Irish Champions Festival - Day 1

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Day 1 - LEOPARDSTOWN

Saturday 9th September 2023

Mrs. Eimear Mulhern

Mrs. Una Manning

COMMITTEE

Mr. Jim Mulqueen (Chairperson)

Mrs. Suzanne Eade

Mr. Patrick Prendergast

OFFICIALS:

Mr Paul Dermody

Mr. Tommy Breen

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.

The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Acting Stewards: Mr. M.Cosgrave (Chairperson), Mr. T. Hunt, Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. P. Reynolds & Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone

Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan

Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever

Handicappers: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr M. Bird

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. H. Hynes

Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. P. Houlihan

Veterinary Officers: Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S & Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S

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

Security Officers: Mr C. Gordon & 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 the newly rebranded Irish Champions Festival. While we celebrate the 10th running of such a special weekend with a new name, the festival continues to offer what it was designed to do – showcase the very best of the Irish racing and breeding industries.

These two days at Leopardstown and the Curragh certainly complement each other with a combined programme of races that is rarely matched. In all, there will be ten Group races, six at Group 1 level. Today’s Group 1 races are the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes and the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, two of the world’s finest races backed by two of Irish racing and breeding’s greatest supporters.

It is our pleasure to welcome His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and members of the Bahrain Turf Club as we celebrate the second running of The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. In July, the Bahrain Turf Club and Leopardstown Racecourse launched the ‘Dublin to Bahrain’ race series, an initiative that sees a hugely welcome expansion of Bahrain’s existing sponsorship portfolio in Ireland. Irish-trained and Irish-bred horses have enjoyed terrific success when racing in Bahrain and I look forward to increased Irish participation in the Bahrain Turf Series for the 2023/2024 season.

Irish racing’s partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club sees the World Pool return to Leopardstown this afternoon. Our work with the HKJC, Tote and the Racecourse Media Group gives the opportunity for racing fans around the world to bet into a single pool with the opportunity for unequalled value for Tote customers.

Thank you for supporting Irish Champions Festival and I wish you all a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Suzanne Eade Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland

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A very warm welcome to the 10th running of the Irish Champions Festival, rebranded for 2023. We hope you are looking forward to celebrating top class Irish racing and breeding today at Leopardstown. A huge thank you as always to everyone who has worked to bring this exciting weekend together, including our sponsors, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and patrons. Welcome also to the connections of today’s international runners, wishing them the very best of luck.

Welcome to Leopardstown for Day One of the 8th running of Longines Irish Champions Weekend. We are delighted to welcome our many supporters in person to Leopardstown Racecourse. The quality of racing throughout the whole weekend at Leopardstown and The Curragh is outstanding, and the meeting deserves its positioning as “Where Champions Become Immortal”. We are very grateful to Longines for their continued support.

The Group 1 feature race today is the Irish Champion Stakes, which has an illustrious history featuring some the best racehorses in the world. Last year we saw Magical prevail in a fantastic finish to win back-to-back Irish Champion Stakes. She repeated history similar to the outstanding six-time Group 1 winner, Dylan Thomas, who created comparable history in 2006 and 2007. This race always attracts significant International attention, won by legends of the turf such as Sea The Stars, Golden Horn and Almanzor.

This weekend is supported by sponsors and partners who make it possible to have world class prize money on offer; our race sponsors for 2023 are Bahrain Turf Club, Coolmore Stud, KPMG, Ballylinch Stud, Dullingham Park, Paddy Power and the Irish EBF.

9TH SEPTEMBER

RACE SCHEDULE

13.45 The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes of €100,000

14.15 The Group 2

I would like to extend a warm welcome and thank you to our other Group 1 feature race sponsor today, Coolmore, who are generously sponsoring The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes. The Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes was ranked as the ‘World’s Best Fillies and Mares Race’ in the European and World Horse Thoroughbred Rankings in 2017 and 2018, and last year gave trainer Johnny Murtagh his first Group 1 Winner as Champers Elysees won the race in terrific style under Colin Keane.

For the second year, the Irish Champions Festival will host The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. We extend a warm welcome to His Highness Skaikh Isa Bin Salmon Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Turf Club. Today’s feature race, the Group One Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, will showcase the very best of flat racing, having welcomed some of the best horses in the world over the years.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our valued race sponsors, Clipper Logistics, KPMG, Ballylinch Stud, Paddy Power and The Irish Stallion Farms EBF who make a very valuable contribution, not only to the prize fund, but also to the atmosphere on the day. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our sponsors, without the support of our sponsors and partners Longines Irish Champions Weekend would not be one of the leading global race meetings.

The 2023 edition of the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes marks the 20th Anniversary of Coolmore’s support for this very special race, one of the world’s top ranked fillies and mares’ races.

Before racing today, we hope you will enjoy a racing preview by the Paddy Power ‘From the Horses Mouth’ panel on our Bulmers Main Stage.

On entering the racecourse, you will be greeted by The Champions Bistro and Bar where a rolling buffet will be served throughout the day and welcome to all. The Champions Patio, located opposite the parade ring will be serving delicious BBQ options for you to enjoy. The Racing Hall will have a walk-through area, serving quick and tasty convenient food. Throughout the racecourse there will be plenty of opportunities, to purchase teas, coffees and a range of beverages from our contemporary mobile units.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

The Paddy Power Winning Line will commence at 11.30am l ive from the winning presentation podium. This carefully selected panel of special guests including Sam Kirwin and Kevin O’Ryan will take racegoers through the eight race card hopefully suggest winners for the day!

Later this evening we are delighted to welcome Mark McCabe back to our Bulmers Main Stage to close out the race day. There will also be top class entertainment for you to enjoy throughout the day, starting with the New Brass Kings welcoming you at the turnstile entrance. The Bazza Band will be keeping you entertained in the Champions Marquee in between racing, and then there will be a Sing-Along at the Main Stage once racing has finished. Celebrating the very best in Irish sport this weekend, we will be showing both the Rugby World Cup and the Irish Open on screens throughout the venue today.

We will have a host of music throughout the afternoon and into the evening to keep the atmosphere upbeat and exciting, while all screens will show the GAA All Ireland Football Final featuring Mayo and Tyrone after racing has finished. This weekend is the epitome of Irish horseracing and we would like thank all the owners, trainers and jockeys for their support. If we can do anything further to ensure you have an enjoyable day, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the team. We look forward to day two of Longines Irish Champions Weekend at the Curragh Racecourse tomorrow.

Tim Husbands MBE, CEO Leopardstown Racecourse

Thanks once again for joining us today, we hope you have an enjoyable day of racing and entertainment. During your day, if there is anything we can do to help please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Leopardstown Team. There’s another world-class day of racing for Day Two of Irish Champions Festival at the Curragh Racecourse tomorrow, and we hope to see many of you there.

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SING-A-LONG

Get the party started at our Sing-A-Long after racing on the Main Stage!

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT

You must understand, though the touch of your hand makes my pulse react

That it’s only the thrill of boy meeting girl, opposites attract

It’s physical, only logical

You must try to ignore that it means more than that

(Chorus)

Oh-oh-oh, what’s love got to do, got to do with it?

What’s love, but a second-hand emotion?

What’s love got to do, got to do with it?

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?

It may seem to you that I’m acting confused when you’re close to me

If I tend to look dazed, I read it some place, I got cause to be

There’s a name for it, There’s a phrase that fits

But whatever the reason, you do it for me

(Chorus)

What’s love, but a sweet old-fashioned notion?

What’s love got to do, got to do with it?

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?

(What’s love? A second-hand emotion)

What’s love got to do, got to do with it?

Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?

(What’s love) ooh-ooh (got to do with it?) got to do with it?

SWEET CAROLINE

Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing

But then I know it’s growing strong

Was in the spring and spring became the summer

Who’d have believed you’d come along

Hands, touching hands

Reaching out, touching me, touching you

(Chorus)

Sweet Caroline

Good times never seemed so good

I’ve been inclined to believe they never would

But now I Look at the night and it don’t seem so lonely

We filled it up with only two

And when I hurt Hurting runs off my shoulders

How can I hurt when holding you

One, touching one

Reaching out, touching me, touching you

(Chorus)

CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU

You’re just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you

You’d be like Heaven to touch, I wanna hold you so much

At long last, love has arrived And I thank God I’m alive

You’re just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you

Pardon the way that I stare there’s nothin’ else to compare

The sight of you leaves me weak, there are no words left to speak

But if you feel like I feel, please let me know that it’s real You’re just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you

(Chorus)

I love you, baby, And if it’s quite alright, I need you, baby

To warm the lonely night, I love you, baby, trust in me when I say

Oh, pretty baby, Don’t bring me down, I pray

Oh, pretty baby, Now that I’ve found you, stay And let me love you, baby

Let me love you

(Verse 1 Repeated)

(Chorus Repeated)

DON’T STOP ME NOW

Tonight I’m gonna have myself a real good time, I feel alive and the world

I’ll turn it inside out, yeah

I’m floating around in ecstasy, So, (don’t stop me now)

(Don’t stop me) ‘Cause I’m having a good time, having a good time

I’m a shooting star leaping through the sky like a tiger, Defying the laws of gravity

I’Mma racing car passing by like Lady Godiva

I’m gonna go, go, go, there’s no stopping me

(Chorus)

I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah

200 degrees, that’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit

I’m travelling at the speed of light, I wanna make a supersonic man out of you

I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball (Don’t stop me now)

If you wanna have a good time, Just give me a call (Don’t stop me now)

‘Cause I’m having a good time (Don’t stop me now)

Yes, I’m havin’ a good time, I don’t want to stop at all, yeah

I’m a rocket ship on my way to Mars on a collision course

I am a satellite I’m out of control

I am a sex machine ready to reload like an atom bomb, About to oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode

I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah, 200 degrees, that’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit

I’m travelling at the speed of light, I wanna make a supersonic woman of you

(Don’t stop me, don’t stop me, ooh, ooh, ooh) I like it

(Don’t stop me, don’t stop me) Have a good time, good time

(Don’t stop me, don’t stop me) Woah

Let loose, honey, all right

(Chorus)

Ah, da, da, da, da

Da, da, ah, ah

Ah, da, da, ah, ah, ah Ah, da, da

1.45pm RACE 1

The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes of €100,000 (Listed Race)

Trifecta

Placepot

The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes (Listed Race)

6

Drawn 6

Making Time (Ire) 16

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

2 9-02

(Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud & the Irish EBF (€20,000)) Distance 7f72y

Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000

Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not won a Listed race or at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Group race.

1

Colin Keane

Drawn 3

2

Weights 9st 2lbs.

Declared 10

Starting from stalls.

Apricot Ice (Ire) 16

Owned by: Ballygallon Stud (Ireland) Limited

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

2 9-02

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

Bred by: Ballygallon Stud Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT May struggle to turn the tables on Content who beat her convincingly here 16 days ago Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,040

Apricot Ice

4/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Content 9.2 here 24 AUG 9rn mdn 7f Gd

2

Drawn 7

301

Content (Ire) 16

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

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

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

Bred by: Coolmore

RACING POST VERDICT Raced too freely in the Chesham, much more professional when beating Apricot Ice on latest Probable SP: 7/4

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €10,880

Content 1 win €9,440.00 C

2 9-02

Seamie Heffernan

f Bay by Kessaar - Fainleog (Rock of Gibraltar)

Colours: GREY, orange disc, grey cap

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 3031

RACING POST VERDICT Won a maiden here just over a fortnight ago on her fourth start, second-string for stable Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €18,530

Making Time 1 win €14,750.00 C -- Handicap Rating 75

1

from Ciao For Now (GB)

Lordan 9.2 9L 10th of 13 to Porta Fortuna 9.2 NAAS 21 MAY Group 3 5f 205yds Gd

7 Drawn 10

Nemonte (Ire) 18

Owned by: Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Steven Rocco

f Brown by Ten Sovereigns - Jumellea (Zoffany)

2 9-02

Colours: WHITE, dark green diamond, white R, green & gold diamonds on sleeves, green cap, white visor Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 1741

RACING POST VERDICT Two wins from four starts, has gained experience in good races but needs to raise her game Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €32,680

Nemonte 2 wins €30,680.00 -- Handicap Rating 90

5

C. Stone-Walsh 8.6 won 1 1/2L 6L from My Mate Alfie 10.0 and Pomeriggio 8.12 ROS 22 AUG 7rn 7f 93yds Yld/Sft 1min 37sec

14/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Ylang Ylang (GB) 9.2 here 27 JUL 6rn Group 3 7f 32yds Sft

M. P. Sheehy 9.0 2L 7th of 16 to Snellen 9.0 ASCOT 24 JUN Listed 7f Gd /Frm

8

Drawn 2

Question Of Class (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs Patricia O’Rourke & Mrs J S Bolger

f Bay by Camelot - Teo’s Music (Intense Focus)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white triple diamond & diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

2 9-02

Rory Cleary

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Dam is out of a winning sister to the brilliant Teofilo, this is ambitious for a newcomer Probable SP: 20/1

9 Drawn 8

Sea The Boss (GB)

6/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1 1/4L 2L from Apricot Ice 9.2 and Hannah Buckle 9.2 here 24 AUG 9rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.6sec

W. M. Lordan 9.0 6L 13th of 16 to Snellen 9.0 ASCOT 24 JUN Listed 7f Gd /Frm

5/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 ns hd 3rd to Buttons 9.2 here 8 JUN 6rn mdn 7f 27yds Gd

3 Drawn 4 Elegant

Madame (Ire)

Owned by: Amo Racing Limited

f Bay by Inns Of Court - Koharu

Colours: VIOLET, white quartered cap

82

2 9-02

Kevin Stott

Bred by: Aguiar Bloodstock & Padraig Williams Dominic Ffrench Davis GB 1

RACING POST VERDICT Form of Lingfield win is ordinary but is open to improvement, trainer has good trial material Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €4,027

Elegant Madame Kevin Stott 9.2 won 1/2L hd from Alnoory (GB) 9.2 and Tokyo Dreamer (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 19 JUN 10rn 7f 1yds Std 1min 25sec

4 Drawn 5 Grand Job (USA) 70

2 9-02

Owned by: Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier & Ed Magnier

f Bay by Justify - Sure Route (Ishiguru)

Colours: MADONNA BLUE, brown cross sashes, check cap

Shane Foley

6

Owned by: John G Hennessy & C Acheson & Mrs John Harrington

f Chesnut by Sea The Moon - Shaella (Casamento)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange hoop, hooped sleeves, check cap

2 9-02

Bred by: Mr E Cantillon Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 1

RACING POST VERDICT Created a favourable first impression at Tipperary, this comes soon and on better ground Probable SP: 11/2

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

Sea The Boss (GB) 1 win €11,800.00

10 Drawn 1

Serious Notions (GB)

Owned by: Gaynor Bloodstock LLC

f Bay by Advertise - Darling Grace (Nayef)

28

2 9-02

Gary Carroll

Colours: WHITE, dark blue stars, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, white star Bred by: Highgate Stud G M Lyons MEATH 27

RACING POST VERDICT Just in front of Content on debut but failed to build on that the Curragh on second Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,040

Serious Notions (GB)

8/1 C.T. Keane 9.0 6 1/2L 7th of 11 to A Lilac Rolla 9.4 CUR 12 AUG 7f Gd 13/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 ns 2nd to Buttons 9.2 here 8 JUN 6rn mdn 7f 27yds Gd

LAST YEAR 1st Zarinsk, 2nd Library, 3rd Highly Desirable

TRAINER G.M.Lyons WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1 min. 31.7 sec. GOING Soft

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Bred by: Fullbury Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 25

RACING POST VERDICT Flattered by the detail of her debut second, faces stiff task against six previous winners Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €6,200

Grand Job (USA)

9/2 D. McMonagle 9.2 8 3/4L 5th of 7 to Matrika 9.2 CUR 1 JUL Group 2 6f Gd

7/1 D. McMonagle 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Matrika 9.2 CUR 28 MAY 9rn mdn 6f Gd

5 Drawn 9 Kitty

Rose (GB)

Billy Lee

13

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

f Bay by Invincible Army - Varnish (Choisir)

2 9-02

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, dark blue cap, white star

BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Content, 100-30 Kitty Rose, 9-2 Apricot Ice, 11-2 Sea The Boss, 10 Grand Job, 12 Nemonte, 14 Elegant Madame, 16 Serious Notions, 20 Question Of Class, 33 Making Time

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

Having failed to settle adequately in the Chesham Stakes, CONTENT was professional in winning a maiden here last month and was value for more than 1 1/4l margin over Apricot Ice. Two first-time maiden winners Kitty Rose and Sea The Boss look capable of making an impression in this grade. [Alan Sweetman]

Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 1

Bred by: Carmel Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Only 13 days since an impressive winning debut at Naas, looks Pattern-class in the making Probable SP: 100/30

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €14,750

Kitty Rose (GB) 1 win €14,750.00

25/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 won 1 3/4L 4 3/4L from Tannola 8.13 and National Lady 9.1

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: CONTENT

Next Best: Kitty Rose

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Ballylinch Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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COOLMORE AMERICA ‘JUSTIFY’ MATRON STAKES PREVIEW

Terrifically impressive winner of last year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas but things failed to go to plan afterwards, including when a disappointing third in this race. Her season started okay when touched off in a heavy ground Listed contest here in April but hasn’t seen since. Difficult to know what to expect but Chris Hayes keeps faith with Tahiyra, although we know what she’s capable of.

JUMBLY

Winner at up to Group 3 level for the Charltons. Was consistent without winning for her current trainer, including when a close third in a Grade 2 at Saratoga two weeks ago. Is probably a little better than her rating and has an each-way shout here.

Did well late last year at two, winning a Punchestown maiden and possibly should have won a Curragh Group 3. Pulled too hard when stepped up to 1m2f in a Curragh Listed race on her only start this year, and a hood tried here back down to 1m. Hard to make a case for her in this company.

One of the top juvenile fillies last year, but held by Tahiyra all four times they have met. She comes here on the back of a poor run in the Prix Jean Prat in July and blinkers tried, so could be likely to get in the frame.

Gained her sixth career win when comfortably accounting for Jumbly in a Curragh Group 2 in May. She has been off since then and is an intriguing runner if at her best. Has struggled after a break in the past, however.

Responded well to the application of the hood to win a Group 3 at Leopardstown in June but was unable to match that over 6f in a Naas Group 3 subsequently. Trying this trip for the first time in a Group 1 would seem ambitious and others look much more likely.

Best known for her surprise defeat of Inspiral in last year’s Falmouth Stakes, she gained a third career success in a Group 3 at Epsom in June but has been held in better company twice since. Blinkers tried here but others look much more likely.

ROGUE MILLENNIUM

Rewarded for consistency when winning the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot, although not quite at her best in a fillies’ Group 1 at Deauville in July. Respected on her previous form.

Winner for Michael O’Callaghan last year and claimed a Listed win for her current trainer at Epsom in June. Her limitations were exposed somewhat in better company twice since, and she didn’t get home in the 1,000 Guineas on her only previous try at this trip.

TAHIYRA

Bounced back from an unlucky defeat in the 1,000 Guineas to land the Irish equivalent and the Coronation Stakes, the latter on ground plenty quick enough. Is the leading three-year-old filly at this trip and sets the standard on her first try against older opposition.

Won her first two starts, including a Navan Listed race in June. She raced too keenly and was soundly beaten in a Group 3 at Ascot in July. Hooded here but has a lot to find even on her best form.

CLEVER AND COOL

Has been kept on the go and has rewarded connections by winning a Cork Listed race and a Tipperary Group 3 over 7f despite slow starts. She deserves a go at a race like this but does look to be up against it.

Five wins to her credit, three of them coming here, including when stepping up to Group 2 level over 7f in July. She is well worth her place in a Group 1, especially at Leopardstown, although a shower or two of rain would aid her chance.

Compiled by Alan Sweetman

O. Murphy

L.F. Roche

C .Soumillon

R.L. Moore

W.J. Lee

G.F. Carroll

R. Hornby

K. Stott

D. Tudhope

C.D. Hayes

B.M. Coen

C.T. Keane

HOMELESS

SONGS GOZEN

Matron Stakes HALL OF FAME

GROUP 1: 1 Mile, 3 year olds and upwards, fillies only

Year Winner Owner Trainer Jockey

1995 Timarida HH Aga Khan IV John Oxx Johnny Murtagh

1996 Donna Viola Kieran Scott Chris Wall John Reid

1997 Clerio Sheikh Mohammed Henri-Alex Pantall Michael Kinane

1998 Tadwiga Stonethorn Stud Farms Richard Hannon Sr. Richard Hughes

1999 Dazzling Park Mrs Seamus Burns Jim Bolger Kevin Manning

2000 Iftiraas Kuwait Racing Syndicate John Dunlop George Duffield

2001 Independence Cliveden Stud Ed Dunlop Frankie Dettori

2002 Dress to Thrill Moyglare Stud Farm Dermot Weld Pat Smullen

2003 Favourable Terms Maktoum Al Maktoum

Sir Michael Stoute Kieren Fallon

2004 Soviet Song Elite Racing Club James Fanshawe Johnny Murtagh

2005 Attraction 10th Duke of Roxburghe Mark Johnston Kevin Darley

2006 Red Evie Neill / Bell Michael Bell Jamie Spencer

2007 Echelon Cheveley Park Stud Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore

2008 Lush Lashes Jackie Bolger Jim Bolger Kevin Manning

2009 Rainbow View George Strawbridge John Gosden Jimmy Fortune

2010 Lillie Langtry Tabor / Smith / Magnier Aidan O'Brien Johnny Murtagh

2011 Emulous Khalid Abdullah Dermot Weld Pat Smullen

2012 Chachamaidee [a] R. A. H. Evans Henry Cecil Tom Queally

2013 La Collina Joerg Vasicek Kevin Prendergast Chris Hayes

2014 Fiesolana Flaxman Stables Willie McCreery Billy Lee

2015 Legatissimo Tabor / Smith / Magnier David Wachman Wayne Lordan

2016 Alice Springs Tabor / Smith / Magnier Aidan O'Brien Ryan Moore

2017 Hydrangea Tabor / Smith / Magnier Aidan O'Brien Wayne Lordan

2018 Laurens John Dance Karl Burke Daniel Tudhope

2019 Iridessa Mrs C Regaldo Onzalez Joseph Patrick O'Brien Wayne Lordan

2020 Champers Elysees Fitzwilliam Racing Johnny Murtagh Colin Keane

2021 No Speak Alexander Charles O’Callaghan Mrs. John Harrington S. Foley

2022 Pearls Galore Scea Haras De Saint Pair P. Twomey W.J. Lee

2.45pm RACE 3

The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)

(Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud)

Winner €236,000 Second €80,000 Third €40,000 Fourth €20,000 Fifth €12,000 Sixth €8,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards fillies only.

Weights 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs

Placepot

The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes (Group 1)

*5

Drawn 9

Rogue Millennium (Ire) 41 4 9-07

Owned by: The Rogues Gallery

f Bay by Dubawi - Hawaafez

Declared 13

Distance 1m

Starting from stalls.

Coolmore Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, Breeder & Jockey. They will also present €100 to each groom in the race, €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse and €250 to the groom in carge of the winning horse of the race.

1

Homeless Songs (Ire)

Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm

Drawn 5

157

Daniel Tudhope

Colours: RED, white inverted triangle, halved sleeves

Oisin Murphy

-1147-2

f Bay by Frankel - Joailliere (Dubawi)

Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm

RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s Guineas winner; hard to know what to expect but Hayes keeps faith with Tahiyra Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €341,092

Homeless Songs 3 flat wins €327,185.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 119

13/8Fav HR119 C.D. Hayes 9.9 nk 2nd to Buckaroo (GB) 9.10 here 5 APR 8rn Listed 1m Hvy

Chris Hayes 9.2 (TS) 11L 7th of 9 to Fonteyn (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 1 OCT 22 Group 1 1m Gd /Sft

5/4Fav HR120 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3L 1L 1 1/2L 4th to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.7 here 10 SEP 22 9rn Group 1 1m Sft

Drawn 2 Jumbly

(GB)

C Soumillon

16

Owned by: Mrs Doreen Tabor

f Bay by Gleneagles - Thistle Bird (Selkirk)

Colours: BLACK, white disc, striped sleeves & cap

4 9-07

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 861-243

Bred by: Emily Rothschild

RACING POST VERDICT Winless this season; probably better than her rating and has an each-way shout here Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 11 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €179,998

Jumbly (GB) 4 flat wins €89,098.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 John R. Velazquez

3 Drawn 7

Just Beautiful (GB) 104

Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm

f Brown by Pride Of Dubai - Astrelle Colours: BLACK, white slvs, white cap

Billy Lee

P Twomey TIPPERARY 1-83-51

Bred by: Essafinaat UK Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Won a Curragh Group 2 in May; off since then and an intriguing runner if at her best Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 11 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 54 % Prize-money earned €181,509

-- Handicap Rating 108

5th of 8 to Honey Girl (GB) 9.9 CUR 1 MAY Group 3 7f Sft

7/2 HR107 W.J. Lee 9.4 3L nk 3rd to Art Power 9.7 CUR 25 SEP 22 7rn Group 3 6f Yld/Sft

4 Drawn 6

Prosperous

Voyage (Ire) 57 Blinkers, 4 9-07

Owned by: Andrew Rosen and Marc Chan

f Bay by Zoffany - Seatone

Colours: NEON PINK & GREEN DIABOLO, striped sleeves, pink cap, green visor

Rob Hornby

Bred by: Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud Ralph Beckett GB 64-5137

RACING POST VERDICT Third career success in a Group 3 at Epsom in June but held in better company twice since Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €559,757

Prosperous Voyage 3 Flat wins €229,084.00 D -- Handicap Rating 106

William Buick 9.9 12L 7th of 8 to Nashwa (GB) 9.9 NEWMARKET 14 JUL Group 1 1m Gd

Frankie Dettori 9.2 nk 1L 3rd to Rogue Millennium 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 10rn Group 2 1m Gd

Frankie Dettori 9.8 won 3/4L ns from Random Harvest 9.11 and Astral Beau (GB) 9.8 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 6rn Group 3 1m 113yds

Gd /Frm 1min 43.6sec

Tom Clover GB 0-23215

Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

RACING POST VERDICT Not at her best in a fillies Group 1 at Deauville in July but respected on previous form Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €269,611

Rogue Millennium 3 flat wins €183,651.00 D -- Handicap Rating 109

Daniel Tudhope 9.4 6L 5th of 7 to Laulne (FR) 8.12 DEAUVILLE 30 JUL Group 3 7f Sft

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 won nk 1L from Random Harvest 9.2 and Prosperous Voyage 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 10rn Group 2 1m Gd 1min 41.3sec

Jack Mitchell 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Free Wind 9.2 YORK 18 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd

6 Drawn 12

Cadeau Belle (Fr) 42

Owned by: Anthony Paul Smurfit

f Bay by Harry Angel - Special Gift (New Approach)

Colours: YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, royal blue star on cap

Hood, 3 9-02

Ben Coen

Bred by: S A S U Ecurie Des Monceaux J P Murtagh KILDARE 119

RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten at Ascot last time; hooded here but has a lot to find even on her best form Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 3 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €41,300

Cadeau Belle (FR) 2 flat wins €41,300.00 D -- Handicap Rating 99

Jamie Spencer 8.11 9L last of 9 to Random Harvest 9.5 ASCOT 29 JUL Group 3 7f 213yds Gd

from Cigamia (USA) 9.12 and Didn’thavemuchtodo

7 Drawn 3 Clever And Cool

Rory Cleary

(Ire)

6 CPiece, 3 9-02

Owned by: Mrs Marguerite Bolger & Mrs J S Bolger f Bay by Vocalised - Sunset Beauty (Whipper)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white braces, white chevrons on sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Patrick Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW 530101

RACING POST VERDICT Listed and Group 3 winner; deserves a go at a race like this but looks to be up against it Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €91,171

Clever And Cool 4 flat wins €77,880.00 -- Handicap Rating 105

(Ire)

Owned by: J Kirkland & Mrs M D O’Callaghan & Mark Landers

f Bay by Kuroshio - Deliziosa (Iffraaj)

Colours: RED, white diamond & sleeves, white cap, red star

Bred by: Padraig O’Reilly M D O’Callaghan KILDARE 12-0

RACING POST VERDICT Hood tried here back down to 1m but hard to make a case for in this company Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €18,327

9

Drawn 10

Ryan Moore

21-6240

29.5sec

Meditate (Ire) 62 Blinkers, 3 9-02

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

f Brown/Grey by No Nay Never - Pembina (Dalakhani)

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

Bred by: Lynch-Bages & Rhinestone Bloodstock A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT Comes here on the back of a poor run in the Prix Jean Prat in July and blinkers tried Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 11 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 45 % Prize-money earned €899,543

Meditate 5 flat wins €648,156.50 D -- Handicap Rating 108

Ryan Moore 8.13 12L 11th of 12 to Good Guess (GB) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 9 JUL Group 1 7f Hvy

Ryan Moore 9.2 1L hd 1L 4th to Tahiyra 9.2 ASCOT 23 JUN 6rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm

100/30 HR113 R.L. Moore 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Tahiyra 9.2 CUR 28 MAY 10rn Group 1 1m Gd

10

Drawn 8

Ocean Jewel (Ire)

Owned by: Al Shira’aa Farms

13 Hood, 3 9-02

f Bay by Sioux Nation - Many Colours (Green Desert)

Colours: BLACK, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap

Gary Carroll

Bred by: Grenane House Stud W McCreery KILDARE 612-315

RACING POST VERDICT trying this trip for the first time in a Group 1 would seem ambitious; others more likely Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €53,783

2.45pm RACE 3

11

Drawn 13

Olivia Maralda (Ire)

Owned by: Amo Coutinho Syndicate

f Bay by Kodiac - Yajala (Fasliyev)

Colours: VIOLET, white quartered cap

14 3 9-02

Kevin Stott

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Roger Varian GB 29-7158

RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t get home in the 1,000 Guineas on her only previous try at this trip; bit to find Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €86,868

Olivia Maralda 2 flat win €53,856.00 -- Handicap Rating 108

Kevin Stott 9.0 7L 8th of 11 to Kinross (GB) 9.8 YORK 26 AUG Group 2 7f Gd /Frm

Kevin Stott 9.0 2L 5th of 15 to Age of Kings 9.3 ASCOT 24 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm

Kevin Stott 8.11 won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Holguin (GB) 9.2 and Streets of Gold 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 2 JUN 9rn Listed 7f 3yds Gd /Frm 1min 21sec

Chris Hayes

12

Drawn 4 Tahiyra

(Ire)

Owned by: H H Aga Khan

78

f Bay by Siyouni - Tarana (Cape Cross)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

3 9-02

KILDARE 11-211

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

RACING POST VERDICT The leading three-year-old filly at this trip and sets the standard against older fillies Probable SP: 10/11

Career record 5 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 80 % Prize-money earned €1,026,275

Tahiyra 4 flat wins €915,114.60 D -- Handicap Rating 118

Chris Hayes 9.2 won 1L hd from Remarquee (GB) 9.2 and Sounds of Heaven (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 23 JUN 6rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm

1min 41.6sec

2/5Fav HR118 C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 1 1/2L hd from Meditate 9.2 and Comhra 9.2 CUR 28 MAY 10rn Group 1 1m

13

Drawn 11

Zarinsk (GB)

Colin Keane

1-31411

44

Owned by: Juddmonte f Bay by Kodiac - Pavlosk (Arch) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Well worth her place in a Group 1, especially here; a shower or two of rain would help Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 9 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 55 % Prize-money earned €232,287

Zarinsk (GB) 5 flat wins €215,350.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 108

BLINKERS ON No. 4, 9 HOOD ON No. 6, 8, 10 CPiece ON No. 7

* Denotes second entry

LAST YEAR 1st Pearls Galore, 2nd Saffron Beach, 3rd Tenebrism

TRAINER P. Twomey WEIGHT 9-7 TIME 1 min. 44.3 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 10-11 Tahiyra, 7 Meditate, 8 Homeless Songs, 10 Just Beautiful, Rogue Millennium, Zarinsk, 14 Jumbly, 20 Cadeau Belle, Olivia Maralda, 33 Clever And Cool, Ocean Jewel, 50 Gozen, Prosperous Voyage

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

The admirable TAHIYRA has proven herself the leading filly of her age group over this trip with her successes at the Curragh and Ascot and is hard to oppose here. Take her out and it would be a very open contest and it would be no surprise if the favourite is followed home by stablemate Homeless Songs. Zarinsk is a very effective filly at this venue and any showers that fall will be in her favour, while Meditate should be thereabouts if back to her best.

[Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: TAHIYRA

Next Best: Gozen

SELECTION: GOZEN

ROYAL BAHRAIN IRISH CHAMPION STAKES PREVIEW

Was highly progressive last year, winning his last three races, including Group 3 events over 1m1f at York and Newmarket, after starting the campaign with a 7f handicap win. He deserves this first shot at a Group 1 having returned from injury in fine order, beating a good yardstick in My Prospero in a Group 2 on his seasonal debut at York six weeks ago. Is suited by quick ground.

Won last season’s Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh on soft ground. He was beaten at odds-on over 1m2f on his belated reappearance in a 1m2f Curragh Group 3 event in July, but was much better in defeat behind the Prix du Jockey Club winner Ace Impact in 1m2f Group 2 contest at Deauville last month.

Deprived of a Derby bid last season but was richly compensated when beating Onesto in this race 12 months ago. Was seventh in the Arc on his first attempt at 1m4f and made a low-key seasonal debut before beating Bay Bridge in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. He was no match for Mostahdaf in the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes and has plenty to find with King Of Steel on King George running, but the return to 1m2f should suit.

Last season’s Vertem Futurity winner on heavy ground, he had excuses for his flop in the 2,000 Guineas. Bounced back to land the Derby, reeling in King Of Steel towards the finish, with Sprewell back in fourth. Following up in the Irish Derby he was more workmanlike and now needs to again bounce back from a major reverse in the King George, but stable has won this 11 times.

Won last season’s 1m4f Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris and bettered that effort when runner-up to Luxembourg in this race 12 months ago, reversing Prix du Jockey Club form with Vadeni. He later finished tenth in the Arc and seventh in the Japan Cup, and returned belatedly with a respectable fourth over a trip short of his best in the 1m Prix Jacques le Marois. Should be sharper now.

POINT LONSDALE

A Group 2 winner over 7f at two, he ran only once last season. Was suited by the step up to 1m2f in the spring, winning a Curragh Group 3 and Chester Group 2 on heavy/soft. Good to firm ground probably not ideal when a soundly beaten third of five in the Coronation Cup and struggled when set a huge task in the King George. He faces a similar challenge here.

A gallant runner-up in the Derby on his stable/seasonal debut, leading from over 2f out until collared by Auguste Rodin near the finish, the pair clear of White Birch and Sprewell. He went one better in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot when readily justifying favouritism. Was outstayed by two high-class older horses in the King George and it’s possible that a strong-run 1m2f will suit him ideally.

Started the season with a low-key Naas win before commanding C&D Derby Trial win. The ground was very testing then, but he handled quick going effectively when a creditable fourth in the Derby. In contrast, he did not seem to enjoy good going when a lack-lustre sixth behind Auguste Rodin in the Irish Derby.

A three-time Group 1 winner against her own sex, most recently over 1m in this year’s Falmouth Stakes. She wasn’t helped by a steady pace when bidding for a repeat of last season’s Nassau success at Goodwood, and deprived a below-par Paddington of the runner-up spot in the fourrunner Juddmonte International at York. She can give a good account against the colts.

Jim Crowley

Christophe Soumillon

Ryan Moore

Kevin Stott

Shane Foley

Seamie Heffernan

Frankie Dettori

Hollie Doyle

Dylan Browne McMonagle

ALFLAILA AL RIFFA

AUGUSTE RODIN

KING OF STEEL

SPREWELL

LUXEMBOURG ONESTO

NASHWA

Compiled by Alan Sweetman

JOCKEYS PROFILES

ALFLAILA - JIM CROWLEY

After an initial career over jumps, Jim Crowley switched to the Flat in 2006, a radical transformation that was sealed when he was crowned British champion jockey in the 2016 season. Following his appointment as number one jockey to Hamdan Al Maktoum, he excelled on horses such as top sprinter Battaash, on whom he won eight races including the Nunthorpe in successive years. His partnership with Baaeed was a highlight of the British season in both 2021 and 2022, involving a sequence of six Group 1 wins. This season he has added four Group 1 wins to his record, including Anmaat in the Prix d’Ispahan and Hukum in the King George for Alflaila’s trainer Owen Burrows. He has ridden infrequently in Ireland, his sole success from around 20 mounts coming on Lady Springbank in a Guineas trial at Leopardstown in March 2010.

LUXEMBOURG - SEAMIE HEFFERNAN

Seamie Heffernan has been associated with Aidan O’Brien since 1996 after serving his apprenticeship with Jim Bolger. All but a few of his major victories have been achieved for O’Brien, often on supposed “secondstring” material, including Anthony Van Dyck in the Derby at Epsom in 2019. He has won 11 Irish Classics, including the Irish Derby on four occasions and the Irish 1,000 Guineas five times. He won consecutive editions of the Irish Champion Stakes on Cape Blanco in 2010 and So You Think in 2011, and captured the race for a third time on Magical three years ago. In 2016 he partnered Highland Reel to finish second to stablemate Found in the Arc and retained the ride to triumph at the Breeders’ Cup.

ONESTO - FRANKIE DETTORI

More than any other British-based jockey since Sir Gordon Richards and Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori’s fame has transcended the sport of horseracing. His imminent retirement will mark the end of an era defined by his infectious enthusiasm and extrovert personality. A distinguished roll call of worldwide big-race victories testifies to his remarkable durability. The charismatic Italian has maintained his impact at the top of the profession in the 27 years since a career-defining seven-winner haul at Ascot in September 1996. He has won the Irish Champion Stakes on six occasions, including four times between 1998 and 2002 on Swain, Daylami, Fantastic Light and Grandera. He triumphed on Snow Fairy in 2012 and Golden Horn in 2015. The 2023 season has already been significantly enriched by his farewell appearances at racing’s top venues. His legion of Irish fans will no doubt be hoping to see his trademark flying dismount for a final time over the course of the Irish Champions Festival.

POINT LONSDALE - DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE

Donegal-born Dylan Browne McMonagle was a star rider on Ireland’s pony racing circuit from an early age. He has displayed a maturity way beyond his years in making a virtually seamless transition to the track under the guidance of former champion jockey Joseph O’Brien, for whom he has notched 15 stakes wins since April 2021, including a first Group 1 on Al Riffa in last season’s National Stakes. Winner of the apprentice title in 2021 and 2022, he negotiated the loss of his claim without any loss of momentum and shows every sign of maturing into a major star in the senior ranks.

NASHWA - HOLLIE DOYLE

Hollie Doyle has been a pioneering figure in British racing, setting a new record for winners ridden in a season by a female jockey with a total of 116 in 2019. She has broken that record successively with 151 wins in 2020 and 172 last season. In August 2020 at Windsor, she became the first woman to ride five winners on the same card in Britain. This season she became the first female jockey to win a French Classic and the first British female jockey to win a European Classic when she rode Nashwa to victory in the Prix de Diane. She has since claimed the Nassau Stakes on the same filly.

AL RIFFA - CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLON

Belgian-born Christophe Soumillon, one of the most successful international riders in racing history, has been champion jockey in France on ten occasions, gaining his first title in 2003 and his most recent in 2018. His talent blossomed early, and he had only just turned 20 when riding Anabaa to win the Prix du Jockey Club in 2001. He has won France’s premier Classic four times, and ridden 15 French Classic winners in all. Other highlights of a distinguished career include Arc victories on Dalakhani (2003) and Zarkava (2008), a Breeders’ Cup win on Shirocco in 2005, the King George on Hurricane Run in 2006, back-to-back wins in the Dubai World Cup on Thunder Snow in 2017 and 2018, and a French Champion Hurdle on Mandali. He won the Irish Champion Stakes on Almanzor in 2016.

AUGUSTE RODIN - RYAN MOORE

Ballydoyle’s retained rider is a three-time British champion who won the title in 2006, 2008, and 2009. A son of trainer Gary Moore, he started out with Richard Hannon before joining Sir Michael Stoute. He rode the most recent of his 15 British Classic winners on Auguste Rodin in this year’s Derby, and brought his Irish Classic tally to ten when landing the Irish Derby on the same horse. He is widely recognised as one of the leading Flat riders in world racing and has won the Irish Champion Stakes on four occasions, first on The Grey Gatsby, dramatically edging out the O’Brientrained Australia in a thrilling finish in 2014. He took the race in 2019 on the mare Magical, and is now seeking a third consecutive triumph having partnered St Mark’s Basilica in 2021 and Luxembourg 12 months ago.

KING OF STEEL - KEVIN STOTT

Seven years after a first Pattern success in Sweden, Danish-born Kevin Stott has become a top rider in Britain, enjoying a career-best 116 winners in 2022. His association with trainer Kevin Ryan provided his first Group 1 success on Hello Youmzain in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at the 2020 Royal Ascot meeting. In March 2023 he started as the new retained rider for the Amo Racing team and was quickly into his stride, riding Indestructible to land the Craven Stakes. Last month he partnered Bucanero Fuerte to a spectacular win in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. He has been aboard his Irish Champion Stakes mount King Of Steel on all three outings this season, finishing second on the 66-1 chance in the Derby before landing the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot and taking third place in the King George.

SPREWELL - SHANE FOLEY

Shane ‘Dusty’ Foley secured his first Classic win aboard the Adrian Keatley-trained Jet Setting in the Irish 1,000 Guineas in 2016. Two years later he won the Irish 2,000 Guineas on Romanised for Ken Condon. Since then he has been associated with a succession of top-class fillies trained by Jessica Harrington, notably Millisle, Albigna, No Speak Alexanderwho provided a 25-1 victory in the 2021 Matron Stakes - Discoveries and Magical Lagoon, winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Irish Oaks in 2021. He had his best year numerically with 94 winners in Ireland in 2020 and enjoyed the most valuable win of his career when landing last year’s Goffs Million on Galeron for Charlie Hills.

Compiled by Alan Sweetman

IRISH CHAMPION STAKES HALL OF FAME

GROUP 1: 10 furlongs, 3 year olds and upwards

3.20pm RACE 4

The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes of €1,250,000 (Group 1)

(Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club)

Winner €712,500 Second €250,000

Third €125,000 Fourth €62,500 Fifth €37,500

Sixth €25,000 Seventh €12,500 Eighth €12,500

Race conditions For three years old and upwards.

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

Fillies allowed 3lbs

Alflaila (GB) 42

Declared 9

Starting from stalls.

The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)

Distance 1m2f

Hollie Doyle

Jim Crowley

Drawn 7

02111-1

Owned by: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

c Bay by Dark Angel - Adhwaa

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, striped cap

Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

RACING POST VERDICT Maintained last year’s progress with smart York display on belated return, Group 1 debut Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 13 runs, 6 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 46 % Prize-money earned €314,719

Alflaila (GB) 6 flat wins €279,235.00 -- Handicap Rating 120

Andrea Atzeni 9.8 won 1/2L 1L from My Prospero 9.8 and Royal Champion 9.8 YORK 29 JUL 5rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Sft 2min

10.1sec

Jim Crowley 9.4 won 1 1/4L 4 1/2L from Ottoman Fleet (GB) 9.1 and Royal Fleet (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 8 OCT 22 9rn Group 3 1m 1f

Gd 1min 48.1sec

Jim Crowley 9.0 won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Finest Sound 9.7 and Marie’s Diamond 9.7 YORK 20 AUG 22 7rn Group 3 1m 177yds Gd / Frm 1min 48sec

2

Drawn 4

Seamie Heffernan

Luxembourg (Ire) 42

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

c Bay by Camelot - Attire (Danehill Dancer)

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

4 9-09

Bred by: B V Sangster A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 17-5124

RACING POST VERDICT Beat Onesto in this last year, back at 1m2f after King George fourth, yard’s second-string Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 11 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 54 % Prize-money earned €1,430,605

Luxembourg 6 flat wins €1,077,683.70 CD -- Handicap Rating 121

Seamie Heffernan 9.9 hd 4 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Hukum 9.9 ASCOT 29 JUL 10rn Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Sft

Ryan Moore 9.2 4L 2nd to Mostahdaf 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 6rn Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd 11/4 HR122 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 1/2L 6L from Bay Bridge (GB) 9.5 and Piz Badile 9.5 CUR 28 MAY 6rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 2min 13.6sec

3 Drawn 3

Onesto (Ire)

Frankie Dettori

27

Owned by: G Augustin-Normand

c Chesnut by Frankel - Onshore

Colours: WHITE, purple cap

TStrap, 4 9-09

Bred by: Diamond Creek Farm Llc F Chappet FR 51207-4

RACING POST VERDICT Second to Luxembourg last year, should be sharper now after belated seasonal debut over 1m

Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €673,945

Onesto 3 flat wins €407,217.00 -- Handicap Rating 120

Probable SP: 13/2

Cristian Demuro 9.5 (TS) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Inspiral (GB) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 13 AUG 11rn Group 1 1m Gd /Sft

Christophe Patrice Lemaire 8.9 5L 7th of 18 to Vela Azul (JPN) 9.0 TOKYO 27 NOV 22 1m 4f Frm

Stephane Pasquier 8.13 (TS) 12L 10th of 22 to Alpinista (GB) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 2 OCT 22 Group 1 1m 4f Sft /Hvy

Dylan Browne

McMonagle

4

Drawn 8 Point Lonsdale (Ire) 42

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

c Bay by Australia - Sweepstake (Acclamation)

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

4 9-09

5 Drawn 6 Nashwa (GB) 17

4-42132

Owned by: Imad Alsagar

f Bay by Frankel - Princess Loulou

Colours: DARK GREEN, white stars on sleeves

4 9-06

Bred by: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd John & Thady Gosden GB

RACING POST VERDICT Three-time Group 1 winner against her own sex, can give a good account against the colts Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €1,764,523

Nashwa (GB) 5 flat wins €1,157,798.00 D -- Handicap Rating 122

Hollie Doyle 9.5 1L 2nd to Mostahdaf 9.8 YORK 23 AUG 4rn Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm

Hollie Doyle 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Al Husn 9.9 GOODWOOD 3 AUG 6rn Group 1 1m 1f 197yds Sft

Hollie Doyle 9.9 won 5L 1 1/2L from Remarquee (GB) 9.0 and Via Sistina 9.9 NEWMARKET 14 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m Gd 1min 39.5sec

C Soumillon

6

Owned by: Mohamed Fahad Al Attiyah

Drawn 9 Al Riffa (Fr) 25 3 9-03

c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Love On My Mind (Galileo)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white special star, grey cap

Bred by: S A R L de Chambure Haras d’Etreham, M Benoit Chalmel, et al Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 211-22

RACING POST VERDICT Group 1 winner in National Stakes, reassuring display when second at Deauville last month Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €343,953

Al Riffa (FR) 2 flat wins €245,735.00 -- Handicap Rating 112

Christophe Soumillon 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Ace Impact 9.2 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 8rn Group 2 1m 2f Gd /Sft

5/6Fav HR114 D. McMonagle 9.4 4 3/4L 2nd to Mashhoor (GB) 9.9 CUR 1 JUL 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd

9/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Proud And Regal 9.5 and Shartash 9.5 CUR 11 SEP 22 6rn Group 1 7f Yld 1min 29.3sec

7 Drawn 2

Auguste Rodin (Ire) 42 3 9-03

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

c Brown by Deep Impact - Rhododendron (Galileo)

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

Ryan Moore

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 11-0110

RACING POST VERDICT Derby and Irish Derby hero, has suffered two major reverses, has capability to rebound Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 8 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 62 % Prize-money earned €1,943,204

Auguste Rodin 5 flat wins €1,946,652.80 C -- Handicap Rating 123

Ryan Moore 8.12 99+L last of 10 to Hukum 9.9 ASCOT 29 JUL Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Sft

4/11Fav HR124 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 1 1/2L 2 1/4L from Adelaide River 9.2 and Covent Garden 9.2 CUR 2 JUL 9rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2min 33.2sec

Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1/2L 4 3/4L from King of Steel (USA) 9.2 and White Birch (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm 2min 33.8sec

8 Drawn 5

*

Kevin Stott

King Of Steel (USA)

Owned by: Amo Racing Limited

c Grey by Wootton Bassett - Eldacar

Colours: VIOLET, white quartered cap

42 3 9-03

Bred by: BCF Services LLC Roger Varian GB 17-213

RACING POST VERDICT Second to Auguste Rodin at Epsom, creditable effort behind older horses in the King George Probable SP: 9/4

Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €695,328

King Of Steel (USA) 2 flat wins €162,938.00 -- Handicap Rating 121

Kevin Stott 8.12 hd 4 1/2L 3rd to Hukum 9.9 ASCOT 29 JUL 10rn Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Sft

Kevin Stott 9.2 won 3 1/2L 2 1/2L from Continuous (JPN) 9.2 and Artistic Star 9.2 ASCOT 23 JUN 6rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd / Frm 2min 35.3sec

Kevin Stott 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Auguste Rodin 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm

9

Drawn 1

Sprewell (Ire)

Shane Foley

69

Owned by: Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim

c Bay by Churchill - Lahaleeb (Redback)

Colours: PURPLE, light blue chevron, black & light blue check sleeves & cap

3 9-03

Bred by: Mr Khalid Abdul Rahaim Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 42-1146

RACING POST VERDICT Held by Auguste Rodin and King Of Steel on Epsom running, lack-lustre Irish Derby run Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €161,929

A P O’Brien TIPPERARY -0-1138

Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Smart 2021 juvenile, ran only once last year, two Pattern wins this term, huge task here

Career record 10 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 60 % Prize-money earned €360,191

Point Lonsdale 6 flat wins €249,453.50 C D -- Handicap Rating 113

Adam Kirby 9.9 29L 8th of 10 to

Probable SP: 50/1

Sprewell 2 flat wins €51,330.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 111

13/2 HR113

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3

= Denotes supplementary entry

* Denotes second entry

Placepot

Bahrain Turf Club will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey & Groom. The owner will also receive a perpetual trophy. They will also present €500 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

LAST YEAR 1st Luxembourg, 2nd Onesto, 3rd Vadeni

TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 2 min. 12.1 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 9-4 King Of Steel, 5-2 Auguste Rodin, 6 Alflaila, 13-2 Onesto, 7 Nashwa, 8 Luxembourg, 9 Al Riffa, 25 Sprewell, 50 Point Lonsdale

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

The

RACE VERDICT

A terrific field for Ireland’s top race. Aidan O’Brien performed a wondrous feat of training in preparing AUGUSTE RODIN for the Derby after his 2,000 Guineas failure. The champion trainer has won this race 11 times and may now deliver a perfect encore of his Epsom feat after the debacle of the King George, from which the Derby runner-up King Of Steel emerged with his reputation confirmed, though not enhanced. Nashwa can hold her own with the colts and may vie for a place with last year’s principals Luxembourg and Onesto. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

EUROPE’S LEADING YEARLING SALE

SELECTION: LUXEMBOURG

SELECTION: AUGUSTE RODIN

Next Best: Nashwa

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2YO WINNERS

Ballymount Boy (IRE), Barg (IRE), Bazball (IRE), Bobsleigh (IRE), Buyin Buyin (IRE), Call Glory (IRE), American (IRE), Nellie Leylax (IRE), Notta Nother (GB), Revenue (IRE), Scapestrato (IRE), Sea Singer (IRE), Sky Warrior (IRE), Tenhotfourcrazy

Charged Up (GB), Conte Duval (IRE), Corintonero (IRE), Cotai Vision (IRE), Dark Blue Sky (IRE), Dawn Charger (IRE), Defying Orders (IRE), Esplosiva (IRE), Fly By Fly (IRE), Folgaria (IRE), Gotta Skedaddle (IRE), Graceful Thunder (GB), Grand Grey (IRE), Grand Son of Calyx (IRE), Harvanna (GB), Heed The Call (IRE), Indication Call (IRE), Indication Spirit (IRE), Invincible Rib (IRE), Jerry Jewells (IRE), La Guarida (IRE), Les Bleus (GB), Lincoln Legacy (IRE), Lumatiglory (IRE), Man With The Plan (IRE), Mary The Priest (IRE), Melfi (IRE), Metallo (IRE), Misemerald (IRE), Mister Salvo (IRE), Myconian (IRE), Native American (IRE), Nellie Leylax (IRE), Notta Nother (GB), Revenue (IRE), Scapestrato (IRE), Sea Singer (IRE), Sky Warrior (IRE), Tenhotfourcrazy (IRE), The Camden Colt (IRE), Tiger Belle (IRE), Uluru (IRE), Vitarli (IRE), Well Not A Secret (IRE), World of Darcy (IRE), A Lilac Rolla (IRE), Asadna (IRE), Ballymount Boy (IRE), Barg (IRE), Bazball (IRE), Bobsleigh (IRE), Buyin Buyin (IRE), Call Glory (IRE), Charged Up (GB), Conte Duval (IRE), Corintonero (IRE), Cotai Vision (IRE), Dark Blue Sky (IRE), Dawn Charger (IRE), Defying Orders (IRE), Esplosiva (IRE), Fly By Fly (IRE), Folgaria (IRE), Gotta Skedaddle (IRE), Graceful Thunder (GB), Grand Grey (IRE), Grand Son of Calyx (IRE), Harvanna (GB), Heed The Call (IRE), Indication Call (IRE), Indication Spirit (IRE), Invincible Rib (IRE), Jerry Jewells (IRE), La Guarida (IRE), Les Bleus (GB), Lincoln Legacy (IRE), Lumatiglory (IRE), Man With The Plan (IRE), Mary The Priest (IRE), Melfi (IRE), Metallo (IRE), Misemerald (IRE), Mister Salvo (IRE), Myconian (IRE), Native (IRE),

The Camden Colt (IRE), Tiger Belle (IRE), Uluru (IRE), Vitarli (IRE), Well Not A Secret (IRE), World of Darcy (IRE)

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Good luck to all connections of today’s runners

3.55pm RACE 5

The Dullingham Park Stakes of €200,000 (Group 2)

Trifecta

The Dullingham Park Stakes (Group 2)

(Registered as the Solonaway Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Dullingham Park Stud) Distance 1m

Winner €118,000 Second €40,000 Third €20,000 Fourth €10,000 Fifth €6,000 Sixth €4,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards.

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

Declared 12

Starting from stalls.

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START

Good luck to all connections of today’s runners

FINISH

Dullingham Park will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Drawn 1

Buckaroo (GB)

Oisin Murphy

81

Owned by: Qatar Racing Limited

c Bay by Fastnet Rock - Roheryn (Galileo)

Colours: Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

4 9-10

Bred by: The Roheryn Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 216-143

RACING POST VERDICT Back to 1m here and sets a pretty decent standard, even if easier ground would help Probable SP: 100/30

Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €121,263

Buckaroo (GB) 3 flat wins €64,310.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 112

Oisin Murphy 9.8 1 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Royal Champion 9.8 ASCOT 20 JUN 16rn Listed 1m 1f 212yds Gd

Oisin Murphy 9.2 nk ns nk 4th to Anmaat 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 29 MAY 6rn Group 1 1m 1f 55yds Gd /Sft

5/2 HR110 O. Murphy 9.10 won nk 3 1/4L from Homeless Songs 9.9 and Mea Domina (FR) 9.5 here 5 APR 8rn Listed 1m Hvy 1min

50.9sec

2 Drawn 5

Howyoulikethat (Ire)

Owned by: Top Five Syndicate

g Bay by Requinto - Alexander Express (Sri Pekan)

16

6 9-10

Shane Foley

Colours: RED, royal blue chevron & sleeves, royal blue cap

Bred by: Mr John Brown Miss Hilary McLoughlin TIPPERARY 045143

RACING POST VERDICT This is difficult but connections fully entitled to roll the dice; up against it though Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €53,840

Howyoulikethat 5 flat wins €42,185.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 98

10/1 HR96 Rachael Blackmore 9.9 hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Salt Lake City 9.3

3 Drawn 7

Power Under

Owned by: Vincent Gaul

Me (Ire) 44 TStrap, 5 9-10

g Bay by Mehmas - Oonagh (Arakan)

Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap

Billy Lee

Bred by: Ms Barbel Reiss G M Lyons MEATH 51-5614

RACING POST VERDICT Deserves to take his chance but likely to want conditions much softer to make an impact Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 17 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 29 % Prize-money earned €148,173

Power Under Me 5 flat wins €106,495.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 108

11/1 HR106 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 (TS) 3/4L nk s/hd 4th to Zarinsk (GB) 9.0 here 27 JUL 10rn Group 2 7f 32yds Sft

9/1 HR105 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from You Send Me 8.7 and Wexford Native 9.9 here 7 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy

1min 48.8sec

5/1 HR106 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) 10L 6th of 7 to Goldana 9.6 CUR 16 APR Group 3 7f Hvy

Dylan Browne

McMonagle

4

Drawn 11 Goldana (Ire) 42 4 9-07

Owned by: Sights On Gold Partnership

f Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Humble And Proud (Pivotal)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, red sleeves & cap

Bred by: Patrick Grogan Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 21-1463

RACING POST VERDICT Question or two to answer after Gowranb but any rain should improve her chance Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €77,153

Goldana 4 flat wins €52,550.00 -- Handicap Rating 105

9.12

5 Drawn 8 Villanova Queen (Ire) 23 4 9-07

Owned by: William Crager

f Chesnut by Mastercraftsman - Quads (Shamardal)

Colours: GREY & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, red cap

Bred by: Old Carhue Stud & Graeng Bloodstock Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Better can be expected than her latest but needs to find a bit to be competitive here Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €81,818

Villanova Queen 3 flat wins €76,200.10 CD -- Handicap Rating 104

9/2 HR104 S. Foley 9.6 6 3/4L 7th of 8 to Lord Massusus 9.3 here 17 AUG Group 3 1m Gd

Colin Keane 9.10 won 1/2L hd from Don’t Tell Claire (GB) 8.13 and Tarrabb 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 19rn hcp (0-105)7f 213yds Gd 1min

41.7sec

25/1 HR100 S.T. McCullagh 9.6 4 1/4L 8th of 11 to Cosmic Vega 9.11 NAAS 21 MAY Listed 7f Gd

6 Drawn 3

Seamie Heffernan

Alfred Munnings (Ire)

23 CPiece, 3 9-05

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, royal blue cap

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 16-322

RACING POST VERDICT Desmond Stakes runner-up could be thereabouts, even if Moore prefers Victoria Road Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €37,914

Alfred Munnings 1 flat win €9,440.00 C -- Handicap Rating 106

11/4Fav HR101 R.L. Moore 9.3 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Lord Massusus 9.3 here 17 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd

5/2 R.L. Moore 9.0 1 3/4L 2nd to Self Belief 9.9 here 20 JUL 4rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft

4/1 R.L. Moore 8.13 4 3/4L 6L 3rd to Mashhoor (GB) 9.9 CUR 1 JUL 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd

Frankie Dettori

3-25015

(USA)

36 3 9-05

Owned by: Marc Chan

7 Drawn 2 Bold Discovery

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

RACING POST VERDICT Not the easiest horse to assess but has the ability to be a factor with good ground a plus Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €86,727

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

Shane Foley 9.3 4L 5th of 7 to Epictetus 9.3 GOODWOOD 4 AUG Group 3 1m Sft

18/1 HR99 S. Foley 9.0 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Tarawa 8.9 and Carrytheone (GB) 9.9 CUR 2 JUL 9rn Listed 1m Gd/Frm 1min 36.3sec 66/1 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.2 9 1/2L last of 11 to Paddington (GB) 9.2 CUR 27 MAY Group 1 1m Gd

Daniel Tudhope

8 Drawn 4 Flight Plan (GB) 14 3 9-05

Owned by: Clipper Logistics

c Bay by Night of Thunder - Romp

Colours: GREY

Bred by: Miss K J Keir K R Burke GB 1-20723

RACING POST VERDICT Back to 1m here will suit but needs to find a bit more to be a factor Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €61,166

Flight Plan (GB) 1 flat win €4,126.00 -- Handicap Rating 107

Daniel Tudhope 9.0 1L 1 1/2L 3rd to Spirit Dancer (GB) 9.7 YORK 26 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m 177yds Gd /Frm

David Egan 8.13 3/4L 2nd to Poker Face 9.7 PONTEFRACT 30 JUL 6rn Listed 1m 6yds Gd /Sft

Daniel Tudhope 9.3 3L 7th of 15 to Age of Kings 9.3 ASCOT 24 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm

Gary Carroll

9 Drawn 9 Lord Massusus (Ire) 23 3 9-05

Owned by: John N Bourke

g Brown by Markaz - Wajaha (Haafhd)

Colours: BLACK, yellow stars, black cap

Bred by: Longrove Stud Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY 3-11471

RACING POST VERDICT Decisive winner of the Desmond Stakes here last time; big player and may be overpriced Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 11 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 45 % Prize-money earned €119,582

Lord Massusus 5 flat wins €104,135.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 109

3.55pm RACE 5

COLOURS NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

10

Drawn 10

Salt Lake City

Owned by:

c Bay by Galileo - Heartache (Kyllachy)

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

Colin Keane

Bred by: Coolmore 5-25601

RACING POST VERDICT Listed winner; more exposed at this level though and ikely to

Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate

Salt Lake City 2 flat wins €32,155.00 D -- Handicap Rating 104

5/1 HR104 K.K. Hennessy 9.3 won hd 1 1/4L from Didn’thavemuchtodo 9.4 and Howyoulikethat 9.9 KILL 24 AUG 8rn Listed 1m

30yds Yld 1min 44.2sec

10/1 HR101 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 8 1/2L 16th of 18 to Coeur D’or 9.8 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 132yds Yld/Sft

11/2 HR101 R.L. Moore 9.3 3 1/4L 6th of 10 to Zarinsk (GB) 9.0 here 27 JUL Group 2 7f 32yds Sft

11

Drawn 6

Victoria Road

Owned by:

c Bay by Saxon Warrior - Tickled Pink (Invincible Spirit)

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

Ryan Moore

Bred by: T Stewart 41111-7

RACING POST VERDICT Likely to come on a good deal for Deauville and has the confide

Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate

Victoria Road 4 flat wins €575,916.30 D -- Handicap Rating 112

Ryan Moore 9.2 6 3/4L 7th of 8 to Ace Impact 9.2 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG Group 2 1m 2f Gd /Sft

Ryan Moore 8.10 won ns 2 1/4L from Silver Knott (GB) 8.10 and Nagirroc (USA) 8.10 KEENELAND 4 NO

1min 35.9sec

Ryan Moore 9.0 won nk 3 1/2L from Rashford (FR) 9.0 and Nasomo 9.0 CHANTILLY 17 SEP 22 8rn Group

49.1sec

12

Drawn 12

Tarawa

Owned by:

f Bay by Shamardal - Tanoura (Dalakhani)

Chris Hayes

1-24232

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

RACING POST VERDICT Well-beaten second in the visor (retained) at Cork last month; Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate Tarawa 1

win €9,440.00 C -- Handicap Rating 105

LAST YEAR 1st Jadoomi, 2nd Glounthaune, 3rd Boundless Ocean

TRAINER Simon & Ed Crisford (in GB)

BETTING FORECAST 2 Victoria Road, 100-30 Buckaroo, 6 Bold Discovery, 8 Lord Massusus, 10 Alfred Munnings, 12 Flight Plan, 14 Salt Lake City, 16 Tarawa, 20 Goldana, Power Under Me, 25 Villanova Queen, 50 Howyoulikethat

RACE 5 PREDICTOR

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

SELECTION: ALFRED MUNNINGS

4.30pm RACE 6

The Paddy Power Stakes of €100,000 (Group 3)

(Registered as the Kilternan Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Distance 1m4f

Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group 1 race.

Weights 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs.

Declared 7

Al Aasy (Ire)

Starting from stalls.

The Paddy Power Stakes (Group 3)

5 Drawn 2 Adelaide River (Ire) 57

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

c Bay by Australia - Could It Be Love (War Front)

Colours: DARK BLUE

3 9-01

Ryan Moore

23-2822

Bred by: Coolmore

RACING POST VERDICT Irish Derby runner-up, another fine effort in Grand Prix de Paris, sets a high standard Probable SP: 11/8

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €475,965

Adelaide River 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 116

Ryan Moore 9.3 1L 2nd to Feed The Flame (GB) 9.3 PARISLONGCHAMP 14 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd /Sft

33/1 HR106 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Auguste Rodin 9.2 CUR 2 JUL 9rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd

Seamie Heffernan 9.2 11L 8th of 14 to Auguste Rodin 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm

6 Drawn 3

Valiant

King (GB)

Owned by: Qatar Racing Limited

Jim Crowley

Drawn 4

28

Owned by: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

g Bay by Sea The Stars - Kitcara

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, striped cap

Oisin Murphy

34-2122

33 3 9-01

c Bay by Roaring Lion - Assembly (Candy Ride)

Colours: Claret, gold braid, claret sleeves, claret cap, gold tassel

Bred by: The Assembly Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Confirmed progression with second to Vauban at Naas, has a clear edge over Layfayette Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €49,450

William Haggas GB 8-1-511

Bred by: Sunderland Holding Inc

RACING POST VERDICT Coronation Cup runner-up in 2021, won only start last season, back near top form this term Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 15 runs, 7 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 46 % Prize-money earned €346,627

Al Aasy 7 flat wins €228,662.00 D -- Handicap Rating 113

Jim Crowley 9.7 won nk 2 3/4L from El Drama 9.7 and Midnight Mile 8.10 HAYDOCK PARK 12 AUG 7rn

Sft 2min 12.7sec

Jim Crowley 9.8 won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Phantom Flight (GB) 9.8 and Oviedo 8.13 NEWBURY

5.3sec

Jim Crowley 9.5 25L last of 5 to Kemari (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 1 JUL Listed 1m 4f Gd

2 Drawn 5

Layfayette (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs Patricia Hunt

20

g Brown by French Navy - Scala Romana (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: CERISE

6 9-12

Valiant King (GB) 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

100/30 HR98 D. McMonagle 8.13 1 1/2L 2nd to Vauban (FR) 9.9 NAAS 7 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 3f 202yds Sft

Oisin Murphy 8.11 hd 2nd to Desert Hero (GB) 8.13 ASCOT 22 JUN 19rn hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd

4/9Fav HR89 D. McMonagle 9.8 won 5 1/2L 3/4L from Cormac T (GB) 9.5 and Squire Danagher (GB) 9.8 NAV 13 MAY 14rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 2min 18.1sec

7 Drawn 7

Young Ireland (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

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

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

16 3 9-01

Luke McAteer

442862

Bred by: J S Bolger

J S Bolger CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Has won only once from 17 starts, last of six behind Layfayette in the Royal Whip, exposed Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €50,437

Young Ireland 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 101

Colin Keane

Noel Meade MEATH 341441

Bred by: Matthew Duffy

RACING POST VERDICT Gained his ninth win when landing Royal Whip last month, best suited by easier ground Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 32 runs, 9 wins, 20 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €405,279

Layfayette 9 flat wins €282,905.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

Drawn 6 Mashhoor (GB) 42

Owned by: Brunabonne Syndicate

g Bay by Kingman - Sunsemperchi (Montjeu)

Colours: MAROON & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, quartered cap

Bred by: Grenville Bloodstock Ltd J P Murtagh KILDARE 0-01115

RACING POST VERDICT Progressive in winning three in a row before eclipse in Group 2 event at York Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €137,207

Mashhoor (GB) 5 flat wins €127,705.70 D -- Handicap Rating 110

Ben Coen 9.8 4L last of 5 to Alflaila (GB) 9.8 YORK 29 JUL Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Sft

6/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 9.9 won 4 3/4L 6L from Al Riffa (FR) 9.4 and Alfred Munnings 8.13 CUR

7.1sec

2/1Fav HR102 B.M. Coen 9.7 won 1 1/2L 2L from Annerville 9.2 and Ottilien (FR)

4 Drawn 1 White Birch (GB) 69

Owned by: Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

c Grey by Ulysses - Diagnostic (Dutch Art)

Colours: RED, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

TStrap, 3 9-04

16/1 HR101 L.T. McAteer 9.7 3

LAST YEAR 1st Duke De Sessa, 2nd Thunder Kiss, 3rd Beamish

TRAINER D. K. Weld WEIGHT 9-1 TIME 2 min. 41.2 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Adelaide River, 5-2 Al Aasy, 4 White Birch, 7 Valiant King, 9 Mashhoor, 12 Layfayette, 33 Young Ireland

RACE 6 PREDICTOR

RACE VERDICT

Despite having failed to add to his tally since a debut win at Dundalk ADELAIDE RIVER has the credentials to win at this level by virtue of his second placings in the Irish Derby and in the Grand Prix de Paris. Derby third White Birch bids to redeem himself after a disappointing Irish Derby run and can fight out for minor honours with the rejuvenated Al Aasy. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

Shane Foley

John Joseph Murphy CORK 51-1238

SELECTION: ADELAIDE RIVER

Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

RACING POST VERDICT Derby third, flopped in Irish Derby and now faces a rematch with runner-up Adelaide River Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €274,829

White Birch (GB) 2 flat wins €38,350.00 C -- Handicap Rating 114

6/1 HR115 D. McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 18L last of 8fn, 9rn to Auguste Rodin 9.2 CUR 2 JUL Group 1 1m 4f Gd

Colin Keane 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Auguste Rodin 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm

Shane Foley 9.2 (TS) nk 2nd to The Foxes 9.2 YORK 18 MAY 12rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm

Next Best: Valiant King

SELECTION: VALIANT KING

Paddy Power will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €500 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

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.)

AINTREE AYR BALLINROBE

BELLEWSTOWN BEVERLEY

CARLISLE CARTMELCATTERICK

BRIDGE CHELMSFORDCITY

CHELTENHAM CLONMEL CORK

CURRAGH DOWNROYAL

DOWNPATRICK DUNDALK

EPSOMDOWNS EXETER

FAIRYHOUSEGALWAYGOODWOOD

GOWRANPARK HAMILTON

PARK HAYDOCKPARK

HUNTINGDON KELSO KEMPTON

PARK KILBEGGAN KILLARNEY

LAYTOWN LEICESTER

LEOPARDSTOWN LIMERICK

LISTOWEL LUDLOW MARKET

RASEN MUSSELBURGH

NAAS NAVAN NEWBURY

NEWMARKET NOTTINGHAM

PERTH PONTEFRACT

PUNCHESTOWN REDCAR

ROSCOMMON SALISBURY

SANDOWNPARK SLIGO

STRATFORD-ON-AVONTAUNTON

THIRSK THURLES TIPPERARY

TRAMORE WARWICK WETHERBY

WEXFORD WINCANTON YORK

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5.05pm RACE 7

Trifecta

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Petingo’ Handicap of €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000))

Winner €88,500 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 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 28th August, 2023, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2022 (105 = 10st).

Distance 1m4f180y

Declared 16

Starting from stalls.

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Petingo’ Handicap (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Jackfinbar (Fr) 14

Owned by: Haven’t A Pot Partnership

Drawn 9

g Bay by Whipper - Anna Simona (Slip Anchor)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, emerald green panel, white cap

8 10-00

Frankie Dettori

W P Mullins CARLOW ///-340

Bred by: Larissa Kneip & Sandrine Grevet

RACING POST VERDICT Raced a bit keenly in the Ebor last time; giving away plenty of weight here but respected Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €82,009

Jackfinbar (FR) 3 flat wins €65,787.90 -- Handicap Rating 104

William Buick 9.6 8L 12th of 22 to Absurde (FR) 9.7 YORK 26 AUG hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm

17/2 HR103 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 hd hd 2 1/4L 4th to Brazil 8.7 GAL 4 AUG 17rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

18/1 HR97 W.J. Lee 9.10 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Espionage 8.12 ROS 4 JUL 9rn Listed 1m 3f 154yds Gd/Yld

Ceallach (Ire)

Owned by: Paul Rooney

Drawn 5

25

g Chesnut by Lope de Vega - Alvee (Key of Luck)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & BLACK CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap

4 9-03

Ronan Whelan

1211-82

Bred by: Merry Fox Stud Limited M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Back to 1m4f will suit and has to be a contender if able to transfer his AW form to turf Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €42,863

Ceallach 3 flat wins €30,090.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

11/2 HR92 R.P. Whelan 9.6 s/hd 2nd to Longbourn 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

14/1 HR94 S. Foley 9.8 5 1/2L 8th of 14fn,

3

Drawn 11

Enfranchise (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs A F Mee

13

f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Saoirse Abu (Mr Greeley)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Gavin Ryan

Bred by: Godolphin John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW 417514

RACING POST VERDICT Won over this trip for the Johnstons and one of a number in the race with each-way claims Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 26 runs, 7 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €158,458

Enfranchise 6 flat wins €58,918.90 1 N.H. win €10,030.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

10/1 HR95 G.M. Ryan 10.0 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Take Heart 8.10 NAAS 27 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld

100/30 HR120 D.J Gilligan 11.0 won 11L 2 3/4L from Rath Gaul Boy 11.12 and Olympic Man (FR) 11.12 GAL 5 AUG 18rn mdn hdl 2m 175yds Sft

16/1 HR123 B. Hayes 10.9 (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 9 to Arctic Fly 10.13 GAL 1 AUG nov.hdl Listed 2m 128yds Yld

4

Drawn 2

Dartan (GB)

10 B,T, 6 9-02

Owned by: Killian McDonnell

g Grey by Reliable Man - Desabina (Big Shuffle) (incl. 7lb. Extra)

Colours: YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap

Oisin Murphy

Matthew J Smith MEATH 117011

Bred by: Gestut Rottgen

RACING POST VERDICT Won on consecutive days at Bellewstown last week; could not be coming here in better form Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 22 runs, 8 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €74,978

Dartan (GB) 5 flat wins €45,455.00 3 N.H. wins €25,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 92

5/1Fav HR130 J. Smith 11.5 (BK) (TS) won 6 1/2L 2 1/2L from Clifftop (GB) 10.1 and Andys Flame

5 Drawn 6 Etna Rosso (Ire) 16

3 9-01

Owned by: Go Racing Limited

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

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

Bred by: Pat McCarthy Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 1254

RACING POST VERDICT Interesting in his first handicap; the likely strong gallop should suit; could be a factor Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €31,430

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

14/1 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.7 3 3/4L 3/4L ns 4th to Harbour Wind 9.7 here 24 AUG 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd

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

9/2 D. McMonagle 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Peking Opera 9.5 NAV 13 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 5f Sft

6 Drawn 16

Golden Twilight (Ire) 25 C,T, 6 9-01

Owned by: F W Lynch

g Bay by Dawn Approach - Great Hope (Halling)

Colours: RED, white cross sashes, hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots

Billy Lee

1-03534

Bred by: P & B Bloodstock M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Tongue-tie and cheekpieces persevered with and every chance of getting into the frame Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €109,105

Golden Twilight 5 flat wins €64,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 91

5/1Fav HR97 C.T. Keane 9.11 (CP) (TS) s/hd 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Longbourn 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

15/2 HR91 R.P. Whelan 9.8 (CP) (TS) 3/4L nk 3rd to Safecracker (GB) 10.0 CUR 2 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm

11/2 HR91 R.P. Whelan 9.11 (CP) 2 1/4L 5th of 13 to Star Kissed 9.4 CK 16 JUN hcp 1m 4f Yld

7 Drawn 14

Imaginarium (Ire)

Owned by: Vincent Gaul

g Bay by Make Believe - Xinji (Xaar)

36 4 9-01

Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap

Colin Keane

Bred by: Jerry Horan & Padraic Gahan G M Lyons MEATH 21-86

RACING POST VERDICT Ran okay in a Roscommon Listed and a Galway premier handicap this year; others preferred Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €11,199

Imaginarium 1 flat win €8,260.00 -- Handicap Rating 91

20/1 HR93 C.T. Keane 9.4 6L 6th of 17 to Brazil 8.7 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

22/1 HR92 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 7 3/4L 8th of 9 to Espionage 8.12 ROS 4 JUL Listed 1m 3f 154yds Gd/Yld

15/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.8 won 4 1/2L 5L from Vocal Studies 9.8 and Painters Palette 9.8 CUR 23 OCT 22 16rn mdn 1m 1f Sft/Hvy 2min

2.3sec

8 Drawn 12 Nusret

(GB)

94 TStrap, 4 9-01

Owned by: Jayne McGivern

c Bay by Golden Horn - Serres (Daylami)

Colours: RED, black chevron, red cap

Mikey Sheehy

3-31341

Bred by: Hesmonds Stud Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Curragh winner; back to 1m4f will be fine and he is unlikely to be far away here Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €136,268

Nusret (GB) 2 flat wins €37,170.00 2 N.H. wins €59,451.00 -- Handicap Rating 91

3/1Fav HR89 M.P. Sheehy 9.10 (TS) won 1/2L nk from Almuhit 9.10 and Burren Song 9.10 CUR 7 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 3min

7.3sec

18/1 HR130 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Lossiemouth (FR) 10.7 PUN 29 APR 8rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld

D. Jacob 11.2 (TS) s/hd 5L 3rd to Zenta (FR) 10.9 AINTREE 13 APR 11rn hdl Grade 1 2m 209yds Gd /Sft

Gary Carroll

9

Drawn 4 La

Hacienda (GB)

Owned by: ABD Syndicate

f Bay by Free Eagle - La Hermana (Hernando)

Colours: BLACK, beige seams, black cap

36

Blinkers, 6 9-00

Bred by: Gestut Fahrhof Matthew J Smith MEATH 008-310

RACING POST VERDICT Nortumberland Vase winner at his best over further and others look much more likely Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 26 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €100,595 La Hacienda (GB)

wins €94,107.50 CD -- Handicap Rating 90

COLOURS NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

/ WEIGHT / TRAINER

The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Andrew Slattery

Burren Song (Ire) 25

Owned by: Patrick J McNamara

Drawn 8

111306

RACING POST VERDICT

g Bay by Battle of Marengo - Chifney Rush (Grand Lodge)

Colours: YELLOW, red seams, yellow cap, red spots

Bred by: Mr Pat Mc Namara Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY

Didn’t run badly at Dundalk last month but the handicapper might just have the upper hand Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €52,731

Burren Song 4 flat wins €37,170.00 C -- Handicap Rating 88

16/1 HR89 A.J. Slattery 9.3 5L 6th of 14 to Longbourn 9.2 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

28/1 HR89 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.0 (TS) last of 20 to Teed Up 10.13 GAL 31 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 191yds Hvy

8/1 HR89 A.J. Slattery 9.10 1/2L nk 3rd to Nusret (GB) 9.10 CUR 7 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd

11

Drawn 3

Declan McDonogh

Comfort Zone (Ire)

Owned by: John P McManus

224

g Bay by Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

4 8-10

Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 13131-1

RACING POST VERDICT Not seen since January and difficult to know what to expect; market check is advisable Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €111,142

Comfort Zone 1 flat win €7,375.00 3 N.H. wins €93,946.90 -- Handicap Rating 86

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.5 won 3/4L 6 1/2L from Scriptwriter 11.5 and Dixon Cove (GER) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 28 JAN 7rn hdl Grade 2 2m

179yds Sft

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.0 won nk 2L from Dixon Cove (GER) 10.12 and Perseus Way 11.0 CHEPSTOW 27 DEC 22 9rn hdl Grade 2 2m 11yds

Sft

100/30 J.J. Slevin 10.10 4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Lossiemouth (FR) 10.3 FAIR 4 DEC 22 10rn hdl Grade 3 2m Sft

12

Drawn 13

Satin (GB) 28

Shane Foley

0-16415

CPiece, 3 8-09

Owned by: Mrs S Kelly f Chesnut by Australia - Countryside (Motivator) Colours: FOREST GREEN, three white doves and horseshoe on back, white seams on sleeves, red cap

Bred by: Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT 6lb higher here than Killarney and a career best needed in first-time cheekpieces Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €28,228

Satin (GB) 2 flat wins €21,535.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

Declan McDonogh 10.2 5L 5th of 10 to Regal Empire 9.12 ASCOT 12 AUG hcp (76-95)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Sft

9/2 HR87 S. Foley 9.1

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Petingo’ Handicap (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Rory Cleary

Chris Hayes

13 Drawn 1

Merlin Giant (Fr)

Owned by: Mrs A F Mee

37 CPiece, 6 8-07

g Bay by Camelot - Moon Giant (Giant’s Causeway)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Bred by: Mme Ilse Smits Emmet Mullins CARLOW 31-0010

RACING POST VERDICT Well below his best in the Galway Hurdle but potentially well-handicapped back to the Flat Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €91,546

Merlin Giant (FR) 1 flat win €6,490.00 3 N.H. wins €75,520.00 -- Handicap Rating 83

12/1 HR137 D. Meyler 11.0 (CP) 17L 10th of 14fn, 19rn to Zarak The Brave (FR) 11.5 GAL 3 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd/

Yld

8/11Fav HR76 C.T. Keane 9.9 (CP) won 3L ns from Impero 9.2 and Wasthatok (GB) 9.9 DRYL 24 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 175yds Gd 2min

48.1sec

14/1 HR139 D. Meyler 11.12 68L 13th of 16 to Lunar Power 10.9 BAL 29 MAY hcp hdl 2m 6f 92yds Gd

14

Drawn 15

Siobhan Rutledge (3)

Nibiru (Ire) 13

Owned by: John Breslin

g Bay by Casamento - Cnocan Gold (Danehill Dancer)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots

C,T, 8 8-07

15

Drawn 7 Bold

3130-00

Approach (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

104 CPiece, 7 8-07

g Bay by Dawn Approach - Excuse Me (Distorted Humor)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW

RACING POST VERDICT Poor effort in a Curragh handicap in May when last seen and makes little appeal Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 35 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €75,881

last of 14 to Ceallach 8.13 DUN 11 NOV 22 hcp 1m 4f Std

Hollie Doyle

16

515326

Owned by: Melissa O’Neill & Bill Eastwood

Drawn 10 No Niki No (Ire) 21 Blinkers, 7 8-07

f Bay by Helmet - Seeking Dubai (Dubawi)

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

Bred by: Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly Eoghan Joseph O’Neill KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Consistent but her most recent effort over this trip unconvincing; others preferred Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 40 runs, 7 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €94,604

No Niki No 7 flat wins €57,850.00 C -- Handicap Rating 80

9/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.11 (BK) 2 1/4L 6th of 9 to Youcrackmeup (GB) 9.10 CUR 19 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

10/1 HR81 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Starry Heavens 8.5 SLGO 9 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 103yds Sft

13/2 HR82 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 (BK) 3L nk 3rd to Celtic Crown 9.7 here 20 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Yld/Sft

BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6, 14 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8 BLINKERS ON No. 9, 16 CPiece ON No. 12, 13, 15

Long Handicap: Nibiru 8-5 (117), Bold Approach 8-4 (116), No Niki No 8-4 (116)

Alternative Handicap: Ceallach 9-6, Enfranchise 9-6, Dartan (GB) 9-5, Etna Rosso 9-4, Golden Twilight 9-4, Imaginarium 9-4, Nusret (GB) 9-4, La Hacienda (GB) 9-3, Burren Song 9-1, Comfort Zone 8-13, Satin (GB) 8-12, Merlin Giant (Fr) 8-10, Nibiru 8-8, Bold Approach 8-7, No Niki No 8-7

LAST YEAR 1st Moracana, 2nd Golden Twilight, 3rd Jesse Evans

TRAINER Ms. Sheila Lavery WEIGHT 8-10 TIME 2 min. 53.0 sec. GOING Soft BETTING FORECAST 4 Merlin Giant, 11-2 Dartan, 7 Nusret, 8 Ceallach, 10 Comfort Zone, Jackfinbar, 12 Enfranchise, Etna Rosso, Satin, 14 Golden Twilight, Imaginarium, 16 No Niki No, 25 Burren Song, Nibiru, 33 La Hacienda, 40 Bold Approach

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

Planty of these with chances as expected. Nusret comes here fresh after winning at the Curragh in June. Dartan could not be coming here in better form after two wins last week at Bellewstown. Comfort Zone is intriguing having not run since winning over flights in January. The one to be on could well be MERLIN GIANT, not seen since disappointing in the Galway Hurdle but with every indication that he could be well handicapped. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MERLIN GIANT

Next Best: Etna Rosso

Emergency Notice

Bred by: Maurice Regan

A J Martin MEATH pr2006

RACING POST VERDICT Better effort in a Naas handicap last time but plenty more needed here; 2lb wrong Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 45 runs, 5 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €108,677

Nibiru 2 flat wins €19,309.00 3 N.H. wins €39,246.50 -- Handicap Rating 81

12/1 HR83 C.T. Keane 9.2 (CP) 6 3/4L 6th of 9 to Take Heart 8.10 NAAS 27 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld 40/1 HR125 P.J. Carberry 11.1 (TS) 25L 18th of 19fn, 20rn to Ifiwerearichman 10.12 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Gd

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.

SELECTION: GOLDEN TWILIGHT

5.40pm RACE 8

Trifecta

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Sovereign Path’ Handicap of €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000))

Winner €88,500 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 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 28th August, 2023, at least one

Bopedro (Fr)

Owned by: Lee Bond

Drawn 10

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Sovereign Path’ Handicap (PREMIER HANDICAP)

5 Drawn 3 Hodd’s Girl (Ire) 45

Owned by: The Rocky Horror Partnership

f Grey by Zebedee - Ms Inkonia Hodd (Intikhab)

Distance 7f72y

of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2022 (105 = 10st).

Declared 18 Starting from stalls.

Adam Caffrey (5)

Colours: GREEN, gold sleeves, white cap

6 9-11

Daniel Tudhope

22

g Bay by Pedro The Great - Breizh Touch (Country Reel) Colours: WHITE, purple stars on sleeves

David O’Meara GB 673001

Bred by: M Daniel Cherdo

RACING POST VERDICT Back to form when winning a 1m handicap at Newmarket last month; more probably needed Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 41 runs, 8 wins, 18 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €197,401

Bopedro (FR) 8 flat wins €131,597.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

Hector Crouch 10.0 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Sudden Ambush (GB) 8.10 and Azano (GB) 9.9 NEWMARKET 18 AUG 9rn hcp (81-100)1m

Gd /Frm 1min 39.1sec

Rossa Ryan 9.5 7L 12th of 20 to Johan (GB) 9.8 GOODWOOD 4 AUG hcp 1m Sft

Hollie Doyle 9.5 7L 16th of 25 to Baradar 9.1 ASCOT 29 JUL hcp 7f Gd

2

Drawn 1

Wesley Joyce (7)

473326

Carrytheone (GB) 22

Owned by: Any Excuse For A Holiday Syndicate

g Bay by Lope de Vega - Song of Passion (Orpen)

H,T, 6 10-00

Colours: DARK GREEN, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, dark green armlet, yellow & dark green hooped cap

Bred by: Pevens Racing

J P Murtagh KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Not a factor in a soft ground Cork Listed last month; respected back in handicap company Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €61,031

Carrytheone (GB) 3 flat wins €25,960.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

10/1 HR103 B.M. Coen 9.7 (CP) (TS) 18L 6th of 7 to

3

Drawn 8

Mutasarref (GB)

Owned by: Eleanora Kennedy

23 5 10-00

g Bay by Dark Angel - Mulkeyya (Mawatheeq)

Colours: RED, black cross sashes, hooped cap

Colin Keane

Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited G M Lyons MEATH 11-5453

RACING POST VERDICT Last two runs at Galway and in the Desmond Stakes here indicate a return to his best Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €72,037

Mutasarref (GB) 5 flat wins €59,295.00 C -- Handicap Rating 102

9/2 HR103 C.T. Keane 9.9 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Lord Massusus 9.3 here 17 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd

22/1 HR105 C.T. Keane 10.0 6 1/4L 5th of 16 to Dunum 9.4 GAL 6 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft

5/2Fav HR108 C.T. Keane 9.9 1 1/4L s/hd s/hd 4th to Ocean Jewel 8.10 here 15 JUN 6rn Group 3 7f 36yds Gd

Billy Lee

4

Drawn 7 Dunum (Ire) 34

Owned by: Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan

g Bay by Ivawood - Shamora (Oratorio) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red chevron & sleeves, yellow cap

5 9-13

Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 2-12031

Bred by: Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan

RACING POST VERDICT 6lb rise not excessive for his Galway win and every chance of going close once more Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 19 runs, 6 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 31 % Prize-money earned €147,088

Dunum 6 flat wins €109,445.00 -- Handicap Rating 101

100/30Fav HR95 W.J. Lee 9.4 won 2L 3/4L from Snapraeterea 9.8 and Laugh A Minute (GB) 8.10 GAL 6 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 1min

29.4sec

11/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 9.11 hd 3/4L 3rd to Coeur D’or 9.8 GAL 1 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 132yds Yld/Sft

W. M. Lordan 8.13 18L 24th of 30 to Jimi Hendrix 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp 1m Gd

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 453736

Bred by: Morgan Ferris

RACING POST VERDICT Seven-time winner now rated 99; 1-17 turf record and looks vulnerable here Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 40 runs, 7 wins, 19 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €94,544

Hodd’s Girl 7 flat wins €44,250.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

20/1

(USA)

CITY 9 JUL 7rn Listed 7f Std

25/1 HR101 R.P. Whelan 9.4 4 1/4L last of 7 to Moss Tucker 9.12 NAAS 24 APR Listed 5f Sft/Hvy

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I Am Superman (Ire)

Owned by: Michael O’Callaghan

106 7 9-10

g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Fastnet Lady (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: DARK BLUE, red epaulettes, red cap, dark blue star

Bred by: Michael Smith M D O’Callaghan KILDARE 2-34900

RACING POST VERDICT Not much encouragement from two runs in big Curragh handicaps this year; others preferred Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 36 runs, 6 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €493,004

I Am Superman 6 flat wins €197,663.00 C -- Handicap Rating 98

10/1 HR104 C.T. Keane 10.0 11L 18th of 20 to Rahmi 8.8 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd

12/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 10.1 7L 17th of 26fn, 27rn to Lattam 8.10 CUR 25 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy

Pat Dobbs 9.0 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Alfareeq 9.0 MEYDAN 4 MAR Group 1 1m 1f Gd

7 Drawn 9 Hotrocket (Ire) 34

Owned by: Team Valor International LLC & Donegal Racing LLC

g Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Love’s Secret (Pivotal)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap

4 9-08

Conor Stone-Walsh (7)

12-4110

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

RACING POST VERDICT Unstuck on soft ground at Galway but should be much more at home under today’s conditions Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €36,987

Hotrocket 3 flat wins €30,680.00 -- Handicap Rating 96

15/2 HR99 C. Stone-Walsh

8 Drawn 16

Rhoscolyn

(GB)

14 TStrap, 5 9-07

Oisin Murphy

Owned by: The Horse Watchers g Bay by Territories - Zeyran Colours: BLACK, orange seams & sleeves, black cap Bred by: Mrs J E Laws

RACING POST VERDICT Goodwood winner latest; respected but has a bad draw to overcome here Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 40 runs, 6 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €238,390

Rhoscolyn (GB) 6 flat wins €123,809.00 -- Handicap Rating 95

Cieren Fallon 8.9 (TS) won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Star of Orion 9.1 and Shining Blue

Jason Hart 8.13 (TS) 10L 16th of 20 to Johan (GB) 9.8 GOODWOOD 4 AUG hcp 1m Sft Oisin Murphy 9.9 (TS) won 1L 5L from Wobwobwob 9.7 and Isla Kai 9.12 GOODWOOD 2 AUG 11rn hcp (76-95)7f Hvy 1min 33.2sec

Hollie Doyle

9

Drawn 5 Darkness

(Fr)

16 Visor, 5 9-05

Owned by: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

g Bay by Siyouni - Kerila

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue seams, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap

Bred by: E A R L Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al David O’Meara GB 227140

RACING POST VERDICT Well below his best in a valuable York handicap last time; chance if he bounces back Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €153,668

Darkness (FR) 4 flat wins €66,173.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

Neil Callan 9.1 (V) 14L 18th of 19 to Ropey Guest (GB) 9.2 YORK 24 AUG hcp 7f 192yds Gd /Frm

Hector Crouch 8.13 (V) 1/2L 1L 1/2L 4th to Johan (GB) 9.8 GOODWOOD 4 AUG 20rn hcp 1m Sft

Neil Callan 10.0 (V) won 1L 1/2L from Sirona (GER) 9.8 and Titian 9.9 NEWMARKET 13 JUL 8rn hcp (76-95)1m Gd /Frm 1min 37.9sec

10

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Cian MacRedmond (5)

Current Option (Ire)

14 7 9-04

Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan & Shamrock Thoroughbreds g Bay by Camelot - Coppertop (Exceed And Excel)

Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars

Bred by: Grangecon Holdings Ltd Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 059890

RACING POST VERDICT Out of form this year despite coming down the handicap and little cause for optimism Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 44 runs, 7 wins, 22 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €412,389

Leigh Roche

The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

J M Sheridan

11

Drawn 12

Ransom (GB) 197 TStrap, 6 9-04

Owned by: Liam Mulryan

g Bay by Kingman - Arizona Jewel (Dansili)

Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark green cap

Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Adrian Brendan Joyce ROSCOMMON 2341-12

RACING POST VERDICT Big ask here back on turf after a lengthy absence; others preferred Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 19 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €32,695

Ransom (GB) 4 flat wins €21,485.40 -- Handicap Rating 92

11/10Fav HR95 D. King 9.9 (TS) nk 2nd to Mulgrave 9.3 DUN 24 FEB 8rn hcp 1m Std

100/30Fav HR87 D. King 9.9 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Final Voyage 9.4 and Super Over 9.6 DUN 20 JAN 14rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 38.6sec

11/2 HR80 D. King 9.9 (CP) (TS) won 2 1/4L nk from My Minervina 10.0 and Bucky Larson

Std 1min 37.3sec

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2-912

Broadhurst (Ire)

111

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

c Bay by No Nay Never - Sweet Charity (Myboycharlie)

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

Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Summerhill B/S

CPiece, 3 9-01

RACING POST VERDICT Touched off in a Naas handicap in May when last seen; cheekpieces added; unexposed Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €14,442

Broadhurst 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

7/4Fav HR93 R.L. Moore 9.12 hd 2nd to Fort Vega (FR) 9.4 NAAS 21 MAY 11rn hcp 1m Gd

11/8Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 won 6L s/hd from Emorcee 9.7 and Change Sings 9.7 DUN 11 APR 10rn mdn 7f Std 1min 28.5sec

5/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.8 8 3/4L 9th of 20 to Shadowed 9.8 CUR 25 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

13

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Gypsy Woman (Ire)

Owned by: Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Sovereign

Path’

Handicap (PREMIER HANDICAP)

16

Drawn 4

Kayhana (Ire) 27

Owned by: H H Aga Khan

f Bay by Harzand - Katouna (Dutch Art)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

3 8-08

Chris Hayes

15-623

Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C D K Weld KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Ran out of steam in a 1m handicap at the Curragh last time and maybe this trip will suit Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €21,605

Kayhana 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 86

14/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 9.7 1/2L nk 3rd to Lady Lunette 9.6 CUR 13 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

7/1 HR88 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Vain Gloria 9.5 CK 28 JUL 8rn 1m Gd

7/2 HR91 C.D. Hayes 9.6 13L last of 6 to Ma Belle Artiste 8.13 KILL 16 MAY 1m 31yds Gd/Yld

17

Drawn 18

Cordouan (Fr) 14

Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds

g Bay by Shalaa - Piler Lann (Le Havre)

Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, white cap

5 8-07

Rory Cleary

Bred by: S N C Ecurie De Castillon Et Al Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 384200

RACING POST VERDICT Placed in small-field race; not disgraced in the Cambridgeshire last time but more needed Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €29,052

Cordouan (FR) 2 flat wins €12,247.70 -- Handicap Rating 81

12/1 HR85 B.M. Coen 9.0 5 3/4L 12th of 22 to Coeur D’or 9.12 CUR 26 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd

14/1 HR85 S. Foley 9.1 4L 13th of 18 to Coeur D’or 9.8 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 132yds Yld/Sft

100/30 HR85 Adam Caffrey 9.6 3L 2nd to Celtic Crown 9.7 here 20 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Yld/Sft

18

Drawn 6

Wayne Hassett (7)

Ice Cold In Alex (Ire) 3 TStrap, 9 8-07

Owned by: Middleham Park Racing Ireland

g Bay by Olden Times - Telesina (Marju)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue cap

Bred by: Thomas Kinsella K J Condon KILDARE 490974

RACING POST VERDICT Never really got involved in a 6f handicap at Cork on Wednesday; 6lb wrong here Probable SP: 33/1

Gary Carroll

RACING POST VERDICT Bad draw but looks an improver and no surprise should she get into the shake-up

Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €23,172 Gypsy Woman 2 flat wins €20,355.00 -- Handicap Rating 91

14 Drawn 14

Declan McDonogh

Urban Sprawl (GB)

14

Owned by: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

c Chesnut by Iffraaj - City Glam

Colours: SILVER, tassel on cap

Bred by: Godolphin Charlie Johnston GB 193694

RACING POST VERDICT Fine third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; below that form since and others preferred Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €112,465

Urban Sprawl (GB) 4 flat wins €66,974.00 -- Handicap Rating 90

Connor Planas 8.2 1 1/4L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Rhoscolyn (GB) 8.9 GOODWOOD 26 AUG 6rn hcp 7f Sft

William Buick 9.3 6L last of 9 to Gweedore (GB) 9.6 NEWMARKET 12 AUG hcp (81-100)7f Gd

Andrea Atzeni 9.3 9L last of 6 to Able Kane (GB) 9.7 NEWMARKET 29 JUN hcp (76-95)7f Gd /Sft

15

Drawn 2

Jamie Powell (5)

No More Porter (Ire)

Owned by: Dooley Thoroughbreds

g Bay by Elzaam - Zaziyra (Dalakhani)

14

TStrap, 5 8-09

Career record 63 runs, 6 wins, 29 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €151,747

Ice Cold In Alex 6 flat wins €72,265.00 C -- Handicap Rating 75

7/1 HR75 C. Stone-Walsh 8.12 (TS) 2 1/4L hd 1 1/4L 4th to Collective Power 9.6 CK 6 SEP 9rn hcp 6f Gd

10/1 HR80 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (TS) 4L 7th of 17 to Arnhem 9.9 CUR 26 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd

12/1 HR82 J.A. Powell 8.5 (TS) 8 3/4L 9th of 13 to Jon Riggens 9.1 CUR 20 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd

H,T ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8, 11, 15, 18 VISOR ON No. 9 CPiece ON No. 12

Long Handicap: Ice Cold In Alex 8-1 (113)

LAST YEAR 1st I’m A Gambler, 2nd Safe Voyage, 3rd Current Option

TRAINER Tom Marquand WEIGHT 9-13 TIME 1 min. 31.1 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 6 Dunum, Gypsy Woman, 15-2 Broadhurst, 8 Kayhana, Mutasarref, Rhoscolyn, 10 Hotrocket, 12 Bopedro, Carrytheone, 16 Hodd’s Girl, No More Porter, Urban Sprawl, 20 Cordouan, Darkness, Ransom, 25 I Am Superman, 33 Current Option, Ice Cold In Alex

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

Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, orange cap

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 474268

Bred by: Mr I Holloway

RACING POST VERDICT Not beaten far in the Irish Cambridgeshire latest and likely to give a good account again Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 26 runs, 2 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €123,560

No More Porter 2 flat wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 83

8/1 HR86 Adam Caffrey 8.10 (TS) 2 3/4L 8th of 22 to Coeur D’or

SELECTION: NO MORE PORTER

Wide open race with some interesting Britisg challengers and a couple of unexposed types from the home brigade in Broadhurst and Kayhana catch the eye. More seasoned handicappers like the constantly progressive Dunum and recent Cork winner Gypsy Woman wilol go well, as should the latter’s stable companion Mutasarref after a couple of encouraging runs. Another chance though is given to HOTROCKET, who looked very progressive early in the summer before the ground went for him at Galway. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HOTROCKET

Next Best: No More Porter

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 1.45pm

THE BALLYLINCH STUD IRISH EBF INGABELLE STAKES OF €100,000 (LISTED RACE) (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud & the Irish EBF (€20,000)) 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. For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not won a Listed race or at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Group race. About 7 furlongs 72 yards. €900 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 2: 2.15pm

THE KPMG CHAMPIONS JUVENILE STAKES OF €150,000 (GROUP 2) (Registered as the Golden Fleece Stakes) (Generously sponsored by KPMG) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. For two years old only. About 1 mile. €900 to enter on August 16th, €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th or €15,000 if entered by September 5th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE. Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) Championship Race or the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) Championship Race if applicable. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount ($30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to $40,000. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 3: 2.45pm

THE COOLMORE AMERICA ‘JUSTIFY’ MATRON STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000. For three years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile. €1,600 to enter on June 21st or €10,000 if entered on July 26th, €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 26th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th or €40,000 if entered by September 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE. Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning filly in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount ($60,000) should they run in any other race at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to $40,000. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 4: 3.20pm

THE ROYAL BAHRAIN IRISH CHAMPION STAKES OF €1,250,000 (GROUP 1) (Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club) Winner will receive €725,000 (Penalty Value: €712,500), Second will receive €250,000, Third will receive €125,000, Fourth will receive €62,500, Fifth will receive €37,500, Sixth will receive €25,000, Seventh will receive €12,500, Eighth will receive €12,500. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €4,000 to enter on May 24th or €22,500 if entered on July 26th; €4,000 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st; €2,250 extra if forfeit not declared by July 26th; €2,250 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th or €75,000 if entered by September 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE. Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount ($150,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championship International starters will receive a travel allowance an amount equal to $40,000. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 5: 3.55pm

THE DULLINGHAM PARK STAKES OF €200,000 (GROUP 2) (Registered as the Solonaway Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Dullingham Park Stud) Winner will receive €120,000 (Penalty Value: €118,000), Second will receive €40,000, Third will receive €20,000, Fourth will receive €10,000, Fifth will receive €6,000, Sixth will receive €4,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile. €1,000 to enter on August 2nd, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 16th, €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th or €20,000 if entered by September 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023). Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 6: 4.30pm

THE PADDY POWER STAKES OF €100,000 (GROUP 3) (Registered as the Kilternan Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) 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. For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group 1 race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €600 to enter on August 16th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th or €10,000 if entered by September 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2023) .Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 7: 5.05pm

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘PETINGO’ HANDICAP OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 28th August, 2023, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2022 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs 180 yards. €750 to enter on August 23rd; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Alternative Handicap The Directors of the IHRB have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 2 (iii). Handicaps calculated 29th August. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 8: 5.40pm

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘SOVEREIGN PATH’ HANDICAP OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 28th August, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2022 (105 = 10st). About 7 furlongs 72 yards. €750 to enter on August 23rd; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 5th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared nonrunners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Friday 8th September and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Handicaps calculated 29th August. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs.

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.