Mrs. Eimear Mulhern
Mrs. Una Manning
COMMITTEE
Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)
Mrs. Suzanne Eade Mr Paul Dermody
Mr. Patrick Prendergast Mr. Tommy Breen
OFFICIALS:
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. T. Hunt (Chairperson), Mr. M. Magnier, Mr. J. Martin Smith, Mr. G.V. Magee & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. Hynes
Starter: Mr. P.L. Malone
Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever
Handicapper: Mr. M. Bird
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. L. Aspell & Ms. P. Hassett
Medical Officer: Dr. B. Healy
Veterinary Officer: Dr. S. Ross MRCVS
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey
Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon
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
for this and the two supporting handicap races.
We have fantastic day of racing ahead with a 7-race card featuring the Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Nasrullah’ Handicap of €100,000 and the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Stanerra Stakes of €65,000. The ‘Nasrullah’ Handicap has attracted 17 runners including last year’s winner Jungle Cove. The Stanerra Stakes contains 11 exciting contenders including two UK runners, Divine Jewel, for trainer Roger Varian while Understated runs for trainer Ralph Beckett.
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.
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.
Many thanks to Irish EBF, who sponsor three races on today’s card, for their continual support at Leopardstown. Their contribution to Irish Horses Racing is very significant and important to the whole industry.
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.
We are also delighted to see the return of Hurling For Cancer, an important fundraiser for the Irish Cancer Society. This year’s Hurling for Cancer match has moved to Netwatch Park in Carlow and will take place on 21st August 2023. We are delighted to show our support through today’s handicap at 5.45pm. Donate or purchase tickets online at hurlingforcancer.ie.
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 Plusvital Leopardstown Trainers Championship continues today and will be run over the remaining Thursday fixtures. Each trainer will receive points for their successes at each of the meetings with the overall winner being presented with €3,000 of Plusvital nutritional supplement or genetic testing products on the final day of the series. A total of 27 individual trainers recorded winners at Leopardstown in the corresponding period last season.
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
E:info@leopardstown.com
T: 01 289 0500
We are delighted to have Berlin-based Irish artist Wallis Bird performing after racing. Wallis will be making the winning presentations for the third race on the card and will commence playing after the last race at approximately 8.45pm on the Bulmer’s Live stage. The singersongwriter is one of Ireland’s leading female artists with music rooted in folk and rock, so she will be sure to put on a great show!
On behalf of the Leopardstown team we hope you have a great evening and hope to welcome you back to Leopardstown soon again. If there is anything myself or the team can do to make your evening more enjoyable, please let us know.
Tim Husbands MBE Chief Executive, Leopardstown Racecourse E:info@leopardstown.com T: 01 289 0510
The Bulmers 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.
Hurricanes – Enclosure
Located under the grandstand in the tunnel; Hurricanes is our traditional “Pub”.
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.
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.
First Aid
Order of Malta will be located in the medical room in the Weighroom Building and will be on standby to deal with any public injuries that may arise.
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 with an ATM installed beside the Information and racecard desk in the general enclosure. Card Payments are 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 15:15 to 23:15. Leopardstown run complimentary shuttle buggies for anyone with mobility issues between carparks before and after racing also
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. There is Brick mobile charging in the Pavilion also.
Trifecta
(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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 6
Distance 7f63y
Declared 11 Starting from stalls.
Andalusian Star (Ire)
Owned by: Shapoor Mistry
f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Faay (Dark Angel)
Colours: MAROON, yellow stars on sleeves, maroon cap
2 9-02
Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
RACING POST VERDICT Quite a speedily bred newcomer; no Group entries and might be best watched this time Probable SP: 10/1
2
Drawn 2
Bellezza (Ire)
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm
f Bay by Siyouni - Terrific (Galileo)
Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.
2 9-02
M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Home-bred with a Moyglare entry; of obvious interest with the stable juveniles doing well
Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
f Chesnut by Gleneagles - Plying (Hard Spun)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Bred by: Jossestown Farm A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 6
RACING POST VERDICT Could well be capable of above average improvement from Cork and play a hand here Probable SP: 4/1
runs Prize-money earned €160
Owned by: Sue Chadwick
f Bay by Zoffany - Glimmer of Peace (Intikhab)
Colours: PINK, light blue star & sleeves, light blue star on cap
Bred by: John Malone Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 86
RACING POST VERDICT Slow starter at Roscommon; much more needed here though and others look more likely Probable SP: 16/1
earned €200
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
Bred by: Joseph Stewart Investments John James Feane KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Nice mixture of speed and stamina in her pedigree and should be worth watching Probable SP: 33/1
Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger
f Bay by Teofilo - Ceistiu (Vocalised)
Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap
Bred by: J S Bolger
J S Bolger CARLOW 84
RACING POST VERDICT Faded from the front over 7f last time but seems to be going the right way; not discounted Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs
earned €640
James Ryan (7)
7
Drawn 10
9
Star (Ire) 27 2 9-02
Owned by: John P McGovern
f Bay by Cappella Sansevero - Zodiacus (Zoffany)
Colours: RED & WHITE CHECK, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Bred by: John McGovern
RACING POST VERDICT Showed ability at Cork last month; unlikely player but likely to be of future interest Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 1 runs
Maple Star
100/1 C.D. Maxwell 9.2 12L 9th of 13 to Mysteries 9.2 CK 16 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld
8 Drawn 1 Navassa Island (Ire) 20 2 9-02
Declan McDonogh
Owned by: Ecurie Ama Zingteam
f Bay by Territories - Roger Sez (Red Clubs)
Colours: BROWN, royal blue seams, striped cap
Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited M D O’Callaghan KILDARE 20
RACING POST VERDICT Naas run sets a clear standard and should be hard to beat; step up in trip should suit Probable SP: 6/4
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €13,300
Navassa Island
Colin Keane 9.2 7L 10th of 17 to Porta Fortuna 9.2 ASCOT 23 JUN Group 3 6f Gd /Frm
D. McMonagle 9.2 nk 2nd to Porta Fortuna 9.2 NAAS 21 MAY 13rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd
Owned by: Harcourt Racing Syndicate
f Bay by Showcasing - Wizara (Teofilo)
Colours: WHITE, dark blue star, dark blue stars on sleeves, white cap
Bred by: Forenaghts Stud Farm Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Good middle distance pedigree; best watched here but one that is a likely future improver Probable SP: 25/1
7
48
Owned by: R F O’Brien Racing Syndicate
f Bay by Time Test - Poly Pomona (Green Desert)
2 9-02
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, royal blue diamonds
Bred by: Mr W A Tinkler John Andrew Kinsella WICKLOW 80
RACING POST VERDICT Has beaten one rival in two starts and looks the first one to put a line through here Probable SP: 150/1
Career record 2 runs
Time’ll Tell (GB)
50/1 R. Whearty 8.4 13L last of 17 to Nemonte 8.10 CUR 26 MAY mdn 6f Gd 10/1 C.D. Maxwell 9.2 20L 8th of 9 to Ribchestina 9.2 NAAS 24 APR mdn 5f 205yds Sft/Hvy
11
Drawn 3
With Style (Ire)
Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng
f Bay by No Nay Never - Inca Wood (Timber Country)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white check sleeves, white cap
2 9-02
Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Moyglare entry cost E150,000 as a yearling and looks one for the shortlist Probable SP: 11/2
LAST YEAR 1st Thornbrook, 2nd Lan Mara, 3rd Dame Kiri
TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1 min. 31.6 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Navassa Island, 4 Brilliant, 5 Bellezza, 11-2 With Style, 10 Andalusian Star, 14 Glor Tire, 16 Glamora, 25 Soiree Dansante, 33 Glimmerglass, 66 Maple Star, 150 Time’ll Tell
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.)
An interesting maiden. Brilliant could be capable of above average improvement from his Cork debut, while newcomers such as Bellezza and With Style with Group 1 entries are of obvious interest. Despite her Albany failure last time, the form of her unlucky Group 3 defeat at Naas makes NAVASSA ISLAND hard to overlook in a maiden and she will be very hard to beat. [Justin O’Hanlon]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: NAVASSA ISLAND
Next Best: Glor Tire
Trifecta
Placepot
Hurling 4 Cancer will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer, jockey & groom. The groom in charge of the best turned out horse will receive €100.
Winner €9,735 Second €3,300 Third €1,650 Fourth €825 Fifth €495 Sixth €330
Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st).
Declared 8
7f63y
Starting from stalls.
1 Drawn 8 Tough Talk (Ire) 47
3 10-00
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm
g Bay by Kingman - Terrific (Galileo)
Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.
Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm
RACING POST VERDICT Gelded since his last run and too early to write off but others preferred here Probable SP:
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €20,910
win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 90
but could still be capable of further improvement; leading chance
3 Drawn 3 Kings Time (Ire) 42
3 9-03 Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd g Chesnut by Exceed And Excel - Mrs King (Dubawi) Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud Mrs John Harrington
RACING POST VERDICT Below his best when odds-on for a Fairyhouse maiden last month; gelded since; interesting Probable SP:
f Bay by Mukhadram - Maraaseem (Invincible Spirit)
Colours: WHITE, black spots, white sleeves, white cap, black spots
Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
RACING POST VERDICT Touched off on the line in a 1m handicap here last month; drop back to 7f could well suit Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €25,450
1
5 Drawn 7
Robert Whearty (7)
17
-- Handicap Rating 78
Charming Lady (Ire) 15
Owned by: Elaine Shevlin & Ms Denise McCourt
f Bay by Charm Spirit - Milady (Shamardal)
Colours: PINK, black disc & sleeves, black diamonds on cap
Bred by: D J and Mrs Deer
RACING POST VERDICT Steps up to 7f for the first time and could be capable of a bold showing if she gets home Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €20,496
Charming Lady 2 flat wins
-- Handicap Rating 77
3 9-01
Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins
c Bay by Expert Eye - Cool Kitten (One Cool Cat)
Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap
Bred by: Gordon Roddick
RACING POST VERDICT Drops back to 7f here; stable does well at this venue and hard to discount totally Probable SP: 25/1
by Sioux Nation - Saturn Girl (Danehill Dancer) Colours: BLACK, orange hoop, orange & maroon hooped sleeves, black cap, orange star
RACING POST VERDICT Up 5lb for Limerick but appears to be going the right way and should be thereabouts
4th to Many Tears 9.3 GOW 5 JUN 11rn mdn 7f Gd
2/1 HR77 W.J. Lee 9.3 (TS) nk 2 3/4L 3rd to Heartrate 9.8 TIPP 30 MAY 6rn mdn 5f Gd
Drawn 2
Owned by: Tony Cantwell g Bay by Bungle Inthejungle - Melatonina (King Charlemagne)
J M Sheridan
Colours: EM GREEN, white triple diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, white cap, em green diamond Bred by: Frank Moynihan Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY 6-74315
RACING POST VERDICT Too keen at Listowel last time but respected if coming back to his previous form Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €13,669
Rumbled Again 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 75
4/1 HR79 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 (BK) 4 3/4L 5th of 7 to Not Just Yet 9.0 LIST 4 JUN hcp (50-85)7f Gd
8/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (BK) won 1L 2 3/4L from Rathbranchurch 9.4 and Magnanimous Mehmus 9.8 GOW 23 MAY 16rn hcp (47-75)7f Gd 1min 28.7sec
12/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 (BK) 1L 1 1/4L 3rd to Summer Snow 9.0 CK 17 MAY 16rn hcp 7f Gd
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 7 HOOD ON No. 6 BLINKERS ON No. 8
LAST YEAR 1st Amanirenas, 2nd Navagio, 3rd Princess Rajj
TRAINER M.C. Grassick WEIGHT 8-13 TIME 1 min. 30.1 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Artemis Jones, 7-2 Encosta, 9-2 Saturn Seven, 5 Kings Time, 8 Rumbled Again, 10 Charming Lady, 12 Tough Talk, 25 Eyeeye
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.)
Interesting contest with a few of these coming here in form. Saturn Seven can build on her win at Limerick, while Encosta is very much of interest coming back in trip. Kings Time has been gelded since his Fairyhouse disappointment, but the one to beat could be the progressive ARTEMIS JONES in her first handicap after a decisive maiden win at Limerick. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: ARTEMIS JONES
Next Best: Encosta
Trifecta
Leopardstown Ltd. will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner and will present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Distance 1m
Winner €7,375 Second €2,500 Third €1,250 Fourth €625 Fifth €375 Sixth €250 Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80. Declared 14
1
Drawn 10
Declan McDonogh
Starting from stalls.
Coins Cross (Ire) 28 Blinkers, 5 10-02
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 6201-03
RACING POST VERDICT Equally effective over 1m and every drop of rain which falls will suit; could go close Probable SP: 5/1
Career record 24 runs, 2 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €31,650 Coins Cross 2 flat wins €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 80
9.10 (BK) 1 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Amanirenas 8.4 here 15 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f 36yds Gd
28/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 8.7 6L 12th of 20 to Rahmi 8.8 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
11/2 HR75 P.A. Harnett 8.11 (BK) won 2L 2 1/4L from San Aer 9.4 and Is That Love 9.2 CUR 23 OCT 22 18rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 1min
33.3sec
2 Drawn 5 Mulgrave (Ire) 35 H,T, 5 10-02
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
Donagh O’Connor
211150
Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud
John C McConnell MEATH
RACING POST VERDICT Handicapper may have a tight enough grip of him now and others preferred here Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 25 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €42,097
Mulgrave 5 flat wins €34,515.00 D -- Handicap Rating 80
22/1 HR82 D.W. O’Connor 9.5 (H) (TS) 19L last of 13 to Coeur D’or 9.5 here 8 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
Donagh O’Connor 9.8 (H) (TS) 2L 5th of 10 to Final Voyage 9.3 LINGFIELD PARK 7 APR hcp (71-90)1m 1yds Std
9/2 HR84 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 (H) won nk 3/4L from Ransom (GB) 9.9 and Rocky Dreams (GB) 8.7 DUN 24 FEB 8rn hcp 1m Std 1min
40.7sec
3
Drawn 12
Cian MacRedmond (5)
Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds
473229
9 10-02
g Chesnut by Lope De Vega - Devious Soprano (Orpen) Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars
Bred by: J Monaghan
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
RACING POST VERDICT Solid form this season; front-runner and every chance of being in the shake-up at his best Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 66 runs, 6 wins, 22 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €113,949
Spanish Tenor 6 flat wins €61,512.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 80
4 Drawn 9
Mountain
Owned by: Mrs Orla Cleary-O’Kane g Bay by Aclaim - Rochitta (Arch)
427 4 10-02
Gary Carroll
013-3p-
YELLOW, white sleeves, red cap Bred by: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Off the track since pulled up in a Newmarket handicap 14 months ago and best watched Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €7,888
Wild Mountain 1 flat win €3,640.40 -- Handicap Rating 80
William Buick 9.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Tarbaan 9.1
Nathan Crosse
5 Drawn 2
8164-44
Owned by: Redpender Stud
f Chesnut by Mastercraftsman - Joyce Compton (Tamayuz)
Colours: RED, white star, white armlet, red & yellow striped cap
Bred by: Redpender Stud Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Two good runs in competitive handicaps this season, most recently over C&D last month
6 Drawn 3
GOW 31 AUG 22 7rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm
Pierre Lapin (Ire) 13 CPiece, 6 10-00
Owned by: Gary Devlin & Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Nigel O’Hare & Joseph McCrory g Bay by Cappella Sansevero - Beatrix Potter (Cadeaux Genereux)
Colours: GREY, orange disc, grey cap
Adam Caffrey (5)
Bred by: CBS Bloodstock Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 2-60000
RACING POST VERDICT Down to a mark of 78 now and more than interesting if he rediscovered some form Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €90,335
Pierre Lapin 3 flat wins €64,181.10 D -- Handicap Rating 78
25/1 HR81 S.T. McCullagh 9.7 (CP) (TS) 13L last of 17fn, 18rn to Verhoyen (GB) 10.2 CUR 30 JUN hcp (60-90)7f Gd
10/1 HR86 G.M. Ryan 9.9 (CP) 12L 12th of 13 to Coeur D’or 9.5 here 8 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
25/1 HR88 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) 7 1/4L 15th of 20 to Rahmi 8.8 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
7 Drawn 14
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm
f Bay by War Front - Princess Highway (Street Cry)
Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.
15 Blinkers, 4 9-11
Chris Hayes
D K Weld KILDARE 561-820
Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Fair chance off this mark at her best but needs to bounce back after disappointing at Naas Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €15,290
Touching Clouds (USA) 1 flat win €8,555.00 -- Handicap Rating 75
4/1 HR75 O. Enright 9.2 (BK) 6 3/4L 11th of 13 to Hasten Slowly 8.9 NAAS 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd 4/1 HR73 C.D. Hayes 9.9 (BK) hd 2nd to Plume Noire 9.6 GOW 18 JUN 9rn hcp 7f Yld
HR76 C.D. Hayes 9.1 4 3/4L 8th of 17 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.6 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd
8
Drawn 11
Eastern Wind (GB) 28 CPiece, 4 9-10
James Ryan (7)
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
RACING POST VERDICT Completely out of form this season and hard to fancy despite a plummeting handicap mark Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €31,937 Eastern Wind (GB) 2 flat wins €20,945.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 74
9 Drawn 4 My Kurkum (GB) 13
Owned by: Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate g Bay by Dariyan - Fresh Strike (Smart Strike) Colours: MAUVE, black & mauve hooped sleeves, black cap
Hood, 5 9-09
Ben Coen
Bred by: Miss K Rausing A J Martin MEATH 90-0900
RACING POST VERDICT Not a bad run at the Curragh; dropping back to 1m may well suit but a bit more is needed Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €51,909
My Kurkum (GB) 2 flat wins €11,500.00 D -- Handicap Rating 73
50/1 HR75 J.A. Heffernan 10.2 (H) 6 3/4L 11th of 22 to Kodiac Prince 9.8 CUR 30 JUN hcp (50-75)1m 1f Gd
200/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 (TS) 54L 14th of 16fn, 17rn to New Year Honours (GB) 10.7 PUN 10 JUN mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld
100/1 P.J. Carberry 11.12 32L last of 9fn, 11rn to Pro Bono 11.7 DRYL 2 JUN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Gd
Drawn 1
052-110
72
Owned by: Shane & Sheena Kenny
g Brown by Elusive Pimpernel - Lundy Island (Dansili)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, orange sleeves, white diamonds, maroon cap, white star
Bred by: John Lyons Paul W Flynn
RACING POST VERDICT Dual Dundalk winner; the champion jockey is booked and the stable is in terrific form Probable SP:
Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €14,394
2 flat wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 70
Owned by: M&M Syndicate g Chesnut by Pearl Secret - Embleton (Cacique) Colours: YELLOW, large emerald green spots, emerald green spots on cap Bred by: Mrs J A Prescott
36-500 RACING POST VERDICT Ran well at Gowran last time despite getting no run; no surprise should he be thereabouts
Owned by: G Bryce
g Chesnut by Samum - Djidda (Lando)
Colours: LIGHT GREEN & PURPLE CHEVRONS, quartered cap Bred by: Gestut Ebbesloh
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten a long way at the Curragh two weeks ago; should improve but has too much to find Probable SP:
Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger
g Bay by Teofilo - Rawaaq (Invincible Spirit) Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap
by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited
RACING POST VERDICT The drop back to 1m is likely to suit and could go well if ridden prominently
14
Drawn 13
Owned by: R F O’Brien Racing Syndicate
g Bay by Elzaam - Heartstrings (Invincible Spirit)
29 CPiece, 3 9-00
Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, royal blue diamonds
Conor Maxwell
Bred by: J Cullinan John Andrew Kinsella WICKLOW 0-73575
RACING POST VERDICT Disappointing on his handicap debut at Limerick last month; cheekpieces tried here Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,990
LAST YEAR 1st Howyoulikethat, 2nd Might And Mercy, 3rd Church Mountain
TRAINER Miss Hilary McLoughlin WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1 min. 42.9 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 3 Emeric, 9-2 Helpmeout, 5 Coins Cross, 6 Eastern Legend, 8 Touching Clouds, 10 Spanish Tenor, 12 Play It Again Zaam, Thefullbackline, 20 Pierre Lapin, 25 Eastern Wind, Mulgrave, My Kurkum, 33 Drakensberg, Wild Mountain
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.)
Not many coming here in form. Top-weight Coins Cross could make a bold showing, while Emeric could be capable of better still and the stable are in fine form. Helpmeout went close here last month and can do so again, but a sporting selection goes to THEFULLBACKLINE who ran much better than his finishing position last time and has the aid of cheekpieces here. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: THEFULLBACKLINE
Next Best: Touching Clouds
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Race conditions An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65. Declared 23
Drawn 20
52870-1
Starting from stalls.
Owned by: Triona Burbage
28
g Bay by Make Believe - Purple Tigress (Dubai Destination)
Colours: MAROON, emerald green stars, maroon sleeves & cap
Distance 1m1f
CPiece, 6 10-02
Bred by: B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Second to Smaoineamh Sile in this last year and gained second C&D success last month Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 26 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €20,079 Complete Fiction 2 flat wins €12,390.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 65
HR57 C.T. Keane 9.8 (CP) won 1 1/2L hd from Reverberation (GB) 8.12 and Skontonovski
3
Drawn 21
Shona Mea (Ire) 25 Blinkers, 6 10-00
Owned by: P Harty
f Bay by Dragon Pulse - Weekend Getaway (Acclamation)
Shane Foley
Colours: DARK GREEN, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, dark green cap, white spots
Bred by: Irish National Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 428156
RACING POST VERDICT Three wins at Gowran and also successful here; beaten 2l over C&D when fifth to Vidala Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 35 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €32,124
Shona Mea 4 flat wins €22,715.00 C -- Handicap Rating 63
100/30 HR64 S.T. McCullagh 9.12 (V) 7 1/4L 6th of 12 to Chimeric 9.2 GOW 18 JUN hcp (47-65)1m Yld
5/1 HR64 S.T. McCullagh 9.12 (V) 2L 5th of 14 to Vidala 8.12 here 15 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
7/2 HR60 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 (V) won nk 2 1/4L from Super Cub (GB) 9.13 and Plugged In 8.12 GOW 23 MAY 16rn hcp (47-65)1m
Gd 1min 42sec
4 Drawn 1
Robert Whearty (7)
Owned by: Ian Brassil & Brian McInerney
f Bay by The Gurkha - Water Feature (Dansili)
Colours: MAROON, white stars, maroon & yellow hooped cap
TStrap, 4 9-11
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD 9-12241
Bred by: Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Two wins and two seconds over 1m at Dundalk in the early part of the year Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €17,873
Feature This 2 flat wins €12,095.00 -- Handicap Rating 60 11/4 HR60 R. Whearty 9.10 (TS) won hd 3/4L from Double Martini 8.13 and Boadicea Belle 9.12 DUN 11 APR 12rn hcp (47-65)1m Std 1min 41.9sec
Owned by: Miss Rita Shah
g Bay by Lope De Vega - Abbagnato (Green Desert)
Colours: BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.
788-988
Bred by: Roundhill Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Eighth of 20 over 1m here in May, staying on; small place chance if building on that Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €9,410 Muhalhel 1 flat win €3,215.70 -- Handicap Rating 59
RACING POST VERDICT Maiden’s best form has come over 7f, including when fourth of 14 here last month; new trip
7
Owned by: Feargal White
f Chesnut by Slade Power - Amador (Manduro)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, royal blue inverted triangle, emerald green cap
Bred by: Ms Siobhan White Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE 074-876
RACING POST VERDICT Entitled to come on from C&D sixth to Vidala which was her first start in five months Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,040
Slamadoor 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 59
8 Drawn 5 Kalaroun (Ire) 6 C,T, 5 9-09
Owned by: Paddy’s Run Syndicate
g Bay by Starspangledbanner - Karalara (Shamardal) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sash, red diamonds on cap Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Miss Tara Lee Cogan KILDARE 600-099
RACING POST VERDICT Had a good run over 1m4f at Chester last year but no trace of that form since Probable SP: 50/1 Career record
places
4 % Prize-money earned €13,261
Skontonovski (GB) 21
Owned by: J Fairhurst
g Bay by Harbour Watch - An Ghalanta (Acclamation)
Colours: WHITE & RED CHEVRONS, white sleeves, hooped cap
Bred by: The An Ghalanta Partnership
McGuinness DUBLIN 034637
RACING POST VERDICT Four AW wins and dual turf winner; C&D third to Complete Fantasy brings him into it Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 60 runs, 6 wins, 19 places
10 % Prize-money earned €54,594
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6L 7th of 22 to Everylittlestep 9.1 here 22 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
14/1 HR56 C.J. MacRedmond 9.2 (V) 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Complete Fiction 9.8 here 15 JUN 15rn hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
7/1 HR59 C.J. MacRedmond 9.5 (V) 2 3/4L 6th of 15 to Arch Enemy 9.6 LIST 4 JUN hcp (47-65)1m Gd
10
Drawn 8
Big Dream (Ire) 50
Owned by: Miss Rita Shah
g Bay by Oasis Dream - Piccola Sissi (Footstepsinthesand)
Colours: BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.
TStrap, 5 9-08
Gavin Ryan
Bred by: Oghill House Stud & Joseph M Burke Anthony McCann MONAGHAN 0098-05
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 2l off 69 over 1m here last year; not much since but okay run after a break at Ayr Probable SP: 18/1
Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €7,876
Big Dream 1 flat win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 57
RACING
Owned by: Reginald Roberts
f Bay by Pride of Dubai - Night Glimmer (Night Shift)
Colours: RED, royal blue seams, check cap
Bred by: R Roberts John James Feane KILDARE 08-2300
-- Handicap Rating 56 14/1
9.3 (CP) (TS) 9L 12th of 16 to Miss Cunning 8.5 CK 21 APR hcp (47-65)1m Gd/Yld
Chris Hayes
13 Drawn 9 Boomerang Bill (Ire) 51
597-5
Owned by: Sarsfields Racing Syndicate
4 9-05
g Bay by Awtaad - Charlotte Rua (Redback) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sash, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap,white diamonds
Bred by: Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited Aidan Anthony Howard KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Pleasing seasonal/yard debut when fifth over 1m at Gowran; looks capable of winning h’cap Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €447
Boomerang Bill -- Handicap Rating 54
33/1 HR56 C.D. Hayes 9.7 3 1/2L 5th of 16 to Shona Mea 9.8 GOW 23 MAY hcp (47-65)1m Gd
H.J. Horgan
(TS) 7L 7th of 14 to Elephant John 9.11
Owned by: Anthony Fenlon
g Bay by Poet’s Voice - Verge (Acclamation) Colours: MAROON & LIGHT BLUE CHECK, light blue & maroon quartered cap
Bred by: Hungerford Park Stud Seamus Fahey KILDARE 9-08024
RACING POST VERDICT Pipped (from similarly wide draw) over C&D and again ran well when fourth at Bellewstown Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 12 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,782 Init Together (GB) -- Handicap Rating 53 6/1
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15
Drawn 18
Rampage (Ire) 7
Owned by: Mrs Pauline McCourt/Whyte’s Stamullen Syndicate
g Bay by New Bay - Hall Hee (Invincible Spirit)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow epaulettes, yellow cap, emerald green star
Bred by: Ennistown Stud T G McCourt MEATH 600332
RACING POST VERDICT Mark left unchanged after three good runs, twice over C&D; obvious chance Probable SP: 11/2
Career record 11 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €6,200
Rampage -- Handicap Rating 53
RACING
g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Where We Left Off (Dr Devious)
37L last of 14 to Dazzling Spirit 8.5 CLON 1 SEP 22 hcp (47-65)1m 1f 136yds Gd
25/1 HR58 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 (TS) 10L 7th of 14 to Supposedtobe 9.2 ROS 15 AUG 22 1m 2f 47yds Gd
18
Drawn 23
Declan McDonogh
Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 21 TStrap, 5 9-02
Owned by: Peter Commane
f Chesnut by Pride of Dubai - Queen of Tara (Sadler’s Wells) Colours: BEIGE, brown sash, brown cap, beige star Bred by: Kilcarn Stud John C McConnell MEATH 0549-70
RACING POST VERDICT Dual C&D winner last year including when beating Complete Fiction in this race; held since Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €14,443
Smaoineamh Sile (GB) 2 flat wins €12,390.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 51
22/1 HR55 Cillian McConnell 9.0 (TS) 15L 16th of 22 to Everylittlestep 9.1 here 22 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
13/2 HR55 D. McMonagle 9.6 (H) (TS) 8 1/2L 7th of 14 to Vidala 8.12 here 15 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
13/2 HR59 D. McMonagle 9.10 8 1/4L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to Miss Abby Jools
19 Drawn 15
Vidala (Ire) 28 4 9-01 Owned by: Spyglass Syndicate f Bay by Lawman - Diva (Oasis Dream) Colours: GREY, large pink spots & sleeves, pink cap Bred by: S V Schilcher Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 7-008-1
RACING POST VERDICT Had shown little before coming from off the pace to land C&D contest on seasonal debut Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €6,195
20 Drawn 14
Owned by: Mark E Phelan g Bay by Belardo - Translator (Choisir)
28
Colours: ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, white cap, orange diamond
4 8-13
Bred by: Mrs Oonagh McKeever M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE 0133-00
RACING POST VERDICT Better AW performer (1m2f win and twice placed) than on turf; long way off Vidala latest Probable SP: 22/1
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €7,511
Kampala Beach 1 flat win
-- Handicap Rating 48
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Alqabeela (Ire) 315
Owned by: M C Grassick
f Bay by Awtaad - Intimacy (Teofilo)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cap, pink star
Bred by: Kiltown B/stock Ltd & Galteemore B/stock
RACING POST VERDICT Yard having decent season but 5yo unplaced in 16 starts since finishing runner-up on debut Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,678
-- Handicap Rating 46
22
Drawn 12
Jamie Powell (5)
4f Gd
Treble Cone (GB) 25 Blinkers, 8 8-12
Owned by: Meath & West Syndicate g Chesnut by Lethal Force - Cardrona (Selkirk) Colours: RED, white stars, striped sleeves, red cap, white stars
Gerard Keane MEATH -0500-8
Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Okay C&D run in August but little in three starts since albeit better for Gowran comeback Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 35 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €18,862
Owned by: Tynamite Syndicate
g Chesnut by Elnadim - Madam Macie (Bertolini)
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, pink cross sashes, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap, white star
Bred by: Michael McGlynn David Marnane TIPPERARY
RACING
on AW at Dundalk; maiden after 21 runs on turf; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
ON No. 1, 6, 14
ON No. 2, 4, 10, 18, 21 BLINKERS ON No. 3, 7, 22
& TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5, 8, 12, 15 VISOR ON No. 9
LAST YEAR 1st Smaoineamh Sile, 2nd Complete Fiction, 3rd Darkened
TRAINER John C. McConnell WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1 min. 58.1 sec GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Rampage, 6 Init Together, 10 Boomerang Bill, Complete Fiction, Feature This, Vidala, 11 Areana, 12 Shona Mea, 14 Rockbury Lad, Smaoineamh Sile, 16 Skontonovski, 18 Big Dream, 20 Bright Moment, Patrick Street, Slamadoor, Treble Cone, 22 Kampala Beach, 25 Magic Charm, 28 Alqabeela, 33 Crystal Pool, Muhalhel, 50 Kalaroun
Several with a good record over C&D and the less-exposed INIT TOGETHER, who has shown plenty in his first two handicap starts, will be suited by stepping back up to this trip after last week’s fourth at Bellewstown Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: INIT TOGETHER
Next Best: Skontonovski
SELECTION: SKONTONOVSKI
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Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions
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 on or before 3rd July, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2022 (105 = 10st).
1
Drawn 8
Distance 1m1f
Declared 17
Starting from stalls.
Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan
g Chesnut by Pivotal - Macleya (Winged Love)
Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars
C,T,
Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 245860
RACING POST VERDICT A few more progressive types in opposition here and probably best watched this time Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 63 runs, 9 wins, 22 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €342,186
Saltonstall (GB) 9 flat wins €217,690.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 98
8 1/4L 12th of
Owned by: Kevin Prendergast
3
g Bay by Bobby’s Kitten - Mullein (Oasis Dream) Colours: NAVY BLUE, white stripes, scarlet seams & buttons, navy, scarlet & white quartered cap Bred by: Landmark Racing Limited Kevin Prendergast
RACING POST VERDICT Consiustent performer; best form is over shorter though and might find a couple too good Probable SP: 14/1
3 Drawn 4
Good Too (Fr) 25 4 9-11
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Owned by: Al Shaqab Racing c Bay by Ectot - Netsuke (Aragorn) Colours: Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold fringe Bred by: MME Elisabeth Ribard Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 12/-4
RACING POST VERDICT Needed the run on his stable debut at Gowran; totally unexposed and could go close here Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €20,838 Good Too (FR) 1 flat win €13,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 95
S.M. Crosse 9.12 2 3/4L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Trustyourinstinct 9.6 GOW 18 JUN 6rn 1m 1f 100yds Yld C. Demuro 9.0 s/hd 2nd to Rosacea 8.10 SAINT-CLOUD 22 SEP 21 6rn 7f 110yds Sft
C. Demuro 9.2 won 2 1/2L ns from Yoozuna 9.2 and Great Rotation 9.2 DEAUVILLE 22 AUG 21 8rn 1m Gd /Sft 1min 46.3sec
4 Drawn 6
Jungle Cove (Ire) 12 6 9-10
Owned by: Mrs John Harrington
g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Purple Glow (Orientate)
Colours: GREEN & RED HOOPS, white cap
Shane Foley
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 100-043
Bred by: W Maxwell Ervine
RACING POST VERDICT Four-time winner, including off a 7lb lower mark in this race last year; each-way chance Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 37 runs, 4 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €142,314
Jungle Cove 4 flat wins €116,185.70 C -- Handicap Rating 94
12/1 HR94 Jessica O’Gorman 10.2 4 3/4L hd 3rd to Alanya (FR) 8.13 CUR 1 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
Shane Foley 9.2 2L hd 5L 4th to Sheer Rocks (GB) 8.6 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 8rn hcp (86-105)1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm
22/1 HR97 D.A Kidd 9.4 11L 11th of 14 to Dunum 8.13 LIM 22 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft
Owned by: Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor
g Bay by Dubawi - Irresistible Jewel (Danehill)
Colours: ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, white cap, orange diamond
Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Up 10lb for last time which is not excessive; has a big chance if able to reproduce that
(50-80)1m Gd
40/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) last of 15fn, 16rn to In Excess (FR) 11.4 FAIR 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
6 Drawn 15 Star Harbour (Ire) 72 Visor, 5 9-07
Owned by: Total Recall Racing Club
g Bay by Sea The Stars - Sioduil (Oasis Dream)
Colours: YELLOW, red braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Mrs Jacqueline Norris Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 9-838p6
RACING POST VERDICT Tried over hurdles last season with limited effect; off since May and others appeal more Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 29 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €63,919
Star Harbour 2 flat wins €32,745.00 -- Handicap Rating 91
5/2 HR115 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 40L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Lucid Dreams 11.2 BAL 2 MAY mdn hdl 2m 139yds Gd
12/1 HR116 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 p.u. in race won by Telecon (GB) 11.9 FAIR 10 APR 19rn hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft
7
Drawn 17
Joe Masseria (Ire) 96
Owned by: Mrs Alexandra Matthews
HR92 G.M. Ryan 9.1 (V) 2 3/4L 8th of 26fn, 27rn to Lattam 8.10 CUR 25 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy Colin Keane
4 9-06
g Bay by Fast Company - Island Home (Act One) Colours: BLACK, red epaulettes, black & white hooped sleeves, black cap, white star Bred by: Leslie Young Noel Meade MEATH
RACING POST VERDICT Won at Cork; should be effective over this trip but form has tended to lack consistency Probable SP: 10/1
Joe
€31,565.00
Killian Hennessy (5)
8 Drawn 2 Londoner (Ire) 19 3 9-05 Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg c Chesnut by Saxon Warrior - Gilt Edge Girl (Monsieur Bond) Colours: DARK BLUE Bred by: BDS UK & Irish National Stud
41-449
Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €25,262
Londoner
9 Drawn 7
2
Redstone Well (Ire)
Owned by: Richard Martin Ahern
g Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Pingin Rua (Papal Bull)
Colours: RED, white panel, diabolo on sleeves, red cap
12/1
4 9-02
Bred by: Richard Ahern Daniel William O’Sullivan CORK 023-821
RACING POST VERDICT More needed but showed a good attitude at Ballinrobe last time and could go well Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €20,090
HR81 Amy Jo Hayes 9.8 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Chocolat Blu 9.4 and Pont Audemer (FR) 10.2 BAL 26 JUN 9rn hcp 1m 1f 125yds Gd 2min 4.3sec 9/1 HR79 Amy Jo Hayes 9.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Getawiggleon (FR) 9.3 GOW 5 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 10/1 HR80 M.A. Enright 9.10 8 1/4L 8th of 13 to Blues Emperor 10.0 NAAS 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd Continued Overleaf >>>
5/2Fav
Owned by: Haigney Bloodstock Ltd
f Bay by Le Havre - Qatari Elegance (Giant’s Causeway)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, pink seams, white & pink check cap
Bred by: Al Shahania Stud Doha
RACING POST VERDICT Bolted up on her Irish debut in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh; could be more to come
Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €30,975
(FR) 2 flat wins €27,200.00 -- Handicap Rating 85
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Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds g Bay by Shalaa - Piler Lann (Le Havre) Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars Bred by: S N C Ecurie De Castillon Et Al Adrian McGuinness
RACING POST VERDICT Not at his best in two runs this season and others preferred this time Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €22,012
Cordouan (FR) 2 flat wins €12,247.70 -- Handicap Rating 85
12 Drawn 1
5741-33
Owned by: Donal Kinsella
g Grey by El Kabeir - Zenara (Sea The Stars)
Colours: BLACK, red chevron, white slvs., black & red hooped cap.
TStrap, 4 8-12
Bred by: Randolf Stevens Ltd Donal Kinsella LOUTH
RACING POST VERDICT Will need plenty of luck in running from an inside draw; big chance if things fall his way Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €22,255
Zabeir 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 82
13 Drawn 11
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
Blinkers, 3 8-11
J Cleary (7)
51-390
c Bay by Quality Road - Butterflies (Galileo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: Orpendale/Wynatt/Chelston A
RACING POST VERDICT Well held in competitive handicaps last twice and others looks more likely this time Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €13,667
-- Handicap Rating 91
of 15 to Betterdaysrcoming 9.6 CUR 27 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd
5/1 HR89 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 2 1/2L 3L 3rd to Hans Andersen (GB) 9.5 here 2 APR 5rn Group 3 7f 18yds Hvy
14
Drawn 12
Tom Kiely Marshall (7)
Owned by: Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd
g Bay by Heeraat - Ardbrae Tara (Galileo)
Colours: GREY, red star, red cap
G Murphy TIPPERARY 3087-12
Bred by: Mickley Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Bang in form this season and certainly respected if he can prove effective off this mark
Probable
16
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Nasrullah’ Handicap (Premier Handicap)
Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds
g Grey by Fast Company - Veliyka (Linamix)
Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars
Bred by: Mr P Morrison Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 500100
RACING POST VERDICT Nothing if not inconsistent; well capable of going close off this mark if the in the mood Probable SP: 40/1
Career record 68 runs, 7 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €175,874 Sirjack Thomas 7 flat wins €141,347.50 -- Handicap Rating 79
EMERALD GREEN, orange seams, emerald green sleeves, orange cap, em. green star
RACING POST VERDICT Good Curragh run; should be okay with the step up in trip; looks to be going the right way
5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €33,435
Lan Cinnte 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 86
7/1 HR83 R.P. Whelan 8.10 3/4L 2nd to Aussie Girl 8.2 CUR 2 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
17
Drawn 10
Owned by: Kieran Leavy g Chesnut by Ulysses - Lysanda (Lando) Colours: MAROON, emerald green sash, emerald green star on cap Bred by: The Lysanda Partnership Emmet Mullins
RACING POST VERDICT May well improve a bit more but has a tough task here from 5lb out of the handicap Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 9 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,160
Lord Vader (GB) -- Handicap Rating 72
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CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 1 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 12, 17 VISOR ON No. 6 BLINKERS ON No. 13
Long Handicap: Lan Cinnte 8-6 (118), Lord Vader (GB) 8-2 (114)
LAST YEAR 1st Jungle Cove, 2nd Casanova, 3rd Mosala
TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 8-7 TIME 2 min. 10.3 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 5 Alanya, Coeur D’or, 8 Good Too, Overheer, 10 Joe Masseria, Lan Cinnte, 12 Londoner, Zabeir, 14 Carracci, Jungle Cove, Monaasib, 16 Lord Vader, Redstone Well, 20 Cordouan, 25 Star Harbour, 33 Saltonstall, 40 Sirjack Thomas
A quality handicap and chances can be given to most of them. Lan Cinnte is an improver who could relish the step up in trip. Others such as the in-form Overheer and the unexposed Zabeir also come into it. Coeur D’or has been given a chance by the handicapper in only going up 10lb for a C&D win last month, while Good Too could be anything in this company. The selection is ALANYA(nap), up 8lb for bolting up in the Ladies Derby on her Irish debut and chances are that there is much more to come. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: OVERHEER
SELECTION: ALANYA
Next Best: Lan Cinnte
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€15,000)) 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 €38,350 Second €13,000 Third €6,500 Fourth €3,250 Fifth €1,950 Sixth €1,300 Race conditions For three years old and upwards fillies only.
Weights 3-y-o 8st 9lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs.
Owned by: Koji Maeda
8
Declared 11 Starting from stalls.
f Bay by Frankel - Agnes Stewart (Lawman) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red cross belts, red sleeves, light blue armlets, quartered cap Bred by: Branton Court Stud Roger Varian GB 12227-3
RACING POST VERDICT Third on seasonal debut behind two smart stayers on fast ground at York last month Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €35,270
(GB) 1 flat win €3,943.80 -- Handicap Rating 102
120-200
Owned by: Mrs S Kelly f Grey by Nathaniel - Victoria Regina (Mastercraftsman) Colours: FOREST GREEN, three white doves and horseshoe on back, white seams on sleeves, red cap
Bred by: Mr J S Kelly Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Second in 1m4f Listed contest at York; stays this trip but well beaten last twice Probable SP: 20/1
wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €72,488
Owned by: Power Thoroughbreds PTY Limited
f Bay by Protectionist - Papagena Star (Amadeus Wolf)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, gold shamrock, mauve sleeves, gold armlet, emerald green cap Bred by: Mme Alexandra Renz Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 9083-51
RACING POST VERDICT Stays 2m well and won Down Royal Listed heat over that trip last month; more to do here Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 17 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €96,625
Powerful Aggie (FR) 4 flat wins €64,900.00 C -- Handicap Rating 94
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
RACING POST VERDICT 1m4f course handicap win came off just 79 but two creditable efforts in this grade since Probable SP: 8/1
places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €16,525
5
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg f Chesnut by Galileo - Tiggy Wiggy (Kodiac)
PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, pink cap
by: Coolmore
RACING POST VERDICT Weakened tamely when front-running tactics were employed in 1m4f Limerick
03-1654
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg f Bay by Dubawi - Wading (Montjeu) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap Bred by: Coolmore
RACING POST VERDICT Fourth over 1m2f at Naas in Listed race won by Library; nearly 3l to find with that rival Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €14,026
Lambada 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 94 15/2 HR95 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 hd 1 1/2L 1L 4th to Library 9.2 NAAS 28 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 8.9 10L 5th of 8 to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.12 CK 16 JUN Group 3 1m 4f Yld
Ryan Moore 9.2 9L 6th of 8 to Soul Sister 9.2 YORK 17 MAY Group 3 1m 2f 56yds Gd
7
Drawn 5
15 Blinkers, 3 8-09
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
f Bay by Galileo - Words (Dansili)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 125-641
RACING POST VERDICT 1m2f Listed winner at Naas, rallying well to win narrowly; pedigree suggests she’ll stay Probable SP: 4/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €80,147
2 flat wins €39,825.00 -- Handicap Rating 98
8 Drawn 11
Riding Hood
21 3 8-09
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg f Chesnut by Justify - Ballydoyle (Galileo) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Coolmore
RACING POST VERDICT Third in 1m2f Naas Group 3 when fitted with blinkers; well beaten in Oaks and
4 places
16 % Prize-money earned €20,857
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to Soul Sister 9.2
Heffernan 9.2 (BK) 1/2L nk 3rd to Caroline Street
9
Drawn 6
Scarlett O’Hara (Fr) 36 CPiece, 3 8-09?+2
Owned by: Miss P F O’Kelly
f Bay by Frankel - Dream Of Tara (Invincible Spirit)
Colours: CERISE, sky blue cap with cerise hoop.
Shane Foley
Bred by: Kilcarn Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 6-221
RACING POST VERDICT 1m4f winner seems sure to stay this trip and well-bred sort open to plenty of progression
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €13,657
Scarlett O’Hara (FR) 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 86 13/8Fav
Probable SP: 12/1
places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €21,464
Understated (GB) 1 flat win €4,853.90 -- Handicap Rating 96
Rossa Ryan 9.2 17L 12th of 17 to Warm Heart 9.2 ASCOT 22 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
Rossa Ryan 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Araminta 9.2 GOODWOOD 26 MAY 11rn Listed 1m 1f 197yds Gd
Rossa Ryan 9.2 won 1 1/4L nk from Shadow Dance (GB) 9.7 and Prosper Legend 9.7 WINDSOR 24 APR 5rn 1m 2f Sft 2min 16.7sec
BLINKERS ON No. 5, 7 CPiece ON No. 9
?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
LAST YEAR 1st Rosscarbery, 2nd Emily Dickinson, 3rd Lady Hayes
TRAINER P. Twomey WEIGHT 9-12 TIME 3 min. 1.9 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Divine Jewel, 4 Library, 15-2 Lambada, 8 Amusement, Powerful Aggie, Understated, 9 Red Riding Hood, 10 Shamida, 12 Scarlett O’Hara, 14 High Chieftess, 20 Irish Lullaby
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.)
Game in victory over 1m2f at Naas, LIBRARY seems to be on an upward curve and, although her stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust, gets the vote to see off proven stayer Divine Jewel. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: LIBRARY
Next Best: Divine Jewel
SELECTION: DIVINE JEWEL
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. Distance 1m7f
Winner €9,145 Second €3,100 Third €1,550
Fourth €775 Fifth €465 Sixth €310
Race conditions For four years old and upwards that since 21st March, 2022 have not won a weightfor-age race value more than €12,000.
Weights 11st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.
1 Drawn 3
Almuhit (Ire) 12
Owned by: J Carthy
Declared 9
Starting from stalls.
g Bay by Sea The Stars - Ezima (Sadler’s Wells)
CPiece, 4 11-12
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & sleeves, yellow & white quartered cap
TIPPERARY 600023
Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Denis Gerard Hogan
RACING POST VERDICT Rock solid efforts in staying h’caps at the Curragh last twice; likely to be ridden handy Probable SP: 5/1
Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €31,003
Almuhit 1 flat win €9,642.80 -- Handicap Rating 92
11/1 HR89 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 (CP) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Dartan (GB) 9.2 CUR 1 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 2m Gd
16/1 HR89 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Nusret (GB) 9.10 CUR 7 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
25/1 HR91 M.A. Enright 10.1 (CP) 8L 13th of 18 to Dame Rapide 9.13 CUR 28 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
2 Drawn 6 Magellan Strait (Ire) 12 Blinkers, 4 11-12
Mr J L Gleeson (5)
1210-80
Owned by: Ray Grehan g Chesnut by Australia - Reine De Coeur (Montjeu) Colours: MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap
Bred by: Whitefrair Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
RACING POST VERDICT Never a factor over 2m at the Curragh last time; better than that and blinkers tried Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €21,394
Magellan Strait 2 flat wins €19,175.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
28/1 HR91 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 (CP) (TS) 22L 15th of 16 to Dartan (GB) 9.2 CUR 1 JUL Ext hcp 2m Gd
11/1 HR92 Miss E. Cody 10.3 5 1/4L 8th of 10 to Burren Song 9.9 here 19 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 11/1 HR93 M.P. Sheehy 9.1 10L 13th of 16 to Zoffman 8.0 here 15 OCT 22 Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft
3 Drawn 7
Owned by: H O S Syndicate
f Chesnut by The Gurkha - Albaraaha (Iffraaj)
17 4 11-07
Colours: WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star
Mr C Mullins (7)
Bred by: Mrs Andrea Ryan
4
Drawn 1
Jesse Evans (Ire) 7 7 11-05
Owned by: Jack Singleton g Bay by So You Think - American Princess (Desert Prince) Colours: RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap
by: Gerry & Aoife Hanratty
RACING POST VERDICT Stays 2m1f on the level so 1m4f and a steady pace was no good to him at Bellewstown Probable SP: 5/2
Career record 25 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €158,886 Jesse Evans 1 flat win €7,080.00 4 N.H. wins €58,115.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
g Bay by Maxios - Tomato Finish (Starborough)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Bred by: Gestut Etzean
RACING POST VERDICT Ran nowhere near mark of 110 last year and current mark likely still flatters
Jacob 11.0 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Bialystok 10.11 PUN 25 APR 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 100yds Yld/Sft
6 Drawn 9
Gatsby Grey (Fr) 77 TStrap, 7 11-02
Owned by: Keep The Faith Bloodstock Limited
g Bay by Waldpark - Rochepaille (Rochesson)
Colours: DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Mr J C Barry (3)
Bred by: S A R L MM Stud Oliver McKiernan DUBLIN p7-5350
RACING POST VERDICT Bumper and dual hurdles winner, rated 137 in the latter discipline; second Flat start Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €51,764
Gatsby Grey (FR) 3 N.H. wins €22,420.00
14/1 HR139 P.T. Enright 11.9 (TS) 20L 11th of 20fn, 25rn to Kilbeg King 10.10 PUN 27 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld
Philip Enright 11.8 (TS) 7L 5th of 22 to West Balboa 11.2 AINTREE 15 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft
100/30 HR139 P.T. Enright 11.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 27L 3rd to Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.2 here 5 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 2f 61yds Yld
Mr S P Queally (7)
7
Owned by: Mrs Miriam Queally
Drawn 5 Goodbye Someday (Ire) 21
g Bay by Stowaway - Liss A Paoraigh (Husyan)
9 11-02
Colours: PINK, red cross of lorraine, red cap Bred by: Niall Flynn John Queally WATERFORD -7pp7-0
RACING POST VERDICT Three-time hurdles winner was tailed off in C&D maiden last month Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 32 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €52,977
Goodbye Someday 3 N.H. wins €26,550.00
80/1 Mr S.P. Queally 11.0 82L last of 17 to Enniskerry 11.7 here 22 JUN mdn 1m 7f Gd
40/1 HR125 E. Walsh 11.3 18L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Magnor Glory 10.12 KILL 15 JUL 22 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd
100/1 HR130 Derek McGrath 11.1 p.u. in race won by Metersandmasks 10.11 BAL 31 MAY 22 14rn hcp hdl 3m 1f Gd/Yld
8
Drawn 2
Owned by: D Broad
7
8 11-02
Miss R Hogan (7)
g Bay by Helmet - Laraib (Invincible Spirit) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange diamond, orange stars on sleeves, orange cap, royal blue star
Bred by: Clive Dennett D Broad MEATH -65-087
RACING POST VERDICT Longstanding maiden in all codes; no chance in this company Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 42 runs, 11 places Prize-money earned €13,425 Patrick Joseph (GB) -- Handicap Rating 53
9 Drawn 4
LIST 4 JUN 1m 4f 210yds Gd
Suprise Package (GB) 461
Mr D O’Connor
7 11-02
Owned by: Paul Leech g Bay by Le Fou - Suetsu (Toulon) Colours: WHITE, black panel, emerald green & black striped sleeves, emerald green cap, black stars
Bred by: Derwent Dene Farm Peter Fahey KILDARE 2-9166-
RACING POST VERDICT Top rider booked and yard flying but surely going to need his first outing in 15 months Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €129,295
Suprise Package (GB) 2 N.H. wins €111,238.10
Kevin Sexton 11.4 32L 6th of 9 to Jonbon (FR) 11.4
Kevin Sexton 11.0 8L 6th of 26 to State Man (FR) 11.1
Mr J. C. Bowen 11.1 won 9L 1 3/4L from Lively Citizen 9.8 and Hacker des Places (FR) 10.8
Grade C 1m 7f 216yds Sft
CPiece ON No. 1 BLINKERS ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5, 6
LAST YEAR 1st Shoshone Warrior, 2nd Okita Soushi, 3rd Sandhurst
TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien” WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 3 min. 30.2 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Jesse Evans, 11-4 Tax For Max, 5 Almuhit, 6 Magellan Strait, 9 Suprise Package, 10 Female Soldier, Gatsby Grey, 33 Goodbye Someday, 100 Patrick Joseph
With the benefit of last week’s return at Bellewstown under his belt and back over is the is most likely nowhere near a 100-rated Flat horse these days and may pose a
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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.
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RACE 1: 5.15pm
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 63 yards. €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: 5.45pm
THE HURLING FOR CANCER MOVES TO NETWATCH CULLEN PARK CARLOW
AUGUST 21ST 2023 HANDICAP OF €16,500 Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st). About 7 furlongs 63 yards. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 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 the 6th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race
RACE 3: 6.15pm
THE WALLIS BIRD PLAYING LIVE AFTER RACING HANDICAP OF €12,500 (5080) 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. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80. About 1 mile. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated the 6th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race
RACE 4: 6.50pm
THE PLUSVITAL SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP OF €10,500 (47-65) Generously sponsored by Plusvital) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195), Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated the 6th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race
RACE 5: 7.25pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘NASRULLAH’ HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. 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 on or before 3rd July, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2022 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 1 furlong. €500 to enter on June 28th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 6th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated the 4th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Weights raised by 4lbs.
RACE 6: 8.00pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF STANERRA STAKES OF €65,000 (GROUP 3) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€15,000)) Winner will receive €39,000 (Penalty Value: €38,350), Second will receive €13,000, Third will receive €6,500, Fourth will receive €3,250, Fifth will receive €1,950, Sixth will receive €1,300. For three years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. €390 to enter on June 21st, €260 extra if forfeit not declared by July 6th or €6,500 if entered by July 6th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 9lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Penalties(for races of one mile and three furlongs or greater since 1st August, 2022). 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 7: 8.30pm
THE BELFIELD (Q.R.) RACE OF €15,500 Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. For four years old and upwards that since 21st March, 2022 have not won a weight-for-age race value more than €12,000. About 1 mile 7 furlongs. €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty - (to count from 21st March, 2022). Winner of a race 7lb extra. Allowance - Maidens allowed 3lb. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race
