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THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Welcome to the Curragh for our fourth 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.

We are delighted to welcome Scott Heider and his family as sponsors for the first time, but sorry that they will be unable to travel to Ireland for the race day. Scott has enjoyed great success on the track this year most notably with Crossfirehurricane and Pista.

I would also like to thank Mrs Cristina Patino for her continued support of the Snow Fairy Stakes, which honours her champion race mare whose victory in the Irish Oaks lives long in the memory as one of the highlights of racing here.

Miss Pat O’Kelly has also been a tremendous supporter of The Curragh and her position as one of the leading breeders in Europe was further highlighted with the win of Lucky Vega, who recently won the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. We are delighted that her great mare Flame Of Tara is commemorated today I would also like to acknowledge the support today of our betting partner Paddy Power, together with TRM and Irish European Breeders Fund.

Walls to Workstations are a first time sponsor today and we are delighted to have them on board They are a very successful Irish-based company who are associated with some of the leading businesses in Ireland.

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 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.

We are now only two weeks away from Longines Irish Champions Weekend and although the event will take place behind closed doors there will be a variety of ways to engage with the weekend from home including extensive media coverage.

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

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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

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

are officiating at today’s race meeting:

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

Mr. Peter N. Reynolds

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Philip Caffrey Mr. Anthony Byrne Ms. Denise Brophy

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Dermot Nolan

Mr. P. D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE:

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

Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P. L. Malone

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. D. Maher HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. Hugh Hynes

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: Ms. Carol Murphy & Ms. Noeleen Moloney

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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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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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 (12 wins from 83 runners, 14%) runs UBUNTU (2.40), THUNDERING NIGHTS (3.10) & OMAKASE (5.10).

A P O’BRIEN (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs BRAZIL (2.05), DIVINELY (2.40), SO WONDERFUL and LOVELIER (3.10), CHIEF LITTLE HAWK & GIORGIO VASARI (4.10).

D K WELD (7 wins from 32 runners, 22%) runs EMANIYA (2.40), KISS FOR A JEWEL (3.10), JASSAAR (3.40) & HIGHTIMEYOUWON (4.40).

G M LYONS (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs COLOUR SERGEANT (2.05) & COILL AVON (4.10).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (10 wins from 54 rides, 19%) rides COLOUR SERGEANT (2.05), COME SEPTEMBER (3.10), LAUGHIFUWANT (3.40), COILL AVON (4.10), SPANISH TENOR (4.40) & ABOGADOS (5.10).

SHANE FOLEY (9 wins from 70 rides, 13%) rides COOPER’S HAWK (2.05), ALBIGNA (3.10), NJORD (3.40), TERESA MENDOZA (4.10), BLAIRMAYNE (4.40) & CURSORY EXAM (5.10).

D MCMONAGLE (8 wins from 31 rides, 26%) rides QUIZICAL (3.40), BLYTON (4.40) & INTERVENTION (5.45).

S M CROSSE (5 wins from 30 rides, 17%) rides THUNDERING NIGHTS (3.10), CHILEAN (3.40) & MASTER MATT (4.40).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.40 Blyton (won off 87 down 10lb to 77); 5.45 Treble Cone (won off 64 down 3lb to 61); Tony The Gent (won off 84 down 9lb to 75).

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.10 ALBIGNA (down 2 grades).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.40 race in 2015 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Divinely in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 3.10 race in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Lovelier and So Wonderful in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 4.10 race in 2013, 2016 and 2017 and 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Chief Little Hawk and Giorgio Vasari in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 26th 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 2.05P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF W16,500 (PLUS 10 RACE)

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One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330.

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 BARON WILD (14) Br B c Zoffany - Wild Child B Mrs S Rowley-Williams O Mrs John Harrington

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0 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

GREEN & RED HOOPS, white cap

Didn’t appear to be particularly well fancied heading into his debut over 7f here two weeks ago (sent off 40/1) and made little impression, only beating one rival home. Shane Foley prefers Cooper’s Hawk today. Best watched Star Rating 1 Baron Wild 40/1 C.P. Hoban 9.6 (TS) 15L 16th of 17 to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG mdn 7f Gd

2 BRAZIL (21)

DARK BLUE

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Br B c Galileo - Dialafara (FR) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

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(131) (5)

43 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

The sole representative from the Aidan O’Brien stable that has won seven of the last nine runnings of this contest, and he has shaped encouragingly in both starts thus far. Looks sure to play a leading role. Star Rating 5 Brazil 8/15Fav E.J. McNamara 9.5 1 3/4L 3L 3rd to Jack Duggan (USA) 9.5 TIPP 7 AUG 9rn mdn 7f 115yds Yld/Sft 13/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 ns 1L 2 3/4L 4th to Los Andes (USA) 9.2 NAV 9 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

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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

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0 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

Not devoid of promise when just worse than midfield on his debut over 7f here but likely won’t be seen at his best until going even further than this. Possibly best watched for the time being. Star Rating 3 Britzka 100/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.6 8 1/2L 10th of 17 to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG mdn 7f Gd

4 COLOUR SERGEANT (19)

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Br B c Kingman (GB) - Quilita (GER) B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof O K Abdullah

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332 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

EMERALD GREEN, pinkin sash, white sleeves, cap placing over 7f here the last twice. Stepping up Has shaped with promise each of his three startspink to date, in distance could potentially unlock another gear and he should be there or thereabouts at the finish. Star Rating 4 Colour Sergeant 7/2 G.F. Carroll 9.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Thunder Moon 9.7 here 9 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 6/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 18 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Yld 4/5Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Shalaalaa (GB) 9.2 FAIR 18 JUN 5rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm

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Br B c Awtaad - La Negra B Townbraccan Enterprises Ltd O Mill House LLC

WHITE, red cross sashes, black sleeves, red cap

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0 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Appeared to be fairly well fancied heading into his debut over 5f here in June (sent off 3/1), but was never travelling and eventually finished last of 11. Had a break since and it looks too soon to be writing him off. Star Rating 3 Cooper’s Hawk 3/1 S. Foley 9.2 12L last of 11 to Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.2 here 12 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm

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Br B c Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Fionnuar B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

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83 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Left his debut performance well behind when a length third over course and distance last weekend and seems sure to give another good account. Looks a strong stayer already, and any further rainfall won’t bother him. Star Rating 4 Flying Visit 33/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 3/4L hd 3rd to High Definition 9.7 here 22 AUG 12rn mdn 1m Sft 25/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 (TS) 11L 8th of 9 to Wuqood (GB) 9.7 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m Gd

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Br B c Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Livia Galilei B Kevin J Molloy O J P Ledwidge

BLACK & GREY QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap

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Ronan Whelan J A Oliver T

Half-brother to Constant Comment, won twice at 7f and 1m. Stable has been fairly quiet recently and he looks a shade vulnerable making his racecourse debut against experienced rivals. A watching brief is advised. Star Rating 2

TStrap worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Colour Sergeant, 6/4 Brazil, 5/1 Flying Visit, 14/1 Cooper’s Hawk, 16/1 Britzka, 25/1 Lifetime Legend, 33/1 Baron Wild 2019 - 1st Mogul (GB) 2nd Shekhem 3rd Jurgen (USA) (1 min. 40.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Flying Visit proved that he handles soft ground when a fast-finishing third over course and distance last week and a gruelling race in testing conditions may give him an edge, while Colour Sergeant is unproven on this type of sort of surface but hasn’t done too much wrong in three starts to date.

However, Aidan O’Brien’s remarkable record in the race, winning seven of the last nine renewals, makes BRAZIL the preferred choice. He has shaped encouragingly in both starts thus far and can make it third-time lucky for the master trainer.

WIN: BRAZIL

DANGER: COLOUR SERGEANT

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SECOND RACE 2.40P.M. THE KILCARN STUD FLAME OF TARA IRISH EBF STAKES OF W65,000 (GROUP 3)

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One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r38350; Second: r13000; Third: r6500; Fourth: r3250; Fifth: r1950; Sixth: r1300.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Br B f Galileo - Scream Blue Murder B Coolmore & Drakenstein Stud Pty Ltd O Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier

63 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

LIGHT BLUE, white square, light blue cap

She took a huge step forward when upped to a mile at Cork, beaten only two lengths into third, and the Galileo filly could be capable of further improvement here. Place claims. Star Rating 3 Ahandfulofsummers 11/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Emaniya 9.2 CK 8 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 7 3/4L 6th of 9 to Aunty Bridy 9.2 here 28 JUN mdn 7f Gd

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

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546230 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

GREY, purple panel, check cap The daughter of Vocalised struggled when an outsider for a competitive event last weekend, but some of her appearances before that offer more encouragement and the step up to a mile could suit Jim Bolger’s youngster. Star Rating 2 Allagar — Handicap Rating 80 100/1 HR82 R.P. Cleary 8.9 (CP) 9 1/4L 14th of 19 to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 17/2 HR83 K.J. Manning 8.9 (CP) 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG 17rn mdn 7f Gd 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

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Br B f Galileo - Red Evie B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

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524 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE She faded late in Emaniya’s Cork race earlier this month when a place behind Ahandfulofsummers in fourth, but the Galileo filly is a sister to Found and has to be taken seriously representing a top operation. Star Rating 3 Divinely 3/1Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L 1/2L s/hd 4th to Emaniya 9.2 CK 8 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd 4/5Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 6 1/2L 2nd to No Speak Alexander 9.2 ROS 7 JUL 6rn mdn 7f 69yds Hvy 12/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 7 to Oodnadatta 9.2 LEP 21 JUN mdn 7f Gd

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Br Ch f The Gurkha - Await B Carradale Ltd O Mrs John Magnier & Mrs T Stack

(128) (5)

2 F Ronan Whelan J J A Stack T

The Gurkha filly is a half-sister to a US Grade 1 winner and caught the eye when second on debut at Killarney last week.

She had no issue with the heavy ground on that occasion and looks well worth her place at this level. Star Rating 4 Dolce Notte 10/1 C.D. Hayes 8.13 5L 2nd to San Martino 9.4 KILL 21 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 50yds Hvy

5 EMANIYA (20)

2 9 2

Br B f Sea The Stars - Emiyna (USA) B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

(128) (6)

51 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Got off the mark at the second attempt at Cork, with Ahandfulofsummers (third) and Divinely (fourth) among the beaten horses.

The Sea The Stars filly must have a great chance of confirming her superiority. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Emaniya 1 win r9,145.00 D 11/2 O.J. Orr 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from April Showers 8.13 and Ahandfulofsummers 9.2 CK 8 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 43.1sec 9/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 10 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd 14

6 MEALA (6)

2 9 2

Br B f Epaulette (AUS) - Labhandar B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(128) (7)

43214 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

disgraced when fourth in a Group 2 here last weekend. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 5 Meala 1 win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 100 9/2 K.J. Manning 9.2 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.2 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 11/4Fav K.J. Manning 9.2 won 11L hd from Umneyaat 9.2 and Oh So Fine 8.11 GAL 28 JUL 8rn mdn 7f Sft 1min 28.4sec 7/2 K.J. Manning 8.9 1/2L 2nd to Vafortino 9.1 LEP 11 JUL 15rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd

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2 9 2

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Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Chicquita 1 F B Coolmore Gavin Ryan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Made the best possible start when scoring on debut at Leopardstown last month and the American Pharoah filly, who is out of an Irish Oaks winner, has to be given plenty of respect here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Nicest 1 win r10,335.00 D 6/1 G.M. Ryan 8.11 won hd 3 3/4L from Talacre (USA) 9.2 and Willow 9.2 LEP 23 JUL 10rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 47.4sec

8 ROSSCARBERY (GER) (14)

2 9 2

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

4 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, yellow cap, black button She outran her odds when chasing home some useful looking youngsters to take fourth here on debut earlier this month and could be capable of getting involved in the finish as she steps up to a mile. Star Rating 3 Rosscarbery (GER) 22/1 R.C. Colgan 8.13 1 1/2L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Shandra 9.0 here 14 AUG 8rn 7f Gd

9 UBUNTU (14)

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Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - On A Pedestal 5 F B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Declan McDonogh J O Mrs John Magnier Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

The Fastnet Rock filly was not disgraced when fifth over 7f here on debut, finishing a place behind Rosscarbery.

The extra distance could suit, but others make more appeal from a win perspective. Star Rating 3 Ubuntu 9/1 D.P. McDonogh 8.13 3 3/4L 5th of 8 to Shandra 9.0 here 14 AUG 7f Gd

CPiece worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Meala, 3/1 Nicest, 9/2 Emaniya, 6/1 Divinely, 10/1 Ahandfulofsummers, 12/1 Dolce Notte, 14/1 Rosscarbery (GER), Ubuntu, 25/1 Allagar 2019 - 1st Cayenne Pepper 2nd So Wonderful (USA) 3rd A New Dawn (1 min. 39.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Emaniya had Ahandfulofsummers (third) and Divinely (fourth) behind when getting off the mark at Cork and all three appear to be heading in the right direction, while Dolce Notte caught the eye when second on debut at Killarney and is worth her place at this level. Nicest opened her account at the first attempt and the American Pharoah filly is a must for the shortlist, but preference is for MEALA, who is the pick of Jim Bolger’s pair. The Epaulette youngster backed up her impressive Galway victory with a fine effort in the Debutante here last week and the step up in trip could bring about further improvement.

WIN: MEALA

DANGER: DOLCE NOTTE

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SNOW FAIRY

Snow Fairy

The legendary daughter of Intikhab, who was bought back by her breeder for just â‚Ź1,800 at Tattersalls Ireland in December 2008, won eight of her 21 starts, with six of her victories coming at the highest level. She retired with earnings just short of ÂŁ4 million.

Trained in Newmarket by Ed Dunlop, Snow Fairy broke her maiden over six furlongs as a two-year-old and was supplemented for the 2010 Oaks after winning the Listed Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood. Following her victory at Epsom, she ran in another 13 Group/Grade 1 races, adding the Darley Irish Oaks to her tally along with globe-trotting success in the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup in Japan two years in a row, as well as victory in the Hong Kong Cup and the Irish Champion Stakes.

Her three-year-old filly Virgin Snow is a winner this year and has placed at Group 3 level. She has a beautiful two-year-old colt by Frankel, named John Leeper in memory of John Dunlop, who is in training with Ed Dunlop and she is currently in foal to Sea The Stars.

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THIRD RACE 3.10P.M. 1m 1f

THE SNOW FAIRY FILLIES STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres)

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

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 COME SEPTEMBER (31)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 9

(135) (7)

Br B f Roderic O’Connor - Arakans Secret B John Hutchinson O Lindsay Laroche

550-200 F Colin Keane J Gavin Cromwell T

ROYAL BLUE, white on sleeves, starsproducing on cap a career-best effort to finish second in a Listed She hasn’t gone on from stars her return to action inwhite 2020 when contest at Gowran Park. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Come September 1 flat win r12,320.00 — Handicap Rating 96 33/1 HR97 G.F. Carroll 9.6 8 1/2L 11th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 9/1 HR97 G.F. Carroll 9.11 7L last of 12 to Lovelier 9.2 KILL 13 JUL Listed 1m 30yds Yld 20/1 HR92 R.P. Whelan 9.11 2L 2nd to Lemista 9.3 GOW 19 JUN 11rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld

2 HARRIET’S FORCE (16)

4 9 9

Br B f Lethal Force - Its On The Air B Limestone & Tara Studs O Sean Fitzsimons/Phoenix Bloodstock Syndicate

(135) (8)

86690-0 F Gearoid Brouder J Keith Henry Clarke T

GREY & ROYAL BLUE grey sleeves, royal cap, greyinstar She failed to make any sortDIAMONDS, of impact on her latest appearance at blue Gowran earlier the month and faces a difficult task to be more competitive up in class. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 1 Harriet’s Force 1 flat win r11,088.00 — Handicap Rating 93 150/1 HR94 G.P. Brouder 9.10 20L last of 10 to Laburnum 9.2 GOW 12 AUG Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd 20/1 HR96 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 6 3/4L 10th of 13 to Innamorare 8.9 DUN 8 NOV 19 hcp 1m Std 14/1 HR96 R.C. Colgan 9.0 9 1/2L 9th of 14 to Surrounding 9.7 DUN 1 NOV 19 Listed 1m Std

3 KISS FOR A JEWEL (40)

4 9 9

(135) (6)

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Sapphire B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(Visor)

110-833 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, redofcap, star. her third over course and distance in a Group 2 last month and the She emerged with plenty creditblack following recent rain will definitely play to her strengths. Winning Range SH-YS. Star Rating 4 Kiss For A Jewel 2 flat wins r21,842.00 D — Handicap Rating 100 22/1 HR96 O.J. Orr 9.11 (V) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Lemista 9.2 here 19 JUL 8rn Group 2 1m 1f Gd 33/1 HR92 M.P. Sheehy 8.11 (V) 3/4L hd 3rd to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL 17rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld 12/1 HR92 O.J. Orr 9.13 (CP) 10L 8th of 9 to Lemista 8.11 NAAS 23 MAR Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy

4 LADY WANNABE (47)

4 9 9

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Wannabe Better B Churchtown House Stud O Mrs T Gaffney & Mrs Barbara Murphy

(135) (4)

4217-47 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

RED, black blackatstar on cap A winner of aseams, Listed contest Killarney last year who has subsequently found the step up to Group class beyond her in three outings since. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 2 Lady Wannabe 2 flat wins r37,200.00 — Handicap Rating 98 20/1 HR101 T.P. Madden 9.10 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to Valeria Messalina 9.2 CK 12 JUL Group 3 7f Gd 11/1 HR101 C.D. Hayes 9.2 4 1/2L 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Magic Wand 9.5 here 13 JUN 4rn Group 2 1m Gd/Frm 8/1 HR101 C.T. Keane 9.0 4 3/4L 7th of 8 to Tarnawa 9.0 here 15 SEP 19 Group 2 1m 2f Gd/Frm

5 SIMPLY A BREEZE (12)

4 9 9

Br B f Casamento - Magadar (USA) B Kilnamoragh Stud O J Browne

(135) (5)

2-833 F Gavin Ryan J John James Feane T

ROYAL BLUE, grey sash,inroyal grey star in maiden company but this represents a massive step The four-year-old has placed three blue of hercap, four appearances up in class and she is likely to be out of her depth. Star Rating 1 Simply A Breeze 5/2Fav G.M. Ryan 9.6 3/4L 3L 3rd to Sage Advice 9.7 CK 16 AUG 17rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 33/1 S.P. Davis 9.11 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Etneya 9.2 here 10 JUL 18rn mdn 1m Yld 9/2 C.D. Hayes 9.11 12L 8th of 12 to Soul Search 9.2 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Yld 20

6 ALBIGNA (76)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Zoffany - Freedonia (GB) B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

(128) (1)

11614-6 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

DARK BLUE, light blue sashes, striped sleeves, white capdrop in class on a softer surface can see A top-notch performer who cross disappointed in the Irish 1,000 Guineas but the her head back in the right direction. Winning Range VS-GF. Star Rating 5 Albigna 3 flat wins r317,580.00 C — Handicap Rating 113 6/5Fav HR114 S. Foley 9.2 4 1/4L 6th of 11 to Peaceful 9.2 here 13 JUN Group 1 1m Gd/Frm S. Foley 8.10 1 1/4L nk 1L 4th to Sharing (USA) 8.10 SANTA ANITA 1 NOV 19 14rn Group 1 1m Frm S. Foley 8.11 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Marieta (FR) 8.11 and Flighty Lady 8.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 19 9rn Group 1 1m Sft 1min 41.2sec

7 EPONA PLAYS (16)

3 9 2

Br B f Australia (GB) - New Plays B Renzo Forni O Renzo Forni

(128) (10)

3-52314 F Declan McDonogh J W McCreery T

course in Listed company earlier in the month. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Epona Plays 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 100 7/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Laburnum 9.2 GOW 12 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd 5/2Fav HR88 W.J. Lee 9.2 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Lady Anner 9.2 and Sagrada Familia (GB) 9.2 GOW 25 JUL 14rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 41.8sec 4/1 HR90 N.M. Crosse 8.9 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Keats 9.9 KILL 15 JUL 5rn 1m 45yds Gd

8 LOVELIER (40)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Galileo - Laddies Poker Two B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(128) (2)

9-512 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, sleeves, purple She has made giant strides striped on her last couple of starts,cap winning a Listed contest at Killarney before placing here in Group 2 company, and she has to enter the reckoning. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Lovelier 1 flat win r28,025.00 — Handicap Rating 101 4/1 HR101 W.M. Lordan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Lemista 9.2 here 19 JUL 8rn Group 2 1m 1f Gd 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1L 1/2L from Celestial Object 9.2 and Kassaba 9.2 KILL 13 JUL 12rn Listed 1m 30yds Yld 1min 42.7sec 6/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.2 3 1/4L 5th of 13 to Lynn Britt Cabin 9.2 GOW 11 JUN mdn 7f Gd

9 SO WONDERFUL (USA) (7)

3 9 2

Br B f War Front (USA) - Wonder Of Wonders (USA) B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(Blinkers)

(128) (3)

752211 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, sleeves & cap She took her time toorange get off thedisc, mark striped but followed up a maiden success here with victory in Listed company at Killarney last week.

She cannot be discounted having now picked up the winning habit. Winning Range Hvy-GY. Star Rating 3 So Wonderful (USA) 2 flat wins r29,205.00 C — Handicap Rating 102 11/2 HR102 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 (BK) won ns ns from Up Helly Aa 9.11 and Helvic Dream 9.5 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 50yds Hvy 1min 49.8sec 13/8Fav HR102 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (BK) won nk 1 1/4L from Lady Anner 9.2 and Sagrada Familia (GB) 9.2 here 9 AUG 18rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 1min 41.6sec 5/4Fav HR102 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Bounce The Blues 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG 16rn mdn 7f Yld

10 THUNDERING NIGHTS (22)

3 9 2

(128) (9)

Br B f Night of Thunder - Cape Castle 041-21 F B Manjri Farm Shane Crosse J O Shapoor Mistry Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

MAROON, yellowtostars on sleeves, maroon She has continued progress since breaking her cap duck at Galway last October and ran out a decisive winner at Leopardstown earlier in the month. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 3 Thundering Nights 2 flat wins r21,259.00 D — Handicap Rating 99 11/8Fav HR95 S.M. Crosse 9.4 won 1 1/2L s/hd from Amma Grace 9.4 and Sh Boom (GB) 9.8 LEP 6 AUG 6rn 1m 1f Gd 1min 54sec 9/1 HR86 S.M. Crosse 9.7 s/hd 2nd to Sonnyboyliston 9.7 here 18 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 14/1 S.M. Crosse 8.11 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Mazara 9.0 and Elfin Queen (USA) 9.0 GAL 28 OCT 19 10rn mdn 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 1min 50.4sec Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Albigna, 5/1 Lovelier, 15/2 So Wonderful (USA), 8/1 Epona Plays, 10/1 Kiss For A Jewel, 12/1 Lady Wannabe, Thundering Nights, 20/1 Come September, 66/1 Harriet’s Force, Simply A Breeze 2019 - 1st Goddess (USA) 2nd Credenza 3rd Trethias (GB) (1 min. 53.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT ALBIGNA was a warm order for the Irish 1,000 Guineas following a strong juvenile campaign which saw her score at the highest level in the Prix Marcel Boussac. She was a disappointing sixth to Peaceful in the Classic but has reportedly been working well ahead of her comeback, where softer conditions might aid her cause. Lovelier (second) and Kiss For A Jewel (third) were closely matched in a Group 2 at the track last month and are expected to be in the mix along with So Wonderful, who has turned a corner by winning her last two starts.

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FOURTH RACE 3.40P.M. THE PADDY POWER IRISH CAMBRIDGESHIRE OF W75,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th August. Value to winner: r44250; Second: r15000; Third: r7500; Fourth: r3750; Fifth: r2250; Sixth: r1500.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 NJORD (26) Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Rosalind Franklin (GB) B Mrs Eithne McDonnell O Blessingndisguise Partnership

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 0

(140) (7)

(TStrap)

11-0122 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

RACE FOUR

RED, whiteunlucky star, white stars oninsleeves, striped cap within a few days of each other earlier in the summer Desperately to finish second two Galway handicaps and although a 6lb rise has followed, he should still be very competitive. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4 Njord 4 flat wins r38,078.00 CD — Handicap Rating 104 7/4Fav HR98 S. Foley 9.12 (TS) nk 2nd to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 11/1 HR98 T.P. Madden 9.7 (TS) ns 2nd to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 10/1 HR88 S. Foley 10.0 (TS) won 2L 1/2L from Excelcius (USA) 8.8 and Aussie Valentine 8.13 here 28 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 11.9sec

2 SALTONSTALL (GB) (7)

6 10 0

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Macleya (GER) B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan

(C,T)

(140) (5)

80-4018 F Stephen Mooney (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

BLACK, red chevron, armlet, red cap, blacktostars It was an excellent trainingred performance by this handler help him to victory at Galway last month, but this is a high enough mark and he was poor at Killarney last time out. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Saltonstall (GB) 4 flat wins r151,315.00 CD — Handicap Rating 104 5/1 HR104 G.M. Ryan 9.11 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L last of 8fn, 9rn to So Wonderful (USA) 9.0 KILL 21 AUG Listed 1m 50yds Hvy 11/1 HR96 G.M. Ryan 9.0 (CP) won ns 3 1/2L from Njord 9.7 and Onlyhuman 9.5 GAL 28 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 1min 49.5sec 22/1 HR97 G.M. Ryan 9.4 (CP) (TS) 11L 11th of 17 to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld

3 ONLYHUMAN (31)

7 9 11

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Liscune B Bernard Cooke O Michael Cooke

(137) (17)

(CPiece)

5-35203 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

MAROON, white disc, hooped sleeves, white cap a month ago at Galway and although he is better off Ran well when behind Saltonstall (first) and Njord (second) at the weights, he doesn’t win as often as he perhaps should. Winning Range SH-Y. Star Rating 3 Onlyhuman 4 flat wins r53,220.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 18/1 HR101 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 (CP) ns 3 1/2L 3rd to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 28/1 HR102 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 12L 13th of 17 to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld 9/4 R.M. Power 12.0 nk 2nd to Email Rose (FR) 11.6 ROS 24 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 47yds Gd/Yld

4 LAUGHIFUWANT (26)

5 9 10

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Red Fanfare (GB) B Gerry Cumiskey O Mrs E Keane & Mrs F Cumiskey

(136) (13)

u1233-8 F Colin Keane J Gerard Keane T

DARK BLUE, pink inverted cap, at dk. diamonds Progressive last season on testingtriangle, ground andpink he wasn’t allblue disgraced on his reappearance at Galway earlier this month.

Colin Keane takes back over in the saddle today. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 4 Laughifuwant 2 flat wins r79,424.00 — Handicap Rating 100 20/1 HR100 C.D. Hayes 10.0 3L 8th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 9/4 HR101 C.T. Keane 9.7 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Psychedelic Funk (GB) 9.7 LEP 26 OCT 19 8rn Listed 7f Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.7 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Up Helly Aa 9.4 CK 1 OCT 19 13rn Listed 1m 125yds Yld/Sft

5 JASSAAR (GB) (26)

5 9 6

Br B g Dansili (GB) - Rasmeyaa B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

(132) (2)

010-739 F Andrew Slattery (3) J D K Weld T

ROYAL epaulettes, striped Won this BLUE, prize lastwhite year off 5lb lower, though hecap hasn’t really progressed since and his recent Galway performance earlier this month was satisfactory at best. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Jassaar (GB) 3 flat wins r125,392.00 CD — Handicap Rating 96 14/1 HR98 O.J. Orr 9.12 (CP) 4L 9th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 3/1Fav HR98 O.J. Orr 9.12 hd hd 3rd to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 12rn 7f Gd 14/1 HR98 K.J. Manning 9.13 6 1/2L 7th of 16 to Nebo 9.11 CK 12 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd 28

6 QUIZICAL (7)

5 9 6

(132) (8)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Twenty Questions (GB) 71-0504 F B Joe Bishop Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, panel, blacktime sleeves, red &in yellow Ran hisyellow best race for some when fourth Listed striped companycap at Killarney last week, but he needs some relief from the assessor back in a handicap and could just struggle. Winning Range SH-Yld. Star Rating 2 Quizical 2 flat wins r25,504.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 16/1 HR96 R.C. Colgan 9.11 ns ns 1 1/4L 4th to So Wonderful (USA) 9.0 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 50yds Hvy 14/1 HR97 D. McMonagle 9.7 8L 12th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd 22/1 HR97 D. McMonagle 9.4 1 3/4L 5th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft

7 BIG BABY BULL (26)

4 9 5

Br Ch g Tagula - Grotta Del Fauno B Azienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti

(C,T)

(131) (6)

55-4170 F J M Sheridan (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

O Big Blue Star Syndicate LIGHT BLUE, greyrace seams, grey armlet, grey light blue star(his second run of the week), but he might Looked to find it one too many when finishing lastcap, at Galway last time

do better now following a brief break. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 3 Big Baby Bull 3 flat wins r55,587.50 C D — Handicap Rating 95 12/1 HR96 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (TS) 14L last of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 5/1 HR96 J.M. Sheridan 9.0 (TS) 7L 7th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 11/1 HR86 J.M. Sheridan 8.6 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Current Option 9.7 and Tommy Taylor (USA) 8.12 here 27 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 23.3sec

4 9 5

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Chronicle (GB) B Ms Sheila Lavery O Ms Sheila Lavery

(131) (4)

743-568 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

GREY, sleeves, pinkprior & grey cap at Gowran Park earlier this month but is another He ran apink few star good&races in defeat to a quartered modest showing in the field whose rating might just be on the high side. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Breaking Story 1 flat win r10,780.00 C — Handicap Rating 95 9/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 9.12 6L 8th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR95 R.P. Cleary 9.9 2 1/4L 6th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 40/1 HR86 R.C. Colgan 9.7 2 1/2L 5th of 8 to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN Listed 1m Gd/Frm

9 DESERT WIND (77)

5 9 5

(131) (22)

Br B c Worthadd - Matula B Irish National Stud O Luke Comer

30106-9 F Chris Hayes J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE white sleeves, cap than this, although he has only had one start Yet to score on turf after DIABOLO, a few attempts and he probablymaroon wants further for Luke Comer and might find a bit of improvement. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Desert Wind 4 flat wins r22,577.80 — Handicap Rating 95 100/1 HR95 R.P. Cleary 9.5 4 3/4L 9th of 17 to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm Stevie Donohoe 9.13 7L 6th of 7 to Davydenko (GB) 9.7 DONCASTER 12 SEP 19 hcp (86-105)1m 2f 43yds Gd /Frm Stevie Donohoe 9.1 10L 11th of 17 to King’s Advice (GB) 9.4 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 19 hcp 1m 6f Gd /Frm

10 CHILEAN (GB) (31)

5 9 4

Br B c Iffraaj (GB) - Childa B Ed’s Stud Ltd O Luke Comer

(130) (16)

084-09-0 F Shane Crosse J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE white sleeves, Poor on his last couple ofDIABOLO, starts for Martyn Meade in thewhite UK andcap failed to make an impression on his Irish/seasonal debut at Galway last month. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 2 Chilean (GB) 3 flat wins r71,473.10 D — Handicap Rating 94 66/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.4 11L 13th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft Sean Levey 9.3 (BK) 15L last of 9 to Feliciana de Vega (GB) 8.10 NEWMARKET 12 OCT 19 Group 3 1m 1f Sft Rob Hornby 9.1 10L 18th of 28 to Afaak (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 JUN 19 hcp 1m Sft

11 AGITARE (15)

3 9 1

Br Ch g Teofilo - Sway Me Now (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(127) (12)

433-432 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, check He continues to perform well in cap defeat and did everything apart from win when second in maiden company at Leopardstown last time out, just finding a 300-1 shot too good. He can find a race soon. Star Rating 3 Agitare — Handicap Rating 97 1/1Fav HR98 K.J. Manning 9.7 hd 2nd to He Knows No Fear 9.7 LEP 13 AUG 15rn mdn 1m Gd 2/1Fav HR100 K.J. Manning 9.7 hd 1/2L 3rd to Delphi 9.7 here 26 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd 7/1 HR100 K.J. Manning 9.5 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Cormorant 9.5 LEP 9 JUN 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Frm

12 FLAMING MOON (19)

3 8 12

Br B c Born To Sea - Laurentina (GB) B Deerpark Stud O Debbie Kelly & Walter O’Connor & Gordon Cranston

(124) (19)

6-28501 F Declan McDonogh J Matthew J Smith T

GREY PINK pinka star capsuit, confirming that impression when scoring over C&D earlier This colt&has longCHEVRONS, shaped as though mile on would this month, and further progress looks possible despite an 8lb rise. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 5 Flaming Moon 2 flat wins r16,237.00 CD — Handicap Rating 94 11/1 HR86 R.C. Colgan 9.0 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from So Suave 9.1 and Imposing Supreme 8.4 here 9 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 1min 41.1sec 17/2 HR86 W.M. Lordan 8.8 4 3/4L 11th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 22/1 HR84 S.P. Davis 8.6 2 3/4L 5th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 8.6 here 18 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld

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RACE FOUR

8 BREAKING STORY (16)

13 HIGH ALTITUDE (7)

6

Br B g Papal Bull (GB) - Intisab (GB) B Ian Phelan O Paola Hewins & Olivia Hoare Partnership

8 12?+2 (124) (14)

(incl 7 ex)

048271 F Sam Ewing (10) J John Joseph Murphy T

RED, spots, sleeves cap days ago, but he does seem to reserve his best efforts for that track Won atpurple Killarney for thepurple third year in a row&seven and faces a different task here under a penalty. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 High Altitude 5 flat wins r36,643.50 — Handicap Rating 88 15/2 HR81 D. McMonagle 8.13 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Insignia Of Rank 9.11 and Facethepuckout 9.6 KILL 21 AUG 8rn 1m 50yds Hvy 1min 48.8sec 15/2 HR80 S. Foley 8.11 5 1/2L 7th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR80 R.C. Colgan 10.0 3 1/4L 2nd to Kourvoisier 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG 15rn hcp (50-85)7f 115yds Yld/Sft

14 SIRJACK THOMAS (7)

5 8 12

Br Gr g Fast Company - Veliyka B Mr P Morrison O Dooley Thoroughbreds

(124) (11)

402614 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Adrian McGuinness T

BLACK, red armlet, red cap, stars He handlesred anychevron, ground and travelled well into the black race when fourth at Killarney recently, but he couldn’t sustain that challenge and has doubts surrounding him currently. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Sirjack Thomas 4 flat wins r41,047.50 — Handicap Rating 88 9/4Fav HR88 G.M. Ryan 9.6 1 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to High Altitude 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 8rn 1m 50yds Hvy 11/2 HR81 G.M. Ryan 9.0 won 1/2L 3/4L from Annexation (FR) 9.1 and Facethepuckout 9.6 GAL 1 AUG 17rn Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft 1min 48.2sec 8/1 HR82 A.J. Slattery 9.0 2 3/4L 6th of 14 to Beauchamp Bagenal 9.7 LEP 11 JUL Ext hcp 7f 30yds Gd

15 SO SUAVE (19)

3 8 11

RACE FOUR

Br B c Make Believe (GB) - Stylish One B Belmont Bs,Glenville Bs,C Mcavoy&Mb Synd O Ballylinch Stud

(123) (3)

21-1762 F Danny Sheehy (5) J J P Murtagh T

EMERALD epaulettes armlet, orange white star Seldom runs aGREEN, bad race orange for a trainer enjoying a&brilliant season, butcap, he was beaten cosily enough by Flaming Moon when second here recently and is unlikely to reverse those placings. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 So Suave 2 flat wins r21,846.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 8/1 HR92 D.E. Sheehy 9.1 1 3/4L 2nd to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 8/1 HR92 D.E. Sheehy 9.5 2 1/4L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Fame And Acclaim 9.12 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd 4/1 HR92 B.M. Coen 9.5 6 1/2L last of 7 to Sinawann 9.5 LEP 1 JUL Group 3 1m Gd

16 CYRUS DALLIN (GB) (12) Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Munaawashat B J A and Mrs Duffy O Westerners Syndicate

6 8 10 (CPiece)

(122) (20)

4-49478 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

DARK GREEN, hoop,support stripedwhen sleeves, red & dark cap event at Cork 12 days ago, He wasn’t withoutred market well beaten in a green similarlystriped competitive but he found very little when asked and has a point to prove now. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Cyrus Dallin (GB) 5 flat wins r39,336.30 — Handicap Rating 86 5/1Fav HR86 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 (CP) 4L 8th of 14 to David Garrick 8.11 CK 16 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 20/1 HR86 James J. Doyle 9.0 (CP) 2 1/2L 7th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 8/1 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 1/2L hd 3/4L 4th to Beauchamp Bagenal 9.7 LEP 11 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 7f 30yds Gd

17 TRADING POINT (FR) (7)

6 8 10

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Zita Blues B Gerard Ferron O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

(122) (10)

5-70905 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

BLACK & EMERALD green cap, at black star last week, but he still needs Shaped with a little moreGREEN promise CHEVRONS, on stable debutemerald for Ado McGuinness Killarney to take another leap forward to be competitive in this field. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Trading Point (FR) 4 flat wins r30,795.80 D — Handicap Rating 86 11/1 HR86 R.P. Whelan 9.7 3L 5th of 8 to High Altitude 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 1m 50yds Hvy 50/1 HR88 K.J. Manning 9.9 7 1/4L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 50/1 HR90 K.J. Manning 8.13 7 1/2L 9th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft

18 STRONGBOWE (FR) (12)

4 8 8

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Landing Site (FR) B S A R L Jedburgh Stud & M Thierry De La Heronniere O Rolline O’Callaghan

(V,T)

(120) (21)

3-186 F Nathan Crosse (5) J P Twomey T

NAVY BLUE, hoop, whitetrainer, armlet, blue capsuccess came on decent ground and that might just Unexposed and white represents a shrewd butnavy his only career count again the four-year-old on a surface that will likely provide a test. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Strongbowe (FR) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 84 5/1Fav HR84 W.M. Lordan 10.1 (TS) 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to David Garrick 8.11 CK 16 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 11/4Fav HR87 W.J. Lee 9.11 6 1/2L 8th of 15 to Rocky Blue 8.7 LEP 16 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/6Fav W.J. Lee 9.9 won 1 1/4L 3 3/4L from El Padre (USA) 9.9 and Dedillon 9.1 ROS 15 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd/Frm 1min 33.3sec

19 MYTHOLOGIC (13)

3 8 7

(119) (1)

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Le Montrachet (GB) 423748 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Wayne Lordan J O Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ORANGE, royal blue hoop, blue cap didn’t seem to suit and he was previously only Ordinary at Dundalk earlier in theroyal month, butarmlet, that steporange up in distance two and a half lengths behind Flaming Moon over this C&D. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Mythologic 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 89 10/1 HR89 W.M. Lordan 8.9 4 3/4L 8th of 14 to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 18/1 HR89 W.M. Lordan 9.3 1 3/4L 3/4L s/hd 4th to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 9/2 HR89 G.M. Ryan 9.8 8 3/4L 7th of 8 to Flying Scotsman 9.3 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft

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20 ATLAS (28)

7 8 6

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Sheer Bliss B Max Morris O Round The Bend Again Syndicate

(118) (15)

(Blinkers)

056124 F Leigh Roche J Denis Gerard Hogan T

WHITE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, redatcap Not the easiest of rides and has to be produced the right time, so he will need plenty of cover and a late challenge in order to be competitive. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Atlas 4 flat wins r32,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 79 3/1 HR79 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (BK) 2 3/4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Luke Short (GB) 9.2 LEP 31 JUL 15rn 1m Gd 9/2 HR75 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (BK) hd 2nd to Eastern Racer 9.8 GAL 27 JUL 13rn hcp (50-80)7f Sft 6/1 HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (BK) won hd 3/4L from Reverberation (GB) 9.6 and Tanseeq (GB) 9.11 LEP 11 JUL 16rn hcp (50-75)7f 30yds Gd 1min 29.9sec

RESERVES 21 PRISONER’S DILEMMA (GB) (50) Br Ch g Toronado - Keep The Secret (GB) B Mr & Mrs N Welby O Epitome Racing

4 8 6 (TStrap)

(118) (9)

2386-10 F J

J F Levins T

DARK BLUE, beige white cap off 7lb higher a few weeks later when finishing well down the field Successful at Naas in panel, June but struggled at Navan. First reserve. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 78 11/2 HR79 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 (TS) 13L 12th of 18 to Lady Scathach 8.1 NAV 9 JUL hcp (50-80)1m Yld/Sft 18/1 HR72 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) won 3/4L 1/2L from Gee Rex 9.13 and Tony The Gent 9.9 NAAS 20 JUN 16rn hcp (50-75)7f Gd/Yld 1min 30.9sec 5/1 HR73 C.T. Keane 9.5 10L 6th of 14 to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.5 here 22 OCT 19 mdn 1m Sft

22 DARKENED (8)

4 8 6

Br B g Dark Angel - Dream Club (GB) B Maurice Regan O J Carthy

(C,T)

(118) (23)

072132 F J

ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & sleeves, yellow & white He has plenty of respectable form on ground with some cut and a mile quartered seems to suitcap him better than 7f, though he needs some luck to take his chance. Second reserve. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Darkened 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 75 11/2 HR75 P.A. Harnett 9.9 (CP) (TS) 4L 2nd to Hayyel 9.13 LEP 20 AUG 16rn hcp (45-75)1m Hvy 5/2 HR75 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Rocket Science 9.13 ROS 18 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 9/4Fav HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (CP) won nk 1L from The Mpex Kid 9.9 and Capel At Dawn 9.2 GAL 2 AUG 14rn hcp (50-75)7f Sft 1min 31.4sec

23 MULZAMM (31)

8 8 6

Br B g Cape Cross - Vine Street B Darley O Dual Racing Syndicate

(CPiece)

(118) (18)

241421 F J

Denis Gerard Hogan T

LIGHT BLUE, star & sleeves, red capa nice attitude to strike at Galway last month and would Better known forred his exploits at Dundalk, butstars he didonshow be worth a betting check if running. Third reserve. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Mulzamm 6 flat wins r42,054.80 D — Handicap Rating 75 7/1 HR68 James J. Doyle 10.2 (CP) won 1/2L 1/2L from Loaded 9.10 and Dancing Doll 8.13 GAL 28 JUL 14rn hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 1min 51.3sec 12/1 HR68 James J. Doyle 10.1 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Lady Scathach 9.9 LEP 23 JUL 15rn hcp (45-70)7f Gd 4/1Fav HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 3/4L s/hd 3/4L 4th to Global Pass (GB) 9.2 LIM 17 JUN 16rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd Blinkers worn by No. 20. C,T worn by No. 2, No. 7, No. 22.

CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 16, No. 23. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 21. V,T worn by No. 18. ?+2 indictaes possible 2lb overweight.

Long Handicap - Atlas 8-3 (115), Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 8-2 (114), Darkened 7-13 (111), Mulzamm 7-13 (111) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Njord, 11/2 Flaming Moon, 8/1 Saltonstall (GB), Jassaar (GB), 10/1 Onlyhuman, Agitare, 12/1 Laughifuwant, 14/1 Big Baby Bull, So Suave, 16/1 High Altitude, Cyrus Dallin (GB), 20/1 Strongbowe (FR), Mythologic, 25/1 Quizical, Breaking Story, Sirjack Thomas, Atlas, 33/1 Trading Point (FR), 66/1 Desert Wind, Chilean (GB) 2019 - 1st Jassaar (GB) 2nd Current Option 3rd Numerian (1 min. 37.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT FLAMING MOON had shaped for a while as though stepping up in trip would suit him and that impression was confirmed when the three-year-old struck over C&D earlier this month. An 8lb rise makes life tougher, but time is on his side and he should get a nice pace to aim at. Njord was an unlucky loser twice during the Galway Festival and is fancied to go well again, while Laughifuwant should be sharper for his reappearance at Ballybrit.

WIN: FLAMING MOON

DANGER: NJORD

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RACE FOUR

Denis Gerard Hogan T

THE CURRAGH TRAINING GROUNDS The Curragh Training Grounds has long been regarded as one of the best training grounds in the world and has been home to generations of Classic, Group and Graded winners. Set on approximately 1,500 acres in the heart of Kildare the Curragh Training Grounds has a variety of gallops to meet every requirement.

Thanks to the generous support of Eva Maria Bucher-Haefner, a major refurbishment project is near completion.

The range of gallops provides trainers with great scope to tailor each horse’s work to suit their individual needs, with gallops varying in length, gradient and surface. The natural turf gallops which have been nurtured for centuries in a unique environment are complemented by a range of artificial surfaces which can be used for all types of work during all seasons.

With over 50 trainers currently on the Curragh, owners or prospective owners have a variety of yards to choose from in order to utilise the amazing facilities available. Any horse in training on the Curragh has access to the same facilities as champions such as Sea the Stars, Sinndar, Harzand or recent classic winner Search for a Song.

The Old Vic and Free Eagle Gallops The Old Vic, originally commissioned by his Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and named after his 1989 Irish Derby winner, runs in front of the racecourse stands and climbs steadily for a mile and a furlong. It is the Curraghs flagship gallop for fast work and is used in the preparation for the big race day.

The Free Eagle is a new 9-furlong sand and fibre gallop made possible due to the generous support of Eva Maria Bucher-Haefner and is a huge addition to the training grounds. The uphill gallop that runs alongside the Old Vic is named after Moyglare Studs Group 1 winner Free Eagle who himself used the Curragh facilities every day of his racing career. This gallop has all the attributes of the Old Vic but provides an alternative option for trainers to exercise a horse on a slower sand and fibre surface instead of woodchip.

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S Maddenstown and the Little Curragh Maddenstown and the Little Curragh provide the boundaries on either side of the Curragh. Both facilities are steeped in history and have been home to countless Group 1 winners over the years.

Maddenstown has its own 7-furlong grass gallop as well and a 7-furlong wood chip gallop. These have now been complemented by an 11-furlong sand and fibre gallop which will be huge addition to trainers that side of the Curragh. In recent times Group 1 winners such as Chelsea Rose and Saoire were trained in Maddenstown as well as speedsters such as Dandy Man, Arctic and Hit the Bid. The Little Curragh was home to one of the best racehorses we have ever seen in Sea the Stars and more recently the consistent Group 1 performer Romanised. The little Curragh offers a 7-furlong round woodchip gallop with a shoot as well as a 5 ½-furlong sand and fibre straight gallop.

The Round Sand and Schooling To ensure that National Hunt trainers are well catered for, the training grounds have an all-weather schooling strip as well as extensive schooling options over both hurdles and fences on grass. The Round Sand is a 9 Furlong round circuit used for cantering flat and national hunt horses. The Round Sand provides the strongest test of the all-weather gallops available on the Curragh and therefore is widely used for fast work by national hunt trainers.

Year in, year out the Curragh produces a number of top-class national hunt performers. The roll of honour is endless but includes champions such as Hardy Eustace, Our Conor, Like a Butterfly, Papillion, Comanche Court, Numbersixvalverde and most recently Cheltenham festival winner City Island.

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Heider Family Stables The Curragh would like to acknowledge the generous support of Scott Heider and his family today and celebrate the first running of the Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes.

Scott Heider and his family has been involved with racing in Ireland for 5 years now. The history of the Irish horse is what initially drew them in and caused them to expand their racing operation from The States to Ireland.

Scott Heider commented “It’s just been a fantastic experience for us. We love our partnership with Joseph O’Brien and we’ve been very fortunate to race sometalented individuals on Irish racecourses the last few years including “Crossfirehurricane”, “A New Dawn”, “Take A Deep Breath” and our latest winner, an American Pharoah filly named “Pista”.” Horse Racing Ireland has been a pleasure to work with as they always seem to go out of there way to make sure our experience is quite special.”

“I began racing and breeding thoroughbreds with my father 25 years ago in The States. We’ve enjoyed some terrific times and been blessed with a number of high caliber horses including 2019 Grade I winner “Mia Mischief”. But there’s something extra special about racing in Ireland with it’s incredible history. I’ve enjoyed reading everything I can get my hands on the last few years starting with several biographies about the iconic Vincent O’Brien. I have to admit I’ve developed an appreciation I thought I’d never have for horse’s over the jumps! It’s safe to say, we’re here to stay racing in Ireland.”

Cindy and Scott Heider with racing consultant Tony Lacy (on left)

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FIFTH RACE 4.10P.M. THE HEIDER FAMILY STABLES ROUND TOWER STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 53)

RACE SPONSOR

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

THE HEIDER FAMILY

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (5)

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

753421 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE Has enjoyed a busy campaign. Finished fourth in the Molecomb, second in a 5f Listed contest here ahead of several of these rivals and won a valuable sales race at Naas latest. Rates the one to beat. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 5 Chief Little Hawk (USA) 2 wins r158,345.00 D — Handicap Rating 104 22/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.4 won s/hd 2 1/2L from Monaasib (GB) 9.0 and Mooneista 8.11 NAAS 23 AUG 19rn 6f Sft 1min 13.9sec 4/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 1 3/4L 2nd to Frenetic 9.3 here 14 AUG 8rn Listed 5f Gd 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

2 COILL AVON (33)

2 9 5

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Czabo (GB) B Newstead Ltd O C Clinch

(131) (4)

621 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

RACE FIVE

LIGHT BLUE,with yellow lightruns bluetosleeves, hooped cap Has improved each hoop, of his three date and the form of his course-and-distance maiden victory last time was boosted when the runner-up (St Mark’s Basilica) won here last week. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Coill Avon 1 win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 90 11/4 C.T. Keane 9.5 won 2 1/4L 3 1/2L from St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.5 and I Am Magnetic 9.5 here 26 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 15.4sec 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Forest Of Dreams 9.2 NAV 3 JUL 5rn mdn 5f 164yds Yld 33/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 3 3/4L 6th of 18 to Lucky Vega 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

3 COULTHARD (6)

2 9 5

Br B c Coulsty - Iamnoangel B J Waldron & J Barton O Michael O’Callaghan

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

(131) (3)

5 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Shaped with plenty of promise when finishing fifth of 18 in a track-and-trip maiden won by St Mark’s Basilica last week. Although he’s entitled to come on for that run, others set a higher standard. Star Rating 2 Coulthard 22/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 4L 5th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

4 GIORGIO VASARI (5) Br B c Air Force Blue (USA) - Dream The Blues B Fethard Bloodstock O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

2 9 5 (Blinkers)

(131) (1)

251188 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, striped sleeves, purple Won minor white events seams, over 6f and an extended 6f earlier in cap the campaign and rated 97 on official figures, but finished well adrift of Chief Little Hawk in a sales race at Naas last time. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Giorgio Vasari 2 wins r23,895.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 14/1 HR97 W.M. Lordan 9.4 (BK) 4 1/2L 8th of 19 to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 16/1 HR92 M.C. Hussey 9.5 (BK) 7 1/4L 8th of 10 to Lucky Vega 9.5 here 9 AUG Group 1 6f Gd/Yld 4/1 W.M. Lordan 9.8 (BK) won 2L 3 3/4L from Charmed (GB) 8.13 and New Emerald Bay 8.8 NAAS 3 AUG 14rn 6f Yld 1min 13.1sec

5 NEW TREASURE (19)

2 9 5

Br Ch c New Approach - Maoineach (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(131) (5)

7 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Made his racecourse debut over 7f here earlier in the month, finishing 7th of 11. Will need to demonstrate marked improvement in order to figure second time out. Star Rating 2 New Treasure 14/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 10L 7th of 11 to Thunder Moon 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

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6 ALL THINGS BRIGHT (12)

2 9 2

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

(128) (6)

983 F J M Sheridan J John Joseph Murphy T

PINK & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, diamond Unplaced on all four starts, including when beatenwhite by seven lengthson in acap Listed heat here earlier in the month, a race in which Chief Little Hawk was second. Opposable on these terms. Star Rating 2 All Things Bright — Handicap Rating 76 40/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.6 1 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Monaasib (GB) 9.2 CK 16 AUG 3rn 6f 100yds Yld/Sft 80/1 S. Foley 9.0 7L last of 8 to Frenetic 9.3 here 14 AUG Listed 5f Gd 25/1 K.J. Leonard 9.2 14L 9th of 12 to Measure Of Magic 8.13 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 5f Yld

7 SLOANE PETERSON (20)

2 9 2

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Capriole (GB) B Lynn Lodge Stud O Craig Bernick

(128) (2)

51 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

ORANGE, white chevron, black sleeves, white armlet, yellow cap

Built on a fair introduction over course and distance last month to land a 5f maiden at Cork. On an upward curve and may find the improvement needed to pick up some minor money. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sloane Peterson 1 win r9,145.00 3/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.2 won nk 3 1/4L from Mooneista 9.2 and Queens Carriage 9.2 CK 8 AUG 12rn mdn 5f Gd 59.7sec 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 6 1/4L 5th of 18 to Thunder Beauty 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

8 SWEET GARDENIA (GB) (5)

2 9 2

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

(128) (7)

071 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

RED, purple spots, sleeves & cap Has plenty to find with purple Chief Little Hawk on their clash in a Listed heat here earlier in the month but has since won a sales race at Naas and is no forlorn hope for a place. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Sweet Gardenia (GB) 1 win r39,200.00 D 50/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Notoriously Risky (GB) 8.13 and Tar Heel 9.6 NAAS 23 AUG 20rn 6f Sft 1min 14sec 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.0 6 1/4L 7th of 8 to Frenetic 9.3 here 14 AUG Listed 5f Gd 80/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 9 3/4L 11th of 18 to Thunder Beauty 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

2 9 2

Br Ch f Territories - Ceoldrama (USA) B Ennistown Stud O Ecurie Ama Zing Team

BROWN, royal blue seams, royal blue cap

(128) (8)

1 F Shane Foley J K J Condon T

Was off the mark at the first time of asking when winning a course-and-distance maiden cosily in July. Unexposed and one of the most interesting prospects in the line-up. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Teresa Mendoza 1 win r9,735.00 CD 18/1 S. Foley 9.2 won 1 3/4L 2 3/4L from Monaasib (GB) 9.7 and Irish Chief (USA) 9.7 here 10 JUL 10rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 13.4sec

Blinkers worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Chief Little Hawk (USA), 5/2 Coill Avon, 9/2 Teresa Mendoza, 8/1 Giorgio Vasari, 10/1 Sloane Peterson, 12/1 Sweet Gardenia (GB), 20/1 Coulthard, 50/1 New Treasure, 66/1 All Things Bright 2019 - 1st Lope Y Fernandez 2nd Guildsman (FR) 3rd Fort Myers (USA) (1 min. 12.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT CHIEF LITTLE HAWK has been very active in his juvenile campaign and sets the form standard on his efforts when fourth in the Molecomb, runner-up in a 5f Listed race here and when landing a sales race at Naas latest. His stablemate Giorgio Vasari is similarly exposed but ran below par when behind him last time, so exciting improver Coill Avon and Teresa Mendoza, who made a winning debut over track and trip last month, could emerge as bigger dangers.

WIN: CHIEF LITTLE HAWK

DANGER: TERESA MENDOZA

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RACE FIVE

9 TERESA MENDOZA (49)

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SIXTH RACE 4.40P.M. THE WALLS TO WORKSTATIONS HANDICAP OF W15,500

6f

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

Stalls Centre of Coruse. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

(For Race Conditions see page 53)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 SPANISH TENOR (6)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

6 10 6

(146) (12)

Br Ch g Lope De Vega - Devious Soprano B J Monaghan O J Monaghan

80-9055 F Colin Keane J Timothy Doyle T

BLACK & too LIGHT QUARTERED, quartered caprun here in Listed company.

Not beaten far inGREEN a handicap at Gowran two light startsgreen ago andsleeves, can be forgiven his latest Doesn’t look especially well handicapped on this year’s form, though. Winning Range Sft-SY. Star Rating 3 Spanish Tenor 3 flat wins r33,192.00 — Handicap Rating 96 28/1 HR90 C.T. Keane 9.8 4 3/4L 5th of 9 to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG Listed 6f Sft 28/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 9.8 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR93 W.J. Lee 9.7 4 1/2L 10th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft

2 ARCANEARS (13)

5 9 8

Br B g Arcano - Ondeafears B Mrs Carol Roper O Mrs C Roper

(134) (3)

214038 F N G McCullagh J M Halford T

GREY, orange & armlet, hooped capat Dundalk last time, having previously run a solid third off today’s Beaten less than hoop two lengths in a blanket finish mark at Naas. Could be capable of making an impact. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 4 Arcanears 3 flat wins r22,487.50 CD — Handicap Rating 84 9/2 HR88 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1 3/4L 8th of 14 to Geological 9.12 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f AWT 33/1 HR84 E.A. Fitzgerald 9.3 3/4L 1L 3rd to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 6f Yld 25/1 HR85 S.P. Davis 9.9 8 1/4L 11th of 18 to Nordic Passage 9.6 here 10 JUL Ext hcp 6f Yld

3 BLAIRMAYNE (25)

7 9 7

RACE SIX

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

(133) (14)

15-3335 F Shane Foley J Miss Natalia Lupini T

EMERALD dark blue sash Half a length GREEN, behind Arcanears when fifth&atsleeves, Naas lasthooped time but cap he has been a model of consistency at this track.

A repeat of his third over an extended 6f here could see him go close. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 3 Blairmayne 5 flat wins r45,440.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 6/1 HR83 S. Foley 9.12 2 1/4L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 20/1 HR82 K.J. Leonard 8.6 s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Romantic Proposal 8.6 here 18 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 12/1 HR82 K.J. Leonard 9.6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Nordic Passage 9.6 here 10 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 6f Yld

4 MASTER MATT (GB) (20)

4 9 6

Br B g Slade Power - Ahaaly (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O F W Lynch

(132) (8)

504306 F Shane Crosse J Matthew J Smith T

RED, cross sashes, hooped sleeves, red cap, Not toowhite far away at Cork last time and did run a cracking racewhite when spots third here last month. Does seem to be at his best over the minimum distance, however. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Master Matt (GB) 2 flat wins r16,344.50 C — Handicap Rating 82 9/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 8.12 (BK) 2 3/4L 6th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 12/1 HR83 R.C. Colgan 9.12 (CP) 6 1/4L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 9/2 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.6 (CP) 1/2L ns 3rd to Nordic Passage 9.11 here 26 JUL 9rn hcp (70-100)5f Yld

5 HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (19) Br B Br g Garswood (GB) - Hightime Heroine B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

4 9 5 (Blinkers)

(131) (11)

332-100 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BEIGE, darkinblue cross of lorraine & sleeves,over dark blue trip, cap,before beigestruggling star Off the mark a Naas maiden on his reappearance today’s in a pair of mile handicaps.

Might be better down in trip, but has plenty of questions to answer. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 81 33/1 HR83 O.J. Orr 9.4 (V) 5 1/2L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 5/1 HR83 O.J. Orr 9.7 54L last of 17 to Sirjack Thomas 9.0 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft 3/1Fav HR83 O.J. Orr 10.0 won hd 3/4L from Papa Bear (FR) 9.7 and Zephron (GB) 9.7 NAAS 24 JUN 15rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld 1min 13.2sec 40

6 SENDMYLOVETOYOU (25)

4 9 4

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Sendmylovetorose (GB) B Mr M Enright O M J Enright

(130) (6)

140-524 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

MAROON LIGHTform BLUE CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, cap and distance before running Has been in & fantastic without winning this term, going closelight over blue this course another solid race at Naas last time. Has to be considered in this. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Sendmylovetoyou 1 flat win r8,274.00 CD — Handicap Rating 80 5/1Fav HR80 R.P. Whelan 9.9 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 6f Yld 11/1 HR78 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Nordic Passage 9.6 here 10 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 6f Yld 8/1 HR78 R.P. Whelan 8.13 7 3/4L 5th of 14 to Fastar 9.1 NAAS 23 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy

7 GALTEE MIST (20)

4 9 3

Br B f Gale Force Ten (GB) - Lilac Mist (GB) B Robert Ryan, Brendan Quinn & Joan Quinn O T Egan & Mrs Bridget Dillon

(129) (4)

00-6390 F M A Gallagher J Joseph G Murphy T

PINK & campaigned GREY DIAMONDS, sleeves cap close on fast ground here last month before two down-the-field Has been over a furlongpink further recently,&going efforts at Galway and Cork. Might just find a few too strong in this. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Galtee Mist 2 flat wins r17,439.00 — Handicap Rating 79 10/1 HR80 P.A. Harnett 9.0 10L 10th of 16 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.8 CK 8 AUG hcp 7f Gd 22/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 9.9 21L 9th of 12 to Champers Elysees 9.2 GAL 28 JUL Listed 7f Sft 7/1 HR78 M.A. Gallagher 8.6 hd 1L 3rd to Sonaiyla 10.2 here 19 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

8 BECKWITH PLACE (57)

5 9 2

Br B g Mastercraftsman - Sweet Afton B Brickfield Stud Ltd & Peter Evans O Notary Syndicate

(128) (7)

2800-05 F Sean Davis J Tracey Collins T

DARK & virtually WHITEnothing CHECK, sleeves, Has beenBLUE showing this dark seasonblue before running aquartered better race atcap Bellewstown last time. Has been dropped 2lb for that effort, but will need to take another step forward to get involved. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Beckwith Place 2 flat wins r14,784.00 — Handicap Rating 78 9/2 HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.2 6L 5th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.6 BELW 2 JUL hcp (60-90)7f 196yds Yld 16/1 HR80 S.P. Davis 9.11 6 3/4L 12th of 16 to Turbine 9.3 LEP 21 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 12/1 HR82 D. O’Brien 9.13 (TS) 9 3/4L 12th of 14 to Kafu 9.8 DUN 30 OCT 19 hcp 1m Std

9 BLYTON (GB) (10)

4 9 1

(127) (5)

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Minwah 09490-4 F B Whatton Manor Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J O Luke Comer Luke Comer T

MAROON DIABOLO, whiteofsleeves, maroon earlier cap this month and will need to have come on Was making & hisWHITE reappearance when fourth six at Roscommon plenty from that effort to make a significant impact on this event. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Blyton (GB) 3 flat wins r29,404.50 D — Handicap Rating 77 33/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3L 4th to Rocket Science 9.13 ROS 18 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR79 James J. Doyle 8.4 (BK) 13L 21st of 24 to Buffer Zone (GB) 9.6 here 15 SEP 19 Ext hcp 6f Gd 33/1 HR80 R.P. Cleary 8.13 (BK) 4 1/2L 9th of 23 to Blairmayne 9.2 here 30 AUG 19 hcp 6f Gd/Yld 4 9 0

Br B g Dandy Man - Celtic Lynn B Patrick M Ryan O Mrs J P Duffy & Mark Kinsella

(126) (10)

15-9339 F Chris Hayes J Garvan Donnelly T

ORANGE & ROYAL sleeves white cap, royal blue Put in a couple of decentBLUE placedHALVED, efforts at Navan last reversed, month, but they came over 5f and hisstar latest effort over this trip at Naas left a fair bit to be desired. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Celtic Manor 2 flat wins r8,337.80 — Handicap Rating 76 18/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.6 5 1/2L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 16/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 8.12 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Tide Of Time (GB) 8.13 NAV 9 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 25/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.13 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Stanhope (GB) 10.2 NAV 3 JUL 10rn hcp (50-80)5f Yld

11 KODIQUEEN (25)

4 9 0

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Majestic Dubawi (GB) B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(126) (13)

31107-0 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

EMERALD & armlet, orange cap, white star Won twice thisGREEN, time last orange year, butepaulettes she’s struggled since being reassessed for those successes and may still be in the handicapper’s grip for the moment. Best to look elsewhere. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Kodiqueen 2 flat wins r12,411.00 — Handicap Rating 76 33/1 HR76 S.M. Crosse 9.2 7L 12th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 25/1 HR77 G.P. Halpin 8.8 (H) 3 1/2L 7th of 12 to Miacomet 7.13 here 13 OCT 19 hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR78 G.M. Ryan 9.7 (TS) 11L 18th of 29 to Fridtjof Nansen (GB) 9.5 here 23 AUG 19 hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld

12 MIACOMET (6)

4 9 0

Br B f Dandy Man - Moon Unit B Killarkin Stud O Mrs Paula Davison

(126) (2)

025042 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Jack W Davison T DARK GREEN,white triplethe diamond & diamonds slvs,dk.green Really seems to enjoy it when mud is flying and ran a on cracker to be secondcap,white over coursediamonds and distance last week.

Up 4lb here, but has conditions in her favour. Winning Range SH-YS. Star Rating 5 Miacomet 2 flat wins r16,843.50 CD — Handicap Rating 76 13/2 HR72 R.P. Whelan 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG 16rn hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR73 S.B. Kelly 8.11 4 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.8 CK 8 AUG 16rn hcp 7f Gd 25/1 HR74 G.P. Halpin 9.3 6L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 41

RACE SIX

10 CELTIC MANOR (25)

13 TRESORIER (GB) (13)

6 9 0

Br B g Dunkerque (FR) - Treasure (FR) B E A R L Haras Du Quesnay O Dundalk Bay Sea Foods Limited

(126) (9)

0532-63 F Gavin Ryan (3) J John James Feane T

RED, black black cap,days redalmost diamond Without a winsash, since his juvenile four years ago, but he has run a couple of solid races in defeat this term, including when beaten just half a length at Dundalk. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Tresorier (GB) 1 flat win r13,500.00 D — Handicap Rating 76 28/1 HR76 N.M. Crosse 8.1 s/hd nk 3rd to Geological 9.12 DUN 15 AUG 14rn hcp 6f AWT 7/1 HR76 M.A. Enright 8.11 8 1/4L 6th of 14 to Fastar 9.1 NAAS 23 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR75 G.M. Ryan 8.10 hd 2nd to Sonaiyla 9.6 LEP 26 OCT 19 13rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

14 MANDOLIN WIND (FR) (6) Br B f Equiano (FR) - Dhurwah B Andrew Duffield O Ryan Kerins

6 8 10 (CPiece)

(122) (1)

604-705 F Danny Sheehy (5) J Leanne Breen T

BLACK, pinkofsash, armlet, cap were over two years ago. Not disgraced in a handicap here last Won a couple times pink in France, but striped both of those time, though she was some way behind Miacomet there. Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 2 Mandolin Wind (FR) 2 flat wins r19,000.00 — Handicap Rating 72 28/1 HR73 O.J. Orr 10.1 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.12 11L 11th of 13 to Eastern Racer 9.8 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-80)7f Sft 33/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.12 4 1/4L 7th of 14 to Elzaamone 8.12 here 19 JUL hcp (50-80)5f Gd/Yld Blinkers worn by No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 14.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Sendmylovetoyou, 9/2 Miacomet, 5/1 Blairmayne, 10/1 Spanish Tenor, Arcanears, Tresorier (GB), 12/1 Master Matt (GB), Galtee Mist, Celtic Manor, 20/1 Hightimeyouwon (GB), Beckwith Place, Blyton (GB), 25/1 Kodiqueen, Mandolin Wind (FR) 2019 - 1st Blairmayne 2nd Ducky Mallon 3rd Miss Jabeam (1 min. 12.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Arcanears had Sendmylovetoyou (fourth), Blairmayne (fifth), Celtic Manor (ninth) and Master Matt (11th) behind when third at Naas last time and could be capable of confirming that form, though he was less impressive when down the field, albeit in a blanket finish, at Dundalk last time. Tresorier was ahead of Arcanears on the all-weather there and could be a factor in this, but preference is for MIACOMET. Jack Davison’s sprinter was not far away when second here last time and appears happiest in soft ground, so should get her conditions in this.

RACE SIX

WIN: MIACOMET

DANGER: TRESORIER

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES 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 42

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

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SEVENTH RACE 5.10P.M. THE PADDY POWER I’D LOVE A PINT BUT I’M NOT GETTING MARRIED NURSERY HANDICAP OF W15,500 (PLUS 10 RACE)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

(For Race Conditions see page 53)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 CURSORY EXAM (GB) (32) Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Woolfall Rose (GB) B W H R John and Partners O Lance Bloodstock Limited

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 12

(138) (3)

(CPiece)

847 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hoopedeffort capbehind Hudson River over course and distance in June An opening mark of 79 looks workable judged on his fourth-placed and the application of first-time cheekpieces could eke out some improvement. Leading player. Star Rating 4 Cursory Exam (GB) — Handicap Rating 79 33/1 S. Foley 9.5 6 3/4L 7th of 10 to Blue For You 9.5 GAL 27 JUL mdn 7f Sft 100/1 D.N. Curran 8.6 1 1/2L ns 3/4L 4th to Hudson River 9.2 here 28 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd 14/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 18L last of 8 to Swiss Ace (GB) 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 5f Yld

2 GET NOTICED (8)

2 9 7

Br B f Kodi Bear - Silk Fairy B Aidan Fogarty O Mrs Michelle Fogarty

(133) (1)

937 F Mark Enright J Aidan F Fogarty T

MAROON, pink epaulettes, pink stars on sleeves, pink Her first couple of efforts were encouraging, including when thirdcap over this trip at Galway two starts ago, but was a shade disappointing at Leopardstown last time. Not ruled out, but does have a little bit to prove. Star Rating 3 Get Noticed — Handicap Rating 74 22/1 M.A. Enright 8.9 11L 7th of 10 to Earth Strike 9.1 LEP 20 AUG mdn 7f 20yds Hvy 80/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Fourhometwo (GB) 9.4 GAL 2 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Sft 50/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 6L 9th of 13 to Finest 9.2 LIM 17 JUL mdn 6f 150yds Gd

3 SHAMBARA (21)

2 9 7

Br B f The Last Lion - She’s My Rock B A McMullan & M O’Grady O JP Murtagh Racing

(133) (7)

656 F Danny Sheehy (5) J J P Murtagh T

DARK GREEN, beigetoseams, striped dark green capand stepping up to 7f for the first time could Has been edging closer the target in eachsleeves, of her three starts thus far potentially unlock another gear. Soft ground an unknown, but expected to go well. Star Rating 4 Shambara — Handicap Rating 74 11/4Fav B.M. Coen 8.12 2 3/4L 6th of 12 to Bell I Am 9.1 SLGO 7 AUG mdn 5f 160yds Gd 10/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.6 5L 5th of 16 to Monaasib (GB) 9.0 here 19 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Yld 16/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.6 8 1/2L 6th of 14 to State Of Rest 9.4 FAIR 15 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

RACE SEVEN

4 STAR IMAGE (GB) (27)

2 9 7

Br B f Sea The Stars - Mirror City (GB) B Brook Stud & Lifecycle Bloodstock Ltd O Mrs Helen Mullins

(133) (2)

965 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Thomas Mullins T

RED QUARTERED, striped sleeves, Looks & to GREY be improving all the time and latest effort atpurple Galwaycap shows that she has no problems with soft ground.

Top apprentice Gavin Ryan takes the ride and she can play a leading role. Star Rating 5 Star Image (GB) — Handicap Rating 74 9/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 5 1/4L 5th of 10 to Lightning Jock 8.13 GAL 1 AUG mdn 7f Sft 80/1 B.M. Coen 8.13 7 1/4L 6th of 10 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd 18/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 18L 9th of 10 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 1 JUL mdn 7f Gd

5 ABOGADOS (15)

2 9 6

Br B c Lawman (FR) - Chervil (GB) B E J O’Grady O Mrs Paul Townend & Kay Russell

(CPiece)

(132) (5)

0258 F Colin Keane J E J O’Grady T

PINK, black panel, mauve pinkmaiden cap, black Fine effort when runner-up in asleeves, Roscommon in Junestar but has been a little disappointing in two starts since.

Handicapping for the first time for powerful connections, though, so could be dangerous to dismiss. Star Rating 3 Abogados — Handicap Rating 73 16/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.5 (CP) 8 3/4L 8th of 18 to Fly Girl 8.10 LEP 13 AUG mdn 7f Gd 9/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 13L 5th of 10 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 1 JUL mdn 7f Gd 25/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 2L 2nd to No Stopping Her 8.12 ROS 22 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 87yds Yld 44

6 OMAKASE (8)

2 9 5

(131) (6)

Br B f Power (GB) - Miss Montana 743 F B Mr H J O’Reilly Mikey Sheehy (7) J O H J O’Reilly Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

WHITE, white cap, red in hoop Has shaped encouragingly each of her three starts to date and neither this trip of testing ground was a problem when third at Leopardstown last time. Looks fairly solid and should give a good account. Star Rating 4 Omakase — Handicap Rating 72 12/1 M.P. Sheehy 8.2 2 3/4L 3L 3rd to Earth Strike 9.1 LEP 20 AUG 10rn mdn 7f 20yds Hvy 6/1 D.P. McDonogh 8.11 1/2L nk 1L 4th to Bell I Am 9.1 SLGO 7 AUG 12rn mdn 5f 160yds Gd 16/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 5 1/2L 7th of 13 to Finest 9.2 LIM 17 JUL mdn 6f 150yds Gd

7 VERBAL FENCING (7)

2 9 2

Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Marina of Venice B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(128) (4)

0666 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, panel, check capmaiden appearances but better was expected on her handicap debut at Killarney Had shownpurple glimpses of ability in three last week, when finishing sixth of nine. Races off a 2lb lower mark today but hard to recommend. Star Rating 2 Verbal Fencing — Handicap Rating 69 6/1 HR71 K.J. Manning 9.4 7L 6th of 9 to Tiger Mylk 8.11 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy 50/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 10L 6th of 10 to Nicest 8.11 LEP 23 JUL mdn 1m Gd 22/1 R.P. Cleary 8.9 4L 6th of 10 to Inner Beauty 9.1 LIM 29 JUN mdn 6f 150yds Gd CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Omakase, 10/3 Shambara, 5/1 Cursory Exam (GB), 6/1 Star Image (GB), 8/1 Get Noticed, Abogados, 12/1 Verbal Fencing No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT Shambara has steadily been edging closer to the target with each start thus far and warrants respect on her 7f debut, while Cursory Exam’s form behind Hudson River two starts ago stands out and he was by no means disgraced at Galway last time. Omakase has yet to run a bad race and shouldn’t be too far away, but the vote goes to STAR IMAGE. This progressive daughter of Sea The Stars ran well on soft ground at Galway latest and, partnered by top apprentice Gavin Ryan on her handicap debut, she is fancied to go close.

WIN: STAR IMAGE

DANGER: SHAMBARA

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.

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The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

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7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

(For Race Conditions see page 53)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 ABLE JACK (GB) (58) Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Solva (GB) B Usk Valley Stud O Lance Bloodstock Limited

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

7 10 2

(142) (8)

(Blinkers)

1-53776 F Dean Curran (7) J Gerard O’Leary T

EMERALD GREEN, braces sleeves, hooped Has won six times in hisgrey career so far & and is interesting triedcap in first-time blinkers off the same mark as when not disgraced at Leopardstown last month. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Able Jack (GB) 6 flat wins r39,971.80 D — Handicap Rating 75 22/1 HR75 D.N. Curran 9.6 (CP) 3 1/2L 6th of 15 to Airgead 9.3 LEP 1 JUL hcp (50-75)7f Yld 33/1 HR75 D.N. Curran 8.13 (CP) 3 1/2L 7th of 14 to Mutadaawel 9.5 DUN 13 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std B. A. Curtis 9.0 (CP) 6L 7th of 8 to Lofty (GB) 8.8 NEWCASTLE 15 FEB hcp (71-85)7f 14yds Std

2 TONY THE GENT (12) Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Becuille B MCR Bloodstock Ltd O James McAuley

7 10 2

(142) (18)

(Blinkers)

021307 F J M Sheridan (2) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow caphas looked on decent terms with himself A proven course winner who thrived on the all-weather overquartered the winter and in his outings on turf so far this summer. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Tony The Gent 7 flat wins r80,420.00 C D — Handicap Rating 75 22/1 HR76 James J. Doyle 9.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 7th of 14 to David Garrick 8.11 CK 16 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 13/2 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (BK) 11L 11th of 18 to Lady Scathach 8.1 NAV 9 JUL hcp (50-80)1m Yld/Sft 13/2 HR75 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (BK) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN 16rn hcp (50-75)7f Gd/Yld

3 TRUEBA (6)

4 10 1

Br Br g Alhebayeb - Rosa Clara B D G Iceton O Paul McKeon

(141) (17)

172716 F Nikita Kane (4) J J P Murtagh T

BLACK, epaulettes, white cap, black He wasn’twhite disgraced when sixth off this mark herestar last weekend and was an eye-catching winner at this venue the time before that, with today’s rider in the saddle. One to note. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Trueba 3 flat wins r17,960.00 C D — Handicap Rating 74 11/2 HR74 Nikita Amelia Kane 9.9 4 1/4L 6th of 16 to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR66 Nikita Amelia Kane 9.0 won 2L 1/2L from Lincoln 10.0 and Noirvento 9.1 here 26 JUL 18rn hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld 1min 18.6sec 6/1 HR66 Nikita Amelia Kane 9.5 3 1/2L 7th of 12 to Reverberation (GB) 9.9 LEP 1 JUL hcp (45-70)1m Gd

4 GREAT MIDGE (GB) (6)

5 9 13

Br B g Kyllachy (GB) - Super Midge (GB) B Mrs Mary Taylor & Kirtlington Stud O McNamara Family Syndicate

(139) (20)

24-259-0 F Hugh Horgan (4) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

DARK pink striped He is yetBLUE, to get on the epaulettes, scoresheet and finishedcap well down the field on his first outing for this handler, and his first run for 422 days, when seen over 6f here last weekend. Star Rating 2 Great Midge (GB) — Handicap Rating 72 33/1 HR73 Katelyn Young 9.5 13L 15th of 16 to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy David Probert 9.7 7L 9th of 12 to Spring Romance 9.4 NOTTINGHAM 27 JUN 19 hcp (61-80)6f 18yds Gd /Sft Josephine Gordon 9.10 8L 5th of 13 to Far Above 9.9 WINDSOR 10 JUN 19 6f 12yds Sft

RACE EIGHT

5 ARLETTA STAR (GB) (21)

4 9 11

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Winifred Jo (GB) B Mr Max Weston O Kevin Monaghan

(137) (19)

314-590 F Adam Farragher (4) J M Halford T

ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron, white She has struggled to trouble the judge since cap joining this handler and is still 5lb higher than when last tasting success in her time with Tim Easterby in the UK. Best watched on this occasion. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Arletta Star (GB) 2 flat wins r15,022.40 — Handicap Rating 70 9/1 HR72 A.J. Farragher 8.13 17L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Kourvoisier 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG hcp (50-85)7f 115yds Yld/Sft 22/1 HR73 A.J. Farragher 7.13 6 1/2L 9th of 16 to Sonaiyla 10.2 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR73 L.W. Browne 9.4 4 1/4L 5th of 16 to Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN hcp (50-75)7f Gd/Yld 48

6 MYRCELLA (9)

3 9 11

Br Ch f Anjaal (GB) - Regresa A Mi B Messrs Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery O W P McEnery

(CPiece)

(137) (15)

362321 F Paddy Harnett (4) J P F McEnery (R) T

RED, yellow stars, whiteinsleeves & cap She built on some fine efforts defeat when getting off the mark at the 14th attempt, upped to a mile at Killarney last week.

She is interesting back down to 7f off a 7lb higher mark and is a must for the shortlist. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 5 Myrcella 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 75 5/2 HR68 C.T. Keane 10.1 (CP) won 1 3/4L s/hd from Power Of Lazarus 8.13 and Matilda With Me 9.7 KILL 19 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 20yds Sft/Hvy 1min 48.2sec 12/1 HR67 B.M. Coen 9.5 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Highly Approved 10.0 LEP 6 AUG 16rn hcp (45-70)7f Gd 11/2 HR67 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Red Pantz 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL 18rn hcp (45-70)6f Gd

7 CAESAR’S COMET (22) Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Star Now (GB) B Awbeg Stud O Premier Racing Club

6 9 10

(136) (5)

(Blinkers)

604145 F Katelyn Young (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

ROYAL BLUE, royal blue yellow starwinning over this distance at Leopardstown last month, and has not He has been in good form so cap, far this summer, been disgraced off this rating when hitting the frame the last twice. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Caesar’s Comet 3 flat wins r18,862.00 D — Handicap Rating 69 3/1Fav HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 (BK) 2 3/4L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Highly Approved 10.0 LEP 6 AUG hcp (45-70)7f Gd 12/1 HR69 C.J. McGovern 9.10 (BK) 2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Trueba 9.0 here 26 JUL 18rn hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld 100/30Fav HR60 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (BK) won s/hd 4 1/4L from Swiss Army Officer 9.6 and Paddytheirishman 9.0 LEP 16 JUL 16rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 1min 30.9sec

8 RAMIRO (10)

4 9 10

Br Ch g Born To Sea - Whispering Lady B Mr T J Monaghan O F Harty

(136) (11)

8700-23 F Scott McCullagh (2) J Ian O’Connor T

BLACK, amber sash, on amber sleeves, He has made the podium both outings so violet far this cap summer, a beaten favourite when third at Roscommon last week, and he makes plenty of appeal off a 2lb higher mark on his first appearance for Ian O’Connor. Star Rating 4 Ramiro — Handicap Rating 69 4/1Fav HR67 R.C. Colgan 10.0 1/2L 1L 3rd to Vormir 9.9 ROS 18 AUG 11rn hcp (45-70)7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR63 R.C. Colgan 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Lady Boomerang 8.6 CK 8 AUG 18rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 16/1 HR67 R.C. Colgan 9.6 31L last of 14 to Facethepuckout 9.10 LIST 11 SEP 19 hcp (45-75)7f Sft

9 DRUMQUINA (12)

4 9 8

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Tarascon B Mrs T Stack and Mrs Jane Rowlinson O Mrs Jane Rowlinson

(134) (9)

540-353 F Mikey Sheehy (4) J J A Stack T

PINK, grey sleeves, pink cap Has done wellhooped on all three appearances this summer and didn’t mind the cut in the ground when making the podium at Cork last time. Only 1lb higher here and foolish to ignore. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Drumquina 1 flat win r7,387.50 — Handicap Rating 67 11/2 HR66 P.A. Harnett 9.7 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Time Stands Still (GB) 9.3 CK 16 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)6f 100yds Sft 9/2Fav HR66 G.M. Ryan 9.8 2 3/4L 5th of 15 to Lady Scathach 9.9 LEP 23 JUL hcp (45-70)7f Gd 5/1Fav HR64 C.D. Maxwell 9.2 nk 1/2L 3rd to Lincoln 9.3 FAIR 5 JUL 11rn hcp (45-75)6f Gd/Yld

10 SCHERZANDO (GB) (14) Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Sea Chanter (USA) B Godolphin O Galway Girl Syndicate/Damian Lavelle

4 9 7

(133) (3)

(TStrap)

60507 F Sam Ewing (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T MAROON, white crosstosashes, blue &some yellow halved & royal blue striped cap Unplaced in all five starts date butroyal has shown promise in asleeves, couple ofwhite his recent starts.

That said, he may want faster ground to be seen to best effect. Star Rating 3 Scherzando (GB) — Handicap Rating 66 33/1 HR67 Katelyn Young 9.6 (TS) 5L 7th of 18 to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG hcp (45-70)1m Gd 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

11 INTERVENTION (GB) (14) Br B g Swiss Spirit (GB) - Lady Lube Rye B D & S L Tanker Transport Ltd O Painestown Syndicate

3 9 6

(132) (4)

(Hood) 4-88882 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (4) J Charles O’Brien T

YELLOW, royalstep blue disc & sleeves, hooped He took a decent forward when finishing secondcap at the course earlier in the month and the return to 7f is likely to be in his favour. Star Rating 4 Intervention (GB) — Handicap Rating 70 16/1 HR69 D. McMonagle 9.4 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG 18rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 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

3 9 6

Br B f Rock of Gibraltar - Lady Prism B Danny Coogan O D Coogan

(132) (6)

583 F Luke McAteer (4) J Anthony Mullins T

PURPLE, diamond, purple cap outings to date, mainly when third at Tipperary earlier in the month, The filly hasblack shown enough in her three which suggests she can be very competitive making her handicap debut. Star Rating 4 Puddle Of Luck — Handicap Rating 70 9/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 2 1/4L nk 3rd to Zephron (GB) 9.7 TIPP 7 AUG 15rn mdn 7f 115yds Yld/Sft 9/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 11L 8th of 15 to Maud Gonne Spirit 9.2 GOW 8 JUL mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 14/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 5 3/4L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Pronouncement (USA) 8.13 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld 49

RACE EIGHT

12 PUDDLE OF LUCK (21)

13 DRAGON OF MALTA (7) Br B g Dragon Pulse - Shraayef (GB) B Raymond P Doyle O Anthony Hennessy

3 9 4 (Blinkers)

(130) (2)

2-09641 F Danny Sheehy J P F O’Donnell T

BLACK, whitetag sleeves, black He finally red shedsash, the maiden at the 14th timecap of asking when landing a handicap at Killarney last week but an 8lb rise for that success will life a lot tougher. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Dragon Of Malta 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 68 100/30 HR60 S.M. Crosse 9.6 (BK) won 1/2L 5L from Fugacious 9.13 and Auma 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 11rn hcp (45-65)1m 50yds Hvy 1min 47.9sec 11/1 HR61 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Sasta 9.6 CK 16 AUG 16rn hcp (45-75)1m 2f Sft 11/1 HR62 A.J. Slattery 9.6 (BK) 3 3/4L 6th of 12 to Ya Ya Baby 10.0 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-70)1m 73yds Sft

14 GREY HILL (32)

4 9 2

Br B g Grey Swallow - Scarlet O’Hara B Springbank Way Stud O Eddie Harty Racing Club

(128) (14)

9060 F Stephen Mooney (4) J Edward P Harty T

BLACK, yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow He struggled to land a blow when finishing last on hiscap handicap debut at Galway last month and faces a difficult task based on all known evidence to date. Star Rating 1 Grey Hill — Handicap Rating 61 100/1 HR64 M.A. Gallagher 9.0 (TS) 16L last of 13 to Royal Canford 9.13 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-80)7f Sft 80/1 M.A. Gallagher 10.1 (TS) 6 3/4L 6th of 12 to Bestrella 8.13 DUN 12 JUL mdn 7f Std 150/1 M.A. Gallagher 10.2 (TS) 18L 12th of 18 to Kassaba 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 1m Yld/Sft

15 SOUTH FOREST (19)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Dream Ahead (USA) - Forest Storm (USA) B Nore Lee Syndicate O Lawnview Stud Limited

(128) (12)

05-9 F Nathan Crosse J W McCreery T

RED, large white black sleeves, orange black orange spots Unplaced in all three spots, starts but shaped on her latest startspots, as though shecap, would appreciate the drop back to 7f having shown up well for a long way. Star Rating 3 South Forest — Handicap Rating 66 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) 10L 9th of 18 to So Wonderful (USA) 9.2 here 9 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Yld 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.0 (V) 8 1/2L 5th of 12 to Psyche (GB) 9.5 DUN 22 NOV 19 mdn 1m Std 40/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 9L 11th of 14 to Camachita 8.9 DUN 11 OCT 19 mdn 7f Std

16 TREBLE CONE (GB) (14)

5 9 2

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

(128) (10)

700-700 F John Shinnick (4) J Gerard Keane T

RED, white striped sleeves, red and cap,has white stars A winner overstars, 1m at Leopardstown last year dropped 3lb lower in the ratings now. Needs to leave behind his recent form in order to figure, however. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Treble Cone (GB) 1 flat win r6,776.00 — Handicap Rating 61 14/1 HR63 J.P. Shinnick 9.5 6L 11th of 18 to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG hcp (45-70)1m Gd 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

17 BELLA REGINA (6)

4 9 1

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Alarme Belle (GB) B Miss C P Jennings O John G Hennessy & Brendan Herbert & Derek R Hogan & Ms C A Jennings

(127) (21)

0/-090 F Charlie O’Dwyer (7) J Mrs John Harrington T

ROYAL orange hooped sleeves, check cap UnplacedBLUE, on all four startshoop, and appears flattered by her official rating of 60, based on all known form, now going handicapping. Star Rating 2 Bella Regina — Handicap Rating 60 66/1 S. Foley 9.5 11L 12th of 18 to Rough Diamond 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 200/1 C.P. Hoban 9.8 10L 9th of 16 to Bounce The Blues 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG mdn 7f Yld 22/1 S. Foley 9.4 29L 10th of 14 to Hurricane Cliff 9.9 GOW 17 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd

18 LEGAL THRILLER (14)

3 8 13

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

(125) (13)

7607-40 F Willie Byrne (4) J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple check cap Yet to place in sixpanel, starts, including on her two outings this season, both in handicaps. Has been eased 1lb since but a stronger case can be made for others in the line-up. Star Rating 2 Legal Thriller — Handicap Rating 63 9/2Fav HR64 L.T. McAteer 8.13 6L 10th of 18 to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG hcp (45-70)1m Gd 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

RESERVES

RACE EIGHT

19 FALL FOR A KISS (3)

4 9 1

Br B f Dark Angel - Hugs ‘n Kisses B Highfort Stud O Paola Hewins & Olivia Hoare Partnership

(127) (7)

0609 F J

John Joseph Murphy T

RED, purple purple sleeves & cap Unplaced on allspots, four starts, including on her handicap bow at Cork last time. Runs off the same mark here if getting a run. First reserve. Star Rating 2 Fall For A Kiss — Handicap Rating 60 10/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.5 3 3/4L 9th of 14 to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.11 13L 10th of 18 to Etneya 9.2 here 10 JUL mdn 1m Yld 200/1 K.J. Leonard 9.11 9L 6th of 18 to Too Soon To Panic 9.2 CK 5 JUL mdn 1m Yld 50

20 SUMMER’S DREAM (GB) (7)

5 9 1

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

(127) (16)

210-203 F J

Timothy Doyle T

RED, greenand cross sashes, dark and green cap,onred star Struck dark over course distance in October looked good terms with herself when placed at Killarney recently.

Should go well if taking her chance. Second Reserve. Star Rating 4 Summer’s Dream (GB) 1 flat win r5,910.00 CD — Handicap Rating 60 7/1 HR61 R.P. Whelan 10.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Ivy Avenue 9.4 KILL 21 AUG 12rn hcp (45-65)1m 50yds Hvy 8/1 HR61 Emma Louise Doyle 9.3 11L 13th of 15 to Jungle Jungle 9.6 GOW 12 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd 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

21 LIZBUNCON (5)

5 8 11

Br B Br f Vocalised (USA) - Redrightreturning (GB) B Mrs E Byrne O Brian Bunyan

(Blinkers)

(123) (1)

000-200 F J

D J Bunyan T

RED, of lorraine, black spots sleeves, red cap, black spots Placed black once incross six starts and will be banking on on first-time blinkers sparking some improvement, if making the cut, as she bids to better her last run at Naas. Third Reserve. Star Rating 2 Lizbuncon — Handicap Rating 56 20/1 HR56 Neve Bennett 9.0 8 1/2L 17th of 19 to It’s All A Joke 8.13 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Sft 16/1 HR56 L.F. Roche 8.7 35L last of 13 to Eastern Racer 9.8 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-80)7f Sft 33/1 HR51 H.J. Horgan 8.9 3/4L 2nd to Eleuthera (GB) 9.7 NAAS 4 JUL 15rn hcp (45-65)6f Yld/Sft Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 7, No. 13, No. 21.

CPiece worn by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Myrcella, 6/1 Dragon Of Malta, 7/1 Trueba, Drumquina, 15/2 Caesar’s Comet, Ramiro, 8/1 Intervention (GB), 12/1 Puddle Of Luck, Legal Thriller, 16/1 Able Jack (GB), Tony The Gent, Bella Regina, 20/1 Arletta Star (GB), Scherzando (GB), South Forest, 25/1 Treble Cone (GB), 50/1 Great Midge (GB), 66/1 Grey Hill 2019 - 1st Massa Lubrense 2nd Cyrus Dallin (GB) 3rd Jered Maddox (GB) (1 min. 25.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT MYRCELLA opened her account at Killarney last week on the back of some fine efforts in defeat this summer and the consistent filly is backed to thrive once again now dropped back to 7f off a 7lb higher mark. Caesar’s Comet was sent off favourite when finishing not far behind the selection when they met at Leopardstown earlier this month and has to be respected, along with Ramiro, who has been knocking on the door this summer. Trueba was a winner here on his penultimate outing and wasn’t disgraced off this rating last weekend, with handicap debutant Puddle Of Luck also of interest following an encouraging third at Tipperary.

WIN: MYRCELLA

DANGER: RAMIRO

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Points (after three races)

J Levins

6

Jack Davidson

6

Denis Hogan

5

Willie McCreery

5

D Bunyan

4

Kieran Cotter

4

Miss Natalia Lupini

2

Edward Lynam

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RACE EIGHT

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 2.05p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden of €16,500 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. (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: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.40p.m. The Kilcarn Stud Flame Of Tara Irish EBF Stakes of €65,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Kilcarn Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000)) Winner will receive €39,000 (Penalty Value: €38,350), Second will receive €13,000, Third will receive €6,500, Fourth will receive €3,250, Fifth will receive €1,950, Sixth will receive €1,300. For two years old fillies only. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €520 to enter, €130 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €38350; Second: €13000; Third: €6500; Fourth: €3250; Fifth: €1950; Sixth: €1300.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 3.10p.m. The Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Anamoine Ltd) 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 fillies only. About 1 mile 1 furlong. Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on August 12th, €250 extra if forfeit not declared by August 24th or €5,000 if entered by August 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs. 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb 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 Moyglare ‘Jewels’ Blandford Stakes. Free Entry Race (Blandford Stakes). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire of €75,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250), Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 17th August, 2020, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st July, 2019 (105 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 20. €300 to enter on August 12th, €300 extra if forfeit not declared by August 24th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Weights raised by 1lbs. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th August. Value to winner: €44250; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 4.10p.m. The Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Scott Heider and family) 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 two years old only. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.40p.m. The Walls To Workstations Handicap of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by Walls To Workstations) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs.

Maximum Runners: 18. €124 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Paddy Power I’d Love A Pint But I’m Not Getting Married Nursery Handicap of €15,500 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap for two years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €124 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. (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). Weights raised by 11lbs. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.45p.m. The TRM Nutrition - Supporting Stable Staff Apprentice Handicap of €10,000 (45-75) (Generously sponsored by TRM) 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 45-75. 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 7 furlongs. 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 and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 24th 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 forty *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th August. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200.

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2020

FIXTURES Sunday 13th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Saturday 26th September

Smurfit Beresford Stakes

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club

Renaissance Stakes

Sunday 27th September

Weld Park Stakes

Comer Group International

Loughbrown 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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