FEATURING THE ROYAL BAHRAIN IRISH CHAMPION STAKES & THE COOLMORE AMERICA ‘JUSTIFY’ MATRON STAKES
€4 OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME
€4 OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME
Saturday 14th September 2024
RACECOURSE COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Committee
Members:
OFFICIALS
Mr. Jim Mulqueen
Mrs. Eimear Mulhern
Mrs. Una Manning
Ms. Niamh Egan
Mr. Patrick Mullins
Mrs. Suzanne Eade
Mr. Paul Dermody
Mr. Patrick Prendergast
Mr. John Kennedy
Mr. Tommy Breen
Ms. Sarah Judge
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling 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:
Raceday Stewards: Mr. T. Breen (Chairperson), Mr. T. Hunt, Mr. M. O’Donnell, Mr. N. Wachman & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P. L. Malone
Starter:
Judge:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
Mr. A.L. McKeever
Handicappers: Mr. G. O’ Gorman & Mr. M. Bird
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell
Medical Officer: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. R. Downey
Veterinary Officer: Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey
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).
Doctors to the Club: Dr. C.J. Murphy, Dr. F. Kenny & Dr. R. Downey
No card authentic unless signed
14TH SEPTEMBER RACE SCHEDULE
1 40pm
2.50pm
3.25pm 5 10pm
The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes of €100,000
The Group 2 KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes of €150,000
The Group 2 TonyBet Solonway Stakes
The Group 1 Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes of €400,000
The Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes of €1,250,000
The Group 3 Tonybet 'We're Here To Play' Stakes of €100,000
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap of €150,000
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap of €150,000
WHAT’S HAPPENING
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Meet Chacun Pour Soi at the Treo Eile corner
Tipster Panel on the Main Stage
Photo Opportunity with the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes Trophy in the Sports Lounge
HKJC World Pool Autumn Fillies Handicap 4 4.35pm 2.15pm 4 4.00pm 5 5.45pm 12.15pm 10.30am -2.30pm 2.00pm 5.55pm 6.15pm 7.30pm 9.00pm 2.30pm New Brass Kings Performing at Main Entrance 10.30am 12.00pm 1 1.10pm
Kelly-Anne Byrne in the Champions Marquee until 5pm
Jamie Duff in Hurricane's Bar until 5.30pm
Sing-A-Long with Mimi Lane on the Main Stage Live
Music From Complete Madness on the Main stage
DJ until close
Event Close
WELCOME ALL
A very warm welcome to Day 1 of the 11th running of Irish Champions Festival. A huge thank you to everyone who has worked to bring this exciting weekend together, including our sponsors, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff and patrons. Today’s racing offers a nine-race card with four Group races. A special welcome the connections of today’s international runners, we wish them the very best of luck.
This weekend is supported by sponsors and partners who make it possible to have world class prize money on offer; including Bahrain Turf Club, Coolmore Stud, Irish EBF, KPMG, Ballylinch Stud, TonyBet, and WorldPool, supported through The Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Today’s feature race is the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, rated joint-sixth best race in the world last year and is one of the richest races in Europe. Notable winners of the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes include Auguste Rodin (2023) Magical (2019/2020), Roaring Lion (2018), Golden Horn (2015), and Sea The Stars (2009) to name a few. Eight runners go to post at 3.25pm, battling it out to add their name to the Hall of Fame, including last year’s winner Auguste Rodin, multiple Group-winning Japanese runner Shin Emperor and the very promising UK raider, Economics. We extend a warm welcome to His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Turf Club and we share our gratitude for his support of this prestigious race.
All eyes will also be on The Group 1 Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes which looks to be very competitive. The race is one of the world’s top ranked fillies and mares’ races and has ten runners set to compete at 2.50pm including Fallen Angel, Porta Fortuna and Jancis.
We hope you enjoy a host of musical entertainment today, with New Brass Kings, Jamie Duff in Hurricane’s Bar, and Kelly-Anne Byrne spinning tunes at the Champions Marquee in between racing. We turn up the gears after racing, warm up with a singalong to classic hits with Mimi Lane before dancing the night away to Complete Madness!
Thanks once again for joining us today, we hope you have an enjoyable day of racing. 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.
Tim Husbands MBE CEO Leopardstown Racecourse
e: info@leopardstown.com t: (01) 289 0500
This wonderful weekend of international racing shines a light on the best of what Ireland has to offer and whether you’ve travelled from near or far to be with us this afternoon, you are most welcome to Leopardstown for the opening day of Irish Champions Festival.
It is a weekend of racing that is second to none, here at Leopardstown, and at the Curragh tomorrow, we will see ten Group races in all, six at Group 1 level. Today’s Group 1 races are the much-anticipated Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes and the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes.
It is our pleasure to welcome His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and members of the Bahrain Turf Club. We wish His Highness well as he seeks to win the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes with his own horse, Economics.
We are delighted to be joined by His Excellency, Maruyama Norio, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland. Leopardstown’s great link with Japan and the Japan Racing Association is further strengthened as, for the second time, this great race features a Japanese contender in Shin Emperor and we extend our best wishes to his connections.
The international flavour of the meeting extends to our betting partners in the Hong Kong Jockey Club as the World Pool returns to Leopardstown. Our work with the HKJC, Tote and the Racecourse Media Group allows racing fans around the world to bet into a single pool with the opportunity for unequalled value for Tote customers across all nine races on today’s card.
Irish Champions Festival promises to be a wonderful occasion and I do hope that many of you will join us again at the Curragh tomorrow afternoon.
Suzanne Eade Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland
IRISH CHAMPIONS MARQUEE – ENCLOSURE
WHATS GOING ON HERE TODAY
The Irish Champions Marquee is located beside the parade ring and is open to all racegoers with an admission ticket. There is a 25-metre bar in the marquee and also an outdoor premium gin bar with plenty of outdoor seating this is the perfect place to position yourself for the day. We will have Discoball DJ Kelly-Anne Byrne in the garden area during racing and live music with Complete Madness on stage after racing followed by a DJ.
GROUND FLOOR – RACING HALL
Located under the grandstand at the turnstile side of the racecourse, the Racing Hall features food offerings including burgers, spice bags and more. Keep up to date with today’s sporting action with its numerous plasma screens, free wi-fi, and of course ample seating, large screens with all sports on view.
LEGACY WINE BAR – ENCLOSURE
The Legacy Wine Bar is open to members of the public to enjoy and relax in high end comfort as well as wine, champagne, spirits, gins and bottled beer.
CHAMPIONS BAR – ENCLOSURE
The Champions BAR is located by the Parade Ring at the far end of the Enclosure. The Champions Patio is also open with an outdoor bar and seating area with a great view of the parade ring.
GROUND FLOOR – GRANDSTAND
The Ground floor of the Grandstand features the Tote Hall. The Main Course Burger Bar located here will be serving Gourmet Burgers and Colts Cafe offers Barista Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, tray bakes and scones.
FIRST FLOOR – GRANDSTAND
The Paddock Food Hall located on the first floor of the Grandstand is a selfservice restaurant, which is open all day offering diners traditional dishes including carvery roasts and hearty favourites.
SECOND FLOOR – GRANDSTAND
The 1888 Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Grandstand overlooking the Parade Ring. The Leopardstown Lounge (open only to Owners & Trainers and their guests who have horses running on the day) is located opposite the 1888 Restaurant on the second floor. Annual Members can access the Members Bar which is restricted to Leopardstown Annual Members on a race day. The second-floor parade ring viewing balcony are both accessed from this level.
THIRD FLOOR – GRANDSTAND
The Third Floor of the Grandstand features the Circle Lounge, Third Floor Parade Ring Viewing Balcony, the Panoramic Suite and other private suites. A fully serviced bar is available at the Circle Lounge along with a Gourmet Coffee outlet as well as a bistro selection including gourmet burgers, sausage and chips, sandwiches, soup and more. Reserved Premium level seating can also be accessed from the Third-Floor grandstand.
FOURTH FLOOR – GRANDSTAND
All penthouse suites are located on the fourth floor of the Grandstand.
BULMER’S BAR TRAILER
For anyone that doesn’t want to miss any of the trackside action we have a Bulmer’s Bar Trailer located on the trackside of the Grandstand in front of the finish line.
GROUND FLOOR – YARD FOOD, BAR AND FAMILY AREA
Located at the old saddling stalls, we will have Zambrero, Pitt Bros, Smash Burger and Off Beat Doughnut with plenty of outdoor seating here. In the family area there are toilet facilities with family changing units. We have an outdoor playground as well as an indoor, soft play zone.
USEFUL INFORMATION
FIRST AID
Medicall will be located in the medical room beside the Children’s Play Area and will be on standby to deal with any public injuries that may arise.
LIFT
There is a lift located to the right of the Tote which gives access to second and third levels of The Grandstand Building – The Panoramic Suite, Private Suite, and Circle Lounge. There is also a lift in the main Grandstand building giving access to all floors including the 1888 Restaurant and Leopardstown Lounge.
ATM | CARD PAYMENTS
There are ATM Units located in the enclosure today on the ground floor of the Grandstand building, and beside the Racecard/Information in the general enclosure. Card Payments is accepted in all bars.
LOST PROPERTY
All lost property is returned to the Racecourse Administration Office after racing. Tel:01-289 0500
FREE PUBLIC WIFI
Free Wifi is available to all patrons – Select Free Racecourse WiFi, no password is required.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
When departing the racecourse, to aid the smooth flow of traffic, please follow Parking Attendants, Garda instructions and directional signals.
TRANSPORT
Courtesy Bus Service to & from Sandyford Luas Stop, & All Public Car parks – operating times 10:30-21:00. Leopardstown run a complimentary shuttle minibus for anyone with mobility issues between carparks before and after racing also.
Ticketed Bus from Naas and Red Cow LUAS: - Depart 11:00 – Return 18:30 and 20:00
Ticketed Bus from Heuston Station: - Depart 11:00 – Return 18:30 and 20:00
TAXI SERVICE
Our taxi rank is located outside the main turnstile entrance beside McGuirk’s Golf. If you would like to pre-book a taxi here is some of our local taxi services.
Borough Cabs - 01-2800444
Stillorgan Taxis- 01-4372092
Dalkey Taxis - 01-2857777
Dublin 18 Taxis – 01-2950987
FIRE EXITS
Fire Exits are signed in all buildings with exit locations noted on the Racecourse map on the next page.
CLOAKROOM AND PHONE CHARGING STATION
Our complimentary cloakroom and phone charging station is located downstairs in the Grandstand.
HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
Ryan Moore
7
Drawn 2
Auguste
Rodin (Ire) 42 3 9-03
CD1 CPiece
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 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
1. Jockey Silks (Owners colours) 2. Saddlecloth Number (to be used when placing bet)
3. Draw Position in Flat Races
4. Horse Name
5. Sex of Horse (c=colt, h=horse, g=gelding, f=filly, m=mare)
6. Colour of Horse (Bay, Brown, Chestnut, Grey)
7. Sire
8.
Jockey’s Name and Claim
Form Summary of Last runs (incl. Point-to-Point)
of Last 6 Runs
NOTICE’S
1. Please note that it is a condition of admission to the racecourse that the Leopardstown Club Ltd. will not be responsible for any incident that may occur to any person or persons involving personal or other injury or injuries and that all persons entering upon the racecourse lands and premises do so entirely at their own risk.
2. The Leopardstown Club Ltd. will not accept liability for the loss of or damage to any property belonging to or in the possession of any person or persons using the racecourse lands and premises owned by the Leopardstown Club Ltd.
3. In the event of today’s meeting being abandoned before the start of the 2nd race, customers will be issued with a voucher which will gain them free admission to any one of the next three race meetings.
4. Should the meeting be abandoned after the start of the 2nd race there will be no refunds made. In either event, there will be no cash refunds.
5. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this card and no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.
6. It is a condition of entry to Leopardstown Racecourse that patrons accept that Leopardstown Racecourse or its agents, press or other photographers may capture photographic or moving images of Leopardstown’s patrons and that such patrons are aware that any such images may be utilised by Leopardstown Racecourse, its parent or associated companies, together with its sponsors, for promotional and other purposes.
In the event of a Garda Siochana order to evacuate the stands and enclosures, the following procedures will be adopted:
THE
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.
ENSURE
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3 million towards Irish prize-money in 2024, bringing our total investment to €60m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes of €100,000 (Listed Race)
(Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud & the Irish EBF (€20,000)) Distance 7f
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. Weights 9st 2lbs. Declared 10 Starting from Stalls.
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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 9
Declan McDonogh
And So To Bed (Ire) 40
/ WEIGHT / TRAINER
2 9-02
Owned by: Cunningham Thoroughbreds & Thomas P O’Brien & V Zhdanov f Bay by Kodiac - Pepys Tillergirl (Tillerman)
Colours: NAVY BLUE, gold sash, gold sleeves, gold cap, white pom pom Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 4515
RACING POST VERDICT Fifth in the 6f Ballyhane Stakes last time and more needed to trouble the principals here. Probable SP: 18/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €23,650 And So To Bed 1 win €14,750.00 C -- Handicap Rating 90
16/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 3 3/4L 5th of 21 to Heavens Gate 8.13 NAAS 5 AUG 5f 205yds Yld 11/2 D. McMonagle 9.3 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Rebel Diamond 9.4 and Alfred Tennyson 9.8 here 18 JUL 11rn mdn 6f 110yds Gd 1min 21.1sec 6/1 D. McMonagle 9.2 5L 5th of 15 to Lake Victoria 9.2 CUR 28 JUN mdn 7f Gd
2
Drawn 2
Bubbling (Ire)
46 2 9-02
Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier f Bay by No Nay Never - Lumiere Noire (Dashing Blade) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
Bred by: W Maxwell Ervine A
O’Brien TIPPERARY 41
RACING POST VERDICT Group 1-entered and probably wants some juice in the ground but a big player Probable SP: 100/30
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €12,520 Bubbling 1 win €11,800.00 D
13/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 5L nk from Lady Mairen 9.2 and Abazaami (GB) 9.2 GAL 30 JUL 13rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 30.7sec 16/1 J. Cleary 8.9 hd 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Exactly 9.2 here 11 JUL 14rn mdn 7f 35yds Gd
3
Drawn 7
Colin Keane
Chantez (Ire)
23 2 9-02
Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Lady Lara (Excellent Art) Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bred by: B V Sangster G M Lyons MEATH 21
RACING POST VERDICT Looked potentially high-class when winning a C&D maiden last month; the one to beat Probable SP: 5/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €14,040 Chantez 1 win €10,620.00 C
5/6Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 3L nk from Indigo Dream (GB) 9.2 and Proxima Centauri 9.2 here 22 AUG 11rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd 1min 29.7sec 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 hd 2nd to Exactly 9.2 here 11 JUL 14rn mdn 7f 35yds Gd
4
Drawn 1
Billy Lee
Easy Mover (Ire)
77 2 9-02
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Rain Goddess (Galileo)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 18
RACING POST VERDICT Holds G1 entry but going to have to improve to play a major role in this company Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €10,620 Easy Mover 1 win €10,620.00
4/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 9 1/2L 8th of 9 to Truly Enchanting 9.2 CUR 29 JUN Group 2 6f Gd 16/5 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won hd 2 1/4L from Canto Della Terra 9.2 and Peregrine Falcon 9.2 FAIR 7
5 Drawn 4
Ronan Whelan
RACING POST VERDICT
Garden Of Eden (Ire)
14 2 9-02
Owned by: Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Komedy (Kodiac) Colours: DARK BLUE
Bred by: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 016
Placepot
Trifecta
Ryan Moore
The Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes
6
Drawn 5
Gary Carroll
Indigo Dream (GB) 23
Owned by: Eleanora Kennedy
f Grey by Havana Grey - Chloris (Dansili)
Colours: RED, black cross sashes, hooped cap
Bred by: Whitsbury Manor Stud Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE 722
RACING POST VERDICT No match for Chantez when 2nd over C&D but she’s well worth her place in the field Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €7,220
Indigo Dream (GB) -- Handicap Rating 86
5/1
G.F. Carroll 9.2 3L 2nd to Chantez 9.2 here 22 AUG 11rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd
50/1
D. McMonagle 9.2 4 1/4L 2nd to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 CUR 21 JUL 11rn mdn 7f Gd 11/1
D. McMonagle 9.2 9L 7th of 9 to Bedtime Story 9.2 here 6 JUN mdn 7f 60yds Gd
7 Drawn 6
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Mojave River (Fr) 30
Owned by: Go Racing Limited
f Bay/Brown by Mohaather - Quintessenz (Soldier Hollow)
Colours: NAVY BLUE, white band, armlets & cap, thin red hoop on body & sleeves
2 9-02
Bred by: Smarden Thoroughbreds Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 1
RACING POST VERDICT Won a 7f Deauville maiden on debut last month and she could be quite smart Probable SP: 9/2
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €80,000 Mojave River (FR) 1 win €80,000.00 D
Maxime Guyon 9.0 won 2L 1 3/4L from Bogota 9.0 and Wewilldanceagain 9.0 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 9rn 7f Gd 1min 25.5sec
8
Drawn 10
Shane Foley
Nancy J (Ire)
Owned by: Imad Alsagar
31 2 9-02
f Bay by Ten Sovereigns - Anne Of Kiev (Oasis Dream)
Colours: DARK GREEN, white seams, white stars on sleeves, dark green cap
Bred by: Lynn Lodge Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 1
RACING POST VERDICT Needed every yard when winning on debut and is bred to get much further; respected Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €14,750
Nancy J 1 win €14,750.00 D
13/2 S. Foley 9.1 won nk 3L from Dignam 9.8 and Think About It 9.1 GOW 14 AUG 16rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 27.2sec
9 Drawn 8
Rory Cleary
Twolatebabydoll (Fr)
Owned by: Paul C Varga
20 2 9-02
f Chesnut by Recoletos - Sign Of Life (Lemon Drop Kid)
Colours: BLACK, black cap, royal blue star
Bred by: M Fernando Laffoni Lomba, Mme Patricia Laffon Lomba & Mme Ines Laffonn Lomba C W J Farrell WEXFORD 42
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten into 2nd by Garden Of Eden at Naas but might be out of her depth in this company Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,750 Twolatebabydoll (FR)
12/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 hd hd 3rd to Garden Of Eden 8.8 NAAS 25 AUG 16rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 66/1 R.P. Cleary 8.11 nk 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Latin Fever 8.9 here 25 JUL 18rn mdn 7f 57yds Gd/Yld
10
Drawn 3
Unexpected Issues (Ire) 112
2 9-02
Owned by: Medallion, Kisber, Aldabbagh & Trommer f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Awohaam (Iffraaj) Colours: BLUE, white ball, red & white circle, MJC emblem, white slvs, red diamonds, red cap Bred by: Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue J A Stack TIPPERARY 16
RACING POST VERDICT Sister to smart sprinter Castle Star so trip could stretch her after latest poor effort Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €15,350 Unexpected Issues 1 win €14,750.00 12/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 4 3/4L 6th of 7 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 CUR 25 MAY Group 3 6f Gd 2/1Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 1/2L 3/4L from Heavens Gate 9.1 and Cradle Of Love 9.3 NAV 7 MAY 11rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 3.4sec
Seamie Heffernan
LAST YEAR 1st Kitty Rose, 2nd Content, 3rd Serious Notions
TRAINER Miss Natalia Lupini WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 30.14 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Chantez, 100-30 Bubbling, 9-2 Mojave River, 9 Easy Mover, 10 Unexpected Issues, 12 Nancy J, 14 Garden Of Eden, Indigo Dream, 18 And So To Bed, 20 Twolatebabydoll
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
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.) SELECTION: BUBBLING
In front of Bubbling on debut and an impressive winner over C&D when last seen, CHANTEZ has the strongest form in the book and can give trainer Ger Lyons a third win in the race in four years. Joseph O’Brien’s Mojave River won a Deauville maiden on debut and could be anything, while Indigo Dream is well worth her place in the lineup and has place possibilities. Nancy J is another with a chance. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: CHANTEZ Next Best: Bubbling
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Easy
Mover
●Foaled Apr 15, 2022
●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.0f)
●Dam Rain Goddess (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●Fourth foal; half-sister to three winners inc San Antonio (10.3f turf/10.6f AW inc Listed; RPR 109), The Liffey (6f 2yo/1m; 104); dam 7f 2yo/1m1f Group 3 winner and Irish Oaks runner-up (112), is granddaughter of 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters
PEDIGREE WATCH And So To Bed
●Foaled Feb 22, 2022
●Sire Kodiac (GB) (7.2f)
●Dam Pepys Tillergirl (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Tillerman (GB) (7.4f)
●85,000gns Y; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Kidmenever (6.5f-1m4f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 109), Now The King (7f AW 2yo/HK 1m; 104) and Hala Abrar (7f AW 2yo; 68); dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Sarah Park (7f-8.5f) and Gouray Girl (6f/7f)
PEDIGREE WATCH
Nancy J
●Foaled Mar 02, 2022
●Sire Ten Sovereigns (IRE) (7.5f)
●Dam Anne Of Kiev (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Oasis Dream (GB) (7.6f)
●E90,000 Y; ninth foal; half-sister to four winners inc Yonkers (Australian 7.5f-1m4f inc Group 2; RPR 114) and Euqranian (7f AW; 79); dam 5f/6f winner (inc AW/Listed; 107), halfsister to useful 7f-1m2f winner Big Robert
PEDIGREE WATCH
Indigo Dream
●Foaled Mar 09, 2022
●Sire Havana Grey (GB) (6.3f)
●Dam Chloris (GB)
●Dam’s sire Dansili (GB) (9.8f)
●28,000gns F, 140,000gns Y; third foal; half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Royal Elysian (RPR 74); dam runner-up 1m AW (65), sister to useful 7f-1m2f winner Sucellus, half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Bartzella out of dual 1m2f Listed winner Primevere
Source: Racing Post
Saturday, 14 September
1.40pm RACE 2
The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes of €150,000 (Group 2)
(Registered as the Golden Fleece Stakes) (Generously sponsored by KPMG)
Winner €88,500 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Race conditions For two years old only. Weights 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Declared 4
Starting from Stalls.
FINISH START
KPMG 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.
1
Drawn 4
41
Bernard Shaw (USA)
30 2 9-05
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Peter M Brant c Bay by Into Mischief - Princess Haya (Street Cry)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap
Bred by: Barry Becker & Judith Becker
RACING POST VERDICT Ryan Moore has opted to ride Delacroix which would suggest he’s the stable second string Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €11,420 Bernard Shaw (USA) 1 win €10,620.00 D 1/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 9L 2 1/4L from Nakatomi 9.7 and Tangapour 9.7 DUN 15 AUG 7rn mdn 1m Std 1min 39.2sec 11/1 J. Velazquez 9.5 nk 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Hazdann 9.5 CUR 29 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd
2
Drawn 1
Ryan Moore
Delacroix (Ire)
35 2 9-05
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
c Bay by Dubawi - Tepin (Bernstein)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Bred by: Tepin Syndicate A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 21
RACING POST VERDICT Should be a more mature horse and can get the better of his main rival on this occasion Probable SP: 4/7
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €15,220 Delacroix 1 win €11,800.00
2/5Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Acapulco Bay 9.7 and Dante’s Lad 9.7 CUR 10 AUG 13rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 25.4sec 4/1 R.L. Moore 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Green Impact 9.7 here 25 JUL 8rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld
3
Drawn 2
Shane Foley
Green Impact (Ire)
51 2 9-05
Owned by: Marc Chan c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Emerald Green (Galileo)
Colours: MAUVE, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star
Bred by: Mr M Chan Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 21
RACING POST VERDICT Holds multiple G1 entries and will give the likely favourite plenty to think about again Probable SP: 100/30
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €14,420 Green Impact 1 win €10,620.00 CD
11/8Fav S. Foley 9.7 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Delacroix 9.7 and Scandinavia (USA) 9.7 here 25 JUL 8rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 1min 43.7sec 8/1 S. Foley 9.5 nk 2nd to Hazdann 9.5 CUR 29 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd
4
Drawn 3
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Green Triangle (Ire)
36 TStrap, 2 9-05
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
c Bay by Gleneagles - Whimsical Dream (Oasis Dream)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Bred by: Mark Hanly & Sally Ann Grassick Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 231r3
RACING POST VERDICT Folded tamely when 3rd at Tipperary; looks well up against it in this company Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €22,540 Green Triangle 1 win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 94
11/4 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.5 (TS) 4L 1L 3rd to January 9.0 TIPP 9 AUG 6rn Listed 7f 100yds Gd/Frm
11/10Fav HR89 M.W Hassett 9.3 (TS) r.o. in race won by Lambourn 9.4 KILL 17 JUL 10rn 1m 40yds Gd 8/15Fav D. McMonagle 9.7 (TS) won 4 1/4L 5 1/2L from J’adore Chris 8.10 and Boyne Valley 8.5 ROS 2 JUL 13rn mdn 7f 96yds Gd 1min 31.5sec
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4
RACE RESULT
Placepot
Trifecta
Declan McDonogh
LAST YEAR 1st Diego Velazquez, 2nd Capulet, 3rd Atlantic Coast TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1m 40.46 secs GOING good BETTING FORECAST 4-7 Delacroix, 100-30 Green Impact, 5 Bernard Shaw, 20 Green Triangle
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
RACE VERDICT
Green Impact will have plenty of form judges on his side as he got the better of DELACROIX in a C&D maiden, but Aidan O’Brien’s colt landed the odds in style at the Curragh last time and is held in very high regard. He can reserve the form. Jockey bookings would suggest Bernard Shaw has work to do to beat the likely favourite but must be respected after his 9l demolition at Dundalk. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DELACROIX
Next Best: Green Impact
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Bernard Shaw
●Foaled Mar 27, 2022
●Sire Into Mischief (USA) (7.0f)
●Dam Princess Haya (USA)
●Dam’s sire Street Cry (IRE) (9.8f)
●$550,000 F, $1,800,000 Y; seventh foal; half-brother to four US winners inc Princess Theorem (8.5f stakes inc 2yo), Lady Kate (6f1m inc Listed) and Prince Of Arabia (Graded stakes-placed 1m-1m4f); dam Canadian 1m1f Grade 2 winner (RPR 108)
PEDIGREE WATCH
Green Impact
●Foaled Jan 18, 2022
●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.0f)
●Dam Emerald Green (GB)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●First foal; dam runner-up at 1m2f/13.5f (RPR 70), half-sister to numerous winners inc Alphabet (Group-placed 6f), Aerion Power (useful 7f/1m inc 2yo) and Mirage (US 1m turf stakes) out of 7f AW 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Power
KEY STAT
PEDIGREE WATCH
Delacroix
●Foaled Apr 02, 2022
●Sire Dubawi (IRE) (9.5f)
●Dam Tepin (USA)
●Dam’s sire Bernstein (USA) (8.5f)
●Fourth foal; half-brother to 1m4f and 1m6f (Group 3) winner Grateful (RPR 97); dam 7f 2yo-1m1f winner (inc six times at Group/ Grade 1 level; 121), sister to useful US 6f-8.5f winner Prime Cut and half-sister to US 1m Grade 2 winner Vyjack
PEDIGREE WATCH
Green Triangle
●Foaled Apr 01, 2022
●Sire Gleneagles (IRE) (9.5f)
●Dam Whimsical Dream (GB)
●Dam’s sire Oasis Dream (GB) (7.6f)
●E40,000 Y; second foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 52), half-sister to 7.6f/1m winner
Nietzsche’s Star, out of Listed-placed French 1m 2yo winner
Ryan Moore (Delacroix) has a 36% strike rate (from 22 rides) in the past fortnight. Source: Racing Post
LEOPARDSTOWN LEADING JOCKEYS SINCE 2019
JOCKEY
people went racing in Leopardstown, Fairyhouse, Navan, Bellewstown & Laytown in 2023 288,240
€70m
bloodstock sales by vendors
total direct & stimulated expenditure to the economy €390m
5,437
jobs linked directly & indirectly to racing
550 licensed trainers
80
registered breeders
IRISH HORSE RACING DELIVERS FOR DUBLIN & MEATH DUBLIN / MEATH
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The Tonybet Solonaway Stakes of €200,000 (Group 2)
(Generously sponsored by Tonybet) 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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 11
Shane Foley
Declared 12 Starting from Stalls.
Bold Discovery (USA) 58
/ WEIGHT / TRAINER
4 9-10
Owned by: Marc Chan g 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 567-106
RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten last twice but coming back to 1m will suit; looks up against it though Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €121,772 Bold Discovery (USA) 3 flat wins €99,415.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 106
16/1 HR108 S. Foley 9.12 (CP) 14L 6th of 7 to Diego Velazquez 9.5 here 18 JUL Group 3 1m 1f Gd S. Foley 9.10 22L 14th of 15 to Israr (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 18 JUN Listed 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 5/1 HR109 S. Foley 9.9 won 1/2L 3/4L from Real Appeal (GER) 9.9 and Knight To King 9.9 here 12 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 41.4sec
Clifford Lee 2 Drawn 3
9-10
Owned by: Clipper c Bay by Night of Thunder - Romp Colours: GREY
Bred by: Miss K J Keir K R Burke GB 1-05047
RACING POST VERDICT Some revival may come with the return to this venue but hard to fancy at present Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €188,031
Flight Plan (GB) 2 flat wins €124,249.40 CD -- Handicap Rating 107
Daniel Tudhope 9.7 5L 7th of 9 to See The Fire (GB) 8.11 YORK 24 AUG Group 3 1m 177yds Gd /Frm
Daniel Tudhope 9.7 (CP) 5 1/2L 1L 1 1/4L 4th to Point Lynas 9.7 PONTEFRACT 28 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 6yds Gd /Frm
Daniel Tudhope 9.2 45L 12th of 13 to Charyn 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 1m Gd /Frm
3 Drawn 5
Gary Carroll
Lord Massusus (Ire) 37
Owned by: John N Bourke
g Brown by Markaz - Wajaha (Haafhd)
Colours: BLACK, yellow stars, black cap
4 9-10
Bred by: Longrove Stud Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY 327123
RACING POST VERDICT In good form this year; unlikely to be good enough but could get into the frame Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 20 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €275,401
Lord Massusus 6 flat wins €163,135.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 107
5/1 HR108 G.F. Carroll 9.9 1/2L hd 3rd to Mutasarref (GB) 9.12 here 8 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd 11/4 HR108 G.F. Carroll 9.10 3 3/4L 2nd to Poet Master 9.9 CUR 21 JUL 6rn Group 2 7f Gd 10/1 HR106 G.F. Carroll 10.0 won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Atlantic Coast 9.4 and Azada 8.8 CUR 30 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd 1min 38.4sec
4
Drawn 8
Tom Marquand
Maljoom (Ire)
24
Owned by: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
c Bay by Caravaggio - Nictate
CPiece, 5 9-10
William Haggas GB -5-3328
Colours: YELLOW, black epaulettes, yellow cap Bred by: Gce Farm Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Group 1 horse; cheekpieces applied here and will take the beating if running to his best Probable SP: 15/8
Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €498,156 Maljoom 3 flat win €115,932.20 D -- Handicap Rating 119
Tom Marquand 9.8 (BK) 12L 8th of 13 to City of Troy (USA) 9.1 YORK 21 AUG Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm
Tom Marquand 9.10 (BK) 1 1/2L 2nd to Notable Speech (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 5rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm
Tom Marquand 9.2 2 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Charyn 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN 13rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm
Mutasarref (GB) 37
Owned by: Eleanora Kennedy
Drawn 6
Colin Keane
6 9-10
g Bay by Dark Angel - Mulkeyya (Mawatheeq)
Colours: RED, black cross sashes, hooped cap Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited G M Lyons MEATH 1-31131
RACING POST VERDICT In the form of his life this year with three wins; likely to find one or two too good Probable SP: 10/1
Placepot
The Tonybet Solonaway Stakes (Group 2)
COLOURS NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Drawn 4
James Doyle
12-27p2
Poker Face (Ire) 21
Owned by: Edward J Ware
g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Stars At Night
Colours: BLACK & WHITE (QUARTERED), scarlet sleeves & cap
Bred by: Rockhart Trading Ltd
& Ed
RACING POST VERDICT Good second in Group 2 contests this year at Sandown and Goodwood; needs it softer Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 15 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €365,301
Poker Face 6 flat wins €205,228.70 D -- Handicap Rating 115
Harry Davies 9.7 1L 2nd to Ice Max (GB) 9.1 GOODWOOD 24 AUG 4rn Group 2 1m Sft
James Doyle 9.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Charyn 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN 13rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm
James Doyle 9.2 (CP) 16L 7th of 10 to Audience (GB) 9.2 NEWBURY 18 MAY Group 1 1m Gd
Power Under Me (Ire) 52
James Ryan
Drawn 10
140-241
Owned by: Vincent Gaul g Bay by Mehmas - Oonagh (Arakan)
Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Ms Barbel Reiss
TStrap, 6 9-10
RACING POST VERDICT Winner of six of his 21 starts and a credit to his connections; needs it much softer Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 21 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €170,526
Power Under Me 6 flat wins €116,525.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 107
5/6Fav HR107 C.T. Keane 9.10 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Warrior Brave (GB) 9.10 and You Send Me 9.5 NAAS 24 JUL 5rn 7f Yld 1min
29.8sec
15/8 HR107 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Bold Discovery (USA) 9.9 here 12 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m Gd 11/2 HR107 C.T. Keane 9.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Goldana 9.2 here 10 APR 6rn Listed 1m Hvy
Drawn 7
Declan McDonogh
Owned by: Sights On Gold & E S Racing f Chesnut by De Treville - Gagarina (Galileo) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & DARK BLUE CHEVRONS, red sleeves & cap Bred by: M Rashit Shaykhutdinov Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 757-104
RACING POST VERDICT Not effective on good ground twice since and unlikely to have her favoured conditions here Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €165,810 Gregarina (FR) 4 flat wins €103,325.00 D -- Handicap Rating 103 10/1 HR103 D. McMonagle 9.7 (H) 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Poet Master 9.9 CUR 21 JUL 6rn Group 2 7f Gd William Buick 9.2 (H) 12L last of 14 to Running Lion (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 16/1 HR101 D. McMonagle 9.9 (H) won hd 3/4L from You Send Me 9.9 and Doom (GB) 9.9 CUR 6 MAY 10rn Group 3 7f Sft 1min
32.8sec
9
Drawn 1
Billy Lee
Bright Stripes (Ire) 28
Owned by: Paul Hardy c Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Dutch Rose (Dutch Art)
TStrap, 3 9-05
Colours: WHITE & RED CHEVRONS,white slvs,dk blue armlet,dk blue & yellow quartered cap
Bred by: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd A Oliver TYRONE 183365
RACING POST VERDICT Thoroughly exposed at Group 3 level; tongue-tie tried but others make far more appeal Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €94,721 Bright Stripes 2 flat wins €44,250.00 D -- Handicap Rating 102
33/1 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.2 4L 5th of 6 to Continuous (JPN) 9.9 CUR 17 AUG Group 3 1m 2f Gd
25/1 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.2 3 1/2L 6th of 8 to Mutasarref (GB) 9.12 here 8 AUG Group 3 1m Gd
22/1 HR102 B.M. Coen 9.0 7L 1 1/4L 3rd to Diego Velazquez 9.5 here 18 JUL 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd
10
Drawn 12
Ryan Moore
Diego Velazquez (Ire) 58
Owned by: Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant c Bay by Frankel - Sweepstake (Acclamation)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
3 9-05
Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 16-4801
RACING POST VERDICT Bolted up in the Meld Stakes; back to 1m should not be an issue and looks a leading player Probable SP: 2/1
Career record 7 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €168,690 Diego Velazquez 3 flat wins €129,800.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 119
8/11Fav HR111 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 7L 1 1/4L from Tarawa 9.6 and Bright Stripes 9.0 here 18 JUL 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 1min 52.3sec
Ryan Moore 9.2 30L 10th of 14 to Calandagan 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
Ryan Moore 9.2 4 3/4L 8th of 14 to Look De Vega (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 2 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Hvy
Galen (GB) 37 3 9-05
Drawn 9
Dylan
Browne McMonagle
Owned by: Barry Taylor & T G Fitzgerald & Paul H Redmond & Barry Fowler c Chesnut by Gleneagles - Apache Storm (Pivotal)
Colours: RED, white & royal blue hooped sleeves, red cap
Bred by: Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 2-2114
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten fair and square behind three of these in the Desmond Stakes; others preferred Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €34,547
20/1 HR106 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Mutasarref (GB) 9.12 here 8 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd
9/4Fav HR107 R.L. Moore 9.3 22L last of 6 to Poet Master 9.9 CUR 21 JUL Group 2 7f Gd W. M. Lordan 9.3 s/hd 1L 1L 4th to Haatem 9.6 ASCOT 22 JUN 19rn Group 3 7f Gd /Frm
CPiece ON No. 4 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7, 9 LAST YEAR 1st Flight Plan, 2nd Buckaroo, 3rd Victoria Road
TRAINER K R Burke WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1m 38.89 secs GOING good
3 9-05
BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Maljoom, 2 Diego Velazquez, 7 Poker Face, 10 Mountain Bear, Mutasarref, 14 Lord Massusus, 16 Galen, 25 Gregarina, Power Under Me, 33 Bold Discovery, 50 Flight Plan, 66 Bright Stripes
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
Poker Face and Mountain Bear could be capable of getting involved, but this looks like it could be between two principals. The drop back to 1m after his runaway win in the Meld Stakes should hold no fears for Diego Velasquez. However, the proven Group 1 form shown over 1m by MALJOOM(nap) in the Queen Anne and Sussex Stakes will make him hard to beat. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: MALJOOM
Next Best: Mountain Bear
RACE RESULT
Gary Carroll (Lord Massusus) shows a profit of €47.90 when riding for Joseph G Murphy this season. Source: Racing Post
Tom Marquand (Maljoom, Leopardstown 2:15) has ridden 11 winners from 46 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 24% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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Dewhurst Stakes [G1 ]
Epsom Derby [G1 ]
Eclipse Stakes [G1 ]
Juddmonte International Stakes [G1 ]
OPERA SINGER
Prix Marcel Boussac[G1 ]
Nassau Stakes [G1 ]
Arguably the best young sire on the planet!
Leopardstown - Day 1 14th September 2024
(Group 1)
Race Preview: Winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes, Tahiyra completed a memorable Group 1 hat-trick for owner-breeder the Aga Khan, trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Chris Hayes in capturing the 2023 Matron Stakes. Meeting older rivals for the first time, the half-sister to the brilliant Tarnawa was confidently ridden by Hayes who had her ideally positioned from two furlongs down but waited until inside the last furlong before pushing her out to beat the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes winner Rogue Millennium by a snug length and a quarter.
Key Statistics:
Only one of the last ten winners was trained outside Ireland.
Three-year-olds have won eight of last ten runnings - the last winning four-yearold was La Collina in 2014.
Only one winner was drawn lower than four.
Last
Winner →
of the
Facing older rivals for the first time,
The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud) Distance 1m
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.
Declared 10 Starting from Stalls. Trifecta
Coolmore Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey & Groom. They will present €100 to each groom as well as €250 to the groom in charge of the Best Turned Out horse. The groom of the winning horse will also receive €250.
Coolmore Stud are the proud sponsors of the grooms’ canteen on Day 1 of Irish Champions Festival.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
/ WEIGHT / TRAINER 2.50pm
1
Drawn 4
Ronan Whelan
Magical Sunset (Ire) 64
Owned by: AMO Racing Limited
f Bay by Kodiac - Fikrah
Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars
Blinkers, 4 9-07
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH 0-54046
Bred by: Ms Alice Fitzgerald
RACING POST VERDICT Has 7l to find with Porta Fortuna on Falmouth Stakes run at Newmarket when last seen Probable SP: 40/1
12/1 HR92 D. Egan 9.7 (BK) 1L 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Without Words (USA) 9.3 TIPP 1 SEP 8rn Group 3 7f 110yds Gd
28/1 HR91 R. Whearty 9.2 (BK) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Super Sox (GB) 8.13 CK 16 AUG 9rn Listed 7f Gd/Frm
18/1 HR97 D. Egan 10.0 (TS) 8 3/4L 14th of 16 to Indigo Five 8.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd
Rogue Millennium (Ire) 48
5 9-07
Drawn 10
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Owned by: Scott C Heider f Bay by Dubawi - Hawaafez
Colours: MAROON & YELLOW CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, yellow cuffs, yellow star on cap Bred by: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 05-3533
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten just over 2l in the Group 1 Prix Rothschild at Deauville; each-way possibilities Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €465,357
Mickael Barzalona 9.4 1L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mqse De Sevigne 9.4 DEAUVILLE 28 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd /Sft
William Buick 9.9 3 3/4L hd hd 3rd to Porta Fortuna 9.0 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd D. McMonagle 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Running Lion (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm
4
Drawn 7
James Doyle
Fallen Angel (GB) 111
3 9-02
Owned by: Wathnan Racing f Grey by Too Darn Hot - Agnes Stewart Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, old gold sleeves, red cap Bred by: Branton Court Stud LLP K R Burke GB 1211-81
RACING POST VERDICT Right at her best when bolting up in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last time; huge force Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 6 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €580,406 Fallen Angel (GB) 4 flat wins €570,231.00 D -- Handicap Rating 116 11/4Fav HR115 D. Tudhope 9.2 won 2 3/4L 2L from A Lilac Rolla 9.2 and Opera Singer (USA) 9.2 CUR 26 MAY 13rn Group 1 1m Gd/Yld 1min 40.8sec Daniel Tudhope 9.2 5L 8th of 16 to Elmalka (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 5 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 9/2 HR106 D. Tudhope 9.2 won 1 1/4L 4 1/2L from Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 and Ornellaia (GB) 9.2 and Porta Fortuna 9.2 CUR 10 SEP 23 9rn Group 1 7f Gd/Yld 1min 27.5sec
Placepot
The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes (Group 1)
5
Drawn 6
Declan McDonogh
Jancis (Ire)
65 3 9-02
Owned by: Arturo Cousino
f Chesnut by Tamayuz - Blame The Ruler (Ruler of The World)
Colours: GREY & BLACK HOOPS, black cap
Bred by: Mr Arturo Cousino W McCreery KILDARE 11
RACING POST VERDICT Fiesolana won this race in 2014 for the yard and this filly could be every bit as good Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 2 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €47,200 Jancis 2 flat wins €47,200.00 C -- Handicap Rating 107
11/2 W.J. Lee 9.1 won 2 1/4L hd from Bluedrum 9.1 and Special Wan 9.9 here 11 JUL 8rn Group 3 7f 35yds Gd 1min 28.4sec
40/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 won 2 3/4L 2L from Ebanza 9.3 and Lucky Out 9.3 here 13 JUN 14rn mdn 7f 47yds Gd/Yld 1min 32.4sec
Marquand 6 Drawn 8
312-211
Porta Fortuna (Ire) 64
3 9-02
Owned by: Medallion Racing 2020 LLC & Steven I Weston & Barry Fowler & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing f Bay by Caravaggio - Too Precious (Holy Roman Emperor)
Colours: WHITE, pink heart, black ‘‘PT’’ & collar, black slvs, pink hoop, white cap, black button and visor
Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Top-class performer and will take a big performance to beat her; always runs a big race Probable SP: 13/8
Career record 10 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 60 % Prize-money earned €1,276,936 Porta Fortuna 6 flat wins €893,227.70 D -- Handicap Rating 117
Ryan Moore 9.0 won 3 3/4L hd hd from Jabaara 9.0 and A Lilac Rolla 9.0 and Rogue Millennium 9.9 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd 1min 37.6sec
Tom Marquand 9.2 won 1L 1 1/2L from Opera Singer (USA) 9.2 and Ramatuelle (USA) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 9rn
Tom Marquand 9.2 nk 2nd to Elmalka (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 5 MAY 16rn Group 1 1m Gd
Billy Loughnane 7 Drawn 9
Soprano (Ire) 30
3 9-02
Owned by: Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vinci f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Lealas Daughter Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap Bred by: Empire Bloodstock Ltd George Boughey GB 531341
RACING POST VERDICT Worth a crack at a G1 again off the back of G3 win in France she will probably fall short Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €180,176 Soprano 3 flat wins €122,918.40 D -- Handicap Rating 110
William Buick 8.13 won 3L 1 1/4L from Rose Bloom 8.13 and See You Around 8.13 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 12rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 40.6sec
Billy Loughnane 8.11 3L nk hd 4th to Friendly Soul (GB) 8.11 ASCOT 27 JUL 8rn Group 3 7f 213yds Gd /Frm
Billy Loughnane 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Spiritual 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL 8rn Listed 1m Sft
Vespertilio (Fr) 69
Owned by: Al Shira’aa Racing
Drawn 2
Billy Lee
212-397
f Bay by Night of Thunder - Prudente (Dansili)
Colours: BLACK, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap
Bred by: S A S U Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc
RACING POST VERDICT Excellent second to Fallen Angel in the Group 1 Moyglare last year but not as good since Probable SP: 20/1
W.J. Lee 8.13 6 3/4L 7th of 12 to Puchkine (FR) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 7 JUL Group 1 7f Gd /Sft 4/1 HR113 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 7L 9th of 13 to Fallen Angel (GB) 9.2 CUR 26 MAY Group 1 1m Gd/Yld W.J. Lee 9.0 hd nk 3rd to Rouhiya (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12 MAY 15rn Group 1 1m Sft
Keane 9 Drawn 5
Wendla (GB)
13 3 9-02
Owned by: Juddmonte f Bay by Ulysses - Intercontinental (Danehill) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd G M Lyons MEATH 161665
RACING POST VERDICT C&D G3 winner but made little impact in recent starts and is difficult to recommend Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €46,977 Wendla (GB) 2 flat wins €40,415.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 99
9/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.6 5L 5th of 8 to Without Words (USA) 9.3 TIPP 1 SEP Group 3 7f 110yds Gd 13/2 HR101 C.T. Keane 9.4 6 1/4L 6th of 8 to Jancis 9.1 here 11 JUL Group 3 7f 35yds Gd 12/1 HR101 C.T. Keane 8.12 15L 6th of 8 to Jan Brueghel 8.11 CUR 29 JUN Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft
Ylang Ylang (GB)
37 3 9-02
Ryan Moore
Drawn 3
931-567
Owned by: Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant,Westerberg f Bay by Frankel - Shambolic (Shamardal) Colours: DARK BLUE
Bred by: Newsells Park Stud & Merry Fox Stud
RACING POST VERDICT No good in C&D G3 last time; clearly has lots of ability but is proving costly to follow Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €406,095 Ylang Ylang (GB) 3 flat wins €359,895.50 C D -- Handicap Rating 111
7/4 HR111 R.L. Moore 8.13 3 1/2L 7th of 8 to Mutasarref (GB) 9.12 here 8 AUG Group 3 1m Gd
Ryan Moore 9.2 10L 6th of 12 to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft
Ryan Moore 9.2 1L 5th of 16 to Elmalka (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 5 MAY Group 1 1m Gd
BLINKERS ON No. 1, 2
Tom
Colin
LAST YEAR 1st Tahiyra, 2nd Rogue Millennium, 3rd Just Beautiful
TRAINER D K Weld WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 37.50 secs GOING good
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.)
SELECTION: YLANG YLANG
RACE VERDICT
Willie McCreery had his best day as a trainer when Fiesolana won this race in 2014 and JANCIS might prove to be every bit as good as she was. The list of dangers include Porta Fortuna who is already a three-time Group 1 winner and looked right at her best when landing the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket last time, and Fallen Angel who comes here off the back of a devastating win in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. Rogue Millennium could be of serious interest for the place money, while Ylang Ylang clearly has lots of ability but needs to find improvement from somewhere. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: JANCIS
Next Best: Porta Fortuna
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Fallen Angel
●Foaled Mar 31, 2021
●Sire Too Darn Hot (GB) (8.8f)
●Dam Agnes Stewart (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Lawman (FR) (9.1f)
●Fourth foal; closely related to 11.6f Flat (RPR 85)/2m hurdle winner Feud, half-sister to winners Divine Jewel (Listed-placed 1m4f AW; 99) and Celestial Queen (7f/1m; 77); dam 7f and 1m (Group 2) 2yo winner (109), half-sister to 1m5f Listed winner Sorrel
KEY STAT
KEY STAT
PEDIGREE WATCH Wendla
●Foaled May 16, 2021
●Sire Ulysses (IRE) (10.6f)
●Dam Intercontinental (GB)
●Dam’s sire Danehill (USA) (9.2f)
●12th foal; closely related to 1m 2yo/1m2f AW (RPR 93)/2m hurdle winner Oslo, halfsister to 7 more inc Abseil (1m/8.5f; 107) & So Wise (8.6f-9.4f AW; 89); dam 6f-1m2f winner (inc 2yo/Gr 1; 120), sister to Gr 1 winners Banks Hill, Cacique & Champs Elysees
Adrian Murray (Magical Sunset) is having a profitable season (€3.50 to a €1 level stake) with runners at Leopardstown. Source: Racing Post
James Doyle (Fallen Angel) shows a profit of €31.50 when riding for K R Burke this season. Source: Racing Post
RED-HOT RIDER
James Doyle (Fallen Angel, Leopardstown 2:50) has ridden 8 winners from 23 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 35% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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.
Leopardstown - Day 1 14th September 2024
Facts & Statistics
The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)
Race Preview: Aidan O’Brien saddles the two most recent winners of the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, Luxembourg and Auguste Rodin, among a four-runner challenge that comprises the entire home defence for a race won by the stable five years in a row and 12 times in all. Having had an erratic campaign, Auguste Rodin looks vulnerable. His three-year-old stablemate Los Angeles, winner of the Irish Derby and Great Voltigeur at York, may prove the main threat to the William Haggas-trained Dante Stakes winner Economics who appeals as a prime candidate for Group 1 honours following a smart performance in a Deauville Group 2. The Japanese-trained Shin Emperor provides an international dimension but faces a tough task.
Key Statistics:
Three-year-olds have won seven of the last ten renewals. The last ten winners were all previous Group 1 winners.
Last Year’s Winner → Group 1 Race:
It was a case of all-or-nothing for Auguste Rodin during a six-race campaign at three. The Deep Impact colt made up for an abject 2,000 Guineas performance by completing a splendid Derby double at Epsom and the Curragh only to misfire completely in the King George. Thus, he arrived at Leopardstown needing to prove himself all over again. He rose to the occasion. Ryan Moore rode a tactically astute race, tracking year-older stablemate Luxembourg from two furlongs down before edging ahead at the furlong pole. Inclined to be a touch lazy in front, he was always holding the 2022 winner.
Aidan
times including the last five renewals
3.25pm RACE 5
The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes
of €1,250,000
(Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club) Distance 1m2f
Winner €712,500 Second €250,000 Third €125,000
Fourth €62,500 Fifth €37,500 Sixth €25,000
Seventh €12,500 Eight €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. Declared 8 Starting from Stalls.
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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 4
11-0215
Auguste Rodin (Ire) 49
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
Bred by: Coolmore
RACING POST VERDICT Has to bounce back from an ordinary effort in the King George in July but has done so Probable SP: 9/4
4 9-09
Career record 14 runs, 8 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €5,481,875 Auguste Rodin 8 flat wins €5,254,917.10 CD -- Handicap Rating 122 Ryan Moore 9.9 12L 5th of 9 to Goliath (GER) 9.9 ASCOT 27 JUL Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.2 won 3/4L 1L from Zarakem (FR) 9.2 and Horizon Dore (FR) 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN 10rn Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 2min 3.1sec 11/10Fav HR124 R.L. Moore 9.5 3L 2nd to White Birch (GB) 9.5 CUR 26 MAY 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld
2
Drawn 6
Chris Hayes
Hans Andersen (GB) 24
4 9-09
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith c Bay by Frankel - Shadow Hunter (Arcano) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, white cap Bred by: Sun Bloodstock SARL A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 569590
RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 winner last year; in here very much in a pacemaking role today Probable SP: 200/1
Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €118,245
Hans Andersen (GB) 3 flat wins €52,805.00 C -- Handicap Rating 100
W. M. Lordan 9.8 (BK) 29L last of 13 to City of Troy (USA) 9.1 YORK 21 AUG Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm
Sean Levey 9.9 99+L last of 9 to Goliath (GER) 9.9 ASCOT 27 JUL Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
W. M. Lordan 9.9 11L 5th of 6 to City of Troy (USA) 8.13 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Sft
Luxembourg (Ire) 49
Drawn 7
Declan McDonogh
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith c Bay by Camelot - Attire (Danehill Dancer)
CPiece, 5 9-09
Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: B V Sangster A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 22-4016
RACING POST VERDICT Well below par in the King George last time; cheekpieces tried and capable of a big run Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 17 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €3,023,679 Luxembourg 7 flat wins €1,367,752.10 CD -- Handicap Rating 120
W. M. Lordan 9.9 14L 6th of 9 to Goliath (GER) 9.9 ASCOT 27 JUL Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1L 6L from Hamish (GB) 9.2 and Feed The Flame (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY 5rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd / Sft 2min 42.1sec
Ryan Moore 9.0 29L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Facteur Cheval 9.0 MEYDAN 30 MAR Group 1 1m 1f Gd
4
Drawn 1
Clifford Lee
Royal Rhyme (Ire) 24
TStrap, 4 9-09
Owned by: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum c Bay by Lope de Vega - Dubai Queen Colours: YELLOW, large black spots, black spots on cap Bred by: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K R Burke GB 15-1546
RACING POST VERDICT Not disgraced but exposed in better company since Sandown and unlikely to contend here Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €281,761
Royal Rhyme 5 flat wins
€177,581.60 D -- Handicap Rating 113
Clifford Lee 9.8 (TS) 11L 6th of 13 to City of Troy (USA) 9.1 YORK 21 AUG Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm
Clifford Lee 9.8 (TS) 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Alflaila (GB) 9.8 YORK 27 JUL 4rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm
Clifford Lee 9.2 (TS) 4L 5th of 10 to Auguste Rodin 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm
8
Tom Marquand
Owned by: Isa Salman Al Khalifa c Chesnut by Night of Thunder - La Pomme d’Amour Colours: DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, dark blue cap Bred by: Copgrove Hall Stud William Haggas GB 4-111
RACING POST VERDICT This is by far his sternest test to date; he will have to be a very good horse to pass it Probable SP: 6/4 Career record 4 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 75 % Prize-money
Placepot
Ryan Moore
The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)
Richard Kingscote 6
Drawn 2
Ghostwriter (Ire)
Owned by: J C Smith
c Bay by Invincible Spirit - Moorside
24 3 9-03
Colours: PURPLE, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Bred by: Norelands Bloodstock/Irish National Stud Clive Cox GB 11-4433
RACING POST VERDICT Has found it tougher this season but has yet to run a bad race; likely to fall short Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €469,069
Richard Kingscote 9.1 1L 3 1/2L 3rd to City of Troy (USA) 9.1 YORK 21 AUG 13rn Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm
Richard Kingscote 8.13 1L 1L 3rd to City of Troy (USA) 8.13 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Sft
Richard Kingscote 9.2 2L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Look De Vega (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 2 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Hvy
Los Angeles (Ire) 24
Dylan Browne
McMonagle
Drawn 5
11-1311
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith c Bay/Brown by Camelot - Frequential (Dansili)
Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, blue cap Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Did enough to win the Irish Derby and the Great Voltigeur; intriguing dropped back in trip Probable SP: 5/1
Career record 6 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 83 % Prize-money earned €1,281,079 Los Angeles 5 flat wins €1,085,766.90 CD -- Handicap Rating 119 Ryan Moore 9.7 won nk nk from Illinois 9.5 and King’s Gambit 9.2 YORK 21 AUG 5rn
13/8 HR113 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from Sunway (FR) 9.2 and Ambiente Friendly 9.2 CUR 30
28.1sec W. M. Lordan 9.2 2 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to City of Troy (USA) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUN 16rn
8
Drawn 3
Ryusei Sakai
Shin Emperor (Fr) 111
3 9-03
Owned by: Susumu Fujita c Chesnut by Siyouni - Starlet’s Sister Colours: MAROON, maroon slvs with 2 white rings & maroon cap Bred by: Ecurie Des Monceaux Yoshito Yahagi JPN 253
RACING POST VERDICT Given the reputation of Japanses horses when travelling in recent years, hard to dismiss Probable SP: 14/1
LAST YEAR 1st Auguste Rodin, 2nd Luxembourg, 3rd Nashwa TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 2m 2.68 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Economics, 9-4 Auguste Rodin, 5 Los Angeles, 10 Ghostwriter, 12 Luxembourg, 14 Shin Emperor, 33 Royal Rhyme, 200 Hans Andersen
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
An intriguing race. Los Angeles is fascinating dropping back in trip and should not be underestimated, while the presence of Japanese horse Shin Emperor adds another layer to this contest. Potential is the keyword with likely favourite Economics, but this is by far his stiffest examination to date. Preference is for last year’s winner AUGUSTE RODIN, who has to bounce back from a poor run at Ascot, but it’s nothing he has not done before. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: AUGUSTE RODIN
Next Best: Los Angeles
RACE RESULT
BETFRED ST LEGER STAKES (GROUP 1) (NO GELDINGS) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) (1)
1m61/2f 3yo only £421,355 7 runners. 1 24-142 DEIRA MILE (21) (B1) (BF) (G) (6) O Burrows 3-9-3 J Watson 123
4.00pm RACE 6
The Tonybet ‘We’re Here To Play’ Stakes of €100,000 (Group 3)
(Registered as the Kilternan Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Tonybet) 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 10 Starting from Stalls
Tonybet 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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 4
Tom Marquand
47-4161
Klondike (GB)
/ WEIGHT / TRAINER
42 TStrap, 4 9-12
Owned by: Jonsson/Magnier/Tabor/Fittocks Stud c Bay by Galileo - Koora
Colours: PINK, emerald green cross belts, white sleeves, pink cap Bred by: Fittocks Stud William
RACING POST VERDICT Right back to his best when landing a French Group 3 at Deauville; respected Probable SP: 3/1
Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €143,489 Klondike (GB) 3 flat wins €110,436.80 -- Handicap Rating 110 C. Soumillon 9.5 won 1L 1 1/4L from Sacred Spirit 9.5 and Maniatic 9.5 DEAUVILLE 3 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m
Richard Kingscote 9.0 (TS) 19L 6th of 8 to Alsakib (GB) 9.0 YORK 13 JUL Group 3 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 (TS) won s/hd 2 1/4L from Salt Bay (GER) 9.2 and Relentless Voyager (GB) 9.2 YORK 15 JUN 5rn Listed 1m
2
Drawn 10
Colin Keane
Layfayette (Ire) 302
Owned by: Mrs Patricia Hunt g Brown by French Navy - Scala Romana (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: CERISE
Bred by: Matthew Duffy
7 9-09
Noel Meade MEATH 441340RACING POST VERDICT Last seen finishing last in the G2 Bahrain International Trophy; plenty to prove Probable SP: 20/1
C.T. Keane 9.2 10L last of 14 to Spirit Dancer (GB) 9.2 SAKHIR 17 NOV 23 Group 2 1m 2f Gd 5/2 HR111 C.T. Keane 9.12 3/4L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Boogie Woogie 8.12 here 22 OCT 23 8rn Listed 1m 2f Hvy 25/1 HR109 C.T. Keane 9.12 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Adelaide River 9.1 here 9 SEP 23 7rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd
Sumiha (Ire) 92
Drawn 9
Chris Hayes
4 9-09
Owned by: H H Aga Khan f Bay by Sea The Stars - Summaya (Azamour) Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C D K Weld KILDARE 1-221 RACING POST VERDICT Impressed when landing the Munster Oaks at Cork when last seen; respected Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €62,457 Sumiha 2 flat wins €44,250.00 D -- Handicap Rating 102 11/8Fav HR100 C.D. Hayes 9.9 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Trevaunance 9.9 and Scarlett O’Hara (FR) 9.9 CK 14 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 2min 33.5sec
2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Candleford 9.10 CUR 25 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 9/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Thunder Roll 9.5 CK 26 APR 12rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft
Trustyourinstinct (Ire) 28
Drawn 8
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Owned by: John P McManus g Chesnut by Churchill - Gussy Goose (Danehill Dancer)
4 9-09
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 321122
RACING POST VERDICT Gave St Leger winner Continuous a good race when last seen on faster ground; big player Probable SP: 3/1
Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €76,544
9/2 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Continuous (JPN) 9.9 CUR 17 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/1 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.9 nk 2nd to Jan Brueghel 8.11 CUR 29 JUN 8rn Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft 6/5Fav HR102 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Cristal Clere 9.12 and Longbourn 10.3 GOW 16 JUN 7rn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 2.2sec
5
Drawn 1
Billy Lee
Yashin (Ire)
21 Visor, 5 9-09
Owned by: Tom & Gerry Met Mickey Syndicate g Bay by Churchill - Mirdhak (Dansili) Colours: BLACK, orange cross sashes, white sleeves, red chevrons, royal blue cap, white star Bred by: Gerry Byrne Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 74-3300
RACING POST VERDICT Had wind surgery before running a poor race in the Ebor at York last month; more needed Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €106,173 Yashin 3 flat wins €61,655.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 104
Oisin Orr 9.9 28L 18th of 19fn, 20rn to Magical Zoe 9.6 YORK 24 AUG hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm S.T. McCullagh 9.4 12L 11th of 20 to Onesmoothoperator (USA) 8.9
Placepot
Trifecta
The Tonybet ‘We’re Here To Play’ Stakes (Group 3)
6
Drawn 7
Declan McDonogh
3210-16
Thunder Roll (Ire)
92 CPiece, 4 9-06
Owned by: Rosegreen Partnership f Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Swingland (Pivotal)
Colours: WHITE, dark blue diamond, dark blue sleeves, white armlet, dark blue cap, white diamond
Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
RACING POST VERDICT Failed to confirm the form with Sumiha at Cork; needs soft in the description Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €76,583 Thunder Roll 2 flat wins
€60,475.00 -- Handicap Rating 100
100/30 HR100 D. McMonagle 9.9 11L 6th of 7 to Sumiha 9.9 CK 14 JUN Group 3 1m 4f Gd
3/1Fav HR99 D. McMonagle 9.5 won 1/2L 1/2L from Sumiha 9.2 and Trevaunance 9.2 CK 26 APR 12rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft 2min
42.4sec D. McMonagle 8.11 13L 11th of 14 to Sea Silk Road 9.5 PARISLONGCHAMP 30 SEP 23 Group 1 1m 6f Gd /Sft
Gary Carroll 7
Drawn 6
3-13860
Chantilly (Ire) 43
Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg c Bay by Galileo - Bridal Dance (Danehill Dancer)
Colours: DARK BLUE
Bred by: Barronstown Stud A P O’Brien
RACING POST VERDICT Tough task but stable won four of last six runnings and the 3yo allowance will be a help Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €32,509 Chantilly 1 flat win €9,145.00 C -- Handicap Rating 96 6/1 HR98 W.M. Lordan 8.11 28L 14th of 18 to Eagle’s Way (GB) 9.6 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld Ryan Moore 9.7 5L 6th of 10 to Involvement (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 12 JUL hcp (0-105)1m 2f Gd
Ryan Moore 9.6 4L 8th of 19 to Going The Distance 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
Euphoric (GB) 24
Drawn 5
Ryan Moore
1-32985
Owned by: Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant c Bay by Frankel - Blue Waltz (Pivotal)
Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud
RACING POST VERDICT The choice of Ryan Moore but there’s a chance he could be on the wrong one Probable SP: 13/2
D.P. McDonogh 9.2 11L last of 5 to Los Angeles 9.7 YORK 21 AUG Group 2 1m 3f 188yds Gd /Frm 33/1 HR103 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 13L last of 8 to Los Angeles 9.2 CUR 30 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd
D.P. McDonogh 9.2 17L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to City of Troy (USA) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft
9
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Shane Foley
2-1221D
Kinesiology (GB) 23
3 9-01
CPiece, 3 9-01
Owned by: Alpha Racing c Bay by Study of Man - Kinaesthesia (Sea The Stars) Colours: White, Red Winged A Logo And Seams, Red Cap, White Stars Bred by: Miss K Rausing Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Demoted to second after an enquiry here last time over further; each-way contender Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €34,744 Kinesiology (GB) 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 104 2/1Fav HR104 S. Foley 9.7 won disq nk 1/2L from Chemistry 9.7 and Barnso (GB) 9.7 here 22 AUG 8rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 2min 59.4sec
11/4 HR104 S. Foley 9.5 1/2L 2nd to The Euphrates (GB) 9.5 GOW 27 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 4f 50yds Gd 9/4 HR93 S. Foley 9.5 nk 2nd to Portland 9.5 here 6 JUN 5rn Listed 1m 4f Gd
10
Drawn 3
Ryusei Sakai
La Familia (JPN) 70
Owned by: Susumu Fujita
c Chesnut by Rey De Oro - I’m Yours
Colours: MAROON, maroon slvs with 2 white rings, maroon cap
3 9-01
Yoshito Yahagi JPN 700
Bred by: Northern Farm
RACING POST VERDICT Japanese raider won 1m4f Hanshin maiden in March but tailed off last in three starts Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €35,225 La Familia (JPN)
Koji Nishizuka 8.9 14L last of 11 to England Eyes (GB) 8.11 KOKURA 6 JUL 1m 2f Gd /Frm
Ryusei Sakai 8.7 23L last of 11 to Aster Bugie (JPN) 9.2 KOKURA 29 JUN 1m 5f Gd /Frm
Kohei Matsuyama 9.0 15L last of 7 to In The Moment (JPN) 9.0 HANSHIN 30 MAR 1m 4f Gd /Frm
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 VISOR ON No. 5 CPiece ON No. 6, 9
LAST YEAR 1st Adelaide River, 2nd Al Aasy, 3rd Layfayette
TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-1 TIME 2m 31.05 secs GOING good
Trustyourinstinct has some rock solid form in the book and looks set to be right in the mix, while Muster Oaks winner Sumiha impressed at Cork and has a progressive profile. The narrow vote goes to likely outsider CHANTILLY, who was only beaten 4l at Royal Ascot and the race could be set up nicely for him if stablemate Euphoric employs his usual front-running tactics. William Haggas sends recent French Group 3 winner Klondike across and he also commands respect. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: CHANTILLY
Next Best: Trustyourinstinct
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Yashin
●Foaled Apr 07, 2019
●Sire Churchill (IRE) (9.6f)
●Dam Mirdhak (GB)
●Dam’s sire Dansili (GB) (9.8f)
●Second foal; half-brother to 7f winner Jack Daniel (RPR 74); dam unraced half-sister to 7f winners Samoot and Jadaayil out of 7f Gr 3 winning half-sister to useful 1m winner Maraheb and Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Mustadeem, is granddaughter of 1m winner
KEY STAT
REPEAT PERFORMANCE
PEDIGREE WATCH
La Familia
●Foaled Jan 24, 2021
●Sire Rey De Oro (JPN) (f)
●Dam I’m Yours (JPN)
●Dam’s sire Falbrav (IRE) (9.9f)
●Sixth foal; closely related to Japanese 1m2f-1m4f turf winner Suave Herme, halfbrother to Japanese 1m turf (inc 2yo) winner Mauvette; dam 6f-1m1f winner (inc 2yo/Grade 2; RPR 108), half-sister to useful 1m1f-12.5f winner Tosen Arnica
Noel Meade (Layfayette) is having a profitable season (€20.00 to a €1 level stake) with runners at Leopardstown. Source: Racing Post
In the 4:00 Leopardstown last year Layfayette finished 3rd, beaten 1l recording a RPR of 112 at 25/1 ridden by Colin Keane Source: Racing Post
In the 4:00 Leopardstown in 2022 Layfayette finished 7th, beaten 8 1/4l recording a RPR of 106 at 28/1 ridden by Oisin Orr Source: Racing Post REPEAT PERFORMANCE
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4.35pm RACE 7
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap of €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Distance 1m5f
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 up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at
least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2023 (105 = 10st).
Declared 25 Starting from Stalls
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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
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Drawn 2
Eagle’s Way (GB) 43
Owned by: Four D Partnership g Chesnut by Gleneagles - Martlet (Dansili)
5 10-00
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: Carwell Equities Ltd William Durkan DUBLIN 740-611
RACING POST VERDICT Well-draw for a front-runner, and despite top-weight, he will be a tough nut to crack Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 14 runs, 6 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €134,178 Eagle’s Way (GB) 6 flat wins €103,835.70 -- Handicap Rating 104
8/1 HR97 C.D. Hayes 9.6 won s/hd 1 1/4L from Chally Chute 9.7 and Soaring Monarch 8.7 GAL 2 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld
5/2 HR97 Mr D. McGill 10.7 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Samui (GB) 11.2 and Enniskerry 11.5 BELW 4 JUL 9rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd 2min 40.1sec
100/30 O.R. Brown 11.7 23L 6th of 21fn, 22rn to Gaucher (GB) 11.7 PUN 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 170yds Gd
Shane Foley 2
Drawn 7
1513-49
Satin (GB)
23
Owned by: Mrs S Kelly
f Chesnut by Australia - Countryside (Motivator)
CPiece, 4 9-08
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 Not at her best in two runs this season at Gowran and York; others look more likely Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €136,318 Satin (GB) 3 flat wins €110,035.00 C -- Handicap Rating 98 Ryan Moore 9.9 (CP) 27L last of 9 to Scenic (FR) 9.9 YORK 22 AUG Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd /Frm 4/1 HR101 S. Foley 10.1 nk 3L 2 1/4L 4th to Smooth Tom 9.7 GOW 14 AUG 4rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 100yds Gd/Frm Kevin Stott 9.9 (CP) 1/2L 4L 3rd to Alsakib (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 13 OCT 23 10rn hcp 1m 4f Sft
Rachael Blackmore 3
Drawn 4
My Lyka (GB) 88
5 9-07
Owned by: H O S Syndicate g Chesnut by Intello - Nessita (Shamardal) Colours: WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star Bred by: Boho Bloodstock W P Mullins CARLOW -134-20
RACING POST VERDICT Clearly better than Ascot but very hard to assess and might just be best watched Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €44,752
Ryan Moore 9.10 (TS) 99+L 19th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm
5/2Fav P. Townend 11.4 ns 2nd to Nas Na Riogh 11.10 KILL 13 MAY 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld
Simon Planque 9.1 3 1/2L hd 6 1/2L 4th to Simca Mille 9.3 CHANTILLY 4 JUN 23 5rn Group 2 1m 4f Gd
Drawn 22
Andrew Slattery
9-05
Owned by: Mrs Margaret O’Rourke
g Bay by Elzaam - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot)
Colours: RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap
Bred by: Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 015-201
RACING POST VERDICT Gowran winner a consistent performer at a variety of trips and should run his race here Probable SP: 14/1
Trifecta
Chris Hayes
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF
Colin Keane
5
Drawn 20
Plontier (Fr) 37
Owned by: Stawomir Pegza
c Bay by Planteur - Becbec (Slickly)
8 9-03
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue & yellow quartered cap
Bred by: S C Thousand Dreams, Ecurie Olivier Piraud & M Patrick Guigand W P Mullins CARLOW 75362-1
RACING POST VERDICT Easy winner of a Sligo maiden hurdle on his stable debut last month; intriguing runner
Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 39 runs, 15 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €130,415 Plontier (FR) 14 flat wins €88,455.10 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 D -- Handicap Rating 93 1/1Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 12L 9L from Love Like This 10.11 and Charlie’s Dilemma 11.4 SLGO 8 AUG 10rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft S. Abaev 9.7 1L 2nd to Jolly Jumper 9.9 SLUZEWIEC, WARSAW 4 NOV 23 7rn 2m Sft A.Reznikov 9.6 11L 6th of 11 to Le Destrier 9.6 SLUZEWIEC, WARSAW 1 OCT 23 Listed 1m 5f Gd
Chemistry (Ire)
23
Drawn 17
Ryan Moore
Blinkers, 3 9-02
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor c Grey by Kingman - Highest Ever (Galileo) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 3-11
RACING POST VERDICT Awarded a Listed race here; interesting in his first handicap with maybe more to offer Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €36,865 Chemistry 2 flat wins €35,400.00 C -- Handicap Rating 100 10/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 (BK) won nk 2nd to Kinesiology (GB)(disq) 9.7 here 22 AUG 8rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 2min 59.4sec
8/13Fav R.L. Moore 9.8 (BK) won 1 1/2L 2 1/4L from Bloom Vega 9.3 and Northern Sonas 9.8 CUR 20 APR 12rn mdn 1m 2f Hvy 2min 20sec 8/1 K.K. Hennessy 9.2 (BK) 3 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Chicago Critic (GB) 9.7 NAAS 14 OCT 23 12rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy
Ameerat Jumaira (GB)
21 Blinkers, 4 9-01
Drawn 11
43-2011
Owned by: Isa Bin Haider f Chesnut by Australia - Nourah (Shamardal) Colours: DARK BLUE, white chevron, halved sleeves, dark blue cap Bred by: Ahmed Aldubali M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Could still have more to offer and looks a leading player with the step up in trip a plus Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 11 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €58,526 Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 4 flat wins €53,690.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 6/1 HR81 R.P. Whelan 9.5 (BK) won 1 3/4L 2 1/2L from Belhaven 10.0 and Gangster Granny 8.0 CUR 24 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 33.7sec
18/1 HR78 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 (BK) won 3/4L 1/2L from Star Harbour 10.2 and Slieve Binnian 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 17.1sec
9/2 HR78 R.P. Whelan 9.8 (BK) 13L 11th of 12 to Royal Eagle 9.0 BAL 24 JUN hcp (60-90)1m 5f Gd
Barnso (GB) 23
Drawn 6
Billy Lee
3 9-00
Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 2-81223
Owned by: MBC Partnership g Chesnut by Belardo - Hayed (Azamour) Colours: DARK BLUE, large red spots, red cap Bred by: Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Good third latest; needs to progress again to win this but that is far from impossible Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €55,654 Barnso (GB) 2 flat wins €21,535.00 -- Handicap Rating 98
10/1 HR87 W.J. Lee 9.7 nk 1/2L 3rd to Kinesiology (GB)(disq) 9.7 here 22 AUG 8rn Listed 1m 6f Gd
15/2 HR88 W.M. Lordan 9.7 4 1/4L 2nd to Aeronautic 9.6 here 25 JUL 5rn 1m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR86 W. Joyce 8.8 2L 2nd to Going Remote 8.7 DRYL 22 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 175yds Gd
Bialystok (Ire)
43 6 9-00
Tom Marquand
Drawn 21
b02f85
Owned by: Mrs S Ricci g Bay by Zoffany - Deauville Shower (High Chaparral) Colours: PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap Bred by: T Storme & T Lohest
RACING POST VERDICT Fast finish when fifth to Eagle’s Way at Galway; has the ability to get involved Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 25 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €154,365
20/1 HR91 C.T. Keane 9.0 7 1/4L 5th of 18 to Eagle’s Way (GB) 9.6 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2/1Fav HR92 Miss J. Townend 10.5 15L 8th of 11 to Set Point 9.0 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 12/1 HR140 B. Hayes 11.9 fell in race won by Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld
Nurburgring (Ire)
44 TStrap, 4 9-00
Drawn 12
Owned by: Bronsan Racing g Bay by Zoffany - Shamarbelle (Montjeu)
Colours: DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap Bred by: A O’Brien,M Al Monsour& K Al’ Attiyah Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 13-4361 RACING POST VERDICT Impressive winner of the Galway Hurdle; has a big shout if he can transfer that form Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €219,908 Nurburgring 1 flat win €7,670.00 3 N.H. wins €181,720.00 D -- Handicap Rating 90 13/2 HR139 J.J. Slevin 10.10 (TS) won 7L s/hd from Ndaawi (GB) 10.5 and My Mate Mozzie 11.4 GAL 1 AUG 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 15/2 HR91 D. McMonagle 10.1 (TS) 5 3/4L 6th of 10 to Longbourn 9.13 here 18 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 5/1 HR136 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Kargese (FR) 10.7 PUN 4 MAY 10rn hdl Grade 1 2m Sft
Ronan Whelan
W P Mullins
CARLOW
Dylan Browne McMonagle
11
Drawn 24
Declan McDonogh
Comfort Zone (Ire) 42
Owned by: John P McManus
g Bay by Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
CPiece, 5 8-12
Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 2-07763
RACING POST VERDICT Second to Satin in this race last year off a 2lb lower mark; campaigned over hurdles since Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €152,514 Comfort Zone 1 flat win €7,375.00 3 N.H. wins €93,946.90 -- Handicap Rating 88 11/1
HR129 S.D. Torrens 10.13 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to The Wallpark 11.7 GAL 3 AUG 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Yld 14/1
HR130 S.D. Torrens 11.9 17L 6th of 14 to Petrol Head 10.7 BELW 6 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 7/1 HR131 S.D. Torrens 11.10 16L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Minx Tiara 11.7 LIST 3 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld
Spasiba (Fr) 47
Drawn 9
Owned by: Friends Of Paolo Partnership g Chesnut by Ultra - Roubaix (Acclamation)
Colours: RED, white cross of lorraine, white & red striped sleeves, red & white striped cap
Bred by: M Erwan Robin, Mme Albane Robin & Mme Carine Robin W P Mullins CARLOW 3-692-3
RACING POST VERDICT Ran very well on his stable debut when second in the amateur handicap at Galway; claims Probable SP: 14/1
8/1 HR87 Miss J. Townend 11.4 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sirius (FR) 10.13 GAL 29 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd
8/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Joyau De Thaix (FR) 10.13 LIM 26 DEC 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
25/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) (TS) 9 1/2L 9th of 17 to Brazil 8.7 GAL 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld Billy Loughnane
Owned by: Over The Sticks Syndicate f Bay by Camelot - Miss Macnamara (Dylan Thomas) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap
Bred by: Ms Diane O’Neill W P Mullins CARLOW 800-393
RACING POST VERDICT Decent runs in premier handicaps this year at the Curragh and Killarney; each-way chance Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €169,833
Lot Of Joy 2 flat wins €49,551.70 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 87
4/1 HR87 C.T. Keane 9.1 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Prydwen 10.2 KILL 23 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Yld/Sft
4/1Fav HR88 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.5 14L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to Sirius (FR) 10.13 GAL 29 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd
6/1 HR88 James Doyle 9.2 nk nk 3rd to Star Harbour 9.7 CUR 30 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
No Niki No (Ire) 38 CPiece, 8 8-11
N G McCullagh
Drawn 19
0-40221
Owned by: Melissa O’Neill & Bill Eastwood 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 Beat subsequent Listed winner Beechwood at Sligo; consistent mare should run her race Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 48 runs, 8 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €126,364 No Niki No 8 flat wins €73,190.00 C -- Handicap Rating 87
7/2 HR83 C.D. Hayes 9.4 (CP) won nk 3 3/4L from Beechwood 10.0 and Shavasi 8.7 SLGO 7 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Yld 2min 25.3sec 9/2 HR83 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (BK) 3 1/4L 2nd to New Year Honours (GB) 8.5 DRYL 19 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 22/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.12 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Royal Eagle 9.0 BAL 24 JUN 12rn hcp (60-90)1m 5f Gd
15
Drawn 1
Oriole (GB)
42 5 8-08
Owned by: In For The Crack Syndicate f Bay by Nathaniel - Redstart (Cockney Rebel) Colours: YELLOW & EMERALD GREEN CHECK, yellow sleeves, emerald green star on cap Bred by: A D G Oldrey & G C Hartigan Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 780-451
RACING POST VERDICT 6lb rise not excessive although might need some luck in running from her inside draw Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €29,631
7/1 HR78 D. McMonagle 10.0 (CP) won 2L 2L from Alpha Capture 9.10 and Sixpack (GB) 10.2 GAL 3 AUG 12rn hcp (50-80)1m 3f 180yds Yld 2min 42.6sec
5/1 HR79 S.T. McCullagh 9.13 2 1/4L 5th of 8 to It’sonlyjustbegun 8.7 NAV 13 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f 40yds Gd/Frm
9/1 HR79 W.J. Lee 9.8 s/hd hd hd 4th to Lady Doris 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd
Wesley Joyce (5)
Owned by: Dreamers Alliance Syndicate g Bay by Epaulette - Romea (Muhtarram) Colours: RED, white star, white sleeves, red stars, white cap Bred by: Denise Brennan Kevin Thomas Coleman TIPPERARY 8-93309
RACING POST VERDICT Well beaten in good handicaps last twice and others preferred Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €81,851
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (PREMIER
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Drawn 14
James Ryan (3)
En Or (Fr)
9 TStrap, 6 8-07?+2
Owned by: John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett
g Bay by Dariyan - Decize (Kentucky Dynamite) (incl. 7lb. Extra)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop, hooped sleeves, check cap
Bred by: E U R L Freddy Head Mrs C O’Leary MEATH 576041
RACING POST VERDICT Sixth career win when landing the 2m Tipperary Cup at Clonmel last week; much more needed Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 28 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €71,046 En Or (FR) 5 flat wins €60,085.00 -- Handicap Rating 83
8/1 HR76 B.M. Coen 9.8 (TS) won 2 1/2L hd from Jabbar 9.5 and Dark Note (GB) 9.4 CLON 5 SEP 7rn Ext hcp 2m 144yds Gd 3min 53.9sec 40/1 HR77 B.M. Coen 9.13 (TS) 3/4L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Busselton (FR) 10.2 GAL 31 JUL 17rn hcp (50-80)2m 110yds Yld 20/1 HR109 D. King 11.7 (TS) 8 3/4L 10th of 15 to Red Glory 11.4 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-116)2m 1f Gd
New Year Honours (GB) 9
C,T, 5 8-07
Keithen Kennedy (7)
Drawn 23
Owned by: R Stokes f Bay by Nathaniel - Coquette Noir (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap Bred by: The Coquette Noire Partnership Gordon Elliott MEATH 2p-p107
RACING POST VERDICT Below her best off 8lb higher in the Tipperary Cup last time and others preferred Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €32,920
New Year Honours (GB) 2 flat wins €15,978.50 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D -- Handicap Rating 83
8/1 HR82 K.G. Kennedy 9.7 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L last of 7 to En Or (FR) 9.8 CLON 5 SEP Ext hcp 2m 144yds Gd
7/1 HR107 J.W. Kennedy 11.13 (CP) (TS) 18L 10th of 15 to Tullyveery Lad 11.7 TRAM 16 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f Gd/Yld
13/2 HR74 K.G. Kennedy 8.5 (CP) (TS) won 3 1/4L 1/2L from No Niki No 9.7 and Yokkell 9.5 DRYL 19 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd
19
Drawn 13
Wayne Hassett (5)
Fighter (Ire) 21
Blinkers, 3 8-07
Owned by: Masaaki Matsushima & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith c Bay by Frankel - Night Visit (Sinndar) Colours: GREY & WHITE CHECK, striped sleeves, white cap Bred by: Coolmore A
O’Brien TIPPERARY 80-31
RACING POST VERDICT Curragh winner could improve plenty stepping up in trip here but will probably need to Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €12,925 Fighter 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 90 6/1 R.L. Moore 9.8 (BK) won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Ard Na Mara 9.3 and Young Churchill 9.5 CUR 24 AUG 22rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld 2min 6.6sec
100/30 M. Crehan 9.4 nk 9L 3rd to Gangster Granny 8.9 LIM 22 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd 8/1 K.K. Hennessy 9.2 20L 12th of 16 to Illinois 9.7 CUR 7 OCT 23 mdn 1m 1f Sft
20
Drawn 18
Firstman (Fr)
18
Owned by: Keep Your Distance Syndicate g Bay by Zoffany - Tortsanlottie (Teofilo)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, red sleeves, white armlet, black cap, white star
Bred by: S C A Elevage De Tourgeville, Mme Hilary Erculiani & S A R L Le Ronceray Mrs C O’Leary MEATH 056-500
RACING POST VERDICT Six-time winner but nothing in two runs this season suggest he can contend Probable SP: 66/1
100/1 HR82 Mr J. Costello 11.2 (TS) 16L 11th of 13 to Royal Eagle(disq) 11.1 BELW 27 AUG Ext hcp 2m 1f 110yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR84 D. King 10.2 (TS) 15L last of 10 to No Hassle 9.6 here 6 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 4f 180yds Gd 14/1 HR86 P.A. Harnett 10.1 (TS) 2L 5th of 11 to Walhaan 10.0 DUN 15 MAR hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std
Drawn 3
Nathan Crosse
Owned by: OTI Racing & Bronsan Racing f Bay by Zoffany - First Love (Galileo) Colours: NAVY BLUE & GOLD HOOPS, white sleeves, white cap, navy blue star Bred by: Mr Andrew McNally Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 61D1710
RACING POST VERDICT Two wins but well below her best at York last month; others preferred; 2lb wrong Probable SP: 40/1
Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €37,434
Mo Ghille Mar 2 flat wins €25,665.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
Oisin Orr 8.12 (CP) 84L last of 16 to Tabletalk 9.3 YORK 24 AUG hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm
5/1 HR84 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) won 3 3/4L 2 1/2L from Star Kissed 10.0 and Hasna 9.1 KILL 16 JUL 4rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Gd/Frm 2min 23sec 8/1 HR85 N.M. Crosse 9.2 (CP) 3 3/4L 7th of 8 to Lady Doris 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd
Suprise Package (GB)
54 8 8-07
Jamie Powell (3)
Drawn 16
Owned by: Paul Leech
g Bay by Le Fou - Suetsu (Toulon) Colours: WHITE, black panel, emerald green & black striped sleeves, emerald green cap, black stars Bred by: Derwent Dene Farm Peter Fahey KILDARE 621-7u1
RACING POST VERDICT Won a Ballinrobe maiden over this trip last time; could yet have more to offer on the Flat Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €151,558 Suprise Package (GB) 1 flat win €6,785.00 3 N.H. wins €121,858.10 -- Handicap Rating 81 10/1 HR80 B.M. Coen 9.9 won ns 1 3/4L from Stariam 9.4 and Cast A Spell 9.1 BAL 22 JUL 7rn mdn 1m 4f 178yds Sft 2min 58.2sec 40/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 u.r. in race won by Winter Fog 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 14/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.0 18L 7th of 10 to Enniskerry 11.0 LIST 2 JUN 1m 5f 80yds Gd
Siobhan Rutledge (3)
Robert Whearty (3)
23
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855225
The Names Jock (Ire) 58
Owned by: Brian Gleeson & DB Partnership
g Chesnut by Famous Name - Perfect Touch (Miswaki)
8 8-07
Colours: WHITE,royal blue cross of lorraine & diamonds on slvs,r/blue cap,white diamond
Bred by: Springbank Way Stud John E & Thomas Kiely WATERFORD
RACING POST VERDICT Runner-up in last two Flat starts and fair hurdling fifth last time; could go well Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 41 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €60,296
The Names Jock 4 flat wins €32,701.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C -- Handicap Rating 81
4/1Fav HR116 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Red Glory 11.4 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-116)2m 1f Gd
9/2 HR80 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.0 1/2L 2nd to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 here 11 JUL 11rn 1m 7f Gd
12/1 HR79 G.F. Carroll 9.11 3/4L 2nd to Sixpack (GB) 9.7 FAIR 14 JUN 18rn hcp (50-85)1m 6f Gd
24
Drawn 15
RESERVES
Sixpack (GB)
12
Owned by: Any Excuse For A Holiday Syndicate g Bay by Sea The Moon - Terre du Vent (Kutub)
4 8-07
Colours: DARK GREEN, yellow seams, yellow sleeves, dark green armlet, yellow & dark green hooped cap
Bred by: Simon W Clarke J P Murtagh KILDARE 211236
RACING POST VERDICT First reserve; up 11lb for winning two handicaps earlier in the summer; 5lb wrong Probable SP: No Odds
Owned by: Tohali Partnership g Chesnut by Prince Gibraltar - Zongoraora (Bering) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, hooped sleeves, check cap Bred by: S C P Ecurie Du Sud & S A S Ecurie Gribomont Mrs C O’Leary MEATH 9-02736
RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve; useful dual-purpose performer at his best; this trip more suitable Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 43 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €55,437 Belgoprince (FR) 4 flat wins €27,039.80 -- Handicap Rating 77 4/1 HR77 C.T. Keane 9.13 (TS) 10L 6th of 9 to Happy Jacky 9.10 DRYL 6 SEP hcp (50-80)2m 2f 141yds Gd 7/2Fav HR100 D. King 11.0 (TS) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Tuckmill 10.5 WEX 9 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 160yds Gd/Yld James Doyle 9.8 (TS) 5L 7th of 14 to Alphonse Le Grande 9.10 NEWCASTLE 29 JUN hcp 2m 56yds AWT CPiece ON No. 2, 11, 14 BLINKERS ON No. 6, 7, 19 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 10, 17, 20, 25 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 18
?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
Long Handicap: Fighter 8-6 (118), Firstman (FR) 8-5 (117), Mo Ghille Mar 8-5 (117), Surprise Package (GB) 8-5 (117), The Names Jock 8-5 (117), Sixpack (GB) 8-2 (114), Belgoprince (FR) 8-1 (113)
LAST YEAR 1st Satin, 2nd Comfort Zone, 3rd Burren Song
TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 8-9 TIME 2m 41.18 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 7 Ameerat Jumaira, 10 Chemistry, Nurburgring, 12 Barnso, Comfort Zone, Eagle’s Way, Fighter, Suprise Package, The Names Jock, 14 En Or, Oriole, Plontier, Smooth Tom, Spasiba, 16 Lot Of Joy, No Niki No, 20 Bialystok, My Lyka, 25 New Year Honours, Satin, 33 Derry Lad, 40 Mo Ghille Mar, 66 Firstman
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.)
SELECTION: FIGHTER
RACE VERDICT
As wide open as could be expected. Willie Mullins is mob-handed here and perhaps Colin Keane’s mount Plontier might be the best of them after impressing on his stable debut in a Sligo maiden hurdle. Of the Ballydoyle contingent, Ryan Moore’s mount Chemistry probably has more to offer after he was fortunate to get a Listed race here last month in the Stewards room. Top-weight Eagle’s Way and dual recent winner Ameerat Jumaira are among plenty with decent chances. Preference is for COMFORT ZONE, second in this last year and comes here on the back of a fine run in a handicap hurdle at Galway. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: COMFORT ZONE
Next Best: Fighter
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Suprise Package
●Foaled May 04, 2016
●Sire Le Fou (IRE) (12.8f)
●Dam Suetsu (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Toulon (GB) (13.2f)
●E4,200 3yo; 8th foal; brother to Pellady, placed points/2m4f hurdle, half-brother to useful 2m-2m4f chase winner Another Crick; dam won 5 points, half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle/2m6f chase winner In The Dip & 3m3m2f chase winner Sheelin Lad
PEDIGREE WATCH
Firstman
●Foaled Mar 11, 2017
●Sire Zoffany (IRE) (9.4f)
●Dam Tortsanlottie (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Teofilo (IRE) (10.9f)
●E65,000 Y; first foal; dam placed 1m3f in France, half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Dream Peace and 1m winner/French 2,000 Guineas second Catcher In The Rye out of 1m2f Grade 2 wining half-sister to 1m7f and 15.5f Group 2 winner Wareed
KEY STAT
KEY STAT
PEDIGREE WATCH
Derry Lad
●Foaled Apr 05, 2018
●Sire Epaulette (AUS) (8.2f)
●Dam Romea (GB)
●Dam’s sire Muhtarram (USA) (10.7f)
●(n/s E1,800 F); 8th foal; half-brother to winners Free Spin (7f-1m3f inc AW/Qatar; RPR 98), Kialoskar (French 6f/7f; 76) and Dream Impossible (1m; 67); dam 1m winner in Italy; half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Where We Left Off
PEDIGREE WATCH Fighter
●Foaled Jan 18, 2021
●Sire Frankel (GB) (10.5f)
●Dam Night Visit (GB)
●Dam’s sire Sinndar (IRE) (12.3f)
●11th foal; closely related to winners Trading Leather (1m-1m4f inc 2yo/Irish Derby; RPR 121) and Wexford Town (1m3f-12.5f; 105), half-brother to 7f AW winner Gleadhradh (82); unraced dam out of 7f 2yo winning sister to 1,000 Guineas/Champion winner Hatoof
Kevin Thomas Coleman (Derry Lad) is having a decent season returning a €1 level stake profit of €57.75. Source: Racing Post
N G McCullagh and E J O’Neill (No Niki No) have a 50% strike rate when teaming up. Source: Racing Post
RED-HOT TRAINER
JUMP IN WITH THIS JOCKEY
W P Mullins (My Lyka, Leopardstown 4:35) has saddled 4 winners from 12 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 33% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
Keithen Kennedy (New Year Honours, Leopardstown 4:35) has the best strike-rate having ridden 4 winners from 18 rides (22%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post
5.10pm RACE 8
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 up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st
August, 2023 (105 = 10st). Declared 21 Starting from Stalls
Distance 7f
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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 3
Billy Lee
Dunum (Ire) 29
Owned by: Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan g Bay by Ivawood - Shamora (Oratorio)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red chevron & sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan Natalia Lupini ARMAGH 20-6636
RACING POST VERDICT Disappointed in Listed company at Cork but enters the reckoning here off okay mark Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €191,020
Dunum 6 flat wins €109,445.00 D -- Handicap Rating 100
13/2 HR100 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 5 1/4L 6th of 9 to Super Sox (GB) 8.13 CK 16 AUG Listed 7f Gd/Frm 5/1 HR101 W.M. Lordan 9.11 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 6/1 HR103 W.J. Lee 9.9 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Lord Massusus 10.0 CUR 30 JUN Listed 1m Gd
2
Drawn 6
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Atlantic Coast (Ire) 43
TStrap, 3 9-13
Owned by: Al Shira’aa Racing c Bay by Kodiac - Liwa Palace (Oasis Dream) Colours: BLACK, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap Bred by: Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 31-7628
RACING POST VERDICT Folded tamely back up in grade at Goodwood last month; handicap debut from a tough mark Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €79,470 Atlantic Coast 2 flat wins €41,005.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 103 D. McMonagle 9.3 (TS) 13L 8th of 9 to Lead Artist (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 2 AUG Group 3 1m Gd /Frm 8/1 HR100 D. McMonagle 9.4 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Lord Massusus 10.0 CUR 30 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd 40/1 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 8 1/2L 6th of 8 to Rosallion 9.2 CUR 25 MAY Group 1 1m Gd
3
Drawn 15
Colin Keane
Cerulean Bay (Ire) 15
Owned by: N Cable g Bay by New Bay - Kathy Sun
3 9-10
O’Meara GB 452111
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue stars, striped sleeves and stars on cap Bred by: D Ryan, D S Ryan & R A Williams
RACING POST VERDICT 2lb worse off with Cuban Tiger here on their Thirsk run but rates as the one to beat Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €61,349
Cerulean Bay 5 flat wins €49,395.40 D -- Handicap Rating 100
Daniel Tudhope 9.9 won nk 1 3/4L from Cuban Tiger (GB) 9.6 and Persuasion 9.5 THIRSK 30 AUG 9rn hcp (81-100)7f Gd 1min
Daniel Tudhope 9.13 won nk 2 1/4L from Diamondonthehill (GB) 10.0 and Persuasion 9.11 THIRSK 3 AUG 8rn hcp (71-90)7f Gd 1min 24.9sec
Jason Watson 9.11 won 2L 1L from Vicario (GB) 9.7 and Quatre Bras 9.6 HAYDOCK PARK 20 JUL 5rn hcp (66-85)6f 212yds Sft 1min 31.5sec
James Ryan (3) 4 Drawn 13
I
Am Superman
(Ire)
31 C,T, 8 9-10
Owned by: Michael O’Callaghan 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 1-15562
RACING POST VERDICT Beaten a short-head at Gowran; effectively 5lb lower here factoring in the rider’s claim Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 43 runs, 8 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €532,035
I Am Superman 8 flat wins €219,198.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 96
3/1Fav HR98 D. McMonagle 10.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Exquisite Acclaim 8.11 GOW 14 AUG 7rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm 25/1 HR99 J.J.G. Ryan 9.4 (TS) 4 1/4L 6th of 16 to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Hvy 40/1 HR102 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 (BK) (TS) 11L 5th of 6 to Poet Master 9.9 CUR 21 JUL Group 2 7f Gd
David
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign
Danny Sheehy
5
Drawn 7
020732
Rahmi (Ire)
37 B,T, 5 9-09
Owned by: Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin g Chesnut by Pivotal - Rayna (Selkirk)
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron, yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star
Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C
J P Murtagh KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Traded at 1-100 in-running when throwing the race away at Chepstow when last seen Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €130,320 Rahmi 2 flat wins €70,000.00 D -- Handicap Rating 95
D.E. Sheehy 9.5 (BK) (TS) s/hd 2nd to Carrytheone (GB) 9.11 CHEPSTOW 8 AUG 7rn hcp 7f 16yds Gd /Sft 11/1 HR93 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Big Gossey 9.5 CUR 20 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 13/2 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.12 (TS) 2 3/4L 7th of 16 to Apricot Ice 8.13 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd
Booyea (Ire) 14
Robert Whearty (3)
Drawn 12
Thomas Gibney MEATH 09-1180
Owned by: Ballinlough Syndicate g Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Newgate Lodge (Namid) Colours: WHITE, yellow sleeves, red cap, yellow diamond Bred by: J & F Reilly
RACING POST VERDICT 6th in Galway Mile but disappointing in Irish Cambridgeshire; bit to prove off this mark Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €92,691 Booyea 4 flat wins €82,600.00 D -- Handicap Rating 93
15/2 HR94 G.M. Ryan 9.3 7 1/2L 16th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 CUR 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
6/1 HR96 G.M. Ryan 9.7 6L 8th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 12/1 HR88 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 3/4L 2L from No More Porter 8.10 and Verhoyen (GB) 8.10 CUR 30
7
Drawn 20
115428
Dance Night Andday (Ire)
Owned by: Peter Jones f Bay by Buratino - Hejrah (Mayson) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white spots
Bred by: Peter & Elizabeth Jones
RACING POST VERDICT Short of room whe beaten 5l in Naas G3 last time and isn’t discounted back in a handicap Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €45,060 Dance Night Andday 3 flat wins €27,140.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 93
11/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.7 5L 8th of 11 to Shandy 9.5 NAAS 25 AUG Group 3 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 5/1
HR93 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Super Sox (GB) 8.13 CK 16 AUG 9rn Listed 7f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.7 3L s/hd hd 4th to Nighteyes 9.3 NAAS 24 JUL 13rn Listed 5f 205yds Yld
Hurricane Ivor (Ire) 41 7
9-06
Shane Foley
Drawn 17
06-0102
Owned by: Ms Fiona Carmichael g Bay by Ivawood - Quickstep Queen (Royal Applause) Colours: PURPLE, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap Bred by: J & P McLoughney Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
RACING POST VERDICT Ran a cracker in first-time cheekpieces when second in the Ahonoora at the Galway festival Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 36 runs, 7 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €220,004 Hurricane Ivor 7 flat wins €149,349.30 D -- Handicap Rating 92
40/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.3 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 16/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.7 10L last of 15 to Big Gossey 9.5 CUR 20 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 10/1 HR87 S. Foley 9.12 won 3/4L 3/4L from Pinar Del Rio (GB) 9.6 and Tough Talk 9.10 CUR 24 MAY 14rn
9
Drawn 10
Clifford Lee
Cuban Tiger (GB) 15
Owned by: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum c Bay by Havana Grey - Shirley’s Kitten Colours: YELLOW, large black spots, black spots on cap Bred by: Christopher Liesack K R Burke GB 750532
RACING POST VERDICT 2lb swing in the weights with Cerulean Bay here but he will do well to reverse the form Probable SP: 7/1
Clifford Lee 9.6 nk 2nd to Cerulean Bay 9.9 THIRSK 30 AUG 9rn hcp (81-100)7f Gd
Clifford Lee 9.0 3L s/hd 3rd to Witness Stand (GB) 9.4 GOODWOOD 3 AUG 11rn hcp (86-105)7f Gd /Frm
Sam James 9.0 3L 5th of 14 to Blue For You 9.9 YORK 13 JUL hcp (86-105)7f 192yds Gd /Sft
Blues Emperor (Ire) 14
Drawn 9
C,T, 5 9-04
Owned by: Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney g Chesnut by Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream) Colours: RED, yellow cross of lorraine & armlet, red & dark blue striped cap
Bred by: Mrs Helen Keaveney J P Murtagh KILDARE 056850
RACING POST VERDICT Penultimate Galway Mile fifth off 4lb higher brings him into this at the weights Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €105,558 Blues Emperor 3 flat wins €76,700.00 -- Handicap Rating 90
13/2 HR91 W. Joyce 8.9 8 1/2L 18th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 CUR 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 9/1 HR94 S.B. Kelly 9.5 4 3/4L 5th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 8/1 HR94 S.B. Kelly 9.12 3 1/2L 8th of 14 to Lady Lunette 9.0 here 11 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
Ronan Whelan
Wesley Joyce (5)
5.10pm RACE 8
COLOURS NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
11
Drawn 16
Ryan Sexton
Havana Blue (GB)
14 4 9-04
Owned by: Stuart Boyd & Niall O’Keeffe
g Grey by Havana Grey - Exrating
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cross belts, light blue sleeves & cap
Bred by: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Julie Camacho GB 676512
RACING POST VERDICT Nabbed in the dying strides at Sandown; won’t get his own way out in front here Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €40,369
Havana Blue (GB) 3 flat wins €24,643.70 D -- Handicap Rating 90
Ryan Sexton 9.7 nk 2nd to Glenfinnan 9.12 SANDOWN PARK 31 AUG 10rn hcp (76-95)7f Gd
Ryan Sexton 9.11 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Olympic Candle 9.6 and Mudamer 9.9 BEVERLEY 14 AUG 7rn hcp (66-85)7f 96yds Gd /Frm 1min 31.5sec
Oisin McSweeney 10.3 (H) 10L 5th of 6 to Debora’s Dream 9.8 SANDOWN PARK 31 JUL hcp (66-85)1m Gd /Frm
12
Drawn 4
Seamie Heffernan
Physique (Ire) 14
Owned by: Patsy Sheehan
g Bay by Kingman - Shapes (So You Think)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange sash, orange star on cap
Hood, 4 9-03
Micky Fenton CORK 392210
Bred by: Epona Bloodstock Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t handle the track at Chester since and will get plenty of competition for the lead Probable SP: 28/1
Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €88,058 Physique 2 flat wins €70,042.80 D -- Handicap Rating 89
Liam Keniry 8.11 (H) 7L 12th of 13 to Two Tempting 9.3 CHESTER 31 AUG hcp 7f 127yds Gd
9/1 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 (H) won 1/2L 1/2L from Hurricane Ivor 9.3 and Dunum 9.11 GAL 4 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 1min 32.2sec
6/4Fav HR86 J.A. Heffernan 10.0 hd 2nd to Facethepuckout 9.10 NAAS 24 JUL 6rn hcp 7f Yld
13
Drawn 14
Tom Marquand
Raknah (Ire)
13 CPiece, 3 9-03
Owned by: Blessingndisguise Partnership f Bay by Blue Point - Copplestone (Sea The Stars) Colours: RED, white star, white stars on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Summerseat Stables Ltd
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 765157
RACING POST VERDICT Good win from the front at Galway and ran a huge race in valuable York handicap; player Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €73,457 Raknah 3 flat wins €64,713.60 D -- Handicap Rating 93
11/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.3 8L 7th of 8 to Without Words (USA) 9.3 TIPP 1 SEP Group 3 7f 110yds Gd
Billy Loughnane 9.0 2L 5th of 17 to Alfa Kellenic (GB) 8.9 YORK 22 AUG hcp 7f Gd /Frm
16/1 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.1 won nk 1 3/4L from Princess Child (FR) 9.1 and Ojw Legacy 9.1 GAL 1 AUG 12rn Listed 7f Yld 1min 29.1sec
14
Drawn 21
B Garritty
Garfield Shadow (Ire)
14
Owned by: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum c Bay by James Garfield - Lara’s Theme Colours: DARK BLUE, large yellow spots
3 9-02
Richard Fahey GB 1-14013
Bred by: Peter Jones
RACING POST VERDICT Headed on the line at Chester; only up 1lb but a stiff 7f might stretch his stamina Probable SP: 12/1
7/1 HR89 B.M. Coen 9.5 4 1/2L 6th of 7 to Exquisite Acclaim 8.11 GOW 14 AUG hcp 7f Gd/Frm
J.A. Powell 8.7 5 1/4L 10th of 12 to Willem Twee (GB) 9.13 WOLVERHAMPTON 1 AUG hcp 6f 21yds Std 9/1 HR89 B.M. Coen 9.9 1 1/2L 5th of 9 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.4 FAIR 10 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd
19
Drawn 8
RESERVES
Verhoyen (GB) 12 Blinkers, 9 8-13
Owned by: Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick g Bay by Piccolo - Memory Lane (With Approval)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow spots on cap Bred by: Miss K Rausing M C Grassick KILDARE 002319
RACING POST VERDICT Had excuses for a below par effort at Roscommon (doesn’t enjoy the mud); reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 81 runs, 8 wins, 20 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €235,049 Verhoyen (GB) 8 flat wins €156,063.00 D -- Handicap Rating 85 9/1 HR85 D.E. Sheehy 9.13 (BK) 23L 9th of 12 to Merisi Diamond 8.12 ROS 2 SEP hcp 7f 94yds Sft/Hvy 7/2Fav HR84 D.E. Sheehy 9.4 (BK) won 1/2L 1/2L from Mount Ruapehu 8.7 and Tawaazon 8.8 FAIR 10 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.9sec
28/1 HR82 D.E. Sheehy 8.10 (BK) 3/4L 2L 3rd to Booyea 9.2 CUR 30 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
20
Drawn 2
Current Option (Ire) 14
Hood, 8 8-13
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 015080
RACING POST VERDICT Won a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but nowhere near that level since; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 56 runs, 8 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €440,711
Current Option 8 flat wins €339,035.80 CD -- Handicap Rating 85
50/1 HR85 Adam Caffrey 8.7 (H) 16L last of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 CUR 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
20/1 HR88 C.J. MacRedmond 8.7 (H) 5 1/2L 8th of 16 to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Hvy
40/1 HR88 C.J. MacRedmond 8.8 (H) 7 3/4L 12th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld
21
Drawn 19
Exquisite Acclaim (Ire) 31
CPiece, 5 8-12
Owned by: Thomas J O’Connor & Adrian McGuinness & Shamrock Thoroughbreds g Bay by Acclamation - Exquisite Ruby (Exceed And Excel)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, yellow cap, emerald green star
Bred by: Rathbarry Stud Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 176581
RACING POST VERDICT Looks up against it in this company but mark remains unaltered; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 38 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €74,377 Exquisite Acclaim 5 flat wins €49,265.00 D -- Handicap Rating 84
11/1 HR84 Adam Caffrey 8.11 (CP) won s/hd nk from I Am Superman 10.0 and Bellaphina 8.11 GOW 14 AUG 7rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm 1min 27.3sec Adam Caffrey 9.3 (CP) 11L 8th of 11 to Pedro Valentino 8.11 YARMOUTH 25 JUL hcp (0-95)7f 3yds Gd /Frm
33/1 HR85 Adam Caffrey 9.0 (CP) 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to Lady Lunette 9.0 here 11 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4, 10 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5 HOOD ON No. 12, 18, 20 CPiece ON No. 13, 17, 21 BLINKERS ON No. 19
LAST YEAR 1st Massive Sovereign, 2nd Dunum, 3rd Kayhana
TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-1 TIME 1m 29.44 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 6 Cerulean Bay, 7 Cuban Tiger, Hurricane Ivor, 8 Dunum, I Am Superman, 9 Rahmi, 12 Atlantic Coast, Garfield Shadow, 14 Dance Night Andday, Havana Blue, 16 Gleneagle Bay, Raknah, 18 Kortez Bay, 20 Old Faithful, 22 Booyea, 25 Blues Emperor, 28 Physique, 33 Daamberdiplomat
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
British raider Cerulean Bay is respected bidding for a four-timer, while I Am Superman and Rahmi are two others with solid form in good company. However, a more speculative option to consider is RAKNAH, who really impressed when beating supposedly superior rivals from the front in Listed company at Galway and ran a big race in a valuable York handicap from a tough mark. She needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Tipperary but Tom Marquand is an eyecatching booking. [Adrian Wall] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: RAKNAH
Next Best: Garfield Shadow
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Kortez Bay
●Foaled Apr 21, 2021
●Sire New Bay (GB) (9.3f)
●Dam Kayak (GB)
●Dam’s sire Singspiel (IRE) (10.3f)
●E80,000 Y; fourteenth foal; half-brother to nine winners inc Lady Kaya (7f inc 2yo/ Group 3/1,000 Guineas second; RPR 111), Lightship (Listed-placed 1m AW; 102) and Illegally Blonde (5f-6f 2yo inc AW; 92); dam Listed-placed Italian 1m1f winner
KEY STAT
PEDIGREE WATCH
Cuban Tiger
●Foaled Feb 14, 2021
●Sire Havana Grey (GB) (6.3f)
●Dam Shirley’s Kitten (USA)
●Dam’s sire Kitten’s Joy (USA) (9.8f)
●32,000gns F, E200,000 Y; fourth foal; dam Italian Group-placed 1m winner (inc 2yo; RPR 95), sister to two winners in USA, half-sister to two more inc 1m1f/1m3f stakes winner Picou, out of US 6f-1m1f winner
Billy Garritty (Garfield Shadow) is showing a profit of €25.56 this season. Source: Racing Post
RED-HOT TRAINER
Jack W Davison (Gleneagle Bay, Leopardstown 5:10) hhas saddled 3 winners from 8 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 38% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
In the 5:10 Leopardstown last year Current Option finished 5th, beaten 2 3/4l off a mark of 92 at 16/1 ridden by Cian MacRedmond Source: Racing Post
The HKJC World Pool Autumn Fillies Handicap of €100,000 (PREMIER
HANDICAP)
(Generously sponsored by HKJC) Distance 1m
Winner €59,000 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2023 (100 = 10st).
Declared 19 Starting from Stalls
The HKJC World Pool 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.
COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Drawn 5
Browne McMonagle
Star Galaxy (Ire) 13
Owned by: Shapoor Mistry
f Bay by Sea The Stars - Santa Anabaa (Exceed And Excel) Colours: MAROON, yellow stars on sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Leahan Bloodstock
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 5-64572
RACING POST VERDICT Good run in a Tipperary conditions last time but has a tough task here with this weight Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €24,275
Star Galaxy 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 94 5/2 HR94 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Malex (GB) 9.9 TIPP 1 SEP 4rn 7f 110yds Gd 22/1 HR94 M.P. Sheehy 9.4 3 1/2L 7th of 9 to One Look 8.13 KILL 23 AUG Listed 1m 30yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 5L 5th of 9 to Greenfinch (USA) 9.1 KILL 17 JUL Listed 1m 40yds Gd
2 Drawn 1
Tom Marquand
Arisaig (GB) 23
Owned by: Chasemore Farm
3 9-09
Charlie Johnston GB 318318
f Chesnut by Harry Angel - Magic Nymph Colours: Pea Green, Mauve Cap Bred by: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Mid-division in a better contest at York last time; respected but others appeal more Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €45,807 Arisaig (GB) 4 flat wins €35,014.90 D -- Handicap Rating 94
Jamie Spencer 9.1 7L 8th of 17 to Alfa Kellenic (GB) 8.9 YORK 22 AUG hcp 7f Gd /Frm
Jamie Spencer 9.3 won nk 2L from Surveyor (GB) 8.11 and Strutting (GB) 9.4 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 12rn hcp (76-95)1m Gd /Frm 1min 37.2sec Neil Callan 9.1 nk 3 3/4L 3rd to Asian Daze 9.9 NEWMARKET 13 JUL 9rn hcp (81-100)7f Gd
3
Drawn 7
Andrew Slattery
Independent Expert (Ire) 14
Owned by: Mrs C B Walsh f Bay by Gutaifan - Distinguish (Refuse To Bend) Colours: PURPLE, yellow star, yellow & purple check cap
5 9-08
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 291763
Bred by: Kevin Walsh
RACING POST VERDICT Close third in the Irish Cambridgeshire last time; will go close if she can match that Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 33 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €89,368 Independent Expert 5 flat wins €57,820.00 D -- Handicap Rating 88
50/1 HR83 A.J. Slattery 8.7 hd ns 3rd to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 CUR 31 AUG 24rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 10/1 HR83 A.J. Slattery 9.13 2 1/2L 6th of 11 to Serialise 9.5 CK 16 AUG hcp 7f Gd/Frm 10/1 HR85 A.J. Slattery 9.11 6 1/2L 7th of 17 to Grey Leader 9.11 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld
4 Drawn 13
Billy Lee
Lady Lunette (Ire) 46
CPiece, 4 9-08
Owned by: Ms K Curtin f Bay by Buratino - Lunette (Teofilo) Colours: WHITE, red chevron, red sleeves, white armlet, red cap, white star
Bred by: Denis Noonan R P Cody KILKENNY 049219
RACING POST VERDICT Kept on after not getting a clear run in the Galway Mile; dropped 2lb and given a chance Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €91,753 Lady Lunette 3 flat wins €82,600.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 88
12/1 HR90 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 (CP) 6 1/4L 9th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld
5/1 HR82 C.T. Keane 9.0 (CP) won 1 1/4L nk from Snellen 9.0 and Shayzann 9.9 here 11 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 55.4sec 9/4Fav HR82 B.M. Coen 9.11 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Snellen 9.7 LIM 12 JUN 6rn hcp 1m Gd/Frm
Dylan
Hugh Horgan (5)
5
Drawn 12
Karsavina (GB) 31
Owned by: S E Sangster
f Bay by Ulysses - Osipova (Makfi)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, royal blue slvs, white cap, em green spots
4 9-07
Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 6-70816
RACING POST VERDICT Did okay in a Listed at Gowran; solid enough performer but others make a bit more appeal Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 14 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €24,468 Karsavina (GB) 2 flat wins €15,172.80 D -- Handicap Rating 87
25/1 HR88 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 5L 6th of 8 to Wingspan 9.1 GOW 14 AUG Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm
6/4 HR88 H.J. Horgan 9.3 won 3/4L 3 1/4L from My Little Lady 9.0 and Cill Mocheallog 9.10 CK 26 JUL 5rn 1m Gd 1min 39sec 40/1 HR89 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 7 1/2L 8th of 9 to Greenfinch (USA) 9.1 KILL 17 JUL Listed 1m 40yds Gd
Snellen (Ire) 31
Drawn 6
Gary Carroll
3 9-06
Owned by: Lindsay Laroche f Bay by Expert Eye - Illumined (Sea The Moon) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars on sleeves, white stars on cap Bred by: Mr L H LaRoche Gavin Cromwell MEATH 791217
RACING POST VERDICT Disappointing in a Gowran Listed last month but respected back in handicap company Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 10 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €119,847 Snellen 4 flat wins €98,529.10 D -- Handicap Rating 91
11/2 HR92 G.F. Carroll 9.1 5 1/4L 7th of 8 to Wingspan 9.1 GOW 14 AUG Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm 13/8Fav HR94 G.F. Carroll 8.12 won nk 2 1/4L from Shayzann 9.12 and Vestigia 9.7 GOW 27 JUL 5rn 1m 1f 110yds Gd 2min .5sec 10/1 HR92 G.F. Carroll 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Lady Lunette 9.0 here 11 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
7
Drawn 14
Colin Keane
6-52121
Quadruple (GB) 35
Owned by: Juddmonte f Bay by Frankel - Soffia (Kyllachy)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd
RACING POST VERDICT Will be ridden forward from an unfavourable draw and could have a bit more to offer Probable SP: 7/2
3 9-04
Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €24,653 Quadruple (GB) 2 flat wins €18,880.00 D -- Handicap Rating 89 1/1Fav HR83 C.T. Keane 9.3 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Chicago Fireball 9.10 and Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) 9.6 CUR 10 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 1min 37.6sec 11/4Fav HR79 C.T. Keane 9.4 ns 2nd to Transcending Glory 10.0 here 11 JUL 10rn hcp 7f 35yds Gd 2/1 HR74 G.F. Carroll 9.7 won 1 3/4L hd from Katie Bairdie 9.6 and Help Me Rhonda 8.7 LIM 22 JUN 6rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd 1min 45.9sec
Tom Kiely-Marshall (7) 8 Drawn 10
Zapphire
(Ire) 14 4 9-04
643221
Owned by: Elite Racing Club f Bay by Zoffany - Madison Colours: WHITE, large black spots, black cap Bred by: Elite Racing Club
RACING POST VERDICT Landed a 1m2f handicap at Beverley two weeks ago; could still be more to come from her Probable SP: 16/1
11/2 HR85 N.M. Crosse 8.8 6 3/4L 13th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 CUR 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
12/1 HR68 N.M. Crosse 8.8 won 6 1/2L 3/4L from Alabama Calling 8.4 and Indigo Five 9.2 CUR 21 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 37.2sec 100/30 B.M. Coen 9.7 12L 3/4L 3rd to Feathertop (GB) 9.3 GOW 17 OCT 23 12rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy
Sumptuary Law (Ire) 23
James Ryan (3)
Drawn 2
31-1155
Owned by: C P Kennedy f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Fashion Line (Cape Cross) Colours: DARK GREEN, orange hoop, white sleeves, white cap, orange star Bred by: Fergus Cousins
RACING POST VERDICT Has been found out off her new mark last twice and probably up against it here Probable SP: 40/1
Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €32,239 Sumptuary Law 3 flat wins €24,780.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 86
8/1 HR87 J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 2 3/4L 5th of 8 to Evening Blossom 9.4 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
7/2 HR89 C.T. Keane 9.5 5 1/2L 5th of 6 to Naval Force 9.10 NAV 13 JUL 1m 2f 40yds Gd/Frm
5/1 HR83 C.T. Keane 9.9 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Gibbs Island (GB) 9.8 and Leinster 9.11 ROS 2 JUL 11rn
13.4sec
3 9-01
Julie Camacho GB
Nathan Crosse
John James Feane KILDARE
Shane Foley
11
Drawn 19
Serialise (Ire) 29
Owned by: Robert Lanigan
f Chesnut by Footstepsinthesand - Dramatise (Intikhab)
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sash, light blue sleeves, red cap
3 9-00
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 0-16281
Bred by: Tullamaine Castle Stud
RACING POST VERDICT Plenty to suggest that she might be capable of better; can contend off a 5lb higher mark
Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €25,000
Serialise 2 flat wins
€20,650.00 D -- Handicap Rating 85
11/1 HR80 S. Foley 9.5 won nk 3/4L from Kailasa 9.3 and Elinor Dashwood 9.6 CK 16 AUG 11rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm 1min 23sec
8/1 HR83 S. Foley 9.8 10L 8th of 10 to Transcending Glory 10.0 here 11 JUL hcp 7f 35yds Gd 16/1 HR81 N.M. Crosse 8.13 hd 2nd to Back Down Under 8.8 CUR 28 JUN 13rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd
12
Drawn 4
Jamie Powell (3)
206572
Solar Breeze (Ire) 21
Owned by: Daniel McLoughlin
f Bay by Kodiac - Sunny Harbor (Indian Haven) Colours: BLACK, white inverted triangle, halved sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud
CPiece, 5 8-13
RACING POST VERDICT Second in a 1m2f handicap at the Curragh last month; cheekpieces tried; needs to improve Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €26,214 Solar Breeze 2 flat wins €12,390.00 D -- Handicap Rating 79
20/1 HR75 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 1 3/4L 2nd to Masoun (FR) 9.9 CUR 24 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 7/1 HR78 J.J.G. Ryan 8.8 23L last of 7 to No Niki No 9.4 SLGO 7 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Yld 16/1 HR79 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 1 3/4L 5th of 8 to Lady Doris 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd
13
Drawn 9
Robyn DonaghueLeahy (7)
Anvika (Ire) 11
Owned by: Spyglass Syndicate f Chesnut by Dandy Man - Desert Way (Giant’s Causeway) Colours: GREY, large pink spots & sleeves, pink cap Bred by: CGD Syndicate Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 671696
RACING POST VERDICT 12lb penalty for winning a Limerick handicap in June; down to a mark of 82 now Probable SP: 50/1
20/1 HR81 R.P. Whelan 9.8 (H) 4L 7th of 8 to Evening Blossom 9.4 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
25/1 HR81 R.P. Whelan 9.6 (H) nk 3/4L 3rd to Serialise 9.5 CK 16 AUG 11rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.4 28L 8th of 10 to Monasterboice 8.13 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld
15
Drawn 15
Declan McDonogh
Evening Blossom (Ire) 23
Owned by: Brian Dolan f Bay by Australia - Sacre Fleur (Acclamation)
Colours: MAROON, white star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, maroon cap
3 8-10
Bred by: Gestut Romerhoff Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 336211
RACING POST VERDICT Not well drawn but going the right way and no surprise should she go close here Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €27,651 Evening Blossom 2 flat wins €18,290.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 81
11/4Fav HR77 D. McMonagle 9.4 won nk 1 1/4L from Vivienda (GB) 9.7 and Declaree 9.4 here 22 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
11/8Fav HR79 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 won 1/2L 2L from Eternal Reign 9.3 and Iseult Of Ireland (USA) 8.10 GOW 27 JUL 13rn
9/2 HR79 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Red Viburnum 9.3 NAAS 26 JUN 11rn mdn 1m Gd
16 Drawn 18
Keithen Kennedy (7)
September Leaves (Ire)
11 Visor, 3 8-09
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm f Bay by Night of Thunder - Antique Platinum (Holy Roman Emperor) (incl. 7lb. Extra) Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star. Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 414341
RACING POST VERDICT Visor goes back on here and might just benefit from the style of this young rider Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €21,051 September Leaves 2 flat wins €15,340.00 D -- Handicap Rating 80
2/1Fav HR73 S. Foley 9.8 (BK) won s/hd nk from Gandolfo 9.3 and Blue Soul 9.7 GOW 3
7/2 HR73 S. Foley 9.0 (V) nk 1 1/4L nk 4th to Evening Blossom 9.4 here 22 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 100/30 HR76 S. Foley 8.9 (V) hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Tokenomics (FR) 9.1 here 25 JUL 5rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld
Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE
17
Drawn 17
Wayne Hassett (5)
Lucky Out (Ire) 11
Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins
f Bay by Unfortunately - Galmalea (Galileo)
Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, blue cap
Bred by: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
Thomas Mullins KILKENNY 334175
RACING POST VERDICT Won a Galway maiden and not beaten far in two handicaps since; back up to 1m here Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €15,240
Lucky Out 1 flat win €11,210.00 -- Handicap Rating 76
11/1 HR76 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 2 1/2L 5th of 8 to Vivienda (GB) 9.11 GOW 3 SEP hcp 7f Gd
100/30Fav HR78 C.T. Keane 9.8 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Keke (GB) 9.9 CUR 10 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 7/4Fav HR72 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 2 1/4L 2 3/4L from Future Cutlet 9.8 and No Knee Never 9.8 GAL 30 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 31.4sec
18
Drawn 8
Siobhan Rutledge (3)
Nituna (Ire) 16
Owned by: Making Memories Racing Club f Bay by Elzaam - Bounty’S Spirit (Bahamian Bounty)
4 8-07
Colours: RED & BLACK STRIPES, black seams on sleeves, white & red striped cap Bred by: Ballyhane Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 54-7010
RACING POST VERDICT Got her head in front in a Naas handicap in July; well beaten at Navan two weeks ago Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €21,685
Nituna 1 flat win €6,195.00 D -- Handicap Rating 70
14/1 HR70 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.11 12L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Shigar 10.0 NAV 29 AUG Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd
3/1 HR65 R. Donaghue-Leahy 10.0 won s/hd 2 1/2L from Cannes Do 8.12 and Viva Voce 8.10 NAAS 24 JUL 14rn hcp (47-65)1m Yld
1min 45sec
16/1 HR68 R.C. Colgan 10.0 11L 10th of 12 to Juja Kibo 9.8 BAL 24 JUN mdn 1m 1f 156yds Gd
19
Drawn 16
Wesley Joyce (5)
Super Exceed (Ire)
23 3 8-07
Owned by: Mrs Helen Mullins f Bay by Ribchester - Power To Exceed (Exceed And Excel) Colours: RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Thomas Mullins KILKENNY 7-516
RACING POST VERDICT Not far behind Evening Blossom here last month but needs plenty more from 3lb wrong Probable SP: 40/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €7,935
Super Exceed 1 flat win €7,375.00 D -- Handicap Rating 75
15/2 HR77 W.J. Lee 9.4 3 3/4L 6th of 8 to Evening Blossom 9.4 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 10/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won nk 1 1/2L from Eternal Reign 9.3 and Mapa (CAN) 9.3 NAAS 5 AUG 13rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42sec 40/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 4 1/2L 5th of 14 to Kailasa 9.3 CUR 20 JUL mdn 7f Gd
CPiece ON No. 4, 12 HOOD ON No. 9, 14 VISOR ON No. 16
Long Handicap: Lucky Out 8-5 (117), Nituna 8-4 (116), Super Exceed 8-4 (116)
BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Quadruple, 6 Serialise, 7 Evening Blossom, 8 Independent Expert, 10 Arisaig, Lady Lunette, 12 September Leaves, Star Galaxy, Vera’s Secret, 14 Snellen, Solar Breeze, 16 Zapphire, 25 Lucky Out, 33 Elinor
RACE 9 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
Another very competitive contest to end the day. Independent Expert would go close if reproducing her Cambridgeshire third. Lady Lunette and Snellen are closely handicapped and both can get involved. The progressive Serialise can get involved, while the hat-trick seeking Evening Blossom comes into the same category. The one to beat is QUADRUPLE, a fast-improving filly who impressed at the Curragh last time and could well be stakes class. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: QUADRUPLE Next Best: Snellen
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Independent Expert
●Foaled Apr 17, 2019
●Sire Gutaifan (IRE) (7.0f)
●Dam Distinguish (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Refuse To Bend (IRE) (8.9f)
●(E1,000 vdor Y); 5th foal; half-sister to winners Me Too Nagasaki (7f AW 2yo/1m turf; RPR 94), Dare To Flare (7f-10.6f inc AW; 85) & Greg’s Secrets (7f-1m1f Greek); dam maiden 7f-10.6f (67), half-sister to US 1m stakes winner Golden Balls out of 7f winner
KEY STAT
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PEDIGREE WATCH
Solar Breeze
●Foaled May 13, 2019
●Sire Kodiac (GB) (7.2f)
●Dam Sunny Harbor (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Indian Haven (GB) (9.2f)
●£28,000 2yo; 3rd foal; half-sister to winners Smeaton (1m; RPR 80) and Papas Girl (67); dam 6f 2yo winner (80), half-sister to 5.5f 2yo Listed winner Simmie out of 5f 2yo winning half-sister to Italy Gr 3 winners Kathy College (5f) and Kathy Dream (6f)
Adam Caffrey (Elinor Dashwood) shows a profit of €7.41 when riding for Adrian McGuinness this season. Source: Racing Post
Andrew Slattery (Independent Expert) is showing a profit of €28.75 this season. Source: Racing Post
Tom Marquand (Arisaig) has ridden 14 winners from 58 mounts in the last fortnight. Source: Racing Post
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RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 1.10pm
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. €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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 2: 1.40pm
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 21st; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €15,000 if entered by September 10th. 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th 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 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) Championship Race or the 2024 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 (US30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US $40,000 Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 3: 2.15pm
THE TONYBET SOLONAWAY STAKES OF €200,000 (GROUP 2) (Generously sponsored by Tonybet) 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 7th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 21st; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €20,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 4: 2.50pm
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 26th or €10,000 if entered on July 31st; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €40,000 if entered by September 10th. 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th 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 2024 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 (US60,000) 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 US $40,000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls
RACE 5: 3.25pm
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 29th or €22,500 if entered on July 31st €4,000 extra if forfeit not declared by June 26th; €2,250 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €2,250 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €75,000 if entered by September 10th. 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th 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 2024 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 (US125,000) 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 US $40,000. BAHRAIN INTERNATONAL TROPHY ‘AUTOMATIC INVITATION RACE’ The first, second and third placed horses in this race will receive automatic qualification for the 2024 Bahrain International Trophy to be held in Bahrain on Friday, 15th November. For more information on The Bahrain International Trophy please email adrian@irbracing.com. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 6: 4.00pm
THE TONYBET ‘WE’RE HERE TO PLAY’ STAKES OF €100,000 (GROUP 3) (Registered as the Kilternan Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Tonybet) 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 21st; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €10,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls
RACE 7: 4.35pm
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 up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 5 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 28th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Friday 13th 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. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 3rd September. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 1lb.
RACE 8: 5.10pm
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 up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 28th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Friday 13th 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. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 3rd September. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 5 lbs.
RACE 9: 5.45pm
THE HKJC WORLD POOL AUTUMN FILLIES HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by HKJC) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2023 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile. €500 to enter on August 28th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th and €100 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 13th 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 13th 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 13th September. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Friday 13th 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. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 3rd September. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 6 lbs.
Day 2 At The Curragh
Sunday 15th September
Next Racing Day at Leopardstown Saturday 19th October
