Curragh Racecard - Sunday 26th September

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH Featuring the Weld Park Stakes (Group 3) and Raa Atoll Loughbrown 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 SUNDAY 26TH 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. Laurence McFerran

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Bernard Healy

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt Dr. Paddy Molony

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

Mr. Philip Caffrey Mr. P.D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

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. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. M.F. O’Donoghue & Mr. P. Deegan MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. B. Healy

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICER: Dr. L. Hillyer M.R.C.V.S.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. T. O’Meara 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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What to expect from The William Hill Autumn Festival at The Curragh Gates Open 11am.

On Sunday 26th of September racing starts at 1.25 pm for a bumper packed 8 race card with the Weld Park Stakes (Group 3), the Raa Atoll Loughbrown Stakes (Group 3) and the Tesoro Ladies Riders Trophy amongst the action 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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ATM

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

TRACK INFORMATION

1m6f

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

1m4f

1m2f

1m21/2f

1m2f

1m1f

1m(new)

1m1f

sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with

5f

a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type.

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.

6f

6f63y

1m

7f

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J HARRINGTON (17 wins from 63 runners, 27%) runs PARIS LIGHTS (2.00), A P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%)runs GIOVANNI BELLINI (1.25), TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS, COUGAR and CHINA SEAS (2.00), CONCERT HALL and MADONNADELROSARIO (2.30), TIGNANELLO (3.00), THE MEDITERRANEAN (3.35).

G M LYONS (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs NEO SOUL and SOSALLYCANWAIT (1.25), BRINGBACKMEMORIES (2.00), RICK DALTON (3.00).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (8 wins from 54 rides, 15%) rides NEO SOUL (1.25), BRINGBACKMEMORIES (2.00), RICK DALTON (3.00), SEARCH FOR A SONG (3.35), STRONG JOHNSON (4.35), GABBYS GIRL (5.10).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (6 wins from 36 rides, 17%) rides GIOVANNI BELLINI (1.25), COUGAR (2.00), CONCERT HALL (2.30), TIGNANELLO (3.00), BARRINGTON COURT (3.35).

WAYNE LORDAN (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides QUEEN’S PARDON (1.25), TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS (2.00), MADONNADELROSARIO (2.30), THE MEDITERRANEAN (3.35).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.35 Not Now Zeb (won off 82 down 3lb to 79); 4.05 Melburnian (won off 77 down 4lb to 73).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.30 race in 2012, 2014 and 2015 and 2018. The stable is represented by Concert Hall and Madonnadelrosario in the race today.

D K WELD won the 3.35 race in 2015 and 2019. The stable is represented by Search For A Song in the race today.

A P O’BRIEN won the 3.35 race in 2013, 2018 and 2020. The stable is represented by The Mediterranean in the race today.

A A HOWARD won the 4.05 race in 2019 and 2020. The stable is represented by El Tren in the race today.

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

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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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Owner’s Silks (illustration)

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Number of days since last ran

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Form Guide

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Previous Performances

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Official Handicap Rating

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

Sex of horse

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.

DAM

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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JUDGE

SIRE

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

MAIDEN

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.

STAYER

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.

PLATE

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.

5F 10F

6F 12F

7F 14F

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

8F 16F 7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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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 14

CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Padraig Roche Padraig Roche is a dual purpose racehorse trainer on The Curragh. A native of Kildare and a son of the legendary Christy Roche, Padraig took over the his father’s licence in January 2018 and saddled his first winner the following month. Roche landed his first Graded race when the Robbie Power-ridden/Peter Comerford-owned Way Back Home landed the Grade 3 Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle at Fairyhouse in February, 2019. He was a successful amateur jockey before embarking on a training career and has amassed plenty of experience in the industry working in Ballydoyle for a couple of summers aswell as spending some time in Australia and at the Kevin Prendergast yard.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND ACCA FREEDOM IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF W16,500

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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

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

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

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GIOVANNI BELLINI (-)

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Br B Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Best of My Love B Lisbrook O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

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Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Dam won at 1m and was a half-sister to a 1m4f Listed winner. Will probably come into his own over further in time, but yard’s juveniles obviously command the utmost respect. Star Rating 4

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MEHMAN (GB) (10)

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94 F Kevin Manning J Gerard O’Leary T

Br Ch g Mehmas - Mitre Peak (GB) B MP Partnership & Phillistown House O Lance Bloodstock Limited

Showed little first time out but clear sign of improvement when travelling nicely for a long way over 6f at Naas next time. Drop back to 5f shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Star Rating 3 Mehman (GB) 16/1 S. Foley 9.5 2 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Leinster House (USA) 9.5 and Nero Tulip (GB) 9.5 D/H first NAAS 16 SEP 11rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 9/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 17L last of 9 to Tenebrism (USA) 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR mdn 5f Sft

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NEO SOUL (10)

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Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Sweet Sugar (GER) B Powerstown Stud O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

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43 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Clear promise shown in a couple of 5f Naas maidens so far, particularly last time when running on late to grab third. Likely there is plenty more to come, respected with yard going well. Star Rating 5 Neo Soul 15/2 C.T. Keane 9.7 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Red Lacewing 9.2 NAAS 16 SEP 10rn mdn 5f Gd 15/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.7 2L 2L 3/4L 4th to Ernest Rutherford (GB) 9.7 NAAS 22 AUG 10rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft

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SAVAL BOYS (12)

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Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Blue Jean Baby (GB) B Loughtown Stud O Mark Dobbin

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0 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Comes from a good family (dam was a half-sister to a 1m2f Listed winner) but he was soundly beaten over 1m first time out. Drop to 5f not of obvious benefit. Star Rating 1 Saval Boys 40/1 S.B. Kelly 9.7 20L 13th of 14 to River Thames 9.7 PUN 14 SEP mdn 7f 200yds Gd

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BLACKBEARMOUNTAIN (29)

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0 F Joe Doyle J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Br B f Kodi Bear - Muffin (UAE) B Kevin Coleman O Mrs Eileen Coleman

Cheap purchase at just €6,000 and dropped away tamely when sent off 80/1 for a 5f Navan maiden first time out. Couldn’t be fancied on that.

Star Rating 1 Blackbearmountain 80/1 James J. Doyle 9.2 23L 13th of 14 to Eriskay 9.2 NAV 28 AUG mdn 5f 164yds Gd

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DUN NA SEAD (-)

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Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Alice Thornton (GB) B Ms Diane O’Neill O Kildare Racing Club

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Declan McDonogh J Kieran P Cotter T

A half-sister to Lord Dudley (won twice at 6f and 7f) out of a dam who won up to 1m. A bit to like on paper, but market always likely to offer up the best guide. Star Rating 2

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ETERNAL GOLD (119)

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Br B f Profitable - Incessant B Cecil and Martin McCracken O Michael O’Callaghan

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47 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Shaped with plenty of promise over 6f at the Curragh first time out (soft ground), but took a step backwards at Navan next time. Given a break since, and not totally discounted. Star Rating 3 Eternal Gold 6/1 L.F. Roche 9.2 7 1/2L 7th of 9 to Prettiest (USA) 9.2 NAV 30 MAY mdn 5f 162yds Yld 12/1 L.F. Roche 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3L 4th to She’s Trouble 9.2 here 23 MAY 8rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

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GO RAZZMATAZZ (10)

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77 F Shane Crosse J Richard John O’Brien T

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Beylerbey (USA) B Pat Beirne O John Ring

Sent off long odds on both starts to date over 5f and has been slowly away on each occasion, showing little. Open to improvement but looks a better prospect for nurseries further down the line. Star Rating 1 Go Razzmatazz 125/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 8L 7th of 10 to Red Lacewing 9.2 NAAS 16 SEP mdn 5f Gd 40/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 9 1/4L 7th of 8 to Pearl Palinka 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP mdn 5f Gd

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JEDI POWER (18)

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Br B f Iffraaj (GB) - Thesme (GB) B Fools Gold O Mrs S Power

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0 F Billy Lee J Edward Lynam T

Fair bit to like on paper (dam was placed in 5f Listed events) but yard isn’t renowned for juvenile success and this one looked green when soundly beaten at Cork first time out. Star Rating 2 Jedi Power 14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 14L 11th of 12 to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP mdn 6f Gd

10 MY EYES ADORE YOU (18)

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Br Ch f Profitable - Crossanza B Nanallac Stud O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Cayton Park Stud & Craig Bernick

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2 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

A half-sister to numerous winners (mainly at 1m or beyond) and kept on well to finish a promising second over 6f at Cork first time out.

Should win races, but today’s drop back in trip possibly not ideal. Star Rating 4 My Eyes Adore You 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3L 2nd to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP 12rn mdn 6f Gd

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RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

11 QUEEN’S PARDON (GB) (22)

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8 F Wayne Lordan J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Br B f Garswood (GB) - Royal Pardon (GB) B T K & Mrs P A Knox O Stanley G Watson

Cheap purchase who was friendless in the market at Navan first time out and duly finished well beaten after being slowly away and running green. Best watched in the short-term. Star Rating 1 Queen’s Pardon (GB) 40/1 M.A. Gallagher 8.10 7 3/4L last of 8 to Giselles Ausie 9.4 NAV 4 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Gd

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45 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Br Gr Ro f No Nay Never (USA) - Toy Top (USA) B Mr Ciaran Carvill O Ciaran Carvill

Speedily-bred but didn’t really kick on over 5f at Naas last time having shaped well at Down Royal on her debut. Interesting to see how she fares in the market compared with stablemate Neo Soul. Star Rating 3 Sosallycanwait 12/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to Red Lacewing 9.2 NAAS 16 SEP mdn 5f Gd 12/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 1 1/2L s/hd 2 1/2L 4th to Pearl Palinka 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP 8rn mdn 5f Gd

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94 F Nathan Crosse (3) J F Oakes T

Br B f Prince of Lir - Koh Tapu B Ms Aoife Hanratty O Miss Stephanie Laura McGlynn

Sent off at triple-digit odds for both her starts, but showed flashes of promise when fourth on her debut for this yard over 6f at Naas last time.

Should give a decent account. Star Rating 3 Tia Dalma 200/1 N.M. Crosse 8.11 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Recurrent Dream 9.7 NAAS 21 JUL 8rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 150/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 11L last of 9 to Prettiest (USA) 9.2 NAV 30 MAY mdn 5f 162yds Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Neo Soul, 10/3 Giovanni Bellini, 4/1 My Eyes Adore You, 6/1 Sosallycanwait, 10/1 Mehman (GB), 12/1 Eternal Gold, 14/1 Tia Dalma, 20/1 Jedi Power, Queen’s Pardon (GB), 33/1 Saval Boys, Dun Na Sead, Go Razzmatazz, 50/1 Blackbearmountain

CURRAGH COMMENT Positive market vibes about Aidan O’Brien’s newcomer Giovanni Bellini would be ominous but he may appreciate further and the race-hardened NEO SOUL may have too much over this trip, even though his running-on effort at Naas last time suggests he too could want further. Ger Lyons’ other representative Sosallycanwait also commands respect judged on her two efforts so far, while My Eyes Adore You shaped nicely over 6f at Cork first time out without necessarily suggesting this drop back in trip will work to her benefit.

WIN:NEO SOUL

DANGER: SOSALLYCANWAIT

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

THE WELD FAMILY

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SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND PLAY RESPONSIBLY IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF W16,500

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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 Br Breeding No

Horse

1

BARUD (GB) (41)

B Breeder

O Owner

(Visor)

Br Gr g Kodiac (GB) - Syann B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

7

(133)

(12)

34538 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (3) J D K Weld T

Has shown promise on multiple occasions, including when third in a nursery at Galway two starts ago, and he could make the frame once again. That said, he is vulnerable to improvers this afternoon. Star Rating 4 Barud (GB) — Handicap Rating 85 5/1 HR85 O.J. Orr 9.7 (V) 8L 8th of 12 to Pride Of Derry (GB) 9.7 ROS 16 AUG mdn 7f 71yds Gd/Yld 3/1Fav HR85 C.T. Keane 9.7 (BK) 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Cool And Clever 9.5 GAL 31 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2 O.J. Orr 9.5 1L 5th of 10 to John The Baptist 9.5 here 17 JUL mdn 7f Gd

2

BOUNDLESS OCEAN (-)

2

9

Br B c Teofilo - Novel Approach B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

7

(133)

(1) F

Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Closely related to the 7f winner and 1m2f Listed-placed Cleofila, while any market support for him on his racecourse debut this afternoon would have to be noted. Star Rating 4

3

BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (-)

2

9

7

Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Glamour Queen (GB) B S C E A Team Hogdala France & Vasby Distribution AB O Miss Anna Sundstrom

(133)

(4) F

Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

From the family of the 1m7f Group 1 winner Be Fabulous and this son of Iffraaj is certainly a newcomer that merits respect given the yard that he represents. Star Rating 4

4

BROWN EAGLE (10)

2

9

7

(133)

(13)

843 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

Br B g Gleneagles - Blueberry Gal B J Keeling O Joseph E Keeling

Fourth over C&D two starts ago and filled third place at Naas last time. A reproduction of that level of form today would give him an each-way chance. Star Rating 3 Brown Eagle 3/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 2 1/2L 3rd to Leinster House (USA) 9.5 and Nero Tulip (GB) 9.5 D/H first NAAS 16 SEP 11rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 66/1 Annalise Cullen 9.0 nk 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Cowboy Justice (GB) 9.7 here 8 AUG 15rn mdn 7f Yld 66/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 6 3/4L 8th of 9 to I Am Magic 9.5 GAL 26 JUL mdn 7f Yld

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5

CARTE ROUGE (-)

2

Br Br c Aclaim - Miss Gibraltar (GB) B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon O Paul Holden

9

7

(133)

(6) F

Rory Cleary J Miss Ellmarie Holden T

6

CHAOS CONTROL (25)

2

9

7

(133)

(15)

04 F Ronan Whelan J A Oliver T

Br B c Mastercraftsman - Va Pensiero B Mr Declan Murphy O Paul Hardy

Finished fourth of 12 over 7f at Gowran Park earlier in the month but much more is required to be successful in a race of this nature.

Star Rating 2 Chaos Control 50/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 1 1/4L 5L 2 1/4L 4th to Cornman 9.5 GOW 1 SEP 12rn mdn 7f Gd 50/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 8 1/4L 12th of 17 to Eclat De Lumiere 9.2 here 21 AUG mdn 7f Sft

7

CHINA SEAS (-)

2

9

Br B c Galileo - Beauty Is Truth B Coolmore O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

7

(133)

(7) F

Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

A full-brother to the Group 1 winners Hydrangea, The United States and Hermosa. Has to be given plenty of respect given his page, while any market support would also be a big positive. Star Rating 4

8

COUGAR (JPN) (-)

2

9

Br B Br c Deep Impact (JPN) - Promise To Be True B Coolmore Stud O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

7

(133)

(11) F

Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

The first foal out of a Group 3-winning and Group 1-placed mare, who is also a full-sister to the Group 1 winner Maybe. Has to be on the shortlist. Star Rating 4

9

DANFANGO (12)

2

9

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

7

(133)

(2)

98 F N G McCullagh J K J Condon T

Has yet to show the form that is required to be successful this afternoon in two previous starts and he is best watched today with an eye on handicaps in time. Star Rating 2 Danfango 33/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.7 10L 8th of 14 to River Thames 9.7 PUN 14 SEP mdn 7f 200yds Gd 50/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 5 3/4L 9th of 11 to Confident Star 9.5 CK 8 SEP mdn 7f Gd

10 ELMAFTUN (-)

2

Br Gr c Dark Angel - Tamadhor B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

9

7

(133)

(9) F

Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

Out of a mare who won twice over 7f and was Listed-placed. From the family of the high-class juvenile Memory and he should not be underestimated today. Star Rating 3

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RACE TWO

A half-brother to the Australian Group 3 winner Jaameh and the Listed-placed Grand Rock. Cost 30,000gns earlier in the year but others make more appeal in this contest. Star Rating 2

11 IMPERO (-)

2

Br B c Zoffany - On A Pedestal B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Mrs A M O’Brien

9

7

(133)

(3) F

Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

RACE TWO

A half-brother to Ubuntu, who was placed in a Group 3 over a mile, but he may be best watched on his debut this afternoon, given how strong this race appears to be. Star Rating 3

12 J J JUMBO (8)

2

9

7

(133)

(14)

85 F Ben Coen J D J Bunyan T

Br Ch c Champs Elysees (GB) - Dunne Grand (USA) B F Fisher & J Fisher O Sultan Saeed Mohammid Harib Alfalahi

Has shown minor promise in both previous starts, including when fifth at Gowran Park last time, but he will have to improve significantly to be successful today. Star Rating 2 J J Jumbo 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 9 1/2L 5th of 13 to Scriptwriter 9.5 GOW 18 SEP mdn 1m Yld 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 5L 8th of 11 to Confident Star 9.5 CK 8 SEP mdn 7f Gd

13 NEW ENERGY (-)

2

9

Br Ch c New Bay (GB) - For Joy (GB) B Anne Hallinan & John O’ Connor O John Lavery

7

(133)

(5) F

Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

A 65,000-pound purchase earlier in the year and he is closely related to the Group 3 winner Victoria Regina. A watching brief is advised on his debut. Star Rating 3

14 PARIS LIGHTS (-)

2

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Cabaret B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd O R Scarborough

9

7

(133)

(10) F

Conor Hoban J Mrs John Harrington T

A full-brother St Mark’s Basilica as well as a half-brother to Magna Grecia. He has to be of some interest today given how well his siblings have done in recent years. Star Rating 4

15 ROCKBURY LAD (GB) (29)

2

9

Br Gr c Showcasing (GB) - Savvy B Carisbrooke Stud O Rockbury Lad Partnership

7

(133)

(8)

07 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Took a step forward when seventh over an extended 5f at Navan last month but he has plenty more to find to get off the mark today.

Star Rating 2 Rockbury Lad (GB) 22/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 5 1/2L 7th of 14 to Hms Endeavour (USA) 9.7 NAV 28 AUG mdn 5f 164yds Gd 16/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 15L last of 12 to Straight Answer (GB) 9.7 here 21 AUG mdn 6f Sft

16 SIR ANTONINO (-)

2

Br B c Galileo - Terror B C O P Hanbury O Alvaro Odriozola Arzallus

9

7

(133)

(17) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Connections parted with 300,000gns to purchase him as a yearling and his dam was a Listed winner over 6f as a two-year-old. Certainly merits consideration on his racecourse bow. Star Rating 4

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17 TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS (-)

2

9

Br B c Galileo - Mystical Lady B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

7

(133)

(18) F

Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

18 KISSES OF FIRE (62)

2

9

2

(128)

(16)

07 F Gary Halpin J J G Coogan T

Br B f Mehmas - Pearly Brooks (GB) B Miss S Tyrrell O Diego Dias

Purchased for 1,000gns last month having been well beaten in two starts in the UK and she is hard to recommend on her debut for these connections. Star Rating 1 Kisses Of Fire P. J. McDonald 9.0 17L last of 7 to Dynamic Force 9.5 AYR 26 JUL mdn 5f 110yds Gd /Frm P. J. McDonald 9.0 25L last of 10 to La Feile (GB) 9.0 BEVERLEY 13 JUL 5f Sft

Visor worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Temple Of Artemis, 11/2 China Seas, 6/1 Barud (GB), 8/1 Cougar (JPN), 10/1 Brown Eagle, 12/1 Boundless Ocean, Bringbackmemories (FR), Sir Antonino, 14/1 Elmaftun, Impero, 16/1 Paris Lights, 20/1 Chaos Control, J J Jumbo, Rockbury Lad (GB), 33/1 Carte Rouge, Danfango, New Energy, 66/1 Kisses Of Fire

2020 - 1st Van Gogh (USA) 2nd Colour Sergeant 3rd Chicago Black Hawk (1 min. 27 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Barud sets the standard based on his third-placed finish in a nursery at Galway two starts ago, but the level he sets is not particularly high and he could be vulnerable to the multiple well-bred newcomers in this field. The marginal preference is for CHINA SEAS, who is a full-brother to the Group 1 winners Hydrangea, The United Stakes and Hermosa. Paris Lights’ page stands out given that he is full-brother to St Mark’s Basilica and a half-brother to Magna Grecia, while Cougar and Temple Of Artemis are others to note.

WIN:CHINA SEAS

DANGER: BARUD

PEARL SHIMMINS HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEARL SHIMMINS! ENJOY YOUR DAY AT THE RACES! WITH LOVE FROM ALL THE KENNEDY FAMILY

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RACE TWO

Closely related to the 1m6f Listed winner Kingfisher, who was also second in the Irish Derby and Gold Cup. He is another newcomer that merits plenty of respect this afternoon. Star Rating 4

CHARLIE WELD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MARGUERITE WELD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE WELD PARK STAKES The last pattern race for two-year-old fillies in the Irish calendar, this race commemorates Dermot Weld’s parents Charlie and Marguerite and it has been run at the Curragh since 1991.

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

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

John Oxx

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

In recent years, Coolmore have emerged as a dominating force, with a huge battalion of top-class two-year-olds.

David Wachman trained Chintz and Chrysanthemum to win the race in 2008 and 2010 for Seamie Heffernan and Wayne Lordan respectively, and Aidan O’Brien has a fine record in this too.

The master of Ballydoyle won this with Magical Dream in 2012, Qualify in 2014 Hermosa and Coolmore in 2015, all ridden by Joseph O’Brien. Ryan Moore was in the saddle for subsequent English 1,000 Guineas winner Hermosa’s success in 2018 (the race took place at Naas), before jockey-turned-trainer

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Joseph O’Brien landed the race last year with New York girl under a fine ride by talented young rider Shane Crosse.

The much missed Pat Smullen guided Eziyra to victory in 2016 for Dermot Weld which must not be forgotten about too!

Despite Joesph O’Brien looked to have a strong hand again to repeat his success in 2019, the well-fancied Thinking Of You could only manage third, which left things wide open for the Noel Meade-trained Elysium to give Billy Lee a breakthrough success in this Group 3 contest.

See below how the race unfolded with the replay below

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THIRD RACE 2.30P.M. THE WELD PARK STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

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

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE SPONSOR

THE WELD FAMILY

A representative of the Weld Family 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

RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

ALBULA (30)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

2

(128)

(6)

12 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Galileo - Dawn Wall (AUS) B Coolmore,Flaxman Stables & Arkle B/S O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd & D L O’Byrne & Mrs John Magnier

Dam unraced. A winner at 1m on debut at Naas. Went off a bit too quickly in the Flame Of Tara and should be suited by dropping back in trip.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Albula 1 win r9,145.00 4/5Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Magical Lagoon 9.2 here 27 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m Gd 12/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Dabana 9.2 and Precocious Times (USA) 8.13 NAAS 2 AUG 14rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42.9sec

2

CIGAMIA (USA) (35)

2

9

2

(128)

(3)

1 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Br B f Karakontie (JPN) - Candy Kitty (USA) B Flaxman Holdings Limited O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Full sister to Glenties, won at 1m 3f. Comes here on the back of an impressive debut at Naas, although the form hasn’t worked out since.

Could make the frame. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3 Cigamia (USA) 1 win r14,750.00 D 33/1 N.M. Crosse 8.8 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Past Time (GB) 8.13 and Cap De Joie (GB) 9.1 NAAS 22 AUG 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 31.5sec

3

CONCERT HALL (14)

2

9

Br B f Dubawi - Was B Was Syndicate O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

2

(128)

(7)

2174 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

A winner over C&D in July. Back to form with a creditable effort in the Moyglare Stakes, and holds strong claims if building on that.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Concert Hall 1 win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 102 33/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 3/4L 2L 1L 4th to Discoveries 9.2 here 12 SEP 8rn Group 1 7f Gd 4/1Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 12L 7th of 8 to Agartha 9.2 here 21 AUG Group 2 7f Sft 11/8Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 won 1/2L nk from Voice Of Angels (GB) 9.2 and Shamiyana 9.2 here 18 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.6sec

4

HELLO YOU (29)

2

9

2

(128)

(2)

12364 F Ben Coen J David Loughnane (in GB) T

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Lucrece (GB) B Serge Boucheron O Amo Racing Limited

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Has been running at a high level since her debut and must hold every chance if she runs for shrewd connections. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Hello You 1 flat win - €3,215.70 — Handicap Rating 100 Rossa Ryan 9.0 (H) nk 1 1/2L ns 4th to Mise En Scene (GB) 9.0 GOODWOOD 28 AUG 9rn Group 3 7f Gd Rossa Ryan 9.0 (H) 3L 6th of 10 to Zain Claudette 9.0 YORK 19 AUG Group 2 6f Gd Rossa Ryan 9.0 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Sandrine (GB) 9.0 NEWMARKET 9 JUL 8rn Group 2 6f Gd /Frm

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5

LOVELY MANA (22)

2

9

2

(128)

(5)

383183 F Gary Halpin J David Loughnane (in GB) T

Br B f Dabirsim (FR) - Enraptured B Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers O Amo Racing Limited

A winner at 5f. An intriguing runner from across the water, but serious improvement is needed if she is to figure in this company.

Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Lovely Mana 1 flat win - €4,247.20 — Handicap Rating 79 David Egan 9.2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mohi (GB) 9.2 WOLVERHAMPTON 4 SEP 8rn hcp (0-85)6f 20yds Std Rossa Ryan 9.7 7L 8th of 11 to Amazonian Dream 9.2 NEWBURY 13 AUG hcp (0-85)5f 34yds Gd Hector Crouch 9.0 won 3L hd from Pearl of Kuwait 9.0 and Turna 8.11 WOLVERHAMPTON 26 JUL 5rn 5f 21yds Std 1min 2.9sec

MADONNADELROSARIO (15)

2

Br Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - Muravka B Barronstown Stud O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

9

(Blinkers)

2

(128)

(11)

53619 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

A winner over C&D last month. Disappointed since in Listed company at Leopardstown and has something to find on the back of that effort.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Madonnadelrosario 1 win r9,145.00 CD — Handicap Rating 84 33/1 HR84 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (BK) 12L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Panama Red 9.2 LEP 11 SEP Listed 7f 37yds Gd 16/1 HR78 W.M. Lordan 9.0 (BK) won 1/2L 1/2L from Malayan 9.6 and Nectarine 8.6 here 27 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.7sec 14/1 R.L. Moore 9.2 (BK) 5 1/2L 6th of 13 to Limiti Di Greccio 9.2 LEP 12 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

7

PINK FIRE LILLY (30)

2

9

2

(128)

(4)

056 F Ronan Whelan J John F O’Neill (R) T

Br B f French Navy (GB) - Maya Bay B Mr Eamon O’Riordan O Mrs Janeanne O’Neill

Yet to place in three starts. Has plenty to find with a few of these on recent form, and looks up against it all told in this company.

Star Rating 2 Pink Fire Lilly — Handicap Rating 77 200/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 10L 6th of 7 to Magical Lagoon 9.2 here 27 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 150/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 6 3/4L 5th of 6 to Seisai 9.2 GOW 14 JUN mdn 7f Gd 300/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 16L 13th of 14 to Juncture (GB) 9.2 LEP 3 JUN mdn 6f 171yds Gd

8

SEISAI (36)

2

9

2

(128)

(8)

31314 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Gleneagles - Lillebonne (FR) B Peter Henley,John Connolly&Pattern Blds O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Successful twice at 7f. A very consistent filly for connections and she certainly isn’t out of place at Group level. Wasn’t disgraced in the Debutante Stakes over C&D and could have a say here. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Seisai 2 wins r33,630.00 D — Handicap Rating 99 15/2 HR95 S.M. Crosse 9.2 2L 2 1/2L hd 4th to Agartha 9.2 here 21 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 2/1Fav S.M. Crosse 9.0 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Tuwaiq 9.5 and Glengarra 9.5 TIPP 6 AUG 4rn Listed 7f 100yds Sft 1min 40.8sec 6/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Agartha 9.2 LEP 22 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f 20yds Gd

9

SUNSET SHIRAZ (14)

2

9

Br B f Time Test (GB) - Sunny Again (GB) B Mount Coote Estates O Lindsay Laroche

2

(128)

(10)

2423 F Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

Placed in three of four starts. Desperately unlucky not to have broken the maiden, and may not get a better opportunity with her sights lowered following an excellent placed effort in the Moyglare. Star Rating 5 Sunset Shiraz — Handicap Rating 104 12/1 HR104 G.F. Carroll 9.2 3/4L 2L 3rd to Discoveries 9.2 here 12 SEP 8rn Group 1 7f Gd 25/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 2L 2nd to Agartha 9.2 here 21 AUG 8rn Group 2 7f Sft 4/1 C.D. Maxwell 9.3 1 3/4L 3 1/2L ns 4th to Tosen Lydia 9.1 BELW 1 JUL 13rn mdn 7f 198yds Gd

10 TRANQUIL LADY (19)

2

Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Repose (USA) B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd O Teme Valley

9

2

(128)

(9)

81 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Half-sister to State Of Rest, won twice at 6f and 1m 1f including a Group 1 race. Got off the mark in fine style at Galway and there should be more to come. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Tranquil Lady 1 win r14,750.00 100/30 S.M. Crosse 9.3 won 3 1/4L 1 3/4L from Past Time (GB) 8.13 and Grizabella 8.9 GAL 7 SEP 12rn mdn 7f 24yds Gd 1min 31.7sec 11/2 S.M. Crosse 9.3 4 1/4L 8th of 16 to Rerouting 9.2 GOW 11 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

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RACE THREE

6

11 TREVAUNANCE (18)

2

9

2

(128)

(1)

41 F Chris Hayes J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Liber Nauticus B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm

Half-sister to Hidden Depths, won four times at 1m 6f and 2m. Impressed at Cork last time out and the drop in trip shouldn’t inconvenience for a trainer who can do no wrong at present. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Trevaunance 1 win r9,145.00 2/1Fav S. Foley 9.2 won 2 1/2L hd from Thoughts Of June 9.2 and Red Azalea 9.2 CK 8 SEP 11rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 46.4sec 9/2 S. Foley 9.1 s/hd ns 1 1/4L 4th to Rerouting 9.2 GOW 11 AUG 16rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Sunset Shiraz, 4/1 Hello You, 9/2 Concert Hall, 6/1 Albula, 8/1 Trevaunance, 10/1 Seisai, 12/1 Tranquil Lady, 14/1 Cigamia (USA), 25/1 Lovely Mana, 33/1 Madonnadelrosario, 50/1 Pink Fire Lilly

RACE THREE

2020 - 1st Elysium 2nd Aunty Bridy 3rd Thinking Of You (USA) (1 min. 28.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Placed at the top level on her most recent outing, and runner-up in a Group 2 prior to that, SUNSET SHIRAZ is a clear standout on form. Gavin Cromwell’s charge has her sights lowered here and she merits the utmost respect. Concert Hall wasn’t far behind the selection in the Moyglare and there could be more to come from this well-bred daughter of Dubawi. The shortlist is completed by Albula and Trevaunance.

WIN:SUNSET SHIRAZ

DANGER: CONCERT HALL

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

Celebrating 10 Years in Partnership with the Curragh

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FOURTH RACE 3.00P.M.

1m 2f

THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND DOUBLE YOUR ODDS MAIDEN OF W12,000

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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

GANDOUGE (27)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

9

12

(138)

(11)

09 F Eamonn Fitzgerald (10) J M Halford T

Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Sharp Crisp Air B China Horse Club O Leah Halford

Unplaced in both starts, beaten 17 lengths over course and distance and 15 lengths over further at Roscommon. Slowly away each time and has to find a lot more to get involved here. Star Rating 1 Gandouge 66/1 E.A. Fitzgerald 9.8 15L 9th of 13 to Monty’s Way 9.7 ROS 30 AUG mdn 1m 3f 195yds Gd 33/1 E.A. Fitzgerald 9.5 16L 13th of 22 to Golden Twilight 9.12 here 13 AUG mdn 1m 2f Yld

2

COOLNAUGH HAZE (-)

3

9

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Midas Haze (GB) B B & J McDonald O Thomas McDonald & Mrs Kathleen Whelan

7

(133)

(8) F

Rory Cleary J Jarlath P Fahey T

Lawman gelding, dam a lightly raced maiden. Racecourse debut here and well worth a market watch, but others appeal far more in this field.

Star Rating 2

3

DULEEK STREET (29)

3

Br B g Estidhkaar - Lady Rua Dargent B Lemongrove Stud O Ms Caroline Ahearn

9

7

(133)

(13)

00 F Kyanna Van Buuren (10) J John C McConnell T

Unplaced in both starts and sent off at odds of 150/1 last time out at Navan before finishing a 19-length 11th over the mile. Upped in trip but has to do more for his in-form stable. Star Rating 2 Duleek Street 150/1 Kyanna Van Buuren 8.11 18L 11th of 15 to Barretta 9.7 NAV 28 AUG mdn 1m Gd 40/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 20L 16th of 22 to Golden Twilight 9.12 here 13 AUG mdn 1m 2f Yld

4

HOOKLINESINKER (45)

3

9

7

(133)

(6)

09 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

Br B g Xtension - Gaiety Theatre (USA) B J Ryan O R Howard & Jason McGannon

Unplaced in both starts, improving slightly last time when beaten 13 lengths over the Leopardstown mile after a slow start. Upped in trip and plenty of stamina on the dam’s side, he could do slightly better now. Star Rating 2 Hooklinesinker 200/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 13L 9th of 14 to River Derwent (GB) 9.7 LEP 12 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Yld 125/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 22L last of 16 to Sherkin Island 9.2 GAL 31 JUL mdn 1m 73yds Gd

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5

INDIGO DESERT (GB) (-)

3

9

Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Ghany B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Castle Beech Partnership

7

(133)

(4) F

Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Unraced Exceed And Excel colt, dam a lightly raced maiden. More speed than stamina in his pedigree but his stable are ticking over nicely and he could go well in this field. Star Rating 3

6

KILMALLOCK LADY (12)

4

9

7

(133)

(12)

50 F Gary Halpin J John Geoghegan T

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Act of The Pace B Mrs Joan Keaney O John Keaney

Unplaced in both starts and beaten 26 lengths over a furlong shorter at Punchestown earlier this month at odds of 150/1 after stumbling early on and never recovering. May be better than that appears. Star Rating 2 Kilmallock Lady 150/1 G.P. Halpin 9.8 25L 12th of 14 to Champion Green 9.7 PUN 14 SEP mdn 1m 1f Gd 125/1 G.P. Halpin 9.4 10L 5th of 6 to Phantom Power 9.9 DUN 2 SEP mdn 7f Std

MAYAN SON (GB) (33)

3

9

(TStrap)

Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Dee Dee Girl B Fifehead Farms - MC Denning O Brothers & Sister Partnership

7

(133)

(5)

0800 F Gary Carroll J Dermot Murphy T

Yet to place in four starts with a 19-length 11th at Bellewstown last month the nearest he has come to the winner. Upped in trip but not guaranteed to stay as progeny of Twilight Son. Star Rating 1 Mayan Son (GB) 200/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (CP) 18L 11th of 15 to Fictitious Lady 9.7 BELW 24 AUG mdn 7f 187yds Gd 250/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 33L last of 14 to Skilled Warrior 9.7 ROS 16 AUG mdn 7f 71yds Gd/Yld 125/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.7 22L last of 8fn, 9rn to Gaheris (GER) 9.7 LEP 15 JUL mdn 1m 1f Gd

8

RICK DALTON (-)

3

9

7

Br B g Estidhkaar - Quelle Histoire B Knocktoran Stud & Maura Purcell O R Boland

(133)

(1) F

Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Unraced Estidhkaar half-brother to Johnny Drama, won four times between 1m 2f and 1m 4f. His stable are in great form and he won’t need to be too special to win first time out. Star Rating 4

9

ROLLET (27)

3

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Foreign Legionary B E Puerari,A Gravereaux,Oti Mgt&Oceanic B O OTI Racing

9

7

(133)

(9)

26 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Placed once in two starts when a promising second on debut at Dundalk before failing to handle the track when sixth at Roscommon. Some of the best form on offer and he could get involved here. Star Rating 3 Rollet 6/4Fav D. McMonagle 9.7 9L 6th of 13 to Monty’s Way 9.7 ROS 30 AUG mdn 1m 3f 195yds Gd 7/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Safecracker (GB) 9.4 DUN 12 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

10 RULING (GER) (102)

3

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Rosenreihe B Gestut Wittekindshof O Qatar Racing Limited

9

7

(133)

(10)

4-239 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Placed twice, including a third in Listed class at Leopardstown in June. Beaten seven lengths in the Queens’ Vase but takes a drop back in trip now. Clear form pick and gelded since his last start. Star Rating 5 Ruling (GER) — Handicap Rating 101 Oisin Murphy 9.0 7L 9th of 13 to Kemari (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 16 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 13/2 S.M. Crosse 9.5 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Fernando Vichi 9.5 LEP 3 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 12/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to The Mediterranean 9.7 LEP 9 MAY 18rn mdn 1m 4f Gd

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RACE FOUR

7

11 THEGOOSEISCOOKED (-)

4

9

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Silly Goose B Mr John Breslin O John Breslin

7

(133)

(2) F

Luke McAteer (5) J Anthony Mullins T

Unraced Footstepsinthesand half-sister to Maid In Manhattan, won six times at 1m 6f and 2m. Looks the part on paper and well worth a market watch ahead of her first start. Star Rating 3

12 TIGNANELLO (413)

3

9

7

(133)

(3)

8- F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br B c Galileo - Discreet Marq (USA) B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

Once-raced son of Galileo who came home a 12-length eighth here over seven furlongs in August last year. Not seen since and has a long layoff to overcome, but represents a top stable. Star Rating 4 Tignanello 18/1 M.C. Hussey 9.7 11L 8th of 11 to Thunder Moon 9.7 here 9 AUG 20 mdn 7f Gd/Yld

RACE FOUR

13 STRAIGHT TALKING (GB) (29) Br Gr f Frankel (GB) - Straight Thinking (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Inc O Juddmonte

3 (Hood)

9

2

(128)

(7)

5 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Fifth on her only start when keeping on at the one pace over a mile at Navan and likely to improve for the step up in trip and the experience.

First-time hood applied and one to consider. Star Rating 4 Straight Talking (GB) 13/2 O.J. Orr 9.2 11L 5th of 15 to Barretta 9.7 NAV 28 AUG mdn 1m Gd

Hood worn by No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Ruling (GER), 5/1 Rollet, 6/1 Rick Dalton, 8/1 Straight Talking (GB), 10/1 Tignanello, 14/1 Indigo Desert (GB), 20/1 Coolnaugh Haze, Thegooseiscooked, 33/1 Gandouge, Duleek Street, 50/1 Hooklinesinker, Kilmallock Lady, Mayan Son (GB)

2020 - 1st Secret Pulse 2nd Salsa 3rd Marchetti (1 min. 41.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT RULING is the clear form choice having raced in higher grades in his most recent outings, including a seven-length defeat in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot. He ought to find this far easier pickings but he does take a significant drop in trip and will need to be at his best to come home in front. Unknown-quantity Tignanello is interesting and is bred to be decent but returns from over a year off, while Straight Talking showed plenty of promise on her debut and tries a hood for the first time. 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.

WIN:RULING

DANGER: TIGNANELLO

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RAA ATOLL TRIBUTE

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Picked up for 200,000gns by China Horse Club, big things were always expected out of this beautiful son of Sea The Stars.

Trained in Newmarket by John Gosden, Raa Atoll broke his maiden over one mile two furlongs as a three-year-old at Nottingham, and followed up with another success at Leicester, stepping up to one mile four furlongs. Following his impressive win in a pair of novices’, he was quickly switched to Pattern company, finishing fourth in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot. His time in Britain soon came to a close, however, after the Princess Of Wales Stakes at Newmarket, he picked up by Luke Comer for just 30,000gns.

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RAA ATOLL TRIBUTE

He became a instant success for owner and trainer Luke Comer when overturning the odds-on favourite in the Group 2 Comer Group International Oleander Rennan at Hoppegarten, his main claim to fame in his unfortunate short career.

With an official rating of 110 after that success, he ran here 4 times here over staying trips (1m6f/2m), in Pattern company,with his best effort coming in the Group 2 Comer Group International Curragh Cup. Regretfully, he was put to rest after picking up a fatal injury in the same race a year later. Today, thanks to Luke Comer sponsoring the race, the Loughbrown Stakes will be named after his horse in remembrance.

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DAWN PATROL 2020 LOUGHBROWN STAKES WINNER 40

Last year’s winner Dawn Patrol gave Aidan O’Brien his second win in this contest since it was upgraded to Group 3 status in 2017.

Ridden to victory by usual suspect Seamie Heffernan, this smart son of Galileo took the step up to 2 miles in his stride and brough his A-game back to The Curragh.

Confirming promsie when third in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, he bounced back to form in the Loughbrown Stakes, following a string of below par performances to win a shade cosily from the talented mare Barrington Court.

See how the action unfolded with the full race replay below.

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FIFTH RACE 3.35P.M.

2m

THE RAA ATOLL LOUGHBROWN STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

Two Miles (3,200 metres)

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

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of Comer Group International 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 Br Breeding No

Horse

1

AIRCRAFT CARRIER (14)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

6

9

11

(137)

(9)

p-00498 F Shane Crosse J Luke Comer T

Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Strategy (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Luke Comer

Failed to make an impact in the Irish St. Leger on his latest outing but he shaped like this step up in trip should suit and he’s worth noting.

Winning Range SH & AW. Star Rating 3 Aircraft Carrier 4 flat wins r63,574.50 — Handicap Rating 98 250/1 HR98 G.F. Carroll 9.11 17L 8th of 13 to Sonnyboyliston 9.11 here 12 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 50/1 HR98 Mr C.J. Gorman 11.8 8 1/4L 9th of 19 to Coltor 11.0 GAL 26 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 100/1 HR98 W.J. Lee 9.13 7L 4L 1/2L 4th to Amhran Na Bhfiann 9.13 here 27 JUN 8rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Frm

RACE FIVE

2

LISMORE (122)

4

9

(CPiece)

Br B f Zoffany - Tecla B Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers O Mrs Sonia Rogers & Anthony Rogers

11

(137)

(8)

112-821 F Billy Lee J Henry de Bromhead T

Posted a career-best effort when winning decisively in Group company over this trip at Sandown last time out. He’s gone well fresh previously and the daughter of Zoffany merits the utmost respect. Winning Range Sft-Fm & AW. Star Rating 4 Lismore 5 flat wins r52,843.70 D — Handicap Rating 109 J. P. Spencer 8.12 (CP) won 4 1/2L 11L from Ranch Hand (GB) 9.2 and Ocean Wind (GB) 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 27 MAY 5rn Group 3 2m 50yds Sft 3min 50.2sec 66/1 HR93 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (CP) 7 1/2L 2nd to Mighty Blue (FR) 9.2 GOW 5 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 6f Yld 80/1 HR91 W.M. Lordan 9.2 (CP) 6 3/4L 8th of 10 to Moll 9.2 CK 3 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld

3

BARRINGTON COURT (44)

7

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

9

8

(134)

(6)

2211-54 F Seamie Heffernan J Mrs John Harrington T

Gave a good account in the Irish St. Leger Trial when last seen, hitting the line with plenty of conviction. This step up in trip should suit and, considering she was second in this contest last year, she warrants interest. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 4 Barrington Court 3 flat wins r56,640.00 3 N.H. wins r38,055.00 — Handicap Rating 107 17/2 HR107 S. Foley 9.8 1 3/4L nk 2 1/4L 4th to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 13 AUG 9rn Group 3 1m 6f Yld 4/1 HR107 T.P. Madden 9.5 11L 5th of 9 to Mighty Blue (FR) 9.2 GOW 5 MAY Listed 1m 6f Yld 11/8Fav HR107 T.P. Madden 9.5 won 2 1/2L 1L from Bolivar (FR) 9.3 and Zawara 8.13 NAAS 7 NOV 20 12rn Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 2min 44.3sec

4

DINARD ROSE (19)

5 (CPiece)

Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Rose of Petra B Airlie Stud O Nina Walsh

9

8

(134)

(7)

034175 F Andrew Slattery J Nina Walsh (R) T

This daughter of Champs Elysees has been enjoying a progressive campaign but this requires a career best. She appears to have plenty on her plate and others make more appeal. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Dinard Rose 4 flat wins r31,597.50 2 N.H. wins r16,533.50 CD — Handicap Rating 84 25/1 HR84 A.J. Slattery 9.9 (CP) 10L 5th of 9 to Haparanda 9.9 GAL 7 SEP Listed 1m 4f 42yds Gd 100/1 HR81 A.J. Slattery 9.8 (CP) 17L 7th of 9 to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 13 AUG Group 3 1m 6f Yld 4/1 HR74 A.J. Slattery 8.4 (CP) won 1/2L 9L from Ever Present 10.0 and Irish Poseidon (GER) 9.1 here 17 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 2m Gd 3min 30.3sec

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5

SEARCH FOR A SONG (14)

5

9

8

(134)

(1)

312-256 F Colin Keane J D K Weld T

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

Failed to fire when favourite in the Irish St. Leger last time out, but this is considerably easier than her recent assignments and she rates a big player in this company. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Search For A Song 4 flat wins r621,499.70 C — Handicap Rating 113 100/30Fav HR115 O.J. Orr 9.8 (H) 7 1/4L 6th of 13 to Sonnyboyliston 9.11 here 12 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 14/1 HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 13L 5th of 8 to Helvic Dream 9.5 here 23 MAY Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR116 O.J. Orr 9.7 (H) 3 1/2L 2nd to Emperor Of The Sun 9.7 LEP 14 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld

6

SILENCE PLEASE (17)

4

Br B Br f Gleneagles - Crazy Volume B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud O Gary Barber & Team Valor International LLC

(Visor)

9

8

(134)

(4)

427248 F Chris Hayes J Mrs John Harrington T

This filly has been rather inconsistent of late and didn’t fire when eighth in the Park Hill Stakes last time out. This step up in trip could yield immediate improvement but others make more appeal. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Silence Please 3 flat wins r65,785.00 — Handicap Rating 103 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) 12L last of 8 to Free Wind 8.9 DONCASTER 9 SEP Group 2 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Frm S. Foley 9.4 (CP) 2 1/2L nk 7 3/4L 4th to Raabihah (USA) 9.4 DEAUVILLE 22 AUG 6rn Group 2 1m 4f 110yds Gd /Sft 13/2 HR102 S. Foley 9.7 (CP) 6 1/2L 2nd to Tarnawa 9.7 LEP 5 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld/Sft

7

FERNANDO VICHI (15)

3 (Blinkers)

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Pernica (GB) B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

9

1

(127)

(3)

631927 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

8

SEATTLE SOUND (44)

3

9

1

(127)

(2)

78379 F Gary Carroll J Luke Comer T

Br B c Australia (GB) - Inch Perfect (USA) B Inch Perfect Syndicate O Luke Comer

This son of Australia has shown glimpses of promise on her five outings and there is undoubtedly further improvement on the horizon.

That being said, this will require a level form we’ve yet to see from the three-year-old. Star Rating 2 Seattle Sound — Handicap Rating 77 250/1 HR81 G.F. Carroll 9.0 48L last of 9 to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 13 AUG Group 3 1m 6f Yld 80/1 G.F. Carroll 9.0 34L 7th of 8 to Tarnawa 9.7 LEP 5 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Yld/Sft 20/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Yarrawonga 9.7 here 18 JUL 13rn mdn 1m 4f Gd

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THE MEDITERRANEAN (15)

3

Br Ch c Galileo - Flashy Wings (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(CPiece)

9

1

(127)

(5)

124423 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Brings the strongest form claims after running a gallant race when third in the St. Leger last time out. The son of Galileo has been progressing steadily and rates the one to beat in this contest. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 The Mediterranean 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 114 W. M. Lordan 9.1 (CP) 2 3/4L 2L 3rd to Hurricane Lane 9.1 DONCASTER 11 SEP 10rn Group 1 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Sft W. M. Lordan 9.0 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Yibir (GB) 9.0 YORK 18 AUG 8rn Group 2 1m 3f 188yds Gd W.M. Lordan 9.2 (CP) 6L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Hurricane Lane 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 14 JUL 11rn Group 1 1m 4f Sft /Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 7. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 4, No. 6, No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 The Mediterranean, 3/1 Search For A Song, 13/2 Lismore, 8/1 Barrington Court, 10/1 Fernando Vichi, 14/1 Silence Please, 33/1 Aircraft Carrier, 66/1 Dinard Rose, 100/1 Seattle Sound

2020 - 1st Dawn Patrol 2nd Barrington Court 3rd Mighty Blue (FR) (3 min. 35.7 sec.)

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RACE FIVE

Has been steadily progressive this year and ran a respectable race in the St Leger on his latest outing. This will require a big step forward but that isn’t out of the question. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Fernando Vichi 2 flat wins r31,860.00 — Handicap Rating 104 Oisin Murphy 9.1 (BK) 13L 7th of 10 to Hurricane Lane 9.1 DONCASTER 11 SEP Group 1 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Sft 4/1 HR106 G.M. Ryan 9.7 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Interpretation 9.7 LEP 12 AUG 6rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld 50/1 HR107 G.M. Ryan 9.2 (BK) 17L 9th of 11 to Hurricane Lane 9.2 here 26 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd

CURRAGH COMMENT THE MEDITERRANEAN has been steadily progressing throughout this season and, after a career-best effort when third in the St Leger last time, the three-year-old looks poised to land his first victory since May. Lismore rates as the most immediate danger after readily dismissing her rivals at Sandown when last seen. The dual Irish St Leger winner, Search For A Song, has failed to fire so far this campaign but she is dangerous to dismiss.

WIN:THE MEDITERRANEAN

DANGER: LISMORE

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RACE FIVE

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SIXTH RACE 4.05P.M.

1m 4f

THE TESORO VITA LADIES TROPHY HANDICAP OF W15,000

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: r8850; Second: r3000; Third: r1500; Fourth: r750; Fifth: r450; Sixth: r300.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

TAKARENGO (24)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

11

0

(154)

(5)

463101 F Miss J Townend (5) J Thomas Mullins T

Br B g Battle of Marengo - Takaliyda B Jas Linnane, J Moore & B Gardiner O Mrs Rita Byrne

Returned from a break in top form when winning at Clonmel earlier this month, overcoming some trouble in running in the process.

Effective at this trip and shouldn’t be far away. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 3 Takarengo 3 flat wins r24,215.50 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 89 5/1 HR84 W.J. Lee 10.0 won hd nk from Dark Heart (GB) 9.7 and Groveman (GB) 10.0 CLON 2 SEP 6rn Ext hcp 2m 65yds Gd 3min 47.5sec 16/1 HR116 J.B. Foley 11.3 (CP) 22L 12th of 23fn, 25rn to Guiri (GER) 11.4 PUN 28 APR hcp hdl (95-123)2m 4f 120yds Yld 5/4Fav HR115 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.13 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from James Fort 11.13 and Daicheadacuig 11.11 CK 25 MAR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld

2

ARTHURIAN FAME (56)

6

RACE SIX

10

13

(153)

(19)

016-504 F Ms L O’Neill J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Wishing (GB) B China Horse Club O Blackrock Racing Syndicate

Talented on his day but not the force he once was and, despite dropping back into a handicap, he makes less appeal than some of his opponents. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 3 Arthurian Fame 3 flat wins r47,364.00 2 N.H. wins r14,455.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 15/2 HR92 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 3 3/4L 5 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Micro Manage 9.7 GAL 1 AUG 6rn 1m 5f 186yds Gd 28/1 HR128 J.J. Slevin 11.2 56L 14th of 16fn, 18rn to Jesse Evans 11.5 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Yld 9/2 HR94 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 6 1/4L 5th of 11 to Still Standing 9.10 LIM 24 APR Ext hcp 1m 3f 70yds Gd

3

TRUE DESTINY (GB) (33)

6

10

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman - Holy Dazzle (GB) B M J & L A Taylor LLP O Patrick J Woods

13

(153)

(17)

582147 F Nikita Kane (7) J J P Murtagh T

Not without promise on his debut for this yard last time but not sure to be suited by the drop back in trip. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 True Destiny (GB) 6 flat wins r29,623.20 — Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR88 Mr S.J. MacRedmond 11.3 8L 7th of 15 to No Thanks (GB) 10.0 BELW 24 AUG Ext hcp 2m 1f 22yds Gd Saffie Osborne 9.0 1L 2 3/4L 3/4L 4th to East Asia 8.13 GOODWOOD 6 JUN 8rn hcp (76-95)2m Gd Kieran Shoemark 10.1 won 1 3/4L 8 1/2L from Pax Britannica 8.7 and Sexy Beast (GB) 9.7 WOLVERHAMPTON 20 MAY 3rn hcp (66-85)1m 5f 219yds Std 3min 11sec

4

WHIRLING DERVISH (GB) (50)

6 (CPiece)

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Synergy (FR) B Wood Hall Stud O GGG Partnership

10

13

(153)

(20)

6-45157 F Miss N Fahey (7) J J F Levins T

Successful over hurdles at Thurles in March and, on just his second Flat start for this yard, he is no forlorn hope off an appealing mark.

Winning Range Hvy-YS. Star Rating 3 Whirling Dervish (GB) 2 flat wins r17,556.00 2 N.H. wins r15,340.00 — Handicap Rating 88 100/30 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 (CP) 11L last of 7fn, 8rn to Spades Are Trumps 12.0 KILB 7 AUG beg.ch 3m 1f Yld Ricky Doyle 10.11 (CP) 12L 5th of 19 to Hometown Boy 11.0 AINTREE 10 APR hcp hdl Grade C 3m 149yds Gd /Sft 9/2 HR124 R.A. Doyle 11.10 (CP) won 3/4L 7 1/2L from Kellyiscool 10.9 and Sweet Sting 10.9 THU 11 MAR 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 44yds Hvy

46

5

LINE OUT (36)

9

10

5

(145)

(14)

1-46412 F Miss M O’Sullivan (7) J John E Kiely T

Br B g Shantou (USA) - Bluebell Line B Exors of the Late A Lillington O Lillingston Family

Improved when winning a maiden at Tramore in August and, with further progress a possibility, he cannot be ruled out now switching to handicaps. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Line Out 1 flat win r6,490.00 5 N.H. wins r52,353.00 — Handicap Rating 80 9/1 HR129 D.F. O’Regan 11.2 1L 2nd to Run For Oscar 10.8 KILL 21 AUG 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd 6/1 Miss M. O’Sullivan 10.11 won 1 3/4L nk from Molly Wedger 10.4 and Buttons And Bows 10.6 TRAM 12 AUG 11rn mdn 2m Gd 3min 49.8sec 40/1 HR128 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.2 hd 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Jazzaway 10.5 GAL 30 JUL 19rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Gd

6

IGRAINE (38)

3 (CPiece)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Sea Picture B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

10

0

(140)

(12)

010340 F Miss L Costello (7) J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Performed respectably when fourth at Newcastle on her penultimate start before posting a disappointing effort at Windsor last time.

No obvious excuse that day and needs to bounce back. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Igraine 1 flat win r6,195.00 — Handicap Rating 82 Gavin Ryan 8.10 (CP) 8L 10th of 11 to Sword Beach 8.13 WINDSOR 19 AUG hcp (0-90)1m 3f 99yds Gd /Frm David Egan 8.7 (CP) 1/2L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Pearl Beach (GB) 8.13 NEWCASTLE 29 JUL 12rn hcp (0-90)1m 4f 98yds AWT 16/1 HR80 P.A. Harnett 8.11 (CP) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to National Ballet (JPN) 8.12 LIM 4 JUL 15rn hcp (50-80)1m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft

7

MOON DAISY (6)

3 (Blinkers)

Br B f Australia (GB) - Holy Alliance B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

10

0

(140)

(9)

623171 F Siobhan Rutledge (7) J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Progressive filly since being fitted with blinkers and impressed with the style of her latest win at Fairyhouse. Should have no problem dropping in trip judging by the way she travelled that day and has excellent claims. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Moon Daisy 2 flat wins r35,740.00 — Handicap Rating 82 13/2 HR75 G.M. Ryan 9.2 (BK) won 2 1/4L nk from Lunar Power 8.13 and Blue Shadow 9.8 FAIR 20 SEP 11rn Ext hcp 1m 5f 110yds Gd 2min 54.3sec Kieran O’Neill 8.1 (BK) 13L 7th of 10 to Second Slip 9.10 NEWCASTLE 2 SEP hcp (0-90)1m 4f 98yds AWT Kieran O’Neill 8.1 (BK) won hd 1L from Vindolanda (GB) 9.10 and Amir Kabir (GB) 9.9 DONCASTER 5 AUG 11rn hcp (0-90)1m 3f 197yds Gd 2min 32.7sec

MOUNTAIN FOX (23)

8

9

(TStrap)

Br B g Fast Company - Opa Loca (GB) B Mrs A Lynam O Frank And Carmel Oakes Partnership

13

(139)

(8)

140236 F Annalise Cullen (7) J F Oakes T

Performed well when third at Naas on his penultimate start before failing to settle when upped in distance at Down Royal last time. Drop in trip should suit but others may prove better treated. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Mountain Fox 2 flat wins r11,210.00 1 N.H. win r6,776.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 14/1 HR76 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (TS) 6 1/2L 6th of 9 to Anyonecanhaveitall (GB) 8.5 DRYL 3 SEP hcp (50-80)2m 1f 170yds Gd 12/1 HR75 C.J. MacRedmond 10.0 (TS) nk nk 3rd to Dare To Flare 9.8 NAAS 22 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 11/1 HR70 S.T. McCullagh 9.1 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Harvest Bow 9.3 LEP 5 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m 7f Sft

9

EXCELCIUS (USA) (24)

5

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Crying Shame (USA) B Summerhill Stud O Mrs Helen Mullins

9

12

(138)

(22)

401051 F Melanie Horsman (7) J Thomas Mullins T

Was always travelling well when winning with something in hand at Clonmel earlier this month and, with the drop in trip unlikely to prove an issue, he should go well. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Excelcius (USA) 2 flat wins r15,730.00 1 N.H. win r12,390.00 — Handicap Rating 73 13/2 HR68 Mr C. Mullins 12.0 won 1/2L 1L from Ashqar 11.11 and Drayton Cross (FR) 10.10 CLON 2 SEP 11rn hcp (45-70)2m 65yds Gd 3min 48.3sec 22/1 HR116 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 11L 5th of 12 to Wouldn’t You Agree 9.10 KILL 20 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 1f Yld 25/1 HR117 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.1 26L 15th of 17 to Arcadian Sunrise 11.6 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 150yds Gd

10 MAGNETIC NORTH (41)

6

Br Ch g Born To Sea - No Trimmings B Thomas McHugh O Dooley Thoroughbreds

(Visor)

9

12

(138)

(18)

000381 F Izzy Clifton (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

Stepped up when winning at Roscommon in a first-time visor last time, winning with authority having travelled well. Faces tougher competition this time but worthy of respect. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 3 Magnetic North 4 flat wins r87,063.00 D — Handicap Rating 73 16/1 HR70 C.J. MacRedmond 9.9 (V) won 1 1/4L nk from Powersbomb 10.0 and Ivy Avenue 10.0 ROS 16 AUG 16rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 42.1sec 11/2 HR69 G.M. Ryan 10.2 6L 8th of 22 to Court Of Appeal 9.11 LEP 5 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 1f Sft 8/1 HR70 G.M. Ryan 10.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Dazzling Darren 9.2 GAL 31 JUL 16rn hcp (50-70)1m 3f 180yds Gd

47

RACE SIX

8

11 MELBURNIAN (FR) (36)

6

9

Br Ch f Zambezi Sun (GB) - Moscow Nights (FR) (TStrap) B Mme Isabelle Corbani, M Arthur Waugh & M Tom Waugh O Back For More ATB Partnership

12

(138)

(4)

630-058 F Miss E A Lalor (5) J A J Martin T

Failed to build on an encouraging fifth at Galway on her penultimate start when eighth at this track last time. Others make more convincing cases. Winning Range SH-GS. Star Rating 3 Melburnian (FR) 3 flat wins r48,250.00 — Handicap Rating 73 17/2 HR75 N.G. McCullagh 8.6 (TS) 13L 8th of 13 to Pineapple Express 9.4 here 21 AUG hcp 1m 4f Sft 40/1 HR75 N.G. McCullagh 10.2 (TS) 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to Bell Ex One 9.4 GAL 1 AUG hcp (50-75)1m 5f 186yds Gd 25/1 HR76 N.G. McCullagh 9.10 12L 12th of 15 to Vultan 9.5 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld

12 JEWELLER (GB) (33)

5

9

(B,T)

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman - Allegretto B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Miss Jeannie Marie Cook

9

(135)

(7)

59311/-0 F Miss J M Cook (7) J Paul Power T

Offered little on his first start for this yard at Bellewstown last time, returning from a lengthy break, and likely to find things tough once again.

Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Jeweller (GB) 2 flat wins r6,900.20 — Handicap Rating 70 66/1 HR73 Miss J.M. Cook 10.2 (CP) (TS) 23L 13th of 15 to No Thanks (GB) 10.0 BELW 24 AUG Ext hcp 2m 1f 22yds Gd Jim Crowley 10.7 (BK) won 3 3/4L 1L from Que Quieres (USA) 9.1 and Miss Swift (GB) 8.12 CHELMSFORD CITY 17 OCT 19 5rn hcp (46-60)2m AWT 3min 35.1sec Jim Crowley 9.2 (BK) won 13L 2 1/4L from Volcanique 8.0 and Zamoyski (GB) 9.11 CHELMSFORD CITY 8 OCT 19 8rn hcp (46-65)2m AWT 3min 27.5sec

13 PIKE COUNTY (273)

8

9

9

(135)

(21)

634f49- F Miss A B O’Connor (5) J Mrs Denise Foster T

Br B g Baltic King (GB) - Ideal Figure (GB) B T G Mooney O John P McManus

Showed some promise in maidens when last seen on the Flat last year, including over course and distance, and worth a check in the market on his handicap debut. Star Rating 3 Pike County 1 N.H. win r6,160.00 — Handicap Rating 70 11/1 HR118 S.D. Torrens 10.2 16L 9th of 17fn, 20rn to Master McShee (GB) 11.7 LEP 27 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 11/10Fav HR118 S.D. Torrens 11.1 hd 4L 3/4L 4th to Conright Boy 10.11 CK 6 DEC 20 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/4Fav HR116 M.P. Walsh 11.4 fell in race won by Youngnedofthehill 9.7 NAV 8 NOV 20 18rn hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

14 EL TREN (51)

10 (Blinkers)

RACE SIX

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

9

8?+2

(134)

(15)

31010-4 F Miss J Walton (7) J Aidan Anthony Howard T

Caught the eye when finishing fourth on his return at Tipperary last month, finishing well after meeting some trouble in running, and looks a threat. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 4 El Tren 9 flat wins r60,179.00 CD — Handicap Rating 69 20/1 HR72 Miss J. Walton 10.13 (BK) 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 5L 4th to Sequoiaspirit 10.4 TIPP 6 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 115yds Sft 6/1 HR74 Miss J. Walton 11.1 (BK) 14L 10th of 16 to Future Proof 11.3 LEP 17 OCT 20 Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 9/1 HR69 Miss J. Walton 10.6 (BK) won 3 1/4L hd from Fiadhna 10.3 and Buckman Tavern (FR) 11.0 here 26 SEP 20 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 2min 44.4sec

15 OUT ON FRIDAY (8)

5

9

Br B g Masterofthehorse - Macsteps B Mr Antony Deegan O A P Deegan

8?+2

(134)

(1)

020020 F Emma Twomey (7) J Philip M Byrne T

Produced a good effort when second at Galway on his penultimate start before disappointing at Gowran Park last time. Has the cheekpieces removed this time but others are preferred. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 3 Out On Friday 2 flat wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 69 20/1 HR69 P.A. Harnett 9.6 (CP) 28L 15th of 16 to Ideal Pal 9.9 GOW 18 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 1f 100yds Yld 33/1 HR65 W. Joyce 9.7 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Celestial Horizon 9.7 GAL 7 SEP 16rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f 42yds Gd 18/1 HR65 P.A. Harnett 9.2 14L 10th of 11 to Oh Purple Reign 9.3 GOW 1 SEP hcp (45-75)1m Gd

16 KHEZAANA (62)

3

Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Memoria (GB) B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd O Donal Kinsella

9

7?+2

(133)

(10)

317347 F Ms L Dowdall (7) J Donal Kinsella T

Offered only minor promise when making her debut for this yard in a three-year-old contest at Galway last time and needs to step up in order to get involved. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 3 Khezaana 1 flat win r3,234.40 — Handicap Rating 75 50/1 HR78 R.C. Colgan 9.2 8 3/4L 7th of 13 to Citronnade (GB) 9.9 GAL 26 JUL hcp (60-90)1m 4f 84yds Yld/Sft P. J. McDonald 9.6 4L 4L 1 1/2L 4th to Portfolio (JPN) 9.6 LEICESTER 3 JUL 5rn hcp (61-80)1m 2f Gd /Frm P. J. McDonald 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Bollin Margaret (GB) 9.4 RIPON 16 JUN 5rn hcp (66-85)1m 1f 170yds Gd /Frm

48

17 MACHINE LEARNER (GB) (24)

8

9

7?+2

(133)

(6)

6-000-44 F Miss N C Hennessy (7) J J F Levins T

Br B g Sir Percy (GB) - My First Romance (GB) B Bearstone Stud Ltd O Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy

Unlucky when finishing fourth on his stable debut at Roscommon on his penultimate run before failing to quite see out the test when stepped up in trip at Clonmel last time. Down in trip and can get involved. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Machine Learner (GB) 5 flat wins r34,901.60 D — Handicap Rating 68 5/1 HR68 Miss N.C. Hennessy 12.0 1/2L 1L 1 3/4L 4th to Excelcius (USA) 12.0 CLON 2 SEP 11rn hcp (45-70)2m 65yds Gd 50/1 HR70 D.W. O’Connor 10.2 1 1/4L nk 3/4L 4th to Magnetic North 9.9 ROS 16 AUG 16rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Gd/Yld 80/1 HR82 Miss A.B. O’Connor 10.7 (CP) 18L 18th of 20 to Princess Zoe (GER) 10.10 GAL 27 JUL 20 hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Sft

18 MAJESTIC JEWEL (GB) (3)

4

9

(CPiece)

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Soryah B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum O Mrs Rhona McNamara

7

(133)

(3)

557150 F Sorcha Woods (7) J Andrew McNamara T

Produced a respectable effort when finishing fifth at Bellewstown on her penultimate start before putting in a lacklustre display at Listowel on her latest run. Needs to bounce back. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Majestic Jewel (GB) 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 68 17/2 HR68 Siobhan Rutledge 9.7 (CP) 6 3/4L 11th of 15 to Sea Appeal 9.8 LIST 23 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 6f 55yds Yld 10/1 HR71 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 10.0 6 3/4L 5th of 15 to No Thanks (GB) 10.0 BELW 24 AUG Ext hcp 2m 1f 22yds Gd 20/1 HR62 Siobhan Rutledge 9.11 (CP) won 2 3/4L 3 3/4L from Mastermind 9.1 and Yamato 9.1 TRAM 14 AUG 12rn hcp (45-65)2m Sft 3min 53.5sec

19 CONTRAPPOSTO (19)

7

9

(CPiece)

Br B g Cacique - Interim Payment (USA) B Gerard & Anne Corry O R Donohoe

2

(128)

(16)

0766-09 F Miss S A Carter (7) J R Donohoe T

Has failed to make any great impression in two starts for this yard and, with cheekpieces fitted for the first time, improvement is needed.

Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Contrapposto 1 flat win r8,741.90 — Handicap Rating 63 28/1 HR66 J. Coen 9.5 11L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to Celestial Horizon 9.7 GAL 7 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 4f 42yds Gd 12/1 HR69 D. McMonagle 9.12 12L 15th of 16 to Magnetic North 9.9 ROS 16 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 4f Gd/Yld 200/1 HR74 Adrian O’Shea 9.5 38L last of 6 to Mr Wendell (FR) 9.9 GOW 19 SEP 20 1m Gd

5

9

2?+2

(128)

(11)

0-07590 F Miss M Walsh (7) J H Rogers T

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Love Excelling (FR) B John Connaughton O Thomas Cox & Ralph Kelly & Mrs M Rogers

Remains a maiden after 18 starts and, having failed to threaten in a handicap at Bellewstown last month, he looks set to find things tough in this contest. Star Rating 2 Yenillik — Handicap Rating 63 100/1 HR66 Miss M. Walsh 9.9 17L 11th of 15 to No Thanks (GB) 10.0 BELW 24 AUG Ext hcp 2m 1f 22yds Gd 14/1 HR68 N.M. Crosse 8.1 15L last of 9 to My Sister Sarah 8.9 LIST 6 JUN Ext hcp 2m 40yds Gd/Yld 100/1 HR70 K.J. Manning 8.10 18L 5th of 16 to Foveros (FR) 8.6 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 2m Sft/Hvy

RESERVES 21 EXTENSIO (29)

4

9

Br B g Xtension - Endino B Mr Patrick Kelly O Mrs U O’Donnell

1

(127)

(13)

4-31532 F Sylvia O’Donnell (7) J P F O’Donnell T

Successful at Tipperary in June and has remained in good form of late, posting one of his best efforts when second at Navan last time.

Up in grade but not ruled out if getting a run. Reserve. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Extensio 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 62 6/1 HR60 Sylvia O’Donnell 9.1 1 1/4L 2nd to Dollar Value (USA) 9.6 NAV 28 AUG 20rn hcp (45-65)1m 6f Gd 9/2 HR60 Sylvia O’Donnell 10.1 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Sequoiaspirit 10.4 TIPP 6 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 115yds Sft 13/2 HR60 Sylvia O’Donnell 9.8 5L 5th of 14 to Hattie Amarin 9.2 BAL 19 JUL hcp (45-65)1m 4f 126yds Gd

22 BANJO (48)

10

Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Shy Sheila B Mrs Violet Pollard O Cranky Corner Syndicate

8

11

(123)

(2)

090298 F J

Denis W Cullen T

Successful over hurdles and posted one of his best performances on the Flat when second at Navan in May. Faces tougher competition on this occasion, however, and others may prove stronger. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Banjo 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 58 7/1 HR104 J.B. Foley 11.2 (CP) 14L 8th of 14 to Baltinglass Hill 11.0 BAL 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 81yds Gd 14/1 HR105 D.F. O’Regan 11.4 21L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to Downthecellar 11.1 TRAM 4 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m Gd 50/1 HR58 Annalise Cullen 8.13 3/4L 2nd to Park Row 9.11 NAV 15 MAY 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 5f Gd 49

RACE SIX

20 YENILLIK (33)

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

B,T worn by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 7, No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 6, No. 18, No. 19. TStrap worn by No. 8, No. 11.

Visor worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Moon Daisy, 6/1 Takarengo, 15/2 Excelcius (USA), 8/1 Magnetic North, 10/1 Arthurian Fame, 12/1 Whirling Dervish (GB), Line Out, 14/1 True Destiny (GB), Machine Learner (GB), Majestic Jewel (GB), 20/1 Igraine, Pike County, 25/1 Mountain Fox, Melburnian (FR), El Tren, Khezaana, 33/1 Jeweller (GB), Out On Friday, 50/1 Contrapposto, Yenillik

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT The three-year-old MOON DAISY has shown improved form since being fitted with blinkers, winning on two occasions, including when scoring in comfortable style at Fairyhouse on her most recent run. The daughter of Australia should have no problem dropping back in trip and makes plenty of appeal, with the recent Clonmel winner Excelcius also expected to go well as he returns to 1m4f. The veteran El Tren shaped with promise when fourth at Tipperary last month and has the potential to step up, while Machine Learner remains unexposed for this yard and looks capable of better having not had the rub of the green on his last two starts.

WIN: MOON DAISY

DANGER: EXCELCIUS

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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

RACE SIX

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

50

Prize Money

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SEVENTH RACE 4.35P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND JOE MCGRATH HANDICAP OF W40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

STRONG JOHNSON (14)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

10

0

(140)

(13)

(TStrap)

Br B g Le Cadre Noir - Isabella Rose B David Mooney O D J Mooney

T Trainer

641107 F Colin Keane J J H Scott T

Winner of five races at 5f. He has finished down the field in his last two starts, but this may be a more realistic assignment and he could be dangerous. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Strong Johnson 5 flat wins r77,597.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 200/1 HR96 L.T. McAteer 9.6 (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 13 to Romantic Proposal 9.3 here 12 SEP Group 1 5f Gd 12/1 HR96 K.J. Manning 9.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 13th of 15 to Master Matt (GB) 9.9 TIPP 26 AUG Listed 5f Gd/Yld 100/30 HR94 C.T. Keane 9.6 (TS) won 1/2L nk from Pretty Boy Floyd 8.0 and Jungle Jane 9.3 here 13 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 58.9sec

2

PROVOCATEUSE (14)

3 (CPiece)

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Malicieuse B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

9

8

(134)

(3)

311810 F Scott McCullagh (5) J Mrs John Harrington T

She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Returning to 5f may be of benefit to her if she can get to the front early after finishing twelfth over 6f on her latest start. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Provocateuse 3 flat wins r25,665.00 CD — Handicap Rating 94 9/1 HR94 S. Foley 9.2 (CP) 7L 12th of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 16/1 HR87 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 (CP) won 1 1/2L 3/4L from Young Angel 9.3 and Dragons Call 8.10 NAAS 22 AUG 12rn hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 1min 13.2sec 7/2Fav HR87 T.P. Madden 8.13 (CP) 4 3/4L 8th of 12 to Frenetic 10.0 CK 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm

3

RIOT (15)

4

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Alexander Queen B Mountarmstrong Stud O Qatar Racing Limited

9

8

(CPiece)

(134)

(15)

824335 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

A winner at 7f. This is his first try at 5f, but it looks like he will have a strong pace to aim at and he has shown promise in his two starts since moving to Ireland. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Riot 1 flat win r6,469.00 — Handicap Rating 93 6/1 HR93 S.B. Kelly 9.4 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Masen (GB) 9.11 LEP 11 SEP Ext hcp 7f 37yds Gd 9/2 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.7 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Angel Palm (GB) 9.1 DUN 15 AUG 14rn hcp 6f Std Oisin Murphy 8.12 (CP) 1 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Highfield Princess (FR) 8.11 ASCOT 17 JUN 28rn hcp (0-105)7f Gd /Frm

4

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (14)

6

9

7

(133)

(12)

006806 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Funny Enough (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

He has won four times from 6f to 7f. He is a classy sprinter on his day and his last start was encouraging, so he might be coming back to into form. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Laugh A Minute (GB) 4 flat wins r216,342.20 — Handicap Rating 92 16/1 HR93 O. Murphy 9.3 3 1/4L 6th of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR98 C.J. MacRedmond 9.7 10L 10th of 16 to Goodnight Girl 8.6 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 15/2 HR98 G.M. Ryan 9.12 4 3/4L 8th of 14 to Angel Palm (GB) 9.1 DUN 15 AUG hcp 6f Std

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5

DREAM TODAY (15)

6 (V,T)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Macheera B Ballylinch Stud O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

9

6

(132)

(6)

006146 F Cian MacRedmond (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

He has won four times from 6f to 7f. He has run well enough on his last two starts and with a strong pace likely, he may be able to pick up the pieces late on. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Dream Today 4 flat wins r158,563.50 — Handicap Rating 91 16/1 HR91 C.J. MacRedmond 8.9 (CP) 4L 6th of 16 to Masen (GB) 9.11 LEP 11 SEP Ext hcp 7f 37yds Gd 28/1 HR93 Adam Caffrey 8.11 (CP) 2 1/4L hd 1 1/4L 4th to Angel Palm (GB) 9.1 DUN 15 AUG 14rn hcp 6f Std 8/1 HR90 C.J. MacRedmond 9.3 (CP) won hd 1/2L from Independent Missy 9.2 and Mrs Bouquet (GB) 9.3 FAIR 11 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 1min 14.9sec

6

MI ESPERANZA (22)

5

9

1

(127)

(5)

218467 F Paddy Harnett (7) J A Kinsella T

Br B f Dandy Man - Pile Ou Face B Mrs Noreen O’Donovan O E Garcia

Successful twice at 5f. This looks a tough ask but she is coming down the handicap and Paddy Harnett’s valuable 7lb claim may help as well.

Winning Range YS-Yld. Star Rating 1 Mi Esperanza 2 flat wins r11,800.00 D — Handicap Rating 86 10/1 HR88 A.J. Slattery 9.4 4 1/2L 7th of 8 to Art Of Unity (GB) 8.6 NAV 4 SEP hcp 5f Gd 125/1 HR76 A.J. Slattery 9.4 3 1/2L 6th of 15 to Master Matt (GB) 9.9 TIPP 26 AUG Listed 5f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR76 A.J. Slattery 8.6 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Strong Johnson 9.6 here 13 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd

7

ARNHEM (14)

5

9

0

(126)

(4)

335222 F Gavin Ryan J Natalia Lupini T

Br B g Dandy Man - My Causeway Dream B Leslie Laverty O Leslie Laverty & Natalia Lupini

A winner at 6f. He has been running well all season and ran a cracker here on his latest outing. That was the third consecutive race he has been second and he has strong claims. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Arnhem 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 85 18/1 HR77 L.F. Roche 8.6 3/4L 2nd to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 2/1Fav HR77 C.D. Hayes 8.7 hd 2nd to Art Of Unity (GB) 8.6 NAV 4 SEP 8rn hcp 5f Gd 11/2 HR78 G.M. Ryan 10.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Provocateuse 9.7 here 18 JUL 15rn hcp (50-80)5f Gd

8

JON RIGGENS (14)

3

9

0

(126)

(1)

02210 F Shane Crosse J Edward Lynam T

Br B g Requinto - Hi Empress B Sean Hennessy O DWPJ Investments Ltd

A winner at 5f. He was disappointing at this venue last time but he may appreciate the return to 5f, and a reproduction of his penultimate run could see him involved. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Jon Riggens 1 flat win r8,850.00 CD — Handicap Rating 86 6/1Fav HR86 C.D. Hayes 8.8 8 1/4L 17th of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 9/4Fav HR79 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1L from Heavenly Power 9.7 and Notoriously Risky (GB) 9.2 here 8 AUG 12rn mdn 5f Yld 59.8sec 17/2 S.M. Crosse 9.7 2L 2nd to Gyldan 9.9 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn mdn 5f Gd/Yld

ART OF UNITY (GB) (22)

6

Br Ch g Mazameer - Vintage Steps B P Balding O D A Lynch

8

(CPiece)

11

(123)

(8)

126611 F Gary Halpin J John James Feane T

Winner of five races at 5f. He is in fine form at the moment and another bold show looks likely as he goes in search of his three-timer.

Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Art Of Unity (GB) 5 flat wins r37,798.90 CD — Handicap Rating 82 11/2 HR73 L.F. Roche 8.6 won hd 2 1/2L from Arnhem 8.7 and Iva Batt 8.9 NAV 4 SEP 8rn hcp 5f Gd 1min 1.7sec 8/1 HR63 G.P. Halpin 9.10 (CP) won 4 1/4L nk from Showmolina (GB) 9.12 and Indian Raj (GB) 9.9 here 21 AUG 17rn hcp (45-70)5f Sft 1min 1.5sec 11/2 HR64 Sam Ewing 9.2 5L 6th of 17 to Amazing Emma 8.7 NAV 10 JUL hcp (45-75)5f Gd

10 THAT’S MAD (GB) (33)

5

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Wenden Belle B R A G Robinson O Tommy’s Boys Partnership

8

11

(123)

(16)

372161 F Kevin Manning J Leanne Breen T

He has won three times at 5f. He won well at Bellewstown last time and ran well in a competitive handicap the time before another big run could be on the cards. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 That’s Mad (GB) 3 flat wins r22,125.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 100/30Fav HR80 K.J. Manning 9.13 won nk 2L from Tide Of Time (GB) 9.12 and Dandy Spirit 9.9 BELW 24 AUG 10rn hcp (50-85)5f Gd 1min 1.2sec 13/2 HR81 K.J. Manning 8.11 3 1/2L 6th of 12 to Frenetic 10.0 CK 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 17/2 HR75 K.J. Manning 8.13 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Jungle Jane 9.13 and Tide Of Time (GB) 9.1 BELW 1 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 5f 3yds Gd 1min .1sec

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RACE SEVEN

9

11 ROUGH DIAMOND (14)

4

8

10

(122)

(10)

20-0360 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

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

A winner at 6f. He hasn’t been able to build on the promise of his run behind Master Matt at Tipperary in June, but the return to 5f may see him more competitive. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Rough Diamond 1 flat win r7,080.00 C — Handicap Rating 81 15/2 HR82 W.M. Lordan 8.6 7 1/4L 13th of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 6/1 HR84 M.A. Enright 8.9 3 1/4L 6th of 19 to Major Power 8.4 here 17 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 9/1 HR83 M.A. Enright 9.4 hd 1/2L 3rd to Master Matt (GB) 9.12 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld

12 NOT NOW ZEB (18)

4

8

8

(120)

(2)

6869-08 F Joe Doyle J Thomas Mullins T

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

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. He has only run twice this season since being gelded and there were signs he might be coming back to form at Cork, but he needs to show more. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 1 Not Now Zeb 3 flat wins r36,886.50 CD — Handicap Rating 79 66/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.8 3 3/4L 8th of 13 to She’s In The Game 8.10 CK 8 SEP hcp 6f Gd 16/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.8 7 3/4L 12th of 14 to Coill Avon 9.3 NAAS 26 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 16/1 HR85 S. Foley 9.3 9 1/4L 9th of 15 to Lustown Baba 9.2 here 11 OCT 20 hcp 6f Sft

13 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (30)

6

8

8

(120)

(14)

210520 F Siobhan Rutledge (7) J Sarah Dawson T

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Hitra (USA) B Joseph Hernon O P G McManus

He has won three times from 5f to 6f. He needs to reverse the form with Strong Johnson and bounce back from an underwhelming display here last time. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 1 Pretty Boy Floyd 3 flat wins r16,684.20 CD — Handicap Rating 79 13/2 HR81 C.T. Keane 8.11 (V) 10L 11th of 16 to Goodnight Girl 8.6 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 3/1Fav HR81 Siobhan Rutledge 8.0 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Strong Johnson 9.6 here 13 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 10/1 HR81 Siobhan Rutledge 9.3 (V) 3 1/2L 5th of 15 to Texas Rock 9.3 here 8 AUG Ext hcp 6f Yld

14 IVA BATT (22)

3

8

7

(119)

(11)

415373 F Andrew Slattery J R K Watson T

Br Ch f Ivawood - Mrs Batt B J W Nicholson O Not A Bat Idea Partnership

Successful at 5f and 6f. She finished behind Art Of Unity and Arnhelm last time but she may be able to get closer to those rivals in this contest.

Winning Range Sft-Yld & AW. Star Rating 2 Iva Batt 2 flat wins r16,225.00 D — Handicap Rating 79 9/1 HR80 D.P. McDonogh 8.9 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Art Of Unity (GB) 8.6 NAV 4 SEP 8rn hcp 5f Gd 18/1 HR83 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 7L 7th of 12 to Provocateuse 9.8 NAAS 22 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 7/2 HR83 S. Foley 8.13 nk 2 1/4L 3rd to Erosandpsyche 9.4 TIPP 30 JUN 3rn 5f Gd/Frm

15 CHOCQUINTO (22)

4

RACE SEVEN

Br B f Requinto - Sara Hammock B Timothy Bourke O Timothy Bourke

(CPiece)

8

6

(118)

(9)

517034 F Killian Leonard J Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R) T

She has won three times at 5f. The race didn’t seem to play to her strengths last time and if she can reproduce her penultimate run behind Frenetic at Cork she could have a live chance. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 2 Chocquinto 3 flat wins r22,420.00 CD — Handicap Rating 75 11/1 HR75 W.M. Lordan 8.6 hd 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Art Of Unity (GB) 8.6 NAV 4 SEP 8rn hcp 5f Gd 22/1 HR73 K.J. Leonard 8.6 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Frenetic 10.0 CK 23 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR73 Sam Ewing 9.4 11L 13th of 15 to Provocateuse 9.7 here 18 JUL hcp (50-80)5f Gd

16 DIAMOND EYES (22)

3

Br B f Rock of Gibraltar - Bonny Rose (GB) B Peter McCutcheon O Diamond Eyes Syndicate

(TStrap)

8

6

(118)

(7)

41-808 F Rory Cleary J Sarah Dawson T

A winner at 6f. She has been well beaten in her last three starts and needs to improve markedly as she looks up against it in this company.

Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 1 Diamond Eyes 1 flat win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 75 16/1 HR79 R.P. Cleary 8.8 5 1/4L last of 8 to Art Of Unity (GB) 8.6 NAV 4 SEP hcp 5f Gd 80/1 HR79 R.P. Cleary 9.2 6 1/4L 12th of 15 to Master Matt (GB) 9.9 TIPP 26 AUG Listed 5f Gd/Yld 40/1 HR83 R.P. Cleary 9.3 13L 8th of 12 to Blairmayne 9.6 NAAS 2 AUG Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

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17 ROSIE BASSETT (GB) (99)

3 (Blinkers)

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

8

6

(118)

(17)

1-96769 F Jamie Powell (7) J Mrs John Harrington T

A winner at 5f. She hasn’t been able to build on the promise she showed as a two-year old and she needs to show a lot more, but the first-time blinkers may bring some improvement. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 1 Rosie Bassett (GB) 1 flat win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 72 15/2 HR76 N.M. Crosse 8.13 6L 9th of 10 to Chocquinto 8.10 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 16/1 HR79 N.M. Crosse 8.10 3 1/2L 6th of 10 to Screen Siren 8.2 CK 9 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 9/2 HR82 N.M. Crosse 8.9 10L last of 7 to Shelly Banks 8.6 here 2 JUN hcp 5f Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 3, No. 9, No. 15. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 16. Visor worn by No. 5.

Visor & TStrap worn by No. 5 Long Handicap - Chocquinto 8-4 (116), Diamond Eyes 8-3 (115), Rosie Bassett (GB) 8-0 (112) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Art Of Unity (GB), 9/2 Arnhem, 6/1 Riot, 8/1 Provocateuse, That’s Mad (GB), 10/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), 12/1 Jon Riggens, 14/1 Dream Today, 20/1 Strong Johnson, Rough Diamond, Pretty Boy Floyd, Chocquinto, 25/1 Mi Esperanza, Iva Batt, Rosie Bassett (GB), 33/1 Not Now Zeb, Diamond Eyes

2020 - 1st A Step Too Far 2nd Beckwith Place 3rd Blairmayne (1 min. 1.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT RIOT has shown some promising signs since moving to Ireland and Johnny Murtagh’s charge now tackles 5f for the first time. He may not look the most likely candidate to excel at the minimum trip, but with a strong pace likely it would be no surprise to see him pick up the pieces late on. The lightly-raced Rough Diamond disappointed last time but if he can bounce back to form he would have a live chance, while the ultra-consistent Arnhem could be in the frame once again.

DANGER: ROUGE DIAMOND

WIN: RIOT

JOE McGRATH

RACE SEVEN

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EIGHTH RACE 5.10P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND PICK YOUR PLACES NURSERY HANDICAP OF W11,500

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st September. Value to winner: r6785; Second: r2300; Third: r1150; Fourth: r575; Fifth: r345; Sixth: r230.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

VIAREGGIO (18)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

12

(138)

(4)

(Visor)

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Just Joan B Hawes Stud O Alpha Racing

J Jockey

4871 F Scott McCullagh (5) J Mrs John Harrington T

Promise shown in maidens before winning in a first-time visor on her nursery bow over 7f at Cork recently. Ensuing 4lb rise looks fair, clearly remains of interest. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 4 Viareggio 1 win r17,700.00 — Handicap Rating 80 11/2 HR76 S. Foley 9.4 (V) won hd 1/2L from Dickochea 8.9 and Nectarine 9.0 CK 8 SEP 6rn hcp 7f Gd/Yld 1min 27.3sec 12/1 S. Foley 9.2 7L 7th of 13 to Panama Red 9.2 TIPP 26 AUG mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 13/2 S. Foley 9.2 7 1/4L 8th of 15 to Homeless Songs 9.2 LEP 8 JUL mdn 7f Gd

2

APPROACH TO LIFE (18)

2

9

5

(131)

(9)

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

Br Ch f New Approach - Bridle Path B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Yet to place in three starts up to 7f but has arguably shaped better than the bare form suggests. Longer trip here should suit and opening mark looks workable. Star Rating 5 Approach To Life — Handicap Rating 73 14/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 3L 3L 1/2L 4th to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP 12rn mdn 6f Gd 25/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 7 3/4L 8th of 13 to Panama Red 9.2 TIPP 26 AUG mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 28/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 7 1/2L 11th of 17 to Eclat De Lumiere 9.2 here 21 AUG mdn 7f Sft

3

NECTARINE (18)

2

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

9

(CPiece)

5

(131)

(1)

609733 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Has done better since switching to nurseries and kept on well to finish within a length of Viareggio at Cork latest. Longer trip shouldn’t be an issue and now 3lb better off with that rival. Star Rating 4 Nectarine — Handicap Rating 73 5/1 HR72 K.J. Manning 9.0 hd 1/2L 3rd to Viareggio 9.4 CK 8 SEP 6rn hcp 7f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR69 R.P. Cleary 8.6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Madonnadelrosario 9.0 here 27 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 80/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 8 3/4L 7th of 9 to Cairde Go Deo (FR) 9.2 here 8 AUG 7f Yld

RACE EIGHT

4

DICKOCHEA (18)

2 (TStrap)

Br B g Gleneagles - Rivers of Babylon B Mr G J Freyne O Garrett J Freyne

9

4

(130)

(8)

7762 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

Little impact in maidens but went very close on his nursery bow at Cork latest when splitting Viareggio and Nectarine. Better still to come, high on the list here despite 2lb rise. Star Rating 4 Dickochea — Handicap Rating 72 11/2 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 8.9 (TS) hd 2nd to Viareggio 9.4 CK 8 SEP 6rn hcp 7f Gd/Yld 16/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 9 to Bluegrass 9.5 here 27 AUG mdn 1m Gd 200/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (TS) 14L 7th of 11 to Duke De Sessa 9.7 here 21 AUG mdn 1m Sft

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5

GABBYS GIRL (10)

2

9

3

(129)

(6)

252679 F Colin Keane J Thomas Mullins T

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Gabbys Lad B Anthony J Keane O Mrs Helen Mullins

Best effort when second in a 7f Leopardstown maiden on her fourth start but hasn’t kicked on from that in three maidens since.

Looks vulnerable to improvers on her nursery bow. Star Rating 2 Gabbys Girl — Handicap Rating 71 10/1 HR74 Siobhan Rutledge 8.1 9 1/2L 9th of 15 to Eurocrat (GB) 9.5 NAAS 16 SEP mdn 7f Gd 100/30 HR76 Siobhan Rutledge 8.1 5 1/4L 7th of 8 to Giselles Ausie 9.4 NAV 4 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Gd 9/2 HR78 Siobhan Rutledge 8.1 3 1/4L 6th of 11 to Capitulation 8.8 BELW 24 AUG mdn 7f 187yds Gd

6

CAPOEIRA (10)

2

9

1

(127)

(2)

6400 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B c Fascinating Rock - Dancealot (GB) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Cut little ice in decent maiden company and it was a similar story on his nursery debut over 1m at Naas recently when dropping away tamely.

Eased 3lb but may need to come down further. Star Rating 2 Capoeira — Handicap Rating 69 9/1 HR72 B.M. Coen 9.9 (CP) 10L 12th of 18 to Bellabel 9.4 NAAS 16 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd 22/1 S.B. Kelly 9.0 7 1/4L 10th of 16 to Rerouting 9.2 GOW 11 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld 20/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 nk 6L 3 1/2L 4th to Buckaroo (GB) 9.7 GAL 31 JUL 7rn mdn 1m 73yds Gd

7

CHUTZPAL (12)

2

9

0

(126)

(7)

070 F Rory Cleary J Aidan Anthony Howard T

Br B c Markaz - Bridgets Fable B Peter Jones O Peter Jones

Sent off 80/1 or bigger for three good maidens so far, but has shown flashes of potential. Likely to come into his own now going handicapping, interesting to see what the market makes of him. Star Rating 3 Chutzpal — Handicap Rating 68 125/1 R.P. Cleary 9.7 16L 11th of 14 to River Thames 9.7 PUN 14 SEP mdn 7f 200yds Gd 150/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 8L 7th of 9 to Bluegrass 9.5 here 27 AUG mdn 1m Gd 80/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 13L 15th of 17 to Eclat De Lumiere 9.2 here 21 AUG mdn 7f Sft

8

PALE MOONLIGHT (18)

2

8

6

(118)

(3)

009 F Andrew Slattery J D K Weld T

Br B f Free Eagle - Endless Expanse B Irish National Stud O Dr R Lambe & Dr J Climax

Evidently no stable star on what she has served up in three maidens between 5f and 7f so far. Still she begins handicapping off a basement mark and this longer trip should suit. Star Rating 3 Pale Moonlight — Handicap Rating 57 66/1 A.J. Slattery 9.2 13L 9th of 12 to Markaz Paname 9.7 CK 8 SEP mdn 6f Gd 40/1 A.J. Slattery 8.9 9L 13th of 14 to Up Above (GB) 9.4 NAV 28 AUG mdn 5f Gd 25/1 A.J. Slattery 8.9 12L 10th of 15 to Cigamia (USA) 8.8 NAAS 22 AUG mdn 7f Yld/Sft

9

LAMPROG (10)

2

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Luciole (GB) B R Cody O Gillian Cody

8

6

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Long Handicap - Pale Moonlight 8-3 (115), Lamprog 7-11 (109) Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Viareggio, 3/1 Approach To Life, 11/2 Nectarine, 7/1 Dickochea, 10/1 Gabbys Girl, 12/1 Capoeira, 16/1 Chutzpal, Pale Moonlight, 25/1 Lamprog

2020 - 1st Dearg Jazz 2nd Zozimus 3rd Equilove (1 min. 42.9 sec.)

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Has struggled to land a blow so far, including in both nursery starts, though penultimate run offered some hope given that her mark has plummeted since. Star Rating 2 Lamprog — Handicap Rating 51 25/1 HR55 A.J. Slattery 8.6 (CP) 10L 13th of 18 to Bellabel 9.4 NAAS 16 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd 16/1 HR58 C.T. Keane 9.0 (CP) 4 1/4L 9th of 14 to Mumayaz 9.2 DRYL 3 SEP Ext hcp 7f Gd 150/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 15L 10th of 13 to Tosen Lydia 9.1 BELW 1 JUL mdn 7f 198yds Gd

CURRAGH COMMENT A competitive finale which serves up an enthralling rematch between Viareggio, Dickochea and Nectarine after the trio occupied the first three places in a similar event over 7f at Cork recently. A credible case could be made for all three on revised terms over an extra furlong, but the value here may like with Jim Bolger’s APPROACH TO LIFE. The daughter of New Approach has shown promise in three maidens over shorter trips in recent months and her opening mark looks exploitable.

WIN: APPROACH TO LIFE

DANGER: VIAREGGIO

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The William Hill Ireland Acca Freedom Irish EBF Maiden of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland and the Irish EBF (r3,000)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 5 furlongs. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The William Hill Ireland Play Responsibly Irish EBF Maiden of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Weld Park Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Mr. D.K. Weld) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth, will receive €1,000. For two years old fillies only. About 7 furlongs. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.00p.m. The William Hill Ireland Double 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 1 mile 2 furlongs. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Raa Atoll Loughbrown Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For three years old and upwards. About 2 miles. €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 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (From 1st January, 2021 for races of ten furlongs or over) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.05p.m. The Tesoro Vita Ladies Trophy Handicap of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by TRI Equestrian) 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 three years old and upwards (85 = 10st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 10lbs. About 1 mile 4 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. Riders: Lady Riders only - 1. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any Recognised Turf Authority. 3. who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd September) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 30 *races allowed 7lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed 5lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 90 *races allowed 3lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 69 may be claimed. *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 9lbs 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: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.35p.m. The William Hill Ireland Joe McGrath Handicap of €40,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2020 (100 = 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 5 furlongs. €320 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Weights raised by 1lb. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 21st September.

Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.10p.m. The William Hill Ireland Pick Your Places Nursery Handicap of €11,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785), Second will receive €2,300, Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An extended handicap for two years old only (80 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. €92 to enter, €23 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: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230.

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