18th May 2025
Those who have booked into him this year include:
1st Dundalk Maiden 5f. in April
1st Curragh [L] First Flier S. 5f. in May
1st Curragh [G3] Marble Hill S. 6f. in May
1st Chantilly [G2] Prix Robert Papin 6f. in July (in track record time)
1st Deauville [G1] Prix Morny 6f. in August
1st Newmarket [G1] Middle Park Stakes 6f. in September
Europe’s ONLY dual Group 1-winning 2YO of 2022!
Chairman: Manager:
Directors:
Mr. Dermot Cantillon
Mr. Aidan McGarry
Tel: o45 897391
E: goracing@naasracecourse.com
W: www.naasracecourse.com
Mr. Dermot Cantillon, Mr. Barry Brennan, Mr. Richard Brophy, Mr. David Cox, Mr. R.J Osborne, Mr. William Power, Mr. M.J. Kinane, Ms. Margaret Scott
Receiver of Entries:
Stakeholder:
Medical Officers:
Veterinary Surgeons:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co Kildare. Horse Racing Ireland
Dr. M.G. Fay, Dr. M.A. Fay, Dr. B. Healy, Dr. Gerard Fay
Ms. Kevin McConnell M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S
Ms. Monica McNicholl M.V.B.,
Farrier:
Mr. Eamon Behan M.F., Mr. Sean Kelly M.F & Mr. John McAteer M.F.
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. Philip F. Myerscough (Chairperson), Mr. Tommy Breen, Mr. Philip Caffrey, Mr. Stephen Collins. Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. H. Hynes
Starter:
Mr. D. Cullen
Judge: Ms. P. Hassett
Handicapper: Mr. G. O’ Gorman
Steward Secretary: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
Medical Officer: Dr. G. Fay
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Security Officer: Mr. K. O’Connor
Clerk of the Course
Aidan McGarry | Manager amcgarry@naasracecourse.com
On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors, and the team here at Naas Racecourse, we are delighted to welcome you here today for the highlight of our flat racing season - Royal Ascot Trials Day & Family Fun Day.
Today we will see some of the most promising young horses in Ireland competing ahead of the major Irish and international festivals through the summer. We have been fortunate to see the likes of Dawn Approach and Sky Lantern announce themselves on this day prior to classic glory, while in more recent times, the likes of Fairy Godmother and Porta Fortuna have excelled here before Royal Ascot glory. We are hugely appreciative of the support of all the owners, trainers and all their teams.
I’d like to extend a sincere thank you to today’s sponsors. Goffs have been outstanding partners in recent years, proudly sponsoring both the Group 3 Lacken Stakes and our award-winning Goffs Owners & Trainers Lounge. Today’s Lacken Stakes looks set to be a fiercely competitive contest, featuring several highly rated runners using it as a prep for the Commonwealth Cup. This year, we’re also excited to launch the inaugural Goffs Classic Breeze-Up, with horses breezing over two furlongs up the Naas straight the week before selling on the eve of the Irish Derby just down the road at Kildare Paddocks.
We’re also honoured to have the backing of industry giants Coolmore Stud, who are sponsoring two exciting races on today’s card with their promising young stallions Blackbeard and The Antarctic. The Group 3 Fillies’ Sprint, in particular, has proven to be a springboard to Royal Ascot success, having produced stars like Fairy Godmother, Porta Fortuna, and Meditate in the past three years - be sure to mark your cards.
The Power and Lynam families, synonymous with top-class sprinters, continue to support the industry by lending their name to the Sole Power Sprint. This listed race gets more competitive each year and we are looking forward to another exciting renewal.
Once again, the Irish EBF show exceptional support for racing at Naas. Their contribution is felt meeting after meeting, and we are hugely grateful for their role in enhancing our racecards. A special word of thanks to Nessa Joyce for her tireless efforts behind the scenes.
The Tuttle Family, through Owenstown Stud, are among our longest-standing supporters. Their continued sponsorship of the Bill & Averil Whitehead Memorial Stakes is deeply appreciated.
Finally, the Twydil/Clovelly Irish EBF Fillies Maiden promises to feature some exciting prospects. Twydil, a Swiss-based global leader in equine nutrition, is renowned for the quality and consistency of its products — trusted by top trainers and breeders worldwide.
A special mention goes to Chairman and His Majesty’s Representative at Ascot, Sir Francis Brooke Bt., who joins us here today. Royal Ascot is the pinnacle of the European summer calendar, and Irish-trained horses have added so much to the success of the royal meeting over the years. This is our 6th year in partnership with Royal Ascot and we are looking forward to the summer showpiece in just a few weeks’ time.
As well as top-class racing today, we also have lots of kids and family entertainment throughout the day. Make sure to bring the kids down to the playground area where there is free face painting, bouncy castles, petting farm and lots more to keep them entertained.
Our Panoramic Restaurant is fully booked today and we hope all our guests enjoy their day. A big welcome goes to all the guests with Kilashee who are here for their annual fundraiser. While the restaurant might be fully booked, we have plenty of catering options available at our café on the Grandstand ground floor and The Post self-service restaurant near the parade ring. Our caterers, Lily & Wild, also have a BBQ in the enclosure. Public bars are located in The Circle building on the ground floor and the ground floor of the Grandstand.
Looking ahead, our Summer Racing, BBQ & Music evenings are fast approaching, and we have another great lineup in store starting with After Dark playing after racing on Wednesday, 25th June. These are the perfect evenings for a family or friends get together or a corporate night out so visit www.naasracecourse.com to book your discounted admission tickets prior to the event.
If you require any assistance during your visit today, please don’t hesitate to approach a member of our staff or visit our Race Day office located next to the entrance stiles, and they will be happy to assist you.
Enjoy the racing and have a safe journey home. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
The Chairman, Directors and Management of Naas Racecourse would like to thank today’s sponsors:
On behalf of Killashee Multi Denominational National School, we warmly welcome you all to Naas Racecourse for today's Family Fun Day Thank you to Niamh and Milly for facilitating our school at this fantastic venue and to Lily and Wild for providing the exquisite food.
teachers with several winning teams involved in Equestrian, GAA , Tennis, Soccer, Debating and Quizzes, to name just a few.
We are grateful to our big gest supporters - our dedicated parents, guardians and of course, the amazing children of Killashee MDNS. Thank you for everything you do to support us.
Sincere thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes, purchased ads, hospitality, and gave financial contributions including; Irish Commercials, O’Connor McCormack Solicitors, The Howard Agencies, Fráma, Rhona Brennan & Alan Farrell, Educo Gym, McCabe’s Pharmacy, Pinergy, Alto Equine, CP Adventures, Kaleidoscope Festival, Enfer Medical, The Queally Family, The Donohue Group, Helen Hyland and Jackie Honniball. We appreciate your kindness.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Principal, Marian Fox for her continued support and to all the dedicated teachers who work so hard for our students every day.
Finally, thank you to our Fundraising Committee who worked hard to put today's event together.
We hope you have great fun, and best of luck !
Find our FREE raceday creche located on the left past the turnstiles. Open an hour before racing and closes after the last race. There is also a payground at the far end of the enclosure.
Ages 3+ Hourly slots to cater for all children
045-873-835
12:10 Newbridge Gospel Choir Performance 12: 30 Crèche Opens
13:00 Kids Activities Begin (Bouncy Castles, Face painting, Petting Farm, Meet The Racehorse Experience & Cartoon Characters)
13:30 First Race
14:00 Magic Show 15:40 Killashee MDNS Raffle Winners Announced in Parade Ring
17:00 Kids Activities End
17:03 Last Race
The art was chosen by Helen, from Helen’s Art Space
Happy Birthday! to our member Thomas Desmond Garrett.. plenty of miles left of the clock..
Wednesday 25th June 2025 (E)
At every meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the well-being of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. A secondary veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horse requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
The Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRCVS)
Please note that it is a condition of admission to the racecourse that Naas Race Company Plc. (trading as Naas Racecourse) will not be held responsible for any incident that may occur to any person or persons involving personal or other injuries and that all persons entering upon the racecourse lands and premises do so at their own risk.
or in the possession of, any person or persons using the racecourse lands and premises owned by Naas Racecourse
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 meetings. Should there will be no cash
for errors or omissions
It is a condition of entry to Naas Racecourse that patrons accept that Naas Racecourse or its agents, press or other photographers may capture photographic or moving images of Naas Racecourse’s patrons and that such patrons are aware than any such images may be utilised by Naas Racecourse, its parent or associated companies, together with its sponsors, for promotional and other purposes.
1. Use of Camera, Video, Computer and Telecommunications Equipment Non-compliance with the following provisions will constitute a serious breach of Naas Racecourse’s Terms & Conditions of Entry, as a result of which we shall have the right to cancel and withdraw any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and eject you from the Racecourse. Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse, without prior permission.
1.1 You shall not use any device or technology to capture, record, store, transmit or broadcast any data relating to any race, fixture or other race-related activity at the Racecourse, unless you are expressly permitted to do so by Condition 1.4.
1.2 In particular, you must not capture, record, store transmit (including live stream):
(a) any pictures of horses preparing for a race – including the Parade Ring;
(b) any pictures of jockeys preparing for a race – including Weighing Room and Parade Ring;
(c) any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) –this includes either “live” or pictures from the on-course CCTV;
(d) any data relating to any race (either at the Racecourse or any other racecourse) – e.g. odds, Going, colours and colour changes, jockey changes, results; or
(e) any activities in integrity areas (i.e. areas with limited access to Turf Club and designated staff at the Racecourse) – including Weighing Room, Judges Box, Stables and any area signed ‘officials only’.
1.3 The list in Condition 1.2 is indicative of the types of activity prohibited by Condition 1.1 but that list is not exhaustive.
1.4 You may use mobile devices and point-and-shoot or compact cameras to capture images for your own private and domestic use (but you shall not use professional level photography or filming equipment). The following rules apply:
(a) photography on the racing surface is strictly forbidden; (b) flash photography is strictly forbidden; and
(c) you must not allow a third party to use such images for any commercial purpose and will notify the Operator immediately if you become aware of any unauthorised use of those images.
1.5 You agree that all copyright and other intellectual property rights in any unauthorised still, audio, visual, audio-visual coverage or other data shall be assigned to us on creation. If these Conditions are not sufficient to give effect to this assignment you will do all such things and execute all such documents as we may require to transfer ownership of those rights to the Operator.
1.6 Unless specifically permitted by these Conditions, you shall not use mobile telephones or any other communications device whilst on the Racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the Racecourse for the purpose of or in connection with any betting.
1.7 We reserve the right to confiscate any camera, video equipment, mobile telephone, radio and any telecommunications or other device (including computer similar equipment) and any media or device upon which any audio/visual content or data may be stored that is in your possession and delete any such content if we believe you have breached or are likely to breach this condition.
We do not have an ATM on-site; however, we can provide cash back in our Raceday office. The Raceday office is located beside the turnstiles.
The Circle Bar is located on the ground floor of The Circle Building. The TOTE Bar is located on the ground floor of the Grandstand Building.
Bookmakers Ring is situated at the front of the Grandstand. Tote and Paddy Power shops are loacted in the Grandstand. Tote Operators are also located in The Post, The Circle, and The Panoramic Restaurant.
For opening hours following the day of racing please check at the Raceday office.
Creche facilities are run by Inspire Child Development Centre, located to the left as you enter via the turnstiles. The Creche is a free facility for our racegoers. It opens an hour before the first race and closes after the last race. The playground is situated below the Grandstand. Changing facilities are situated on the bottom floor of The Grandstand and The Circle.
Located on the Second Floor of the Grandstand Building.
Toilet Facilities are situated on the ground floor of The Grandstand next to lower exit doors, by the men’s toilets, The Circle, and The Post. Parking is available directly outside the turnstiles. Our Parking attendants will be glad to assist you.
The Goffs Owners & Trainers lounge is reserved for Owners & Trainers who have a runner on the day. The Lounge is located on the first floor of The Circle Building.
The Panoramic Restaurant
Advance bookings are advised however please feel free to call up and check availability on the day.
The Post
A self-service restaurant open to all racegoers. We have a full carvery and a selection of cold dishes are available each Raceday.
The Café
Located on the ground floor of the Granstand. A selection of sandwiches, pastries, and tea/coffee is available on each Raceday.
A free shuttle bus service is provided to racegoers on weekend race meetings, the shuttle bus drops you off at Sallins Train Station or Poplar Square (the centre of Naas Town). Please check in at the Raceday office for the shuttle bus times. Alternativley, if you wish to walk it takes approx 10 minutes to get to Poplar Square, if you exit via the Tipper Road entrance.
Franks Taxi 085 2333 600
Seamus Taxi 085 8808 690
Naas Taxi 045 480480
*Taxi collection point is at the turnstile entrance. Please pre-book to suit your pick-up time.
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RACE OF €40,000 (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud)
A representative from Coolmore Stud will present a Tipperary Crystal Vase to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €23,600 SECOND €8,000 THIRD €4,000 FOURTH €2,000 FIFTH €1,200 SIXTH €800 RACE CONDITIONS For two years old only that have not won a Listed race. WEIGHTS 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 6 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Owner: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg Bred by: Newstead Breeding c Bay by No Nay Never - Muirin (Born To Sea)
It was hard not to be impressed by the manner of the well-regarded CHARLES DARWIN’s all the way win at Navan and he showed enough speed there to suggest the drop back to 5f here should not inconvenience him. Spring Is Here was pitched in at the deep end on debut at the Curragh but emerged with real credit and she should make a race of it. The expensive breeze-up purchase Cardiff By The Sea and Jack The Bachelor make most appeal on paper of the newcomers. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
Selection: CHARLES DARWIN Next Best: Spring Is Here
Charles Darwin
●Foaled Mar 25, 2023
●Sire No Nay Never (USA) (7.5f)
●Dam Muirin (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Born To Sea (IRE) (10.4f)
●Fourth foal; brother to winners Blackbeard (5f/6f 2yo inc AW/two Group 1s; RPR 116), Tunbridge Wells (6f 2yo; 100) and Run Away (7f; 90); dam 7f 2yo winner (97), sister to French 1m winner Sea Of Reality, out of 6f Group 3 winner
●Foaled Feb 23, 2023
●Sire St Mark’s Basilica (FR) (f)
●Dam Piece Of Paradise (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) (8.1f)
●320,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-sister to 6f/7f winner Al Qudra (inc AW/2yo Listed; RPR 107); dam 5f 2yo winner (inc Listed; 98), half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Magical Dreamer, is granddaughter of German 1,000 Guineas winner
PROUDLY SPONSORING THE NAAS
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Paul Flynn
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Willie McCreery
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2.00pm RACE 2
A representative from Naas Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €9,440 SECOND €3,200 THIRD €1,600 FOURTH €800 FIFTH €480 SIXTH €320 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). DECLARED 8 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Draw 6
Jockey: Colin
Owner:
Powell 9.11 (CP) 17L last of 8 to Titanium (FR) 9.6 LEP
4/1 HR93 D. McMonagle 10.0 (CP) 3/4L 2L 3rd to Global Energy (GB)
Draw 8
Jockey: Gary Carroll
24 17rn Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld 1min 50.1sec 11/10Fav HR80 G.F. Carroll 9.4 (H) 2 3/4L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Independent Expert 9.4 KILL 15 JUL 24 Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 053515-
- Distinguish (Refuse To Bend) Career record 38 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Prize-money earned €95,652 Handicap Rating 86
Jockey: Jack Kearney (5) Trainer: Stephen Thorne Form 3/1Fav HR87
of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 CUR 16 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft 28/1 HR88 A.J. Slattery 9.4 12L 6th of 8 to Norwalk Havoc (GB) 9.6 LEP 20 OCT 24 Listed 1m
Owner:
Jockey: Billy Lee
wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €22,881 Handicap Rating 76
Henry de Bromhead Form 11/4Fav HR74 R.P. Whelan 9.12 won hd nk from Rock Etoile 8.13 and Shaaden 9.3 DUN 4 DEC 24 14rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 39.7sec 6/5Fav HR71 R.P. Whelan 9.13 s/hd 2nd to Mags 9.10 DUN 6 NOV 24 7rn hcp (47-75)1m Std 9/2 HR71 B.M. Coen 9.8 6 1/4L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Copie Conforme 9.4 BELW 27 AUG 24 hcp (50-80)7f 211yds Gd/Yld
Owner: Mrs J S Bolger Bred by: J S Bolger f Bay by Belardo - Neophilia (Teofilo) Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €27,401 Handicap Rating 75 4 8-13 T/S
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
Form 5/1 HR75 R. Coakley 8.13 (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 10 to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.8 LEP 11 MAY
Trainer: J S
hcp 1m 2f Gd 4/1Fav HR68 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Showhound (GB) 9.0 and El Bello (GB) 8.13 CUR 12 APR 13rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 25.5sec 10/1 HR69 R. Coakley 9.3 (TS) 3/4L nk 3/4L 4th to Dark Viper (GB) 9.5 LEP 30 MAR 17rn
Verdict 7f winner at the Curragh last month, met trouble in running at Leopardstown last Sunday Probable SP: 11/2
Cpiece ON No. 1 Hood ON No. 2 T/S ON No. 5, 8
Time 1st 3rd
The Racing Post 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.)
With his fitness advanced by a recent run over hurdles KILLEANEY BEAR has good prospects of recording a fourth Flat success. Things did not go to plan for Independent Expert at Cork last time, and Neo Smart did not get the run of the race at Leopardstown last Sunday. Instant Appeal, who boasted attractive juvenile form, can improve from last month’s comeback run having missed last season. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Selection: KILLEANEY BEAR Next Best: Instant Appeal
In the 2:00 Naas in 2023 Independent Expert finished 3rd Dead-h, beaten 3/4l off a mark of 75 at 9/1 ridden by Andrew Slattery. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE WATCH
●Foaled Apr 04, 2019
●Sire Mukhadram (GB) (10.1f)
●Dam Mawheba (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dubawi (IRE) (9.6f)
●E8,000 Goffs Feb 21; third foal; half-brother to 7f winner Tawahub (inc AW 2yo; RPR 86); dam unraced half-sister to 1m3f Listed winner Qertaas out of half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters, is granddaughter of 1m4f Group 3 winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Nakasero
●Foaled May 07, 2021
●Sire Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) (8.1f)
●Dam Marie Josephe (GB)
●Dam’s sire Cape Cross (IRE) (9.4f)
●E30,000 Y; second foal; brother to US 1m turf winner Kawazaki; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 86), out of half-sister to 9.4f AW winner/ Lancashire Oaks third Queen Of Naples, is granddaughter of 1m2f Listed winning half-sister to Derby winner Oath
●Foaled Apr 03, 2021
●Sire Advertise (GB) (8.7f)
●Dam Moment Of Time (GB)
●Dam’s sire Rainbow Quest (USA) (11.3f)
●78,000gns Y; sixth foal; closely related to 7f AW 2yo winner All You Wish (RPR 84), half-brother to 3 winners inc Chief Ironside (1m-1m2f inc Australian Group 2; 109) and Security Code (8.6f AW 2yo; 91); dam placed 1m2f-1m4f (inc Listed/AW; 94)
●Foaled Mar 12, 2021
●Sire Kodi Bear (IRE) (7.1f)
●Dam Sunset Dream (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Acclamation (GB) (6.9f)
●E20,000 Y; third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Nightcliff (RPR 94); dam 7f/1m AW winner (RPR 89), half-sister to useful winners Flash Gordon (6f 2yo) and Umm Hurair (8.6f AW) out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to Cheveley Park winner Seazun
Frank Tuthill, respected amateur rider and Turf Club judge, acquired Owenstown Stud, Maynooth in 1926. His astute knowledge of pedigrees led him to produce no fewer than seven classic winners: Musidora (1949 1000 Guineas and Oaks); Cavan (1958 Belmont Stakes); Indiana (1964 St Leger); and Humble Duty (1970 1000 Guineas); with half-brothers Barclay and Christmas Island winning the Irish St Leger in 1959 and 1963 respectively.
A long time supporter of Naas Racecourse, Frank’s daughter Averil and her husband Captain Bill Whitehead built a reputation for producing strong, resilient racehorses from their Broadfield Stud outside Naas. Indian Ridge was undoubtedly the best of their winners - a dual Royal Ascot winner and sire of 10 Group 1 winners. Mrs Whitehead continued and oversaw Frank’s legacy at Owenstown from his death in 1988 until her own in February 2010.
Frank’s grandson John, with his wife Clare, took over the running of Owenstown in 1997. Regarded as an insightful commercial breeder, John Tuthill’s stock regularly fetch notable prices at the top European sales and garner further respect on the track as tough, resilient racehorses. Owenstown bred Choose Me (Dark Angel ex Hecuba) won a Naas conditions race in June 2009 in Mrs Whitehead’s colours before success in the Listed Fairy Bridge Stakes and was placed in numerous Pattern races over the next two seasons. This filly went on to serve as a foundation mare for John, with the successes of her progeny speaking for themselves: Persuasive (Group 1 & Royal Ascot winner); Creative Force (Group 1 & Royal Ascot winner); Tisbutadream (Listed Winner, Group Placed).
Over the past few years Owenstown graduates have made a notable impact across Europe, particularly on British Champions Day. Persuasive (Dark Angel ex Choose Me) was winner of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in 2017, in addition to being multiple Group 1 placed. Excelebration (Exceed And Excel ex Sun Shower) was another Owenstown graduate to win the QEII in 2012. He was also a winner of the Group 1 Prix de Moulin and the German 2000 Guineas before taking up stallion duties. More recently, Creative Force (Dubawi ex Choose Me) won the Group 1 Champions Sprint Stakes in 2021, another with multiple Group 1 placings. While regular top-level performer, Art Power (Dark Angel ex Evening Time) won the most recent renewal of the British Champions Sprint Stakes in 2023.
Other Owenstown representatives to have made a significant impression include: Chandlery (Group 2 Superlative Stakes winner), Dragon Pulse (Group 2 Futurity Stakes winner and 2nd in the Group 1 National Stakes) and Penny Pepper (Group 3 winner) . Group 1 winners Gordon Lord Byron and Supremacy were also raised at Owenstown Stud.
320 Acres of Mature Pasture
Boarding and Foaling Mares
Sales Preparation and Consignment
Rest and Recuperation
For more information contact: Owenstown Stud, Maynooth, Co. Kildare on:
Tel: +353 (0)1 628 9197
+353 (0)1 628 6216
Mobile: +353 (0)86 224 3197
(Registered as the Bill & Averil Whitehead Memorial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Owenstown Stud)
A representative from Owenstown Stud will present a Crystal Trophy to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €26,550 SECOND €9,000 THIRD €4,500 FOURTH €2,250 FIFTH €1,350 SIXTH €900 RACE CONDITIONS For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group race. WEIGHTS 3-yo 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 10 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Owner: Maurice Burns Bred by: Maurice
& Michael
g Bay by Ivawood - Shamora (Oratorio)
Jockey: Wayne Lordan Trainer: Natalia Lupini
Owner: MacLennan/Shanahan/Magnier/Smith
10/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 9 1/4L 5th of 8 to Battle Cry 9.5 LEP 7 APR 24 Group 3 7f 30yds Hvy 8/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 won nk 1/2L from
3 Draw 8 Tina’s Indian (IRE) 24
Owner: C F Harrington & James John Hughes Bred by: Con Harrington c Brown by Calyx - Indian Maiden (Indian Ridge) Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Prize-money
Jockey: Shane Foley
Owner:
Owner: Eric Long Bred by: M Dieter Burkle f Bay by Cracksman - Maygold (King’s Best)
Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €28,906 Handicap Rating 90 4 9-06 T/S
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
Form 3/1Fav HR84 D. McMonagle 9.0 (TS) won 1 1/2L s/hd from Marakesh (GB) 8.10 and Bellaphina 8.12 GOW 23 APR 9rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 1min 33.1sec Aurelien Lemaitre 9.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 10th of 17 to Ashiyma 9.0 CHANTILLY 23 NOV 24 Listed 7f Std 11/2 M.W Hassett
Colin
3 places
earned €12,256 Handicap Rating 87
Jockey: Billy Lee
Form 7/2Fav HR74 C.T. Keane 9.6 (CP) won 7 1/2L s/hd from Brigid’s
A.
9.3 (CP)
hd 3rd to Dance For Chester 8.3 here 23 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 7/1 HR66 W.J. Lee 9.8 1 1/2L 2nd to Source Code (FR) 9.3 GAL 28 OCT 24 16rn Ext hcp 7f
Owner:
Jockey: David Egan
Trainer: Adrian Murray
Hood ON No. 5, 9 T/S ON No. 6 LAST YEAR 1st Mutasarref, 2nd Special Wan, 3rd Tarawa TRAINER G M Lyons WEIGHT 10-0
BETTING FORECAST 4 One Smack Mac, 9-2 Copacabana Sands, Dance Night Andday, 6 Spicy Margarita, 8 Dunum, Tina’s Indian, 10 Mataariki, The Liffey, 12 Unique Journey, 20 Elinor Dashwood
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No member of this field has a rating in three-figures, so this is not an intimidating task for the maiden COPACABANA SANDS who managed to show promise in a Group 3 race at Leopardstown despite meeting trouble in running. In an open contest, One Smack Mac, Dance Night Andday and Tina’s Indian can compete for a share of the money. [Alan Sweetman Source: Racing Post
Selection: COPACABANA SANDS Next Best: Dance Night Andday
PEDIGREE WATCH
The Liffey
●Foaled Feb 15, 2021
●Sire No Nay Never (USA) (7.5f)
●Dam Rain Goddess (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●Third foal; closely related to 1m winner Maffeo Barberini (RPR 72), half-brother to 10.3f turf/10.6f AW winner San Antonio (inc Listed; 109); dam 7f 2yo/1m1f Group 3 winner (112), is granddaughter of 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters
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Dance Night Andday
●Foaled Feb 29, 2020
●Sire Buratino (IRE) (7.9f)
●Dam Hejrah (GB)
●Dam’s sire Mayson (GB) (6.6f)
●First foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m2f winner Cut Corn
HANDICAP OF €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Royal Ascot)
A representative from Royal Ascot Racecourse will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €12,980 SECOND €4,400 THIRD €2,200 FOURTH €1,100 FIFTH €660 SIXTH €440 RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old only (100 = 10st). DECLARED 6 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Jockey: Colin Keane
S.
9.2
1/4L 1 3/4L from Broski 9.5 and Dignam 9.9
2155-
HHHII
Draw 5
Highly-tried after maiden win last year, steps up to
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Owner: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Peter M Brant Bred by: Merry Fox Stud Limited c Bay by Lope de Vega - Cursory Glance (Distorted Humor) Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €25,012 Handicap Rating 90 3 9-08
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Form 9/4Fav HR85 R.L. Moore 9.4 3/4L 2nd to Shiota 9.1 here 28 APR 15rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 5/4Fav HR85 J. Cleary 9.1 won hd 1/2L from Zahrann 9.6 and Omni Man 9.6 NAV 8 APR 12rn mdn 1m 10yds Gd 1min 42.8sec 11/4 HR85 W.M. Lordan 9.6 3 1/2L hd 3rd to Rowdy Yeats 9.3 here 23 MAR 16rn mdn 7f Sft 322-312
Draw 1 Nyman (IRE) 42
Owner: Michael David Murphy Bred by: Norelands Bloodstock g Bay by Earthlight - Split Trois (Dubawi) Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €11,857 Handicap Rating 78 3 8-10 T/S
Jockey: Wayne Hassett (5)
Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Form 5/1 HR78 W.J. Lee 9.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Saint Brandon 9.7 CK 6 APR 11rn hcp 7f Gd 8/1 HR78 M.W Hassett 9.7 (TS) 9 1/4L 5th of 9 to Donna Nook (GB) 8.11 DUN 4 DEC 24 7f Std 15/2 HR74 W.J. Lee 9.1 (TS) won 1/2L s/hd from Shimmy Jimmy 9.2 and Zambales (GB) 9.1 DUN 18 OCT 24 14rn hcp 7f Std 1min 27.5sec
55315-4 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict AW winner, shaped like 1m might suit at Cork (7f) latest, rider claims 5lb, place chance Probable SP: 5/1
Owner:
Jockey: Chris Hayes
BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Mississippi River, 100-30 Beckman, 5 Nyman, 11-2 Va Va Vroom, 14 Sir Jeremy, 16 Sugar Club
Aidan O’Brien’s MISSISSIPPI RIVER met trouble in running when second over C&D on latest and a 5lb rise may not stop him from gaining compensation here. The handicap debutant Beckman and Nyman should come on for their seasonal reappearances and they look the chief threats, though market support for Va Va Vroom on her seasonal return and handicap debut should be noted. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
MISSISSIPPI RIVER Next Best: Beckman
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3.32pm RACE 5
Distance 1m
€15,000
(Generously sponsored by Twydil & Clovelly and the Irish EBF (€2,000))
A representative from Twydil/Clovelly will present a Newbridge Silverware Picture Frame to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €8,850 SECOND €3,000 THIRD €1,500 FOURTH €750 FIFTH €450 SIXTH €300 RACE CONDITIONS For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. WEIGHTS 9st 3lbs. DECLARED 14 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Draw 10
Owner: John C Oxley Bred by: Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd f Bay by Pinatubo - Toquette (Acclamation) Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Declan McDonogh
25/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 (TS)
Barnane
LAST YEAR 1st Serialise, 2nd Siege Of Troy, 3rd Settlement
TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1m 41.96 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 9-4
Candleford Green, 100-30 Hanamaya, 7-2 Indigo Dream, 11-2 Lady In Paris, 8 Sound Of Lightning, 12 Angelight, Guarded, 20 Malpeque, Shakazia, Sindria, 25 Drama Queen, Lovely, 66 Ethereal Star, 200 Lady Crossing
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Selection HANAMYA
Providing CANDLEFORD GREEN (napP has made satisfactory progress over the winter, she should go one better than at Leopardstown, when she had Lady In Paris and Guarded behind. Hanamay made a positive start to her career at Limerick and may reverse form with runner-up Indigo Dream who had useful form last season. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
●Foaled Apr 09, 2022
●Sire Kodiac (GB) (7.3f)
●Dam Miss Liguria (GB)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●37,000gns Y; third foal; closely related to Spanish 8.7f winner Chelsea Square; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 74), closely related to useful 1m/1m1f winner Cap Francais, half-sister to winners Miss Cap Estel (1m2f Listed) and Juan Les Pins (useful 6f/7f)
●Foaled May 15, 2022
●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.0f)
●Dam Where (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Danehill Dancer (IRE) (8.4f)
●Eighth foal; half-sister to winners Rain Goddess (7f 2yo/1m1f Listed and Irish Oaks second; RPR 112), Queenstown (1m4f, 1m6f Listed-placed; 103) and Dream With Me (1m2f/1m4f inc AW; 96); dam placed 6f 2yo (80) out of 1,000 Guineas winner Virginia Waters
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OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
(Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000))
A representative from Coolmore Stud will present a Tipperary Crystal Vase to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €41,300 SECOND €14,000 THIRD €7,000 FOURTH €3,500
€2,100
€1,400 RACE CONDITIONS For two years old fillies only. WEIGHTS 9st 2lbs. DECLARED 8 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Owner: Giselle
Jockey: David Egan
Owner:
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
LAST YEAR 1st Fairy Godmother, 2nd Sparkling Sea, 3rd California Dreamer TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-2 TIME 1m 9.92 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Simply Astounding, 2 Lady Iman, 6 Green Sense, 7 Miami Destination, 8 Saffron Dandy, 12 Signora, 14 Dawn Romance, Leblon Beach
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Selection SIMPLY ASTOUNDING
This looks like a strong edition. It could boil down to a duel, and Aidan O’Brien’s C&D winner SIMPLY ASTOUNDING just shades the vote over Lady Iman, who has won twice at 5f. [Alan Sweetman]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: SIMPLY ASTOUNDING
Next Best: Lady Iman
●Foaled Mar 18, 2023
●Sire Ubettabelieveit (IRE) (f)
●Dam Dora’s Sister (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dark Angel (IRE) (7.6f)
●12,000gns F, £5,000 Y; tenth foal; closely related to 6f winner Dorney Lake (RPR 99), half-sister to 6f winners Peggy’s Angel (2yo; 86) and Mrs Discombe (74); dam 7f winner (68), half-sister to useful 5f winner Duchess Dora, out of 6f 2yo winner
●Foaled Jan 20, 2023
●Sire Mehmas (IRE) (6.7f)
●Dam Red Romance (GB)
●Dam’s sire Dutch Art (GB) (7.7f)
●E75,000 Y, 160,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-sister to 5f/6f winner Vince L’Amour (RPR 91); dam 7f winner (75), half-sister to useful winners Belle Image (6f 2yo) and Isabeau (Listed-placed 5f 2yo)
●Foaled Mar 25, 2023
●Sire Dandy Man (IRE) (6.4f)
●Dam Saffian (GB)
●Dam’s sire Dubawi (IRE) (9.6f)
●E25,000 F, £68,000 Y; fifth foal; sister to winners The Bell Conductor (5f/6f inc 2yo/ AW; RPR 103) and Fierce (5f turf/6f AW; 79), half-sister to winners Ohailbhic (6f AW; 87) and Bint Saffian (Qatar 5.5f/6f); dam unraced
●Foaled Apr 21, 2023
●Sire Frankel (GB) (10.5f)
●Dam Heartache (GB)
●Dam’s sire Kyllachy (GB) (6.7f)
●Third foal; sister to 7f 2yo winner Exactly (inc Group 3; RPR 109), closely related to 1m winner Salt Lake City (inc 2yo/Listed; 103); dam 5f 2yo winner (inc Group 2; 110), out of 5f Listed winning half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Leitrim House
Ryan Moore (Simply Astounding, Naas 4:03) has ridden 11 winners from 32 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 34% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
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4.33pm RACE 7
(Generously sponsored by Goffs)
A representative from Goffs Bloodstock Sales will present a Weir & Co Silver Photo Frames to the winning Owner, Trainer, and Jockey of the Race, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €35,400 SECOND €12,000 THIRD €6,000 FOURTH €3,000 FIFTH €1,800 SIXTH €1,200 RACE CONDITIONS For three years old only. WEIGHTS 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. DECLARED 6 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Draw 3
Jockey: Ryan Moore
12125-1
Owner: Peter M Brant & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Bred by: Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill c Chesnut by No Nay Never - Adventure Seeker (Bering) Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €518,558 Handicap Rating 114 3 9-08
Trainer: A P O’Brien
Draw 5
Jockey: Colin Keane
2L 5th of 12 to Magnum Force 8.10 DEL-MAR 1 NOV 24
9.2 4L 2nd to Shadow of Light (GB) 9.2
Owner: Juddmonte Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd f Bay by Kodiac - Pavlosk (Arch) Career record 5 runs, 3 wins Prize-money earned €283,602 Handicap Rating 113
Form 11/8Fav HR113 C.T. Keane 9.7 (TS) hd 1/2L 1/2L 4th
C.T. Keane 9.2 3L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Lake Victoria 9.2 NEWMARKET 28
5/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Whistlejacket 9.5 and Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 CUR
1 6f Gd/Frm 1min 9.3sec 1114-4
Draw 2
Owner: Mrs J Barrett Bred by: Mrs S Rowley-Williams c Bay by Starspangledbanner - Wild Child (Galileo) Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €46,971 Handicap Rating 91
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
AUG
G M
5rn
J A
Form 11/10Fav HR86 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Town And Country 9.8 and Likedbymike 9.7 CK 6 APR 7rn 5f Gd 59.9sec 13/8 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 won 1 3/4L 3 1/4L from Mathan 9.6 and Aboveheronlysky 8.4 NAV 23 OCT 24 19rn mdn 5f 180yds Yld 1min 13.3sec 3/1Fav J.A. Heffernan 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Fiona MacCoul 8.8 here 13 OCT 24 16rn 7f Yld 321-1 Verdict Began the season with victory in a 5f
Owner:
LAST YEAR 1st Bucanero Fuerte, 2nd Givemethebeatboys, 3rd My Mate Alfie TRAINER Adrian Murray WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1m 9.23 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 11-10 Whistlejacket, 13-8 Babouche, 13-2 Carla Ridge, 8 Treasure Isle, 14 Bodhi Bear, 25 Temperance
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An intriguing rematch of last year’s National Stakes. Runnerup WHISTLEJACKET has started the season more convincingly than Babouche and can avenge that defeat. Carla Ridge may run into a place. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
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WINNER €35,400 SECOND €12,000 THIRD €6,000 FOURTH €3,000 FIFTH €1,800 SIXTH €1,200
RACE CONDITIONS For three years old only. WEIGHTS 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. DECLARED 13 STARTING FROM STALLS.
Jockey:
Jockey: Colin Keane Trainer: G M
Jockey: Seamie
Jockey:
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: Miss Kate McGivern
●Foaled Mar 24, 2022
●Sire No Nay Never (USA) (7.5f)
●Dam Newton’s Night (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Kaatibb (1m/1m1f inc AW/UAE dirt; RPR 89), Liberty Tree (6f; 79) & Going Concern (US 8.5f turf); dam 1m winner (78), sister to US 1m4f Gr 3 winner Dress Rehearsal, half-sister to 7.4f Listed winner Fairy Of The Night
●Foaled Apr 19, 2022
●Sire New Bay (GB) (9.2f)
●Dam Almira Wells (IRE)
●Dam’s sire High Chaparral (IRE) (10.7f)
●E32,000 Y, E105,000 2yo; third foal; dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Celtic Beauty and Australian Groupplaced 1m-1m1f winner Top Ravine, out of US 6f winner
●Foaled Mar 30, 2022
●Sire Starspangledbanner (AUS) (7.1f)
●Dam Wild Child (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.3f)
●E48,000 F (1,000gns vendor Y); fifth foal; half-brother to winners Baron Wild (7f AW 2yo; RPR 73) and Vesting (US 1m3f turf); dam unraced sister to useful 7f 2yo winner Iberia, out of 6f Group 3 winner
●Foaled May 06, 2022
●Sire Kodiac (GB) (7.3f)
●Dam Pavlosk (USA)
●Dam’s sire Arch (USA) (9.1f)
●Sixth foal; sister to 6f-1m winner Zarinsk (inc 2yo/Group 2; RPR 115), closely related to 1m2f-12.4f winner Derevo (inc AW/KSA; 106), half-sister to three winners inc Society Lion (6f-1m inc 2yo/AW; 102); dam 7f and 1m (Listed) winner (103)
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(Generously sponsored by the Lynam & Power Families)
A representative from The Power & Lynam Families will present a Perpetual Cup to the winning Owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. The winning owner will also receive a copy of The Centenary of Naas Racecourse Book.
WINNER €29,500 SECOND €10,000 THIRD €5,000 FOURTH €2,500 FIFTH €1,500 SIXTH €1,000 RACE CONDITIONS For three years old and upwards. WEIGHTS 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. DECLARED 7 STARTING FROM STALLS. Distance 5f
Draw 4
Jockey: Billy Lee
Owner: Allegro Syndicate Bred by: Mr E Heary g Grey by Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill) Career record 73 runs, 10 wins, 22 places Prize-money earned €497,411 Handicap Rating 106 8 9-12
Trainer: Charles O’Brien Form 13/2 HR106 W.J.
from Camille Pissarro 9.3 and Officer 8.12 CUR 29 MAR 9rn Listed 7f Sft 1min 31.6sec 17/2 HR105 R. Whearty 10.2 (TS) nk 1/2L 3rd to Laugh A Minute (GB)
Owner: AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Bred by: Gestut Zur Kuste AG c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Frida La Blonde (Elusive City) Handicap Rating 110 Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €376,954
Jockey: David Egan
Form David Egan 9.3 17L 17th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft 7/1 HR115 D. Egan 9.5 4L 7th of 18 to Bradsell (GB) 9.6 CUR 15 SEP 24 Group 1 5f Gd David Egan 9.3 4L 6th of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK
Draw 1
Owner:
Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Form 12/1 HR100 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 (BK) 12L last of 8 to Lady With The Lamp 8.10 CK 6
Listed 6f Gd James J. G. Ryan 9.2 (BK) 16L last of 11 to Clarendon House (GB) 9.2 SOUTHWELL 22 FEB Listed 4f 215yds Std 66/1 HR83 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 (BK) won hd nk from Powerful Nation 8.10 and Electric Storm 9.11 DUN 25 OCT 24 13rn Group 3 5f Std 58.6sec 1671-08
101 rated mare, won a 5f listed at Dundalk, 6f
Rating HHHII
Owner:
1 1/2L from Far Above Dream 9.8 and Viamonte 9.9 CK 6 APR 9rn mdn 5f Gd 59.8sec 5/4Fav HR95 S. Foley 9.0 1 1/2L ns s/hd 4th to
An intriguing heat. If MAGNUM FORCE is fit for his seasonal reappearance he should be up to winning this on ground he will relish. The returning Bucanero Fuerte was a top-class juvenile but whether he retains that level of ability remains to be seen, so the consistent Powerful Nation could prove to be the biggest danger. Ostraka may improve returned to the minimum trip and she can fight it out for black type with Gutsy Girl. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
B,T ON No. 3 T/S ON No. 4, 7 LAST YEAR 1st Aesop’s Fables, 2nd Twilight Jet, 3rd So Majestic TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-9 TIME 58.23 secs GOING good BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Magnum Force, 3 Powerful Nation, 4 Bucanero Fuerte, 6 Big Gossey, 10 Gutsy Girl, 16 Ostraka, 20 Saratoga Special The Racing Post 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: MAGNUM FORCE Next Best: Powerful Nation
PEDIGREE WATCH
Ostraka
●Foaled Mar 03, 2020
●Sire Profitable (IRE) (6.6f)
●Dam Ostatnia (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Amadeus Wolf (GB) (7.8f)
●E95,000 Y; second foal; half-sister to 5f/ HK 6f winner Charlemont (RPR 88); dam Listed-placed 5f winner (inc AW; 98), half-sister to winners up to 1m notably 6f Group 3 winner Osterhase
●Foaled Mar 07, 2022
●Sire Sioux Nation (USA) (6.7f)
●Dam Atlantic Queen (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Society Rock (IRE) (7.1f)
●(E40,000 vendor Y); third foal; half-brother to 7f winner Fly Pass (RPR 67); dam maiden half-sister to winners Mystery Smiles (Groupplaced 6f 2yo) and Dream Ally (5f/6f inc 2yo) out of 6f 2yo Listed winning half-sister to smart sprinter Ruby Rocket
●Foaled Mar 22, 2017
●Sire Gutaifan (IRE) (7.1f)
●Dam Toy Show (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Danehill (USA) (9.2f)
●(not sold E21,000 F); 11th foal; closely related to 1m-2m (inc AW; RPR 83)/2m1f-2m2f hurdle winner Knight’s Parade, half-brother to 4 winners inc Wing Play (1m-1m2f inc AW; 94) and Roland Rocks (5f turf 2yo/6f AW; 93); dam 1m2f winner (inc at 2; 92)
●Foaled Feb 11, 2021
●Sire Blue Point (IRE) (6.5f)
●Dam Plucky Lass (USA)
●Dam’s sire Medaglia d’Oro (USA) (9.3f)
●First foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Bosphorus (UAE 6f), Red Poppy (1m) and Daddys Poppit (6f), out of US 1m1f Grade 3 winner
In the 5:03 Naas in 2023 Big Gossey finished 7th, beaten 7 1/4l recording a RPR of 86 at 20/1 ridden by Danny Sheehy. Source: Racing Post
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RACE 1: 1.30pm
THE COOLMORE STUD THE ANTARCTIC RACE OF €40,000 (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. For two years old only that have not won a Listed race. About 5 furlongs. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty - Winner of a race 3lb extra. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 2: 2.00pm
THE NURSERY OF CHAMPIONS HANDICAP OF €16,000 Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,440), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 1 mile. €144 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 13th May. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 3: 2.32pm
THE OWENSTOWN STUD STAKES OF €45,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Bill & Averil Whitehead Memorial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Owenstown Stud) Winner will receive €27,000 (Penalty Value: €26,550), Second will receive €9,000, Third will receive €4,500, Fourth will receive €2,250, Fifth will receive €1,350, Sixth will receive €900. For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group race. About 7 furlongs. €405 to enter, €45 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2024). Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 4: 3.02pm
THE ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS AT NAAS HANDICAP OF €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Royal Ascot) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. An extended handicap for three years old only (100 = 10st). About 1 mile. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 13th May. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 5: 3.32pm
THE TWYDIL/CLOVELLY IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Twydil & Clovelly and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 6: 4.03pm
THE COOLMORE STUD IRISH EBF BLACKBEARD FILLIES SPRINT STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000)) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,300), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For two years old fillies only. About 5 furlongs 205 yards. €630 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 7: 4.33pm
THE GOFFS LACKEN STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400), Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200. For three years old only. About 5 furlongs 205 yards. €540 to enter, €60 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2024). Winner of a Group 2 race or Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from Stalls.
RACE 8: 5.03pm
THE SOLE POWER SPRINT STAKES OF €50,000 (LISTED RACE) (Generously sponsored by the Lynam & Power Families) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs. €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2024). Winner of a Listed or Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from Stalls.
The eve of Royal Ascot, Kensington Palace Gardens Contact Nick Nugent, Joey Cullen or Tadhg Dooley at Goffs to discuss entries.
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Pictured here winning the Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes (Group 3) in 2024
Winner of The Albany Stakes (Group 3) in 2024 at Royal Ascot
Owner: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Trainer: A P O'Brien
Jockey: R L Moore
Breeder: Ballyphilip Stud