Curragh Racecard - Saturday 25th September

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH Featuring the Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes (Group 2) and William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes (Group 3)

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The Team at The Curragh

Evan Arkwright Chief Executive (Interim)

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager

Richard Brophy Grounds Manager

Paul Keane Sales Manager

Aisling Mulhall Operations Manager

Ciara Doyle Racing & Training Grounds Executive

Ruth Murphy Marketing Consultant

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager

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Heather Downey Acting Marketing Manager

Joanne Hyland Race Day Administration Assistant

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager

OFFICIALS SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2021 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.

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

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

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Justice Frank Clarke

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. G.M. Burke

Mrs. S. Keegan

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

Mr. Patrick Coveney

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

Mr. Peter N. Reynolds Mr. P. D. Matthews

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. H. Hynes

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

STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. D.J. Condell HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue & Mr. C. Sweeney MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. G.M. Burke

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICER: Dr. S. Ross M.R.C.V.S.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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CURRAGH COVID CODE OF CONDUCT For your safety and the safety of others, please make sure to observe the following whilst at our Racecourse: Scope of this Conduct: The following Supplementary Conditions – COVID-19 Code of Conduct (this “Code of Conduct”) has been agreed by Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board and supplements the Terms and Conditions of Entry to the Racecourse. This Code of Conduct should be read in conjunction with the Entry Contract that governs Curragh ticket sales.

This Code of Conduct will be continuously updated in accordance with current Government guidance. Until further notice, all Attendees should review this Code of Conduct each time they attend the Racecourse.

Code of Conduct: All Attendees who enter the Racecourse (including all surrounding land, car parks and other facilities which are under the ownership and/or control of the Operator) shall be deemed to have accepted, and agree to comply with, this Code of Conduct. Attendees are admitted to the Racecourse strictly subject to this Code of Conduct. There are no exceptions.

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Do not attend the race meeting if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or are a close contact of a COVID-19 case - if your health status changes between agreeing to this code and the race meeting, please do not attend.

If you have travelled from outside Ireland or Northern Ireland in the last 14 days, please see https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b4020-travelling-to-ireland-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ for the latest travel advice and ensure you have completed all requirements.

If you have any underlying medical conditions placing you in a vunerable category please assess your own risk before deciding to attend.

Be aware that the contact information (names, addresses & phone numbers) required for each ticket purchased will be kept for up to 28 days to facilitate contact tracing only.

Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

You must provide a valid photo Identification to match the name on your ticket on arrival before being admitted. No photo I.D. will result in no admittance.

Children must have a purchased ticket and are subject to the same protocols as adults. The playground will be closed.

Download and install the HSE COVID-19 Contact Tracing App prior to arrival.

Be aware that Public transport may be operating at reduced capacity and the Curragh Racecourse will not operate shuttle services.

Please consider when planning your day that limitations on local amenities, restaurants and bars, may mean they are not in a position to facilitate pre/post event patrons.

Please practice physical distancing and hygiene while travelling to and from the racecourse and have respect for the areas surrounding the racecourse, including local businesses and residents.

If an arrival time is specified on your ticket, arrive at that time, and comply with the necessary check-in procedures.

Be aware that your temperature may be checked before entry. Please comply with any health checks that may be required on entering the racecourse.

Follow all signage and the instructions of staff, officials, or any emergency service personnel present at the racecourse.

Please observe physical distancing of at least 2 meters at all times and in all parts of the racecourse.

Avoid contact with others who are not in your social bubble.

Please remain within your allocated area and refrain from entering any restricted areas of the racecourse.

Be aware that requirements for physical distancing and reduced facilities may lead to increased queuing times for amenities.

Maintain good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitiser dispensers provided.

Avoid touching your face whenever possible.

Please wear your face coverings at all times, except when eating or drinking, unless you are under 13 or are unable to wear them because of a physical or mental illness or disability.

Please observe respiratory etiquette – always cover your mouth if needing to cough or sneeze.

Alcohol can only be purchased and consumed while seated.

You are encouraged to use cashless payments for food and beverages. Bookmakers will accept cash bets, however no cash point will be available.

Industry participants (working on the race day) will be operating simultaneously under the HRI Protocols for race meetings behind closed doors.

Please ensure all those attending whom you have booked a ticket for have read and understood this Covid-19 Code of Conduct.

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Failure to follow these rules may lead to a denial of entry, or expulsion from the racecourse.

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Thank you for your support and co-operation and stay safe!

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SITE MAP

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What to expect from The William Hill Autumn Festival at The Curragh Gates Open 11am.

Racing starts at 1.25 pm for an 8-race card featuring the Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes Group 2, William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes Group 3 as well as the Bord Na Mona Apprentice Derby amongst the highlights.

Live Music will take place throughout racing situated in the Curragh Plaza.

We will have a number of locations fully serviced available for you to enjoy.

We will have a number of locations fully serviced available for you to enjoy.

• Derby Bar which is an indoor seated bar: All vaccinated Racegoers will be able to enjoy (Covid Cert needed for indoor seating) • West End Terrace – All racegoers, outdoor facilities for Beverages Champions’ Hall – Indoor seated area for all Vaccinated racegoers •

Atrium Café - Indoor seated facilities for Vaccinated racegoers

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Food Court - Indoor seated facilities for Vaccinated racegoers

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Paddy Power – Walkthrough Betting Facilities (Vaccinated)

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Toilets - Facilities will be able to be accessed for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated racegoers.

Further access to Champions Hall will require a Vaccination Cert.

The Curragh Plaza – Situated beside the parade ring for all racegoers, with seating around the marquees.

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Food and Beverages

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Tea and Coffee

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Ice Cream Van

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Live Music

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Bookmakers

The children’s playground will be open beside the parade ring.

• Champagne Bar – Limited Indoor Seated Bar with tables also outside on the terrace- All race-goers will be able to avail of beverages from the Champagne Bar and again you will need Covid Certs for any indoor facilities.

• Orby’s – Situated beside the parade ring - All Race-Goers will be able to avail of walkthrough dining and seating outside of Orby’s, as this is an outdoor facility, no vaccination cert will be required.

• Parade Ring Lounge – This is located beside the parade ring, close to the Welcome sign.

This is an Owners and Trainers Bar. You will need a Vaccination Cert for all indoor facilities.

LEVEL 2 • Lilywhites’ Lounge - Indoor Seated Bar with table service available for all vaccinated racegoers. *Covid Cert needed for indoor beverages.

• Oaks Restaurant - Owners Lounge, you will need an owners/trainers pass to gain access to Oaks Restaurant.

Covid Cert will be needed for indoor dining. Food Vouchers provided for owners can be redeemed from any food outlet for anyone with No Covid Certs.

Have a great day at The Curragh Racecourse

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2021/22 Fixtures Sunday 10th October

Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch Handicap Staffordstown Stud Stakes Hatstone Solicitors Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Thursday 14th October

HollywoodBets Handicap

Tuesday 26th October

Paddy Power Amateur Riders Derby Curragh Student Derby

Saturday 26th March

Flat Season Opener

Saturday 9th April

Alleged and Gladness Stakes

Monday 2nd May

Irish Guineas Festival Trials

Fri 20th to Sun 22nd May

Irish Guineas Festival

Wed 1st June

Sky Bet Race to Ebor Handicap

Fri 24th to Sunday 26th June

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

Sat 16th and Sun 17th July

Juddmonte Oaks Weekend

Saturday 6th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes

Saturday 13th August

Royal Whip, St Leger Trial

Saturday 20th August

Futurity and Debutante

Saturday 27th August

Irish Cambridgeshire

Sunday 11th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Sat 24th and Sun 25th September

Autumn Festival featuring The Goffs Million

Saturday 8th October

Irish Cesarewitch

Tuesday 13th October Sunday 23rd October Wednesday 26th October 8

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD 3

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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

411-6p3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T Last year’s winner who has taken her time to come to hand but arrives on the back of a decent effort when third to Magical in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The step back up in trip ought to suit her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins €393,499.70 CD — Handicap Rating 115

50/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 10.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld 2/1Fav HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 14L 6th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 14

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Form Guide

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B - Bay Br - Brown Ch - Chestnut Gr - Grey Ro - Roan

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c - colt f - filly g - gelding h - horse m - mare

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Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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GUIDE TO RACING

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent.

Here are some of the most common racing terms you are likely to hear when you are racing.

Brush up on them and you will sound like a seasoned professional in no time!

ALLOWANCE

DISTANCE

The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

The length of a race.

ANTE-POST

Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls.

Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE Official in charge of running the racing programme, at the Curragh it is Brendan Sheridan.

CLERK OF THE SCALES Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Their job is to check that the horses in each race carry the correct weights.

COLOURS The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

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DRAW FILLY Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL Horse of either sex 1 January the following year.

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FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING Castrated horse.

GOING Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

HANDICAP A race in which horses carry weight relevant to their handicap mark (rating).

JOLLY Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

Mother of a horse.

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Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses.

Father of a horse.

JUVENILE

When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

Two-year old horse.

SPREAD A PLATE

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SP/STARTING PRICE

Horse which has not yet won a race.

Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

MARE Female horse, five years and over.

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ODDS ON

A horse more suited to running over longer distances.

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake - e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE

STEWARDS ENQUIRY Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

TIC-TAC

PENALTY

Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS

PHOTO FINISH

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

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WINNER ALRIGHT

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

Official confirmation that the Stewards are happy that the winner has broken no rules.

SCHOOLED

Occurs when the race is about to start.

Trained to jump.

YEARLING

SHORT RUNNER

Horse of either sex from 1 31 December of the year following its birth.

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

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TRACK TALKS In our latest series of track talks, Fran Berry walks the course and provides valuable insight into how to ride the famed Curragh track.

Click below to see Fran’s talks on each distance.

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6F 12F

7F 14F

You can also click on the map in the top right of the racing pages to see Fran’s talks

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

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TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES 2m

TRACK INFORMATION A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no

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

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

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TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J HARRINGTON (17 wins from 61 runners, 28%) runs VILLANOVA QUEEN and WILLESEE (1.55), PRINCESS RAJJ (3.35), PRIVILEGE and WINDSOR PASS (4.45).

T EASTERBY (15 wins from 108 runners, 14%) runs ART POWER (4.10).

A P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs MONTENEGRO (1.55), LUXEMBOURG (2.30), JEROBOAM (3.05).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: DAVID ALLAN (9 wins from 63 rides, 14%) rides ART POWER (4.10).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (6 wins from 35 rides, 17%) rides RIVER INEY (1.25), MONTENEGRO (1.55), LUXEMBOURG (2.30), JEROBOAM (3.05), BIG BABY BULL (4.45).

CHRIS HAYES (4 wins from 49 rides, 8%) rides THUNDER ECLIPSE (1.25), AGHABOY (1.55), CHEVAL BLANC (3.05), MUMAYAZ (3.35), SHE’S IN THE GAME (4.45).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.30 race in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

The stable is represented by Luxembourg in the race today.

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 5.20 Pulsating (won off 55 down 8lb to 47).

STABLE MOVES 4.10 STORMY GIRL has moved from R Menzies to P Twomey; 4.10 TWILIGHT SPINNER has moved from D O’Meara to J P O’Brien; 4.45 BRUSHWORK has moved from C Hills to J F Levins; 5.20 LOVELY SHEILA has moved from J E Kiely to Eoin Joseph McDonagh.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd September.

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SUPPORTS The Coast to the Curragh Charity Cycle Saturday 25th September

The Curragh is delighted to be part of the Coast to Curragh Charity Cycle and would like to welcome all the participates today and acknowledge their great efforts to raise funds for Cancer Trials Ireland Cyclists:

Alex Ainscough Don Atkinson Paul Balfe Aisling Barrett Gráinne Barrett Paul Birchall Andrew Birchall Kevin Blake Colin Boyd David Boyne James Brady Sharon Brannigan Karl Brennan Barry Briscoe Declan Browne Aileen Byrne Michelle Byrne Ursula Byrne Vanessa Byrne John Byrne Anne-Marie Byrne Carl Cahalan Henry Cahill Paul Callaghan Rebecca Callan Michael Campbell Padraic Cannon Serena Carberry Kevin Carey Jason Carey Michael Cassidy Philip Cassidy

Edwin Castro Robert Catterson Martin Chambers Tom Clarke Valerie Clarke Jade Cleary Padraic Coakley Paul Condra Brian Connolly Patrick Corbett Yvonne Counihan Jackie Daly Stephen Darby Caroline Deacy Mossy Deignan Sinead Delany Niall Denton Derek Dervan Damien Dillon Evelyn Domeyer John Donnelly John Dooley Cathal Dowling Thomas Dowling Fred Dowling Trevor Duffy Kevin Duffy Donna Dunne Karen Dunne Robert Dunne Fergal Dunne Gary Dwyer Vincent Eivers

Patrick Ennis Aidan Ennis Paul Ennis Geraldine Fahey Brian Falconer Aidan Farrell Russell Ferris Eugene Finnegan Kieran Finnegan Daniel Flanagan Catherine Flanagan Alan Flynn Michelle Fogarty Shane Foley Sonya Foley Niall Foley Ben Foley John Garrett Barry Geraghty Sally Gibbons Trevor Giles Johnny Gillivan Jonathan Gleeson John Greene Michael Hannon James Harford Tom Harris Jennifer Hayes Elaine Healy James Heavey Owen Hickey Briona Hoban Tommy Hogan

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Mark Hughes Kevin Humphreys Paul Jennings David Jennings Richie Kealy Ken Kellaghan Alan Kellaghan Pascal Kellaghan Stephen Kelly Robert Kennedy Gerry Kennedy Siobhan Kenny Martin Kenny Micheal Keogh Jacinta Keogh Eimear Keogh Aishling Keogh Michael Keogh (Jnr) Crawford Kidd Peter Kiely Niall Killeen Martin Killoran Charles Lee Duncan Lehane Alan Louthe Gavin Lynch Ann Marie Lynch Fergal Lynch Sean Lynch John Lynch James Lynott Ian Mahon Paul Mahon

Raymund Martin Emmet McAdam Brendan McAuliffe Paul Mc Carthy Davy Mc Carthy Eddie McCormack Derek McCormack Joanne McCoubrey Brendan McDonald Eoghan McDonald John McDonnell Brian McDonnell Eamonn McElroy Eoghan McEvoy Eamonn McEvoy Keith McGuire Orla McKenna JP McLoughlin Davy McCarthy Pat McGovern Derville Meade Rebecca Meade Wioletta Medrzycka Tom Mockler Colm Moloney Stephen Moloney Patrick Monahan Grace Monahan Antony Morland Susie Morris Eibhlin Mulroe Philip Murphy Lilian Murphy Aidan Murphy James Murphy Sean Murray John Nolan Patrick Nolan Ger Noonan Nicholas Nugent Colm O’Brien Valerie O’Brien Colm O’Brien Declan O’Connor Joe O’Connor Shane O’Dwyer David O’Keeffe Charles O’Neill Des O’Neill Ger O’Neill Sean O’Regan Sharon O’Regan Gerry O’Reilly Dylan O’Reilly Patrick O’Reilly Tadhg O’Shea Paul O’Sullivan Julie Ohagan

Contributors to the day:

Sean O’Regan Felim O’Rourke Mark Pentony Kevin Power Madonna Purcell John Quinn George Rathburn Kevin Reidy Oisin Reilly Pat Reilly Barbara Reilly Gerry Reilly Ken Rogan Jake Rogers Hilda Rogers Noel Russell Richard Scahill Jim Scott Geoffrey Sheehan Brian Smith Gerard Smullen Oran Smullen Brian Smullen Robert Stack Ger Stewart Ben Stewart Stephen Stewart Geraldine Stewart Maxine Strain David Sweeney Conor Sweeney Cathal Swords Adrienne Togher Una Tormey Geraldine Walker Mary Walker Tom Walsh Barry Walsh Barry Walshe Johnny Ward Rebecca Watson Jennifer White Margaret Widger Joan Widger Margaret Widger David Wilkinson Dean Wilson Garrett Wogan Viviane Wojtecki Ruairí Woods Cathal Woods

Dixon Transport Evan Arkwright Ed Armstrong Les Bartley Fran Berry Kieron Byrne Hilary Cahill Paddy Cahill Gillian Carey Kevin Coleman Lauren Conway Bryan Cooper Fiona Craig Frances Crowley Pat Downes James Fenton Dean Finn Sharon Fitzpatrick Richie Forristal Orla Gray Andrew Halligan Pat Healy Shay Howard Kay Howard Rachael Kane Damien Kearney Derek Kellaghan Tony Kelly Peter Kierans Jaime King Mark Kinsella Carol Lynch Gordon Lynch Faith Lynch Jay Jay Lynch Colin Lynch Fergus Lynch Beth Lynch Donn McClean Eamonn McEvoy Aidan McGarry Joe McGarvey Jean Monahan Aisling Mulhall Michael Mulvihill Ruth Murphy Gary O’Brien Conor O’Hehir Conor O’Neill Roxy Renner Claus Renner Peter Roe Mick Rogers Michael Russell Malachy Ryan

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RUNNERS AND RIDERS FROM TODAY’S MEETING AT LISTOWEL LISTOWEL 1:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

JOHN LYNCH MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE €11,999.68 2M Chiricahua (P Nolan) - B J Cooper 11-9 Collaborating (P Neville) - C A Landers 11-9 Crosshouse Boy (E O’Sullivan) - D J O’Keeffe 11-9 Denver Canning (P G Kelly) - P Cawley (7) 11-9 Dicebox (J J Hanlon) - J McGarvey 11-9 Estepona Sun (D Hogan) - D G Hogan 11-9 Fattan (D Hogan) - C D Maxwell 11-9 Hardy Bloke (Emmet Mullins) - D Cleere (7) 11-9 Katzoff (J Morrison) - M P O’Connor (5) 11-9 Kingston Kid (E O’Sullivan) - H Morgan (3) 11-9 Montel Glory (P Fenton) - B Hayes 11-9 Ocojohn (T Cooper) - J J Slevin 11-9 Rodaniche (G Elliott) - J W Kennedy 11-9 Skippin Court (Peter Fahey) - K Sexton 11-9 Ten Minutes (E McNamara) - C P McNamara 11-9 Good Bye Milan (S Braddish) - Jack Foley (7) 11-2 Lazy Susan (D E Fitzgerald) - A McCurtin (3) 11-2 Young Moloney (S Curling) - R Deegan (5) 11-2 High Five Milan (P G Kelly) - RESERVE 11-9 Run Like Fada (E McCarthy) - RESERVE 11-9 Lonesome Day (D Hogan) - RESERVE 11-2

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ALLMAN CONTRACTS NOVICE HURDLE €17,000.48 2M 4F Quirt Evans (D M O’Brien) - Jack Foley (7) 11-12 Ballywilliam Boy (M Hourigan) - M M McDonagh (7) 11-7 Benbulben Boy (G Elliott) - J Gainford (5) 11-7 Rambranlt’jac (W P Mullins) - S O’Keeffe 11-7 Tohellortoconnacht (E McCarthy) - R Deegan (5) 11-2 Botani (Colm Murphy) - B Hayes 11-0 Impervious (Colm Murphy) - M P O’Connor (5) 11-0

LISTOWEL 2:15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

M.J. CARROLL ARRO HANDICAP HURDLE €21,000.00 2M 4F Peregrine Run (Peter Fahey) - K Sexton 11-10 Run For Oscar (C Byrnes) - Jack Foley (7) 11-8 Wolf Prince (G Cromwell) - J P O’Sullivan (5) 11-8 Act Of God (E J O’Grady) - J Gainford (5) 11-6 Jungle Junction (J Harrington) - S O’Keeffe 11-6 Dr Mikey (Ms M Flynn) - D J McInerney 11-5 Isotope (J P O’Brien) - J J Slevin 11-0 Whatsnotoknow (M F Morris) - D J O’Keeffe 10-11 Humm Baby (M Hourigan) - M M McDonagh (7) 10-9 Ferdia (J P Ryan) - B J Cooper 10-7 Walking Fame (W P Mullins) - B Hayes 10-7 Groveman (E McNamara) - C P McNamara 10-2 Wolfofallstreets (P J Rothwell) - P J O’Hanlon (7) 10-2 Batcio (T M Walsh) - S O’Callaghan (7) 9-13 Ashqar (D Queally) - D G Whelan (7) 9-12 Bonarc (J P Ryan) - L Dempsey 9-12 Good Time Jonny (A J Martin) - P J Carberry 9-12 Dedanann (J P Ryan) - P K Donovan (5) 9-12 Trixie Mc (T Gibney) - RESERVE 9-12

LISTOWEL 2:50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

KATHLEEN WALSH MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE (80-102) (DIV 1) €10,000.48 2M 4F Misty Millie (G Donnelly) - C J Orr 12-0 Icee M B A (M Hourigan) - B Hayes 11-10 Name Me Famous (E McCarthy) - R Deegan (5) 11-9 Cosmic Rock (E McCarthy) - G B Noonan (7) 11-8 Crescent Lake (T O’Brien) - A McCurtin (3) 11-8 Crimson Chief (J Morrison) - M P O’Connor (5) 11-8 I Can’t Remember (G Cromwell) - C D Maxwell 11-7 Little Mixup (D Hogan) - M M McDonagh (7) 11-7 My Friend The Wind (E McNamara) - C P McNamara 11-7 Temptationinmilan (C Byrnes) - Jack Foley (7) 11-6 Well Joey (P Stafford) - D J O’Keeffe 11-6

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Kilnashane Star (M Quigley) - J G Gilligan (7) Pullyersocksup (G Cromwell) - L Dempsey Derby De Thaix (T Cooper) - B J Cooper The Holmeister (M Hourigan) - S FitzGerald (7) Trenchtown Rock (V T O’Brien) - B Browne (3) Londonofficecallin (Miss E McCutcheon) - C M Quirke (7) Mcgill (P J Rothwell) - H Morgan (3) Well Polly (Miss J M Lee) - RESERVE Chosen Flower (V T O’Brien) - RESERVE

11-1 10-13 10-11 10-11 10-9 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6

LISTOWEL 3:25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

KATHLEEN WALSH MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE (80-102) (DIV 2) €10,000.48 2M 4F Woodbrook Boy (J J Hanlon) - Shane Fenelon (7) 12-0 Cahirdown Boy (E McNamara) - C P McNamara 11-12 Definiteadare (T Cooper) - B J Cooper 11-12 Fix The Bill (E O’Sullivan) - Mr M J M O’Sullivan (7) 11-12 Yulong Voice (S Nolan) - M P O’Connor (5) 11-10 Handsworth (J P Dempsey) - L Dempsey 11-7 Nice To Meet (L Byrne) - Mr H D Dunne (5) 11-5 Shannon Gray (E McCarthy) - R Deegan (5) 11-4 Wrong Way Harry (M Winters) - S FitzGerald (7) 11-3 Offaly Star (S Curling) - C M Quirke (7) 11-2 Some Joke (C Byrnes) - Jack Foley (7) 11-1 Fleurys Fort (L Young) - R Treacy 10-13 Rocky Stream (M A Cahill) - S O’Keeffe 10-10 Falco Du Sauzay (G Cromwell) - Jonathan Moore 10-9 Frazel Express (A A Howard) - S D Torrens 10-9 Oh’herewego (V T O’Brien) - J I Duggan (7) 10-9 Dundeedy Lad (D Hogan) - D G Hogan 10-7 Beechmount Maisie (E McCarthy) - G B Noonan (7) 10-6 Ice Cool (V T O’Brien) - RESERVE 10-6

LISTOWEL 4:00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CHARLIE CHUTE MEMORIAL HANDICAP CHASE €21,000.00 2M 1F Winter Escape (A A Howard) - M P Walsh 11-10 Zarkareva (H De Bromhead) - D Robinson 11-7 Andalusa (W P Mullins) - B Hayes 11-3 An Fraoch Mor (R O’Sullivan) - C A Landers 11-0 Benefit Run (R O’Sullivan) - L Dempsey 10-12 Zoffalee (A McNamara) - P J Carberry 10-5 Bold Emperor (T Gibney) - S O’Keeffe 10-1 Defan (H De Bromhead) - D J O’Keeffe 10-0 Espion Du Chenet (Louise G Lyons) - R Treacy 9-12 Rippon Lodge (J P Ryan) - P K Donovan (5) 9-12

LISTOWEL 4:35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

JOHN & TERRY MORIARTY MEMORIAL (Q.R.) HANDICAP CHASE €10,999.52 3M Mister Bells (P Nolan) - Mr R James (7) 12-0 Arthur’s Quay (P Roche) - Miss A B O’Connor (5) 11-12 Ask Cory (H De Bromhead) - Mr F Maguire 11-12 Hoke Colburn (B McMahon) - Mr E Mahon (7) 11-12 Black Samurai (S Aherne) - Mr P W Mullins 11-10 Touch Of Oscar (J P O’Brien) - Mr T Hamilton 11-9 Twilight Girl (Peter Fahey) - Mr J Codd 11-9 Super Citizen (E O’Sullivan) - Miss M O’Sullivan (5) 11-8 Goodnightngodbless (J Motherway) - Mr D O’Connor 11-7 Sizing Malbay (B McMahon) - Mr R W Barron (7) 11-5 I’m Not Alone (C O’Dwyer) - Mr J P Berry (7) 10-12 Father Jed (J P Ryan) - Mr B Barry (7) 10-11 Earths Furies (E O’Sullivan) - Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) 10-10 Think Positive (P J Rothwell) - Miss P Elvin (7) 10-9 Daenerys Stormborn (L Byrne) - Mr H D Dunne (5) 10-7 Save Us Avis (P Flood) - Mr A Harvey (7) 10-7 Sliabh Mhuire Lass (Mrs G O’Connor) - Mr M J M O’Sullivan (7) 10-6 Vodka Society (D P Dunne) - Mr Mr T P Harney (7) 10-4

LISTOWEL 5:10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BRENDAN DALY MEMORIAL SLAN ABHAILE (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE €11,999.68 2M Misty’s Gift (D H Kelly) - Mr J Codd 12-2 Hey Johnny (T Mullins) - Mr C Mullins (7) 12-0 Boreen Boy (J P Cahill) - S FitzGerald (7) 11-9 Coole Og (W P Mullins) - Mr P W Mullins 11-9 Deal Again (V T O’Brien) - Mr P J O’Neill (7) 11-9 Keeffelee (Miss J M Lee) - Mr M J O’Connor 11-9 Clancy’s Spirit (Gearoid Brouder) - Gavin Brouder (7) 11-7 Suain Na Draoicht (C Byrnes) - Mr R W Barron (7) 11-7

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CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Ken Condon Ken grew up in Ballyhea, Co Cork. His racing experience was gained across the globe with short stints at Coolmore, Haras de Fresnay Le Buffard in Normandy, Lanes End Farm in Kentucky, Neil Howard in Keeneland and finally 5 ½ years with John Oxx at Currabeg. He took out his trainers licence in 2002 and won the Irish 2000 Guineas in 2018 with Romanised. In 2018 he and his wife Paula purchased the historic Osborne Lodge where It has been lucky to its previous incumbents since James Dunne built it in 1897 with a roll call of 18 Irish classic winners, not to mention latterly through the highly successful tenure of the Hughes Family where big winners were common and includes Champion Hurdle and Grand National winners. Ken and Pauline hope to continue the classic legacy here and write their own 18 chapter in a rich and successful history.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. THE IRISH EBF AUCTION SERIES RACE OF W30,000

6f

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

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: r17700; Second: r6000; Third: r3000; Fourth: r1500; Fifth: r900; Sixth: r600.

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

THUNDER ECLIPSE (34) (€47,200)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

10

(136)

(6)

322381 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Emirate Jewel (USA) B Mr Iman Hartono O Iman Hartono

Delivered on his early season promise when winning impressively at Naas last month, travelling well and showing a smart change of gear.

Gives weight to his rivals once again but sets the standard. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 5 Thunder Eclipse 1 win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 95 13/8Fav HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.7 won 5L 3/4L from Gaire Os Ard 8.8 and Doitforandrew (GB) 9.1 NAAS 22 AUG 7rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 1min 14.6sec 5/2Fav HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.5 (CP) 7L 8th of 10 to Mudamer 9.5 FAIR 11 JUL mdn 6f Gd 6/5Fav A.J. Slattery 9.1 (CP) hd 1L 3rd to Snapius 8.9 LIM 18 JUN 8rn mdn 6f 150yds Gd

2

BOBBY DASSLER (8) (€30,680)

2

9

3

(129)

(3)

08 F M A Gallagher J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Br B g Awtaad - Butoolat (GB) B Chris Hayes Racing Ltd O Stanley G Watson

Has failed to make any great impact at Gowran Park and Dundalk on his two starts to date and likely to be of much more interest once switching to handicaps. Star Rating 2 Bobby Dassler 66/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 9 1/2L 8th of 9 to Exquisite Acclaim 9.6 DUN 17 SEP mdn 6f Std 50/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 11L 14th of 16 to Rerouting 9.2 GOW 11 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

3

GISELLES AUSIE (21) (€29,500)

2

9

Br B f Australia (GB) - Jealous Beauty B Donal Mullins O Brendan Keogh

3

(129)

(10)

1 F Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut at Navan earlier this month, beating a useful rival despite conceding plenty of weight.

Improvement may be forthcoming and has excellent claims. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Giselles Ausie 1 win r14,160.00 22/1 G.F. Carroll 9.4 won hd 2 3/4L from Chestnutter 8.10 and Pulse Of Poppy 8.3 NAV 4 SEP 8rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd 1min 13.5sec

4

KALKA RIVER (-) (€27,140)

2

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Arjeed B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd O Mrs Eileen Coleman

9

3

(129)

(7) F

Gary Halpin J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

A son of Exceed And Excel and bred to have the speed for this test, though he may find this company beyond him on debut, with an above-average performance likely to be required in order to make a serious impact. Star Rating 3

20

RIVER INEY (GB) (-) (€23,600)

2

9

Br Ch g Bated Breath (GB) - Inflammable (GB) B B & B Equine Limited O Miss S J Leahy

1

(127)

(9) F

Seamie Heffernan J Augustine Leahy T

Has already been gelded and, with his pedigree offering mixed signals in terms of trip, the son of Bated Breath may find some of his rivals too hot to handle. Star Rating 3

6

SEEINGISBELIEVING (4) (€23,766)

2

9

1

(127)

(2)

63 F Wesley Joyce (7) J Michael Mulvany T

Br B c Make Believe (GB) - Shifting B Michael Daly & Make Believe Syndicate O Clearys Syndicate

Built on an encouraging debut when finishing a close third at Listowel earlier this week, pulling clear with the front two. Drops in trip this time but one of the more likely candidates. Star Rating 3 Seeingisbelieving 14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 hd nk 3rd to Aikhal 9.7 LIST 21 SEP 13rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 40/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 3 1/4L 6th of 9 to I Am Magic 9.5 GAL 26 JUL mdn 7f Yld

7

SOLAR BREEZE (-) (€31,360)

2

8

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Sunny Harbor B Tally-Ho Stud O John Lavery

12

(124)

(1) F

Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Daughter of the leading sire Kodiac and should have the speed for this test judged on pedigree. Worthy of respect as she makes her debut for a capable yard. Star Rating 3

8

FAIRY STONE (-) (€17,700)

2

8

Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - Woolstone (GB) B Fontstown Stud O Mrs Sharon Noonan

10

(122)

(8) F

Danny Sheehy (3) J Noel Meade T

Daughter of the promising first-season sire Caravaggio and hails from a stable which has operated successfully on the Flat in recent years.

Worth noting on her racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

9

GAIRE OS ARD (9) (€6,000)

2

Br B f Teofilo - Vocal Support B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

8

(TStrap)

8?+2

(120)

(5)

264234 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Has finished behind some useful prospects in maiden events this year and, despite starting to look exposed in recent starts, she may be capable of getting involved for the minor honours. Star Rating 3 Gaire Os Ard — Handicap Rating 70 11/1 HR73 K.J. Manning 8.8 (TS) nk 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Eurocrat (GB) 9.5 NAAS 16 SEP 15rn mdn 7f Gd 3/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 8.10 5L 3/4L 3rd to Snaffles 9.3 DRYL 3 SEP 7rn mdn 7f Gd 2/1 K.J. Manning 8.8 5L 2nd to Thunder Eclipse 9.7 NAAS 22 AUG 7rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft

10 STORMY SUNDAY (-) (€5,000)

2

Br B f Fast Company - More Bottle B Paul Farrelly O Quantus Syndicate

8

8

(120)

(4) F

Rory Cleary J Ciaran Murphy T

Stable has sent out a juvenile winner this year but she is likely to require a useful performance to trouble some of the principals on debut.

Others are favoured. Star Rating 3

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RACE ONE

5

RACE ONE

?+2lbs indicates the rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight.

TStrap worn by No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Thunder Eclipse, 15/8 Giselles Ausie, 9/2 Seeingisbelieving, 11/2 Gaire Os Ard, 20/1 River Iney (GB), Solar Breeze, Fairy Stone, 33/1 Kalka River, 66/1 Bobby Dassler, Stormy Sunday

2020 - 1st Belle Image 2nd Rosie Bassett (GB) 3rd Avagardner (GB) (1 min. 15.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT With few of the newcomers really standing out in this contest, THUNDER ECLIPSE and Giselles Ausie may end up proving a cut above their rivals, with the first-named narrowly getting the call. The son of Holy Roman Emperor was always travelling well when hacking up in a maiden at Naas last month and may once again be capable of giving weight and a beating to his opponents. Giselles Ausie made a highly promising start when winning at Navan earlier this month, despite conceding weight to her rivals, and looks a major threat to the selection, while Seeingisbelieving improved when third at Listowel earlier this week and can do best of the rest.

WIN: THUNDER ECLIPSE

DANGER: GISELLES AUSIE

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE - STATISTICS 2021 (Includes all race days to date) Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Colin Thomas Keane

Top 5 Jockeys

105

18

12

11

8

€847,165.00

Ryan Lee Moore

62

13

11

6

3

€919,670.00

Shane Foley

98

10

7

9

10

€726,575.00

William James Lee

65

7

6

6

7

€394,240.00 €474,990.00

Christopher Denis Hayes

Prize Money

79

6

6

10

7

Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

A.P.O’Brien

109

19

13

7

7

€1,587,400.00

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

116

10

21

15

7

€982,750.00

Top 5 Trainers (by prize money)

Prize Money

Charlie Appleby (in GB)

3

2

0

0

0

€768,000.00

J.P. Murtagh

61

7

7

6

8

€681,750.00

Mrs John Harrington

110

10

9

8

14

€676,415.00

Top 5 Trainers (by no. of winners): A. P. O’Brien (19), G. M. Lyons (11), Joseph Patrick O’Brien & Mrs John Harrington (10), J. P. Murtagh (7) & J. S. Bolger & Edward Lynam (5) Top 5 Owners

Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5

2

1

0

0

€771,000.00

Mrs.John Magnier

149

20

17

14

11

€529,910.80

Michael Tabor

135

19

15

12

10

€502,761.65

Derrick Smith

127

18

15

11

10

€490,053.79

Mrs.J.S.Bolger

77

5

2

8

9

€444,550.00

Godolphin

22

Prize Money

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SECOND RACE 1.55P.M. THE IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES MAIDEN OF W25,000

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

GLOBAL ENERGY (GB) (7)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

6

(132)

(5)

776 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Br B c Showcasing (GB) - Summer Collection B Petches Farm Ltd O John Lavery

He has yet to place from three outings but his latest show at Gowran Park was a step in the right direction. He will need to improve again to get involved in this contest. Star Rating 2 Global Energy (GB) 50/1 R.C. Colgan 9.5 11L 6th of 13 to Scriptwriter 9.5 GOW 18 SEP mdn 1m Yld 22/1 R.C. Colgan 9.5 11L 7th of 12 to Cornman 9.5 GOW 1 SEP mdn 7f Gd 25/1 R.C. Colgan 9.5 5 1/2L 7th of 9 to I Am Magic 9.5 GAL 26 JUL mdn 7f Yld

2

MONTENEGRO (-)

2

9

Br B c Camelot (GB) - War Goddess B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

6

(132)

(7) F

Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Colt by Camelot. Bred for middle distances and he holds an entry in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity Stakes at Doncaster. One to note on his racecourse debut for a leading trainer. Star Rating 4

3

SISSOKO (-)

2

Br B c Australia (GB) - Love Excelling (FR) B John Connaughton O J Carthy

9

6

(132)

(9) F

Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Colt by Australia. Half-brother to Group 1 winner Dan Excel. Holds an entry in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity next month and warrants respect on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

4

GOOD HEAVENS (29)

2

9

4

(130)

(1)

72 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B c Zoffany - Round of Applause (GB) B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus

He looks the pick of those with experience and posted an encouraging second-placed effort at this course last month. Has to be taken seriously in this contest. Star Rating 4 Good Heavens 7/2 S.M. Crosse 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Bluegrass 9.5 here 27 AUG 9rn mdn 1m Gd 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.4 4 1/4L 7th of 16 to Rerouting 9.2 GOW 11 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

24

5

KARDINYA (-)

2

Br B c Mehmas - Sapphire Diva B Kevin & Meta Cullen O Paul Holden

9

4

(130)

(14) F

Rory Cleary J Miss Ellmarie Holden T

6

NUSRET (GB) (-)

2

Br B c Golden Horn (GB) - Serres B Hesmonds Stud Ltd O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

9

4

(130)

(12) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Colt by Golden Horn. Half-brother to Group 3 winner Liber Nauticus and bred to appreciate middle distances. One to consider on his racecourse debut for noteworthy connections. Star Rating 3

7

AGHABOY (GER) (-)

2

9

Br Ch c Protectionist (GER) - Atlanita B Gestut Ammerland O Dr S P Fitzgerald

2

(128)

(2) F

Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

Colt by Protectionist. Has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and is likely to appreciate further. Trainer has saddled a couple of juvenile winners this season and is one to note on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

8

MR GLOBALIST (7)

2

9

2

(128)

(8)

98 F M A Gallagher J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Br Ch c Highland Reel - Trimurti (USA) B Niarchos Family O Stanley G Watson

Has not shown much on his two starts so far and was last seen recording an eighth-placed finish at Gowran Park earlier this month. He will need to improve to figure in this contest. Star Rating 2 Mr Globalist 125/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.5 18L 8th of 13 to Scriptwriter 9.5 GOW 18 SEP mdn 1m Yld 50/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.9 6 1/4L 9th of 12 to Tut Tut 9.4 LEP 12 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

9

NAVAGIO (17)

2

9

2

Br B c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Souzie B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud Limited

(128)

(11)

3 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Made a pleasing start to his racing career when posting a third-placed finish at Cork earlier this month. He is likely to be on the premises in this contest if building on that experience. Star Rating 5 Navagio 9/2 B.M. Coen 9.5 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Confident Star 9.5 CK 8 SEP 11rn mdn 7f Gd

10 VINCENZO GAMBA (-)

2

Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Quick Sketch B Thomas Smullen O Wesley White & Steven Lane

9

2

(128)

(6) F

Kevin Manning J D J Bunyan T

Gelding by Galileo Gold. Half-brother to Lady Quickstep and he has plenty of speed in his pedigree. An interesting move by connections starting at this trip and he is one to consider. Star Rating 3

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RACE TWO

Colt by Mehmas. Dam unraced. One to note for any market support on his racecourse debut for a yard, but others make more appeal on paper.

Star Rating 2

11 WARREN BEACH (-)

2

9

2

Br B c Aclaim - Quad’s Melody B Old Carhue Stud & Graeng Bloodstock Ltd O Roving Swan Partnership

(128)

(13) F

Billy Lee J K J Condon T

RACE TWO

Colt by Acclaim. Half-brother to Group 1 winner Here Comes When and comes from a family that has produced juvenile winners. One to note for any market support on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

12 MARRIED IN A FEVER (-)

2

9

1

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Aymara (GB) B Lynch Bages O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs John Magnier

(127)

(10) F

Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Filly by Camelot. Half-sister to Group 1 winner Byrama and she boasts a middle-distance pedigree. Has strong claims on her racecourse debut for a trainer doing well with his juveniles this season. Star Rating 4

13 AGATINO (-)

2

9

Br Ch g Buratino - Aguinaga B Mr J Higgins O Mrs Helen Mullins

0

(126)

(3) F

N G McCullagh J Thomas Mullins T

Gelding by Buratino. Half-brother to Group 3 winner Conquest and comes from a middle-distance family. One to watch on his racecourse debut and merits respect in this field. Star Rating 3

14 WILLESEE (GB) (-)

2

Br B f Gleneagles - Sandstone (GB) B Emmaroo Bloodstock O Emmaroo Bloodstock Partnership

8

13

(125)

(15) F

Nathan Crosse (3) J Mrs John Harrington T

Filly by Gleneagles. Dam a half-sister to Group 2 winner Calyx. One to note in the preliminaries after refusing to line-up at the start at Naas last month. Star Rating 3

15 VILLANOVA QUEEN (-)

2

Br Ch f Mastercraftsman - Quads B Old Carhue Stud & Graeng Bloodstock Ltd O William Crager

8

11

(123)

(4) F

Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

Filly by Mastercraftsman. Dam a half-sister to Group 1 winner Here Comes When. Has claims on her racecourse debut and is one to note for any market support for a trainer going well. Star Rating 3

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Navagio, 10/3 Good Heavens, 4/1 Montenegro, 7/1 Married In A Fever, 10/1 Sissoko, Nusret (GB), 12/1 Willesee (GB), 14/1 Villanova Queen, 20/1 Warren Beach, 25/1 Aghaboy (GER), 33/1 Global Energy (GB), Agatino, 50/1 Kardinya, 66/1 Mr Globalist, Vincenzo Gamba

2020 - 1st Santa Barbara 2nd Kailash 3rd Star Official (1 min. 43.4 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT An intriguing juvenile contest, but a chance is taken on NAVAGIO, who made a pleasing start to his racing career at Cork last month.

That form has subsequently been boosted and he gets the vote to build on that performance here. Montenegro is one to consider on his racecourse debut and he holds an entry in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity Stakes at Doncaster next month. Married In A Fever, Nusret and Willesee are others to note in this field.

DANGER: MONTENEGRO

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THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

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

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

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

Age

Weight

7 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 5

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

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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

RACE TWO

WIN: NAVAGIO

THE ALAN SMURFIT MEMORIAL BERESFORD STAKES This race has always been a good marker for success.

Since Sadler’s Wells took the 1983 renewal, we’ve seen thoroughbred giants win this on their way to big success.

El Prado was victorious for Vincent O’Brien and Lester Piggott in 1981, before the Aidan O’Brien domination began with Johan Cruyff in 1996.

LEGENDARY WINNER

SADLER’S WELLS

In recent times, we’ve seen stars 1983 WINNER of the track come out in force for this race. Azamour took the 2003 renewal for John Oxx and Johnny Murtagh, with the superb Sea The Stars and St Nicholas Abbey winning back to back renewals in 2008 and 2009 respectively. In what was truly a golden age of racing, Casamento added to the already illustrious roll of honour and cemented his place in history. The domination of Aidan O’Brien since then is yet to be stopped.

His representatives have took the each and every renewal of this race since 2010 and he bids to make it an astonishing 11 wins in a row here today.

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

Subsequent English 2,000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior took the race in fine style a year later, before the talented Japan capped three consecutive wins in the race last year for Ryan Moore, before Donnacha O’Briend ended his streak in 2019 when in the saddle of Innisfree.

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Last year, the Aidan O’Brien domination continued, as he recorded his tenth success in a row in this contest with High Definition.

After a steady start from the stalls, Seamie Heffernan was keen to take a strong hold on this talented Galileo colt, before begging to send out distress signals 3 furlongs out.

Heffernan continued his drive and began to make solid headway 2 furlongs out, going into top gear inside the final furlong, and stayed on strongly to land the odds by just under a length. With another success in this Group 2 contest for Ballydoyle, could they add another to their impressive tally?

To watch the full replay of the last year’s race, please click the video below.

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

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

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

A few years later, Vintage Crop emerged.

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

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

A historic and ground breaking victory in the Melbourne Cup followed, before he returned to the Curragh for victory in a conditions race to prepare the talented stayer for a repeat victory in the feature St Leger. The victory did indeed follow under Mick Kinane, winning by a widening margin of three lengths to see off John Oxx’s Rayseka and Johnny Murtagh.

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

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

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

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

We are delighted that Tony will be represented in the Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes today with Chicago Soldier.

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ALAN SMURFIT

30 September 1942 – 13th September 2020 Alan passed away on 13th September 2020. Alan was a person who accomplished much in his life. He helped his brothers build the then Jefferson Smurfit Group to be a world leader in Paper and Packaging and ultimately spearheaded the Group’s move into Latin America.

This organisation continues to be a highly successful part of the Smurfit Kappa Group today. Upon retirement, Alan put his talents into playing poker, eventually winning a World Championship Bracelet. He was renowned for his decency and kindness to people.

He is dearly missed by his wife Guadeloupe and his children Peter, Alan and Ann. His passing has also left a void in the lives of his brothers Michael and Dermot and sister Barbara.

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THIRD RACE 2.30P.M.

1m

THE ALAN SMURFIT MEMORIAL BERESFORD STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

One Mile (1,600 metres) New Mile Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

Plunkett Devlin on behalf of the Smurfit family will present will award a prize to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

CHICAGO SOLDIER (32)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

5

(131)

(4)

4423 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B c Declaration of War (USA) - Storybook (UAE) B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd O Anthony Paul Smurfit

The son of Declaration Of War has been knocking on the door on his four outings but has failed to get his head in front so far. This will require a big step forward. Star Rating 2 Chicago Soldier — Handicap Rating 88 4/5Fav B.M. Coen 9.7 ns 1 3/4L 3rd to Capitulation 8.8 BELW 24 AUG 11rn mdn 7f 187yds Gd 6/1 B.M. Coen 9.5 hd 2nd to McTigue 9.5 LEP 5 AUG 8rn mdn 1m Yld 22/1 B.M. Coen 9.5 3L 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Point Lonsdale 9.5 LEP 22 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f 20yds Gd

2

LUXEMBOURG (73)

2

9

5

(131)

(3)

1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Attire B B V Sangster O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

Half-brother to Leo De Fury, a Group 2 winner. He ran on well to assert authority over his rivals on his debut and, considering he holds multiple Group 1 entries, looks a big player. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Luxembourg 1 win r17,700.00 5/2Fav M.C. Hussey 9.6 won 2 1/4L 3 3/4L from Tuwaiq 9.4 and Mannix 9.1 KILL 14 JUL 8rn 1m 40yds Gd 1min 43.5sec

3

MANU ET CORDE (14)

2

9

Br B c Teofilo - Tiffilia B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

5

(131)

(6)

59145 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Showed a determined attitude to shed the maiden tag at Leopardstown in July, but has failed to build on that in Group company. He’s edging in the right direction and merits plenty of respect. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Manu Et Corde 1 win r9,735.00 D — Handicap Rating 102 20/1 HR98 K.J. Manning 9.5 1L 5th of 10 to Atomic Jones (FR) 9.5 LEP 11 SEP Group 2 1m Gd 40/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 4 1/4L 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Point Lonsdale 9.5 here 21 AUG 6rn Group 2 7f Sft 13/2 K.J. Manning 9.7 won 3/4L 1/2L from Amortentia 9.7 and Stone Age 9.7 LEP 22 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 43.5sec

4

PIZ BADILE (75)

2

9

5

(131)

(5)

1 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Br B Br c Ulysses - That Which Is Not (USA) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Son of That Which Is Not, who won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 2f. He showed plenty of grit to land the spoils on his racecourse debut and further progression could be on the horizon. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Piz Badile 1 win r8,260.00 3/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 won nk 4 1/4L from Karakoul 9.7 and Buckaroo (GB) 9.7 KILL 12 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 20yds Yld 1min 47.3sec

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5

SWAN BAY (18)

2

9

5

(131)

(1)

21 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B c Australia (GB) - Similu (GB) B Lynchbages Edgeridge Ltd & Glenvale Stud O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate

Half-brother to Dr Jekyll, who won at 1m. Built on his encouraging debut when romping home in good style last time out and, although this requires considerably more, he’s worth a close look. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Swan Bay 1 win r9,735.00 8/13Fav S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 5L 2 1/2L from Anchorage 9.7 and Sun King 9.7 GAL 7 SEP 10rn mdn 1m 123yds Gd 1min 50sec 5/1 S.M. Crosse 9.7 nk 2nd to Cowboy Justice (GB) 9.7 here 8 AUG 15rn mdn 7f Yld

TUWAIQ (26)

2 (TStrap)

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Nutshell (GB) B Bhl O Dr Ali Al Mutairi

9

5

(131)

(2)

1223 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Failed to justify warm favouritism when third at Roscommon last month. Considering he was no match for Luxembourg in July he appears to have plenty on his plate in this contest. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Tuwaiq 1 win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 99 1/1Fav HR101 C.T. Keane 9.4 (CP) 4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Corviglia (USA) 8.13 ROS 30 AUG 8rn 7f 64yds Gd 2/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Seisai 9.0 TIPP 6 AUG 4rn Listed 7f 100yds Sft 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.4 2 1/4L 2nd to Luxembourg 9.6 KILL 14 JUL 8rn 1m 40yds Gd

TStrap worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Luxembourg, 9/2 Swan Bay, 11/2 Piz Badile, 8/1 Manu Et Corde, Tuwaiq, 20/1 Chicago Soldier

2020 - 1st High Definition 2nd Monaasib (GB) 3rd Snapraeterea (1 min. 45.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Aidan O’Brien isn’t afraid to throw his juveniles into the deep end and it may pay dividends today with LUXEMBOURG. The son of Camelot won in good style on his debut and, although he hasn’t been seen since July, he gets the nod to keep his unbeaten record intact.

Swan Bay readily dismissed his laboured rivals at Galway and the 110,00gns purchase rates the biggest danger. Manu Et Corde gave a good account when fifth in the Champion Juvenile Stakes last time out and the most experienced contender in the contest could take another step forward.

WIN: LUXEMBOURG

DANGER: SWAN BAY

THE DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS TODAY

The Smurfit Family

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RACE THREE

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FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS MAIDEN OF W12,000

6f

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

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of the William Hill Ireland will award a prize to the winning owner and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding No

Horse

1

AMBITIOUS (-)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

7

(133)

(12)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Foot Perfect B G W Robinson O Miss L Gillespie

F

Declan McDonogh J Kieran P Cotter T

Dam won at 6f. Tough task set on debut and may need the experience for a trainer whose string have been running well of late. The sire’s progeny usually prefer further as well. Star Rating 2

2

CARLTON BANKS (35)

3

9

7

(133)

(4)

0 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

Br B g Prince of Lir - Unusually Hot B Ronnie Boland O Esteem Racing Club

Dam unraced. Shaped with promise on debut over C&D last month when getting the hang of things late on in a big field maiden, and should be improvement forthcoming. Star Rating 3 Carlton Banks 100/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 6 1/4L 11th of 22 to Heavenly Power 9.7 here 21 AUG mdn 6f Sft

3

CHEVAL BLANC (64)

3

9

7

Br B Gr g Dark Angel - La Collina B Kenilworth House Stud O D Keoghan

(133)

(11)

8 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Half-brother to Maitre Meneur, won at 7f. Plenty green on debut, but wasn’t disgraced and should know more here; may need further in time though with the dam winning a Group One over a mile. Star Rating 3 Cheval Blanc 11/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 7L 8th of 14 to One Sweet Day 9.2 CK 23 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Frm

4

JEROBOAM (USA) (72)

3

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

9

7

(133)

(6)

4-24242 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Placed in four of eight starts. Remains a frustrating sort having failed to break the maiden on eight different occasions, and has ample opportunity to do so again here with the drop in trip expected to suit. Star Rating 4 Jeroboam (USA) — Handicap Rating 83 16/5 HR84 R.L. Moore 9.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Ferrybank (GB) 9.4 LEP 15 JUL 7rn hcp 7f Gd 13/8Fav HR86 W.M. Lordan 9.7 3/4L 2 3/4L s/hd 4th to Dixie Bluebell 9.2 FAIR 7 JUL 17rn mdn 7f Gd 15/8 HR83 E.J. McNamara 9.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Blazing Star (GB) 9.2 LEP 17 JUN 11rn mdn 6f 191yds Gd/Frm

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5

PLEZANTLYSURPRISED (GB) (22)

3

9

7

(133)

(3)

263 F Luke McAteer (5) J Mrs Jessica Magnier (R) T

Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Billowing B Jersey Fields Partnership O C P Magnier

Placed once in three starts. Has shown enough in those three outings to suggest a race of this nature is within his grasp, although he has something to find on ratings. Star Rating 4 Plezantlysurprised (GB) — Handicap Rating 73 11/4 E.J. McNamara 9.7 1/2L ns 3rd to Red Wasp 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP 7rn mdn 5f Gd 12/1 L.T. McAteer 9.7 3 1/4L 6th of 13 to Baldomero 9.7 DUN 15 AUG mdn 7f Std 25/1 E.J. McNamara 9.7 4 1/2L 2nd to One Sweet Day 9.2 CK 23 JUL 14rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm

6

SURVIVING MURMANSK (17)

3

9

7

(133)

(10)

0 F Dean Curran (7) J Andrew Hughes T

Br Gr g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Born Innocent B Thistle Bloodstock Ltd O Thistle Bloodstock Limited

Dam won twice at 6f. Previously trained by Dermot Weld and didn’t show a whole lot on debut at Cork; looks up against it in this company.

Star Rating 2 Surviving Murmansk 80/1 S.B. Kelly 9.7 24L last of 17 to Alessandro Algardi 9.7 CK 8 SEP mdn 1m Gd

ZEQUINTO (74)

3

9

7

(133)

(7)

00 F Shane Crosse J Daniel William O’Sullivan T

Br B g Requinto - Moss Nation (GB) B Danny O’Sullivan O Daniel O’Sullivan

Unplaced in both starts. Fairyhouse and Killarney can be difficult for any horse to begin their career, whereas a much more conventional track like the Curragh could aid this gelding’s cause. Star Rating 2 Zequinto 250/1 M.A. Enright 9.7 15L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Turbulence 10.2 KILL 13 JUL mdn 1m 30yds Gd 150/1 M.A. Enright 9.7 18L last of 17 to Dixie Bluebell 9.2 FAIR 7 JUL mdn 7f Gd

8

HERMIONE’S ANGEL (94)

4

9

4

(130)

(2)

00000 F Rory Cleary J J H Scott T

Br B f Rajj - Angel Kate B Mr Homer Scott O John H Scott

Yet to place in five starts. Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence despite having shown slight improvement in her last three runs.

Looks one for handicaps after this. Star Rating 2 Hermione’s Angel 300/1 R.P. Cleary 9.12 14L 10th of 14 to Mother Country (GB) 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN mdn 1m Gd 200/1 R.P. Cleary 10.0 37L 13th of 14 to Woodland Garden 9.2 GOW 13 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 200/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 66L 11th of 12 to The Blue Brilliant 9.2 FAIR 28 MAY mdn 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

9

MIDNIGHT FAME (28)

4

9

Br Br f Famous Name (GB) - Headford Lady B Mrs L Rantamaki O Liisa Rantamaki

4

(130)

(1)

09 F Emmet McNamara J Andrew McNamara T

Unplaced in both starts. She hasn’t given herself much chance by being slowly away on both starts thus far, so any improvement on that front would be a positive here. Star Rating 2 Midnight Fame 250/1 James J. Doyle 9.8 17L 9th of 15 to Barretta 9.7 NAV 28 AUG mdn 1m Gd 80/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 19L 13th of 14 to Skilled Warrior 9.7 ROS 16 AUG mdn 7f 71yds Gd/Yld

10 ALALA (-)

3

Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Rumuz B Limestone and Tara Studs O Derek Iceton

9

2

(128)

(8) F

Mark Enright J Edward Lynam T

Half-sister to Empirical Power, won five times at 6f and 7f. An intriguing newcomer by an up-and-coming sire who could figure on debut for a trainer who has always done well with sprinters. Star Rating 3

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RACE FOUR

7

11 PUNAKHA (26)

3

9

2

(Visor)

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Dame d’Honneur B Eimear Mulhern O Mrs J E Mulhern

(128)

(9)

42622 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Placed in three of five starts, including runner-up on her last two outings. The drop in trip could be just what doctor ordered having shown plenty speed in each of her starts. Star Rating 5 Punakha — Handicap Rating 79 9/4Fav HR79 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) 1 1/4L 2nd to Harannda 9.2 ROS 30 AUG 11rn mdn 7f 64yds Gd 7/1 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) 3/4L 2nd to My Holy Fox 9.2 here 8 AUG 13rn mdn 7f Yld 5/2 HR83 W.J. Lee 9.2 3 1/4L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Turbulence 10.2 KILL 13 JUL mdn 1m 30yds Gd

12 STAY LOCAL (35)

3

9

2

(128)

(5)

0 F N G McCullagh J Aidan Anthony Howard T

Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Back To Base B Mrs Noreen McManus O John P McManus

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Was behind the reopposing Carlton Banks on debut over C&D, and this could be another pipe-opener before a winter jumps campaign knowing connections. Star Rating 2 Stay Local 66/1 L.F. Roche 9.2 13L 16th of 22 to Heavenly Power 9.7 here 21 AUG mdn 6f Sft

RACE FOUR

Visor worn by No. 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Jeroboam (USA), 6/4 Punakha, 15/2 Plezantlysurprised (GB), 10/1 Carlton Banks, Cheval Blanc, 16/1 Alala, 25/1 Stay Local, 33/1 Ambitious, 66/1 Midnight Fame, 100/1 Surviving Murmansk, 200/1 Zequinto, 250/1 Hermione’s Angel

2020 - 1st Midnight Fire 2nd Glow Worm 3rd Gold Allure (1 min. 15.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT PUNAKHA has long shaped as though a drop to sprinting distances would suit and she gets that here having shown bundles of pace over further on her last two starts. She is taken to break the maiden at the sixth time of asking, with the largely consistent Jeroboam looking best placed to chase her home. Plezantlysurprised has shown enough in his three outings to suggest he’s capable of being in the mix, while Carlton Banks is another to consider.

DANGER: JEROBOAM

WIN: PUNAKHA

THANK YOU The Curragh would like to thank Eva Bucher–Haefner’s Moyglare Stud for the generous sponsorship of the Stable Staff Canteen for the 2021 season.

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FIFTH RACE 3.35P.M. THE GAIN THE ADVANTAGE SERIES NURSERY HANDICAP OF W15,000 (45-70)

6f

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

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 21st September.

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

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of GAIN Equine Nutrition will award a prize to the winning owner and trainer and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

COUMSHINGAUN (5)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

13

(139)

(11)

0072 F Luke McAteer (5) J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Coumlara B Arkle Bloodstock O Kim Coleman

Placed once in four starts. She seemed to appreciate the drop to 6f when second on her latest start, and she could feature again with further improvement on the cards. Star Rating 4 Coumshingaun — Handicap Rating 71 9/1 HR68 W.M. Lordan 8.11 1L 2nd to Unconquerable Keen 9.5 FAIR 20 SEP 10rn hcp 6f Gd 250/1 James J. Doyle 9.2 6L 7th of 11 to Trevaunance 9.2 CK 8 SEP mdn 1m Gd 80/1 E.J. McNamara 9.2 13L 12th of 13 to Panama Red 9.2 TIPP 26 AUG mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Yld

RACE FIVE

2

MAGNIFFICO (GB) (43)

2

9

12

(138)

(14)

8952 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B c Mayson (GB) - Final Rhapsody (GB) B David C Mead O Fitzwilliam Racing

Placed once in four starts. He took a step forward when second at this venue on his latest outing and if he builds on that performance, he will have strong claims. Star Rating 5 Magniffico (GB) — Handicap Rating 70 18/1 HR69 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Arch Enemy 8.2 here 13 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 20/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 15L 5th of 7 to Once Upon A River 9.7 ROS 29 JUN mdn 7f 63yds Gd 16/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 4 3/4L 9th of 13 to Silver Surfer (GB) 9.7 FAIR 11 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

3

LINGER FOR LONGER (35)

2

9

Br B f Fulbright (GB) - Borussia B Mrs E Leahy O Irish Equine Syndicate

11

(137)

(6)

765 F Sam Ewing (5) J Augustine Leahy T

Unplaced in all three starts. She is improving despite still showing signs of greenness and may appreciate the forecast good ground, but more is needed if she is to be involved at the finish. Star Rating 2 Linger For Longer — Handicap Rating 69 150/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 6L 5th of 12 to Straight Answer (GB) 9.7 here 21 AUG mdn 6f Sft 150/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 5L 6th of 7 to Drombeg Banner 9.7 CK 7 AUG mdn 5f Sft 250/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 10L 7th of 8 to Ladies Church (GB) 9.2 TIPP 30 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm

4

IT MIGHT BE YOU (9)

2

9

10

(136)

(9)

530534 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Kermana B Yeomanstown Stud O Michael Mulvany

Placed twice in six starts. She has shown plenty of promise in her last two runs and although this may be a deeper contest, she has shaped like she will appreciate the step up to 6f. Star Rating 4 It Might Be You — Handicap Rating 68 7/1 HR68 W. Joyce 8.12 ns 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Rhythm Of Zain 9.3 NAAS 16 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 25/1 HR66 W. Joyce 7.13 nk 3/4L 3rd to Speedacus 9.5 NAV 4 SEP 8rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.3 9 3/4L 5th of 13 to Don Julio 8.8 TIPP 26 AUG mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Yld

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5

SHANGHAI DRAGON (22)

2

9

10

(136)

(8)

8048 F N G McCullagh J J P Murtagh T

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Lady Heartbeat (GB) B Edmond Kent O Shanghai Racing Partnership

Unplaced in all four starts. She might appreciate the drop back to 6f and has shown promise in her last two starts, so she is not without a chance. Star Rating 3 Shanghai Dragon — Handicap Rating 68 4/1 HR70 B.M. Coen 9.12 4L 8th of 14 to Mumayaz 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 25/1 N.G. McCullagh 8.10 3L hd nk 4th to Daisy Peers (GB) 8.13 NAV 10 JUL 11rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd 50/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 8 3/4L 10th of 14 to Discoveries 9.2 here 25 JUN mdn 7f Gd

6

KEEL BAY (9)

2

9

8

(TStrap)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Slieve (GB) B Brian Williamson O Aprilis Partnership

(134)

(12)

774 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Unplaced in all three starts. She is making her handicap debut which may help her chances, but she needs to step up on her first three runs.

Star Rating 2 Keel Bay — Handicap Rating 66 28/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 (TS) 1L 4L 3L 4th to Sablonne (GB) 9.2 NAAS 16 SEP 7rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 10/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (TS) 12L 7th of 12 to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP mdn 6f Gd 14/1 S. Foley 9.0 8 3/4L last of 7 to Castle Star 9.5 here 3 MAY Listed 5f Yld

7

WILD EYED GIRL (9)

2

9

(CPiece)

Br B f Mehmas - What About Me B Mrs A Nolan O Mrs Annette Nolan

7

(133)

(1)

56633 F Conor Hoban J Brian Nolan T

8

PRINCESS RAJJ (22)

2

9

6

(132)

(13)

77943 F Scott McCullagh (5) J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Rajj - Princess Aloof B Mrs J Harrington O Mount Temple Three Syndicate

Placed once in five starts. The 7f at Down Royal seemed to stretch her so the drop to 6f could be a plus and she looks a leading contender.

Star Rating 3 Princess Rajj — Handicap Rating 64 7/1 HR64 S. Foley 9.6 s/hd 1/2L 3rd to Mumayaz 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/1 HR64 T.P. Madden 9.1 1/2L 1/2L s/hd 4th to Hot Sunset (GB) 9.4 SLGO 4 AUG 10rn hcp 5f 160yds Yld 25/1 C.P. Hoban 8.8 9L 9th of 13 to Velocidad (GB) 9.0 FAIR 28 MAY mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

9

PURPLE GOWN (9)

2

Br Ch f Teofilo - Saintly Hertfield (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

9

(Blinkers)

6

(132)

(2)

900460 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Unplaced in all six starts. It may be best to put a line through her latest start at Naas after she suffered interference and she is no forlorn hope.

Star Rating 2 Purple Gown — Handicap Rating 64 20/1 HR65 K.J. Manning 9.2 (BK) 4L 11th of 13 to Rhythm Of Zain 9.3 NAAS 16 SEP Ext hcp 5f Gd 8/1 HR67 K.J. Manning 9.9 3 1/2L 6th of 14 to Mumayaz 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR68 K.J. Manning 9.4 3/4L 2 1/2L s/hd 4th to Benevolent 9.1 NAV 28 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd

10 MUMAYAZ (9)

2

Br B g Tamayuz (GB) - Rashaaqa (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

(TStrap)

9

4

(130)

(3)

907414 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

A winner at 7f. He is the only one in the race that has won before and he has the speed for this trip, so he looks a big player. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Mumayaz 1 win r6,195.00 — Handicap Rating 62 4/1Fav HR63 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Bellabel 9.4 NAAS 16 SEP 18rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 7/2Fav HR60 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) won s/hd 1/2L from Walking On Clouds 9.3 and Princess Rajj 9.6 DRYL 3 SEP 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 31.6sec 7/2 HR62 C.D. Hayes 8.8 (TS) 1 1/4L nk nk 4th to Howth 10.3 KILL 19 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd

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Placed twice in five starts. She has been improving with each run and her latest start at Naas was encouraging, so it would be no surprise to see her involved again. Star Rating 4 Wild Eyed Girl — Handicap Rating 65 9/2Fav HR63 C.T. Keane 9.0 (H) ns 1/2L 3rd to Rhythm Of Zain 9.3 NAAS 16 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 14/1 HR63 C.P. Hoban 8.13 (H) 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Benevolent 9.1 NAV 28 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 18/1 L.T. McAteer 8.11 9L 6th of 10 to Contarelli Chapel 9.2 NAAS 26 APR mdn 5f 205yds Gd

11 WALKING ON CLOUDS (9)

2

9

(CPiece)

Br B g Gale Force Ten (GB) - Aglaia B Irish National Stud O Fivers & Tenners Syndicate

3

(129)

(10)

870823 F Declan McDonogh J Padraig Roche T

Placed twice in six starts. He races prominently and has run well over further, so he may be able to use his stamina to his advantage over this trip.

Star Rating 3 Walking On Clouds — Handicap Rating 61 10/1 HR62 L.F. Roche 8.13 (CP) 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Bellabel 9.4 NAAS 16 SEP 18rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 33/1 HR61 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Mumayaz 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 10/1 HR63 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 8 1/4L 8th of 10 to Hot Sunset (GB) 9.4 SLGO 4 AUG hcp 5f 160yds Yld

12 VICTORY LANTERN (17)

2

8

(TStrap)

Br B f Mehmas - Faddwa B Stephanie Hanly O N W T Dalzell

13

(125)

(4)

760 F Mark Enright J Edward Lynam T

Yet to place in three starts. She looks up against it in this company, but running in handicaps might provide her with the chance to pick up some prize money. Star Rating 1 Victory Lantern — Handicap Rating 57 50/1 M.A. Enright 9.2 (H) 15L last of 12 to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP mdn 6f Gd 16/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 4L 6th of 8 to Sea Breezing 9.2 DRYL 4 JUN mdn 5f Gd 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 15L last of 7 to Albion Square (GB) 9.7 NAV 30 MAY mdn 5f Yld

13 GALLOW HILL (54)

2

8

(Hood)

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Munaasaba B T Kenny & P Byrne O T Kenny

11

(123)

(15)

00599 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Unplaced in all five starts. She was well beaten in a valuable median auction race at Naas last time, but she only weakened in the final furlong and might be able to build on that run. Star Rating 2 Gallow Hill — Handicap Rating 55 50/1 HR55 R.P. Cleary 8.9 (H) 11L 9th of 15 to Cavalry Charge (GB) 9.2 NAAS 2 AUG 5f 205yds Gd 50/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 (H) 18L 9th of 11 to Aurora Princess(disq) 9.2 GAL 27 JUL mdn 7f Sft 125/1 R.P. Cleary 8.11 (H) 8 3/4L 5th of 13 to Hapipi Go Lucky 8.10 FAIR 11 JUL mdn 6f Gd

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14 MARM (86)

2

8

10

(122)

(7)

080 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Noel Meade T

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Most Radiant B Tpb Bloodstock Ltd O Noel Meade Horse Trainer Ltd

Yet to place in three starts. The drop to 6f may benefit her but she has been well beaten on all three of her starts, so she needs to show a lot more.

Star Rating 1 Marm — Handicap Rating 54 66/1 C.T. Keane 8.13 16L 11th of 13 to Tosen Lydia 9.1 BELW 1 JUL mdn 7f 198yds Gd 50/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.8 8 1/2L last of 8 to Snapius 8.9 LIM 18 JUN mdn 6f 150yds Gd 25/1 R.P. Whelan 8.13 12L last of 13 to Dolly May 8.11 LIM 12 JUN mdn 7f Gd

15 BAYOU BELLE (28)

2

Br B f Buratino - Firecrown B Dundalk Racing Club& Mrs Barbara McCourt O A N McIntyre

8

6

(118)

(5)

800 F M A Gallagher J Jarlath P Fahey T

Unplaced in all three starts. She could improve for more of a stamina test so the step up to 6f may help, but she hasn’t shown much in her three starts to date. Star Rating 1 Bayou Belle — Handicap Rating 48 250/1 M.A. Gallagher 8.9 8 1/2L 12th of 14 to Up Above (GB) 9.4 NAV 28 AUG mdn 5f Gd 125/1 R. Coakley 9.2 19L 12th of 13 to Elliptic 9.2 TIPP 20 APR mdn 5f Yld 50/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 15L 8th of 9 to Cadamosto 9.7 DUN 10 APR mdn 5f Std

Blinkers worn by No. 9. CPiece worn by No. 7, No. 11. Hood worn by No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 6, No. 10, No. 12.

Long Handicap - Bayou Belle 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Magniffico (GB), 5/1 Mumayaz, 6/1 Walking On Clouds, 13/2 Princess Rajj, 7/1 Wild Eyed Girl, 8/1 Coumshingaun, 12/1 It Might Be You, Keel Bay, 14/1 Linger For Longer, Shanghai Dragon, 16/1 Marm, 20/1 Victory Lantern, 25/1 Purple Gown, Gallow Hill, 50/1 Bayou Belle

2020 - 1st Tullypole Annie 2nd Mass Gathering 3rd Viv Vance (1 min. 16.3 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT MAGNIFFICO took a big step forward when second at this venue on his latest start and that looks good form in the context of this race, so he could be the one to beat in this contest. Wild Eyed Girl and It Might Be You look closely matched on their meeting at Naas and both shaped like they will appreciate the step up to 6f, so it would be no surprise to see them involved as well. Coumshingaun is another for the shortlist after an encouraging display at Fairyhouse.

WIN: MAGNIFFICO

DANGER: WILD EYED GIRL

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VENTURA REBEL 2020 RENAISSANCE STAKES WINNER

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Following on from Karl Burke’s successes in this race in 2017 and 2018 at Naas, due to redevelopment work here at The Curragh, Richard Fahey now adds his name as another from Britain to win this Group 3 contest.

Fresh from a defeat in the Garrowby Stakes at York won by the Ed Walker-trained Starman, this talented colt showed marked improvement from that effort to produce a suprising win in the 2020 nenewal of the Renaissance Stakes.

Held up towards the rear until halfway through this exciting contest, Declan McDonogh gave this horse a exquisite ride from the back. He began passing rivals two furlongs out, before eventually putting his rivals to bed inside the final furlong to win by half a length.

See how the Ventura Rebel gained success with the replay below.

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SIXTH RACE 4.10P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND RENAISSANCE STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

6f

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

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

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

ART POWER (21)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

9

7

(133)

(6)

4-63485 F David Allan J Tim Easterby (in GB) T

Br Gr c Dark Angel - Evening Time B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd O King Power Racing Co Ltd

The highest-rated performer in this line-up by some distance and not beaten far in Group 1 company at Haydock last time. Will appreciate this drop in class and softer underfoot conditions. Winning Range Sft-GS & AW. Star Rating 5 Art Power 4 flat wins r68,357.30 D — Handicap Rating 114 Silvestre De Sousa 9.3 2L 5th of 11 to Emaraaty Ana (GB) 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 4 SEP Group 1 6f Gd /Frm Silvestre De Sousa 9.2 9L 8th of 13 to Suesa 8.9 GOODWOOD 30 JUL Group 2 5f Gd /Sft S. De Sousa 9.6 1 1/4L s/hd nk 4th to Starman (GB) 9.6 NEWMARKET 10 JUL 19rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm

2

SPEAK IN COLOURS (GB) (70)

6 (TStrap)

RACE SIX

Br Gr c Excelebration - Maglietta Fina B Scuderia Archi Romani O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

9

7

(133)

(7)

205700 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Winner of this race in 2019, but he arrives today with an 8lb lower rating and has struggled on the whole so far this year. He would be a shock winner. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Speak In Colours (GB) 7 flat wins r219,375.90 CD — Handicap Rating 103 9/1 HR103 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 (BK) (TS) 12L last of 19 to Major Power 8.4 here 17 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 9/1 HR105 S.M. Crosse 10.0 (TS) 5L 10th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 15/2 HR108 S.M. Crosse 9.5 (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 10 to Gustavus Weston 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy

3

POWER UNDER ME (48)

3

9

5

Br B g Mehmas - Oonagh B Ms Barbel Reiss O Vincent Gaul

(131)

(1)

1-4232 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Has a little to find on ratings, but he has run well in Group company on his last three outings and is likely to give another good account here.

Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Power Under Me 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 13/2 HR104 C.T. Keane 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Gustavus Weston 10.0 here 8 AUG 7rn Group 3 6f Yld 5/1 HR104 C.T. Keane 9.3 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Order Of Australia 9.13 here 18 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd 17/2 HR96 C.T. Keane 9.5 nk hd 3rd to A Case Of You 9.5 NAAS 16 MAY 9rn Group 3 5f 205yds Sft

4

GYLDAN (116)

4

9

4

(130)

(3)

1 F Ronan Whelan J Joseph G Murphy T

Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Gilded B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

Made the perfect start to her racing career when scoring readily over 5f at Tipperary in June and unlikely to be inconvenienced by this step up in trip. This is a big ask, though. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Gyldan 1 flat win r7,080.00 12/1 G.F. Carroll 9.9 won 2L 1 3/4L from Jon Riggens 9.7 and Swift Flight (FR) 9.7 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn mdn 5f Gd/Yld 58.4sec

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5

STORMY GIRL (381)

4

9

4

(130)

(5)

5-44816- F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Refusetolisten B Rosetown Bloostock & E McEvoy O SCEA Haras De Saint Pair & Martin Schwartz

A Listed winner for Rebecca Menzies and Paddy Twomey forked out 310,000gns for her at the Tattersalls December (Mares) Sale last year.

Could be better for this reappearance outing, but certainly not dismissed. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 3 Stormy Girl 2 flat wins r30,998.40 D — Handicap Rating 99 Cam Hardie 8.12 3L 6th of 15 to Foxtrot Lady (GB) 9.2 DONCASTER 9 SEP 20 Group 3 7f 6yds Gd Cam Hardie 8.12 won 1 1/4L 1L from Jouska (GB) 8.12 and Magical Journey 8.12 PONTEFRACT 14 AUG 20 11rn Listed 6f Gd /Frm 1min 13.8sec Cam Hardie 8.9 14L 8th of 9 to Surf Dancer 9.0 YORK 19 JUL 20 Listed 7f Gd

6

LADY PRINCESS (29)

3

9

2

(128)

(8)

3100-78 F J M Sheridan J W McCreery T

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Million Spirits B John Quigley O John Quigley

A Listed winner in September last year, but only midfield when making her stable debut in a handicap here last month and seemingly has it all to do on her return to Group company. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 1 Lady Princess 2 flat wins r30,090.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 25/1 HR94 W.J. Lee 9.7 10L 8th of 16 to Goodnight Girl 8.6 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 66/1 HR95 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 8 1/4L 7th of 8 to Measure Of Magic 9.2 CK 7 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm 50/1 HR98 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 10L last of 14 to Urban Beat 9.13 DUN 16 OCT 20 Group 3 5f Std

7

LET’S (8)

3

9

(TStrap)

Br B f Shalaa - Elizabelle B TEK Squarey O Let’s Partnership

2

(128)

(2)

454579 F N G McCullagh J K J Condon T

Although not completely disgraced, she has been soundly beaten in Group 3 and Listed company the last twice and is unlikely to be troubling the judge this afternoon. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Let’s 2 flat wins r16,225.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 Joseph Michael Sheridan 8.12 (TS) 4L 9th of 16 to Dandalla 8.12 AYR 17 SEP Listed 5f 110yds Gd /Frm 80/1 HR91 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 3 1/4L 7th of 15 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.10 TIPP 26 AUG Group 3 7f 110yds Gd/Yld Callum Shepherd 8.9 (H) 8L last of 5 to Waliyak (FR) 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 7 AUG Listed 1m 37yds Sft

MEASURE OF MAGIC (13)

3

9

2

(128)

(4)

3-11379 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B f Kodi Bear - Lilly Be B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey O JP Murtagh Racing

Steps up in trip and drops in class after failing to get competitive at this venue the last twice. However, her Royal Ascot display in June shows that she is more than capable. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Measure Of Magic 4 flat wins r76,110.00 — Handicap Rating 104 33/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 9.2 5 3/4L 9th of 13 to Romantic Proposal 9.3 here 12 SEP Group 1 5f Gd 9/4 HR106 B.M. Coen 9.2 8L 7th of 8 to Mooneista 9.2 here 17 JUL Group 2 5f Gd Ben Coen 8.11 hd 5L 3rd to Dragon Symbol (GB)(disq) 9.0 ASCOT 18 JUN 15rn Group 1 6f Hvy

9

TWILIGHT SPINNER (GB) (127)

Br B f Twilight Son (GB) - Spinatrix (GB) B T K & Mrs P A Knox O Scott C Heider

3 (TStrap)

9

2

(128)

(9)

311 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Improved in each of her three starts for David O’Meara, easily winning a Listed race last time. First-time tongue-tie used on her stable debut today and rates a very interesting player. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 4 Twilight Spinner (GB) 2 flat wins r33,588.40 D — Handicap Rating 106 Shane Gray 8.8 won 6 1/2L 1L from Ventura Diamond 8.11 and Mamba Wamba 8.8 HAYDOCK PARK 21 MAY 6rn Listed 6f Hvy 1min 19.1sec Daniel Tudhope 9.0 won 2 3/4L 8L from Blind Beggar 9.5 and Naughty Ana 9.0 RIPON 7 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Gd /Sft 1min 12.9sec Daniel Tudhope 9.0 4 1/2L ns 3rd to Scarlet Bear 9.0 PONTEFRACT 19 APR 8rn 6f Gd /Frm

TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 7, No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Art Power, 10/3 Twilight Spinner (GB), 7/2 Measure Of Magic, 9/2 Power Under Me, 10/1 Speak In Colours (GB), 16/1 Stormy Girl, 20/1 Gyldan, 33/1 Let’s, 50/1 Lady Princess

2020 - 1st Ventura Rebel (GB) 2nd Forever In Dreams 3rd Summerghand (1 min. 14 sec.)

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RACE SIX

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CURRAGH COMMENT Twilight Spinner is a fascinating contender on her stable debut for Joseph O’Brien having improved with each start when in the care of David O’Meara. She bolted up in Listed company at Haydock in May and has the makings of a very smart filly, but ART POWER sets a high standard and is hard to oppose. Tim Easterby’s colt is rated 8lb and upwards above these rivals and, stepping down from Group 1 level, his class will likely shine through. Power Under Me could also run well for the in-form Ger Lyons stable.

WIN: ART POWER

DANGER: TWILIGHT SPINNER

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RACE SIX

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.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND PICK YOUR PLACES HANDICAP OF W15,500

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

MAZAGRAN (GB) (37)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

10

0

(140)

(17)

960108 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B c War Front (USA) - Wavering B Godolphin O Hamad Mohammed Kadfoor Abdulla AlMehairi

Has failed to fire since recording a commanding victory on stable debut in July. Although he has been dropped 4lb for his most recent outing, he may be at the mercy of the handicapper. Winning Range YS & AW. Star Rating 2 Mazagran (GB) 3 flat wins r26,823.50 — Handicap Rating 90 6/1 HR94 S.M. Crosse 10.1 4 1/4L 8th of 12 to Moddy Poddle 9.1 KILL 19 AUG 1m 30yds Gd 13/2 HR94 S.M. Crosse 9.3 13L 11th of 18 to Sirjack Thomas 8.8 GAL 27 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 8/1 HR82 S.M. Crosse 9.8 won 3L 1/2L from Freescape (GB) 9.13 and Catena Zapata 9.4 LIM 4 JUL 8rn 1m Yld/Sft 1min 44.5sec

2

ROYAL PIPPEN (4)

4

9

12

(138)

(16)

455109 F Paddy Harnett (7) J S Donohoe T

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Royal Razalma B Ballylinch Stud O S Donohoe

He has failed to fire of late over 1m2f and 1m but, considering he recorded a career-best effort at Roscommon in August, he could give a give good account stepping back in trip. Winning Range Hvy-GY. Star Rating 4 Royal Pippen 2 flat wins r17,110.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 10/1 HR88 J. Coen 9.1 (CP) 11L 9th of 13 to Laelaps 9.9 LIST 21 SEP Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 66/1 HR88 R.C. Colgan 8.12 (CP) 7 3/4L 20th of 23 to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 here 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR78 Sam Ewing 8.11 (CP) won 4 1/2L hd from El Padre (USA) 8.3 and Wee Pablo 8.10 ROS 16 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 7f 71yds Gd/Yld 1min 32.9sec

3

SH BOOM (GB) (49)

5

RACE SEVEN

Br B f War Command (USA) - Nouvelle Lune (GB) B J G Davis & Star Pointe Ltd O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

9

(CPiece)

12

(138)

(11)

081926 F Sam Ewing (5) J G M Lyons T

She is somewhat inconsistent these days but a return to a sounder surface will be a big plus and she only sits 1lb above her last winning mark.

Worthy of interest. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sh Boom (GB) 2 flat wins r19,745.90 D — Handicap Rating 88 11/2 HR90 Sam Ewing 9.9 (CP) 5L 6th of 8 to Affable (GB) 8.8 CK 7 AUG hcp 7f Sft 7/2Fav HR90 Sam Ewing 9.9 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Geological 8.9 DRYL 23 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 4/1 HR90 C.T. Keane 9.9 (CP) 6L 9th of 15 to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

4

BIG BABY BULL (7)

5 (C,T)

Br Ch g Tagula - Grotta Del Fauno B Azienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti O Big Blue Star Syndicate

9

11

(137)

(15)

002923 F Seamie Heffernan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

This son of Tagula has been knocking on the door on his recent outings and, although this will require another step forward, it would be no surprise if he was thereabouts again. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 3 Big Baby Bull 3 flat wins r55,587.50 CD — Handicap Rating 87 7/2 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 2L 3rd to Carrytheone (GB) 9.13 GOW 18 SEP 8rn 7f Yld 9/4Fav HR85 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Offiah 9.1 ROS 30 AUG 10rn hcp 7f 64yds Gd 18/1 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 (CP) (TS) 6L 9th of 27 to Bopedro (FR) 9.3 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd

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5

ICE COLD IN ALEX (29)

7

9

(TStrap)

Br B g Olden Times (GB) - Telesina (ITY) B Thomas Kinsella O Middleham Park Racing Ireland

10

(136)

(18)

741250 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

Made some modest headway late on in the Irish Cambridgeshire and has been dropped 2lb for that run. He landed a big-field handicap over this course and distance in June and could make the frame. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Ice Cold In Alex 5 flat wins r59,285.00 CD — Handicap Rating 86 18/1 HR88 R. Whearty 8.4 (TS) 7L 12th of 27 to Bopedro (FR) 9.3 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 7/1 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 8.6 (TS) 2 3/4L 5th of 19 to Major Power 8.4 here 17 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 9/2 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

6

BRUSHWORK (GB) (626)

5

9

9

(135)

(2)

111-3- F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

Br B g Kyllachy (GB) - Miss Elegance (GB) B Bearstone Stud O David Spratt

Won three out of four outings for Charlie Hills before changing yards. He’s somewhat of an unknown quantity after a lengthy break but cannot be dismissed as he may be well handicapped. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Brushwork (GB) 3 flat wins r16,172.50 — Handicap Rating 85 Ben Curtis 9.3 1 1/4L 1L 3rd to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.11 NEWCASTLE 8 JAN 20 9rn hcp (81-95)7f 14yds AWT Kieran Shoemark 9.2 won 1/2L ns from Fendale (GB) 8.13 and El Hombre (GB) 9.7 NEWCASTLE 6 DEC 19 14rn hcp (76-90)6f Std 1min 13sec Ben Curtis 9.9 won 3 1/4L nk from Wings of Dubai 8.11 and Hunters Step (GB) 8.11 NEWCASTLE 4 NOV 19 3rn 6f Std 1min 14sec

7

OZYMANDIS (GB) (168)

3

9

7

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Almond Branches (GB) (TStrap) B Mr J A Knox and Mrs M A Knox O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons & Noel Greenhalgh

(133)

(8)

4-1 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Kept on well to shed the maiden tag at the second time of asking on seasonal reappearance in April. That was after a lengthy break and he looks poised to give a good account. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Ozymandis (GB) 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 86 9/4 C.T. Keane 9.7 (TS) won 3/4L 3 1/4L from Jeroboam (USA) 9.7 and Bears Hug 9.7 DUN 10 APR 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27.5sec 12/1 Sam Ewing 9.0 (TS) s/hd 2L 3/4L 4th to Sister Rosetta 9.2 DUN 9 NOV 20 14rn mdn 6f Std

8

APOLLINAIRE (GB) (26)

4

9

4

(130)

(1)

433616 F Mark Enright J J A Stack T

Br B g Poet’s Voice (GB) - Affaire De Coeur (GB) B Adc Bloodstock O D Swift Gallon Syndicate

Failed to fire on stable debut when sixth at Roscommon last month. He remains off the same mark and, considering he is yet to score over this trip, appears to have plenty on his plate. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Apollinaire (GB) 2 flat wins r7,384.60 — Handicap Rating 80 14/1 HR80 M.A. Enright 9.9 7L 6th of 10 to Offiah 9.1 ROS 30 AUG hcp 7f 64yds Gd Laura Pearson 9.9 (BK) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Spanish Star 9.13 and Chipstead (GB) 9.6 WINDSOR 27 JUN 9rn hcp (56-75)6f 12yds Gd /Frm 1min 11.6sec Rob Hornby 9.8 (BK) 4L 6th of 13 to Spirited Guest (GB) 9.7 KEMPTON PARK 2 JUN hcp (56-75)7f AWT

MOSS TUCKER (5)

3

Br B g Excelebration - Rare Symphony B Mr Donal Spring O Charlie Bit Me Syndicate

9

4

(TStrap)

(130)

(13)

741243 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

A versatile sort who has managed to perform from 6f to 1m this campaign. Another gallant run could be on the cards, although the handicapper may have the better of the three-year-old. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Moss Tucker 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 83 7/1 HR80 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) hd nk 3rd to Dandyville 9.3 FAIR 20 SEP 7rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 2/1Fav HR78 W.J. Lee 9.6 (TS) 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Li Mu Bai 9.2 NAV 28 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/2 HR78 W.J. Lee 10.1 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Noble Seal 9.6 BELW 24 AUG 12rn hcp (50-80)7f 187yds Gd

10 SINDHIA (44)

4

Br B f Mastercraftsman - Sinaniya (USA) B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

9

4

(130)

(10)

831438 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

This daughter of Mastercraftsman is a half-sister to Sonaiyla, a winner in Group company. Her sole win on turf came over this course and distance so she’s worth bearing in mind off just 2lb higher. Winning Range Gd & AW Star Rating 4 Sindhia 2 flat wins r65,490.00 CD — Handicap Rating 80 15/2 HR83 R.P. Whelan 10.0 3 1/2L 8th of 10 to I Siyou Baby (GB) 9.7 LEP 12 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 100/30 HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.8 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Emphatic Answer 9.1 here 18 JUL 5rn hcp 1m Gd 7/2Fav HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1/2L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

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RACE SEVEN

9

11 YESTER (23)

5

9

(C,T)

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Constellation (GB) B Mrs T Mahon O J Madigan

4

(130)

(12)

644253 F Jake Coen (10) J David Peter Nagle T

He’s failed to get off the mark from six attempts but has shown plenty of encouraging signs. This son of Kodiac is relatively lightly raced for a five-year-old and there could be more to come. Star Rating 2 Yester — Handicap Rating 80 4/6Fav HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 3 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Timourid 9.9 CLON 2 SEP 7rn mdn 1m 1f 111yds Gd 12/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 2 3/4L 5th of 12 to Moddy Poddle 9.1 KILL 19 AUG 1m 30yds Gd 5/1 HR74 W.M. Lordan 9.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Moss Tucker 9.2 TIPP 6 AUG 12rn mdn 7f 100yds Sft

12 PRIVILEGE (GB) (24)

3

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Two Days In Paris (FR) B Two Days In Paris Partnership O Alpha Racing 2020

(Hood)

9

2

(128)

(5)

3-31054 F Nathan Crosse (3) J Mrs John Harrington T

Showed plenty of encouraging signs at the beginning of the campaign but that promise hasn’t materialised thus far. He is now 1lb below his last winning mark, though, and he may bounce back to form. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Privilege (GB) 1 flat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 81 13/2 HR83 S. Foley 10.0 (H) 1/2L 4L 1 1/2L 4th to Mother Country (GB) 9.9 GOW 1 SEP 7rn hcp 7f Gd 10/1 HR83 S. Foley 9.7 (H) 7L 5th of 10 to Offiah 9.1 ROS 30 AUG hcp 7f 64yds Gd 100/30 HR85 S. Foley 9.6 12L last of 10 to Blue For You 9.9 LEP 8 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd

13 DRAGON OF MALTA (4)

4

9

(B,T)

Br B g Dragon Pulse - Shraayef (GB) B Raymond P Doyle O Gzira Syndicate

1

(127)

(3)

690912 F Gavin Ryan J P F O’Donnell T

Was no match for the winner when finding one rival too strong over 1m at Listowel last time out. This will require a career-best and he may find a few too strong. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 3 Dragon Of Malta 3 flat wins r17,405.00 D — Handicap Rating 77 14/1 HR77 G.M. Ryan 9.0 (BK) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Laelaps 9.9 LIST 21 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 5/1Fav HR68 S. Foley 10.0 (BK) won 2 1/4L hd from Navorrosse 9.9 and Talking Tough 9.2 GAL 7 SEP 13rn hcp (45-70)7f 24yds Gd 1min 32.2sec 22/1 HR72 S. Foley 8.10 (BK) 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Royal Pippen 8.11 ROS 16 AUG Ext hcp 7f 71yds Gd/Yld

14 PRISONER’S DILEMMA (GB) (23)

5

9

1

(C,T)

Br Ch g Toronado - Keep The Secret (GB) B Mr & Mrs N Welby O Epitome Racing

(127)

(9)

31-2595 F Gary Halpin J J F Levins T

Despite finding plenty of trouble, he bounced back to form to finish fifth at Dundalk last time out. The five-year-old is capable of a big run on his day and he’s dangerous to dismiss. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 2 Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 2 flat wins r11,800.00 D — Handicap Rating 77 5/1 HR78 D.W. O’Connor 10.2 (CP) 2 1/4L 5th of 11 to Tresorier (GB) 9.6 DUN 2 SEP hcp (50-80)7f Std 25/1 HR80 D.W. O’Connor 9.6 (TS) 4 3/4L 9th of 12 to Moddy Poddle 9.1 KILL 19 AUG 1m 30yds Gd 100/30Fav HR82 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 12 to Irish Acclaim 9.8 DUN 26 MAR Ext hcp 6f Std

15 PUNK POET (17)

4

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Power (GB) - Just Ching B Dr Dean Harron O Aileen Lynam

9

(TStrap)

0

(126)

(19)

107807 F Shane Crosse J Edward Lynam T

Connections have been trying a range of trips with him but he hasn’t made the frame since his victory in June. Although he continues to creep down the ratings, others make more appeal. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Punk Poet 2 flat wins r12,980.00 — Handicap Rating 76 13/2 HR78 S.M. Crosse 9.7 3 1/2L 7th of 13 to She’s In The Game 8.10 CK 8 SEP hcp 6f Gd 10/1 HR82 S.M. Crosse 10.2 4 1/4L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Li Mu Bai 9.2 NAV 28 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 10/1 HR84 S.M. Crosse 9.8 6 3/4L 8th of 14 to Royal Pippen 8.11 ROS 16 AUG Ext hcp 7f 71yds Gd/Yld

16 BONNYRIGG (5)

3

Br B g Zoffany - Impressionist Art (USA) B Mrs Fitri Hay O One Love Syndicate

8

12

(124)

(7)

315534 F Declan McDonogh J Richard John O’Brien T

Twice a winner for Andew Balding and made a pleasing stable debut when a staying-on fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse recently. An interesting player stepping back up in trip today. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Bonnyrigg 2 flat wins r9,755.00 — Handicap Rating 77 16/1 HR77 R.P. Whelan 9.4 hd nk 2 1/4L 4th to Dandyville 9.3 FAIR 20 SEP 7rn Ext hcp 6f Gd David Probert 9.1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Anythingtoday 10.3 NEWMARKET 31 JUL 5rn hcp (66-85)1m Gd David Probert 9.7 5L 5th of 7 to Sir Titan (GB) 9.8 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUL hcp (61-80)7f 3yds Gd /Sft

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17 SHE’S IN THE GAME (17)

4

8

11

(123)

(4)

622211 F Chris Hayes J W T Farrell T

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Salorina (USA) B Mr Gary Davis & Ms Sharon Davis O Mrs Alan Dargan

A wonderfully consistent filly and she is going from strength to strength at the moment. Holds leading claims following gritty wins over course and distance and over 6f at Cork, despite a further 6lb rise. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 She’s In The Game 2 flat wins r13,570.00 CD — Handicap Rating 73 100/30Fav HR67 C.D. Hayes 8.10 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Eloso 8.11 and Zephron (GB) 9.2 CK 8 SEP 13rn hcp 6f Gd 1min 12sec 7/2Fav HR63 Neve Bennett 8.12 won s/hd 2L from Thaleeq (GB) 9.9 and Fridtjof Nansen (GB) 9.9 here 27 AUG 24rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 26.2sec 7/2Fav HR60 Neve Bennett 9.3 1 3/4L 2nd to Ever Rock 8.13 here 13 AUG 23rn hcp (45-65)6f Gd

18 WINDSOR PASS (28)

3

8

10

(122)

(14)

427244 F Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

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

Yard in excellent form at the moment and she cannot be dismissed, although she was disappointing when sent off a short-priced favourite in maiden company at Navan last time. Each-way squeak. Star Rating 3 Windsor Pass — Handicap Rating 75 11/10Fav HR75 S. Foley 9.2 5 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Barretta 9.7 NAV 28 AUG 15rn mdn 1m Gd 16/5 HR76 S. Foley 9.0 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to I Siyou Baby (GB) 9.7 LEP 12 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 9/2 HR73 S. Foley 9.13 1/2L 2nd to I Siyou Baby (GB) 10.0 LEP 22 JUL 13rn hcp (45-75)1m Gd

19 THUNDER RAIN (29)

3 (TStrap)

Br B g Fascinating Rock - Evening Rain (USA) B Newtown Anner Stud O Damien Murray

8

6

(118)

(6)

130504 F Andrew Slattery J Donal Hassett T

Was a big eye-catcher when a fast-finishing fourth over track and trip last month and the winner from that race, the reopposing She’s In The Game, has since followed up, so the form looks strong. One to note. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Thunder Rain 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 71 22/1 HR73 P.A. Harnett 9.6 (TS) s/hd 2L hd 4th to She’s In The Game 8.12 here 27 AUG 24rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 16/1 HR75 Sam Ewing 9.4 6 1/2L 10th of 15 to Black Cat Bobby (GB) 9.10 GAL 26 JUL hcp (50-80)7f Yld 12/1 HR76 D. King 9.0 3 3/4L 5th of 15 to Red Heel 9.4 LEP 15 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

B,T worn by No. 13. C,T worn by No. 4, No. 11, No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 12.

TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 7, No. 9, No. 15, No. 19.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 She’s In The Game, 13/2 Ozymandis (GB), 10/1 Moss Tucker, Dragon Of Malta, 12/1 Big Baby Bull, Brushwork (GB), Sindhia, Windsor Pass, 14/1 Sh Boom (GB), Ice Cold In Alex, Yester, Privilege (GB), Bonnyrigg, 16/1 Mazagran (GB), Apollinaire (GB), Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB), Thunder Rain, 20/1 Royal Pippen, 25/1 Punk Poet

2020 - 1st Carrytheone (GB) 2nd Mythologic 3rd Dance Jupiter (1 min. 42.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SHE’S IN THE GAME arrives in pursuit of a hat-trick and it would take a useful performance to stop her from achieving that feat.

Despite being handed a 6lb rise for her recent Cork win, the consistent filly could continue her ascendancy returning to 7f. Ozymandis is the most unexposed runner in the field and, given his decisive victory on seasonal reappearance, the Ger Lyons-trained three-year-old rates the most immediate danger. Royal Pippen has failed to fire of late but this step down in trip may put him back on the right track.

DANGER: OZYMANDIS RACE SEVEN

WIN: SHE’S IN THE GAME

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THE BORD NA MONA RECY FUTURE STARS SERIES 56

The Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Handicap marked race three of the series, which was won by Neve Bennett onboard Bill Farrell’s She’s In The Game.

After breaking well from the stalls, She’s In The Game was allowed to find her stride and this small filly found herself in midfield through the first part of this seven furlong contest.

She stayed on gamely after gaining the lead one furong out and faced a strong challenge all the way to the line, but always looked in control under Bennett to win by a short head. Dermot Weld’s Thaleeq was back in second.

YCLING 57

THE BO Q&A with Neve Bennett: Where are you from? Gloucestershire, England.

Who do you work for? Apprentice Jockey to Darren Bunyan but I also ride out for Bill Farrell.

Did you always want to be a jockey, if so why?

I always had an interest in racehorses but didn’t want to be a jockey until I was about 16 and this was only because I attended the British Racing School.

Why did you decide to be a jockey? As I fell in love with working with race horses and riding them at speed.

Your first winner? My first winner was for Bill Farrell at The Curragh on a little filly called She’s In The Game.

Ambitions for the season? Just to get as many rides and as much experience as possible.

Ambitions for the future? Hopefully ride out my claim and keep getting rides.

Favourite thing about riding at the Curragh? How fair the track is and the excellent facilities for the riders.

Which jockey has been/is your biggest role model? It would have to be Josephine Gordon as when I first started working in a racing yard she was always there to give me tips and advice and I loved her style of riding .

Best friend in the weighroom? I wouldn’t say I have a best friend in the way room as all the girls are amazing and we all have such a good laugh together, but my go to girl would have to be Siobhan Rutledge.

Race you would love to win at the Curragh?

The Apprentice Derby.

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ORD NA MONA RECYCLING FUTURE STARS SERIES

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Bord Na Mona Recycling Future Stars Series The Curragh is delighted to partner with Bord Na Mona Recycling on a plan to improve sustainability which is a very important strategic long term place of the racecourse.

Bord Na Mona Recycling believes in developing for the future and investing in people and as part of this, we are delighted that they are sponsoring a series of 5 races for apprentice jockeys this season, helping to develop the future talent of Irish racing

Each race-winning jockey will be awarded points for the top four in each Bord Na Mona Apprentice Series Race. The winning jockey will be awarded a prize at the end of the series which will take place over five dates - 3rd May, 25th June, 27th August, 25th September and 10th October

Jockey

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EIGHTH RACE 5.20P.M. THE BORD NA MONA RECYCLING APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF W10,500 (45-70)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: r6195; Second: r2100; Third: r1050; Fourth: r525; Fifth: r315; Sixth: r210.

(For Race Conditions see page 55)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative Bord Na Mona Recycling will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

GOT THE MOVES (5)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

10

2

(142)

(7)

(Hood)

Br Br f Vadamos (FR) - Johara B Tally-Ho Stud O J P Ledwidge

J Jockey

550451 F Siobhan Rutledge J A Oliver T

Wasn’t winning out of turn when finally obliging over 7f at Fairyhouse last time (10th attempt). Longer trip here no issue and fully respected despite a 6lb rise. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Got The Moves 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 73 10/1 HR67 N.M. Crosse 9.6 (H) won s/hd hd from Epaulawn 8.10 and Is That Love 10.0 FAIR 20 SEP 17rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 28.2sec 11/1 HR67 R.P. Whelan 9.10 (H) 4L 5th of 14 to Sister Lola 9.13 DUN 17 SEP hcp (45-70)7f Std 11/4 HR70 S. Foley 9.2 (H) hd nk 1 1/4L 4th to Fictitious Lady 9.7 BELW 24 AUG 15rn mdn 7f 187yds Gd

2

AKHLAAQ (GB) (18)

7

10

(TStrap)

Br B g New Approach - Misheer (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O D Field

1

(141)

(16)

000-100 F Dean Curran (2) J A J Martin T

Best effort for this yard was when winning over 1m at Leopardstown in the spring, but not seen to best effect in just two races since.

Still feasibly treated. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Akhlaaq (GB) 2 flat wins r14,969.30 D — Handicap Rating 68 18/1 HR68 R.C. Colgan 9.9 13L 11th of 15 to Church Mountain 9.0 GAL 7 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 123yds Gd 10/1 HR70 R.C. Colgan 10.2 (TS) 9L 16th of 20 to Indian Lilac 10.0 LEP 14 MAY hcp (50-70)1m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR65 R.C. Colgan 9.11 (TS) won 3/4L hd from Pinpointed 8.12 and Munfallet 9.2 LEP 11 APR 15rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 1min 44.2sec

3

PRINCE OF PEACE (7)

3

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Escaping Midge B Messrs E & A Delany O Daniel McLoughlin

9

(Visor)

13

(139)

(6)

3-62006 F Daniel King (7) J J P Cahill (R) T

A runner-up on his handicap debut on soft ground at Killarney in May but hasn’t kicked on since, including on his debut for this yard at Gowran last month. More needed. Star Rating 1 Prince Of Peace — Handicap Rating 70 33/1 HR71 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 10L 6th of 16 to Ideal Pal 9.9 GOW 18 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 1f 100yds Yld 12/1 HR74 D.E. Sheehy 8.4 (CP) 9 3/4L 17th of 26 to Ice Cold In Alex 9.1 here 25 JUN hcp (60-90)7f Gd 11/4Fav HR74 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 (BK) 6 1/2L 10th of 13 to Cisco Disco 8.12 ROS 31 MAY hcp (45-75)7f 55yds Gd/Yld

RACE EIGHT

4

STELLAR SPIRIT (24)

3 (TStrap)

Br B g Charm Spirit - Sharp Relief B Edgeridge Ltd and Glenvale Stud O Castle Beech Partnership

9

11

(137)

(19)

65-403 F Cian MacRedmond J M Halford T

Still lightly raced and outran his odds when staying on to grab third over 1m at Gowran last month. Remains open to improvement and may offer some value here. Star Rating 3 Stellar Spirit — Handicap Rating 68 50/1 HR67 R.P. Whelan 9.6 (TS) 2 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Oh Purple Reign 9.3 GOW 1 SEP 11rn hcp (45-75)1m Gd 12/1 HR71 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 (TS) 14L last of 11 to Fearless Girl 9.2 BAL 21 JUN hcp 1m 1f 125yds Gd 16/5 R.P. Whelan 9.7 s/hd 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Swiss Swoo 9.7 DUN 26 FEB 14rn mdn 7f Std

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5

MISS FLORENTINE (11)

4

9

10

(136)

(3)

412421 F Robert Whearty (2) J Ross O’Sullivan T

Br B f Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Miss Beat B Hollyberry Farm O J Harney

Began handicap life off a basement mark and was winning for the second time when scoring over 1m1f at Punchestown latest. More to do from 6lb higher, but evidently still improving. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Miss Florentine 2 flat wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 63 100/30 HR57 R. Whearty 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from French Company 8.7 and Sideshow Bob 9.13 PUN 14 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)1m 1f Gd 1min 57.8sec 7/2 HR56 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 hd 2nd to Ecliptic Moon 9.5 BELW 24 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f 187yds Gd 4/1Fav HR56 M.P. Sheehy 9.7 hd 3/4L 1L 4th to Take My Hand 9.4 NAAS 21 JUL 15rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd

6

SUPREME MACHINE (7)

Br B f Mehmas - Supreme Quest (GB) B Ballinafad Stud O RRC Syndicate

3

9

(Visor)

9

(135)

(4)

776150 F Jake Coen (4) J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Only win from 11 starts came over 1m2f at Cork in July but has twice been found wanting off higher marks since. First-time visor may spark something better. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Supreme Machine 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 66 11/1 HR67 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 19L 12th of 16 to Ideal Pal 9.9 GOW 18 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 1f 100yds Yld 17/2 HR69 J.A. Powell 8.10 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 16 to Dare To Flare 9.8 NAAS 22 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 7/1 HR57 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (CP) won 1 1/4L 4L from Ten Ten Twenty 8.10 and Whyzzat (GB) 9.3 CK 23 JUL 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f Gd/Frm 2min 8.9sec

7

TIME TO BURN (26)

Br B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Wholesome (USA) B LECH Breeding Ltd O LECH Racing Club Ireland

3 (TStrap)

9

9

(135)

(5)

376 F Hugh Horgan (2) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Promising debut from a poor draw at Fairyhouse, but well-held in two subsequent maidens at this sort of trip. Opening handicap mark looks reasonable, however, with a tongue-tie now added. Star Rating 3 Time To Burn — Handicap Rating 66 14/1 D. McMonagle 8.13 (H) 8L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Harannda 9.2 ROS 30 AUG mdn 7f 64yds Gd 7/2 D. McMonagle 8.13 (H) 9 1/4L 7th of 9 to Ulster Blackwater 9.2 NAAS 2 AUG mdn 1m Gd 18/1 D. McMonagle 8.11 (H) 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Dixie Bluebell 9.2 FAIR 7 JUL 17rn mdn 7f Gd

8

LOVELY SHEILA (USA) (63)

3

9

8

(134)

(8)

09-7408 F Cillian McConnell (4) J Eoin Joseph McDonagh T

Br B f Air Force Blue (USA) - Terrific Treasure (USA) B Edward A Cox, Jr O Eoin Joseph McDonagh

Flashes of promise shown in maidens but no impact on her handicap debut at Gowran when it later emerged that she had bled from the nose.

Plenty to prove on debut for a new yard. Star Rating 1 Lovely Sheila (USA) — Handicap Rating 65 40/1 HR68 R.P. Cleary 8.6 10L last of 8 to Himalayan Beauty 8.11 GOW 24 JUL hcp 1m Gd 14/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 25L 12th of 14 to Citronnade (GB) 9.2 KILL 12 JUL mdn 1m 3f 35yds Yld 18/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 3/4L 2 1/2L 3L 4th to Vera Verto 9.2 GOW 7 APR 16rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Sft

9

LADY LEANORA (7)

4

9

Br Gr f Tough As Nails - Sweet Refusal B Mrs Noreen Maher O Ms Noreen Maher

7

(133)

(12)

830816 F Jamie Powell (2) J D K Weld T

Broke her duck at Gowran last month (7th attempt) but tougher going after a 7lb rise there next time. This trip looks a bare minimum for her.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Lady Leanora 1 flat win r5,900.00 D — Handicap Rating 60 8/1 HR60 C.T. Keane 10.0 2 1/4L 6th of 16 to Fennor Cross 9.4 GOW 18 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Yld 11/1 HR53 J.A. Powell 9.4 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from No Show 9.11 and Mulzamm 9.8 GOW 1 SEP 16rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd 1min 42.3sec 11/1 HR55 O.J. Orr 9.6 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to Ecliptic Moon 9.5 BELW 24 AUG hcp (45-65)7f 187yds Gd

Br B Br g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Mean Lae B Brian Duffy O Dalma Syndicate

4 (B,T)

9

6

(132)

(10)

047234 F Nikita Kane (2) J Andrew McNamara T

Landed a 6f Naas maiden on his debut in 2019 but winless in 19 subsequent races. For all that, he hasn’t been far off recently and current mark looks exploitable. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Eloy D’amerval 1 flat win r9,751.50 — Handicap Rating 59 4/1 HR60 C.T. Keane 10.0 (BK) (TS) 3 1/2L 1 3/4L s/hd 4th to Chavajod (GB) 9.8 ROS 30 AUG 11rn hcp (45-65)7f 64yds Gd 9/2 HR59 C.T. Keane 9.11 (BK) (TS) nk s/hd 3rd to Dark Design 9.3 KILL 19 AUG 13rn hcp (45-65)1m 30yds Gd 7/1 HR59 C.T. Keane 9.13 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Pride Of Pimlico 9.3 DUN 15 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)1m Std

RACE EIGHT

10 ELOY D’AMERVAL (26)

11 MASSAMAN (115)

3

9

6

(132)

(14)

06-600 F James Ryan (7) J Jack W Davison T

Br B g Mehmas - Blossom Deary B Killarkin Stud O JPD Partnership

No impact in maidens, or in both handicap starts so far. Mark has plummeted, however, and he may do better over a longer trip having been gelded since his last run in June. Star Rating 1 Massaman — Handicap Rating 63 40/1 HR69 O.J. Orr 9.7 12L 15th of 30 to No More Porter 8.13 here 2 JUN hcp (45-70)6f 63yds Yld 18/1 HR72 G.F. Carroll 9.4 (TS) 16L 16th of 18 to Larado (FR) 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp 7f Gd 16/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 5 1/4L 6th of 14 to Linda Barrett 8.13 NAV 27 MAR mdn 5f Hvy

12 CHIMERIC (37)

4

9

4

(130)

(11)

002288 F Paddy Harnett (2) J J F Levins T

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Malea B Michael O’Mahony O David Hopkins & Mark Hopkins

Still a maiden after 13 starts but showed what he is capable of when twice going close in big-field handicaps earlier this summer. Below par twice since, but still dangerous to dismiss. Star Rating 4 Chimeric — Handicap Rating 57 5/1 HR59 D.W. O’Connor 9.11 4 3/4L 8th of 13 to Dark Design 9.3 KILL 19 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 30yds Gd 8/1 HR59 D.W. O’Connor 9.5 7 1/2L 8th of 18 to Imposing Supreme 10.1 GAL 27 JUL hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 11/2 HR57 D.W. O’Connor 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Summer’s Dream (GB) 9.5 KILL 14 JUL 14rn hcp (45-65)1m 40yds Gd

13 TYRION’S DREAM (4)

4 (B,T)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tense B Maypole Stables O FHT Syndicate

9

2

(128)

(2)

11-0070 F Charlie O’Dwyer (4) J Aidan Anthony Howard T

Twice a winner over 7f at the Curragh last autumn when the mud was flying but hasn’t kicked on this year. Others more persuasive on balance.

Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Tyrion’s Dream 2 flat wins r10,620.00 C — Handicap Rating 55 7/1 HR55 C.T. Keane 9.8 (BK) (TS) 14L 13th of 15 to Pimstrel 8.12 LIST 21 SEP hcp (45-65)7f Yld/Sft 18/1 HR57 A.J. Slattery 9.3 (BK) (TS) 3 1/2L 7th of 23 to Monzoon (GB) 10.0 here 13 AUG hcp (45-70)1m Gd 40/1 HR59 L.F. Roche 9.5 (BK) (TS) 15L 25th of 30 to No More Porter 8.13 here 2 JUN hcp (45-70)6f 63yds Yld

14 TELEVISION (15)

3

9

1

(127)

(1)

76443u F Jack Kearney (7) J Hugh Paul Finegan (R) T

Br B f Estidhkaar - Dover Vision B Barry Judge O Hugh Paul Finegan

Unplaced in all three maidens over further, but flashes of promise shown over hurdles until unseating her rider last time. Plenty still to prove as she makes a handicap bow. Star Rating 1 Television — Handicap Rating 58 15/2 E. Walsh 10.2 u.r. in race won by Too Bright 11.0 BAL 10 SEP 11rn mdn hdl 2m 2f Yld/Sft 20/1 M.P. O’Connor 9.12 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Realist (GB) 10.10 DRYL 27 AUG 15rn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 20/1 E. Walsh 10.2 5 1/2L 6L 3/4L 4th to Calvados 10.4 BAL 9 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 81yds Gd

15 SCREAM (45)

6

Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Fravolina (USA) B Miriam O’Donnell & Kevin F O’Donnell O Ms G O’Donoghue

(CPiece)

9

0

(126)

(13)

052439 F Tom Kiely Marshall (4) J David Peter Nagle T

Took advantaged of a plummeting mark when winning at Cork in June and had remained competitive until a poor run at Gowran last time.

No margin for error. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Scream 3 flat wins r21,924.00 — Handicap Rating 53 6/1 HR54 W.M. Lordan 9.5 16L 9th of 15 to Shona Mea 9.11 GOW 11 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR54 W.M. Lordan 9.8 3L hd 3rd to Ten Ten Twenty 9.8 CK 7 AUG 18rn hcp (45-65)7f Sft 11/2 HR53 S.T. McCullagh 9.1 1L 2 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Leviosa 9.8 GOW 24 JUL 12rn hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd

RACE EIGHT

16 LEGAL THRILLER (37)

4

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

(C,T)

8

13?+2 (125)

(17)

000755 F Willie Byrne (2) J J S Bolger T

Boasts an AW win but remains winless from 22 attempts on turf. Not too far away the last twice, however, and her mark continues to fall.

Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Legal Thriller 1 flat win r5,310.00 D — Handicap Rating 52 12/1 HR55 K.J. Manning 9.7 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Dark Design 9.3 KILL 19 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 30yds Gd 14/1 HR56 K.J. Manning 9.3 (CP) (TS) 3 3/4L 5th of 22 to Court Of Appeal 9.11 LEP 5 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 1f Sft 11/1 HR58 K.J. Manning 9.11 (CP) 11L 7th of 12 to Leviosa 9.8 GOW 24 JUL hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd

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17 RARE FLOWER (24)

3

8

7

(119)

(15)

444339 F Wesley Joyce (2) J Michael Mulvany T

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

Remains a maiden after 13 starts, though had reached the frame on five successive occasions prior to an abject effort over this trip at Gowran last time out. Star Rating 2 Rare Flower — Handicap Rating 50 9/1 HR50 W. Joyce 8.3 18L 9th of 10 to Shimla Rolann (GB) 9.1 GOW 1 SEP 1m Gd 9/1 HR52 W. Joyce 9.0 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Bosca Cheoil 8.13 TIPP 26 AUG 13rn hcp (45-65)1m 1f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR53 D. McMonagle 8.10 2L 2L 3rd to Alice Kitty 8.13 BAL 21 JUN 8rn 1m 1f 125yds Gd

18 CIANKYLE (54)

10

8

(CPiece)

Br B g Mountain High - Northstar Express B Mr Hugh Calvey O Hugh Calvey

6

(118)

(9)

4-2594p F Sorcha Woods (2) J P Cluskey T

Much more renowned as a hurdler/chaser (five wins) but below par in that sphere recently. Winless from 19 previous Flat starts but could be well-treated on his first attempt in 891 days. Star Rating 3 Ciankyle 6 N.H. wins r37,950.50 — Handicap Rating 33 14/1 HR108 E. Walsh 11.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Sweet Sixteen (GER) 11.6 CK 2 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 180yds Yld 7/1 HR108 E. Walsh 11.9 9L s/hd 2L 4th to Union Park (FR) 10.10 BAL 20 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 95yds Gd 12/1 HR112 D. Robinson 11.10 24L 9th of 11fn, 15rn to Abraham 11.2 KILL 16 JUL hcp chse (0-116)2m 4f Gd

19 PULSATING (51)

7

8

6?+2

(118)

(18)

7-07000 F Cian Horgan (7) J Conor O’Dwyer T

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Safqa (GB) B Mrs Margaret Sinanan O Peter Michael Racing

Has done really well on the AW (eight wins) but has only scored once from 31 turf attempts. Little impact recently, others far more persuasive.

Winning Range GY & AW. Star Rating 1 Pulsating 9 flat wins r41,902.00 D — Handicap Rating 45 40/1 HR50 T.P. Madden 8.11 10L 15th of 22 to Court Of Appeal 9.11 LEP 5 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 1f Sft 12/1 HR53 J.A. Powell 8.10 12L 10th of 12 to Leviosa 9.8 GOW 24 JUL hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd 33/1 HR56 T.P. Madden 9.7 (H) 15L 16th of 19 to Navorrosse 9.6 CK 9 JUN hcp (45-65)7f Yld

?+2lbs indicates the rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight.

B,T worn by No. 10, No. 13. C,T worn by No. 16. CPiece worn by No. 15, No. 18. Hood worn by No. 1.

TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 4, No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3, No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Miss Florentine, 11/2 Got The Moves, 15/2 Stellar Spirit, Eloy D’amerval, 8/1 Lady Leanora, 10/1 Time To Burn, 12/1 Chimeric, Legal Thriller, 14/1 Supreme Machine, Scream, Rare Flower, 16/1 Akhlaaq (GB), Prince Of Peace, 20/1 Tyrion’s Dream, 25/1 Television, 33/1 Massaman, Pulsating, 50/1 Lovely Sheila (USA), 100/1 Ciankyle

2020 - 1st Lady Savanah 2nd Everyhouronthehour 3rd Amarantha (1 min. 43.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT A hugely competitive finale in which compelling cases could be made for progressive last-time-out winners Got The Moves and Miss Florentine, despite respective 6lb rises. Stellar Spirit, Eloy D’amerval and Prince Of Peace also look feasibly treated but the one who could beat them all is AKHLAAQ. Tony Martin’s gelding remains lightly raced for his age and will take a lot of stopping if able to reproduce the form he showed to win at Leopardstown in the spring, which was achieved from just a 3lb lower mark than today’s.

DANGER: GOT THE MOVES

RACE EIGHT

WIN: AKHLAAQ

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Irish EBF Auction Series Race of €30,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€7,500)) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600. For two years old only that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2020 for €72,000 or less at a designated or specified sale and that have not won more than one race. About 6 furlongs. €240 to enter, €60 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lb. Penalty - Winner of a race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) - (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2020 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once. For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received) If price determining allowances is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €48,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €36,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €24,000 allowed 8lb. If not more than €12,000 allowed 10lb. (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2020 for €72,001 or more. Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2020 Sterling Guinea - €1.24; 2021 Sterling Guinea - €1.18; 2020 British Pound - €1.18; 2021 British Pound - €1.12; 2020 US Dollar - €0.89; 2021 US Dollar - €0.82. See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales. All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Irish EBF Auction Series Race Final to be held at Naas on October 17th, 2021. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.55p.m. The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€11,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €75,000. About 1 mile. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €45,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €30,000 allowed 6lb. If median price established by the sire is not more than €15,000 allowed 8lb. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes of €100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by the Smurfit family) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For two years old only. About 1 mile. €400 to enter on August 18th; €200 extra if forfeit not declared by September 1st; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 21st or €10,000 if entered by September 21st.

Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 2 race 3lb extra. Of a Group 1 race 5lb extra. (New Mile Course). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The William Hill Ireland Lengthen Your Odds Maiden of €12,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.35p.m. GAIN The Advantage Series Nursery Handicap of €15,000 (45-70) (A race in the GAIN The Advantage Series) (Generously sponsored by GAIN Horse Feeds) 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. An extended handicap for two years old only rated 45-70. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. €120 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: €8850; Second: .€3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.10p.m. The William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €250 to enter on September 1st; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by September 21st or €5,000 if entered by September 21st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs; Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2021) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.45p.m. The William Hill Ireland Pick Your Places Handicap of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st).

Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. €124 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310.

SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.20p.m. The Bord Na Mona Recycling Apprentice Handicap of €10,500 (45-70) (Generously sponsored by Bord Na Mona Recycling) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195), Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. 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 shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. €84 to enter, €21 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 21st 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: €6195; Second: €2100; Third: €1050; Fourth: €525; Fifth: €315; Sixth: €210.

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