Curragh Racecard - Sunday 22nd May

Irish 1000 Guineas Sunday 22 May 2022

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I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all here today for the second 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 and Lanwades Stud for 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 on Wednesday June 1st with another fantastic programme of top-quality racing featuring the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor Premier Handicap, while we are delighted that the evening is part of Junefest and hope to welcome plenty of the local community to the races.

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 SUNDAY 22ND 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. Justice Tony Hunt Mr. John Tyrrell

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

Mr. Patrick Coveney Mr. Peter M. Allen 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. P.F. Graffin JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

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

For information and all the latest news, visit:

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First Race 1:40pm The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

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Second Race 2:10pm 6f The William Hill Acca Club Irish EBF Fillies Handicap Third Race 2:40pm 1m 2½f The Tattersalls Gold Cup (Group 1) Fourth Race 3:10pm The Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2)

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Fifth Race 3:45pm 1m The Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas (Group 1) Sixth Race 4:20pm 6f The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Habitat’ Handicap (Premier Handicap) Seventh Race 4:50pm 1m The William Hill Free Or 4 Spring Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap) Eighth Race 5:20pm 1m 2f The William Hill Bet Boost Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

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TODAY’S RACING

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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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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

7f

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

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: W HAGGAS (16 wins from 34 runners, 47%) runs ALENQUER (2.40), PURPLEPAY (3.45).

J & T GOSDEN (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs LORD NORTH (2.40).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (11 wins from 43 runners, 26%) runs NEVER ENDING STORY (1.40), HIGH DEFINITION and BROOME (2.40), CONCERT HALL and HISTORY and TUESDAY and LULLABY (3.45), ARK and HONEYCOMB and ENGAGEMENT RING and KISS YOU LATER (5.20).

J P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs ZOINNOCENT (1.40), NIGHT OF ROMANCE (2.10), STATE OF REST (2.40), TWILIGHT SPINNER and EMPHATIC ANSWER (3.10), AGARTHA (3.45), VOICE OF ANGELS and ALBULA (4.50), SELADOR and RIVER RAIN (5.20).

G M LYONS (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%) runs ZARINSK (1.40), PIRATE JENNY (2.10), SH BOOM (3.10), PANAMA RED (3.45), GEORGETA and JUNCTURE (4.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: TOM MARQUAND (11 wins from 55 rides, 20%) rides ALENQUER (2.40), PURPLEPAY (3.45).

RYAN MOORE (9 wins from 31 rides, 29%) rides NEVER ENDING STORY (1.40), HIGH DEFINITION (2.40), THUNDER BEAUTY (3.10), TUESDAY (3.45), ARK (5.20).

BILLY LEE (9 wins from 46 rides, 20%) rides ZAAJIRAH (2.10), PEARLS GALORE (3.10), STAR GIRLS AALMAL (3.45), EROSANDPSYCHE (4.20).

COLIN KEANE (6 wins from 54 rides, 11%) rides ZARINSK (1.40), PIRATE JENNY (2.10), HELVIC DREAM (2.40), SH BOOM (3.10), PANAMA RED (3.45), ADDITIONAL (4.20), JUNCTURE (4.50).

FRANKIE DETTORI (5 wins from 19 rides, 26%) rides LORD NORTH (2.40).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.20 Downforce (won off 101 down 5lb to 96).

FANCY THAT

MRS J HARRINGTON won the 1.40 race in 2014 and 2019. The stable is represented by Lan Cinnte in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 1.40 race in 2016 and 2018. The stable is represented by Never Ending Story in the race today

STABLE MOVES

2.10 DEXTER BELLE has moved from K Ryan to E Lynam; 3.45 PURPLEPAY has moved from C E Rossi to W Haggas; 4.20 EROSANDPSYCHE has moved from K Cotter to Paddy Twomey.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th May.

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

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

5F 10F

6F 12F

7F 14F

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

8F 16F 1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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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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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.40P.M. THE TALLY HO STUD IRISH EBF FILLIES 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.

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PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Horse

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ASHOONA (-)

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O Owner

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Br B f Awtaad - Though B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd O Mrs John Murphy

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Cian MacRedmond (5) J Kieran P Cotter T

Her family traces back Listen, who won the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile, but she looks to be up against it in a race of this nature on her racecourse bow. Star Rating 2

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ASPEN GROVE (-)

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Br B f Justify (USA) - Data Dependent (USA) B Glen Hill Farm

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(128)

(4) F

Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

O Craig Bernick

Out of a Grade 3-placed half-sister to the Group 1-winning juvenile Skitter Scatter. Has an eye-catching pedigree and any market support for her would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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CYBER ATTACK (-)

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Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Online Alexander B Mountarmstrong Stud O Lindsay Laroche

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(128)

(13) F

Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

A €200,000 purchase as a yearling and she is bred to be sharp being a half-sister to Royal Commando and Yazaman. The market will be a key guide. Star Rating 3

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FINSCEAL GO DEO (57)

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

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4 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Displayed plenty of promise when finishing fourth of nine on her debut over 5f here in late March and she could go well with benefit of that experience. Star Rating 4 Finsceal Go Deo 11/4 K.J. Manning 9.2 hd nk 2 1/4L 4th to Ocean Quest 9.2 here 26 MAR 9rn mdn 5f Yld

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IN THE GIVING (-)

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Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Elope (GER) B Curley Leisure O Mrs T Stack

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(128)

(6) F

Andrew Slattery J J A Stack T

Out of a mare who won over 1m1f in Germany and there is plenty of stamina on the dam’s side of the pedigree. Others make more appeal this afternoon. Star Rating 2

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LAN CINNTE (-)

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Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Yellowhammer (GB) B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Mrs Joan Brosnan

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Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Cost €95,000 last year and she is a half-sister to a 6f two-year-old winner. Could be vulnerable on her debut in a race of this nature. Star Rating 2

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LITE’M UP (-)

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(7) F

Luke McAteer (3) J James M Barrett T

A half-sister to Illetas, who won over 5f. A watching brief is advised on her racecourse debut given how strong this race appears to be on paper. Star Rating 2

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NEVER ENDING STORY (-)

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Br B f Dubawi - Athena B Coolmore O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

(128)

(2) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

The first foal out of a mare who won a Grade 1 in the US over 1m2f. Her family traces back to the great Urban Sea and she has to be on the shortlist this afternoon. Star Rating 4

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OLIVIA MARALDA (-)

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Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Yajala (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Amo Coutinho Partnership

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(128)

(14) F

Rossa Ryan J M D O’Callaghan T

Connections had to part with 460,000gns to purchase her at a breeze-up sale last month and she has to be of some interest on the back of that. Star Rating 5

10 PERFECTLIKETHEMOON (15)

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Br B f Expert Eye (GB) - Soul Mountain B George Kent O Anthony Calnan

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8 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Kieran P Cotter T

Well held when eighth of nine on her debut over 5f at Naas a couple of weeks ago and she is hard to recommend based on that evidence. Star Rating 2 Perfectlikethemoon 50/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 20L 8th of 9 to Little Big Bear 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY mdn 5f Yld/Sft

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RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

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Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Tanaza B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

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2 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Bumped into a potentially above-average rival when finishing second on her debut at Navan last month and it would be no surprise to see her go well once again this afternoon. Star Rating 4 Tanaiyla 20/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Aesop’s Fables 9.7 NAV 23 APR 7rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd

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Br B f Territories - Thraya Star (FR) B Strawberry Fields Stud O Atomic Racing

9

2

(128)

(9) F

Seamie Heffernan J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

A half-sister to Youmzain Star, who won at 7f and 1m 1f. Looks to be up against it on her racecourse bow in a race of this quality.

Star Rating 2

13 XAHEERA (-)

2

9

2

Br Ch f Belardo - Spectacular Show B Kildaragh Stud O Paolo Neri

(128)

(15) F

Oisin Orr J Noel Meade T

Purchased for €40,000 last year and she is a half-sister to Valbchek, who won four times times at 6f and 7f including a Listed race.

Merits a market inspection. Star Rating 3

14 ZARINSK (GB) (-)

2

9

2

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Pavlosk (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

(128)

(3) F

Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Closely related to the 1m2f to 1m4f winner Derevo and her dam won a Listed race over a mile. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and she has to be of some interest. Star Rating 4

15 ZOINNOCENT (-)

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Br B f Zoffany - Innocent Air (GB) B Brittas House Stud O Eric Long

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2

(128)

(11) F

Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Her sales price increased from €55,000 as a foal to 210,000 a year later and the daughter of Zoffany is another to consider in a very competitive contest. Star Rating 3

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Never Ending Story, 7/2 Tanaiyla, 9/2 Finsceal Go Deo, 11/2 Zarinsk (GB), 10/1 Zoinnocent, 12/1 Olivia Maralda, 14/1 In The Giving, Lan Cinnte, 16/1 Aspen Grove, 20/1 Xaheera, 25/1 Cyber Attack, 33/1 Ashoona, Lite’m Up, With Love (GB), 50/1 Perfectlikethemoon

2021 - 1st She’s Trouble 2nd Dissociate 3rd Agartha (1 min. 21.8 sec.)

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OLIVIA MARALDA is a half-sister to the Jersey second King Of Hearts as well as the Listed-winning sprinter Evil Spell. The daughter of Kodiac created a big enough impression at the breeze-ups last month for connections to part with 460,000gns to purchase her, and she merits plenty of respect as a result. Tanaiyla hit the crossbar on her debut and she should not be underestimated, while Finsceal Go Deo is another with valid form claims. Never Ending Story is bred to need further than this in time but she cannot be discounted.

DANGER: Tanaiyla

WIN: OLIVIA MARALDA

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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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Race Date

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RACE ONE

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MONTJEU

2000 TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP WINNER

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SECOND RACE 2.10P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL ACCA CLUB IRISH EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF W26,000

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: r15340; Second: r5200; Third: r2600; Fourth: r1300; Fifth: r780; Sixth: r520.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 86)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Horse

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DEXTER BELLE (317)

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Draw

4

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Br B f Ajaya (GB) - Thousandfold (USA) B Rathbarry Stud O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

7-130- F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

A winner at 6f. This is easier than the Group 3 races she was contesting last season, but the daughter of Ajaya may prove vulnerable at the head of the weights. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Dexter Belle 1 flat win r3,337.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 Daniel Tudhope 8.12 13L last of 10 to Light Refrain (GB) 8.12 YORK 9 JUL 21 Group 3 6f Gd Daniel Tudhope 8.11 3L 5L 3rd to Winter Power 9.2 YORK 13 MAY 21 8rn Listed 5f Gd Kevin Stott 8.11 won 5 1/2L 5 1/2L from Barney’s Bay (GB) 9.2 and Musahaba (GB) 10.0 PONTEFRACT 6 APR 21 9rn 6f Gd /Frm 1min 14.2sec

2

ZAAJIRAH (45)

4

Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Lanansaak B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

9

12

(B,T)

(138)

(4)

1-033-0 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

O Ennistown Stud

A winner at 7f. Fitted with first-time blinkers following her run at Gowran Park in April and needs to prove she can be as effective on turf. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Zaajirah 1 flat win r4,794.60 — Handicap Rating 85 5/2Fav HR86 W.J. Lee 9.5 10L last of 13 to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd Jim Crowley 9.12 ns 1/2L 3rd to Bringitonboris (USA) 9.3 NEWCASTLE 5 NOV 21 9rn hcp (66-85)1m 5yds AWT Jim Crowley 9.5 hd 3/4L 3rd to Renaissance Rose 9.2 KEMPTON PARK 2 JUN 21 11rn hcp (66-85)1m AWT

3

PIRATE JENNY (236)

3

9

6

(132)

(11)

21- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Chica Whopa B C O P Hanbury O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

A winner at 6f. Completely unexposed, she is open to plenty of improvement and has the services of the champion jockey to help aid her cause. Leading claims. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 5 Pirate Jenny 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 5/6Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 2L from Hotel Wren 9.4 and Dancing Rebel 9.2 CK 28 SEP 21 14rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 13.5sec 3/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Hms Endeavour (USA) 9.7 NAV 28 AUG 21 14rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd

4

NIGHT OF ROMANCE (GB) (211)

4

Br Ch f Night Of Thunder - Shohrah B Llety Farms O Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate

9

5

(131)

(1)

111650- F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She has won three times at 6f. The drop back to this trip should suit and from just 2lb above her last winning mark she makes each-way appeal. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Night Of Romance (GB) 3 flat wins r35,386.50 D — Handicap Rating 78 12/1 HR79 S.M. Crosse 9.6 6L 13th of 18 to Dilawara (FR) 9.10 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/2 HR79 D. McMonagle 9.3 3 1/4L 5th of 7 to Dandyville 9.3 FAIR 20 SEP 21 Ext hcp 6f Gd Gavin Ryan 8.13 3L 6th of 10 to Quickstep Lady (GB) 9.4 WINDSOR 19 AUG 21 hcp (0-90)6f 12yds Gd /Frm 30

SISTER LOLA (15)

5

9

(C,T)

Br B f Slade Power - Riobamba (USA) B E Lynam O James McAuley

5

(131)

(16)

585603 F Jake Coen (7) J James McAuley T

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Her latest effort was much more encouraging, though she may prefer racing over further nowadays. Winning Range Sft & AW. Star Rating 3 Sister Lola 5 flat wins r33,335.00 D — Handicap Rating 78 66/1 HR77 J. Coen 8.13 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR80 S. Foley 10.0 (TS) 4 3/4L 10th of 14 to Plezantlysurprised (GB) 9.3 DUN 12 APR Ext hcp 6f Std 40/1 HR80 R.P. Whelan 8.13 (TS) 5 1/4L 6th of 13 to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd

6

AFFABLE (GB) (13)

5

Br Br f New Approach - Al Baidaa (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Mrs Pauline Condon

9

(TStrap)

4

(130)

(18)

078-594 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

She has won four times from 6f to 1m 2f. A fast pace would help to aid her cause but she will do well to hit the frame in this competitive heat. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Affable (GB) 4 flat wins r36,264.70 — Handicap Rating 77 16/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (TS) 1L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Timourid 9.4 ROS 9 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 HR80 J.M. Sheridan 8.10 (TS) 5 3/4L 9th of 13 to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR80 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 11 to Lord Dudley 9.8 NAAS 27 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld

7

BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE (GB) (14)

3

9

Br B f Ardad - Lastuce (FR) B Jocelyn targett O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

3

(129)

(15)

110-960 F Rossa Ryan J Adrian Murray T

Successful twice at 5f. Down the field in the Queen Mary when backed at big prices last June and she might have a big run in her down in trip. Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 3 Beautiful Sunshine (GB) 2 flat wins r11,467.40 — Handicap Rating 85 80/1 HR86 G.P. Halpin 9.2 13L last of 11 to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 20/1 HR87 B.M. Coen 9.11 3 3/4L 6th of 12 to Independent Expert 8.2 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 66/1 HR87 R.G. Ryan 9.2 8L 9th of 11 to Homeless Songs 9.2 LEP 2 APR Group 3 7f Gd

8

ELANORA (15)

4

Br Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling

9

(Blinkers)

3

(129)

(5)

4731-23 F Wayne Lordan J M C Grassick T

A winner at 5f. She has run well in similar events on her last two outings and is likely to do so again, though she may need some assistance from the handicapper. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Elanora 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 76 9/4Fav HR76 W.M. Lordan 10.3 (BK) 3 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Iva Batt 10.0 NAAS 7 MAY 20rn hcp (47-75)5f Yld/Sft 25/1 HR73 W.J. Lee 10.0 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Midnight Fire 9.12 here 2 MAY 23rn hcp (47-75)6f Yld/Sft 15/8Fav HR73 W.J. Lee 9.2 (BK) won 1 1/4L nk from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and Notoriously Risky (GB) 9.2 NAV 20 OCT 21 10rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 3.8sec

9

COUNT TO FIVE (GB) (21)

4

9

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Topatoo (GB) B Dullingham Park Stud & M P Bowring O A Oliver

2

(128)

(2)

6-1 F Ronan Whelan J A Oliver T

A winner at 6f. Winner of a Sligo maiden earlier this month and she would need to take a sizeable step forward to be involved this afternoon. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Count To Five (GB) 1 flat win r7,670.00 — Handicap Rating 75 5/1 G.F. Carroll 9.12 won 1/2L nk from Lady Arwen (GB) 9.0 and Gallow Hill 9.3 SLGO 1 MAY 7rn mdn 5f 195yds Yld 1min 20.2sec 50/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 8 1/4L 6th of 15 to Yermanthere 9.2 CK 28 SEP 21 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

10 DRAGONS CALL (8)

6

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Harriers Call B Frank Campbell O F Campbell

9

2

(128)

(9)

23815-7 F Kevin Manning J John James Feane T

She has won three times from 5f to 7f. Ran well for a long way at Navan on her latest outing and enters calculations from a 1lb lower mark. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 Dragons Call 3 flat wins r39,247.00 D — Handicap Rating 75 25/1 HR76 K.J. Manning 9.0 4 3/4L 7th of 9 to Only Spoofing 8.10 NAV 14 MAY Ext hcp 5f Gd 11/2 HR78 K.J. Manning 9.1 2L 5th of 11 to Sounds Of Spring 8.7 NAV 6 OCT 21 Ext hcp 5f 164yds Sft 6/1 HR68 K.J. Manning 9.10 won 4L 1/2L from Notoriously Risky (GB) 9.13 and Pretty Smart 9.12 CK 28 SEP 21 8rn hcp (50-80)6f Yld/Sft 1min 13.8sec

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RACE TWO

5

11 ANJALAWI (20)

4

RACE TWO

Br B f Anjaal (GB) - Minawi (GB) B Pat McCarthy O Patrick K McCarthy

8

(Hood)

13

(125)

(14)

21-07-00 F Rory Cleary J John Geoghegan T

A winner at 5f. She is starting to look very attractively handicapped and is no forlorn hope if putting it all together on her second start after a break. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Anjalawi 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 72 66/1 HR73 G.P. Halpin 10.0 16L 20th of 23 to Midnight Fire 9.12 here 2 MAY hcp (47-75)6f Yld/Sft 33/1 HR75 M.A. Enright 9.6 (BK) 8 3/4L last of 14 to Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.12 DUN 5 JAN hcp (50-85)7f Std 10/1 HR77 C.T. Keane 9.11 (BK) 3 1/2L 7th of 9 to Meishar (ARG) 10.4 DUN 3 DEC 21 hcp 5f Std

12 SHE’S IN THE GAME (224)

5

8

13

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

(125)

(3)

222116- F Gavin Ryan J W T Farrell T

Successful at 6f and 7f. Held from a 1lb higher mark on her latest outing but was progressing nicely prior to that and she could bounce back. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 She’s In The Game 2 flat wins r13,570.00 C D — Handicap Rating 72 5/1 HR73 C.D. Hayes 10.2 3 3/4L 6th of 23 to Avagardner (GB) 9.11 here 10 OCT 21 hcp (45-75)6f Yld/Sft 100/30Fav HR67 C.D. Hayes 8.10 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Eloso 8.11 and Zephron (GB) 9.2 CK 8 SEP 21 13rn hcp 6f Gd 1min 12sec 7/2Fav HR63 Neve Bennett 8.12 won s/hd 2L from Thaleeq (GB) 9.9 and Fridtjof Nansen (GB) 9.9 here 27 AUG 21 24rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 26.2sec

13 THERIVERRUNSDEEP (163)

6

Br B f Camacho (GB) - Dough On The Go (USA) B Mubarak Al Naemi O Seamus G O’Donnell

(Blinkers)

8

13

(125)

(10)

501311- F Seamie Heffernan J Seamus G O’Donnell T

She has won three times from 5f to 6f. Her last two starts have yielded success, but this looks a tough task on her first start since December. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Theriverrunsdeep 3 flat wins r18,290.00 D — Handicap Rating 72 9/2 HR63 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 (BK) won 2L hd from Acquiescent 10.0 and Twilight Man (GB) 8.12 DUN 10 DEC 21 14rn hcp (45-75)6f Std 1min 12.3sec 3/1Fav HR57 P.A. Harnett 9.2 (BK) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Beleaguerment 9.9 and Adams Barbour 9.1 DUN 1 DEC 21 14rn hcp (45-65)6f Std 1min 12.2sec 9/2 HR57 P.A. Harnett 9.3 (BK) nk 2 1/2L 3rd to Samrogue 9.3 DUN 26 NOV 21 10rn hcp (45-65)5f Std

14 MARSA (179)

3

8

Br B f Slade Power - Symfony B Ballintry Stud O Mrs Marita Rogers & Mrs S Power

12

(124)

(17)

027411- F Ben Coen J Edward Lynam T

Successful at 6f and 7f. She has excelled since entering handicap company and, with only two starts on turf to date, she’s entitled to plenty of respect. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Marsa 2 flat wins r12,980.00 D — Handicap Rating 80 2/1Fav HR75 B.M. Coen 9.9 won 1/2L 1L from Obtain (GB) 9.2 and Satin Snake (GB) 9.0 DUN 24 NOV 21 13rn hcp 6f Std 1min 13.4sec 9/4Fav HR70 C.D. Hayes 9.12 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Princess Rajj 9.3 and Clarinbridge 9.2 DUN 17 NOV 21 9rn hcp (45-70)7f Std 1min 29.1sec 11/1 HR72 C.D. Hayes 8.8 hd 1L 2 3/4L 4th to Nectaris (GB) 9.7 LEP 23 OCT 21 6rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

15 POPPY PETAL (15)

3 (CPiece)

Br B f Fast Company - Rare Ransom (GB) B Loughtown Stud O Hayley B O’Connor

8

9

(121)

(12)

326-973 F Jamie Powell (7) J Mrs John Harrington T

A winner at 5f. Without a win since her novice success at Catterick last May, but she is down in the weights and her latest effort offered plenty of encouragement. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Poppy Petal 1 flat win r3,519.10 — Handicap Rating 77 25/1 HR73 J.A. Powell 8.0 (CP) s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Drombeg Banner 9.8 NAAS 7 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 6/1 HR76 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Jarvis 9.8 BELW 20 APR 5f 3yds Gd 10/1 HR77 N.M. Crosse 8.4 11L 9th of 10 to Markaz Paname 9.10 NAAS 27 MAR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld

16 IT’S SNOWING (49)

3

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Snow Pixie (USA) B Anamoine Ltd O Anamoine Limited

8

8

(120)

(6)

45134-3 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

A winner at 6f. It remains early days and this half-sister to the highly-talented Snow Fairy sits high on the shortlist for her excellent trainer. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 It’s Snowing 1 flat win r11,800.00 D — Handicap Rating 76 7/1 HR72 S. Foley 9.4 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Level Pitch 8.10 CK 3 APR 17rn hcp 7f Gd 3/1 HR72 S. Foley 9.7 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Admiral D 9.7 NAAS 17 OCT 21 9rn hcp 5f 205yds Yld 11/2 HR72 S. Foley 9.1 1L 1 1/4L 3rd to Unconquerable Keen 9.5 FAIR 20 SEP 21 10rn hcp 6f Gd

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3

8

(Visor)

Br B f Churchill - Somoushe B Mr R Patterson O W McCreery

7

(119)

(7)

958- F Nathan Crosse (3) J W McCreery T

Yet to place in three starts. Her best effort to date was at this trip but the switch to handicap company will need to spark considerable improvement. Star Rating 2 Sceolan — Handicap Rating 74 16/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 (V) 14L 8th of 24 to Dissociate 9.2 here 26 OCT 21 mdn 7f Sft 100/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) 3 1/4L 5th of 18 to Siesta Beach (GB) 9.2 NAAS 17 OCT 21 mdn 5f 205yds Yld 28/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 9 1/4L 9th of 14 to Eriskay 9.2 NAV 28 AUG 21 mdn 5f 164yds Gd

18 EXCEL ROCKET (42)

4

Br B Br f Excelebration - Dancing Rocket (GB) B Myles Sunderland O Henry Fitzgerald

8

7

(119)

(13)

0-980 F Wesley Joyce (7) J Miss Katy Brown T

Yet to place in four starts. There are likely to be other days for her and this will be no easy task running from 8lb out of the handicap. She was also engaged to run here on Friday. Star Rating 2 Excel Rocket — Handicap Rating 58 250/1 N.G. McCullagh 10.1 6 3/4L 11th of 18 to Joyous Moment 9.3 here 10 APR mdn 6f Yld 250/1 M.A. Gallagher 10.1 14L 8th of 9 to New York City 9.8 NAV 29 MAR mdn 5f Gd 125/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.4 12L 9th of 10 to Craft Irish 9.1 DUN 25 FEB mdn 7f Std

B,T worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8, No. 13. C,T worn by No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 15. Hood worn by No. 11.

TStrap worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 17.

Long Handicap - Sceolan 8-6 (118), Excel Rocket 7-13 (111) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Pirate Jenny, 11/2 Marsa, 7/1 Theriverrunsdeep, 8/1 Count To Five (GB), 10/1 Sister Lola, It’s Snowing, 12/1 Affable (GB), Elanora, She’s In The Game, Poppy Petal, 14/1 Dexter Belle, Zaajirah, 16/1 Night Of Romance (GB), 20/1 Beautiful Sunshine (GB), Dragons Call, 25/1 Sceolan, 33/1 Anjalawi, 66/1 Excel Rocket

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT Marginal preference is for PIRATE JENNY, who could be well treated off a mark of 88 on her seasonal reappearance.

The daughter of Exceed And Excel filled the runner-up spot in a maiden at Navan last August, where the first, third and fourth are now rated 95, 94 and 98 respectively. She was sent off 3-1 co-favourite that day suggesting connections were hopeful of a bold showing and, though this is no easy task, she could prove too strong for her rivals. Marsa firmly enters calculations following back-to-back successes at Dundalk over the winter, while the beautifully-bred It’s Snowing drops in trip after a recent pipe-opener at Cork and is another to consider.

WIN: PIRATE JENNY

DANGER: Marsa

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RACE TWO

17 SCEOLAN (208)

MAGICAL

2019 & 2020 TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP WINNER

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The supreme Magical enjoyed two of her finest days at the Curragh when winning back to back renewals of the Tattersalls Gold Cup. A globetrotting filly, she ran eight times at the Curragh, winning six times.

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THE STORY OF MORNY WING

by Sally Duckett

THE jockey Morny Wing dominated Irish Flat racing from 1917 to 1949, and created records that still stand nearly 100 years later.

He won the Irish 1,000 Guineas a record seven times, including the very first two runnings of the fillies’ Classic in 1922 and 1923 aboard Lady Violette and Glenshesk.

He holds the record for Irish Classic successes on 23.

Wing was not Irish by birth, but he was destined to become a jockey.

Born in Doncaster in 1896, Mornington Albert Wing was the son of Walter Wing, a stable lad who became a jockey and a Post Office mail coach driver.

Wing Snr named his son after his own racing hero, the then British champion jockey Herbert Mornington Cannon (also known as Morny), who was a champion Flat jockey six times in the 1890s.

As was custom Wing Jnr started his racing apprenticeship early – he went to work in Newmarket as a teenager, and he rode his first winner as a 15-year-old in 1911.

His first big win came in 1913 in the Autumn Cup, a competitive end-of-season handicap run at Liverpool, and he then won the following spring’s Queen’s Prize run at Kempton Park in 1914.

It is a race that is still run today.

Wing went on to finish third in that season’s British jockeys’ championship. His domestic riding career had to be put on hold with the outbreak of World War I, but racing continued in India and the adventuring Wing travelled overseas. His best day in India came when he steered home five winners on the same card at Calcutta races in March 1916.

After his spell in India, Wing arrived in Ireland in 1917. It has been suggested that the young jockey headed to Ireland to avoid conscription, which had been introduced in Britain in 1916 but was never applied to Ireland. In fact, a UK trainer sent over two horses to run at The Curragh and Morny travelled over to ride. They both won, and Wing maintained the winning form – his first five rides in Ireland turned out to be winners.

He enjoyed further riding journeys over the Irish Sea and in 1921 he decided to make Ireland his home. He went on to dominate Irish racing for three decades winning the champion jockeys’ title on nine occasions, the Flat racing championship 13 times and establishing a record number of Irish Classic victories.

Most Irish jockeys of the day rode both on the Flat and over jumps, but Wing concentrated on the Flat and he reportedly he was regarded as virtually unbeatable over short distances, particularly effective on two-year-olds. His success was recorded to be due primarily to his exceptional strength, his ability to get away quickly at the start, and the speed with which he could pull his whip through.

His reputation for timing and putting a horse in front on the line produced a career that yielded more than 2,000 winners and gave rise to the adage “never leave Wing out in a sprint!”

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In Ireland he rode a five-timer on three occasions at The Curragh, but though he could never manage the elusive six, on one occasion he rode eight consecutive winners over two days.

His first Classic win came in the Irish St Leger in 1920, the following year he won the Irish Derby, one of his six wins, and then in 1922 he collected that first-ever Irish 1,000 Guineas. His seventh and last success in the fillies’ race came in 1947 some 25 years after that first victory.

He also won the 2,000 Guineas twice, the Irish Oaks once and the Irish St Leger seven times giving him a total of 23 Classic victories. A punter’s dream, his alliance in the 1940s with the big-time owner Joe McGrath with trainer Michael Collins was a “bookmaker’s headache”.

Wing’s retainer was reputedly highest paid to a jockey in Ireland up to that time.

He was a dedicated sportsman, and reportedly had an “integrity that marked him out in an era of flamboyant rivals and frequently less-than-honest dealings”.

In 1949 he retired to train at his Kildare home, and in 1951 he won the Irish St Leger with Do Well.

He died in May 1965 and the Morny Wing Memorial Hurdle was run annually at The Curragh for many years in his memory.

Wing rode before, during and after both World Wars, and kicked home 2,000 winners through a 38-year career. To have had such a long stint riding, and to have been so successful in an era interrupted by world conflict, before the widespread use of the car and phones, is a considerable achievement.

If recalling the names of talented riders who have dominated the sport in the last 70 years, for Morny Wing to still be the winning-most Irish 1,000 Guineas jockey is a testament to his abilities, horsemanship and professionalism.

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HELVIC DREAM 2021 TATTERSALLS IRISH GOLD CUP WINNER

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Trained by Noel Meade, owned by Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill, Helvic Dream was a slightly surprising winner of last year’s Tattersalls Gold Cup. Finally getting the better of Broome, who had previously beaten her three times that season, she turned off the odds on favourite by a short head to land the spoils.

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CURRAGH CONTENDERS

MAC SWINEY TRAINER: Jim Bolger OWNER: Mrs J S Bolger SIRE: New Approach (IRE) DAM: Halla Na Saoire (IRE) BREEDER: J S Bolger

A winner during the Guineas Festival last year when landing the Classic, Mac Swiney returns to the Curragh for the first time since that major success.

Beating the classy juvenile Wembley in what proved to be a hot maiden , he showed further progress to land the Futurity Stakes here and Futurity Trophy at Doncaster.

Jim Bolger held the one-two in the Irish 2000 Guineas last year, and will hope with a bit of cut in the ground, that this son of New Approach can return to winning ways around here.

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DAYLAMI

1998 TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP WINNER

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The outstanding Daylami kicked off his four-year-old season with victory in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, winning under Frankie Dettori for Saeed bin Suroor.

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THE TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP The Tattersalls Gold Cup was granted Group 1 status in 1999 and since then it has become established as one of the most significant contents for older horses in the opening months of the European racing season.

One of the most memorable winners in those early years as a Group 1 was undoubtedly the great Montjeu. Trained by John Hammond in France, the son of Sadler’s Wells arrived at The Curragh for the 2000 renewal of the race having already won the Prix du Jockey Club, the Irish Derby and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe the previous season. Sent off at 1/3, he didn’t disappoint under Mick Kinane, showing a fine turn of foot to escape a pocket in the closing stages and run out the comfortable winner.

2005 produced a sensational renewal of the race that saw the five-time Group 1 winner Bago come over from France to race against the pick of the Irish colts in the shape of the Dermot Weld-trained Grey Swallow and the John Oxx-trained Azamour.

In what was an enthralling contest, it was the previous season’s Irish Derby winner Grey Swallow that succeeded in holding off the brave bid of Bago in a tremendous finish.

Andre Fabre saddled his only winner of this race in 2006, when Hurricane Run landed the spoils in the hands of Kieren Fallon. The four-year-old had won the Irish Derby here during his Classic campaign and finished that season with victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. Fallon was also in the saddle for this victory as he made all on the colt, stretching clear of the smart filly Alexander Goldrun to win by seven lengths at the finish.

Since it’s elevation to Group 1 status, only three horses have succeeded in winning the Tattersalls Gold Cup on two separate occasions. The first was the Aidan O’Brien trained So You Think. The son of High Chaparral arrived to Ireland with a huge reputation having won five Group 1s in Australia for Bart Cummings and he consolidated his position as an international star by winning the 2011 and 2012 renewals of the Tattersalls Gold Cup in great style.

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The second two-time winner of the race was the Roger Charlton-trained Al Kazeem. The son of Dubawi got the better of Camelot to win the 2013 renewal and he came back to the Curragh two years later to beat Fascinating Rock, Postponed and The Grey Gatsby in an epic renewal of the race. This performance was even more remarkable as he had been retired to stud following his five-year-old campaign and to get the horse right back to his best was some achievement for trainer Roger Charlton.

The third and last horse to complete the double was no other than magical. A mare with so much talent, she won six Group 1’s in her brilliant career and landed this race in both 2019 and 2020 in great style.

Last year we saw the champion jockey Colin Keane add his name to the history books with a superb ride on Helvic Dream and reverse the for with odds-on shot Broome. The deep-cut ground played to his strengths and he had previously shown how well he travelled into his races.

Colin Keane was keen not to get upside Broome too early and made his late surge just inside the final furlong, just getting the better of his rival by a short head where it mattered most.

All four of his wins thus far have come on soft or heavy ground so if the heavens poor, expect the money to come for this classy individual.

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THIRD RACE 2.40P.M.

1m 2f

THE TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP OF W400,000 (GROUP 1)

One Mile and Two and a Half Furlongs 110 Yards (2,100 metres) Gold Cup Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r236000; Second: r80000; Third: r40000; Fourth: r20000; Fifth: r12000; Sixth: r8000.

(For Race Conditions see page 86)

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No

Horse

1

ALENQUER (FR) (57)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

9

5

(131)

(7)

Br B c Adlerflug (GER) - Wild Blossom (GER) B Gestut Romerhof O M M Stables

1329-16 F Tom Marquand J William Haggas (in GB) T

Beat Lord North in Group 3 company at Lingfield in February and wasn’t beaten far in the Group 1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan last time. Stable going great guns at present. Leading claims. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Alenquer (FR) 4 Flat wins €226,638 — Handicap Rating 116 Tom Marquand 8.13 1L 6th of 15 to Shahryar (JPN) 8.13 MEYDAN 26 MAR Group 1 1m 4f 11yds Gd Cieren Fallon 9.0 won 2 1/2L 1L from Lord North 9.0 and Fancy Man 9.0 LINGFIELD PARK 26 FEB 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Std 2min .5sec Tom Marquand 8.13 6L 9th of 14 to Torquator Tasso (GER) 9.5 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 OCT 21 Group 1 1m 4f Hvy

2

BEAR STORY (20)

4

9

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

5

(131)

(1)

015-332 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

O J Connaughton

Has been knocking on the door at Group 3/Group 2 level, but has plenty to find on official ratings this afternoon and could ultimately come unstuck. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 1 Bear Story 2 flat wins r35,990.00 — Handicap Rating 107 14/1 HR106 R.P. Whelan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Layfayette 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f Yld 25/1 HR102 R.P. Whelan 9.8 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR102 R.P. Whelan 9.12 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Layfayette 9.10 NAAS 27 MAR 7rn Listed 1m 2f Gd/Yld

3

BROOME (175)

6

9

5

(131)

(6)

142020- F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Br B c Australia (GB) - Sweepstake B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Masaaki Matsushima & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

First run in his native country since finishing a short-head second in this contest last year and, although the 175-day layoff is a slight concern, he certainly can’t be ruled out. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Broome 7 flat wins r444,673.00 C — Handicap Rating 118 Ryan Moore 9.0 8 1/2L 11th of 18 to Contrail (JPN) 9.0 TOKYO 28 NOV 21 Group 1 1m 4f Gd /Frm Irad Ortiz Jr. 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Yibir (GB) 8.10 DEL-MAR 6 NOV 21 14rn Group 1 1m 4f Frm Yutaka Take 9.5 9 3/4L 11th of 14 to Torquator Tasso (GER) 9.5 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 OCT 21 Group 1 1m 4f Hvy

4

HELVIC DREAM (42)

5

Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie B T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill

9

5

(131)

(3)

8-8421-5 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

Relished testing ground when edging out Broome in this contest 12 months ago and would appreciate any rainfall before the gates open today. Entitled to improve for his comeback fifth here last month. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Helvic Dream 4 flat wins r233,070.00 CD — Handicap Rating 115 7/1 HR116 C.D. Hayes 9.10 2 3/4L 5th of 9 to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR108 C.T. Keane 9.5 won s/hd 1L from Broome 9.5 and True Self 9.2 here 23 MAY 21 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Sft/Hvy 2min 21.1sec 15/2 HR108 C.T. Keane 9.5 2L 2nd to Broome 9.5 here 3 MAY 21 6rn Group 2 1m 2f Yld 46

In The Wings Adlerflug (GER) Aiyana (GER)

1. Alenquer (FR)

Areion (GER) Wild Blossom (GER) Wind In Her Hair (GER) Danehill (USA) Kodiac (GB) Rafha

2. Bear Story (IRE)

Galileo (IRE) Angels Story (IRE) Love Excelling (FR) Galileo (IRE) Australia (GB) Ouija Board (GB)

3. Broome (IRE)

Acclamation (GB) Sweepstake (IRE) Dust Flicker (GB) Oasis Dream (GB) Power (GB) Frappe (IRE)

4. Helvic Dream (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE) Rachevie (IRE) Challow Hills (USA) 47

Danzig (USA) Razyana (USA) Kris Eljazzi Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Polish Precedent (USA) La Sky (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Cape Cross (IRE) Selection Board Royal Applause (GB) Princess Athena Suave Dancer (USA) Galaxie Dust (USA) Green Desert (USA) Hope (IRE) Inchinor (GB) Glatisant (GB) Danehill (USA) Mira Adonde (USA) Woodman (USA) Cascassi (USA)

RACE THREE

Sadler’s Wells (USA) High Hawk Last Tycoon Alya (GER) Big Shuffle (USA) Aerleona (IRE) Turtle Island (IRE) Waitotara

5

HIGH DEFINITION (20)

4

9

5

(131)

(2)

3069-24 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

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

Won at Group 2 level as a juvenile but hasn’t progressed as hoped since. A beaten favourite in two lesser races so far this season so seemingly up against it today. Winning Range GY-Sft. Star Rating 2 High Definition 2 flat wins r56,935.00 C — Handicap Rating 107 5/2Fav HR109 R.L. Moore 9.5 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to Layfayette 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f Yld 5/2Fav HR110 R.L. Moore 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld L. Dettori 9.1 (CP) 14L 9th of 10 to Hurricane Lane 9.1 DONCASTER 11 SEP 21 Group 1 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Sft

LORD NORTH (57)

6

Br B g Dubawi - Najoum (USA) B Godolphin O HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing

9

5

(131)

(4)

304-1-21 F Frankie Dettori J John & Thady Gosden (in GB) T

A three-time Group 1 winner who built on his comeback second behind Alenquer when scoring at the top level at Meydan last time. Everything looks in place for another huge effort. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Lord North — 8 Flat wins €4,206,833.30 Handicap Rating 120 Frankie Dettori 9.0 won ns from Vin de Garde (JPN) 9.0 MEYDAN 26 MAR 14rn Group 1 1m 1f Gd 1min 45.7sec Robert Havlin 9.0 2 1/2L 2nd to Alenquer (FR) 9.0 LINGFIELD PARK 26 FEB 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Std Frankie Dettori 9.0 won 3L 1L from Vin de Garde (JPN) 9.0 and Felix (GB) 9.0 MEYDAN 27 MAR 21 12rn Group 1 1m 1f Gd 1min 46.4sec

7

MAC SWINEY (161)

4

9

Br Ch c New Approach - Halla Na Saoire B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

5

(131)

(8)

465030- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Twice a winner at the top level including when landing the Irish 2,000 Guineas here 12 months ago. Has been off the track a while but can’t be ruled out, especially if any rain arrives. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 3 Mac Swiney 4 flat wins r443,821.10 C — Handicap Rating 118 K.J. Manning 8.11 17L last of 12 to Loves Only You (JPN) 8.10 SHA TIN 12 DEC 21 Group 1 1m 2f Gd K. J. Manning 9.1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sealiway (FR) 9.1 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 9rn Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Sft 7/2Fav HR116 K.J. Manning 9.8 3 1/4L 11th of 14 to Real Appeal (GER) 9.10 LEP 11 SEP 21 Group 2 1m Gd

8

STATE OF REST (21)

4

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Repose (USA) B Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd O State Of Rest Partnership

(TStrap)

9

5

(131)

(5)

35-311-1 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Progressive during his three-year-old campaign, building on a Listed third with two Grade/Group 1 wins, and made an excellent return at Longchamp three weeks ago. This improving colt must enter calculations. Winning Range GS-Fm. Star Rating 4 State Of Rest 4 flat wins r2,542,943.50 D — Handicap Rating 120 S.M. Crosse 9.2 (TS) won 3/4L s/hd from Pretty Tiger 9.2 and Sealiway (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 1 MAY 6rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft 2min 8.4sec John Allen 8.13 (TS) won s/hd 1L from Anamoe (AUS) 7.11 and Verry Elleegant (NZ) 9.0 MOONEE VALLEY 23 OCT 21 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 44yds Gd /Sft 2min 6.9sec John R. Velazquez 8.10 won 1L 2 1/2L from Soldier Rising (GB) 8.10 and Du Jour (USA) 8.10 SARATOGA 7 AUG 21 11rn Group 1 1m 1f 110yds Frm 1min 53.3sec

TStrap worn by No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Lord North, 7/2 State Of Rest, 4/1 Alenquer (FR), 7/1 Broome, 8/1 Mac Swiney, 10/1 Helvic Dream, 12/1 High Definition, 33/1 Bear Story

2021 - 1st Helvic Dream 2nd Broome 3rd True Self (2 min. 21.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT This looks a cracking renewal and, although outnumbered by the home team, LORD NORTH could take the prize back to England. The Dubawi gelding has been an unbelievable servant to connections over the years, earning almost four million pounds in prize money, and his Group 1 victory at Meydan last time suggests that he’s as good as ever. Alenquer did get the better of the selection at Lingfield in February and he is a serious danger, especially with William Haggas in such good form, while State Of Rest also demands respect.

WIN: LORD NORTH

DANGER: Alenquer

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RACE THREE

6

Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

5. High Definition (IRE)

Fastnet Rock (AUS) Palace (IRE) Lady Icarus (GB) Dubai Millennium (GB) Dubawi (IRE) Zomaradah (GB)

6. Lord North (IRE)

Giant’s Causeway (USA) Najoum (USA) Divine Dixie (USA) Galileo (IRE) New Approach (IRE) Park Express

7. Mac Swiney (IRE)

Teofilo (IRE) Halla Na Saoire (IRE) Siamsa (USA) Choisir (AUS) Starspangledbanner (AUS) Gold Anthem (AUS)

8. State of Rest (IRE)

Quiet American (USA) Repose (USA) Monaassabaat (USA)

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Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) Piccadilly Circus (AUS) Rainbow Quest (USA) Sonic Lady (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Colorado Dancer Deploy Jawaher (IRE) Storm Cat (USA) Mariah’s Storm (USA) Dixieland Band (USA) Hail Atlantis (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Ahonoora Matcher Galileo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE) Quest For Fame Amoura (USA) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Great Selection (AUS) Made of Gold (USA) National Song (AUS) Fappiano (USA) Demure (USA) Zilzal (USA) It’s In The Air (USA)

RACE THREE

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

AL KAZEEM

2013 & 2015 TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP WINNER

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The talented Al Kazeem was fragile but handled expertly by Roger Charlton to make the most of his racing career despite injuries. In 2013 he saw off Camelot and in 2015, his final start, he beat Fascinating Rock and Postponed, winning both times under James Doyle.

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SAOIRE

2005 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER 54

Few stories of Irish Guineas winners are as good as Saoire.

The Welsh-bred daughter of Pivotal was purchased for just 4,000 guineas sent into training with Frances Crowley, wife of Pat Smullen. She won her maiden at the second time of asking and progressed into a fine three-year-old, finishing sixth in the Newmarket 1000 Guineas before winning the Irish version.

Ridden by Mick Kinane, Saoire was always towards the head of the field and made her challenge early. She was closely pressed by Penkenna Princess under Seb Sanders but held on in the dying strides to win for Crowley, making her the first woman to officially train the winner of an Irish Classic.

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THE LANWADES STUD STAKES This race was first run in 2004 when it held Group 2 status. From 2007 to 2014 it was run as a Group 3 before returning to Group 2 level in 2015.

The race is registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes, which remembers the brilliant John Oxx-trained filly whose stunning three-year-old season in 1995 took in victories in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Coronation Stakes, the Prix du Moulin and the Breeders Cup Mile.

English-trained horses have won 5 runnings to date while the only dual winner of the race is Dermot Weld’s Emulous, who was successful in 2011 and 2012.

As well as being named after a fine filly, some classy horses have won this race, which falls perfectly in the calendar as a great starting point for top Irish-trained milers.

Soviet Song won the race for James Fanshawe in 2004 under Johnny Murtagh, setting up a clash with Attraction in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, in which Soviet Song came out on top over the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner.

Aidan O’Brien’s brilliant filly Airwave won in 2005 under Kieren Fallon, and her legacy lives on through her second career as a broodmare. She foaled Meow, a Storm Cat filly who would go on to foal Churchill, 2000 Guineas’ double winner who now stands as a promising sire for the Coolmore operation.

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Airwave was Aidan O’Brien’s last winner of the race until Magic Wand won the 2020 renewal.

Last year we saw Billy Lee and Willie McCreery follow up on their win from their 2016 success with Devonshire.

A winner of two Group 3 races coming into this race, Epona Plays no doubt put in her best performance to date and bolted up by four lengths.

Epona Plays had the run of things out in front but she was clearly the superior filly on the day. After taking it up quite early, Billy Lee had the field in trouble when he upped the tempo. However, what was most impressive is the way she kicked clear from Soul Search back in second and she looked more in command at the line than any other stage in the tricky conditions.

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FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE LANWADES STUD STAKES OF W120,000 (GROUP 2)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r70800; Second: r24000; Third: r12000; Fourth: r6000; Fifth: r3600; Sixth: r2400.

(For Race Conditions see page 86)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

DIADORA (7)

B Breeder

Br B f Dansili (GB) - Diatribe (GB) B Gestut Rottgen O Gestuet Roettgen

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

9

2

(128)

(7)

(Visor)

33433-2 F Wayne Lordan J P Twomey T

Successful at 7f and 1m. German recruit, shaped encouragingly when attracting some market support on her Irish debut over 7f at Naas. Better expected here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Diadora 2 flat wins r10,600.00 D — Handicap Rating 98 5/2Fav HR98 W.J. Lee 9.9 (V) 1 1/4L 2nd to Lust 9.11 NAAS 15 MAY 6rn Listed 7f Gd A. Starke 9.2 nk 1/2L 3rd to Viadena (GER) 8.11 BADEN-BADEN 17 OCT 21 7rn 1m Gd Andrasch Starke 9.2 s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Maria Amalia (GB) 9.0 DUSSELDORF 3 OCT 21 6rn Listed 7f Sft

2

EMPHATIC ANSWER (31)

4

9

2

(128)

(6)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ask Me Nicely B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

1552-45 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien

Successful twice at 1m. Landed two good handicaps last summer but hasn’t kicked on in either run this term. Stable looks to have a better hope. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Emphatic Answer 2 flat wins r22,125.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100 4/1 HR102 J. Coen 8.9 5 3/4L 5th of 7 to Raadobarg 9.11 TIPP 21 APR 7f 100yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR102 S.M. Crosse 9.11 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Mother Earth 10.0 here 26 MAR 6rn Group 3 1m Yld 11/1 HR94 S.M. Crosse 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Elysium 9.2 NAAS 17 OCT 21 17rn Listed 1m Yld

3

MY HOLY FOX (20)

4

Br Br f Holy Roman Emperor - My Renee (USA) B Kilcarn Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

(CPiece)

9

2

(128)

(1)

41195-8 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Successful at 7f and 1m 1f. Impressive Punchestown handicap winner last summer but it’s been tougher going since, including in a Group 3 on her reappearance. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 My Holy Fox 2 flat wins r18,880.00 C — Handicap Rating 95 18/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.9 (CP) 8L last of 8 to Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.9 here 2 MAY Group 3 7f Yld 33/1 HR90 B.M. Coen 9.2 2 3/4L 5th of 14 to Friendly 9.2 DUN 5 NOV 21 Listed 1m Std 7/2Fav HR90 C.P. Hoban 9.6 6 1/2L 9th of 13 to Yafordadoe 9.2 TIPP 4 OCT 21 hcp (70-100)1m 1f Sft/Hvy

4

PEARLS GALORE (FR) (46)

5

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Pearl Banks (GB) B S C E A Haras De Saint Pair O SCEA Haras De Saint Pair

9

2

(128)

(3)

11226-1 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m. Proven Group-class performer who wasn’t far off winning at the top level last year. As good as ever on her return and makes obvious appeal. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 5 Pearls Galore (FR) 5 flat wins r112,985.00 D — Handicap Rating 109 4/5Fav HR109 W.J. Lee 9.7 won 2 1/2L 1L from Pretreville (FR) 9.7 and Cadillac 9.12 LEP 6 APR 7rn Listed 1m Gd 1min 42.6sec W.J. Lee 8.11 3L 6th of 13 to Space Blues 9.0 DEL-MAR 6 NOV 21 Group 1 1m Frm W.J. Lee 8.13 2L 2nd to Space Blues 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 OCT 21 15rn Group 1 7f Hvy 58

5

SH BOOM (GB) (20)

6

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

9

2

(CPiece)

(128)

(8)

615-325 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

She has won three times from 7f to 1m. Consistent performer who hasn’t been disgraced in Group 3 company this term, albeit over 7f.

Interesting to see how she goes now returned to 1m. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sh Boom (GB) 3 flat wins r28,890.90 C D — Handicap Rating 100 13/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.9 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.9 here 2 MAY Group 3 7f Yld 16/1 HR95 G.F. Carroll 9.6 1/2L 2nd to Markaz Paname 8.10 here 10 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR95 C.T. Keane 10.0 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR 13rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

6

SHAHAADA (18)

4

Br B f Awtaad - Lolwah (GB) B Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited O Miss Rachel Kennedy

9

2

(128)

(4)

2137-43 F Chris Hayes J Patrick Joseph Hayes T

A winner at 1m 1f. Just the one maiden win to her credit, but she’s shown signs of improvement for a new yard this year, most recently when placed in Listed company. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Shahaada 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 89 28/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 9.9 3L 1L 3rd to Rumbles Of Thunder 9.12 GOW 4 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 7/1 HR76 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR 16rn hcp 1m Gd 7/1 HR76 C.D. Hayes 9.5 5 1/4L 7th of 14 to Pin Your Hopes 10.0 DUN 8 OCT 21 hcp 1m 4f Std

THUNDER BEAUTY (15)

4

Br B f Night of Thunder - Quiania B Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey O D K Kelly

(TStrap)

9

2

(128)

(2)

06804-3 F Ryan Moore J David O’Meara (in GB) T

A winner at 6f. British raider who hasn’t won since her debut but she caught the eye in defeat when placed in a 7f Listed event on her return. Ryan Moore booking is interesting. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Thunder Beauty 1 flat win r9,821.40 C — Handicap Rating 97 William Buick 9.6 (TS) 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Lola Showgirl 9.6 LINGFIELD PARK 7 MAY 8rn Group 3 7f Gd /Frm Daniel Tudhope 8.12 (TS) hd 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to With Thanks 9.0 ASCOT 2 OCT 21 14rn Listed 7f Sft Jason Watson 9.0 (CP) (TS) 10L 10th of 12 to Sweet Enough (GB) 8.5 YORK 19 AUG 21 hcp 7f Gd

8

+TWILIGHT SPINNER (GB) (20)

4

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

(TStrap)

9

2

(128)

(5)

3112-31 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She has won three times from 6f to 7f. Has low mileage and looks progressive judged on an impressive 7f Group 3 win here three weeks ago. Unproven over 1m, though. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 4 Twilight Spinner (GB) 3 flat wins r73,413.40 C — Handicap Rating 108 2/1Fav HR106 S.M. Crosse 9.9 (TS) won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Cigamia (USA) 8.11 and Lustown Baba 9.9 here 2 MAY 8rn Group 3 7f Yld 1min 29.2sec 9/2 HR106 S.M. Crosse 9.7 (TS) nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Power Under Me 9.12 CK 3 APR 10rn Listed 6f Gd 11/2 HR106 S.M. Crosse 9.2 (TS) 5L 2nd to Art Power 9.7 here 25 SEP 21 9rn Group 3 6f Gd

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 8. Visor worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Pearls Galore (FR), 2/1 Twilight Spinner (GB), 7/1 Emphatic Answer, 8/1 Sh Boom (GB), 10/1 Thunder Beauty, 12/1 Diadora, 20/1 My Holy Fox, 25/1 Shahaada

2021 - 1st Epona Plays 2nd Soul Search 3rd Too Soon To Panic (1 min. 42.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Having gone close at the very top level last year, it’s hard to look too far beyond PEARLS GALORE in this Group 2 event following her sparkling reappearance at Leopardstown last month which saw her justify strong market support in emphatic fashion. The unexposed Twilight Spinner is the obvious danger following her Group 3 win over 7f here earlier in the month but it requires a leap of faith to expect her to be equally as effective over this longer trip. If there is any value lurking, it may lie with the selection’s stablemate Diadora, who shaped as having more to offer on last week’s Irish debut.

WIN: PEARLS GALORE

DANGER: Diadora

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RACE FOUR

7

JET SETTING 2016 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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Trained by Adrian Keatley, Jet Setting defeated the talented Minding by a head in 2016 under Shane Foley.

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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.

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NIGHTIME

2006 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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Trained by Dermot Weld, owned his mother by Marguerite and ridden by Pat Smullen in all of her starts, Nightime was an emphatic winner of the 2006 renewal of the fillies Classic.

A six length winner, her class has shone through as a broodmare, as the dam of Zhukova and Ghaiyyath

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

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 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

LADY VIOLETTE WON THE FIRST RENEWAL IN 1922 WHAT IS THE RECORD OF ENGLISH HORSES? The last English-trained winner was the Charlie Hills-trained Just The Judge in 2013 under Jamie Spencer, the same team that combined to win the 2019 Irish 2,000 Guineas.

ATTRACTION 2004 WINNER

Mick Channon continued his love affair with the Curragh by saddling the 2012 winner Samitar, while further back Luca Cumani sent out 2002 winner Gossamer under a younger Jamie Spencer.

The likes of Sir Michael Stoute, David Elsworth, Ian Balding, Barry Hills and John Dunlop all saddled winners of this race in the 80’s and 90’s, with Henry Cecil winning the 1973 renewal with Cloonagh under rider Greville Starkey.

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WHO HAS DONE THE NEWMRKETCURRAGH DOUBLE?

LEADING TRAINER

AIDAN O’BRIEN 10 WINS

Attraction (2004) Finsceal Beo (2007) Winter (2017) Hermosa (2019)

WHAT IS A CLASSIC? 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-year-old 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.

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.

LEGENDARY HORSE

THE COLOURS OF THE COOLMORE PARTNERS HAVE BEEN CARRIED TO 10 VICTORIES

WINTER 2017 WINNER

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ALPHA CENTAURI 2018 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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A relative outsider in the 2018 renewal, Jessica Harrington’s charge stamped her authority on the race before going on to win at Group 1’s at Royal Ascot, Newmarket and Deauville.

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THE TATTERSALLS 1000 GUINEAS BEST JOCKEYS & TRAINERS When looking back through the roll of honour, one name stands out more than any other, Aidan O’Brien. The master of Ballydoyle has saddled no fewer than 10 winners of the 1000 Guineas, including four of the last five. He began training in 1996 and by 1997 had already trained his first 1000 Guineas winner, Classic Park. The 2001, 2003 and 2008 renewals all went the way of the Tipperary trainer and since 2010 he’s taken home the prize money six times. Imagine went onto complete the Epsom Oaks double and the top trainer returns this year with Concert Hall, History, Lullaby and Tuesday.

The name O’Brien hasn’t always been a regular on the honours list and despite the legendary Vincent O’Brien winning the race three times between 1966 and 1979, there has been a whole host of others to claim the prize. Father and son Kevin and Paddy Prendergast won the race six times between them, while Dermot Weld has won the race four times. The Irish tends to dominate on home soil but British trainers have come over to take the prize back across the Irish Sea. Mick Channon, Sir Michael Stoute, Luca Cumani, Mark Johnston and more recently Adrian Keatley have all claimed the prize.

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While trainers are masters of getting their horses to the track, their jurisdiction ends once they go into the stalls and it is down to the jockeys to get them home. With Aidan O’Brien having such a hold of the race, it’s no surprise to see Ryan Moore and Seamie Heffernan with eight wins between them. Seamie became the first jockey since Morny Wing to win the race in back-to back years when winning on Empress Josephine last year. Plenty have come close to doing the double and if Seamie were to win it again on History , he would again set another new record.

The leading jockey in the race is Morny Wing, who won the race seven times in the early to mid-1900’s. Seamie Heffernan is close on his heels but still has a way to go if he wants to become the top jockey. The late Pat Smullen was a master in the saddle and has two wins to his name in more recent years, while the famed Lester Piggott has two.

Former Ballydoyle rider Jamie Spencer has won the race three times but interestingly enough, none of them came for Aidan O’Brien. Walter Swinburn won the race four times in a 20-year timeframe, with his final success happening on the Geoff Wragg trained Marling in 1992.

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EMPRESS JOSEPHINE 2021 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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Another winner for Aidan O’Brien and Seamie Heffernan, Empress Josephine just got up in time to beat her stablemate Joan Of Arc by half a length.

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CURRAGH CONTENDERS

AGARTHA TRAINER: Joseph O’Brien OWNER: Scott C Heider SIRE: Caravaggio (USA) DAM: Arya Tara (IRE) BREEDER: Whisperview Trading Ltd

A very talented juvenile, Agartga makes her third start of the season in what could be a mighty fine three-year-old campaign, A winner at Leopardstown on her fifth start in the Group 3 Silver Flash Stakes, the daughter of Caravaggio progressed further to land the Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes, before contesting two Group 1’s against her own sex.

With two good prep runs under her belt already this season in both the 1000 Guineas trial and Cornelscourt Stakes at Leopardstown, she could be a major contender to add Joseph O’Brien’s name onto the history books today.

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THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1) This race was inaugurated a year after the Irish 2000 Guineas and the first running in 1922 was won by Lady Violette and she was ridden by Morny Wing who remains the most successful jockes in the race’s history with seven victories. Wing’s last success came a quarter of a century after his first as he teamed up with Hubert Hartigan to take the 1947 running with Sea Symphony.

Only four fillies have completed the English-Irish 1,000 Guineas double. The first to do so was Attraction in 2004 and she was followed by Finsceal Beo (2007), Winter (2017) and Hermosa (2019). Finsceal Beo came within a head of completing the near inconceivable treble of the English-French-Irish Guineas hat-trick.

The 20/1 success of Classic Park in 1997 is particularly noteworthy as it was the first classic success for Aidan O’Brien.

There have been 28 English-trained winners of the race while the last of the four French trained successes came when Olivier Douieb’s L’Attrayante justified 4/1 favouritism in 1983.

In recent years, Irish racing’s biggest names have tasted success in this race, with Aidan O’Brien winning in 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Jessica Harrington won in 2018 with Alpha Centauri and Jim Bolger landed the spoils in 2015 with Pleascach.

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 Empress Josephine Peaceful Hermosa Alpha Centauri Winter Jet Setting Pleascach Marvellous Just The Judge Samitar Misty For Me Bethrah Again Halfway To Heaven Finsceal Beo Nightime Saoire Attraction Yesterday Gossamer Imagine Crimplene

TRAINER A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien Mrs. J. Harrington A. P. O’Brien A. Keatley J. S. Bolger A. P. O’Brien C. Hills M. Channon A. P. O’Brien D. Weld D. Wachman A. P. O’Brien J. S. Bolger D. Weld Mrs F. Crowley M. Johnston A. P. O’Brien L.. Cumani A. P. O’Brien C. Brittain

JOCKEY S. Heffernan S. Heffernan R. Moore C. O’Donoghue R. Moore S. Foley K. Manning R. Moore J. Spencer M. Harley S. Heffernan P. Smullen J. Murtagh S. Heffernan K. Manning P. Smullen M. Kinane K. Darley M. Kinane J. Spencer S. Heffernan P. Robinson

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OWNER Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor Niarchos Family0 Smith/Magnier/Tabor Equinegrowthpartners Syndicate Mrs. J. S. Bolger Smith/Magnier/Tabor Qatar Racing Ltd/Sangster Family M. Schwartz Smith/Magnier/Tabor H. Al Maktoum Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor M. Ryan Mrs. C. Weld J. Joyce Duke Of Roxburghe Mrs. J. Magnier The Leigh Family Mrs J. Magnier S. M. Al Maktoum

FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M. THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 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 86)

RACE SPONSOR

Fiona Mahony 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. Anthony Rogers will present the Rogers perpetual Gold Cup to the winning owner.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Horse

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AGARTHA (14)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

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Draw

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9

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(10)

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Arya Tara B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Scott C Heider

1124-22 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RACE FIVE

A Group 2 winner as a juvenile and not disgraced in a pair of Group 3 contests at Leopardstown so far this term. Evidently useful, but might fall short in this company. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Agartha 2 flat wins r88,500.00 C — Handicap Rating 107 6/4Fav HR109 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3/4L 2nd to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY 11rn Group 3 1m Gd 15/2 HR109 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 1L 2nd to Homeless Songs 9.2 LEP 2 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd D.P. McDonogh 8.11 1 3/4L 3L nk 4th to Zellie (FR) 8.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 OCT 21 8rn Group 1 1m Hvy

2

CONCERT HALL (29)

3

9

Br B f Dubawi - Was B Was Syndicate

2

(128)

(5)

17416-1 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

One of four Ballydoyle runners in this, she won a Group 3 over 7f as a juvenile before landing a Listed contest at Navan over 10 furlongs on her return to action. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Concert Hall 3 flat wins r67,260.00 C — Handicap Rating 108 2/1Fav HR106 R.L. Moore 9.5 won s/hd 3 3/4L from Magical Lagoon 9.5 and Cairde Go Deo (FR) 9.2 NAV 23 APR 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2min 7.2sec R. L. Moore 9.0 4L 6th of 9 to Inspiral (GB) 9.0 NEWMARKET 8 OCT 21 Group 1 1m Gd /Sft 9/2 HR102 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1L nk from Sunset Shiraz 9.2 and Seisai 9.2 here 26 SEP 21 9rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 26.7sec

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*FREEDOM OF SPEECH (18)

3

9

2

(128)

(9)

315-354 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br B f Australia (GB) - Vocal Nation B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Returned from a 10-month layoff to take third in the Park Express Stakes over this course and distance, but has struggled in a pair of races over further since then. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Freedom Of Speech 1 flat win r10,915.00 — Handicap Rating 98 18/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 8.9 3L 1L nk 4th to Rumbles Of Thunder 9.12 GOW 4 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 12/1 HR100 K.J. Manning 9.4 39L last of 5 to French Claim (FR) 9.9 CK 16 APR 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR82 R.P. Cleary 8.8 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Mother Earth 10.0 here 26 MAR 6rn Group 3 1m Yld

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HERMANA ESTRELLA (371)

3

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - The Last Sister B Castlefarm Stud O Paul D Smith & Joe Poulin & J Carthy

9

2

(128)

(6)

1- F Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

She was evidently held in high regard, as she made her debut in a Group 3 at Naas last year and won at 50/1. Winning a Classic after a year off the track is a big ask. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Hermana Estrella 1 flat win r40,120.00 — Handicap Rating 106 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 1L 5 1/2L from Quick Suzy 9.2 and Missing Matron 9.2 NAAS 16 MAY 21 7rn Group 3 5f 205yds Sft 1min 13.7sec

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Caravaggio (USA) Mekko Hokte (USA)

1. Agartha (IRE)

Dylan Thomas (IRE) Arya Tara (IRE) Anadiyla (IRE) Dubai Millennium (GB) Dubawi (IRE) Zomaradah (GB)

2. Concert Hall (IRE)

Galileo (IRE) Was (IRE) Alluring Park (IRE) Galileo (IRE) Australia (GB) Ouija Board (GB)

3. Freedom of Speech (IRE)

Vocalised (USA) Vocal Nation (IRE) Six Nations (USA) Choisir (AUS) Starspangledbanner (AUS) Gold Anthem (AUS)

4. Hermana Estrella (IRE)

Lord Shanakill (USA) The Last Sister (IRE) Severa (GER) 77

Johannesburg (USA) Love Style (USA) Holy Bull (USA) Aerosilver (USA) Danehill (USA) Lagrion (USA) Barathea (IRE) Anaza Seeking The Gold (USA) Colorado Dancer Deploy Jawaher (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Green Desert (USA) Park Express Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Cape Cross (IRE) Selection Board Vindication (USA) Serena’s Tune (USA) Danzig (USA) Six Crowns (USA) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Great Selection (AUS) Made of Gold (USA) National Song (AUS) Speightstown (USA) Green Room (USA) Kendor (FR) Santina (GER)

RACE FOUR

Scat Daddy (USA)

5

HISTORY (14)

3

9

Br B f Galileo - Prize Exhibit (GB) B Barronstown Stud O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

2

(128)

(4)

221-1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Off the mark at the third attempt as a juvenile and looked a whole lot better on her return to action, beating Agartha in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. Must be considered in this. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 5 History 2 flat wins r38,645.00 D — Handicap Rating 104 3/1 HR96 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Agartha 9.5 and Honey Girl (GB) 9.2 LEP 8 MAY 11rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 41.7sec 13/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 2 1/2L nk from Clemmie C 9.2 and Shamiyana 9.2 GOW 18 SEP 21 16rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 41.1sec 5/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Panama Red 9.2 TIPP 26 AUG 21 13rn mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Yld

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HOMELESS SONGS (50)

3

9

2

Br B f Frankel (GB) - Joailliere B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm

(128)

(11)

156-1 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Won well on debut over 7f at Leopardstown and though beaten in two other starts as a juvenile, she returned to action with a win over 7f in a Leopardstown Group 3. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Homeless Songs 2 flat wins r42,185.00 — Handicap Rating 107 6/1 HR101 C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 1L 3/4L from Agartha 9.5 and Villanova Queen 9.2 LEP 2 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 28.9sec 6/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 1 3/4L 6th of 9 to Glounthaune 9.5 LEP 16 OCT 21 Group 3 7f Gd 9/4 O.J. Orr 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 8 to Discoveries 9.2 here 12 SEP 21 Group 1 7f Gd

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LADY OF INISHFREE (14)

3

9

2

Br Br f Farhh (GB) - Bittern B Tinnakill Bloodstock O Eoin Banville & K Bolger & Peter Robin Parkhill

(128)

(12)

641-6 F Oisin Orr J Noel Meade T

Well beaten behind History in a Leopardstown Group 3 on her reappearance and would have to take a huge step forward to make an impact in this exalted company. Others preferred. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Lady Of Inishfree 1 flat win r70,800.00 — Handicap Rating 96 16/1 HR96 O.J. Orr 9.2 3 3/4L 6th of 11 to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 7/2 C.D. Hayes 8.10 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Corporal Violette 8.12 and Seeingisbelieving 9.1 NAAS 17 OCT 21 16rn 7f Yld 1min 32.7sec 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1/2L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Panama Red 9.2 LEP 11 SEP 21 11rn Listed 7f 37yds Gd

LULLABY (14)

3

9

Br Ch f Galileo - Holy Alliance B Whisperview Trading Ltd O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

2

(128)

(13)

4689-18 F Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

Didn’t get off the mark until winning a Leopardstown maiden last month and was well beaten when squeezed for room behind History last time. Aidan O’Brien has much stronger candidates on paper. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Lullaby 1 flat win r7,670.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 11/1 HR93 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 8L 8th of 11 to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 4/1 HR93 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won nk 2 1/2L from Only (JPN) 9.3 and Sierra Nevada (USA) 9.3 LEP 6 APR 9rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 44.4sec 80/1 HR92 M.C. Hussey 9.2 4 3/4L 9th of 13 to Duke De Sessa 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 Group 3 1m 1f Gd

9

MISE EN SCENE (GB) (198)

3

9

2

(128)

(1)

1140- F Cieren Fallon J James Ferguson (in GB) T

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Gadfly (GB) B The Gadfly Partnership O Qatar Racing & Racehorse Club

Bolted up in a Haydock maiden on debut and landed the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood after that. She was found wanting in a pair of Group 1s after that, though, and this looks tough. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Mise En Scene (GB) 2 Flat wins €45,007.10 — Handicap Rating 109 Oisin Murphy 8.10 4L 10th of 14 to Pizza Bianca (USA) 8.10 DEL-MAR 5 NOV 21 1m Frm CIEREN FALLON 9.0 2 1/2L nk s/hd 4th to Inspiral (GB) 9.0 NEWMARKET 8 OCT 21 9rn Group 1 1m Gd /Sft Oisin Murphy 9.0 won nk 1 1/2L from Daneh (GB) 9.0 and Prosperous Voyage 9.0 GOODWOOD 28 AUG 21 9rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 25.3sec

10 PANAMA RED (14)

3

Br Ch f Showcasing (GB) - Allegation (FR) B Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd O Against All Odds Partnership

9

2

(128)

(2)

4411-65 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Signed off last season with back-to-back wins, including in Listed company on her last two-year-old start. Hasn’t hit those heights in two runs this season, though, so may find a few too strong in this. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Panama Red 2 flat wins r67,260.00 — Handicap Rating 102 5/1 HR102 C.T. Keane 9.2 2 1/4L 5th of 11 to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 12/1 HR103 G.F. Carroll 9.2 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Homeless Songs 9.2 LEP 2 APR Group 3 7f Gd 11/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Limiti Di Greccio 9.2 and Corviglia (USA) 9.2 LEP 11 SEP 21 11rn Listed 7f 37yds Gd 1min 32.2sec

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RACE FIVE

8

Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

5. History (IRE)

Showcasing (GB) Prize Exhibit (GB) Roodeye (GB) Galileo (IRE) Frankel (GB) Kind (IRE)

6. Homeless Songs (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE) Joailliere (IRE) Majestic Silver (IRE) Pivotal (GB) Farhh (GB) Gonbarda (GER)

7. Lady of Inishfree (IRE)

New Approach (IRE) Bittern (IRE) Oiseau Rare (FR) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

8. Lullaby (IRE)

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) Holy Alliance (IRE) Song of The Sea (GB) Pivotal (GB) Siyouni (FR) Sichilla (IRE)

9. Mise En Scene (GB)

Galileo (IRE) Gadfly (GB) Specifically (USA) Oasis Dream (GB) Showcasing (GB) Arabesque (GB)

10. Panama Red (IRE)

Lawman (FR) Allegation (FR) Anja (IRE) 79

Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Oasis Dream (GB) Arabesque (GB) Inchinor (GB) Roo (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Rainbow Lake (GB) Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Linamix (FR) Diamond Trim (IRE) Polar Falcon (USA) Fearless Revival Lando (GER) Gonfalon (GB) Galileo (IRE) Park Express King’s Best (USA) Oiseau de Feu (USA) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) L’On Vite (USA) Bering Calypso Run (GB) Polar Falcon (USA) Fearless Revival Danehill (USA) Slipstream Queen (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Sky Classic (CAN) Specificity (USA) Green Desert (USA) Hope (IRE) Zafonic (USA) Prophecy (IRE) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Laramie (USA) Indian Ridge Allez Les Trois (USA)

RACE FOUR

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

11 *PURPLEPAY (FR) (211)

3

9

2

(128)

(7)

113- F Tom Marquand J William Haggas (in GB) T

Br B f Zarak (FR) - Piedra B Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois O Lael Stable

A classy performer in France for Cedric Rossi, culminating in a third-placed finish in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud.

Has since been sold for €2 million and is interesting on his debut for William Haggas. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Purplepay (FR) 3 Flat wins €172,725 D — Handicap Rating 106 Maxime Guyon 8.10 hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Angel Bleu (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 23 OCT 21 6rn Group 1 1m Sft /Hvy M. Barzalona 8.13 won 4L 2 1/2L from Daisy Maisy (GB) 8.10 and Regalien (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 2 OCT 21 16rn 1m Sft 1min 44.1sec C. Soumillon 8.13 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Solid Spirit (FR) 8.11 and Start In Front (FR) 9.1 MARSEILLE BORELY 4 SEP 21 7rn 1m 1f Sft 1min 56.4sec

12 STAR GIRLS AALMAL (39)

3

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Girl of The Hour (GB) B Laurence Kennedy O John J Phelan & Jarrod Lippiatt & Syed Momin

9

2

(128)

(8)

61-1 F Billy Lee J Henry de Bromhead T

Stable is better known for Cheltenham winners rather than Classic runners but she earned her place in this race with an emphatic success at Gowran on her reappearance and has a chance. Winning Range YS & AW. Star Rating 3 Star Girls Aalmal 2 flat wins r21,240.00 — Handicap Rating 100 2/1Fav HR97 W.J. Lee 9.4 won 3L 3/4L from Prettiest (USA) 9.4 and Pearle D’or 9.9 GOW 13 APR 4rn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 33.5sec 6/4Fav C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 4 3/4L 3/4L from Brostaigh 8.13 and Trent (GB) 9.7 DUN 17 NOV 21 11rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26sec 22/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 1/4L 6th of 11 to Snaffles 9.5 DUN 1 OCT 21 Listed 7f Std

13 TUESDAY (21)

3

9

2

Br B f Galileo - Lillie Langtry B Coolmore O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

(128)

(3)

2-13 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Only raced once last year, but has made up for lost time in two starts this season, winning a maiden at Naas before taking third place in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Tuesday 1 flat win r8,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 109 L. Dettori 9.0 nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Cachet 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY 13rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 2/5Fav R.L. Moore 9.3 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Ezine (GB) 9.2 and Esculenta 9.3 NAAS 27 MAR 17rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 1min 42.4sec 9/4 R.L. Moore 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Discoveries 9.2 here 25 JUN 21 14rn mdn 7f Gd

RACE FIVE

14 VILLANOVA QUEEN (50)

3

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

9

2

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(14)

01-3 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Signed off last season with a promising win over this trip at Leopardstown, but was behind Homeless Songs and Agartha in a Group 3 at the Foxrock venue on her return. Improvement needed. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Villanova Queen 1 flat win r9,735.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 22/1 HR94 S. Foley 9.2 1L 3/4L 3rd to Homeless Songs 9.2 LEP 2 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd 12/1 S. Foley 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from Kerkiyra 9.2 and Above The Curve (USA) 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 21 15rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 44.5sec 12/1 C.P. Hoban 8.11 7L 10th of 15 to Willesee (GB) 8.10 here 25 SEP 21 mdn 1m Gd

* Denotes second entry

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Tuesday, 3/1 Homeless Songs, 6/1 History, 10/1 Mise En Scene (GB), Purplepay (FR), 12/1 Agartha, 14/1 Concert Hall, 16/1 Hermana Estrella, Panama Red, Star Girls Aalmal, 20/1 Villanova Queen, 50/1 Lady Of Inishfree, Lullaby, 66/1 Freedom Of Speech

2021 - 1st Empress Josephine 2nd Joan Of Arc 3rd No Speak Alexander (1 min. 47.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Tuesday had been topping the ante-post lists for this with good reason after she graduated from a Naas maiden to place in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, but it may pay to take her on with stablemate HISTORY. Aidan O’Brien’s filly took three starts to get off the mark as juvenile, but returned to action with a good win over Agartha at Leopardstown and the yard’s horses tend to improve significantly for their first start of the season. Homeless Songs beat Agartha and Villanova Queen on her reappearance and is respected along with expensive purchase Purplepay.

DANGER: Homeless Songs

WIN: HISTORY

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Zarak (FR) Zarkava (IRE)

11. Purplepay (FR)

Lawman (FR) Piedra (IRE) Albisola (IRE) Redoute’s Choice (AUS) Elzaam (AUS) Mambo In Freeport (USA)

12. Star Girls Aalmal (IRE)

Makfi (GB) Girl of The Hour (GB) American Spirit (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

13. Tuesday (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE) Lillie Langtry (IRE) Hoity Toity (GB) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Mastercraftsman (IRE) Starlight Dreams (USA)

14. Villanova Queen (IRE)

Shamardal (USA) Quads (IRE) Quad’s Melody (IRE)

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Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Zamindar (USA) Zarkasha (IRE) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Laramie (USA) Montjeu (IRE) Mahalia (IRE) Danehill (USA) Shantha’s Choice (AUS) Kingmambo (USA) Golden Thatch (USA) Dubawi (IRE) Dhelaal (GB) Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) Funsie (FR) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) Mira Adonde (USA) Darshaan Hiwaayati (GB) Danehill (USA) Mira Adonde (USA) Black Tie Affair Reves Celestes (USA) Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Spinning World (USA) Fab’s Melody (USA)

RACE FOUR

Dubawi (IRE)

VERDICT

Hermana Estrella is an interesting runner in the 1000 Guineas having only been seen once on track, just over a year ago. She beat the subsequent Queen Mary winner that day and was six and half lengths clear of the third. However, the selection goes the way of HOMELESS SONGS, trained on the Curragh by Dermot Weld. She was last seen at the beginning of April winning the Group 3 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown and can deliver another bold showing this afternoon.

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RACE FIVE

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.

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PEACEFUL

2020 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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A speedy type, Peaceful led home a 1-2-3 for the Tabor silks, beating subsequent dual Group 1 winner Fancy Blue into second with subsequent Irish Oaks winner back in fifth.

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HABITAT TRIBUTE Purchased at the sales for $105,000, the son of Sir Gaylord was ruled out as a Juvenile, due to a few niggling injuries he picked up. Some may have given up on a horse with such issues but Habitat quickly began to repay Charles Engelhard’s perseverance at the third time of asking when he was an eased down five-length winner at Haydock in a minor contest.

His was immediately stepped up in Grade and headed to Newbury for the Lockinge Stakes. The field was awash with talented animals, including the 2000 Guineas-placed Colts, Jimmy Reppin and Tower Walk. There was sustained market support and he halved in price, eventually going off 10-1. Habitat led inside the final furlong and eventually prevailed by half a length from Jimmy Reppin. The rest of the field was nowhere to be seen and you couldn’t help but be impressed by that effort.

It proved to be no flash in the pan and his ability was confirmed two weeks later when he was beaten just half a length by the dual English and Irish Guineas hero Right Track, in a gruelling St James’s Palace Stakes. He was receiving no weight allowance as he had in the Lockinge, so this effort could be marked up even further.

He was given two months off the track to get some well-earned rest but returned in the Autumn to try his hand in France. He easily defeated his rivals on better ground in the Prix Quincey at Deauville and the following week the conqueror retuned to more familiar shores to attempt to win the Wills Mile at Goodwood. He faced old adversary Jimmy Reppin but again he dispatched him in even more emphatic style, also in behind him was the brilliant filly Lucyrowe. None of the three were ever beaten again on the racecourse.

Despite his win, Habitat looked to be unsettled by the quicker surface and didn’t go to the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes due to the firmness of the ground. Instead, he returned to France for a final racecourse appearance in the Prix Du Moulin on ‘Arc day. He scored by a brilliant two-lengths to round off what had been a brilliant three-year-old career. He retired to stud at Grangewilliam Stud in Ireland, where he was an excellent stallion, his time at stud came to an end in 1986, rounding off what had been quite the racing career.

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘HABITAT’ HANDICAP OF W50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (16)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

10

0

(140)

(3)

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

22-6180 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

A winner here over 5f back in March, having threatened to get his head back in front at the back end of last season.

The drop back to 6f after his latest effort is likely to benefit his chances. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Laugh A Minute (GB) 5 flat wins r229,322.20 C D — Handicap Rating 99 25/1 HR100 R.P. Whelan 9.9 10L 21st of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 15/2 HR101 R.P. Whelan 9.9 6 1/2L 8th of 10 to Power Under Me 9.12 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Gd 11/4Fav HR95 C.T. Keane 9.9 won 1 1/2L 2L from Swift Flight (FR) 8.8 and Primo Uomo 8.10 here 26 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 1min 2.5sec

2

LUSTOWN BABA (20)

5

Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Dancing Duchess B Laurence & Carla Sheedy

9

(CPiece)

(139)

(18)

028-573 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

O Back Road Syndicate

RACE SIX

13

She arrives having finished third in a Group 3 here earlier in the month and the application of cheekpieces may yield further improvement. Any further rain in the forecast would be a positive. Winning Range SH-YS. Star Rating 5 Lustown Baba 4 flat wins r114,250.00 CD — Handicap Rating 98 14/1 HR97 S.B. Kelly 9.9 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.9 here 2 MAY 8rn Group 3 7f Yld 20/1 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.6 4 3/4L 7th of 11 to Markaz Paname 8.10 here 10 APR Group 3 7f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.13 4 1/4L 5th of 11 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 5f Yld

3

DOWNFORCE (42)

10

9

(Blinkers)

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

11

(137)

(11)

9000-90 F Nathan Crosse (3) J W McCreery T

He was last seen in winning form here in March 2021 and the 10-year-old will need to step forward based on his recent performances to be competitive. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Downforce 7 flat wins r112,282.50 CD — Handicap Rating 96 66/1 HR98 Jessica Maye 9.4 (BK) 4 1/2L 11th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 20/1 HR99 N.M. Crosse 9.10 (BK) 7 3/4L 9th of 11 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 5f Yld 100/1 HR101 N.M. Crosse 9.8 (BK) 14L 21st of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP 21 Ext hcp 6f Gd

4

EROSANDPSYCHE (289)

4

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Sciolina B Allevamento Poggio San Giorgio SAS O P B Dreeling

9

11

(137)

(14)

193186- F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

A lightly-raced individual who placed in a Listed contest at Cork last June. A change of yards over the winter months, along with the fact he makes his handicap debut, gives him every chance. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Erosandpsyche 2 flat wins r19,175.00 — Handicap Rating 96 12/1 HR101 O.J. Orr 9.9 5L 6th of 7 to Strong Johnson 9.6 TIPP 6 AUG 21 5f Sft 25/1 HR101 O.J. Orr 9.5 8 1/4L last of 8 to Mooneista 9.2 here 17 JUL 21 Group 2 5f Gd 4/5Fav HR101 O.J. Orr 9.4 won nk 2 1/4L from Back To Brussels 9.9 and Iva Batt 8.13 TIPP 30 JUN 21 3rn 5f Gd/Frm 58.8sec 88

5

DREAM TODAY (16)

7 (C,T)

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

9

9

(135)

(12)

431-030 F Cian MacRedmond (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

The gelding’s handicap mark has dropped recently, being 2lb higher than his last victory on the all-weather in December last year, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him bounce back from his most recent outing. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Dream Today 5 flat wins r170,953.50 D — Handicap Rating 94 50/1 HR96 C.J. MacRedmond 9.0 (CP) (TS) 7 1/4L 16th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR97 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (CP) 1 1/4L 3L 3rd to Shelly Banks 9.0 TIPP 21 APR 11rn hcp 5f Sft 25/1 HR98 Adam Caffrey 9.4 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 15th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

6

RIOT (16)

5

9

7

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

(133)

(8)

3357-70 F Shane Kelly J J P Murtagh T

Displayed some solid handicap form last season, most notably when third in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot, but others make more appeal for win purposes. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Riot 1 flat win r6,469.00 — Handicap Rating 92 16/1 HR93 S.B. Kelly 9.2 (H) 13L 22nd of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 15/2 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.9 (H) 2 3/4L 7th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 3 1/4L 7th of 15 to That’s Mad (GB) 8.11 here 26 SEP 21 Ext hcp 5f Gd

7

MOSS TUCKER (16)

4

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

9

(TStrap)

6

(132)

(15)

4301-30 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

A versatile performer, with regards to both ground and distance, who can be forgiven his latest run at Cork earlier in the month and the four-year-old may have further progression to come. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 3 Moss Tucker 2 flat wins r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 91 16/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.1 (TS) 4 1/4L 10th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 10/1 HR91 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (TS) hd 1 3/4L 3rd to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR83 W.J. Lee 9.12 (TS) won 3 1/4L hd from Iva Batt 9.7 and Linda Barrett 9.7 TIPP 4 OCT 21 9rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy 1min 2.3sec

BIG GOSSEY (27)

5

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

9

(Hood)

5

(131)

(1)

716-003 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Charles O’Brien T

Landed a course-and-distance handicap on Irish Champions Weekend and his recent third at Naas would give him strong credentials of being in the mix once again. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Big Gossey 4 flat wins r103,860.00 CD — Handicap Rating 90 11/1 HR90 D.E. Sheehy 9.11 (H) 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR 13rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 33/1 HR92 M.C. Hussey 9.8 (H) 5L 14th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR93 M.C. Hussey 9.7 10L 10th of 11 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 5f Yld

9

HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (16)

6

Br B Br g Garswood (GB) - Hightime Heroine B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

9

3

(Blinkers)

(129)

(17)

1423-00 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when third to Big Gossey here in September, but his two outings in 2022 leave a bit more to be desired. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 3 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 3 flat wins r64,605.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (BK) 20L last of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2Fav HR92 C.D. Hayes 9.8 7L 16th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 7/1 HR92 R.L. Moore 9.2 (BK) 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP 21 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

10 SHELLY BANKS (31)

4

Br B f Fast Company - Novantae (GB) B Manister House Stud & Gatewood Bell O Niall Frawley & John J Mullane

(TStrap)

9

3

(129)

(10)

6429-81 F Seamie Heffernan J Eamonn O’Connell T

She got her head back in front at Tipperary last month, when showing improved form, but the filly will need to prove herself over an extra furlong. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Shelly Banks 2 flat wins r32,745.00 C — Handicap Rating 88 12/1 HR81 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3L from Blind Beggar 9.1 and Dream Today 9.6 TIPP 21 APR 11rn hcp 5f Sft 1min 3.2sec 20/1 HR81 L.F. Roche 8.11 3 1/4L 8th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR82 J. Coen 8.13 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 13 to Earls 8.10 NAAS 31 OCT 21 Ext hcp 5f Hvy

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8

11 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (15)

7

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

9

(Blinkers)

2

(128)

(2)

20-6440 F Gary Carroll J Sarah Dawson T

Conditions are likely to be in his favour with rain in the forecast. However, he is 8lb higher than his last winning mark and may need some respite from the handicapper. Winning Range Hvy-YS. Star Rating 2 Pretty Boy Floyd 4 flat wins r25,829.20 CD — Handicap Rating 87 18/1 HR88 C.T. Keane 10.3 (BK) 9L 13th of 22 to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR88 Siobhan Rutledge 9.2 (V) 1 1/4L 3L ns 4th to Shelly Banks 9.0 TIPP 21 APR 11rn hcp 5f Sft 16/1 HR88 C.T. Keane 9.5 (V) hd 1 3/4L nk 4th to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

12 ROUGH DIAMOND (15)

5

9

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

1

(127)

(16)

6047-21 F Shane Crosse J Edward Lynam T

The five-year-old has returned this season in fine fettle, building on his second at Navan by going one better at Naas, and he warrants plenty of consideration. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 4 Rough Diamond 2 flat wins r14,455.00 CD — Handicap Rating 86 6/1 HR78 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Earls 9.6 and Sister Lola 8.13 NAAS 7 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 1min 13.4sec 5/2Fav HR76 Sorcha Woods 10.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Sunset Nova 9.5 NAV 23 APR 14rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 7/2Fav HR80 M.P. Sheehy 8.8 7L 7th of 15 to Half Nutz 8.9 NAAS 17 OCT 21 hcp 5f 205yds Yld

13 ADDITIONAL (27)

5

9

Br Ch g Night Of Thunder - Aris B D Farrington And Canning Downs O John Lynam

0

(126)

(4)

60422-2 F Colin Keane J Sarah Lynam T

He was slowly returning to form at the back end of last season when trained by Martyn Meade and maintained that promise when runner-up for new connections at Naas last month. One to take seriously. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Additional 1 flat win r4,109.70 — Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR82 S.M. Crosse 9.6 1 1/4L 2nd to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR 13rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd Oisin Murphy 9.10 1/2L 2nd to Toussarok (GB) 9.8 GOODWOOD 7 SEP 21 5rn hcp (61-80)6f Gd /Frm Martin Dwyer 9.5 2L 2nd to Natural Path 9.1 LINGFIELD PARK 26 AUG 21 10rn hcp (0-90)6f Gd /Frm

14 VERHOYEN (GB) (16)

7

9

(Blinkers) Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) B Miss K Rausing O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & E J Dwyer & Patrick Pearse

0

(126)

(13)

000-709 F Gavin Ryan J M C Grassick T

RACE SIX

He hasn’t been running too badly on his three starts in 2022 and the drop back to 6f would be in his favour if turned out again having run here on Friday. Winning Range SH-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Verhoyen (GB) 4 flat wins r111,518.00 CD — Handicap Rating 85 50/1 HR87 M.P. Sheehy 8.7 3 3/4L 9th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 25/1 HR88 J. Cleary 8.11 4 3/4L 13th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR89 W.J. Lee 9.3 5 3/4L 7th of 11 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 5f Yld

15 CARLTON BANKS (27)

4

8

9

(121)

(5)

021-60 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J J F Levins T

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

Caught the eye on his return effort here in April before subsequently disappointing when sent off favourite for a Naas handicap.

Not one to discount yet. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Carlton Banks 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 80 5/2Fav HR80 C.T. Keane 9.4 8L 12th of 13 to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 17/2 HR80 M.P. Sheehy 8.7 2 3/4L 6th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 5/2 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 won nk 3 1/2L from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and Diamondsinthesand 9.5 NAAS 31 OCT 21 12rn mdn 5f 205yds Hvy 1min 18.5sec

16 MICKEY THE STEEL (GB) (15)

4

Br B g Hot Streak - Blue Maiden (GB) B Overbury Stallions Ltd O Ms Lisa Sheridan & John Lynch

(TStrap)

8

7

(119)

(7)

622-204 F Wesley Joyce (7) J Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

Yet to get off the mark in 18 attempts but he appeals as the type who could reward each-way supporters, having hit the frame on four of his last five outings. Star Rating 3 Mickey The Steel (GB) — Handicap Rating 78 8/1 HR78 W. Joyce 9.0 (TS) 2 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR79 W. Joyce 8.2 (TS) 8L 17th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 8/1 HR78 C.T. Keane 9.7 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Lord Dudley 9.8 NAAS 27 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld

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17 MIDNIGHT FIRE (20)

5 (C,T)

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Virtually (GB) B Mr Donnchadh Higgins O Elite Owners Ireland

8

7

(119)

(9)

0080-31 F Leigh Roche J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Benefited from first-time cheekpieces when scoring here earlier in the month and he isn’t one to completely ignore, despite a 7lb rise from the assessor. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Midnight Fire 3 flat wins r20,355.00 CD — Handicap Rating 78 100/30Fav HR71 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 1/2L from Elanora 10.0 and Inishmot Prince 9.1 here 2 MAY 23rn hcp (47-75)6f Yld/Sft 1min 16.1sec 6/1 HR70 C.D. Hayes 9.6 (TS) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR 17rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 20/1 HR72 M.A. Gallagher 9.8 (BK) (TS) 6 1/2L 10th of 13 to Is That Love 9.3 LIST 23 SEP 21 hcp (50-80)7f Yld

18 DIXIE BLUEBELL (20)

4

Br B f Fracas - Take Flight B Mrs M Joyce O Joseph Joyce & Mrs J S Bolger

8

7

(119)

(6)

3700-05 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

A winner of her maiden at Fairyhouse last June but hasn’t gone on as expected following that success. She was a beaten favourite here earlier in the month and is 6lb out of the handicap. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Dixie Bluebell 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 72 9/2Fav HR74 L.T. McAteer 9.13 7 1/4L 5th of 17 to Ginsburg 8.10 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 33/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.11 14L 16th of 17 to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 150/1 HR75 K.J. Manning 9.2 32L last of 13 to Acanella (GB) 9.2 here 27 AUG 21 Group 3 1m 1f Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 3, No. 9, No. 11, No. 14. C,T worn by No. 5, No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 8.

TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 10, No. 16.

Long Handicap - Dixie Bluebell 8-1 (113) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Rough Diamond, 11/2 Midnight Fire, 7/1 Shelly Banks, Additional, 8/1 Big Gossey, 10/1 Mickey The Steel (GB), 12/1 Lustown Baba, Carlton Banks, 14/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), Hightimeyouwon (GB), 16/1 Riot, Moss Tucker, 20/1 Erosandpsyche, Pretty Boy Floyd, Dixie Bluebell, 25/1 Downforce, Dream Today, Verhoyen (GB)

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CURRAGH COMMENT LUSTOWN BABA finished third in a Group 3 here at the start of the month and the mare, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, makes plenty of appeal as she drops back to 6f for the first time this season. Rough Diamond went up 8lb for winning at Naas on his latest start and he is likely to enter calculations once again. Additional (second) and Big Gossey (third) both ran with credit at Naas last month and are expected to be in the mix, while Carlton Banks, who finished 12th in that contest, is capable of a lot better.

DANGER: Rough Diamond

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RACE SIX

WIN: LUSTOWN BABA

WINTER

2017 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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Dashing grey Winter became the third horse to do the Newmarket-Curragh double in 2017, leading home the field in a 1-2-3 for Aidan O’Brien with Roly Poly and Hydrangea back in second and third.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M. THE WILLIAM HILL FREE OR 4 SPRING FILLIES HANDICAP OF W50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

JUNCTURE (GB) (21)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

10

(136)

(3)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Occurrence (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

212-10 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Bolted up on her seasonal reappearance in Listed company at Dundalk and can easily be excused a lacklustre performance in the English 1000 Guineas last time. Big chance on handicap debut. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Juncture (GB) 2 flat wins r31,860.00 D — Handicap Rating 98 Colin Keane 9.0 11L 12th of 13 to Cachet 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 10/11Fav HR98 C.T. Keane 9.0 won 6L nk from Morning Soldier 9.5 and Sister Bridget 9.0 DUN 4 MAR 8rn Listed 1m Std 1min 38.5sec 2/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to Agartha 9.2 LEP 22 JUL 21 5rn Group 3 7f 20yds Gd

2

ALBULA (238)

3

Br B f Galileo - Dawn Wall (AUS) B Coolmore,Flaxman Stables & Arkle B/S

(TStrap)

9

9

(135)

(7)

126- F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd & D L O’Byrne & Mrs John Magnier

Although disappointing last time, her previous narrow defeat in Group 3 company shows that she is a fair filly. Fitted with a tongue-tie on her seasonal reappearance and one to note. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Albula 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 3/1Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 8 3/4L 6th of 9 to Concert Hall 9.2 here 26 SEP 21 Group 3 7f Gd 4/5Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Magical Lagoon 9.2 here 27 AUG 21 7rn Group 3 1m Gd 12/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Dabana 9.2 and Precocious Times (USA) 8.13 NAAS 2 AUG 21 14rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42.9sec

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8

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23u16-4 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Ring The Bell B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd O J Camilleri

Not disgraced in Group 3 company on her last start as a juvenile and entitled to improve for her comeback fourth at Gowran last month. An each-way player. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Voice Of Angels (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 96 11/2 HR96 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 1/2L 2 3/4L 1L 4th to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR 13rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 6/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 3 1/4L 6th of 13 to Duke De Sessa 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 Group 3 1m 1f Gd 8/15Fav S.M. Crosse 9.2 won 5L 5L from Timiyra (FR) 9.2 and Airglow (USA) 9.2 THU 7 OCT 21 7rn mdn 1m 16yds Yld 1min 41.6sec

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MISS MIRABELL (11)

3

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Tallulah Bell (USA) B Mrs Jacqueline Norris O Ms Jacqueline Norris

9

6

(132)

(5)

51 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Built on her encouraging debut display when bolting up at Gowran recently and must enter calculations now moving into the handicap ranks. A leading contender. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Miss Mirabell 1 flat win r8,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 1/1Fav B.M. Coen 9.3 won 5L hd from Shamiyana 9.3 and Lizzy’s Filly 9.3 GOW 11 MAY 16rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 39.6sec 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 3 1/2L 5th of 16 to Affogato 9.3 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m Yld/Sft

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NECTARIS (GB) (14)

3

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Angelic Air (GB) B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd O Alpha Racing

9

3

(129)

(9)

481-539 F Nathan Crosse (3) J Mrs John Harrington T

The stable second string on jockey bookings but her penultimate effort at Naas at least shows that she’s capable of being competitive in a race of this nature. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Nectaris (GB) 2 flat wins r26,845.00 — Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR91 S. Foley 9.2 8 1/4L 9th of 11 to History 9.2 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 18/1 HR91 S. Foley 9.10 3 1/4L 2L 3rd to Ivy League 9.3 NAAS 25 APR 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 17/2 HR91 S. Foley 8.11 5L 5th of 13 to Red Heel 8.0 GOW 7 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd

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DARK VEGA (20)

3

Br B f Lope de Vega - Dream Club (GB) B Maurice Regan O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

8

13

(125)

(4)

1-5 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Made a winning debut here (7f) as a juvenile and there was lots to like about her comeback fifth over the same course and distance three weeks ago, when doing some good work late on. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Dark Vega 1 flat win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 87 7/2 HR87 S. Foley 9.11 3L 5th of 12 to Independent Expert 8.2 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld 22/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 won nk 1 1/2L from Boundless Ocean 9.7 and Paris Lights 9.7 here 14 OCT 21 16rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 27.9sec

7

GEORGETA (GB) (18)

3

8

8

Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Romany Gypsy (GB) B Bearstone Stud O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(120)

(6)

5-41 F Sean Davis J G M Lyons T

Has done nothing but improve in three starts thus far, readily justifying skinny odds in maiden company at Gowran last time, and very much one to consider on her handicap debut. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Georgeta (GB) 1 flat win r7,670.00 — Handicap Rating 82 8/13Fav C.T. Keane 9.3 won 3L 1 1/2L from A Shin Undine 9.3 and Chesterton 9.8 GOW 4 MAY 13rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 29.1sec 4/1 C.T. Keane 9.3 1 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Tuesday 9.3 NAAS 27 MAR 17rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 11/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 8 3/4L 5th of 13 to West Coast 9.2 LEP 23 OCT 21 mdn 7f Gd

8

MISSING MATRON (7)

3

8

Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Bring Back Matron B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

7

(119)

(8)

40789-0 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

Looked a bright prospect when winning her maiden on debut here back in March last year but has been largely disappointing since.

Probably best to look elsewhere today. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 1 Missing Matron 1 flat win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 80 28/1 HR81 K.J. Manning 9.4 30L last of 10 to Amortentia 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY hcp 1m Gd 80/1 HR85 R.P. Cleary 9.0 10L 9th of 16 to King Of Bavaria 9.10 NAAS 31 OCT 21 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Hvy 150/1 HR88 K.J. Manning 9.2 16L last of 8 to Discoveries 9.2 here 12 SEP 21 Group 1 7f Gd

EASTERN WIND (GB) (7)

3

8

7 ?+2 (119)

(1)

7310-63 F Robert Whearty (7) J T G McCourt T

Br B f Farhh (GB) - Random (GB) B Ed’s Stud Ltd O John P McGovern

Faces a difficult task running from 4lb out of the handicap, but posted a solid placed effort at Naas last week and she could surprise one or two again. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Eastern Wind (GB) 1 flat win r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 77 8/1 HR77 R. Whearty 8.7 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Amortentia 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY 10rn hcp 1m Gd 7/1 HR77 J.J.G. Ryan 9.2 6 1/4L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Knightlaila (GB) 9.8 GOW 13 APR Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 9/1 HR78 Siobhan Rutledge 8.2 24L 14th of 16 to King Of Bavaria 9.10 NAAS 31 OCT 21 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Hvy

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

TStrap worn by No. 2.

Long Handicap - Missing Matron 8-6 (118), Eastern Wind (GB) 8-3 (115) Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Juncture (GB), 7/2 Miss Mirabell, 4/1 Georgeta (GB), 6/1 Voice Of Angels (GB), 7/1 Dark Vega, 8/1 Albula, 12/1 Eastern Wind (GB), 14/1 Nectaris (GB), 25/1 Missing Matron

2021 - 1st Create Belief 2nd Holly Golightly 3rd Magic Carousel (1 min. 41.8 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT Handicap debutant JUNCTURE could give weight and a beating to these rivals. The Dark Angel filly was on a steep upward curve prior to struggling in the English 1000 Guineas and she is fancied to bounce right back to form in this lesser event.

Stablemate Georgeta readily won her maiden at Gowran last time and is respected, although Miss Mirabell was even more impressive in victory at Gowran recently. Albula wears a tongue-tie on her return and has a definite chance, as does course winner Dark Vega.

DANGER: Miss Mirabell

WIN: JUNCTURE

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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 102

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EIGHTH RACE 5.20P.M.

1m 2f

THE WILLIAM HILL BET BOOST IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF W20,000

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r11800; Second: r4000; Third: r2000; Fourth: r1000; Fifth: r600; Sixth: r400.

(For Race Conditions see page 86)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

ARK (14)

B Breeder

Br B f Galileo - Charlotte Bronte (GB) B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

3

(129)

(10)

(Blinkers)

0-33 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Has placed in both starts so far this season, finishing third at Naas and Leopardstown. Tends to like to get on with things and first-time blinkers could help sharpen her up sufficiently to make an impact. Star Rating 5 Ark — Handicap Rating 81 1/1Fav R.L. Moore 9.3 nk 2 1/4L 3rd to Female Soldier 9.3 LEP 8 MAY 12rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 9/1 W.M. Lordan 9.3 nk 3/4L 3rd to Emily Dickinson 9.3 NAAS 25 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 14L 11th of 24 to Dissociate 9.2 here 26 OCT 21 mdn 7f Sft

2

CARAMEL LIZARD (-)

3

9

Br B f Australia (GB) - Rock of Ridd B Mr B Minde

3

(129)

(15) F

Tom Madden J Ross O’Sullivan T

O Trond C Hubred

Out of a dam who was champion filly in Scandinavia and her full-sister was a winner over 1m4f. The daughter of Australia may need further than this to be seen at her very best. Star Rating 2

3

DECEIT (GB) (18)

3

9

3

(129)

(5)

4-0 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B f Karpino (GER) - Shiba (FR) B The Shiba Partnership O Qatar Racing Limited

Showed some promise when fourth in a Dundalk contest on debut but excuses would have to be made for her latest effort, when well beaten in a maiden over an extended 1m1f at Gowran. Star Rating 2 Deceit (GB) 50/1 S.B. Kelly 9.3 19L 15th of 16 to One For Bobby 9.3 GOW 4 MAY mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 20/1 N.G. McCullagh 8.13 3/4L 1/2L 5L 4th to In Ecstasy 9.9 DUN 15 DEC 21 8rn 1m Std

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4

ENGAGEMENT RING (-)

3

Br Gr f Galileo - Dialafara (FR) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

9

3

(129)

(7) F

Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Certainly bred to be classy, as among her six winning siblings is full-brother Capri, who landed the Irish Derby and the St Leger as a three-year-old. Likely to stay further than this but well worth a market check. Star Rating 4

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5

EYAZIYA (46)

3

9

3

(129)

(1)

7 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Br B f Sea The Stars - Eshera B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

She was slowly away before staying on into midfield on her debut at Leopardstown and though she is likely to have learnt a lot from that experience, she will certainly need to step forward to land this prize. Star Rating 3 Eyaziya 13/2 C.D. Hayes 9.3 7 1/4L 7th of 12 to Above The Curve (USA) 9.3 LEP 6 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

6

FENNELA (27)

3

Br B f Sea The Stars - Green Room (USA) B Vimal & Gillian Khosla O Vimal Khosla

9

3

(129)

(13)

6 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Suffered a troubled passage in the early stages of her debut run at Naas but finished that race off really well and if that experience brings her on, she could mount a strong challenge. Star Rating 4 Fennela 16/1 S. Foley 9.3 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Emily Dickinson 9.3 NAAS 25 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

7

HONEYCOMB (39)

3

9

Br Ch f Galileo - Emerald Ring B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

3

(129)

(14)

0 F Michael Hussey J A P O’Brien T

All her relatives have done their winning over shorter trips than this and she didn’t show a great deal on her debut over an extended 1m1f at Gowran last month. May be best watched for now. Star Rating 2 Honeycomb 11/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 26L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Lyrical Poetry 9.3 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft

8

INSULATE (18)

3

9

Br B f Australia (GB) - Ionsai Nua B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

3

(129)

(3)

80 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Has failed to make an impact in two starts to date, first when a 33/1 chance over this track and trip and then when 50/1 at Gowran last time. Long odds beckon once more here. Star Rating 2 Insulate 50/1 K.J. Manning 9.3 16L 14th of 16 to One For Bobby 9.3 GOW 4 MAY mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 33/1 K.J. Manning 9.3 11L 8th of 13 to Glory Daze 9.8 here 10 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

9

KISS YOU LATER (14)

3

9

Br B f Galileo - Switch (USA) B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

3

(129)

(6)

75-75 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

She was stepped up to Group 3 company for her second start as a juvenile and though that ended in defeat, it shows the regard she is held in. Better over this trip at Leopardstown last time. Star Rating 3 Kiss You Later — Handicap Rating 80 20/1 HR82 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 4 1/4L 5th of 12 to Female Soldier 9.3 LEP 8 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd 8/1 W.M. Lordan 9.3 21L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Lyrical Poetry 9.3 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft 10/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 7 3/4L 5th of 7 to Magical Lagoon 9.2 here 27 AUG 21 Group 3 1m Gd

3

Br B f Kodi Bear - Insieme B Mr Joseph Gavin O Patrick J Digan

0-000 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Martin Gerard McGuane (R) T

9

3

(129)

(9)

Struggled in three starts on the all-weather at Dundalk and didn’t show any more than that when well beaten off a mark of 47 in a handicap at Gowran last time. Easy to oppose in this. Star Rating 1 Kodis Well — Handicap Rating 45 50/1 HR47 D.E. Sheehy 8.6 26L 12th of 15 to Urban Oasis 8.6 GOW 11 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd 200/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.13 (H) 15L 12th of 14 to Spirit And Glory 8.9 DUN 14 JAN mdn 1m Std 125/1 S.P. Davis 9.2 10L 10th of 14 to Sixteen Arches 8.13 DUN 7 JAN mdn 7f Std

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10 KODIS WELL (11)

11 LIGHTSHIP (-)

3

9

Br B f Fascinating Rock - Kayak (GB) B John O’Connor O J P M O’Connor

3

(129)

(2) F

Gary Carroll J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Half-sister to some useful sorts including Lady Kaya, who was second in the 1000 Guineas in 2019. Lacks the experience of a number of her rivals in this so might be best watched for the time being. Star Rating 2

12 RIVER RAIN (15)

3

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Cocoon B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Mrs A M O’Brien

9

3

(129)

(8)

4-5 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A solid fourth of 24 in a 7f maiden here on her sole start as a juvenile and may find this a lot easier than the Group 3 at Naas she contested last time. Cannot be left out of calculations. Star Rating 4 River Rain 10/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 19L 5th of 6 to Tranquil Lady 9.2 NAAS 7 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft 9/1 D. McMonagle 8.13 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Dissociate 9.2 here 26 OCT 21 24rn mdn 7f Sft

13 SELADOR (40)

3

Br Br Gr f Dark Angel - Loreto B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Blue Devil Racing Stable LLC

9

3

(129)

(11)

2 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She is related to winners over this sort of trip and showed up really well on debut when finding only the subsequent Group 3-placed Lily Pond too strong. If she improves for that experience, she could go very close. Star Rating 4 Selador 13/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 2 3/4L 2nd to Lily Pond 9.3 DUN 12 APR 8rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

14 STAR ANGEL (GB) (14)

3

9

3

Br B f Sea The Stars - Memoria (GB) B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd O AMO Racing Limited

(129)

(12)

66 F Rossa Ryan J J P Murtagh T

Has not been without her supporters in both starts to date, when finishing in midfield at Leopardstown over this trip. Will need to improve on those efforts, but no surprise if she does manage to. Star Rating 3 Star Angel (GB) 13/2 B.M. Coen 9.3 6 1/4L 6th of 12 to Female Soldier 9.3 LEP 8 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd 11/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 7L 6th of 12 to Above The Curve (USA) 9.3 LEP 6 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

15 WILLAMETTE VALLEY (246)

3

9

3

(129)

(16)

0- F Oisin Orr J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Galileo - Fire Lily B Coolmore O Craig Bernick

Suffered interference at the start on her debut over a mile at Gowran in September but didn’t really show signs of recovering from that. Will need to take a major step forward to have a chance. Star Rating 2 Willamette Valley 14/1 S. Foley 9.2 13L 10th of 16 to History 9.2 GOW 18 SEP 21 mdn 1m Yld

RACE EIGHT

16 YSOBEL (7)

3

Br Ch f Churchill - Award B Pier House Stud O Mrs E P Harty

9

3

(129)

(4)

0 F Leigh Roche J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Her dam won a maiden over this trip so the daughter of Churchill should be best at this distance, but she was beaten a long way at Naas on her debut and others appeal more. Star Rating 2 Ysobel 66/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 15L 14th of 15 to Galleria Borghese 9.3 NAAS 15 MAY mdn 1m Gd

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Blinkers worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Ark, 4/1 Selador, 13/2 Engagement Ring, 7/1 Eyaziya, River Rain, 10/1 Kiss You Later, Star Angel (GB), 12/1 Fennela, 14/1 Honeycomb, 25/1 Lightship, 33/1 Deceit (GB), Willamette Valley, 50/1 Caramel Lizard, Insulate, Ysobel, 100/1 Kodis Well

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT Joseph O’Brien has a pair of contenders in the class-dropping River Rain and Selador, who showed plenty of promise on debut at Dundalk. Fennela put in a decent effort after being hampered early on debut at Naas and could be much better for that outing, while Engagement Ring is bred in the purple being a full-sister to dual Classic winner Capri. The latter’s trainer Aidan O’Brien could have even stronger claims with ARK here, as she has gone close in a pair of maidens so far this term and the fitting of blinkers could spark the slight improvement needed.

WIN: ARK

DANGER: River Rain

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HERMOSA

2019 TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS WINNER

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A typical three-year-old improver from Ballydoyle, Hermosa became the lastest horse to do the Newmarket-Curragh double in 2019, winning both races well and beating talented fillies in the process.

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (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 fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run.

Weights: 9st 2lbs (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The William Hill Acca Club Irish EBF Fillies Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland and the Irish EBF (€7,000)) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340) Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €208 to enter, €52 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. Stalls centre of course. Weights raised by 3lbs. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.40p.m. The Tattersalls Gold Cup of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000. For four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs 110 yards. €1,600 to enter on March 16th €800 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared

by May 17th or €40,000 if entered by May 17th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000.

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Lanwades Stud Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Lanwades Stud) 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 fillies only. About 1 mile. €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 2lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2021) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Tattersalls Irish 1,000 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 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. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000.

SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Habitat’ Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) 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 are EBF eligible 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 6 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.

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The William Hill Free Or 4 Spring Fillies Handicap of €50,000 (Premier 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 three years old fillies only that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (100 = 9st 10lbs).

About 1 mile. €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. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 1 lbs. Handicaps calculated 17th May. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 74 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.20p.m. The William Hill Bet Boost Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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 three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €160 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st .

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

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Worldwide Success for Lanwades-bred horses

ALPINISTA

ZAAKI

Winner of 3 Group 1 races in 2021 Champion Older Mare in Germany in 2021 Joint Champion Older Mare in England in 2021

Leading Miler in Australia in the World Thoroughbred Rankings of 2021 Winner of 12 races including 3 Group 1 wins and prize money of nearly £4m / AUS$7m

SANDRINE

ALEAS

A leading 2yo filly in GB in 2021 – Winner of the Gr.2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes and the Gr.3 Albany Stakes

A Stakes winner in England in 2021 and in Australia in 2022

In the last few years, LANWADES-BRED horses have won top-class races in:

AUSTRALIA • FRANCE • GERMANY • HONG KONG • ITALY IRELAND • NORWAY • SPAIN • SWEDEN • UAE • USA • UK, etc.

Mares, fillies, horses in training and yearlings sold privately or at all major European Sales.

Since 1st January 1999 Lanwades have bred/raised the winners of more than 1836 races worldwide including 156 Group or Listed wins.

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winner of 1000 GUINEAS, Gr. 1, etc. purchased at TATTERSALLS CRAVEN BREEZE UP SALE for 60,000gns T: +44 1638 665931 sales@tattersalls.com www.tattersalls.com

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