Curragh Racecard - Saturday 21st May

Irish 2000 Guineas Saturday 21 May 2022

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I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all here today for the first Classic race meeting of 2022. After two years of Covid restrictions, we are very much enjoying the opportunity to welcome racegoers back to the Curragh and I hope you have a most enjoyable day.

Thanks to the support of Horse Racing Ireland and our sponsors, we have been able to increase the prizemoney on offer to just under €2.5 million over the three days of the Guineas Festival meeting.

We have made some changes to our offering this year which we hope you will enjoy, and we are always interested in hearing customer feedback. Please try out our Lilywhites and Derby Bars and the various facilities in Champions Hall. Free seating is also available at the front of the stand throughout the final furlong.

We are very grateful to today’s sponsors - Irish EBF, Tally Ho Stud, Tattersalls, William Hill, Weatherbys Ireland, GAIN Equine Nutrition, Hanlon Concrete and FBD Hotels & Resorts for the all the support which they have given us.

I would like to thank all owners with runners here at the Curragh today - we hope your experience is a good one.

We race here again tomorrow with another fantastic day of top-quality racing featuring two Group 1 contests, the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and Tattersalls Gold Cup I hope you enjoy your day, and we look forward to welcoming you back here at the Curragh many times during the season.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

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THE TEAM AT THE CURRAGH

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

Evan Arkwright Racing and Sponsorship Manager

Paul Keane Sales Manager

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager

Richie Brophy Grounds Manager

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager

Joanna Hyland Race Day Administation Assistant

Ciara Doyle Racing and Training Grounds Executive

Tara Buick Marketing, PR and Comms Executive

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OFFICIALS SATURDAY 21ST MAY 2022 The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Racing.

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

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

are properly observed.

The following list of Stewards and

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

Officials

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh

ACTING STEWARDS:

are officiating at today’s race meeting: Mr.Laurence McFerran Mr. Oliver Kearney

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

Mr. M.C. Hickey Mr. Jack Rearden Mr. P.D. Matthews

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan 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 HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. C. Sweeney MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. J. Pugh

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. E. Costello M.V.B.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. K. O’Connor

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First Race 1:45pm The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF Maiden Stakes

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Second Race 2:15pm The GAIN Marble Hill Stakes (Group 3)

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Third Race 2:45pm The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

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Fourth Race 3:20pm The Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1)

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Fifth Race 3:55pm The Hanlon Concrete Orby Stakes (Listed)

1m 4f

Sixth Race 4:30pm The William Hill Premier Handicap Stakes

1m 2f

Seventh Race 5:03pm The FBD Hotels and Resorts Handicap Stakes

7f

Eighth Race 5:35pm 1m The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes

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TODAY’S RACING

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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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Form Guide

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Previous Performances

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Official Handicap Rating

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Colour of horse

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

TRACK INFORMATION

1m6f

1m4f

1m2f

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles

1m21/2f

1m2f

1m1f

1m(new)

1m1f

with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This

5f

combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for

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

the galloping type.

6f

6f63y

1m

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

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: AIDAN O’BRIEN (13 wins from 45 runners, 29%) runs AGE OF KINGS and CONGO RIVER (1.35), BLACKBEARD and DENEUVE (2.10), IVY LEAGUE (3.20), WORDSWORTH (3.55).

J P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs BUCKAROO (3.20), RAISE YOU and OKITA SOUSHI and MASTER OF REALITY (3.55), ISLE OF SARK and MAX MAYHEM (4.30), NATIONAL GALLERY (5.03).

G M LYONS (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs HELLSING (1.35), TOUGH TALK (2.10), POWER UNDER ME (2.45), ATOMIC JONES (3.20), TEAM OF FIRSTS and CAMORRA (3.55), IDES OF AUGUST (4.30), TORN (5.03).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: HOLLIE DOYLE (13 wins from 67 rides, 19%) rides GLEN SHIEL (2.45).

RYAN MOORE (12 wins from 34 rides, 35%) rides CONGO RIVER (1.35), BLACKBEARD (2.10), IVY LEAGUE (3.20), WORDSWORTH (3.55).

WILLIAM BUICK (10 wins from 55 rides, 18%) rides BRAD THE BRIEF (2.45), NATIVE TRAIL (3.20).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.30 Bowerman (won off 97 down 3lb to 94); 5.35 Texas Rock (won off 74 down 3lb to 71); Star Of Cashel (won off 84 down 9lb to 75).

FANCY THAT

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 1.35 race in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and 2015 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Age Of Kings and Congo River in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.20 race in 2012, 2013 and 2015 and 2017.

The stable is represented by Ivy League in the race today.

STABLE MOVES

3.55 FAVORITE MOON has moved from W Haggas to W Durkan; 3.55 NUITS ST GEORGES has moved from D Menuisier to H De Bromhead; 5.35 COLD STEEL has moved from J Harrington to A Oliver; 5.35 HIGHER KINGDOM has moved from D O’Meara to John Mcconnell.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 19th May. .

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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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COMING UP AT THE CURRAGH IN JUNE Junefest Race Evening Wednesday (evening) 1st June – this exciting race evening is part of Junefest, an exciting mix of events taking place all over Newbridge. Music during the races from the incredible Ross-D. The 8 race programme featuring the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor Premier Handicap and Sky Bet Junefest Premier Handicap. 1st race 5.10pm. Complimentary shuttle bus from Kildare Town and Newbridge.

Kildare Town Derby Festival The Festival of the summer is back with a bang, celebrating one of the world’s greatest race The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. The festival has gathered an extensive committee of business, cultural and community leaders to create a unique programme of events from 19 to 26 June 2022 with something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure not to miss the events happening in Kildare town this June. Full details of all events will be launched shortly.

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival Three spectacular race days kicking off with Friday evening’s seven race programme featuring the Comer Group International Curragh Cup, Hollywoodbets Handicap and DNG Apprentice Jockeys Derby.

Saturday is Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby with Ireland’s greatest international horse race taking centre stage on what promises to be a day of excitement, prestige, spectacle, style and fun!

Sunday featuring the clash of Europe’s leading fillies in the Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes, while the family day theme will include plenty of free activities for younger racegoers to enjoy.

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LESTER PIGGOTT TRIBUTE 16

The Curragh is delighted to unveil a magnificent statue of jockey Lester Piggott, a truly iconic sporting legend.

We would like to welcome his daughters Maureen and Tracy and son Jamie to the races today. We would also like to thank David St George for presenting the racecourse with the statue and welcome him and his mother Christine.

Lester enjoyed a very close association with The Curragh achieving many great victories especially in partnership with trainer Vincent O’Brien. Nicknamed ‘the Long Fellow’ because of his unusually tall height for a flat jockey, he rode his first winner at the age of 12 in 1948. In a career that spanned almost 50 years, his catalogue of famous victories include 16 Irish Classics at the Curragh, and 30 English Classics. He was crowned champion jockey an incredible 11 times.

A unique exhibition attended by Lester celebrating his career took place at the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival in 2016.

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THE TATTERSALLS IRI The first Classic in the Irish flat racing season celebrates it’s 100th year in 2021. The Irish equivalent of the British Classic, the race gets its name from the original prize fund.

The most presitigious race in the calendar for three-year-old colts, Irish racing history is lived through the 2,000 Guineas.

1921 Soldennis wins the inaugural running

1984 The influental Sadler’s Wells drops in trip to win in a tight finish from French raider Procida and subsequent Derby winner Secreto

1991 Fourstars Allstar becomes the first American horse to win a European Classic

1964 Santa Claus wins the Classic on route to doing the EpsomCurragh Derby double

1992 Rodrigo de Triano completes the Newmarket-Curragh Guineas double under Lester Piggott

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ISH 2,000 GUINEAS 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar becomes Aidan O’Brien’s fourth winner of the race and became a world record holder over the course of his career 2014 The classy Kingman wins his first Group 1 under James Doyle for John Gosden

2020 Siskin gives Colin Keane and Ger Lyons their first Classic victory

2015 Gleneagles shows fight and battles to victory to secure the NewmarketCurragh double

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2021 Mac Swiney gives Rory Cleary his first Classic victory

2016 Awtaad proves a popular winner for Kevin Prendergast

2005 Dubawi returns to winning ways at the Curragh under Frankie Dettori

2022

ROCK OF GIBRALTAR 2002 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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SANTA CLAUS TRAINER: Mick Rogers OWNER: John Ismay SIRE: Chamossaire (GB) DAM: Aunt Clara (GB) BREEDER: Dr F Smorfitt The first of our legendary Irish 2,000 Guineas winners is certainly a special one.

Santa Claus was bred in England but was trained on the Curragh by Mick Rogers, son of Darby Rogers who purchased the horse with owner John Ismay.

His first run on the track came at the Curragh in the Anglesey Stakes but he never figured and it wasn’t until a storming success in the National Stakes that Santa Claus put his name into the ring for the next year’s Classics.

In winning the National Stakes, he demolished Mesopotamia, a horse who had won the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot and had himself been touted as a future star, by an eight length margin There were concerns over Santa Claus’ ability going into his three-year-old campaign.

Not a typically flashy horse, he was described as lightly framed and disjointed in the build up to his Classic tests, but those fears were quickly put to bed.

He routed the field in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at his beloved Curragh and looked to hold all the cards in the Derby at Epsom next. He delivered in front of a huge crowd, beating a subsequent St Leger winner, and returned to the Curragh to complete the Epsom-Curragh Derby double.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.35P.M. THE TALLY HO STUD IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF W20,000

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r11800; Second: r4000; Third: r2000; Fourth: r1000; Fifth: r600; Sixth: r400.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

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Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Jackpot - Races, 3, 4, 5 & 6 PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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AGE OF KINGS (14)

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Br B c Kingman (GB) - Turret Rocks B Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd O Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant

2 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Shaped with a great deal of promise in a Naas conditions event on his debut earlier this month, despite showing plenty of inexperience, and he is a serious player for his top connections. Star Rating 5 Age Of Kings 15/8 W.M. Lordan 9.5 ns 2nd to Shartash 9.5 NAAS 7 MAY 4rn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft

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AWESOME SPIRIT (-)

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Br B c Invincible Spirit - Simply Awesome B Mr S Gorman

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(6) F

Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

O Paul J Nolan

Hails from a useful stable, one which sent out a winning juvenile debutant at Navan last week, but his pedigree is perhaps not quite as striking of some of his rivals. Star Rating 3

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BLANC DE NOIR (-)

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Br B c Showcasing (GB) - Blanc de Chine B Briar Lane Stud & George Kent O Stonestreet Stables, LLC

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Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Catches the eye on pedigree for his top yard, being a half-brother to the Group 1-winning sprinter Havana Grey, and is one of the more appealing newcomers. Star Rating 4

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BLINDSIDED (-)

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Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Detailed B C O P Hanbury O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

9

5

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(12) F

Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Stable’s juveniles have largely been running well without winning and he is worth a market check, though his pedigree doesn’t catch the eye as much some of his rivals. Star Rating 3

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CONGO RIVER (USA) (-)

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Br B c Mendelssohn (USA) - Tessie Flip (USA) B Springhouse Farm & Circular Rd Breeders O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

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(3) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

One of two runners for Ballydoyle and, despite having yet to see the track, has already received quotes for some of the leading juvenile races at Royal Ascot next month. Intriguing prospect. Star Rating 4

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EASTERN LEGEND (-)

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Br B c Teofilo - Rawaaq (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Mrs J S Bolger

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Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Attracts interest on pedigree, being out of a Group 3 winner, and his top stable has already sent out the useful juvenile Comhra.

Worth monitoring in the market. Star Rating 3

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HELLSING (-)

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Br B c Dandy Man - Souzie B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Teme Valley

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(8) F

Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Hails from one of the most respected yards in Ireland and, despite his pedigree not standing out, it is well worth monitoring his strength in the market. Star Rating 3

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MCCAULEY’S TAVERN (12)

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Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Franzy B Dr Peter Harms O D Keoghan & Partners

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62 F Danny Gilligan (10) J J A Stack T

Showed improved form when runner-up behind the useful Comhra at Roscommon on his latest start and, with the potential of more to come, he cannot be dismissed. Star Rating 3 McCauley’s Tavern 14/1 M.A. Enright 9.8 6 1/2L 2nd to Comhra 8.9 ROS 9 MAY 15rn mdn 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 M.A. Enright 9.7 8L 6th of 13 to Tough Talk 9.7 here 10 APR mdn 6f Yld

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PAULLIAC (-)

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9

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Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dream Wedding (GB) B Ladytown Stables O Stephen E McCarthy

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(4) F

Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Stable has yet to hit the mark with its juveniles this season and, in a race which often requires an above-average performance to win it, he doesn’t look the most obvious candidate. Star Rating 2

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Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Sacrifice My Soul B Fair Salinia Ltd O Fawzi Abdulla Nass

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5 F Gary Halpin J John Stephen O’Donoghue T

Offered some promise in a useful C&D maiden on his debut earlier this month but, in a contest which may prove even stronger, an improved showing will be required. Star Rating 2 Pearling Path (FR) 7/1 G.P. Halpin 9.2 10L 5th of 14 to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY mdn 6f Yld/Sft

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RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

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Br B c Anjaal (GB) - Tiger Royale (GB) B Frank Moynihan O Rodger Sweeney

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(9) F

Seamie Heffernan J Rodger Sweeney T

Stable rarely has runners in this type of race and, in a contest which could turn out to be above-average, he may find some of his rivals too hot to handle. Star Rating 2

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Br B c Awtaad - Brown Butterfly (GB) B Mr K Prendergast O Kevin Prendergast

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3 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

Made an eye-catching debut when third over C&D just under three weeks ago and looks the type to progress with that experience under his belt. Not ruled out. Star Rating 3 Woodcock Flight 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.4 2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY 14rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Age Of Kings, 6/1 Woodcock Flight, 13/2 Congo River (USA), 8/1 Eastern Legend, Hellsing, 10/1 Blindsided, McCauley’s Tavern, 12/1 Awesome Spirit, 14/1 Blanc De Noir, 25/1 Paulliac, Pearling Path (FR), 50/1 Where R U Now Bob

2021 - 1st Pinar Del Rio (GB) 2nd Thunder Eclipse 3rd Barud (GB) (1 min. 15.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT A race which has showcased the talents of some useful juveniles in the past and, as is often the case, the Ballydoyle runners look the ones to focus on. Aidan O’Brien has already sent out a host of smart youngsters this season and his newcomer Congo River will be worth monitoring closely in the market, especially in relation to stablemate AGE OF KINGS, who made a promising start to his career when runner-up in a conditions race at Naas two weeks ago. That experience should stand him in good stead and the son of Kingman gets the nod, with Jessica Harrington’s debutant Blanc De Noir, who has plenty of speed in his pedigree, also worth considering against the Ballydoyle pair.

DANGER: Blanc De Noir

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THE LONGINES MASTER COLLECTION 30

1984 SADLER’S WELLS TRAINER: Vincent O’Brien OWNER: Robert Sangster SIRE: Northern Dancer (CAN) DAM: Fairy Bridge (USA) BREEDER: Dr F Smorfitt Sadler’s Wells is best known for the influence he has had on the thoroughbred as a breed, but he wasn’t a bad horse on the track.

A horse which arguably started the many decades of dominance for the SangsterO’Brien-Magnier empire, Sadler’s Wells would become a founding sire for the all conquering Coolmore operation.

A winner of the Beresford Stakes as a two-year-old, Sadler’s Wells finished behind stablemate El Gran Senor on his seasonal reappearance in the Gladness Stakes. Stepped up in trip on his next start he convincingly won the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial before dropping in trip to tackle the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

Stable jockey Pat Eddery chose to ride stablemate Capture Him but Sadler’s Wells came out on top in a tight finish, seeing off his rivals close home to win the Classic.

He then finished second behind Darshaan in a quality renewal of the French Derby where Rainbow Quest was third, and was kept to a mile and a quarter to win the Eclipse at Sandown on his next run. His battling nature saw him upped again in trip for the King George VI at Ascot, where he finished a credible second and his final racecourse win came in the Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

However, Sadler’s Wells will be best remembered for his career at stud. He sired Salsabil, Galileo, Milan, High Chaparral and Istabraq amongst many and can be credited with founding the thoroughbred line upon which we race today.

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THE GAIN MARBLE HILL STAKES The race was first staged in 1967 and was ran over five furlongs until upped in trip to six for the 2017 renewal. The race is a recent upgrade to Group 3 status, and was ran for the first time as a Group 3 in 2020.

Once again this year, the race forms part of the new Champion Collection, a series of races sponsored by GAIN for the top juvenile horses.

The series commenced with the First Flier Stakes, which was won this year by Aidan O’Brien’s Blackbeard with this race as the next step and the series culminates with the Railway Stakes on Irish Derby day. The winning horse from the Railway Stakes receives free entry into the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes.

With this race ideal for the most precocious juvenile sprinters, it’s no surprise to see some of the top yards in Ireland with the best winning records.

Aidan O’Brien has won this 11 times since 1999, with the likes of Power, Caravaggio and Fairyland particular highlights for Ballydoyle.

Looking back further, Fasliyev won the race in 1999 under a fine ride from Mick Kinane, who won the race two years earlier onboard Golden Mirage for Mick Channon.

Kinane would go on to ride three further winners of the race, while Fasliyev would progress to win the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Prix Morny, which led to him being named Champion Two-Year-Old Colt.

In recent years, Power carried the Tabor silks to victory again in 2011 under Seamie Heffernan before following up in the National Stakes later in the year and then winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas as a three-year-old.

Generational colt Caravaggio showed his potential when winning the race in 2016 and he would go on to have an unbeaten juvenile season where he won the Coventry Stakes and the Phoenix Stakes.

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An unbelievably quick horse, Caravaggio was one of the most exciting winners of the race, winning by two lengths and leaving the crowd in no doubt of his superstar potential.

In 2019 Siskin took the Curragh by storm under Colin Keane. An easy winner on debut at Naas, Siskin was upped in class by Ger Lyons and ran out an impressive winner of this race over four smart rivals.

However, this race has become the Chris Hayes show recently as he rode the Henry de Bromhead-trained Minaun to success in 2020 and then made it back-to-back victories with the exciting Castle Star.

Given a patient ride and held up in last, Castle Star always looked to be catching the eye as he made smooth headway down the far side two furlongs from home. The race was set up perfectly for him and when his rider asked him to quicken, he stretched clear in very taking fashion.

The smart colt subsequently went on to finish runner-up in the Railway Stakes behind Go Bears Go and was a well-supported fourth in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. The speedster then rounded off his good season with another excellent run in the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes, just held in the final strides by Perfect Power.

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SECOND RACE 2.10P.M. THE GAIN MARBLE HILL STAKES OF W60,000 (GROUP 3)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r35400; Second: r12000; Third: r6000; Fourth: r3000; Fifth: r1800.

RACE TWO

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No

Horse

1

BLACKBEARD (19)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

5

(131)

(2)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin B Newstead Breeding O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

11 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Dam won at 7f. Successful twice at 5f. The step up in trip looks likely to suit and this son of No Nay Never holds leading claims this afternoon. Winning Range Yld-AW. Star Rating 5 Blackbeard 2 wins r32,450.00 C 11/10Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Crispy Cat (GB) 9.5 and Treasure Trove 9.0 here 2 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Yld/Sft 1min 3.9sec 15/8 R.L. Moore 9.7 won 1 1/2L 6 1/2L from Alexis Zorba (GB) 9.7 and Brazilian Song 9.7 DUN 8 APR 5rn mdn 5f Std 1min .6sec

2

MEHMAR (6)

2

9

Br B c Mehmas - She’s Different B Tony Killoran

5

(131)

(4)

2 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

O Michael O’Callaghan

Half-sister to Medieval, a winner from 6f-1m. Kept on well behind a potentially smart prospect on his racecourse debut and he deserves the utmost respect. Star Rating 4 Mehmar 13/2 L.F. Roche 9.5 3/4L 2nd to The Antarctic 9.8 NAAS 15 MAY 4rn 5f Gd

3

OCEAN VISION (19)

2

Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Balaagha (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O J Kirkland

9

(Blinkers)

5

(131)

(5)

14 F Billy Lee J Kieran P Cotter T

Half-brother to Sootability, won three times between 7f and 1m 2f. He has a bit to find with a few of his rivals on the figures but it would be unwise to rule him out. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Ocean Vision 1 win r14,750.00 6/1 S. Foley 9.5 s/hd 1 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Blackbeard 9.5 here 2 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Yld/Sft 12/1 J. Coen 9.1 won 3/4L 3/4L from Lady Tilbury (GB) 8.13 and Tiger Paw 9.2 DUN 12 APR 8rn mdn 5f Std 1min .4sec

4

TOUGH TALK (41)

2

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Terrific B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm

(TStrap)

9

5

(131)

(1)

1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Half-brother to Tranchee, won three times between 6f and 1m. The form of his maiden success has been franked (second and third have won since) and this striking son of Kingman can go well in a first time tongue-tie. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Tough Talk 1 win r10,620.00 CD 5/2 C.T. Keane 9.7 won s/hd 2 3/4L from Little Big Bear 9.7 and Shartash 9.7 here 10 APR 13rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 16.3sec

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5

DENEUVE (26)

2

9

2

(128)

(3)

1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Actress B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

Blinkers worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Tough Talk, 7/4 Blackbeard, 9/2 Deneuve, 13/2 Mehmar, 10/1 Ocean Vision

2021 - 1st Castle Star 2nd Masseto (GB) 3rd Strapped (1 min. 14.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Preference is for BLACKBEARD, who is 2-2 in his career, including a Listed success on his latest outing. The son of No Nay Never looks sure to be suited by stepping up in distance after running on strongly in the closing stages on both starts. Aidan O’Brien has his stable in fine fettle and also saddles Deneuve, though he would need to take a step forward to trouble the judge. C&D winner Tough Talk is feared most as he bids for back-to-back successes under the champion jockey, while Mehmar, who finished second to The Antarctic, a half-brother to the highly-talented Battaash on his racecourse debut, is another to consider.

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1991 FOURSTARS ALLSTAR TRAINER: Leo O’Brien OWNER: Richard Bomze and Philip Dileo SIRE: Compliance (USA) DAM: Broadway Joan (USA) BREEDER: Richard Bomze In today’s world of Wesley Ward and his compatriots raiding Royal Ascot riches every year, American horses winning big races in the Northern Hemisphere has become common place.

There was a time, however, not that long ago where American-trained horses ventured across the Atlantic on very rare occasions.

One such occasion was in the case of Fourstars Allstar. The Irish 2,000 Guineas had been a plan in trainer Leo O’Brien’s mind for a while, and he moved the horse to Florida to train on the turf in preparation.

Fourstars Allstar arrived in Ireland a few days before the Classic and was ridden by a young Mike Smith in his preparation. In a race that included the second and third from the Newmarket 2000 Guineas, American hopes rested on a relative outsider in a hot field. With his blue blinkers on, Fourstars Allstar settled well and was sent into an early lead, setting fair fractions out in front.

Star of Gdansk and Christy Roche put up a strong challenge but the American horse fought back and overhauled his rival, who had overtaken him by the final furlong, to win by a head on the line.

He returned to the States having conquered Europe but found life harder back in America, and it wasn’t until his four, five and six-year-old seasons that he regained the winning thread and landed a series of valuable handicaps.

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1992 RODRIGO DE TRIANO TRAINER: Peter Chapple-Hyam OWNER: Robert Sangster SIRE: El Gran Senor (USA) DAM: Hot Princess (GB) BREEDER: Swettenham Stud Another product of the Sangster empire, the American-bred Rodrigo De Triano took the Classics by storm in 1992.

A win in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket signed off an undefeated juvenile season for Rodrigo De Triano and he excelled as a three-year-old.

A pipe opener at Newbury blew away the cobwebs for his win in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas and he stepped up further on that when doing the Newmarket-Curragh double under Lester Piggott.

The 8-11 favourite in a six runner field, Rodrigo De Triano was held up at the back of the field and as the rest of them got to work Piggott sat and waited for the gap to appear. With Lucky Lindy and Irish Memory hard at work Rodrigo De Triano found the perfect gap between them and scooted through into the lead on the rail. He quickened smoothly and wasn’t hard pressed to win easily.

He took some while to rediscover his form following defeats in the Derby and St James’ Palace Stakes but delivered in style to win the International Stakes at York.

The winning continued in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket before his new Japanese owners decided the Breeders’ Cup Classic would be his next target.

Partnered by Walter Swinburn in place of the injured Piggott, Rodrigo De Triano never figured on the surface and was subsequently retired. He was voted Champion Three-Year-Old Colt and took up stud duties in Japan.

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2002 ROCK OF GIBRALTAR TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien OWNER: Sue Magnier & Alex Ferguson SIRE: Danehill (USA) DAM: Offshore Boom (IRE) BREEDER: Joe Crowley & Mr & Mrs A P O’Brien Aidan O’Brien’s fourth Irish 2,000 Guineas winner, Rock Of Gibraltar’s success on the track would have been that little sweeter for his trainer, given he bred the horse.

A winner on debut at the Curragh, Rock Of Gibraltar had a stellar two-year-old career which included two Group 1 wins a Longchamp and Newmarket.

His three-year-old season began with a bang in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas which he won under Johnny Murtagh, but Mick Kinane returned to the saddle for his win in the Irish equivalent on his next start.

Held up behind his six rivals, Rock Of Gibraltar made smooth progress and went into a challenging position very easily under Kinane, before extending away in the final furlong to win cosily under a typically tender Kinane ride, sealing a 1-2-3 for Aidan O’Brien.

His next race at Royal Ascot saw repeat tactics by Kinane and his running style made for tremendous viewing. Rock Of Gibraltar showed his versatility and class to win both a Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and then a Prix Moulin at Longchamp. His final career start came at Arlington in the Breeders’ Cup, where he went down by just under a length despite being badly hampered at a crucial stage of the race.

Rock Of Gibraltar stands at Coolmore Stud and remains one of the most talented sons of Danehill.

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THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES PREVIEW The Joseph Murphy-trained Gustavus Weston landed last year’s Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes and he is back to defend his crown. Three of his four career successes have come over today’s course-and-distance and it is likely that his recent return was being used as a prep for this Group 2.

Having carried a penalty in the Listed Woodlands Stakes, he should come on for that and will appreciate stepping back up to six furlongs.

Glen Shiel was sent off favourite for last year’s race, but finished just fourth on what was his first start of the campaign. Interestingly, he has had a run already this season, when runner-up behind Brad The Brief at Haydock, and is another previous course-and-distance winner who looks to have been primed for this race. Brad The Brief drew nicely clear at the Merseyside venue and would appreciate any rain, as his last five wins have come on ground ranging from good-to-soft to heavy.

There are several potential improvers in the line-up, with a trio four-year-olds taking their chance, including A Case For You who is fresh from having won a Group 1 in Meydan.

Adrian McGuinness’ Hot Streak colt has to shoulder a 3lbs penalty for that victory, but is clearly still on an upward curve. He has certainly improved since finishing third behind Gustavus Weston in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes last August and gained a first top-level success in the Prix de l’Abbaye in October. Versatile in terms of ground and trip, he boasts solid credentials and has only once finished out of the first three during his last seven starts.

Power Under Me finished runner-up in the aforementioned Phoenix Sprint Stakes and has only run three times since, winning his last two starts. Both victories came at Listed level and he has yet to land a Group contest, but he gave 3lbs to the filly Mooniesta when winning in determined fashion at Cork last month. The runner-up has since failed to advertise that form when third in the Woodlands Stakes (finished in front of the reappearing Gustavus Weston), although third home Twilight Spinner did frank the form when winning the Group 3 Athasi Stakes at this track at the start of the month.

After just eight career starts, Power Under Me is easily the least-exposed horse in the field and remains open to any amount of improvement.

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Three seven-year-olds complete a field of seven, with Majestic Colt the only one of the trio to have had a run this season. Formerly trained by Andreas Wohler in Germany, he has yet to run over today’s trip since moving to Ireland and needs to improve on what he has shown in two starts to date for Denis Hogan. He is a dual Group 3 winner over six furlongs, however, and ought to appreciate stepping back up in distance.

His stable-mate Make A Challenge and the Johnny Murtagh-trained Urban Beat each make their respective seasonal reappearance and the former was last seen finishing fourth behind Mooniesta and Gustavus Weston in the five furlong Sapphire Stakes last July. A course-and-distance winner the previous August, he is a four-time course winner in all, although his two most recent successes came on soft ground. Runner-up in this event last year, that was his fourth start of the season and the ground was much more to his liking. Urban Beat has also won three times at the Curragh, but the Red Jazz gelding often needs a run or two to peak and although we are used to seeing him sport headgear of some sort, he doesn’t wear any on this occasion. He also ran in last year’s race, finishing sixth.

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THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES One of the three most prestigious sprints in the Irish racing calendar, the Greenlands Stakes takes its name from the area of the Curragh plain where the racecourse is located. In 2015 the race was upgraded to Group 2 level and restricted to horses aged four or older as part of a significant reshaping of the Irish sprinting programme.

Slade Power (2014) and Merchant Navy (2018) have won this race before going to land the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. College Chapel completed the same double as the three-year-olds in 1993 while the 2000 winner Namid went on to win that year’s Prix de l’Abbaye.

A sprint which has graced the Curragh for many years, the names Lester Piggott and Vincent O’Brien feature heavily on the roll of honour. O’Brien trained thirteen winners of the race between 1958 and 1994, with Piggott riding six winners, his final win also O’Brien’s with the win of College Chapel in 1994 who was winning the race for the second year running.

The David Barron-trained Hitchens is the only other horse to win the race twice, with his victories in 2011 and 2013 gained under Fran Berry and Johnny Murtagh respectively.

One of the most feelgood stories in recent years was the win of Gordon Lord Byron in 2017. Trained with dedication by Tom Hogan, the then nine-year-old was an outsider under Chris Hayes but won smoothly, seeing off fellow veteran sprinters Suedois and Downforce further back in the field.

The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes was one of his 108 runs.

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In 2020, rather unusually, the race was ran eight days after the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot, but Speak In Colours made little of the short break and showed his class to win in a blanket finish.

Last year we saw a masterclass ride from Gary Carroll on Gustavus Weston who seems to love winning at the Curragh and proved so again with an uncomplicated success.

The underfoot conditions played into his hand and as soon as he picked up the lead, he won going away by just under a length from the pacesetter Make A Challenge in the hands of Joe Doyle.

Subsequently, Joseph Murphy’s in-mate went on to finish second in the Paddy Power Sapphire Stakes, followed by a very convincing victory in the Rathasker Stud Phoneix Sprint Stakes, improving his record here at the Curragh.

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THIRD RACE 2.45P.M. THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES OF W120,000 (GROUP 2)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r70800; Second: r24000; Third: r12000; Fourth: r6000; Fifth: r3600; Sixth: r2400.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

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Horse

1

A CASE OF YOU (56)

B Breeder

Br B c Hot Streak - Karjera B Limestone and Tara Studs O Gary Devlin

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

9

8

(134)

(8)

(TStrap)

215-121 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Last year’s Prix de L’Abbaye hero who has returned in fine form, notching up another Group 1 success in the Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March. This highly-progressive sprinter looks the one to beat. Winning Range Hvy-Sft & AW. Star Rating 5 A Case Of You 7 flat wins r1,054,910.20 C D — Handicap Rating 118 R.P. Whelan 9.0 (TS) won 1 1/4L nk from Happy Romance 8.9 and Man of Promise (USA) 9.0 MEYDAN 26 MAR 16rn Group 1 6f Gd 1min 8.8sec Ronan Whelan 9.0 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Man of Promise (USA) 9.0 MEYDAN 5 MAR 16rn Group 3 6f Gd 4/11Fav HR113 R.P. Whelan 10.4 (TS) won 3 1/2L nk from Meishar (ARG) 9.8 and Current Option 9.13 DUN 11 FEB 4rn 6f Std 1min 12.4sec

2

BRAD THE BRIEF (GB) (14)

5

Br B g Dutch Art (GB) - Kenzadargent (FR) B Chasemore Farm

9

5

(131)

(2)

55002-1 F William Buick J Hugo Palmer (in GB) T

O Chasemore Farm

It was a smart performance to see off the reopposing Glen Shiel at Haydock earlier this month and he is open to progress on his second start of the campaign. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Brad The Brief (GB) 7 Flat wins €90,882 D — Handicap Rating 109 David Egan 9.7 won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Glen Shiel (GB) 9.7 and Final Song 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 7 MAY 5rn 6f Sft 1min 12.8sec Olivier Peslier 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Egot 8.13 CHANTILLY 26 OCT 21 14rn Group 3 6f Sft Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.0 10L 19th of 24 to Bielsa 9.1 AYR 18 SEP 21 hcp 6f Gd

3

GLEN SHIEL (GB) (14)

8 (Blinkers)

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Gonfilia (GER) B Darley O Hambleton Racing XXXVI & Partner

9

5

(131)

(7)

60052-2 F Hollie Doyle J Archie Watson (in GB) T

Often dines at the top table. Held by Brad The Brief at Haydock on his latest outing, but this likable son of Pivotal may take a step forward on his second start following a break. Winning Range YS & AW. Star Rating 4 Glen Shiel (GB) 8 Flat wins €382,617.90 CD — Handicap Rating 115 Hollie Doyle 9.7 3 1/4L 2nd to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 7 MAY 5rn 6f Sft Hollie Doyle 9.2 (BK) 1L 2nd to Creative Force 9.1 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 20rn Group 1 6f Gd /Sft Paul Mulrennan 9.2 2L 5th of 12 to Vadream (GB) 8.12 ASCOT 2 OCT 21 Group 3 6f Sft

4

GUSTAVUS WESTON (26)

6

Br Br g Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross B M Orlandi & J Harrod O Alfred Sweetnam

9

5

(131)

(6)

12160-6 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Last year’s winner who returns to defend his crown following a creditable effort at Naas in a Listed contest and he should make his presence felt. Winning Range Hvy-YS. Star Rating 4 Gustavus Weston 4 flat wins r136,220.00 CD — Handicap Rating 112 8/1 HR115 G.F. Carroll 10.0 6 1/2L 6th of 7 to Romantic Proposal 9.9 NAAS 25 APR Listed 5f Gd G. F. Carroll 9.2 7L 15th of 20 to Creative Force 9.1 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 Group 1 6f Gd /Sft 8/1 HR115 G.F. Carroll 9.6 4 1/4L 6th of 13 to Romantic Proposal 9.3 here 12 SEP 21 Group 1 5f Gd 50

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MAJESTIC COLT (6)

7 (CPiece)

Br B c Clodovil - Majestic Dubawi (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Michael M O’Brien & M G Hogan

9

5

(131)

(1)

1142-05 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Formerly German-trained Group 3 winner who should be suited by the slower forecast ground conditions, though he would need to take a step forward to hit the frame. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 3 Majestic Colt 9 flat wins r79,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 104 33/1 HR107 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 6L 5th of 7 to Brostaigh 8.9 NAAS 15 MAY Listed 5f Gd 80/1 HR108 D. King 9.10 9 1/2L 20th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd E. Pedroza 9.4 nk 2nd to Kitty Marion (GB) 9.1 BADEN-BADEN 4 SEP 21 12rn Group 3 6f Gd /Sft

MAKE A CHALLENGE (308)

7

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

9

5

(131)

(3)

347284- F Seamie Heffernan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f. He has a bit to find on the current figures and would need a career-best effort to come out on top.

Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 106 11/1 HR106 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (CP) 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Mooneista 9.2 here 17 JUL 21 8rn Group 2 5f Gd 7/2 HR106 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN 21 Listed 6f Gd 9/1 HR106 James J. Doyle 9.5 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Gustavus Weston 9.5 here 22 MAY 21 10rn Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy

7

POWER UNDER ME (48)

4

9

5

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

(131)

(4)

23261-1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

He has won three times at 6f. Relatively unexposed sprinter who was a game winner of a Listed race on his latest outing and he may still be improving, so he commands respect. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 Power Under Me 3 flat wins r54,870.00 CD — Handicap Rating 110 5/2Fav HR105 C.T. Keane 9.12 won nk 1 1/2L from Mooneista 9.9 and Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.7 CK 3 APR 10rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 11.9sec 15/8Fav HR105 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Teresa Mendoza 9.2 and Star In The Making (GB) 9.3 here 10 OCT 21 14rn Listed 6f Yld/Sft 1min 14.5sec 5/1 HR105 G.F. Carroll 9.5 10L 6th of 9 to Art Power 9.7 here 25 SEP 21 Group 3 6f Gd

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URBAN BEAT (211)

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9

5

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

(131)

(5)

461338- F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f. A course specialist with four successes here to his name but this looks a tough assignment on his seasonal reappearance. Winning Range Hvy-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Urban Beat 6 flat wins r164,570.00 CD — Handicap Rating 107 17/2 HR107 B.M. Coen 9.13 (V) 6 1/4L 8th of 9 to The Highway Rat 9.13 DUN 22 OCT 21 Group 3 5f Std 9/4Fav HR107 B.M. Coen 9.9 (CP) nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Master Matt (GB) 9.9 TIPP 26 AUG 21 15rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld R. P. Whelan 9.1 (CP) 1L nk 3rd to Winter Power 8.8 YORK 10 JUL 21 10rn Listed 5f Gd

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MOONEISTA (26)

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Br B f Dandy Man - Moon Unit B Killarkin Stud O Mrs Paula Davison

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2D610-23 F Billy Lee J Jack W Davison T

She has won three times at 5f. A Group 2 winner last July when winning the Sapphire Stakes, she has returned with two solid efforts and makes each-way appeal. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Mooneista 3 flat wins r89,385.00 C — Handicap Rating 109 7/4Fav HR112 O.J. Orr 9.9 3/4L 1L 3rd to Romantic Proposal 9.9 NAAS 25 APR 7rn Listed 5f Gd 10/1 HR112 O.J. Orr 9.9 nk 2nd to Power Under Me 9.12 CK 3 APR 10rn Listed 6f Gd 11/1 HR112 W.M. Lordan 9.2 8L 11th of 13 to Romantic Proposal 9.3 here 12 SEP 21 Group 1 5f Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 A Case Of You, 7/2 Brad The Brief (GB), 9/2 Glen Shiel (GB), 5/1 Power Under Me, 7/1 Mooneista, 12/1 Gustavus Weston, Urban Beat, 14/1 Make A Challenge, 25/1 Majestic Colt

2021 - 1st Gustavus Weston 2nd Make A Challenge 3rd Sonaiyla (1 min. 13 sec.)

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RACE THREE

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CURRAGH COMMENT This can go the way of A CASE OF YOU, who was mightily impressive when winning the Al Quoz Sprint in Meydan in March.

Adrian McGuinness’ star sprinter leads the field on ratings and he can take this Group 2 in his stride before targeting the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot in June. Last year’s victor Gustavus Weston must enter calculations as he bids to retain his crown, while Power Under Me has won his last two starts and could still be improving. Brad The Brief and Glen Shiel fly the English flag and both look set to mount bold bids, with Archie Watson’s eight-year-old marginally preferred.

DANGER: Gustavus Weston

RACE THREE

WIN: A CASE OF YOU

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THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

5f 5f 6f 6f 6f 63yds 6f 63yds 7f 7f 8f 8f 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 9f 9f 10f 11f 12f 13f 14f 16f

57.17s 58.20s 1m 8.10s 1m 9.35s 1m 12.40s 1m 14.26s 1m 21.14s 1m 20.90s 1m 35.00s 1m 37.03s 1m 34.30s 1m 40.08s 1m 35.10s 1m 49.20s 1m 57.73s 2m 0.60s 2m 18.60s 2m 25.60s 2m 49.90s 2m 55.40s 3m 21.80s

Horse

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

Age

Weight

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

9-5 8-11 9-0 9-3 9-8 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-4 9-0 8-13 8-13 9-5 8-6 8-13 9-0 8-7 8-7 7-8

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Going

Good Good Good-Firm Good Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good Firm Good Good-Firm

Race Date

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

CURRAGH CONTENDERS

BUCKAROO TRAINER: Joseph Patrick O’Brien OWNER: Qatar Racing Limited SIRE: Fastnet Rock (USA) DAM: Roheryn (IRE) BREEDER: The Roheryn Partnership

Kept fairly quiet as a two-year-old, Buckaroo showed he had trained on well as a three-year-old when beaten just a short-head in the Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown.

A winner on his second start at Galway, slighty up in trip, the smart son of Fastnet Rock was only seen twice since as a juvenile, contesting the Champions Juvenile Stakes and the Criterium de Saint-Cloud over in France.

His comeback run was something connections could be proud of after the winter break, behind the smart Piz Badile. Last time out, he showed he was far too good for Listed company here over a mile, kicking four lengths clear of Wexford Native who also looks to try and land the big race today.

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AWTAAD

2016 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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€500,000 IN PRIZE MONEY 1ST - €290,000 2ND - €100,000 3RD - €50,000

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS

DISTANCE 1 MILE (1,609 METRES)

WHAT ARE GUINEAS? Guineas were a currency used from the 1600’s to the 1800’s.

Used in Great Britain, Guineas were phased out with the introduction of the pound and was a niche currency with it’s use only common in legal fields and livestock auctions.

A guinea is equivalent to £1.05.

LEGENDARY HORSE

1m

SOLDENNIS WON THE FIRST RENEWAL IN 1921 UNDER JOCKEY TOMMY BURNS

WHAT IS A CLASSIC?

ROCK OF GIRBRALTAR 2002 WINNER

The Classics are five Group 1 races which are all run at the Curragh.

Four of the five races are restricted to three-year-olds, and showcase the best horses of the three-yearold generation which shape the breed of the throughbred horse.

The five races are the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, the Irish Derby, the Irish Oaks and the Irish St Leger.

The Irish Classics are slightly different to the other European Classics, as the Irish St Leger is not age restricted, so is open to horses aged three and older.

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LEADING TRAINER

AIDAN O’BRIEN 11 WINS

WHO HAS DONE THE NEWMRKETCURRAGH DOUBLE? Right Tack (1969) Don’t Forget Me (1987) Tirol (1990) Rodrigo de Triano (1992) Rock Of Gibraltar (2002) Cockney Rebel (2007) Henrythenavigator (2008) Gleneagles (2015) Churchill (2017)

WHAT IS THE RECORD OF ENGLISH HORSES? The last English-trained winner was Phoenix of Spain in 2019 for Charlie Hills, and English trainers have a good record in this Classic.

WHO ARE TATTERSALLS? Tattersalls are Europe’s largest bloodstock auctioneers and the world’s oldest, dating back to 1766. From their base at Park Paddocks in Newmarket, Tattersalls offers more than 5,000 thoroughbreds each year and host the most prestigious bloodstock sales, notably the October Yearling Sale which sees millions spent on racing’s next best prospects.

THE COLOURS OF THE COOLMORE PARTNERS HAVE BEEN CARRIED TO 11 VICTORIES

John Gosden saddled Kingman to exact Guineas revenge in 2013 and Richard Hannon Sr sent out the talented Canford Cliffs to win in 2010 under Richard Hughes.

Further back, English trainers won five on the bounce from 2003 to 2007 with Paul D’Arcy, James Toller, Saeed bin Suroor, Jeremy Noseda and Geoff Huffer responsible for the winners.

LEGENDARY HORSE

SADLER’S WELLS 1984 WINNER

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MAC SWINEY 2021 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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CURRAGH CONTENDERS

NATIVE TRAIL TRAINER: Charlie Appleby OWNER: Godolphin SIRE: Oasis Dream DAM: Observatory (USA) BREEDER: Le Haras D’Haspel

Picked up for just 210,000gns at the Tatts Craven Breeze-Up, this looks to be another steal for the all blue of Godolphin.

By top sire Oasis Dream, Native Trail has a top pedigree behind him, and this colt is one of the most exciting three-year-olds in training.

He remained unbeaten as a juvenile, starting off with a four-length demolition job on debut at Sandown, readily kicking clear.

He then took the step-up to Group company in his stride when landing the Superlative Stakes. He progressed further at the Curragh, to continue his domination, over the odds-on favourite Point Lonsdale in the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, before rounding off the season with the Dewhurst Stakes.

Unlike some superstar juveniles, he looks just as promising now maturing to a three-year-old, He landed the Cravan Stakes at Newmarket, before losing his unbeaten run in the 2000 Guineas, falling to his unexposed stablemate Coroebus.

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THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1) The Irish 2,000 Guineas was established in 1921 but it was not until not 1969 that Right Tack became the first horse to complete the English-Irish 2000 Guineas double. In all, nine colts have won both races, the most recent being Churchill in 2017. There have been 29 English-trained winners of the race, with one from France (Spinning World) and one from America (Fourstars Allstar).

The 1935 winner Museum remains the longest priced winner in the race’s history at 100/1 while there have been two 33/1 winners in Ballymore (1972) and Northern Treasure (1976). The James Tollertrained Bachelor Duke was a maiden when winning this race in 2004.

Winners of this race often head next to Royal Ascot for the St James’ Palace Stakes, with the last horse to follow up there Gleneagles in 2015.

Irish racing’s biggest names have won this feature contest, with the surname O’Brien responsible for many memorable victories.

Both Vincent and Aidan have saddled historic winners of this race, with Tommy Burns and Martin Quirke tied for the winningmost rider from their victories in the early years of the race.

Recent years have given wins to the likes of Kevin Prendergast and Ken Condon, Charles Hills and Ger Lyons. However, last year we saw another trainer add their name to the history books as Jim Bolger and Rory Cleary teamed up with Mac Swiney.

WINNERS SINCE 2000 YEAR 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

HORSE Mac Swiney Siskin Phoenix of Spain Romanised Churchill Awtaad Gleneagles Kingman Magician Power Roderic O’Connor Canford Cliffs Mastercraftsman Henrythenavigator Cockney Rebel Araafa Dubawi Bachelor Duke Indian Haven Rock Of Gibraltar Black Minnaloushe Bachir

TRAINER J.S. Bolger G. M. Lyons C. Hills K. Condon A. P. O’Brien K. Prendergast A. P. O’Brien J. Gosden A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien R. Hannon A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien G. Huffer J. Noseda S. Bin Suroor J. Toller P. D’Arcy A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien S. Bin Suroor

JOCKEY R. Cleary C T Keane J. P. Spencer S. Foley R. Moore C. Hayes R. Moore J. Doyle J. P. O’Brien J. P. O’Brien J. P. O’Brien R. Hughes J. Murtagh J. Murtagh O. Peslier A. Munro L. Dettori S. Sanders J. Egan M. Kinane J. Murtagh L. Dettori

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OWNER Mrs J S Bolger HRH. Khalid Abdullah Wechsler/Plummer Robert Ng Smith/Magnier/Tabor H. Al Maktoum Smith/Magnier/Tabor HRH Khalid Abdullah Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor/Sangster Family Heffer Syndicate/Mrs Roy/Mrs Instance Smith/Magnier/Tabor Mrs J. Magnier P Cunningham S. Al Homaizi & I. Al Sagar Godolphin Exors of late Duke Of Devonshire Gleeson/Smith/Conway Sir Alex Ferguson Mrs. J. Magnier Godolphin

FOURTH RACE 3.20P.M. THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS OF W500,000 (GROUP 1)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r285000; Second: r100000; Third: r50000; Fourth: r25000; Fifth: r15000; Sixth: r10000; Seventh: r5000; Eighth: r5000.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

RACE SPONSOR

Edmond Mahony, Chairman Tattersalls, will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out and to the groom in charge of the winning horse.

TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

ATOMIC JONES (FR) (13)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

2

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(2)

Br B Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Loyale (FR) B Gestut Zur Kuste Ag & S A R L Riviera Equine O Beauty Stable

11-4 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Went into the winter months unbeaten following a maiden success here in June and landing a Group 2 at Leopardstown. However, he finished fourth in a Derby trial earlier this month and will need to improve to be in the mix. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Atomic Jones (FR) 2 flat wins r83,485.00 C D — Handicap Rating 104 11/1 HR104 C.T. Keane 9.5 5 1/2L nk 3 1/4L 4th to Stone Age 9.5 LEP 8 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 10/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 won hd 1/2L from Stone Age 9.5 and Absolute Ruler (USA) 9.5 LEP 11 SEP 21 10rn Group 2 1m Gd 1min 42.7sec 11/2 C.T. Keane 9.5 won s/hd ns from Point Gellibrand 9.5 and Shark Bay 9.5 here 27 JUN 21 9rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 29.3sec

2

BUCKAROO (GB) (19)

3

Br B c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Roheryn B The Roheryn Partnership

9

2

(128)

(4)

3164-21 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

O Qatar Racing Limited

Showed promise as a juvenile but he has stepped up a fair amount this campaign. The colt backed up his second in the Derrinstown with a comfortable victory here in Listed company and remains of considerable potential. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Buckaroo (GB) 2 flat wins r39,235.00 CD — Handicap Rating 110 15/8Fav HR107 S.M. Crosse 9.5 won 4L s/hd from Wexford Native 9.5 and New Energy 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Yld 1min 44.3sec 9/2 HR107 S.M. Crosse 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Piz Badile 9.5 LEP 2 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd Oisin Murphy 9.0 1 1/2L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to El Bodegon 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 23 OCT 21 9rn Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy

3

DUKE DE SESSA (13)

3

9

2

(128)

(5)

3161-35 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Br B c Lope de Vega - Dark Crusader B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

A Group 3 winner at Leopardstown in October when getting the better of Piz Badile, before that rival reversed the form in the Derrinstown last month. His subsequent effort at Leopardstown leaves him with something to prove. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Duke De Sessa 2 flat wins r39,825.00 CD — Handicap Rating 105 5/1 HR106 C.D. Hayes 9.5 9 1/4L 5th of 7 to Stone Age 9.5 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd 100/30Fav HR106 C.D. Hayes 9.8 s/hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Piz Badile 9.5 LEP 2 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 11/2 C.T. Keane 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Piz Badile 9.5 and Anchorage 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 13rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 1min 56.7sec

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IMPERIAL FIGHTER (36)

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Br B c The Gurkha - Endure B Lynn Lodge Stud O Michael Blencowe

9

2

(128)

(9)

1225-3 F Ben Coen J Andrew Balding (in GB) T

Boasts form with some of the leading three-year-olds, including 2000 Guineas winner Coroebus and Luxembourg, and he appeared to be unlucky when third on his return at Newcastle. Any rain wouldn’t harm his chance. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Imperial Fighter 1 Flat win €15,577.40 — Handicap Rating 110 David Probert 9.2 1 1/2L ns 3rd to Checkandchallenge (GB) 9.2 NEWCASTLE 15 APR 6rn Listed 1m 5yds Std David Probert 9.1 2L 5th of 8 to Luxembourg 9.1 DONCASTER 23 OCT 21 Group 1 1m Sft Oisin Murphy 9.1 2L 2nd to Coroebus 9.1 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 21 10rn Group 3 1m Gd 62

Wootton Bassett (GB) Balladonia (GB)

1. Atomic Jones (FR)

Turtle Bowl (IRE) Loyale (FR) Luminosity (GB) Danehill (USA) Fastnet Rock (AUS) Piccadilly Circus (AUS)

2. Buckaroo (GB)

Galileo (IRE) Roheryn (IRE) La Chunga (USA) Shamardal (USA) Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

3.Duke de Sessa (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE) Dark Crusader (IRE) Monty’s Girl (IRE) Galileo (IRE) The Gurkha (IRE) Chintz (IRE)

4. Imperial Fighter (IRE)

Green Desert (USA) Endure (IRE) Sister Golden Hair (IRE) 63

Zafonic (USA) Pastorale (GB) Primo Dominie Susquehanna Days (USA) Dyhim Diamond (IRE) Clara Bow (FR) Sillery (USA) Bague Bleue (IRE) Danzig (USA) Razyana (USA) Royal Academy (USA) Gatana (AUS) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) More Than Ready (USA) Gypsy Monarch (USA) Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal High Chaparral (IRE) Mosaique Bleue (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Gold Dodger (USA) Danzig (USA) Foreign Courier (USA) Glint of Gold Rain Again

RACE FOUR

Iffraaj (GB)

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+IVY LEAGUE (13)

3

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

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2

(TStrap)

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6112 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Ran out an impressive winner on his third start in handicap company at Naas before placing in a Listed event at Leopardstown.

His trainer’s runners always command respect, but more is required. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Ivy League 2 flat wins r34,220.00 D — Handicap Rating 107 2/1Fav HR99 R.L. Moore 8.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Pretreville (FR) 9.9 LEP 8 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m Gd 100/30 HR84 R.L. Moore 9.3 won 3 1/4L 2L from Fiach McHugh 9.6 and Nectaris (GB) 9.10 NAAS 25 APR 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 40.8sec 13/8Fav R.L. Moore 9.8 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Marhaba Ashmayme 9.8 and Notwithstanding 9.8 DUN 8 APR 7rn mdn 1m Std 1min 39.7sec

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*MALEX (GB) (19)

3

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Trois Lunes (FR) B SCEA Haras de Saint Pair O AMO Racing Limited

9

(Blinkers)

2

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(6)

14 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Made a winning start to his career here in March before not disgracing himself when fourth to Buckaroo earlier in the month.

The application of blinkers might aid his cause. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Malex (GB) 1 flat win r7,670.00 C — Handicap Rating 98 8/1 L.F. Roche 9.5 4L s/hd 2L 4th to Buckaroo (GB) 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Yld 7/1 L.F. Roche 9.8 won hd 1 1/2L from Boundless Ocean 9.8 and Admiralty Place (GB) 10.7 here 26 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 29.7sec

NATIVE TRAIL (GB) (21)

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Br B c Oasis Dream (GB) - Needleleaf (GB) B Le Haras D’Haspel O Godolphin

9

2

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(1)

1111-12 F William Buick J Charlie Appleby (in GB) T

Champion juvenile who faced defeat for the first time at the hands of stablemate Coroebus in the 2000 Guineas. The draw appeared to make a big difference and a return to the scene of his National Stakes victory could make him tough to beat. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Native Trail (GB) s 5 flat wins €789,705.20 C D — Handicap Rating 121 William Buick 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Coroebus 9.0 NEWMARKET 30 APR 15rn Group 1 1m Gd William Buick 9.0 won 3 1/2L 1 1/2L from Claymore (FR) 9.0 and Hoo Ya Mal (GB) 9.0 NEWMARKET 13 APR 6rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 35.9sec William Buick 9.1 won 2L 1/2L from Dubawi Legend 9.1 and Bayside Boy 9.1 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 21 8rn Group 1 7f Gd 1min 24.8sec

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NEW ENERGY (19)

3

9

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

2

(128)

(7)

18-33 F Billy Lee J Ms Sheila Lavery T

His first attempt over this distance was a solid effort when finishing third to Buckaroo here earlier this month. This, however, is a much stiffer task on paper. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 New Energy 1 flat win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 102 15/2 HR102 R.C. Colgan 9.5 4L s/hd 3rd to Buckaroo (GB) 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Yld 11/2 HR96 R.C. Colgan 9.5 1/2L 1L 3rd to Dr Zempf (GB) 9.5 LEP 2 APR 8rn Listed 7f Gd 7/2 R.C. Colgan 9.5 2 3/4L 8th of 9 to Glounthaune 9.5 LEP 16 OCT 21 Group 3 7f Gd

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WEXFORD NATIVE (19)

3

Br B c Teofilo - Yes Oh Yes (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

9

2

(128)

(8)

12 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Landed a Navan maiden in March before filling the runner-up spot here earlier in the month. It would be no surprise if he were able to improve again from that display. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Wexford Native 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 102 7/2 K.J. Manning 9.5 4L 2nd to Buckaroo (GB) 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Yld 5/1 K.J. Manning 9.8 won 2 1/2L 2 3/4L from Sun King 9.8 and Ceallach 9.8 NAV 29 MAR 18rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42.6sec

+ and * - ‘* Denotes Second Entry’ ‘+ Denotes Supplement Entry’ Blinkers worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/5 Native Trail (GB), 4/1 Buckaroo (GB), 12/1 Ivy League, 16/1 Wexford Native, 33/1 Atomic Jones (FR), Duke De Sessa, Malex (GB), New Energy, 50/1 Imperial Fighter

2021 - 1st Mac Swiney 2nd Poetic Flare 3rd Van Gogh (USA) (1 min. 41.3 sec.)

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RACE FOUR

7

Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

5. Ivy League (IRE)

Fastnet Rock (AUS) Timbuktu (IRE) Flashing Green (GB) Danehill (USA) Kodiac (GB) Rafha

6. Malex (GB)

Manduro (GER) Trois Lunes (FR) Trip To The Moon (GB) Green Desert (USA) Oasis Dream (GB) Hope (IRE)

7. Native Trail (GB)

Observatory (USA) Needleleaf (GB) New Orchid (USA) Dubawi (IRE) New Bay (GB) Cinnamon Bay (GB)

8. New Energy (IRE)

Singspiel (IRE) For Joy (GB) Fine And Mellow (FR) Galileo (IRE) Teofilo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE)

9. Wexford Native (IRE)

Gone West (USA) Yes Oh Yes (USA) Diamonds for Lil (USA)

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Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) Piccadilly Circus (AUS) Green Desert (USA) Colorsnap Danzig (USA) Razyana (USA) Kris Eljazzi Monsun (GER) Mandellicht (IRE) Fasliyev (USA) Sparkling Isle (GB) Danzig (USA) Foreign Courier (USA) Dancing Brave (USA) Bahamian Distant View (USA) Stellaria (USA) Quest For Fame Musicanti (USA) Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Zamindar (USA) Trellis Bay (GB) In The Wings Glorious Song (CAN) Lando (GER) Mika Red (BEL) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Saviour (USA) Mr Prospector (USA) Secrettame (USA) Summer Squall (USA) Lady Lady (USA)

RACE FOUR

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

CURRAGH COMMENT Champion juvenile NATIVE TRAIL went into the 2000 Guineas having swept all before him last season, in landing both the National Stakes and the Dewhurst, but he suffered his first defeat to stable companion Coroebus. The son of Oasis Dream still emerged with plenty of credit, having been drawn away from his main rival, and returning to the Curragh might bring about improvement, having not looked particularly comfortable in the dip at Newmarket. Buckaroo has taken his form to a new level this year, beating several of these in a Listed contest here earlier in the month, and he commands plenty of respect along with Imperial Fighter, who wasn’t far off the best horses in this crop last season.

WIN: NATIVE TRAIL

DANGER: Buckaroo

VERDICT

RACE FOUR

Charlie Appleby’s NATIVE TRAIL will be expected to go one better than his English 2000 Guineas exploits and take the spoils in the Irish 2000 Guineas at a track where he has already enjoyed Group 1 success in his career. Buckaroo, for the Joseph O’Brien team, looks the obvious danger on paper however consideration must be given to Ivy League, who was supplemented for the race earlier in the week. With plenty of racing under his belt already this season, his fifth start of the year may see further improvement for the son of Galileo.

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HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY

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

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

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

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

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

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2014 KINGMAN TRAINER: John Gosden OWNER: Khalid Abdullah SIRE: Invincible Spirit (IRE) DAM: Zenda (GB) BREEDER: Juddmonte Farms

Star miler Kingman exacted his Classic revenge for a shock defeat at Newmarket by routing his 10 rivals at the Curragh.

Settled in mid-division by James Doyle, Kingman was much the best and cleared away to win by five lengths.

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2005 DUBAWI TRAINER: Saeed bin Suroor OWNER: Godolphin SIRE: Dubai Millenium (GB) DAM: Zomaradah (GB) BREEDER: Sheikh Mohammed

Darley’s super sire Dubawi enhanced his record at the Curragh to follow up his juvenile success in the National Stakes.

Fifth in the Newmarket Classic, he turned the tables and landed the Irish equivalent under a fine ride from Frankie Dettori.

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CAVALOR LAUNCH The Curragh is delighted to announce an enhanced partnership this year with Cavalor, one of the world’s leading producers of nutritional and care products for performance horses.

The main element of the relationship will be to acknowledge the equine superstars, with all winning horses receiving a Cavalor branded bucket containing a variety of unique Cavalor products dedicated to the health and wellbeing of horses.

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Cavalor will award all the Winning Horses during the 2022 racing season with a Cavalor Care Pack to replenish and refresh them after their efforts and some High Performance supplements to help aid recovery after their race. And every winner deserves a treat, so also in the bucket is a selection of Cavalor Sweeties, the healthy horse treat.” #whentheresultcounts #cavalorcares #empoweryourambition #feedasyouneed #highperformance #fortheloveofthehorse

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2016 AWTAAD TRAINER: Kevin Prendergast OWNER: Hamdan Al Maktoum SIRE: Cape Cross (IRE) DAM: Asheerah (GB) BREEDER: Shadwell Estate Company A homebred from the Shadwell operation, Awtaad progressed markedly under the careful handling of Kevin Prendergast to ride through the ranks and take Classic glory.

A winner in a handicap, Listed race and then a Group 1, Awtaad defeated Newmarket winner Galileo Gold and top juvenile Air Force Blue in his 2016 victory.

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TATTERSALLS IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL Saturday 21st May 2022 Hanlon Concrete Orby Stakes - 3:55

be sure to choose a winner

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FIFTH RACE 3.55P.M.

1m 4f

THE HANLON CONCRETE ORBY STAKES OF W40,000 (LISTED RACE)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

CAMORRA (28)

B Breeder

Br B g Zoffany - Mauralakana (FR) B R Scarborough O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

9

12

(138)

(11)

(TStrap)

33217-5 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

RACE FIVE

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f. Beaten seven lengths in a Listed race at Navan last time over 1m 6f and a drop down in trip could help his cause. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 Camorra 3 flat wins r74,355.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 8/1 HR106 C.T. Keane 9.9 (TS) 7 1/2L 5th of 9 to Kyprios 9.5 NAV 23 APR Listed 1m 6f Gd 15/2 HR106 C.T. Keane 9.13 (BK) (TS) 15L 7th of 16 to Jason The Militant 9.8 NAAS 31 OCT 21 Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 18/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.11 (BK) won nk hd from Thunder Kiss 9.11 and Forbearance 9.8 LEP 11 SEP 21 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 2min 38.7sec

2

JASON THE MILITANT (202)

8

Br B g Sans Frontieres - Rock Angel B Peter & Martin Michael

(TStrap)

9

10

(136)

(7)

3-1u731- F Billy Lee J Henry de Bromhead T

O Peter Michael Racing

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f. He was impressive when winning a Listed race on his last outing at Naas over this distance, but would benefit from a drop of rain. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Jason The Militant 2 flat wins r30,385.00 3 N.H. wins r51,638.50 — Handicap Rating 107 100/30Fav W.J. Lee 9.8 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Azallya 8.12 and Layfayette 9.11 NAAS 31 OCT 21 16rn Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 2min 48.1sec 7/1 HR157 H. Morgan 11.10 (TS) 3L 1L 3rd to Saldier (FR) 11.3 TIPP 3 OCT 21 6rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 33/1 HR158 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 (TS) 32L 7th of 8 to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.7 PUN 30 APR 21 hdl Grade 1 2m Yld

3

MASTER OF REALITY (217)

7

9

10

(136)

(10)

0-25105- F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B g Frankel (GB) - L’Ancresse B March Thoroughbreds O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f. Found himself outpaced in a Group 2 over 2m last time but a drop back to 1m 4f could see him involved. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 4 Master Of Reality 5 flat wins r113,950.00 D — Handicap Rating 107 J. Doyle 9.7 14L 5th of 10 to Trueshan (FR) 9.7 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 Group 2 1m 7f 209yds Gd /Sft 16/1 HR111 S.M. Crosse 9.11 24L last of 13 to Sonnyboyliston 9.11 here 12 SEP 21 Group 1 1m 6f Gd 2/1Fav HR111 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 won 1 3/4L 3 1/2L from Federica Sophia 9.6 and Springbank 9.11 DRYL 23 JUL 21 6rn Listed 1m 5f 140yds Gd/Frm 2min 59.8sec

4

AGITARE (8)

5

Br Ch g Teofilo - Sway Me Now (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

9

7

(133)

(12)

01-0673 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Successful at 7f and 1m. His last effort at Listed level suggests that a couple could pass him, but he does drop down in grade following a distant third-placed run in a Group 3. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Agitare 2 flat wins r15,045.00 — Handicap Rating 99 25/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.5 14L 1 3/4L 3rd to Kyprios 9.5 LEP 13 MAY 4rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 40/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.5 4L 7th of 9 to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.7 4 1/4L 6th of 7 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.7 LEP 6 APR Listed 1m Gd 76

5

FAVORITE MOON (GER) (211)

5

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Favorite (GER) B Gestut Gorlsdorf O Crohan O’Shea

9

(TStrap)

7

(133)

(13)

100523- F Shane Kelly J William Durkan T

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f. He may need slightly softer ground to get involved and although he is unexposed at this level, others are preferred. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 1 Favorite Moon (GER) 3 flat wins r155,359.60 D — Handicap Rating 101 Ryan Moore 10.0 (TS) 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Postileo 9.9 DONCASTER 22 OCT 21 7rn hcp (86-105)1m 6f 115yds Sft Tom Marquand 9.6 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Torcello 8.9 GOODWOOD 10 OCT 21 12rn hcp (86-105)1m 3f 218yds Sft Tom Marquand 9.11 (TS) 1L 5th of 12 to Makram 9.9 NEWBURY 17 SEP 21 hcp (86-105)1m 4f Gd /Sft

6

MICRO MANAGE (22)

6

9

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

7

(133)

(5)

06-2217 F Shane Foley J W P Mullins T

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 6f. He has been kept busy hurdling this year but his last Flat win came over 1m 6f, so he could want further to flourish. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Micro Manage 3 flat wins r28,575.00 1 N.H. win r6,490.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 14/1 HR131 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 25L 7th of 9 to El Fabiolo (FR) 11.12 PUN 29 APR nov.hdl 2m Gd/Yld 1/8Fav J.B. Foley 11.12 won 11L 9 1/2L from Fanoir 10.7 and Simpatico 11.0 THU 19 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 116yds Gd 13/8 P. Townend 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Highland Charge 11.12 NAAS 27 FEB 17rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 101yds Sft

7

NUITS ST GEORGES (196)

7

Br Ch g Mount Nelson (GB) - Twelfth Night B Pollards Stables O Boy George Partnership

9

7

(133)

(1)

711850- F Wayne Lordan J Henry de Bromhead T

Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 2m. A step up in grade could see him struggle, given he was 22 lengths behind on his latest run at Doncaster over 1m 4f. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 1 Nuits St Georges 7 flat wins r58,113.00 — Handicap Rating 93 Sean Levey 9.1 22L 21st of 23 to Farhan 8.3 DONCASTER 6 NOV 21 hcp 1m 3f 197yds Sft David Nolan 9.7 29L 5th of 8 to Au Clair de Lune 8.8 CHESTER 11 SEP 21 hcp (76-95)1m 6f 87yds Gd /Sft Sean Levey 9.2 15L 8th of 12 to Prince Alex (GB) 8.9 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 21 hcp 1m 6f Sft

OKITA SOUSHI (303)

4

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

(TStrap)

9

7

(133)

(8)

13- F Mikey Sheehy J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A winner at 1m 4f. He finished last of three runners on his latest outing at Leopardstown in July last year, but the application of a tongue-tie could get him involved on return. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Okita Soushi 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 8/11Fav S.M. Crosse 9.7 2 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Interpretation 9.7 LEP 22 JUL 21 3rn 1m 4f 180yds Gd 100/30 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 4 1/2L 4 1/2L from Malawi 9.7 and Easily 9.2 FAIR 11 JUN 21 15rn mdn 1m 4f Gd/Frm 2min 38.3sec

9

RAISE YOU (207)

6

Br Ch g Lope De Vega - Hikari B Brucetown Farms Ltd O J Palmer-Brown & Brian Gleeson

9

7

(133)

(9)

2-15581- F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f. Won on his last outing at the Curragh over 1m in October last year, and often goes well following a break. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 4 Raise You 4 flat wins r53,769.90 CD — Handicap Rating 102 5/2 HR103 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 won 6L 3 1/4L from Barbados 11.5 and Bold Approach 10.12 here 26 OCT 21 11rn 1m 4f Sft 2min 48.7sec Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.1 5L 8th of 20 to Aldaary (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 hcp 1m Gd /Sft 12/1 HR104 D. McMonagle 9.10 4 1/4L 5th of 18 to Sirjack Thomas 8.8 GAL 27 JUL 21 Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft

10 STRATUM (GB) (111)

9

Br B g Dansili (GB) - Lunar Phase B Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd O Tony Bloom

9

7

(133)

(6)

40131-6 F Seamie Heffernan J W P Mullins T

Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 2m 6f. Well beaten on his last Flat outing at Longchamp in a Group 1, finishing 26 lengths behind Trueshan. Enters calculations back down in grade. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Stratum (GB) 6 flat wins r371,252.40 4 N.H. wins r35,269.00 — Handicap Rating 108 28/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.2 94L last of 6fn, 7rn to Stattler 11.2 NAAS 30 JAN nov.ch Grade 3 3m 170yds Gd 2/5Fav P. Townend 12.0 won 1L 11L from Cavallino 12.0 and History Of Fashion 11.11 THU 19 DEC 21 8rn beg.ch 3m 182yds Gd 3/1 D.E. Mullins 12.0 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to West Cork Wildway 12.0 THU 18 NOV 21 8rn beg.ch 2m 6f Gd

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RACE FIVE

8

11 TEAM OF FIRSTS (GB) (53)

4

9

7

Br B g Zoffany - Mount Crystal B The Pocock Family O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(133)

(3)

2-1541-4 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Successful twice at 1m 2f. Didn’t quite get 1m 5f on his last outing at Navan having weakened in the final furlong, so a shorter trip could help him get closer. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Team Of Firsts (GB) 2 flat wins r20,355.00 — Handicap Rating 97 7/2 HR97 C.T. Keane 10.0 hd 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Dartan (GB) 8.10 NAV 29 MAR 10rn hcp 1m 5f Gd 7/2Fav HR86 C.T. Keane 9.12 (BK) won 7L 2 1/4L from Kodiac Prince 9.6 and Sasta 9.6 NAAS 31 OCT 21 16rn hcp 1m 2f Hvy 2min 24.3sec 9/4Fav HR88 C.T. Keane 9.12 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Pita Pinta 9.0 NAV 20 OCT 21 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld

12 WORDSWORTH (24)

4

9

7

Br Ch c Galileo - Chelsea Rose B Barronstown Stud O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(133)

(2)

3255-14 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f. He wasn’t disgraced in finishing three-quarters of a length behind Princess Zoe on his latest outing at Ascot in a Group 3. Can make his presence felt. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Wordsworth 2 flat wins r17,405.00 C — Handicap Rating 109 R. L. Moore 9.0 hd nk nk 4th to Princess Zoe (GER) 8.13 ASCOT 27 APR 6rn Group 3 1m 7f 209yds Gd /Frm 4/11Fav HR111 R.L. Moore 9.5 won hd 1 1/2L from Sunchart (GB) 9.5 and Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 9.9 GOW 7 APR 7rn 1m 5f 160yds Gd 3min 4.3sec 5/4Fav HR111 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 (TS) 10L 5th of 9 to Twilight Payment 9.11 here 13 AUG 21 Group 3 1m 6f Yld

13 AZALLYA (202)

4

Br B f Le Havre - Azama B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

9

2

(128)

(4)

86312- F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

RACE FIVE

A winner at 1m 4f. She was only half a length behind Jason The Militant in a Listed race at Naas last time, but may want slightly softer ground for this contest. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Azallya 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 98 12/1 HR92 G.M. Ryan 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Jason The Militant 9.8 NAAS 31 OCT 21 16rn Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 2/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 9L from Cycladic 9.2 and Earl Of Tyrone 9.7 CK 7 AUG 21 15rn mdn 1m 4f Sft 2min 42.7sec 13/2 O.J. Orr 9.2 s/hd hd 3rd to Call Me Sweetheart 9.2 here 2 JUN 21 9rn mdn 1m 4f Gd/Yld

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 5, No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Wordsworth, 4/1 Stratum (GB), 9/2 Jason The Militant, 7/1 Camorra, 8/1 Master Of Reality, 10/1 Raise You, Azallya, 14/1 Favorite Moon (GER), 16/1 Okita Soushi, 20/1 Team Of Firsts (GB), 25/1 Agitare, Micro Manage, 50/1 Nuits St Georges

2021 - 1st Reve De Vol 2nd Patrick Sarsfield (FR) 3rd O’Reilly (FR) (2 min. 12.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT MASTER OF REALITY drops significantly down in grade following a run in a Group 2 at Ascot last October. He returns to Listed territory for the first time since winning a Her Majesty’s Plate at Down Royal last July, where he was ridden clear in the final furlong, so a drop back to this class should see him in contention. Wordsworth is feared having not been beaten far in a Group 3 over 2m at Ascot on his last outing, while Azallya has proven form at this level and may not be far away either.

DANGER: Wordsworth

WIN: MASTER OF REALITY

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2015 GLENEAGLES TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien OWNER: M Tabor, D Smith & J Magnier SIRE: Galileo (IRE) DAM: You’resothrilling (USA) BREEDER: You’resothrilling Syndicate Imperious miler Gleneagles landed the Newmarket-Curragh double when winning both Classics easily in the spring of 2015.

Ridden to perfection by Ryan Moore, Gleneagles saw off the talented Ivawood and Belardo in the Curragh Classic and made it three in a row when winning the St James’ Palace Stakes next time out.

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SIXTH RACE 4.30P.M.

1m 2f

THE WILLIAM HILL HANDICAP OF W50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

FINANS BAY (217)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

10

2

(142)

(1)

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

563450- F Scott McCullagh (5) J M Halford T

Has some very strong C&D form to his name including when fourth in the Northfields Handicap last September and holds strong each-way claims here. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Finans Bay 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 102 14/1 HR103 N.G. McCullagh 9.9 17L 12th of 14 to Georgeville (GB) 9.9 LEP 16 OCT 21 Listed 1m 2f Gd 9/2 HR103 R.P. Whelan 9.11 4L 5th of 11 to Visualisation 9.6 LIST 21 SEP 21 Listed 1m 1f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR102 R.P. Whelan 9.11 nk nk ns 4th to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 here 12 SEP 21 23rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

2

MAX MAYHEM (GB) (141)

4

Br B g New Bay (GB) - Maybe Grace B Ms H O’Connor

13

(139)

(12)

832174- F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

O C Acheson

RACE SIX

9

Won the Northfields Handicap over C&D in commanding fashion last September and a 4lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent him from having a big say once more. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Max Mayhem (GB) 2 flat wins r86,140.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 9/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 1/2L 15L 9 1/2L 4th to Pied Piper (GB) 11.2 PUN 31 DEC 21 20rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 120yds Hvy 11/2 Rachael Blackmore 10.11 26L 7th of 8 to Fil Dor (FR) 10.11 FAIR 28 NOV 21 hdl Grade 3 2m Gd 17/2Fav HR95 M.P. Sheehy 8.8 won nk nk from Pineapple Express 9.1 and Crystal Black 8.8 here 12 SEP 21 23rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 10.3sec

3

IDES OF AUGUST (USA) (239)

4

9

12

(138)

(5)

355216- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

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

A capable individual on his day, but his record of one from eight on turf is a worry and he may need to drop down in the handicap a little more. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Ides Of August (USA) 2 flat wins r36,285.00 — Handicap Rating 98 9/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.5 4 1/4L 6th of 10 to Bear Story 9.5 DUN 24 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 2f 150yds Std 14/1 HR93 C.T. Keane 9.1 won 2L 1 3/4L from Agitare 9.4 and Safecracker (GB) 8.8 DUN 15 AUG 21 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 12.4sec 9/4Fav HR92 C.T. Keane 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Takeachancejimmy 8.4 BAL 19 JUL 21 6rn hcp 1m 1f 96yds Gd

4

ISLE OF SARK (USA) (85)

4

Br B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Endless Fancy (USA) B Kenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K Ramsey O Teme Valley

(TStrap)

9

11

(137)

(16)

1-5533-2 F Jake Coen (7) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Only had the three runs on turf, but denied by the narrowest of margins at Dundalk last time out and, if building on that, he may well be a player. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Isle Of Sark (USA) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 97 6/1 HR97 J. Coen 9.0 (TS) ns 2nd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 DUN 25 FEB 7rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 3/1 HR98 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 (TS) 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Leo De Fury 9.7 DUN 17 SEP 21 5rn 1m 4f Std 3/1 HR101 D. McMonagle 9.7 (TS) 1 3/4L 3L 3rd to Ottoman Emperor 9.7 NAV 10 JUL 21 5rn 1m 2f Gd 82

5

BOWERMAN (GB) (8)

8

Br B g Dutch Art (GB) - Jamboretta B Cheveley Park Stud Limited O Total Recall Racing Club

9

8

(134)

(19)

213009 F Adam Caffrey (10) J Adrian McGuinness T

His winless streak on turf dates back to June 2020, when scoring off a 3lb higher mark here, so is handicapped to return to form soon.

Winning Range Sft & AW. Star Rating 2 Bowerman (GB) 10 flat wins r222,446.10 C — Handicap Rating 94 40/1 HR95 Ms K.L. Derwin 10.3 15L last of 9 to The Names Jock 9.9 LEP 13 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd Cian Macredmond 9.2 8L 12th of 13 to Dembe (GB) 8.7 LINGFIELD PARK 15 APR hcp (76-95)1m 2f Std 14/1 HR96 R.L. Moore 9.5 12L 22nd of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

6

MOSALA (202)

5

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Glamorous (GER) B Richard & Nora Ahern O C Acheson

(TStrap)

9

6

(132)

(18)

23136f- F Chris Hayes J Henry de Bromhead T

Could not be faulted for his consistency in these type of handicaps throughout last season and could be in for another fruitful year this time around. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Mosala 2 flat wins r59,590.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (TS) fell in race won by Crowns Major (JPN) 11.9 CK 31 OCT 21 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 9/1 HR92 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 1 1/4L 6th of 23 to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 here 12 SEP 21 Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR93 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 3L 1/2L 3rd to Sirjack Thomas 8.8 GAL 27 JUL 21 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft

7

SUMMIT STAR (36)

4

9

Br B f Sea The Stars - Shizao B Morna McDowall & Sunderland Holdings Inc O Royal Racing Club

6

(132)

(3)

812-132 F Shane Crosse J Ms Sheila Lavery T

She has been in tremendous form on the all-weather but needs to transfer to that turf now, and her trainer may have a stronger candidate further down the weights. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Summit Star 2 flat wins r12,685.00 — Handicap Rating 92 Jim Crowley 9.2 nk 2nd to Dembe (GB) 8.7 LINGFIELD PARK 15 APR 13rn hcp (76-95)1m 2f Std 13/8Fav HR86 G.F. Carroll 9.2 ns 1/2L 3rd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 DUN 25 FEB 7rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 4/1Fav HR74 G.F. Carroll 10.1 won 4 3/4L 3/4L from Power Drive (GB) 9.1 and Very Excellent 9.8 DUN 16 FEB 14rn hcp (45-75)1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 18.6sec

YAFORDADOE (56)

6

Br B g Zebedee (GB) - Bluebell Park (USA) B Mr J Higgins O Yafordadoe Racing Syndicate

9

(CPiece)

3

(129)

(15)

6214f-0 F Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

Did well towards the back end of last season when scoring at Tipperary, but this assignment is much tougher and ground conditions don’t look to be in his favour. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 2 Yafordadoe 3 flat wins r25,687.50 2 N.H. wins r19,470.00 C — Handicap Rating 89 16/1 HR90 G.F. Carroll 8.13 (CP) 12L 23rd of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 6/1 HR119 L.P. Dempsey 10.5 fell in race won by Eskylane 11.6 DRYL 30 OCT 21 12rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m 190yds Sft 16/1 HR89 B.M. Coen 9.4 hd 1 1/4L nk 4th to Powerful Aggie (FR) 8.4 LEP 16 OCT 21 20rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

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DEARG JAZZ (20)

4

9

2

(128)

(8)

5-5580-9 F Seamie Heffernan J W McCreery T

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

Hasn’t shown much since winning here in September 2020 and, though she continues to slide down the handicap, she may need to come down even more to figure again. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Dearg Jazz 1 flat win r6,490.00 C — Handicap Rating 88 11/1 HR89 N.M. Crosse 9.11 13L 9th of 10 to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.8 SLGO 1 MAY hcp 1m 2f 142yds Sft 100/1 HR90 C.P. Hoban 8.11 16L 19th of 30 to Line Out 8.9 here 10 OCT 21 Ext hcp 2m Yld 22/1 HR92 G.M. Ryan 8.12 18L 8th of 9 to Thunder Kiss 9.11 CK 9 JUN 21 Group 3 1m 4f Yld

10 MASHHOOR (GB) (35)

4

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Sunsemperchi (GB) B Grenville Bloodstock Ltd O Brunabonne Syndicate

9

1

(127)

(2)

4-1234-4 F Shane Kelly J J P Murtagh T

He looked one to keep on side after an eye-catching first run for these connections at Cork last month, and the better ground is expected to suit on this occasion. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Mashhoor (GB) 1 flat win r3,215.70 — Handicap Rating 87 9/1 HR86 S.B. Kelly 9.1 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR 17rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft Jim Crowley 9.4 nk 1 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Rewired (GB) 8.3 SANDOWN PARK 5 AUG 21 7rn hcp (71-90)1m 1f 209yds Gd /Sft Pat Dobbs 8.8 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Data Protection (GB) 9.6 NEWMARKET 25 JUN 21 6rn hcp (81-100)1m 2f Gd /Frm

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4

9

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Ultra Cool B Ms Sheila Lavery O Sue Chadwick

1

(127)

(10)

241-1 F Billy Lee J Ms Sheila Lavery T

A filly that continues to go from strength to strength and the form of her most recent win at Leopardstown has been well franked by the placed horses since. The one to side with. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Moracana 2 flat wins r14,455.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 8/1 HR78 R.C. Colgan 10.0 won 1L 1 1/2L from Entropy 10.1 and Earl Of Tyrone 9.13 LEP 6 APR 20rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 2min 9.9sec 5/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 won 3/4L 2L from Zaynudin 9.7 and Lifetime Legend 9.7 LEP 16 OCT 21 13rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 11.9sec 9/2 R.C. Colgan 9.2 3 1/2L 4L nk 4th to Champion Green 9.7 PUN 14 SEP 21 14rn mdn 1m 1f Gd

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5

9

Br B g Free Eagle - Little Live Wire B James O’Haire & Irish National Stud O Basil Holian

1

(127)

(9)

244-100- F Declan McDonogh J Peter Fahey T

Was lightly raced throughout last season after winning fresh at Roscommon last May, and he may well prefer a bit more cut in the ground. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Soaring Monarch 2 flat wins r17,110.00 — Handicap Rating 87 11/2 HR88 Sam Ewing 9.6 16L 12th of 13 to Laelaps 9.9 LIST 21 SEP 21 Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 9/2Fav HR91 K.J. Manning 9.0 7 3/4L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Current Option 9.7 GAL 1 AUG 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd 5/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 9.4 won 2 3/4L hd from Mk Drama 8.6 and Galtee Mist 9.5 ROS 11 MAY 21 14rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft 1min 35.6sec

13 SAFECRACKER (GB) (8)

4

9

Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Swain’s Gold (USA) B Minster Stud O Godolphin

0

(126)

(14)

3213-36 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

His form ties in closely with stablemate Mashhoor from their meeting at Cork and the booking of stable jockey Ben Coen may well suggest he is the first string. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Safecracker (GB) 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 86 7/4Fav HR86 Miss A.B. O’Connor 9.10 5 3/4L 6th of 9 to The Names Jock 9.9 LEP 13 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 9/2Fav HR85 B.M. Coen 9.0 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR 17rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 11/10Fav HR86 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Ides Of August (USA) 9.1 DUN 15 AUG 21 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

14 AURORA PRINCESS (10)

4

Br B f The Gurkha - Rub A Dub Dub (GB) B Mr Yasushi Kubota O Yasushi Kubota

(Visor)

8

13

(125)

(4)

418-010 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

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Not the most consistent but very capable on her day and has won over this distance in the past so cannot be easily ruled out.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Aurora Princess 4 flat wins r26,255.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 10/1 HR85 S.T. McCullagh 9.4 (V) 58L last of 10 to New York Angel 8.6 GOW 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 25/1 HR79 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 (V) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Monzoon (GB) 9.13 and Navagio 8.13 LIM 23 APR 15rn hcp 1m Gd 1min 45.9sec 20/1 HR80 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 (CP) 17L 15th of 20 to Moracana 10.0 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd

15 ANNEXATION (FR) (13)

6

Br B g Wootton Bassett (GB) - Scarlet Sonnet B Ecurie Skymarc Farm O South Ros Racing Syndicate

(TStrap)

8

12

(124)

(6)

401-813 F Wayne Lordan J Henry de Bromhead T

Ran a cracker on his return at Leopardstown recently and there could be more to come here off a 3lb higher mark as he looks to notch up a fourth career win. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Annexation (FR) 3 flat wins r19,175.00 2 N.H. wins r19,470.00 — Handicap Rating 84 11/1 HR81 W.M. Lordan 9.5 (TS) 1L 1/2L 3rd to Dublin Journal 9.5 LEP 8 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/2Fav HR76 C.D. Hayes 9.10 (TS) won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Godhead (GB) 9.4 and Super Over 9.7 DUN 28 JAN 12rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 39.3sec 7/1 HR77 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.9 (TS) 3 3/4L 8th of 13 to White Marlin 9.11 DUN 14 JAN hcp (50-80)1m 4f Std

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5

Br B g Dawn Approach - Great Hope B P & B Bloodstock O F W Lynch

8

11

(123)

(7)

10011-5 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

His form ties in closely with others in the field and he was a convincing winner of a maiden over C&D last August, which entitles him to respect. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 3 Golden Twilight 3 flat wins r25,960.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 14/1 HR84 R.P. Whelan 8.13 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 11/4 HR78 M.P. Sheehy 8.6 (TS) won 1 1/2L hd from Dalvey (GB) 9.0 and Dances With Stars 8.6 DUN 3 DEC 21 8rn hcp 1m 4f Std 2min 32.6sec 5/1 HR73 M.P. Sheehy 10.2 (TS) won nk 2 1/4L from Hurricane Alex (GB) 9.10 and Tooreen Angel 9.6 DUN 5 NOV 21 14rn hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std 2min 30.3sec

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17 OVERHEER (GB) (28)

6

8

8

(120)

(11)

06050-3 F Leigh Roche J Joseph G Murphy T

Br B g Heeraat - Ardbrae Tara B Mickley Stud O Mrs Patricia Mullane

Caught they eye running on late at Limerick on his return last month and the step up in trip can only aid his cause as he looks to bounce back to winning ways. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 2 Overheer (GB) 3 flat wins r18,880.00 — Handicap Rating 80 11/1 HR78 G.F. Carroll 9.12 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR 16rn hcp 1m Gd 11/1 HR79 G.F. Carroll 9.9 31L 12th of 16 to Team Of Firsts (GB) 9.12 NAAS 31 OCT 21 hcp 1m 2f Hvy 25/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 10.2 2 1/2L 5th of 20 to Tudor City 9.8 LEP 23 OCT 21 hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd

18 LOINGSEOIR (28)

6

8

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

7

(119)

(13)

4218-05 F Jamie Powell (7) J M C Grassick T

Has won here in the past and his most recent effort at Limerick may have hinted at a return to form, but will need to if he is to figure in this company. Winning Range SH-GY. Star Rating 2 Loingseoir 4 flat wins r25,370.00 C D — Handicap Rating 78 11/1 HR78 Annalise Cullen 9.5 2 1/4L 5th of 16 to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR hcp 1m Gd 80/1 HR78 R.P. Cleary 8.7 9L 18th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 9/1 HR78 Annalise Cullen 9.1 14L 8th of 16 to Team Of Firsts (GB) 9.12 NAAS 31 OCT 21 hcp 1m 2f Hvy

19 DAYLIGHT COME (12)

5

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Oiche Ghealai B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(C,T)

8

7

(119)

(17)

2421/-08 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence and the fact his only win came on deep ground does not aid his cause either.

Winning Range SH. Star Rating 2 Daylight Come 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 77 14/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 10.0 (CP) (TS) 8L 8th of 15 to Lord Erskine 8.11 ROS 9 MAY Ext hcp 1m 3f 213yds Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR82 K.J. Manning 9.1 (CP) (TS) 17L last of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.0 NAAS 27 MAR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 2/1Fav HR85 K.J. Manning 9.7 won 3/4L 6L from Pin Your Hopes 9.7 and Eagle’s Flight 9.7 GOW 2 SEP 20 14rn mdn 1m 1f 110yds Sft/Hvy 2min 9.6sec

C,T worn by No. 19. CPiece worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 6, No. 15. Visor worn by No. 14.

Long Handicap - Loingseoir 8-6 (118), Daylight Come 8-5 (117) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Annexation (FR), 7/1 Moracana, 8/1 Max Mayhem (GB), Isle Of Sark (USA), 10/1 Finans Bay, Mashhoor (GB), 12/1 Ides Of August (USA), Mosala, Golden Twilight, Overheer (GB), 14/1 Summit Star, Safecracker (GB), 16/1 Soaring Monarch, Loingseoir, 20/1 Aurora Princess, 25/1 Bowerman (GB), Yafordadoe, Daylight Come, 33/1 Dearg Jazz

CURRAGH COMMENT MORACANA looks just the type to continue improving for a stable which has a fine record with fillies and, with the form of her most recent win at Leopardstown being well franked since, she can land the hat-trick off a 9lb higher mark. Mashhoor was an eye-catcher on his first run for the Johnny Murtagh stable at Cork and he is entitled to be thereabouts, along with the consistent Mosala and Northfields Handicap winner Max Mayhem.

WIN: MORACANA

DANGER: Mashhoor

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2020 SISKIN TRAINER: Ger Lyons OWNER: Khalid Abdullah SIRE: First Defence (USA) DAM: Bird Flown (GB) BREEDER: Juddmonte Farms A first Classic winner for Ger Lyons; and Colin Keane, Siskin delivered on his juvenile promise and made a winning seasonal debut as the favourite.

Despite not getting a clear run. Siskin powered home in the final two furlongs and stayed on well to win by two lengths.

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2021 MAC SWINEY TRAINER: Jim Bolger OWNER: Mrs J S Bolger SIRE: New Approach (IRE) DAM: Halla Na Saoire (IRE) BREEDER: J S Bolger Rounding off a very successful juvenile campaign with a win over short-priced favourite One Ruler in the Vertem Futurity Stakes, Mac Swiney produced a career- best to win a Classic.

Given an excellent front-running ride from Rory Cleary, he went through the gears nicely to prevail over his stablemate Poetic Flare by a short-head.

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Horse

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STRAPPED (41)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

10

4

(144)

(8)

Br B g Dawn Approach - Strapless B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

13050-0 F Luke McAteer (3) J J S Bolger T

Has been running in Pattern company since winning his maiden in May last year and will appreciate this drop in class, making his handicap debut today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Strapped 1 flat win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 101 25/1 HR102 K.J. Manning 8.10 12L 10th of 11 to Markaz Paname 8.10 here 10 APR Group 3 7f Gd/Yld 5/1 HR103 K.J. Manning 9.5 9L last of 11 to Head Mistress 9.0 here 13 AUG 21 Listed 5f Gd 100/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.5 4 1/2L 5th of 8 to Ebro River 9.5 here 8 AUG 21 Group 1 6f Yld

2

DAIRERIN (GB) (14)

3

Br B g Spill The Beans (AUS) - Sakhya B Saxtead Livestock Ltd

(CPiece)

9

8

(134)

(3)

4128-30 F N G McCullagh J Mrs John Harrington T

O Sniper Alley Syndicate

Well beaten on his stable debut for Jessica Harrington at Naas two weeks ago and, despite a 2lb drop in the ratings, he’s probably best watched for now. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Dairerin (GB) 2 flat wins r9,707.80 — Handicap Rating 91 20/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.8 (CP) 8 3/4L 12th of 15 to Drombeg Banner 9.8 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft Jamie Spencer 9.7 (CP) 3 1/4L hd 3rd to Devasboy (GB) 8.3 NEWCASTLE 13 JAN 4rn hcp (76-95)7f 14yds AWT Ryan Moore 9.0 4L 8th of 10 to Have A Good Day 8.10 DEAUVILLE 3 AUG 21 Group 3 6f Sft

3

FIACH MCHUGH (26)

3

9

RACE SEVEN

8

(134)

(7)

6326-12 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

Br B g Belardo - Crystal Idea B Mr P Harney O Mrs P Harney

Has returned in cracking form this season, backing up his Dundalk maiden success with a solid placed effort on his handicap debut at Naas last month. Another bold bid beckons. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Fiach McHugh 1 flat win r9,440.00 D — Handicap Rating 91 13/2 HR87 A.J. Slattery 9.6 3 1/4L 2nd to Ivy League 9.3 NAAS 25 APR 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 100/30 HR84 A.J. Slattery 9.8 won 1/2L 8 1/2L from Honey Girl (GB) 9.3 and Circles 9.0 DUN 8 APR 9rn mdn 7f Std 1min 25.8sec 11/2 A.J. Slattery 9.7 7 1/4L 6th of 13 to Caroline Herschel 8.13 KILL 2 OCT 21 mdn 1m 30yds Sft

4

MUDAMER (14)

3

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

(TStrap)

9

4

(130)

(12)

91-0 F Gary Halpin J Kevin Prendergast T

Didn’t show a great deal on his seasonal/handicap debut at Naas two weeks ago and connections now reach for a tongue-tie.

Others make more appeal. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Mudamer 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 87 22/1 HR90 G.P. Halpin 9.5 13L 14th of 15 to Drombeg Banner 9.8 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 16/1 G.P. Halpin 9.5 won nk 1 3/4L from Glengarra 9.5 and Schiele 9.5 FAIR 11 JUL 21 10rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14.6sec 33/1 G.P. Halpin 9.7 8 1/4L 9th of 11 to Beauty Inspire 9.7 here 25 JUN 21 mdn 6f Gd 92

5

PINAR DEL RIO (GB) (311)

3

9

4

(130)

(9)

310p- F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Br B g Havana Gold - Ripples Maid (GB) B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd O P Twomey

Won his maiden over 6f at this venue last May before tackling a Group 2 contest then going lame at Killarney. Makes his seasonal return as a first-time gelding and can’t be dismissed. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Pinar Del Rio (GB) 1 flat win r10,325.00 C — Handicap Rating 87 7/2 HR87 W.J. Lee 9.6 p.u. in race won by Luxembourg 9.6 KILL 14 JUL 21 8rn 1m 40yds Gd 14/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 8 1/2L 10th of 14 to Go Bears Go 9.5 here 26 JUN 21 Group 2 6f Gd 2/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 won 1 1/4L nk from Thunder Eclipse 9.5 and Barud (GB) 9.5 here 22 MAY 21 9rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 15.5sec

6

TUT TUT (6)

3

Br B f Kodi Bear - Tut B Mrs Jean Brennan O It’s All About The Girls

(CPiece)

9

4

(130)

(1)

16105-9 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Has been disappointing since winning a Listowel handicap last September and difficult to promote as the likely winner today.

Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Winning Range YS-GY. Star Rating 2 Tut Tut 2 flat wins r32,450.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 33/1 HR88 T.P. Madden 9.11 13L 9th of 10 to Amortentia 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY hcp 1m Gd 7/2 HR88 S. Foley 9.10 6 3/4L 5th of 6 to Nectaris (GB) 9.7 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2 HR88 S. Foley 9.2 63L last of 16 to Lady Of Inishfree 8.10 NAAS 17 OCT 21 7f Yld

7

ESCULENTA (35)

3

9

0

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Myrica (GB) B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud Limited

(126)

(10)

623-32 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Has placed in four of her five maiden appearances and it would come as no surprise to see her run a big race on her handicap debut today. Star Rating 4 Esculenta — Handicap Rating 83 7/2 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.3 5L 2nd to Toy 9.3 CK 16 APR 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.3 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Tuesday 9.3 NAAS 27 MAR 17rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 5/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 3 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to West Coast 9.2 LEP 23 OCT 21 13rn mdn 7f Gd

8

SOLAR BREEZE (14)

3

9

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

0

(126)

(6)

50-2 F J Cleary (7) J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Didn’t show much in two juvenile appearances but took giant strides forward when touched off on her seasonal debut at Naas two weeks ago. Must enter calculations on her handicap bow. Star Rating 4 Solar Breeze — Handicap Rating 83 25/1 J. Cleary 8.10 s/hd 2nd to Ezine (GB) 9.3 NAAS 7 MAY 14rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 28/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 8 1/2L 12th of 18 to Siesta Beach (GB) 9.2 NAAS 17 OCT 21 mdn 5f 205yds Yld 33/1 R.C. Colgan 8.12 5 1/4L 5th of 9 to Gaire Os Ard 8.8 here 25 SEP 21 6f Gd

TORN (GB) (19)

3

8

Br B Br f Bated Breath (GB) - Belvoir Diva (GB) B Bickmarsh Stud O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

13

(125)

(2)

661-7 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Ended last season with a maiden success at Dundalk and made a pleasing enough return when a running-on seventh over course and distance earlier this month. No forlorn hope. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Torn (GB) 1 flat win r14,750.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 6/1 HR83 C.T. Keane 9.7 6 1/2L 7th of 12 to Independent Expert 8.2 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 13/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.3 won 3/4L 3L from Queens Command 8.8 and Bells On Her Toes 8.13 DUN 8 OCT 21 13rn mdn 7f Std 1min 25.7sec 7/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 2L 6th of 14 to Alizarine (GB) 9.2 PUN 14 SEP 21 mdn 7f Gd

10 SHANGHAI DRAGON (19)

3

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

(CPiece)

8

10

(122)

(11)

8842-20 F Danny Sheehy (3) J J P Murtagh T

Possibly best forgiven her effort over course and distance last time, when bumping a rival at the start, as she posted two solid runner-up performances prior to that. Star Rating 3 Shanghai Dragon — Handicap Rating 79 14/1 HR79 J.A. Powell 8.10 12L last of 12 to Independent Expert 8.2 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 16/1 HR74 J. Coen 8.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Level Pitch 8.10 CK 3 APR 17rn hcp 7f Gd 11/1 HR65 D.E. Sheehy 8.3 (CP) hd 2nd to Nectaris (GB) 9.7 LEP 23 OCT 21 6rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

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9

11 CHESTNUTTER (20)

3

Br Ch f Anjaal (GB) - Sapporo B Newlands House Stud O No Rush Man Syndicate

8

9

(B,T)

(121)

(5)

35240-6 F Chris Hayes J Noel Meade T

Had a busy juvenile campaign and a little disappointing on her seasonal return over 6f at Sligo recently. Now wears first-time blinkers and a watching brief is advised. Star Rating 2 Chestnutter — Handicap Rating 78 9/4Fav HR79 G.M. Ryan 9.3 (TS) 4 1/2L 6th of 7 to Count To Five (GB) 9.12 SLGO 1 MAY mdn 5f 195yds Yld 20/1 HR80 W.M. Lordan 8.8 6 1/4L 10th of 16 to Lady Of Inishfree 8.10 NAAS 17 OCT 21 7f Yld 8/13Fav HR81 C.D. Hayes 8.8 2 1/4L 4L 4L 4th to Eastern Wind (GB) 8.1 LIM 9 OCT 21 8rn mdn 6f 150yds Hvy

12 NATIONAL GALLERY (26)

3

Br Br Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Dora de Green B Con Marnane O F & N Partnership

8

8

(120)

(4)

72-16 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Won his maiden two starts ago and shaped as though a step back up in trip would suit when sixth on his handicap debut over 6f at Naas last time. Each-way claims. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 National Gallery 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 77 5/2Fav HR80 S.M. Crosse 9.7 4 1/4L 6th of 13 to Ano Syra 9.0 NAAS 25 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 11/10Fav G.P. Halpin 9.7 won 3/4L nk from Ano Syra 9.2 and Hypernova 9.0 DUN 5 JAN 14rn mdn 6f Std 1min 13.2sec 11/8Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Incrimination 9.2 DUN 8 DEC 21 13rn mdn 6f Std

B,T worn by No. 11. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 6, No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Fiach McHugh, 9/2 Esculenta, 6/1 Solar Breeze, National Gallery, 8/1 Strapped, 10/1 Torn (GB), 12/1 Pinar Del Rio (GB), 14/1 Dairerin (GB), Chestnutter, 16/1 Mudamer, Tut Tut, 20/1 Shanghai Dragon

2021 - 1st Lust 2nd Liffey River (FR) 3rd Beagnach Sasta (1 min. 27.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Esculenta has placed on her last four outings and shouldn’t be far away on her handicap debut, while Naas runner-up Solar Breeze and the dropped-in-class Strapped also make plenty of appeal. The vote, however, goes to Andrew Slattery’s progressive FIACH MCHUGH. The Belardo gelding built on his comeback victory at Dundalk when second behind the smart Ivy League (since Group 3-placed) on handicap at Naas last month and, despite a 4lb rise, he looks sure to be in the firing line again.

WIN: FIACH MCHUGH

DANGER: Esculenta

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EIGHTH RACE 5.35P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP OF W12,500 (50-80)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: r7375; Second: r2500; Third: r1250; Fourth: r625; Fifth: r375; Sixth: r250.

(For Race Conditions see page 108)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

JUYUSH (GB) (45)

B Breeder

Br B g Frankel (GB) - Faithfilly B The Faithfilly Partnership O Lisglassick Partnership

O Owner

(TStrap)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

10

2

(142)

(22)

90540-8 F Colin Keane J Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T

Has yet to taste success on turf in Ireland, but did win on heavy ground when trained in France. Struggled to make an impact on his reappearance and needs more here. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 2 Juyush (GB) 4 flat wins r28,290.00 D — Handicap Rating 80 22/1 HR80 L.F. Roche 10.2 (TS) 5L 8th of 17 to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 50/1 HR84 R.P. Cleary 8.7 6 1/2L 11th of 27 to Bopedro (FR) 9.3 here 27 AUG 21 Ext hcp 1m Gd 25/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.6 1 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Moddy Poddle 9.1 KILL 19 AUG 21 12rn 1m 30yds Gd

2

MONZOON (GB) (28)

5

10

Br B g Bated Breath (GB) - Muzhil B P J Wightman

1

(141)

(11)

12918-2 F J M Sheridan (3) J Ross O’Sullivan T

O John Bowden

Won off 6lb lower on the all-weather at Dundalk late last term and returned to action with a really encouraging second at Limerick last month. Worth a shout of just 1lb higher here. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Monzoon (GB) 3 flat wins r19,175.00 CD — Handicap Rating 79 16/1 HR78 O.J. Orr 9.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Aurora Princess 9.8 LIM 23 APR 15rn hcp 1m Gd 7/1 HR78 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 9 3/4L 8th of 12 to Punk Poet 10.2 DUN 29 OCT 21 hcp (50-80)1m Std 10/1 HR73 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 won hd 1/2L from Rocky Dreams (GB) 9.3 and Got The Moves 9.12 DUN 8 OCT 21 14rn hcp (45-75)7f Std 1min 25.1sec

3

ZAHEE (15)

7 (H,T)

Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Havin’ A Good Time B Yeomanstown Stud O The 119 Partnership

10

1

(141)

(20)

943012 F Cillian McConnell (7) J John C McConnell T

Has been in sparkling form since switching back to turf, winning well over this trip at Leopardstown before finding only one too good at Cork last time. Has to be considered. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Zahee 3 flat wins r18,290.00 D — Handicap Rating 79 9/1 HR76 Cillian McConnell 9.6 (H) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Dedillon 9.5 CK 6 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 16/1 HR67 Cillian McConnell 9.6 (H) (TS) won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Massaman 10.0 and Jaafel 9.9 LEP 2 APR 14rn hcp (47-70)1m Gd 1min 43.2sec 33/1 HR77 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 (H) (TS) 5L 11th of 13 to Skontonovski (GB) 9.4 DUN 25 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std

RACE EIGHT

4

CHICAGO BEAR (15)

4

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Ebalista B Forenaghts Stud Farm O Samuel M Mencoff

10

0

(140)

(26)

1-785-43 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Was running over longer trips in a brief campaign last season but appeared to improve for the drop to this trip at Cork last time, finishing third despite being keen early. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Chicago Bear 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 78 3/1Fav HR77 J.A. Powell 9.7 (H) 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Dedillon 9.5 CK 6 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 12/1 HR77 B.M. Coen 9.13 (H) (TS) 1L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Moracana 10.0 LEP 6 APR 20rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 12/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.13 (H) 8L 5th of 12 to Lunar Power 9.6 LEP 16 OCT 21 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 98

5

STARTING MONDAY (208)

5

10

0

(140)

(4)

152754- F Wayne Lordan J Gillian Scott T

Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Turning Times B Patrick Ryan O Starting Monday Syndicate

Won over this course and distance at the start of last season, on his first start since the previous October. This may be the best time to catch him, but he seems happiest on deep ground. Winning Range Hvy-SH. Star Rating 3 Starting Monday 2 flat wins r13,275.00 CD — Handicap Rating 78 11/2 HR78 W.J. Lee 10.0 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Big Island 9.8 GAL 25 OCT 21 17rn hcp (50-80)1m 73yds Hvy 8/1 HR78 W.J. Lee 9.1 7 1/2L 5th of 13 to Laelaps 9.9 LIST 21 SEP 21 Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 11/4Fav HR80 W.J. Lee 10.0 7L 7th of 11 to Fearless Girl 9.2 BAL 21 JUN 21 hcp 1m 1f 125yds Gd

6

BRINGSTY (GB) (13)

Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Postale (GB) B Whitwell Bloodstock O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Harold House

4 (B,ES)

9

13

(139)

(19)

1000-00 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Has failed to beat a single horse home in two starts so far this season, over 7f at Cork and 10 furlongs at Leopardstown.

Needs to show a whole lot more to figure. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 1 Bringsty (GB) 1 flat win r4,884.20 — Handicap Rating 77 66/1 HR82 C.J. MacRedmond 9.1 37L last of 14 to Dublin Journal 9.5 LEP 8 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 18/1 HR83 R.P. Whelan 8.13 (H) 21L last of 17 to Punk Poet 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 50/1 HR85 R.P. Whelan 9.12 4 3/4L 10th of 18 to Dilawara (FR) 9.10 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd

7

DISCO BOOTS (245)

4

9

Br Ch f Belardo - Nightswimmer B John T Heffernan & Grainne Dooley O Ballygreany Stud

13

(139)

(28)

420-130- F Kevin Manning J Peter Fahey T

Won her maiden on her seasonal reappearance last season and ran well in a handicap at Galway before finding Group 3 company far too hot last time. May be better in this grade. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Disco Boots 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 77 80/1 HR78 K.J. Manning 9.2 23L 13th of 14 to Astadash 9.7 GOW 18 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Yld 8/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 8.13 3/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Moddy Poddle 8.10 GAL 27 JUL 21 11rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Sft 14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won 1L 3/4L from Fictitious Lady 9.11 and Spinning Moon 9.2 KILL 13 JUL 21 12rn mdn 1m 30yds Gd 1min 43.2sec

8

COINS CROSS (6)

Br Ch g Dragon Pulse - Miz Makfi (GB) B Mr Thomas Markham O Stanley G Watson

4 (Blinkers)

9

12

(138)

(30)

937-343 F Declan McDonogh J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

His only previous success came over 6f, but he has shown a solid level of form over this trip so far this term, including when third in a handicap at Naas last time. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3 Coins Cross 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 76 6/1 HR77 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 (BK) 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Hale Bopp 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 6/1 HR77 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 (BK) 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Aurora Princess 9.8 LIM 23 APR 15rn hcp 1m Gd 11/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.8 (BK) 3L nk 3rd to Haziya 9.1 LEP 2 APR 17rn hcp (50-85)1m Gd

9

COLD STEEL (USA) (604)

4

9

Br Br g Summer Front (USA) - Shotgun Persuasion (USA) B DLT Thoroughbreds LLC & Lee McMillin O Team Valor International LLC

12

(138)

(6)

843/- F Gary Carroll J A Oliver T

Making his handicap debut on his first start since September 2020. Has his first run for a new yard after leaving Jessica Harrington, but may be best watched after spending so long on the sidelines. Star Rating 2 Cold Steel (USA) — Handicap Rating 76 5/1 S. Foley 9.7 (V) 6L 1 1/2L 3rd to Flying Visit 9.7 LIST 24 SEP 20 7rn mdn 1m Hvy 10/1 S. Foley 9.7 (V) s/hd 1L 1L 4th to Snowy Owl 9.4 KILL 19 AUG 20 5rn mdn 1m 20yds Sft 16/1 S. Foley 9.5 14L 8th of 9 to Mac Swiney 9.5 here 18 JUL 20 mdn 7f Yld

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Noozhah (GB) B South Acre Bloodstock O Seamus Devlin

5 (TStrap)

9

12

(138)

(9)

5-34295- F Darragh O’Keeffe J John C McConnell T

Won twice on the all-weather for Archie Watson and though unsuccessful when with David O’Meara after that, he did produce a couple of useful efforts. Might be best watched on his Irish debut. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Higher Kingdom (GB) 2 flat wins r8,346.20 — Handicap Rating 76 Daniel Tudhope 9.13 (TS) 4L 5th of 8 to Poet’s Magic (GB) 9.5 AYR 19 JUL 21 hcp (61-80)7f 50yds Gd /Frm Daniel Tudhope 9.7 (TS) 13L 9th of 10 to Stone Soldier (GB) 10.0 HAYDOCK PARK 1 JUL 21 hcp (66-85)6f 212yds Gd Shane Gray 9.12 (TS) 1L 2nd to Tadreeb 9.4 THIRSK 15 JUN 21 9rn hcp (61-80)7f Gd /Frm

RACE EIGHT

10 HIGHER KINGDOM (GB) (306)

11 SAN AER (49)

4

9

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teacht An Earraig (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs Helen Mullins

12

(138)

(5)

77010-0 F Jake Coen (7) J Thomas Mullins T

Won his maiden over this trip at Killarney last October but has been well beaten over hurdles and back on the Flat at Leopardstown last month. Has plenty to prove on that evidence. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 San Aer 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 76 66/1 HR77 B.M. Coen 9.8 (TS) 10L last of 17 to Haziya 9.1 LEP 2 APR hcp (50-85)1m Gd 33/1 J.B. Foley 10.11 88L last of 16fn, 18rn to Icare Allen (FR) 11.2 LEP 27 DEC 21 mdn hdl 2m Yld/Sft 3/1 HR71 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 1/2L 3 3/4L from So Fascinating 8.13 and Monteria 9.7 KILL 2 OCT 21 10rn mdn 1m 30yds Sft 1min 49.3sec

12 PLUNKETT (GB) (28)

5

9

Br B g Gleneagles - Araqella B BBA 2010 Ltd O Mark MacNabb

11

(137)

(3)

0020-12 F Billy Lee J Paul W Flynn T

Showed precious little over hurdles at Punchestown in November but has improved considerably since returning to the Flat, winning at Gowran before going close at Limerick last time. One to take very seriously here. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Plunkett (GB) 1 flat win r5,900.00 D — Handicap Rating 75 100/30Fav HR73 Ciara Flynn 9.1 1/2L 2nd to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR 16rn hcp 1m Gd 9/2 HR64 W.J. Lee 10.1 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from Take My Hand 9.3 and Derry Lad 9.13 GOW 13 APR 16rn hcp (47-65)1m Yld/Sft 1min 47.3sec 66/1 B. Browne 12.0 55L 19th of 22 to Grand Jury (FR) 12.0 PUN 23 NOV 21 mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

13 STAR OF CASHEL (12)

5

(CPiece) Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Queen of Lyons (USA) B Gigginstown House Stud O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Dooley Thoroughbreds

9

11

(137)

(16)

44-0008 F Cian MacRedmond (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

Has dropped 11lb from his mark at the end of last year following four down-the-field efforts so far this term. Would have claims if finding his best, but hasn’t shown signs of that recently. Winning Range YS-Yld. Star Rating 2 Star Of Cashel 3 flat wins r18,290.00 — Handicap Rating 75 6/1 HR78 C.T. Keane 9.5 (V) (TS) 7 3/4L 8th of 15 to Timourid 9.4 ROS 9 MAY Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR81 N.M. Crosse 8.7 (CP) (TS) 15L 14th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 17/2 HR83 C.J. MacRedmond 9.9 (CP) (TS) 7 3/4L 14th of 17 to Haziya 9.1 LEP 2 APR hcp (50-85)1m Gd

14 ZEPHRON (GB) (6)

5

Br B g Ivawood - Amarylis B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd O R MacBriatharlaoch

9

(CPiece)

11

(137)

(29)

4360-80 F Annalise Cullen (7) J Denis W Cullen T

All of his best form has come over shorter trips than this and he struggled to make an impact over a mile at Naas last time.

May find a few too strong. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Zephron (GB) 2 flat wins r12,980.00 C — Handicap Rating 75 25/1 HR77 M.A. Gallagher 9.1 (CP) 14L 10th of 13 to Hale Bopp 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 10/1 HR78 M.A. Gallagher 8.11 9 1/4L 8th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.0 NAAS 27 MAR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR79 Annalise Cullen 9.1 (CP) 6 3/4L 14th of 18 to Dilawara (FR) 9.10 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd

15 GINSBURG (19)

4

9

(CPiece)

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Hallie’s Comet B Mighty Universe Ltd O Ballycat Syndicate

10

(136)

(12)

374-701 F Sean Bird (10) J Gerard Keane T

Opened his account at the 10th attempt when landing a handicap over 7f here in fine style. The handicapper has taken no chances in raising her 10lb, though the extra furlong could help. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Ginsburg 1 flat win r6,490.00 C — Handicap Rating 74 28/1 HR64 S.P. Bird 8.10 (CP) won 3 1/4L 1L from River Derwent (GB) 10.2 and Tyrion’s Dream 8.7 here 2 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 1min 29.4sec 25/1 HR66 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 20L 11th of 14 to Massaman 10.0 GOW 7 APR hcp (47-70)7f Gd 25/1 HR66 C.T. Keane 9.12 3L 7th of 21 to Mogwli 9.11 here 26 MAR hcp (50-70)6f Yld

RACE EIGHT

16 SKONTONOVSKI (GB) (15)

5

Br B g Harbour Watch - An Ghalanta B The An Ghalanta Partnership O Mark Devlin

(Visor)

9

9

(135)

(18)

074197 F Adam Caffrey (10) J Adrian McGuinness T

Won narrowly on his last start on the all-weather at Dundalk, but his two turf runs since then have been less impressive.

Has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than his last win. Winning Range GY & AW. Star Rating 3 Skontonovski (GB) 5 flat wins r33,040.00 D — Handicap Rating 73 18/1 HR76 C.J. MacRedmond 9.8 (V) 9 1/2L 7th of 15 to Dedillon 9.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 20/1 HR76 R.P. Whelan 9.12 (V) 5 1/2L 9th of 17 to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 12/1 HR74 C.T. Keane 9.4 (V) won ns hd from Super Over 9.4 and Elzaam Blue 9.12 DUN 25 MAR 13rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 40.4sec

100

17 AINGEAL DORCHA (44)

4

9

7

(133)

(15)

2200-01 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

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

Appeared to relish the step up to an extended 1m1f at Gowran last time, winning with plenty in hand. A 10lb rise and this shorter trip are concerns, but he’s in good form. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Aingeal Dorcha 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 71 4/1 HR61 A.J. Slattery 9.12 won 3 1/2L 2 1/2L from Barretstown 9.4 and Clueless Hill 8.13 GOW 7 APR 13rn hcp (47-65)1m 1f 130yds Gd 2min 3.6sec 14/1 HR62 A.J. Slattery 9.6 6 3/4L 11th of 20fn, 21rn to Massaman 9.6 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 9/1 HR64 A.J. Slattery 9.11 13L 11th of 16 to Dusty Winds 9.6 GOW 18 SEP 21 hcp (45-65)1m Yld

18 AMPESON (GB) (45)

5

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Surprise B Clive Dennett O Patrick J McKenna

(CPiece)

9

7

(133)

(10)

2-33657 F Luke McAteer (3) J Patrick J McKenna (R) T

Has recorded two wins from 12 starts on the all-weather, but is winless in 11 starts on turf. Not beaten all that far at Leopardstown last time but his turf record is worrying. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Ampeson (GB) 2 flat wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 71 28/1 HR71 G.M. Ryan 9.7 (CP) 4 3/4L 7th of 17 to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 18/1 HR72 L.T. McAteer 8.13 (CP) .75L 5th of 13 to Skontonovski (GB) 9.4 DUN 25 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 11/2 HR73 B.M. Coen 9.7 3 1/4L 6th of 12 to Annexation (FR) 9.10 DUN 28 JAN Ext hcp 1m Std

19 CHURCH MOUNTAIN (28)

4

Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Whatelseaboutyou B Lisbrook O Joseph M Kelly

(C,T)

9

7

(133)

(7)

1610-90 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Won two out of three at Galway last year, but his form away from that track leaves a lot to be desired. Well beaten at Limerick last time and other appeal more. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Church Mountain 2 flat wins r12,685.00 — Handicap Rating 71 11/1 HR73 James J. Doyle 9.7 (CP) (TS) 11L 11th of 16 to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR hcp 1m Gd 33/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (TS) 5 3/4L 9th of 17 to Haziya 9.1 LEP 2 APR hcp (50-85)1m Gd 15/2 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 8 3/4L 10th of 15 to Sasta 9.8 LIST 23 SEP 21 hcp (50-80)1m 1f Yld

20 COEUR D’OR (617)

6

9

7

Br B g Dubawi - Irresistible Jewel B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor

(133)

(13)

4-950/- F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Has yet to make the frame in four career outings and has been off the track since finishing well down the field over further at Limerick in September 2020. Best watched for now. Star Rating 2 Coeur D’or — Handicap Rating 71 13/2 HR76 O.J. Orr 9.9 22L 12th of 14 to Blackpoint 9.9 LIM 11 SEP 20 mdn 1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 O.J. Orr 9.13 10L 5th of 14 to Daylight Come 9.7 GOW 2 SEP 20 mdn 1m 1f 110yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 O.J. Orr 10.1 18L 9th of 13 to Gold Maze (GB) 9.7 here 14 AUG 20 mdn 1m 2f Gd

21 TEXAS ROCK (14)

11

Br B g Rock Of Gibraltar - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling

9

(CPiece)

7

(133)

(21)

389-089 F J Cleary (7) J M C Grassick T

The 11-year-old has failed to fire of late and now sits 3lb below his last winning mark. He hasn’t been seen over this trip since 2019, though, and could find a couple too strong. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 2 Texas Rock 7 flat wins r98,942.50 CD — Handicap Rating 71 22/1 HR74 W.M. Lordan 9.3 (CP) 6 1/2L 9th of 22 to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR77 M.P. Sheehy 10.2 10L 8th of 17 to Ginsburg 8.10 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 40/1 HR77 W.M. Lordan 8.7 4 1/4L 10th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

5

Br B g Camacho (GB) - Galeaza (GB) B Denis McDonnell O Peateawhy Syndicate

(TStrap)

9

6

(132)

(1)

29317-0 F Seamie Heffernan J Eamonn O’Connell T

Produced an uncharacteristically below par performance over this trip at Naas last time out. That effort may be forgotten and he could be able to bounce back if plenty of rain arrives. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 2 Macho Time 3 flat wins r16,537.90 — Handicap Rating 70 33/1 HR71 L.F. Roche 8.9 (TS) 29L last of 13 to Hale Bopp 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 9/1 HR71 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 (TS) 12L 7th of 16 to Team Of Firsts (GB) 9.12 NAAS 31 OCT 21 hcp 1m 2f Hvy 7/1 HR63 S.B. Kelly 10.1 (TS) won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Stamp Of Authority 8.11 and Facethepuckout 10.2 GOW 19 OCT 21 15rn hcp (45-65)1m 50yds Sft/Hvy 1min 49.8sec

101

RACE EIGHT

22 MACHO TIME (6)

23 INVETERATE (12)

4

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Invernata (FR) B Kildaragh Stud O L Browne

9

5

(131)

(27)

88332-8 F Tom Madden J Miss Tara Lee Cogan (R) T

Despite failing to shed the maiden tag from nine attempts, the four-year-old knocked on the door on several occasions last term.

He may appreciate this step back in trip and is worth watching. Star Rating 2 Inveterate — Handicap Rating 69 12/1 HR70 T.P. Madden 9.4 25L 8th of 10 to Startedwithakiss 9.4 ROS 9 MAY mdn 1m 3f 213yds Sft/Hvy 5/6Fav HR71 K.J. Manning 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Shabaya 9.2 GAL 25 OCT 21 10rn mdn 7f Hvy 7/1 HR71 K.J. Manning 9.2 4 1/4L 1L 3rd to Punakha 9.2 GOW 18 OCT 21 15rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy

24 YOU OWE ME MONEY (10)

4

9

Br B f Awtaad - Magie Noire B Mylestown Farms Ltd O Gerard O’Leary

5

(131)

(14)

342-335 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

This daughter of Awtaas has been consistently edging closer to a first career win, placing on four of her last six outings.

A mark of 69 may underestimate her ability and she could influence the outcome. Star Rating 3 You Owe Me Money — Handicap Rating 69 11/2 HR69 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 6L 5th of 10 to New York Angel 8.6 GOW 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 16/5 HR69 S. Foley 10.1 7L 1 3/4L 3rd to Massaman 10.0 GOW 7 APR 14rn hcp (47-70)7f Gd 18/1 HR67 N.G. McCullagh 9.11 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Massaman 9.6 here 26 MAR 21rn Ext hcp 1m Yld

25 DAGODA (223)

4

9

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Firstclass (GER) B Cyril Ryan O Ms Sheila Lavery

3

(129)

(23)

220036- F Rory Cleary J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Although she is yet to record a first career victory, the four-year-old did well to finish sixth on her latest outing considering she failed to get away well. If breaking without any trouble, she can take a step forward. Star Rating 3 Dagoda — Handicap Rating 67 13/2 HR69 Siobhan Rutledge 8.12 (TS) 3L 6th of 18 to Loingseoir 9.2 here 10 OCT 21 Ext hcp 1m Yld 12/1 HR70 R.C. Colgan 10.0 (TS) 2 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Cracking Name 9.9 TIPP 4 OCT 21 14rn hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Hvy 12/1 HR73 C.D. Hayes 8.6 7 1/4L 10th of 14 to Royal Pippen 8.11 ROS 16 AUG 21 Ext hcp 7f 71yds Gd/Yld

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5

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Devious Diva B Tom & Geraldine Molan O Donoghue-Gallagher Partnership

9

(TStrap)

3

(129)

(8)

8-78745 F Donagh O’Connor J C P Donoghue T

Yet to get off to mark but he has been running with plenty of promise over hurdles this term. This looks a tough start on seasonal reappearance and he may have to settle for a minor role. Star Rating 2 Galactic Grey — Handicap Rating 67 18/1 HR102 A.P. Kelly 11.0 (H) 7 1/2L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Garcon Doux 11.1 CK 18 APR hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR104 J.C. Gainford 11.12 (H) 24L 14L s/hd 4th to Da Capo Glory 11.5 GOW 12 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 200/1 D.F. O’Regan 11.12 (H) 24L 7th of 17 to Highland Charge 11.12 NAAS 27 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 101yds Sft

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4

9

Br Ch g Olympic Glory - Ulanova B Mr Ronan Fitzpatrick O Miss Catriona Mac Nabb

3

(129)

(2)

086-9 F Jack Enright (10) J Gillian Scott T

This son of Olympic Glory is yet to fire from his four outings and, while he recorded a career-best effort and Bellewstown last time, it would take considerable improvement to hit the frame. Star Rating 2 Noble Glory — Handicap Rating 67 40/1 HR68 W.J. Lee 10.0 7 3/4L 9th of 14 to Drombeg Duke 9.12 BELW 20 APR hcp (47-70)7f 180yds Gd 150/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) 6L 6th of 12 to Carlton Banks 9.7 NAAS 31 OCT 21 mdn 5f 205yds Hvy 66/1 M.A. Enright 9.7 19L 8th of 10 to Shabaya 9.2 GAL 25 OCT 21 mdn 7f Hvy

RESERVES

RACE EIGHT

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4

Br B f Dawn Approach - Cape of Night B Mrs S Grassick O Morning Approach Syndicate

9

0

(126)

(25)

466-239 F J

W McCreery T

The daughter of Dawn Approach is yet to build on her promising debut win in 2020 when dismissing a reasonable field at Dundalk.

Her penultimate effort at Naas was encouraging and she’s worthy of consideration if getting a run. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Morning Approach 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 64 7/2 HR64 W.J. Lee 9.10 7 3/4L 9th of 16 to Leabaland 9.4 GOW 11 MAY hcp (47-70)1m 1f 100yds Gd 9/2 HR64 W.J. Lee 10.1 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Magic Charm 8.13 NAAS 25 APR 15rn hcp (47-65)1m Gd 9/1 HR57 N.M. Crosse 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Burren Song 9.5 CK 3 APR 13rn hcp (47-70)1m 2f 40yds Gd 102

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4

9

0

(126)

(24)

30-0000 F

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

J

Christopher David Timmons (R) T

She has been somewhat inconsistent of late and the handicapper has continued to give her a chance. Although the four-year-old recorded a career-best effort at this venue last year, she’s likely to struggle even if getting a start. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Supreme Machine 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 64 25/1 HR64 J. Coen 9.8 (CP) 14L 12th of 15 to Fennor Cross 9.12 CK 18 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 2f 20yds Sft 50/1 HR67 W. Joyce 9.4 (V) 11L 16th of 20fn, 21rn to Massaman 9.6 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 66/1 HR68 R. Whearty 9.1 (CP) (TS) 11L last of 14 to The Virginian 9.7 DUN 4 MAR hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std

30 LILY LIKE (GB) (10)

5

Br Gr f Kodiac (GB) - Lixirova (FR) B George Strawbridge O Donal Kinsella

8

12

(124)

(17)

099-706 F J

Donal Kinsella T

Although she is yet to shed the maiden tag, she has displayed glimpses of ability in her 16 outings. The five-year-old has a mountain to climb in this contest, though, and appears up against if getting a run. Star Rating 2 Lily Like (GB) — Handicap Rating 62 25/1 HR62 W.J. Lee 9.9 5 3/4L 6th of 17 to Alhaajeb 9.12 GOW 11 MAY hcp (47-70)1m 1f 100yds Gd 22/1 HR63 R.P. Cleary 8.13 25L 18th of 20 to Moracana 10.0 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 50/1 HR63 R.C. Colgan 9.7 4 1/4L 7th of 20fn, 21rn to Massaman 9.6 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

B,ES worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 8. C,T worn by No. 19. CPiece worn by No. 13, No. 14, No. 15, No. 18, No. 21.

H,T worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 10, No. 22, No. 26. Visor worn by No. 16.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Ginsburg, 13/2 Aingeal Dorcha, 8/1 Zahee, 10/1 Monzoon (GB), Chicago Bear, Coins Cross, Plunkett (GB), 12/1 Starting Monday, 14/1 Juyush (GB), Dagoda, 16/1 Coeur D’or, You Owe Me Money, 20/1 Higher Kingdom (GB), Skontonovski (GB), Ampeson (GB), Texas Rock, 25/1 Disco Boots, Cold Steel (USA), Star Of Cashel, Zephron (GB), Church Mountain, Inveterate, Galactic Grey, 33/1 Bringsty (GB), Noble Glory, 50/1 San Aer, Macho Time

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT ZAHEE has been in flying form since returning to turf and almost defied a 9lb rise when second at Cork last time, with Chicago Bear (third) and Skontonovski (ninth) behind. He’s up another 3lb for that effort but could get back to winning ways. Aingeal Dorcha travelled beautifully when successful over further at Gowran last time and still has to be respected despite a 10lb hike, while Ginsburg has been handed the same rise for winning convincingly over 7f here last time but still warrants respect.

DANGER: Aingeal Dorcha

RACE EIGHT

WIN: ZAHEE

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2022 Fixtures Wednesday 1st June

Sky Bet Race to Ebor Handicap

Friday 24th to

Dubai Duty Free

Sunday 26th June

Irish Derby Festival

Saturday 16th and

Juddmonte Oaks Weekend

Sunday 17th July Saturday 6th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes

Saturday 13th August

Fitzdares Royal Whip, Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial

Saturday 20th August

Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes, Galileo Futurity Stakes

Saturday 27th August

Cancer Trials Ireland Race Day

Sunday 11th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September

Autumn Festival featuring The Goffs Million

Saturday 8th October

Staffordstown Stud Stakes

Tuesday 13th October

Hollywoodbets Handicap

Sunday 23rd October

Hatstone Solicitors Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Wednesday 26th October

Horseware Student Derby 104

TRANSPORT Manguard Plus Announced As Official Local Transport Partner For The Curragh Racing Season!

It’s all aboard for the upcoming race season at the Curragh, as leading security company, Manguard Plus is announced as the racetracks’ official local transport partner.

A dedicated feeder bus will serve Kildare and Newbridge towns, leaving racegoers free to enjoy their day out, without worries about driving and parking.

The branded bus will start its route at both Kildare and Newbridge train stations in advance of gates open. The Kildare bus will service the Square in Kildare before it proceeds to the Curragh Racecourse.

The Newbridge bus will service Edward Street in Newbridge at the bus stop outside Eddie Rockets. The service will run every thirty five minutes from the train stations to The Curragh Racecourse.

Racegoers who wish to avail of this free service should keep an eye on The Curragh Racecourse social media outlets for updates on race day specific timings throughout the season.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.35p.m. The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 Generously sponsored by Tally Ho Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs.

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The GAIN Marble Hill Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400) Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200. For two years old only. About 6 furlongs. €480 to enter, €120 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400. For four years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €480 to enter on April 13th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by April 27th; €480 extra if forfeit not declared by May 17th or €12,000 if entered by May 17th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2021) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas of €500,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000) Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000. For three years old colts and fillies only. About 1 mile. €625 to enter on September 22nd or €12,500 if entered on April 6th; €950 extra if forfeit not declared by December 8th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 6th; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by May 17th or €50,000 if entered by May 17th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Hanlon Concrete Orby Stakes of €40,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Hanlon Concrete) 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. For four years old and upwards that have not won a Group 1 or a Group 2 race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €320 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.

Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2021) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800.

SEE PAGE 78 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The William Hill Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Guineas Festival Handicap) (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. An extended handicap for four 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 April, 2021. (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 84 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.03p.m. The FBD Hotels And Resorts Handicap of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by FBD Hotels And Resorts) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750) Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. An extended handicap for three years old only (95 = 9st 12lbs). About 7 furlongs. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

SEE PAGE 94 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.35p.m. The William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap of €12,500 (50-80) (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375) Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80. About 1 mile. €100 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250.

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