Bulmers Live - 20th July 2023

WITH

THE UNDERTONES

Featuring

THE GROUP 3 AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC MELD STAKES

OFFICIAL RACECARD - €4

20TH JULY 2023

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Thursday 20th July 2023 (E)

COMMITTEE

Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)

Mrs. Eimear Mulhern Mrs. Suzanne Eade Mr Paul Dermody

Mrs. Una Manning

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: Ms. M. Cosgrave (Chairperson), Mr. J. McStay, Mr. J. McGrath, Mr. P. Caffrey & Mr. P. Deegan

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. Hynes

Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Judge: Mr. A. L. McKeever

Handicapper: Mr. M. Bird

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Hassett 7 Mr. A. Ring

Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh

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

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. J. Condell

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

for this and the two supporting handicap races.

Welcome to Bulmers Live @ Leopardstown, where we have some exciting developments to tell you about this week.

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.

Horse Racing Ireland has announced a three-year partnership with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic (ALCFC). This will see Leopardstown host a ‘Stars and Stripes’ race day on 24th August as part of c. 50 official events preceding the game featuring Notre Dame v Navy. We are pleased to welcome ALCFC partners here today and thank them for their sponsorship of the Group 3 Meld Stakes. For more information, please visit leopardstown.com.

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.

Today also marks the first leg of the ‘Dublin to Bahrain’ race series, 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 hope that trainers and owners from all over Ireland will target these races and look forward to following the winners’ progress in the Bahrain Turf Series later in the year.

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.

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.

Many thanks to Irish EBF, who sponsor two races on today’s card, for their continual support at Leopardstown. Their contribution to Irish Horse Racing is very significant and important to the whole industry.

The Plusvital Leopardstown Trainers Championship continues today and will be run over the remaining three fixtures of the summer. 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.

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

Sincere thanks also to Ryan’s Cleaning, The Clayton Hotel and Mongey Communications for their own generous sponsorship of races on today’s card.

Leopardstown Racecourse

E:info@leopardstown.com

T: 01 289 0500

We hope you will join us after racing with music from much loved punk rock band The Undertones, who take to the stage at 8.45pm. 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 we hope to welcome you back to Leopardstown soon again. If there is anything I or the team can do to make your evening more enjoyable, please do let us know

Tim Husbands MBE Chief Executive,

BULMERS MARQUEE – Enclosure

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.

Ground Floor – Racing Hall

Located under the grandstand at the turnstile side of the racecourse, the Racing Hall features food offerings including hot beef rolls, Vegetable Curry, Fish and Chips plus more and a Barista Coffee station, not to mention salads, snacks, tray bakes and scones. 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.

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

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.

ATM €€€

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

RACE 1

The Undertones Playing Live After Racing Fillies Maiden of €12,000

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 €7,080 Second €2,400 Third €1,200 Fourth €600 Fifth €360 Sixth €240 Race conditions For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. Weights 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs

Owned by: Luke Comer

Declared 10

Starting from stalls.

f Bay by Second Thought - Suelou (Arakan)

Colours: MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Luke Comer

Owned by: Steven

f Chesnut by Ribchester - Alexander Youth (Exceed And Excel)

Colours: BLACK, emerald green hoop, black sleeves, emerald green cap, black star

Bred by: Mountarmstrong Stud Sean Davis KILDARE 55

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten less than 5l on debut at Bellewstown (5f) earlier this month; not as good latest Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €500

Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng

f Grey by Galileo - Mrs Danvers (Hellvelyn)

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

by: Mrs Danvers Syndicate Mrs John Harrington

Owned by: M A Ryan

f Bay by Kingman - Finsceal Beo (Mr Greeley)

Colours: DARK BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, quartered cap

503-262

Bred by: Micheal D Ryan

RACING POST VERDICT Back to form latest when second of 13; down a furlong in trip but should be more to come

Career record 8 runs, 3 places

Go Deo -- Handicap Rating 70

5

earned €7,287

Local Girl (Ire) 16 3 9-03

Owned by: Jaber Abdullah

f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Leading Queen (Harbour Watch) Colours: DARK BLUE, dark blue & white striped sleeves, white cap, dark blue star

Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

RACING POST VERDICT Only half a length behind Danvers Gold when third to easy winner over 7f at Roscommon Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 2 runs, 1 places

earned €1,305

The Undertones Playing Live After Racing Fillies Maiden

Owned by: O B P Carroll & Anthony Vaughan

f Bay by Elzaam - Cadenza (Dandy Man)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black slvs., white cap.

Bred by: Dermot Kelly

RACING POST VERDICT Big price but showed bit of promise when beaten 13l at Fairyhouse; will need more time

8.12 (TS) 13L 11th of 14 to Desert

J

f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Party Angel (Dark Angel)

Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple diamond

Bred by: Platinum Bloodstock Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT 50s, missed break and never a factor when last of 10 at Naas (6f) Probable SP: 25/1

Owned by: Mrs John Magnier

f Bay by Starspangledbanner - Honour Bright (Danehill)

Colours: DARK BLUE

Bred by: Carradale & Halmex Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT 50s, showed nothing over 1m at Naas last month Probable SP: 25/1

9

8

Owned by: J Browne

f Bay by Belardo - Fast Jazz (Frozen Power)

9.3 30L 9th of 11 to Eternal Silence (USA) 9.3 NAAS 28 JUN mdn 1m Gd Luke McAteer

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, grey sash, royal blue cap, grey star

Bred by: Kilnamoragh Stud Patrick T Foley CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Both siblings have won over 7f for this yard, one of them on debut at this venue Probable SP: 6/1

10 Drawn 9

Spirit Of Paradise (Ire)

Owned by: I N S Racing

f Bay by Invincible Spirit - The Sky Is Blazing (Sea The Stars)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green panel, emerald green star on cap

3 9-03

Nathan Crosse

Bred by: Irish National Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Half-sister to Blazing Skies, placed over 7f for Willie McCreery before winning over 1m4f Probable SP: 10/1

HOOD ON No. 3 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 6

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Danvers Gold, 3 Finsceal Go Deo, 7-2 Local Girl, 6 Special Wan, 10 Spirit Of Paradise, 14 Brookie Cookie, 20 Needsomeluck, 25 others

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

A mark of 70 seems to leave her with plenty to find but FINSCEAL GO DEO has shown plenty of promise in two of her three starts this term and gets the vote. The newcomer Special Wan could well be her biggest danger. [Mark Nunan]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: FINSCEAL GO DEO

Next Best: Danvers Gold

SELECTION: FINSCEAL GO DEO

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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)) 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 OneFor-All Voucher from the Irish EBF and €50 in cash from Leopardstown Club Ltd. Distance 7f31y

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 €48,000 or less at a designated or specified sale.

Weights 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs

Declared 20

Starting from stalls.

1 Drawn 9 Edvard Grieg (Ire)

Owned by: G Brooks & James Sweeney & Jack Thomas

g Bay by Zoffany - Lyric Piece (Dutch Art)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, maroon diamond & sleeves, quartered cap

2 9-09

Andrew Slattery

2

Bred by: Mr David Harrison Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY

Strike (GB) 59

Owned by: Jose Souza Guerra

c Chesnut by National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (Evasive)

2 9-05

Colours: YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, emerald green armlet, emerald green & yellow striped cap

Bred by: Sun Bloodstock SARL Adrian Murray WESTMEATH

Auction price: €32,000 2

RACING POST VERDICT Second of 13 over this trip at Roscommon and winner just failed to follow up at this venue Probable SP: 9/2

record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,990

3 Drawn 5 Stromberg (GB)

Owned by: Teme Valley

c Bay by Iffraaj - Stacey Sutton (Tertullian)

Colours: MAROON & YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves, yellow cap

2 9-05

Bred by: Aston Mullins Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Auction price: €30,000

4 Drawn 15

Nakota (Ire) 34

Owned by: JP Murtagh Racing

f Bay by Sioux Nation - Real Magic (Pour Moi)

Colours: DARK GREEN, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap

RACING POST VERDICT Half-brother to I Siyou Baby who won three times over 1m for yard; holds Group 2 entry Probable SP: 4/1 Jamie Powell (5)

Bred by: Ger Hayes

Auction price: €42,000 7

RACING POST VERDICT 14s, ran okay on debut when beaten 8.5l in decent maiden at Cork last month Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 1 runs

Nakota 14/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 8 1/2L 7th of 13 to Mysteries 9.2 CK 16 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld

5 Drawn 17

Cardinal Zin (Ire)

Owned by: M T O’Donnell & W McCreery

c Bay by Make Believe - Cliodhna (Bahamian Bounty)

Colours: YELLOW, light blue spots, light blue cap

2 9-04

J P Murtagh KILDARE

2 9-03

Billy Lee

Bred by: Rowan Patterson & Make Believe Syndicate

Auction price: €24,000

RACING POST VERDICT Make Believe colt is a half-brother to yard’s 5f 2yo winner Claonadh Probable SP: 14/1

W McCreery KILDARE

Owned by: Mrs Caroline Fennessy

g Chesnut by Sir Prancealot - Dreamy Gal (Dream Ahead)

Colours: DARK BLUE, pink braces, pink cap

Bred by: Ringfort Stud Ltd

Auction price: €20,000 58

RACING POST VERDICT Has shown ability but looks like he’ll be one for nurseries after this outing; gelded Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €300

f Bay by Zoffany - Lady Mona (Tamayuz)

Colours: WHITE & PURPLE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, qtd. cap

Bred by: Forenaghts Stud Farm

€35,000

Owned by: OTI Racing & Bronsan Racing

f Bay by Zoffany - First Love (Galileo)

Colours: NAVY BLUE & GOLD HOOPS, white sleeves, white cap, navy blue star

Bred by: Mr Andrew McNally Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

price: €38,000

Owned by: Joanne Lavery

f Grey by Dark Angel - Via Ballycroy (Lawman)

Colours: PURPLE & WHITE HOOPS, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap

Bred by: Rollx Syndicate Christopher David Timmons MEATH

Auction price: €40,000 RACING POST

Related to three winners including last year’s 7f nursery winner

10 Drawn 7 Quickstepping (Ire)

Ronan Whelan

2 9-01

Owned by: Kabin Racing Syndicate/Gary Devlin/Nigel O’Hare/Bart O’Sullivan

c Bay by Fast Company - Spirited Girl (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange cross sashes, check sleeves, orange cap

Bred by: Cn Farm Ltd Natalia Lupini ARMAGH

Auction price: €10,000

RACING POST VERDICT Half-brother to 1m2f winner and plenty of stamina on damside; worth noting in the market Probable SP: 14/1

11 Drawn 8

Velvet Skies (Ire) 55

Owned by: F A McNulty

g Chesnut by Buratino - Gasta (Vocalised)

Colours: YELLOW, purple stars, yellow cap, purple stars

2 9-01

Sean Bird (7)

Bred by: Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn

Michael Mulvany MEATH Auction price: €9,000 40

RACING POST VERDICT Far from shamed both starts (behind subsequent Listed winner on debut); up in trip; gelded Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €880

12 Drawn 18

Caught U Looking (Ire) 20

Owned by: Anthony F O’Callaghan & Sabina Kelly

f Bay by Harzand - Wild Mix (Mastercraftsman)

Colours: DARK BLUE, red cross sashes,white cap.

2 9-00

Colin Keane

Bred by: Kelly Equine Services Noel Meade MEATH Auction price: €27,000 6

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 9l by exciting Ballydoyle prospect when sixth at the Curragh; merits consideration Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €200

1

Owned by: Mrs E P Harty

f Bay by New Bay - Perfect Haven (Singspiel)

Colours: BLACK, amber slvs., white cap.

Bred by: Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE Auction price: €31,250 9

RACING POST VERDICT Early speed before fading on debut at the Curragh; 3l behind Caught U Looking there

9th of 12 to Ylang Ylang (GB) 9.2 CUR 30 JUN mdn 7f Gd

Owned by: Dr Ali Al Mutairi

f Bay by Kessaar - Angel of Light (Dark Angel)

Colours: YELLOW, emerald green disc, yellow sleeves, red spots, red cap

Bred by: Ballinafad Stud G M Lyons MEATH

price: €18,000 6

RACING POST VERDICT 8s, green when sixth of 13 over this trip at Roscommon; 4l to find with Courageous Strike Probable SP: 14/1

€210

Owned by: Ms Olive Walsh

f Bay by Calyx - Flowers Will Bloom (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: PURPLE, purple & pink check cap

Bred by: Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden Anthony Mullins KILKENNY Auction price: €13,000

16 Drawn 10 Rose Ellen (Ire) 22

Owned by: A Branagan

f Bay/Brown by Footstepsinthesand - Emperors Pearl (Holy Roman Emperor)

Colours: RED, black star, red cap, yellow spots

RACING POST VERDICT Calyx filly whose dam was unplaced over 1m3f-1m4f; holds Group 2 Lowther Stakes entry Probable SP: 20/1 Nathan Crosse

Bred by: Ringfort Stud Jack W Davison MEATH

Auction price: €12,000 0

RACING POST VERDICT Unfancied and never a factor on last month’s debut at Naas (5f) Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 1 runs

Owned by: Black Steel Square Syndicate

f Grey by Decorated Knight - Firoza (King’s Best) Colours: GREY, black hollow box, black & grey quartered cap

Bred by: M Phelan

Auction price: €4,000 00

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 22l both starts; big outsider Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 2 runs

A Daughtersdelight

200/1 J.A. Heffernan 8.11 (TS) 21L last of 11 to Lady Craftsman 9.1 BELW 6 JUL mdn 7f 198yds Gd/Yld

66/1 R.C. Colgan 8.12 21L 13th of 14 to Mary The Priest 8.11 LIST 3 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Gd

18

Drawn 2

Rory Cleary

Patrick Magee CAVAN

Sli Na Ghealai (Ire) 28 2 8-08

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

f Bay by Vocalised - Oiche Ghealai (Galileo)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW

Auction price: €1,000 3

RACING POST VERDICT Moyglare entrant came home well to be third over C&D last month; can go close Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,700

Sli Na Ghealai

16/1 R.P. Cleary 8.8 ns 2 1/2L 3rd to Sea Singer 9.1 here 22 JUN 12rn 7f 48yds Gd/Yld

19

Drawn 6

The Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden

RESERVES

King Of Gosford (GB) 19 TStrap, 2 9-07

Owned by: N W T Dalzell

c Chesnut by Zoustar - Miss Sugars (Harbour Watch)

Colours: DARK BLUE, purple hoop, purple armlet, purple cap

Bred by: The Miss Sugars Partnership A Oliver TYRONE

Auction price: €40,000 0

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 12l by 2,000 Guineas favourite City Of Troy at the Curragh; tongue-tie; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 1 runs

King Of Gosford (GB)

33/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 12L 10th of 13 to City Of Troy (USA) 9.5 CUR 1 JUL mdn 7f Gd

20

Drawn 16

Loveforce (Fr) 14

Owned by: GS Bloodstock II

f Bay by Land Force - Love Story Me (Mastercraftsman)

Colours: GREY, dark blue chevron, dark blue star on cap

2 9-04

Bred by: E A R L Haras de Magouet Sean Davis KILDARE

Auction price: €47,000 8

RACING POST VERDICT 33s, beaten over 8l when eighth of 11 at Bellewstown (1m); reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 1 runs

Loveforce (FR)

33/1 G.P. Halpin 9.3 8 1/2L 8th of 11 to Lady Craftsman 9.1 BELW 6 JUL mdn 7f 198yds Gd/Yld

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 17, 19

LAST YEAR 1st Montesilvano, 2nd Queen Maedbh, 3rd Wave Machine

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1 min. 31.1 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 4 Stromberg, 9-2 Courageous Strike, 11-2 Sli Na Ghealai, 13-2 Mo Ghille Mar, 10 Caught U Looking, 12 Nakota, 14 Cardinal Zin, Jaadil, Quickstepping, 16 Edvard Grieg, 20 Dolce Far Niente, Enchanted Garden, Tai Tam Bay, 25 Duplantis, Platino Bianco, Velvet Skies, 33 Rose Ellen, 100 A Daughtersdelight

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

Some of the newcomers have Group-race entries, of which Stromberg and Mo Ghille Mar are the most notable, but SLI NA GEALAI holds a Group 1 entry herself and can build upon last month’s promising debut over C&D. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SLI NA GHEALAI

Next Best: Stromberg

SELECTION: SLI NA GHEALAI

EMERGENCY NOTICE

In the event of a Garda Siochana order to evacuate the stands and enclosures, the following procedures will be adopted:

1. ORDERS TO EVACUATE WILL BE MADE ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.

2. VISUAL NOTICE WILL BE FLASHED ON THE CLOSED CIRCUIT T.V.

3. THE FIRE ALARM MAY BE SOUNDED INTERMITTENTLY.

Customers should proceed in an orderly fashion, through the EXITS to the ASSEMBLY POINTS on the RACETRACK, and remain there until the ALL CLEAR has been given.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KNOW YOUR EXIT ROUTE.

5.45pm RACE 3

The Ryan’s Cleaning Apprentice Handicap of €11,500

(Generously sponsored by Ryan’s Cleaning) Ryans Cleaning Events & Recycling. 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 three years old and upwards (75 = 10st).

Declared 11

1 Drawn 9

5-36r-2

Starting from stalls.

Trifecta

Owned by: John C McConnell

g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Caphene (Sakhee)

Colours: WHITE, white cap, black star

Bred by: Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Five wins in Britain; good start for yard when second to subsequent winner over C&D Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 37 runs, 5 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €48,607 Invincible Larne 5 flat wins €26,016.10 -- Handicap Rating 78

f

by Farhh - Random (Shamardal)

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

RACING POST VERDICT Course winner over 1m last year; back to form when front-running third over 1m here latest

Drawn 3 Sunday Sovereign (GB) 13

6 9-13 Owned by: James McAuley g Bay by Equiano - Red Sovereign (Danzig Connection) Colours: ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow quartered cap Bred by: Byerley Stud James McAuley

RACING POST VERDICT Three-time winning sprinter in Britain; first Irish win when made all over 1m in claimer Probable SP: 7/1

12 % Prize-money earned €85,292

4 Drawn 11

Conor Stone-Walsh (7)

Toriangel

(Ire)

Owned by: John Lavery

55 4 9-10

f Bay by Dark Angel - Viztoria (Oratorio)

Colours: RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap

Bred by: Ms Sheila Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 9-06409

RACING POST VERDICT AW maiden winner over 1m last year; mostly struggling in h’caps but C&D fourth in April Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €11,126

Toriangel 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 71

10/1 HR74 R.C. Colgan 8.13 5 1/2L 9th of 17 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.6 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

16/1 HR75 R.C. Colgan 8.12 12L last of 10fn, 11rn to American Sonja (GB) 8.11 GOW 19 APR Ext hcp 7f Yld

12/1 HR75 R.C. Colgan 9.11 (H) nk 3L nk 4th to All Lies Ahead 9.13 here 5 APR 12rn hcp (50-80)7f 14yds Hvy

The Ryan’s Cleaning Apprentice Handicap

Owned by: M A Begley & Richard Scahill

f Grey by Iffraaj - Dabulena (Siyouni)

Colours: DARK BLUE & PINK HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, dark blue spots

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

Owned by: G P Kennedy

g Bay by Major Cadeaux - Discoed (Distinctly North) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, black cap Bred by: Sara Hattersley John C McConnell MEATH 001140

RACING POST VERDICT Nine wins in Britain, two of them over 1m in May; well held on Irish debut at Bellewstown Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 58 runs, 9 wins, 26 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €79,019 Little Jo (GB) 9 flat wins €46,182.60 -- Handicap Rating 69

14/1 HR69 D.W. O’Connor 10.1 15L 12th of 14 to Imposing Supreme 10.1 BELW 7 JUL hcp (47-70)7f 175yds Gd/Yld

Rowan Scott 9.4 (CP) s/hd 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Copper And Five (GB) 9.3 THIRSK 20 MAY 12rn hcp (56-75)7f 218yds Gd

Laura Coughlan 9.8 (CP) won 4L 2 1/4L from Eton College 9.11 and She’s Got Bottle (GB) 9.6 NOTTINGHAM 12 MAY 5rn hcp (4660)1m 75yds Hvy

Owned by: Aileen Lynam g Bay by Power - Just Ching (Fastnet Rock) Colours: PURPLE, large red spots, red seams on sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Dr Dean Harron

RACING POST VERDICT Won off 82 at Cork last year and hinted at a revival in form when beaten 4l at Bellewstown Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 41 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €51,888

Who Not What (GB)

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 Headed close home over 1m here six weeks ago having led from early; cheekpieces added

earned €4,426

Speckled Meadow (Ire)

Owned by: Don Browne

f Brown by Footstepsinthesand - Speedi Mouse (Alhaarth)

Colours: ORANGE, brown chevron, brown & orange striped cap

Bred by: Mr Peter McCarthy Don Browne CORK 26131-0

RACING POST VERDICT Softer the better for mare who hit form in the mud last autumn; better for recent comeback Probable SP: 11/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €15,405 Speckled Meadow 2 flat wins

-- Handicap Rating 65

RACING

Owned by: The Premier Rebel Cats Partnership

g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Soofiah (King’s Best)

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

11 Drawn 5

Robert Whearty (4)

Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.12 CK 17 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

Mumma Mac (GB) 34 4 9-00

Owned by: Bells Syndicate

f Grey by Ulysses - White Wedding (Green Desert) Colours: RED, black stars, red sleeves, black cap

Bred by: Kirtlington, Hamilton & Cheveley Park Patrick Downey MEATH 39727-0

RACING POST VERDICT Placed twice in eight starts for Hughie Morrison; showed nothing on yard debut at Cork Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,897

Mumma Mac (GB) -- Handicap Rating 61

80/1 HR62 T. Marshall 9.6 (TS) 34L 21st of 22 to Talia 9.2 CK 16 JUN hcp (47-65)7f Yld

Paul Mulrennan 9.8 (TS) 4L 7th of 9 to Local Bay (GB) 9.6 WOLVERHAMPTON 29 SEP 22 hcp (46-60)7f 36yds Std

Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.1 (TS) hd 2nd to Atlantic Heart 9.6 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 SEP 22 10rn hcp (46-65)7f 36yds Std

CPiece ON No. 2, 10 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 8

LAST YEAR 1st Ampeson, 2nd Shamrock Sprig, 3rd Cleveleys

TRAINER Patrick J. McKenna WEIGHT 10-1 TIME 1 min. 32.6 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 4 Who Not What, 5 Eastern Wind, 13-2 Invincible Larne, 7 Dabana, Sunday Sovereign, 8 Punk Poet, 9 Super Cub, 11 Speckled Meadow, 14 Little Jo, Toriangel, 20 Mumma Mac

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

Several of these employed front-running tactics to good effect on their latest starts so something has to give. One who will be played later is PUNK POET who is back down to a good mark and shaped encouragingly after a break at Bellewstown. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: PUNK POET

Next Best: Sunday Sovereign

SELECTION: SUNDAY SOVEREIGN

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.

RACE 4

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

(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

Declared 6 Starting from stalls.

Trifecta

2 9-02

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

f Chesnut by Galileo - Missvinski (Stravinsky)

Colours: DARK BLUE

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien

RACING POST VERDICT Sister to four winners, notably Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Peaceful; overlooked by Moore Probable SP: 9/2

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

f Chesnut by Galileo - Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy)

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

2 9-02

Bred by: Coolmore Donnacha Aidan O’Brien TIPPERARY 0

RACING POST VERDICT 25s, was green when beaten 12l by exciting prospect at the Curragh on Derby weekend Probable SP: 9/1

3

6

Owned by: Zhang Yuesheng

f Bay by Frankel - Improve (Iffraaj)

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

Bred by: Carisbrooke Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

POST VERDICT Frankel filly; dam half-sister to Group 1 winners Persuasive (1m) and Creative Force (6f) Probable SP: 7/2

4 Drawn 2

Declan McDonogh

Kalispera (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs A M O’Brien

f Bay by Ten Sovereigns - Ask Me Nicely (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: ORANGE, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, orange cap

2 9-02

Bred by: Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Homebred is closely related to Group-placed 1m winner Emphatic Answer; Group 1/2 entries Probable SP: 9/2

5

Drawn 4

Opera Singer (USA) 20

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

f Bay by Justify - Liscanna (Sadler’s Wells)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

2 9-02

Ryan Moore

Bred by: Mrs E Stockwell A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 8

RACING POST VERDICT 7s, tightened up on the rail early on before making some late headway at the Curragh Probable SP: 7/4

Career record 1 runs

Opera Singer (USA)

7/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 10L 8th of 12 to Ylang Ylang (GB) 9.2 CUR 30 JUN mdn 7f Gd

6

Drawn 5

Still Rolling (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

f Bay by Awtaad - Cirin Toinne (Galileo)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Rory Cleary

2 9-02

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Awtaad filly out of 1m1f/1m2f winner who’s related to smart Glor Na Mara and Wexford Opera Probable SP: 12/1

LAST YEAR 1st Caroline Street, 2nd Amusement, 3rd Library

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1 min. 45.8 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Opera Singer, 7-2 Improvista, 9-2 Andromeda, Kalispera, 9 Enthralling, 12 Still Rolling

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

Of the newcomers, only Still Rolling doesn’t hold a Group 1 Moyglare entry and this is likely to be a hot contest but OPERA SINGER (nap) was getting the hang of things late on at the Curragh and will be more streetwise now under Moore. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: OPERA SINGER Next Best: Kalispera

RACECOURSE WIFI Stay Connected at the Races

SELECTION: KALISPERA

5

Trifecta

The Dublin To Bahrain Handicap of €16,000

(Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club) Bahrain Turf Club 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 €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 (90 = 10st).

1

Drawn 5

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Longbourn

Declared 8

Starting from stalls.

(Ire)

19 TStrap, 7 10-00

Owned by: Ms Amanda Torrens

g Bay by Mukhadram - Lady Catherine (Bering)

Colours: RED, grey stars, grey star on cap

Bred by: Tinnakill Bloodstock & P Grimes Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 22-0035

RACING POST VERDICT Fair fifth, only half a length behind runner-up Higher Kingdom, over 1m2f at the Curragh Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 28 runs, 2 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €64,563 Longbourn 2 flat wins €18,880.00 D -- Handicap Rating 88

Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Ms Hazel McGuinness

f Bay by Hallowed Crown - Kosika (Hard Spun) Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, em green sleeves, white stars, white cap, em green stars Bred by: Moran Stud Farm Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 369030

RACING POST VERDICT Best recent run when close third in Ulster Oaks over 1m2f at Down Royal in June Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €132,274

-- Handicap Rating

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

4 Drawn 7

Siobhan Rutledge (3)

Higher Kingdom (GB) 19

Owned by: Seamus Devlin

g Bay by Kingman - Noozhah

Colours: DARK BLUE, white stars, yellow sleeves & cap

6 9-09

John C McConnell MEATH 131772

Bred by: South Acre Bloodstock

RACING POST VERDICT Yet to win on turf but second to easy winner Alanya in Ladies Derby suggests he will do so Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 29 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €41,701

Higher Kingdom (GB) 5 flat wins €28,406.20 -- Handicap Rating 83

5 Drawn 8 No Niki No (Ire) 18

Declan McDonogh

Owned by: Melissa O’Neill & Bill Eastwood

f Bay by Helmet - Seeking Dubai (Dubawi)

Colours: PURPLE & PINK CHEVRONS, hooped sleeves, quartered cap

Blinkers, 7 9-08

Eoghan Joseph O’Neill KILDARE 119-5

Bred by: Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly

RACING POST VERDICT Off mark in Ireland when getting canny front-running ride from McDonogh to win over C&D

RACING

The Dublin To Bahrain Handicap

Owned by: D P Coakley & Joseph F Costello & Arthur Connick & Patrick

g Grey by Toronado - Deire Na Sli (Aussie Rules)

Colours: PINK, black seams, dark green sleeves & cap

The

farther in last couple of starts over 7f but maybe not this far

Owned by: Mrs Sheena McElroy & Mrs Paul Shanahan

f Bay by Mukhadram - Wahgah (Distorted Humor) Colours: PINK, purple chevron, purple armlet, white cap

Bred by: Longueville Bloodstock Noel Meade MEATH 5-21245

RACING POST VERDICT Running well this term; not clearest of runs when fifth over this trip at the Curragh Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €15,831 Tea Olive (FR) 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 76

5/1 HR76 J.A. Powell 8.7 4 1/4L 5th of 11 to The Franchise 8.11 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd

2nd to Whisky On The Hill (GB) 9.6 SLGO 16 MAY 8rn hcp 1m 2f 94yds Gd/Yld TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 BLINKERS ON No. 5 CPiece ON No. 6

BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Cordouan, 5 Chavajod, 11-2 Higher Kingdom, 13-2 Celtic Crown, Tea Olive, 7 Longbourn, 15-2 Vocal Studies, 8 No Niki No

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

None can be ruled out. Topweight Longbourn and Nasrullah fourth Cordouan have good claims but maybe CHAVAJOD, running sweetly for his new yard this term, can gain a second course win. [Mark Nunan] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: CHAVAJOD

Next Best: Tea Olive

SELECTION: TEA OLIVE

Trifecta

The Aer Lingus College Football Classic Meld

Stakes of €52,500 (Group 3)

Air 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 €30,975 Second €10,500 Third €5,250

Fourth €2,625 Fifth €1,575 Sixth €1,050

Race conditions For three years old and upwards.

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

Owned by: Ballylinch Stud

Declared 6

Starting from stalls.

g Bay by Make Believe - Fact Or Folklore (Lope de Vega)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange epaulettes & armlet, orange cap, white star

Bred by: Ballylinch Stud W McCreery KILDARE 151-345

RACING POST VERDICT Regressive this term; beaten a long way by Alfred Munnings last time; difficult to fancy

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €37,973 Self Belief 2 flat wins €30,975.00 C -- Handicap Rating 104

Owned by: Jacqueline Moloney & Gerard Kervick & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd f Bay by Dragon Pulse - Brimful (Invincible Spirit) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow star on cap Bred by: Thomas Shirley Joseph G Murphy

RACING POST VERDICT Handicapper is out of her depth in this grade Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €41,396 Pale Iris 2 flat wins €37,465.00

(GB) 8.11 GOW 19 APR Ext hcp 7f Yld

HR88 T. Marshall 9.7 12L 8th of 12 to Chazzesmee 9.3 NAAS 26 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy

3

Drawn 6

Alfred Munnings (Ire)

19

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

c Bay by Dubawi - Best In The World (Galileo) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Coolmore A P

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 10l on return in a Curragh Group 3 last time but should step forward from that Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €17,964

Alfred Munnings 1 flat win €9,440.00 C

Moore 8.13 4 3/4L 6L 3rd to Mashhoor (GB) 9.9 CUR 1 JUL 5rn Group 3

Bold Discovery (USA)

Owned by: Marc Chan

18

3 9-00

3 9-00

c Bay by Bolt d’Oro - Caribbean Babe (Arch) Colours: MAUVE, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star Bred by: CHC Inc Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 13-2501

RACING POST VERDICT Has good form here and a career-best to win a Curragh Listed over 1m last time; big player Probable SP: 15/8

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €83,687

Discovery (USA) 2 flat wins €68,440.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

Ryan Moore

The Aer Lingus College Football

Classic Meld Stakes (Group 3)

Owned by: John P McManus

c Chesnut by Churchill - Gussy Goose (Danehill Dancer)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus

RACING POST VERDICT Smart colt has won both starts at a lower level; respected but will have to improve

Of

(Fr)

Owned by: Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier f Grey by Le Havre - Full Of Beauty (Motivator)

ROYAL BLUE, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star Bred by: S C E A Ecurie Haras Du Cadran, S A S I E I & S A S Ste Entrainement Carlos

RACING POST VERDICT Second in a fillies’ Listed race at Navan last time and improving but this demands more Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €18,825

Empress Of Beauty (FR) 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 97

W.J. Lee 9.2 hd 2nd to Library 9.2 NAAS 28 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd

W.J. Lee 9.2 won nk 2 1/4L from Thunder Roll 9.2 and Perfect Portrait (GB)

6.4sec

LAST YEAR 1st Boundless Ocean, 2nd Bear Story, 3rd Patrick Sarsfield

TRAINER J. S. Bolger WEIGHT 8-13 TIME 2 min. 0.4 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Bold Discovery, 5-2 Alfred Munnings, Trustyourinstinct, 13-2 Empress Of Beauty, 10 Self Belief, 66 Pale Iris

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

Returning to the scene of his impressive maiden score last year, ALFRED MUNNINGS can take a big step forward from his return start after injury, something many quality horses from his stable have done over the years. Bold Discovery was impressive at the Curragh over 1m last time but he can race keenly and this trip poses a question. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ALFRED MUNNINGS

Next Best: Bold Discovery

SELECTION: BOLD DISCOVERY

A SHORT WALK FROM LEOPARDSTOWN

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7

The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown

Maiden of €12,500

(Generously sponsored by The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown) The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown 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.

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

Fourth €625 Fifth €375 Sixth €250

Race conditions For three years old and upwards.

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

Fillies allowed 5lbs.

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Drawn 18

Scott McCullagh (3)

Declared 18

Starting from stalls.

Dawn Noir (Ire) 16 TStrap, 5 10-03

Owned by: Martin Fegan

g Brown by Dawn Approach - Sabinillas (Clodovil)

Colours: YELLOW, red star, check cap

Bred by: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Noel G Hynds DOWN 0

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 44l on debut at Roscommon; look elsewhere Probable SP: 100/1

Owned by: Mrs Eileen Heanen

15

007-0

f Bay by Coulsty - Polly Adler (Fantastic Light)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange cross of lorraine, orange armlet, striped cap

Bred by: Ivan and Mrs Eileen Heanen

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in four maidens and seems safe to look elsewhere Probable SP: 66/1

McConnell 9.7 30L 11th of 14 to Esquiline (FR) 9.3 BELW 7 JUL mdn 1m 4f 20yds Gd/Yld

3

Owned by: David J Byrne

g Bay by Australia - Blessing (Pulpit)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green cap, white star

Bred by: Sir Robert Ogden

RACING POST VERDICT Gelded son of Australia will have to be smart to score on debut Probable SP: 28/1

4 Drawn 8

Don Archilito (GB) 34

Owned by: Ronald McArdle & Mrs Pauline McCourt

g Bay by Zoffany - Valtina (Teofilo)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, red sash, red seams on sleeves, red star on cap

3 9-08

K J Condon KILDARE

TStrap, 3 9-08

James Ryan (7)

Career record 1 runs

Don Archilito (GB)

T G McCourt MEATH 0

Bred by: Fortescue Bloodstock

RACING POST VERDICT Was beaten 25l on debut at Fairyhouse and loads of improvement needed Probable SP: 100/1

150/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.0 (TS) 24L last of 12 to Rapparee Champ 9.7 FAIR 16 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd/Yld

5

Drawn 11

Eagles Reign (Ire) 22

Owned by: T J Ward

g Bay by Gleneagles - Nacre (Deep Impact)

Colours: WHITE, red braces, striped cap

Mikey Sheehy

3 9-08

Bred by: Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 07

RACING POST VERDICT Better effort at Naas last time in blinkers; headgear is left off today; others preferred Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 2 runs

Eagles Reign

200/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.8 (BK) 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Shayzann 9.8 NAAS 28 JUN mdn 1m Gd 80/1 J.A. Powell 9.3 47L last of 16 to Farnborough 9.8 LIM 23 JUN mdn 1m Yld/Sft

Trifecta

RACING

The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown Maiden

Owned by: Mrs John M Weld

g Brown by Elzaam - Preach (Danehill Dancer) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: River Downs Stud Charles Weld

VERDICT Was 18l behind at the Curragh last time and will be of more interest in handicaps

SP: 66/1

c Bay by New Approach - Kadra (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge)

Was 2.75l behind Saturn on return at the Curragh; can run well again but a bit to find

earned €3,343

g Bay by Ulysses - Boadicee (Aqlaam)

80 RACING

PURPLE, emerald green sleeves & cap Bred by: Pantile Stud Ross O’Sullivan

Some promise on debut at Limerick but was disappointing at Naas since

SP: 66/1

Owned by: D Coogan

g Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Valamareha (Val Royal)

Colours: PURPLE, black diamond, purple cap

Bred by: Danny Coogan Joseph Anthony Murray MEATH 8

RACING POST VERDICT Finished 25l last on debut at Down Royal and can only be watched today Probable SP: 100/1

Owned by: Benjamin Halsall

g Bay by Australia - Pavement (Pivotal)

Colours: BLACK, yellow epaulettes, yellow cap, purple star

Gary Carroll

Bred by: Mrs Monica Aherne Gavin Cromwell MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT Gelded son of Australia will have to be smart to score on debut Probable SP: 16/1

Owned by: Anthony Vaughan & O B P Carroll

g Bay by Fast Company - Red Riddle (Verglas)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Dermot Kelly Martin Brassil KILDARE 0

RACING POST VERDICT Was never involved when beaten 17l on debut at Limerick and seems best watched Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 1 runs

Shane Foley

2

Owned by: Niarchos Family

c Grey by Galileo - Alpha Centauri (Mastercraftsman)

Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Niarchos Family Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 2

RACING POST VERDICT Green but showed promise on debut over this trip at the Curragh; looks the one to beat Probable SP: 4/5

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,800

17

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

c Bay by Teofilo - Bobailin (Vocalised)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

8/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 1/2L 2nd to The Black Tiger (USA) 9.8 CUR 30 JUN 17rn mdn 1m 2f Gd Luke McAteer

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW 726

RACING POST VERDICT Below form over 1m5f here last time but cheekpieces back on down in trip; needs more Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,500

Teorie -- Handicap Rating 80

Owned by: Mrs S M L Oliver g

by Churchill - Kebaya (Montjeu) Colours: DARK BLUE, white cross sashes, emerald green cap

by: Aston House Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Was 9l behind today’s rival Saturn over this trip at the Curragh and a fair bit to find

f Chesnut by Gleneagles - Lamyaa (Arcano)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, black star, black sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, black star Bred by: The Pocock Family

RACING POST VERDICT Showed a similar level of form in two starts; handicaps will suit better Probable SP: 66/1

earned

Owned by: Vincent Gaul

13

f Bay by Starspangledbanner - La Divina (Sadler’s Wells)

3 9-03

Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Basil Brindley G M Lyons MEATH 840

RACING POST VERDICT Badly hampered at Bellewstown last time but seems to be the stable second choice today Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 places

earned €600

My Birthday Girl (Ire) 3 9-03

Owned by: Mrs M Cahill & Mrs Caroline Hendron & Ciaran Kennelly

16

f Chesnut by Churchill - Duljanah (Dream Ahead)

Colours: WHITE, red striped sleeves, hooped cap

Bred by: D A Thorpe

RACING POST VERDICT A 10,000GBP yearling; is by a decent sire but will have to be smart to score on debut Probable SP: 25/1

Colin Keane

The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown Maiden

18 Drawn 7

Velvet And Vine (Ire) 32

Owned by: Anamoine Limited

f Bay by New Bay - Velvetina (Barathea)

Colours: YELLOW, red epaulettes & sleeves, yellow cap

3 9-03

Bred by: Windflower Overseas G M Lyons MEATH 76

RACING POST VERDICT Will need to find improvement to take this but should be thereabouts; stable selected Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €150

Velvet And Vine

7/1 C.T. Keane 9.3 10L 6th of 17 to Maxux 9.3 GOW 18 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.3 10L 7th of 16 to Unless (USA) 9.3 NAAS 21 MAY mdn 1m Gd

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4 CPiece ON No. 13

LAST YEAR 1st Point Gellibrand, 2nd Oh So Lovely, 3rd Gatito Rapido

TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 2 min. 13.2 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 4-5 Saturn, 5-2 Kadeen, 8 Teorie, Velvet And Vine, 14 Miss McHenry, 16 Rioja Alta, 20 Tommy Thug, 25 My Birthday Girl, 28 Cahersiveen, 40 Eagles Reign, 50 Saffronandblue, 66 Gardone, I’m Polly, Lady Pro, Latinised, 100 others

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

Having run green when narrowly beaten at the Curragh on debut, the beautifully-bred SATURN should be able to go one better with improvement likely. Kadeen wasn’t far behind him that day and can give him a race. As the Lyons’ first-string, Velvet And Vine can run well. [Tyrone Molloy]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SATURN

Next Best: Velvet And Vine

SELECTION: TEORIE

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The Mongey Communications Handicap of €11,000

(Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications) Mongey Communications 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 and upwards (70 = 10st).

Declared 17

297686

Starting from stalls.

Owned by: James McAuley

g Bay by Dansili - Lilyfire (First Defence)

Colours: ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow quartered cap

Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten in handicaps lately and isn’t high on the list despite a falling mark

43 runs, 5 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €74,979

SP: 25/1

Owned by: Martin Hayes g Brown by Danon Ballade - Patronne (Domedriver) Colours: BLACK & RED DIAMONDS

Bred by: Mrs N L Naylor

RACING POST VERDICT Some decent runs after winning last year; solid hurdle run last month and has a squeak

(Fr)

Owned by: Slattery Bloodstock Limited

f Grey by Montmartre - Ejina (Highest Honor) Colours: LIGHT GREEN, royal blue star & sleeves, royal blue cap

1

Bred by: M Thierry de la Heronniere

RACING POST VERDICT Won a QR maiden here over 1m7f just over a year ago; market a guide on return/stable debut Probable

25 % Prize-money earned €6,526

Billy Lee

Owned by: DRFG Partnership

4 Drawn 10 One Cool Poet (Ire) 9 TStrap, 11 10-01

g Bay by Urban Poet - Oasis Star (Desert King)

Colours: RED & WHITE HOOPS, royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap

Bred by: Caroline Brazil

RACING POST VERDICT Veteran was poor at Tramore last time and has to bounce back Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 58 runs, 6 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €158,315 One Cool Poet 5

Matthew J Smith

MEATH 200-908

Paddy

The Mongey Communications Handicap

Owned by: Luke Comer

g Bay by Worthadd - Matula (Halling)

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

07-8800

Bred by: Irish National Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Has been badly regressive since last autumn and isn’t easy to make a case for at present

Career record 11 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,518

Highland King -- Handicap Rating 69

33/1 HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 13 to Getawiggleon (FR) 9.3 GOW 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

12/1 M.P. O’Connor 10.8 (TS) 71L 12th of 16 to Custom Of The Sea 10.13 KILL 14 MAY mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

20/1 HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (TS) 4L 8th of 12 to Higher Kingdom (GB) 9.10 DUN 10 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std

7 Drawn 13

Orla McKenna (10)

Bambeano (Ire) 155

Owned by: Mark Fahey

f Bay by French Navy - Tallawalla (Oratorio)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE HALVED, emerald green sleeves & cap

6 9-10

Bred by: Tom McDonald Mark Fahey KILDARE 680-134

RACING POST VERDICT In decent form at Dundalk when last seen; best watched on return unless market support Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €8,920

Bambeano 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

11/2 HR67 J. Kearney 9.9 3/4L 5L nk 4th to Vee Dancer 9.2 DUN 15 FEB 13rn hcp (47-70)2m Std

7/1 HR66 J. Kearney 9.5

Owned by: Dr R Lambe & Dr J Climax

f Bay by Free Eagle - Endless Expanse (Red Ransom)

PURPLE, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap

by: Irish National Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Has been slowly away last twice but with a visor back on is of interest Probable SP: 8/1

13 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,791

Declan McDonogh

Owned by: Out Of The Blue Syndicate

9 Drawn 17 Oh Cleo (Ire) 211 4 9-05

f Bay by Gleneagles - Oh Grace (Lawman)

LIGHT GREEN, red braces, red armlet, red cap

by: T Darcy & V Mccarthy

RACING POST VERDICT Takes a major step-up in trip on handicap/stable debut; market could guide

Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,621

Cleo -- Handicap Rating 61

Gary Carroll

10

Drawn 5

Pinot Gris (Ire) 26 CPiece, 3 9-01

Owned by: Benjamin Halsall

g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Zamira (New Approach)

Colours: BLACK, yellow epaulettes, yellow cap, purple star

Bred by: John Malone Gavin Cromwell MEATH 80941

RACING POST VERDICT Won a Down Royal handicap at 10.5f in first-time cheekpieces; 5lb higher now but respected Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €6,655 Pinot Gris 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 68

11

Drawn 12

Baile Locha Riach (Fr) 26 TStrap, 3 9-00

Shane Kelly

Owned by: Michael Hilary Burke g Chesnut by Siyouni - Samba Brazil (Teofilo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow cap, royal blue stars Bred by: Al Shahania Stud Doha J P Murtagh KILDARE 9-86005

RACING POST VERDICT Was 5.25l behind Pinot Gris at Down Royal last time; shouldn’t be too far away Probable SP: 11/1

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €330

Baile Locha Riach (FR) -- Handicap Rating 67

20/1 HR69 S.B. Kelly 9.4 5 1/4L 5th of 14 to Pinot Gris 8.12 DRYL 24 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 2f 75yds Gd

40/1 HR74 S.B. Kelly 9.11 17L 14th of 16 to Whisky On The Hill (GB) 9.6 ROS 22 MAY hcp (47-75)1m 4f 10yds Gd/Yld

S.B. Kelly 9.8 19L 14th of 15 to Save Your Love 9.8 GOW 3 MAY mdn 1m Yld

12

Drawn 15

Fairytale Princess (Ire) 32

Owned by: Summerseat Stables Ltd

f Bay by Camelot - Copplestone (Sea The Stars)

Colours: DARK GREEN, white star, white stars on sleeves, hooped cap

3 9-00

Keane

by: Summerseat Stables Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Shapes as though this trip will suit and one to consider on handicap debut Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €200

by Starspangledbanner - Satwa Ruby (Verglas)

ORANGE, emerald green cross sashes, striped cap

RACING POST VERDICT Second to a progressive sort at Roscommon over this trip last time; can take a hand

earned €3,306

Hello

Owned by: Lance Bloodstock Limited f Bay by Slade Power - Dffra (Refuse To Bend) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

Bred by: Oghill House Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Third at Tipperary last time but needs more up in grade off 2lb higher today Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 20 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €11,036 Hello Power 1 flat win €3,535.70 -- Handicap Rating 56

Colin

Jack Kearney (7)

6900

The Mongey Communications Handicap

Portunalia (USA) 8

Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

f Bay/Brown by Medaglia d’Oro - Alina (Came Home)

Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Bred by: Newtownanner Stud Farm

RACING POST VERDICT Stumbled at the start last time but still disappointing; best watched until showing more

Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €130

Portunalia (USA) -- Handicap Rating 67

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

f Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Solas Na Greine (Galileo)

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

RACING POST VERDICT Beaten 2.5l in first-time cheekpieces at Tipperary last time; needs more up in grade Probable

LAST YEAR 1st La Hacienda, 2nd S’all Good Man, 3rd Dammit

TRAINER Matthew J. Smith WEIGHT 9-13 TIME 2 min. 54.6 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 4 Pinot Gris, 5 Grey Fable, 7 Fairytale Princess, Union Flag, 8 Pale Moonlight, 9 Hello Power, 11 Baile Locha Riach, 14 Darraby, Highland King, Loughisle Lady, 16 On The Money, 18 Bambeano, 22 Oh Cleo, 25 Dalvey, 28 Portunalia, 33 Desert Wind, One Cool Poet

RACE 8 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

Second to a most progressive sort at Roscommon last time, GREY FABLE can go one better and confirm that form with Pinot Gris who finished fourth on that occasion before he won at Down Royal. Highland King has shown his best form at this track and is a dark horse, while Fairytale Princess needs a market check on handicap debut. Darraby and Pale Moonlight can run well. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: GREY FABLE

Next Best: Dalvey

SELECTION: DALVEY

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 4.45pm

THE UNDERTONES PLAYING LIVE AFTER RACING FILLIES MAIDEN OF €12,000 Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs 110 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs. Starting from stalls.

RACE 2: 5.15pm

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 €48,000 or less at a designated or specified sale. About 7 furlongs 31 yards. €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 €40,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €32,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €24,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €16,000 allowed 8lb; If not more than €8,000 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 €48,001 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.

RACE 3: 5.45pm

THE RYAN’S CLEANING APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF €11,500 (Generously sponsored by Ryan’s Cleaning) 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 three years old and upwards (75 = 10st). About 7 furlongs 31 yards. €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 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 16th July and which are not cumulative). Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed 7lb. Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 4lb. Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed 2lb .*Including races under any N.H. Rules. 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 13th July. Starting from stalls.

RACE 4: 6.20pm

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 1 mile. €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.

RACE 5: 6.50pm

THE DUBLIN TO BAHRAIN 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 (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 1 furlong. €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 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. 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. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Starting from stalls.

RACE 6: 7.25pm

THE AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC MELD STAKES OF €52,500 (GROUP 3) Winner will receive €31,500 (Penalty Value: €30,975), Second will receive €10,500, Third will receive €5,250, Fourth will receive €2,625, Fifth will receive €1,575, Sixth will receive €1,050. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €315 to enter on June 28th; €210 extra if forfeit not declared by July 13th or €5,250 if entered by July 13th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 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.

RACE 7: 7.55pm

THE CLAYTON HOTEL LEOPARDSTOWN MAIDEN OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by The Clayton Hotel Leopardstown) 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 2 furlongs €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 3lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls.

RACE 8: 8.30pm

THE MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS HANDICAP OF €11,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications)

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 and upwards (70 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs 180 yards. €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 13th July. Starting from stalls.