Curragh Racecard - 27-09-2020

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2020 S E A S O N

SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER

Featuring the Weld Park Stakes (Group 3) and the Comer Group International Loughbrown 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 2 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 weekend 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.

We have two Group 3 races this afternoon. We would like to thank the Weld Family for their generous support of the Weld Park Stakes which looks like being a really interesting race. The Comer Group are great supporters of the Curragh and kindly sponsor all of our big staying races each year. We are very grateful to Luke and Brian for the continued support and look forward to a great renewal of the Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes. We would like to thank our other sponsors this afternoon, The Irish European Breeders Fund, Heffernan Tyres, Mongey Communications, Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital and Extra. ie which is part of DMG Media. We are very fortunate to have so many great sponsors in the Curragh and we would ask you to support them whenever you can.

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.

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. It is appropriate that Token Gesture, who won the Weld Park Stakes in 1996, was the first stakes winner of his illustrious career.

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

|SUNDAY

27TH

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. Laurence McFerran

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Robert Dore Mrs. J. O. Onions Mr. N. P. Lambert

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Richard Downey

Mr. M. F. O’Donoghue CLERK OF THE COURSE:

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

Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Miss. Colleen Murphy

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

STARTER: Mr. P. L. Malone JUDGE: Mr. A. L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. Paul Deegan

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

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Bernard Healy VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. Joan Taylor, M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. Carol 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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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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

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

DARK 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.

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

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

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TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 72 runners, 14%) runs NATIONAL BALLET and VAN GOGH (1.25), MONDAY (2.00), SALSA (3.40), ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (4.15), ELIZABETHOFARAGON, DAWN PATROL and PROSE (4.50).

J P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 72 runners, 14%) runs BENAUD (1.25), SENSE OF STYLE and THINKING OF YOU (2.00), OMAKASE (3.05), PUGIN (4.15), MIGHTY BLUE and TRAISHA (4.50), AMARANTHA (5.20).

J S BOLGER (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs BOSCA CHEOIL and WISTERIA GIRL (1.25), HALLA RINCE and AUNTY BRIDY (2.00), VOCITO (3.05), HIGH LAKE and BELLS OF THYME (3.40).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (14 wins from 75 rides, 19%) rides COLOUR SERGEANT (1.25), ANGEL PALM (2.00), BREAKFAST CLUB (2.30), HELVIC PRINCESS (3.05), SECRET PULSE (3.40), MIRANN (4.15), SPRINGBANK (4.50).

W J LEE (8 wins from 59 rides, 14%) rides SWIFT FLIGHT (1.25), ELYSIUM (2.00), ROYAL CANFORD (2.30), VIRTUAL HUG (3.05), FICTITIOUS LADY (3.40).

SHANE FOLEY (7 wins from 67 rides, 10%) rides WINDSOR PASS (1.25), NO SPEAK ALEXANDER (2.00), NOT NOW ZEB (2.30), EQUILOVE (3.05), UNKNOWN PLEASURES (3.40), GOLDDRAGON REEF (4.15), BARRINGTON COURT (4.50).

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 2.00 A MA CHERE (down 2 grades); AUNTY BRIDY (down 2); STAR IMAGE (down 2); 4.50 DAWN PATROL (down 2 grades); RAA ATOLL (down 2).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.00 race in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Monday in the race today.

D K WELD won the 4.50 race in 2015 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Kastasa in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 4.50 race in 2013 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Dawn Patrol, Elizabethofaragon and Prose in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th September.

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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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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN OF W16,500 (PLUS 10 RACE)

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Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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

(For Race Conditions see page 47)

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

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(133) (12)

Br Ch c Sea The Stars - Sense of Purpose B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

87 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

Looks to be up against it in a very competitive race this afternoon, having been unplaced in both of his previous outings here and at Gowran Park. Star Rating 2 Abstract 15/2 O.J. Orr 9.5 8 3/4L 7th of 11 to Trusted Ally (GB) 9.5 GOW 19 SEP mdn 1m Gd 7/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 7 1/4L 8th of 12 to High Definition 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 1m Sft

2 BEAR STORY (-)

2 9 7

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Angels Story B John Connaughton O J Connaughton

LIME GREEN, purple sleeves, white cap

(133) (10) F

Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

A half-brother to Slieve Bearnagh, who won at 7f. From the family of the multiple Group 1 winner Dunboyne Express/Dan Excel but he faces a tough task on his debut today. Star Rating 2

3 BENAUD (11)

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Br Br c Australia (GB) - Kawaha B Thomas Downey O Smith, Magniers, Shanahan, Carthy

(133) (3)

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57 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T LIGHT BLUE, dark blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, dark blue & light blue quartered cap

Has been well held in both of his previous starts, including when seventh over 1m at Cork last time, and others make more appeal in this contest. Star Rating 2 Benaud 25/1 T.E. Whelan 9.7 (TS) 8 1/2L 7th of 12 to Malaysian 9.2 CK 16 SEP mdn 1m Gd 22/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 (TS) 10L 5th of 6 to Fernando Vichi 9.0 LEP 23 JUL mdn 1m Gd

4 CHICAGO BLACK HAWK (36)

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Br B c Night of Thunder - Wizara B Forenaghts Stud Farm O Samuel M Mencoff

DARK BLUE, red & white striped sleeves, dark blue cap

(133) (16)

7 F Shane Kelly (3) J J P Murtagh T

Not beaten too far when seventh of 12 on his debut over 1m here last month and he is entitled to improve for that first racecourse experience. Star Rating 4 Chicago Black Hawk 9/1 S.B. Kelly 9.4 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to High Definition 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 1m Sft

5 COLOUR SERGEANT (18) Br B c Kingman (GB) - Quilita (GER) B Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof O K Abdullah

2 9 7 (Blinkers)

(133) (5)

33222 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

EMERALD pink sash, white sleeves, pink Has proven toGREEN, be a consistent performer who has yet to runcap poorly in his short career to date and he should be in the mix once again this afternoon. Star Rating 4 Colour Sergeant 13/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 (BK) 2 1/4L 2nd to Ace Aussie 9.5 CK 9 SEP 10rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 7/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 nk 2nd to Brazil 9.5 here 28 AUG 7rn mdn 1m Sft 7/2 G.F. Carroll 9.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Thunder Moon 9.7 here 9 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 8

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Br B c Pivotal (GB) - Field of Miracles B Cheveley Park Stud Limited O Glyn Davies

RED, light green sash, striped sleeves, white cap

(133) (15) F

N G McCullagh J John M Oxx T

A €160,000 purchase last year and he is a full-brother to Making Miracles, who won four times between 1m 4f and 2m 2f. Any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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

EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, emerald green cap

(133) (8)

96 F John Shinnick (7) J Gerard Keane T

Not disgraced when sixth in a competitive maiden here last month, finishing a place in front of Chicago Black Hawk, but he may be best in handicap company after this run. Declared to run here yesterday. 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

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Br B c Deep Impact (JPN) - Fluff B Orpendale, Chelston Ire, Wynatt O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(133) (11) F

P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

The first foal out of a winning full-sister to the Group 1 winner and Classic-placed Maybe, who is also the dam of Saxon Warrior. Has to be of some interest given the strength in her pedigree. Star Rating 4

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Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Arakans Secret B John Hutchinson O Miss F M Carton

MAROON, white chevron, hooped cap

(133) (9) F

Joe Doyle J Mark Michael McNiff T

A half-brother to Come September, who won and was Listed placed at 1m 1f. A watching brief is advised today given his lack of previous racecourse experience. Star Rating 2

10 SHINPACHI (-)

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Br B c Galileo - Sea Siren (AUS) B Coolmore O Toshihiro Matsumoto

(133) (4) F

Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

EMERALD GREEN & RED STRIPES

Full-brother to Celestial Object, who won at 7f and was Group 3-placed over 1m. Any market support for him on his debut would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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2 9 7

Br Gr c Fast Company - Justice Angel B Robert Ng O Robert Ng

(133) (2)

6 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

PURPLE, red star & sleeves, red cap, purple star

Sixth of 15 on his racecourse debut over an extended 7f at Tipperary a couple of weeks ago and he may have to settle for a minor role once again. Star Rating 3 Swift Flight (FR) 16/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Toshizou 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Yld

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Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Ceaseless B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Michael L Keating

BROWN, yellow star & stars on sleeves, brown cap, white star

(133) (13)

89 F Tom Madden J Charles O’Brien T

Ninth of 10 over 7f on his most recent outing at Cork earlier in the month and he does not inspire a lot of confidence in this contest. Star Rating 2 Valderrama 150/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 11L 9th of 10 to Ace Aussie 9.5 CK 9 SEP mdn 7f Gd/Frm 66/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 15L 8th of 10 to Duke Of Mantua 9.5 GOW 2 SEP mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 9

RACE ONE

6 EARLSWOOD (GB) (-)

RACE ONE

13 VAN GOGH (USA) (15)

2 9 7

(133) (1)

Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Imagine 4262 F B Barronstown Stud Seamie Heffernan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs David Nagle A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange striped cap second in the Group 2 Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown Has already shown a high disc, level of ability,sleeves including&when last time, and he is clearly the one to beat in this contest. Star Rating 5 Van Gogh (USA) — Handicap Rating 108 7/2 HR103 R.L. Moore 9.5 3 1/2L 2nd to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP 9rn Group 2 1m Gd 7/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 6 1/4L 6th of 8 to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 22 AUG Group 2 7f Sft/Hvy 6/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 nk 2nd to Military Style (USA) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 10rn Group 3 7f Gd

14 ALL DOWN TO ROSIE (16)

2 9 2

Br Ch f Dandy Man - Welsh Diva (GB) B Mr Peter Murphy O Trump It Up Syndicate

DARK BLUE, white stars, white & red striped sleeves, red cap

(128) (18)

0 F Charlie O’Dwyer (10) J Conor O’Dwyer T

Well beaten when 12th of 14 on her racecourse debut over 6f at Limerick 16 days ago and she is hard to recommend on the back of that performance. Star Rating 2 All Down To Rosie 40/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 10L 12th of 14 to Thinking Of You (USA) 9.2 LIM 11 SEP mdn 6f 150yds Sft

15 BOSCA CHEOIL (-)

2 9 2

Br Ch f Dawn Approach - Pianota (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(128) (7) F

Willie Byrne (7) J J S Bolger T

From the family of the Listed winner African Ride but she looks to be up against on her debut in what appears to be a very strong maiden. Star Rating 2

16 RINCE BEO (-)

2 9 2

Br B f Frankel (GB) - Finsceal Beo B Micheal D Ryan O M A Ryan & Micheal D Ryan

DARK BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, quartered cap

(128) (6) F

Danny Sheehy (5) J J P Murtagh T

A full-sister to La Figlia, who won at 1m and earned a rating of 99, and a half-sister to the Group 2 winner Ol’ Man River.

An interesting newcomer who merits a market inspection. Star Rating 4

17 WINDSOR PASS (93)

2 9 2

Br B f Lope de Vega - Carte de Visite (USA) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

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

(128) (14)

6 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Sixth of eight on her debut over 6f here in June and she may be more at home over this trip, although plenty of improvement is required. Star Rating 3 Windsor Pass 100/30 S. Foley 9.2 8 1/4L 6th of 8 to A Ma Chere 9.2 here 26 JUN mdn 6f Gd

18 WISTERIA GIRL (-)

2 9 2

Br Ch f Dawn Approach - Saoire (GB) B Cahermorris Stables Ltd O Joseph Joyce & Mrs J S Bolger

ROYAL BLUE, white sleeves, royal blue stars, quartered cap

(128) (17) F

Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Closely related to plenty of winners, including the Listed scorer Requisition, and her dam won the Irish 1,000 Guineas. Another with claims in a very competitive contest. Star Rating 4

Blinkers worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Van Gogh (USA), 7/2 Colour Sergeant, 8/1 National Ballet (JPN), 12/1 Swift Flight (FR), Wisteria Girl, 14/1 Chicago Black Hawk, 16/1 Abstract, Earlswood (GB), Men Of Dreams, Shinpachi, Windsor Pass, 20/1 Benaud, 25/1 Bear Story, Bosca Cheoil, Rince Beo, 50/1 Secret Vision, 66/1 Valderrama, All Down To Rosie 2019 - 1st Pablo Diablo 2nd Louisiana 3rd Fame And Acclaim (1 min. 30.7 sec.)

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VAN GOGH clearly sets the standard having only found one too good in the Group 2 Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown earlier in the month and that was not his first good effort in Group company.

Aidan O’Brien’s colt has to be given the utmost respect now that he has his sights lowered. Colour Sergeant is a consistent performer and he should be in the mix once again. National Ballet is out of a full-sister to the Group 1 winner Maybe, who is the dam of Saxon Warrior (also by Deep Impact), and he should not be underestimated despite his lack of race experience. Others to consider are Rince Beo and Wisteria Girl.

WIN: VAN GOGH

DANGER: NATIONAL BALLET

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 WELD FAMILY

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

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RACE ONE

CURRAGH COMMENT

CHARLIE WELD

Charlie Weld was one of the most respected and successful dual purpose trainers of his generation.

He was responsible for approximately 1000 winners during his training career which spanned 1950, 1960 and the early 1970s. Initially based close to the Phoenix Park, he later moved to Rosewell House on the Curragh where he enjoyed the majority of his success.

The victory of Decies in the National Produce Stakes was one of his most notable flat wins but the performances of the ultra-consistent Farney Fox deserves special mention. The versatile performer not only was ridden to victory in the 1960 Irish Lincoln by TP Burns, but leading jump jockey Paddy Powell also rode the son of Archive into second place in the Champion Hurdle. Always a trainer with great foresight and ambition, he sent Mrs M Donnelly’s stable star to compete in the Washington DC International race and in so doing became the first Irish trainer to have a runner in what was then the world’s greatest international race.

Other top class flat performers included 1963 Phoenix Stakes winner Right Strath and Wily Trout, who won the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot.

Charlie also enjoyed tremendous success with some of his National Hunt performers. These included 1959 Galway Plate winner Highfield Lad and the brilliant young chaser Coniston, who won both the Champion novice chases at Punchestown and Fairyhouse. He was ridden both times by Joe Malone.

Galway Hurdle winner Ticonderoga was another notable winner as he also landed the Galway Amateur Handicap for Charlie’s 15-year-old son Dermot!

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MARGUERITE WELD

Originally from Kilsheelan in County Tipperary, her love of horses was engendered quite early in her life and she started to ride from the age of 3 and experienced her first hunt at the age of 10 with the Waterford Hunt. Her father was a dairy farmer but also kept and trained horses.

She went to school in the Ursuline Convent in Waterford and during holidays competed in showjumping at various shows.

After school she worked for the Department of Agriculture in Naas. During the war years, she regularly won point-to-points with the Naas harriers. It is during this time she met Charlie Weld at a meet with the Kildare Hounds.

After their marriage they moved to England when Charlie took out a trainers licence.

After a few years, they returned to Ireland and based themselves close to the Phoenix Park during the 1950s. They subsequently moved to the Curragh to be based at Rosewell House and Charlie’s career went from strength to strength with his wife playing a very important role in that success.

Breeding horses was a huge interest to her. Initially she owned Glenvale Stud in Carrick on Suir and following its sale, she purchased Pipers Hill Stud in Naas. She later moved to Springbank close to the Curragh where she bred many top class performers including Irish Derby winner Grey Swallow and Nightime winner of the Irish 1,000 Guineas. She resided at Springbank until her death at the age of 98 in 2014.

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THE WELD PARK STAKES This Group 3 is gaining prominence as a key race for late blooming two-year-olds, with the seven furlongs of the Curragh a fine litmus test for Classic contenders and top class prospects in the making.

A quick look down the roll of honour will highlight two names - Mick Kinane and John Oxx. The former won this race seven times in the saddle, the first being Lone Bidder in 1980 and the last Eva’s Request in 2007.

John Oxx gave Mick one of his wins with Arch Swing in 2006, and landed the race in 1994 with the classy mare Ridgewood Pearl under Johnny Murtagh, before Christy Roche took over in the saddle to land a memorable victory in the 1995 John Oxx 1,000 Guineas.

In recent years, Coolmore have emerged as a dominating force, with a huge battalion of top-class two-year-olds. David Wachman trained Chintz and Chrysanthemum to win the race in 2008 and 2010 for Seamie Heffernan and Wayne Lordan respectively, and Aidan O’Brien has a fine record in this too.

The master of Ballydoyle won this with Magical Dream in 2012, Qualify in 2014 and Coolmore in 2015, all ridden by Joseph O’Brien. Ryan Moore was in the saddle for subsequent English 1,000 Guineas winner Hermosa’s success in 2018 (the race took place at Naas), before jockey-turned-trainer Joseph O’Brien landed the race last year Hermosa with New York girl under a fine ride by talented young rider Shane Crosse.

The much missed Pat Smullen guided Eziyra to victory in 2016 for Dermot Weld.

ONES TO WATCH This looks a particularly strong renewal of the Weld Park Stakes, with a number of leading yards represents.

Dermot Weld runs A Ma Chere, who has finished behind Shale in Group 3 and 1’s the last twice, and the Moyglare form is also represented by Jim Bolger’s Aunty Bridy, who was sixth in that race. The yard also run debutant Halla Rince, a daughter of Parish Hall.

Joseph O’Brien runs Thinking Of You, a daughter of American Pharoah who runs in the Tabor colours. In the same ownership is the Aidan O’Brien-trained Monday, who won the Listed Ingabelle Stakes last time out, the first race of Irish Champions Weekend. She is hugely respected, as is the Ger Lyons-trained Angel Palm, a classy daughter of Dark Angel who showed significant promise when winning a maiden at Leopardstown back in August by a wide margin.

No Speak Alexander wasn’t far behind Monday and is worthy of respect.

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THE CURRAGH TRAINING GROUNDS

'LITTLE CURRAGH' OFFERS A 7-FURLONG ROUND WOODCHIP GALLOP WITH A SHOOT AS WELL AS A 5 ½ FURLONG SAND AND FIBRE STRAIGHT GALLOP. 15

SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. THE WELD PARK STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 47)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 2

(128) (10)

1 A MA CHERE (14)

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

137 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, cap, 1black star.over C&D before fading late in the day and she is fancied to feel more Ran well for a long wayred in Group company at home in this sort of company. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 A Ma Chere 1 win r10,335.00 C — Handicap Rating 97 50/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 6 3/4L 7th of 13 to Shale 9.2 here 13 SEP Group 1 7f Gd 10/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Shale 9.2 LEP 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 7f Gd 7/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 won nk hd from Palifico (GB) 9.2 and Takeko 9.2 here 26 JUN 8rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14sec

2 ANGEL PALM (GB) (45)

2 9 2

Br Br f Dark Angel - Palmette (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O K Abdullah

(128) (12)

41 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap

Took a big step forward from her debut when successful at Leopardstown last month, travelling well throughout, and it is interesting that connections had Group 1 aspirations after that triumph. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Angel Palm (GB) 1 win r9,735.00 D 6/5Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 3L nk from Friendly 9.2 and Harannda 9.2 LEP 13 AUG 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 29.4sec 15/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Oodnadatta 9.2 LEP 21 JUN 7rn mdn 7f Gd

3 AUNTY BRIDY (14)

2 9 2

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

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

(128) (4)

16 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Successful here on debut before running a creditable race in the Group 1 Moyglare a fortnight ago and no surprise if she is seriously competitive now dipping her toes into calmer waters. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Aunty Bridy 1 win r10,620.00 CD 25/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 6 1/4L 6th of 13 to Shale 9.2 here 13 SEP Group 1 7f Gd 6/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 won s/hd 1 1/4L from Sister Rosetta 9.2 and Choice And Chance 9.2 here 28 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 25.6sec

4 ELYSIUM (40)

2 9 2

Br B f Belardo - Sonning Rose B Tullpark Ltd O The London Racing Partnership

(128) (7)

0132 F Billy Lee J Noel Meade T

LIGHT red diamond & sleeves, quartered capfinding one too good and although she has plenty of Did littleGREEN, wrong in defeat at Roscommon last month when only experience, this sort of test may prove too hot. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Elysium 1 win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 85 6/5Fav HR86 C.T. Keane 9.1 2 1/4L 2nd to Snapraeterea 8.13 ROS 18 AUG 6rn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.1 1L 3 3/4L 3rd to Ebeko 9.1 LEP 16 JUL 8rn 7f Gd 12/1 C.T. Keane 8.10 won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Giselles Thunder 8.8 and Dense Star 8.12 NAV 23 JUN 10rn mdn 5f 164yds Yld 1min 13.3sec

5 HALLA RINCE (-)

2 9 2

Br Br f Parish Hall - Rachida B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(128) (8) F

Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

This is a tough ask for a first outing and the fact that Kevin Manning rides Aunty Bridy instead probably tells the tale of the tape for this daughter of Parish Hall. Star Rating 2

16

6 KEEPER OF TIME (10)

2 9 2

Br B f Mehmas - Motheeba (USA) B D & E Phelan O John Nolan

(128) (1)

901 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

ago and it wouldn’t be a shock if she build on that. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Keeper Of Time 1 win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 90 15/2 D.W. O’Connor 8.13 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Lay It Out 9.2 and Elizabethan (USA) 9.2 NAAS 17 SEP 16rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 10.8sec 40/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.2 6 1/4L last of 11 to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP Listed 7f Gd 100/1 D.W. O’Connor 8.13 8 1/4L 9th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

7 MONDAY (USA) (15)

2 9 2

Br B Br f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Ballydoyle B Chelston, Orpendale & Wynatt O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(128) (9)

41 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Talented type with a beautiful pedigree and impressed in victory at Leopardstown earlier this month. Declared at Newmarket on Friday and unlikely to show up here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Monday (USA) 1 win r59,000.00 D 12/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from No Speak Alexander 9.2 and A Taad Moody 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 11rn Listed 7f Gd 1min 28.2sec 100/30 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 4L 4th to New Emerald Bay 8.11 PUN 3 SEP 9rn mdn 7f Sft

8 NO SPEAK ALEXANDER (15)

2 9 2

(128) (2)

Br B f Shalaa - Rapacity Alexander B Mountarmstrong Stud O Charles O’Callaghan & Noel O’Callaghan & Paul O’Callaghan

7142 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T WHITE, blue diamond, blueFev sleeves, armlet, white and & dark blueMonday quartered cap Less than dark two lengths behind thedark talented Rover inwhite the Prix Du Calvados pushed all the way at Leopardstown when second earlier this month; the one to beat. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 5 No Speak Alexander 1 win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 102 11/2 HR102 S. Foley 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 11rn Listed 7f Gd Frankie Dettori 8.11 nk 1L nk 4th to Fev Rover 8.11 DEAUVILLE 22 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 13/2 S. Foley 9.2 won 6 1/2L 6L from Divinely 9.2 and Dress Kode (GB) 8.6 ROS 7 JUL 6rn mdn 7f 69yds Hvy 1min 38sec

9 NO STOPPING HER (5)

2 9 2

Br B f Toronado - Monster Munchie (JPN) B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah O Garrett J Freyne

(128) (11)

136 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

RED, yellow seams, green Prominent racer who struck on cap debut at Roscommon before running well for a long way when third at Killarney, though she was rather disappointing at Listowel earlier this week. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 No Stopping Her 1 win r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 84 8/1 HR86 R.P. Whelan 9.3 7 3/4L 6th of 7 to Magnanimous 9.10 LIST 22 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 4/1 C.T. Keane 9.1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bubbles On Ice 8.6 KILL 13 JUL 5rn 1m 30yds Yld 28/1 R.P. Whelan 8.12 won 2L 1 1/2L from Abogados 9.3 and Helvic Princess (GB) 8.10 ROS 22 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 87yds Yld 1min 35.9sec

10 SENSE OF STYLE (10) Br B f Zoffany - Attire B B V Sangster O Mrs B V Sangster & Mrs John Magnier

2 9 2

(128) (3)

(TStrap)

6221 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RED, white sleeves, whiteprior cap,tored stars She had gone seams, close in ared couple of maidens scoring at Naas 10 days ago and looks like one who will keep developing next season, regardless of what happens here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sense Of Style 1 win r9,145.00 D 3/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) won 1L ns from Rosa Woodsii (FR) 9.2 and Friendly 9.2 NAAS 17 SEP 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.6sec 5/2 D. McMonagle 8.9 1 1/2L 2nd to April Showers 8.13 NAV 29 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Sft 11/10Fav S.M. Crosse 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Avagardner (GB) 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 7rn mdn 7f AWT

11 STAR IMAGE (GB) (14)

2 9 2

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

(128) (6)

96510 F Gavin Ryan J Thomas Mullins T

RED QUARTERED, striped purple cap Failed & to GREY beat a rival home when sent off atsleeves, 150-1 in Group 1 company here last time out, but previously successful here on testing ground and rain would aid her cause. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Star Image (GB) 1 win r9,145.00 CD — Handicap Rating 78 150/1 HR78 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 23L last of 13 to Shale 9.2 here 13 SEP Group 1 7f Gd 17/2 HR74 G.M. Ryan 9.4 won hd 1 1/4L from Omakase 8.12 and Verbal Fencing 9.2 here 28 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 1min 32.9sec 9/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 5 1/4L 5th of 10 to Lightning Jock 8.13 GAL 1 AUG mdn 7f Sft

12 THINKING OF YOU (USA) (16)

2 9 2

(128) (5)

Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Fabulous 1 F B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt Shane Crosse J O Michael Tabor & Mrs John Magnier & Derrick Smith Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap

Flashed home well to strike despite an awkward start from a wide draw on debut at Limerick earlier this month and this American Pharoah is probably the pick of Joseph O’Brien’s two participants. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Thinking Of You (USA) 1 win r9,145.00 3/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L hd from Colfer Kay 9.2 and Palifico (GB) 9.2 LIM 11 SEP 14rn mdn 6f 150yds Sft 1min 30.7sec

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RACE TWO

YELLOW, blue sleeves, white stars, yellow cap, dark blue star Failed to beatdark much home in her first couple of starts, but looked a different animal when successful at Naas 10 days

TStrap worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Monday (USA), 3/1 No Speak Alexander, 5/1 Aunty Bridy, 6/1 Angel Palm (GB), 7/1 A Ma Chere, 10/1 Sense Of Style, 12/1 Thinking Of You (USA), 20/1 Keeper Of Time, 25/1 Elysium, 33/1 Halla Rince, 50/1 No Stopping Her, Star Image (GB)

RACE TWO

2019 - 1st New York Girl 2nd A New Dawn 3rd Know It All (GB) (1 min. 30.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT NO SPEAK ALEXANDER wasn’t beaten far by Fev Rover in a French Group 2 last month and followed up on that when a narrow second behind Monday (declared at Newmarket Friday) at Leopardstown 15 days ago. Jessica Harrington’s filly handles varying ground and has the most solid profile in this contest. Thinking Of You impressed when making a winning debut at Limerick despite missing the start, while Aunty Bridy was far from disgraced in Group 1 company here recently.

WIN: NO SPEAK ALEXANDER

DANGER: AUNTY BRIDY

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

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

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

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

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance 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 18

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

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

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THIRD RACE 2.30P.M. THE HEFFERNAN TYRES JOE MCGRATH HANDICAP OF W40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

(For Race Conditions see page 47)

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 NORDIC PASSAGE (14) Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Nordic Spruce (USA) B Ammerland Verwaltung GMBH & Co Kg O Hugh P Ward

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 10 0

(140) (16)

(TStrap) 101340 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

PURPLE, green cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, quartered cap outing at Navan and will appreciate A course andlight distance winner who wasn’t beaten far in a Listed contest on his penultimate the return to the minimum distance having disappointed last time. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Nordic Passage 5 flat wins r37,611.50 CD — Handicap Rating 96 14/1 HR96 D.W. O’Connor 9.2 (TS) 10L 14th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR95 D.W. O’Connor 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 15/2 HR95 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd

2 ARDHOOMEY (22)

8 9 11

Br B g Dark Angel - Moy Joy B John Quinn O Moyville Racing Syndicate

(TStrap)

(137) (9)

240817 F Sam Ewing (7) J G M Lyons T

MAUVE, black seams, dark blue mauve cap end here earlier in the season and was a winner off A course and distance winner who wassleeves, a regular at the business a 2lb lower mark on his penultimate start. Winning Range Hvy-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Ardhoomey 7 flat wins r241,400.00 CD — Handicap Rating 93 9/1 HR94 Sam Ewing 9.3 (TS) 7 3/4L 7th of 11 to A Step Too Far 8.0 NAV 5 SEP hcp 5f Yld 12/1 HR91 Sam Ewing 8.10 (TS) won 3/4L 1/2L from My Laureate 9.0 and Nordic Passage 9.7 CK 8 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 58.6sec 9/1 HR91 C.T. Keane 9.12 (TS) 4 1/2L 8th of 12 to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 7f Gd

3 ROYAL CANFORD (14)

4 9 9

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

(Visor)

(135) (7)

751810 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

YELLOW, light blue spots, blue cap She was a winner over 7f on herlight penultimate start and that distance is where the best of her most recent form has come. She has plenty to prove dropped back to 5f. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 2 Royal Canford 3 flat wins r23,318.00 C — Handicap Rating 91 18/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.0 (V) 7 3/4L 10th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 5/1 HR85 W.J. Lee 10.0 (V) won 2 3/4L s/hd from Swiss Army Officer 8.11 and Mean Fomhair 9.11 ROS 31 AUG 9rn hcp 7f 47yds Yld/Sft 1min 32.7sec 12/1 HR85 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (V) 4L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld

4 BIG GOSSEY (14)

3 9 5

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

(131) (13)

221-130 F Michael Hussey J Charles O’Brien T

PINK, sleeves, A regularblack here this summer,striped winning cap over 6f in June before making the podium in a competitive heat over course and distance next time. Disappointing here earlier this month, but that was a hot race. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Big Gossey 2 flat wins r20,965.00 C D — Handicap Rating 88 17/2 HR88 M.C. Hussey 8.9 19L 19th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 4/1Fav HR90 M.C. Hussey 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 14/1 HR82 M.C. Hussey 9.6 won 1/2L 1/2L from Flaming Moon 9.3 and Taggalo 8.8 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 11.6sec

5 SILVER SPEAR (14)

3 9 5

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

(131) (17)

613-439 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T DARK GREENin&a PINK maroon sleeves, chevrons, yellow & royal blue could checkbecap Not disgraced GroupCHEVRONS, 1 over track and trip recently, butwhite her mark offers little leeway and there betterhandicapped rivals in the field. Place claims. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Silver Spear 1 flat win r7,092.00 — Handicap Rating 88 200/1 HR84 S. Foley 9.2 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Glass Slippers (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP Group 1 5f Gd 11/1 HR86 A.J. Slattery 9.0 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 25/1 HR86 A.J. Slattery 8.9 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 20

6 BLAIRMAYNE (14)

7 9 4

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

(130) (11)

333582 F Sean Davis J Miss Natalia Lupini T

EMERALD GREEN, & sleeves, capdropping back in trip having given Mr Lupton Has a fine record at thisdark venueblue and sash the course winner hooped is interesting a fright when second over 6f last time. One of the more likely winners. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Blairmayne 5 flat wins r45,440.00 C D — Handicap Rating 86 25/1 HR81 S.P. Davis 8.6 1/2L 2nd to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 9/2 HR83 S. Foley 9.7 3 1/2L 8th of 12 to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG hcp 6f Hvy 6/1 HR83 S. Foley 9.12 2 1/4L 5th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld

4 9 4

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

(130) (10)

441652 F Rory Cleary J Kieran P Cotter T

YELLOW & PURPLE CHECK, yellow purpleand cap, starin three outings since, having been An impressive winner at Bellewstown earliersleeves, in the summer notyellow disgraced narrowly denied by just a short head at Navan last time. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Inflection Point 1 flat win r7,965.00 D — Handicap Rating 86 9/1 HR81 R.P. Cleary 9.12 s/hd 2nd to Mogwli 8.5 NAV 10 SEP 13rn hcp 5f 164yds Yld 25/1 HR84 R.P. Cleary 8.13 2 1/4L 5th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR84 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (BK) 2 1/2L 6th of 9 to Nordic Passage 9.11 here 26 JUL hcp (70-100)5f Yld

8 MRS BOUQUET (GB) (56)

3 9 4

Br B f Toronado - Riva Royale (GB) B Hatford Enterprises O Garrett J Freyne

(130) (1)

11-8754 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

RED, yellow seams, green cap A useful performer in the UK for Mark Johnston and she can’t be ruled out on her first appearance for her new handler off a tempting mark. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Mrs Bouquet (GB) 4 flat wins r59,237.40 D — Handicap Rating 87 Ryan Moore 9.12 2 3/4L 3L 2L 4th to Byline (GB) 9.7 LEICESTER 2 AUG 5rn hcp (71-90)6f Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.4 9L 5th of 8 to Indie Angel 8.2 NEWMARKET 11 JUL hcp (81-100)7f Gd J. Fanning 8.12 8L 7th of 12 to Que Amoro 9.4 AYR 22 JUN Listed 5f Gd

9 A STEP TOO FAR (11) Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Celerina B Mrs E J Stack O Ms Sinead Dunne

4 9 3 (CPiece)

(129) (15)

211111 F Adam Farragher (7) J Kieran P Cotter T

LIGHT hoop, red stars onand sleeves, yellow cap, stars She is yetBLUE, to finishred outside the top two in 2020 made it five victories on red the spin when successful at Cork earlier this month.

She is only 3lb higher here and is now tried in first-time cheekpieces. Winning Range Hy-Gd. Star Rating 5 A Step Too Far 5 flat wins r45,725.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 9/2 HR82 A.J. Farragher 9.4 won nk hd from Goodnight Girl 9.12 and Windham Belle 8.12 CK 16 SEP 12rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 12.2sec 4/1 HR74 A.J. Farragher 8.0 won 3/4L 1/2L from Miacomet 8.7 and Tide Of Time (GB) 9.2 NAV 5 SEP 11rn hcp 5f Yld 1min 2.4sec 5/4Fav HR64 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Teddy Boy 8.7 and Musical Rue 9.6 BELW 27 AUG 12rn hcp (45-75)5f Hvy 1min 3.1sec

10 NOT NOW ZEB (14)

3 9 3

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

(129) (2)

001168 F Shane Foley J Thomas Mullins T

RED &back-to-back GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purpleover capcourse and distance in yielding ground, but could Landed victories earlier this summer, including be in the claws of the handicapper at present, with others looking more likely. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 Not Now Zeb 3 flat wins r36,886.50 CD — Handicap Rating 86 28/1 HR86 James J. Doyle 8.7 6L 8th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR88 G.M. Ryan 9.2 3 1/2L 6th of 11 to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG Ext hcp 6f Sft 18/1 HR82 S. Foley 8.8 won 3/4L 1/2L from Elzaamone 8.3 and Big Gossey 9.2 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld 1min 1.2sec

11 GOODNIGHT GIRL (11) Br Gr f Clodovil - Leenavesta (USA) B Knockainey Stud O John Lynam

5 9 2 (CPiece)

(128) (14)

270-542 F Declan McDonogh J Sarah Lynam T

BLACK, diamond sleeves, black It has beenbeige some triple time since she has&tasted success, butcap she has been going close of late and is only 1lb higher than when beaten a neck by A Step Too Far at Cork last time. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Goodnight Girl 3 flat wins r16,834.10 — Handicap Rating 84 15/2 HR83 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 nk 2nd to A Step Too Far 9.4 CK 16 SEP 12rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR87 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 50/1 HR87 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 3L 5th of 18 to Nordic Passage 9.6 here 10 JUL Ext hcp 6f Yld

12 MY LAUREATE (22)

4 9 1

Br B f Rajj - Imitation (GB) B Lisheen Stud O J R Scott

(127) (12)

094-626 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

DARK seams, white cap, green spots She mayBLUE, prefer emerald conditionsgreen to be quicker than this to be emerald at her most effective, but she has run some fine efforts in defeat this season and she is foolish to rule out off an ever-decreasing mark. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 My Laureate 1 flat win r7,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 83 7/2Fav HR84 C.T. Keane 9.3 6L 6th of 11 to A Step Too Far 8.0 NAV 5 SEP hcp 5f Yld 11/1 HR85 G.F. Carroll 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 33/1 HR85 G.F. Carroll 9.2 5 1/4L 6th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN Listed 5f Gd/Yld 21

RACE THREE

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13 ELZAAMONE (29)

3 9 0

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Navajo Princess B Ms Geraldine Regan O Ms A Li

(C,T)

(126) (3)

381287 F Chris Hayes J Niall Thomas Egan (R) T

PURPLE, pink sleeves, pink cap,course-and-distance purple star She was lesspink thanstars, a length away from back-to-back victories earlier this summer, but has had to settle for a minor role in her appearances since and others appear more likely here. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Elzaamone 1 flat win r6,490.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 66/1 HR81 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (CP) (TS) 7L 7th of 9 to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG Listed 5f Sft 11/1 HR81 C.D. Hayes 8.7 (CP) (TS) 4L 8th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 14/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 8.3 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Not Now Zeb 8.8 here 26 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Yld

14 BREAKFAST CLUB (GB) (11)

3 8 12

Br B c Cable Bay - Alzahra (GB) B D Curran O James McAuley

(124) (6)

1351 F Colin Keane J Denis Gerard Hogan T

RACE THREE

ORANGE, seams, & yellow Off the mark brown at the first time of emerald asking for green this handler at Corkquartered earlier this cap month and could have plenty more to come despite the 10lb hike for that success. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Breakfast Club (GB) 2 flat wins r10,599.70 D — Handicap Rating 81 7/1 HR71 C.T. Keane 9.12 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Bahlwan (GB) 9.6 and Powersville 9.9 CK 16 SEP 9rn hcp (50-80)5f Gd 59.8sec Pat Dobbs 9.6 3L 5th of 11 to Zenaida 9.5 CHELMSFORD CITY 22 AUG hcp (56-75)6f Std Sean Levey 9.9 5L 2 1/4L 3rd to Diligent Lady (GB) 8.11 WINDSOR 22 JUN 6rn 5f 21yds Gd

15 BECKWITH PLACE (30)

5 8 9

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

(121) (5)

800-052 F N G McCullagh J Tracey Collins T

DARK & in WHITE CHECK, dark ablue quartered cap EnjoyedBLUE the drop trip when only beaten headsleeves, over 6f here last month and drops back even further now off a 1lb lower mark. No surprise if he runs a big race and any rain would help his cause. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Beckwith Place 2 flat wins r14,784.00 — Handicap Rating 77 20/1 HR78 S.P. Davis 9.2 hd 2nd to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG 12rn hcp 6f Hvy 9/2 HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.2 6L 5th of 14 to Lord Rapscallion 9.6 BELW 2 JUL hcp (60-90)7f 196yds Yld 16/1 HR80 S.P. Davis 9.11 6 3/4L 12th of 16 to Turbine 9.3 LEP 21 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd

16 ECCLESIASTICAL (GB) (17)

3 8 8

Br Ch g Pastoral Pursuits (GB) - Bazzana (GB) B The Snailwell Stud O Miss Sarah Foran

(120) (4)

422201 F Danny Sheehy (5) J T G McCourt T

BROWN & inORANGE CHEVRONS, orange diamond He has been fine form this season and orange notched sleeves, up a deserved first cap, careerbrown win at Navan earlier this month. Colin Keane deserts him today, but his claiming jockey removes a valuable 5lb. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Ecclesiastical (GB) 1 flat win r7,965.00 D — Handicap Rating 77 5/1 HR74 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 1/2L 3/4L from Boundless Power 9.4 and Grey Streak 9.7 NAV 10 SEP 10rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 2.9sec 22/1 HR76 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 7 3/4L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld 6/4Fav HR77 C.D. Maxwell 9.4 (V) 1L 2nd to Lord Mczie 9.7 DUN 12 JUL 8rn mdn 5f Std

17 BOUGHTINTHEDARK (11)

4 8 6

Br B f Dandy Man - Skyscape (GB) B John Dollard O Michael O’Sullivan

(118) (8)

152276 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

EMERALD GREEN, yellow emerald sleeves & cap He ran better than the bare resultspots, would suggest lastgreen time and has twice rattled the crossbar at this venue this season.

He offers value for a yard who enjoy plenty of success in sprinting contests. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Boughtinthedark 2 flat wins r10,620.00 — Handicap Rating 74 13/2 HR74 James J. Doyle 10.2 2 1/2L 6th of 9 to Breakfast Club (GB) 9.12 CK 16 SEP hcp (50-80)5f Gd 3/1Fav HR76 James J. Doyle 9.0 7L 7th of 8 to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG Ext hcp 5f Hvy 7/2Fav HR76 J.M. Sheridan 8.8 1/2L 2nd to Nordic Passage 9.11 here 26 JUL 9rn hcp (70-100)5f Yld

18 CHOCQUINTO (11)

3 8 6

(118) (18)

Br B f Requinto - Sara Hammock 601055 F B Timothy Bourke Nathan Crosse (5) J O Timothy Bourke Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R) T

MAUVE, light greenand braces & sleeves, light green on cap A winner of a course distance maiden earlier in the star summer, but has had to settle for minor roles in her appearances in the handicap ranks since. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Chocquinto 1 flat win r8,850.00 CD — Handicap Rating 73 22/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 10.1 2 1/4L 5th of 9 to Breakfast Club (GB) 9.12 CK 16 SEP hcp (50-80)5f Gd 28/1 HR79 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 4 3/4L 5th of 8 to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG Ext hcp 5f Hvy 33/1 HR80 W.M. Lordan 8.6 8 3/4L last of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd C,T worn by No. 13. CPiece worn by No. 9, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2.

Visor worn by No. 3.

Long Handicap - Chocquinto 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Blairmayne, 6/1 A Step Too Far, 7/1 Goodnight Girl, 8/1 Breakfast Club (GB), 10/1 Inflection Point, My Laureate, Beckwith Place, 12/1 Ardhoomey, Silver Spear, 14/1 Big Gossey, 16/1 Nordic Passage, 20/1 Royal Canford, Mrs Bouquet (GB), Not Now Zeb, Elzaamone, Boughtinthedark, 25/1 Ecclesiastical (GB), 33/1 Chocquinto

2019 - 1st Make A Challenge 2nd Ardhoomey 3rd Only Spoofing (1 min. 2.1 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT A STEP TOO FAR has been in fine form this summer and made it five victories in a row when getting the better of the reopposing Goodnight Girl (second) at Cork. Kieran Cotter’s thriving four-year-old is just 3lb higher now and could continue her excellent winning streak with first-time cheekpieces applied. Stablemate Inflection Point was only beaten a short head last time and strengthens the handler’s grasp on this contest, while Blairmayne rattled the crossbar over 6f here earlier this month.

Denis Hogan’s pair of Breakfast Club and Boughtinthedark also make plenty of appeal, the former a winner on debut for his trainer at Navan recently.

WIN: A STEP TOO FAR

DANGER: GOODNIGHT GIRL

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1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: r6490; Second: r2200; Third: r1100; Fourth: r550; Fifth: r330; Sixth: r220.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 ZOZIMUS (32)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 10 1

(141) (12)

Br B c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Comment (GB) 8345 F B Grange Stud Paddy Harnett (7) J O J Carthy Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

RACE FOUR

ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & sleeves, whitethe quartered cap He has shown some promise in four outings to dateyellow and it is& possible ground was too testing for him at Bellewstown last month. Makes his nursery debut but may prove vulnerable to more unexposed types. Star Rating 3 Zozimus — Handicap Rating 83 8/1 HR84 G.M. Ryan 9.4 5 1/2L 5th of 14 to Ecliptical 9.1 BELW 26 AUG mdn 7f 181yds Sft/Hvy 5/2Fav G.M. Ryan 9.0 2 1/2L 2L nk 4th to Lightning Jock 8.13 GAL 1 AUG 10rn mdn 7f Sft 14/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 1 1/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Eastern Voice 9.1 CK 12 JUL 12rn mdn 6f Gd

2 MOONHALL GIRL (6)

2 9 9

Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Teoirim B J S Bolger O Charles Alan McIntyre

(135) (13)

846741 F Tom Madden J Patrick Joseph Hayes T

BLACK & YELLOW STRIPES, black spotsat Fairyhouse on Monday but is likely to face a much She improved considerably to get off the cap, mark white in a claimer tougher assignment here when attempting to back that performance up. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Moonhall Girl 1 win r11,210.00 — Handicap Rating 77 25/1 HR62 T.P. Madden 8.11 won 2 1/4L 1 1/2L from Zoffany’s Delight 8.11 and The Last Knight 8.11 FAIR 21 SEP 8rn 7f Gd 1min 30.6sec 20/1 HR63 S.P. Davis 9.0 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Verbal Fencing 9.4 NAAS 17 SEP 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 6/1 HR66 T.P. Madden 8.13 7 1/2L 7th of 9 to Tiger Mylk 8.11 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy

3 OMAKASE (23)

2 9 6

(132) (7)

Br B f Power (GB) - Miss Montana 74320 F B Mr H J O’Reilly Mikey Sheehy (7) J O H J O’Reilly Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

WHITE, whitetwice cap,inred She has placed fivehoop starts but arrives having disappointed on her most recent outing at Down Royal when only beating one rival home. That said, she is capable of bouncing back to form. Star Rating 3 Omakase — Handicap Rating 74 9/4Fav HR74 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 16L 12th of 13 to Verbal Fencing 9.4 DRYL 4 SEP Ext hcp 7f Sft 7/4Fav HR72 M.P. Sheehy 8.12 hd 2nd to Star Image (GB) 9.4 here 28 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 12/1 M.P. Sheehy 8.2 2 3/4L 3L 3rd to Earth Strike 9.1 LEP 20 AUG 10rn mdn 7f 20yds Hvy

4 VOCITO (5)

2 9 6

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

(132) (16)

63243 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, panel,races check cap so far but he appeared to be held on his most recent outing at Listowel on He has runpurple some decent in defeat Tuesday and will need to improve to be competitive. Star Rating 3 Vocito — Handicap Rating 74 14/1 HR74 R.P. Cleary 8.6 hd 2L 3rd to Magnanimous 9.10 LIST 22 SEP 7rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 5/1 HR76 K.J. Manning 9.0 2L 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Magnanimous 9.10 CK 9 SEP 5rn hcp 7f Gd/Frm 7/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Erzindjan 9.7 CK 25 AUG 7rn mdn 7f Hvy

5 DEARG JAZZ (18)

2 9 5

Br Ch f Red Jazz (USA) - Ms Cromby B Knocklong House Stud O Ms Mary A O’Leary

(131) (11)

986 F Luke McAteer (7) J James M Barrett T

EMERALD yellow hoop, yellow pinkwith cap, yellow diamond Yet to place inGREEN, three starts to date but she arrivesarmlet, having run credit on her latest start at Cork and the switch to nurseries may unlock further progression. Star Rating 4 Dearg Jazz — Handicap Rating 73 80/1 L.T. McAteer 8.11 (H) 6L 6th of 14 to High Heels 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Frm 50/1 L.T. McAteer 8.11 (H) 9 1/4L 8th of 9 to April Showers 8.13 NAV 29 AUG mdn 1m Sft 50/1 R.P. Cleary 8.9 (H) 12L 9th of 10 to Earth Strike 9.1 LEP 20 AUG mdn 7f 20yds Hvy 26

6 VIRTUAL HUG (10)

2 9 5

Br B c Buratino - Cotton Camera B Oghill House Stud O Mrs Audrey O’Dwyer

(131) (4)

8483 F Billy Lee J Conor O’Dwyer T

DARK BLUE, white on where cap he travelled well into the contest and the handicapper He made the frame onseams, his latestwhite outingspots at Naas dropping him 1lb might just aid his cause too. Star Rating 4 Virtual Hug — Handicap Rating 73 7/1 HR74 W.J. Lee 9.11 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Verbal Fencing 9.4 NAAS 17 SEP 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 8/1 K.J. Manning 8.13 8 3/4L 8th of 14 to Ecliptical 9.1 BELW 26 AUG mdn 7f 181yds Sft/Hvy 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 s/hd 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Wuqood (GB) 9.7 GOW 12 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd

7 BRITZKA (13)

2 9 4

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

(130) (3)

059 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

DARK braces quartered cap Bred to BLUE, improveyellow with time and for&aarmlet, longer distance so this test may just prove to be on the sharp side at this stage of his career. Star Rating 3 Britzka — Handicap Rating 72 100/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 7 1/4L 9th of 15 to Toshizou 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 20/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.5 12L 5th of 7 to Brazil 9.5 here 28 AUG mdn 1m Sft 100/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.6 8 1/2L 10th of 17 to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG mdn 7f Gd

8 TIGER MYLK (5)

2 9 4

(130) (15)

(Blinkers) 09917 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J D K Weld T ROYAL LIGHT GREEN HOOPS, light green caplast month and the switch to The visorBLUE didn’t & appear to work on the second yellow occasion&having scoredstriped at Killarney blinkers, combined with a 3lb drop, could see him enter calculations. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Tiger Mylk 1 win r7,670.00 — Handicap Rating 72 18/1 HR72 C.D. Hayes 8.6 (V) 9L last of 7 to Magnanimous 9.10 LIST 22 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 17/2 HR64 C.D. Hayes 8.11 (V) won 2L hd from Creative Mojo 8.10 and Bell Ex One 8.13 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy 1min 49sec 66/1 D. McMonagle 8.4 3 3/4L 9th of 12 to Bell I Am 9.1 SLGO 7 AUG mdn 5f 160yds Gd

9 CISCO DISCO (10)

2 9 2

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street (GB) B John Davison O Sunday Racing Club/Grey Lady Racing Syndicate

(CPiece)

(128) (2)

7797 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

BLACK, seams, armlet, yellow black the starapplication of first-time cheekpieces can bring Unplaced yellow in all four starts toyellow date and connections willcap, be hoping about the improvement required for him to shed the maiden tag. Star Rating 3 Cisco Disco — Handicap Rating 70 50/1 HR73 Vanessa Maye 8.12 7 3/4L 7th of 12 to Fight Zone (USA) 9.5 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 6f Gd 100/1 G.P. Halpin 9.5 8 1/2L 9th of 10 to Blue For You 9.5 GAL 27 JUL mdn 7f Sft 80/1 C.T. Keane 9.0 9 1/2L 7th of 11 to Turbo Spirit (GB) 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 6f Yld/Sft

10 EQUILOVE (10)

2 9 0

(126) (5)

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Arosha B Mr Gerry Byrne O Tom & Gerry Met Mickey Syndicate

3932 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T BLACK, white sleeves, redearlier chevrons, royal blue cap, white of star She ran onorange to grab cross secondsashes, at Naas on her nursery debut in the month and the daughter Equiano remains open to progression on just her fifth career outing. Star Rating 5 Equilove — Handicap Rating 68 10/1 HR68 S. Foley 9.5 3 3/4L 2nd to Verbal Fencing 9.4 NAAS 17 SEP 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 15/2 S. Foley 9.2 s/hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Avagardner (GB) 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 7rn mdn 7f AWT 9/4Fav S. Foley 8.9 8 1/4L 9th of 10 to Inner Beauty 9.1 LIM 29 JUN mdn 6f 150yds Gd

11 DIXON LINE (GB) (24)

2 8 11

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Regal Velvet (GB) B Clarendon Farm Ltd O Erindale Syndicate

(123) (8)

007 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

ROYAL BLUE, white spots, orange sleeves, bluerecent cap, white starupped to a mile at Punchestown Yet to place in three starts but his best run came onroyal his most start when earlier in the month and he is capable of being in the mix. Star Rating 3 Dixon Line (GB) — Handicap Rating 65 125/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 11L 7th of 9 to Liffey River (FR) 9.7 PUN 3 SEP mdn 1m Sft 33/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 20L 12th of 13 to Huddle Up 8.8 CK 25 AUG mdn 6f Hvy 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 14L 13th of 15 to No Stopping Her 8.12 ROS 22 JUN mdn 7f 87yds Yld

12 HELVIC PRINCESS (GB) (64)

2 8 11

Br B f Marcel - Jersey Cream B Mr & Mrs A & D Flannigan O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill & J Muldoon

(123) (6)

309 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

LIGHT BLUE, pinkstarts, chevron & cap Placed once in three with that effort coming on her debut at Roscommon in June, but she commands respect now stepping up to a mile with Colin Keane back in the saddle. Star Rating 4 Helvic Princess (GB) — Handicap Rating 65 10/1 C.D. Hayes 8.8 9L 9th of 15 to Amber Kite 8.10 GOW 25 JUL mdn 7f Yld 5/1 C.T. Keane 8.10 8 1/4L 10th of 12 to Eastern Voice 9.1 CK 12 JUL mdn 6f Gd 9/1 C.T. Keane 8.10 2L 1 1/2L 3rd to No Stopping Her 8.12 ROS 22 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 87yds Yld 27

RACE FOUR

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Rosa Gialla B Melchior Bloodstock & Partners O J Rogers

13 NO NAY FOREVER (8)

2 8 10

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Queen of India B Queen Of India Partnership O Orpen Horses Limited

(CPiece)

(122) (9)

000 F Rory Cleary J James M Barrett T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sleeves & cap She has finished down the field on all three outings to date and has a lot to prove with cheekpieces being reached for on her nursery bow. Star Rating 2 No Nay Forever — Handicap Rating 64 250/1 L.T. McAteer 8.12 12L last of 10 to Talacre (USA) 9.2 GOW 19 SEP mdn 1m Gd 250/1 R.P. Whelan 9.0 10L 10th of 17 to Diamond Eyes 8.3 NAV 5 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Yld 50/1 G.M. Ryan 8.8 16L 13th of 14 to Amazed By Grace (GB) 8.9 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f AWT

14 CREATIVE MOJO (12)

2 8 9

Br Gr f Marcel - Zebgrey B Knocktartan House Stud O J P Ledwidge

(CPiece)

(121) (10)

089262 F Leigh Roche J A Oliver T

BLACK GREY QUARTERED, sleeves, She has & placed twice out of her lasthalved three outings in quartered this sphere cap but this appears to be a tougher assignment on paper and it will likely require a career best. Star Rating 3 Creative Mojo — Handicap Rating 63 100/30Fav HR63 W.J. Lee 9.11 (CP) 2L 2nd to Kaluz (GB) 9.5 TIPP 15 SEP 10rn hcp (45-65)7f 110yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR63 G.F. Carroll 9.5 5 1/4L 6th of 13 to Verbal Fencing 9.4 DRYL 4 SEP Ext hcp 7f Sft 33/1 HR63 R.P. Whelan 8.10 2L 2nd to Tiger Mylk 8.11 KILL 21 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 50yds Hvy

15 BENKOGAMBIT (17)

2 8 6

Br B g Zebedee (GB) - Regrette Rien B Ms Sarah-Anne Heffernan O Ms Patricia Walsh

(118) (1)

090 F Danny Sheehy (5) J Patrick Martin T

RACE FOUR

WHITE, black check & extended cap Didn’t appreciate the dropsleeves back to an 5f at Navan on his latest outing and he has plenty on his plate despite returning to a mile for his nursery debut. Star Rating 2 Benkogambit — Handicap Rating 60 150/1 W.M. Lordan 8.13 20L 11th of 12 to Dense Star 8.7 NAV 10 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Yld 100/1 R.C. Colgan 8.13 11L 9th of 14 to Ecliptical 9.1 BELW 26 AUG mdn 7f 181yds Sft/Hvy 125/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.8 13L 13th of 18 to Fly Girl 8.10 LEP 13 AUG mdn 7f Gd

16 CORNISH ROCK (10)

2 8 6

Br B f Free Eagle - Pirans Rock B J Wholey & Irish National Stud O John Wholey

(118) (14)

580 F Killian Leonard J John M Oxx T

RED, white hollow box She is yet to show much on & thecap racecourse but may improve for going up in distance having run over shorter on her three outings so far. Might be worth a market check. Star Rating 3 Cornish Rock — Handicap Rating 60 33/1 J.A. Powell 8.8 5 3/4L last of 12 to Mass Gathering 8.12 NAAS 17 SEP 6f Gd 100/1 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 12L 8th of 13 to A Case Of You 8.13 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 7f Sft 16/1 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 (H) 16L 5th of 6 to Snapraeterea 8.13 ROS 18 AUG 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy Blinkers worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 9, No. 13, No. 14.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Equilove, 11/2 Virtual Hug, 6/1 Omakase, 7/1 Moonhall Girl, 8/1 Zozimus, Vocito, 10/1 Creative Mojo, 12/1 Helvic Princess (GB), 16/1 Dearg Jazz, Britzka, Dixon Line (GB), 20/1 Tiger Mylk, Cisco Disco, 25/1 Cornish Rock, 33/1 No Nay Forever, 50/1 Benkogambit 2019 - 1st Borelli 2nd Simply True 3rd Cobb And Co (1 min. 46.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT EQUILOVE ran her best race when finishing second at Naas earlier in the month, with Virtual Hug back in third, and Jessica Harrington’s filly remains on the same mark as she attempts to go one better on this occasion. The aforementioned Virtual Hug warrants respect for that effort and he has more to offer along with Dearg Jazz, who is expected to improve now switched to this company, and Helvic Princess.

WIN: EQUILOVE

DANGER: VIRTUAL HUG

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FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF W15,000

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

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B Breeder

No Horse

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O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 6

(132) (4)

Br B f Lovelace (GB) - Manx Fizz (GB) B Mr T B Sheridan O T B Sheridan

00 F Killian Hennessy (7) J Miss Katy Brown T YELLOW, emerald green diamond, emerald green diamonds on sleeves, grey cap

Has been well beaten at big prices on her two outings so far, including in a maiden claimer at Dundalk earlier this month. A similar fate may await for her in this contest. Star Rating 1 Effernock Dieubon 150/1 Siobhan Rutledge 9.4 21L 13th of 14 to Monzoon (GB) 9.3 DUN 18 SEP mdn 1m Std 66/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 14L 12th of 13 to Lady Anner 9.2 ROS 31 AUG mdn 7f 47yds Yld/Sft

2 SIMPLY A BREEZE (8)

4 9 6

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

(132) (2)

2-83348 F Kevin Manning J John James Feane T

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ROYAL sash, royal grey Without aBLUE, in in sixgrey starts, but the lastblue two ofcap, those havestar come in Group 3 company, including when fourth here two starts ago. Could finally open her account now dropped in grade. Star Rating 5 Simply A Breeze — Handicap Rating 99 9/1 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.7 9 1/2L 8th of 13 to Epona Plays 9.2 GOW 19 SEP Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Gd 40/1 G.M. Ryan 9.9 1 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Thundering Nights 9.2 here 28 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft 5/2Fav G.M. Ryan 9.6 3/4L 3L 3rd to Sage Advice 9.7 CK 16 AUG 17rn mdn 1m 2f Sft

3 AL SHOMOOKH (-)

3 9 2

Br Gr f More Than Ready (USA) - Lismore (USA) B Mr T J Rooney O Timothy J Rooney

(128) (10) F

Robbie Colgan J W T Farrell T WHITE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, green sleeves, yellow armlet, green cap Purchase price dropped from 300,000 guineas as a yearling to just 10,000 guineas as two-year-old. That sets a few alarm bells ringing, despite her dam having some useful US form. Star Rating 2

4 APRICOT ROSE (24)

3 9 2

Br Gr f Lethal Force - Amber Romance B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

BLACK, white sleeves, white & dark blue striped cap

(128) (9)

20 F Mikey Sheehy (7) J D K Weld T

Made a decent fist of things on her debut at Killarney, running on really strongly for second over this trip. An extra furlong at Punchestown didn’t help last time though, so she might be happier in this. Star Rating 3 Apricot Rose 14/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 21L 10th of 14 to Sagrada Familia (GB) 8.9 PUN 3 SEP mdn 1m 1f Sft 10/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 nk 2nd to Fearless Girl 8.11 KILL 19 AUG 11rn mdn 1m 20yds Sft/Hvy

5 ASTADASH (24)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Zoffany - Starfish B Manister House Stud O Mrs Frank Barry & Mrs Luke Barry

(128) (11)

32524 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

BLACK & WHITE emeraldingreen cap to date, including placed efforts over further at Fairyhouse Has shown a decent STRIPES, level of consistency five starts and Leopardstown. Interesting here, over the shortest trip she’s ever raced. Star Rating 3 Astadash — Handicap Rating 84 9/4Fav HR84 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3 1/2L hd 1/2L 4th to Sagrada Familia (GB) 8.9 PUN 3 SEP 14rn mdn 1m 1f Sft 9/2 HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Finans Bay 9.7 LEP 20 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 1f Hvy 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 7 1/2L 5th of 16 to Federica Sophia 9.2 LEP 31 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd 30

6 BELLS OF THYME (18)

3 9 2

(128) (17)

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

70 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

No better than midfield on her debut at Gowran last month and fared no better when well beaten over this trip at Cork last time. Her full-sister won over 1m4f, so she may be better over further in time. Star Rating 2 Bells Of Thyme 25/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 11L 11th of 13 to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Frm 25/1 W.T. Byrne 8.9 7 1/2L 7th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd

7 ELEGANCE AND GRACE (6)

3 9 2

(128) (13)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Medicean Star B Michael Begley O M A Begley

0 F Mark Enright J J A Stack T

DARK BLUE & PINK HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, dark blue spots

Related to a number of winners over a variety of distances, but her first outing ended in a somewhat ignominious defeat at Fairyhouse. Hard to see her improving enough to take this and others appeal more. Star Rating 2 Elegance And Grace 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 17L 12th of 16 to Theophile 9.2 FAIR 21 SEP mdn 7f Gd

8 FICTITIOUS LADY (18)

3 9 2

(128) (16)

Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Lady Avenger B Deerpark Stud O Deerpark Stud Partnership

4243 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

LIGHT BLUE, light blue & royalatblue striped sleeves, cap to this distance at Cork last time.

Went close on her second outing Down Royal and placedroyal whenblue dropped Ran on strongly last time, hinting that she may be better over longer trips in time. Star Rating 3 Fictitious Lady — Handicap Rating 76 4/1Fav HR76 W.J. Lee 9.2 hd 1L 3rd to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP 13rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm 3/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Oh So True (USA) 9.2 GOW 12 AUG 13rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 7/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 1/2L 2nd to She’s Our Queen 8.13 DRYL 24 JUL 13rn mdn 1m 2f 75yds Yld

3 9 2

Br Ch f Fracas - Teolane B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

GREY, purple panel, check cap

(128) (6)

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

Didn’r receive much support when well beaten on debut at Roscommon and was even less fancied at Galway last time, where she ran on for a modest fifth. Not certain to be suited by this drop in trip. Star Rating 2 High Lake 100/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 20L 5th of 13 to Prose 9.2 GAL 8 SEP mdn 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 22/1 L.T. McAteer 8.12 15L 9th of 11 to Alatar 9.7 ROS 31 AUG mdn 1m 3f 160yds Yld/Sft

10 IMPOSSIBLE (-)

3 9 2

Br B f Makfi (GB) - Pleasant Valley B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(128) (12) F

Ross Coakley J John M Oxx T

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

Her dam is a half-sister to Stradivarius, which would suggest that this could prove a somewhat inadequate trip.

May be best watched here ahead of a sterner test of stamina in future. Star Rating 3

11 INDIAN SIOUX (8)

3 9 2?+2

Br B f Excelebration - Sioux Rising B P J Towell O P J Towell

(Hood)

(128) (3)

854 F Luke McAteer (7) J Thomas Foley T

YELLOW, emerald slowly greenwith stareach & sleeves, quartered cap in all three starts at Gowran. Was slightly slowly Has been progressing run, improving her placing away last time and could fare better if breaking on term in this contest. Star Rating 3 Indian Sioux — Handicap Rating 72 18/1 L.T. McAteer 8.11 (H) 2 1/2L ns 5L 4th to Insinuendo 9.2 GOW 19 SEP 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 80/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 (H) 5 3/4L 5th of 13 to Oh So True (USA) 9.2 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 150/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 (H) 10L 8th of 14 to Never Forgotten 8.13 GOW 25 JUL mdn 1m Yld

12 MARCHETTI (12)

3 9 2

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Though B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd O Barouche Stud (Ireland) Ltd

DARK BLUE, yellow braces & armlet, quartered cap

(128) (1)

05 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

Well beaten on her debut over 10 furlongs at Leopardstown but showed distinct improvement to get within three lengths of the winner at Tipperary latest. Further progression could see her making an impact here. Star Rating 3 Marchetti 40/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 2 3/4L 5th of 14 to Longbourn 9.13 TIPP 15 SEP mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 150/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 12L 12th of 15 to Ennistymon 9.2 LEP 9 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm 31

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9 HIGH LAKE (19)

13 MOONWALK (344)

3 9 2

(128) (7)

Br Ch f Mastercraftsman - Areeda 0- F B Knockaney Stud Gavin Ryan (3) J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Half-sister to a Group 3 winner as a juvenile and her purchase price went up to 270,000 guineas as a yearling.

Didn’t really show a great deal on debut at Leopardstown so the jury is out. Star Rating 3 Moonwalk 33/1 M.C. Hussey 9.0 43L 13th of 14 to Amma Grace 9.0 LEP 19 OCT 19 mdn 1m Sft

14 SALSA (39)

3 9 2

Br B f Galileo - Beauty Is Truth B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(Blinkers)

(128) (14)

66-2895 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams,already, stripedbut sleeves, Has had plenty of chances most of purple her runscap have come over further than this. Put in her best effort to date when second at this track in June and could be a contender here. Star Rating 4 Salsa — Handicap Rating 85 5/2 HR88 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (BK) 8L 5th of 10 to Shamiyna 9.2 KILL 19 AUG mdn 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR88 B.M. Coen 8.13 (BK) 14L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL Group 3 1m 4f Yld 9/2 HR88 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (BK) 17L last of 8 to One Voice 9.2 LEP 21 JUN Group 3 1m 2f Gd

15 SECRET PULSE (18)

3 9 2

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Secret Key B Dominick Glennane O Dominick Glennane

(128) (8)

652 F Colin Keane J Gerard Keane T

ROYAL BLUE, blackwhen disc,fifth yellow cap price here in July and built on that when beaten a head at Cork earlier Showed some promise at a massive

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this month. Evidently going the right way and must be considered. Star Rating 4 Secret Pulse — Handicap Rating 79 9/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 hd 2nd to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP 13rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm 33/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 4 3/4L 5th of 18 to Etneya 9.2 here 10 JUL mdn 1m Yld 66/1 James J. Doyle 9.2 10L 6th of 13 to Roca Roma 9.2 GOW 19 JUN mdn 1m Yld

16 SOLENE LILYETTE (18)

3 9 2

(128) (15)

Br B f Pivotal (GB) - Supernovae B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(Visor)

5466 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

17 UNKNOWN PLEASURES (110)

3 9 2

BLACK, white slvs,her redsupporters cap, black Has not been without thestar. last twice and looks the pick of Dermot Weld’s pair on jockey bookings.

Needs to improve to land this, but it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if she does. Star Rating 3 Solene Lilyette — Handicap Rating 84 6/1 HR86 O.J. Orr 9.2 (BK) 6L 6th of 13 to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Frm 5/1 A.J. Slattery 9.2 13L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Irish Admiral 9.7 DUN 15 AUG mdn 7f AWT 28/1 C.D. Hayes 8.11 1 1/2L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Thundering Nights 9.4 LEP 6 AUG 6rn 1m 1f Gd Br B f Zoffany - Three Mysteries B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

(128) (5)

226-6 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

DARK light blue cross striped whitecoming cap unstuck in a Group 3. Not beaten all ShowedBLUE, enormous promise in her sashes, first two starts as asleeves, juvenile before that far behind subsequent Oaks second Ennistymon earlier this year and could go well in this. Star Rating 4 Unknown Pleasures — Handicap Rating 89 16/5 HR92 S. Foley 9.2 3 1/2L 6th of 15 to Ennistymon 9.2 LEP 9 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm 5/1 S. Foley 9.0 7 3/4L 6th of 9 to New York Girl 9.0 here 29 SEP 19 Group 3 7f Hvy 100/30 S. Foley 9.0 2 1/4L 2nd to Passion 9.0 CK 1 SEP 19 12rn mdn 1m Yld Blinkers worn by No. 14. Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 16. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Simply A Breeze, 5/1 Unknown Pleasures, 6/1 Salsa, 7/1 Astadash, Secret Pulse, Solene Lilyette, 8/1 Fictitious Lady, 16/1 Apricot Rose, Indian Sioux, Marchetti, 20/1 Impossible, 25/1 Bells Of Thyme, 33/1 Moonwalk, 50/1 Al Shomookh, Elegance And Grace, High Lake, 100/1 Effernock Dieubon 2019 - 1st Lovee Dovee (GB) 2nd Simply A Breeze 3rd Sheranda (1 min. 45.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SIMPLY A BREEZE was disappointing in a Group 3 at Gowran last time, but she had previously run a cracker to be fourth in the same grade here, with a subsequent Listed winner behind her.

Johnny Feane’s charge could find this company a lot easier and she is taken to strike. Unknown Pleasures ran a solid enough race behind Ennistymon on her reappearance in June and is interesting, while Secret Pulse went close at Cork earlier this month and could be a player. Salsa is a possible contender back at the same venue that saw her go close in June.

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

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 MIRANN (FR) (15)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 1

(141) (3)

Br B g Motivator (GB) - Mila (FR) B S C E A Haras De Son Altesse l’Aga Khan O OTI Racing

15-1237 F Colin Keane J J P Murtagh T

NAVY BLUE GOLD white sleeves, white Handicap cap, navy Got going too & late when HOOPS, sent off favourite for the Petingo onblue Irish star Champions weekend, but he has progressed well this campaign and must be considered closely. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Mirann (FR) 2 flat wins r16,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 100 9/2Fav HR100 S. Foley 10.0 2 3/4L 7th of 18 to Halimi 9.10 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd 5/1 HR102 D.E. Sheehy 9.11 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Sky Seven 8.11 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds AWT 7/2 HR98 B.M. Coen 9.2 1L 2nd to Lynwood Gold 8.7 here 10 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

2 SEA THE LION (44)

9 9 10

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

(136) (6)

3-27-455 F Ronan Whelan J Jarlath P Fahey T

ROYAL white diamond, white sleeves, white Raced justBLUE, five times since making the framediamonds in the 2018on Ebor, but the last twocap of those came in Group 3 company.

He struggled on both occasions and this is more suitable. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Sea The Lion 6 flat wins r123,587.00 CD — Handicap Rating 102 25/1 HR104 R.P. Whelan 9.11 5 3/4L 5th of 8 to Delphi 9.0 here 14 AUG Group 3 1m 6f Gd 33/1 HR104 R.P. Cleary 9.10 2 1/2L last of 5 to Nickajack Cave 9.10 LEP 6 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Gd 12/1 HR106 Miss A. Fahey 10.12 2 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to Tandem (GB) 11.2 LEP 11 JUL 14rn 1m 4f Gd

3 EBENDI (76)

3 9 8

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Br Ch g Le Havre - Ebalista B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(CPiece)

(134) (4)

01 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Put in a moderate debut performance but left that behind in first-time cheekpieces, breaking through at the second attempt at Killarney. This requires considerably more of him, but he could be up to it. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Ebendi 1 flat win r11,210.00 — Handicap Rating 90 17/2 O.J. Orr 9.7 (CP) won 1/2L 6L from Pugin 9.4 and Watchmen (FR) 9.7 KILL 13 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 3f 35yds Yld 2min 26.3sec 14/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 17L 14th of 18 to Masteroffoxhounds (USA) 9.7 NAAS 8 JUN mdn 1m Gd/Frm

4 ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (9)

3 9 8

(134) (5)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Senta’s Dream (GB) (Blinkers) 5-3471 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Seamie Heffernan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Mrs A M O’Brien A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, sleeves, Highly tried and he has shownstriped considerable ability,purple finishingcap fourth in the Irish Derby and seventh in the French equivalent.

Off the mark at the fifth attempt at Dundalk last time and looks tough to beat. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Order Of Australia 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 107 10/11Fav HR107 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (BK) won 3/4L nk from Bolivar (FR) 9.2 and Sky Seven 9.7 DUN 18 SEP 6rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 14.5sec J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (BK) 4 1/2L 7th of 16 to Mishriff 9.2 CHANTILLY 5 JUL Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft 33/1 P.B. Beggy 9.2 (BK) hd 5L 1 1/4L 4th to Santiago 9.2 here 27 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd

5 PUGIN (32)

3 9 8

Br B g Dutch Art (GB) - Andry Brusselles (GB) B Gigginstown House Stud O Gigginstown House Stud

(134) (2)

(Blinkers)

92217 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

MAROON, startime & armlet, cap,maiden, whitebut star Off the mark atwhite the fourth of askingmaroon in a Gowran he then let favourite-backers down in a Bellewstown handicap. This is asking too much of him at this stage of his career. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Pugin 1 flat win r11,210.00 — Handicap Rating 88 3/1Fav HR91 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 11L 7th of 11 to Effernock Fizz 8.12 BELW 26 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 194yds Sft/Hvy 15/8Fav S.M. Crosse 9.4 won 2 1/4L 5L from Charlie Bassett 9.2 and Ballinlough Gale 9.4 GOW 25 JUL 15rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 4sec 4/6Fav S.M. Crosse 9.4 1/2L 2nd to Ebendi 9.7 KILL 13 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 3f 35yds Yld 36

6 GOLDDRAGON REEF (31)

3 9 3

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Oui Say Oui B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Zhang Yuesheng

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

(129) (1)

41 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Built on a pleasing introduction at the Galway Festival to make it second-time lucky over this trip in testing Bellewstown conditions. Has a bright future, but this may be too much too soon. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Golddragon Reef 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 82 4/1 S. Foley 9.2 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Druid’s Altar 9.7 and Caldwell (GB) 9.7 BELW 27 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 3f 168yds Hvy 2min 47sec 7/1 S. Foley 9.2 6 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Pista (USA) 8.13 GAL 2 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 3f 180yds Sft

Blinkers worn by No. 4, No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Order Of Australia, 3/1 Sea The Lion, 9/2 Mirann (FR), 6/1 Ebendi, 10/1 Golddragon Reef, 12/1 Pugin No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT ORDER OF AUSTRALIA has just a Dundalk triumph to his name, but it is his performances before that that make him the one to beat here. Aidan O’Brien’s colt’s comeback third to classy stable companion Tiger Moth earned him a shot at a couple of Classics and he held his own by finishing fourth in the Irish Derby and seventh in the Prix du Jockey Club. Sea The Lion and Mirann are more than useful but shouldn’t be up to successfully conceding weight to the exciting Ballydoyle representative.

WIN: ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

DANGER: MIRANN

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THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL LOUGHBROWN STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

Two Miles (3,200 metres)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 CYPRESS CREEK (71)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 9 11

(137) (9)

Br Gr c Galileo - Dialafara (FR) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud O Luke Comer

90820-6 F Chris Hayes J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, whiteatcap Former Ballydoyle inmate who won this when it was staged Naas in 2018 and was runner-up 12 months ago.

His debut for this handler when last in the Curragh Cup wasn’t nearly as good. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Cypress Creek 2 flat wins r44,332.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 50/1 HR104 G. Bourke 9.13 83L last of 6 to Twilight Payment 9.13 here 18 JUL Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Yld Ryan Moore 9.9 (BK) 30L 14th of 30 to Stratum (GB) 9.7 NEWMARKET 12 OCT 19 hcp 2m 2f Sft 7/1 HR106 P.B. Beggy 9.9 (BK) 7L 2nd to Kastasa 8.10 here 28 SEP 19 4rn Group 3 2m Yld

2 RAA ATOLL (GB) (14)

5 9 11

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

(137) (5)

47-163-8 F F F Da Silva J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, capsidelines and he returned when failing to beat Third in last year’s Curragh Cup but then spent a lengthymaroon spell on the a rival home in the Irish St Leger. Plenty to prove. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 2 Raa Atoll (GB) 3 flat wins r75,437.40 D — Handicap Rating 107 150/1 HR108 C.D. Hayes 9.11 last of 8 to Search For A Song 9.8 here 13 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 14/1 HR110 L.Dettori 9.11 nk 2 3/4L 3rd to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 28 JUN 19 10rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd Jozef Bojko 8.9 6L 6th of 8 to Amade 8.7 BELMONT PARK 7 JUN 19 2m Frm

3 BARRINGTON COURT (19)

6 9 8

Br Ch f Mastercraftsman - Arabian Hideway B Las Pampas Polo Team O John P McManus

(134) (6)

1p1812 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

RACE SEVEN

EMERALD & ORANGE HOOPED, white capFlat victory at Bellewstown by chasing home the rapidlyHandy mare inGREEN the NH arena and she followed her breakthrough improving Princess Zoe at Galway. Capable of picking up some prize money. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Barrington Court 1 flat win r6,490.00 3 N.H. wins r38,055.00 — Handicap Rating 104 10/1 S. Foley 9.9 1 3/4L 2nd to Princess Zoe (GER) 9.9 GAL 8 SEP 13rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 7/4 S. Foley 9.4 won 7L 1 3/4L from Dewcup 9.9 and Bolero 9.1 BELW 27 AUG 9rn mdn 1m 3f 168yds Hvy 2min 47.9sec 7/1 HR125 M.P. Walsh 11.10 15L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Mrs Milner 10.10 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd

4 KASTASA (35)

4 9 8

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Br B f Rock of Gibraltar - Kasanka B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(Visor)

1111-13 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, red2019 epaulettes, green cap Capped a fine with a wide-margin success in this and she picked up where she left off on her Gowran reappearance.

Then only third at Naas but she won’t give up her crown easily. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Kastasa 6 flat wins r199,337.00 CD — Handicap Rating 108 6/5Fav HR109 O.J. Orr 9.11 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Passion 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 6f Sft 6/4Fav HR109 O.J. Orr 9.7 won 3/4L 1L from Nan Yehi 9.2 and Traisha 9.2 GOW 25 JUL 8rn Listed 1m 6f Yld 3min 4.7sec 11/8 HR98 A.J. Slattery 8.10 won 7L 4 3/4L from Cypress Creek 9.9 and Capri 9.9 here 28 SEP 19 4rn Group 3 2m Yld 3min 42.7sec

5 MIGHTY BLUE (FR) (19)

4 9 8

Br B f Authorized - Millionaia B Dayton Investments Limited O Capel Street Syndicate

(Hood)

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7-52617 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RED, sleeves, grey & grey capshe was well behind Kastasa prior to it and also Ran outwhite a decisive winner of aarmlet, Curraghred handicap in striped August, but in arrears of Barrington Court at Galway when last seen. Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 3 Mighty Blue (FR) 2 flat wins r23,340.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 7/2 HR106 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 (H) 12L 7th of 13 to Princess Zoe (GER) 9.9 GAL 8 SEP Listed 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 7/1 HR96 D. McMonagle 9.8 (H) won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Effernock Fizz 8.6 and Haparanda 8.4 here 22 AUG 11rn hcp 1m 4f Sft 2min 44.4sec 11/2 HR96 S.M. Crosse 9.2 (H) 7 1/4L 6th of 8 to Kastasa 9.7 GOW 25 JUL Listed 1m 6f Yld 40

6 TRAISHA (35)

4 9 8

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Dress Rehearsal B Ben Sangster O Alwasmiyah Stud

(C,T)

(134) (3)

232-132 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

WHITE, maroon Q on body, white French import who has settled quickly into cap life with Joseph O’Brien. Behind Kastasa at Gowran but then improved past her rival when they made the frame in the Stanerra Stakes. A danger to all. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Traisha 2 flat wins r20,365.00 — Handicap Rating 104 14/1 HR98 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Passion 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 6f Sft 5/1 HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 1L 3rd to Kastasa 9.7 GOW 25 JUL 8rn Listed 1m 6f Yld 7/1 HR84 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 (CP) (TS) won 1L 3L from Mighty Blue (FR) 10.0 and Lighthouse Lady 8.6 KILL 13 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 35yds Yld 2min 25.5sec

7 DAWN PATROL (15)

3 9 1

Br B c Galileo - Gwynn B Lynch Bages Ltd O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

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4-23136 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped & cap third. Still a maiden then but he put the record straight at Naas Helped Aidan O’Brien dominate the Irish Derbysleeves when an excellent and subsequent displays at Leopardstown and in the English Leger were excellent too. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Dawn Patrol 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 108 Padraig Beggy 9.1 7L 6th of 11 to Galileo Chrome 9.1 DONCASTER 12 SEP Group 1 1m 6f 115yds Gd 5/6Fav HR107 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Pista (USA) 9.2 LEP 13 AUG 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 1/8Fav HR107 W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 1 1/2L 3 1/4L from Daylight Come 9.7 and King Arthurs Sword 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 14.5sec

8 SPRINGBANK (15)

3 9 1

Br Gr Ro g Galileo - Lady Springbank B M Gittins & Eadling Farm Ltd O Mrs M Gittins & Mrs Catherine Kinane

(127) (8)

6-01614 F Colin Keane J J P Murtagh T

EMERALD chevron, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, red cap The applicationGREEN, of blinkers white helped him turn what was supposed to be a competitive Gowran handicap into a procession, and he lost nothing in defeat at Leopardstown subsequently. This is much harder, though. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 2 Springbank 2 flat wins r18,880.00 — Handicap Rating 95 14/1 HR94 G.P. Halpin 9.0 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L ns 4th to Halimi 9.10 LEP 12 SEP 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd 8/1 HR83 G.P. Halpin 8.8 (BK) won 6L 1/2L from War Diary (GB) 9.8 and Aesop 8.12 GOW 12 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 2min 32.2sec 15/2 HR83 G.P. Halpin 9.0 5L 6th of 10 to Red Kelly (FR) 9.3 DRYL 24 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 150yds Yld

9 ELIZABETHOFARAGON (19)

3 8 12

Br Ch f Galileo - Beltisaal (FR) B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien

(124) (1)

011676 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc,double striped sleeves, royal caphad her limitations exposed in Group 3 and Listed Completed a quickfire handicap in the Ulster Oaks, butblue she has company since. Needs to improve for the rise to 2m if she is to be competitive Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Elizabethofaragon 2 flat wins r24,485.00 — Handicap Rating 99 18/1 HR99 W.M. Lordan 9.1 5 3/4L 6th of 13 to Princess Zoe (GER) 9.9 GAL 8 SEP Listed 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 28/1 HR99 P.B. Beggy 9.1 13L 7th of 8 to Passion 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG Group 3 1m 6f Sft 25/1 HR88 M.C. Hussey 9.1 9 1/4L 6th of 9 to Tarnawa 9.11 CK 8 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Gd

10 PROSE (19)

3 8 12

Br B f Galileo - Naples Bay (USA) B Naples Bay Syndicate O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

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752331 F Michael Hussey J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, to orange disc, striped cap time of asking over a mile and a half at Galway.

Kept threatening break through and shesleeves, finally didorange at the seventh Up in class and trip, and others are preferred. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 1 Prose 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 85 2/1Fav HR81 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 3L 4 3/4L from Starlight Dream 9.2 and Dollys Destination 9.3 GAL 8 SEP 13rn mdn 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 2min 55.8sec 7/4Fav HR84 W.M. Lordan 9.2 6 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Pista (USA) 8.13 GAL 2 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 3f 180yds Sft 5/2 HR85 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Tasalka 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 2f Gd

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Dawn Patrol, 3/1 Kastasa, 5/1 Mighty Blue (FR), 7/1 Barrington Court, 8/1 Traisha, 12/1 Elizabethofaragon, 14/1 Springbank, 20/1 Raa Atoll (GB), Prose, 33/1 Cypress Creek 2019 - 1st Kastasa 2nd Cypress Creek 3rd Capri (3 min. 42.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Kastasa slammed 2018 winner Cypress Creek in this event 12 months ago but after returning with a Gowran triumph, she then had to settle for third in the Stanerra Stakes, with Traisha just ahead of her.

In any case, giving 7lb to DAWN PATROL may prove beyond both fillies because the Aidan O’Brientrained son of Galileo made the frame in the Irish Derby in the summer. He also ran well in another Classic when sixth in the Doncaster Leger and, as long as he stays, could be a class above these.

WIN: DAWN PATROL

DANGER: KASTASA

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RACE SEVEN

C,T worn by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 4.

EIGHTH RACE 5.20P.M. THE EXTRA.IE APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF W10,000 (45-70)

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One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas 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

No Horse

1 SURE CERT (6)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 6

(146) (4)

Br Ch f Dandy Man - Handicraft B Mubarak Al Naemi O Miss S Foley

7561 F Luke McAteer J Thomas Foley T

ORANGE,black epaulettes, sleeves, orangea 28-1 cap surprise at Fairyhouse six days ago, but there was Relished her first start in handicaphalved company when causing no fluke about that performance and she could win again off 6lb higher. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Sure Cert 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 74 28/1 HR68 L.T. McAteer 9.9 won 1/2L 3/4L from Tony The Gent 9.11 and War Hero 9.10 FAIR 21 SEP 16rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 31.3sec 33/1 L.T. McAteer 9.3 7 1/4L 6th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 150/1 L.T. McAteer 9.3 11L 5th of 16 to Zawara 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG mdn 1m 2f Yld

2 CHARACTERISTIC (13)

4 10 2

Br Ch g Casamento - Stunned Silence (USA) B Butlersgrove Stud O Not A Penny Left Syndicate

(142) (11)

3-2862-0 F Stephen Mooney (2) J Liam G O’Brien (R) T

PURPLE, yellow star starts, & sleeves, on cap on reappearance earlier this month and hasn’t shown Placed in three of seven but heyellow proved star disappointing any form of much substance on turf either in the UK or Ireland. Star Rating 2 Characteristic — Handicap Rating 70 80/1 HR72 M.A. Enright 9.6 (CP) 11L 11th of 13 to Khafaaq (GB) 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Yld Jack Mitchell 9.5 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Jack d’Or (GB) 9.5 KEMPTON PARK 16 SEP 19 12rn mdn 1m AWT Robert Havlin 9.7 6L 6th of 9 to Shrewdness (GB) 9.5 WOLVERHAMPTON 16 AUG 19 hcp (56-75)1m 1f 104yds Std

3 PULSE OF SHANGHAI (9)

4 10 0

Br B g Dragon Pulse - Emsiyah (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O Tan Kai Chah & Mrs J M Ryan

(140) (5)

2-65306 F Mike O’Connor (4) J Kieran P Cotter T

YELLOW & for PURPLE CHECK, yellow purple yellowfarstar Better known his sprinting exploits, but sleeves, shaped well when cap, not beaten at Dundalk recently over 7f and he is worth a try over a little bit further back on grass. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Pulse Of Shanghai 1 flat win r8,569.50 — Handicap Rating 68 9/1 HR68 S. Foley 10.0 (BK) 1 3/4L 6th of 14 to Alhaazm (GB) 10.1 DUN 18 SEP hcp (45-70)7f Std 5/1 HR69 C.T. Keane 10.2 (BK) 4 3/4L 11th of 18 to Bellick (GB) 8.12 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld 11/4Fav HR71 C.T. Keane 9.13 (BK) 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG 16rn hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy

4 FUGACIOUS (33)

4 9 12

Br B g Fast Company - Dazzling Day (GB) B Mrs Brid Cosgrove O Thomas J Farrell

(Blinkers)

(138) (1)

035723 F Paddy Harnett (2) J John James Feane T

RED, dark blue epaulettes, dark blue spots on cap Failed to capitalise on an excellent opportunity at Cork last month, meeting a bit of trouble when making his move, and has to prove himself now after 16 starts without a win. Star Rating 3 Fugacious — Handicap Rating 66 11/10Fav HR64 G.M. Ryan 9.13 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 9/4Fav HR64 G.M. Ryan 9.13 1/2L 2nd to Dragon Of Malta 9.6 KILL 21 AUG 11rn hcp (45-65)1m 50yds Hvy 13/2 HR65 N.M. Crosse 9.8 8L 7th of 12 to Time Stands Still (GB) 9.3 CK 16 AUG hcp (45-70)6f 100yds Sft

RACE EIGHT

5 CLEAR QUARTZ (8)

3 9 10

Br Gr g Slade Power - Crystal Snowflake B Mrs Mary Gallagher O Fearghal Hogan

(136) (10)

55800 F Ryan Sexton (4) J Mark Fahey T

RED, yellow & sleeves, striped capbut has only beaten one home in his last two starts at Punchestown He showed a bitpanel of promise earlier in the season and Gowran Park and even a 3lb drop isn’t enough to convince. Star Rating 2 Clear Quartz — Handicap Rating 68 50/1 HR71 Ryan Sexton 9.1 50L 13th of 14 to Sasta 9.2 GOW 19 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 1f 100yds Gd 28/1 HR75 R.P. Whelan 9.11 34L last of 14 to Ultra Pride 9.12 PUN 3 SEP hcp (50-75)1m Sft 66/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 11L 8th of 13 to Carrytheone (GB) 9.4 here 10 JUL mdn 1m Yld 42

6 ACARI (19)

6 9 9

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

(Hood)

(135) (3)

100-066 F Hugh Horgan (2) J Garry Caldwell T

RED, green yellow quartered cap 2019, but he hasn’t really been in the same form since and Won a emerald similar event over&C&D off 2lb lower in August arrives with a bit to prove. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Acari 2 flat wins r12,661.00 CD — Handicap Rating 63 5/1 HR65 C.D. Hayes 9.6 10L 6th of 12 to Out On Friday 9.5 GAL 8 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 123yds Hvy 10/1 HR67 G.M. Ryan 9.8 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Out On Friday 9.1 GAL 28 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 25/1 HR68 D.E. Sheehy 9.10 (H) 12L 13th of 14 to Dani’s Boy 9.3 BAL 20 JUL hcp (45-70)1m 1f 101yds Gd

7 EVERYHOURONTHEHOUR (8) Br B g Dragon Pulse - Saranjo B Andrew Hogan O W Ross

4 9 8 (TStrap)

(134) (2)

199751 F Sam Ewing (2) J W Ross (R) T

YELLOW & aMAROON CHECK, yellow maroon onunder cap Colin Keane and a 5lb rise is partly Back down to workable mark prior to scoringsleeves, at Gowran Park laststar week negotiated by the talented Sam Ewing’s claim. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Everyhouronthehour 3 flat wins r17,130.00 D — Handicap Rating 62 9/2 HR57 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) won 1/2L 1L from Is Fantastic 9.2 and Scherzando (GB) 9.11 GOW 19 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd 1min 42.6sec 33/1 HR61 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 (TS) 4 1/4L 5th of 18 to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG hcp (45-70)1m Gd 11/1 HR62 T.P. Madden 10.1 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Dark Magic (GB) 9.13 LEP 23 JUL hcp (45-65)1m Gd

8 COBB AND CO (41)

3 9 4

Br Gr g Camacho (GB) - Perliere B Mr R Ryan O Patrick Pearse & Paul Cullen & Exors of the Late Frank Ward

(130) (9)

7-22506 F Jamie Powell (7) J M C Grassick T

DARK GREEN, spots, yellow seams on sleeves, cap back on the level after showing He has shown veryyellow little over hurdles the last twice and might feel quartered more comfortable promise on a couple of occasions in this sphere in June and July. Star Rating 2 Cobb And Co — Handicap Rating 62 22/1 S.D. Torrens 10.9 61L 6th of 8fn, 14rn to Merry Poppins (GER) 10.6 TIPP 17 AUG mdn hdl 2m Sft 11/1 L.P. Dempsey 11.0 55L 10th of 12 to Little Brother 11.0 BAL 10 AUG mdn hdl 2m 61yds Gd 7/1 HR65 W.J. Lee 9.12 3 1/4L 5th of 12 to Ya Ya Baby 10.0 GAL 2 AUG hcp (50-70)1m 73yds Sft

9 AMARANTHA (31)

3 9 3

(129) (8)

Br B f Morpheus (GB) - Jemmy’s Girl 00630 F B Chynel Phelan & Everina Kilfeather Mikey Sheehy J O Mrs Everina Kilfeather & Ms Chynel Phelan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK striped sleeves, white cap, dark green Keen onGREEN, her way towhite post when flopping at Bellewstown on heavy groundspots last month and perhaps she will be happier back on a sounder surface, though she does need to grow up mentally. Star Rating 2 Amarantha — Handicap Rating 61 18/5 HR63 D. McMonagle 9.5 14L 12th of 13 to Dromod Lad 8.13 BELW 27 AUG hcp (45-65)7f 168yds Hvy 22/1 HR62 M.P. Sheehy 8.11 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG 18rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 150/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 11L 6th of 13 to She’s Our Queen 8.13 DRYL 24 JUL mdn 1m 2f 75yds Yld

10 LADY BOOMERANG (25) Br Ch f Helmet (AUS) - Zennor (GB) B Mrs Josephine Young O Mrs Sandra Maye

5 9 3

(129) (6)

(CPiece)

745140 F Jessica Maye (4) J John Geoghegan T EMERALD pinkattriple diamond & sleeves, pinkupcap, green In good form GREEN, when scoring Cork in August and followed that withemerald a solid fourth at diamonds the same venue, but she disappointed at Gowran Park recently and this mark looks beyond her. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Lady Boomerang 2 flat wins r12,394.00 — Handicap Rating 57 11/1 HR59 Jessica Maye 9.3 (CP) 16L 12th of 14 to Ivy Avenue 9.4 GOW 2 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Sft/Hvy 13/2 HR59 Jessica Maye 9.1 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 12/1 HR51 Jessica Maye 8.6 (CP) won 1/2L 3/4L from Ramiro 10.0 and Billyfairplay 9.6 CK 8 AUG 18rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 1min 24.9sec

11 GREGORY’S GIFT (17)

3 9 1

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

(127) (13)

670480 F Willie Byrne (2) J Seamus Fahey T

ORANGE, black stars, orange & respectively, cap Not at his best the last twice at Corksleeves and Navan but his best effort of the season came at this venue six weeks ago when fourth and perhaps that will spark a revival. Star Rating 2 Gregory’s Gift — Handicap Rating 59 9/1 HR61 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 14L 13th of 18 to Rockview Empress 9.3 NAV 10 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Yld 10/1 HR64 W.T. Byrne 9.3 11L 8th of 14 to Baron Samedi (GB) 9.11 CK 25 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 2f Hvy 66/1 HR64 W.T. Byrne 8.13 1 3/4L nk 2L 4th to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG 18rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 6 8 10

Br B f Vale of York - Inishmot Lady B Oliver Curtis O Oliver Curtis

(Visor) 609233 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J T G McCourt T

(122) (7)

EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, green sleeves, orange cap and it wouldn’t be a surprise to Admirable mare who hasn’t run a bad race for a while in varying ground conditions see her claim more prize money at least. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Lady Savanah 1 flat win r5,310.00 D — Handicap Rating 50 11/4Fav HR50 D.E. Sheehy 8.5 (V) nk 3 1/4L 3rd to Khafaaq (GB) 9.13 GAL 8 SEP 13rn hcp (45-70)7f 24yds Hvy 4/1 HR52 D.E. Sheehy 9.2 (V) 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Ecoeye (GB) 9.12 ROS 31 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f 47yds Yld/Sft 13/2 HR51 D.E. Sheehy 8.12 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 43

RACE EIGHT

12 LADY SAVANAH (19)

13 OVERTAKE (GB) (69) Br Gr g Outstrip (GB) - Winterbourne (GB) B Lady Bland O Mrs G McDonald

3 8 6 (TStrap)

(118) (12)

009-997 F Adam Farragher (2) J M Halford T

WHITE, blueofhoop, sleeves, redfarcap, white stars Yet to haveroyal any sort impactred in three races so this season and it is hard to see him being seriously competitive this evening despite further assistance from the handicapper. Star Rating 2 Overtake (GB) — Handicap Rating 43 25/1 HR48 A.J. Farragher 8.2 (TS) 10L 7th of 12 to Celtic Crown 9.7 BAL 20 JUL hcp (45-75)1m 1f 101yds Gd 25/1 HR49 A.J. Farragher 8.9 (TS) 14L 9th of 15 to Hisnameis Mrdevitt 10.0 GOW 8 JUL hcp (45-65)1m Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR50 R.P. Whelan 9.3 (TS) 7 1/2L 9th of 14 to Shona Mea 9.3 GOW 11 JUN hcp (45-65)1m Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 6.

TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 13. Visor worn by No. 12.

Long Handicap - Overtake (GB) 8-1 (113) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Everyhouronthehour, 9/2 Sure Cert, 5/1 Fugacious, 6/1 Lady Savanah, 10/1 Pulse Of Shanghai, Acari, Amarantha, 14/1 Cobb And Co, Lady Boomerang, 20/1 Gregory’s Gift, Overtake (GB), 25/1 Characteristic, Clear Quartz 2019 - 1st Make Me Sway 2nd Athlumney Hall 3rd Mother Vincent (1 min. 45.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SURE CERT hadn’t shown much in three starts in maiden company, but the switch to a handicap sparked Thomas Foley’s charge into life at Fairyhouse six days ago as she virtually made all off a mark of 68. A 6lb rise seems fair and the four-year-old can double her career tally. Everyhouronthehour was successful at Gowran Park last weekend and Sam Ewing’s claim negotiates part of a 5lb rise for that, while the consistent Lady Savanah is also taken seriously.

DANGER: EVERYHOURONTHEHOUR

RACE EIGHT

WIN: SURE CERT

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden of €16,500 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735) Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330 SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Weld Park Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Mr. D.K. Weld) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For two years old fillies only. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Heffernan Tyres Joe McGrath Handicap of €40,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Heffernan Tyres) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600) Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2019 (100 = 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 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €320 to enter, €80 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. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Mongey Communications Nursery Handicap of €11,000 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap for two years old only (80 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of €10,000 if they have not previously won a bonus payment). Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €120 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Race of €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030) Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. For three years old and upwards that have not won more than one weightfor-age race and have not been placed first, second or third in a Listed or a Group race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €136 to enter, €34 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty - (to count from 1st September, 2019) Winner of a race 5lb extra.

Allowance - Maidens allowed 3lb. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €10030; Second: €3400; Third: €1700; Fourth: €850; Fifth: €510; Sixth: €340 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 2 miles. 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 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (From 1st January, 2020 for races of ten furlongs or over) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.20p.m. The extra.ie Apprentice Handicap of €10,000 (45-70) (Generously sponsored by DMG Media) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900) Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €80 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance (30 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 23rd September and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden one *winner allowed 7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed 4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €5900; Second: €2000; Third: €1000; Fourth: €500; Fifth: €300; Sixth: €200 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE 47

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