Curragh Racecard - 13-09-2020 - Irish Champions Weekend

DAY 2

13TH SEPTEMBER 2020 THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE

WHERE THE BEST IN THE WORLD MEET FEATURING

THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST LEGER (GROUP 1)

THE DERRINSTOWN STUD FLYING FIVE (GROUP 1)

THE MOYGLARE STUD STAKES (GROUP 1)

THE GOFFS VINCENT O BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES (GROUP 1)

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WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND I extend a warm welcome to everyone watching in for the second day of Longines Irish Champions Weekend at the Curragh this afternoon.

While the very best of racing is taking place this weekend, a vital ingredient is missing, one that makes a day’s racing in Ireland such a special occasion.

The absence of owners, racecourse members, sponsors and racegoers alike has been keenly felt since racing resumed after a 10-week break in early June. This is particularly the case on big and important racing occasions such as Longines Irish Champions Weekend. It is truly disheartening that we will be running four Group 1 races, including the final Classic of the season, in front of an empty stand this afternoon. However that is what we must do in the current circumstances and many other sectors are suffering just as much, if not more.

Since June 8th, every race meeting in Ireland has been run behind-closeddoors, meaning that only those working at a fixture may attend. We have implemented detailed safety procedures which have been well adhered to by trainers, riders, officials and stable staff. It is important that those in attendance at Irish race meetings keep following the protocols in place as they are the basis on which we are permitted to race.

When the time is right and restrictions on gatherings of people at an outdoor event begin to ease, owners will be our first priority for a return to the racecourse. It will mean so much to get owners back to the racecourse to watch their horses compete.

We are conscious too of a great number of people within our industry that have lost work over the past months in particular bookmakers, Tote staff, caterers and a multitude of other racecourse service providers.

I look forward to the day that each and every one of you are back on the racecourse, contributing once again to an industry that we can be proud of.

Finally, I would just like to sympathise with all families who have lost loved ones in this awful Pandemic and salute the medical staff and frontline workers who have worked selflessly and heroically so that the rest of the population may be safe and well.

Míle Buíochas.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland

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OFFICIALS

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SUNDAY

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SEPTEMBER

DAY 2 - LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

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

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

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

ACTING STEWARDS: Justice Frank Clarke Justice Tony Hunt Mr. N. P. Lambert Mr. C.P. Magnier Mr. P. D Matthews

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr Adrian McGoldrick

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

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

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P. L. Malone ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. Hugh Hynes

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

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

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

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Jennifer Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Dr. Lynn Hillyer M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Mr. Declan Condell & Miss. Colleen Murphy

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

SECURITY OFFICERS: Mr C. Gordon & Mr. D. Buckley

For Information and Latest News visit

www.curragh.ie

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TODAY’S SCHEDULE RACE ONE 2.00pm

18 RACE TWO 2.35pm

30 RACE THREE 3.10pm

40 RACE FOUR 3.40pm

48 RACE FIVE 4.10pm

55 RACE SIX 4.40pm

64 RACE SEVEN 5.15pm

68 RACE EIGHT 5.50pm

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The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bold Lad’ Sprint Handicap Stakes

The Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2)

The Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)

The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1)

The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) The Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1) The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Northfields’ Handicap Stakes 4

WELCOME

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THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Welcome to The Curragh for Day 2 of Longines Irish Champions Weekend. This festival of racing, now in its seventh year, has established itself as one on the major events on the annual calendar. The quality of racing throughout the whole weekend is outstanding and the meeting deserves its positioning “Where the Best in the World Meet”. We are very grateful to Longines for their wonderful support.

I would like to thank all our great sponsors here today.

Sponsors make an invaluable contribution to racing as it allows us to have excellent prizemoney on offer to support this quality racing. Comer Group International have generously sponsored the St. Leger since the inception of LICW. Luke and Brian Comer have been superb supporters of the racecourse and we are very grateful to them. I would also like to say a very big thank you to our other Group 1 sponsors today, Derrinstown Stud, Goffs and Moyglare Stud.

In addition, we have very generous support from Tattersalls Ireland and the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund. This has been a very challenging year for all of us and we need our sponsors more than ever. We are very grateful to our loyal sponsors for their continued support of The Curragh.

I would particularly like to thank the owners with runners here today. With so much quality racing, we have all the best horses to compete here today. The owners make an invaluable contribution to racing, we are very grateful to you for your support and it is regrettable that we can’t have you here in person. 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 pleased that you will all be able to engage with Longines Irish Champions Weekend in so many different ways today. So whether you are watching this afternoon’s action on TV or through social media, I hope that you enjoy the occasion. Please make sure to use our new digital race card which allows you to enjoy some of the race day experience in your own home.

I hope that you enjoy this wonderful afternoon 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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HOW TO BE INVOLVED LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND 2020

RACING TV: 2:00 P.M - 5:50P.M RTE: 3:10 P.M - 4:40 P.M ITV: 2:35 P.M - 4:40 P.M

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RUNNING ORDER LONGINES IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND 2020

SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2020 T H E C U R R A G H R A C E CO U RS E 1:00pm – 3:00pm Join Fran Berry, Daragh Ó Conchúir and Jarlath Regan in the Champions Couch for their expert analysis and predictions on all the runners and riders.

(The Champions Quarter – Preview Show on LICW Facebook & Twitter) 2.00pm The Irish Stallions Farms EBF Bold Lad Handicap 2.35pm The Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes (Group 2) 3.10pm The Derrinstown Stud Flying Five (Group 1) 3.40pm The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) 4.10pm The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) 4.40pm The Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1) 5.15pm The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Stakes 5.50pm The Irish Stallions Farms EBF Northfields Handicap 5:00pm – 6:00pm Join the Longines Irish Champions Weekend Afterparty with music from Irish top band, The Academic.

(The Champions Quarter – Review Show on LICW Facebook & Twitter) Follow Irish Champions Weekend on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to catch all the action!

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TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type.

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1m6f

1m4f

1m2f

1m21/2f

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1m1f

1m(new)

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

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

6f63y

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TRAINERS IN FORM- MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (17 wins from 51 runners, 33%) runs THUNDERING NIGHTS and BOLLEVILLE (2.35), ALLIGATOR ALLEY (3.10), PRETTY GORGEOUS (3.40), THUNDER MOON (4.10), TWILIGHT PAYMENT (4.40), DEGRAVES and NUMERIAN (5.50).

R VARIAN (13 wins from 54 runners, 24%) runs GOLD WAND (2.35), FUJAIRA PRINCE (4.40).

A BALDING (12 wins from 66 runners, 18%) runs NIGHT ON EARTH (5.15).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

WILLIAM BUICK (10 wins from 70 rides, 14%) rides ONE VOICE (2.35), EQUILATERAL (3.10), MASTER OF THE SEAS (4.10), LONDON PALLADIUM (5.15), SKY SEVEN (5.50).

COLIN KEANE (9 wins from 55 rides, 16%)rides MR LUPTON (2.00), LEMISTA (2.35), A’ALI (3.10), THUNDER BEAUTY (3.40), MASEN (4.10), MICRO MANAGE (4.40), SHARK TWO ONE (5.15), HELVIC DREAM (5.50).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (8 wins from 37 rides, 22%) rides ELFIN QUEEN (2.35), MAID IN INDIA (3.10), MOTHER EARTH (3.40), ST MARK’S BASILICA (4.10), PASSION (4.40), NIGHT ON EARTH (5.15), KEATS (5.50).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 5.50 Insignia Of Rank (won off 94 down 7lb to 87).

FANCY THAT D K WELD won the Moyglare Blandford Stakes in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Amma Grace and Zawara in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the Moyglare Stud Stakes race in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Divinely, Mother Earth and Snowfall in the race today.

C APPLEBY won the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes in 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Master Of The Seas in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the Comer Group International Irish St Leger in 2015, 2017 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Passion and Sovereign in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 11th September.

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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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 BLUEfilly Lightly-raced fi Lightly lly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks four fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flflat at 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 TTrethias rethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 16

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Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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GROUP 1 JOCKEYS THIS AFTERNOON ANDREA ATZENI Stable jockey for Roger Varian, Andrea rides Fujaira Prince in our feature race today.

ANDREW SLATTERY A talented young rider, Andrew rides Rapid Reaction in the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five.

BILLY LEE A versatile and reliable pilot, Billy partners Teresa Mendoza, Laws Of Indices and Sonaiyla today.

CHRIS HAYES Last year’s Comer Group International Irish St Leger hero is back for more in the feature on Raa Atoll.

COLIN KEANE The Irish Champion Jockey rides in all the Group 1’s today, notably aboard Micro Manage in the feature.

DECLAN MCDONOGH Declan is a regular rider for Joseph O’Brien and has a big ride on Pretty Gorgeous in the Moyglare.

EMMET MCNAMARA This year’s Epsom Derby winner gets the leg up on Military Style in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes.

HARRY BENTLEY Harry makes the trip over from the UK to ride Henry Candy’s Kurious in the Flying Five.

JASON HART Another who makes the trip over from the UK, Jason partners Liberty Beach in the sprint.

JOE DOYLE The regular rider of Make A Challenge does the steering on the sprinter again today,

KEVIN MANNING A familiar name, Kevin has his Group 1 rides for the Jim Bolger stable.

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NIALL MCCULLAGH Niall rides Star Image in the competitive Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes for Thomas Mullins.

OISIN ORR A rider to watch for the future, Oisin rides reigning Irish St Leger winner Search For A Song in the race this year.

PAUL MULRENNAN Paul has the task of guiding Que Amoro to victory in the Flying Five, following their great run in the Nunthorpe.

PADRAIG BEGGY Another Ballydoyle rider, Padraig has the ride on Divinely in the Moyglare for Aidan O’Brien.

ROBBIE COLGAN Robbie gets the leg up on Charterhouse and Elanora in our juvenile Group 1’s today.

RYAN MOORE One of the greatest riders in the world, expect Ryan to be in the winners enclosure today.

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN Seamie has a stellar book of rides for Ballydoyle, notably on Mother Earth in the Moyglare.

SHANE FOLEY A regular rider for the Harrington stable, Shane is booked to ride Lucky Vega in the National Stakes.

TOM EAVES Tom rode Glass Slippers to victory in the Abbaye and aims to repeat that win in the Flying Five.

WAYNE LORDAN Wayne has a great chance of landing big race success aboard Twilight Payment in the feature.

WILLIAM BUICK Godolphin’s retained jockey has a fine ride on Master Of The Seas in the National Stakes.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday 14th September 6.00pm: Meet the Next Generation of Trainers 7.30pm: Racing to the Top

Tuesday 15th September 1.00pm: Meet the Trainer 6.00pm: Meet the Trainer 7.30pm: The Real Story

Wednesday 16th September 6.00pm: The Curragh, Where Champions are Trained 7.30pm: Getting the Edge

Thursday 17th September 6.00pm: When I Grow Up I Want to be a Jockey 7.30pm: Sharing the Love

Friday 18th September 7.30pm: Racing to the Top

For a full schedule of events and to register for webinars visit racehorseownership.ie/rbs 15

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 2.00P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘BOLD LAD’ SPRINT HANDICAP OF W125,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Value to winner: r73750; Second: r25000;Third: r12500; Fourth: r6250; Fifth: r3750; Sixth: r2500.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR

The Irish EBF will award a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey, and €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

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Br B g Fast Company - Spinning Ruby (GB) B P Burns O Donal Finnan

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20022-2 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

WHITE, black diamonds onclassy sleeves, black diamonds ononcap He has played second fiddle to sprinter Make A Challenge his last two appearances, including on his C&D comeback. Respected now blinkers have been applied for the first time. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Downforce 6 flat wins r99,892.50 CD — Handicap Rating 105 20/1 HR106 L.F. Roche 9.8 (V) 4L 2nd to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft 9/4Fav HR106 W.J. Lee 9.6 (V) 4 1/2L 2nd to Make A Challenge 9.6 here 13 OCT 19 8rn Listed 6f Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR96 W.J. Lee 9.5 (V) 1 1/4L 2nd to Speak In Colours (GB) 9.5 here 28 SEP 19 7rn Group 3 6f Sft

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Br B g Sayif - Sweet Coincidence (GB) B S A Douch O Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited

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BLACK, yellow, green & red dartboard, white sleeves, red darts, red cap

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842078 F Jason Hart J David O’Meara (in GB) T

He has gone well on raids to this venue before, including when third in this 12 months ago and he also finished runner-up in the Scurry in July. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Gulliver (GB) 7 flat wins r169,881.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 Sean Kirrane 9.5 (CP) (TS) 3L 8th of 11 to Fortamour 8.5 ASCOT 5 SEP hcp (86-105)6f Gd 12/1 HR107 R.P. Whelan 9.9 (CP) (TS) 6 1/4L 7th of 9 to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.9 here 9 AUG Group 3 6f Gd/Yld

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HIGHLAND DRESS (GB) (15)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Crinoline (USA) B Godolphin O Hambleton Racing XLV & Partner

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182653 F Ryan Moore J Archie Watson (in GB) T

BEIGE, dark blue armlet, blue cap He has acquitted himself welldark in a string of competitive handicaps in the UK and he managed to make the frame in a Listed race at Newmarket last time. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Highland Dress (GB) 3 flat wins r22,529.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 Adam McNamara 9.1 (CP) nk 1L 3rd to Brad The Brief (GB) 8.12 NEWMARKET 29 AUG 7rn Listed 6f Sft Adam McNamara 9.12 4L 5th of 10 to Chil Chil (GB) 8.13 ASCOT 8 AUG hcp (86-105)6f Gd /Frm Hollie Doyle 9.6 5L 6th of 10 to Nahaarr 9.2 NEWBURY 19 JUL hcp (86-105)6f Gd

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Br Ch g Elnadim (USA) - Chiloe Wigeon B Ms E O’Neill O N D Kershaw & Partner

90-4003 F Colin Keane J Richard Fahey (in GB) T EMERALD GREEN, white braces, white andand emerald greenhestriped green andthird whitein quartered cap Grand servant to connections over the years he proved can stillsleeves, cut it at emerald a good level when the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon. Merits respect. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Mr Lupton 8 flat wins r471,901.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100 Tony Hamilton 9.1 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Staxton (GB) 8.5 RIPON 16 AUG 19rn hcp 6f Gd /Sft Connor Murtagh 9.0 6L 20th of 27 to Summerghand 9.10 GOODWOOD 1 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Frm Connor Murtagh 9.5 5L 12th of 22 to Hey Jonesy 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd

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

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510134 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

PURPLE, of lorraine, hooped sleeves, quartered He has madelight greatgreen stridescross this campaign, picking up three good handicap prizescap on his way to finishing a solid fourth in Listed company at Navan. Could still be on a decent mark. Winning RangeYld-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Nordic Passage 5 flat wins r37,611.50 CD — Handicap Rating 96 18/1 HR95 D.W. O’Connor 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 15/2 HR95 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 5/1 HR91 D.W. O’Connor 9.11 (TS) won 1/2L ns from Boughtinthedark 8.8 and Master Matt (GB) 9.6 here 26 JUL 9rn hcp (70-100)5f Yld 1min 2sec 18

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

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80-9055 F Ronan Whelan J Timothy Doyle T

BLACK & LIGHT GREEN lighttaken green Gelded prior to the start of thisQUARTERED, campaign and it has himsleeves, a while to quartered work his waycap into form, although there were clear signs of a revival here last time. Winning Range Hvy-GY. 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

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BARANIYA (21)

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Br B f Iffraaj (GB) - Balansiya B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

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6-1423 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, redfilly epaulettes, green Lightly-raced who appears to be cap on a steep upward curve and she was caught in the final furlong of a 7f Listed heat at Naas. Really interesting back at this trip. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 5 Baraniya 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 97 7/1 HR97 O.J. Orr 9.1 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bounce The Blues 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG 11rn Listed 7f Sft 4/1 HR92 O.J. Orr 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG 14rn hcp 7f Gd 12/1 HR91 O.J. Orr 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Fame And Acclaim 9.12 here 19 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

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LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (29)

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216070 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Adrian McGuinness T WHITE ORANGE emerald green stars, white cap, greenall stars Enjoyed a&fine start to HALVED, life with Ado McGuinnes butsleeves, his form white appears to have tailed off emerald a bit. He wasn’t that far

away in the Scurry here back in July, though. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Laugh A Minute (GB) 3 flat wins r194,217.20 — Handicap Rating 95 12/1 HR98 S.M. Mooney 9.5 7 1/4L 13th of 14 to Geological 9.12 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f AWT 9/2 HR99 G.M. Ryan 9.11 3 1/4L 7th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 12/1 HR100 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 5L 13th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft

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PRINCE OF NAPLES (21)

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Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Armoise (GB) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O John Lavery

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7741-37 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, panel, black sleeves, red &short yellow striped cap He hasyellow been highly tried during his relatively career and has displayed plenty of ability, although others may be better treated. Also entered at Leopardstown yesterday. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Prince Of Naples 2 flat wins r21,276.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 33/1 HR94 R.C. Colgan 9.6 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Bounce The Blues 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG Listed 7f Sft 16/1 HR92 R.C. Colgan 9.5 nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Ten Year Ticket 9.5 LEP 9 JUN 7rn Listed 7f Gd/Frm 2/1 HR92 R.C. Colgan 9.7 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Balmari 9.2 and Whoareyouanyway 9.2 DUN 3 DEC 19 13rn 7f Std 1min 26.4sec

10 KOOLASICE (53)

3

Br Gr c Kodiac (GB) - Absolutely Cool B Pier House Stud O Mrs M Gittins

(Hood)

9

0

(126)

(24)

334-189 F Gary Halpin J J P Murtagh T

EMERALD GREEN, white chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, red capin the Lacken Stakes Runaway maiden win at Fairyhouse prompted connections to think big, but he was found wanting and in a Naas conditions event. Should be better suited to handicapping. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Koolasice 1 flat win r7,965.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 18/1 HR95 G.P. Halpin 9.9 4 3/4L 9th of 12 to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 7f Gd 12/1 HR95 G.P. Halpin 9.5 21L last of 8 to Art Power 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Group 3 6f Yld/Sft 13/8Fav HR83 G.P. Halpin 9.7 won 7 1/2L 3 1/2L from Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.7 and Elzaamone 9.0 FAIR 15 JUN 8rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm 1min 12.8sec

11 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (22)

4

9

0

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Playwithmyheart (GB) B Fastnet Stud Ltd O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

(126)

(10)

411-614 F Wayne Lordan J Edward Lynam T

GREY, & black check cap trips this season, coming out on top in the Scurry here before holding her own She hasgrey relished the drop to sprint

in Listed company, also at this track. Major contender. Winning RangeYS-Gd. Star Rating 4 Romantic Proposal 3 flat wins r62,275.50 C — Handicap Rating 91 7/1 HR90 W.M. Lordan 9.3 4L nk hd 4th to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft 11/2 HR83 W.M. Lordan 8.6 won s/hd 1 1/2L from Gulliver (GB) 9.7 and Blairmayne 8.6 here 18 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 1min 17.4sec 6/1 HR83 W.M. Lordan 8.10 5 1/2L 6th of 18 to Big Baby Bull 8.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd

12 ROYAL CANFORD (13)

4

Br B f Canford Cliffs - Ryalahna B Michael O’Donnell O M T O’Donnell

(Visor)

9

0

(126)

(1)

5-75181 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

YELLOW, lightpaid blue blue cap She has already herspots, way thislight campaign, winning at Galway and last time at Roscommon.Those races were over 7f, though, so she needs to pull out more to get competitive here. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 3 Royal Canford 3 flat wins r23,318.00 CD — Handicap Rating 91 5/1 HR85 W.J. Lee 10.0 (V) won 2 3/4L s/hd from Swiss Army Officer 8.11 and Mean Fomhair 9.11 ROS 31 AUG 9rn hcp 7f 47yds Yld/Sft 1min 32.7sec 12/1 HR85 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (V) 4L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 7/2 HR77 W.J. Lee 9.13 (V) won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Billyfairplay 8.5 and Visionara (GB) 9.10 GAL 27 JUL 13rn hcp (50-80)7f Sft 1min 31.3sec 19

RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

13 TREACHEROUS (GB) (43)

6

9

0

(126)

(11)

Br B g Paco Boy - Black Baroness (GB) B P M Hicks O Woodham Walter Partnership

521411 F Harry Bentley J Ed de Giles (in GB) T DARK BLUE & PINK DIAMONDS, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, pink His victory in the Stewards’ Cup consolation race at Goodwood made itdark threeblue winscap, from his diamond last five starts, so he is definitely a sprinter in form. Worth plenty of thought. Winning Range GS-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Treacherous (GB) 11 flat wins €82,661.00 D — Handicap Rating 91 Harry Bentley 9.8 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Dream Today 9.3 and The Lamplighter (FR) 8.12 GOODWOOD 1 AUG 16rn hcp 6f Gd /Frm 1min 11sec Silvestre De Sousa 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Tenax 9.4 and Mina Velour (GB) 8.13 HAYDOCK PARK 17 JUL 9rn hcp (61-80)6f Gd /Sft 1min 13.8sec David Probert 8.8 2L nk 1/2L 4th to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.4 NEWCASTLE 27 JUN 13rn hcp (86-105)6f Std

14 DEIDRA (96)

3

8 10

(122)

(19)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Lethal Lena B Canice Farrell O Robert J W Moran

96219-0 F Shane Foley J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with emblem, yellowlast & year, blackbut vertical halved sleeves, cap, black button Quite a promising juvenile forstars Michael O’Callaghan her sole outing for thisyellow stable resulted in an ordinary display in the FilliesTrial at Leopardstown.Tries sprinting again. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Deidra 1 flat win r9,751.50 D — Handicap Rating 89 125/1 HR91 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6 1/2L 13th of 15 to Love Locket 9.2 LEP 9 JUN Group 3 7f Gd/Frm 7/1 L.F. Roche 9.0 12L last of 9 to New York Girl 9.0 here 29 SEP 19 Group 3 7f Hvy 5/2 L.F. Roche 9.0 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Allez Allez Allez 9.0 and Sunday Sweet 9.0 NAAS 18 SEP 19 18rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 12.1sec

15 GUNMETAL (3)

7

8 10

Br Gr g Clodovil - March Star B Maurice Byrne O Ne-Chance & L O’Kane

(122)

(8)

989398 F J M Sheridan (5) J David Barron (in GB) T

BLACK, emerald green inverted white cap Slipping down the handicap because triangle, his winless run stretches back to the 2018 Great St Wilfrid and he finished in mid-division at Doncaster earlier in the week. Needs to improve. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Gunmetal 6 flat wins €110,865.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 Ray Dawson 9.9 6 1/4L 8th of 14 to Bernardo O’Reilly (GB) 9.9 DONCASTER 10 SEP hcp 6f 2yds Gd Ray Dawson 7.13 2L 9th of 19 to Staxton (GB) 8.5 RIPON 16 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Sft Ben Curtis 9.6 ns 2 1/4L 3rd to Staxton (GB) 9.1 RIPON 6 AUG 11rn hcp (76-95)6f Gd

16 BIG GOSSEY (49)

3

8

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

9

(121)

(22)

7221-13 F Michael Hussey J Charles O’Brien T

PINK, black sleeves, striped cap Unexposed three-year-old who struck over C&D at the Derby meeting, and then ran another excellent race when dropped to 5f.There should be plenty more to come from him . Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Big Gossey 2 flat wins r20,965.00 CD — Handicap Rating 88 4/1Fav HR90 M.C. Hussey 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 14/1 HR82 M.C. Hussey 9.6 won 1/2L 1/2L from Flaming Moon 9.3 and Taggalo 8.8 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 11.6sec 2/1Fav M.C. Hussey 9.2 won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Bombshell 8.11 and Boundless Power 9.2 DUN 20 DEC 19 11rn 5f Std 59.7sec

17 LIL GREY (71)

3

8

Br Gr f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Vera Lilley B Newtown Stud O Spyglass Syndicate

9

(121)

(7)

2397-66 F Rory Cleary J Ms Sheila Lavery T

GREY, large pinkearly-season spots & sleeves, cap but she is yet to deliver on that potential and has been found One of the better juvenilespink in 2019, wanting in Group 3 and Listed company. May be better off in a handicap. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Lil Grey 1 flat win r15,375.00 CD — Handicap Rating 88 66/1 HR94 R.C. Colgan 9.2 12L 6th of 8 to Art Power 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Group 3 6f Yld/Sft 16/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6 1/4L 6th of 14 to Lady Penelope 9.2 NAAS 20 JUN Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Yld 4/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 8.12 13L 7th of 8 to Tango 9.0 here 13 OCT 19 Listed 6f Sft/Hvy

18 VERHOYEN (GB) (19)

5

8

8

(120)

(15)

Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (Blinkers) B Miss K Rausing O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & E J Dwyer & Patrick Pearse

72-7078 F Danny Sheehy (5) J M C Grassick T EMERALD green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow onthis captime in, and he was Came out on GREEN, top in the emerald Scurry here last year but he hasn’t been anywhere near spots that level stone last at Cork most recently. Winning RangeYld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Verhoyen (GB) 3 flat wins r87,918.00 CD — Handicap Rating 85 9/2 HR90 M.P. Sheehy 9.7 (BK) 7 1/4L last of 8 to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG Ext hcp 5f Hvy 50/1 HR91 R.C. Colgan 9.9 10L 7th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.12 here 10 JUL Listed 5f 110yds Yld 28/1 HR93 R.P. Cleary 9.6 (BK) 13L 16th of 18 to Big Baby Bull 8.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd

19 NOT NOW ZEB (21)

3

Br Ch c Zebedee (GB) - Why Not Now (GB) B Thomas Creedon O Mrs Helen Mullins

8

7

(119)

(17)

6-00116 F Joe Doyle J Thomas Mullins T

RED GREY striped purple cap Hit top & gear in July,QUARTERED, backing up a Navan triumphsleeves, when successful over the minimum trip here, and he didn’t enjoy the smoothest of passages at Naas most recently. Makes appeal for each-way purposes.Winning RangeYS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Not Now Zeb 3 flat wins r36,886.50 C — Handicap Rating 86 8/1 HR88 G.M. Ryan 9.2 3 1/2L 6th of 11 to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG Ext hcp 6f Sft 18/1 HR82 S. Foley 8.8 won 3/4L 1/2L from Elzaamone 8.3 and Big Gossey 9.2 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 1min 1.2sec 17/2 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 won 1/2L 3/4L from Half Nutz 9.12 and Glow Worm 9.1 NAV 9 JUL 10rn hcp (50-80)5f 164yds Yld/Sft 1min 15.4sec 20

6

8

6

(118)

Br B g Choisir (AUS) - Good To Follow B Mr Edward Lynam O N W T Dalzell

(14)

1-51723 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

DARK armlet, purple at cap Honest BLUE, sprinter purple who hashoop, been purple campaigned exclusively 5f since his third in a competitive handicap over C&D at last year’s Derby fixture. Likely to show up well for a long way. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Tide Of Time (GB) 5 flat wins r39,502.00 — Handicap Rating 83 5/1 HR83 O.J. Orr 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to A Step Too Far 8.0 NAV 5 SEP 11rn hcp 5f Yld 7/2 HR84 O.J. Orr 9.8 1 3/4L 2nd to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy 11/2 HR84 O.J. Orr 9.7 2 3/4L 7th of 9 to Nordic Passage 9.11 here 26 JUL hcp (70-100)5f Yld

21 ARCANEARS (3)

5

8

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

6

(118)

(21)

403895 F Adam Farragher (7) J M Halford T

GREY, orange & armlet, Most effective onhoop the all-weather orhooped when he cap is able to get his toe into the turf, so any rain would bring him into the equation. Difficult to see him actually winning, though. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 2 Arcanears 3 flat wins r22,487.50 CD — Handicap Rating 82 7/1 HR82 E.A. Fitzgerald 9.3 1 3/4L 5th of 13 to Mogwli 8.5 NAV 10 SEP hcp 5f 164yds Yld 18/1 HR84 R.P. Whelan 9.8 4L 9th of 12 to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG hcp 6f Hvy 9/2 HR88 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1 3/4L 8th of 14 to Geological 9.12 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f AWT

22 HALF NUTZ (21)

3

8

6

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

(118)

(13)

61-1201 F Conor Hoban J Ms Sheila Lavery T

LIGHT BLUE, bluewith halved sleeves, striped cap coming over 5f at this course. Bounced back in style In excellent formdark this term, his only moderate performance when returned to this trip at Naas and he commands attention. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Half Nutz 3 flat wins r47,200.00 D — Handicap Rating 84 12/1 HR77 W.M. Lordan 8.8 won 2 1/2L nk from Lustown Baba 9.2 and Kokura (GB)(disq) 8.3 and Silver Spear 9.0 NAAS 23 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 1min 13.9sec 10/1 HR77 W.M. Lordan 8.6 10L 10th of 11 to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL hcp 5f Yld 5/2 HR75 S.M. Crosse 9.12 1/2L 2nd to Not Now Zeb 9.12 NAV 9 JUL 10rn hcp (50-80)5f 164yds Yld/Sft

RESERVES 23 BLAIRMAYNE (16)

7

8

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

6

(118)

(3)

5-33358 F Sean Davis J Miss Natalia Lupini T

EMERALD GREEN, blue sash & sleeves, hooped cap Third to Nordic Passagedark and Romantic Proposal in a couple of competitive events here in July, although he needs one to come out if he is to get a run this afternoon. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 2 Blairmayne 5 flat wins r45,440.00 CD — Handicap Rating 81 9/2 HR83 S. Foley 9.7 3 1/2L 8th of 12 to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG hcp 6f Hvy 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

24 INFLECTION POINT (3)

4

8

6

Br Br g Invincible Spirit - Danuta (USA) B Mighty Universe & Irish National Stud O Tan Kai Chah & Mrs J M Ryan

(118)

(9)

441652 F J

Kieran P Cotter T

YELLOW yellow purple yellow star He appears & to PURPLE be putting CHECK, it all together nowsleeves, and was only just cap, denied over just short of this trip at Navan last time.

Place claims if he makes the line-up. Second reserve. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 3 Inflection Point 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 81 9/1 HR81 R.P. Cleary 9.12 s/hd 2nd to Mogwli 8.5 NAV 10 SEP 13rn hcp 5f 164yds Yld 25/1 HR84 R.P. Cleary 8.13 2 1/4L 5th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR84 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (BK) 2 1/2L 6th of 9 to Nordic Passage 9.11 here 26 JUL hcp (70-100)5f Yld

25 HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (16)

4

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

(Visor)

8

6

(118)

(5)

32-1005 F J

D K Weld T

BEIGE, darktoo blue cross of on lorraine & sleeves, dark for blue starwhen a close-up fifth over C&D. Doesn’t have many miles the clock and improved thecap, dropbeige from 1m He will find this much more competitive, though.Third reserve. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 79 8/1 HR81 O.J. Orr 9.5 (BK) 1L 5th of 12 to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG hcp 6f Hvy 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

Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 18. C,T worn by No. 2. CPiece worn by No. 3.

Hood worn by No. 10.TStrap worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 12, No. 25.

Long Handicap - Arcanears 8-5 (117), Half Nutz 8-5 (117), Blairmayne 8-4 (116), Inflection Point 8-4 (116), Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8-2 (114)

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RACE ONE

20 TIDE OF TIME (GB) (8)

RACE ONE

Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Baraniya, 7/1 Romantic Proposal, Royal Canford, 8/1Treacherous (GB), 10/1 Nordic Passage, Big Gossey, Half Nutz, 12/1 Highland Dress (GB), Mr Lupton, Tide Of Time (GB), 14/1 Downforce, 16/1 Gulliver (GB), Laugh A Minute (GB), Gunmetal, Not Now Zeb, Arcanears, 20/1 Spanish Tenor, Prince Of Naples, 25/1 Koolasice, Deidra, Lil Grey, 33/1 Verhoyen (GB) 2019 - 1st Buffer Zone (GB) 2nd Make A Challenge 3rd Gulliver (GB) (1 min. 10.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Romantic Proposal collared Gulliver on the line to take the Scurry spoils here and although she was a couple of places behind Downforce when fourth in Listed company subsequently, she is 9lb better off. Half Nutz is progressing well, while Treacherous spearheads the British challenge, but BARANIYA probably has the most potential. Dermot Weld’s filly handled the rise to Listed level when third over 7f at Naas and is fancied to improve again from the drop to a sprint.

WIN: BARANIYA

DANGER: ROMANTIC PROPOSAL

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR The Bold Lad always holds form very well, and the race we witnessed last year was no different. Ger Lyons’ Buffer Zone came out on top under a fine ride by Colin Keane, with subsequent multiple Listed winner and big improver Make A Challenge a length and three quarters back in second. The form gains a further strong look through the UK raider Gulliver, who was back in third, with the legendary Gordon Lord Byron, sadly no longer with us, and Curragh regular Blairmayne back in fourth and fifth respectively. Buffer Zone went to Ayr for the Gold Cup following this race last year but couldn’t get involved, however he’s shown his class with fine performances in Listed and Group races since the resumption of racing, notably beaten only half a length into third in the Group 2 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes.

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BOLD LAD The first race today honours the great Bold Lad. Trained by Paddy Prendergast, Bold Lad began his career in 1966 by winning the Youngsters Stakes in Ireland and was then sent to Royal Ascot to contest the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot in which he defeated a field which included Royal Palace. He won the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster defeating the previously unbeaten Ribocco, after which Prendergast described him as the best two-year-old he had ever trained, including Windy City. In September he won the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket. In the Free Handicap, a ranking of the season’s best juveniles, he was rated three pounds clear of runner-up Royal Palace giving him Champion honors in Ireland and England.

Bold Lad began his three-year-old campaign with a win in the Tetrarch Stakes at The Curragh in Ireland. Sent to England, he was the 100/30 joint-favorite with Royal Palace going in to the Classic 2,000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket. He finished unplaced behind Royal Palace and Taj Dewan, having been denied a clear run in the closing stages. Bold Lad then started favourite for the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury but was beaten three-quarters of a length by the Irish-trained four-year-old Bluerullah. In the last race of his career, ran third to Reform in Ascot’s St. James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Retired to stud at a fee of 400 guineas, Bold Lad made a “spectacular” start to his breeding career, siring the 1000 Guineas winner Waterloo in his first crop of foals. He also sired the leading sprinters Boldboy and Never So Bold, the Richmond Stakes winner Persian Bold (sire of Kooyonga) and Ballad Rock, the sire of Chief Singer.

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LEGENDS OF THE CURRAGH We live in the era of Aidan O’Brien’s domination, with the master of Ballydoyle continuing his winning streak in Ireland and the UK’s biggest races. His legacy in racing history is secure, so let’s take a look back on some other legends of the Curragh.

MORNY WING

A British and Irish Champion Flat Jockey, Morny relocated to Ireland after World War I and enjoyed a fine time of things, picking up multiple Championships and riding record numbers of winners in the Classics, records which still stand to this day.

Seven wins in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and Irish St Leger and six in the Irish Derby highlighted a superb riding career that spanned from 1914 to 1949.

PAT EDDERY

11-time British Champion Jockey, Pat was born a stone’s throw from the Curragh, where he rode many a winner for Vincent O’Brien.

His association with Sadler’s Wells, Danehill, El Gran Senor and Dancing Brave forms part of his great racing legacy, with the name P. Eddery inscribed on the most historic aspects of thoroughbred history.

Pat rode during the golden years of racing, when the likes of Rainbow Quest, El Gran Senor and Sadler’s Wells all clashed, with his ride on Gundry in the 1975 King George VI Stakes famed as one of racing’s biggest spectacles, a race he won on Dancing Brave in 1985, beating Irish Derby winner Shahrastani.

VINNIE ROE

It takes a special horse to win four Irish St Leger’s, a feat which Vinnie Roe completed in remarkable succession.

Trained by Dermot Weld, the star son of Definite Article was a stayer for a generation, winning the Irish St Leger from 2001 to 2004, with Pat Smullen on his back and sporting his easily recognisable sheepskin noseband.

A horse who always gave his all and was an ever present for an era, he will be remembered as one of the best stayers to grace the Curragh.

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MICK KINANE

County Tipperary man Mick won the Irish Champion Jockey title on 13 occasions, riding for Dermot Weld, as retained rider to Ballydoyle and latterly for John Oxx. A multiple big race winning ride in the UK too, his finest hour came with his association with the legendary Sea The Stars, on whom he won his third Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

He rode three winners of the Irish Guineas’, two winners of the Irish Derby and Oaks and landed back-to-back renewals of the Irish St Leger onboard Vintage Crop in 1993 and 1994. An elite jockey, Mick won everything there is to win in racing and his 34-year career will stand the test of time as one of the best jockeys in history.

JOHN OXX

A multi-generational winning trainer, John trains on the Curragh, making use of the facilities to land many superb Group wins.

His training marvel is demonstrated acutely by Sea The Stars, whom he trained to perfection to be one of the stars of recent years.

Sinndar landed the Epsom and Irish Derby’s for the great man, with Azamour another fine horse who excelled under Oxx’s watchful eye. His patient, expert handling of top level talent means John will always be regarded as one of the best trainers to grace the world of racing.

JOHNNY MURTAGH

Johnny was, and still is, a winner.

One of the greatest big race jockey, his CV shows that he’s won pretty much every Group 1 on the planet, including all the Irish Classics.

Now training in Kildare, Johnny will be remembered for his moments in the saddle onboard Sinndar, Mastercraftsman and Peeping Fawn in Ireland with successes in the UK highlighted by great stayer Yeats, Derby winner High Chapparral and tough filly Soviet Song.

Now training, Johnny has wasted no time adapting to the training game, training Ebor winner Mutual Regard and enjoying a phenomenal campaign this season, training Champers Elysees to Listed and Group 3 wins.

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SECOND RACE 2.35P.M.

1m 2f

THE MOYGLARE ‘’JEWELS’’ BLANDFORD STAKES OF W175,000 (GROUP 2)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r103250; Second: r35000; Third: r17500; Fourth: r8750; Fifth: r5250; Sixth: r3500.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

BOLLEVILLE (21)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

Age st

4

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Brasileira (GB) B Ecurie Serval O Cayton Park Stud

9

T Trainer

lb

(lbs) Draw

8

(134)

(7)

171-315 F Wayne Lordan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

LIGHT BLUE, square, light blue captried in a Deauville Group 1 last time and before that had made Four-time winnerwhite who was not disgraced when

a winning debut for this handler in a Leopardstown Listed contest. Respected. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Bolleville 4 flat wins r71,625.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 Cristian Demuro 9.0 5 1/4L 5th of 11 to Audarya (FR) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 23 AUG mdn Group 1 1m 2f Sft 10/1 HR102 S.M. Crosse 9.9 won 1L 1 3/4L from Simsir 9.11 and Keats 9.2 LEP 23 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2min 13.3sec Cristian Demuro 9.1 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Grand Glory (GB) 8.12 PARISLONGCHAMP 14 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft

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MAGIC WAND (45)

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8

Br B f Galileo - Prudenzia B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(134)

(1)

2-29145 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL orange disc, striped sleeves & cap star is entitled to plenty of respect on the back of some A provenBLUE, performer at the highest level and the globetrotting fine efforts in defeat so far this summer. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Magic Wand 4 flat wins r963,682.60 C D — Handicap Rating 115 L. Dettori 9.7 5L 5th of 7 to Fancy Blue 8.12 GOODWOOD 30 JUL Group 1 1m 1f 197yds Gd Padraig Beggy 9.0 2 1/4L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Ghaiyyath 9.3 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Gd /Frm 4/5Fav HR115 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 won 4 1/2L 2 1/4L from Hamariyna 9.2 and Silk Forest 9.2 here 13 JUN 4rn Group 2 1m Gd/Frm 1min 38.1sec

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AMMA GRACE (38)

3

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

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2

(Visor)

(128)

(5)

31-442 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

BLACK, slvs, cap, star.and she has been steadily improving with each outing this term. A further Her handlerwhite has won thisred for the pastblack four years

step forward is required for her to figure at the business end, but she is foolish to rule out.Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Amma Grace 1 flat win r10,342.50 — Handicap Rating 96 9/4 HR96 O.J. Orr 9.4 (V) 1 1/2L 2nd to Thundering Nights 9.4 LEP 6 AUG 6rn 1m 1f Gd 6/1 HR97 O.J. Orr 9.2 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Know It All (GB) 9.2 LEP 1 JUL 9rn Group 3 1m Gd 11/4Fav HR92 O.J. Orr 9.2 1/2L 2 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to One Voice 9.2 LEP 21 JUN 8rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd

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CAYENNE PEPPER (36)

3

9

2

(128)

(8)

Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Muwakaba (USA) B G H S Bloodstock & J C Bloodstock O Mrs S Kelly

114-222 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T FOREST GREEN, whiteover doves horseshoe back, white sleeves, capOaks She chased home Magicalthree when second courseand and distance on her on reappearance, beforeseams picking upon a silver medal inred the Irish here.The drop back in trip could suit following another near-miss at Cork last month.Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Cayenne Pepper 3 flat wins r67,436.00 C — Handicap Rating 110 11/10Fav HR110 S. Foley 9.1 1 3/4L 2nd to Tarnawa 9.11 CK 8 AUG 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav HR111 S. Foley 9.2 2L 2nd to Even So 9.2 here 18 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd/Yld 7/1 HR110 S. Foley 9.0 4 1/2L 2nd to Magical 9.12 here 28 JUN 5rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd

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CELESTIAL OBJECT (47)

Br B f Galileo - Sea Siren (AUS) B Coolmore O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

3

9

(CPiece)

2

(128)

(4)

14-0220 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

BEIGE, darkover blue7fcross of lorraine & but sleeves, blue cap, beige star Disappointed at Galway last time, she is dark interesting stepping up in trip following some useful earlier efforts this summer in competitive contests. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Celestial Object 1 flat win r10,342.50 — Handicap Rating 99 3/1 HR99 S. Foley 9.2 30L 11th of 12 to Champers Elysees 9.2 GAL 28 JUL Listed 7f Sft 100/30Fav HR99 S. Foley 9.2 1L 2nd to Lovelier 9.2 KILL 13 JUL 12rn Listed 1m 30yds Yld 10/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Know It All (GB) 9.2 LEP 1 JUL 9rn Group 3 1m Gd 30

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ELFIN QUEEN (USA) (86)

3

9

Br Ch f American Pharoah (USA) - Pretty ‘n Smart (USA) B Turner Breeders, LLC O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

2

(128)

(11)

743-10 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

when quickly turned out for a Gowran Listed race subsequently. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Elfin Queen (USA) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 98 7/4Fav HR95 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 12L last of 11 to Lemista 9.3 GOW 19 JUN Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 13/8Fav HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 6 1/2L 3/4L from Aunt Bee 9.2 and Getawiggleon (FR) 8.13 NAAS 8 JUN 18rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm 1min 40.8sec 5/2 D. O’Brien 9.0 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Thundering Nights 8.11 GAL 28 OCT 19 10rn mdn 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy

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GOLD WAND (24)

3

9

Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Los Ojitos (USA) B Khalid Abdul Rahim O Mohamed Khalid Abdulrahim

2

(128)

(9)

2-1721 F Andrea Atzeni J Roger Varian (in GB) T

PURPLE, chevrons, light blue sleeves, black diamonds, check capmonth and Roger Varian’s The Goldenlight Hornblue filly caught the eye when taking the Listed Galtres Stakes at York last progressive raider is well worth her place in this line-up. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Gold Wand 2 flat wins €27,794.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 Andrea Atzeni 8.12 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Vivionn (GB) 9.7 and Award Scheme (GB) 8.12 YORK 20 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd 2min 34.2sec Andrea Atzeni 8.9 3/4L 2nd to Franconia (GB) 8.12 YORK 26 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm Andrea Atzeni 9.0 34L 7th of 8 to Love 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUL Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd

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LEMISTA (56)

3

9

2

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Shortmile Lady B Drumlin Bloodstock O Peter M Brant

(128)

(6)

451-111 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

DARK GREEN, yoke,inlight green2 armlet, darkStakes greenover cap1m1f here in July and she has already She made it four inlight a rowgreen with victory the Group Kilboy Estate accounted for some of today’s rivals during that winning run. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 4 Lemista 4 flat wins r128,042.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 3/1 HR104 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from Lovelier 9.2 and Kiss For A Jewel 9.11 here 19 JUL 8rn Group 2 1m 1f Gd 1min 58.7sec 5/2 HR101 C.T. Keane 9.3 won 2L 2 1/2L from Come September 9.11 and Snapraeceps 9.11 GOW 19 JUN 11rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 4.7sec 8/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 8.11 won 3/4L nk from Hamariyna 10.2 and Even So 8.11 NAAS 23 MAR 9rn Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 49.6sec

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ONE VOICE (24)

3

Br B f Poet’s Voice (GB) - Zaaqya (GB) B J Lenihan O Craig Bernick

9

2

(128)

(10)

1-21523 F William Buick J Mrs John Harrington T

ORANGE, white black sleeves, white yellow capa fright at Goodwood before a creditable Lost little in defeat at chevron, Group 1 level the last twice, giving thearmlet, French Oaks winner third in theYorkshire Oaks. Drops back in trip and is one to note. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 One Voice 2 flat wins r49,579.00 D — Handicap Rating 113 Tom Marquand 8.12 5L 2L 3rd to Love 8.12 YORK 20 AUG 6rn Group 1 1m 3f 188yds Gd Tom Marquand 8.12 nk 2nd to Fancy Blue 8.12 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m 1f 197yds Gd 6/4Fav HR106 S. Foley 9.2 2L 5th of 8 to Lemista 9.2 here 19 JUL Group 2 1m 1f Gd

10 THUNDERING NIGHTS (16)

3

Br B f Night of Thunder - Cape Castle B Manjri Farm O Shapoor Mistry

9

2

(128)

(3)

041-211 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

MAROON, yellow victories stars onwhen sleeves, Made it back-to-back takingmaroon the Snowcap Fairy Stakes here and she appears to be on an upward curve.

Her stable is in good form and there could be lots more to come. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4 Thundering Nights 3 flat wins r50,759.00 C — Handicap Rating 105 7/2 HR99 S.M. Crosse 9.2 won 1 1/2L nk from Albigna 9.2 and Epona Plays 9.2 here 28 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft 2min 4.6sec 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

11 ZAWARA (41)

3

Br Ch f Dubawi - Zarshana B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

9

2

(128)

(2)

21 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Saw off the Epsom Derby third when opening her account at the second attempt and it is interesting she is now tried in a contest of this calibre, representing a team with a fine record in this. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 4 Zawara 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 95 9/4 G.M. Ryan 8.11 won 3/4L 7L from Amhran Na Bhfiann 9.7 and Pin Your Hopes 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG 16rn mdn 1m 2f Yld 2min 14.5sec 16/1 D.A. McCormack 8.11 3/4L 2nd to Kassaba 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 18rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

CPiece worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 One Voice, 7/2 Magic Wand, 5/1 Cayenne Pepper, 6/1 Lemista, Thundering Nights, 8/1 Gold Wand, 12/1 Bolleville, 16/1 Celestial Object, Elfin Queen (USA), Zawara, 25/1 Amma Grace 2019 - 1stTarnawa 2nd Goddess (USA) 3rd Credenza (2 min. 9.4 sec.)

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RACE TWO

PURPLE, seams, sleeves, purple cap maiden on her reappearance in June, but failed to fire She openedwhite her account withstriped an impressive victory in a Naas

CURRAGH COMMENT

RACE TWO

Dermot Weld has won five of the last six renewals of this and relies on Amma Grace and Zawara, who accounted for the Derby third when opening her account at Naas. However, ONE VOICE has performed with credit behind Classic winners Love and Fancy Blue the last twice and could now get her moment in the spotlight. Stablemate Cayenne Pepper is respected dropping back in trip, while Roger Varian’s raider Gold Wand impressed at York and appears to be on the up. Lemista arrives unbeaten in four and has to be taken seriously, with Snow Fairy Stakes winner Thundering Nights and the globetrotting Magic Wand adding further substance to a quality line-up.

WIN: ONE VOICE

DANGER: MAGIC WAND

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR The simple fact of this race is that Dermot Weld wins it. The legendary trainer made it four consecutive victories in this with the win of Tarnawa last year, ridden beautifully by Chris Hayes. Always prominent, Tarnawa demonstrated her superior class to clear away from the Aidan O’Brien-trained pair of Goddess and Credenza back in second and third. Still a relatively lightly-raced mare, she couldn’t make an impact on British Champions Day but has returned in fine form in her one start this season, winning the Give Thanks at Cork, beating a fine filly of Jessica Harrington’s. She looks a filly on the upgrade for a trainer who excels with these types, and make sure to watch for who Dermot Weld runs in today’s race.

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REMEMBERING NIJINSKY 50 YEARS ON FROM HIS TRIPLE CROWN VICTORY Legends of the thoroughbred racing world are few and far between, but there are exceptional horses than live on through their achievements.

Nijinsky is one such name. The first Triple Crown winner for 35 years, he progressed from an incredible two-year-old season to become only the fifteenth winner of the prestigious trio of races.

Born in Ontario, Canada, the bay came from the second covering of mares by Northern Dancer, arguably the most influential sire of the 20th century. Nijinsky’s pedigree was fitting of his racecourse success, his dam won Canada’s oldest race, the Queen’s Plate, in 1962, although she only produced two other foals. The first, a mare called Fleur, foaled Derby winner The Minstrel, with the second named Minsky, a classy two-year-old.

Vincent O’Brien masterminded the purchase of Nijinsky and was trained by the great handler at Ballydoyle.

Although his famed success came in the UK, Nijinsky first caught the eye at the Curragh, where his first four runs took place. A maiden win was followed up by victories in the Anglesey and the Railway Stakes, before he stepped up to a mile to win the Beresford Stakes, beating the subsequent Irish 2,000 Guineas winner.

His first run in England came at the end of his two-year-old career, where he routed the field in the Dewhurst to take his place as the most exciting juvenile prospect in training.

An opener for his tilt at the Guineas came over seven furlongs back at the Curragh, before the English 2,000 Guineas was at his mercy, a race he won easily under a stylish ride from Lester Piggott. Although the Derby was a tougher race on paper, the victory was relentless. Never challenged, Piggott and Nijinsky demolished a classy field, in a style rarely seen in one of the most competitive Classics.

Nijinsky returned to the Curragh for the Irish Derby, where he added yet another prestigious success to his CV, winning by three lengths. He faced older rivals for the first time at Ascot in the King George VI, where he hammered a host of top-class middle-distance horses to win decisively.

The St Leger beckoned, but ringworm struck, and it took all of O’Brien’s patience to get his horse back to full strength. Although he only won by a length, the margin of victory doesn’t reflect his utter superiority in landing the most prestigious thoroughbred achievement available - a feat which is yet to be matched to this day.

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THE DERRINSTOWN STUD FLYING FIVE STAKES A fast and furious sprint over the minimum distance, and our first Group 1 here today. A recent addition to the Group 1 list, this race can count Sole Power, Caravaggio and Havana Grey among its previous winners.

The man who took the first renewal also holds the record for most winners in this race. Dermot Weld’s five victories take him two ahead of his closest pursuers, and Rosewell has turned out some good winners of this recently.

Flowing won back-to-back renewals in 1991 and 1992, with Tropical repeating the double in 1993 and 1994.

Sole Power was a stalwart of the sprinting scene for many years, and won this race in 2015, beating Maarek by a head. The two eight-year-olds battled it out in a head finish, with another veteran, Take Cover, back in third.

Bullet sprinter Caravaggio won this two years ago in the hands of Ryan Moore.

The victory took the son of Scat Daddy’s record to 3-3 here at the Curragh, and paved his way to a stallion career.

Sole Power

Caravaggio

A fellow dashing grey would follow up a year later in the form of Havana Grey.

Trained by Karl Burke, the son of Havana Gold became the second consecutive three-year-old to win the race, with Fairyland making it three on the bounce last year for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore.

The pair defied a wide trip to land the race by a short head from stablemate So Perfect.

ONES TO WATCH

15 go to post this year, in what looks a hotly contested renewal.

MAKE A CHALLENGE

QUE AMORO

INVINCIBLE SPIRIT - CRINOLINE (USA) Trained by DENIS HOGAN A sprinter who loves the quick five furlongs of the Curragh, winning a Listed race back in July.

Back-to-back wins at Listed level the last twice see him give away a penalty in this race.

ES QUE LOVE - ONOMATOMANIA (USA) Trained by MICHAEL DODS Michael Dods excels with sprinters, and this rapid filly was touched off by the brilliant Battash last time out at York. This course and distance promises to suit perfectly.

KEEP BUSY

A’ALI

NIGHT OF THUNDER - LOOK BUSY Trained by JOHN QUINN A fast three-year-old who races in the colours of Doreen Tabor, having been purchased since her last run at Beverley. With a clean break she can be in the mix.

SOCIETY ROCK - MOTION LASS (GB) Trained by SIMON & ED CRISFORD A course and distance winner courtesy of the Group 2 Holden Plant Rentals Sapphire Stakes back in mid-July. Has to give weight away but has a top pilot in the saddle.

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TRAINER TO WATCH

MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEY

DERMOT WELD 5 WINS

MICK KINANE 6 WINS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

A great field assembled for this last year, with the likes of Australian raider Houtzen, fine filly Mabs Cross and the improving favourite - Soffia. However, it was a case of stick to what you know as Aidan O’Brien led home the first two, with Fairyland delivering on her juvenile promise to see off stablemate So Perfect by a short head, in a thrilling duel between Ryan Moore and Donnacha O’Brien. With the fillies coming to the fore, it was left to James Tate’s Invincible Army to trail home a length and a half back in third, with fellow UK raider Soldier’s Call back in fourth.

A storming run down the far side saw Fairyland come home in great style, defying So Perfect, who beat her conqueror in the Nunthorpe a few starts previously.

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No

Horse

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EQUILATERAL (GB) (57)

O Owner

F Form Age st

5

9

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

J Jockey

T Trainer

lb

(lbs) Draw

6

(132)

(6)

6-12295 F William Buick J Charles Hills (in GB) T

PINK, green quartered Winner emerald of five races fromchevron, 5f to 6f andhalved makes sleeves, plenty of appeal on hiscap second to Battaash in this year’s King’s Stand.

Denied a clear run atYork last time and is capable of better. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom: Vincent O’Brien Equilateral (GB) 5 flat wins €138.525.00 D — Handicap Rating 111 James Doyle 9.4 2L 5th of 9 to Moss Gill 9.1 YORK 18 JUL Listed 5f Gd J. Doyle 9.6 5L 9th of 12 to Oxted (GB) 9.6 NEWMARKET 11 JUL Group 1 6f Gd J. Doyle 9.4 2 1/4L 2nd to Battaash 9.4 ASCOT 16 JUN 11rn Group 1 5f Gd /Sft

2

MAKE A CHALLENGE (15)

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Crinoline (USA) B Godolphin O M G Hogan & Walter O’Connor & James Joseph Reilly

5

9

(CPiece)

6

(132)

(14)

161211 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

WHITE, royal blue stars, royal armlet, blue again. star on cap up his bloodless 6f victory here with Has won ten races from 5f to 7f and blue is really comingroyal to himself Followed a 5f success at Navan last time and rates the one to beat. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 5 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 112 Groom: Megan Donovan 4/9Fav HR112 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Urban Beat 9.9 and Schroders Mistake 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 1min 4sec 9/4 HR112 James J. Doyle 9.11 (CP) won 4L nk from Downforce 9.8 and Schroders Mistake 9.0 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft 1min 15.5sec 6/4 HR112 James J. Doyle 9.9 (CP) 1L 2nd to A’Ali 9.5 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 5f Gd/Yld

3

A’ALI (23)

3

Br B Br c Society Rock - Motion Lass (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa

9

5

(131)

(1)

10-8114 F Colin Keane J Simon & Ed Crisford (in GB) T

BEIGE, striped sleeves Winner ofbrown five races at 5f and commands the utmost respect for beating Make A Challenge over course and distance

in the Sapphire Stakes. Expected to mount another bold bid. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom: Paul Ryan A’Ali 5 flat wins r266,171.00 CD — Handicap Rating 113 William Buick 9.9 1L 2L 1/2L 4th to Battaash 9.11 YORK 21 AUG 8rn Group 1 5f Gd 1/1Fav HR110 C.T. Keane 9.5 won 1L 1 3/4L from Make A Challenge 9.9 and Rapid Reaction 9.6 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 5f Gd/Yld 59.8sec Frankie Dettori 8.12 won 1L nk from Liberty Beach (GB) 8.9 and Tinto (GB) 9.3 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 5f 10yds Gd 1min .4sec

4

ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (29)

3

9

5

(131)

(4)

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Overturned (GB) B Whatton Manor Stud O Smith/Magniers/Shanahan/Carthy

2168-20 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T LIGHT BLUE, blue hoop, atdark blue sleeves, dark blue & light blue quartered cap before that Successful twicedark over 5f, including Listed level atYork last year.

He was Group 3-placed at Goodwood

too but this looks another step up for him. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Alligator Alley (GB) 2 flat wins r53,859.20 D — Handicap Rating 102 Groom: Ahmed Bilalbhatti 11/4Fav HR104 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (CP) 7 1/2L last of 14 to Geological 9.12 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f AWT 7/2 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1L 2nd to Punita Arora 9.0 NAAS 8 JUN 16rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm W.M. Lordan 8.10 (BK) 4 3/4L 8th of 12 to Four Wheel Drive (USA) 8.10 SANTA ANITA 1 NOV 19 Group 2 5f Frm

5

GLASS SLIPPERS (GB) (44)

Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Night Gypsy (GB) B Bearstone Stud Ltd O Bearstone Stud Limited

4

9

3

(129)

(2)

4111-52 F Tom Eaves J Kevin Ryan (in GB) T

WHITE, bluefrom epaulettes, halved blue 1&victory whiteinquartered cap Winner of dark five races 5f to 6f, the pick of sleeves, which wasdark her Group last year’s Abbaye.

No disgrace in her

last two efforts behind Battaash and a respected UK raider. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom: Neve Bennett Glass Slippers (GB) 5 flat wins €303,026.00 D — Handicap Rating 113 Tom Eaves 8.13 2 1/4L 2nd to Battaash 9.7 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 7rn Group 2 5f Gd /Frm T. Eaves 9.1 6L 5th of 11 to Battaash 9.4 ASCOT 16 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Sft Tom Eaves 9.7 won 3L nk from So Perfect (USA) 9.7 and El Astronaute 9.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 19 16rn Group 1 5f Sft 0min 58sec 40

6

KURIOUS (GB) (23)

4

9

Br B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Easy To Imagine (USA) B Mrs B A Matthews O Hot To Trot Racing VI

3

(129)

(11)

2011-75 F Harry Bentley J Henry Candy (in GB) T

MAROON, beige braces, beige cap She has won three times at 5f and picked up Listed and Group 3 prizes last term. Has been put in her place by Battaash on her last two Group 1 assignments, though, and has plenty to find. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 2 Groom: Jason Forsyth Kurious (GB) 3 flat wins €78,716.00 — Handicap Rating 104 Harry Bentley 9.8 4L 5th of 8 to Battaash 9.11 YORK 21 AUG Group 1 5f Gd Harry Bentley 9.1 8L 7th of 11 to Battaash 9.4 ASCOT 16 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Sft Harry Bentley 8.9 won 3/4L 1L from Garrus 8.12 and Caspian Prince 9.3 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL 19 9rn Group 3 5f 10yds Gd /Frm 0min 59.2sec

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MAID IN INDIA (56)

6

9

Br Br f Bated Breath (GB) - Indian Maiden B C. F. Harrington O Con Harrington

3

(129)

(3)

101-308 F Seamie Heffernan J Eric Alston (in GB) T

comeback at Haydock but has been disappointing twice subsequently. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 2 Maid In India 7 flat wins €108,225.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 Groom: Senan McRedmund Martin Harley 9.4 5L 8th of 18 to Queen Jo Jo (GB) 9.4 YORK 19 JUL Group 3 6f Gd Martin Harley 9.0 12L 10th of 11 to A’Ali 8.12 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL Group 3 5f 10yds Gd Martin Harley 9.8 3/4L hd 3rd to Liberty Beach (GB) 8.9 HAYDOCK PARK 7 JUN 13rn Listed 6f Gd /Sft

8

QUE AMORO (23)

4

Br B f Es Que Love - Onomatomania (USA) B Rathasker Stud O P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott

9

3

(129)

(7)

(CPiece)

112-132 F P Mulrennan J Michael Dods (in GB) T

DARK lightatblue spots, light speedball blue capoff the Michael Dods production line. Produced a career-best to Winner BLUE, of five races 5f and is another chase home Battaash in the Nunthorpe and could feasibly go one better here. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom: Annalisse Cullen Que Amoro 5 flat wins €95,564.00 D — Handicap Rating 113 Paul Mulrennan 9.8 (CP) 1L 2nd to Battaash 9.11 YORK 21 AUG 8rn Group 1 5f Gd Paul Mulrennan 8.13 (CP) s/hd nk 3rd to Moss Gill 9.1 YORK 18 JUL 9rn Listed 5f Gd P. Mulrennan 9.4 (CP) won 3L 3/4L from American Lady 8.12 and Merry Banter (GB) 9.4 AYR 22 JUN 12rn Listed 5f Gd 0min 57.1sec

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RAPID REACTION (15)

Br Ch f Shamardal (USA) - Bratislava (GB) B John Grogan O J F Grogan

5

9

(CPiece)

3

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(13)

00-7235 F Andrew Slattery J J F Grogan (R) T

EMERALD GREEN, redbeaten hoop,byA’ redAlisleeves, Successful twice at 5f but was here in thestriped Sapphire,cap in between two defeats at the hands of MakeA Challenge,

so it would be a huge surprise if she finished in the shake-up. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Rapid Reaction 2 flat wins r38,740.00 D — Handicap Rating 102 Groom: Christy Ryan 14/1 HR102 A.J. Slattery 9.4 3 3/4L 5th of 9 to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG Listed 5f Sft 33/1 HR97 A.J. Slattery 9.6 1L 1 3/4L 3rd to A’Ali 9.5 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 5f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR97 A.J. Slattery 9.2 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld

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4

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Sinaniya (USA) B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Ennistown Stud

9

3

(V,T)

(129)

(10)

901-112 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

PURPLE &four YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, quartered She has won times from 6f to 7f and looked on great terms with herselfcap when headed in the final strides by Glen Shiel

in a 6f Group 3 here latest. Likely has even better to offer. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Groom: Claire Carroll Sonaiyla 4 flat wins r91,562.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 11/2 HR109 W.J. Lee 9.6 (V) nk 2nd to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.9 here 9 AUG 9rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR102 W.J. Lee 10.2 (V) won hd 1L from Music To My Ears 8.9 and Galtee Mist 8.6 here 19 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 24.9sec 12/1 HR86 W.J. Lee 9.7 (V) (TS) won 1/2L 2L from Back To Brussels 9.1 and Pronouncement (USA) 9.1 CK 5 JUL 10rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 9.6sec

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9

Br B f Night Of Thunder - Look Busy B Hackcanter Ltd & Mr P Gleeson O Mrs Doreen Tabor

2

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(8)

220123 F Ryan Moore J John Quinn (in GB) T

BLACK, white disc, sleeves & cap of consistency in handicap and Listed races all season. Stepping up in Won four times from 5f tostriped 6f and has been an epitome

grade now and has work to do, but should give it her best shot. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Keep Busy 4 flat wins €63,913.00 — Handicap Rating 103 Groom: Marc Deveney Jason Hart 8.9 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Dakota Gold (GB) 9.2 BEVERLEY 27 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft Danny Redmond 9.6 1/2L 2nd to Lady In France (GB) 9.12 YORK 19 AUG 9rn hcp (81-100)5f Gd P. J. McDonald 9.0 won nk 2 1/4L from El Astronaute 9.8 and Istanbul 8.12 HAMILTON PARK 1 AUG 5rn 5f 7yds Sft 1min .5sec

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3

9

2

(128)

(5)

12-1324 F Jason Hart J John Quinn (in GB) T

RED, sashes, sleeves, red red when & white cap in the King’s Stand Winnerwhite of five cross races from 5f to 6fwhite and took her form to spots, new heights thirdquartered (behind Equilateral) in June. Held by A’Ali at Sandown since and needs delivering late in the day.Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom: Cian Walsh Liberty Beach (GB) 5 flat wins €125,024.00 D — Handicap Rating 108 Jason Hart 8.9 2 1/4L nk 4L 4th to Battaash 9.7 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 7rn Group 2 5f Gd /Frm Jason Hart 8.9 1L 2nd to A’Ali 8.12 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 5f 10yds Gd Jason Hart 8.9 1L 2nd to A’Ali 8.12 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 5f 10yds Gd 41

RACE THREE

LIGHT BLUE, hollow check capoff last term with a Group 3 victory at Newbury. Ran well on her Winner of sevenwhite races from 5f tobox, 6f and signed

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Br B f Invincible Spirit - Finsceal Beo B Micheal D Ryan O M A Ryan & Micheal D Ryan

(128)

(15)

420235 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

DARK BLUE EMERALD HOOPS, quartered cap figures. Will need to demonstrate significant Placed in four of&eight starts butGREEN still a maiden and rated 84 on official

improvement to finish in the same parish as the principals. Star Rating 2 Groom: Lauren Comerford Na Blianta Beo — Handicap Rating 84 2/1Fav HR84 K.J. Manning 9.2 5 3/4L 5th of 10 to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.7 NAV 10 SEP mdn 5f Yld 5/4Fav HR88 K.J. Manning 9.2 nk 2 1/4L 3rd to Truth Prevails (GB) 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 11rn mdn 5f Sft 16/5Fav HR90 K.J. Manning 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Rough Diamond 9.7 here 22 AUG 18rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

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4613-43 F Shane Foley J Andrew Slattery T DARK GREEN PINK CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, chevrons, yellow royalaffair bluehere check cap A winner at 6f in&handicap company at Fairyhouse last yearwhite but was well beaten in a&Listed in October.

RACE THREE

Br Gr f Clodovil - Sophie Germain B John Hayes O Delphi Six Syndicate

For all she’s consistent, she has so much to find at the weights. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 2 Silver Spear 1 flat win r7,092.00 — Handicap Rating 84 Groom: James Boland 11/1 HR86 A.J. Slattery 9.0 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 25/1 HR86 A.J. Slattery 8.9 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 16/1 HR84 A.J. Slattery 8.12 6L 1 1/2L 3rd to Tango 9.0 here 13 OCT 19 8rn Listed 6f Sft/Hvy

15 YOU’RESOBEAUTIFUL (49) Br Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Hula Angel (USA) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier

3

9

(CPiece)

2

(128)

(9)

21267 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

ROYAL pink sash,inpink royal bluein star Landed a BLUE, 5f maiden at Navan Junecap, before placing Listed company at Naas later that month. Has underperformed

twice since, though, and needs first-time cheekpieces to focus her energies. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Groom: Lucia Urbanicova You’resobeautiful 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 95 4/1Fav HR97 C.D. Hayes 9.9 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL hcp 5f Yld 3/1 HR99 C.D. Hayes 9.1 5L 6th of 10 to Sonaiyla 9.7 CK 5 JUL Listed 6f Gd 8/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Lady Penelope 9.2 NAAS 20 JUN 14rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Yld

† Denotes Supplementary Entry * Denotes second entry CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 8, No. 9, No. 15. V,T worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Make A Challenge, 4/1 Glass Slippers (GB), Que Amoro, 9/2 A’Ali, 6/1 Liberty Beach (GB), 8/1 Sonaiyla, 10/1 Equilateral (GB), 16/1 Keep Busy, 33/1 Kurious (GB), Maid In India, 50/1 Alligator Alley (GB), 66/1 Rapid Reaction, You’resobeautiful, 100/1 Na Blianta Beo, Silver Spear 2019 - 1st Fairyland 2nd So Perfect (USA) 3rd Invincible Army (57.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT MAKE A CHALLENGE has really come into his own of late, backing up his bloodless 6f victory here over this shorter trip at Navan. The UK raiders pose a huge threat to him, though, with Nunthorpe second Que Amoro a real speedball who should be battling on all the way to the line. The likes of Equilateral, A’ali, Glass Slippers and Liberty Beach are others who have been defeated by Battaash at some point this term but cross the Irish Sea with live chances. Of the remaining home-based contingent, Sonaiyla may well have more to offer and is no forlorn hope for a place.

WIN: MAKE A CHALLENGE

DANGER: A’ALI

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR A great field assembled for this last year, with the likes of Australian raider Houtzen, fine filly Mabs Cross and the improving favourite - Soffia. However, it was a case of stick to what you know as Aidan O’Brien led home the first two, with Fairyland delivering on her juvenile promise to see off stablemate So Perfect by a short head, in a thrilling duel between Ryan Moore and Donnacha O’Brien. With the fillies coming to the fore, it was left to James Tate’s Invincible Army to trail home a length and a half back in third, with fellow UK raider Soldier’s Call back in fourth. A storming run down the far side saw Fairyland come home in great style, defying So Perfect, who beat her conqueror in the Nunthorpe a few starts previously.

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The component parts of a bigger picture THE 10 FURLONG WORLD CHAMPION

FASCINATING ROCK.

ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING SIRES

LOPE DE VEGA. CLASSIC WINNER, CLASSIC SIRE

MAKE BELIEVE. CLASSIC WINNING DUBAWI

NEW BAY.

THE BEST GALILEO SINCE FRANKEL

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A rich history of success

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THE MOYGLARE STUD STAKES Seven furlongs is the trip for this talented group of fillies. Many Classic horses have come out of this race in recent years, will we see another classy filly this time around?

A prestigious prize with a roll of honour to match. Listing the classy fillies to have won this race would take too long, so here are a few highlights.

It’s no surprise that Ballydoyle have enjoyed tremendous success in this race. However, some notable UK-trained fillies sneak on to the list, with the likes of Chimes for Freedom, trained by Henry Cecil and ridden by Steve Cauthen, with the superb Sky Lantern and Cursory Glance prevailing in recent times.

Sky Lantern would progress to achieve remarkable things in her three-year-old season, winning the English 1000 Guineas, Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sun Chariot back at Newmarket.

Off the track, fillies who have excelled in Sky Lantern this race have also achieved remarkable things in the bloodstock world. 2010 winner Misty for Me has produced star sprinter U S Navy Flag and Group 1 winning mare Roly Poly, with subsequent winner Maybe producing English 2000 Guineas hero Saxon Warrior.

Minding In recent times, we witnessed the spectacular Minding win this, the first of many Group 1 wins for this champion mare, and a generational talent emerged last year in Love. She now sits at the top of the market for the Arc this year, where she faces a fascinating clash with Enable.

ONES TO WATCH

Guineas’ contenders aplenty in this ultra-competitive Group 1.

PRETTY GORGEOUS (FR)

SHALE

LAWMAN (FR) - LADY GORGEOUS (GB) Trained by JOSEPH O’BRIEN A wide margin win at Bellewstown on debut was followed by a defeat at the hands of Shale at Leopardstown. Turned the tables in the Debutante and looks a horse on the upgrade.

GALILEO - HOMECOMING QUEEN Trained by DONNACHA O’BRIEN This talented filly is out of a 1,000 Guineas winner and she looks one to follow as a three-year-old. Has work to do with Pretty Gorgeous but will be bang there at the finish.

THUNDER BEAUTY

NIGHT OF THUNDER - QUIANIA Trained by KEN CONDON A winner over six furlongs on debut, this filly steps up a furlong in trip but on pedigree that should suit perfectly. Represents a team in great form with their juveniles and is respected.

AUNTY BIRDY

CAMACHO (GB) - BENEDICTE Trained by JIM BOLGER Has won over course and distance, winning a typically hot fillies’ maiden. She should improve further for that and is with a top team to make her mark at this level.

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TRAINER TO WATCH

MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEY

AIDAN O’BRIEN 9 WINS

CHRISTY ROCHE 4 WINS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

It’s plausible that nobody, expect those at Ballydoyle, could have foreseen just how good Love would turn out to be in the aftermath of her win in this race last year. A consistent juvenile, she got the Group 1 win here, beating the Roger Varian-trained Rockfel winner Daahyeh in second and stablemate So Wonderful back in third. The form holds a strong look, with Under The Stars and Albigna further back in the field, but this was all about the winner, who demonstrated professionalism and a staying power that would help her progress to be the best three-year-old middle distance filly in training the following year. Now a warm favourite for Paris showpiece the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, she’s excelled this season, winning the English 1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks, before landing the Yorkshire Oaks in sublime style.

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WIN AND YOU’RE IN THE BREEDERS’ CUP CONNECTION Two of today’s Group 1 races, the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes and the Moyglare Stud Stakes, are part of the ‘Win and You’re In’ series for the Breeders’ Cup, where the winner automatically gains entry to the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies’ Turf respectively.

While the Flying Five hasn’t yielded competitors in it’s American counterpart, very few European sprinters are yet to take up their place in the Sprint contest. Soldier’s Call brought a level of American form to the table in the Flying Five last year, as he ran at Churchill Downs as a juvenile in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint in 2018, before finishing a close fourth in the Flying Five last year.

The Moyglare form translates better over the Atlantic, with recent placers in the two-year-old contest running at the Breeders’ Cup. While last year’s winner Love didn’t take up the option of running at Santa Anita, Daahyeh, who was second, ran in the race, Daahyeh finishing a good second under William Buick and landing valuable black type. Albigna, sixth in the Moyglare, improved to finish fourth behind Daahyeh.

In 2015, Alice Springs finished a length and a quarter third behind the talented Minding and Ballydoyle in the Moyglare, before being denied a follow up win at the Breeders’ Cup, going down by three quarters of a length at Keeneland to the Mark Casse-trained Catch A Alice Springs Glimpse.

In recent times, September finished third in both the Moyglare and the equivalent race at Del Mar, and the search for a filly capable of winning both races goes on.

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FOURTH RACE 3.40P.M. THE MOYGLARE STUD STAKES OF W250,000 (GROUP 1)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r147500; Second: r50000; Third: r25000; Fourth: r12500; Fifth: r7500; Sixth: r5000.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR Moyglare Stud will award a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. The Moyglare Stud Perpetual Trophy will beawarded to the

winning owner. Moyglare Stud will award €500 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out, €350 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be second best turned out and €200 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be third best turned out.

They will also award €500 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €500 to the stable of the winning trainer. The Breeders’ Cup will also award a specially designed saddle cloth to the winning horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

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9

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Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Mad About You B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(6)

13 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

RACE FOUR

T Trainer

A fast-finishing winner on debut over 6f here and improved to finish third in a Group 3 over this trip at Leopardstown last time.This is even tougher, though, and looks a shade vulnerable. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Groom: Sergiy Panenho A Ma Chere 1 win r10,335.00 C 10/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Shale 9.2 LEP 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 7f Gd 7/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 won nk hd from Palifico (GB) 9.2 and Takeko 9.2 here 26 JUN 8rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14sec

2

AUNTY BRIDY (77)

2

9

2

Br Ch f Camacho (GB) - Benedicte B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud O David Granville

(128)

(9)

1 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

YELLOW, red triple diamond, red diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

Showed a likeable attitude when scoring on her racecourse debut over course and distance and there are plenty more races to be won with her, but this is a big ask second time out. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 3 Aunty Bridy 1 win r10,620.00 CD Groom: John Griffin 6/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 won s/hd 1 1/4L from Sister Rosetta 9.2 and Choice And Chance 9.2 here 28 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 25.6sec

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BUBBLES ON ICE (35)

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9

2

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Medicean Star B Michael Begley O M A Begley

(128)

(12)

516 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

DARK BLUE filly & PINK HALVED, reversed, white cap, dark blue spots A progressive who beat a usefulsleeves performer at Killarney before running a blinder in Group 1 company over 6f

here.Today’s extra furlong will suit and she shouldn’t be underestimated. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 4 Groom: Liam Esmonde Bubbles On Ice 1 win r17,700.00 — Handicap Rating 101 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 5L 6th of 10 to Lucky Vega 9.5 here 9 AUG Group 1 6f Gd/Yld 3/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.6 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Snapraeterea 9.4 and No Stopping Her 9.1 KILL 13 JUL 5rn 1m 30yds Yld 1min 47.6sec 9/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 2 1/4L 5th of 8 to A Ma Chere 9.2 here 26 JUN mdn 6f Gd

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DIVINELY (16)

2

9

2

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

(128)

(3)

5241 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

DARK Made it BLUE fourth-time lucky when landing a 1m course Group 3 contest last time, but this is a whole lot tougher and the ground could be fast enough for her (two best efforts have come on heavy). Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Divinely 1 win r38,350.00 C — Handicap Rating 97 Groom: Billy O’Brien 5/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from Ahandfulofsummers 9.2 and Ubuntu 9.2 here 28 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Sft 1min 48.7sec 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

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ELANORA (22)

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Br Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick

YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, check cap

9

2

(128)

(1)

7 F Robbie Colgan J M C Grassick T

Certainly didn’t disgrace herself when sent off at 100/1 first time out over 6f here, but this is much tougher than that maiden contest. Star Rating 1 Groom: Dave Flynn Elanora 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6L 7th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

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MOTHER EARTH (22)

2

9

Br B f Zoffany - Many Colours (GB) B Grenane House Stud O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

2

(128)

(8)

23133 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, striped cap when running away with a 6f Group 3 at Naas in July.

Hasn’t donewhite a greatseams, deal wrong in fivesleeves, starts thuswhite far, including Put in her place by Pretty Gorgeous last time, though. Each-way chance. Winning RangeYS. Star Rating 4 Groom: Hazel Galloway Mother Earth 1 win r40,120.00 — Handicap Rating 101 5/1 HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.2 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 1/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 hd 1 3/4L 3rd to Aloha Star 9.2 here 19 JUL 4rn Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 10/11Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 4L 2 1/2L from Sussex Garden 9.2 and Give Her A Squeeze 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 5rn Group 3 6f Yld/Sft 1min 13.3sec

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OODNADATTA (38)

2

9

2

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(11)

Br B f Australia (GB) - Bewitched B R Scarborough & Carradale O R Scarborough & Mrs John Magnier

15 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T LIGHT GREEN, yellow seams, royal blue sleeves, yellow seams, royal blue & yellow hooped cap

Impressively made all on her debut over this trip at Leopardstown but then disappointed when fairly well fancied for a Group 3 at the same venue last time. Has questions to answer now. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Oodnadatta 1 win r9,735.00 D Groom: Aoife McLoughlin 3/1 S. Foley 9.2 7 1/2L 5th of 8 to Shale 9.2 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 7f Gd 5/1 S. Foley 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Minaun 9.2 and Meala 9.2 LEP 21 JUN 7rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 32.1sec

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PRETTY GORGEOUS (FR) (22)

2

9

2

(128)

(5)

121 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T LIGHT BLUE YELLOW CHECK, yellow & white striped sleeves, blue & yellowover quartered Improving all the&time and turned the tables on Shale when emphatically winning light in Group 2 company course andcap distance

latest. Everything looks in place for another huge run this afternoon. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 5 Groom: Petro Osadhyi Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 2 wins r61,950.00 CD — Handicap Rating 110 3/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 won 2 1/2L 2 1/2L from Shale 9.2 and Mother Earth 9.2 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 1min 28.5sec 2/1Fav S.M. Crosse 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Shale 9.2 LEP 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 7f Gd 2/1 S.M. Crosse 8.12 won 5L 1 3/4L from Talacre (USA) 9.3 and Anna Strada (GB) 8.13 BELW 2 JUL 9rn mdn 7f 196yds Yld 1min 42.3sec

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SHALE (22)

2

Br B f Galileo - Homecoming Queen B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

9

2

(128)

(10)

6112 F Ryan Moore J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

PURPLE, sleeves, Got the betterwhite of Prettyseams, Gorgeousstriped at Leopardstown twopurple starts agocap but comprehensively beaten by that rival in a course-and-distance

Group 2 last time. Obvious improvement needed, but should run well.Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4 Shale 2 wins r38,645.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 Groom: Jamie Kearns 7/4Fav HR105 G.M. Ryan 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.2 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 14/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.2 and A Ma Chere 9.2 LEP 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 27.6sec 5/2Fav G.M. Ryan 8.11 won 3 1/4L 1 1/4L from High Heels 9.2 and Umneyaat 9.2 GOW 8 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 49.7sec

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2

9

2

Br B f Deep Impact (JPN) - Best In The World B Roncon, Chelston Ire, Wynatt O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(128)

(2)

38145 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, seams, striped Gamely wonwhite her maiden over course andsleeves, distance inpink July cap but has been fairly disappointing in a couple of Group races since, finishing behind a number of these rivals. Others hold more obvious claims.Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Groom: Edmond Kinane Snowfall (JPN) 1 win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 92 7/1 HR92 W.M. Lordan 9.2 11L 5th of 8 to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.2 here 22 AUG Group 2 7f Sft 3/1 HR92 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L 3 1/2L s/hd 4th to Shale 9.2 LEP 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 7f Gd 8/13Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Sister Rosetta 9.2 and Loch Lein 9.2 here 19 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.3sec

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2

9

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

2

(128)

(4)

9651 F N G McCullagh J Thomas Mullins T

RED GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap last time and, if lining up in this contest (due to Made & hard enough work of winning a course-and-distance handicap

run at Leopardstown on Saturday), she is likely to find life difficult. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 1 Star Image (GB) 1 win r9,145.00 CD — Handicap Rating 78 Groom: Michael Campbell 17/2 HR74 G.M. Ryan 9.4 won hd 1 1/4L from Omakase 8.12 and Verbal Fencing 9.2 here 28 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 1min 32.9sec 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

12 *TERESA MENDOZA (16) Br Ch f Territories - Ceoldrama (USA) B Ennistown Stud O Ecurie Ama Zing Team

2

9

2

(128)

(7)

12 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

BROWN, royal blue seams, royal blue cap

Narrowly failed to supplement her 6f maiden success here over the same course and distance in Group 3 company last time.

Slightly better ground today might help, and no reason why she won’t stay. Each-way squeak.Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 3 Groom: Adam Cox Teresa Mendoza 1 win r9,735.00 C 13/8Fav S. Foley 9.2 1/2L 2nd to New Treasure 9.5 here 28 AUG 8rn Group 3 6f Hvy 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 49

RACE FOUR

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Lady Gorgeous (GB) B E A R L Ecurie Haras Du Cadran, M Enrico Ciampi, S A S I E I & E U R L Ecurie de la Boetie O John C Oxley

13 *THUNDER BEAUTY (49)

2

9

2

Br B f Night of Thunder - Quiania B Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey O David K Kelly

(128)

(13)

1 F Colin Keane J K J Condon T

PURPLE, pink spots, pink sleeves, pink spots on cap

Won impressively on her debut over 6f here despite showing signs of inexperience late on, leaning left from outside the furlong pole. Upped in trip today and rates a live outsider. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 3 Groom: Dorothy Fleming Thunder Beauty 1 win r9,735.00 C 12/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Harannda 9.2 and Palifico (GB) 9.2 here 26 JUL 18rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 15.3sec

* Denotes second entry Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Pretty Gorgeous (FR), 7/2 Shale, 10/1 Teresa Mendoza, 12/1 Mother Earth, 16/1 Aunty Bridy, Divinely, Thunder Beauty, 20/1 A Ma Chere, Snowfall (JPN), 25/1 Oodnadatta, 33/1 Bubbles On Ice, 66/1 Star Image (GB), 200/1 Elanora 2019 - 1st Love 2nd Daahyeh (GB) 3rd So Wonderful (USA) (1 min. 24.2 sec.)

RACE FOUR

CURRAGH COMMENT Aidan O’Brien has won five of the last 10 runnings of this race and Mother Earth looks to be his best chance today, but the master of Ballydoyle could be overshadowed by his sons on this occasion.

Donnacha O’Brien will be hoping Shale can do the business and she was impressive when beating PRETTY GORGEOUS at Leopardstown two starts ago, but the latter, who represents Joseph O’Brien, improved to slam Shale in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes over course and distance last time and she is very much the one to beat. At longer odds, Bubbles On Ice can run well on her 7f debut.

WIN: PRETTY GORGEOUS

DANGER: SHALE

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR It’s plausible that nobody, expect those at Ballydoyle, could have foreseen just how good Love would turn out to be in the aftermath of her win in this race last year. A consistent juvenile, she got the Group 1 win here, beating the Roger Varian-trained Rockfel winner Daahyeh in second and stablemate So Wonderful back in third. The form holds a strong look, with Under The Stars and Albigna further back in the field, but this was all about the winner, who demonstrated professionalism and a staying power that would help her progress to be the best three-year-old middle distance filly in training the following year. Now a warm favourite for Paris showpiece the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, she’s excelled this season, winning the English 1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks, before landing the Yorkshire Oaks in sublime style.

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE - STATISTICS 2020 (Includes all race days to date) Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Wayne Martin Lordan

Top 5 Jockeys

73

15

7

7

11

€591,510.00

James Anthony Heffernan

30

11

6

4

1

€970,800.00

Shane Foley

81

10

11

8

9

€536,180.00

Colin Thomas Keane

66

10

9

7

3

€638,795.00

Shane Michael Crosse

38

5

6

1

4

€233,995.00

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Top 5 Trainers (by prize money) Runs A. P.O’Brien

111

21

16

14

15

€1,827,360.00

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

97

14

11

7

9

€534,720.00

Mrs John Harrington

83

9

11

5

7

€509,560.00

G.M.Lyons

57

6

9

6

3

€496,385.00

J. S. Bolger

59

4

3

9

10

€204,580.00

Top 5 Trainers (by no. of winners): A.P. O’Brien (21), J.P. O’Brien (14), Mrs John Harrington (9), G.M. Lyons (6), K.J. Condon & J.P. Murtagh (5) Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Mrs. John Magnier

Top 5 Owners

144

23

20

18

20

€747,325.14

Michael Tabor

137

22

20

18

19

€639,134.54

Derrick Smith

132

22

18

17

19

€632,094.68

Zhang Yuesheng

15

3

3

0

2

€243,100.00

Mrs. J. S. Bolger

46

3

1

9

9

€171,450.00

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THE GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES A fascinating race in prospect, as we will witness yet another superb renewal of this quality race.

First ran in 1849, this contest has witnessed the emergence of some of racing’s greatest. In the early days, the legendary Vincent O’Brien unleashed his most talented in this race, with the likes of El Gran Senor and bloodstock phenomenon El Prado, sire of Medaglia Mastercraftsman d’Oro and Kitten’s Joy to name a few.

In recent years, another O’Brien has taken over the domination of this race, with Aidan emerging as a force to be reckoned with.

Hawk Wing, One Cool Cat,George Washington and Mastercraftsman made the 2000’s a roaring success for Ballydoyle.

Away from County Tipperary, a host of racing giants have won this race. Sinndar gave John Oxx, Johnny Murtagh and the Aga Khan a memorable win back in 1999.

Dubawi took the 2004 renewal for Godolphin, with Jim Bolger supplying back to back winners Teofilo and New Approach.

Bolger and Charlie Appleby have stopped the Ballydoyle battalion in recent years, winning New Approach with Verbal Dexterity and Quorto respectively, with the Godolphin blue carried to victory for a second successive year following the demolition job by Pinatubo last year.

ONES TO WATCH

We could see a potential racing superstar emerge in this classy contest.

LUCKY VEGA

BATTLEGROUND (USA)

LOPE DE VEGA - QUEEN OF CARTHAGE (USA) Trained by JESSICA HARRINGTON Winner of the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes over six furlongs last time, he comes here as a leading contender. He won that Group 1 with ease but faces classy rivals in this contest.

WAR FRONT (USA) - FOUND Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN A colt with a fine pedigree, being out of an Arc winner who was a fantastic filly. He landed a Listed race and Group 2 race the last twice and he could be a very special horse.

MASTER OF THE SEAS

DUBAWI - FIRTH OF LORNE Trained by CHARLIE APPLEBY The yard have won this race the last two years (Quorto & Pinatubo), and this colt looks a type with plenty of upside. Winner of a Group 2 last time out and is an interesting runner.

THUNDER MOON

ZOFFANY - SMALL SACRIFICE Trained by JOSEPH O’BRIEN Very few colts win in the manner he did on debut over course and distance. Some question marks over the form but he has to be considered off the back of his debut success.

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LEADING TRAINER

MOST SUCCESSFUL JOCKEYS

VINCENT O’BRIEN 15 WINS

LESTER PIGGOTT & MICHAEL KINANE 4 WINS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

Charlie Appleby made it back to back wins in this race with his talented juvenile Pinatubo, who followed in the footsteps of Quorto to win in the Godolphin blue. A torrent of rain couldn’t stop the unbeaten son of Shamardal, who continued his prodigal juvenile career to power away, winning by a widening nine-length margin, a margin which doesn’t tell the true story of just how dominant he was. It’s never an easy feat to see of Aidan O’Brien two-year-olds in a race of this nature, but he demolished Armory and Arizona, two of Ballydoyle’s brightest juveniles, and stamped his authority as one of the best juvenile’s seen for a long time. While he hasn’t quite continued the winning streak as a three-year-old, he was only beaten narrowly in the English 2,000 Guineas and St James’ Palace Stakes, before gaining a Group 1 win at Deauville.

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THE GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES (GROUP 1) HONOURING A TRUE LEGEND OF THE TURF If ever a man deserved to have a Group One race named in his honour, Vincent O’Brien does.

From humble beginnings in Co. Cork, O’Brien quickly developed into the most dominant National Hunt trainer of his era. To name but a few, he saddled Cottage Rake to win three successive Cheltenham Gold Cups (1948-50), Hatton’s Grace to win three consecutive Champion Hurdles (1949-51) and perhaps most remarkably, he trained the winner of the Aintree Grand National in three consecutive years with three different horses (1953-55). Hatton’s Grace was sold at Goffs as were O’Brien’s 1955 Grand National winner Quare Times and 1953 Gold Cup winner Knock Hard.

However, it wasn’t until Vincent bought and built up a new training base at Ballydoyle in Co. Tipperary and turned his hand to training Flat horses that his influence became truly worldwide. Having partnered with John Magnier, the owner of Coolmore Stud and a multitude of prominent racehorse owners, most notably Robert Sangster, O’Brien helped to change the world of thoroughbred breeding by strongly supporting the progeny of a diminutive Canadian-based stallion called Northern Dancer. That proved to be inspired, as Northern Dancer would go on to establish himself as one of the most influential sires of all time and Vincent trained such talented and influential sons of his such as Nijinsky, Be My Guest, The Minstrel, Sadler’s Wells and El Gran Senor.

The big-race wins that O’Brien enjoyed on Flat are too numerous to list in entirety, but there are many highlights, with his record in Classics being particularly noteworthy.

In total, O’Brien saddled 27 Irish Classic winners including six in the Irish Derby, as well as 16 British Classics including six Epsom Derby winners - including Larkspur who was purchased at Goffs.

At the inaugural yearling sales held at the new Goffs complex in Kill in 1975, a son of Northern Dancer became Europe’s highest priced yearling of all time. The colt, Lot 419 who was offered by Moyglare Stud with a nomination for the National Stakes at the Curragh, was purchased by Vincent O’Brien for 127,000gns. The yearling was named Be My Guest and went on to become European Champion Sire in 1982.

Of the dozens of Group 1 races Vincent won throughout his career, the Group 1 he won on more occasions than any other was the National Stakes at the Curragh. Often targeting his best two-year-old at it, he saddled the winner of it on no less than 15 occasions, with perhaps his most memorable winners of the race being the legendary Sir Ivor (1967) and El Gran Senor (1983).

Thus, it is fitting that the National Stakes should nowadays be known as The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes in recognition of the remarkable contribution that Vincent O’Brien made to making Ireland the leading thoroughbred nation in the world. Hopefully today’s renewal will live up to the high standard that Vincent helped to set in the race during the course of his remarkable career.

Lester Piggott aboard Nijinsky

Sadler’s Wells

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Nijinsky

PSRA Licence No: 001833

Lucky Vega, winner of the G1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, is currently Europe’s Highest Rated 2YO colt and typifies the quality of the Goffs Orby Sale.

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Wednesday 30 Sept - Thursday 1 Oct 2020 Doncaster

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FIFTH RACE 4.10P.M. THE GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES OF W250,000 (GROUP 1)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r147500; Second: r50000; Third: r25000; Fourth: r12500; Fifth: r7500; Sixth: r5000.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No

Horse

1

BATTLEGROUND (USA) (47)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

Age st

2

9

T Trainer

lb

(lbs) Draw

5

(131)

Br B c War Front (USA) - Found B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(8)

511 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, stripedvictories sleevesin&the cap Arrives here on the back of impressive Chesham and Vintage Stakes and he has to be given the utmost respect once again this afternoon. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Groom: Gerard Lane Battleground (USA) 2 wins r61,217.60 D — Handicap Rating 112 R. L. Moore 9.1 won 2L 1 1/4L from Devious Company 9.1 and Youth Spirit 9.1 GOODWOOD 28 JUL 10rn Group 2 7f Gd 1min 28.8sec R. L. Moore 9.3 won 2 1/2L 1 3/4L from March Law 9.3 and Seattle Rock (GB) 8.12 ASCOT 18 JUN 8rn Listed 7f Sft 1min 30.6sec 7/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 2 1/2L 5th of 18 to Lucky Vega 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

2

†CHARTERHOUSE (GB) (30)

2

Br B c Charming Thought (GB) - Crocus Rose (GB) B Exors of the Late Mrs B E Moore O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

9

5

(131)

(4)

241 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

RACE FIVE

RED, yellow chevrons ondistance sleeves, Got offyellow the markpanel, in a maiden over course and lastyellow monthcap and further improvement is required if he is going

to be successful today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Charterhouse (GB) 1 win r14,750.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100 Groom: Sinead O’Sullivan 8/11Fav R.C. Colgan 9.0 won 2 3/4L nk from A Taad Moody 9.1 and Allagar 8.9 here 14 AUG 17rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27sec 11/1 R.C. Colgan 9.5 nk 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 66/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 hd 2nd to Masen (GB) 9.7 LEP 11 JUL 10rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd

3

LAWS OF INDICES (35)

2

9

5

(131)

(5)

Br B c Power (GB) - Sampers B N Hartery O Miss C R Holmes

9114 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T WHITE, green emerald & white striped last captime.

Accountedemerald for Luckygreen Vega inepaulettes, the Railway emerald Stakes in July butarmlet, could not confirm green that form in the Phoenix

Others make more appeal. Winning RangeYld. Star Rating 3 Groom: Anastasiya Radchenko Laws Of Indices 2 wins r61,360.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 8/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.5 3 1/2L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Lucky Vega 9.5 here 9 AUG 10rn Group 1 6f Gd/Yld 66/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Lucky Vega 9.5 and Arctician 9.5 here 18 JUL 7rn Group 2 6f Yld 1min 14.4sec 3/1 W.J. Lee 8.13 won s/hd nk from Street Kid 9.3 and The Blue Panther 8.13 NAV 23 JUN 8rn mdn 5f 164yds Yld 1min 14.5sec

4

LUCKY VEGA (35)

2

Br B c Lope de Vega - Queen of Carthage (USA) B Kilcarn Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

9

5

(131)

(7)

121 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD green & white sleeves, white cap have no problem handling this An impressiveGREEN, winner inemerald the Phoenix Stakes over 6f check here last month and he should step up in trip. Has to be of some interest this afternoon. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Lucky Vega 2 wins r127,145.00 C — Handicap Rating 117 Groom: Esme Cook 4/1 S. Foley 9.5 won 3 1/2L s/hd from Aloha Star(disq) 9.2 and The Lir Jet 9.5 here 9 AUG 10rn Group 1 6f Gd/Yld 1min 13.3sec 3/1 S. Foley 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Laws Of Indices 9.5 here 18 JUL 7rn Group 2 6f Yld 9/2 S. Foley 9.2 won 1/2L 1/2L from Lipizzaner (USA) 9.2 and Alex D (GB) 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN 18rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm 1min 11.5sec

5

MAC SWINEY (22)

2

Br Ch c New Approach - Halla Na Saoire B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

9

5

(131)

(11)

5191 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, check cap 2 Futurity Stakes over course and distance last month but this is a more Outran odds of 28/1 to win the Group

demanding task. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Groom:Tom Agar Mac Swiney 2 wins r66,080.00 CD — Handicap Rating 107 28/1 HR92 K.J. Manning 9.5 won 1/2L 1/2L from Cadillac 9.5 and Ontario 9.5 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 29.6sec 7/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 5 1/4L 9th of 10 to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 7f Gd 15/2 K.J. Manning 9.5 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Wembley 9.5 and Colour Sergeant 9.5 here 18 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 26.9sec 56

6

MASEN (GB) (38)

2

9

5

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Continental Drift (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O K Abdullah

(131)

(3)

13 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

Did not get the clearest of runs when a close third in the Tyros last month and he has an each-way chance in this contest. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Groom: Sean Bird Masen (GB) 1 win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 102 4/1Fav G.F. Carroll 9.5 nk 1/2L 3rd to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 4/5Fav C.T. Keane 9.7 won hd 1L from Charterhouse (GB) 9.7 and Toshizou 9.7 LEP 11 JUL 10rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd 1min 31.6sec

7

ROAYL BLUE

*MASTER OF THE SEAS (64)

2

Br B c Dubawi - Firth of Lorne B Godolphin O Godolphin

9

5

(131)

(9)

11 F William Buick J Charlie Appleby (in GB) T

Has to be of interest following an impressive win in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket in July and connections have won this race for the last couple of years. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 5 Master Of The Seas 2 flat wins €32,025.00 D — Handicap Rating 112 Groom: Ariel Mendes de Souza William Buick 9.1 won 3L 1L from Devious Company 9.1 and Seventh Kingdom (GB) 9.1 NEWMARKET 11 JUL 10rn Group 2 7f Gd 1min 23.9sec Brett Doyle 9.5 won 3/4L 10L from William Bligh (GB) 9.5 and Yibir (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 18 JUN 4rn 7f Sft 1min 28sec

8

MILITARY STYLE (USA) (38)

2

9

Br B c War Front (USA) - Together Forever B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

5

(131)

(2)

131 F Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE Narrowly won theTyros over 7f at Leoaprdstown last month but this is tougher and he may have more competition for the lead this afternoon. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 3 Groom:Tiernan O’Ceallaigh Military Style (USA) 2 wins r38,645.00 D — Handicap Rating 104 7/1 E.J. McNamara 9.5 won nk 1/2L from Van Gogh (USA) 9.5 and Masen (GB) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 28sec 4/9Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 nk 3/4L 3rd to Minaun 9.0 CK 5 JUL 4rn Group 3 6f Gd 100/30 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won nk 3 1/2L from Eastern Voice 9.2 and Falsaron 8.11 NAAS 20 JUN 5rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld 1min 14.4sec

9

ST MARK’S BASILICA (FR) (22)

2

9

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Cabaret B M Robert Scarborough O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

5

(131)

(6)

251 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Stakes the time before. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 1 win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 Groom: Aaron Moloney 4/7Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 1 1/4L ns from Loch Lein 9.2 and Duke Of Mantua 9.7 here 22 AUG 18rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 16.6sec 7/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to Lucky Vega 9.5 here 9 AUG Group 1 6f Gd/Yld 6/4Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Coill Avon 9.5 here 26 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Yld

10

†THUNDER MOON (35)

2

Br B c Zoffany - Small Sacrifice B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

9

5

(131)

(1)

1 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RED, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap

Made a winning debut over this track and trip a month ago but he faces an uphill task in a race of this nature.

Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Groom: ChristinaThompson Thunder Moon 1 win r9,735.00 CD 10/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 won 3 3/4L 1L from Colour Sergeant 9.7 and Baton Rouge 9.7 here 9 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 26.6sec

11 WEMBLEY (26)

2

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

9

5

(131)

(10)

3221 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange sleeves, royala blue cap Had made the frame in alldisc, three striped starts prior to winning maiden at Roscommon last month but he needs to take a big step forwards. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 2 Wembley 1 win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 92 Groom: Anisio Vieira de Souza 1/2Fav HR87 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 1L 7 1/2L from Sword Zorro 9.7 and Vocito 9.7 ROS 18 AUG 7rn mdn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 1min 37.3sec 6/5Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Blue For You 9.5 GAL 27 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Sft 4/9Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 18 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Yld

† Denotes Supplementary Entry * Denotes second entry Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Battleground (USA), 3/1 Lucky Vega, Master Of The Seas, 10/1 Military Style (USA), 14/1 Mac Swiney, Thunder Moon, 16/1 Masen (GB), St Mark’s Basilica (FR), 20/1 Laws Of Indices, 25/1 Charterhouse (GB), 33/1 Wembley 2019 - 1st Pinatubo 2nd Armory 3rd Arizona (1 min. 21.8 sec.)

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RACE FIVE

PURPLE, whitein seams, sleeves, purple cap Got off the mark a maidenstriped over 6f here last time having shown promise when behind Lucky Vega in the Phoenix

CURRAGH COMMENT MASTER OF THE SEAS created a very big impression when winning the Superlative Stakes by three lengths at Newmarket in July. The son of Dubawi had more in hand that day than the winning margin suggests and he can make it a hat-trick of victories in this race for connections. Lucky Vega bounced back from a defeat to easily take the Phoenix Stakes over 6f here a month ago. The step up in trip should not be a problem for this colt and he may even improve for it. Battleground has to be of some interest following his Royal Ascot and Goodwood victories and he completes the shortlist.

WIN: MASTER OF THE SEAS

DANGER: BATTLEGROUND

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR Charlie Appleby made it back to back wins in this race with his talented juvenile Pinatubo, who followed in the footsteps of Quorto to win in the Godolphin blue. A torrent of rain couldn’t stop the unbeaten son of Shamardal, who continued his prodigal juvenile career to power away, winning by a widening nine-length margin, a margin which doesn’t tell the true story of just how dominant he was. It’s never an easy feat to see of Aidan O’Brien two-year-olds in a race of this nature, but he demolished Armory and Arizona, two of Ballydoyle’s brightest juveniles, and stamped his authority as one of the best juvenile’s seen for a long time. While he hasn’t quite continued the winning streak as a three-year-old, he was only beaten narrowly in the English 2,000 Guineas and St James’ Palace Stakes, before gaining a Group 1 win at Deauville.

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs.

It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.

RACE FIVE

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

A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance 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 58

Going Good Good Good-Firm Good Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good Firm Good Good-Firm

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

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THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST LEGER The feature staying race of Longines Irish Champions Weekend is steeped in history. Legends of racing have won this race, with many horses completing doubles and even trebles of success.

Talented stayers feature through the history of this race. Originally restricted to three-year-olds, in 1983 it became open age and a key target in the calendar for stayers. Dual winners include Vintage Crop, Oscar Schindler and Kayf Tara, now a highly successful National Hunt stallion.In recent years, Yeats took this race in on his path to glory, and the talented Sans Frontieres, trained by Jeremy Noseda, landed the spoils in 2010.

Duncan and Jukebox Jury deadheated in a thrilling race in 2011, while Brown Panther became another Yeats UK-trained winner in 2014 for Tom Dascombe and Richard Kingscote.

Mention of course must go to Vinnie Roe, who won this race an astonishing four times, winning as a three, four, five and then six-year-old, each time partnered for Pat Smullen for Dermot Weld.

Order of St George

The talented stayer Order of St George won renewals of this race under Joseph O’Brien and Ryan Moore, whereas Wicklow Brave took the 2016 renewal when the outsider of four. The O’Brien domination was continued

by Flag Of Honour two years ago but Dermot Weld trained the tough, improving filly Search For A Song to victory in the Classic last year, capping a memorable Irish Champions Weekend for Chris Hayes.

ONES TO WATCH

The feature race of the day and it certainly won’t disappoint.

SOVEREIGN

FUJAIRA PRINCE

GALILEO - DEVOTED TO YOU Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN Last year’s Irish Derby winner comes into this with top form courtesy of a second (albeit distant) to Enable in the King George VI at Ascot. Step up in trip should suit.

PIVOTAL - ZAM ZOOM Trained by ROGER VARIAN Doesn’t have a pedigree for this trip but loved it in the Ebor, defying a big weight to land a classy handicap. Looks well worth his place up in class for an in-form trainer.

TWILIGHT PAYMENT

SEARCH FOR A SONG

TEOFILO - DREAM ON BUDDY Trained by JOSEPH O’BRIEN Has been a revelation this season, winning course and distance Group 3’s and 2’s the last twice. Bolted up in the Comer Group International Curragh Cup and this is an obvious step.

GALILEO - POLISHED GEM Trained by DERMOT WELD Last year’s winner hasn’t sparkled in her starts this season but this has been the goal all along. Faces a tough set of rivals but will be at her best for a legendary trainer.

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LEADING TRAINER

THOROUGHBRED ICON

VINNIE ROE 4 WINS

VINCENT O’BRIEN 9 WINS

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

Fresh from the success of Tarnawa in the Blandford, the Dermot Weld-Chris Hayes juggernaught rolled on to win this premier Classic with Search For A Song. The three-year-old filly was dominating, and given a superb ride by Hayes, who let his eager mount stride on a mile out and take it up, confident the filly would make the best of her way home. Her staying power came into full force and she saw off the talented Kew Gardens and Southern France back in second and third, with Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter unable to land a telling blow back in fourth. The Moyglare filly has been brought along this season with a repeat victory in this race as the target, and if there’s anyone that could be trusted to reapeat the feat it’s Dermot Weld.

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THE RACE THAT STOPS A NATION FROM THE CURRAGH TO MELBOURNE In recent years, the path to Melbourne has taken horses through County Kildare and the racecourse on the Curragh.

What better place to start than with Vintage Crop? The dual Comer Group International Irish St Leger winner (1993 and 1994) won the Melbourne Cup in 1993, becoming the first European-trained horse and the first Irish-bred horse to win the race.

Vintage Crop

The talented gelding has a statue at the Curragh, commemorating his staying abilities, and although he couldn’t win a second Melbourne Cup, he returned Down Under in 1994 and 1995 where he finished seventh and third respectively.

In many ways, Dermot Weld’s star stayer paved the way for European runners in the Melbourne Cup. The legendary trainer repeated the feat in 2002 with Media Puzzle, albeit via a different route of contesting more Australian races.

In recent years, Wicklow Brave finished fourth in the 2017 Curragh showpiece, a year after he’d won the race, before finishing mid-division behind an Irish-trained 1-2-3 in Rekindling, Johannes Vermeer and Max Dynamite, landing a big win for Joseph O’Brien and owner Lloyd Williams.

The colours of Lloyd Williams have become synonymous with the Melbourne Cup-Irish raid in recent years, with 2018 Irish Derby winner Latrobe a highlight. He didn’t run in the Cup that year, but Charlie Appleby’s Cross Counter won the race that year, and he was sent off favourite for last year’s Comer Group International Irish St Leger, but was only able to finish fourth.

Master Of Reality was fifth and was just denied in the Melbourne Cup, finishing fourth by a head, and all roads lead to Melbourne for him again this year following a facile win at Down Royal.

He will face tough competition though, with recent Comer Group Master Of Reality International Irish St Leger Trial winner Delphi looking a big threat to his rival, having recently been purchased by Lloyd Williams. Former stablemate Il Paradiso also looks to be a threat if improving on his close third in the blanket finish from the race last year.

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SIXTH RACE 4.40P.M.

1m 6f

THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST. LEGER OF W400,000 (GROUP 1) Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r228000; Second: r80000;Third: r40000; Fourth: r20000; Fifth: r12000; Sixth: r8000; Seventh: r4000; Eighth: r4000.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

One Mile and Six Furlongs (2,800 metres)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

BARBADOS (9)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

Age st

4

Br B c Galileo - Sumora B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt O Zhang Yuesheng

lb

9 11

(CPiece)

T Trainer

(lbs) Draw (137)

(8)

40-5232 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, green & white white He has run some solid emerald races in defeat since joiningcheck Jessicasleeves, Harrington over cap the winter but this is likely to prove a step too far. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Barbados 1 flat win r7,700.00 — Handicap Rating 106 4/1 HR106 S. Foley 9.7 (CP) 3 1/2L 2nd to Master Of Reality 9.7 DRYL 4 SEP 8rn Listed 1m 6f Sft 3/1 HR106 S. Foley 9.12 (CP) nk 3L 3rd to Bolivar (FR) 9.8 KILL 19 AUG 5rn 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR103 S. Foley 9.5 2 1/2L 2nd to Twilight Payment 9.5 here 27 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd

2

FUJAIRA PRINCE (22)

6

Br Gr Ro g Pivotal (GB) - Zam Zoom B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Groom:Yuri Sharhut

9 11

(137)

(4)

1-123-11 F Andrea Atzeni J Roger Varian (in GB) T

YELLOW, large black spots, black spots A lightly-raced individual who has landed twoon bigcap handicap prizes this season, most recently when producing

a career best in the Ebor atYork, and he is well worth his place in this field. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Fujaira Prince 5 flat wins €211,054.00 — Handicap Rating 114 Groom: Donal Monaghan Andrea Atzeni 9.8 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Glencadam Glory (GB) 8.13 and Verdana Blue 9.2 YORK 22 AUG 21rn hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd 3min 4.2sec Andrea Atzeni 9.4 won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Selino (GB) 9.2 and Almania 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN 16rn hcp (0-105)1m 6f 34yds Gd 3min 2.8sec Andrea Atzeni 9.3 s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Baghdad (FR) 9.8 ASCOT 21 JUN 19 19rn hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd

3

MICRO MANAGE (30)

4

9 11

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

(137)

(3)

01-1-3 F Colin Keane J W P Mullins T

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WHITE & DARK GREENfollowing DIABOLO, quartered He went into many notebooks a hugely impressivecap victory in a handicap over 1m 4f here in June 2019 and returned from the sidelines with a solid effort over course and distance. Still has more to offer.Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 4 Groom: Aimee Morrissey Micro Manage 2 flat wins r20,020.00 C — Handicap Rating 107 5/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.11 s/hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Delphi 9.0 here 14 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 1/1Fav HR91 D. O’Brien 9.11 won 12L 1 3/4L from Cuban Hope 9.6 and Yonkers (USA) 9.3 here 7 JUN 19 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 37.2sec 11/2 Rachael Blackmore 9.5 won 4 1/4L 2 1/2L from South Pacific (GB) 9.5 and Elite Trooper Grey 9.5 TIPP 7 OCT 18 16rn mdn 1m 1f Sft 2min 4sec

4

RAA ATOLL (GB) (443)

5

9 11

Br B c Sea The Stars - Meetyouthere B Mr & Mrs J Davies & P Mitchell B’stock O Luke Comer

(137)

(5)

147-163- F Chris Hayes J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE white maroon cap A useful stayer who wasDIABOLO, last seen placing in sleeves, the Curragh Cup over course and distance in June 2019, but this will

require a career-best performance after such a long absence. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Raa Atoll (GB) 3 flat wins r75,437.40 — Handicap Rating 108 Groom: Sarah Devoy 14/1 HR110 L.Dettori 9.11 nk 2 3/4L 3rd to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 28 JUN 19 10rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd Jozef Bojko 8.9 6L 6th of 8 to Amade 8.7 BELMONT PARK 7 JUN 19 2m Frm Jozef Bojko 9.0 won 1 1/2L 3/4L from Thomas Hobson (GB) 9.2 and Moonshiner (GER) 9.0 HOPPEGARTEN 12 MAY 19 12rn Group 2 2m Gd 3min 23.1sec

5

*SOVEREIGN (50)

4

Br Ch c Galileo - Devoted To You B Barronstown Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

9 11

(137)

(2)

2301-32 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE Last year’s surprise Irish Derby winner who was no match for Enable in the King George at Ascot, but the step back

up in trip could unlock some improvement. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 5 Groom: Wieslaw Kwasnaik Sovereign 2 flat wins r865,780.00 C — Handicap Rating 117 William Buick 9.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Enable (GB) 9.4 ASCOT 25 JUL 3rn Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 5/2 HR118 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Twilight Payment 9.5 here 27 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 33/1 HR105 P.B. Beggy 9.0 won 6L 2 1/2L from Anthony Van Dyck 9.0 and Norway 9.0 here 29 JUN 19 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2min 31.5sec 64

6

TWILIGHT PAYMENT (57)

Br B g Teofilo - Dream On Buddy B J S Bolger O LLoyd J Williams

(6)

7

9 11

(C,T)

70-7211 F Wayne Lordan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

(137)

DARK BLUE, whitewho armlet, white cap A versatile performer appears to be as good as ever based on his most recent course successes and has to enter the reckoning on his fourth attempt in the race. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Groom: Azhar Khan Twilight Payment 7 flat wins r259,617.50 CD — Handicap Rating 115 8/15Fav HR112 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 (CP) (TS) won 8L 7L from Master Of Reality 9.13 and Camphor 9.10 here 18 JUL 6rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Yld 3min 7.1sec 15/8Fav HR112 W.M. Lordan 9.5 (CP) (TS) won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Barbados 9.5 and Sovereign 9.5 here 27 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 3min 8.2sec 15/8Fav HR112 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Nickajack Cave 9.7 LEP 14 JUN 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd

7

SEARCH FOR A SONG (49)

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

4

9

8

(Hood)

(134)

(7)

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

BLACK, star.

Last year’swhite winnerslvs, whored has cap, takenblack her time to come to hand but arrives on the back of a decent effort when third to Magical in theTattersalls Gold Cup.The step back up in trip ought to suit her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins r393,499.70 CD — Handicap Rating 115 Groom: Carlos Athilas Vieira 50/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 10.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld 2/1Fav HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 14L 6th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm

8

PASSION (21)

3

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

8 13

(125)

(1)

435331 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

PINK Stayed on well when third here in the Irish Oaks and appeared to benefit from stepping up to 1m 6f when scoring

at Naas last month.This, however, is a tougher assignment. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Groom: Niamh Dolan Passion 2 flat wins r48,101.50 D — Handicap Rating 107 7/2 HR107 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Traisha 9.11 and Kastasa 9.11 NAAS 23 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 6f Sft 3min 18.8sec 11/4 HR107 W.M. Lordan 9.1 (CP) 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Tarnawa 9.11 CK 8 AUG 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 6/1 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.2 (CP) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Even So 9.2 here 18 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd/Yld

* Denotes second entry C,T worn by No. 6. CPiece worn by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Twilight Payment, 11/4 Fujaira Prince, 7/2 Sovereign, 6/1 Search For A Song, 10/1 Micro Manage, 12/1 Passion, 25/1 Barbados, 66/1 Raa Atoll (GB) 2019 - 1st Search For A Song 2nd Kew Gardens 3rd Southern France (3 min. 3.2 sec.)

SOVEREIGN was a surprise winner of last year’s Irish Derby when benefiting from a forceful ride on the front end, and Aidan O’Brien’s colt arrives having attempted to give Enable a race in the King George at Ascot. The return to 1m6f, a trip over which he finished third on his return at this track, might yield further progression from the four-year-old. Fujaira Prince justified connections’ patience by landing the Ebor, having gone up 9lb for winning at Royal Ascot the time before. He enters the reckoning along with Micro Manage, who remains open to improvement, and last year’s heroine Search For A Song.

WIN: SOVEREIGN

DANGER: SEARCH FOR A SONG

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR Fresh from the success of Tarnawa in the Blandford, the Dermot Weld-Chris Hayes juggernaught rolled on to win this premier Classic with Search For A Song. The three-year-old filly was dominating, and given a superb ride by Hayes, who let his eager mount stride on a mile out and take it up, confident the filly would make the best of her way home. Her staying power came into full force and she saw off the talented Kew Gardens and Southern France back in second and third, with Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter unable to land a telling blow back in fourth. The Moyglare filly has been brought along this season with a repeat victory in this race as the target, and if there’s anyone that could be trusted to reapeat the feat it’s Dermot Weld.

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CURRAGH COMMENT

THE PAT SMULLEN CHAMPIONS RACE FOR CANCER TRIALS IRELAND The undoubted highlight of last year’s Longines Irish Champions Weekend was the coming together of Irish racing to raise money and awareness for Cancer Trials Ireland,in support of legend of the weighing room, Pat Smullen.

You can watch a replay of the race and the interviews afterwards by clicking on the image at the bottom of this page.

AP McCoy showed that his winning streak hadn’t disappeared despite retirement, as he guided home Quizical, trained

by Sheila Lavery, to roll back the years and win the mile contest from Ruby Walsh and Aussie Valentine back in second and Johnny Murtagh and Red Striker in third.

A year on from what was a memorable day at the Curragh, the work of Cancer Trials Ireland continues, hugely benefitted by the massive over €2.5 million raised through initatives following the race, charity events and a well-supported online auction.

On what was a special day, the rallying call of Ireland elite jockey’s was answered in some style, as nine of Irish racing’s biggest and best names turned out to provide a spectacle of racing unlikely to be repeated.

After the race, Smullen said “I never dreamed that we would reach a figure like this and it is a tribute to the kind nature of everyone in the racing and breeding industry – I am overwhelmed! Sunday at the Curragh was a special day and a huge ‘thank you’ to everybody who came along. I don’t think we’ll ever see a race like that again and I owe so much to my good friends, the nine champion jockeys, who came out of retirement to ride in it, as well as the race sponsors, owners and trainers who made the race possible.”

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SEVENTH RACE 5.15P.M. THE TATTERSALLS IRELAND SUPER AUCTION SALE STAKES OF W300,000 (PLUS 10 RACE)

6f 63y

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

Stalls Centre Of Course.Value to winner: r147500; Second: r60000;Third: r30000; Fourth: r20000; Fifth: r12500; Sixth: r7500; Seventh: r5000; Eighth: r5000; Ninth: r5000;Tenth: r5000.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR

Tattersalls Ireland will award a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey,and €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No

Horse

1

LONDON PALLADIUM (GB) (16) €65,000

F Form

J Jockey

Age st

Br B c Showcasing (GB) - Dam Beautiful (GB) B Mrs Mary Gallagher O Livock, Lacy, Seabrook & Tarbuck

2

9

(Blinkers)

T Trainer

lb

(lbs) Draw

7

(133)

(1)

01323 F William Buick J Hugo Palmer (in GB) T

DARK BLUE,novice greycontest hoop, in dark grey Won a Redcar Juneblue but, sleeves, while he has runcap well since, this is likely to be too tough a task at this stage of his career. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 London Palladium (GB) 1 flat win €4,871.00 — Handicap Rating 79 Oisin Murphy 9.7 (BK) 1L 3/4L 3rd to Wholelotafun 8.6 GOODWOOD 28 AUG 5rn hcp (0-80)7f Sft Kevin Stott 9.1 (BK) 3 1/4L 2nd to Gumdrop (GB) 8.11 CHESTER 14 AUG 7rn hcp (0-85)6f 17yds Gd /Sft Gabriele Malune 9.6 (BK) 4 1/2L 3L 3rd to Zamaani 9.2 WINDSOR 13 JUL 11rn 6f 12yds Gd

2

NIGHT ON EARTH (11) €56,000

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Eternal View B Mount Coote Stud & Knocktoran Stud O M M Stables

2

9

7

(133)

(20)

(Hood)

7191 F Seamie Heffernan J Andrew Balding (in GB) T

LIGHT BLUE, diabolo sleeves, star11on cap Successful underblack a penalty in a on novice race atblack Lingfield days ago and he should not be underestimated today, given his official rating of 89. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Night On Earth 2 flat wins €9,666.00 — Handicap Rating 89 William Carver 9.4 won nk nk from Wings of A Dove 8.11 and Asadjumeirah (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 2 SEP 6rn 4f 217yds Gd 0min 57.5sec Oisin Murphy 9.1 10L 9th of 10 to Steel Bull 9.1 GOODWOOD 29 JUL Group 3 5f Gd Oisin Murphy 9.5 won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Power On 9.5 and Atalis Bay (GB) 9.0 WINDSOR 13 JUL 10rn 5f 21yds Gd 0min 58.8sec

3

CONTACT (13) €50,000

2

9

Br Gr c Gutaifan - La Tulipe (FR) B Ringfort Stud O H D Atkinson

5

(131)

(13)

83 F Gavin Ryan J David Barron (in GB) T

PURPLE, white epaulettes, white chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

A maiden and a watching brief is advised today, despite taking a step forward to be a close third on his most recent outing at Ripon late last month. Star Rating 3 Contact Robbie Downey 9.2 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Love Is Golden 9.2 RIPON 31 AUG 7rn 1m Sft Robbie Downey 9.5 9L 8th of 12 to Jianzi 9.0 PONTEFRACT 31 JUL mdn 6f Gd /Frm

RACE SEVEN

4

SECRET HANDSHEIKH (GB) (11) €32,000

Br B c Mayson (GB) - Descriptive B Tibthorpe Stud O Ontoawinner & Partner

2

9

5

(131)

(14)

(CPiece)

0144 F Wayne Lordan J Archie Watson (in GB) T YELLOW &Bath WHITE QUARTERED, sleeves, white armlets, yellowthat cap Successful at earlier in the year but yellow his two subsequent performances suggest he may find one or two too good in this contest. Winning Range Frm. Star Rating 2 Secret Handsheikh (GB) 1 flat win €4,871.00 — Handicap Rating 77 Andrea Atzeni 9.6 nk nk 3 1/2L 4th to Night On Earth 9.4 LINGFIELD PARK 2 SEP 6rn 4f 217yds Gd Hollie Doyle 9.6 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Ballintoy Harbour 8.11 PONTEFRACT 14 AUG 8rn 5f 3yds Gd /Frm Adam McNamara 9.5 won 1/2L 3L from Twilight Heir (GB) 9.5 and Anjella (GB) 9.0 BATH 18 JUL 6rn 5f 10yds Frm 1min 2sec

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STAR OF ORION (24) €38,000

Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Harpist B The Harpist Partnership O Miss Tracey Ashbee

2

9

5

(131)

(5)

123 F Ryan Moore J Ralph Beckett (in GB) T

EMERALD GREEN, yellow star,and halved sleeves and star onwell. capIt would be no surprise to see him play Third in a nursery at York last time that form has worked out a leading role today. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 5 Star Of Orion 1 flat win €4,109 — Handicap Rating 94 Rob Hornby 9.7 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Ataser (GB) 8.3 YORK 20 AUG 11rn hcp 7f Gd Rob Hornby 9.8 hd 2nd to Gorytus 9.2 YORK 19 JUL 13rn 7f Gd Harry Bentley 9.2 won nk 1 1/4L from Adaay Dream (GB) 9.7 and Bobby On The Beat 9.0 NEWMARKET 26 JUN 9rn 6f Gd /Frm 1min 12.8sec 68

6

TRUE ARTIST (22) €52,000

2

9

5

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman - Bayberry (UAE) B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Lance Bloodstock Limited

(9)

(131)

0 F N G McCullagh J Gerard O’Leary T

EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

Well beaten when 15th of 18 on his racecourse debut over course and distance a few weeks ago and he does not inspire a lot of confidence. Star Rating 2 True Artist 150/1 R. Coakley 9.7 16L 15th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

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BREHON STAR (26) €38,000

2

Br B c Lawman (FR) - Lumiere Astrale (FR) B Mr J Dastur O Border Busters Syndicate

9

3

(129)

(18)

66 F Joe Doyle J Mark Michael McNiff T

EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross sashes & sleeves, yellow star on cap

He was well held on both previous outings at Galway and Roscommon last month and he is hard to recommend until showing more on the racecourse. Star Rating 2 Brehon Star 80/1 C.P. Hoban 9.7 16L 6th of 7 to Wembley 9.7 ROS 18 AUG mdn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 C.P. Hoban 9.7 16L 6th of 7 to Ontario 9.7 GAL 1 AUG mdn 1m 73yds Sft

8

SHARK TWO ONE (GB) (15) €40,000

2

Br B c Adaay - Touching B Killashee House Limited O Isa Salman Al Khalifa

9

3

(129)

(11)

52 F Colin Keane J Richard Fahey (in GB) T

DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, dark blue sleeves & cap

Remains a maiden but was only narrowly beaten in a novice race at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago and the booking of Colin Keane certainly catches the eye. Star Rating 4 Shark Two One (GB) — Handicap Rating 80 Paul Hanagan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Legal Attack (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 29 AUG 4rn 6f Sft Tony Hamilton 9.5 7L 5th of 10 to Nomadic Empire 9.5 THIRSK 9 AUG 5f Gd /Frm

9

STREET KID (21) €28,000

Br Ch c Street Boss (USA) - Brushed Gold (USA) B Tinnakill Bloodstock O Mrs S Kelly

2

9

3

(4)

(129)

(CPiece)

2010 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T FOREST GREEN, white doves horseshoe on back, white is seams on sleeves, capmay Well held in a similarthree contest at Naas a fewand weeks ago and that performance an obvious concern red but he improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces. Winning RangeYS. Star Rating 3 Street Kid 1 win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 87 16/1 HR87 S. Foley 9.4 13L 18th of 19 to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 10/1 S. Foley 9.4 won 3L nk from Tar Heel 8.13 and Wood Ranger 8.9 CK 16 AUG 12rn mdn 6f 100yds Yld/Sft 1min 25.8sec 5/2Fav S. Foley 9.4 19L last of 11 to Turbo Spirit (GB) 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 6f Yld/Sft

10 BOWMAN (28) €14,000

2

Br B c Lawman (FR) - Jo Bo Bo B Dubois Holdings Ltd O Kingsley Park 15

9

1

(127)

(17)

381184 F Harry Bentley J Mark Johnston (in GB) T

ROYAL BLUE, greenbut epaulettes, royal blue cap Has plenty of racelight experience his last couple of performances suggest that he may have to settle for a minor role this afternoon. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Bowman 2 flat wins €8,980.00 — Handicap Rating 86 Franny Norton 9.2 1/2L 3L 5 1/2L 4th to Internationaldream 9.2 RIPON 16 AUG 4rn 6f Gd /Sft Franny Norton 9.0 18L last of 8 to Method 9.0 NEWBURY 18 JUL Listed 6f Gd Franny Norton 9.9 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Amor de Mi Vida (FR) 8.11 and Lockdown (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 12 JUL 10rn 6f 1yds AWT 1min 12.3sec

2

9

1

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

(127)

(7)

316602 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, panel, check capa maiden over 6f at Cork in July and he is more than capable of making the Has been purple highly tried since winning frame today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Eastern Voice 1 win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 93 17/2 HR94 K.J. Manning 9.4 3 3/4L 2nd to Vafortino 9.1 ROS 31 AUG 4rn 7f 47yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR94 K.J. Manning 9.0 12L 17th of 19 to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 6/1 HR94 K.J. Manning 9.5 6 1/4L 6th of 8 to Frenetic 9.3 here 14 AUG Listed 5f Gd

12 IGOTATEXT (14) €10,000 Br B g Ajaya (GB) - Tifawt (GB) B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon O The Cool Silk Partnership

2

9

1

(127)

(8)

(CPiece)

1051 F Oisin Orr J Archie Watson (in GB) T

WHITE, purple cap Returned to winning ways in a nursery atYarmouth last month off a mark of 77 and that form gives him an each-way chance. Winning Range Sft & AW. Star Rating 3 Igotatext 2 flat wins €8,572.00 — Handicap Rating 80 Hollie Doyle 9.0 won 1L 3L from Mashmoom (GB) 9.0 and First Prophet 9.7 YARMOUTH 30 AUG 3rn hcp (0-85)6f 3yds Sft 1min 12.6sec Hollie Doyle 9.6 3L 5th of 11 to Boogie Time 9.2 WOLVERHAMPTON 11 AUG 6f 20yds AWT Hollie Doyle 9.1 22L last of 15 to Nando Parrado (GB) 9.1 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 2 6f Gd 69

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11 EASTERN VOICE (13) €15,000

13 LIVINGSTON RANGE (17) €5,000

2

9

1

Br Ch g Equiano (FR) - Heavens Peak (GB) B Newtown Stud and T J Pabst O Miss C A Grassick

(127)

(2)

61 F Ronan Whelan J Tracey Collins T

BLACK, pink spots, pink sleeves, quartered cap

He wasn’t disgraced on debut over course and distance here in July and built on that when opening his account in heavy ground at Bellewstown on his second start. Has to be respected here. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Livingston Range 1 win r11,800.00 5/4Fav R.P. Whelan 8.13 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Mr Fayez 8.12 and Zoom Call 9.0 BELW 27 AUG 6rn mdn 5f Hvy 1min 4.1sec 150/1 S.P. Davis 9.0 7L 6th of 16 to Monaasib (GB) 9.0 here 19 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Yld

14 THE BLUE PANTHER (18) €4,000

2

9

Br B c Buratino - Banksia (GB) B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon O L Mulvany

1

(127)

(12)

323671 F Declan McDonogh J Michael Mulvany T

PINK EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves cap Off the&mark at the sixth attempt at Bellewstown last time and & has plenty of experience already banked up, which could prove a huge asset on this occasion. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 4 The Blue Panther 1 win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 87 7/5Fav HR81 G.F. Carroll 9.13 won 2L 2 1/4L from Amazing Emma 8.1 and All Things Bright 9.1 BELW 26 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 1min 2sec 14/1 HR81 G.F. Carroll 9.0 6 3/4L 7th of 20 to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.3 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 15/2 B.M. Coen 8.11 10L 6th of 9 to To Glory (GB) 9.2 LIM 29 JUN mdn 6f 150yds Gd

15 BELLE IMAGE (29) €50,000

2

9

Br B f Kodi Bear - Semblance (GB) B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly O John Lavery

0

(126)

(6)

6 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap

This 50,000-euro buy is a half-sister to two winners including Isabeau, who won at 5f. The Kodi Bear filly wasn’t disgraced on debut when sixth of 14 at Dundalk last month and could show improvement here. Star Rating 3 Belle Image 9/2 R.C. Colgan 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Amazed By Grace (GB) 8.9 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f AWT

16 COCOBANANA (-) €70,000

2

9

0

(126)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Brazilian Samba B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Pension Fund V Syndicate

(16) F

Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

BLACK, pink seams, pink cap, black stars

The Starspangledbanner filly cost €70,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to the Group 2-winning Endowing. She has a good mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree and is worth a market check. Star Rating 3

17 LIGHTNING BOLTZ (21) €9,000

2

8 13

Br B c Clodovil - Pearl Power (GB) B Mr Robert O’Brien O Miss Madeline Burns

(125)

(10)

4220 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

WHITE, red stars, light green He was disappointing at Naas last cap time, but had been knocking on the door before that and is capable of getting involved if bouncing back to his best here. No surprise if he was to get off the mark. Star Rating 3 Lightning Boltz — Handicap Rating 79 15/2 L.F. Roche 9.0 14L 15th of 20 to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.3 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 6/1 W.J. Lee 8.13 1 1/2L 2nd to Mateo Cruz 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG 13rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 11/1 W.J. Lee 8.13 2 1/2L 2nd to Lightning Jock 8.13 GAL 1 AUG 10rn mdn 7f Sft

18 CHEVILLON (41) €42,000

2

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Br Br f Dragon Pulse - New Magic B Kevin Lyons O Wood Hall Stud Limited

8 12

ROYAL BLUE, white star, white stars on sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars

(124)

(15)

8 F Conor Hoban J Edward Lynam T

She finished down the field when sent off at 66/1 on debut and the Dragon Pulse filly will require a step forward if she is to trouble the judge on just her second outing. Star Rating 2 Chevillon 66/1 C.P. Hoban 8.9 12L 8th of 14 to Giorgio Vasari 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 6f Yld

19 SUPERSHOCK (-) €35,000 Br B f Ivawood - Supercharged B D J Maher O John Lavery

2

8 12

(124)

(3) F

Mark Enright J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, yellow cap

This Ivawood filly cost €35,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to Encapsulation, won twice at 1m 2f, including a Listed contest. She is probably best watched on debut and may be more of a long-term prospect. Star Rating 2

70

20 RARE FLOWER (15) €11,000

2

Br B f The Gurkha - C’Est Chic (GB) B Churchtown House Stud O Laurence Mulvany

8

8

(120)

(19)

049 F Leigh Roche J Michael Mulvany T

RED & YELLOW star appearances on cap She has been tried DIABOLO, over further yellow in her three so far and Michael Mulvany’s The Gurkha filly is now dropped back in trip needing to produce a much improved performance. Star Rating 2 Rare Flower — Handicap Rating 65 66/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 13L last of 9 to April Showers 8.13 NAV 29 AUG mdn 1m Sft 100/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 1L 7 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Wembley 9.7 ROS 18 AUG 7rn mdn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 M.P. Sheehy 8.1 17L 14th of 15 to Amber Kite 8.10 GOW 25 JUL mdn 7f Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 1. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 9, No. 12. Hood worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Star Of Orion, 9/2 Eastern Voice, 8/1 Night On Earth, 10/1 Livingston Range, The Blue Panther, 12/1 Shark Two One (GB), Street Kid, Bowman, 14/1 London Palladium (GB), Contact, Lightning Boltz, 16/1 Secret Handsheikh (GB), Igotatext, Cocobanana, 25/1 Belle Image, 33/1 Supershock, 50/1 Chevillon, 66/1 Brehon Star, 100/1True Artist, Rare Flower 2019 - 1st Stone Circle 2nd Maystar 3rd Hamish Macbeth (GB) (1 min. 17.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT STAR OF ORION has made the frame in both starts since making a winning debut at Newmarket in July and he was last seen finishing third in a nursery at York. That form was boosted when the winner won again at Doncaster this week and this son of Footstepsinthesand merits the utmost respect this afternoon. Eastern Voice bumped into a useful rival when second at Roscommon late last month and that form gives him a chance today, while Night On Earth and Shark Two One are others to note.

WIN: STAR OF ORION

DANGER: EASTERN VOICE

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR The UK raiders continued their domination of this valuable sales race, making it four consecutive victories with Michael Bell’s Stone Circle, partnered by Andrea Atzeni. The UK contingent landed a 1-2-3, with Archie Watson’s Maystar and Hugo Palmer’s Hamish Macbeth finishing just a head and neck ehind the winner, who gave away weight to the rest of the field. He seemed suited most by the six and a half furlong trip, with the draw in 14 not proving an issue. Stall 26 may have been the difference for third-placed Hamish Macbeth, but there’s no denying the winner battled on bravely to land the big prize.

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.

Horse Belle Image Bowman Brehon Star Chevillon Cocobanana Contact Eastern Voice Igotatext Lightning Boltz Livingston Range London Palladium Night On Earth Rare Flower Secret Handsheikh Shark Two One Star Of Orion Street Kid Supershock The Blue Panther True Artist

Vendor Grange Hill Stud Ballyhane Ringfort Stud Tradewinds Stud Croom House Stud Stonestown Stud Redmondstown Stud Springfort Park Stud Rathasker Stud Newtown Stud Castledillon Stud Tally-Ho Stud Egmont Stud Ballyhane Shinglis Stud The Castlebridge Consignment Tinnakill House Mount Pleasant Farm Knocklong House Stud Ballygallon Stud

Purchaser John Lavery Charlie Johnston Francisca Carton Edward Lynam de Burgh Equine Harrowgate Bloodstock BBA Ireland Blandford Bloodstock Vendor Vendor Avenue Bloodstock / Hugo Palmer M M Stables Laurence Mulvany Jnr Blandford Bloodstock Longways Stables AC Elliott, Agent Phillipa Mains John Lavery Larry Mulvany Avenue Bloodstock 71

Price €50,000 €14,000 €38,000 €42,000 €70,000 €50,000 €15,000 €10,000 €9,000 €5,000 €65,000 €56,000 €11,000 €32,000 €40,000 €38,000 €28,000 €35,000 €4,000 €52,000

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EIGHTH RACE 5.50P.M.

1m 2f

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘NORTHFIELDS’ HANDICAP OF W125,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 1st September Value to winner: r73750; Second: r25000;Third: r12500; Fourth: r6250; Fifth: r3750; Sixth: r2500.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR

The Irish EBF will award a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey,and €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

NUMERIAN (30)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form Age st

4

J Jockey lb

(lbs) Draw

10 0

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Delicate Charm B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Long Wait Two Partnership

T Trainer

(140)

(24)

22-1332 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

MAROON & YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves, yellow cap A very consistent performer who finished second in this 12 months ago and arrives having acquitted himself well in Group 3 company last time when beaten a neck by Armory. Winning Range SH & AW. Star Rating 4 Numerian 3 flat wins r44,978.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 8/1 HR105 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 nk 2nd to Armory 9.0 here 14 AUG 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 5/1 HR105 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Buckhurst 9.8 here 27 JUN 3rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3L 2 1/2L 3rd to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN 9rn Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm

2

SIMSIR (52)

4

10 0

Br B g Zoffany - Simawa B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(1)

(140)

2-25152 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

GREEN, red type epaulettes, redincap A progressive who placed Listed company on his most recent start at Leopardstown in July and the switch back into handicap company is unlikely to inconvenience him. Winning RangeYld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Simsir 3 flat wins r88,869.40 D — Handicap Rating 105 13/2 HR105 R.P. Whelan 9.11 1L 2nd to Bolleville 9.9 LEP 23 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 5/6Fav HR105 R.P. Whelan 9.7 3L last of 5 to Oriental Eagle (GER) 9.7 LIM 17 JUN Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd R.P. Whelan 8.13 won 1/2L 3L from Dubai Icon (GB) 8.6 and American Graffiti (FR) 8.10 MEYDAN 27 FEB 10rn hcp (90-108)1m 2f Gd 2min sec

3

NEBO (31)

5

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Kindling (GB) B Select Bloodstock & Melchior Bloodstock O Julie Routledge-Martin & David R Martin & Dan Hall

9 11

(B,T)

(137)

(19)

50-9107 F Andrew Slattery (3) J T Hogan T

YELLOW DARKways BLUE darkinblue sleeves, blueon star Returned to & winning in aHALVED, Cork handicap July but he has dark struggled his on lastcap couple of starts and has plenty to prove in regards stepping up to 1m 2f for the first time. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Nebo 3 flat wins r60,847.70 — Handicap Rating 102 28/1 HR105 W.M. Lordan 9.9 (BK) (TS) 12L last of 7 to Royal Dornoch 9.2 LEP 13 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 20/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 9.11 (BK) (TS) 8L 10th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 50/1 HR96 W.M. Lordan 9.11 (BK) (TS) won 3 1/2L s/hd from Ice Cold In Alex 8.13 and Tauran Shaman 9.10 CK 12 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 40sec

4

BOLD APPROACH (29)

Br B c Dawn Approach - Excuse Me (USA) B J S Bolger O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Mrs J S Bolger

4

9

7

(CPiece)

(133)

(12)

310-435 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

YELLOW & PURPLE yellow sleeves, cap1lb by the handicapper for his latest effort He hasn’t been disgracedQUARTERED, on his three starts in 2020 and wascheck dropped at Dundalk. Not a forlorn hope. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Bold Approach 2 flat wins r25,530.00 — Handicap Rating 98 20/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.13 (CP) 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 10/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.7 (CP) 1L nk 3rd to Oriental Eagle (GER) 9.7 LIM 17 JUN 5rn Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd 18/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.7 (CP) ns 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd/Frm

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5

DEGRAVES (30)

3

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Daganya B Longueville Bloodstock&Matrix Bloodstock O Williams/Gudinski/Ateam Syndicate

9

7

(133)

(13)

4311-44 F Wayne Lordan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, armlet, whitewhen cap fourth over course and distance in a Group 3 last month and makes He shaped with white some encouragement some appeal on his handicap debut. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 3 Degraves 2 flat wins r44,262.00 — Handicap Rating 104 10/1 HR105 W.M. Lordan 9.0 nk 1L 1/2L 4th to Armory 9.0 here 14 AUG 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 3/1 HR106 S.M. Crosse 9.5 4 1/4L 1/2L 1L 4th to Delphi 9.5 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Listed 1m 4f 10yds Gd 7/2 S.M. Crosse 9.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from Persia 9.3 and Justifier 9.3 LEP 26 OCT 19 5rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft/Hvy 2min 9.3sec 74

6

KEATS (25)

3

9

Br B c Galileo - Airwave (GB) B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

6

(132)

(9)

4-12134 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

DARK Both of BLUE his victories have come over a mile and, despite running well on both attempts over this distance, he could prove vulnerable to stronger stayers. Winning RangeYld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Keats 2 flat wins r16,225.00 — Handicap Rating 103 2/1Fav HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 nk 3L 4 1/4L 4th to Bolivar (FR) 9.8 KILL 19 AUG 5rn 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 11/4Fav HR103 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1L 1 3/4L 3rd to Bolleville 9.9 LEP 23 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 4/6Fav HR99 W.M. Lordan 9.9 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Real Force (GB) 9.9 and Epona Plays 8.9 KILL 15 JUL 5rn 1m 45yds Gd 1min 41.6sec

7

STILL STANDING (220)

5

9

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman - Il Palazzo (USA) B D G Iceton O Three D Partnership

6

(132)

(17)

49500-4 F Scott McCullagh (5) J Mrs John Harrington T

ROYAL BLUE, royal &months white hooped sleeves, white staraon He went hurdling in theblue winter without much success and has bit cap to prove having struggled on the level at the back end of last year. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Still Standing 5 flat wins r78,244.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 3/1 R.M. Power 11.11 3 1/4L 15L 2 1/4L 4th to Whatsnotoknow 11.3 THU 6 FEB 18rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 12/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.2 75L 15th of 22fn, 25rn to Cedarwood Road 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 19 mdn hdl 2m Sft 20/1 HR101 M.P. Sheehy 9.8 23L 14th of 17 to Melburnian (FR) 8.5 LEP 26 OCT 19 Ext hcp 1m 4f 20yds Sft/Hvy

8

HELVIC DREAM (23)

3

9

2

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

(128)

(4)

11-2383 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

LIGHT BLUE, pink chevron cap The gelding appreciates testing&conditions and bounced back to form when going close in a Listed contest at Killarney on heavy ground. Any rain in the forecast would be welcome. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Helvic Dream 2 flat wins r26,570.00 — Handicap Rating 99 11/2 HR99 O.J. Orr 9.5 ns ns 3rd to So Wonderful (USA) 9.0 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 50yds Hvy 6/1 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.0 7 1/4L 8th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 5/2 HR99 W.J. Lee 9.2 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Pondus (GB) 9.13 ROS 7 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 3f 193yds Hvy

9

SONNYBOYLISTON (57)

Br Ch g Power (GB) - Miss Macnamara B Ms Diane O’Neill O Kildare Racing Club

3

9

2

(CPiece)

(128)

(5)

600-131 F Billy Lee J J P Murtagh T

YELLOW, blacksignificantly striped sleeves & capto handicap company, winning two of his three outings in this sphere, He has improved for the switch and the addition of cheekpieces might unlock further improvement. Winning RangeYld-GY. Star Rating 5 Sonnyboyliston 2 flat wins r15,045.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 13/8Fav HR86 B.M. Coen 9.7 won s/hd 2 1/2L from Thundering Nights 9.7 and Lord Park 7.13 here 18 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 2min 13sec 7/2 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.1 nk 2 1/4L 3rd to Delphi 9.8 NAV 3 JUL 9rn hcp 1m 2f Yld 100/30 HR68 B.M. Coen 9.4 won 1 1/2L 9L from Meaningful Vote 9.4 and Sideshift (FR) 9.1 GOW 19 JUN 11rn hcp (50-75)1m Yld 1min 42.6sec

10 TAURAN SHAMAN (47)

4

Br B c Shamardal (USA) - Danelissima B Mark Johnston Racing Ltd O Zhang Yuesheng

(C,T)

9

2

(128)

(8)

15-7034 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN,onemerald & white whitehandicaps cap He has been knocking the door green on his last couplecheck of startssleeves, in competitive but has it to prove stepping back up in trip. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Tauran Shaman 2 flat wins r26,569.50 — Handicap Rating 93 9/2Fav HR95 S. Foley 9.4 (CP) ns 3 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 5/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.10 (TS) 3 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Nebo 9.11 CK 12 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.8 10L 10th of 17 to Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.13 NAV 3 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld

11 DESERT WIND (16)

5

9

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

1

(127)

(2)

0106-90 F Nathan Crosse (5) J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white maroon The five-year-old clearly wasn’t right when lastsleeves, at the course on hiscap most recent start and he appears to be up against it on this occasion. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Desert Wind 4 flat wins r22,577.80 D — Handicap Rating 92 50/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.5 28L last of 20 to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 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

4

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Baliyana B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(Visor)

8 13

(125)

(15)

16-0552 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, red epaulettes, cap in 2020 and almost landed his first success of the year when runner-up He has stepped forward withwhite each outing at Bellewstown last time. However, more is required at this level. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Bashiyr 2 flat wins r17,730.00 — Handicap Rating 90 5/1 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.7 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Effernock Fizz 8.12 BELW 26 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 194yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR89 O.J. Orr 9.11 (V) 1 3/4L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Ambitious Approach 8.12 SLGO 7 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 42yds Gd 11/1 HR91 O.J. Orr 9.7 6 3/4L 5th of 13 to Rayounpour 8.9 here 26 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 75

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12 BASHIYR (18)

13 THREE COMETS (GER) (211)

4

8 13

(125)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Pink (GB) B Gestut Gorlsdorf O Luke Comer

(22)

33u-094 F Sean Davis J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, cap Showed ability on the level when withwhite Rogersleeves, Varian butwhite failed to build on the initial promise of his hurdling debut when unseating at Punchestown. Best watched after a break. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Three Comets (GER) 1 flat win r4,704.70 — Handicap Rating 90 33/1 Mr D.T. Kelly 11.0 24L 3 1/2L 15L 4th to Saint D’oroux (FR) 11.7 GOW 15 FEB 14rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 100/1 R.A. Doyle 11.0 last of 9fn, 10rn to A Wave Of The Sea 11.0 LEP 2 FEB hdl Grade 1 2m Yld 10/1 R.A. Doyle 11.1 46L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Instant Return 11.4 PUN 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

14 INSIGNIA OF RANK (23)

5

8 10

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Let Me Shine (USA) (CPiece) B Eamonn Phelan & Reuben Solomon O Mrs Bridget Dillon & Dominick Glennane & Seamus O’Brien & Joseph G Murphy

(122)

(21)

667072 F M A Gallagher J Joseph G Murphy T

ORANGE, white braces & sleeves, orange cap He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f, including over this track and trip. Posted a solid effort in defeat at Killarney latest but needs first-time cheekpieces to spark improvement. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 2 Insignia Of Rank 4 flat wins r105,115.00 CD — Handicap Rating 87 9/2 HR90 G.F. Carroll 9.11 1 1/2L 2nd to High Altitude 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 8rn 1m 50yds Hvy 66/1 HR92 G.F. Carroll 9.8 9L 7th of 14 to Princess Zoe (GER) 9.1 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 180yds Sft 66/1 HR92 Mr E. Dwan 11.1 (BK) 14L 16th of 20 to Princess Zoe (GER) 10.10 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Sft

15 SKY SEVEN (29)

4

8 10

(122)

(3)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Ready When You Are B Oghill House Stud & Jimmy Hyland O Nasir Askar

20-5561 F William Buick J M Halford T YELLOW LIGHT emerald green emerald & light blue striped cap He has won & three timesBLUE from 7fCHECK, to 1m 3f, most recently oversleeves, the extended 1m 2f atgreen Dundalk.

Up 4lb but could feasibly play a minor role if transferring his form onto turf. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Sky Seven 3 flat wins r45,338.00 — Handicap Rating 87 14/1 HR83 R.P. Whelan 8.11 (CP) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Charcor 9.5 and Mirann (FR) 9.11 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 2min 17.6sec 16/1 HR84 R.P. Whelan 9.5 (CP) 3 1/4L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 8/1 HR86 S. Foley 9.10 4 1/2L 5th of 15 to Rocky Blue 8.7 LEP 16 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

16 FINANS BAY (24)

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Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Wrood (USA) B N Hartery O N Hartery

(121)

(7)

8-421 F N G McCullagh J M Halford T

MAROON, light green chevron, maroon cap and struck on his fourth start when landing a 1m 1f maiden Unexposed colt who is improving with experience at Leopardstown. A mark of 92 is workable now handicapping. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Finans Bay 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 92 13/8Fav HR93 R.P. Whelan 9.7 won 1 3/4L 5L from Astadash 9.2 and Pin Your Hopes 9.4 LEP 20 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 1f Hvy 2min 1sec 4/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Carrytheone (GB) 9.4 here 10 JUL 13rn mdn 1m Yld 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 hd 1/2L 2L 4th to Delphi 9.7 here 26 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd

17 TARAMANSOUR (63)

3

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

8

9

(121)

(Blinkers)

(10)

34-521 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

GREEN, redand epaulettes, capknuckled down well to open his account at Cork in July. Remains open Lightly-raced improvinggreen colt who to further progress and expected to show up well off a perch of 92. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Taramansour 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 2/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (BK) won nk 2 1/2L from Monument Valley 9.7 and Eaglemont 9.7 CK 12 JUL 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.4sec 2/1Fav O.J. Orr 9.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Memorabilis 9.7 FAIR 18 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 10/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 3 1/2L 5th of 18 to Tiger Moth 9.7 LEP 9 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm

18 FLAMING MOON (16)

3

8

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

8?+2

(120)

(11)

285017 F J M Sheridan (5) J Matthew J Smith T

GREY & PINK CHEVRONS, pinkasstar Successful at 6f and 1m and looked goodonascap ever when landing a 1m heat here in August. Held here last time, though, and the handicapper may possibly be in control now. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 2 Flaming Moon 2 flat wins r16,237.00 C — Handicap Rating 91 8/1 HR94 D.P. McDonogh 8.12 3 1/4L 7th of 20 to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 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

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3

Br B c Galileo - La Traviata (USA) B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

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25-41 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Unexposed,white represents powerful connections and opened his account at the fourth attempt over 1m at Navan latest, staying on strongly and hinting this stiffer test would suit. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Kipling 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 91 16/5 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Koola Buala 9.2 and Broken Silence 9.8 and Ebony Maw (GB) 9.7 NAV 29 AUG 17rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 50.4sec 2/1Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 2L 5L 1 1/4L 4th to Mona’s Star 9.7 ROS 18 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 4f Sft/Hvy R.L. Moore 9.0 3L 5th of 14 to Al Madhar (FR) 9.0 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 19 mdn 7f Gd /Frm 76

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3

8

Br B g Wootton Bassett (GB) - Sagariya (FR) B M Pierre Cornou O Michael Buckley

7

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(20)

44-1187 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

WHITE, sleeves, striped cap and Fairyhouse, though seemingly paying the price Successfulwhite at 1m & 1f black and 1mstriped 2f earlier in the season at Gowran for that now in terms of his handicap mark. WinningYld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Protagonist (FR) 2 flat wins r21,535.00 D — Handicap Rating 90 11/2 HR92 S. Foley 9.6 3 3/4L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 15/8Fav HR92 S. Foley 9.12 7 3/4L 8th of 9 to Delphi 9.8 NAV 3 JUL hcp 1m 2f Yld 1/1Fav HR82 S. Foley 9.9 won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Mythologic 9.7 and Mr Mooj 9.7 FAIR 25 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 13.1sec

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Br B g Canford Cliffs - Thistlestar (USA) B Vincent Kelly O Vincent Kelly

(C,T)

8

6

(118)

(18)

0-20908 F Leigh Roche J K J Condon T

YELLOW, blue cap Successful atroyal 7f and 1m seams, but beat yellow one of his 17 rivals home at Galway in July and finished last of eight at Killarney last time so has a little to prove for now. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Colfer Me 2 flat wins r14,476.00 — Handicap Rating 83 18/1 HR87 C.D. Hayes 9.8 (V) (TS) 4 3/4L last of 8 to High Altitude 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 1m 50yds Hvy 25/1 HR89 W.J. Lee 8.13 (BK) 18L 17th of 18 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 33/1 HR90 M.A. Enright 9.5 (BK) 8 3/4L 9th of 16 to Nebo 9.11 CK 12 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd

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5

Br B f Cityscape (GB) - Moonlight Applause (GB) B Cranford Bloodstock & Overbury Stallions O JP Murtagh Racing

(Visor)

8

6

(118)

(6)

0-11122 F Danny Sheehy (5) J J P Murtagh T

DARK seams, sleeves, darkagreen capyear, landing a hat-trick before suffering two She hasGREEN, won four beige times from 1m tostriped 1m 4f and has enjoyed sparkling neck defeats the last twice. Could feasibly return to winning ways. Winning RangeYld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Wilderness (GB) 4 flat wins r22,680.00 — Handicap Rating 83 8/1 HR83 S.B. Kelly 9.4 (V) nk 2nd to Layfayette 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft 4/1Fav HR77 B.M. Coen 8.10 (V) nk 2nd to Elizabethofaragon 8.6 DRYL 24 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Yld 11/4Fav HR71 B.M. Coen 9.9 (V) won hd 1 3/4L from Sweet Affection 8.7 and Share The Honour (GB) 9.9 LEP 11 JUL 16rn hcp (45-75)1m 4f Gd 2min 40.7sec

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7

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6

(118)

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Mary Arnold B Niarchos Family O Stable Friends Syndicate

(25)

809961 F J

Peter Fahey T EMERALD orange sleeves, green stars, white 6lb cap,higher emerald starhave Winner of fiveGREEN, races from 1m 1fstar, to 1mwhite 2f, most recentlyemerald at Leopardstown last month. now green and would place prospects if getting a run. First reserve. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Hamley (FR) 5 flat wins r135,595.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 8/1 HR77 D. McMonagle 9.6 won hd 5L from Estepona Sun (GB) 9.9 and Clifftop (GB) 8.9 LEP 13 AUG 17rn hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.7sec 22/1 HR77 D. McMonagle 8.6 2 1/4L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Ambitious Approach 8.12 SLGO 7 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 42yds Gd 28/1 HR79 R.P. Whelan 9.1 10L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to Elizabethofaragon 8.6 DRYL 24 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Yld

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Br Br c French Navy (GB) - Scala Romana B Matthew Duffy O Mrs Patricia Hunt

(118)

(23)

12-9331 F J

Noel Meade T

CERISE Successful at 6f and 1m 2f and battled on well to score over the latter trip at Naas last time. Has a 5lb rise to contend with now. Second reserve. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Layfayette 2 flat wins r23,305.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 5/1 HR84 C.D. Hayes 9.1 won nk 3/4L from Wilderness (GB) 9.4 and Tudor City 9.5 NAAS 23 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft 2min 18.4sec 7/1 HR83 C.D. Hayes 9.7 1/2L ns 3rd to Flying Scotsman 9.3 GAL 28 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 100/30 HR84 G.M. Ryan 9.3 3L 1/2L 3rd to Fame And Acclaim 9.11 CK 12 JUL 7rn 1m Gd

25 MAJOR REWARD (29) Br B g Dawn Approach - Zanzibar Girl (USA) B Mrs Renata Coleman O James McAuley

4

8

6

(118)

(CPiece)

(14)

740437 F J

Denis Gerard Hogan T

ORANGE, seams, green & yellow quartered capat Dundalk to figure if he makes the cut.

Successful atbrown 7f and 1m 3f butemerald will need to step up plenty on his last effort

B,T worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 17. C,T worn by No. 10, No. 21.

CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 9, No. 14, No. 25. Visor worn by No. 12, No. 22. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Long Handicap - Layfayette 8-5 (117), Major Reward 8-4 (116)

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Third reserve. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Major Reward 2 flat wins r18,230.00 — Handicap Rating 81 28/1 HR84 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 22/1 HR84 J.M. Sheridan 8.9 3L 1/2L 3rd to Rayounpour 8.9 here 26 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR84 Ms H. Mooney 10.9 5L 2 1/4L s/hd 4th to Princess Zoe (GER) 9.9 here 18 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Sonnyboyliston, 13/2 Kipling, 8/1 Finans Bay,Taramansour, 10/1 Bashiyr, Wilderness (GB), 12/1 Numerian, Simsir, Keats, 14/1Tauran Shaman, Protagonist (FR), 16/1 Bold Approach, Degraves, Helvic Dream, Sky Seven, 20/1 Flaming Moon, 25/1 Still Standing,Three Comets (GER), 33/1 Nebo, Colfer Me, 50/1 Desert Wind, Insignia Of Rank 2019 - 1st One Cool Poet 2nd Numerian 3rd Saltonstall (GB) (2 min. 9.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT It could be SONNYBOYLISTON who lands the knockout blow in the finale. Johnny Murtagh’s son of Power has won two of his three outings since the resumption of racing and, equipped with first-time cheekpieces, he looks capable of defying a further 13lb hike in the ratings. Numerian has been running consistently well in Group company and makes plenty of appeal switching to handicap level, especially with top apprentice Gavin Ryan taking 3lb off his back. Simsir, Finans Bay and Taramansour are just a few more with claims in a wide-open contest.

WIN: SONNYBOYLISTON

DANGER: SIMSIR

IN THIS RACE LAST YEAR The story of One Cool Poet wouldn’t be out of place on the big screen, with the Matthew Smith-trained gelding landing three back to back Galway handicaps, progressing from a mark of 66 to 90, with only a blip at Leopardstown coming between him and a completed four timer with a win in this race. Billy Lee was at his best to land this race, giving his mount a great hold up ride and stylishly guiding his mount between weakening rivals, gathering momentum as he went and using all his mount’s staying power to win by three quarters of a length from Numerian in second and Saltonstall back in third.

NORTHFIELDS The 8th race today honours the great Northfields, (Chestnut 1968, by Northern Dancer – Little Hut, by Occupy), winner of the 1971 Louisiana and Hawthorn Derbies and Kent Stakes, purchased privately in mid-October by the British Bloodstock Agency from John M Olin. The colt was to stand in 1972 at the Dowdstown Stud, Maynooth, Co Kildare.

The earner of $195,071 is a half-brother to the champion European miler Habitat and to two other American stakes victors, Hardware and Guest Room.

Principal Irish winners: Northern Treasure – 1976 Irish 2000 Guineas and Blandford Stakes (K Prendergast) North Stoke – 1977 Irish Champion Stakes (John Dunlop) Aviance – 1984 Phoenix Stakes (David O’Brien) Northern View – 1976 Madrid Handicap (Stephen Quirke) Miami Springs – 1978 Tyros Stakes (MA O’Toole) [Sweeney Guide to the Irish Turf] Principal English winners:

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Baptism – 1979 Queen Anne Stakes G1 (Jeremy Tree) North Stoke – 1977 Grand Prix de Bruxelles, Furstenberg-Rennen Oats – 1977 Jockey Club Stakes, Ormonde Stakes (Peter Walwyn) Nanticious – 1977 Ribbledale Stakes G2 (DK Weld)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 2.00p.m.The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bold Lad’ Sprint Handicap of €125,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000, Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 31st August, 2020, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 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 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 22. €500 to enter on August 26th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th and €250 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000;Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.35p.m.The Moyglare ‘’Jewels’’ Blandford Stakes of €175,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud) Winner will receive €105,000 (Penalty Value: €103,250), Second will receive €35,000,Third will receive €17,500, Fourth will receive €8,750, Fifth will receive €5,250, Sixth will receive €3,500. For three years old and upwards fillies only.

About 1 mile 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €700 to enter on August 5th; €350 extra if forfeit not declared by August 19th; €700 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €17,500 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €103250; Second: €35000; Third: €17500; Fourth: €8750; Fifth: €5250; Sixth: €3500.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 3.10p.m.The Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes of €250,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Derrinstown Stud) Winner will receive €150,000 (Penalty Value: €147,500), Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000. For three years old and upwards.

About 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €1,000 to enter on June 24th or €6,250 if entered on July 29th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared

by July 29th; €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €25,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount ($30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to $40,000. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €147500; Second: €50000;Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.40p.m.The Moyglare Stud Stakes of €250,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud Farm) Winner will receive €150,000 (Penalty Value: €147,500), Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000. For two years old fillies only.

About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €1,000 to enter on June 24th or €6,250 if entered on July 29th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared

by July 29th; €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €25,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win andYou’re In’ Program, the winning filly in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile FilliesTurf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount ($30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to $40,000. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €147500; Second: €50000; Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 4.10p.m.The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes of €250,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €150,000 (Penalty Value: €147,500), Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000. For two years old colts and fillies only. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €1,000 to enter on June 24th or €6,250 if entered on July 29th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th; €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €25,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs.

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €147500; Second: €50000;Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.40p.m.The Comer Group International Irish St. Leger of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €232,000 (Penalty Value: €228,000), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000, Seventh will receive €4,000, Eighth will receive €4,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €1,600 to enter on June 24th or €8,500 if entered on July 29th; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €40,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls.

Value to winner: €228000; Second: €80000;Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000; Seventh: €4000; Eighth: €4000.

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.15p.m.The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes of €300,000 (Plus 10 Race) Winner will receive €150,000 (Penalty Value: €147,500) Second will receive €60,000,Third will receive €30,000 ,Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,500, Sixth will receive €7,500, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000, Ninth will receive €5,000,Tenth will receive €5,000. For two years old only which had been sold or bought in under the hammer at the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale of 24th, 25th and 26th September, 2019 and had been declared by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd. as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale. Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been Returned In Training with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday 29th July, 2020 will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for un-named horses trained in Ireland which were foaled in Britain or Ireland an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI byThursday, 23rd July, 2020 and for all other un-named horses, naming forms should be submitted earlier as the naming process will take longer). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. Maximum Runners: 22. €750 to enter on January 29th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by May 13th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a race 2lb extra; Of a Listed or a Group race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €45,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €30,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €15,000 allowed 6lb. In order to facilitate those people wishing to make entries for this race, the Directors of the I.H.R.B., using their powers under Rule 22, have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of the following Rules, Rule 103 (i), 106, 121, 122 and 194 (ii)(c). HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race. Should it be necessary to reduce the declared runners to the maximum runners, or to such lesser number that the Stewards may decide, runners will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which have not run. If further elimination is required the field will be reduced by the elimination of the horses that, in the opinion of the Handicappers, have the lowest adjusted ratings (having regard to the applicable sex allowance). International performances will be taken into account. The latest date for calculation of ratings is 10 a.m. onTuesday, 8th September, 2020. The final two forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of E10,000 if they have not previously won a bonus payment). Stalls Centre Of Course.Value to winner: €147500; Second: €60000;Third: €30000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12500; Sixth: €7500; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000; Ninth: €5000;Tenth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.50p.m.The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Northfields’ Handicap of €125,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) Winner will receive €75,000 (Penalty Value: €73,750), Second will receive €25,000,Third will receive €12,500, Fourth will receive €6,250, Fifth will receive €3,750, Sixth will receive €2,500. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing on or before 31st August, 2020, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 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 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 22. €500 to enter on August 25th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th and €250 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Value to winner: €73750; Second: €25000;Third: €12500; Fourth: €6250; Fifth: €3750; Sixth: €2500.

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