Curragh Racecard - 14-08-2020

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FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST Featuring the Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial (Group 3) and The Irish Field Celebrating 150 Years Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) OFFICIAL RACECARD 1

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THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Welcome to the Curragh for our second August meeting.

While we are sorry that we can’t welcome our supporters to the Curragh, we are pleased that you will all be able to engage with the Curragh in so many different ways. We are very pleased with the response to our new digital race card which allows people to get some of the race day experience in their own homes.

This is a very special year for The Irish Field who celebrate their 150th anniversary. It is also a very special year for the Royal Whip Stakes which is celebrating its 200th renewal of the race. We are delighted that we are having a join celebration this afternoon with the Irish Field Celebrating Royal Whip Stakes. In 1821 King George IV presented the whip that became a perpetual trophy presented to the winning owner each year. In 1830, King William IV replaced the original whip with a beautiful gold one which is the magnificent trophy. We are delighted that H.E. Ambassador Robin Barnett will present the Royal Whip to the winning owner in the coming days.

The Comer Group are great supporters of the Curragh and this afternoon we stage the Comer Group Irish St Leger Trial Stakes.

The winner will receive an entry to the final classic of the year on Longines Irish Champions Weekend in September. We would like to thank the Comer Group for their continued support of the Curragh.

I would like to thank all our other sponsors this afternoon, Big Picture Communications, Irish European Breeders Fund, Sir Edmund and Lady Sue Loder of Eyrefield Lodge Stud, Holden Plant Rental and TRM who continue to support our Stable Staff Appreciation Month Sponsors make a very valuable contribution to racing and we are very fortunate to have great sponsors supporting us today. These are challenging times for all of us and we are very grateful to you all for your generous support of the Curragh.

I am pleased that we continue to honour the memory of Derek O’Sullivan. He left a wonderful legacy having been one of the founders of the Racing Academy and Centre of Education which is such an integral part of the our racing industry.

I would particularly like to thank the owners with runners here today. The owners make an invaluable contribution to racing, we are very grateful to you for your support and look forward to having you back in the Curragh again soon. We also miss our members and all our loyal customers who create great atmosphere in the Curragh, and we look forward to welcoming them all back as soon as it is safe to do so.

This has been a very difficult time for everybody as we work our way through Covid-19. On behalf of the Board and all my colleagues at the Curragh, I would like to say a very big thank you to our frontline workers who have done such a wonderful job in getting us all through this. Thankfully, we appear to be dealing with this challenge well as a country and this could not have happened without the efforts of these heroes.

I hope that you and your family are well and please stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Curragh before too long.

PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS

|FRIDAY

14TH

AUGUST

2020

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.

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

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

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Philip Caffrey Mrs. T. K. Cooper Ms. Jill Farrell Mr. Donal H. Gavin Mr. P. D. Matthews

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Bernard Healy

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

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

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. Hugh Hynes ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. Ray Bergin

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A. L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr G. O’Gorman STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. M. F. O’Donoghue

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

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Jennifer Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. Emma Costello, M.V.B. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Miss. Colleen Murphy & Mr. I. Hamilton

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. C. Gordon

For Information and Latest News visit

www.curragh.ie

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TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION

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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.

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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)

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

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TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (11 wins from 62 runners, 18%) runs KALU PANDE (1.00), UBUNTU (1.30), MASTER OF REALITY (2.30), DEGRAVES and NUMERIAN (3.00), VULTAN (3.30), UBUME and AMARANTHA (4.00).

W P MULLINS (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs MICRO MANAGE (2.30).

MRS J HARRINGTON (7 wins from 53 runners, 13%) runs BARON WILD and FEELING TIP TOP (1.00), LEO DE FURY (3.00), GOLD MAZE (3.30).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: WAYNE LORDAN (6 wins from 42 rides, 14%) rides HYDE PARK BARRACKS (2.00), MONUMENT VALLEY (2.30), DEGRAVES (3.00), REALTIN FANTASY (4.30).

SHANE FOLEY (6 wins from 54 rides, 11%) rides FEELING TIP TOP (1.00), CONNLA (1.30), ALL THINGS BRIGHT (2.00), MICRO MANAGE (2.30), LEO DE FURY (3.00), GOLD MAZE (3.30), PILLAR (4.30).

OISIN ORR (5 wins from 36 rides, 14%) rides RICH LAW NO LAW (1.00), SHANDRA (1.30), TILIA CORDATA (2.00), SEARCH FOR A SONG (2.30), RAKAN (3.00), COEUR D’OR (3.30), MORRONE (4.30).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.00 Dance Emperor (won off 74 down 7lb to 67); 4.30 Art Of Unity (won off 67 down 4lb to 63); Polly Douglas (won off 68 down 6lb to 62).

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 2.00 EASTERN VOICE (down 2 grades); 2.30 SEARCH FOR A SONG (down 2 grades); 3.00 LEO DE FURY (down 2 grades); ARMORY (down 2).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.30 race in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and 2017 and 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Delphi and Monument Valley in the race today.

D K WELD won the 3.00 race in 2012 and 2017.

The stable is represented by Rakan in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 3.00 race in 2010, 2014 and 2015.

The stable is represented by Armory in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 12th August.

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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

(123) (8) 1241 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

DARK BLUE Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105 Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd 2min 30.3sec 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 16

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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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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.00P.M. THE IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN OF W25,000 (PLUS 10 RACE)

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Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r14750; Second: r5000; Third: r2500; Fourth: r1250; Fifth: r750; Sixth: r500.

(For Race Conditions see page 45)

RACE SPONSOR

The Irish EBF will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 ACCLAMADIC (-)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 6

(132) (4)

Br B c Acclamation (GB) - Nomadic (FR) B Niarchos Family O Orpen Horses Limited & Darragh T McCarthy

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Luke McAteer (7) J James M Barrett T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sleeves & cap

The yard are in decent form at present and the son of Acclamation comes from a strong family which contains Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Domedriver. A market check is required, though. Star Rating 3

2 BARON WILD (-)

2 9 6

Br B c Zoffany - Wild Child B Mrs S Rowley-Williams O Mrs John Harrington

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(132) (11) F

Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

GREEN & RED HOOPS, white cap

Represents a leading yard with his dam related to numerous winners, including Iberia, who scored on debut here last year, so it would be no surprise to see him in the mix. Star Rating 4

3 BRITZKA (-)

2 9 6

Br B g Zoffany - Albarouche (GB) B Barouche Stud (Ire) Ltd O Barouche Stud (Ireland) Ltd & Mrs E P Harty

DARK BLUE, yellow braces & armlet, quartered cap

(132) (20) F

M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

A stoutly-bred colt who is expected to thrive when tackling longer trips in the future so he may find things happening a bit too quickly on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

4 TRUSTED ALLY (GB) (18)

2 9 6

Br B c Territories - Quiet Queen (GB) B Alvediston Stud O Michael O’Callaghan

DARK BLUE, red epaulettes, white cap

(132) (8)

34 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Placed on his debut at Limerick before not getting much luck in running at Galway when hampered about a furlong out. The return to a more conventional track will aid his cause. Star Rating 3 Trusted Ally (GB) 100/30 L.F. Roche 9.5 3/4L 2L 2L 4th to Blue For You 9.5 GAL 27 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Sft 12/1 L.F. Roche 9.5 ns nk 3rd to Giorgio Vasari 9.5 LIM 17 JUL 8rn mdn 6f 150yds Gd

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2 9 4

(130) (7)

Br B c The Gurkha - Ms Grande Corniche (GB) F B D Harron & Edgeridge Ltd Declan McDonogh J O Ray Connolly & Dave Connolly & Donagh O’ Sullivan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

WHITE, royal blue cross of lorraine, red sleeves, white armlet, white cap, red stars

The son of The Gurkha is a half-sister to Ebor winner Moyenne Corniche and he isn’t one to discount being the yard’s sole representative in the line-up. Star Rating 3

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Br Ch c Dandy Man - Pria Bona B G T A SRL O Brotto Giampietro

YELLOW, red panel, red cap

(130) (15) F

Michael Hussey J Tracey Collins T

He is related to some smart Italian performers, including a Group 1 winner over 1m 2f, but the son of Dandy Man is likely to prove better in time. Star Rating 2

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2 9 2

Br B c Hot Streak - Karjera B Limestone and Tara Studs O John C McConnell

WHITE, white cap, black star

(128) (5) F

Donagh O’Connor (3) J John C McConnell T

His pedigree wouldn’t be the strongest on offer in the field, his half-brother was a winner of a maiden at Laytown, and a watching brief is advised on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 2

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2 9 2

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Rebelline B Skymarc Farm O Erindale Syndicate

ROYAL BLUE, white spots, orange sleeves, royal blue cap, white star

(128) (19)

36 F Gary Halpin J Kevin Prendergast T

Showed some promise on his debut when third at Bellewstown but was unable to follow that up when down the field at Galway. He warrants respect with experience on his side, though. Star Rating 3 Iron Sheriff 10/1 G.P. Halpin 9.3 6L 6th of 10 to Lightning Jock 8.13 GAL 1 AUG mdn 7f Sft 20/1 G.P. Halpin 9.4 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Snapraeterea 9.2 BELW 2 JUL 7rn mdn 7f 196yds Yld

9 LET ME PASS (-)

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Br Ch c Raven’s Pass (USA) - City Vaults Girl B B Kennedy O Nasir Askar

(128) (16) F

Ronan Whelan J M Halford T YELLOW & LIGHT BLUE CHECK, emerald green sleeves, emerald green & light blue striped cap A 15,000-euro purchase at Tattersalls Ireland yearling sale last September who is related to some useful performers and this appears to be an ideal starting point with regards to distance. Star Rating 3

10 RICH LAW NO LAW (34)

2 9 2

(128) (13)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Fallen From Grace (GB) B Normandie Stud Ltd O Erindale Syndicate

0 F Oisin Orr J Kevin Prendergast T NAVY BLUE, white stripes, scarlet seams & buttons, navy, scarlet & white quartered cap He is entitled to step forward from his racecourse debut at Leopardstown when getting upset in the stalls and only beating a handful of rivals home. Also engaged to run at Leopardstown yesterday. Star Rating 2 Rich Law No Law 80/1 G.P. Halpin 9.2 19L last of 15 to Vafortino 9.1 LEP 11 JUL mdn 7f 30yds Gd

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Br B g The Last Lion - Kyanight B Dr Tom Purcell & Philip Purcell O Vincent Gaul

PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap

(128) (17)

45 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Unlaced on both his outings to date but he hasn’t run badly on either occasion. That said, he shaped over 7f at Galway as though a drop back in trip would benefit him. Star Rating 3 The Last Knight 15/2 G.F. Carroll 9.7 6 1/4L 5th of 11 to Fourhometwo (GB) 9.4 GAL 2 AUG mdn 7f Sft 14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 2 1/4L 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Coill Avon 9.5 here 26 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Yld

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Br Br f Awtaad - Princess Mood (GER) B Miss Joann Lyons O Mrs. Lynne Lyons & Louise Lyons

ROYAL BLUE, orange hooped sleeves, orange cap, white star

(127) (14) F

Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Appears the stable’s number one with Colin Keane taking the ride and she boasts a smart pedigree being related to plenty of winners. One very much for the shortlist. Star Rating 4

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RACE ONE

6 RAMON DI LORIA (-)

RACE ONE

13 NOTORIOUSLY RISKY (GB) (-)

2 9 1

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Precariously Good (GB) B Jane Allison O Mrs M V Magnier

(127) (10) F

Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

DARK BLUE, white seams, striped sleeves & cap

A £70,000 purchase at the Goffs UK Premier Yearling sale and comes from a family containing black-type performers.

She is definitely one worth considering on her racecourse bow. Star Rating 4

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Br B c Charming Thought (GB) - Crocus Rose (GB) B Exors of the Late Mrs B E Moore O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez RED, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

(126) (3)

24 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

Sets the clear standard based on his two runs at Leopardstown where he reversed the form with Masen when fourth in a Group 3 last time. The drop back into a maiden might see him prove tough to beat. Star Rating 5 Charterhouse (GB) 11/1 R.C. Colgan 9.5 nk 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 66/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 hd 2nd to Masen (GB) 9.7 LEP 11 JUL 10rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd

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2 9 0

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Fickle Feelings B Oak Hill Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

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

(126) (1) F

Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

€8,500 purchase who represents a stable enjoying another fine season with their juveniles and can enter calculations despite being bred to want further in time. Star Rating 4

16 MEN OF DREAMS (-)

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Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Qamarain (USA) B David Halley O Andrew Shinnick

EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, emerald green cap

(126) (6) F

John Shinnick (7) J Gerard Keane T

This looks a tough starting place for him on debut so a watching brief is advised, unless of course the market suggests otherwise and he’s well supported. Star Rating 2

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Br Ch f Fast Company - Leafy Suburb B Ballygreany Stud

(123) (12) F

Nathan Crosse (5) J O Ballygreany Stud & P G Duffy & Mary Heffernan W McCreery T WHITE & ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED, royal blue sleeves, white seams, white cap Dam a lightly raced maiden and she debuts for a shrewd yard, so cannot be completely overlooked. There are a couple of nice types in here but it wouldn’t be a surprise if she ran on into a place. Star Rating 2

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Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Teodolite B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(CPiece)

(121) (21)

95462 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, capcame when second at Sligo last week. She is fitted with cheekpieces now Placed once in five startscheck and that and might be thereabouts at the business end. Star Rating 3 Allagar — Handicap Rating 83 100/30 HR84 K.J. Manning 8.9 1/2L 2nd to Bell I Am 9.1 SLGO 7 AUG 12rn mdn 5f 160yds Gd 100/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 5 3/4L 6th of 7 to Miss Amulet 9.2 NAAS 3 AUG Listed 5f Yld 33/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Thunder Beauty 9.2 here 26 JUL 18rn mdn 6f Yld

RESERVES 19 STITCH PICKINGS (29)

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Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Stitch Night B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

GREY, purple panel, check cap

(121) (2)

7 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

A full-sister to Verbosity, who won at 1m. Struggled to land a telling blow on debut at Leopardstown but entitled to have improved since. Noted if getting a run. Also engaged to run at Leopardstown yesterday. First reserve. Star Rating 3 Stitch Pickings 12/1 K.J. Manning 8.9 13L 7th of 8 to Ebeko 9.1 LEP 16 JUL 7f Gd

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Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Star of Spring B Star Of Spring Syndicate O Lance Bloodstock Limited & Patrick John O’Leary

EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

(130) (18)

0 F J

Gerard O’Leary T

Well beaten on his racecourse debut, admittedly in a strong maiden at Naas, and will probably find a few too strong if he gets in today. Second reserve. Star Rating 2 Knocknakilla 150/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 12L 16th of 18 to Lucky Vega 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

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2 9 0

Br B g Slade Power - Coumlara B Arkle Bloodstock O Aidan Gleeson

RED, yellow diamond, yellow diamonds on sleeves, yellow cap

(126) (9)

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M C Grassick T

Dam a lightly raced maiden and connections are banking on the step up to 7f bringing about marked improvement, if he gets a run, after a mediocre debut here over 6f last month. Third reserve. Star Rating 2 Breagagh 28/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 17L 8th of 9 to Coill Avon 9.5 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

CPiece worn by No. 18. TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Charterhouse (GB), 5/1 Trusted Ally (GB), 13/2 Allagar, 10/1 Iron Sheriff, 12/1 The Last Knight, A Taad Moody, Notoriously Risky (GB), 14/1 Kalu Pande, Feeling Tip Top, 20/1 Baron Wild, Let Me Pass, Even Flow, 25/1 Britzka, 33/1 Ramon Di Loria, A Case Of You, 50/1 Acclamadic, Rich Law No Law, Men Of Dreams No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT CHARTERHOUSE has been found an excellent opportunity to shed the maiden tag on his third start having shown a huge amount of promise on both occasions at Leopardstown. The latter effort saw him finish fourth in a Group 3 and a repeat of that performance would make him very hard to beat. A Taad Moody appears the first string of Ger Lyons, with Colin Keane choosing her over The Last Knight, and she warrants plenty of respect along with fellow newcomers Notoriously Risky and Feeling Tip Top.

WIN: CHARTERHOUSE

DANGER: A TAAD MOODY

PLUS 10 BONUS SCHEME The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 bonus scheme, will share a prize of €12,500.

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

EYREFIELD LODGE STUD

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RACE ONE

20 KNOCKNAKILLA (67)

Hurling For Cancer Research 2020 goes virtual!

All money donated to Irish Cancer Society Due to Covid-19, Hurling For Cancer Research, the annual charity hurling match between a host of racing, GAA, sports stars and TV personalities, is going virtual for 2020.

Instead of Jim Bolger’s and Davy Russell’s teams lining-out in St Conleth’s Park on Tuesday, August 11, a host of stars will take part in a virtual hurling skills challenge to raise much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society’s cancer research.

Anyone can participate in the challenge. The Irish Cancer Society just ask those taking part to make a donation to help the charity continue their vital work to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

Just follow these simple steps: 1. Make a donation via: www.justgiving.com/hurlingforcancer 2. Share your skill on Instagram or Twitter, tagging Hurling For Cancer and Irish Cancer Society (@Hurling4cancer and @irishcancerSoc on Twitter and @hurling4cancer and @irishcancersociety on Instagram) with the hashtag #hurlingforcancer 3. Nominate three friends to take on the challenge and show us their skill!

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Eyrefield Lodge Stud Leading Thoroughbred breeding operation owned by Sir Edmund Loder.

Eyrefield Lodge has belonged to the Loder family for more than 100 years. Eustace Loder, great great-uncle of the present owner, bred Pretty Polly there and raced her to win 22 of her 24 races she was unbeaten in nine runs at 2, won the 1,000 Guineas, Oaks and St Leger of 1904 and the 1905 Coronation Cup. She is the ancestress of many great racehorses and has major races named after her at both the Curragh and Newmarket.

Eyrefield Lodge Stud now occupies 160 acres between the Curragh and Kilcullen and has some 40 boxes. Marwell and Marling were both bred there; Marwell, winner of 10 of her 13 races including four Group 1 prizes, and her Group 1 - winning daughter Marling, also a four time Group 1 winner, are the best horses to carry Sir Edmund’s famous colours.

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SECOND RACE 1.30P.M. THE LODER IRISH EBF FILLIES RACE OF W28,000 (PLUS 10 RACE)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r16520; Second: r5600; Third: r2800; Fourth: r1400; Fifth: r840; Sixth: r560.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 45)

EYREFIELD LODGE STUD

RACE SPONSOR

Eyrefield Lodge Stud will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 TALACRE (USA) (22)

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2 9 2

(128) (5)

Br Br f Flintshire (GB) - Bird Flown (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Inc O K Abdullah

22 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

Half-sister to Siskin, won five times at 6f and 1m including two Group 1 races. Bred to be smart and sets a good standard following placed efforts at both Bellewstown and Leopardstown. Star Rating 5 Talacre (USA) 9/4 C.T. Keane 9.2 hd 2nd to Nicest 8.11 LEP 23 JUL 10rn mdn 1m Gd 7/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.3 5L 2nd to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 8.12 BELW 2 JUL 9rn mdn 7f 196yds Yld

2 CONNLA (-)

2 8 13

Br B f The Gurkha - Moruadh B Moran Stud Farm O Robert J W Moran

(125) (2) F

Shane Foley J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, red cap Dam won at 1m 4f. Stable more than capable of readying one first time and it’s interesting to see that she holds a Group 2 entry later in the month. Top jockey booked. Respected. Star Rating 4

3 NEPALI (-)

2 8 13

Br B f The Gurkha - Misskinta B Mrs Cherry Faeste O Gerard Kervick

RED, black panel, hooped sleeves, striped cap

(125) (4) F

Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Half-sister to Grandeur, won eight times between 7f and 1m 4f including two Group 2 races. Cost 90,000gns in October last year and worth a market check at least ahead of her racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

4 ROSSCARBERY (GER) (-)

2 8 13

Br B f Sea The Stars - Rose Rized (GER) B Gestut Wittekindshof O Robert J W Moran

(125) (3) F

Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, yellow cap, black button Dam won at 1m 4f. Cost 130,000gns as a yearling and not completely dismissed first time out, but jockey bookings would suggest that Connla is the stable’s leading hope on this occasion. Star Rating 3

5 RUGADH REALTA (GB) (-)

2 8 13

Br Ch f Showcasing (GB) - Rainbow Springs (GB) B Michael E Wates CBE O William Durkan

ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots

(125) (8) F

Ronan Whelan J G M Lyons T

Half-sister to Virgo Rising, won at 7f. Cost 150,000gns as a yearling and warrants plenty of respect representing powerful connections on her racecourse debut, but Colin Keane opts to ride experienced stablemate Talacre. Star Rating 4

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6 SHAHAADA (-)

2 8 13

Br B f Awtaad - Lolwah (GB) B Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, striped cap

(125) (6) F

Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

7 SHANDRA (-)

2 8 13

Br Ch f Sea The Stars - Shareen B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

(125) (7) F

Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Half-sister to Shamreen, won five times at 1m 1f and 1m 2f including two Group 2 races. Stable have been amongst the juvenile winners recently and she is very much one to consider on debut. Star Rating 4

8 UBUNTU (-)

DARK BLUE

2 8 13

(125) (1)

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - On A Pedestal F B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Declan McDonogh J O Mrs John Magnier Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Dam won over 1m 3f. Stable have been in fine form recently and have done well with their juvenile runners so far this year. She’s likely to show up well on her first competitive outing. Star Rating 4

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Talacre (USA), 9/2 Shandra, 6/1 Rugadh Realta (GB), 7/1 Ubuntu, 15/2 Shahaada, 16/1 Connla, Rosscarbery (GER), 20/1 Nepali No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT There are a number of powerful stables with newcomers in this line-up and the betting market could prove a good guide as to what is expected of them. Connla is interesting with Shane Foley booked while Ubuntu represents a stable in fine form at present, but it might pay to side with the experience of TALACRE. A half-sister to the top-class Siskin, she is certainly bred to have plenty of ability and looks ready to win following solid placed efforts at both Bellewstown and Leopardstown.

WIN: TALACRE

DANGER: UBUNTU

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RACE THREE

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

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (16)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 5

(131) (9)

Br Ch c Air Force Blue (USA) - Marylebone (USA) B Chelston O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

17534 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE Impressive winner on debut at Navan and although he has struggled to build on that, he did put in his best effort since when fourth in the Molecomb at Goodwood 16 days ago. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Chief Little Hawk (USA) 1 win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 R. L. Moore 9.1 3/4L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Steel Bull 9.1 GOODWOOD 29 JUL 10rn Group 3 5f Gd 3/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Dickiedooda 9.0 CK 12 JUL 5rn Listed 5f Gd 9/4 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 9L 5th of 6 to Frenetic 9.0 here 27 JUN Listed 5f Gd

2 EASTERN VOICE (27)

2 9 5

Br B c Vocalised (USA) - Star Street B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(131) (1)

42316 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple cap deemed good enough to run in Group 2 company here last month and that Takes a slight droppanel, in classcheck after being should help him to be much more competitive. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Eastern Voice 1 win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 94 11/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 4 3/4L 6th of 7 to Laws Of Indices 9.5 here 18 JUL Group 2 6f Yld 5/4Fav K.J. Manning 9.1 won 1 1/4L 3 3/4L from Dense Star 8.7 and Zozimus 9.2 CK 12 JUL 12rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 11.8sec 11/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 5L 1/2L 3rd to Frenetic 9.0 here 27 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd

3 HYDE PARK BARRACKS (USA) (6) Br B c Air Force Blue (USA) - Secret Charm B Frank Hutchinson O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

2 9 5 (Blinkers)

(131) (7)

306204 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap He is starting to look exposed after six starts since early June and remains a maiden, but runners from this team can never be ruled out and he might be dangerous if allowed an uncontested lead. Star Rating 3 Hyde Park Barracks (USA) — Handicap Rating 85 100/30 HR85 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (BK) nk 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Sloane Peterson 9.2 CK 8 AUG 12rn mdn 5f Gd 15/2 W.M. Lordan 9.4 (BK) 18L 14th of 16 to Monaasib (GB) 9.0 here 19 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Yld 2/1Fav M.C. Hussey 9.7 nk 2nd to Mahaaseel (GB) 9.2 DUN 12 JUL 9rn mdn 5f Std

4 FRENETIC (11)

2 9 3

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Moojha (USA) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O SBA Racing Limited

(129) (6)

1122 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

ROYAL GREEN, white collarto&bump cuffs, gold royal green gold tassel She has looked a little unlucky into justbraids, one thevelvet last twice, losing by cap, a small margin on each occasion, and this is an excellent chance for her to regain the winning thread. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Frenetic 2 wins r31,270.00 CD — Handicap Rating 103 1/1Fav G.F. Carroll 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Miss Amulet 9.2 NAAS 3 AUG 7rn Listed 5f Yld 10/11Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 hd 2nd to Aloha Star 9.2 here 19 JUL 4rn Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 10/11Fav C.T. Keane 9.0 won 5L 1/2L from Mooneista 9.0 and Eastern Voice 9.5 here 27 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd 59sec

5 ALL THINGS BRIGHT (56)

2 9 0

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Avenue Montaigne B Highfort Stud O Mrs John J Murphy

PINK & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white diamond on cap

(126) (5)

9 F Shane Foley J John Joseph Murphy T

Down the field on debut at Tipperary in June and although she should have come on plenty for that run, she has plenty to find at this higher level. Star Rating 2 All Things Bright 25/1 K.J. Leonard 9.2 14L 9th of 12 to Measure Of Magic 8.13 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 5f Yld

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6 BLUE CABOCHON (11)

2 9 0

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Holly Blue (GB) B Bouval Ltd,S McConnon&Rockhart Trading O Ms Mary Slack

(C,T)

(126) (4)

4434 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

BLACK, star, capbut she has performed to a high level behind some smart types both here Yet to landmaroon the spoils in striped four starts, and at Naas, and shaped last time as though dropping back to 5f would help. Star Rating 3 Blue Cabochon — Handicap Rating 80 12/1 C.D. Hayes 8.13 (CP) (TS) 2L 3 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Giorgio Vasari 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 14rn 6f Yld 5/2 B.M. Coen 8.13 (TS) nk 2L 3rd to Mahaaseel (GB) 9.2 DUN 12 JUL 9rn mdn 5f Std 18/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) 5L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Frenetic 9.0 here 27 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd

2 9 0

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Caelica B T Stewart & J Hanly O Michael O’Callaghan

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

(126) (3)

6 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

She showed good early speed and travelled well when sent off favourite here on debut last month, but her effort flattened out and perhaps the drop back to the minimum trip will eke out some improvement. Star Rating 3 Moon In Her Eye 7/4Fav L.F. Roche 9.2 7 1/4L 6th of 18 to Thunder Beauty 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

8 SWEET GARDENIA (GB) (19)

2 9 0

Br Ch f Showcasing (GB) - Penny Royale (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud O Hewins Hoare Partnership

RED, purple spots, purple sleeves & cap

(126) (8)

0 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

Failed to have much of an impact on debut here 19 days ago, finishing just worse than mid-division, and perhaps she will be seen to better effect when back in that company or handicaps further down the line. Star Rating 2 Sweet Gardenia (GB) 80/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 9 3/4L 11th of 18 to Thunder Beauty 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

9 TILIA CORDATA (-)

2 9 0

Br B f Zoffany - Limetree Lady (GB) B Mr Tadgh Geary O Michael O’Callaghan

DARK BLUE, red epaulettes, white cap

(126) (2) F

Oisin Orr J M D O’Callaghan T

This yard can ready one and it is interesting that her dam won over this trip as a two-year-old, but this is a tough first assignment and she might struggle to get close. Star Rating 2

Blinkers worn by No. 3. C,T worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Frenetic, 4/1 Chief Little Hawk (USA), 5/1 Eastern Voice, 10/1 Blue Cabochon, 12/1 Hyde Park Barracks (USA), 16/1 Moon In Her Eye, 25/1 Tilia Cordata, 66/1 All Things Bright, Sweet Gardenia (GB) 2019 - 1st Millisle 2nd Isabeau 3rd Lil Grey (1 min. 1.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT FRENETIC didn’t have any excuses when beaten in Listed company at Naas earlier this month, but she has enough about her over 5f to win more races this season and this looks a shrewd bit of placing by Ger Lyons. She is 7lb ahead of likely danger Chief Little Hawk on the official ratings, and the latter hasn’t built on his debut Navan success in June. Blue Cabochon is slowly improving and might prove the each-way value in the race.

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DANGER: BLUE CABOCHON

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One Mile and Six Furlongs (2,800 metres)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 AIRCRAFT CARRIER (18)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 9 11

(137) (3)

Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Strategy (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Luke Comer

06-97p0 F Rory Cleary J Luke Comer T

RACE FOUR

MAROON WHITE DIABOLO, white yellow cap He seems to & save his best performances for sleeves, the all-weather and struggled to land any sort of blow on his return to action at Galway. Needs to step up to win this contest. Winning Range SH & AW. Star Rating 2 Aircraft Carrier 4 flat wins r63,574.50 D — Handicap Rating 86 125/1 HR87 Mr C.J. Gorman 10.10 16L 17th of 20 to Princess Zoe (GER) 10.10 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Sft 25/1 HR112 Mr D.T. Kelly 10.11 p.u. in race won by Seskinane 10.6 NAV 16 FEB 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 20yds Hvy 100/1 R.A. Doyle 11.8 69L 7th of 8 to Latest Exhibition 11.10 LEP 1 FEB nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 6f Yld

2 BROAD STREET (GB) (48)

5 9 11

Br B c Sea The Stars - Bracing Breeze (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Luke Comer

(137) (6)

1-137-30 F Chris Hayes J Luke Comer T

MAROON WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon He is lightly & raced for his age and could step up markedly on cap his two efforts here in June now upped in trip.

One to keep an eye on. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Broad Street (GB) 2 flat wins r17,248.00 — Handicap Rating 104 11/1 HR104 P.B. Beggy 9.7 18L last of 12 to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.10 here 27 JUN Listed 1m Gd 40/1 HR104 C.D. Hayes 10.0 2 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 9/2 HR106 O.J. Orr 9.9 6L 7th of 9 to Norway 9.1 LEP 14 SEP 19 Group 3 1m 4f Gd

3 GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (27) Br B c Galileo - Queenscliff B Longfield Stud O Luke Comer

5 9 11 (TStrap)

(137) (4)

9-036-75 F Gary Carroll J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE white sleeves, white capand he is difficult to recommend on the evidence His last win was over twoDIABOLO, years ago when trained

by Aidan O’Brien of his two course-and-distance performances this year. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Giuseppe Garibaldi 2 flat wins r34,250.00 — Handicap Rating 93 100/1 HR97 C.D. Hayes 9.13 63L 5th of 6 to Twilight Payment 9.13 here 18 JUL Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Yld 125/1 HR98 C.D. Hayes 9.5 20L last of 7 to Twilight Payment 9.5 here 27 JUN Group 3 1m 6f Gd 20/1 HR101 C. O’Donoghue 9.8 (TS) 15L last of 6 to Latrobe 9.8 LEP 8 AUG 19 Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Frm

4 MASTER OF REALITY (27)

5 9 11

(137) (9)

Br B g Frankel (GB) - L’Ancresse 3352D-62 F B March Thoroughbreds Declan McDonogh J O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK armlet, white cap he boasts sound claims on his second-placed effort in the Curragh Cup With noBLUE, Twilight white Payment involved this time, over C&D last month. Must be taken seriously. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 5 Master Of Reality 3 flat wins r69,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 113 11/2 HR117 S.M. Crosse 9.13 8L 2nd to Twilight Payment 9.13 here 18 JUL 6rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR118 S.M. Crosse 9.5 11L 6th of 7 to Twilight Payment 9.5 here 27 JUN Group 3 1m 6f Gd Frankie Dettori 8.10 ns ns hd 4th to Vow And Declare (AUS) 8.3 FLEMINGTON 5 NOV 19 24rn Group 1 2m Gd /Sft

5 MICRO MANAGE (434)

4 9 11

Br Ch g Rip Van Winkle - Lillebonne (FR) B J Connolly O Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited

(137) (7)

01-1- F Shane Foley J W P Mullins T

WHITE & DARK GREEN DIABOLO, quartered A fascinating contender for a top NH yard no strangers cap to readying one after an absence. His handicap success here in June last year was just so impressive. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 4 Micro Manage 2 flat wins r20,020.00 C — Handicap Rating 107 1/1Fav HR91 D. O’Brien 9.11 won 12L 1 3/4L from Cuban Hope 9.6 and Yonkers (USA) 9.3 here 7 JUN 19 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 37.2sec 11/2 Rachael Blackmore 9.5 won 4 1/4L 2 1/2L from South Pacific (GB) 9.5 and Elite Trooper Grey 9.5 TIPP 7 OCT 18 16rn mdn 1m 1f Sft 2min 4sec 33/1 E.J. McNamara 9.5 9L 11th of 23 to Breaking Story 9.5 here 26 AUG 18 mdn 7f Yld 22

6 SEA THE LION (8)

9 9 11

Br B g Sea The Stars - Ramona (GB) B John Connaughton O Mrs Kathleen Whelan & Mrs Suzanne Fahey

(137) (10)

13-27-45 F Ronan Whelan J Jarlath P Fahey T

ROYAL BLUE, white white diamonds on about sleeves, white capreally brings out the best in him.

His last win was over twodiamond, years ago but there is something this track which He could be overlooked and might reward each-way support. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Sea The Lion 6 flat wins r123,587.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 33/1 HR104 R.P. Cleary 9.10 2 1/2L last of 5 to Nickajack Cave 9.10 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Gd 12/1 HR106 Miss A. Fahey 10.12 2 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to Tandem (GB) 11.2 LEP 11 JUL 14rn 1m 4f Gd R.P. Whelan 9.0 23L 7th of 8 to Red Verdon (USA) 9.0 YORK 13 JUL 19 Group 3 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm

7 MARIA CHRISTINA (40)

4 9 8

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Suitably Discreet (USA) B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(134) (8)

251-800 F Derek McCormack J D K Weld T

8 SEARCH FOR A SONG (19)

4 9 8

(134) (2)

Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(Hood)

411-6p3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, black Her finest moment camered overcap, this C&D laststar. year when she beat Kew Gardens, Cross Counter and Master Of Reality (fifth) in the Irish St. Leger. Struggled this year but much better in theTattersalls Gold Cup. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins r393,499.70 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

9 DELPHI (29)

3 9 0

Br B c Galileo - Bye Bye Birdie B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(Blinkers)

(126) (1)

7-111 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white three-year-old seams, striped cap for stretching out to 1m 4f at Leopardstown last time.

A very interesting who sleeves, improved purple considerably A winner here in June and should have much more to offer. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Delphi 3 flat wins r54,575.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 6/4Fav HR96 W.M. Lordan 9.5 (BK) won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Numen 9.5 and Aunt Bee 9.0 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Listed 1m 4f 10yds Gd 2min 39.1sec 3/1 HR88 W.M. Lordan 9.8 (BK) won nk 2 1/4L from Sacramento 9.4 and Sonnyboyliston 9.1 NAV 3 JUL 9rn hcp 1m 2f Yld 2min 10.6sec 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (BK) won hd 1/2L from Carrytheone (GB) 9.4 and Agitare 9.7 here 26 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 40.1sec

10 MONUMENT VALLEY (25)

3 9 0

(126) (5)

Br Ch c Galileo - Ikat 9-7221 F B Niarchos Family Wayne Lordan J O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, light bluelast cross diabolo on sleeves, cap Off the mark at Ballinrobe time,sashes, when upped in distance, but willwhite need to improve again to win a race like this.

Will likely find a couple too good today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Monument Valley 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 92 8/15Fav HR90 W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 4 3/4L 2 3/4L from Royal Free Hotel 9.2 and Monopoly 9.7 BAL 20 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 4f 170yds Gd 2min 50.3sec 8/11Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 nk 2nd to Taramansour 9.7 CK 12 JUL 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 4/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 9L 2nd to Serpentine 9.7 here 27 JUN 8rn mdn 1m 2f Gd Blinkers worn by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Search For A Song, 2/1 Delphi, 7/2 Master Of Reality, 7/1 Micro Manage, 14/1 Sea The Lion, Monument Valley, 33/1 Broad Street (GB), 66/1 Maria Christina, 100/1 Aircraft Carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi 2019 - 1st Southern France 2nd Downdraft 3rd Master Of Reality (3 min. 10.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT MASTER OF REALITY was only fifth behind impressive winner Search For A Song in last year’s Irish St. Leger, but his form this year is more encouraging than that of Dermot Weld’s filly. Behind stable companion Twilight Payment over C&D the last twice, including when second in the Group 2 Curragh Cup latest, the son of Frankel can get back to winning ways with Twilight Payment not involved this time. Search For A Song was a little better over an inadequate trip in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month and is noted, while Micro Manage is a fascinating contender despite his absence.

Course winner Delphi is the pick of the three-year-olds going to post as he’s unbeaten in three starts this year and really appreciated going up in trip at Leopardstown last time.

WIN: MASTER OF REALITY

DANGER: SEARCH FOR A SONG 23

RACE FOUR

BLACK, white redground & white striped A winner over 1msleeves, 4f on heavy at Naas last cap November but has struggled to land a blow in three starts this year. Might be in to ensure an honest gallop for Search For A Song. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Maria Christina 1 flat win r7,387.50 — Handicap Rating 71 250/1 HR71 R.P. Downey 9.11 (CP) 17L last of 10fn, 11rn to Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL Group 3 1m 4f Yld 20/1 HR73 A.J. Slattery 9.9 (CP) 16L 15th of 18 to Tonkinese (GB) 9.7 here 26 JUN 1m 4f Gd 150/1 HR73 R.P. Downey 9.2 (CP) 27L 8th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm

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FIFTH RACE 3.00P.M.

1m 2f

THE IRISH FIELD CELEBRATING 150 YEARS ROYAL WHIP STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 45)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 LEO DE FURY (19)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 13

(139) (5)

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Attire B B V Sangster O Zhang Yuesheng

8254-15 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, green &inwhite check He has won three times emerald at 1m 2f, including a Group 2 oversleeves, track andwhite trip in cap June. Entitled to build on his last run here in a Group 1 now eased in grade. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Leo De Fury 3 flat wins r80,676.00 CD — Handicap Rating 114 16/1 HR114 S. Foley 9.12 5 1/2L 5th of 6 to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.5 won 3L 2 1/2L from Fleeting 9.2 and Numerian 9.5 here 12 JUN 9rn Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 2min 14sec S. Foley 8.11 3/4L 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Skalleti (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 5 OCT 19 6rn Group 2 1m 2f Sft

2 NUMERIAN (48)

4 9 8

(134) (6)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Delicate Charm 322-133 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Declan McDonogh J O Long Wait Two Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RACE FIVE

MAROON & YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves, yellow capthe latter trip at Naas in March. Held in Group He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f, including in a Listed heat over company since though and may come up short again. Winning Range SH & AW. Star Rating 2 Numerian 3 flat wins r44,978.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 5/1 HR105 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Buckhurst 9.8 here 27 JUN 3rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3L 2 1/2L 3rd to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN 9rn Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 15/2 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Sir Dragonet 9.12 and Halimi 9.7 NAAS 23 MAR 7rn Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 2min 23sec

3 RAKAN (GB) (22)

4 9 8

Br B c Sea The Stars - Tarfasha B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

(CPiece)

(134) (4)

1-4184-4 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, capcoming in a Listed race over 1m 4f at Leopardstown last summer.

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f, with the pickstriped of his wins Has held his form since without progressing. Cheekpieces now applied. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Rakan (GB) 2 flat wins r37,330.00 — Handicap Rating 102 25/1 HR102 O.J. Orr 9.11 1L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Bolleville 9.9 LEP 23 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR102 O.J. Orr 9.6 hd 6L nk 4th to Mount Everest 9.3 LEP 19 OCT 19 10rn Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 18/1 HR102 Jim Crowley 9.0 27L last of 8 to Sovereign 9.0 here 29 JUN 19 Group 1 1m 4f Gd

4 SINAWANN (44)

3 9 3

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Simawa B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(129) (3)

512-61 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

GREEN, epaulettes, greena cap Successfulred twice at 1m and posted career-best effort when landing a Group 3 over 1m at Leopardstown last time.

Needs to prove his stamina for 1m 2f but open to improvement. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Sinawann 2 flat wins r39,842.50 C — Handicap Rating 104 6/5Fav HR105 R.P. Whelan 9.5 won 1L 3/4L from Confidence High 9.5 and New World Tapestry (USA) 9.5 LEP 1 JUL 7rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 41.5sec 14/1 HR104 R.P. Whelan 9.2 4 3/4L 6th of 11 to Siskin (USA) 9.2 here 12 JUN Group 1 1m Gd/Frm 5/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Mogul (GB) 9.3 LEP 14 SEP 19 7rn Group 2 1m Gd

5 ARMORY (19)

3 9 0

Br B c Galileo - After B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(126) (2)

1232-44 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE He has won three times at 7f, including in a Group 2 here last year. Was fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and should go well if proving as effective over 1m 2f. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 5 Armory 3 flat wins r122,880.00 C — Handicap Rating 112 18/1 HR110 P.B. Beggy 9.3 2 1/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR110 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L ns 4th to Siskin (USA) 9.2 here 12 JUN 11rn Group 1 1m Gd/Frm D. O’Brien 9.0 20L 2nd to Alson (GER) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 27 OCT 19 2rn Group 1 7f Hvy 26

6 DEGRAVES (29)

3 9 0

(126) (7)

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Daganya 4311-4 F B Longueville Bloodstock&Matrix Bloodstock Wayne Lordan J O Williams/Gudinski/Ateam Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, armlet, whiteincap Successful at 1mwhite and 1m 1f, including a Group 3 at Leopardstown last year. Travelled well for a long way over 1m 4f on his return at the same venue in a Listed race. This is tougher. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 3 Degraves 2 flat wins r44,262.00 — Handicap Rating 105 3/1 HR106 S.M. Crosse 9.5 4 1/4L 1/2L 1L 4th to Delphi 9.5 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Listed 1m 4f 10yds Gd 7/2 S.M. Crosse 9.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from Persia 9.3 and Justifier 9.3 LEP 26 OCT 19 5rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft/Hvy 2min 9.3sec 13/8Fav D. O’Brien 9.5 won 2 1/2L s/hd from Chiricahua 9.5 and Crassus 9.5 NAV 9 OCT 19 17rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 52.3sec

7 HELVIC DREAM (17)

3 9 0

Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie B T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill

(126) (1)

311-238 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

LIGHT BLUE, chevron & cap Successful twice pink at 7f at a lower level last year but was well held in handicap off 99 recently and he needs to improve markedly on that run if he is to figure. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 2 Helvic Dream 2 flat wins r26,570.00 — Handicap Rating 99 6/1 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.0 7 1/4L 8th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 5/2 HR99 W.J. Lee 9.2 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Pondus (GB) 9.13 ROS 7 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 3f 193yds Hvy 5/1 HR94 C.T. Keane 10.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Protagonist (FR) 8.10 GOW 19 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Yld

CPiece worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Armory, 11/4 Leo De Fury, 4/1 Sinawann, 7/1 Degraves, 10/1 Numerian, Rakan (GB), 12/1 Helvic Dream 2019 - 1st Buckhurst 2nd Leo De Fury 3rd Guaranteed (2 min. 13.9 sec.)

ARMORY posted a strong effort when fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas and if he can reproduce that form over this longer trip he’ll take plenty of beating on these terms. This looks easier than his previous 1m2f assignment in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. If he fails to stay the distance then course-and-distance winner Leo De Fury could pick up the pieces. Sixth behind the selection in the aforementioned Classic, Sinawann is going the right way and is another interesting three-year-old to consider.

WIN: ARMORY

DANGER: LEO DE FURY

THE ROYAL WHIP The visit by King George IV to the Curragh in 1821 was an occasion of great excitement. £3,000 was raised to erect a new stand and marquees were installed for the masses. The King presented The Royal Whip, with a handle covered in finely wrought solid gold shamrocks to the Curragh, one of the finest trophies in racing.

He said: ‘I intend this whip to be presented to the owner of the best horse in Ireland weight for age… and, as I wish to encourage the breed of strong horses in this country you will take care to make the weights very heavy and that no horse younger than four years shall be permitted to run for it’. A copy of the original whip was later presented by King William IV to the Irish Turf Club during his visit to the Curragh in 1830.

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RACE FIVE

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SIXTH RACE 3.30P.M.

1m 2f

THE BIG PICTURE COMMUNICATIONS MAIDEN OF W12,000

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

(For Race Conditions see page 45)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 COEUR D’OR (482)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 1

(141) (5)

Br B g Dubawi - Irresistible Jewel B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

4- F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

Made a pleasing debut when fourth over this trip at Cork in April last year, form which took a timely boost when the third won at the recent Galway Festival. Has been gelded. One to note. Star Rating 4 Coeur D’or 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.5 1 3/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to Gentile Bellini (GB) 9.5 CK 20 APR 19 16rn mdn 1m 2f Gd

2 MR DEE CEE (58)

8 10 1

Br B g Mr Dinos - Elusive Chique B Mrs E Madigan O Patrick Joseph Hayes

(141) (7)

p-0605-0 F Chris Hayes J Patrick Joseph Hayes T

DARK BLUE, blueappearances cap, whiteand staronly beat one rival home on his Flat race debut at Limerick in June.

Unplaced in fourroyal bumper Likely to be available at long odds this afternoon and best watched. Star Rating 1 Mr Dee Cee 250/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.4 20L 14th of 15 to Shanroe (GB) 9.9 LIM 17 JUN mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd 66/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.0 last of 5 to The Little Yank 10.10 TIPP 6 OCT 19 Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 100/1 Miss P. Elvin 11.7 (TS) last of 11 to Suvretta 11.3 CLON 3 OCT 19 Bumper 2m 160yds Yld

3 ROUNDEL (GB) (13)

RACE SIX

Br B g Dawn Approach - Revered (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Raymond Treacy

4 10 1 (TStrap)

(141) (1)

05772 F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

RED, emerald diabolo emerald green cap 1m at Galway last time and could improve Produced his bestgreen performance to on datesleeves, when runner-up over an extended again for this step up in trip. Worthy of a place on the shortlist. Star Rating 4 Roundel (GB) — Handicap Rating 80 10/1 HR72 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 2 3/4L 2nd to The Rain King 9.2 GAL 1 AUG 16rn mdn 1m 73yds Sft 10/1 HR74 James J. Doyle 9.9 (TS) 10L 7th of 14 to Nan Yehi 9.4 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 1f 101yds Gd 33/1 James J. Doyle 10.2 9L 7th of 18 to Kassaba 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 1m Yld/Sft

4 ANGEL’S TRUMPET (17)

3 9 7

Br Gr c Dark Angel - Daneleta B Airlie Stud & Mrs S Rogers O Anthony Rogers

RED, purple cap

(133) (13)

80 F Nathan Crosse J W McCreery T

His debut performance was satisfactory but took a step backwards when 10th of 12 at Galway last time. Steps up from 7f today but a watching brief is advised. Star Rating 2 Angel’s Trumpet 33/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 16L 10th of 12 to Rocket Science 9.2 GAL 28 JUL mdn 7f Sft 10/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 13L 8th of 15 to Mr Wendell (FR) 9.7 GOW 8 JUL mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

5 AVARICE (14)

3 9 7

Br B g Zoffany - Spirit Watch B Maurice Regan O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(133) (9)

8222 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

BEIGE, dark blue cross inofeach lorraine sleeves, beige Has shaped encouragingly of his&four starts todark date blue and acap, repeat of hisstar latest second in handicap company at Leopardstown should see him go close this afternoon. Star Rating 4 Avarice — Handicap Rating 82 100/30Fav HR81 G.F. Carroll 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Numberoneson 9.3 LEP 31 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/2Fav Sam Ewing 8.11 12L 2nd to Bolivar (FR) 9.7 ROS 7 JUL 14rn mdn 1m 2f 48yds Hvy 12/1 C.T. Keane 9.7 2L 2nd to Dalvey (GB) 9.7 GOW 19 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Yld 30

6 BRADESCO (67)

3 9 7

Br B c Bashkirov (GB) - Ufallya B Luke Comer O Luke Comer

(133) (11)

0 F Rory Cleary J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

Odds of 300/1 suggest that he wasn’t fancied on his debut at Naas and he showed little promise, finishing last of 18.

Impossible to fancy on the evidence of that performance. Star Rating 1 Bradesco 300/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 29L last of 18 to Masteroffoxhounds (USA) 9.7 NAAS 8 JUN mdn 1m Gd/Frm

7 CRESCENT LAKE (GB) (-)

3 9 7

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Santolina (USA) B Lofts Hall Stud O Paola Hewins & Olivia Hoare Partnership

RED, purple spots, purple sleeves & cap

(133) (10) F

Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

Half-brother to Bathos, won five times between 7f and 1m 1f. Cost 20,000gns as a yearling. Represents a shrewd stable on debut and any market support for him could well be worth noting. Star Rating 3

8 DANCING ZEBEDEE (-)

3 9 7

Br Gr g Zebedee (GB) - Yaqoot (GB) B Vincent Duignan O Vincent Duignan

(133) (14) F

Leigh Roche J A Oliver T

ROYAL BLUE, pink hoop, red armlet, red & pink striped cap

Half-brother to Abby Cadabby, won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Stable has been among the winners of late and it wouldn’t be the biggest of shocks to see him run well on debut. Star Rating 3

9 DAYLIGHT COME (20)

3 9 7

Br Ch c Dawn Approach - Oiche Ghealai B J S Bolger O Military Syndicate/Mrs J S Bolger

(133) (4)

3-4324 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

LIGHT black seams, striped cap at Gowran last time, but posted some cracking efforts prior to that A shadeGREEN, disappointing when a beaten favourite and should be thereabouts if running to his mark of 87. Star Rating 4 Daylight Come — Handicap Rating 87 15/8Fav HR87 K.J. Manning 9.7 2 1/4L 5L hd 4th to Pugin 9.4 GOW 25 JUL 15rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 11/2 HR82 K.J. Manning 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Dawn Patrol 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 4/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 1/2L 6L 3rd to Carrytheone (GB) 9.4 here 10 JUL 13rn mdn 1m Yld 3 9 7

Br B g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Mississipi Delta (GB) B Paul Giles O Craig O’Neill

ROYAL BLUE, black star, black stars on sleeves, black cap

(133) (12)

00- F Conor Maxwell J Craig O’Neill (R) T

Sent off at long odds on both starts over 7f at Dundalk last year and failed to land a blow on either occasion.

Moves up in trip on his reappearance but difficult to recommend. Star Rating 1 Delta Sansevero 100/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 14L 10th of 14 to Dune Of Pilat (FR) 9.2 DUN 20 DEC 19 mdn 7f Std 66/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.5 14L last of 14 to Dark Vader 9.5 DUN 29 NOV 19 mdn 7f Std

11 EAGLE’S FLIGHT (23) Br B c Gleneagles - Love Excelling (FR) B John Connaughton O J Connaughton

3 9 7 (TStrap)

(133) (8)

6 F Ross Coakley J M Halford T

LIME GREEN, purple sleeves, white cap

Half-brother to Dan Excel, won four times at 1m and 1m 2f including three Group 1 races. Bred to be smart but his debut performance at Naas doesn’t inspire a great deal of confidence. Star Rating 2 Eagle’s Flight 25/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 (TS) 12L 6th of 9 to Dawn Patrol 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd

12 EMPIRE STREET (13)

3 9 7

Br B g Galileo - Chanting (USA) B Coolmore O Paul J Newman

DARK BLUE, white stars, red sleeves, white stars, dark blue cap, white stars

(133) (2)

80 F Gary Carroll J John C McConnell T

Didn’t exactly build on his debut performance when 11th at Galway latest and it’s difficult to see him being competitive in this race. Should fare better once switched to the handicap ranks. Star Rating 2 Empire Street 66/1 Siobhan Rutledge 9.0 12L 11th of 16 to The Rain King 9.2 GAL 1 AUG mdn 1m 73yds Sft 33/1 S. Foley 9.7 13L 8th of 9 to Dawn Patrol 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd 31

RACE SIX

10 DELTA SANSEVERO (238)

13 GAUNTLET (11)

3 9 7

Br B c Galileo - Danedrop B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(CPiece)

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

(133) (6)

4 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Half brother to Danedream, who was a top-class mare and won the Arc and King George. Not devoid of promise on his debut at Naas and with cheekpieces now fitted, he is one to note. Star Rating 4 Gauntlet 25/1 E.J. McNamara 9.7 3/4L 7L 2L 4th to Zawara 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG 16rn mdn 1m 2f Yld

14 GOLD MAZE (GB) (41)

3 9 7

Br B c Golden Horn (GB) - Astonishing B Apple Tree Stud O The Long Wait Partnership

(133) (15)

53-269 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

MAROON YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves, yellow cap Brings some & rock-solid form to the table, including creditable efforts in both the Irish and English Derbys. Placed in a Group 3 over course and distance in June and he is very much the one to beat. Star Rating 5 Gold Maze (GB) — Handicap Rating 102 David Egan 9.0 11L 9th of 16 to Serpentine 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUL Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 18/1 HR103 S. Foley 9.2 11L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Santiago 9.2 here 27 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd 6/1 S. Foley 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Crossfirehurricane (USA) 9.5 here 12 JUN 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Frm

15 KARBASANN (240)

3 9 7

Br Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Karawana B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(133) (16)

522- F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

GREEN, epaulettes, caplast year and likely to improve for this step up in distance. Gelded since last Promising red in three starts overgreen 7f and 1m sighted and shouldn’t be too far away at the finish. Star Rating 4 Karbasann — Handicap Rating 82 9/4 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Choice Of Mine (AUS) 8.13 DUN 18 DEC 19 8rn 1m Std 7/2 R.P. Whelan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Psyche (GB) 9.5 DUN 22 NOV 19 12rn mdn 1m Std 33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 5 3/4L 5th of 14 to Vatican City 9.5 DUN 30 OCT 19 mdn 7f Std

16 VULTAN (21)

3 9 7

Br B c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Beneloge (GB) B Mr Maurice Regan O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(133) (3)

(TStrap)

7-6 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, white cap

Not devoid of promise in both starts thus far and although it’s hard to see him winning this contest, there is an outside chance that he could run into place. Star Rating 3 Vultan 11/4 S.M. Crosse 9.4 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 11 to Chiricahua 9.7 DRYL 24 JUL mdn 1m 4f 150yds Yld 25/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 4L 7th of 17 to Nobel Prize 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 mdn 1m Hvy

RACE SIX

CPiece worn by No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 11, No. 16.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Gold Maze (GB), 11/2 Daylight Come, 7/1 Avarice, 15/2 Gauntlet, 8/1 Karbasann, 10/1 Coeur D’or, Roundel (GB), 16/1 Vultan, 20/1 Eagle’s Flight, 33/1 Angel’s Trumpet, Crescent Lake (GB), Dancing Zebedee, 50/1 Empire Street, 66/1 Delta Sansevero, 200/1 Mr Dee Cee, Bradesco No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT This represents a huge drop in class for GOLD MAZE, who didn’t disgrace himself in either the Irish or English Derby and it will be disappointing if he gets beat. We know he handles the track and his only previous start over this trip, finishing runner-up in the Gallinule here in June, was arguably his best effort to date. He has yet to win, though, and there are a few respected in opposition.

These include Avarice, Daylight Come and Karbasann, who all look fairly solid and should run well.

WIN: GOLD MAZE

DANGER: DAYLIGHT COME

THANK YOU The Curragh would like to thank Eva Maria Bucher–Haefner’s Moyglare Stud for generously sponsoring complimentary refreshments available to stable staff working today.

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DEREK O’SULLIVAN AN APPRECIATION

This afternoons’s apprentice race is the thirteenth renewal of an event in memory of Derek O’Sullivan, founding Director of RACE from 1973 until his untimely passing in 2002 and it represents a fitting tribute to a man who devoted so much time and energy to the training and development of young people in the horse racing industry.

Originally from Dublin, Derek served his time as an electrician and worked his way through college, completing a social science degree before first meeting Stan Cosgrove in 1971 and accepting the challenge of setting up a school for apprentice jockeys as a form of social project. RACE opened its doors in September 1973 and for the first few years Curragh House was a hostel for a small number of young apprentices, offering lodgings, educational and social supports. The original Trustees/ Committee included Stan Cosgrove, Joe McGrath (Turf Club Senior Steward), Michael Osborne (Irish National Stud), Tom Ryan, Tom Casey, Jim Marsh (stipendiary steward of the Turf Club) and Tom Brophy (local auctioneer in Newbridge).

From such small acorns do giant oaks grow and the fledgling apprentice centre has evolved over more than 40 years into a broad-based academy offering professional training for jockeys, stable staff, trainers, breeders and farriers with a campus and facilities that are the envy of the racing world. Great appreciation is due to the Army Equitation School in the Curragh Camp who provided practical training facilities and support during all those formative years and to FÁS who structured and funded the initial training programmes from 1978 and to Kildare Wicklow ETB who still support the Trainee Jockey programme.

Derek had a vision for RACE that extended far beyond Kildare town and his pioneering work led to an enduring friendship with Japan and the setting up of a training school in Hokkaido for the JRA. Ireland was put on the map as a centre of excellence for training racing staff and riders from around the globe and Derek was one of the founders of the European Association of Racing Schools (EARS).

Derek always envisaged that RACE would be a catalyst for change in the Irish racing industry and he fought passionately for more investment in the professional training and education of young people and the welfare of stable staff. He understood that the all-round development of the person is what creates the foundation for a successful career and a fruitful life and his legacy is evident in the hundreds of RACE graduates who have made their mark in Ireland and around the world.

SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION Racing Academy & Centre of Education (RACE) is a national academy offering professional training and certified educational programmes for more than 700 people each year on its Kildare campus.

The Trainee Jockey programme has achieved worldwide recognition and produced an outstanding list of successful graduates over the past thirty-nine years. RACE provides young people with the foundation for long-term success in a racing career.

For more information on career and educational opportunities for young people, Junior Academy activities, exercise rider programmes, Open Days and school tours, see www.racingacademy.ie or follow RACE on Facebook or Instagram.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.00P.M. THE DEREK O’SULLIVAN MEMORIAL APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF W10,000 (45-70)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 10th August. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

(For Race Conditions see page 45)

RACE SPONSOR

The Curragh Racecourse will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. RACE will award the Derek O’Sullivan perpetual trophy to the winning jockey.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 DARK MAGIC (GB) (22) Br B g Invincible Spirit - Dark Promise (GB) B Lordship Stud O Spellbound Syndicate

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

6 10 2

(142) (15)

(CPiece)

446121 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

BLACK, purple seams on sleeves, purple cap,his yellow star He lookedpurple as goodchevron, as ever when scoring at Leopardstown last month, second win from his last three starts, and this trip evidently seems to suit him very well. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Dark Magic (GB) 4 flat wins r21,096.30 D — Handicap Rating 70 5/2Fav HR63 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 (CP) won 1 1/4L ns from Loughanlea Lass 8.9 and Reddiac 9.0 LEP 23 JUL 14rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd 1min 46.6sec 4/1 HR60 D.W. O’Connor 9.12 (CP) ns 2nd to Miss Cunning 9.0 DUN 12 JUL 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Std 11/1 HR56 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 (CP) won 1L hd from Accladora (GB) 8.11 and Mountain Fox 9.7 NAAS 24 JUN 18rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd/Yld 1min 45.2sec

2 ROVING MISSION (USA) (13)

4 10 1

(141) (17)

Br Ch f Noble Mission (GB) - Preferential (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Inc O Highland Bloodstock Limited

20-5324 F Nathan Crosse J W McCreery T ORANGE, & orange halved sleeves, orange & black Placed in fiveblack of tensash, starts,black showing some remarkable consistency, but she is highquartered enough in cap the weights for one who hasn’t tasted success yet and others seem a little bit likelier. Star Rating 3 Roving Mission (USA) — Handicap Rating 69 10/1 HR69 N.M. Crosse 8.2 1/2L 3/4L 1L 4th to Sirjack Thomas 9.0 GAL 1 AUG 17rn Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft 11/8 HR69 W.J. Lee 9.4 4 1/2L 2nd to Noble Music (GER) 9.4 ROS 7 JUL 11rn mdn 1m 2f 48yds Hvy 5/1 HR69 W.J. Lee 9.4 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Bigbadandbeautiful 9.4 ROS 22 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 2f 53yds Yld

3 ACARI (17)

6 9 13

Br B g High Chaparral - Abyssinie B Dayton Investments Ltd O Hugh McGroddy

(139) (20)

0100-06 F Stephen Mooney (4) J Garry Caldwell T

RED, emerald green & yellow quartered capsixth in a big field at Galway last month, but he might just need Versatile and showed a bit more sign of life when to drop down the handicap a bit more. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Acari 2 flat wins r12,661.00 CD — Handicap Rating 67 10/1 HR67 G.M. Ryan 9.8 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Out On Friday 9.1 GAL 28 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 25/1 HR68 D.E. Sheehy 9.10 (H) 12L 13th of 14 to Dani’s Boy 9.3 BAL 20 JUL hcp (45-70)1m 1f 101yds Gd 8/1 HR68 D.N. Curran 9.10 (H) 22L 15th of 24 to Make Me Sway 8.12 here 28 SEP 19 hcp (45-70)1m Yld

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4 DANCE EMPEROR (17)

5 9 13

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Dance Avenue B Mr Brian O’Neill O Kieran Leavy & Jonathan Fox & Lorcan Cribbin

(139) (12)

9080-93 F Ryan Sexton (7) J Peter Fahey T

MAROON, emerald sash, green on star on cap Back to form when third green at Galway last emerald time out, staying stoutly after blowing the start, and he is interesting back at a more conventional track despite a 4lb rise. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Dance Emperor 1 flat win r6,776.00 D — Handicap Rating 67 12/1 HR63 O.J. Orr 9.9 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Out On Friday 9.1 GAL 28 JUL 15rn hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 33/1 HR63 M.P. Sheehy 8.11 5 3/4L 9th of 16 to Atlas 9.3 LEP 11 JUL hcp (50-75)7f 30yds Gd 20/1 HR65 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 16L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Spelga (GB) 9.9 DUN 3 DEC 19 hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std

5 OUT ON FRIDAY (17)

4 9 13

Br B g Masterofthehorse - Macsteps B Mr Antony Deegan O A P Deegan

(139) (19)

8-92421 F J M Sheridan J Philip M Byrne T

EMERALD GREEN, white striped emerald green cap,about white stars and making all from there, Beat Dance Emperor (third) at Galway lastsleeves, month, getting to the front after a furlong and the booking of Joey Sheridan looks a shrewd one. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Out On Friday 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 67 100/30Fav HR55 C.T. Keane 9.1 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Darkened 9.10 and Dance Emperor 9.9 GAL 28 JUL 15rn hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 3min 57.7sec 4/1 HR55 C.T. Keane 9.7 hd 2nd to Munfallet 9.13 LEP 23 JUL 16rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd 8/1 HR55 Vanessa Maye 8.11 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Reverberation (GB) 9.9 LEP 1 JUL 12rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 34

6 QUEEN AMIDALA (13) Br Ch f Bated Breath (GB) - Queen Padme B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud O Knockainey Stud

4 9 13 (Blinkers)

(139) (2)

328-000 F Scott McCullagh J Joseph G Murphy T

PURPLE ORANGE DIAMONDS, purple sleeves & caplike a bit of rain to fall, though her mark continues She hasn’t & been at her best for quite a while and would probably to drop and first-time blinkers might help. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Queen Amidala 1 flat win r7,387.50 — Handicap Rating 67 25/1 HR70 S. Foley 8.9 10L 12th of 17 to Sirjack Thomas 9.0 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft 40/1 HR73 M.A. Gallagher 8.9 21L last of 12fn, 13rn to Elizabethofaragon 8.6 DRYL 24 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Yld 14/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 8 1/4L 12th of 15 to Ideal Pal 9.9 GOW 17 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

7 SCHERZANDO (GB) (12) Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Sea Chanter (USA) B Godolphin O Galway Girl Syndicate/Damian Lavelle

4 9 13

(139) (4)

(TStrap)

6050 F Katelyn Young (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T MAROON, white cross sashes, blue yellow halved royal blue cap It is early days for him after just fourroyal starts, and&although he has sleeves, displayed white a bit of&promise in astriped couple of them, it is hard to know what his best trip/conditions are. Star Rating 2 Scherzando (GB) — Handicap Rating 67 20/1 HR68 Katelyn Young 8.13 (TS) 9 1/4L 12th of 14 to Darkened 9.4 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-75)7f Sft 40/1 James J. Doyle 9.12 (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 18 to Gold Factory (USA) 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 6f Gd 28/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (TS) 18L 13th of 14 to Great House 9.4 LIM 29 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd

8 CARTESIENNE (22)

4 9 12

Br Ch f Pivotal (GB) - Modern Ideals (GB) B Godolphin O J F Grogan

(TStrap)

(138) (9)

650-720 F Andrew Slattery J J F Grogan (R) T

EMERALD GREEN, red to hoop, red sleeves, striped She was in good form prior a modest Leopardstown effortcap last month, finishing second of 17 at Cork five weeks ago, and a strong pace would undoubtedly boost her prospects. Star Rating 2 Cartesienne — Handicap Rating 66 9/1 HR66 P.A. Harnett 9.6 (TS) 6 1/4L 12th of 15 to Lady Scathach 9.9 LEP 23 JUL hcp (45-70)7f Gd 33/1 HR64 P.A. Harnett 9.8 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Starlite Dancer 10.2 CK 5 JUL 17rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 100/1 HR64 P.A. Harnett 9.3 (TS) 9 1/2L 7th of 14 to Beauchamp Bagenal 9.5 GOW 17 JUN hcp (45-70)7f Gd

9 JAZZ AND BLUES (56)

4 9 12

Br Gr f Canford Cliffs - Fancy Intense (GB) B Brian Dolan O All That Jazz Syndicate

(138) (16)

83-0 F Jamie Powell (7) J James M Barcoe T

PURPLE, chevron & sleeves, royal blue capthat the best of those efforts came over this Her form is royal mixedblue in three career starts, but connections willstar takeon hope C&D in July 2019, and perhaps she can outrun her likely odds. Star Rating 2 Jazz And Blues — Handicap Rating 66 66/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.6 16L 12th of 15 to Sunday Sweet 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 7f 80yds Yld 16/1 S.M. Crosse 8.9 3/4L 3L 3rd to Mia Maria 9.0 here 20 JUL 19 13rn mdn 1m Gd 8/1 S.M. Crosse 8.9 12L 8th of 13 to Aurora Moon 9.0 TIPP 4 JUN 19 mdn 7f 110yds Yld/Sft

10 TREBLE CONE (GB) (55)

5 9 9

Br Ch g Lethal Force - Cardrona (GB) B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Meath & West Syndicate

(135) (6)

0700-70 F John Shinnick (4) J Gerard Keane T

RED, sleeves, cap, stars run at Leopardstown in June was better than it He haswhite becomestars, toughstriped to predict in recentred times, butwhite his penultimate looked and he is 1lb lower for that now. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Treble Cone (GB) 1 flat win r6,776.00 D — Handicap Rating 63 5/1Fav HR64 C.T. Keane 10.1 (BK) 10L 10th of 17 to Capel At Dawn 8.13 NAAS 20 JUN hcp (45-65)1m Gd/Yld 3/1Fav HR64 C.T. Keane 10.2 4 1/2L 7th of 17fn, 18rn to Palabres 8.12 LEP 9 JUN hcp (45-65)1m Gd/Frm 50/1 HR67 S.P. Bird 8.10 (CP) 16L 16th of 22 to Mother Vincent 9.2 here 22 OCT 19 Ext hcp 1m Sft Br B g Swiss Spirit (GB) - Lady Lube Rye B D & S L Tanker Transport Ltd O Painestown Syndicate

3 9 8

(134) (10)

(Hood) 4-8888 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (4) J Charles O’Brien T

YELLOW, blue disc & sleeves, hooped cap Outran 50-1 royal odds when finishing mid-division at Leopardstown last week, looking better the further he travelled, so this first attempt at a mile should suit and this trainer thrives with late-maturing types. Star Rating 4 Intervention (GB) — Handicap Rating 69 50/1 HR69 D. McMonagle 9.3 (H) 3 1/4L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Highly Approved 10.0 LEP 6 AUG hcp (45-70)7f Gd 25/1 S. Foley 9.5 (H) 12L 8th of 12 to United Front (USA) 9.5 DUN 28 FEB mdn 6f Std 11/2 W.J. Lee 9.5 (H) 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to American Lady 9.0 DUN 7 FEB mdn 5f Std

12 EVERYHOURONTHEHOUR (22) Br B g Dragon Pulse - Saranjo B Andrew Hogan O W Ross

4 9 7 (TStrap)

(133) (8)

14-1997 F Danny Sheehy J W Ross (R) T

YELLOW MAROON maroon capwell enough at Leopardstown three Yet to quite & prove as good CHECK, on turf asyellow he is onsleeves, a synthetic surface,star but on he ran weeks ago and should be staying on at the business end. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Everyhouronthehour 2 flat wins r11,820.00 D — Handicap Rating 61 11/1 HR62 T.P. Madden 10.1 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Dark Magic (GB) 9.13 LEP 23 JUL hcp (45-65)1m Gd 100/30Fav HR62 R.C. Colgan 9.13 16L 9th of 14 to Rain Or Shine 9.4 DUN 12 JUL hcp (45-65)7f Std 15/2 HR62 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 7 1/2L 9th of 15 to Wilderness (GB) 9.7 GOW 19 JUN hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Yld 35

RACE SEVEN

11 INTERVENTION (GB) (8)

13 UBUME (12)

3 9 4

(130) (18)

Br B f Ruler of The World - Takawiri 640589 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Cathal Gahan (7) J O Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

ORANGE, blue hoop, royal blue armlet, orange12cap Yet to place inroyal seven starts, proving disappointing at Galway days ago, but the return to better ground might help and she has shown brief glimpses of promise on a couple of occasions this summer. Star Rating 2 Ubume — Handicap Rating 65 12/1 HR66 M.P. Sheehy 9.6 9 1/4L 9th of 12 to Ya Ya Baby 10.0 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-70)1m 73yds Sft 22/1 HR68 C. Gahan 9.2 9 1/4L 8th of 15 to Kodiac Prince 9.3 GOW 25 JUL hcp (45-70)7f Yld 28/1 HR69 C. Gahan 9.3 14L 5th of 14 to Red Kelly (FR) 9.9 LEP 1 JUL hcp (45-70)1m 2f Gd

14 GREGORY’S GIFT (32)

3 9 3

Br B g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Madame Nobel B Have Another Syndicate O Have Another Syndicate

(129) (13)

9670 F Conor McGovern J Seamus Fahey T

ORANGE, & cap Unplaced in black all fourstars, starts,orange provingsleeves most disappointing when only beating two home at Killarney a month ago, but the handicapper has dropped him 3lb and that could help him to be more competitive this time. Star Rating 2 Gregory’s Gift — Handicap Rating 64 66/1 HR67 S.B. Kelly 9.3 8 1/4L 12th of 14 to Star Of Cashel 10.2 KILL 13 JUL hcp (50-75)1m 30yds Yld 22/1 D. McMonagle 9.0 7 3/4L 7th of 9 to Lilli Milena 9.2 SLGO 2 JUL mdn 1m 2f 107yds Gd 150/1 Rachael Blackmore 9.7 8 3/4L 6th of 14 to Dalvey (GB) 9.7 GOW 19 JUN mdn 1m Yld

15 LEABALAND (28)

3 9 3

Br Br g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Adatara B Mrs S Lynch O Trevor Myles

(129) (5)

004 F Adam Farragher (4) J M Halford T

PINK & DARK BLUE pink sleeves, blue seams, striped cap when fourth at Limerick He didn’t show much on CHEVRONS, his first couple of starts but tookdark a huge step in the right direction a month ago, and 64 is a fair opening handicap mark. Star Rating 3 Leabaland — Handicap Rating 64 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 1 1/4L nk 5L 4th to Call Me Rocky 9.4 LIM 17 JUL 14rn mdn 1m Gd 100/1 S.P. Davis 9.7 19L 12th of 13 to Carrytheone (GB) 9.4 here 10 JUL mdn 1m Yld 125/1 S.P. Davis 9.7 20L 11th of 14 to Delphi 9.7 here 26 JUN mdn 1m Gd

16 LEGAL THRILLER (60)

3 9 3

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Starland B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(129) (14)

7607-4 F Luke McAteer (4) J J S Bolger T

WHITE, panel, check cap Caught thepurple eye when fourth at Roscommon on reappearance in June, shaping as though a drop back in trip would help, and she is in the right hands to build on those exertions. Star Rating 3 Legal Thriller — Handicap Rating 64 8/1 HR64 K.J. Manning 9.13 ns 1 1/4L 3L 4th to Alexei Vronsky 9.11 ROS 15 JUN 12rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f 18yds Gd/Frm 16/1 HR68 R.P. Cleary 8.4 12L 7th of 8 to In From The Cold 8.8 NAAS 3 NOV 19 hcp 7f Hvy 33/1 K.J. Manning 9.0 24L 10th of 14 to Amma Grace 9.0 LEP 19 OCT 19 mdn 1m Sft

17 PATH OF FLOWERS (18)

3 9 2

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Tanneron B Highfort Stud O Mrs John J Murphy

(128) (21)

9060 F Alan Persse (4) J John Joseph Murphy T

PINK WHITE DIAMONDS, sleeves, on cap She has&been a little disappointing white in her short careerwhite so far, diamond but this switch to handicap company is expected to suit and perhaps she can surprise a few people back over a mile. Star Rating 2 Path Of Flowers — Handicap Rating 63 150/1 Mr A.T. Feeney 10.5 11L 14th of 16 to Mt Leinster 12.0 GAL 27 JUL mdn 1m 4f 84yds Sft 40/1 K.J. Leonard 9.2 9 1/2L 6th of 14 to Call Me Rocky 9.4 LIM 17 JUL mdn 1m Gd 150/1 K.J. Leonard 9.2 17L 11th of 18 to Taramansour 9.7 CK 12 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd

18 AMARANTHA (21)

3 9 1

(127) (11)

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Br B f Morpheus (GB) - Jemmy’s Girl 006 F B Chynel Phelan & Everina Kilfeather Mikey Sheehy (4) J O Mrs Everina Kilfeather & Ms Chynel Phelan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK GREEN, striped sleeves, cap,and dark green Yet to really figurewhite in three starts, going off atwhite 66-1, 50-1 150-1, andspots connections will hope that the drop in trip coupled with starting out in handicaps brings about some form of improvement. Star Rating 2 Amarantha — Handicap Rating 62 150/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 11L 6th of 13 to She’s Our Queen 8.13 DRYL 24 JUL mdn 1m 2f 75yds Yld 50/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 16L 10th of 11 to Thunder Kiss 9.2 KILL 13 JUL mdn 1m 3f 35yds Yld 66/1 G.P. Halpin 9.2 14L 11th of 15 to Sunday Sweet 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 7f 80yds Yld

RESERVES 19 SUMMER’S DREAM (GB) (30)

5 9 7

Br Ch f Arcano - Ebtisama (USA) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Mrs Claire Doyle

(133) (3)

37210-2 F Emma Doyle (7) J Timothy Doyle T

RED, dark green sashes, dark green cap, red star and would be interesting if getting a run forTimothy Doyle.

She really caught the eyecross when second at Kilbeggan last month on reappearance She didn’t appear to get home over further at Gowran on Wednesday. First reserve. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Summer’s Dream (GB) 1 flat win r5,910.00 C — Handicap Rating 61 14/1 HR58 Emma Louise Doyle 8.9 1/2L 2nd to Sharp Focus (GB) 9.13 KILL 15 JUL 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 45yds Gd 6/1 HR58 Emma Louise Doyle 8.6 9L 10th of 16 to Yafordadoe 9.7 GAL 28 OCT 19 hcp (45-70)7f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR50 Emma Louise Doyle 8.6 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Lady Savanah 8.6 and Piper Bomb 9.4 here 22 OCT 19 22rn hcp (45-65)7f Sft 1min 32.2sec 36

20 BELEAGUERMENT (17) Br B Br g Kodiac (GB) - Blockade B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Rockview Racing Club

4 9 6

(132) (1)

(TStrap) 129900 F Siobhan Rutledge (4) J John C McConnell T

PINK & WHITE DIAMONDS Better known for his exploits on the all-weather, and based on recent outings, he would have plenty to find with the market leaders if getting a run. Second reserve. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Beleaguerment 2 flat wins r10,320.60 — Handicap Rating 60 50/1 HR62 R.P. Cleary 9.10 (TS) 12L 11th of 14 to Mulzamm 10.2 GAL 28 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 22/1 HR65 R.C. Colgan 9.6 (TS) 8 1/2L 12th of 16 to Atlas 9.3 LEP 11 JUL hcp (50-75)7f 30yds Gd 20/1 HR65 Cillian McConnell 9.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 15 to Eleuthera (GB) 9.7 NAAS 4 JUL hcp (45-65)6f Yld/Sft

21 JOAN OF PIMLICO (21)

3 8 11?+2 (123) (7)

Br B f Free Eagle - Poplar Close B T J Adams & Irish National Stud O Martin Hayes

0-87 F Willie Byrne (4) J Brendan W Duke T

BLACK & RED DIAMONDS Yet to place in three starts, being sent off at huge odds in the process, and she might have to wait a bit longer to try and rectify that. Third reserve. Star Rating 2 Joan Of Pimlico — Handicap Rating 58 200/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 14L 7th of 13 to She’s Our Queen 8.13 DRYL 24 JUL mdn 1m 2f 75yds Yld 66/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 12L 8th of 14 to Baraniya 9.2 ROS 22 JUN mdn 7f 87yds Yld 66/1 R.P. Cleary 9.0 16L 18th of 23 to Katiba 9.0 here 29 SEP 19 mdn 1m Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 6. CPiece worn by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 11.

TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 8, No. 12, No. 20. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Dark Magic (GB), 9/2 Out On Friday, 7/1 Roving Mission (USA), Dance Emperor, 8/1 Legal Thriller, 10/1 Leabaland, 12/1 Acari, 14/1 Treble Cone (GB), Intervention (GB), Amarantha, 16/1 Everyhouronthehour, 20/1 Scherzando (GB), Cartesienne, Ubume, Path Of Flowers, 25/1 Queen Amidala, Jazz And Blues, 33/1 Gregory’s Gift 2019 - 1st Acari 2nd Kudbegood 3rd Dare To Flare (1 min. 43.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT DARK MAGIC has won two of his last three for Johnny Levins and he is expected to remain very competitive despite being forced up in grade. The six-year-old only just does enough, and should be suited by another likely strongly-run race here. Out On Friday battled well to land a bit of a gamble at Galway last month and has to be taken seriously despite a 12lb rise, while Intervention and Legal Thriller are others to consider.

WIN: DARK MAGIC

DANGER: LEGAL THRILLER

Distance 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

Time 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 Age Bali Royal (GB) 7 Lahinch 2 Invincible Spirit 4 Sudirman (USA) 2 Bold Tack (Disq) 4 Actress 2 Trade Fair (GB) 4 Hawk Wing (USA) 2 Arctic Storm (GB) 3 Avenue Gabriel (GB) 2 Llyn Gwynant (GB) 4 Flying Jib 2 Emperor Claudius (USA) 3 Chelsea Rose 3 Grandee 2 Market Booster (USA) 3 Lisieux Rose (IRE) 3 St. Jovite (USA) 3 Esprit D’Etoile (USA) 3 Arrikala 3 King Carew 5

Weight 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 37

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

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EIGHTH RACE 4.30P.M. THE TRM KURASYN HANDICAP OF W9,000 (45-65)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 10th August. Value to winner: r5310; Second: r1800; Third: r900; Fourth: r450; Fifth: r270; Sixth: r180.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 BAHLWAN (GB) (5) Br B g Bahamian Bounty (GB) - Vive Les Rouges (GB) B Glebe Stud, J F Dean & Lady Trenchard O Platinum Thoroughbred Racing Club

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 10 8

(148) (1)

(TStrap)

70-3401 F J M Sheridan (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

GREY, grey cap, black He has won three times at 5fstar and has been raised 8lb for scoring over course and distance last time. Expected to remain competitive for a stable who excel with their sprinters. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 5 Bahlwan (GB) 3 flat wins r15,260.10 CD — Handicap Rating 71 15/2 HR63 P.A. Harnett 9.2 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Glow Worm 9.4 and Ty Rock Brandy 9.7 here 9 AUG 17rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 1min 1sec 16/1 HR63 M.P. Sheehy 9.0 (TS) 9L 12th of 18 to Trueba 9.0 here 26 JUL hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld 100/30Fav HR62 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 (TS) 1/2L nk hd 4th to Mi Esperanza 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN 15rn hcp (45-65)5f Yld

2 MISTER TRADER (GB) (51)

6 10 1

Br Br g Hellvelyn (GB) - Rehlaat (USA) B Mrs J Imray O Straight To Victory Syndicate

(B,T)

(141) (2)

0-10-080 F Nathan Crosse (5) J D J Bunyan T

BLACK, pinkhearmlet, pink Successfulpink twicecross at 5f sashes, and although is a track andcap, trip black winnerstar and has slipped 1lb lower than his last winning mark, he needs to better his recent performances. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Mister Trader (GB) 2 flat wins r18,150.00 CD — Handicap Rating 64 20/1 HR66 L.F. Roche 9.12 (TS) 8 3/4L 11th of 15 to Son And Sannie 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 20/1 HR66 M.A. Gallagher 8.6 9L 8th of 15 to Jungle Jane 9.5 TIPP 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 10/1 HR67 N.M. Crosse 9.6 (TS) 5 3/4L 10th of 11 to Danz Gift 9.1 DUN 13 MAR hcp (45-70)5f Std

3 ART OF UNITY (GB) (19) Br Ch g Mazameer - Vintage Steps B P Balding O D A Lynch

5 10 0 (EShield)

(140) (7)

408-500 F Kevin Manning J John James Feane T

BROWN, yellow cross sashes, beigehis&best black cap in the handicap. Will be hoping Successful twice at 5f but has been below thishooped term andsleeves, has been red dropping a first-time eye-shield can spark improvement. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Art Of Unity (GB) 2 flat wins r13,018.90 D — Handicap Rating 63 28/1 HR66 O. McSweeney 9.0 10L 15th of 18 to Trueba 9.0 here 26 JUL hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld 11/1 HR67 B.M. Coen 9.10 (CP) 10L 13th of 15 to Son And Sannie 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld HR67 M.A. Enright 9.11 (CP) 3 3/4L 5th of 13 to Strong Johnson 10.2 here 13 JUN hcp (50-75)5f Gd/Frm

4 POLLY DOUGLAS (36) Br B f Le Cadre Noir - Isabella Rose B David Mooney O D J Mooney

7 9 13 (Blinkers)

(139) (14)

88-1604 F Shane Kelly (3) J Kieran P Cotter T

EMERALD GREEN, white lorraine, black cap Winner of seven races from 5f tocross 6f andof rated only 3lb higher than when scoring in the UK in January. Not disgraced off 1lb higher at Navan latest and has place possibilities. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Polly Douglas 7 flat wins r39,888.70 D — Handicap Rating 62 7/1 HR63 D. McMonagle 9.7 (BK) 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Pretty Smart 9.1 NAV 9 JUL 14rn hcp (45-65)5f Yld/Sft 6/1 HR65 D. McMonagle 9.4 (BK) 9L 12th of 15 to Son And Sannie 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR65 D. McMonagle 9.9 (BK) 2 3/4L 6th of 15 to Mi Esperanza 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN hcp (45-65)5f Yld

RACE EIGHT

5 TOO HARD TO HOLD (23)

3 9 13

Br B g Camacho (GB) - Bilderberg B A M F Persse & F Persse O Garrett J Freyne

(139) (9)

348-788 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

RED, yellow seams, cap A winner at 5f in the UK green for Mark Johnston last summer. Hasn’t hit top form yet since heading to Ireland this year, following a gelding operation, and best watched for now. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Too Hard To Hold 1 flat win r3,450.10 — Handicap Rating 65 25/1 HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.12 7 1/4L 8th of 18 to Red Pantz 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-70)6f Gd 9/2 HR70 C.T. Keane 10.0 14L 8th of 11 to Lady Maura 9.12 NAV 23 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Sft 28/1 HR71 O.J. Orr 9.4 6L 7th of 17 to Nordic Passage 9.13 NAAS 8 JUN hcp (50-75)6f Gd/Frm 40

6 CANFORD ART (11)

5 9 12

(138) (21)

Br B f Canford Cliffs - Saldenart (GER) 51249-9 F B Marlene Haller Michael Hussey J O The Educators Partnership Kevin Thomas Coleman T

GREY, pink & sleeves, pink diamond on cap last summer. Rated 5lb higher now but could Successful at triple 5f anddiamond 7f, most recently over the latter trip at Limerick feasibly play a supporting role. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 3 Canford Art 2 flat wins r16,324.00 D — Handicap Rating 61 16/1 HR62 M.C. Hussey 10.1 8 1/2L 9th of 16 to Hell Left Loose (GB) 9.1 NAAS 3 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Yld 14/1 HR68 B.P. Kennedy 8.9 14L 9th of 13 to Lord Rapscallion 9.2 DUN 22 NOV 19 hcp 1m Std Kieran O’Neill 8.13 1 1/2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Bounty Pursuit (GB) 9.4 CHEPSTOW 17 SEP 19 12rn hcp (56-70)7f 16yds Gd

7 MI ESPERANZA (43)

4 9 12

Br B f Dandy Man - Pile Ou Face B Mrs Noreen O’Donovan O E Garcia

(138) (11)

27-7145 F Andrew Slattery (3) J A Kinsella T

DARK BLUE, stars, white white dark star A winner at 5f atwhite Tipperary in June andsleeves, has held her formcap, well in twoblue outings since. She does need to find a bit more improvement to emerge as a viable win contender, though. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Mi Esperanza 1 flat win r5,310.00 D — Handicap Rating 61 5/1 HR61 D. McMonagle 9.5 4 3/4L 5th of 10 to Powersville 10.1 SLGO 2 JUL hcp (45-70)5f 160yds Gd 9/1 HR62 A.J. Slattery 9.3 (CP) 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Son And Sannie 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN 15rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR56 G.M. Ryan 9.2 (CP) won 1/2L nk from A Step Too Far 8.8 and Sestriere 9.7 TIPP 19 JUN 15rn hcp (45-65)5f Yld 59.3sec

8 SNOW PATCH (5)

5 9 10

Br B f Epaulette (AUS) - Radha (GB) B Mrs Noelle Walsh O Shackleton Syndicate

(136) (18)

834-030 F Neve Bennett (10) J D J Bunyan T

WHITE, royal blue royalout blue capby any means, judging by her course-and-distance third off this mark A winner at 5f and isn’tbraces, handicapped of this last month. One to consider for each-way purposes. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Snow Patch 1 flat win r10,472.00 D — Handicap Rating 59 17/2 HR59 N.M. Crosse 9.0 7 1/4L 14th of 17 to Bahlwan (GB) 9.2 here 9 AUG hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 9/1 HR59 N.M. Crosse 8.5 1/2L 2L 3rd to Elzaamone 8.12 here 19 JUL 14rn hcp (50-80)5f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR60 C.D. Hayes 9.4 6 1/4L last of 11 to Danz Gift 9.1 DUN 13 MAR hcp (45-70)5f Std

9 TEDDY BOY (5)

5 9 8

Br B g Dandy Man - Tartufo Dolce B Ballyhane Stud O Ms Aileen Lynam

(134) (16)

033734 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

PURPLE, red seams onremarkably sleeves, purple A winner atlarge 5f andred hasspots, been holding his form well thiscap year. Was fourth behind Bahlwan here last time and could take closer order now reopposing on better terms. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Teddy Boy 1 flat win r5,910.00 D — Handicap Rating 57 7/2Fav HR57 C.D. Hayes 9.3 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Bahlwan (GB) 9.2 here 9 AUG 17rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld 3/1Fav HR53 C.D. Hayes 9.6 hd 2 1/4L 3rd to Hell Left Loose (GB) 9.1 NAAS 3 AUG 16rn hcp (45-65)6f Yld 9/2Fav HR53 S.M. Crosse 9.3 3 1/4L 7th of 18 to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Gd

10 DOONARD PRINCE (23) Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Fly Haia B James J Tighe O John Bowden

11 9 7 (Blinkers)

(133) (6)

5-24245 F Mikey Sheehy (7) J Ross O’Sullivan T

YELLOW, black black diamonds Has won nine racesbraces, from 5f to 7f and is a modelon ofcap consistency - a real credit to himself and to connections at the age of 11. No forlorn hope for a place. Winning Range YS-GY & AW. Star Rating 3 Doonard Prince 9 flat wins r52,776.00 C D — Handicap Rating 56 10/1 HR56 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) 3L 5th of 18 to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Gd 15/2 HR56 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 (BK) 3/4L 2 1/4L nk 4th to Eleuthera (GB) 9.7 NAAS 4 JUL 15rn hcp (45-65)6f Yld/Sft 18/1 HR56 M.P. Sheehy 8.9 (BK) 3 1/2L 2nd to Son And Sannie 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN 15rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld

11 PILLAR (GB) (11)

7 9 5

Br B g Rock Of Gibraltar - Ceilidh House (GB) B Lawn Stud O Sean F Gallagher

(131) (4)

650430 F Shane Foley J Adrian McGuinness T

YELLOW, emerald green & although chevrons on sleeves, cap Winner of five races from 5f tostar 6f and reliability isn’t hisquartered strong point, he ran well off 1lb higher when third at Naas last month and has place possibilities on that evidence. Winning Range YS-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Pillar (GB) 5 flat wins r33,367.50 D — Handicap Rating 54 9/1 HR55 R.P. Whelan 9.6 20L 15th of 18 to Theoneyouare 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Yld 14/1 HR55 S. Foley 9.8 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL 18rn hcp (45-65)5f Gd 33/1 HR57 R.P. Whelan 9.9 1L 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Edessann 9.10 CK 12 JUL 11rn hcp (45-65)6f Gd 3 9 2

Br B c Dandy Man - Midas Haze (GB) B B & J McDonald O Rockview Racing Club

(TStrap)

(128) (17)

000-00 F Robbie Colgan J John C McConnell T

PINK & WHITE Unplaced in all fiveDIAMONDS starts and has shown little promise throughout his career, including in two handicap runs this term.Appears flattered by his official rating. Star Rating 2 Sir Dotti — Handicap Rating 54 20/1 HR59 S. Foley 9.9 16L 10th of 11 to Musical Rue 9.9 DRYL 24 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Yld 40/1 HR60 C.D. Hayes 9.6 14L 11th of 14 to Pretty Smart 9.1 NAV 9 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Yld/Sft 100/1 R. Coakley 8.13 (TS) 9 1/4L 13th of 26 to Stone Circle 9.5 here 15 SEP 19 6f 63yds Gd 41

RACE EIGHT

12 SIR DOTTI (21)

13 AHYOKA (23)

3 9 0

(126) (20)

Br Gr f Zebedee (GB) - Cherokee Stream B Ringfort Stud Ltd O Kilmichael Racing Syndicate

580 F M A Gallagher J Kieran P Cotter T EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE DIAMONDS, sleeves, emerald for green cap, orange diamonds Unplaced in all three starts in a maidens and needswhite to improve tremendously the switch to handicap company if she’s to figure. Star Rating 2 Ahyoka — Handicap Rating 52 100/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 13L 11th of 18 to Gold Factory (USA) 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 6f Gd 50/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 8.6 10L 8th of 14 to Laurel Wreath (GB) 9.2 NAV 9 JUL mdn 5f 164yds Yld/Sft 25/1 C.P. Hoban 9.2 8 1/4L 5th of 8 to Kourvoisier 9.2 SLGO 2 JUL mdn 5f 160yds Gd

14 MORRONE (19)

3 9 0

Br B f Camacho (GB) - Hawk Eyed Lady B Edmond Kent O Edward Lynam

(126) (19)

006 F Oisin Orr J Edward Lynam T

RED, pink in epaulettes, cap Yet to place three starts striped to date but her best effort came over course and distance when sixth last time and she is open to improvement for a stable who do extremely well with sprinters. Star Rating 4 Morrone — Handicap Rating 52 150/1 C.P. Hoban 9.2 8 1/2L 7th of 16fn, 17rn to Chocquinto 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 5f Yld 66/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 15L 12th of 14 to Laurel Wreath (GB) 9.2 NAV 9 JUL mdn 5f 164yds Yld/Sft 40/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 14L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Pronouncement (USA) 8.13 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld

15 HOT STUFF (GB) (23) Br B g Assertive (GB) - Even Hotter (GB) B Lady Whent O O Smyth

7 8 10?+2 (122) (5) (TStrap)

803-070 F Conor Maxwell (3) J Patrick Downey T

ORANGE, dark blue striped capon the all-weather and appears to be completely up against it based The seven-year-old’s bestsleeves, form arguably comes on his recent outing at Naas. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Hot Stuff (GB) 1 flat win r3,805.90 — Handicap Rating 44 100/1 HR45 C.D. Maxwell 8.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 14th of 18 to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Gd Sean Davis 8.4 (TS) 6L 7th of 10 to Jan Van Hoof 9.9 NEWCASTLE 23 JAN hcp (46-60)5f AWT 20/1 HR46 K.J. Leonard 8.9 (TS) 4 1/2L 12th of 14 to Lapilli (GB) 9.7 DUN 10 JAN hcp (45-65)5f Std

16 IT’S ALL A JOKE (11)

5 8 10?+2 (122) (13)

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Jesting (GB) B M Phelan O Mark Devlin & Shamrock Thoroughbreds

(Visor)

17 JACKMEL (23)

6 8 10

Br B g Bushranger - Margot (GB) B John Connaughton O Kevin John Smith

(C,T)

18 REALTIN FANTASY (289)

4 8 10

608004 F Stephen Mooney (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

RED, black He arrives on panel, the backblack of his armlet, best effortred for cap a while having finished fourth at Naas earlier in the month. That said, this will require further improvement. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 It’s All A Joke 4 flat wins r22,425.70 D — Handicap Rating 42 33/1 HR43 R.P. Whelan 8.12 (V) hd 2 1/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Hell Left Loose (GB) 9.1 NAAS 3 AUG 16rn hcp (45-65)6f Yld 33/1 HR46 S.M. Mooney 8.6 (BK) 7L 13th of 18 to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Gd 25/1 HR48 L.F. Roche 9.3 (BK) 18L 10th of 14 to Miss Cunning 9.0 DUN 12 JUL hcp (45-65)7f Std (122) (3)

00312/-0 F Leigh Roche J Kevin Michael Smith T

WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap Found a fair amount of improvement in the autumn of 2018 when benefiting from the drop back in trip. Finished down the field on his return after a break and has work to do. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Jackmel 1 flat win r6,160.00 — Handicap Rating 43 25/1 HR44 R.C. Colgan 8.12 (BK) (TS) 10L 16th of 18 to A Step Too Far 9.3 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Gd 4/1Fav HR64 T.P. Madden 9.10 (CP) (TS) nk 2nd to Ahundrednotout (GB) 9.7 DUN 9 NOV 18 13rn hcp (45-65)7f Std 6/1 HR60 S.P. Davis 9.4 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L ns from Three Majors 8.5 and Amazing One (GB) 8.11 DUN 2 NOV 18 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Std 1min 25.6sec Br B f Power (GB) - Perfect Fantasy B Eugene O’Donnell O Eugene John O’Donnell

(122) (15)

000567- F Wayne Lordan J W P Browne T

PINK, purple seams, purple pink stars, pink starssince last October when finishing Yet to place in 11 starts and has asleeves, lot on her plate making hercap, first purple appearance mid-division in a Dundalk maiden. Star Rating 2 Realtin Fantasy — Handicap Rating 45 33/1 HR47 B.M. Coen 8.9 10L 7th of 8 to Yale (USA) 9.5 DUN 30 OCT 19 mdn 5f Std Sean Davis 8.10 4L 6th of 9 to Popping Corks 8.10 HAMILTON PARK 22 SEP 19 hcp (46-60)5f 7yds Sft 100/1 HR29 B.M. Coen 8.9 2 1/4L 5th of 12 to Pulse Of Shanghai 9.5 DRYL 31 AUG 19 mdn 5f Yld

RACE EIGHT

RESERVES 19 ELEUTHERA (GB) (11)

8 10 1

Br Ch g Bahamian Bounty (GB) - Cha Cha Cha (GB) B G Reed O DMS & John O’Riordan Partnership

(V,T)

(141) (10)

321268 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

RED, epaulettes, yellow sleeves, of red armlet, reda & yellow striped cap on three other occasions, He has yellow been fairly consistent since the resumption racing, winning Naas handicap and placing but the ground may be on the quick side for him. First reserve. Winning Range YS-GS & AW. Star Rating 3 Eleuthera (GB) 6 flat wins r32,085.50 D — Handicap Rating 64 13/2 HR65 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 (TS) 9 1/4L 8th of 18 to Theoneyouare 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Yld 3/1 HR64 C.T. Keane 10.2 (TS) 6 1/2L 6th of 11 to Edessann 9.10 CK 12 JUL hcp (45-65)6f Gd 11/4Fav HR62 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Pretty Smart 9.1 NAV 9 JUL 14rn hcp (45-65)5f Yld/Sft 42

20 ST GEORGE’S HEAD (7)

3 9 7

Br Gr g Kingston Hill (GB) - Good Chocolate B Aidan Sexton O Celtic Racing Club

(133) (8)

7590-56 F Colin Keane J Kieran P Cotter T

BLACK, black white quartered cap down the handicap on his most recent starts. He faces a stiff Yet to win red in 10star, career starts&and has gradually dropped assignment once again. Second reserve. Star Rating 2 St George’s Head — Handicap Rating 59 11/1 HR62 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 (BK) 7 1/4L 6th of 12 to Earls 9.6 SLGO 7 AUG hcp (45-65)5f 160yds Gd 10/1 HR63 C.T. Keane 9.13 (BK) 7 3/4L 5th of 11 to Musical Rue 9.9 DRYL 24 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Yld 12/1 HR66 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 (BK) 19L last of 13 to Simply True 9.3 DRYL 31 AUG 19 Ext hcp 7f Sft

21 UNCONSCIOUS MIND (7)

3 9 10

Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Flood Plain (GB) B Alan Byrne & Canning & Tinnakill House O The MBS Dream Partnership

(136) (12)

s8-587 F J

J F Levins T EMERALD GREEN, hoop,onyellow sleeves, debut emerald greenand stars, cap, emerald green Didn’t get much luck yellow in running her handicap at Sligo wasyellow subsequently dropped 3lb star by the handicapper. Might be of interest if getting a run. Third reserve. Star Rating 3 Unconscious Mind — Handicap Rating 62 11/2 HR65 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 8 1/4L 7th of 12 to Earls 9.6 SLGO 7 AUG hcp (45-65)5f 160yds Gd 18/1 D.W. O’Connor 8.13 5 1/2L 8th of 18 to Gold Factory (USA) 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 6f Gd 125/1 D.W. O’Connor 8.13 7 3/4L 5th of 12 to Soul Search 9.2 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Yld

B,T worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4, No. 10. C,T worn by No. 17.

EShield worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 12, No. 15.

V,T worn by No. 19. Visor worn by No. 16. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Bahlwan (GB), 10/3 Teddy Boy, 7/1 Doonard Prince, 8/1 Morrone, 10/1 Mi Esperanza, It’s All A Joke, 12/1 Polly Douglas, 14/1 Pillar (GB), 16/1 Snow Patch, 20/1 Mister Trader (GB), Too Hard To Hold, Canford Art, Ahyoka, 25/1 Art Of Unity (GB), Jackmel, 33/1 Sir Dotti, Hot Stuff (GB), Realtin Fantasy 2019 - 1st Noirvento 2nd Bellick (GB) 3rd Tai Sing Yeh (1 min. 11.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Morrone is worth a market check now going handicapping off an opening mark of 52 for Edward Lynam, who excels with his sprinters, but BAHLWAN appears the most likely winner and looks the one to be on. Denis Hogan’s five-year-old had the Lynam-trained Teddy Boy back in fourth when scoring over course and distance last time and is expected to take an 8lb rise in his stride to remain competitive.

DANGER: MORRONE

RACE EIGHT

WIN: BAHLWAN

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.00p.m. The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€11,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €60,000. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €48,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €36,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €24,000 allowed 6lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €12,000 allowed 8lb. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.30p.m. The Loder Irish EBF Fillies Race of €28,000 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by Eyrefield Lodge Stud and the Irish EBF Fund (€10,000)) Winner will receive €16,800 (Penalty Value:16,520), Second will receive €5,600, Third will receive €2,800, Fourth will receive €1,400, Fifth will receive €840, Sixth will receive €560. For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not run before 1st July, 2020 and which, at entry, have not been placed first, second or third in a Group or Listed Race. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €224 to enter, €56 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a race 4lb extra; Of two races 7lb extra. Allowance - Fillies that, at declaration, have not run allowed 3lb. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000 if they have not previously won a bonus payment). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €16520; Second: €5600; Third: €2800; Fourth: €1400; Fifth: €840; Sixth: €560 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.00p.m. The Holden Plant Rentals Curragh Stakes of €37,500 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750.

For two years old only. About 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €300 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €22125; Second: €7500; Third: €3750; Fourth: €1875; Fifth: €1125; Sixth: €750 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.30p.m. The Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Registered as the Ballycullen Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs.

Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on July 29th; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by August 10th or €5,000 if entered by August 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (from 1st January, 2020 for races of ten furlongs or over) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger.

Free Entry Race (Irish St Leger). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.00p.m. The Irish Field Celebrating 150 Years Royal Whip Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (The Whip was presented by His Majesty King William IV to the I.H.R.B.) (Generously sponsored by The Irish Field) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on July 29th; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by August 10th or €5,000 if entered by August 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes. Free Entry Race (Irish Champion Stakes). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.30p.m. The Big Picture Communications Maiden of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Big Picture Communications) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls.

Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Derek O’Sullivan Memorial Apprentice Handicap of €10,000 (45-70) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €80 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run.

Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (up to and including 10th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed 7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 10th August. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 4.30p.m. The TRM Kurasyn Handicap of €9,000 (45-65) (Generously sponsored by TRM) Winner will receive €5,400 (Penalty Value: €5,310), Second will receive €1,800, Third will receive €900, Fourth will receive €450, Fifth will receive €270, Sixth will receive €180. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €72 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 10th August. Value to winner: €5310; Second: €1800; Third: €900; Fourth: €450; Fifth: €270; Sixth: €180 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE

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2020

FIXTURES Saturday 22nd August

Galileo Futurity Stakes

A.R.M. Holding Curragh Sprint

A.R.M. Holding Debutante Stakes

Friday 28th August

Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire

Kilcarn Stud Flame of Tara Stakes

Snow Fairy Stakes

Sunday 13th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Saturday 26th September

Renaissance Stakes

Sunday 27th September

Smurfit Beresford Stakes

Weld Park Stakes

Sunday 11th October

Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables

Anglesey Stakes

Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch

Staffordstown Stud Stakes

Thursday 15th October

TRM Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Monday 2nd November

Friday 6th November

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