Curragh Racecard - 26-09-2020

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2020 S E A S O N

SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

Featuring the Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes (Group 2) and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) OFFICIAL RACECARD 1

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WELCOME

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THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Welcome to the Curragh for Day 1 of our Autumn Festival.

We have had a great year of racing so far in The Curragh and it looks like we are in for more top-quality action this afternoon.

This is a very special day as we welcome owners back to the Curragh. Owners make an invaluable contribution to racing and it is great that you are back with us today.

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

The feature race this afternoon is The Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes which is kindly sponsored by the Smurfit Family.

Unfortunately, Alan passed away recently and this race honours his memory. This Group 2 contest has produced many great champions over the years going back to Sadler’s Wells and more recently, Sea the Stars and Japan. It is always a great indicator of future stars and this year looks like being another great renewal.

Our other Group race is the Renaissance Stakes is kindly sponsored by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club and we are grateful to them for their generous support. We would like to thank our other sponsors this afternoon, The Irish European Breeders Fund, Foran Equine, Clark Recruitment, Equisoft, Tipperary Crystal and Manguard Security. We are very fortunate to have so many great sponsors in the Curragh and we would ask you to support them whenever you can.

Pat Smullen was not only a world class jockey but a true gentleman and we are all so sad at his passing last week. Pat spent much of his time on the Curragh as stable jockey to Dermot Weld but he also loved riding here, where he was a true master. Our thoughts are with Frances, Hannah, Paddy and Sarah. May you rest in peace Pat, you may be gone, but you left a lasting impression on us all that will never be forgotten.

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

PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS

|SATURDAY

26TH

SEPTEMBER

2020

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

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

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

The following list of Stewards and Officials

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

are officiating at today’s race meeting:

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

Mr. M. C. Hickey

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Robert Dore Mr. Anthony Byrne Mr. Sean Barry

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Bernard Healy

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

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

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

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A. L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. Mark Bird STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. Hugh Hynes

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

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Jennifer Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. Joan Taylor, M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Miss. Colleen Murphy & Mr. Declan Condell

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

For Information and Latest News visit

www.curragh.ie

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

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

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

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

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

2m

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.

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.

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TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: R FAHEY (11 wins from 114 runners, 10%) runs VENTURA REBEL (3.50).

A P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 72 runners, 14%) runs SANTA BARBARA and HECTOR DE MARIS (12.50), HIGH DEFINITION, SIR LUCAN and BRAZIL (3.15).

J P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 72 runners, 14%) runs BELMONT AVENUE and BAMBOO BAY (12.50), SNAPRAETEREA (3.15), FULL MOON MAGIC and GRACE TO GRACE (4.20), DANCE JUPITER (4.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (14 wins from 75 rides, 19%) rides LUNAR POWER (12.50), FERRYBANK (1.25), ABLAH (2.00), IDES OF AUGUST (3.15), URBAN BEAT (3.50), BUCKY LARSON (4.50).

W J LEE (8 wins from 59 rides, 14%) rides ALWAYS WAITIN (12.50), HUDDLE UP (1.25), BARRETSTOWN (2.00), BLUE RAVEN (2.35), LIFETIME LEGEND (3.15), DOWNFORCE (3.50), LUKE SHORT (4.50).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (6 wins from 55 rides, 11%) rides SANTA BARBARA (12.50), SOCIAL DANZER (2.00), HIGH DEFINITION (3.15), FOREVER IN DREAMS (3.50).

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.50 FOREVER IN DREAMS (down 2 grades); SUMMERGHAND (down 2).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the Beresford Stakes (3:15) in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Brazil, High Definition and Sir Lucan in the race today.

STABLE MOVES 2.00 MASS GATHERING has moved from J A Stack to Thomas Cleary; 2.35 LAUREL GROVE has moved from J A Stack to Patrick Joseph Hayes; 2.35 REFLECTIONIST has moved from C Appleby to James McAuley; 2.35 WONDER FULLBRIGHT has moved from Niall Egan to Denis Hogan; 4.50 TRUE COMPANION has moved from A B Joyce to H Beggs.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th September.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 12.50P.M. THE IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN OF W25,000 (PLUS 10 RACE)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

(For Race Conditions see page 51)

RACE SPONSOR

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

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 BAMBOO BAY (-)

F Form

J Jockey

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Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 8

(134) (13)

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Anna Karenina (USA) F B Grangecon Stud Shane Crosse J O Richard Barnes Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

GREY, dark green spots on sleeves, grey cap, dark green star

A half-brother to the 7f Listed winner Anna’s Rock, who is also the dam of the Group 2 winner Breton Rock.

Has an eye-catching pedigree and he merits a market inspection. Star Rating 4

2 HECTOR DE MARIS (23)

PINK

2 9 8

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Frequential (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(134) (12)

33 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Has filled third place in both of his previous outings, including when last seen over a mile at Punchestown earlier in the month. Should be in the mix once again today. Star Rating 4 Hector De Maris 15/8 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 3/4L 4L 3rd to Liffey River (FR) 9.7 PUN 3 SEP 9rn mdn 1m Sft 4/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 s/hd 1L 3rd to Snowy Owl 9.4 KILL 19 AUG 5rn mdn 1m 20yds Sft

3 SING TILL DAWN (-)

2 9 8

Br B g New Approach - Laugh And Sing B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(134) (14) F

Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

GREY, purple panel, check cap

From the family of the Group 1-winning two-year-old Teofilo but a watching brief may be best on his racecourse debut this afternoon, unless there is significant market support for him. Star Rating 3

4 TRUSTY SCOUT (12)

2 9 8

Br Ch c Gleneagles - Dutch Lilly (GB) B ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock O G A Taylor

(134) (5)

7 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

BLACK, yellow braces, hooped cap

Seventh of 15 on his racecourse debut over an extended 7f at Tipperary 12 days ago and he is hard to recommend on the back of that performance. Star Rating 2 Trusty Scout 25/1 A.J. Slattery 9.4 5 3/4L 7th of 15 to Toshizou 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Yld

5 BELMONT AVENUE (10) Br Ch c Zoffany - Single (FR) B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud O LLoyd J Williams

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(132) (21)

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2 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, white armlet, white cap

Only beaten a head when second on his debut over 1m at Cork recently and he merits a place on the shortlist following such a promising performance. Star Rating 5 Belmont Avenue 6/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 (TS) hd 2nd to Malaysian 9.2 CK 16 SEP 12rn mdn 1m Gd

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Br B c Awtaad - Love Street (USA) B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate O Mrs Wendy O’Leary

(132) (15) F

Leigh Roche J Gordon Elliott T

WHITE, maroon star, maroon armlet, check cap

A €95,000 purchase as a foal and he is out of a mare who won over a mile in France. The market may be the best guide to expectations. Star Rating 3

7 EARL OF TYRONE (38)

2 9 6

(132) (10)

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Affirmative (GB) B Moran Stables O Robert J W Moran

5 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, yellow cap, black button Well held when fifth of five on his racecourse debut over 1m at Killarney last month and others make much more appeal in this competitive contest. Star Rating 2 Earl Of Tyrone 7/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 8 1/2L last of 5 to Snowy Owl 9.4 KILL 19 AUG mdn 1m 20yds Sft

8 KAILASH (9)

2 9 6

Br Ch c Mastercraftsman - Kalisma B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(132) (2)

5 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Showed some promise when fifth of 12 on his debut over 7f at Naas nine days ago and he is fully entitled to improve for that first race experience. Star Rating 3 Kailash 6/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 6 1/4L 5th of 12 to Sziget 9.2 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 7f Gd

9 ALWAYS WAITIN (USA) (10)

2 9 4

Br B c Tamarkuz (USA) - Abby Road B Glidawn Stud O Barouche Stud (Ireland) Ltd

(130) (17)

3 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

DARK BLUE, yellow braces & armlet, quartered cap

Third on his racecourse debut over 1m at Cork recently but he has three lengths to find with Belmont Avenue, who filled second place in that contest. Star Rating 3 Always Waitin (USA) 18/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 hd 3L 3rd to Malaysian 9.2 CK 16 SEP 12rn mdn 1m Gd

10 KALAROUN (70)

2 9 4

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Karalara B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

GREEN, red epaulettes, red cap

(130) (11)

7 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Seventh in a maiden over 7f here in July and that form has worked out very well, but he still needs to take a big step forwards to be successful today. Star Rating 3 Kalaroun 33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 10L 7th of 9 to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 18 JUL mdn 7f Yld

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DARK BLUE

2 9 3

(129) (3)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Senta’s Dream (GB) F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Seamie Heffernan J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs A M O’Brien A P O’Brien T

A half-sister to Iridessa, who won five times at 1m and 1m 2f including four Group 1 races. Has a very attractive pedigree and she should not be underestimated. Star Rating 4

12 CU ROI (12)

2 9 2

(128) (9)

Br B c The Gurkha - Kosika (USA) B Moran Stud Farm O Robert J W Moran

0 F Killian Leonard J John Joseph Murphy T YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, red cap Well beaten when 11th of 15 on his debut over an extended 7f at Tipperary a couple of weeks ago. That form does not inspire a lot of confidence for his chances today. Star Rating 2 Cu Roi 80/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 12L 11th of 15 to Toshizou 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Yld

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RACE ONE

6 COLIGNI (-)

RACE ONE

13 BONTE MOI (FR) (-)

2 9 1

(127) (19)

Br B f Le Havre - Oh Goodness Me (GB) B M Robert Scarborough O R Scarborough

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Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T LIGHT GREEN, yellow seams, royal blue sleeves, yellow seams, royal blue & yellow hooped cap Her dam won twice over a mile and that includes a Group 3 success at this venue. She represents a yard who can get one ready first time and she should not be discounted. Star Rating 4

14 LUNAR POWER (10)

2 9 0

(126) (1)

Br Ch c Power (GB) - Dusty Moon (GB) B Grange Stud

CERISE

9 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

O Mrs Patricia Hunt

Finished a long way behind some of these when ninth of 12 on his debut at Cork recently and he is best watched this afternoon as a result. Star Rating 2 Lunar Power 14/1 C.T. Keane 9.7 15L 9th of 12 to Malaysian 9.2 CK 16 SEP mdn 1m Gd

15 SNAP CHAP (7)

2 9 0

Br B c Vocalised (USA) - Style Queen B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(126) (6)

4 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Far from disgraced when filling fourth place on his debut over a mile at Gowran Park a week ago and he should only benefit from that experience. Star Rating 4 Snap Chap 20/1 L.T. McAteer 8.12 hd 2 1/4L nk 4th to Trusted Ally (GB) 9.5 GOW 19 SEP 11rn mdn 1m Gd

16 STAR OFFICIAL (-)

2 9 0

Br B c Dawn Approach - Pechora B Highfield Stud Ltd O Darragh T McCarthy

BLACK, pink seams, striped sleeves, pink cap

(126) (18) F

Gavin Ryan (3) J James M Barrett T

The first foal out of a mare who won over 1m 4f on her only start but he faces a very tough task on his debut given how strong this race appears to be. Star Rating 2

17 MY MINERVINA (31)

2 8 13

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Are You Mine B Oak Hill Stud O Peter Savill MAROON, light blue sleeves, maroon & grey striped cap

(125) (20)

2 F Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

Only found one rival with previous race experience too good on her debut over a mile at Bellewstown last month and she is another with strong form claims. Star Rating 4 My Minervina 11/1 S. Foley 9.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Ecliptical 9.1 BELW 26 AUG 14rn mdn 7f 181yds Sft/Hvy

18 DAZZLING SPIRIT (37)

2 8 9

Br B f Fulbright (GB) - Spiritville B Patrick Keane O Thomas Mullins

GREY & MAROON QUARTERED, striped sleeves, hooped cap

(121) (4)

4 F N G McCullagh J Thomas Mullins T

Fourth of six on her racecourse debut over 7f at Leopardstown a month ago and she looks to be up against it once again in this company. Star Rating 3 Dazzling Spirit 22/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Cosmic Vega 9.7 LEP 20 AUG 6rn mdn 7f 20yds Hvy

RESERVES 19 CAPTAIN MIDDLETON (32)

2 9 2

Br B c Camacho (GB) - Flame Keeper B Ms A R Nugent O Mrs Wendy O’Leary

WHITE, maroon star, maroon armlet, white cap

(128) (16)

7 F J

Gordon Elliott T

Well held when seventh on his debut over 6f at Cork last month and he would be hard to recommend if making the lineup this afternoon. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Captain Middleton 12/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 11L 7th of 13 to Huddle Up 8.8 CK 25 AUG mdn 6f Hvy

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

EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

(132) (8)

06 F J

Gerard O’Leary T

Improved to finish sixth in a valuable sales race over 6f here recently but others would make more appeal even if he gets a run today. Reserve. Star Rating 2 True Artist 200/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 5 1/2L 6th of 20 to Shark Two One (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP 6f 63yds Gd 150/1 R. Coakley 9.7 16L 15th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

21 MEN OF DREAMS (35)

2 9 0

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

EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, emerald green cap

(126) (7)

96 F John Shinnick (7) J Gerard Keane T

Has shown some promise in both of his previous outings at this track but he needs a few to come out just to get a run this afternoon. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Men Of Dreams 33/1 J.P. Shinnick 9.0 3 3/4L 6th of 12 to High Definition 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 1m Sft 150/1 J.P. Shinnick 8.7 7L 9th of 17 to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG mdn 7f Gd

TStrap worn by No. 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 My Minervina, 9/2 Belmont Avenue, 5/1 Snap Chap, 6/1 Hector De Maris, 8/1 Always Waitin (USA), Santa Barbara, 10/1 Kailash, 14/1 Sing Till Dawn, 16/1 Bamboo Bay, Dazzling Spirit, 20/1 Coligni, 25/1 Trusty Scout, Earl Of Tyrone, Kalaroun, Bonte Moi (FR), 33/1 Lunar Power, 66/1 Cu Roi, Star Official 2019 - 1st Katiba 2nd Gin Blossom 3rd Persian Queen (1 min. 47.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT BELMONT AVENUE only just failed to make a winning debut at Cork 10 days ago and the son of Zoffany should be very hard to beat with that experience now under his belt. My Minervina has a similar profile to the selection and she is an obvious threat, while Snap Chap and Hector De Maris are others with valid form claims. Santa Barbara is an eye-catching newcomer, being a half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner Iridessa, while Bamboo Bay and Bonte Moi also merit market inspections.

WIN: BELMONT AVENUE

DANGER: SANTA BARBARA

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

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

THE SMURFIT FAMILY

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RACE ONE

20 TRUE ARTIST (13)

PAT S M U L L E N

22 May 1977 - 15 September 2020 The word ‘legend’ is overused in modern society, but not in the case of Pat Smullen.

A dedicated father, husband and jockey, Pat embodied everything that is great about humanity. His perseverance in the face of pancreatic cancer leaves a legacy that will stand forever, raising money and giving hope to others.

A nine-time Irish Champion Jockey, Pat enjoyed memorable moments at the Curragh, winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas with Nightime and Bethrah in 2006 and 2010, with victories in the Irish Derby in 2004 and 2016 with Grey Swallow and Harzand respectively.

Pat partnered Vinnie Roe to win four consecutive renewals of the Irish St Leger, and landed the National Stakes with subsequent English 2,000 Guineas winner Refuse To Bend in 2002.

In organising the Pat Smullen Charity Race on day two of 2019 Irish Champions Weekend, Pat brought together a host of racing legends in a spectacle that will never be forgotten, raising over €2.5million for Cancer Trials Ireland, a cause that has helped so many people.

Pat’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched.

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FORAN EQUINE IRISH EBF FORAN EQUINE IRISH EBF AUCTION SERIES WINNER AUCTION SERIES 20192019

LUSTOWN BABA

The series is for EBF eligible 2yo horses purchased as a yearling or 2yo at public auction for less than €72,000.

ONE FINAL WORTH

€120,000 TOTAL PRIZE-FUND

RACECOURSES

Congratulations to the winning connections: Trainer Willie McCreery, jockey Leigh Roche, and the owners Back Road Syndicate.

€72k

HORSES MUST BE

EBF ELIGIBLE

QUALIFIERS

RUN AND YOU’RE IN

It’s a great Series as you can EACH WORTH A look for these races and you MINIMUM OF

buy fillies and are weighed on what they cost.

For a syndicate like this TO THE WINNER to win that sortOFofTHE prize-money is great.

FINAL

€20,000

Winning Trainer, Willie McCreery

€12,500 PLUS 10 BONUS

DISTANCES OVER

LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS 5f 6f 7fSTORY 8f

2019 FOR Foran 2yo Equine Irish EBF Auction Series Winner FILLIES, COLTS Lustown Baba was bought for €12,000 at Goffs Sportsman & GELDINGS sales and won over €83,000 in the Series.

ALLOWANCEShas APPLY AUCTION SERIES 2019 INFO: www.auctionseries.ie

Nessa Joyce T: (0) 45 910 999 E: info@irishebf.ie W: www.ebfstallions.com

T: +353 (0) 1 626 8058 W: www.foranequine.com

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SECOND RACE 1.25P.M. THE FORAN EQUINE IRISH EBF AUCTION RACE OF W28,000 (PLUS 10 RACE)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r16520; Second: r5600; Third: r2800; Fourth: r1400; Fifth: r840; Sixth: r560.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 51)

RACE SPONSOR

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

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 7

(133) (12)

1 ONES ARE WILD (GB) (-) €57,720

Br Ch c Bated Breath (GB) - Bouvardia (GB) F B Barry Walters Farms Gavin Ryan (3) J O J Carthy Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & sleeves, yellow & white quartered cap

£52,000 purchase at the sales as a yearling and given that he is related to Gimcrack winner Showcasing, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he knew his job representing a powerful operation. Star Rating 4

2 HUDDLE UP (32) €8,000

2 9 4

Br Ch g Anjaal (GB) - Red Red Rose (GB) B Mrs Anne Marie Burns O M T O’Donnell

(130) (4)

71 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

YELLOW, light blue spots, light blue cap

Showed plenty of potential on debut here before scoring at Cork last month, handling testing ground well, and he can take this en route to even better things later in the year. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 5 Huddle Up 1 win r14,160.00 D 9/2 N.M. Crosse 8.8 won nk 7 1/2L from Prairie Dancer 9.3 and One Smart Cookie 8.8 CK 25 AUG 13rn mdn 6f Hvy 1min 13.7sec 100/1 W.J. Lee 9.0 7 1/4L 7th of 16 to Monaasib (GB) 9.0 here 19 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Yld

3 AVAGARDNER (GB) (34) €35,100

2 9 3

Br B f Showcasing (GB) - Neshla (GB) B Elusive Bloodstock O John Lavery

(129) (11)

6810 F Gary Carroll J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow panel, black pinkbeyond cap her capabilities last month, but previously showed potential She found a valuable stakes sleeves, race at Naas when scoring at Dundalk and perhaps this sort of test will suit her better. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Avagardner (GB) 1 win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 77 22/1 HR77 R.C. Colgan 9.3 14L 16th of 20 to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.3 NAAS 23 AUG 6f Sft 18/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 won s/hd 3 1/2L from Sense Of Style 9.2 and Equilove 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 7rn mdn 7f AWT 1min 28.6sec 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.3 8 3/4L 8th of 16 to Monaasib (GB) 9.0 here 19 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Yld

4 BELLE IMAGE (13) €50,000

2 9 2

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

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

(128) (5)

63 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Took a big step forward from her racecourse debut when a 33-1 third here a fortnight ago and there didn’t look to be any fluke about that where she only found two UK raiders in the way. Star Rating 4 Belle Image 33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.0 s/hd nk 3rd to Shark Two One (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP 20rn 6f 63yds Gd 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

5 AINGEAL DORCHA (17) €19,000

2 9 1

Br Gr c Markaz - Aquatint (GB) B David Barry O Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate

ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, striped cap

(127) (6)

7 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

Failed to show much potential on debut when seventh at Cork earlier this month but this easier ground might help.

Declared to race at Dundalk 5.45 yesterday. Star Rating 2 Aingeal Dorcha 40/1 A.J. Slattery 9.2 11L 7th of 10 to Ace Aussie 9.5 CK 9 SEP mdn 7f Gd/Frm

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2 9 1

(127) (3)

Br B c Cable Bay - Hewayaat (GB) B Highfort Stud & Jake Warren Ltd O Mrs Helen Walsh

F

Colin Keane J T M Walsh T

YELLOW, green sash, red cap

7 FINE DISTRACTION (5) €21,060

2 9 1

Br B g Gutaifan - Muzdaan B Yeomanstown Stud O Do Well Syndicate

(B,T)

(127) (1)

0645 F Nathan Crosse (5) J D J Bunyan T ROYAL BLUE, white redhas & shown white astriped royalatblue cap, starsrespectively and he Yet to place in four starts,star, but he bit moresleeves, the last twice Navan andwhite Fairyhouse should beat plenty home under 5lb claimer Nathan Crosse. Star Rating 3 Fine Distraction — Handicap Rating 70 28/1 HR71 C.D. Hayes 9.3 (BK) 8 1/4L 5th of 8 to Choice And Chance 9.2 FAIR 21 SEP mdn 6f Gd 125/1 L.F. Roche 9.3 6L 2L 3L 4th to Dense Star 8.7 NAV 10 SEP 12rn mdn 5f 164yds Yld 100/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 10L 6th of 9 to Coill Avon 9.5 here 26 JUL mdn 6f Yld

8 KIND POWER (GB) (-) €9,000

2 8 13

Br B c Dark Angel - Marenko (GB) B Cheveley Park Stud Limited O Nasir Askar

(125) (8) F

Ronan Whelan J M Halford T YELLOW & LIGHT BLUE CHECK, emerald green sleeves, emerald green & light blue striped cap His price dropped from 26,000gns as a foal to €9,000 as a yearling, but he is in good hands with Mick Halford and his dam won a Group 3, albeit over further than this. Star Rating 2

9 SUPERSHOCK (13) €35,000

2 8 12

Br B f Ivawood - Supercharged B D J Maher O John Lavery

(124) (7)

0 F Mark Enright J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, yellow cap

Finished in midfield on debut in a competitive maiden here, outrunning lofty 66-1 odds in the process, and could continue her steady progress here for Sheila Lavery Star Rating 2 Supershock 66/1 M.A. Enright 8.12 9L 10th of 20 to Shark Two One (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP 6f 63yds Gd

10 FORGE ROAD (65) €14,000

2 8 10

Br B f Mastercraftsman - Elusive Gold B Airlie Stud O Forge Road Partnership

RED, black halved sleeves, black cap

(122) (14)

99 F Adam Farragher (7) J Richard John O’Brien T

She has only beaten one home in each of her two starts so far both here and at Leopardstown respectively, and this drop in trip isn’t sure to suit given that she was slowly away both times. Star Rating 2 Forge Road 125/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 16L 9th of 10 to Nicest 8.11 LEP 23 JUL mdn 1m Gd 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 17L 9th of 10 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd

11 ROSIE BASSETT (GB) (-) €17,550

2 8 10

Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lipstick Rose B Stone Roses Bloodstock O Rosie Bassett Syndicate

(Hood)

(122) (15) F

Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

LIGHT BLUE, red cross sashes, red cap

Cost £25,000 at the breeze-up sales earlier this year and, given that she has plenty of French winners in her pedigree, is fancied to enjoy a fruitful end to the 2020 season. Star Rating 3

12 CATHERINE CHROI (96) €6,500

2 8 8

Br B f Camacho (GB) - Heart of Oak (GB) B Manister House, N Anderton & P Leonard O P P Leonard

DARK BLUE, yellow sash, striped cap

(120) (10)

05 F Wayne Lordan J Gordon Elliott T

Slowly learning her trade for Gordon Elliott, outrunning 33-1 odds when fifth at Roscommon in June, and perhaps she will have benefitted from a 96-day break now trying 6f for the first time. Star Rating 3 Catherine Chroi 33/1 L.F. Roche 8.10 4 1/2L 5th of 15 to No Stopping Her 8.12 ROS 22 JUN mdn 7f 87yds Yld 80/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 15L 11th of 14 to Frenetic 9.2 NAV 10 JUN mdn 5f 164yds Gd/Frm 15

RACE TWO

This yard isn’t renowned for juvenile winners on the Flat, but he is related to a Listed winner in France and the booking of Colin Keane does plenty to catch the eye. Star Rating 2

13 ENYA VA (-) €2,200

2 8 8

(120) (13)

Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Red Blanche B Tally-Ho Stud O Vadavoom Racing Syndicate

F

Rory Cleary J Brendan W Duke T WHITE, yellow star, white sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap, emerald green star

RACE TWO

Relatively cheap purchase but she does have a few winners in her pedigree and it wouldn’t be a surprise if she outrun her forecast price for a shrewd handler. Star Rating 2

14 HANBAGS N GLADRAGS (-) €1,000

2 8 8

Br B f Fast Company - Big Sylv B John Doyle O Ms Ciara Doyle

WHITE, red and royal blue cross sashes, gold cap

(120) (2) F

Leigh Roche J Andrew Kinirons T

Only cost €1,000 as a yearling and her pedigree suggests that plenty of time and patience will be required going forward for this daughter of Fast Company. Star Rating 2

15 WANTSANDNEEDS (-) €3,000

2 8 8

Br B f Free Eagle - Make A Dance (USA) B Irish National Stud O Denis J Crowley

EMERALD GREEN, white triple diamond, white cap

(120) (9) F

M A Gallagher J Ross O’Sullivan T

Her pedigree suggests that further will be required, but her handler is in excellent form at the time of writing and perhaps she can surprise a few people here. Star Rating 2

B,T worn by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Belle Image, 3/1 Huddle Up, 6/1 Avagardner (GB), 7/1 Ones Are Wild (GB), Catherine Chroi, 12/1 Rosie Bassett (GB), 16/1 Kind Power (GB), 20/1 Ferrybank (GB), Fine Distraction, 25/1 Aingeal Dorcha, Supershock, 33/1 Enya Va, Hanbags N Gladrags, Wantsandneeds, 50/1 Forge Road 2019 - 1st Champers Elysees 2nd Johan Zoffani 3rd Xian Express (1 min. 17.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT HUDDLE UP took a huge step forward from his racecourse debut here when successful at Cork last month and could continue on the upwards curve this autumn giving his liking for soft ground. Willie McCreery’s charge can put his experience to good use against the well-bred Ones Are Wild, who is related to a couple of precocious types and represents a powerful yard. Belle Image was a 33-1 third here a fortnight ago and is fancied to build on that.

WIN: HUDDLE UP

DANGER: ONES ARE WILD

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 BARRETSTOWN (22)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 12

(138) (9)

Br B c Red Jazz (USA) - Rousing Applause (USA) B Ballyhane Stud O Ladies First Syndicate

6652 F Billy Lee J Conor O’Dwyer T

DARK large pink when spots, white sleeves, pinkdebut cap at Down Royal earlier in the month and the drop He took GREEN, a decent step forward runner-up on his nursery back in distance is unlikely to harm his chances. Star Rating 4 Barretstown — Handicap Rating 70 28/1 HR67 W.J. Lee 9.9 ns 2nd to Verbal Fencing 9.4 DRYL 4 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 50/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 8.11 12L 5th of 7 to Wembley 9.7 ROS 18 AUG mdn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 100/1 G.M. Ryan 9.0 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Giorgio Vasari 9.5 LIM 17 JUL mdn 6f 150yds Gd

2 DREAMS DELIVERED (5) Br B g Morpheus (GB) - Quick Sketch B Thomas Smullen O Do Well Syndicate

2 9 12 (Blinkers)

(138) (8)

4961 F Leigh Roche J D J Bunyan T

ROYAL BLUE, star, red & white striped sleeves, royal cap, white The colt got off thewhite mark at Fairyhouse on Monday when benefiting fromblue the application of stars blinkers and he warrants plenty of respect if the headgear has the same desired effect. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Dreams Delivered 1 win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 70 14/1 HR65 C.D. Hayes 8.6 (BK) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Tar Heel 9.10 and Revolutme 8.12 FAIR 21 SEP 7rn hcp 6f Gd 1min 17.6sec 80/1 K.J. Manning 8.13 12L 6th of 12 to Dense Star 8.7 NAV 10 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Yld 50/1 L.F. Roche 8.13 12L 9th of 13 to A Case Of You 8.13 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 7f Sft

3 DREAM KATCHER (9) Br B g Mehmas - Coin Case B Joe Fogarty O Ladies First Syndicate

2 9 10

(136) (15)

(TStrap) 008 F Charlie O’Dwyer (10) J Conor O’Dwyer T

NAVY BLUE, white seams, cap, white Yet to place in three starts to datenavy but heblue arrives having runspots his best race, when eighth at Naas last week, and is likely to have more to offer this this sphere. Star Rating 3 Dream Katcher — Handicap Rating 68 100/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) 7 3/4L 8th of 12 to Sziget 9.2 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 7f Gd 150/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.2 (TS) 11L 10th of 15 to Toshizou 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 100/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.4 15L 16th of 18 to Fly Girl 8.10 LEP 13 AUG mdn 7f Gd

4 CAIDOK (17)

2 9 9

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Fixed Gaze (USA) B Mr Frank Hutchinson O Mrs Wendy O’Leary

(CPiece)

(135) (11)

647 F Rory Cleary J M Halford T

WHITE, armlet, check Unplaced maroon in all threestar, startsmaroon so far and didn’t take the cap step forward required when tried in cheekpieces at Cork earlier in the month. Others make more appeal. Star Rating 3 Caidok — Handicap Rating 67 28/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 (CP) 13L 7th of 15 to Loch Lein 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 6f Gd/Frm 20/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 3 1/4L 5 1/2L 2L 4th to Erzindjan 9.7 CK 25 AUG 7rn mdn 7f Hvy 16/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 11L 6th of 8 to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.2 NAV 10 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm

5 MASS GATHERING (9)

2 9 9

Br B f Canford Cliffs - Addictedtoprogress B David Keoghan & Casey McLiney O Lios Dearg Partnership

(B,T)

(135) (2)

850281 F Ronan Whelan J Thomas Cleary T

ROYAL BLUE,her white diamond, blue cap,last redweek diamonds The filly gained first success in aroyal claimer at Naas but she has something to find on her return to this level based on her effort at Down Royal the time before. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Mass Gathering 1 win r5,310.00 D — Handicap Rating 67 16/1 HR68 M.A. Enright 8.12 (BK) won hd 3/4L from Zoffany’s Delight 9.12 and The Last Knight 9.12 NAAS 17 SEP 12rn 6f Gd 1min 12sec 16/1 HR68 M.A. Enright 9.10 (BK) (TS) 8L 8th of 13 to Verbal Fencing 9.4 DRYL 4 SEP Ext hcp 7f Sft 9/1 HR68 M.A. Enright 9.5 (BK) 1L 2nd to Zoffany’s Delight 9.12 SLGO 7 AUG 6rn hcp 5f 160yds Gd 20

6 BROSNA EMPRESS (10)

2 9 8

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Cool Tarifa B Tony Kilduff O Tony Kilduff

(134) (7)

9852 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

RED & YELLOW hooped &acap She almost shed theQUARTERED, maiden tag on her nurserysleeves bow when nose second at Cork earlier in the month and a 1lb rise could prove to be fairly lenient. Star Rating 5 Brosna Empress — Handicap Rating 66 9/2Fav HR65 T.P. Madden 9.5 ns 2nd to No Patience 9.6 CK 16 SEP 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 25/1 S. Foley 8.10 8L 5th of 13 to Huddle Up 8.8 CK 25 AUG mdn 6f Hvy 66/1 C.D. Hayes 8.10 6 1/2L 8th of 14 to Amazed By Grace (GB) 8.9 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f AWT

2 9 7

Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Misscomplacent (GB) B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd O Kangley Syndicate

(133) (3)

08055 F Gavin Ryan (3) J John James Feane T

RED, whiteincross of career lorraine, red star Yet to place her five starts butcap, she white might be suited to the drop back to 6f based on her finishing efforts over longer distances of late. Star Rating 3 Tullypole Annie — Handicap Rating 65 20/1 HR67 W.M. Lordan 9.9 4 1/2L 5th of 13 to Verbal Fencing 9.4 DRYL 4 SEP Ext hcp 7f Sft 22/1 HR69 S.P. Davis 9.2 6 1/2L 5th of 9 to Tiger Mylk 8.11 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy 66/1 L.F. Roche 8.9 14L 12th of 14 to Giorgio Vasari 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 6f Yld

8 ABLAH (USA) (10)

2 9 6

Br B f Air Force Blue (USA) - Here Comes Lucinda (USA) B Kingswood Farm, LLC & Peter McFarland O Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited

(132) (1)

(Blinkers)

5686 F Colin Keane J Adrian McGuinness T

WHITE, orange cap of Colin Keane, combined with first-time blinkers, Failed to make an stars impactonatsleeves, Cork last orange time butstar the on booking may unlock the improvement required for her to be competitive. Star Rating 3 Ablah (USA) — Handicap Rating 64 10/1 HR67 G.M. Ryan 9.4 5L 6th of 9 to No Patience 9.6 CK 16 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 150/1 S.M. Mooney 8.9 9L 8th of 12 to Mooneista 9.2 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 5f Yld 8/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 8 3/4L 6th of 8 to Lady Princess 8.11 BELW 26 AUG mdn 5f Sft/Hvy

9 KING WASP (50)

2 9 2

Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Queen Wasp B J C Bloodstock O Rory Slevin

(128) (5)

8674 F Stephen Mooney (7) J Nigel Thomas Slevin T

ORANGE, white & orange sleeves, orange & royal blue cap has to be a concern based Ran with credit to finish fourth athalved Sligo last month but the extra yardage onhooped this occasion on his finishing effort. Star Rating 3 King Wasp — Handicap Rating 60 9/1 HR64 O.J. Orr 9.1 (H) 1L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Zoffany’s Delight 9.12 SLGO 7 AUG 6rn hcp 5f 160yds Gd 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 (H) 6 1/2L 7th of 9 to Mahaaseel (GB) 9.2 DUN 12 JUL mdn 5f Std 125/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 (TS) 14L 6th of 9 to Aloha Star 8.11 BELW 2 JUL mdn 5f Yld

10 SOCIAL DANZER (50)

2 9 2

Br B f Gutaifan - Danza Nera B Paul McEnery O P F McEnery

(Hood)

11 AMAZING EMMA (10)

2 9 1

(128) (10)

797 F Seamie Heffernan J P F McEnery (R) T

YELLOW, blue Heffernan stars, yellow cap, yellow stars The bookingroyal of Seamie has tosleeves, be noted royal along blue with the application of a hood which will help to relax her in the early stages of the contest. Star Rating 3 Social Danzer — Handicap Rating 60 150/1 R.P. Cleary 8.8 12L 7th of 13 to Mateo Cruz 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG mdn 5f Yld/Sft 125/1 P.A. Harnett 8.4 17L 9th of 11 to Turbo Spirit (GB) 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 6f Yld/Sft 150/1 P.A. Harnett 8.9 8 1/4L 7th of 10 to Dickiedooda 9.2 here 13 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm Br Ch f Mehmas - Tanyeli B J McAteer & L McAteer O John McAteer

(127) (14)

00723 F Sean Bird (10) J Liam McAteer (R) T

PURPLE, royal sash, white since sleeves, white royal and blueshe star Placed on her lastblue couple of outings moving intocap, nurseries isn’t one to discount having travelled strongly on her most recent effort at Cork. Star Rating 3 Amazing Emma — Handicap Rating 59 11/2 HR59 S.P. Bird 8.3 ns 1/2L 3rd to No Patience 9.6 CK 16 SEP 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 15/2 HR55 D.E. Sheehy 8.1 2L 2nd to The Blue Panther 9.13 BELW 26 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 300/1 S.P. Bird 8.2 10L 7th of 14 to Giorgio Vasari 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 6f Yld

12 LISABETTA (9)

2 9 1

Br B f Gutaifan - Casablanca Jewel B Yeomanstown Stud O W McCreery

(Visor)

(127) (12)

658900 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

WHITE, dark blue stars, dark greyin stars, grey cap She showed a bit of promise on herblue thirdsleeves, start at Sligo early August but her three subsequent outings have been disappointing. Faces a tough assignment once again. Star Rating 2 Lisabetta — Handicap Rating 59 33/1 HR63 Emma Louise Doyle 8.2 4 3/4L 11th of 12 to Mass Gathering 8.12 NAAS 17 SEP 6f Gd 50/1 HR65 N.M. Crosse 8.5 (V) 13L 13th of 17 to Diamond Eyes 8.3 NAV 5 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Yld 15/2 HR67 N.M. Crosse 8.9 11L last of 9 to Tiger Mylk 8.11 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy 21

RACE THREE

7 TULLYPOLE ANNIE (22)

13 VIV VANCE (21)

2 8 10

Br Gr f Outstrip (GB) - Sudden Blaze (TStrap) B Knocktoran Stud O Miss Fiona O’Dwyer & Mrs Grainne Loughnane & Mrs Carol Henley & Mrs Sarah Nash

(122) (13)

000 F Sean Davis J J A Nash T

WHITE, chevron, striped sleeves, white cap, on orange starrecent effort at Navan Unplaced orange in all three starts to orange date and & sheblack is likely to want further than 6f based her most earlier this month. Star Rating 2 Viv Vance — Handicap Rating 54 300/1 S.P. Davis 8.8 10L 11th of 17 to Diamond Eyes 8.3 NAV 5 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Yld 125/1 A.J. Slattery 8.5 15L 12th of 14 to Amazed By Grace (GB) 8.9 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f AWT 50/1 A.C. Persse 8.1 17L 11th of 13 to Mateo Cruz 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG mdn 5f Yld/Sft

14 JAZZ DREAMERS (11)

2 8 9

RACE THREE

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Regal Ribbon (GB) B Mrs Dolores Gleeson O Mrs Anne Gleeson & Mrs Helen Butler

(Blinkers)

(121) (6)

67667 F N G McCullagh J Seamus Fahey T

RED, white sleeves, red stars, cap, stars He wears blinkers for the first time red having notwhite appeared to get home over an extended 7f at Tipperary last time but has a lot to find with the leading protagonists. Star Rating 2 Jazz Dreamers — Handicap Rating 53 14/1 HR55 N.G. McCullagh 9.3 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Kaluz (GB) 9.5 TIPP 15 SEP hcp (45-65)7f 110yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR58 S. Foley 8.9 5 1/2L last of 6 to Zoffany’s Delight 9.12 SLGO 7 AUG hcp 5f 160yds Gd 50/1 D. McMonagle 8.9 9 1/2L 6th of 8 to Swiss Ace (GB) 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 5f Yld

15 EQUULEI (5)

2 8 6

(118) (4)

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Racing Dream 07887 F B Foxland Stud Ltd Joe Doyle J O A Spiller Miss Clare Louise Cannon (R) T

ROYAL white stars white star at Fairyhouse on Monday. She might UnplacedBLUE, on all five outings so on far sleeves, and only beat onecap, rival royal home blue in a claimer appreciate dropping back in trip but needs to improve a fair amount. Star Rating 2 Equulei — Handicap Rating 45 150/1 HR46 James J. Doyle 8.9 13L 7th of 8 to Moonhall Girl 8.11 FAIR 21 SEP 7f Gd 22/1 HR48 C.D. Maxwell 8.9 10L 8th of 10 to Kaluz (GB) 9.5 TIPP 15 SEP hcp (45-65)7f 110yds Gd/Yld 200/1 C.D. Maxwell 8.13 12L last of 8 to A Ma Chere 9.2 here 26 JUN mdn 6f Gd

B,T worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2, No. 8, No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 4.

Hood worn by No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 13. Visor worn by No. 12.

Long Handicap - Equulei 8-1 (113) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Barretstown, 7/2 Dreams Delivered, 4/1 Brosna Empress, 7/1 Amazing Emma, 10/1 Mass Gathering, Tullypole Annie, 12/1 Caidok, 14/1 Ablah (USA), 20/1 Dream Katcher, King Wasp, Social Danzer, 25/1 Jazz Dreamers, 33/1 Lisabetta, Viv Vance, Equulei No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT BROSNA EMPRESS has stepped forward with each start in her career and went very close to gaining her first success when second at Cork last week. The handicapper only raised her 1lb for that effort and Jessica Harrington’s filly boasts strong credentials in her bid to go one better.

Dreams Delivered made a winning start to life in nurseries when scoring at Fairyhouse on Monday and he is expected to be in the mix along with Barretstown, who went close to shedding the maiden tag at Down Royal earlier in the month.

WIN: BROSNA EMPRESS

DANGER: DREAMS DELIVERED

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6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 LIMIT LONG (GB) (10) Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Framed (GB) B David Jamison Bloodstock O Straight To Victory Syndicate

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 9

(135) (3)

(TStrap)

0-80265 F Leigh Roche J D J Bunyan T

RACE FOUR

BLACK, pinkthree cross sashes, pink armlet, cap,inblack star He has placed times in 15 appearances andpink has been decent form this summer, not beaten too far when seen at Cork earlier this month. He is foolish to rule out here. Star Rating 3 Limit Long (GB) — Handicap Rating 70 15/2 HR69 L.F. Roche 9.9 (TS) 4L 5th of 8 to Balmari 9.7 CK 16 SEP mdn 6f Gd 9/1 HR72 L.F. Roche 9.8 (CP) 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to Stanhope (GB) 10.2 NAV 3 JUL hcp (50-80)5f Yld 15/2 HR68 C.D. Hayes 9.13 (CP) 1L 2nd to Illetas 9.0 NAV 23 JUN 9rn mdn 5f Sft

2 BLUE RAVEN (103)

3 9 7

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Blueberry Gal B J Keeling O Joseph E Keeling

(133) (8)

56 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, check cap

He has finished down the field in both appearances so far and the Raven’s Pass gelding may have to settle for a minor role on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Blue Raven 8/1 A.J. Slattery 9.2 14L 6th of 8 to Koolasice 9.7 FAIR 15 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm 66/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 10L 5th of 18 to Woodford General 9.4 NAAS 23 MAR mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

3 MAJESKI MAN (12)

3 9 7

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Fly By Magic B Ardrums House Stud O Mrs Ian Fox

(TStrap)

(133) (11)

60-00 F Gary Carroll J Mrs Denise Foster T

ORANGE, black epaulettes, black cap, star been seen over further and a first try at 6f could bring Despite disappointing in his four outings so far,orange he has mainly about an improved performance. Star Rating 2 Majeski Man — Handicap Rating 61 28/1 HR63 G.F. Carroll 9.10 (TS) 18L 14th of 15 to Cracking Name 10.2 TIPP 14 SEP hcp (45-65)7f 100yds Gd/Yld 125/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 19L 13th of 14 to Dalvey (GB) 9.7 GOW 19 JUN mdn 1m Yld 50/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 12L 11th of 16 to Sinawann 9.5 here 23 AUG 19 mdn 1m Gd/Yld

4 MIDNIGHT FIRE (10) Br B g Mayson (GB) - Virtually (GB) B Mr Donnchadh Higgins O N O’Flaherty

3 9 7 (TStrap)

(133) (9)

942 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

WHITE & MAROON whitestart sleeves, white cap, maroon The Mayson gelding has CHEVRONS, got better with every and built on a fourth over trackdiamonds and trip last month when rattling the crossbar at Cork 10 days ago. Another bold bid could be on the cards. Star Rating 4 Midnight Fire — Handicap Rating 74 7/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Balmari 9.7 CK 16 SEP 8rn mdn 6f Gd 50/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Rough Diamond 9.7 here 22 AUG 18rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 33/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 6 3/4L 9th of 15 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld

5 MOVING (16)

3 9 7

Br B g Gleneagles - National Swagger B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(133) (5)

0-6 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

The Gleneagles gelding was much improved when sixth on his belated reappearance at Navan earlier this month, but plenty more is required as he moves back up to 6f on this occasion. Star Rating 3 Moving 25/1 W.T. Byrne 9.0 7 1/4L 6th of 10 to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.7 NAV 10 SEP mdn 5f Yld 14/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 19L 18th of 22 to Elusive King 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 mdn 6f Hvy 26

6 REFLECTIONIST (FR) (226)

3 9 7

Br B g Sea The Stars - Elle Same (GB) B Rashit Shaykhutdinov O James McAuley

(133) (13)

6 F Killian Leonard J James McAuley T

ORANGE, brown seams, green cap

The Seas The Stars gelding was a 900,000gns purchase as a yearling and now makes his first start for his new training team having only made the sole appearance for Charlie Appleby. Foolish to completely overlook. Star Rating 3 Reflectionist (FR) Ben Curtis 9.5 (H) 37L last of 6 to Da Vinci 9.5 CHELMSFORD CITY 13 FEB 1m 2f Std

7 ROYAL HIDEAWAY (8)

3 9 7

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Alexander Youth B Mountarmstrong Stud O James McAuley

(133) (7)

9 F J M Sheridan (5) J James McAuley T

ORANGE, brown seams, emerald green & yellow quartered cap

He changed hands for significant amounts in the early part of his life and the half-brother to Almargo, who won three times at 6f and 7f, is worth a market check following a respectable debut at Dundalk. Star Rating 3 Royal Hideaway 22/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.12 5L 9th of 14 to Monzoon (GB) 9.3 DUN 18 SEP mdn 1m Std

8 SOUL SEEKER (28)

3 9 7

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Mad About You B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(Blinkers)

(133) (12)

32-5 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

of last season. He wasn’t beaten far on his reappearance at Navan last month and could have plenty more to come. Star Rating 5 Soul Seeker — Handicap Rating 79 100/30 O.J. Orr 9.7 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 11 to Truth Prevails (GB) 9.2 NAV 29 AUG mdn 5f Sft 5/1 O.J. Orr 9.5 ns 2nd to Elusive King 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 22rn mdn 6f Hvy 5/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 3L hd 3rd to Big Call (USA) 9.0 LIM 12 OCT 19 11rn mdn 7f Hvy

9 STALINGRAD (GB) (101)

3 9 7

Br B c War Front (USA) - I Am Beautiful B Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm O B Parker & Craig Bernick & Peter Barnett & Ms Genevieve Britton

(133) (16)

2 F Mark Enright J J A Stack T

RED, white star, hooped sleeves, white cap, red star

He picked up a silver medal when sent off favourite at Limerick on debut and the War Front colt, who cost 220,000gns, appears one of the likely protagonists in this. Star Rating 4 Stalingrad (GB) 7/4Fav C.D. Hayes 9.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Soaring Monarch 9.7 LIM 17 JUN 11rn mdn 6f 150yds Gd

10 WONDER FULLBRIGHT (103)

3 9 7

Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Letizia Sophia B Mrs Sarah Downey O Ms A Li

ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow stars

(133) (2)

08 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

He has finished down the field on both outings so far, but has since moved yards and now makes his first appearance Dennis Hogan. Others make much more appeal on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Wonder Fullbright 80/1 R.P. Downey 9.7 (V) 41L last of 8 to Koolasice 9.7 FAIR 15 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm 400/1 L.F. Roche 9.5 32L 15th of 16 to Punita Arora 9.0 NAAS 8 JUN Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm

11 GLOW WORM (10)

3 9 2

Br B f Epaulette (AUS) - Sovereign Street (GB) B John Davison O Emma Davison

(CPiece)

(128) (10)

020248 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Jack W Davison T

EMERALD GREEN, emerald cap, black star who has placed in nine of 17 starts, has been knocking He has been kept busy this summergreen and the useful performer, on the door in his most recent outings. Considered. Star Rating 4 Glow Worm — Handicap Rating 67 5/1 HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.9 3 1/2L 8th of 9 to Breakfast Club (GB) 9.12 CK 16 SEP hcp (50-80)5f Gd 4/1 HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.2 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.7 NAV 10 SEP 10rn mdn 5f Yld 4/1 HR70 G.M. Ryan 8.13 (V) nk 2nd to Truth Prevails (GB) 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 11rn mdn 5f Sft

12 GOLD ALLURE (11)

3 9 2

Br B f Fracas - Gold Focus B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

GREY, purple panel, check cap

(128) (14)

07 F Willie Byrne (7) J J S Bolger T

Her two appearances so far have been over much further and it is interesting that handler Jim Bolger now drops the Fracas filly back in trip. The market could provide the best guide. Star Rating 3 Gold Allure 22/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 10L 7th of 13 to Magic Chegaga 9.2 TIPP 15 SEP mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 25/1 W.T. Byrne 8.9 13L 13th of 17 to Kipling 9.7 NAV 29 AUG mdn 1m Sft 27

RACE FOUR

BLACK, white slvs, red cap, star. runner-up and caught the eye when making the podium twice towards the back end The Oasis Dream gelding is out of an Irishblack 1,000 Guineas

13 HODD’S GIRL (-)

3 9 2

Br Gr f Zebedee (GB) - Ms Inkonia Hodd B Morgan Ferris O The Rocky Horror Partnership

(128) (4) F

Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

GREEN, gold sleeves, white cap

The Zebedee filly is out of an unraced half-sister 1m 2f winner Dragon Fei, who in turn was out of a winning half-sister to the Group 1-winner G Force. Can’t be ruled out on debut representing a handy operation. Star Rating 3

14 LAUREL GROVE (253)

3 9 2

Br B f Zoffany - Private Paradise B Ben Sangster Bloodstock O John Patrick Hayes

(Hood)

(128) (15)

6872-94 F Wayne Lordan J Patrick Joseph Hayes T

DARK BLUE, starsuseful on sleeves, grey capher belt and has placed twice in 10 starts. She now makes her The Zoffany fillygrey has some experience under first outing for her new training team and the best of her form entitles her to respect. Star Rating 4 Laurel Grove — Handicap Rating 70 7/2 HR72 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (BK) 3/4L 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Abby Hatcher 9.0 DUN 17 JAN 13rn mdn 7f Std 8/1 HR72 B.M. Coen 9.12 (BK) 6L 9th of 14 to Eglish (GB) 8.0 DUN 10 JAN hcp 7f Std 16/1 HR70 C.D. Hayes 9.10 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Whoareyouanyway 10.2 DUN 13 DEC 19 14rn Ext hcp 7f Std

15 SOINEANTA (15)

3 9 2

Br B f Intense Focus (USA) - Fionnuar B J S Bolger O Antonio Lemos

(TStrap)

(128) (1)

633503 F Kevin Manning J A Kinsella T

RACE FOUR

BLACK, red hoop, redinarmlet, blackand star She was a useful performer her timered withcap, Jim Bolger she caught the eye on her first appearance for this handler when finishing third at Limerick earlier this month. Kevin Manning rides once again and she makes plenty of appeal. Star Rating 4 Soineanta — Handicap Rating 71 18/1 HR72 K.J. Manning 9.2 (TS) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Darkest 9.2 LIM 11 SEP 12rn mdn 6f 150yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.2 (CP) 11L 10th of 16 to Bounce The Blues 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG mdn 7f Yld 4/1 HR77 K.J. Manning 9.2 (CP) 7 3/4L 5th of 9 to Gin Blossom 8.13 LEP 16 JUL mdn 1m Gd

16 SOPHELANKA (GB) (353)

3 9 2

Br B f Kyllachy (GB) - Attachee de Presse B Petches Farm Ltd O Roderick Ryan

PINK, light blue cross sashes, quartered cap

(128) (6)

70- F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

She finished well down the field in both outings last season and will have to show significant improvement on her belated reappearance if she is to play a leading role on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Sophelanka (GB) 20/1 S. Foley 9.0 22L 18th of 21 to Flaming Moon 9.5 NAV 9 OCT 19 mdn 5f 164yds Sft 7/1 S. Foley 9.0 15L 7th of 8 to French Rain 9.0 here 21 JUL 19 mdn 6f Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 14.

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3, No. 4, No. 15.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Soul Seeker, 4/1 Soineanta, 9/2 Stalingrad (GB), 5/1 Laurel Grove, 7/1 Midnight Fire, 12/1 Limit Long (GB), 14/1 Glow Worm, 16/1 Moving, 20/1 Royal Hideaway, Hodd’s Girl, 25/1 Blue Raven, 33/1 Majeski Man, Reflectionist (FR), Gold Allure, Sophelanka (GB), 50/1 Wonder Fullbright 2019 - 1st Royal Canford 2nd Miacomet 3rd Abanica (GB) (1 min. 15.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SOUL SEEKER did well when making the podium in both outings last autumn and ran with plenty of credit when fifth on his reappearance at Navan last month. That will have blown away the cobwebs and the well-bred son of Oasis Dream could be the answer here. Stalingrad did little wrong when rattling the crossbar on debut and is likely to be thereabouts, while the improving Midnight Fire also makes appeal following his recent Cork second. More experienced trio, Glow Worm, Laurel Grove and Soineanta also enter calculations in a competitive event.

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THE SMURFIT FAMILY AND THE CURRAGH The Smurfit Family have enjoyed a successful association with The Curragh for many years, and in particular one of racing’s finest ever stayers.

Known for his fine association with Dermot Weld, the pair enjoyed many successes on the racetrack, both on the flat and in the National Hunt sphere. At the Curragh in particular, the Gladness Stakes of 1988 marked the start of an era, with Mick Kinane guiding Careafolie to victory in the seven furlong Group 3 for Dermot Weld.

Two of Dr Smurfit’s horses clashed in the 1991 Macdonagh Boland Stakes, a Listed race over seven furlongs, with the Jim Bolger-trained Ballyloop under Christy Roche getting the better of Pre-Eminent in the same colours for Dermot Weld and Mick Kinane.

A few years later, Vintage Crop emerged. A victory in Newmarket’s Cesarewitchunder rider Walter Swinburn marked him as a stayer to follow, and he improved to win the 1993 Curragh Cup under Mick Kinane.

A short break followed, before he made a promising return over a mile and a quarter and took a step forward to land the Jefferson Smurfit Memorial Irish St Leger in 1993, beating Richard Hannon’s Assessor and Foresee back in second and third.

A historic and ground breaking victory in the Melbourne Cup followed, before he returned to the Curragh for victory in a conditions race to prepare the talented stayer for a repeat victory in the feature St Leger.

The victory did indeed follow under Mick Kinane, winning by a widening margin of three lengths to see off John Oxx’s Rayseka and Johnny Murtagh.

The Smurfit silks were also carried to victory by talented mare Cheviot Amble, trained by Patrick Flynn.

The tough mare was a multiple Listed winner, landing the Mooresbridge Stakes in heavy conditions in 1994 under John Egan.

Humbel too was a smart horse for Dermot Weld, winning the 1995 Blandford Stakes (then a Group 2 over 11f and open to colts), and although Media Puzzle only won once at the Curragh, he too was a smart stayer in the hands of Dermot Weld, winning the 2002 Melbourne Cup under Damien Oliver.

Michael’s son Tony has continued the family’s interest in horse racing with a number of horses currently in training with Johnny Murtagh including the Group 3-placed Pronouncement.

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THE ALAN SMURFIT MEMORIAL BERESFORD STAKES This race has always been a good marker for success. Since Sadler’s Wells took the 1983 renewal, we’ve seen thoroughbred giants win this on their way to big success. El Prado was victorious for Vincent O’Brien and Lester Piggott in 1981, before the Aidan O’Brien domination began with Johan Cruyff in 1996.

In recent times, we’ve seen stars of the track come out in force for this race. Azamour took the 2003 renewal for Sea The Stars John Oxx and Johnny Murtagh, with the superb Sea The Stars and St Nicholas Abbey winning back to back renewals in 2008 and 2009 respectively. In what was truly a golden age of racing, Casamento added to the already illustrious roll of honour and cemented his place in history. The domination of Aidan O’Brien since then is yet to be stopped.

Saxon Warrior

His representatives have took the each and every renewal of this race since 2010 and he bids to make it an astonishing 10 wins in a row here today.

Recent successes for Ballydoyle have come in the Derrick Smith colours, with the talented grey, and future English St Leger winner, Capri landing the race in 2016.

Subsequent English 2,000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior took the race in fine style a year later, before the talented Japan capped three consecutive wins in the race last year for Ryan Moore.

Last year we saw Innisfree win under Donnacha O’Brien, and although we haven’t seen him since, his second to subsequent Guineas winner Kameko at Newcastle after this win means his return to the track is highly anticipated.

ONES TO WATCH Aidan O’Brien is trebly represented in this year’s renewal, with Brazil, High Definition and Sir Lucan. High Definition is the preferred runner, given his course and distance success back in August, and he’s a full-brother to last year’s winner Innisfree.

Ger Lyon’s Ides Of August won on debut at Leopardstown before finding a Group 2 at Leopardstown a little much. With that run under his belt he can take a step forward and find more improvement, as can Jack Duggan, who was last at Leopardstown.

Wuqood represents a very powerful yard and won on debut at Gowran, proving a mile is perfect for him at present. He’s bred very well, Dermot Weld trained the mare and this runner is related to Rakan, who the yard train.

Also trained by Ger Lyons is Reve De Vol, who runs in the Moyglare silks.

He fared best of a bunch at Leopardstown and is respected as such.

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THIS RACE IS PART OF THE “ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY” SERIES TRAINER TO WATCH

AIDAN O’BRIEN 19 WINS

SINCE 1967, THERE HAVE BEEN 37 HORSES WHO PREVIOUSLY RACED OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA AND RAN IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY. VENEZUELA’S CANONERO II WON THE 1971 DERBY, WHILE BOLD ARRANGEMENT (GB), WHO WAS CAMPAIGNED IN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE, FINISHED SECOND TO FERDINAND IN THE 1986 RENEWAL. MENDELSSOHN COMPETED IN THE 2018 KENTUCKY DERBY.

THE MASTER OF BALLYDOYLE HAS WON THIS FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE YEARS (1996-2001) AND 9 CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2011-2018).

A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT, ONLY FOILED BY HORSES SUCH AS SEA THE STARS AND CASAMENTO.

LEGENDARY WINNER

SADLER’S WELLS 1983 WINNER

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FIFTH RACE 3.15P.M. THE ALAN SMURFIT MEMORIAL BERESFORD STAKES OF W80,000 (GROUP 2)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) New Mile Post

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Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r47200; Second: r16000; Third: r8000; Fourth: r4000; Fifth: r2400; Sixth: r1600.

(For Race Conditions see page 51)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 5

(131) (11)

1 ACE AUSSIE (17)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Queenscliff B Longfield Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

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

21 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

Smartly-bred colt who built on his promising debut performance when running away with a Cork maiden earlier this month.

This represents a big step up in class but he is hard to dismiss representing a top yard. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Ace Aussie 1 win r9,145.00 11/5 S. Foley 9.5 won 2 1/4L 1 1/2L from Colour Sergeant 9.5 and Mexico City (FR) 9.5 CK 9 SEP 10rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 23.2sec 4/1 S. Foley 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Hudson River 9.2 here 28 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd

2 BRAZIL (29)

2 9 5

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

(Blinkers)

(131) (9)

431 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

RACE FIVE

DARK BLUE Improving all the time and appeared to benefit from the fitting of blinkers (worn today) when gamely winning his maiden over course and distance. Warrants respect for all he will need to take another step forward. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Brazil 1 win r9,735.00 CD 7/4Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 (BK) won nk 1/2L from Colour Sergeant 9.5 and Flying Visit 9.5 here 28 AUG 7rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 48.9sec 8/15Fav E.J. McNamara 9.5 1 3/4L 3L 3rd to Jack Duggan (USA) 9.5 TIPP 7 AUG 9rn mdn 7f 115yds Yld/Sft 13/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 ns 1L 2 3/4L 4th to Los Andes (USA) 9.2 NAV 9 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

3 HIGH DEFINITION (35)

2 9 5

Br B c Galileo - Palace B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Mrs A M O’Brien

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

(131) (13)

1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Likely to want further in time, but was impressive when coming from last to first to make a successful debut over course and distance five weeks ago and he is open to any amount of improvement. Leading claims. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 High Definition 1 win r9,735.00 CD 7/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 3/4L hd from Wordsworth 9.7 and Flying Visit 9.7 here 22 AUG 12rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 45.9sec

4 IDES OF AUGUST (USA) (14)

2 9 5

Br B Br c More Than Ready (USA) - Alina (USA) B Newtown Anner Stud Farm O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(131) (5)

15 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Made a good impression when scoring on his debut over 7f at Leopardstown, but slightly disappointing when upped to Group 2 level (also at Leopardstown) last time and now has a few questions to answer. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Ides Of August (USA) 1 win r9,735.00 16/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 8L 5th of 9 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP Group 2 1m Gd 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Southern Cape 9.2 and Sandhurst 9.2 LEP 21 JUN 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 31sec

5 JACK DUGGAN (USA) (14)

2 9 5

Br Gr g Jack Milton (USA) - Unbridled Treasure (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(131) (8)

19 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Made a successful debut at Tipperary and hard to weigh up latest Group 2 effort at Leopardstown, where he was badly interfered with early and struggled thereafter. It might be too soon to be writing him off. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3 Jack Duggan (USA) 1 win r8,260.00 18/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 24L last of 9 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP Group 2 1m Gd 20/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 won 1 3/4L 3L from Skilled Warrior 9.2 and Brazil 9.5 TIPP 7 AUG 9rn mdn 7f 115yds Yld/Sft 1min 42.4sec 32

6 LIFETIME LEGEND (18)

2 9 5

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

(131) (6)

62 F Billy Lee J A Oliver T

BLACK & GREY QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap

Well and truly put in his place by Brazil on debut and for all he was much better when runner-up at Galway last time, he still looks to have plenty on his plate in this contest. Star Rating 2 Lifetime Legend 20/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 3/4L 2nd to Kyprios 9.7 GAL 8 SEP 7rn mdn 1m 123yds Hvy 22/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 14L 6th of 7 to Brazil 9.5 here 28 AUG mdn 1m Sft

7 MONAASIB (GB) (34) Br B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Mullein (GB) B Landmark Racing Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

2 9 5 (TStrap)

(131) (3)

92112 F Declan McDonogh J Kevin Prendergast T

ROYAL BLUE, white striped capefforts over shorter, including when touched off in the valuable Has earned a rating of 99epaulettes, with a number of solid Ballyhane Stakes at Naas last time, and he can go close if seeing out this trip. Winning Range YS-GY. Star Rating 4 Monaasib (GB) 2 wins r22,715.00 C — Handicap Rating 99 5/1 HR99 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 19rn 6f Sft 1/1 HR93 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) won 1 1/2L 6 1/2L from Arctician 9.2 and All Things Bright 8.6 CK 16 AUG 3rn 6f 100yds Yld/Sft 1min 27.2sec 13/8Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) won 2 1/2L hd from Magnanimous 8.13 and Anjalawi 8.9 here 19 JUL 16rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld 1min 13.6sec

8 REVE DE VOL (14)

2 9 5

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Joailliere B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm

(131) (1)

183 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

BLACK, white cap, black star.

Won first time out slvs, via thered steward’s room and has performed with credit in two Group races since, particularly when third over this trip at Leopardstown last time. Rated 102 and likely to show up well again. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 4 Reve De Vol 1 win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 102 40/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 3 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP 9rn Group 2 1m Gd 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 3 1/2L 8th of 10 to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 7f Gd 7/2 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 won s/hd 2nd to Ontario(disq) 9.7 FAIR 5 JUL 4rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 32.2sec

2 9 5

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

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

(131) (12)

5 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

Certainly bred to be smart, full-brother to Group 1-placed Sir Dragonet, but didn’t show a great deal on his debut at Killarney and this is a huge ask second time out. Might be best watched. Star Rating 2 Sir Lucan 9/1 W.M. Lordan 9.8 7L last of 5 to Bubbles On Ice 8.6 KILL 13 JUL 1m 30yds Yld

10 SNAPRAETEREA (14)

2 9 5

(131) (4)

Br B c Buratino - Snap Alam 12146 F B J P Farrell Shane Crosse J O J P Farrell Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

EMERALD GREEN, royalsolid blueform, chevron & sleeves, Experienced and boasts some but behind a couple check of thesecap when sixth in Group 2 company at Leopardstown last time and might struggle to reverse that form. This trip may just stretch him. Winning Range SH-Yld. Star Rating 3 Snapraeterea 2 wins r29,205.00 — Handicap Rating 102 14/1 HR102 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 8 3/4L 6th of 9 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP Group 2 1m Gd 6/1 HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft/Hvy 5/4 D. McMonagle 8.13 won 2 1/4L 4 3/4L from Elysium 9.1 and Lunar Space 8.13 ROS 18 AUG 6rn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 1min 35.3sec

11 SOUTHERN CAPE (35)

2 9 5

(131) (2)

Br B Br c Galileo - Tiggy Wiggy 2178 F B Coolmore Gavin Ryan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap Made hard enough work of justifying skinny odds in a Gowran maiden in July and has struggled slightly at Group level since, particularly when last over 7f here latest. Needs to raise his game. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 2 Southern Cape 1 win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 96 9/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 11L last of 8 to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 22 AUG Group 2 7f Sft/Hvy 6/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 3 1/2L 7th of 10 to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 7f Gd 1/4Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L 4L from Fourhometwo (GB) 8.13 and Skilled Warrior 9.2 GOW 8 JUL 6rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 35.2sec

12 WUQOOD (GB) (45)

2 9 5

Br Ch c Dubawi - Tarfasha B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, pink cap

(131) (7)

1 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Showed a likeable attitude when making a winning debut over this trip at Gowran last month and is respected, but he will need to improve a fair bit to be competitive in this much tougher race. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Wuqood (GB) 1 win r9,145.00 D 12/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 won s/hd 1 1/4L from Liffey River (FR) 9.7 and Harvard 9.7 GOW 12 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 41.1sec

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RACE FIVE

9 SIR LUCAN (75)

13 ADAKAZ (22)

2 9 2

Br B Gr f Markaz - Jadaayil (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Darren Byrne & Rory Slevin

(128) (10)

545 F Robbie Colgan J Nigel Thomas Slevin T

RED YELLOW sleeves, yellow stars, white cap Yet to & place in three CHEVRONS, starts in maidenwhite company and needs to show significant improvement to even make the frame here. Likely to be available at long odds and shouldn’t be giving the judge any problems. Star Rating 1 Adakaz 40/1 A.J. Farragher 8.1 9L 5th of 13 to A Case Of You 8.13 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 7f Sft 40/1 R.P. Cleary 8.9 3L 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Turbo Spirit (GB) 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 11rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft 28/1 R.P. Cleary 8.8 6 1/2L 5th of 10 to Elysium 8.10 NAV 23 JUN mdn 5f 164yds Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 High Definition, 9/2 Monaasib (GB), 5/1 Wuqood (GB), 7/1 Brazil, Reve De Vol, 10/1 Ides Of August (USA), 12/1 Snapraeterea, Southern Cape, 14/1 Ace Aussie, 20/1 Jack Duggan (USA), 33/1 Lifetime Legend, Sir Lucan, 66/1 Adakaz 2019 - 1st Innisfree 2nd Shekhem 3rd Gold Maze (GB) (1 min. 50.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Aidan O’Brien has won the last nine runnings of this contest and he fires three bullets at today’s race, with HIGH DEFINITION fancied to build on his impressive course-and-distance debut success and land the spoils. Green and last at halfway, there was much to like about the way he powered home to win a decent-looking maiden here last month and he will no doubt have learnt plenty from that experience. Reve De Vol had a number of these behind when third in a Leopardstown Group 2 two weeks ago and he is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Monaasib has every chance if getting home on his first start beyond 7f.

RACE FIVE

WIN: HIGH DEFINITION

DANGER: MONAASBIB

The Curragh Racecourse would like to extend their sympathies to the family of Alan Smurfit.

May he rest in peace.

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 34

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

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6f

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

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

1 DOWNFORCE (13)

8 9 7

(133) (2)

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

(Visor)

0022-20 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

WHITE, black on sleeves, diamonds onwin capcame over two years ago now. Could reward Often makes the diamonds frame over this course andblack distance but his last each-way support once again. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Downforce 6 flat wins r99,892.50 CD — Handicap Rating 103 33/1 HR105 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (BK) 9L 12th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 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

2 SON OF REST (GB) (546) Br B c Pivotal (GB) - Hightime Heroine B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O B Parker

6 9 7 (Blinkers)

RED, white star, hooped sleeves, white cap, red star

(133) (10)

45210-7- F Conor Maxwell J J A Stack T

Won the Ayr Gold Cup in 2018 but has not been seen since finishing seventh in a Listed race at Navan in March last year. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Son Of Rest (GB) 3 flat wins r130,660.50 C D — Handicap Rating 105 6/1 HR111 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (CP) 6L 7th of 15 to Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) 9.0 NAV 30 MAR 19 Listed 5f 164yds Gd Chris Hayes 9.2 (BK) 8L 10th of 14 to Sands of Mali (FR) 9.1 ASCOT 20 OCT 18 Group 1 6f Sft

3 SOUTHERN HORSE (ARG) (49)

5 9 7

RACE SIX

Br B c Roman Ruler (USA) - Southern Beauty (ARG) B Haras Vacacion O Zhang Yuesheng

(133) (5)

047-253 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, emerald green white check sleeves, white cap A close third on his debut for this yard in a&Listed race over 7f last month and he needs to find further improvement to be successful this afternoon. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Southern Horse (ARG) 3 flat wins r23,845.60 — Handicap Rating 105 18/1 HR105 S. Foley 9.9 1/2L hd 3rd to Current Option 9.9 CK 8 AUG 13rn Listed 7f Gd 100/30 HR105 K.J. Manning 9.7 5L 5th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN Listed 5f Gd/Yld 25/1 HR100 K.J. Manning 9.7 3L 2nd to Sceptical (GB) 9.7 NAAS 8 JUN 11rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm

4 SUMMERGHAND (21) Br B g Lope de Vega - Kate The Great (GB) B Airlie Stud

O Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

6 9 7

(133) (4)

(CPiece)

216128 F Oisin Orr J David O’Meara (in GB) T

GREY, brownwhen seams, brown Not disgraced eighth in thecap Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time but he should go well with his sights lowered today. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Summerghand D 10 flat wins €138,285.00— Handicap Rating 112 William Buick 9.3 (CP) 5L 8th of 13 to Dream Of Dreams 9.3 HAYDOCK P 05-SEP 3up Group 1 6f Sft William Buick 9.1 (CP) nk 2nd to Brad The Brief (GB) 8.12 NEWMARKET 29 AUG 7rn Listed 6f Sft Daniel Tudhope 9.10 (CP) won hd 1L from Kimifive 8.5 and Brian The Snail 8.3 GOODWOOD 1 AUG 27rn hcp 6f Gd /Frm 1min 10.8sec

5 URBAN BEAT (17)

5 9 7

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

(133) (12)

432922 F Colin Keane J J P Murtagh T

DARK BLUE, beige beige sleeves, beige Has hit the crossbar in adisc, pair of Listedstars raceson in recent weeks and itcap would be no surprise to see him in the mix once again. Winning Range Hvy-GY. Star Rating 4 Urban Beat 4 flat wins r76,070.00 CD — Handicap Rating 107 L. Dettori 9.13 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Tarboosh (GB) 9.13 DONCASTER 9 SEP 8rn Listed 5f 3yds Gd 3/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 5/1Fav HR105 B.M. Coen 9.11 5 1/2L 9th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 8.6 here 18 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 36

6 PRINCE OF NAPLES (13) Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Armoise (GB) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O John Lavery

3 9 5 (TStrap)

(131) (6)

41-3709 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow black sleeves, handicap red & yellow stripedand cap Well held whenpanel, ninth in a competitive over course distance a couple of weeks ago and he can be passed over in this company. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Prince Of Naples 2 flat wins r21,276.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 40/1 HR97 R.C. Colgan 9.4 6 1/2L 9th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 16/1 HR97 R.C. Colgan 9.6 5 3/4L 13th of 18 to Could Be King (GB) 10.0 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 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

7 VENTURA REBEL (GB) (20) Br B c Pastoral Pursuits (GB) - Finalize (GB) B Crossfield Bloodstock Ltd O Abdullah Menahi

3 9 5

(131) (11)

(CPiece)

4-63556 F Declan McDonogh J Richard Fahey (in GB) T WHITE, dark green diamonds sleeves, white cap, dark diamond Has not reproduced thediamond, form that saw him finishonthird in the Commonwealth Cupgreen in three subsequent starts but he should not be written off this afternoon. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Ventura Rebel (GB) 2 flat wins €16,362.00 — Handicap Rating 101 Paul Hanagan 9.0 (V) 9L 6th of 9 to Starman (GB) 9.0 YORK 6 SEP Listed 6f Gd Paul Hanagan 8.12 3L 5th of 7 to Brad The Brief (GB) 8.12 NEWMARKET 29 AUG Listed 6f Sft Tony Hamilton 9.0 5L 5th of 9 to Surf Dancer 9.0 YORK 19 JUL Listed 7f Gd

8 FOREVER IN DREAMS (21) Br Gr f Dream Ahead (USA) - Dora De Green B Con Marnane O Phoenix Ladies Syndicate

4 9 4 (Blinkers)

(130) (9)

3-62730 F Seamie Heffernan J Aidan F Fogarty T

ORANGE, diamond, diamonds on sleeves, white on cap A close third white in a similar contestwhite over course and distance last month anddiamond she has strong form claims, especially as she may improve for the first-time application of blinkers. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 5 Forever In Dreams 3 flat wins r51,615.20 D — Handicap Rating 104 Harry Bentley 9.0 (CP) 11L 11th of 13 to Dream Of Dreams 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 5 SEP Group 1 6f Sft 18/1 HR106 W.M. Lordan 9.6 (CP) nk hd 3rd to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.9 here 9 AUG 9rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld 13/8Fav HR109 C.T. Keane 9.5 (CP) 8 3/4L 7th of 10 to Millisle 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL Group 3 6f Gd

9 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (13)

4 9 4

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

(130) (8)

11-6146 F Wayne Lordan J Edward Lynam T

GREY, grey & black check cap A talented handicapper, winning a valuable contest here in July, but she needs to improve to be able to make her mark at this level. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Romantic Proposal 3 flat wins r62,275.50 C — Handicap Rating 91 13/2 HR91 W.M. Lordan 9.0 5 1/4L 6th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 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 3 9 2

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

(128) (7)

397-663 F Rory Cleary J Ms Sheila Lavery T

GREY, largeinpink spotshandicap & sleeves, cap A close third a valuable over pink course and distance earlier in the month but she could be out of her depth at this level. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Lil Grey 1 flat win r15,375.00 CD — Handicap Rating 91 50/1 HR88 R.P. Cleary 8.9 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 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

11 SCHRODERS MISTAKE (28) Br B f Cable Bay - Spectacular Show B Kildaragh Stud O Thomas J Rogers

3 9 2 (CPiece)

(128) (3)

5-86033 F N G McCullagh J K J Condon T

DARK BLUE, darkraces blue last & pink striped sleeves, pink cap need to bring about some improvement if she is Placed in two Listed month but first-time cheekpieces going to win this event. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Schroders Mistake 1 flat win r11,820.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 16/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 66/1 HR89 C.D. Hayes 9.0 4L nk 3rd to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft 66/1 HR89 M.A. Enright 9.2 10L last of 12 to Valeria Messalina 9.2 CK 12 JUL Group 3 7f Gd

12 TRUTH PREVAILS (GB) (28)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Neamour (GB) B Brook Stud, A Coombs & B Rowley QC O J Connaughton

(128) (1)

039-551 F Leigh Roche J W McCreery T

LIME purple sleeves, caplast month but she appears well out of her depth today based on all Got off GREEN, the mark in a maiden over 5fwhite at Navan known form. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Truth Prevails (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 72 9/2 HR74 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won nk 2 1/4L from Glow Worm 8.13 and Na Blianta Beo 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 11rn mdn 5f Sft 1min 4.9sec 7/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 18 to Rough Diamond 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 18/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 6L 5th of 16 to Bounce The Blues 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG mdn 7f Yld 37

RACE SIX

10 LIL GREY (13)

Blinkers worn by No. 2, No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 7, No. 11.

TStrap worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Summerghand, 9/2 Urban Beat, 6/1 Southern Horse (ARG), 8/1 Son Of Rest (GB), Forever In Dreams, 12/1 Downforce, Ventura Rebel (GB), Romantic Proposal, 14/1 Lil Grey, Schroders Mistake, 20/1 Prince Of Naples, 33/1 Truth Prevails (GB) 2019 - 1st Speak In Colours (GB) 2nd Downforce 3rd Chessman (1 min. 15.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT FOREVER IN DREAMS failed to fire in the Sprint Cup last time but prior to that she was only half a length behind the winner when third in the Group 3 Phoenix Stakes over C&D. Earlier in the season the four-year-old only found Speak In Colours a head too good in a Group 2, also over this track and trip, and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role today. Summerghand also struggled at Haydock but he was not disgraced on that occasion and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others to consider are Ventura Rebel and Urban Beat.

WIN: FOREVER IN DREAMS

DANGER: URBAN BEAT

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SEVENTH RACE 4.20P.M.

1m 4f

THE TIPPERARY CRYSTAL LADIES TROPHY HANDICAP OF W10,000

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 BUCKMAN TAVERN (FR) (61)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 11 5

(159) (9)

Br B g Pastorius (GER) - Breezy Hawk (GER) (TStrap) 6223-00 F B M Dieter Meinke Miss A B O’Connor (5) J O John Breslin & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd A J Martin T

EMERALD sleeves, cap, yellow It has been a GREEN, while sinceyellow he tasted successwhite and although furtherspots rainfall would suit, others are better handicapped and he might just find things a bit too tough. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Buckman Tavern (FR) 1 flat win r7,645.10 — Handicap Rating 75 16/1 HR80 R.C. Colgan 10.2 (H) 13L 12th of 16 to Centroid (GB) 9.11 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-80)1m 4f 84yds Sft 14/1 HR81 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 32L 12th of 18 to Dalton Highway 9.0 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 2m Gd Luke Morris 8.13 (CP) 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Starczewski (USA) 8.6 CHELMSFORD CITY 10 AUG 19 6rn hcp 1m 6f AWT

2 PLACE DES VOSGES (36)

5 11 5

Br B f Rip Van Winkle - Red Blossom (USA) B Glending Bloodstock O North County Syndicate/L Kelly/Andrew Sibbald

(159) (21)

521315 F Miss N Fahey (7) J Mark Fahey T

WHITE, emerald green at stars, white capto her preferred distance now and deserves plenty Failed to justify favouritism Killarney lastsleeves, month, butcheck she drops of respect as a past C&D winner for Mark Fahey. Winning Range Yld-YS. Star Rating 4 Place Des Vosges 2 flat wins r11,210.00 CD — Handicap Rating 75 5/2Fav HR77 G.M. Ryan 10.4 5L 5th of 12 to Father Ailbe 9.13 KILL 21 AUG hcp 1m 6f Hvy 9/2 HR74 Miss N. Fahey 11.1 won hd 1/2L from Rock On Seamie 10.7 and Millford Sound 10.11 TIPP 7 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 115yds Yld/Sft 2min 58sec 6/1 HR70 G.M. Ryan 9.6 nk 1L 3rd to Shake A Leg 8.7 LEP 23 JUL 17rn hcp (50-80)1m 4f 10yds Gd

3 CHESS GRAND MASTER (GB) (8)

7 11 4

Br B g Galileo - Rimth (GB) B Galedo O G O’Loan

(158) (19)

0380-07 F Vanessa Maye (7) J C Moore (R) T

LIGHT BLUE,solight blue cap, never dark looking blue diamond Disappointing far this season, like landing a blow at Navan or Dundalk the last twice, and perhaps his mark of 74 needs to drop further in order for him to compete. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Chess Grand Master (GB) 2 flat wins r20,615.00 1 N.H. win r6,468.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 80/1 HR75 Vanessa Maye 9.10 12L 7th of 12 to Ela Katrina (GB) 9.3 DUN 18 SEP hcp (50-80)1m 4f Std 125/1 HR78 L.T. McAteer 9.0 24L last of 15 to Baron Samedi (GB) 8.9 NAV 10 SEP hcp 1m 2f Yld 7/1 HR107 S.A. Shortall 11.11 (CP) (TS) 53L 11th of 12 to Ellipsism 10.11 CLON 3 OCT 19 hcp hdl (80-109)3m Yld

RACE SEVEN

4 PEREGRINE RUN (6) Br B g King’s Theatre - Masriyna’s Article B Mr Vincent Byrne O V Byrne

10 11 3 (Blinkers)

(157) (20)

313p5f F Miss A Fahey (7) J Peter Fahey T

BLACK, sash, striped cap but took an uncharacteristic fall at the first in a three-runner race at Listowel Prolific in red the National Hunt sphere a few days ago and might be using this to get a bit of confidence back. Star Rating 4 Peregrine Run 17 N.H. wins r255,615.30 — Handicap Rating 73 4/7Fav HR157 K.C. Sexton 11.10 (BK) fell in race won by Djingle (FR) 11.5 LIST 20 SEP 3rn chse 2m 4f Gd 7/2 HR76 B.M. Coen 9.9 (BK) 5 1/4L 5th of 13 to Tonkinese (GB) 9.11 LEP 6 AUG Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 14/1 HR158 K.C. Sexton 11.10 (BK) p.u. in race won by Early Doors (FR) 10.5 GAL 29 JUL 21rn Ext hcp chse Grade A 2m 6f 111yds Yld/Sft

5 RECENT REVELATIONS (57) Br B g Moohaajim - Shirley Blake B Rathbarry Stud O Half Married Syndicate

4 11 3 (TStrap)

(157) (17)

12422p F Ms E Elliott (7) J Gordon Elliott T

ORANGE, cap, white spots Pulled up in orange a competitive race over hurdles at Galway in July, but previously progressive in that sphere and the more rain the better his chances representing Gordon Elliott. Star Rating 3 Recent Revelations 1 N.H. win r7,978.50 — Handicap Rating 73 14/1 HR130 D.F. O’Regan 10.3 (TS) p.u. in race won by Great White Shark (FR) 11.1 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft 13/8Fav HR130 D.N. Russell 11.1 (TS) nk 2nd to The Very Man 11.3 ROS 13 JUL 8rn hdl 1m 7f 80yds Gd 11/2 HR130 D.N. Russell 11.5 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Barrington Court 11.5 TIPP 1 JUL 6rn hdl 2m 4f Yld 40

6 FULL MOON MAGIC (36)

4 11 2

(156) (15)

Br B f Teofilo - Rondo Alla Turca 020-172 F B D G Iceton Ms L O’Neill J O Valley Of The Moon Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HOOPS, emerald green sleeves, star on cap A standing dish in races such as this, scoring at Leopardstown over this distance yellow during the summer, and she won’t mind whichever way the ground turns after finishing second on heavy 36 days ago. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Full Moon Magic 1 flat win r5,310.00 D — Handicap Rating 72 5/1 HR72 S.M. Crosse 9.13 2 1/2L 2nd to Father Ailbe 9.13 KILL 21 AUG 12rn hcp 1m 6f Hvy 9/4Fav HR66 S.M. Crosse 10.3 3 1/4L 7th of 17 to Sweet Affection 9.5 LEP 6 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 4f 180yds Gd 17/2 HR60 S.M. Crosse 9.8 won 2 3/4L hd from Universal Focus (GER) 10.1 and Happy Company 9.5 LEP 31 JUL 17rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f Gd 2min 38.1sec

7 HAZRAN (15)

4 11 2

Br B g Lope de Vega - Hazaraba B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Jack Singleton

(156) (11)

(TStrap) 4p-0736 F Miss M O’Sullivan (5) J Eugene M O’Sullivan T

RED, sleeves,onwhite star cap winning in his career so far and looks likely to run another He haswhite shownstars some on consistency the Flat buton without solid race for these connections, albeit without tasting success. Star Rating 2 Hazran — Handicap Rating 72 9/1 HR75 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 8L 6th of 14 to Blackpoint 9.9 LIM 11 SEP mdn 1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 1L 17L 3rd to West Cork Wildway 12.0 KILL 22 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Yld 20/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.9 (TS) 30L 7th of 14 to Very Excellent 11.9 BELW 4 JUL mdn hdl 2m 160yds Gd

8 GRACE TO GRACE (18)

4 11 0

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Br B f Big Bad Bob - Saying Grace 1-77427 F B P Evans & Brickfield Stud Ltd Miss L A Hourigan (5) J O Brickfield Stud Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

LIGHT orange hoop,conditions orange armlet, blue Seldom BLUE, runs a bad race when are in herlight favour butcap might not get quite as much rain as hoped for this test, and she was disappointing at Galway 18 days ago. Winning Range Sft-Hvy. Star Rating 4 Grace To Grace 1 flat win r6,501.00 — Handicap Rating 70 3/1Fav HR70 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 8L 7th of 12 to Son Of Hypnos 9.2 GAL 8 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 4f 42yds Hvy 11/4Fav HR66 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 ns 2nd to Millford Sound 9.9 ROS 18 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Sft/Hvy 100/30 HR66 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 3L hd s/hd 4th to Dark Voyager 9.7 GAL 1 AUG 18rn hcp (50-70)1m 3f 180yds Sft

9 MARIA CHRISTINA (83) Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Suitably Discreet (USA) B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

4 11 0 (CPiece)

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251-800 F Ms R Hill (7) J D K Weld T

BLACK, red the cap,last black She hasn’twhite been atslvs, her best twicestar. but remains in excellent hands with Dermot Weld and drops in class after being deemed good enough for Group 3 company in July. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Maria Christina 1 flat win r7,387.50 — Handicap Rating 70 250/1 HR71 R.P. Downey 9.11 (CP) 17L last of 10fn, 11rn to Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL Group 3 1m 4f Yld 20/1 HR73 A.J. Slattery 9.9 (CP) 16L 15th of 18 to Tonkinese (GB) 9.7 here 26 JUN 1m 4f Gd 150/1 HR73 R.P. Downey 9.2 (CP) 27L 8th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm

10 EL TREN (15)

9 10 13

Br B g Danehill Dancer - Dhamma (USA) B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Ms Julianne McNally & Colette McNally

(153) (6)

(Blinkers)

132-310 F Miss J Walton (7) J Aidan Anthony Howard T

RED, white striped cap Won this race cross off 15lbsashes, lower last year and confirmed her well-being when successful at Navan last month, but she struggled off a revised mark at Limerick a fortnight later. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 El Tren 8 flat wins r54,279.00 CD — Handicap Rating 69 11/1 HR69 N.M. Crosse 9.10 (BK) 15L 12th of 14 to Poseidon 9.6 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-70)2m 1f Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR65 N.M. Crosse 9.11 (BK) won 1/2L nk from Dashing Diamond 8.9 and A Place Apart 8.9 NAV 29 AUG 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 5f Sft 3min 4.1sec 33/1 HR65 S.D. Torrens 9.4 (BK) ns 5L 3rd to Millford Sound 9.9 ROS 18 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Sft/Hvy 4 10 12

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Only Exception B M Grassick & A Goonan O Patrick Pearse & W Keeling & M C Grassick & Mrs M J Grassick

(152) (8)

008610 F Nikita Kane (7) J M C Grassick T

DARK seams onout sleeves, quartered cap Cork success and it wouldn’t be His run GREEN, at Limerickyellow looked spots, too badyellow to be true last time following his impressive a huge surprise if he bounced back to form. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Loingseoir 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 68 5/1 HR68 W.J. Lee 10.2 7 3/4L 11th of 16 to Pak Army 10.1 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR61 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 won 3/4L 4 1/2L from Vita Veritas 8.6 and Harvey Specter 8.7 CK 16 AUG 17rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Sft 2min 19.3sec 33/1 HR61 S.T. McCullagh 9.0 7 3/4L 6th of 16 to Simply True 9.2 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld

12 VAN WERT (23)

4 10 11

Br Ch f Helmet (AUS) - Ohio B T Monaghan & M Larkin O Paul B Monaghan

(151) (13)

989 F Miss R Dudfield (7) J Shane Nolan T

DARK BLUE, star, failing hooped cap Unplaced in all white three starts, to sleeves, beat muchcheck home in the process, and she probably needs plenty of others to misfire in order to be seriously competitive here. Star Rating 2 Van Wert — Handicap Rating 67 150/1 C.P. Hoban 9.8 18L 9th of 14 to Sagrada Familia (GB) 8.9 PUN 3 SEP mdn 1m 1f Sft 100/1 C.P. Hoban 9.10 7 3/4L 8th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 125/1 C.P. Hoban 9.4 13L 9th of 14 to Nan Yehi 9.4 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 1f 101yds Gd 41

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11 LOINGSEOIR (15)

13 FIADHNA (24)

4 10 10

Br B f Yeats - Frida (GER) B Mr R Ernst O Andrew Kinirons

(150) (16)

(TStrap) 0047-74 F Siobhan Rutledge (7) J Andrew Kinirons T

BROWN, redfourth & yellow striped cap Returned toblack a bit ofsleeves, form when at Galway earlier this month, staying on well over a mile, and this step up in distance isn’t expected to do her any harm at all. Star Rating 2 Fiadhna — Handicap Rating 66 20/1 W.J. Lee 9.1 (TS) 1/2L 2 3/4L 6L 4th to Capel At Dawn 8.13 GOW 2 SEP 12rn 1m Sft/Hvy 22/1 Mr C. Smithers 10.11 (TS) 22L 7th of 12 to Misty Mountain (USA) 11.2 SLGO 5 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f 195yds Gd HR74 A.J. Slattery 8.7 11L 7th of 14 to Encapsulation 9.0 CLON 18 APR 19 mdn 1m 1f 162yds Yld

14 SHUMAKER (7)

8 10 10

Br Ch g Whitmore’s Conn (USA) - Blazing Love B Michael G Daly O Miss K McNeilly

(150) (3)

116488 F Miss A O’Sullivan (7) J Paul Traynor (R) T

BLACK, red diamond, redearlier stars this on month, sleeves, He was well held off this mark butred wascap, muchblack more star encouraging when seen over hurdles last time and is sure to turn up fighting fit. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Shumaker 2 flat wins r10,620.00 4 N.H. wins r32,505.00 — Handicap Rating 66 11/1 HR125 Miss A. O’Sullivan 11.5 7L 8th of 12 to The Mouse Doctor 11.0 NAV 19 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 5/1 HR66 Sam Ewing 9.5 9 1/2L 8th of 12 to Son Of Hypnos 9.2 GAL 8 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 4f 42yds Hvy 18/5 HR67 B.P. Kennedy 9.3 ns 5L 2 1/2L 4th to Millford Sound 9.9 ROS 18 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Sft/Hvy

15 CARDINAL RULE (18) Br Ch g Ruler of The World - Aspasi (GB) B Niarchos Family O Charles Alan McIntyre

3 10 9

(149) (2)

(CPiece)

804840 F Miss J Townend (7) J Patrick Joseph Hayes T

BLACK YELLOW STRIPES, whitehandicap spots over further at Killarney last month and despite He is 2lb&lower than when fourthblack in an cap, apprentice disappointing over hurdles since, is foolish to completely rule out. Star Rating 3 Cardinal Rule — Handicap Rating 72 9/2 D.J. Mullins 11.2 70L 12th of 13 to Duffle Coat 11.2 PUN 8 SEP mdn hdl 2m 150yds Yld 12/1 HR74 L.T. McAteer 9.1 2 1/2L 2L nk 4th to Father Ailbe 9.13 KILL 21 AUG 12rn hcp 1m 6f Hvy 50/1 HR74 S.T. McCullagh 9.0 14L 8th of 14 to Eight And Bob (GB) 9.11 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-75)1m 5f 186yds Sft

16 ROCK ON SEAMIE (11)

5 10 9

Br B g Lilbourne Lad - Sahaayeb B L Lynch & R Sherrard O Ray Hackett

(149) (10)

152275 F Miss S Larkin (7) J Ray Hackett T

MAROON, white disc sleeves, maroon cap A versatile performer who&finished thirdwhite off this&mark over check 1m1f last time and also placed over this distance from just 1lb higher earlier in the summer. Winning Range YS-Yld. Star Rating 3 Rock On Seamie 2 flat wins r12,060.00 — Handicap Rating 65 3/1Fav HR65 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.13 3 3/4L 5th of 12 to Overheer (GB) 9.12 TIPP 15 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 1f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR67 D. McMonagle 9.2 4 3/4L 7th of 16 to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR97 D.J. McInerney 11.4 2 1/4L 2nd to Billy’s Angel 11.2 TIPP 17 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft

17 BELGOPRINCE (FR) (47) Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Zongoraora (FR) B S C P Ecurie Du Sud & S A S Ecurie Gribomont O Tohali Partnership

3 10 5 (TStrap)

(145) (14)

132905 F Miss S Ahern (7) J A J Martin T

EMERALD yellow hooped sleeves, check An all-weatherGREEN, winner over 1m2fstar, in France, but has been seen overcap hurdles most recently since joining this handler and it is hard to get overly enthusiastic about his chances here. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Belgoprince (FR) 1 flat win r7,000.00 — Handicap Rating 68 40/1 L.A. McKenna 10.7 (TS) 11L 5th of 12 to Little Brother 11.0 BAL 10 AUG mdn hdl 2m 61yds Gd 25/1 L.A. McKenna 10.7 (TS) 46L 10th of 12 to Longclaw (USA) 11.0 ROS 3 AUG mdn hdl 1m 7f 80yds Yld 18/1 HR71 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 15L 9th of 12 to Celtic Crown 9.7 BAL 20 JUL hcp (45-75)1m 1f 101yds Gd

18 CUSTERS MISTAKE (26)

3 10 3

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Br B g Zoffany - Nancy Spain B Barronstown Stud O Mrs David Nagle & Mrs John Magnier

(143) (18)

7707 F Jessica O’Gorman (7) J Kevin Prendergast T

DARK BLUE,the light green seams, light Yet to trouble judge in four outings so green far, butcap. the Zoffany gelding didn’t get the smoothest passage when showing improvement on his handicap debut at Roscommon last month. Star Rating 3 Custers Mistake — Handicap Rating 66 8/1 HR68 C.D. Hayes 10.0 8 1/4L 7th of 14 to Paso Doble 9.12 ROS 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 160yds Yld/Sft 100/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 13L 10th of 12 to Shoshone Warrior 9.7 LEP 31 JUL mdn 1m 4f Gd 20/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 23L 7th of 10 to Monument Valley 9.7 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 4f 170yds Gd

RESERVES 19 COMMENTARIOLUS (715)

6 10 8

Br B g Frankel (GB) - Apsara (FR) B Niarchos Family O M Booth & Miss Rachael Evans

(148) (12)

647-135/- F Miss A Stevens (7) J Gordon Elliott T

WHITE, dark greenbut stars A winner over hurdles, the Frankel gelding was never involved in his four outings on the level in France. Now makes his first appearance in this sphere for Gordon Elliott and the market could provide the best guide. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Commentariolus 1 N.H. win r6,776.00 — Handicap Rating 64 6/1 HR124 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 45L last of 5 to Silver Star (FR) 11.9 DWNP 12 OCT 18 hdl 2m 2f 165yds Sft 11/10Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.7 s/hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Pete So High (GER) 11.7 LIM 19 MAR 18 5rn hdl 2m Hvy 9/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 won 4 3/4L 11L from Free Ranger 11.7 and Park Paddocks 11.7 FAIR 7 FEB 18 10rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 42

20 BRILLIANT QUESTION (15) Br Gr f Gutaifan - Brosnan B D McGregor O Question Mark Syndicate

3 9 12 (TStrap)

(138) (5)

87-0363 F J

Ms Sheila Lavery T

ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars,including royal blue sleeves, starsoffon cap He has placed twice in 10 starts, when rattling yellow the crossbar just a 1lb lower mark at Limerick earlier this month. Must have a great chance if getting a run. Reserve. Star Rating 4 Brilliant Question — Handicap Rating 61 33/1 HR60 R.C. Colgan 9.1 (TS) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Pak Army 10.1 LIM 11 SEP 16rn hcp (45-70)1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR62 G.M. Ryan 9.3 (TS) 10L 6th of 9 to Mere Catherine 9.9 KILL 19 AUG hcp 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR62 G.M. Ryan 9.1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Celtic Crown 9.7 BAL 20 JUL 12rn hcp (45-75)1m 1f 101yds Gd

21 LANDING ZONE (10) Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Blusienka B Ballyhane Stud O John Lavery & J P Foley

4 10 4 (CPiece)

(144) (7)

0-74400 F J

Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, yellow panel, sleeves, cap The pick of his form thisblack summer entitlesred him & to yellow respect, striped but he disappointed over this trip at Cork last time and does have a few questions to answer over the distance. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Landing Zone — Handicap Rating 60 11/1 HR60 R.C. Colgan 9.13 (CP) (TS) 21L 12th of 13 to Curious Bride 9.10 CK 16 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 4f Gd 11/1 HR64 R.C. Colgan 9.10 9 1/2L 11th of 15 to Out On Friday 9.1 GAL 28 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 11/4Fav HR65 R.C. Colgan 9.12 7L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Timemakesitfine 9.6 FAIR 5 JUL 10rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Gd/Yld Blinkers worn by No. 4, No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 9, No. 15, No. 21.

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 7, No. 13, No. 17, No. 20.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Full Moon Magic, 9/2 Peregrine Run, 6/1 Place Des Vosges, 8/1 Grace To Grace, 10/1 Recent Revelations, 12/1 Maria Christina, Cardinal Rule, Rock On Seamie, 14/1 Shumaker, Custers Mistake, 16/1 Buckman Tavern (FR), Loingseoir, 20/1 Belgoprince (FR), 25/1 Chess Grand Master (GB), Hazran, El Tren, Van Wert, Fiadhna 2019 - 1st El Tren 2nd Prosecution (GB) 3rd Way Back Home (2 min. 46.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT FULL MOON MAGIC returned to form when second at Killarney over further last month for Joseph O’Brien and could take a bit of stopping here now dropped to her preferred distance. This progressive four-year-old won’t mind whichever way the ground turns and might prove too strong for Peregrine Run, who fell over fences six days ago at Listowel and could restore his confidence with a sound run now on the level. Place Des Vosges may prove best of the remainder.

WIN: FULL MOON MAGIC

DANGER: PLACE DES VOSGES

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EIGHTH RACE 4.50P.M. THE MANGUARD PLUS HANDICAP OF W15,500

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

(For Race Conditions see page 51)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 QUIZICAL (29)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 10 1

(141) (5)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Twenty Questions (GB) 1-05042 F B Joe Bishop Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, panel,with black sleeves, & recently yellow and striped capto be very competitive once again racing off the He hasyellow been running a great deal ofred credit is likely same mark as when second over C&D last month. Winning Range SH-Yld. Star Rating 4 Quizical 2 flat wins r25,504.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 10/1 HR96 D. McMonagle 8.13 3/4L 2nd to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG 20rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 16/1 HR96 R.C. Colgan 9.11 ns ns 1 1/4L 4th to So Wonderful (USA) 9.0 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 50yds Hvy 14/1 HR97 D. McMonagle 9.7 8L 12th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd

2 BREAKING STORY (14)

4 10 0

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

(140) (2)

3-56839 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

GREY, pink & winning sleeves, & grey capbut his best effort of the year came when third over He hasn’t wonstar since hispink maiden herequartered in August 2018 C&D last month and has to be of interest. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Breaking Story 1 flat win r10,780.00 C — Handicap Rating 95 15/2 HR95 R.P. Cleary 9.8 3 1/2L 9th of 18 to Could Be King (GB) 10.0 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 9.5 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG 20rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 9/1 HR95 R.C. Colgan 9.12 6L 8th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.1 GOW 12 AUG hcp 7f Gd

3 CARRYTHEONE (GB) (48)

3 9 12

Br B g Lope de Vega - Song of Passion B Pevens Racing O Any Excuse For A Holiday Syndicate

(Hood)

(138) (13)

421r F Shane Kelly (3) J J P Murtagh T DARK GREEN, yellow here seams, yellow sleeves, dark green yellow & dark green hoopedthe caprails on A winner of his maiden on his penultimate start before anarmlet, unfortunate incident sent him through his latest start. However, he is fully expected to bounce back on this occasion. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 5 Carrytheone (GB) 1 flat win r8,850.00 CD — Handicap Rating 97 9/4Fav HR96 S.B. Kelly 9.7 r.o. in race won by Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 5/2Fav S.B. Kelly 9.4 (H) won 1/2L 6L from Finans Bay 9.7 and Daylight Come 9.7 here 10 JUL 13rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 40.1sec 10/1 S.B. Kelly 9.4 (H) hd 2nd to Delphi 9.7 here 26 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd

4 DANCE JUPITER (18)

4 9 11

(137) (1)

Br Br g Kingsbarns - Mascara (GB) 51-2 F B Mr Richard Murphy Shane Crosse J O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RACE EIGHT

RED, yellow panel, yellow onGalway sleeves, redincap He made a decent return whenchevrons runner-up at earlier the month and commands plenty of respect making his handicap debut for a team in excellent form. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Dance Jupiter 1 flat win r7,092.00 — Handicap Rating 92 4/1 HR89 S.M. Crosse 10.1 3/4L 2nd to Teed Up 9.1 GAL 8 SEP 10rn 1m 123yds Hvy 10/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 9.5 and Darkened 9.5 CK 1 OCT 19 17rn mdn 1m 125yds Yld/Sft 1min 54.2sec 16/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 3 1/4L 5th of 10 to Queen Amidala 9.0 KILL 21 AUG 19 mdn 1m 20yds Sft

5 JASSAAR (GB) (29)

5 9 11

(137) (17)

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

(Visor)

10-7390 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, pink capwhen only beating one home over C&D last month but a sounder Heavy ground likely proved to be his undoing surface, combined with a first-time visor, may see him bounce back to form. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Jassaar (GB) 3 flat wins r125,392.00 CD — Handicap Rating 92 10/1 HR96 A.J. Slattery 9.3 20L 19th of 20 to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 14/1 HR98 O.J. Orr 9.12 (CP) 4L 9th of 16 to Current Option 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 3/1Fav HR98 O.J. Orr 9.12 hd hd 3rd to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 12rn 7f Gd 46

6 BUCKY LARSON (14)

5 9 8

Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Jessie Jane B Manister House Stud O Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(134) (9)

311470 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

WHITE, large royal blueearlier spots striped cap He was progressing nicely in & thesleeves, year but the wheels appear to have fallen off on his last couple of starts and the handicapper might need to relent to aid his cause. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Bucky Larson 4 flat wins r34,705.00 D — Handicap Rating 89 12/1 HR89 C.T. Keane 9.2 11L last of 18 to Could Be King (GB) 10.0 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/1 HR91 C.T. Keane 9.7 9 1/4L 7th of 13 to Rayounpour 8.9 here 26 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 9/2Fav HR91 C.T. Keane 9.6 3 1/2L s/hd hd 4th to Nebo 9.11 CK 12 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

7 YULONG WARRIOR (USA) (42)

5 9 7

Br B c Street Cry - Mahkama (USA) B Mossarosa, LLC O Zhang Yuesheng

(Visor)

8 PROTAGONIST (FR) (13)

3 9 5

(133) (14)

223//-680 F Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, emerald greenuntil & white check capand he faces a tough assignment He showed some promise for his trainer running badly sleeves, a Dundalk white last month in his bid to return to winning ways. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Yulong Warrior (USA) — Handicap Rating 88 22/1 HR91 S. Foley 9.5 (CP) 28L last of 14 to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 17/2 HR92 S. Foley 10.0 2 3/4L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Ambitious Approach 8.12 SLGO 7 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 42yds Gd 16/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.9 (CP) 2 3/4L 6th of 12 to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 7f Gd Br B g Wootton Bassett (GB) - Sagariya (FR) B M Pierre Cornou O Michael Buckley

(131) (10)

4-11876 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

WHITE, white & started black striped sleeves, striped The three-year-old this season in great style, cap winning two on the bounce, but has struggled in similar contests to what he encounters here recently. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Protagonist (FR) 2 flat wins r21,535.00 — Handicap Rating 90 28/1 HR90 T.P. Madden 8.7 7 3/4L 6th of 22 to Sonnyboyliston 9.2 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 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

9 MAKER OF KINGS (90) Br B c Zoffany - Desire Moi B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

3 9 4 (TStrap)

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3233-15 F Sam Ewing (7) J G M Lyons T

BEIGE, blue cross lorraine & sleeves, dark bluebefore cap, not beige star to see out 1m 2f at the course A winner dark of a maiden on hisof return to action at Gowran in June appearing later that month. The drop in trip will benefit him. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Maker Of Kings 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 89 4/1 HR91 C.T. Keane 9.10 8 1/2L 5th of 7 to Napa Valley 9.10 here 28 JUN 1m 2f Gd 7/2 HR84 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Ming Warrior 9.7 and Jungle Cove 9.7 GOW 11 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.7sec 3/1 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.5 1 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Arthur’s Kingdom 9.5 GOW 14 OCT 19 12rn mdn 1m Hvy

10 MYTHOLOGIC (29)

3 9 2

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Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Le Montrachet (GB) 237486 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Gavin Ryan (3) J O Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ORANGE, royal blue hoop, orange He wasn’t disgraced here whenroyal sixthblue overarmlet, C&D last monthcap and drier ground promises to bring about some improvement with his rider taking a handy 3lb off. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Mythologic 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 25/1 HR89 W.M. Lordan 8.7 1 3/4L 6th of 20 to Laughifuwant 9.10 here 28 AUG Ext hcp 1m Sft 10/1 HR89 W.M. Lordan 8.9 4 3/4L 8th of 14 to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 18/1 HR89 W.M. Lordan 9.3 1 3/4L 3/4L s/hd 4th to Flaming Moon 9.0 here 9 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld

11 IN FROM THE COLD (4)

3 9 0

Br Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Grandegrandegrande B Ciara Eglington O L Mulvany

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455225 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

PINK & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap He arrives having run nicely in Listed company at Listowel on Tuesday and the return to handicap company can see him remaining competitive. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 In From The Cold 3 flat wins r46,048.00 — Handicap Rating 85 40/1 HR85 G.F. Carroll 9.6 3 1/2L 5th of 11 to Lady Wannabe 9.6 LIST 22 SEP Listed 1m 1f Gd 6/1 HR86 J.M. Sheridan 8.9 nk 2nd to Ambitious Approach 8.12 SLGO 7 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 42yds Gd 9/2 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Flying Scotsman 9.3 GAL 28 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 5 9 0

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Mujadil Draw B Sc Blueberry & Razza Del Sole Soc Agr O Eight Star Syndicate

(Visor)

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686611 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

YELLOW, disc, purple spots onGalway sleeves, quartered cap He will arrive purple full of confidence following wins at and Tipperary earlier this month and must enter calculations, despite a further 5lb rise.Those victories came over shorter but he is proven over 1m. Winning Range Hvy-GY & AW. Star Rating 4 Khafaaq (GB) 4 flat wins r25,679.50 D — Handicap Rating 81 9/1 HR76 A.J. Slattery 9.7 (V) won 1/2L 1L from Mudlahhim 9.11 and Galtee Mist 9.11 TIPP 14 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 1min 38.3sec 16/5 HR70 A.J. Slattery 9.13 won nk 3 1/4L from Lottieloveheart 9.0 and Lady Savanah 8.5 GAL 8 SEP 13rn hcp (45-70)7f 24yds Hvy 1min 36.4sec 13/2 HR72 A.J. Slattery 9.10 5L 6th of 14 to Ultra Pride 9.12 PUN 3 SEP hcp (50-75)1m Sft 47

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12 KHAFAAQ (GB) (12)

13 LUKE SHORT (GB) (57)

3 9 0

Br B g Sayif - Acclamare B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar O Mrs Derville Meade

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0718-51 F Billy Lee J Noel Meade T

YELLOW, yellow cap, black Ran away with an apprentice racestar at Leopardstown last time and can’t be ruled out, but comfortably beaten off a 9lb lower mark than this two starts ago so looks a little vulnerable. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Luke Short (GB) 2 flat wins r12,991.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR76 D.E. Sheehy 9.2 won 2 3/4L s/hd from Zofar Zogood 9.2 and Abeona 8.6 LEP 31 JUL 15rn 1m Gd 1min 42sec 12/1 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.3 6 3/4L 5th of 9 to Protagonist (FR) 9.9 FAIR 25 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 12/1 HR79 O.J. Orr 9.1 9 1/4L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Lustown Baba 8.8 NAAS 20 OCT 19 7f Sft/Hvy

14 MUDLAHHIM (12)

4 8 12

Br B c Tamayuz (GB) - So Sweet B Moorpark Stud O Hamdan Al Maktoum

(TStrap)

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2-52-s2 F Declan McDonogh J Kevin Prendergast T

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, striped Still a maiden after five starts, but much to likecap about his handicap debut performance at Tipperary last time and merits shortlist inclusion lining up off a 2lb higher mark. Further improvement could be on the cards. Star Rating 4 Mudlahhim — Handicap Rating 79 16/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.11 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Khafaaq (GB) 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR79 S.T. McCullagh 9.4 (TS) s.u. in race won by Strongbowe (FR) 9.9 ROS 15 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd/Frm 9/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 (V) (TS) nk 2nd to Rita Levi 9.0 GAL 30 JUL 19 15rn mdn 7f Gd

15 THESE DAYS (107)

4 8 12

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Qui Moi (CAN) B Robert Ng Chee Siong O Robert Ng

(TStrap)

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3-2571-7 F N G McCullagh J K J Condon T

PURPLE, star & on sleeves, red cap, purple star Certainly notred disgraced his seasonal reappearance at Gowran in June, but a slight worry he has been absent for 107 days since and remains high enough in the handicap. Others are preferred. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 These Days 1 flat win r7,387.50 D — Handicap Rating 79 11/1 HR81 N.G. McCullagh 9.10 (TS) 4 1/4L 7th of 14 to Bucky Larson 10.0 GOW 11 JUN hcp (60-90)7f Gd 5/1 HR73 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 won hd 1 3/4L from Bandiuc Eile 9.0 and Royal Highness 9.0 DUN 1 NOV 19 12rn mdn 1m Std 1min 38.2sec 7/1 HR78 N.G. McCullagh 8.6 7 1/4L 7th of 15 to I Am Superman 9.3 NAAS 29 APR 19 Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld

16 MCCABE (5)

3 8 11

Br Ch g New Approach - Fields of May B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger & D Bernie

(C,T)

17 FEARLESS GIRL (38)

3 8 6

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995817 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, checkago cap An easy Cork winner two starts but disappointing when sent off favourite and finishing midfield at Fairyhouse last time. He lines up off a 6lb higher mark today and is difficult to recommend. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Mccabe 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 7/4Fav HR76 W.T. Byrne 9.12 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 16 to Sure Cert 9.9 FAIR 21 SEP hcp (45-75)7f Gd 17/2 HR70 K.J. Manning 9.4 (CP) (TS) won 4 1/4L 1 3/4L from Talking Tough 9.7 and Petticoat Rule 9.0 CK 16 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 42.2sec 10/1 HR73 K.J. Manning 8.12 (TS) 10L 8th of 11 to Gee Rex 9.4 GOW 2 SEP hcp 1m 1f 110yds Sft/Hvy Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Girouette B Sunderland Holdings Inc O Mrs John J Murphy

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0851 F Killian Leonard J John Joseph Murphy T

PINK & WHITEprofile DIAMONDS, sleeves, white diamond on cap Has a progressive and made itwhite fourth-time lucky when winning her maiden at Killarney last month. Needs to improve again to land a telling blow on her handicap bow, but that isn’t out of the question. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Fearless Girl 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 77 9/2 HR79 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 won nk 2 1/2L from Apricot Rose 9.2 and I Know I Can (GB) 9.7 KILL 19 AUG 11rn mdn 1m 20yds Sft/Hvy 1min 48.9sec 125/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 5L 5th of 18 to So Wonderful (USA) 9.2 here 9 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Yld 250/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 11L 8th of 16 to Federica Sophia 9.2 LEP 31 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd

18 TRUE COMPANION (768)

7 8 6

Br B g Fast Company - Panglossian B Mr Albert Conneally O H Beggs

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35350-9/- F Joe Doyle J H Beggs (R) T

EMERALD GREEN, on sleeves, redincap Well beaten on his latestred startdiamond of any kind&inchevrons a maiden hurdle at Bangor August 2018. Struggled off a mark of 59 in a Dundalk handicap the time before and impossible to fancy here. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 1 True Companion 2 flat wins r12,370.00 — Handicap Rating 52 Ned Curtis 10.7 68L 9th of 12 to Henry Smith (GB) 10.12 BANGOR-ON-DEE 20 AUG 18 mdn hdl 2m 145yds Gd 16/1 HR59 S.B. Kelly 9.5 (BK) 6 1/4L 11th of 14 to Timia (GB) 9.10 DUN 17 NOV 17 hcp (45-65)1m Std MrJames King 11.0 (BK) 4L 5th of 13 to Champagne Bob (GB) 10.12 LEICESTER 30 OCT 17 hcp (56-70)7f Gd /Sft

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C,T worn by No. 16. Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 9, No. 14, No. 15.

Visor worn by No. 5, No. 7, No. 12.

Long Handicap - True Companion 6-13 (97) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Quizical, 6/1 Carrytheone (GB), 7/1 Dance Jupiter, 8/1 Mudlahhim, 10/1 Mythologic, Khafaaq (GB), 12/1 In From The Cold, Luke Short (GB), Fearless Girl, 14/1 Breaking Story, Bucky Larson, Mccabe, 16/1 Jassaar (GB), Protagonist (FR), Maker Of Kings, 25/1 Yulong Warrior (USA), These Days, 50/1 True Companion 2019 - 1st Bopedro (FR) 2nd Karawaan 3rd Stormy Tale (1 min. 45 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT CARRYTHEONE was unfortunate on his handicap debut when clipping heels and going through the rail over C&D last month. He remains open to significant improvement based on his maiden success the time before and can continue his stable’s excellent run of form. Dance Jupiter can enter the reckoning following his second at Galway earlier in the month, while the hat-trick seeking Khafaaq and Mudlahhim, who finished first and second respectively at Tipperary earlier in the month, are others worthy of consideration.

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DANGER: KHAFAAQ

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 12.50p.m. The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€11,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €75,000. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €45,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €30,000 allowed 6lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €15,000 allowed 8lb. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.25p.m. The Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Race of €28,000 (Plus 10 Race) (A race in the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by Foran Equine and the Irish EBF (€6,000)) Winner will receive €16,800 (Penalty Value: €16,520), Second will receive €5,600, Third will receive €2,800, Fourth will receive €1,400, Fifth will receive €840, Sixth will receive €560. For two years old only that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2019 for €72,000 or less at a designated or specified sale and that have not won more than one race. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €224 to enter, €56 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty - Winner of a race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) - (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2019 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once. For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received) If price determining allowances is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €48,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €36,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €24,000 allowed 8lb; If not more than €12,000 allowed 10lb. (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2019 for €72,001 or more. Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2019 Sterling Guinea - €1.17; 2020 Sterling Guinea - €1.24; 2019 British Pound - €1.11; 2020 British Pound - €1.18; 2019 US Dollar - €0.87; 2020 US Dollar - €0.89. See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales. All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Race Final to be held at Naas on October 18th, 2020. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000 if they have not previously won a bonus payment). Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €16520; Second: €5600; Third: €2800; Fourth: €1400; Fifth: €840; Sixth: €560 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.00p.m. The Clark Recruitment Nursery Handicap of €10,000 (45-70) (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by Clark Recruitment) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap for two years old only rated 45-70. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €80 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000 if they have not previously won a bonus payment).

Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.35p.m. The EquisoftLive Maiden of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by Equisoft) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes of €80,0000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by the Smurfit family) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,200), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. For two years old only.

About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €320 to enter on August 19th; €160 extra if forfeit not declared by September 2nd; €320 extra if forfeit not declared by September 22nd or €8,000 if entered by September 22nd. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs.

Penalties - Winner of a Group 2 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 5lb extra. (New Mile Course). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €47200; Second: €16000; Third: €8000; Fourth: €4000; Fifth: €2400; Sixth: €1600 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.50p.m. The Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on September 9th; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by September 22nd or €5,000 if entered by September 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or of a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Tipperary Crystal Ladies Trophy Handicap of €10,000 (Generously sponsored by Tipperary Crystal) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 11st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st and the minimum weight is 9st 7lbs. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €80 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run.

Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Riders: Lady Riders only: 1. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. Who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority. 3. Who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. Who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd September) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 20 *races allowed 7lb; Riders who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 5lb; Riders who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed 3lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Manguard Plus Handicap of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by Manguard Plus) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100; Third will receive €1,550; Fourth will receive €775; Fifth will receive €465; Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €124 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE

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