Curragh Racecard - Saturday 16th July

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Saturday, 16th July 2022

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Expert Eye

2015 Acclamation - Exemplify (Dansili)

All eyes on the future Eyecatching performances from his first crop two-year-old winners in 2022 T I M E F O R M R AT I N G

Acclamation (118) Dark Angel (113) Mehmas (115)

EXPERT EYE (124)

G R O U P/ S TA K E S W I N N E R S COVERED IN FIRST THREE BOOKS OF MARES

Acclamation (15) Dark Angel (13) Mehmas (15)

EXPERT EYE (59)

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I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all here today for the running of the Juddmonte Irish Oaks. After two years of Covid restrictions, we are very much enjoying being able to welcome racegoers back to the Curragh and I hope that you have a good day.

We have made changes to our offering this year which we hope you will enjoy, and we are always interested in hearing customer feedback. Please try out our Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in the Champions Hall. To watch racing, seating is also available for all patrons at the front of the stand throughout the final furlong.

Today is the fourth classic of our season and in Native Trail, Homeless Songs and Westover we have already seen three very high quality winners and I am sure that today will add to that sequence.

In 2022, the Curragh will stage 23 race meetings an increase of two over last year - and we have an exciting programme of quality flat racing on offer throughout the year.

We are very grateful to today’s sponsors - Irish EBF, Juddmonte Farms, Paddy Power, Barberstown Castle, Kildare Village, Jebel Ali Racecourse, DMG Media and Tax Assist. Your support, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh.

I would also like to thank all owners with runners here today - we hope your experience at the Curragh is a good one and we thank you for your support.

I hope you enjoy your day and look forward to welcoming you back here at the Curragh many more times during the season.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2022 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.

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

ACTING STEWARDS:

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh

Laurence McFerran Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke

VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Ernan O’Donnell

Oliver Kearney Ms. Kate Horgan Mr. L. Walsh

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

Mr. H. Hynes CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. D. Maher

No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARY Mr. C.J. Sweeney

For information and all the latest news, visit:

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. J. Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. M. McElligott MVB, MRCVS.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Mr. D. Fennessy & Ms. C.S. Murphy SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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THE TEAM AT THE CURRAGH

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

Evan Arkwright Racing and Sponsorship Manager

Paul Keane Sales Manager

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager

Richie Brophy Grounds Manager

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager

Joanna Hyland Race Day Administation Assistant

Ciara Doyle Racing and Training Grounds Executive

Tara Buick Marketing, PR and Comms Executive

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First Race 1:30pm 7f The Juddmonte Farms Expert Eye Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden Second Race 2:03pm 6f The Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes of (Group 3) Third Race 2:35pm The Paddy Power Scurry (Premier Handicap)

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Fourth Race 3:10pm The Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)

5f

Fifth Race 3:45pm 1m 4f The Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1) Sixth Race 4:20pm The Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap

1m 4f

Seventh Race 4:50pm 6f The DMG Media Nursery Handicap Eighth Race 5:25pm 1m The TaxAssist Accountants Kildare-South Irish EBF Fillies Maiden 8

TODAY’S RACING

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GUIDE TO RACING

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.

Here are some of the most common racing terms you are likely to hear when you are racing.

Brush up on them and you will sound like a seasoned professional in no time!

ALLOWANCE

DISTANCE

The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

The length of a race.

ANTE-POST

Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls.

Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE Official in charge of running the racing programme, at the Curragh it is Brendan Sheridan.

CLERK OF THE SCALES Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Their job is to check that the horses in each race carry the correct weights.

COLOURS The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

DAM

DRAW FILLY Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL Horse of either sex 1 January the following year.

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FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING Castrated horse.

GOING Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

HANDICAP A race in which horses carry weight relevant to their handicap mark (rating).

JOLLY Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

Mother of a horse.

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JUDGE

SIRE

Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses.

Father of a horse.

JUVENILE

When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

Two-year old horse.

SPREAD A PLATE

MAIDEN

SP/STARTING PRICE

Horse which has not yet won a race.

Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

MARE Female horse, five years and over.

STAYER

ODDS ON

A horse more suited to running over longer distances.

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake - e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE

STEWARDS ENQUIRY Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

TIC-TAC

PENALTY

Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS

PHOTO FINISH

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

PLATE

WINNER ALRIGHT

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

Official confirmation that the Stewards are happy that the winner has broken no rules.

SCHOOLED

Occurs when the race is about to start.

Trained to jump.

YEARLING

SHORT RUNNER

Horse of either sex from 1 31 December of the year following its birth.

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

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10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24) Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

411-6p3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T Last year’s winner who has taken her time to come to hand but arrives on the back of a decent effort when third to Magical in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The step back up in trip ought to suit her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins €393,499.70 CD — Handicap Rating 115

50/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 10.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld 2/1Fav HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 14L 6th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 14

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Form Guide

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Previous Performances

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B - Bay Br - Brown Ch - Chestnut Gr - Grey Ro - Roan

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c - colt f - filly g - gelding h - horse m - mare

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Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES 2m

TRACK INFORMATION

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type.

The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

CORDE (6.43), NECTARINE (7.18), LEVEL PITCH (7.53), DANCILA (8.28).

1m6f

1m4f

1m2f

1m21/2f

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1m1f 5f Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f starts dependent on which course is in use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)

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TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: G ELLIOTT (16 wins from 59 runners, 27%) runs DARTINGTON (4.20).

MRS J HARRINGTON (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs PIGEON HOUSE (1.30), FENNELA and MAGICAL LAGOON (3.45), SLICK CHICK (4.50), BENITOITE (5.25).

J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 51 runners, 24%) runs AL RIFFA (1.30), VOCE DEL PALIO (2.03), ANDREAS VESALIUS (2.35), BROSTAIGH (3.10), ALL THINGS NICE (4.50), LIVIA CELESTE (5.25).

HOWYOULIKETHAT (7.53), FOVEROS (8.28).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: BILLY LEE (8 wins from 43 rides, 19%) rides QUARANTINE DREAMS (2.35), CASTLE STAR (3.10), SHOW OF STARS (3.45), HOLDONFORDEARLIFE (4.50), SPRING FEELING (5.25).

COLIN KEANE (8 wins from 56 rides, 14%) rides DESERT HAVEN (1.30), SLAN ABHAILE (2.03), NEO SOUL (2.35), MOONEISTA (3.10), CAIRDE GO DEO (3.45).

SHANE FOLEY (7 wins from 48 rides, 15%) rides PIGEON HOUSE (1.30), MAGICAL LAGOON (3.45), SLICK CHICK (4.50), BENITOITE (5.25).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.35 Laugh A Minute (won off 95 down 3lb to 92); Nordic Passage (won off 91 down 7lb to 84).

TRAINERS FORM AT PREVIOUS MEETINGS AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 1.30 race in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and 2017 and 2019. The stable is represented by Cairo and Hans Andersen in the race today.

J S BOLGER won the 1.30 race in 2018 and 2020. The stable is represented by Young Ireland in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 2.03 race in 2013, 2014 and 2016 and 2017. The stable is represented by Little Big Bear in the race today.

J & T GOSDEN won the 3.45 race in 2012, 2017 and 2019. The stable is represented by Emily Upjohn in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.45 race in 2014, 2016 and 2021. The stable is represented by Emily Dickinson, History and Toy in the race today.

J P O’BRIEN won the 4.50 race in 2019 and 2021. The stable is represented by All Things Nice in the race today.

STABLE MOVE 4.20 FIGUREHEAD has moved from Gearoid Brouder to S Aherne.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 14th July.

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TRACK TALKS In our latest series of track talks, Fran Berry walks the course and provides valuable insight into how to ride the famed Curragh track.

Click below to see Fran’s talks on each distance.

5F 10F

6F 12F

7F 14F

You can also click on the map in the top right of the racing pages to see Fran’s talks

8F 16F 1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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BARBERSTOWN CASTLE LADY OF THE CURRAGH We are delighted to welcome Marty Morrissey and Sinead Kennedy to judge the inaugural Barberstown Castle Lady of The Curragh today.

Our spotters will be actively searching for contenders who need to gather in the Style Pavilion located close to the parade ring.

The top three finalists announced will be at 2.25pm.

The overall winner will be announced in the parade ring at 2.50pm.

The overall winner will receive: - Helicopter Ride to the Curragh Races on the 24th September 2022 (Goffs Millions) - VIP Stay @ the Prestigious Barberstown Castle Hotel in Straffan Co Kildare - 4 x Tickets to The Goffs Millions @ The Curragh on the 24th September 2022 - A Vintage selection of your choice by Headds up Threads - Tipperary Crystal Hamper - A Lady Title for Life to include certificate - Bespoke Designed Hat by Julie Kenny Designs - Taittinger Champagne Magnum - One Year Membership to the Curragh for 2023

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Choose from either one of our exclusive private boxes overlooking the finishing line or the buzz of one of our well-appointed restaurants with views of the track and parade ring. All packages include admission, reserved table for the day, official racecard, free car parking, TV racing coverage, betting facility, tea/coffee & hospitality badge for every guest.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.30P.M. THE JUDDMONTE FARMS EXPERT EYE IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF W20,000

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r11800; Second: r4000; Third: r2000; Fourth: r1000; Fifth: r600; Sixth: r400.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

RACE SPONSOR

Shane Horan (Nominations Manager) of Juddmonte will present a trophy to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

Jackpot Races 3, 4, 5 & 6 PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

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AL RIFFA (FR) (-)

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Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Love On My Mind B S A R L de Chambure Haras d’Etreham, M Benoit Chalmel, et al O Jassim Bin Ali Al Attiyah

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(7) F

Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A 150,000gns purchase as a yearling and he is out of an unraced full-sister to Mizzou, who was a Group 3 winner and was placed in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. A newcomer to note. Star Rating 3

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CAIRO (-)

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Br B c Quality Road (USA) - Cuff B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

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(11) F

Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

A half-brother to a winner in the US and his dam won a Listed race as a two-year-old. Has to be of some interest today, despite his lack of race experience. Star Rating 4

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DAAMBERDIPLOMAT (-)

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Br Ch c Cotai Glory (GB) - Poetical B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd O Whyte Hickey Rafter Kilkenny Syndicate

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(5) F

Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

A half-brother to the Group 2-winning and Group 1-placed juvenile Dragon Pulse. Any market support for him on his racecourse bow today would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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DESERT HAVEN (GB) (10)

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Br B c Oasis Dream (GB) - Fantacise (GB) B Bearstone Stud O Mrs Patricia Hunt

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5

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8 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

Showed some promise when eighth of nine on his debut over 6f at Fairyhouse earlier in the month but he has plenty to find to get off the mark today. Star Rating 2 Desert Haven (GB) 16/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 5 3/4L 8th of 9 to Kodi Noir 9.5 FAIR 6 JUL mdn 6f Gd

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HANS ANDERSEN (GB) (17)

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2 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B c Frankel (GB) - Shadow Hunter B Sun Bloodstock SARL O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

Only found a rival with previous race experience narrowly too good on his debut over 7f at Tipperary late last month and that form gives him a big chance this afternoon. Star Rating 5 Hans Andersen (GB) 3/1 R.L. Moore 9.5 3/4L 2nd to La Dolce Vita 9.0 TIPP 29 JUN 6rn 7f 100yds Yld/Sft

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IMADPOUR (20)

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Br Gr c Le Havre - Imrana (GB) B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

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5 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Filled fifth place on his debut over course and distance a few weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him improve for that experience this afternoon. Star Rating 3 Imadpour 25/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 3 1/4L 5th of 11 to Proud And Regal 9.5 here 26 JUN mdn 7f Yld

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MUCKY MULCONRY (75)

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Br B g Profitable - Exempt (GB) B Noel Finegan O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

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50 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Has been well held in both previous starts, including when last seen over 6f here in May, and he looks to be up against it once again. Star Rating 2 Mucky Mulconry 12/1 C.T. Keane 9.4 36L 13th of 14 to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY mdn 6f Yld/Sft 8/1 Sam Ewing 9.4 9 3/4L 5th of 7 to Aesop’s Fables 9.7 NAV 23 APR mdn 5f 164yds Gd

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NATION’S CALL (-)

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Br B c Frankel (GB) - Making Light B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

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(9) F

Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

The first foal out of a mare who won five times between 7f and a mile including a pair of Group 3 contests. Should not be underestimated on his debut. Star Rating 3

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PIGEON HOUSE (-)

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Br Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Zaitana B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L O J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan & Mrs John Harrington & Richard Galway

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(12) F

Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Out of a mare who won over 1m 1f in France but a watching brief is advised on his debut this afternoon unless there is significant market support. Star Rating 3

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Br B c Churchill - Euphrasia B Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

9

5

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(2) F

Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

A half-brother to Bright Eyed Eagle, who won over 1m 4f, and his dam was successful in a Group 3 as well as being placed at Group 1 level. Star Rating 3

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RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

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58 F Paddy Harnett (7) J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Violet’s Gift B James F Hanly O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

Some promise can be taken from both of his previous starts but he is hard to recommend in a race of this nature based on all known form. Star Rating 2 Yamazaki 33/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 7L 8th of 13 to Auguste Rodin 9.7 NAAS 2 JUL mdn 7f Yld 11/2 G.M. Ryan 9.7 7 3/4L 5th of 10 to Pearling Path (FR) 9.7 FAIR 27 MAY mdn 6f Gd

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Br B c New Approach - Ard Fheis B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

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3 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Third to the promising Auguste Rodin on his debut over 7f at Naas recently and he has to be of some interest on the back of that performance.

Star Rating 4 Young Ireland 50/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 2L hd 3rd to Auguste Rodin 9.7 NAAS 2 JUL 13rn mdn 7f Yld

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Hans Andersen (GB), 4/1 Young Ireland, 11/2 Imadpour, 8/1 Cairo, 10/1 Nation’s Call, 12/1 Al Riffa (FR), 14/1 Pigeon House, Show No Fear, Yamazaki, 20/1 Daamberdiplomat, 25/1 Desert Haven (GB), 33/1 Mucky Mulconry

2021 - 1st John The Baptist 2nd Shark Bay 3rd Sen Ding (1 min. 28.9 sec.

CURRAGH COMMENT HANS ANDERSEN bumped into a useful rival when finishing second on his debut over an extended 7f at Tipperary last month. The son of Frankel looks sure to improve for that experience and he could be hard to beat if doing so. Young Ireland has a similar profile to the selection and plenty of encouragement can be taken from his third-placed finish on debut. Al Riffa, Cairo and Nation’s Call are all newcomers who merit consideration.

DANGER: Young Ireland

WIN: HANS ANDERSEN

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SARISKA

2009 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

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Another filly to do the Epsom-Curragh double, Jamie Spencer is best remembered for his win aboard Sariska, as he waved to Fran Berry onboard Roses For The Lady as Sariska cruised past her rival.

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SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM

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Built in 1990, Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables is the vision of Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.

Following specifications laid down by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the track and grandstand were constructed in 1990.

A further level was added to the grandstand in 1995 to accommodate corporate hospitality guests. There is currently seating for over 2000 people.

The Jebel Ali Racecourse has become known for its ‘Garden Party’ like atmosphere.

Sheikh Ahmed has enjoyed considerable success on the track, racing some of the top names in thoroughbred racing over the last few years.

His stable star remains Addeybb, an admirably consistent horse who has been progressive throughout his whole career.

He has earnt a whopping €4,207,859.79 in prize money for connections, landing multiple Group 1’s around the globe and will always be a special horse, despite not operating at his best this season.

However, new kid on the block Maljoom could be the next superstar to run in these famous colours.

Not seen as a juvenile, Maljoom made an impressive debut at Doncaster but as his pedigree suggests, he would prove even better over the mile trip, scoring impressively at Kempton Park.

Landing the German 2000 Guineas was impressive but his fourth in the St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot showed his true colours, just half a length behind Guineas winner Coroebus.

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THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES ANGLESEY STAKES The Anglesey Stakes is run over the Anglesey Course, a unique distance to the Curragh Racecourse of 6 furlongs and 63 yards (1265m) and the oldest race in the Irish calendar to be continuously run over the same distance since it’s inauguration in 1829. The first running was won by Regulator, trained at Maddenstown.

The Anglesey course and the Anglesey Stakes are named after Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey. As a Field Marshall he was second in command to the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo and he led what was described as a spectacular charge of the British Heavy Cavalry, which checked and in part routed the French Army. One of the last cannon shots fired that day hit Paget in the lower right leg necessitating amputation. In recognition of his heroism he was created Marquess of Anglesey on the 4th of July 1815.

Henry Paget was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in February 1828. In December of that year he wrote a letter to Patrick Curtis, the Catholic Primate of Ireland stating his belief in the need for Catholic emancipation, this opinion led to him being sacked by the British government. In 1830 a new government was formed, and he was reappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He was responsible for introducing state-aided education to 400,000 Irish children.

We have no written records about the origins of the Anglesey Stakes, however it can be assumed that the inauguration of the race by the Turf Club in 1829 was in honour of Henry Paget as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Why a distance of 6 furlongs and 63 yards was decided upon is also unknown, however bestowing a starting post title as well as a race title upon the Marquess of Anglesey was an additional honour.

Races run over the Anglesey course are described as a scurries, and a scurry is a unique race description to the Curragh Racecourse.

Throughout the Curragh season several prestigious premier handicaps are run over this course, which is a seamless race-heritage going back to 1829 and the inauguration of the Anglesey course and distance.

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No other racecourse in the world can boast such a unique distance with such a long history.

Many a big name have won this race in the past, with Mick Kinane leadin the way as the winning most jockey. Mick won this race five times, notably with Johannesburg in 2001 and One Cool Cat in 2003.

His wins in that period represented a period of dominance for Kinane and Aidan O’Brien, as they won the race for three consecutive years as a partnership, with Ontario filling the gap as the 2002 winner.

Aidan O’Brien was an unstoppable force during this period, winning the race for five consecutive years, with Seamie Heffernan and Kieren Fallon winning from the saddle in 2004 and 2005 respectively.

A different O’Brien is the leading trainer in the history of this race, the legendary Vincent O’Brien. The first master of Ballydoyle took his first win in 1962 with Philemon, going on to win the race with Nijinsky in 1969, Storm Bird in 1980 and Lake Como in 1987 some of the most remembered winners of the Anglesey.

Ger Lyons and and Colin Keane added theirselves to the roll of honour last year with the well- supported Beauty Inspire. Despite racing freely, Colin made sure he kept this progressive juvenile up with the pace, before kicking for home inside the final furlong. The son of Mehmas showed a nice turn of foot and scored a shade cosily in the end to many favourite-backers delight.

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SECOND RACE 2.03P.M. THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES ANGLESEY STAKES OF W55,000 (GROUP 3)

6f 63y

Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r32450; Second: r11000; Third: r5500; Fourth: r2750; Fifth: r1650; Sixth: r1100.

RACE TWO

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

KODI NOIR (10)

B Breeder

Br B c Kessaar - Sundown (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O J Madigan

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

5

(131)

(3)

(TStrap)

051 F Seamie Heffernan J Adrian Murray T

Pulled off a major upset to get off the mark at unfancied odds last time out and will need more to figure in this company.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Kodi Noir 1 win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 79 125/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 (TS) won nk 1 1/4L from Paulliac 9.5 and Dontspoilasale 9.5 FAIR 6 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 18.5sec 150/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 13L last of 5 to Age Of Kings 9.5 here 1 JUN 6f Gd 14/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 14L last of 10 to Pearling Path (FR) 9.7 FAIR 27 MAY mdn 6f Gd

2

LITTLE BIG BEAR (31)

2

9

5

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill

(131)

(6)

211 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

A determined winner of the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming over further.

The one to beat. Winning Range YS-GF. Star Rating 5 Little Big Bear 2 wins r79,916.10 — Handicap Rating 104 R. L. Moore 9.5 won nk 1 3/4L from Rocket Rodney (GB) 9.5 and Eddie’s Boy (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 15 JUN 24rn Listed 5f Gd /Frm 1min .3sec 4/9Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 3L 3 3/4L from Alexis Zorba (GB) 9.7 and Keepupwithmyempire 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY 9rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 1min 2.4sec 7/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 s/hd 2nd to Tough Talk 9.7 here 10 APR 13rn mdn 6f Yld

3

THUNDERBEAR (15)

2

9

5

(131)

(5)

923 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

Br B c Kodi Bear - Speronella (GB) B Killarkin Stud O JWD Partnership

He has yet to get off the mark, despite placed finishes on his last two starts, and unlikely to trouble the principals here. Needs to take a step forward if he is to figure. Star Rating 2 Thunderbear — Handicap Rating 78 5/1 R.P. Whelan 9.6 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Lakota Seven 9.6 BELW 1 JUL 11rn mdn 7f 175yds Yld 10/1 L.T. McAteer 9.4 4 1/2L 2nd to Treasure Trove 9.2 DRYL 17 JUN 11rn mdn 5f Gd/Yld 40/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 20L last of 9 to Little Big Bear 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY mdn 5f Yld/Sft

4

VOCE DEL PALIO (30)

2

Br B c Bated Breath (GB) - Caption (GB) B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

9

5

(131)

(2)

412 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

The slight drop in trip could suit while proven stamina over further could also come in handy. His stable’s form is another plus and must enter calculations. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Voce Del Palio 1 win r12,390.00 2/1Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.6 1 1/4L 2nd to With Love (GB) 9.0 LEP 16 JUN 7rn 7f 22yds Gd/Frm 6/4Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.1 won hd 4 1/2L from Wujdaan 8.5 and Shadow Creek 9.1 ROS 23 MAY 15rn mdn 7f 48yds Yld 1min 37.1sec 12/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 4 1/2L 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Alfred Munnings 9.7 LEP 13 MAY 7rn mdn 7f Gd 30

5

YOSEMITE VALLEY (GB) (22)

2

Br B c Shamardal (USA) - That Which Is Not (USA) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

9

5

(131)

(1)

4 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

6

BADB (20)

2

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Belong B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Mrs A M O’Brien

9

2

(128)

(4)

9312 F Killian Leonard J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

A career-best effort when runner-up here last month in Group 2 company and must hold every chance if building upon that effort, especially getting weight as a filly. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Badb 1 win r9,440.00 — Handicap Rating 99 25/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Statuette (USA) 9.2 here 26 JUN 7rn Group 2 6f Yld 7/2 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 3 1/2L 1 1/4L from Silmaniya 9.2 and Ardad’s Great (GB) 9.2 CK 8 JUN 13rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 11.2sec 10/1 G.M. Ryan 8.11 3/4L hd 3rd to Open Market 9.1 CK 18 MAY 13rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft

7

SLAN ABHAILE (22)

2

Br B f Territories - Jazzy Belle B Mount Coote Stud O Silver Spoon Partnership

9

2

(128)

(7)

1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

An impressive winner on debut here last month and deserves a crack at this prize for connections that won this last year with a similar type. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Slan Abhaile 1 win r10,620.00 C 11/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Victoria Road 9.7 and Wave Machine (FR) 9.2 here 24 JUN 16rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14.4sec

TStrap worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - Evens Little Big Bear, 11/4 Badb, 4/1 Slan Abhaile, 12/1 Voce Del Palio, 16/1 Yosemite Valley (GB), 25/1 Kodi Noir, 50/1 Thunderbear

2021 - 1st Beauty Inspire 2nd Andreas Vesalius 3rd Hadman (1 min. 18.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT With the form of his Windsor Castle win working out well, LITTLE BIG BEAR sets a high standard in this Group 3. The step up in trip is another plus and he can hand the master of Ballydoyle a 12th win in this event. Badb outrun her odds to finish an excellent second in the Airlie Stud Stakes here last month and she must go close if building on that effort. The same can also be said of Slan Abhaile, who looked smart when easily seeing off her rivals here on debut.

DANGER: Badb

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He didn’t get the clearest of runs here on debut last month and improvement can be expected with the step up in trip to suit.

Difficult to fancy for win purposes, though. Star Rating 3 Yosemite Valley (GB) 8/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 1 1/4L 1 1/2L nk 4th to Slan Abhaile 9.2 here 24 JUN 16rn mdn 6f Gd

ENABLE

2017 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

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A generational filly, Enable was imperious under Frankie Dettori, securing the Epsom-Curragh double and paving the way for a crack at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

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THIRD RACE 2.35P.M. THE PADDY POWER SCURRY HANDICAP OF W100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

6f 63y

Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 5th July. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

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RACE THREE

Jackpot Races 3, 4, 5 & 6 PLAY THE JACKPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

GUSTAVUS WESTON (28)

B Breeder

Br Br g Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross B M Orlandi & J Harrod O Alfred Sweetnam

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

6

10

0

(140)

(15)

(Hood)

60-6540 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Three-time course scorer who certainly wasn’t disgraced in Group 1 company at Royal Ascot last time. Now returns to handicap company and warrants respect, despite the burden of top-weight. Winning Range SH-GY. Star Rating 3 Gustavus Weston 4 flat wins r136,220.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 G. F. Carroll 9.5 (H) 6L 16th of 24 to Naval Crown (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 100/30 HR109 G.F. Carroll 9.12 (H) s/hd 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Geocentric 9.0 CK 8 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd 14/1 HR112 G.F. Carroll 9.5 5 1/4L 5th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld

2

URBAN BEAT (20)

7

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Closetocrazy B Mr Shane Quigley

(CPiece)

9

11

(137)

(7)

338-808 F Scott McCullagh (5) J J P Murtagh T

O Fitzwilliam Racing

Took a step in the right direction over 5f here last time and, as he continues to creep down the ratings, he could be dangerous to dismiss.

Talented apprentice takes off a handy 5lb too. Winning Range Hvy-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Urban Beat 6 flat wins r164,570.00 C — Handicap Rating 101 25/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 10.0 (CP) 6L 8th of 18 to Ano Syra 8.1 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld L. Dettori 9.9 (CP) 16L 22nd of 26 to Rohaan 9.12 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm 50/1 HR107 B.M. Coen 9.5 11L 8th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld

3

MR WAGYU (28)

7

9

(Visor)

Br Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise B Danny O’Sullivan O The New Century Partnership

10

(136)

(10)

6-80014 F Jason Hart J John Quinn (in GB) T

Fairly consistent English raider who backed up his Epsom success with a solid fourth-placed effort in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. Shouldn’t be too far away here. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Mr Wagyu 14 Flat Wins €145,432.10 — Handicap Rating 100 Jason Hart 9.4 (V) 3/4L 1/2L 1L 4th to Rohaan 9.12 ASCOT 18 JUN 26rn hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm Jason Hart 9.0 (V) won s/hd 1 1/2L from Full Authority 8.5 and Spirited Guest (GB) 8.4 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 14rn hcp (86-105)6f 3yds Gd 1min 8.2sec Jason Hart 9.8 (V) 7L 15th of 21 to Asjad (GB) 9.11 YORK 22 MAY hcp (0-100)6f Gd

4

QUARANTINE DREAMS (17)

4

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Chiarezza (AUS) B Airlie Stud O Genesis Thoroughbreds Club

(V,T)

9

8

(134)

(5)

35-5402 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Runs his race more often than not and arguably produced a career-best effort when a neck second at Tipperary last time.

Not out of this, perhaps one for the each-way punter. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Quarantine Dreams 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 98 4/1 HR99 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (V) (TS) nk 2nd to Moss Tucker 9.11 TIPP 29 JUN 6rn 5f Yld/Sft W. J. Lee 9.3 (V) (TS) 11L 18th of 26 to Rohaan 9.12 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm 7/1 HR101 W.J. Lee 9.9 (TS) 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Brostaigh 8.9 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Gd 36

5

ANDREAS VESALIUS (24)

3

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Vitello (GB) B Biddestone Stud Ltd O Paul H Redmond & T G Fitzgerald

(CPiece)

9

6

(132)

(4)

1062-42 F Jake Coen (7) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Boasts some rock-solid form at Group level and ran a cracker when returned to handicap company at Naas most recently.

First-time cheekpieces could eke out further improvement and he holds leading claims. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 Andreas Vesalius 1 flat win r22,125.00 — Handicap Rating 101 7/2 HR99 J. Coen 9.9 nk 2nd to Sablonne (GB) 9.7 NAAS 22 JUN 10rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 22/1 HR99 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3L 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Twilight Jet 9.5 NAAS 15 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 14/1 HR99 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Beauty Inspire 9.5 here 17 JUL 21 5rn Group 3 6f 63yds Gd

BIG GOSSEY (20)

5

9

Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show B Mr E Heary O Allegro Syndicate

3

(129)

(11)

003522 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Charles O’Brien T

Twice a winner at this venue and he has been hammering on the door recently, including when a half-length second over 5f here last time. Definite chance this afternoon. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Big Gossey 4 flat wins r103,860.00 C — Handicap Rating 93 16/1 HR90 D.E. Sheehy 8.10 1/2L 2nd to Ano Syra 8.1 here 26 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 9/2 HR87 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 nk 2nd to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR90 D.E. Sheehy 9.2 (H) 3L 5th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

7

MAJESTIC COLT (21)

7

Br B c Clodovil - Majestic Dubawi (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Michael M O’Brien & M G Hogan

(Blinkers)

9

3

(129)

(9)

2-05756 F J M Sheridan (3) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Has been struggling in Pattern company of late and, although he will appreciate this drop in class and his mark continuing to fall, others make more appeal. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Majestic Colt 9 flat wins r79,700.00 — Handicap Rating 93 50/1 HR97 James J. Doyle 9.12 (BK) 7 3/4L 6th of 10 to Teresa Mendoza 9.2 here 25 JUN Listed 6f Gd 20/1 HR100 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 5L 5th of 6 to Geocentric 9.0 CK 8 JUN Listed 5f Gd 150/1 HR104 James J. Doyle 9.5 (CP) 11L 7th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld

8

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (20)

7

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Funny Enough (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

9

2

(128)

(13)

180080 F Cian MacRedmond (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

Has struggled since his 5f course success in March and, although he is certainly capable of running a big race off this mark, he is still hard to recommend. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Laugh A Minute (GB) 5 flat wins r229,322.20 C — Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR94 R.P. Whelan 9.3 7 1/4L 11th of 18 to Ano Syra 8.1 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 18/1 HR96 Adam Caffrey 9.4 6 1/4L 8th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN hcp 7f Yld 18/1 HR99 R.P. Whelan 10.0 6 1/4L 10th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

9

LORD DUDLEY (20)

4

9

1

(127)

(16)

272-115 F Declan McDonogh J Kieran P Cotter T

Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Alice Thornton (GB) B Ms Diane O’Neill O Kildare Racing Syndicate

Despite failing to complete the hat-trick over 6f here last time, he still ran a creditable race and cannot be ruled out lining up off the same mark today. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Lord Dudley 4 flat wins r66,670.00 — Handicap Rating 91 11/2 HR91 J. Coen 9.3 2 3/4L 5th of 16 to Coumshingaun 8.0 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 6f Yld 12/1 HR89 J. Coen 8.5 won nk hd from Blairmayne 8.13 and Admiralty Place (GB) 8.8 CK 6 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 24.5sec 11/2 HR86 J. Coen 9.8 won 1/2L 1/2L from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and Breaking Story 9.9 NAAS 27 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 1min 11sec

10 BLAIRMAYNE (20)

9

Br B g Zebedee (GB) - Amended (GB) B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon O Raintree Racing Partnership

9

0

(126)

(6)

00-0120 F Wayne Lordan J Natalia Lupini T

His penultimate effort will offer connections hope, but he struggled off this mark over 6f here last time and needs to leave that performance well behind today. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 2 Blairmayne 7 flat wins r66,975.00 C — Handicap Rating 90 12/1 HR90 W.M. Lordan 9.9 8 3/4L 13th of 16 to Coumshingaun 8.0 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 6f Yld 28/1 HR90 W.M. Lordan 8.13 nk 2nd to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR84 W.M. Lordan 9.8 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Additional 9.6 and Big Gossey 9.11 NAAS 25 APR 13rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 1min 11.5sec

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RACE THREE

6

11 GOODNIGHT GIRL (36)

7

8

(Visor)

Br Gr f Clodovil - Leenavesta (USA) B Knockainey Stud O Edward Lynam

9

(121)

(2)

68714-9 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Sarah Lynam T

Failed to beat a rival home on her return to action at Fairyhouse five weeks ago and she’s probably best watched off a 1lb lower mark this afternoon. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Goodnight Girl 4 flat wins r29,224.10 C — Handicap Rating 85 20/1 HR86 M.P. Sheehy 9.6 9 1/2L last of 9 to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 6/1 HR90 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 (V) s/hd 1 3/4L nk 4th to She’s In The Game 8.10 CK 8 SEP 21 13rn hcp 6f Gd 9/1 HR81 M.P. Sheehy 8.6 (V) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Lord Dudley 8.6 and Dandyville 8.6 here 27 AUG 21 16rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 11.9sec

12 NEO SOUL (20)

3

RACE THREE

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Sweet Sugar (GER) B Powerstown Stud O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

8

9?+2

(Blinkers)

(121)

(3)

21-2163 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

A staying-on third over 5f here last time was probably his best effort to date and he may improve for going back up in distance today.

Worthy of consideration. Winning Range YS & AW. Star Rating 3 Neo Soul 2 flat wins r20,650.00 — Handicap Rating 90 18/1 HR89 N.M. Crosse 8.4 (BK) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Ano Syra 8.1 here 26 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 11/4Fav HR89 C.T. Keane 9.3 (BK) 4 1/2L 6th of 10 to Ano Syra 8.7 here 1 JUN hcp 5f Gd 13/2 HR83 G.F. Carroll 9.5 (BK) won 1 1/2L 2L from Red Lacewing 9.6 and Little Queenie 8.5 CK 18 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 1min .7sec

13 NO MORE PORTER (21)

4

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra B Mr I Holloway O No More Porter Syndicate

(CPiece)

8

8

(120)

(8)

39-6324 F Kevin Manning J John James Feane T

Has been running consistently well in defeat so far this year and the past course-and-distance winner may improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces. One to note. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 No More Porter 2 flat wins r15,340.00 CD — Handicap Rating 84 100/30Fav HR84 J.A. Powell 8.5 nk 1 1/2L hd 4th to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 25 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/2 HR84 J.A. Powell 8.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY 27rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 7/1 HR83 J. Coen 9.3 1L 1/2L 3rd to Timourid 9.4 ROS 9 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy

14 NORDIC PASSAGE (20)

7

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Nordic Spruce (USA) B Ammerland Verwaltung GMBH & Co Kg O Hugh P Ward

8

(CPiece)

8

(120)

(1)

40-2002 F Nathan Crosse (3) J J F Levins T

Not the most consistent performer, but ran a cracker off just 1lb lower here latest and first-time cheekpieces are now applied.

Must come into the reckoning. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Nordic Passage 5 flat wins r37,611.50 C — Handicap Rating 84 33/1 HR83 D.W. O’Connor 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Coumshingaun 8.0 here 26 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 6f Yld 25/1 HR86 D.W. O’Connor 10.1 (TS) 14L 20th of 22 to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR86 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 8 1/2L last of 13 to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd

15 COUMSHINGAUN (20)

3

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Coumlara B Arkle Bloodstock O Mrs Eileen Coleman

8

7

(119)

(14)

4-06311 F Jamie Powell (7) J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Arrives here in top form, building on her Listowel maiden success when scoring over 6f at this venue latest, and holds obvious claims despite a further 7lb rise in the ratings. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Coumshingaun 2 flat wins r23,600.00 C — Handicap Rating 88 10/1 HR78 J.A. Powell 8.0 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Nordic Passage 9.2 and Shawaamekh (GB) 8.13 here 26 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 6f Yld 1min 12.8sec 5/2Fav HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.3 won 2 1/2L ns from Are We Dreaming 9.3 and Lopes Gold 9.3 LIST 5 JUN 8rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 1min 19.1sec 4/1 HR72 W.M. Lordan 9.11 nk 1L 3rd to Bells On Her Toes 9.10 GOW 24 MAY 15rn hcp (47-75)7f Gd/Yld

16 MICKEY THE STEEL (GB) (6)

4

Br B g Hot Streak - Blue Maiden (GB) B Overbury Stallions Ltd O Ms Lisa Sheridan & John Lynch

(TStrap)

8

7

(119)

(12)

204242 F Wesley Joyce (7) J Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

Still a maiden after 21 starts, but he has been knocking on the door recently and looks capable of going well at potentially a juicy price today. Each-way player. Star Rating 3 Mickey The Steel (GB) — Handicap Rating 80 2/1 HR80 W. Joyce 9.7 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Hypernova 9.1 FAIR 10 JUL 13rn mdn 6f Gd 13/8Fav HR80 W. Joyce 9.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Amirat Alward 9.4 LIST 4 JUN 10rn hcp (50-85)6f 60yds Gd 22/1 HR78 W. Joyce 8.0 (TS) nk 2nd to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

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17 HALF NUTZ (9)

5

8

(CPiece)

Br Ch g Sir Prancealot - Segoria B Maurice Leamy O Go Nutz Racing Syndicate

7

(119)

(17)

446823 F Chris Hayes J J P Murtagh T

?+2lbs indicates rider may carry a ?+2lbs overweight on the day Blinkers worn by No. 7, No. 12. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 5, No. 13, No. 14, No. 17. Hood worn by No. 1.

TStrap worn by No. 16. V,T worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3, No. 11.

Long Handicap - Mickey The Steel (GB) 8-4 (116), Half Nutz 8-3 (115) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Coumshingaun, 13/2 Andreas Vesalius, 7/1 Mr Wagyu, 8/1 Nordic Passage, 10/1 Lord Dudley, No More Porter, Half Nutz, 14/1 Quarantine Dreams, 16/1 Gustavus Weston, Big Gossey, Majestic Colt, Goodnight Girl, Neo Soul, 20/1 Blairmayne, Mickey The Steel (GB), 25/1 Urban Beat, Laugh A Minute (GB)

2021 - 1st Major Power 2nd Hightimeyouwon (GB) 3rd Grammata (1 min. 15.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Coumshingaun is certainly a filly on the up and she demands respect looking to make it three wins in a row, but ANDREAS VESALIUS edges the vote. Joseph O’Brien’s gelding certainly hasn’t been disgraced at Group level in the past and looked better than ever when touched off in a 6f handicap at Naas most recently. First-time cheekpieces could potentially bring about further improvement and he looks sure to mount a bold bid. Mr Wagyu, Nordic Passage and Big Gossey are others to note in a fiercely competitive event.

WIN: ANDREAS VESALIUS

DANGER: Coumshingaun

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THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE - STATISTICS 2022

(Includes all race days to date)

Rides

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Colin Thomas Keane

Top 5 Jockeys (by no. of winners)

69

13

4

6

7

€952,820.00

Ryan Lee Moore

40

9

11

5

4

€639,022.50

William James Lee

48

8

6

5

3

€705,595.00

Christopher Denis Hayes

53

6

5

3

3

€486,320.00

Ben Martin Coen Top 5 Trainers (by prize money) A. P. O’Brien Ralph Beckett (in GB)

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4

4

7

7

€264,500.00

Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

55

10

12

6

6

€732,132.50

1

1

0

0

0

€580,000.00

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

67

7

8

8

8

€457,450.00

P. Twomey

13

4

0

4

1

€418,000.00

D. K. Weld

27

1

3

2

2

€347,225.00

Top 5 Trainers (by no. of winners): A. P. O’Brien, G.M.Lyons, Joseph Patrick O’Brien, J.P. Murtagh, P. Twomey Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Juddmonte

Top 5 Owners (by prize money)

1

1

0

0

1

€580,000.00

Moyglare Stud Farm

9

3

2

0

0

€327,105.00

Godolphin

3

1

1

0

0

€300,000.00

Mrs. John Magnier

78

11

19

8

9

€251,604.26

1

1

0

0

0

€240,000.00

M.M. Stables

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RACE THREE

Has posted a number of solid efforts in defeat this year, including when touched off at Limerick the last twice, and he warrants respect off a light weight today. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Half Nutz 5 flat wins r63,425.00 — Handicap Rating 79 100/30 HR79 D.E. Sheehy 9.12 s/hd nk 3rd to Dairerin (GB) 9.5 LIM 7 JUL 9rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 7/2 HR77 D.E. Sheehy 9.5 1/2L 2nd to National Gallery 9.3 LIM 17 JUN 8rn 6f 150yds Gd 7/1Fav HR79 B.M. Coen 9.3 9 1/4L 8th of 18 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.9 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld

OUIJA BOARD

2004 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

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A tough and talented filly, Ouija Board did the Epsom-Curragh double under Kieren Fallon before winning at the Breeders’ Cup (twice) and Hong Kong later in her career.

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THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE SAPPHIRE STAKES Established in 2001, initially as a Listed contest called the Richard H Faught Memorial Stakes, run over the minimum trip of five furlongs, the Sapphire Stakes was renamed and reclassified as a Group 3 in 2008 before being raised to Group 2 level in 2015.

Over the last two decades, there have been many top-class winners of the race, including sprinters who continue to shape the future of the breed. Respected sire Dandy Man was the 2006 winner of this contest, while Slade Power (2013) and Havana Grey (2018) have also embarked on stallion careers since their successes in the Sapphire Stakes.

Only one horse has won this race more than once - Benbaun - and he did it when trained by two different trainers, four years apart. First a winner of the contest in 2005 as a four-year-old in the care of Mark Wallace and ridden by Kieren Fallon on the day, he returned at the grand old age of eight to double up under the late, great, Pat Smullen when trained by Kevin Ryan.

Speaking of veteran champions, the evergreen Caspian Prince blazed to glory in 2017, also at the age of eight, in the quickest time recorded in the race since it was established. The amazing son of Dylan Thomas is still running over five furlongs to this day and after two victories in the past month, is still rated over 100 at the age of 12, an amazing feat.

He was trained by British trainer, Tony Coyle, and it’s clear that horses that make the trip over the Irish Sea to compete must be

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highly respected - nine of the last 14 winners have been trained outside Ireland.

Speaking of which, two trainers have the joint best record in this race, one being Roger Charlton, who saddled Deportivo to victory in 2003 and Definightly in 2012, and the other being Mick Halford with his two wins in the Sapphire Stakes coming courtesy of the 2007 winner, Snaefell, and 2011’s champion, Invincible Ash. Johnny Murtagh is the most successful jockey in the race with three wins to his name. He rode the winners in the 2003 and 2012 for Roger Charlton and the other for Mick Halford when getting the leg up on Snaefell.

2020’s renewal of the race went the way of the Simon & Ed Crisfordtrained A’Ali and continued the good record that three-year-olds hold in this race, while Mooneista won this contest last year to further boost the record for the youngsters.

It turned in to a great day for Colin Keane last year as he rode another Group winner on the day when teaming up with Jack W Davison.

Mooneista travelled beautifully into the race and seemed to really appreciate the strong pace. She got a lovely tow into race and quickened up well to go clear with the runner-up Gustavus Weston and make a mockery off her 10/1 starting price.

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FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE SAPPHIRE STAKES OF W120,000 (GROUP 2)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r70800; Second: r24000; Third: r12000; Fourth: r6000; Fifth: r3600; Sixth: r2400.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

EQUILATERAL (GB) (14)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

9

9

(135)

(8)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Mrs Fitri Hay

3-114-56 F Frankie Dettori J Charles Hills (in GB) T

Made a solid return after 15 months off the track when fifth in the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot before getting no luck in running at Sandown a fortnight ago. One to take seriously. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 4 Equilateral (GB) 7 flat wins €271,039.30 D — Handicap Rating 108 Kieran Shoemark 9.5 2L 6th of 8 to Raasel (GB) 9.5 SANDOWN PARK 2 JUL Group 3 5f 10yds Gd /Frm Kieran Shoemark 9.7 5L 5th of 16 to Nature Strip (AUS) 9.7 ASCOT 14 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Frm Frankie Dettori 9.5 1/2L nk 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Extravagant Kid (USA) 9.5 MEYDAN 27 MAR 21 13rn Group 1 6f Gd

2

MOONEISTA (32)

4

9

Br B f Dandy Man - Moon Unit B Killarkin Stud

6

(132)

(4)

10-2324 F Colin Keane J Jack W Davison T

O Mrs Paula Davison

Last year’s winner who has been knocking on the door this season without getting her head in front, including when fourth at Royal Ascot. She has to warrant a fair amount of respect. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Mooneista 3 flat wins r89,385.00 CD — Handicap Rating 112 Colin Keane 9.4 4 1/2L hd 1/2L 4th to Nature Strip (AUS) 9.7 ASCOT 14 JUN 16rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm 13/2 HR109 W.J. Lee 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY 9rn Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 7/4Fav HR112 O.J. Orr 9.9 3/4L 1L 3rd to Romantic Proposal 9.9 NAAS 25 APR 7rn Listed 5f Gd

3

CADAMOSTO (7)

3

Br B Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Saucy Spirit (GB) B Peter Henley & Eric Mc Donnell O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

9

5

(Blinkers)

(131)

(7)

47-3540 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

A repeat of his Commonwealth Cup fourth would bring him right into contention, but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing effort in the July Cup when unable to be competitive. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Cadamosto 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 110 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 (BK) 11L 12th of 13 to Alcohol Free 9.5 NEWMARKET 9 JUL Group 1 6f Gd /Frm R. L. Moore 9.2 (BK) 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Perfect Power 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN 20rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm R. L. Moore 9.2 3L 5th of 9 to Tiber Flow 9.2 NEWBURY 14 MAY Listed 6f Gd

4

CASTLE STAR (294)

3

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Awohaam B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue O Craig Bernick & Antony Beck

9

5

(131)

(5)

211242- F Billy Lee J J A Stack T

A smart juvenile who was last seen finishing runner-up in the Middle Park behind subsequent Commonwealth Cup hero Perfect Power. He remains open to improvement ahead of his return to action. Winning Range SH-Yld. Star Rating 5 Castle Star 2 flat wins r51,625.00 CD — Handicap Rating 112 J. P. Spencer 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Perfect Power 9.0 NEWMARKET 25 SEP 21 10rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 7/2 HR108 C.D. Hayes 9.5 3/4L hd 1L 4th to Ebro River 9.5 here 8 AUG 21 8rn Group 1 6f Yld 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Go Bears Go 9.5 here 26 JUN 21 14rn Group 2 6f Gd 46

5

LAST CRUSADER (56)

3

Br B c Oasis Dream (GB) - Spanish Fly B Edwin Thompson O Clipper Logistics

9

(Blinkers)

5

(131)

(3)

662-719 F Daniel Tudhope J K R Burke (in GB) T

He was a comfortable winner on his penultimate start at York and a repeat of that performance in first-time blinkers could see him enter the reckoning. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Last Crusader 2 flat wins €48,383.30 D — Handicap Rating 108 Daniel Tudhope 8.12 (CP) 8L 9th of 10 to King’s Lynn (GB) 9.6 HAYDOCK PARK 21 MAY Group 2 5f Gd D. Tudhope 9.4 (CP) won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Guilded 8.13 and Get Ahead (GB) 8.13 YORK 12 MAY 8rn Listed 5f Gd 0min 58.5sec Kieran Shoemark 8.9 (CP) 7L 7th of 8 to Double Or Bubble 9.4 NEWMARKET 13 APR Group 3 6f Gd

6

NEW YORK CITY (62)

3

Br B Br c Invincible Spirit - Rajeem (GB) B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

9

(Blinkers)

5

(131)

(9)

932-112 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

The son of Invincible Spirit has looked a different proposition this season, winning his maiden and a Listed contest at Navan, and there could be more to come with connections reaching for headgear. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 New York City 2 flat wins r32,450.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 6/5Fav HR108 W.M. Lordan 9.5 3L 2nd to Twilight Jet 9.5 NAAS 15 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 5/1 HR101 W.M. Lordan 9.5 won 1L 2L from Straight Answer (GB) 9.5 and Cadamosto 9.5 NAV 23 APR 7rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd 1min 12sec 2/9Fav HR101 R.L. Moore 9.8 won 7L 1/2L from Gobi Star 10.6 and Lady Kabeir 9.3 NAV 29 MAR 9rn mdn 5f Gd 1min 2.3sec

BROSTAIGH (41)

3

Br Ch f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Coachella (GB) B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Scott C Heider

9

2

(128)

(1)

721-411 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She arrives boasting a progressive profile and in search of a hat-trick of victories having taken a Group 2 at Chantilly last month.

Capable of further progression. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Brostaigh 3 flat wins r111,860.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 D. McMonagle 8.8 won 3/4L nk from Air De Valse (FR) 9.1 and White Lavender 9.1 CHANTILLY 5 JUN 9rn Group 2 5f Sft 0min 58.5sec 10/1 HR93 D. McMonagle 8.9 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Logo Hunter 9.12 and Geocentric 8.12 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Gd 57.7sec 80/1 HR79 D. McMonagle 9.2 nk 1/2L hd 4th to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY 13rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd

8

GEOCENTRIC (38)

3

9

2

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Rajmahal (UAE) B Tally-Ho Stud O SBA Racing Limited

(128)

(6)

231-231 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

A likely pace angle who comes into this following a win in Listed company at Cork but she faces a tougher assignment stepping up in grade. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Geocentric 3 flat wins r59,295.00 D — Handicap Rating 103 10/11Fav HR104 C.T. Keane 9.0 won s/hd 1 1/4L from Pirate Jenny 8.11 and Chocquinto 9.4 CK 8 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd 58.2sec 13/8Fav HR104 C.T. Keane 8.12 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Brostaigh 8.9 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Gd 11/4 HR104 C.T. Keane 8.11 3/4L 2nd to Romantic Proposal 9.9 NAAS 25 APR 7rn Listed 5f Gd

9

LADIES CHURCH (GB) (29)

3

Br Ch f Churchill - Rioticism (FR) B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd O Mark Dobbin

(TStrap)

9

2

(128)

(2)

1132-20 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

The filly was well fancied in a Royal Ascot handicap on her latest start when finishing down the field and she appears to be up against it stepping up in class. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Ladies Church (GB) 2 flat wins r36,580.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 Ben Coen 9.2 (H) (TS) 2L 10th of 27 to Latin Lover 8.2 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm 17/2 HR98 B.M. Coen 9.2 (H) (TS) nk 2nd to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY 13rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd 7/2 HR100 B.M. Coen 9.3 (H) 2 3/4L 2nd to Geocentric 9.0 DUN 1 OCT 21 12rn Listed 5f Std

Blinkers worn by No. 3, No. 5, No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Castle Star, 7/2 Mooneista, 5/1 Cadamosto, 8/1 Equilateral (GB), 10/1 Last Crusader, New York City, Brostaigh, 12/1 Geocentric, 20/1 Ladies Church (GB)

2021 - 1st Mooneista 2nd Gustavus Weston 3rd Romantic Proposal (58.7 sec.)

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RACE FOUR

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CURRAGH COMMENT CASTLE STAR boasts a strong level of juvenile form having ended his season with a career-best second in the Middle Park behind Perfect Power at Newmarket when not getting the clearest of runs. The colt has the potential for further improvement this campaign and he gets the vote to make a winning return to action. Last year’s winner Mooneista (fourth) and Equilateral (fifth) both ran with plenty of credit in the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot and the pair are likely to enter calculations, while first-time blinkers could make a difference to Last Crusader.

DANGER: Mooneista

WIN: CASTLE STAR

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RACE FOUR

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing 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 race goers 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 second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

5f 5f 6f 6f 6f 63yds 6f 63yds 7f 7f 8f 8f 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 9f 9f 10f 11f 12f 13f 14f 16f

57.17s 58.20s 1m 8.10s 1m 9.35s 1m 12.40s 1m 14.26s 1m 21.14s 1m 20.90s 1m 35.00s 1m 37.03s 1m 34.30s 1m 40.08s 1m 35.10s 1m 49.20s 1m 57.73s 2m 0.60s 2m 18.60s 2m 25.60s 2m 49.90s 2m 55.40s 3m 21.80s

Horse

Bali Royal (GB) Lahinch Invincible Spirit Sudirman (USA) Bold Tack (Disq) Actress Trade Fair (GB) Hawk Wing (USA) Arctic Storm (GB) Avenue Gabriel (GB) Llyn Gwynant (GB) Flying Jib Emperor Claudius (USA) Chelsea Rose Grandee Market Booster (USA) Lisieux Rose (IRE) St. Jovite (USA) Esprit D’Etoile (USA) Arrikala King Carew

Age

Weight

7 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 5

9-5 8-11 9-0 9-3 9-8 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-4 9-0 8-13 8-13 9-5 8-6 8-13 9-0 8-7 8-7 7-8

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Going

Good Good Good-Firm Good Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good Firm Good Good-Firm

Race Date

16th July 2005 15th Sept 2001 15th Sept 2001 11th Aug 2013 11th June 1975 15th July 2017 18th July 2004 16th Sept 2001 16th May 1962 15th Sept 2013 19th Aug 1989 13th Oct 2013 27th June 2010 4th Sept 2005 10th Oct 2016 27th June 1992 15th Aug 1998 28th June 1992 21st May 1988 28th June 1992 14th Sept 2003

WIN HOSPITALITY FOR TWO ON BOTH DAYS OF LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND 10TH & 11TH SEPTEMBER LEOPARDSTOWN AND THE CURRAGH SCAN HERE TO ENTER

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PEEPING FAWN 2007 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

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A classy three-year-old, Peeping Fawn landed the Irish Oaks on what was only her second win, but she followed that up to win the Nassau Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks, both under Johnny Murtagh.

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COOLMORE PARTNERS AND THE OAKS 52

With Snowfall hosing up last year in a remarkable Irish Oaks success, we look back at Coolmoore’s partners, Derrick Smith/ John Magnier and Michael Tabor, success in the in the Irish Oaks.

This trio of owners dominate and conquer most of the big races in Britain and Ireland and enjoy a large amount of global success, with the Irish Oaks being no different.

Their first success came in 2006 with Alexandrova, a bay filly out of Saddler’s Wells, a fourteen-time leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland. Landing the Oaks at Epsom in great style, she was clearly special and followed up in fanatic style to complete the remarkable double, a dream for most owners.

In the same Dark Blue silks, Moonstone justified favouritism to land the 2008 renewal of the Irish Oaks, narrowly holding on from the outsider by just a length. This victory gave Aidan O’Brien a hat-trick of Irish Oaks, having won the previous year with Pepping Fawn.

Although going through a dry patch, the Coolmore partners stepped it up a gear in 2014. They held the 1-2 with Bracelet fending off the late challenge of her stablemate Tapestry, with the latter subsequently landing the Yorkshire Oaks under Ryan Moore.

The talented Seventh Heaven was next to strike, in the famous purple and white silks.

She improved rapidly as a three-year-old and completed the Curragh-York double, both by two and three quarter lengths, oddly.

Their best chance at success in the 2022 renewal looked to lie with Tuesday getting the better of Emily UpJohn again but that battle could be given to us at a later date.

However, it’s hard to discount the chances of History, Emily Dickinson or Toy running a stormer to add another to their impressive tally in this famous race.

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THE JUDDMONT

1895 Sapling wins the inaugural running

1981 Blue Wind does the EpsomCurragh double for Walter Swinburn and Dermot Weld

1988 Diminuendo and Melodist dead head to land a unique double victory for Sheikh Mohammed

1973 Dahlia beats English 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Mysterious en route to winning the King George

1992 User Friendly does the Oaks double and wins her second Group 1, before following up in the Yorkshire Oaks and the English St Leger

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TE IRISH OAKS 2020 Even So becomes a second Classic winner for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane

2010 Snow Fairy continues her fairytale winning streak 2004 Ouija Board wins easily under a fine ride from Kieren Fallon 2006 Alexandrova makes wins the first of three consecutive Irish Oaks for Aidan O’Brien, completing the Epsom-Curragh double at the same time

2009 Jamie Spencer toys with his rivals as Sariska wins easily

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2021 Snowfall completes the Oaks double in emphatic style

2017 Enable struts her stuff in the Juddmonte silks

2022

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SNOWFALL 2021 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

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2021’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks winner, Snowfall, proved too strong for her rivals and showed her class under Ryan Moore.

She produced one of the best Oaks performances of all time at Epsom, when bolting home by 16 lengths under Frankie Dettori.

The superstar filly proved herself just as effective on home soil and put a good field to the sword by a further eight lengths to complete the Epsom-Curragh Double in incredible style.

Aidan O’Brien then headed to York to complete the hat-trick of Oaks and she failed to disappoint again, pulling four lengths clear of the Ralph Beckett- trained Albaflora. She ended her short career contesting two Group 1’s in France, with her final outing at Ascot on Chmapions Day. Unfortunately for racing fans and connections, the superstar was put to rest after a fatal injury she sustained at her home in Ballydoyle, but there is no doubt that her legacy will remain.

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FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M.

1m 4f

THE JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS OF W500,000 (GROUP 1)

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r285000; Second: r100000; Third: r50000; Fourth: r25000; Fifth: r15000; Sixth: r10000; Seventh: r5000; Eighth: r5000.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

RACE SPONSOR

Barry Mahon of Juddmonte will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

Juddmonte will also present the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out with €25. All other grooms will receive €50. The groom in charge of the winning horse will receive €100, 2nd place €75, 3rd place €50. Juddmonte will also present an Oak tree to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) (44)

B Breeder

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Elusive Galaxy B S A R L Haras Du Logis Saint Germain O Mark Dobbin

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

2

(128)

(3)

216-311 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Groom - Barry Magan

RACE FIVE

She was a spirited winner of a Listed race at Leopardstown last month, but she faces stiffer competition in this and could find a few too good. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Cairde Go Deo (FR) 3 flat wins r71,095.00 C D — Handicap Rating 103 11/10 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.3 won 1L 1 1/2L from Boundless Ocean 9.5 and Inuit (FR) 9.5 LEP 2 JUN 4rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 2min 43.6sec 5/2 HR97 C.T. Keane 9.0 won 8L 3L from Hotter Than Hades 9.0 and Willesee (GB) 9.0 NAV 14 MAY 5rn Listed 1m 5f Gd 2min 53.8sec 3/1 HR97 C.T. Keane 9.2 s/hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Concert Hall 9.5 NAV 23 APR 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd

2

EMILY DICKINSON (9)

3

9

Br B f Dubawi - Chicquita B Chicquita Syndicate

O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

2

(128)

(2)

0-5152 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Groom - Trevor O’Neill

She was denied by a short head in a Group 3 at Leopardstown over 1m 6f earlier this month, but a stiffer stamina test than this could be needed for her to score. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Emily Dickinson 1 flat win r7,375.00 — Handicap Rating 103 13/2 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 8.9 s/hd 2nd to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.12 LEP 7 JUL 12rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd R. L. Moore 9.2 4L 5th of 8 to Rogue Millennium 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 7 MAY Listed 1m 3f 133yds Gd /Frm 11/10Fav R.L. Moore 9.3 won nk 3/4L from Red Azalea 9.3 and Ark 9.3 NAAS 25 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 10.5sec

3

*EMILY UPJOHN (GB) (43)

3

Br B f Sea The Stars - Hidden Brief (GB) B Lordship Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc O Lloyd Webber, Tactful Finance, S Roden

Groom - Tony Proctor

9

2

(128)

(4)

1-112 F Frankie Dettori J John & Thady Gosden (in GB) T

Lost her unbeaten record to Tuesday when finishing a short head behind her in the Cazoo Oaks, but she remains an exceptional filly and could well be the one to beat, Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Emily Upjohn (GB) 3 flat wins €95,961.90 — Handicap Rating 117 L. Dettori 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Tuesday 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 11rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd L. Dettori 9.2 won 5 1/2L 2L from Life of Dreams (GB) 9.2 and Ching Shih 9.2 YORK 11 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m 2f 56yds Gd 2min 10.8sec Frankie Dettori 9.7 won 9 1/2L s/hd from Follow That Star (GB) 9.0 and Remembering 9.0 SANDOWN PARK 22 APR 12rn 1m 1f 209yds Gd 2min 14sec

4

FENNELA (45)

3

Br B f Sea The Stars - Green Room (USA) B Vimal & Gillian Khosla O Vimal Khosla

(CPiece) Groom - Courtney Gahan

9

2

(128)

(5)

641 F Shane Crosse J Mrs John Harrington T

She seemed to appreciate a step up in trip when scoring over this course and distance last month, but she faces a much tougher assignment in this. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Fennela 1 flat win r7,670.00 CD 11/4 S. Foley 9.3 (CP) won 2 1/4L ns from Over The Rainbow 9.3 and Zaniyka 9.3 here 1 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 2min 37.9sec 4/1 S. Foley 9.3 1 1/2L s/hd 1 1/2L 4th to Kiss You Later 9.3 here 22 MAY 15rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 16/1 S. Foley 9.3 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Emily Dickinson 9.3 NAAS 25 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd 58

Montjeu (IRE) Camelot (GB) Tarfah (USA)

1. CAIRDE GO DEO (FR)

Elusive City (USA) Elusive Galaxy (IRE) Lure of The Moon (USA) Dubai Millennium (GB) Dubawi (IRE) Zomaradah (GB)

2. EMILY DICKINSON (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE) Chicquita (IRE) Prudenzia (IRE) Cape Cross (IRE) Sea The Stars (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

3. EMILY UPJOHN (GB)

Barathea (IRE) Hidden Brief (GB) Hazaradjat (IRE) Cape Cross (IRE) Sea The Stars (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

4. FENNELA (IRE)

Theatrical Green Room (USA) Chain Fern (USA) 59

Sadler’s Wells (USA) Floripedes (FR) Kingmambo (USA) Fickle (GB) Elusive Quality (USA) Star of Paris (USA) Lure (USA) Moonlit (CAN) Seeking The Gold (USA) Colorado Dancer Deploy Jawaher (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Floripedes (FR) Dansili (GB) Platonic (GB) Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Sadler’s Wells (USA) Brocade Darshaan Hazy Idea Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Nureyev (USA) Tree of Knowledge Blushing Groom (FR) Chain Store (USA)

5

HISTORY (30)

3

Br B f Galileo - Prize Exhibit (GB) B Barronstown Stud O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

9

2

(128)

(7)

221-173 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Groom - Hazel Galloway

Successful twice at 1m. She recorded a good third in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot last month and although the winner (Magical Lagoon) reopposes, further improvement should not be ruled out. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 History 2 flat wins r38,645.00 — Handicap Rating 104 R. L. Moore 9.2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Magical Lagoon 9.2 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 13/2 HR104 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 11L 7th of 14 to Homeless Songs 9.2 here 22 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 3/1 HR96 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Agartha 9.5 and Honey Girl (GB) 9.2 LEP 8 MAY 11rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 41.7sec

6

MAGICAL LAGOON (30)

3

Br B f Galileo - Night Lagoon (GER) B Coolmore O Zhang Yuesheng

Groom - Lauyn Faulkner

9

2

(128)

(8)

417-21 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Classy individual who has been nothing but progressive since returning this season, culminating in a Group 2 success in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot last month. Should have a say in proceedings once more. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Magical Lagoon 2 flat wins r173,373.80 C — Handicap Rating 109 Shane Foley 9.2 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Sea Silk Road 9.2 and History 9.2 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 2min 31.3sec 10/1 HR103 S. Foley 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Concert Hall 9.5 NAV 23 APR 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd Shane Foley 9.0 5L 7th of 9 to Inspiral (GB) 9.0 NEWMARKET 8 OCT 21 Group 1 1m Gd /Sft

7

SHOW OF STARS (GB) (29)

3

Br Br f Showcasing (GB) - Gloryette (GB) B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C R Philipson O Martin Schwartz & Charles O’Callaghan & Paul O’Callaghan

9

2

(CPiece)

(128)

(1)

41-5423 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Groom - Veda Hennessy

A winner at 1m. She appears to have a lot on her plate stepping significantly up in class and distance, and connections now reach for cheekpieces to try and spark additional enthusiasm in her. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 1 Show Of Stars (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 98 1/1Fav HR99 W.J. Lee 9.4 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Trevaunance 9.1 LIM 17 JUN 3rn 1m Gd 2/1 HR99 W.J. Lee 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to One For Bobby 9.3 GOW 24 MAY 5rn 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR95 W.J. Lee 9.2 3/4L 1 1/4L ns 4th to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY 11rn Group 3 1m Gd

TOY (27)

3

Br Ch f Galileo - You’resothrilling (USA) B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

Groom - Vedish Geerdharry

9

2

(128)

(6)

2-2100 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

A winner at 7f. She was outpaced in a Group 1 at Chantilly on her most recent outing over 1m 2f, and a further step up in trip needs to spark major improvement. Winning Range Yld-Sft. Star Rating 1 Toy 1 flat win r7,375.00 — Handicap Rating 101 Ryan Moore 9.0 9 3/4L 12th of 17 to Nashwa (GB) 9.0 CHANTILLY 19 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft Ryan Moore 9.1 4L 11th of 15 to Mangoustine (FR) 9.1 PARISLONGCHAMP 15 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Sft 5/6Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 5L 1/2L from Esculenta 9.3 and Culcor (GB) 9.8 CK 16 APR 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 31.4sec

* Denotes second entry CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 1/2 Emily Upjohn (GB), 4/1 Magical Lagoon, 10/1 History, 12/1 Emily Dickinson, 20/1 Cairde Go Deo (FR), 33/1 Fennela, Show Of Stars (GB), Toy 2021 - 1st Snowfall (JPN) 2nd Divinely 3rd Nicest (2 min. 34.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Magical Lagoon seemed to relish a stiffer stamina test on her latest outing when landing the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot and seeks to extend her winning streak stepping up in grade. It is likely she has more to offer, but Cazoo Oaks runner-up EMILY UPJOHN shades the vote on this occasion. This daughter of Sea The Stars needs no introduction after that unlucky Epsom defeat, which followed her five-and-a-half-length victory in the Group 3 Musidora Stakes at York in May, and she could still have more to offer. Emily Dickinson is also capable of making her presence felt.

WIN:EMILY UPJOHN

DANGER: Magical Lagoon

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RACE FIVE

8

Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

5. HISTORY (IRE)

Showcasing (GB) Prize Exhibit (GB) Roodeye (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

6. MAGICAL LAGOON (IRE)

Lagunas Night Lagoon (GER) Nenuphar (IRE) Oasis Dream (GB) Showcasing (GB) Arabesque (GB)

7. SHOW OF STARS (GB)

Raven’s Pass (USA) Gloryette (GB) Cara Fantasy (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

8. TOY (IRE)

Storm Cat (USA) You’resothrilling (USA) Mariah’s Storm (USA)

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Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Oasis Dream (GB) Arabesque (GB) Inchinor (GB) Roo (GB) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Ile de Bourbon (USA) Liranga (GER) Night Shift (USA) Narola (GER) Green Desert (USA) Hope (IRE) Zafonic (USA) Prophecy (IRE) Elusive Quality (USA) Ascutney (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Gay Fantasy Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Storm Bird (CAN) Terlingua (USA) Rahy (USA) Immense (USA)

2021 KILDARE VILLAGE LADIES DERBY WINNER

ELITE TROOPER GREY 62

A slightly surprising winner of the 2021 Kildare Village Ladies Derby, Elite Trooper Grey was given a great ride by 7lb claimer Miss Georgie Benson.

It proved to be a great decision by Denise Foster to revert this horse back to the flat after some poor showing over hurdles, as the grey looked handy in the weights.

Racing off a mark of 81, the partnership was much the best and the five-year-old marched home by one and a quarter lengths to give Georgie Benson her first winner on the Flat.

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THE KILDARE VILLAGE LADIES DERBY

First run in 2013, this mile and a half handicap is often a hotly contested affair open to the best Lady Riders. Run as a normal handicap, the riders can claim allowances dependent on the amount of winners they have ridden, and some star names on the flat and over jumps have won this race in recent years.

Megan Nicholls landed the race in 2019 aboard Perfect Papatino for Joseph O’Brien after Moonmeister’s disqualifiaction. Lisa O’Neill had won the previous two renewals, with Batts Rock in 2018 and Miles To Memphis in 2017 for trainers Gordon Elliott and Denise Foster respectively.

Helen Mooney took the race in 2016 with Zeftan for Adrian Keatley, with Nina Carberry winning for Tommy Stack in 2015 on Tooreen Legend, while Alice Mills was victorious in 2014 with Wither Hills and French jockey Jessica Marcialis won in 2013 for

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Adrian McGuinness aboard Beau Michael.

2020 saw Jody Townend burst onto the scene when guiding home Tony Mullins’ Princess Zoe to a five length success and she has been a superstar since.

Last year saw Elite Trooper Grey return to the flat following some lacklustre performances over hurdles.

Miss Georgie Benson made use of her 7lb claim and made use of the strong pace to strke late and score by one and a quarter lengths.

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RIDERS TO WATCH RACHAEL BLACKMORE

The first female jockey to win both the Grand National and Gold Cup, Rachael Blackmore is a true inspiration to many across the globe.

Although better known for her spectacular work over fences/hurdles, she can win anything she puts her mind too and is no stranger to the flat. She represents the H.H.Aga Khan partnership today, riding the Dermot Weld-trained Kazakdaria.

Other than Rachael, Julie Burke is the only rider in the field to not have a claim to aid her cause and could teach these a thing or two.

Julie has 167 winners to her name and is a legend of the game, with over 1,800 rides over her long span, finding most of her success in Great Britain.

JULIE BURKE

She teams up with Kevin Thomas Coleman and looks to steer Derry Lad to victory.

JODY TOWNEND Jody exploded on to the scene in 2020 with victory on Princess Zoe and an association with Champion Trainer, Willie Mullins has yielded victories on classy types in good races under both codes, such as Great White Shark’s premier handicap win at Galway in 2019 and Grangee’s Grade 2 bumper win. She’s a superb rider and will be a threat to all today.

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MAXINE O’SULLIVAN

Another rider best known for their exploits over the jumps, Maxine was a big part of the progress of one of Ireland’s biggest stories in 2020 in the shape of Dreal Deal, who improved almost 100lbs in the handicap in eight months. She partnered the hurdler to two handicap victories at Punchestown and Cork before he went on to win the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle.

However, her biggest success was in the Foxhunter chase at Cheltenham Festival, 2019, where she took the spoils on It Came To Pass, trained by her father, Eugene.

Aine O’Connor in no stranger to the winners’ enclosure and found herself there again with a beautiful ride on the Anthony McCann-trained Rockstown Girl, who bolted home by six lengths.

AINE O’CONNOR

She often rides in the famous silks of J.P McManus, a dream come true for most jockeys, and will wear them with pride again today on Hearts Are Trumps.

GEORGIE BENSON

Georgie may not have that much experience under rules compared to some of her rivals here, but the 22-year-old certainly has spent plenty of time looking after the best - Apple’s Jade and Cause Of Causes were both in Benson’s care working at Gordon Elliott’s.

She’s ridden plenty in Point-to-Points and won this contest last year. Another upset could be on the cards.

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M.

1m 4f

THE KILDARE VILLAGE LADIES DERBY HANDICAP OF W30,000

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 12th July. Value to winner: r17700; Second: r6000; Third: r3000; Fourth: r1500; Fifth: r900; Sixth: r600.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

RACE SPONSOR

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They will also present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

CASK MATE (60)

B Breeder

Br B g Kalanisi - Littleton Liberty (GB) B William Flood O High Spirits Racing Club

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

9

11

2

(156)

(10)

(TStrap)

012-0f6 F Ms E K Murray (7) J Noel Meade T

A winner at Bellewstown on his Flat debut last September before finding things tough up in grade at Killarney when last seen in May, his only other run on the level. Potential improver switched to handicaps. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Cask Mate 1 flat win r6,490.00 3 N.H. wins r22,680.00 — Handicap Rating 87 10/1 C.T. Keane 9.12 (TS) 12L 6th of 8 to Beamish (FR) 9.12 KILL 17 MAY 1m 6f 44yds Sft Denis O’Regan 11.2 (TS) fell in race won by State Man (FR) 11.1 CHELTENHAM 18 MAR 26rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Gd /Sft 8/1 HR139 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 (TS) 27L 14th of 23fn, 27rn to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 LEP 6 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld/Sft

2

KAZAKDARIA (45)

4

Br B f Harzand - Katiola B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C

2

(156)

(11)

6214-3 F Rachael Blackmore J D K Weld T

O H H Aga Khan

RACE SIX

11

Successful in a Leopardstown maiden last July before posting creditable efforts in two handicaps at this track subsequently, including on her return last month. Intriguing prospect with Rachael Blackmore in the saddle. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Kazakdaria 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 87 11/1 HR86 C.D. Hayes 8.12 4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Earl Of Tyrone 8.13 here 1 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 6/1 HR89 C.D. Hayes 8.8 1/2L nk 2 1/4L 4th to Pineapple Express 9.4 here 21 AUG 21 13rn hcp 1m 4f Sft 9/2 O.J. Orr 9.2 won nk 3 1/2L from Cycladic 9.2 and Simply A Dream 9.2 LEP 15 JUL 21 8rn mdn 1m 4f 180yds Gd 2min 47.9sec

3

MASSAMAN (20)

4

10

11

(151)

(17)

218038 F Miss M O’Sullivan (5) J Jack W Davison T

Br B g Mehmas - Blossom Deary B Killarkin Stud O JPD Partnership

Produced a creditable third at Cork on his penultimate start before failing to settle when disappointing over this course and distance last time. Has to bounce back. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Massaman 3 flat wins r19,175.00 C — Handicap Rating 82 9/1 HR83 G.F. Carroll 9.1 29L 8th of 14 to Hms Seahorse 9.0 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 11/2 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.0 2L ns 3rd to Hell Bent 9.4 CK 8 JUN 9rn hcp 1m 4f Gd 25/1 HR83 R.P. Cleary 8.7 (CP) 5 3/4L 16th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld

4

DARTINGTON (13)

5

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Secret Pursuit B G C B Brook O R Stokes

10

5?+2

(145)

(16)

174311 F Miss G Benson (7) J Gordon Elliott T

Has shown progressive form over hurdles of late, winning at Wexford last month before landing the odds at Tramore on his latest start.

Strong contender on his return to the Flat. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Dartington 2 flat wins r6,913.00 3 N.H. wins r24,485.00 — Handicap Rating 76 13/8Fav HR122 J.W. Kennedy 11.6 won 1/2L 13L from Tom McGreevy 10.9 and Weddell Sea 10.5 TRAM 3 JUL 6rn nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR119 Corey McGivern 11.5 won 1 1/2L 14L from Mind Your Money (GB) 11.5 and Dixie Flyer 11.1 WEX 15 JUN 10rn nov.hdl 2m Gd 11/1 HR120 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 22L 20L 3rd to Hors Piste (FR) 11.5 KILB 13 MAY 5rn nov.hdl 2m 3f Gd 70

5

PACHMENA (18)

5

Br B f Sir Percy (GB) - Tiger Spice (GB) B Kildaragh Stud O GBLOGBD Limited

10

5

(145)

(6)

607253 F Caragh Monaghan (7) J Gavin Cromwell T

Yet to win on turf but produced one of her best efforts for this yard when third at Roscommon last time, where she didn’t get the clearest run. Not dismissed. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Pachmena 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 76 6/1 HR75 R. Whearty 8.11 (CP) 1 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Dha Leath 9.6 ROS 28 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 44yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR76 R. Whearty 9.1 (CP) 5 1/4L 5th of 11 to Atavique (GB) 9.4 DRYL 18 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Yld 14/1 HR71 R. Whearty 8.2 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Rosscarbery (GER) 10.0 ROS 23 MAY 13rn hcp 1m 2f 13yds Sft

6

HEARTS ARE TRUMPS (49)

9

Br B g Oscar - Polly’s Present B Colman O’Flynn Jnr O John P McManus

10

4

(144)

(5)

66p-7f8 F Miss A B O’Connor (5) J Desmond McDonogh T

Offered bits of promise in Flat maidens at Thurles and Navan last October, finishing sixth on both occasions. His recent hurdling form hasn’t been the most inspiring, however, and the market may prove the best guide. Star Rating 2 Hearts Are Trumps 4 N.H. wins r81,054.00 — Handicap Rating 75 9/1 HR129 L.J. Carberry 11.5 23L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Tudor City 11.11 PUN 28 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Gd 14/1 HR129 S.D. Torrens 10.9 fell in race won by Felix Desjy (FR) 11.4 PUN 26 APR 17rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR129 S.D. Torrens 10.9 7L 7th of 17 to Glan 10.3 FAIR 16 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m Gd/Yld

7

VISCHIO (38)

5

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Drifting Mist (GB) B Kildaragh Stud O Goatsbridge Syndicate

10

4

(144)

(8)

4-10414 F Miss J Townend (5) J R Donohoe T

Posted a career-best effort when scoring at Gowran Park on her penultimate start before a respectable fourth at Cork last time.

May still have more to offer and not discounted. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Vischio 2 flat wins r12,390.00 2 N.H. wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 75 7/1 HR75 W.M. Lordan 8.7 2L ns 1/2L 4th to Hell Bent 9.4 CK 8 JUN 9rn hcp 1m 4f Gd 4/1 HR67 D. McMonagle 9.13 won 1 1/4L 4 1/2L from Derrinlaur 9.8 and Storm Steps 8.10 GOW 24 MAY 13rn hcp (47-70)1m 5f 155yds Gd/Yld 3min 7.2sec 13/2 HR67 D. McMonagle 9.13 2 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Unanswered (GB) 9.1 GOW 11 MAY 18rn hcp (47-70)1m 6f Gd

DELTA DAWN (155)

5

Br B g Galileo - Fire Lily B Coolmore O Friday Night Club Syndicate

10

(Blinkers)

1

(141)

(7)

422-47/-0 F Annalise Cullen (7) J James Leavy T

Showed early promise in maidens back in 2019, but, on his first run since leaving Ballydoyle, he struggled at Dundalk back in February.

Needs to find plenty of improvement in first-time blinkers. Star Rating 2 Delta Dawn — Handicap Rating 72 50/1 HR74 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 32L last of 10 to Razdan 9.9 DUN 11 FEB mdn 1m 4f Std 5/2Fav HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 7L 7th of 17 to Flor De La Luna (GB) 9.2 here 15 OCT 20 mdn 1m 4f Sft 9/2 HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 3/4L 4 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Avarice 9.7 FAIR 1 OCT 20 11rn mdn 1m 2f Sft

9

HIDDEN LAND (USA) (14)

5

10

1

(141)

(15)

001342 F Miss J Walton (7) J Andrew Kinirons T

Br Ch f Hard Spun (USA) - Absolute Crackers B Flaxman Holdings Limited O P J P Byrne

Registered her first win on the Flat when scoring readily over this trip at Dundalk in February and arrives after a good second over hurdles at Bellewstown earlier this month. May get involved. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Hidden Land (USA) 1 flat win r5,900.00 2 N.H. wins r12,390.00 D — Handicap Rating 72 14/1 HR122 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 4 1/2L 2nd to Anna Bunina (FR) 11.9 BELW 2 JUL 16rn hcp hdl 2m 188yds Gd 3/1Fav HR122 Mr J.C. Barry 11.9 3 1/4L 2 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to Two Shoe Tom 11.0 BAL 30 MAY 7rn hcp hdl 2m 2f 109yds Yld 25/1 HR117 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 1L 1/2L 3rd to Anna Bunina (FR) 11.0 KILL 15 MAY 11rn hdl Listed 2m 1f Gd

10 THE VIRGINIAN (50)

6

Br Ch g Strong Mandate (USA) - Amusing Plan (USA) B Oghill House Stud Ltd & J Burke O Oghill House Stud Limited & Joseph P Burke

(C,T)

9

13

(139)

(13)

88-1400 F Kyanna Van Buuren (7) J Padraig Roche T

Landed a Dundalk handicap in March but was last seen finishing near the back in a similar event at Fairyhouse in May. Has the cheekpieces fitted for the first time and needs to step up. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 The Virginian 1 flat win r6,785.00 D — Handicap Rating 70 33/1 HR70 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 (TS) 18L 13th of 15 to Atavique (GB) 9.7 FAIR 27 MAY hcp (47-75)1m 2f Gd 7/1 HR98 A.P. Kelly 11.5 (TS) 53L 11th of 13 to Tom McGreevy 10.13 BAL 3 MAY mdn hdl 2m 1f 26yds Gd 13/2 HR71 K.J. Manning 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L ns 4th to Dances With Stars 9.11 DUN 25 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

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RACE SIX

8

11 SEAN SAYS (35)

6

9

(CPiece)

Br B f Battle of Marengo - Menesteem B Sean O’Sullivan O Rodger Sweeney

12

(138)

(9)

7pp530 F Sarah Verling (7) J Rodger Sweeney T

Successful in the Student Derby over C&D last October but arrives on the back of a disappointing run at Limerick last month, where she was never involved. Others are favoured. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Sean Says 3 N.H. wins r20,367.50 — Handicap Rating 69 9/1 HR70 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 14L last of 11 to Aingeal Dorcha 9.5 LIM 11 JUN hcp (50-80)1m 3f 110yds Gd 66/1 Sarah Verling 9.6 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Shajak 9.5 TIPP 31 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd/Frm 100/1 Sarah Verling 8.4 (CP) 12L 5th of 8 to Beamish (FR) 9.12 KILL 17 MAY 1m 6f 44yds Sft

12 FINAL ENDEAVOUR (16)

6

9

Br B g Sir Prancealot - Cassava B Tally-Ho Stud O Mrs S Bury

10

(136)

(3)

60-0173 F Miss M Walsh (7) J H Rogers T

Landed a Roscommon handicap in good style back in May before performing respectably on his only subsequent Flat run at Bellewstown last month, where he faced a stiff task at the weights. One to note. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Final Endeavour 3 flat wins r17,405.00 — Handicap Rating 67 18/1 HR67 Miss M. Walsh 10.12 6L 7L 3rd to Benaud 11.0 BELW 30 JUN 7rn 1m 4f 24yds Yld 7/4Fav HR92 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.11 21L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Must Be Dreaming 11.8 WEX 25 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f Gd 12/1 HR60 G.M. Ryan 9.6 won 2 1/4L 3 1/2L from Black Hawk Eagle 9.13 and Folly Beach (GB) 9.11 ROS 23 MAY 13rn hcp (47-70)1m 3f 179yds Sft 2min 47.5sec

13 DERRY LAD (26)

4

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea (GB) B Denise Brennan O Dreamers Alliance Syndicate

9

8

(134)

(14)

31-3913 F Julie Burke J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Successful in a handicap at Sligo on his penultimate start before shaping better than the result when third at Ballinrobe last time.

Still has the scope to progress and merits consideration. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 4 Derry Lad 2 flat wins r13,570.00 — Handicap Rating 65 100/30Fav HR65 E.J. McNamara 9.12 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Pike County 9.13 BAL 20 JUN 14rn hcp (47-70)1m 4f 169yds Gd 7/1 HR60 N.M. Crosse 8.4 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Talbot 9.3 and Red Ball Of Fire 8.2 SLGO 17 MAY 13rn hcp (50-85)1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld 2min 22sec 8/1 HR62 E.J. McNamara 9.13 6 1/4L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Hanbags N Gladrags 9.2 GOW 4 MAY hcp (47-65)1m Yld

14 EXTENSIO (37)

5

Br B g Xtension - Endino B Mr Patrick Kelly O Mrs U O’Donnell

9

6

(132)

(12)

5323-92 F Sylvia O’Donnell (7) J P F O’Donnell T

RACE SIX

Took a significant step forward from his reappearance when producing an eye-catching effort at Leopardstown last month, where he ran on well into second after meeting trouble in running. Warrants respect. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Extensio 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 63 15/2 HR61 Sylvia O’Donnell 8.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Harry’s Legacy (GB) 9.13 LEP 9 JUN 18rn hcp (47-70)1m 7f Gd/Yld 13/2 HR62 Sylvia O’Donnell 9.3 10L 9th of 13 to Clear Quartz 9.10 KILL 17 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 31yds Sft 100/30 HR62 Sylvia O’Donnell 8.8 2 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Khezaana 9.0 here 26 SEP 21 17rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

15 WILD SHOT (GB) (28)

8

Br Br g So You Think (NZ) - Highland Shot (GB) B Littleton Stud O Cathal McGuckin

(TStrap)

9

6

(132)

(2)

946111 F Siobhan Rutledge (5) J John C McConnell T

Finished strongly when landing the odds at Down Royal last month, continuing his good form having been successful over hurdles on his previous two starts. On the shortlist. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Wild Shot (GB) 8 flat wins r48,866.00 2 N.H. wins r12,685.00 D — Handicap Rating 63 11/4Fav HR57 Siobhan Rutledge 9.8 (TS) won 1/2L 3/4L from Loudest Whisper 9.6 and Scalor (FR) 9.8 DRYL 18 JUN 13rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 175yds Yld 2min 55.4sec 11/4Fav HR116 S. Fitzgerald 11.9 (TS) won 2L 7L from Tom McGreevy 11.4 and Name Me Famous 11.6 TRAM 3 JUN 9rn hcp hdl 2m 120yds Gd/Yld 11/4 HR116 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 (TS) won 2 3/4L 2 3/4L from Wee Willie Nail 10.12 and Aghinagh 11.4 DWNP 6 MAY 12rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Yld/Sft

16 FIVE ZEROS (29)

5

Br Ch f Mustajeeb (GB) - Felwah (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Rory Slevin

(Hood)

9

0

(126)

(4)

244210 F Amy Jo Hayes (7) J Nigel Thomas Slevin T

Stepped up when winning at Navan on her penultimate run before pulling too hard at Limerick last time (saddle slipped early as a result).

Has the hood fitted this time and clearly needs to settle better. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Five Zeros 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 57 9/4Fav HR57 Amy Jo Hayes 9.5 33L last of 15 to L’Un Deux Trois 9.12 LIM 17 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 3f 70yds Gd 5/1Fav HR50 Amy Jo Hayes 8.5 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Dinamine 9.3 and Innamorare 10.2 NAV 28 MAY 22rn hcp (47-65)1m 2f Gd 2min 8.4sec 11/2 HR47 Amy Jo Hayes 7.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Alhaajeb 9.12 GOW 11 MAY 17rn hcp (47-70)1m 1f 100yds Gd

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17 FIGUREHEAD (79)

5

9

0 ?+2lbs (126)

(1)

3220-p0 F Miss S Ahern (7) J Sean Aherne T

Br Ch Gr g Outstrip (GB) - Tawjeeh (GB) B Corrin Stud O J F Taylor

Has yet to trouble the judge in five starts on the Flat, his latest way back in 2020. Makes his debut for a new yard and has plenty to find from 2lb out of the handicap. Star Rating 2 Figurehead — Handicap Rating 55 50/1 HR112 Aidan Coleman 11.3 (TS) 46L 22nd of 24fn, 25rn to Broomfield Hall 11.7 PUN 28 APR hcp hdl (88-123)2m 40yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR112 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (TS) p.u. in race won by L’impertinent (FR) 10.11 BAL 8 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 142yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR112 H.P. Cleary 11.2 (TS) 55L 10th of 18fn, 21rn to Watch House Cross 11.9 LEP 26 DEC 21 mdn hdl 2m Sft

?+2lbs indicates rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight on the day.

Blinkers worn by No. 8. C,T worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 15.

Long Handicap - Figurehead 8-12 (124) Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Kazakdaria, 5/1 Dartington, 6/1 Extensio, Wild Shot (GB), 7/1 Derry Lad, 10/1 Cask Mate, Pachmena, 14/1 Vischio, 20/1 Final Endeavour, Five Zeros, 25/1 Massaman, Hidden Land (USA), 33/1 Hearts Are Trumps, Delta Dawn, Sean Says, 50/1 The Virginian, Figurehead

2021 - 1st Elite Trooper Grey 2nd Crassus 3rd Drayton Cross (FR) (2 min. 41.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT The Gordon Elliott-trained Dartington has shown improved form when winning over hurdles on his last two starts and is a fascinating prospect back on the Flat. However, he may have to settle for minor honours behind the lightly-raced KAZAKDARIA, who shaped well when third in a competitive event here last month and has the services of the irrepressible Rachael Blackmore. Extensio caught the eye when a fast-finishing second at Leopardstown last time and should make a bold bid, while the unexposed Derry Lad, who offered plenty when third at Ballinrobe on his latest start, can also make his presence felt.

WIN: KAZAKDARIA

DANGER: Dartington

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M. 6f

THE DMG MEDIA NURSERY HANDICAP OF W20,000

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 12th July. Value to winner: r11800; Second: r4000; Third: r2000; Fourth: r1000; Fifth: r600; Sixth: r400.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

ALL THINGS NICE (16)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

12

(138)

(9)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Similu (GB) B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud O E S Racing

21 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Bred to need middle distances in time and won her maiden over a mile at Bellewstown last month. Evidently talented, but this trip is a concern on her nursery debut. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 All Things Nice 1 win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 85 1/1Fav M.P. Sheehy 8.12 won hd 3 1/4L from Semantics (USA) 9.1 and Starry Heavens 9.3 BELW 30 JUN 9rn mdn 7f 198yds Yld 1min 45.3sec 85/40Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.1 1L 2nd to Kayhana 8.11 LIM 11 JUN 8rn mdn 7f Gd

2

HOLDONFORDEARLIFE (36)

2

9

6

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Poppet’s Lovein (GB) B Kildaragh Stud

(132)

(10)

5437 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

O Genesis Thoroughbreds Club

Has yet to taste success but ran well enough for third in a Navan maiden two starts ago. Not all that far away in a big field at Fairyhouse latest and could have more to offer. Star Rating 5 Holdonfordearlife — Handicap Rating 79 11/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 3 1/4L 7th of 17 to Apache Outlaw 9.3 FAIR 10 JUN mdn 6f Gd 25/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 3 3/4L 2L 3rd to Wodao (FR) 9.7 NAV 28 MAY 10rn mdn 5f Gd 7/1 S. Foley 9.5 1/2L 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to The Antarctic 9.5 TIPP 21 APR 6rn 5f Sft

3

TANAIYLA (24)

2

9

6

RACE SEVEN

(132)

(5)

274 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Tanaza B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

Started her career with a good second at Navan and ran respectably when fourth on her last start at Naas. Interesting on her nursery debut off what looks a potentially workable handicap mark. Star Rating 4 Tanaiyla — Handicap Rating 79 11/4Fav C.D. Hayes 9.2 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Excelia 8.9 NAAS 22 JUN 10rn mdn 5f Gd 13/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 5 1/4L 7th of 13 to Zarinsk (GB) 9.2 here 22 MAY mdn 6f Gd/Yld 20/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Aesop’s Fables 9.7 NAV 23 APR 7rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd

4

WOODCOCK FLIGHT (29)

2

Br B c Awtaad - Brown Butterfly (GB) B Mr K Prendergast O Kevin Prendergast

9

6

(132)

(8)

303 F Gary Halpin J Kevin Prendergast T

Started off well with a good third over this course and distance before something went wrong on his second start here.

Bounced back at Down Royal last time and interesting now tackling handicaps. Star Rating 4 Woodcock Flight — Handicap Rating 79 17/2 G.P. Halpin 9.8 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Goa Gajah (USA) 8.13 DRYL 17 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Yld 9/2 C.D. Hayes 9.5 14L last of 10 to Hellsing 9.5 here 21 MAY mdn 6f Gd/Yld 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.4 2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY 14rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft 78

5

BLINDSIDED (10)

2

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Detailed B C O P Hanbury O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

9

5

(131)

(3)

529 F Paddy Harnett (7) J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Showed plenty of promise when second over an extended 6f at Listowel on his second start and can be forgiven his recent effort at Fairyhouse as he was hampered and then eased. Star Rating 3 Blindsided — Handicap Rating 78 3/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 8 1/4L last of 9 to Kodi Noir 9.5 FAIR 6 JUL mdn 6f Gd 9/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 3L 2nd to Ti Sento 9.6 LIST 5 JUN 6rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 22/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 4 1/4L 5th of 10 to Hellsing 9.5 here 21 MAY mdn 6f Gd/Yld

6

BRAZILIAN SONG (15)

2

9

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Margarita B Rockhart Trading Ltd O Diego Dias

3

(129)

(6)

6345 F Seamie Heffernan J J G Coogan T

Has yet to trouble the judge in four starts, with an eight-length third of five his best finish to date. Not beaten as far when fifth at Bellewstown last time but others make more appeal here. Star Rating 3 Brazilian Song — Handicap Rating 76 9/1 D.N. Curran 8.13 4 3/4L 5th of 11 to Lakota Seven 9.6 BELW 1 JUL mdn 7f 175yds Yld 50/1 D.N. Curran 8.13 2 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Goa Gajah (USA) 8.13 DRYL 17 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Yld 15/2 C.T. Keane 9.7 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Blackbeard 9.7 DUN 8 APR 5rn mdn 5f Std

7

LASMUIGH (GB) (54)

2

9

2

Br B g Tasleet (GB) - Viola da Braccio B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd O Whyte Hickey Rafter Kilkenny Syndicate

(128)

(1)

050 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Beaten a long way over this course and distance on debut and after putting in a better effort at Navan, he was again heavily beaten at Roscommon latest. Has been gelded since that last run. Star Rating 2 Lasmuigh (GB) — Handicap Rating 75 15/2 B.M. Coen 9.7 22L 11th of 15 to Voce Del Palio 9.1 ROS 23 MAY mdn 7f 48yds Yld 33/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Harry Time 9.7 NAV 14 MAY mdn 5f 162yds Gd 13/2 B.M. Coen 9.2 25L 11th of 14 to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY mdn 6f Yld/Sft

8

STATIC CHARGE (GB) (42)

2

8

(Blinkers) Br B c Twilight Son (GB) - Electric Feel (GB) B J Barton O Mrs Bridget Dillon & Dominick Glennane & Seamus Domegan

13

(125)

(2)

5466 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Shaped as though in need of further when fourth over this course and distance in May, but has run a couple of races that hinted this trip might suit when tried over longer trips. Star Rating 3 Static Charge (GB) — Handicap Rating 72 9/2 G.F. Carroll 9.8 5 1/4L 6th of 14 to Cash Or Crypto 9.3 LIST 4 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Gd 25/1 G.F. Carroll 9.4 8 3/4L 6th of 15 to Comhra 8.9 ROS 9 MAY mdn 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.4 2L 3 1/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY 14rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft

CAMILLA GHERARDINI (42)

2

8

(Blinkers)

Br Ch f Camacho (GB) - Lisa Gherardini B Grange & Manister House Studs O Mrs N K Griffin & T Brosnan

9

(121)

(7)

389 F Jamie Powell (7) J James M Barrett T

Started her career with a fair third of seven over the minimum trip here, but her two runs since, at Roscommon and Listowel, have left a bit to be desired. Needs more to land a telling blow. Star Rating 2 Camilla Gherardini — Handicap Rating 68 11/1 L.T. McAteer 8.12 8 1/4L 9th of 14 to Cash Or Crypto 9.3 LIST 4 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Gd 14/1 R.P. Cleary 8.11 11L 8th of 15 to Comhra 8.9 ROS 9 MAY mdn 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 L.T. McAteer 8.13 3 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Meditate 9.2 here 10 APR 7rn mdn 5f Yld

10 SLICK CHICK (42)

2

Br B f Belardo - Combination (FR) B Kildaragh Stud & M Downey O It’s All About The Girls

8

8?+2

(120)

(4)

470 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Behind Camilla Gherardini here on debut and has struggled to make an impact in two runs since, including when behind the same rival at Listowel last time. Others have much stronger claims. Star Rating 2 Slick Chick — Handicap Rating 67 14/1 S. Foley 8.13 11L 11th of 14 to Cash Or Crypto 9.3 LIST 4 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Gd 11/2 S. Foley 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 9 to Deneuve 9.2 NAAS 25 APR mdn 5f 205yds Gd 6/1 S. Foley 9.2 3 1/4L 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Meditate 9.2 here 10 APR 7rn mdn 5f Yld

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RACE SEVEN

9

?+2lbs indicates rider may carry a ?+2lbs overweight on the day Blinkers worn by No. 8, No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 All Things Nice, 4/1 Tanaiyla, 11/2 Woodcock Flight, 7/1 Blindsided, 8/1 Static Charge (GB), 10/1 Holdonfordearlife, 12/1 Brazilian Song, Lasmuigh (GB), 14/1 Camilla Gherardini, Slick Chick

2021 - 1st Swift One 2nd Jarvis 3rd Threebagsfull (1 min. 14.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT All Things Nice is the only previous winner in the field but that success came over a mile and as a half-sister to a 10-furlong winner, she might find this trip on the sharp side. Woodcock Flight ran well over a furlong further at Down Royal, while Tanaiyla’s best form has come over shorter, so preference is for HOLDONFORDEARLIFE. Ken Condon’s gelding was third behind a subsequent Listed winner on his penultimate start and was far from disgraced when staying on in midfield at Fairyhouse last time.

WIN: HOLDONFORDEARLIFE

DANGER: All Things Nice

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Keeneland Phoenix Stakes

Saturday 13th August

Fitzdares Royal Whip, Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial

Saturday 20th August

Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes, Galileo Futurity Stakes

Saturday 27th August

Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Race Day

Sunday 11th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Saturday 24th and

The Goffs Million and Friends of The Curragh

Sunday 25th September

Irish Cesarewitch and featuring Taste of Kildare

Saturday 8th October

Staffordstown Stud Stakes

Tuesday 13th October

Hollywoodbets Handicap

Sunday 23rd October

Hatstone Solicitors Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Wednesday 26th October

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The bus will start its route at both Kildare and Newbridge train stations in advance of gates open. The Kildare bus will service the Square in Kildare before it proceeds to the Curragh Racecourse.

The Newbridge bus will service the bus stop outside Riverbank, outside Eddie Rockets and at the Keadeen Hotel Racegoers who wish to avail of this free service should keep an eye on The Curragh Racecourse social media outlets for updates on raceday specific timings throughout the season.

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EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M. THE TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANTS KILDARE-SOUTH IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF W15,000

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One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r8850; Second: r3000; Third: r1500; Fourth: r750; Fifth: r450; Sixth: r300.

(For Race Conditions see page 78)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

BELIEVEINMIRACLES (42)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

3

(129)

(4)

Br B f Frankel (GB) - Mosuo B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

96 F Nathan Crosse (3) J W McCreery T

Took a small step forward from her debut at Naas when dropped to this trip at Listowel last time and could be progressing along the right lines. Might just find a few too strong here, though. Star Rating 3 Believeinmiracles 6/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 6 1/4L 6th of 11 to Ha Ha Ha 9.3 LIST 4 JUN mdn 1m Gd 18/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 8 3/4L 9th of 14 to Emily Dickinson 9.3 NAAS 25 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

2

BENITOITE (329)

3

Br B f Pivotal (GB) - Crystal Diamond (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9

3

(129)

(7)

2- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

O Zhang Yuesheng

Suffered some interference mid-race on her debut over 7f here last August, so emerged with even greater credit when beaten just half a length into second. Must be one for the shortlist, despite the absence. Star Rating 4 Benitoite 16/5Fav S. Foley 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Eclat De Lumiere 9.2 here 21 AUG 21 17rn mdn 7f Sft

3

CASINO QUEEN (20)

3

9

3

(129)

(16)

0 F Chris Hayes J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Br B f Gleneagles - Indigo Butterfly (FR) B Mr Denis B McCarthy O Stanley G Watson

Some mixed messages in her pedigree, as her dam ran over 1m 2f but is a half-sister to a 5f winner. Didn’t show enough on debut to say definitively whether this is her trip. Star Rating 2 Casino Queen 50/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 19L 11th of 20 to Self Belief 9.8 here 26 JUN mdn 1m Yld/Sft

RACE EIGHT

4

ESCULENTA (41)

3

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Myrica (GB) B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud Limited

(Hood)

9

3

(129)

(8)

23-3295 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Registered her fourth placed effort on the bounce when second over 7f at Cork on her reappearance, but two subsequent starts have seen poorer results. Will be hoping the step up to this trip improves her. Star Rating 3 Esculenta — Handicap Rating 77 11/4 HR80 S.B. Kelly 9.3 7L 5th of 8 to Coumshingaun 9.3 LIST 5 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Yld 4/1 HR83 B.M. Coen 9.0 7 1/4L 9th of 11 to Fiach McHugh 9.8 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 7/2 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.3 5L 2nd to Toy 9.3 CK 16 APR 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 86

5

GOD KNOWS (-)

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Br B f Divine Prophet (AUS) - Placere B Richard Brabazon O Richard Brabazon

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Tom Madden J Richard Brabazon (R) T

Her dam won over 1m 3f and 1m 4f, though she is related to a winning miler, so this trip might not be completely out of her compass.

Watch the market for clues to her chance here. Star Rating 3

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INABLINK (-)

3

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Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Silesian B John O’Connor O Basil Holian

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Luke McAteer (3) J Barry J Fitzgerald T

Fetched just €8,000 as a yearling, but is related to plenty of winners, though most of them did their winning over further.

Her sire was a sprinter, though, so this trip might suit. Star Rating 3

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JOVEN DE CORAZON (18)

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Br B f Finsceal Fior - Taro Tywod B Pat Fullam O John Blake

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0 F Conor Maxwell J Paul Stafford T

Far too keen to do herself justice on debut but it would have been more encouraging had she managed to produce a better result.

Looks best watched until she shows more. Star Rating 2 Joven De Corazon 28/1 C.D. Maxwell 9.3 21L 10th of 11 to Girl Crush 9.3 ROS 28 JUN mdn 7f 60yds Sft/Hvy

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LIVIA CELESTE (42)

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Br Ch f Galileo - Nell Gwyn B Coolmore O Healthy Wood Co Limited

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435-5 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Her best effort as a juvenile came when third over 7f here in August and though she was below that form on her reappearance at Listowel, she could be better for that return to action. Star Rating 5 Livia Celeste — Handicap Rating 77 4/1 S.M. Crosse 9.3 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Ha Ha Ha 9.3 LIST 4 JUN mdn 1m Gd 100/30 S.M. Crosse 9.2 9 1/2L 5th of 14 to Angels Wrath 9.2 DUN 24 SEP 21 mdn 7f Std 4/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 4 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Cairde Go Deo (FR) 9.2 here 8 AUG 21 9rn 7f Yld

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MISS ABBY JOOLS (18)

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74 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Br B f Kodi Bear - Sinful Pleasure B Mrs C Hartery & J Dewberry O N Hartery

Beaten a long way over this trip at Naas on debut but fared better when fourth over the extended 7f at Roscommon last time.

Appears to be heading in the right direction. Star Rating 3 Miss Abby Jools 5/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 1 1/4L 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Girl Crush 9.3 ROS 28 JUN 11rn mdn 7f 60yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 9 1/2L 7th of 12 to Didn’thavemuchtodo 9.3 NAAS 22 JUN mdn 1m Gd

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Colour Rhapsody B Mrs Helen Keaveney O Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney

3

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(9) F

Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

Out of a winning half-sister to a Group 3 scorer, but this filly’s two half-siblings have failed to record a win in 12 starts between them.

May just be better for this experience. Star Rating 2

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10 MUSICAL RHAPSODY (-)

11 OUR MATILDA (6)

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0 F Siobhan Rutledge (5) J Garry Caldwell T

Br B f Mehmas - Sahaayef B Ballintry Stud O Bernard Caldwell

Lost all chance when losing many lengths at the start on debut so it’s hard to judge her on that run. Was staying on at the end over 6f there so might be suited by this trip. Star Rating 2 Our Matilda 40/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.12 14L 11th of 13 to Hypernova 9.1 FAIR 10 JUL mdn 6f Gd

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Br B f Galileo - Wannabe Better B Churchtown House Stud O Mrs Barbara Murphy & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Mrs T Gaffney

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(6) F

Wayne Lordan J J A Stack T

Full-sister to a stakes-placed filly in the US and her half-sister, Lady Wannabe, won a Group 3 for this trainer. Certainly has the pedigree to make an impact and could be worth an each-way squeak. Star Rating 3

13 SANTA CATARINA (GB) (25)

3

9

Br B f Adaay - Peters Spirit B Kerr Bloodstock O Miss T Kearney

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3734 F Seamie Heffernan J W P Browne T

Has been campaigned over further than this recently, finishing a distant third over an extended nine furlongs at Gowran before taking fourth at Sligo over 10 furlongs last time. Only rated 68, which may not be enough. Star Rating 3 Santa Catarina (GB) — Handicap Rating 68 6/1 HR68 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 3/4L 1L 3/4L 4th to Your Eyes Only 9.3 SLGO 21 JUN 8rn mdn 1m 2f 38yds Gd 25/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 2 1/2L 10L 3rd to Term Of Endearment (GB) 9.3 GOW 6 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 33/1 G.F. Carroll 9.3 7L 7th of 16 to Fizzical 9.3 LIM 23 APR mdn 1m Gd

14 SO BEAUTIFUL (-)

3

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Br B Br f Galileo - Acapulco (USA) B Coolmore O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

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(1) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Out of Acapulco, the former Wesley Ward inmate who was second in the Nunthorpe as a two-year-old, but by Galileo, so should have the stamina for this. Beautifully bred and has to be considered. Star Rating 4

15 SOLAR BREEZE (10)

3

9

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Sunny Harbor B Tally-Ho Stud O John Lavery

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(13)

50-264 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Got within a short head of success on her reappearance at Naas and, though her two starts since then have been less eye-catching, she could prove a formidable opponent if putting her best foot forward. Star Rating 3 Solar Breeze — Handicap Rating 78 3/1 HR80 R.C. Colgan 9.3 5 1/2L 2L 1 1/2L 4th to Hotrocket 9.8 FAIR 6 JUL 18rn mdn 7f Gd 14/1 HR83 J. Cleary 8.7 4 1/4L 6th of 11 to Fiach McHugh 9.8 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 25/1 J. Cleary 8.10 s/hd 2nd to Ezine (GB) 9.3 NAAS 7 MAY 14rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft

RACE EIGHT

16 SPRING FEELING (FR) (24)

3

Br B f Buratino - Royal Memory (GB) B Robert Ng O Robert Ng

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3 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Was a completely unfancied 50/1 chance for her debut at Naas last month, but she belied those odds when finishing well for third, despite showing signs of greenness. Could mount another bold bid here. Star Rating 4 Spring Feeling (FR) 50/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.0 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Didn’thavemuchtodo 9.3 NAAS 22 JUN 12rn mdn 1m Gd

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Hood worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Benitoite, 4/1 So Beautiful, 6/1 Esculenta, 7/1 Livia Celeste, Spring Feeling (FR), 8/1 Solar Breeze, 12/1 Believeinmiracles, Miss Abby Jools, 14/1 Santa Catarina (GB), 16/1 Princess Wannabe, 25/1 Musical Rhapsody, 33/1 God Knows, 50/1 Casino Queen, Inablink, Joven De Corazon, 66/1 Our Matilda

2021 - 1st I Siyou Baby (GB) 2nd Tellthemi’mhere 3rd Breaker Of Chains (USA) (1 min. 40.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Benitoite has arguably the strongest piece of form on offer from her second-placed finish here last season, while Spring Feeling was unfancied in the betting ring on debut but showed up well for third. Aidan O’Brien unleashes the regally-bred So Beautiful who cannot be ignored, but Joseph O’Brien could take this with LIVIA CELESTE. A good third here last year, she could come on for her reappearance over this trip at Listowel last time.

DANGER: Benitoite

WIN: LIVIA CELESTE

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PETER MATTHEWS

RACE EIGHT

This weekend represents a landmark here at the Curragh as we bid farewell to Peter Matthews who has been Ireland’s senior stipendiary steward for many years. Peter will retire at the end of July after forty years’ service to Irish racing and has overseen the stewarding of all the major races here at the Curragh in recent years. We thank Peter, who grew up locally, for his many years of service to the Curragh Racecourse and wish him and his wife Liz many happy years of retirement.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.30p.m. The Juddmonte Farms Expert Eye Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 9st 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.03p.m. The Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes of €55,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450) Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100. For two years old only. About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €495 to enter, €55 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth:€1100.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The Paddy Power Scurry Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 4th July, 2022, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2021 (105 = 10st). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €400 to enter on June 29th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 12th and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.

Handicaps calculated 5th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400. For three years old and upwards.

About 5 furlongs. €480 to enter on June 8th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 22nd; €480 extra if forfeit not declared by July 12th or €12,000 if entered by July 12th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2021) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks of €500,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000) Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000. For three years old fillies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €625 to enter on November 3rd or €12,500 if entered on May 18th; €950 extra if forfeit not declared by January 12th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by July 12th or €50,000 if entered by July 12th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Value Retail) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (85 = 11st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Lady Riders only - 1. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 12th July) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 30 *races allowed 7lb. Those who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed 5lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 90 *races allowed 3lb; No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed. *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st and the minimum weight is 9st. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 13lbs 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 12th July.

Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600.

SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The DMG Media Nursery Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Dingle Whiskey) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap for two years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 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 12th July. Weights raised by 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The TaxAssist Accountants Kildare-South Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by TaxAssist Accountants & 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 and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300.

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