Law Lady

(Ire)

Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins

70 3 8-10

f Bay by Profitable - Lawman’s Lady (Lawman)

Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap

Bred by: O’Donnell Williams Partnership Thomas Mullins KILKENNY 06979-8

RACING POST VERDICT Ran better than her finishing position here last time on handicap debut; not discounted Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €152

Law Lady -- Handicap Rating 57 25/1 HR58 J.A. Heffernan 8.11 (H) 9 3/4L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Mobilise (GB) 9.5 here 15 JUN hcp (47-75)1m Gd 25/1 HR66 D. McMonagle 9.8 (H) 5 3/4L 9th of 14 to Dromantine 9.11 DUN 21 DEC 22 Ext hcp 7f Std

15

Drawn 17

The Whistlin’ Donkeys Playing Live

After Racing Handicap

Jim’s Cracker (GB) 26

Owned by: Lios An Tseagal Syndicate

Danny Sheehy (3)

3 8-09

g Grey by Havana Grey - Ruby Slippers (Sir Percy) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN DIABOLO, emerald green armlet, emerald green star on cap

Bred by: T J Cooper Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH 622-000

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in three starts for his current trainer; makes no appeal Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,850

Jim’s Cracker (GB) -- Handicap Rating 56

125/1 HR60 C.D. Maxwell 9.5 16L last of 15 to Gosford 9.8 GOW 29 JUL hcp (47-65)7f Sft

40/1 HR64 L.T. McAteer 10.0 16L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Fleetfootsoldier 9.2 BELW 6 JUL hcp (47-65)7f 198yds Yld

66/1 HR65 C.D. Maxwell 8.10 20L last of 13 to Overheer (GB) 9.13 here 22 JUN hcp (47-75)1m Gd

Owned by: Haigney Bloodstock Ltd

g Bay by Sioux Nation - Simple Love (Proud Citizen)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink seams, white & pink check cap

909

Bred by: Butlersgrove Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Gelded since his last run and worth a market check on his handicap debut Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 3 runs

Teton Sioux -- Handicap Rating 55 50/1

17

Drawn 4

8197

RESERVE

Many Tears (Ire) 7

Owned by: David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

f Chesnut by Showcasing - Just One Kiss (Cape Cross)

Colours: YELLOW, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap

3 10-03

Bred by: Mount Coote Estates & Mr F Karothy G M Lyons

RACING POST VERDICT First reserve; ran okay back on good ground here last week; claims if getting a run

ON No. 2, 12 VISOR ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Helpmeout, 2nd Westernesse, 3rd Sovereignty

TRAINER W. McCreery WEIGHT 10-0 TIME 1 min. 45.3 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 4 Saturn Seven, 5 On Our Radar, 11-2 Alabama Pearl, 8 Goldmoyne, Who Not What, 10 Alfarida, Not Just Yet, 12 Ferrari Desert, 14 Dance Night Andday, Law Lady, 20 Irish Rumour, Teton Sioux, 25 Net A Porter Queen, 33 He Knows When, 50 Below Deck, Jim’s Cracker

RACE 3 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

At the top of the handicap, a decent enough standard is set by On Our Radar and Saturn Seven, while recent Curragh winner Goldmoyne is going the right way. A sporting selection though goes to LAW LADY who ran better than her finishing position here last time and the trainer does well here. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: LAW LADY

Next Best: Goldmoyne

SELECTION: ALABAMA PEARL

Horse Care on Raceday

The wellbeing of horses is integral to the thoroughbred racehorse industry. Racecourses play their part through adherence to a clear set of industry standards. Prior to each race meeting an independent track inspection is carried out by an IHRB accredited “Clerk of the Course”. This individual will check all equine facilities, including ground conditions, railing, stables and veterinary care facilities. All racecourses must meet the required standards to be granted a licence to race.

At every race meeting a team of equine veterinary surgeons supervise the wellbeing of horses. All racecourse vets must be members of the Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRVS) and will have received specialist training in the field of racecourse work.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer at each meeting has responsibilities including:

• Horse Identification - achieved through checking their microchip numbers against those recorded in their passports.

• Drug Testing - a process is vital to ensure the integrity of the sport.

• General oversight of horse care and wellbeing.

• Provision of advice to the Stewards, on veterinary matters. A racecourse vet will check horses at the start for each race. If they deem any horse unfit to race at this point, they have the authority to withdraw the horse. During the race the vets follow on, within the convoy of vehicles seen on the service road. Other vehicles in this convoy include doctors, paramedics and ground-staff. This whole team will swing into action if any incident occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse or jockey receiving treatment. This allows the veterinary or medical teams some privacy to fully assess the casualty. Racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured participant.

The Blue Cross Horse Ambulance are also present every meeting, the service is operated by skilled personnel using specially equipped horse ambulances. They work to support the Veterinary Team. They respond swiftly to any incidents involving injured horses and transport them off the racetrack for specialist veterinary care if required.

The presentation of the horses on race day reflects the preparation at home. The results of good feeding, good housing, good health, and good wellbeing are clear to see when a horse appears at the races bright-eyed with a gleaming coat and a spring in their step. Raceday is great opportunity for the public to observe the high standards of care given to these horses.

All horses are accompanied on raceday by their own dedicated stable staff. These skilled people will have spent many months and sometimes years preparing their horses for the raceday. They lavish care and attention, day in, day out, in all weathers, and the industry is extremely proud of these excellent individuals. They help maintain Ireland’s position as an international leader in the thoroughbred breeding, training, and racing industry, ensuring best-in-class integrity and equine welfare standards.

Trifecta

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The Bulmers Live At Leopardstown

Handicap of €11,500

Bulmers will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €6,785 Second €2,300 Third €1,150 Fourth €575 Fifth €345 Sixth €230 Race conditions An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st).

Declared 13

1 Drawn 10

Starting from stalls.

Coins Cross (Ire) 12 Blinkers, 5 10-01

Owned by: Fearghal & Bronagh Eastwood

g Chesnut by Dragon Pulse - Miz Makfi (Makfi)

Colours: YELLOW, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, striped cap

Bred by: Mr Thomas Markham Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE 1-03250

RACING POST VERDICT Touched off over 1m on good ground here last month; a player on that level of form Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 27 runs, 2 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €34,345

Coins Cross 2 flat wins €14,750.00 D -- Handicap Rating 81

HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.1 (BK) 13L 11th of 18 to Crystal Black 8.10 CUR 12 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd

3/1Fav HR82 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (BK) 4L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Bells On Her Toes 9.5 NAAS 26 JUL hcp 7f Sft

11/2 HR80 D.P. McDonogh 10.2 (BK) s/hd 2nd to Emeric 9.6 here 13 JUL 14rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd

2 Drawn 3

Furnace

Owned by: D Coogan

g Chesnut by Divine Prophet - Valamareha (Val Royal) Colours: PURPLE, black diamond, purple cap

Jamie Powell (5)

RACING

Cian MacRedmond (5)

Joseph Anthony Murray MEATH 415403

3 Drawn 1

Bred by: Danny Coogan

-- Handicap Rating 81

Hightimeyouwon (GB) 12 Visor, 7 10-00 Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds g Bay/Brown by Garswood - Hightime Heroine (Danetime) Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 001297

RACING POST VERDICT Decent effort back at the Curragh last time; dropped 1lb here and very well drawn Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 34 runs, 5 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €123,758

--

9th of 10 to Hotrocket 9.6 FAIR 12 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

HR79 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (V) 2 1/2L 2nd to Verhoyen (GB) 10.2 CUR 30 JUN 18rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd

4

Drawn 5

Cillian McConnell (7)

Invincible Larne (Ire)

Owned by: John C McConnell

g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Caphene (Sakhee)

Colours: WHITE, white cap, black star

23

7 10-00

Bred by: Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd John C McConnell MEATH 36r-270

RACING POST VERDICT Below formlast twice but the return to good ground will aid his chance; should go well

Career record 39 runs, 5 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €48,607

Probable SP: 14/1

Invincible Larne 5 flat wins €26,016.10 -- Handicap Rating 80 80/1

to Bells On Her Toes

The Bulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap

Owned by: John P McGovern

f Bay by Farhh - Random (Shamardal)

Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, striped sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Ed’s Stud Ltd

on any ground and can be expected to do much better here than at Galway

7

Mulgrave (Ire)

42

H,T, 5 9-11

Owned by: Malachy Trainor/Eithne McMorrow/Gabriel Byrne/Turnings Syndicate g Bay by Mehmas - Hairpin (Bernardini)

Colours: MAROON, beige star, grey sleeves, grey cap, beige star

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud John C McConnell MEATH 111500

RACING POST VERDICT Needs to come down a few more lbs before heading back to Dundalk for the winter Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 26 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €42,097

Mulgrave 5 flat wins €34,515.00 -- Handicap Rating 77

8 Drawn 6

7 CPiece, 4 9-08 Owned by: Joseph E Keeling

Sheehy (3)

f Bay by War Command - Via Aurelia (Antonius Pius) Colours: YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, check cap Bred by: Mrs Renata Coleman M C Grassick KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Mid-division over C&D last week off this mark and might just be best watched for now Probable SP: 7/1

Owned by: Go Nutz Racing Syndicate

g Chesnut by Sir Prancealot - Segoria (Shinko Forest)

Colours: RED, white halved sleeves, white star on cap

Bred by: Maurice Leamy

RACING POST VERDICT Frustrating; good draw here for a hold up horse and off this mark he should be thereabouts

11 %

-- Handicap Rating 74

Lady Arwen (GB) 61 4 9-08

Owned by: From Clare To Here Partnership

7

f Bay by Postponed - Royale Danehill (Danehill)

Colours: PURPLE, orange stars, orange star on cap Bred by: Stowell Park Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Gained second

Owned by: Just For Kicks Syndicate

g Bay by The Gurkha - Bouyrin (Invincible Spirit)

BLACK, yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

RACING POST VERDICT Up 3lb for two good runs here and at Dundalk; likely to be thereabouts once more Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 27 runs, 2 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €32,532 Ferrybank (GB) 2 flat wins €15,635.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 59 5/1Fav

5L hd 3rd to Plugged In 9.0 BELW 6 JUL 14rn hcp (47-65)7f 198yds Yld

11/2 HR56 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Chestnutter 9.8 here 22 JUN 14rn hcp (47-70)7f 48yds Gd

13 Drawn 2 Mogwli

(Ire)

Owned by: W McCreery

12

g Grey by Bungle Inthejungle - Susiescot (Verglas)

6 8-07

Jessica Maye (10)

Colours: WHITE, dark blue stars, dark blue sleeves, grey stars, grey cap Bred by: Mrs Amanda McCreery W McCreery KILDARE 897097

RACING POST VERDICT Coming down the handicap but likely to be better on softer ground later in the year Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 57 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €35,568

Mogwli 4 flat wins €24,485.00 -- Handicap Rating 58

25/1 HR58 Megan Telford-Kelly 7.11 (V) 2 1/2L 7th of 19 to Secret Magician 9.0 CUR 12 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd

12/1 HR61 N.M. Crosse 9.12 (V) 7 1/4L 9th of 15 to American In Paris 9.2 CK 28 JUL hcp (47-65)6f Gd

14/1 HR62 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.6 (V) 7 3/4L 13th of 19 to Livingston Range 9.11 NAAS 8 JUL hcp (47-65)5f 205yds Gd

BLINKERS ON No. 1 VISOR ON No. 3 CPiece ON No. 5, 6, 8 H,T ON No. 7 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 11, 12 Long Handicap: Mogwli 8-6 (118)

LAST YEAR 1st Sunset Nova, 2nd Royal Tribute, 3rd Fastman

TRAINER Andrew Slattery WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1 min. 31.0 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 5 Lady Arwen, 6 Furnace Creek, 7 Amanirenas, Half Nutz, 8 Eastern Wind, Ferrybank, Hightimeyouwon, 10 Chavajod, Coins Cross, 14 Invincible Larne, 16 Gegenpressing, 20 Mulgrave, 25 Mogwli

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

An open contest and plenty of them coming into the race in form. Lady Arwen should have more improvement in her, while the consistent Furnace Creek should go well again. Invincible Larne should be a factor back on good ground, and Ferrybank can also go close if repeating his C&D form. It might be worth giving another chance to the frustrating HALF NUTZ, unlucky here last week and with a good draw for a hold-up horse. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HALF NUTZ

Next Best: Hightimeyouwon

SELECTION: HIGHTIMETYOUWON

6.55pm RACE 5

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Trifecta

Placepot

Vinnie Roe Stakes of €40,000 (Listed Race)

Distance 1m6f

Aer Lingus Collage Football will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, & Jockey. They will also present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €23,600 Second €8,000 Third €4,000 Fourth €2,000 Fifth €1,200 Sixth €800 Race conditions For three years old only.

Weights 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.

Declared 8

1

1-3

Starting from stalls.

Alexandroupolis (Ire) 144

Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

c Bay by Camelot - Jazz Cat (Tamayuz)

Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

Bred by: Mrs Fitri Hay A P O’Brien

RACING POST VERDICT Steps up in trip and has an entry in both St Legers; a very interesting runner here Probable SP: 3/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €13,464

-- Handicap Rating 101

3 9-07

(Ire) 64 3 9-07

Owned by: Go Racing Limited

c Chesnut by Decorated Knight - Kirouna (Sea The Stars)

Colours: NAVY BLUE, white band, armlets & cap, thin red hoop on body & sleeves

Bred by: Pat McCarthy Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 125

RACING POST VERDICT Equalled his best when fifth in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot; should go well here Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €29,830

Etna Rosso 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 9L 5th of 14 to Gregory (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd

D. McMonagle 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Peking Opera 9.5 NAV 13 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 5f Sft

D. McMonagle 9.8 won 2L 1 3/4L from St Faz (FR)

3

Wind (Ire)

RACING POST VERDICT Steps up in trip here and developing into a high class performer; should go well Probable SP: 7/2

3 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €24,535

-- Handicap Rating 99

Declan McDonogh

4

Drawn 7 St Vincents

Garden (Ire)

64 CPiece, 3 9-07

Owned by: L J Williams & J D Packer Syndicate

c Bay by Camelot - Mona Brown (Dylan Thomas)

Colours: DARK BLUE, white armlet, white cap

Bred by: Michael Ryan Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 3616

RACING POST VERDICT Looks more of a dour stayer than many of his rivals here; others preferred Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €13,068

St Vincents Garden 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

William Buick 9.2 9L 6th of 14 to Gregory (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 2 1m

RACING

Owned by: Juddmonte

c Grey by Roaring Lion - Ruscombe (Dansili)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink

Owned

c Brown by New Approach - Ard Fheis (Lil’s Boy)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Bred by: J S Bolger

144434 RACING

8 Drawn 2

Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

f Chesnut by Galileo - Rock Orchid (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: DARK BLUE

Bred by: B V Sangster

in similar company; stays well but likely to find one or two too

Endless Sunshine (Ire) 74 CPiece, 3 9-02

Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng f Bay by Churchill - Crazy Volume (Machiavellian)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap

Shane Foley

Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 1

RACING POST VERDICT Given an opening mark of 84 after a debut win at Navan; tough task but open to improvement Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €11,800

Endless Sunshine 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 84

14/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 won hd s/hd from Letiza 9.3 and Expelliarmus 9.3 NAV 11

CPiece ON No. 3, 4, 8 BLINKERS ON No. 7

LAST YEAR 1st Point King, 2nd Simply Glorious, 3rd Shajak

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-7 TIME 3m 6.50 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Waltham, 3 Alexandroupolis, 7-2 Harbour Wind, 5 Etna Rosso, 8 Amusement, 12 St Vincents Garden, 20 Endless Sunshine, 25 Young Ireland

RACE 5 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

A really intriguing renewal of this contest, and no more intriguing runner than Winter Derby fency Alexandroupolis, tackling the trip and good ground for the first time. Etna Rosso has performed well at this level, while Harbour Wind looks like he will be able to do so. The unbeaten WALTHAM in two runs here has looked an exciting young stayer and he can make the step up. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: WALTHAM

Next Best: Harbour Wind

SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED SUPPLEMENTS & CUTTING EDGE GENETIC TESTING FOR ALL STAGES OF RACING CAREER

7.25pm RACE 6

The Vital Edge Powered By Plusvital Maiden of €12,500

Trifecta

Placepot

(Generously sponsored by Plusvital) Plusvital will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €7,375 Second €2,500 Third €1,250

Fourth €625 Fifth €375 Sixth €250

Race conditions For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting.

Weights 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st. Fillies allowed 5lbs.

1

(Ire) 5

Declared 11

Starting from stalls.

Owned by: Harkin’s Bar Syndicate

g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Sarita (Galileo)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue seams, check sleeves, yellow cap

4 10-00

Bred by: Lady Bamford Denis W Cullen KILDARE 9

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in a maiden on softening ground at Cork on Friday and looks up against it Probable SP: 50/1

Owned by: Luke Comer

c Bay by Dick Whittington - Central Force (Pivotal)

Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

078004 RACING

Bred by: Luke Comer Luke Comer

Good fourth in a 7f Galway maiden last time and should make his presence felt Probable SP: 9/2

by: Anthony F O’Callaghan

Bay by Kodi Bear - Top Row (Observatory)

DARK BLUE, red cross sashes,white cap.

by: Top Row Partnership

VERDICT Has failed to build on his Cork debut in three starts since and others preferred here

Owned by: Threes A Crowd Syndicate

g Bay by Estidhkaar - Mokama (Motivator)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, grey striped sleeves, grey cap

Bred by: Kenneth Parkhill

RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten in two maidens over 6f, most recently at the Curragh on Saturday Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €300 Glencullen

Owned by: A P Deegan

g Bay by Where Or When - Macsteps (Footstepsinthesand)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white striped sleeves, emerald green cap, white stars

Bred by: Mr Antony Deegan Philip M Byrne OFFALY 80

RACING POST VERDICT Failed to beat a single rival in two maidens and no apparent chance here Probable SP: 150/1 Career record 2 runs

RACING

The Vital Edge Powered By Plusvital Maiden

Highland

Owned by: Peter K L Chu

g Bay by Hard Spun - Patti O’Rahy (Rahy)

Colours: YELLOW, red chevron, emerald green sleeves, red cap

Bred by: Patti O’Rahy Partnership

Gelded since his last run last month and tried in cheekpieces; hard to know what to expect

Owned by: A Oliver

g Bay by Sioux Nation - Melanippe (Shirocco)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross sashes & armlet, striped cap

Bred

Rathregan Stud

Owned by: Castle Beech Partnership

g Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Kocna (Aussie Rules)

Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, light blue cap

Bred by: Kangyu International Racing M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE 7

RACING POST VERDICT Late progress over 7f at Fairyhouse on debut; should be better for that experience Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 1 runs

14

Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng

c Roan/Grey by Pivotal - Tigrilla (Clodovil)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

RACING POST VERDICT His mark of 77 looks workable; contender here in first-time cheekpieces

John Harrington

by:

c Bay by Siyouni - Alwaysandforever (Teofilo)

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE STARS

by: Mr M Enright

RACING POST VERDICT Behind Pivotal Revive on his seasonal bow at Dundalk last month; has a bit to find Probable SP: 8/1

RACING POST VERDICT Consistent colt from in-form stable; unlucky at Cork when getting no run; should go close

LAST YEAR 1st Only, 2nd Gambe Veloci, 3rd Grant Wood

TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1m 43.26 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Walsingham, 9-2 Alexander John, 5 Highland Rahy, Pivotal Revive, 8 Shanadar, 12 Firm Handshake, 14 Jack Red Cloud, 16 Limestone Red, 50 Gujarat, 66 Glencullen, 150 Go Til Its Over

RACE 6 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

A very winnable maiden and the likes of Pivotal Revive, Highland Rahy and even Alexander John all have cases to be made for them. The vote goes to WALSINGHAM, whose form is respectable and the stable could hardly be in better form. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: WALSINGHAM Next Best: Highland Rahy

SELECTION: HIGHLAND RAHY

The Dublin To Bahrain Fillies

Handicap of €16,000

7

Distance 1m

(Generously sponsored by The Bahrain Turf Club) Bahrain Turf Club will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €9,440 Second €3,200 Third €1,600 Fourth €800 Fifth €480 Sixth €320 Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only (90 = 10st).

Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Ms Hazel McGuinness

4

f Bay by Hallowed Crown - Kosika (Hard Spun)

6 10-01

Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars

Bred by: Moran Stud Farm Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 030100

RACING POST VERDICT Gained fifth career win over C&D last month; well held twice at Galway but not ruled out Probable SP: 10/1 Career

15 % Prize-money earned €141,714

53

Owned by: Flexford Two & Kieran Leavy Partnership

f Bay by Lawman - Adelasia (Iffraaj)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap

Bred by: John O’Connor Joseph Patrick O’Brien

11 % Prize-money earned €25,488

Adelaise 1 flat win €4,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 86

Independent Expert (Ire)

Owned by: Kevin Sean Tommy Walsh Partnership

f Bay by Gutaifan - Distinguish (Refuse To Bend)

Colours: RED, red cap, black star

4 9-10

4 9-01

Bred by: Kevin Walsh Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 351925

RACING POST VERDICT Just prevailed over subsequent improver at Limerick (1m); not clear run twice since Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €49,057 Independent Expert 3 flat wins €35,695.00 D -- Handicap Rating 77

8.11 3

Cian

The Dublin To Bahrain Fillies Handicap

Touching

Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm

f Bay by War Front - Princess Highway (Street Cry) Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star. Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten fractions over C&D last month and merits consideration off 2lb higher mark

Prize-money earned €41,179

Owned by: All Stars Racing Syndicate f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Spanish Berry (Lope de Vega) Colours: BLACK, white chevron, halved sleeves, black cap, white stars Bred by: Cyril & Michael Kelly

RACING POST VERDICT Placed four times in maidens before getting off the mark at Gowran (9.5f);

Owned by: Fiveohclock Syndicate

f Bay by Buratino - Impressive Victory (Street Cry) Colours: PINK, white seams, pink sleeves, white cap Bred by: M D & A Phelan

RACING POST VERDICT Running respectably since starting off for this yard in June but doesn’t make much appeal Probable SP:

wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €19,263

Fratas (Ire)

20

Owned by: Raymond McMahon f Chesnut by Fracas - Deontas (Teofilo)

RED, white cross sashes & sleeves, red cap, yellow star

RACING POST VERDICT Landed 17-runner 3yo handicap on second start of the week at Galway; 8lb higher mark here Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €18,735 Fratas 2 flat wins €16,225.00 -- Handicap Rating 74

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Drawn 9

Cnodian

(Ire)

Cian Horgan (7)

12

Owned by: Ms Noeleen O’Toole

f Bay by Belardo - Almass (Elnadim)

Colours: GREY, orange epaulettes, orange armlet, orange star on cap

5 8-07

Bred by: Rory O’Toole & Noeleen O’Toole W McCreery KILDARE 812878

RACING POST VERDICT 3 wins over 6f/6.5f but finished well when second over C&D in June; held since; 5lb wrong Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €34,557

Cnodian 3 flat wins €18,880.00 -- Handicap Rating 64 12/1 HR65 N.M. Crosse 8.13 3 3/4L 8th of 19 to Secret Magician 9.0 CUR 12 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd

HR66 W.J. Lee 9.4 5 1/4L 7th of 8 to Bambeano 8.8 GOW 29 JUL hcp 1m Sft

HR66 N.M. Crosse 9.6 5L 8th of 13 to Chestnutter 9.6 TIPP 5 JUL Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd

BLINKERS ON No. 5

Long Handicap: Fratas 8-6 (118), Cnodian 8-2 (114)

Chris

LAST YEAR 1st Shanghai Dragon, 2nd Morning Approach, 3rd Inchiquin Star

TRAINER J P Murtagh WEIGHT 9-1 TIME 1m 43.23 secs GOING good

BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Adelaise, 11-2

Touching Clouds, 6 Letiza, 13-2 Arch Enemy, Helpmeout, 7 Fratas, 8 Independent Expert, 10 Celtic Crown, 12 Cnodian, 16 Arthur’s Victory

RACE 7 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

You could make a case for more than half of these but ADELAISE is on a mark she can win off and maybe Wayne Hassett’s claim can help to get her over the line in front. Helpmeout goes well here and can contend along with Arch Enemy and Fratas who both performed well at Galway. [Mark Nunan]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ADELAISE

Next Best: Letiza

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 4.35pm

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €16,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 2: 5.10pm

THE IRISH EBF AUCTION SERIES MAIDEN OF €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€9,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2022 for €30,000 or less at a designated or specified sale. About 7 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) - (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2022 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once. For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received). If price determining allowances is not more than €25,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €20,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €15,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €10,000 allowed 8lb; If not more than €5,000 allowed 10lb. (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer between 1st July, 2022 and 26th May, 2023 inclusive for €30,001 or more. Conversion Rates To Euro. (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2022 Sterling Guinea - €1.25; 2023 Sterling Guinea - €1.18; 2022 British Pound - €1.19; 2023 British Pound - €1.12; 2022 US Dollar - €0.88; 2023 US Dollar - €0.93. See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales. All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Race Final to be held at Naas on October 15th, 2023. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 3: 5.45pm

THE WHISTLIN’ DONKEYS PLAYING LIVE AFTER RACING HANDICAP OF €11,000 Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap for three years old only (75 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th August. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 4: 6.20pm

THE BULMERS LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN HANDICAP OF €11,500 Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785), Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €103.50 to enter, €11.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners). Also open to riders who have not ridden more than 10 winners under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing from 25th March, 2023 to 20th August, 2023 inclusive.Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th August. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 5: 6.55pm

THE AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC VINNIE ROE STAKES OF €40,000 (LISTED RACE) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. For three years old only. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 6: 7.25pm

THE VITAL EDGE POWERED BY PLUSVITAL MAIDEN OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Plusvital) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 7: 7.55pm

THE DUBLIN TO BAHRAIN FILLIES HANDICAP OF €16,000 (Generously sponsored by The Bahrain Turf Club) Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only (90 = 10st). About 1 mile. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The winner of this race will receive automatic qualification for the 2023/2024 Bahrain Turf Series and must be rated 85 or above at the time of closing for stabling nominations, on Thursday 26th October. For more information on The Bahrain Turf Series please email adrian@irbracing.com for details on the races, conditions, nomination procedure, shipping, subsidies and incentives. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th August. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.