Curragh Racecard - Sunday 26th June

SUNDAY JUNE 26TH Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival – Day 3 featuring the Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes (Group1)

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I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the third and final day of our Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend – the highlight of the season here at the Curragh. After two years of Covid restrictions, we are very much enjoying being able to welcome racegoers back to the Curragh and I hope that you have a good day.

We have made 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 Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall. Free seating is also available at the front of the stand throughout the final furlong.

Today is family day here at the Curragh with plenty of free entertainment for children of all ages in the Kids Zone marquee in the Beech Tree Enclosure beside the parade ring.

In 2022, the Curragh will stage 23 race meetings an increase of two over last year - and we have an exciting programme of quality flat racing on offer throughout the year.

We are very grateful to today’s sponsors - Irish EBF, Barronstown Stud, Paddy Power, Airlie Stud, the Al Attiya family of Alwasmiyah Stud, Barberstown Castle Hotel, Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes and Arioneo.

This support, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh.

I would like to thank all owners with runners here today also - we hope your experience is a good one and thank you for your support.

I hope you enjoy your day and look forward to welcoming you back here at the Curragh many more times during the season.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS SUNDAY 26TH JUNE 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 Justice Leonie Reynolds

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

N.B. Wachman Dr. Tom McDonogh Mr. P.D. Matthews

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. H. Hynes

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

STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. P. Moloney & Mr L. Walsh MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. P Houlihan

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICER: Dr. L. Hillyer MRCVS

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr D.J. Condell SECURITY OFFICER: Mr D. Buckley

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THE TEAM AT THE CURRAGH

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

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TODAY’S SCHEDULE 11:30am - Newbridge Gospel Choir (parade ring) 12:45am - Paddy Power’s ‘From The Horse’s Mouth’ – LIVE from The Curragh. Our expert panel look through the card for a cracking day’s racing (parade ring) 1:40pm - Race 1 - The Barronstown Stud Irish EBF Maiden 2.10pm - Race 2 - The Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) 2:40pm - Race 3 - The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap 3:10pm - Race 4 - The Paddy Power Rockingham Handicap 3:45pm - Race 5 - The Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) 4:20pm - Race 6 - The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Ragusa’ Handicap 4:50pm - Race 7 - The Barberstown Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden 5:25pm - Race 8 - The ARIONEO Irish EBF Maiden 9

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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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Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

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

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

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

TRACK INFORMATION

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type.

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

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TOP COURSE TRAINERS - LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS AIDAN O’BRIEN (144 wins from 794 runners, 18%) runs GREENLAND and AUGUSTE RODIN (1.40), STATUETTE (2.10), CONCERT HALL (3.45), COUGAR (5.25).

J P O’BRIEN (67 wins from 586 runners, 11%) runs LYGON STREET and MISTER MISTER (1.40), TRANQUIL LADY (3.45), BIENVENUE (4.50), CHEVIOT BEACH and ROSSO CORSA and NUSRET (5.25).

MRS J HARRINGTON (54 wins from 476 runners, 11%) runs THE FIRST AND LAST (1.40), IT’S SHOWTIME BABY (2.10), AUTUMN EVENING (4.20), PARIS PEACOCK (4.50), ASTELIA and ADONIS (5.25).

G M LYONS (42 wins from 352 runners, 12%) runs GLAZUNOV (1.40), ZARINSK (2.10), HEAD MISTRESS (2.40), NEO SOUL and BLIND BEGGAR (3.10), THUNDER KISS (3.45), PHOENIX COWBOY (4.20), RICK DALTON (4.50), ACTIVE DUTY (5.25).

J S BOLGER (33 wins from 461 runners, 7%) runs TRACHONITUS (1.40), COMHRA (2.10), DANCILA (4.20), CEILI HOUSE (4.50).

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (15 wins from 45 runners, 33%) runners listed above.

W HAGGAS (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs MY ASTRA and PURPLEPAY (3.45).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

D O’MEARA (7 wins from 71 runners, 10%) runs ALLIGATOR ALLEY (3.10).

W P MULLINS (6 wins from 14 runners, 43%) runs BERKSHIRE ROYAL (4.20).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS - LEADING JOCKEYS AT CURRAGH (2017-2022) WITH RIDES COLIN KEANE (70 wins from 511 rides, 14%) rides GLAZUNOV (1.40), ZARINSK (2.10), HEAD MISTRESS (2.40), ADDITIONAL (3.10), THUNDER KISS (3.45), PHOENIX COWBOY (4.20), RICK DALTON (4.50), ACTIVE DUTY (5.25).

RYAN MOORE (63 wins from 250 rides, 25%) rides AUGUSTE RODIN (1.40), STATUETTE (2.10), CONCERT HALL (3.45), COUGAR (5.25).

SHANE FOLEY (49 wins from 455 rides, 11%) rides THE FIRST AND LAST (1.40), IT’S SHOWTIME BABY (2.10), LEXINGTON DASH (2.40), AUTUMN EVENING (4.20), PARIS PEACOCK (4.50), ADONIS (5.25).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (42 wins from 353 rides, 12%) rides GREENLAND (1.40), SHELLY BANKS (3.10), EL CAMPEADOR (4.50).

BILLY LEE (37 wins from 381 rides, 10%) rides VERHOYEN (2.40), EROSANDPSYCHE (3.10), LA PETITE COCO (3.45), MISS MYERS (4.20), SELF BELIEF (4.50), GATITO RAPIDO (5.25).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: RYAN MOORE (8 wins from 38 rides, 21%) rides listed above.

DANIEL TUDHOPE (6 wins from 50 rides, 12%) rides ALLIGATOR ALLEY (3.10), MY ASTRA (3.45).

JAKE COEN (6 wins from 24 rides, 25%) rides LORD DUDLEY (2.40), THE NAMES JOCK (4.20).

BILLY LEE (6 wins from 36 rides, 17%) rides listed above.

DYLAN MCMONAGLE (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides MISTER MISTER (1.40), BRUSHWORK (2.40), TRANQUIL LADY (3.45), TAKARENGO (4.20).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.40 Nordic Passage (won off 91 down 8lb to 83); 4.20 Miss Myers (won off 85 down 3lb to 82).

Geological (won off 78 down 12lb to 66)

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.40P.M. THE BARRONSTOWN STUD IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF €16,500

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Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

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

Jackpot races 3,4,5,6.

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Eccentricity (USA) B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

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Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

A full-brother to Altair, who won at 7f and 1m 1f, as well as a half-brother to the Group 3-placed Radiantly. Any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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

Displayed plenty of promise when finishing second of nine on his debut over course and distance earlier in the month. Should be hard to beat having had the benefit of that experience. Star Rating 5 Auguste Rodin 4/6Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Crypto Force (GB) 9.5 here 1 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd

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Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

The first foal out of a mare who won twice over 7f and was placed at Group 3 level. From a successful Juddmonte family and he has to be of some interest on debut. Star Rating 4

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Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

A 300,000gns purchase as a yearling and he is out of a mare who won a Listed race over 7f in France. Merits a place on the shortlist. Star Rating 4

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Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Out of a mare who won over 1m 3f and he may be at his best over further than this in time. A watching brief is advised given the strength of this race. Star Rating 2

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Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

His dam was a 1m 4f Listed winner in Germany and this son of Australia could be vulnerable on his racecourse debut over this trip this afternoon. Star Rating 3

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Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Connections parted with 165,000gns to purchase him as a yearling, but this trip may be on the sharp side for him and others make more appeal today. Star Rating 3

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Br Ch c Galileo - Simply Perfect (GB) B Coolmore O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

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Killian Leonard J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

A full-brother to Mekong River, who won five times between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. Has a very attractive pedigree and the betting market should guide. Star Rating 3

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Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

Dam won three times at 6f and 7f including a Group 3 race. Cost 350,000 euros as a yearling but he could be vulnerable on his debut today. Star Rating 3

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Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Closely related to plenty of winners and his dam was placed in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. A 100,000-euro purchase as a yearling and he should not be discounted. Star Rating 3

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RACE ONE

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Br B c Expert Eye (GB) - Ultrasonic (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

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Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

A half-brother to Morty, who won four times at 5f and 6f. One of the more speedily-bred newcomers in this field and he certainly merits each-way consideration. Star Rating 3

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Well held when fifth of seven on his debut over 7f at Leopardstown last month and he needs to improve significantly to get off the mark today. Star Rating 2 Trachonitus 8/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 11L 5th of 7 to Alfred Munnings 9.7 LEP 13 MAY mdn 7f Gd

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Well beaten when ninth of 10 on his racecourse debut over 6f here 36 days ago and he is hard to recommend on the back of that performance. Star Rating 2 Where R U Now Bob 150/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 14L 9th of 10 to Hellsing 9.5 here 21 MAY mdn 6f Gd/Yld

TStrap worn by No. 12.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Auguste Rodin, 6/1 Glazunov (GB), 15/2 Greenland, 8/1 Lygon Street (GER), 10/1 Tiverton (GB), 12/1 Alder, The First And Last, 16/1 Imadpour, Mister Mister (GER), Sea Legend (FR), Trachonitus, 25/1 Proud And Regal, 100/1 Where R U Now Bob

2021 - 1st Atomic Jones (FR) 2nd Point Gellibrand 3rd Shark Bay (1 min. 29.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT 16AUGUSTE

RODIN, who is the first foal out of three-time Group 1 winner Rhododendron, caught the eye on his debut over C&D at the beginning of the month. He did not get a clear run on that occasion and with more luck today, the son of Deep Impact should be hard to beat. Glazunov is out of a Group-placed mare and he is arguably the pick of the newcomers, although Greenland and Tiverton also merit consideration.

DANGER: Glazunov

WIN: AUGUSTE RODIN

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THE AIRLIE STUD STAKES This race was inaugurated in 2005 as a Listed race over seven furlongs. After two runnings its distance was shortened to six furlongs and in 2011 it attained Group 3 status. This was the 5th running as a Group 2 race following a vintage renewal in 2019 when the subsequent Group 1 winner Albigna landed the race.

Since 2005, Aidan O’Brien has won this six times, making him the leading trainer in the race. It comes as no surprise therefore to see Ryan Moore the leading jockey, with the rider responsible for four wins, consecutively fom 2015-2018, with the win of Most Beautiful coming for David Wachman.

The inaugural renewal was won by the Jessica Harrington-trained Sahara Princess, who was victorious under Johnny Murtagh. The Bolger-Manning combination got onto the scoresheet a year later with Gaudeamus, while the first Aidan O’Brien-trained winner came in 2007 with Listen, who subsequently won the Fillies Mile at Newmarket under Kieren Fallon.

Kevin Prendergast sent out the winner in 2008 and 2010 with Shimah and Seeharn respectively, both ridden by Declan McDonogh, with Long Lashes making it two winners of the race for Jessica Harrington in 2009 under Fran Berry.

Wayne Lordan guided home Experience to become David Wachman’s first winner in 2011, with Colm O’Donoghue partnering Sendmylovetorosie to success for Andrew Oliver a year later.

Joseph O’Brien partnered his father’s Bye Bye Birdie to victory in 2013, with Seamie Heffernan riding I Am Beautiful (pictured) to success in 2014.

Most Beautiful regained the winning thread for Wachman a year ater, while Roly Poly, Clemmie and So Perfect sustained a period of Ballydoyle dominance from 2016 to 2018.

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In 2019 Jessica Harrington sent out the talented Albigna to victory, providing Shane Foley with a first winner of the race, and she proved to be a classy filly when landing the spoils in the Prix Marcel Boussac over in France on her juvenile season.

The 2020 renewal saw an upset, with the Fozzy Stack-trained Aloha Star running out a 33/1 winner under Chris Hayes. A well-bred filly by Starspangledbanner, she had beaten Logo Hunter, now a talented sprinter, who has won two Listed races.

Last year’s saw Joseph O’Brien add his name to the history book as the promising Velocidad scored impressively with usual rider Declan McDonogh onboard.

Taking a keen in the early parts of the race, Velocidad found herself just a length off the Aidan O’Brien-trained Yet, who set the early pace.

When push came to shove, she showed and impressive turn of foot to stride away from her other three opponents to win a shade cosily in the end by two and a quarter lengths.

Yet followed her home in second with connections of the strong market leader, Cheerupsleepyjean, left a shade disappointed in third.

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6f

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

Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r70800; Second: r24000; Third: r12000; Fourth: r6000; Fifth: r3600; Sixth: r2400. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACE SPONSOR

Anthony Rogers will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

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Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Belong B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Mrs A M O’Brien

931 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

She has stepped forward with each start, winning at Cork on her third attempt, but a lot more is required stepping up from a maiden to a Group 2. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Badb 1 win r9,440.00 D 7/2 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 3 1/2L 1 1/4L from Silmaniya 9.2 and Ardad’s Great (GB) 9.2 CK 8 JUN 13rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 11.2sec 10/1 G.M. Ryan 8.11 3/4L hd 3rd to Open Market 9.1 CK 18 MAY 13rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 11/1 G.M. Ryan 8.11 14L 9th of 14 to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY mdn 6f Yld/Sft

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212 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

O Mrs J S Bolger

Backed up her maiden success at Roscommon when runner-up to the subsequent Albany winner Meditate at Naas. A repeat of that performance would see her right in the mix. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 4 Comhra 1 win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 95 7/2 K.J. Manning 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Meditate 9.2 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 4/5Fav K.J. Manning 8.9 won 6 1/2L hd from McCauley’s Tavern 9.8 and Apache Outlaw 9.6 ROS 9 MAY 15rn mdn 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 1min 38.9sec 9/1 K.J. Manning 8.9 2L 2nd to Matilda Picotte 8.11 here 2 MAY 14rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft

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Br B f Showcasing (GB) - Minoria (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud O Alpha Racing 2022

A decisive winner on debut at Dundalk before finishing third, one place behind Comhra, in a Group 3 at Naas last month. Another strong showing is expected. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 It’s Showtime Baby (GB) 1 win r8,850.00 11/1 S. Foley 9.2 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Meditate 9.2 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 5/2 S. Foley 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Carlotta 9.2 and Goldmile 8.13 DUN 1 APR 6rn mdn 5f Std 1min .4sec

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MATILDA PICOTTE (42)

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Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Hallie’s Comet B Mighty Universe Ltd O Matilda & Kilmichael Racing Partnership

9

2

(128)

(2)

14 F Declan McDonogh J Kieran P Cotter T

Created a decent impression when landing her maiden over course and distance before finishing fourth at Naas last time. A likely pace angle who cannot be discounted. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Matilda Picotte 1 win r14,750.00 CD 2/1Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (CP) 1 1/4L nk nk 4th to Meditate 9.2 NAAS 15 MAY 7rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 8/1 D.P. McDonogh 8.11 (CP) won 2L 3 1/4L from Comhra 8.9 and Woodcock Flight 9.4 here 2 MAY 14rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft 1min 16.4sec

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5

PAPILIO (37)

2

9

2

(128)

(5)

1 F Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glafyra (FR) B SCEA Marmion & Mr A Jathiere O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & T V Magnier

6

STATUETTE (USA) (29)

2

9

2

Br Ch f Justify (USA) - Immortal Verse B Merriebelle Stables & Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Coolmore,Westerberg,Merriebelle Stables

(128)

(7)

1 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

A half-sister to Group 1 winner Tenebrism. Made the perfect start to her racing career at Navan and the manner of that performance suggested she would have no issue with stepping up in class. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Statuette (USA) 1 win r9,440.00 11/10Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3L 2 1/2L from Olivia Maralda 9.2 and Silmaniya 9.2 NAV 28 MAY 9rn mdn 5f 162yds Gd 1min 11.5sec

7

ZARINSK (GB) (35)

2

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

9

2

(128)

(6)

1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Another debutant winner in the line-up, scoring over course and distance last month. She is likely to progress from that display and commands plenty of respect. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 4 Zarinsk (GB) 1 win r11,800.00 CD 8/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 won nk 1/2L from Olivia Maralda 9.2 and Never Ending Story 9.2 here 22 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld 1min 13.7sec

Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Statuette (USA), 11/2 Zarinsk (GB), 15/2 Matilda Picotte, 10/1 Comhra, Papilio, 12/1 It’s Showtime Baby (GB), 20/1 Badb

2021 - 1st Velocidad (GB) 2nd Yet (USA) 3rd Cheerupsleepyjean (FR) (1 min. 15.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT STATUETTE couldn’t have been more impressive on her debut at Navan when quickening clear inside the final furlong and the well-bred filly, a half-sister to last year’s Cheveley Park heroine Tenebrism, is likely to progress upped into Group company. Comhra (second) finished ahead of It’s Showtime Baby (third) and Matilda Picotte (fourth) when the trio were behind Albany winner Meditate at Naas and they are all capable of a decent showing, but the main threat may prove to be Zarinsk.

The daughter of Kodiac won here on debut last month and she warrants plenty of consideration.

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RACE TWO

Defied her inexperience when running on well to win here on her racecourse bow last month and she is open to a fair amount of progression. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Papilio 1 win r14,750.00 CD 9/1 W.M. Lordan 9.4 won 1 3/4L 2 1/4L from Apache Outlaw 9.3 and Panic Alarm 9.3 here 20 MAY 18rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 13.6sec

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

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RACE THREE

Jackpot Races 3,4,5,6’ Play the Jackpot Now! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

VERHOYEN (GB) (35)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

10

2

(142)

(18)

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

0-70916 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

Five wins from 51 starts, four of them here and one over this course and distance. Needs a career-best off this mark and the handicapper may have his measure at the moment. Winning Range SH-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Verhoyen (GB) 5 flat wins r123,318.00 CD — Handicap Rating 97 5/1Fav HR85 G.M. Ryan 9.0 (BK) 3 1/4L 6th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 17/2 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) won 6 1/2L 3/4L from Heavenly Power 9.0 and Punk Poet 9.10 here 20 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 1min 24sec 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

2

LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (281)

5

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Mythical Border (USA) B Al Shahania Stud

10

(TStrap)

0

(140)

(13)

507370- F Shane Foley J John C McConnell T

O Rockview Stables & E Cleary & Damian Lavelle

First start for his new connections and a tongue-tie is added for the first time. Not seen in action since September last year but capable of a bold showing on any of his better form. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Lexington Dash (FR) 3 flat wins r27,107.60 D — Handicap Rating 95 Joe Fanning 9.0 9L 16th of 24 to Bielsa 9.1 AYR 18 SEP 21 hcp 6f Gd Liam Browne 9.2 5L last of 7 to Popmaster 9.5 ASCOT 4 SEP 21 hcp (86-105)6f Gd /Frm Liam Browne 9.12 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Firepower (FR) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 30 AUG 21 6rn hcp (76-95)7f 3yds Gd

3

LORD DUDLEY (51)

4

9

10

(136)

(19)

3272-11 F Jake Coen (7) J Kieran P Cotter T

Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Alice Thornton (GB) B Ms Diane O’Neill O Kildare Racing Syndicate

Looking for his hat-trick here after wins at Naas and Cork, the latest in May over a furlong further. Only upped 2lb for that and there may well be more to come from the four-year-old. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Lord Dudley 4 flat wins r66,670.00 D — Handicap Rating 91 12/1 HR89 J. Coen 8.5 won nk hd from Blairmayne 8.13 and Admiralty Place (GB) 8.8 CK 6 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 24.5sec 11/2 HR86 J. Coen 9.8 won 1/2L 1/2L from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and Breaking Story 9.9 NAAS 27 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 1min 11sec 9/4Fav HR83 D.P. McDonogh 9.10 hd 2nd to Dandyville 9.3 FAIR 20 SEP 21 7rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

4

BLAIRMAYNE (51)

9

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

9

9

(135)

(7)

100-012 F Wayne Lordan J Natalia Lupini T

Adaptable gelding who was only beaten a neck by Lord Dudley at Cork and meets that rival on 2lb better terms here. Entitled to finish near to him again with a clear run. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 3 Blairmayne 7 flat wins r66,975.00 CD — Handicap Rating 90 28/1 HR90 W.M. Lordan 8.13 nk 2nd to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR84 W.M. Lordan 9.8 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Additional 9.6 and Big Gossey 9.11 NAAS 25 APR 13rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 1min 11.5sec 18/1 HR85 G.M. Ryan 9.1 4 1/2L 12th of 22 to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 30

5

HEAD MISTRESS (51)

3

9

8

Br B f Profitable - Rag And Bone (CAN) B Brucetown Farms Ltd & John Brady O J Brady & Brian Gleeson

(134)

(5)

114-8 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Lightly-raced filly making her handicap debut after coming home eighth in Listed class at Cork last month. Won a Listed race here over shorter last year and entitled to plenty of respect now as well. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Head Mistress 2 flat wins r30,090.00 C — Handicap Rating 96 7/1 HR98 G.F. Carroll 9.2 6 3/4L 8th of 13 to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd G. F. Carroll 9.0 s/hd 3/4L s/hd 4th to Nazanin (USA) 9.0 AYR 18 SEP 21 14rn Group 3 6f Gd 11/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.0 won 1/2L 1L from Loveday 9.0 and Orinoco River (USA) 9.0 here 13 AUG 21 11rn Listed 5f Gd 59.4sec

GOODNIGHT GIRL (16)

7

Br Gr f Clodovil - Leenavesta (USA) B Knockainey Stud O Edward Lynam

9

(Visor)

4

(130)

(16)

68714-9 F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Sarah Lynam T

Course-and-distance winner who was last seen coming home last at Fairyhouse after rearing at the start. Better than that, she gets on well with jockey Mikey Sheehy and is an interesting alternative to the more obvious challengers. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Goodnight Girl 4 flat wins r29,224.10 CD — Handicap Rating 85 20/1 HR86 M.P. Sheehy 9.6 9 1/2L last of 9 to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 6/1 HR90 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 (V) s/hd 1 3/4L nk 4th to She’s In The Game 8.10 CK 8 SEP 21 13rn hcp 6f Gd 9/1 HR81 M.P. Sheehy 8.6 (V) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Lord Dudley 8.6 and Dandyville 8.6 here 27 AUG 21 16rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 11.9sec

7

ARNHEM (43)

6

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

9

(CPiece)

2

(128)

(6)

52223-2 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

Placed on his last five starts and only beaten a neck off this mark at Navan when running on over 5f in May. Cheekpieces are added here and if they help him focus, he could go close. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Arnhem 1 flat win r5,900.00 D — Handicap Rating 83 17/2 HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.7 nk 2nd to Only Spoofing 8.10 NAV 14 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 7/2Fav HR85 G.M. Ryan 9.0 1/2L hd 3rd to That’s Mad (GB) 8.11 here 26 SEP 21 15rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 18/1 HR77 L.F. Roche 8.6 3/4L 2nd to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP 21 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

8

HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (35)

6

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

9

2

(Blinkers)

(128)

(4)

423-000 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Yet to show his best in 2022 and well beaten over course and distance last month. Dropped 5lb by the handicapper but he still needs to bounce back to form to have a say. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 2 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 3 flat wins r64,605.00 D — Handicap Rating 83 22/1 HR88 C.D. Hayes 9.3 (BK) 7 1/2L 14th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

9

NORDIC PASSAGE (50)

7

9

2

(128)

(12)

840-200 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

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

Looked all set for a good campaign when second here on his return to action but has failed to build on that in two starts since.

More needed now, but coming down the weights. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Nordic Passage 5 flat wins r37,611.50 CD — Handicap Rating 83 25/1 HR86 D.W. O’Connor 10.1 (TS) 14L 20th of 22 to Rough Diamond 9.7 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR86 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 8 1/2L last of 13 to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 33/1 HR82 G.F. Carroll 8.12 (TS) hd 2nd to Stag Night 9.3 here 10 APR 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

10 ROUGH DIAMOND (35)

5

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

9

2

(128)

(2)

047-217 F Shane Crosse J Edward Lynam T

Not beaten far last time over course and distance and dropped 3lb by the handicapper since. A winner at Naas in May, though he might prefer a softer surface to show his very best. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 3 Rough Diamond 2 flat wins r14,455.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 6/1 HR86 S.M. Crosse 9.1 3 1/2L 7th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

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RACE THREE

6

11 SHAWAAMEKH (GB) (17)

8

8

13

(CPiece) Br B g Born To Sea - Frances Stuart B Lady Lonsdale & Richard Kent O R Howard & J M O’Riordan & Jason McGannon & J F Levins

(125)

(14)

6468-19 F Ben Coen J J F Levins T

RACE THREE

Four times a winner over a furlong further, the latest at Cork in May, and expected to be finishing strongly off a fast pace dropped back to this trip. Interesting if he gets a clear run. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Shawaamekh (GB) 4 flat wins r36,591.20 — Handicap Rating 80 5/1 HR81 C.J. MacRedmond 9.13 7 1/4L 9th of 10 to Plunkett (GB) 9.4 LEP 9 JUN Ext hcp 7f 12yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR74 D.W. O’Connor 10.4 won 3/4L 1/2L from Numoor (GB)(disq) 9.6 and Pallasmore Lass 8.10 CK 18 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 1min 28.8sec Zak Wheatley 8.11 (TS) 12L 8th of 22 to Broken Spear (GB) 9.5 DONCASTER 6 NOV 21 hcp (71-90)7f 6yds Sft

12 BRUSHWORK (GB) (156)

6

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

0023-16 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J J F Levins T

8

11

(123)

(10)

A win and a sixth at Dundalk on the all-weather so far this year, but he is switched to the turf now where he is 6lb better off at the ratings. Yet to win on grass. Needs more. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Brushwork (GB) 4 flat wins r23,252.50 D — Handicap Rating 78 4/1Fav HR86 D.W. O’Connor 10.1 3 1/4L 6th of 14 to Ajax Tavern (GB) 9.6 DUN 21 JAN hcp 6f Std 100/30 HR82 D.W. O’Connor 9.11 won nk ns from Adams Barbour 8.2 and No Speed Limit (FR) 8.8 DUN 5 JAN 10rn hcp 5f Std 59.2sec 7/1 HR81 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Dream Today 9.9 DUN 10 DEC 21 13rn hcp 6f Std

13 SWIFT FLIGHT (FR) (66)

4

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

8

(TStrap)

10?+2 (122)

(3)

4317-25 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

Sole win to date from 11 starts was over shorter at Tipperary on very soft ground and he may not get suitable conditions here. A beaten favourite last time but has been dropped 4lb in the handicap since. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Swift Flight (FR) 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 77 7/4Fav HR81 W.J. Lee 9.0 (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 11 to Shelly Banks 9.0 TIPP 21 APR hcp 5f Sft 7/1 HR80 J.M. Sheridan 8.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 here 26 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 11/2 HR83 W.J. Lee 10.0 (TS) 7 3/4L 7th of 13 to Huddle Up 9.7 NAV 20 OCT 21 hcp (50-85)5f Yld

14 ELANORA (35)

4

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

8

(Blinkers)

7

(119)

(9)

731-237 F N G McCullagh J M C Grassick T

A maiden winner over 5f at Navan and placed twice since. Likes to set the pace when she can, but she was caught and passed when seventh here last month and needs to do more off just 2lb lower. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Elanora 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 74 6/1 HR76 W.M. Lordan 9.3 (BK) 3 1/2L 7th of 17 to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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 HEAVENLY POWER (37)

4

8

7

(119)

(8)

42100-2 F Conor Hoban J Edward Lynam T

Br B g Dark Angel - Girl Power B Mrs S Power O Mrs S Power

A maiden winner over course and distance last August, but stepped up a furlong for his return when running on into second late on behind Verhoyen. Hard to see him turning that form around. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Heavenly Power 1 flat win r7,080.00 CD — Handicap Rating 74 8/1 HR76 C.P. Hoban 9.0 (H) 6 1/2L 2nd to Verhoyen (GB) 9.9 here 20 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR78 C.D. Hayes 8.11 9 1/2L 10th of 15 to Half Nutz 8.9 NAAS 17 OCT 21 hcp 5f 205yds Yld 15/2 HR78 C.P. Hoban 8.6 5 1/2L 10th of 22 to Big Gossey 8.11 here 12 SEP 21 Ext hcp 6f Gd

16 GORDON BENNETT (25)

4

Br B g Prince of Lir - Laureldean Lady B Aj Groundworks Ltd & P F Kelly O Out All Night Syndicate

8

7

(119)

(1)

624-052 F Nathan Crosse (3) J Richard Brabazon (R) T

A winner over 5 1/2f on good ground last year but eight starts since without success. He didn’t get the best of runs when second last time and could go close here if he gets the breaks. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Gordon Bennett 1 flat win r6,195.00 — Handicap Rating 73 11/2 HR70 G.F. Carroll 10.0 2 1/4L D/h for 2nd with Cailin Cliste 9.3 to Markievicz 8.7 here 1 JUN 30rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 11/1 HR73 G.F. Carroll 10.3 4 1/2L 6th of 22 to Shawaamekh (GB) 10.4 CK 18 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 12/1 HR74 G.F. Carroll 9.10 9 1/2L 13th of 17 to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd

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17 MY EYES ADORE YOU (37)

3

8

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

7

(119)

(11)

27-571 F Andrew Slattery J J A Stack T

Lightly-raced filly who got off the mark at the fifth attempt over course and distance last month. Value for more than the neck margin that day but she has to race from 2lb out of the handicap here. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 My Eyes Adore You 1 flat win r11,800.00 CD — Handicap Rating 79 4/1 HR75 A.J. Slattery 9.3 won nk 3 3/4L from Aratori 9.3 and Lopes Gold 9.3 here 20 MAY 15rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 12.8sec 13/2 HR75 A.J. Slattery 8.7 3L 7th of 15 to Drombeg Banner 9.8 NAAS 7 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 2/1Fav J.P. Spencer 9.3 4 1/2L 5th of 14 to Princess Olly 9.3 CK 3 APR mdn 7f Gd

18 SUNSET NOVA (9)

6

8

7

(119)

(15)

071605 F Amy Jo Hayes (7) J Andrew Slattery T

Winner of seven races, the latest in April at Navan, but well beaten in three starts since and he may need to come down the weights before he bothers the judge again. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Sunset Nova 7 flat wins r40,197.00 D — Handicap Rating 72 9/1 HR73 Amy Jo Hayes 8.11 5 3/4L 5th of 8 to National Gallery 9.3 LIM 17 JUN 6f 150yds Gd 33/1 HR73 Amy Jo Hayes 9.10 13L 19th of 30 to Markievicz 8.7 here 1 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 8/1 HR74 Amy Jo Hayes 9.6 7 1/4L 6th of 17 to Ginsburg 8.10 here 2 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld

19 COUMSHINGAUN (21)

3

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

8

7

(119)

(17)

24-0631 F Jamie Powell (7) J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Easily won her maiden at Listowel on her ninth start and seemingly on an upward curve. Races from 3lb out of the handicap but her jockey claims 7lb. Interesting contender. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Coumshingaun 1 flat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 78 5/2Fav HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.3 won 2 1/2L ns from Are We Dreaming 9.3 and Lopes Gold 9.3 LIST 5 JUN 8rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 1min 19.1sec 4/1 HR72 W.M. Lordan 9.11 nk 1L 3rd to Bells On Her Toes 9.10 GOW 24 MAY 15rn hcp (47-75)7f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.4 5 1/4L 6th of 23 to Midnight Fire 9.12 here 2 MAY hcp (47-75)6f Yld/Sft

?+2 Indicates Possible Jockey Overweight Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 8, No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 7, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 13. Visor worn by No. 6.

Long Handicap - Gordon Bennett 8-6 (118), My Eyes Adore You 8-5 (117), Sunset Nova 8-5 (117), Coumshingaun 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Lord Dudley, 6/1 Blairmayne, 7/1 Verhoyen (GB), 10/1 Head Mistress, Arnhem, 12/1 Rough Diamond, Heavenly Power, Gordon Bennett, My Eyes Adore You, Coumshingaun, 16/1 Brushwork (GB), Swift Flight (FR), 20/1 Shawaamekh (GB), Elanora, 25/1 Lexington Dash (FR), Goodnight Girl, Hightimeyouwon (GB), Sunset Nova, 33/1 Nordic Passage

2021 - 1st Fastnet Crown 2nd Goodnight Girl 3rd Cityman (GB) (1 min. 13.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Lord Dudley is looking for his hat-trick after a narrow success at Cork and another 2lb from the handicapper looks fair. He may mount the biggest challenge to HEAD MISTRESS, who makes her handicap debut here after racing in Listed and Group company for her last three starts. She could find these easier to deal with, while Arnhem is also worth consideration after a run of placed efforts.

DANGER: Lord Dudley

WIN: HEAD MISTRESS

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FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE PADDY POWER ROCKINGHAM HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

URBAN BEAT (8)

B Breeder

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

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

10

0

(140)

(12)

(CPiece)

1338-80 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Offered little in either start this term but he’s a class act at best and captured this prize last year from just 3lb lower. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Urban Beat 6 flat wins r164,570.00 CD — Handicap Rating 105 L. Dettori 9.9 (CP) 16L 22nd of 26 to Rohaan 9.12 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm 50/1 HR107 B.M. Coen 9.5 11L 8th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 17/2 HR107 B.M. Coen 9.13 (V) 6 1/4L 8th of 9 to The Highway Rat 9.13 DUN 22 OCT 21 Group 3 5f Std

2

MAKE A CHALLENGE (36)

7

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Crinoline (USA) B Godolphin

(CPiece)

9

13

(139)

(1)

47284-9 F Daniel King (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

O Walter O’Connor & M G Hogan & James Joseph Reilly

Not won for a while - albeit at Pattern race level - but he loves it here and is of interest back in a handicap. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 104 50/1 HR106 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 (CP) 36L last of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR106 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (CP) 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Mooneista 9.2 here 17 JUL 21 8rn Group 2 5f Gd 7/2 HR106 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN 21 Listed 6f Gd

3

STEEL BULL (304)

4

9

6

(132)

(9)

755-930- F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Br Gr Ro c Clodovil - Macarthurs Park B Macarthurs Park Partnership O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

Won a Group 3 as a juvenile, but has never kicked on as expected and has work to do on his reappearance this afternoon.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Steel Bull 2 flat wins r40,847.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 18/1 HR100 L.F. Roche 9.7 (TS) 8 1/4L 14th of 15 to Master Matt (GB) 9.9 TIPP 26 AUG 21 Listed 5f Gd/Yld L. F. Roche 9.0 (TS) 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Atalis Bay (GB) 9.0 SANDOWN PARK 12 JUN 21 9rn Listed 5f 10yds Gd /Frm 20/1 HR104 L.F. Roche 9.6 13L 9th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY 21 Listed 5f Sft

4

MOSS TUCKER (16)

4

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

(TStrap)

9

5

(131)

(8)

1-30821 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

Getting better with age judged on recent front-running Fairyhouse win (5lb lower mark) and won’t mind dropping back to 5f this afternoon. One to note. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 4 Moss Tucker 3 flat wins r23,600.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 5/1 HR91 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 (TS) won nk 3/4L from Big Gossey 9.7 and Blind Beggar 9.6 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 16.3sec 11/8Fav HR89 W.J. Lee 10.0 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Chocquinto 8.9 TIPP 31 MAY 7rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 10/1 HR91 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (TS) 3 1/2L 8th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 40

5

EROSANDPSYCHE (35)

4

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

9

4

(Visor)

(130)

(15)

93186-3 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Twice a winner at Tipperary last summer and was an eye-catching third on his reappearance over 6f here. Potentially well treated in a first-time visor. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 5 Erosandpsyche 2 flat wins r19,175.00 D — Handicap Rating 95 15/2 HR96 W.J. Lee 9.11 nk 2L 3rd to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

6

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (20)

7

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

9

3

(129)

(11)

618008 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Admirable campaigner whose last win came over C&D off a 1lb higher mark. Suited by this sort of race and could throw up some value. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Laugh A Minute (GB) 5 flat wins r229,322.20 CD — Handicap Rating 94 18/1 HR96 Adam Caffrey 9.4 6 1/4L 8th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN hcp 7f Yld 18/1 HR99 R.P. Whelan 10.0 6 1/4L 10th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 25/1 HR100 R.P. Whelan 9.9 10L 21st of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

ALLIGATOR ALLEY (GB) (22)

5

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Overturned (GB) B Whatton Manor Stud O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

9

1

(127)

(7)

03/-3404 F Daniel Tudhope J David O’Meara (in GB) T

Not won for over two years, but has shown glimpses of a revival for his new UK yard, most recently at Epsom. One to consider.

Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Alligator Alley (GB) 2 flat wins €57,717 D — Handicap Rating 92 Tom Marquand 8.12 s/hd 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Mr Wagyu 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 14rn hcp (86-105)6f 3yds Gd Jason Watson 9.4 4L 10th of 12 to Illusionist (GER) 8.12 YORK 21 MAY hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Sft Daniel Tudhope 8.13 3L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Fine Wine (FR) 8.1 YORK 12 MAY 13rn hcp (86-105)5f Gd

8

HARRY’S BAR (GB) (72)

7

Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Firenze (GB) B Jan & Peter Hopper O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Miss Susan Barton

(C,T)

9

1

(127)

(16)

887810 F Wayne Lordan J Adrian McGuinness T

Boasts a remarkable strike-rate on artificial surfaces (11 wins from 27) but remains winless from 13 turf attempts and needs to step up in this sphere. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Harry’s Bar (GB) 11 flat wins r149,672.20 D — Handicap Rating 92 R. P. Whelan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 7L 10th of 14 to Bouttemont 9.5 NEWCASTLE 15 APR 6f Std 3/1 HR104 C.J. MacRedmond 10.4 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L 1L from Ajax Tavern (GB) 9.13 and Adams Barbour 9.3 DUN 23 MAR 8rn hcp 5f Std 59.3sec Richard Mullen 9.2 (TS) 4 1/4L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Batwan (FR) 9.6 MEYDAN 25 FEB hcp 6f Gd

9

ADDITIONAL (35)

5

8

13

(125)

(17)

0422-21 F Colin Keane J Sarah Lynam T

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

Proved tricky to win with in the UK, but quickly off the mark for new connections here last month. Tougher task now from 5lb higher. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 3 Additional 2 flat wins r33,609.70 C — Handicap Rating 90 9/1 HR85 C.T. Keane 9.0 won nk 2L from Mickey The Steel (GB) 8.0 and Erosandpsyche 9.11 here 22 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 1min 12sec 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

10 BIG GOSSEY (16)

5

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

8

13

(125)

(3)

6-00352 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Charles O’Brien T

Plenty of ability on his day and almost cashed in off a sliding mark over 6f here recently. Drop back to 5f might not be ideal.

Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Big Gossey 4 flat wins r103,860.00 C D — Handicap Rating 90 9/2 HR87 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 nk 2nd to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR90 D.E. Sheehy 9.2 (H) 3L 5th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

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RACE FOUR

7

11 TEES SPIRIT (GB) (22)

4

8

13

(125)

(4)

203-111 F Barry McHugh J Adrian Nicholls (in GB) T

Br Br g Swiss Spirit (GB) - Mistress Twister (GB) B Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd O Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League

UK raider who has been thriving of late, completing a hat-trick at Epsom recently. A 6lb rise maybe not insurmountable with further progress likely. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Tees Spirit (GB 4 flat wins r75,565 D — Handicap Rating 90 B. McHugh 8.7 won hd 2 1/4L from Mountain Peak (GB) 9.8 and Equality (GB) 9.4 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 20rn hcp 5f Gd 0min 54.1sec Connor Murtagh 9.3 won 1L 3L from Four Adaay (GB) 9.2 and Fantasy Master (GB) 8.13 NOTTINGHAM 7 MAY 8rn hcp (61-80)5f 8yds Gd 0min 58.4sec Barry McHugh 9.3 won 4 1/4L s/hd from Camachess 8.11 and Lady Nectar 9.3 BEVERLEY 21 APR 7rn hcp (56-75)5f Gd 1min .8sec

12 DREAM TODAY (16)

7

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

(V,T)

8

11?+2 (123)

(2)

1-03004 F Cian MacRedmond (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

Not far off at times this season and has slipped to an exploitable mark, but suspicion remains that 5f is too sharp for him. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Dream Today 5 flat wins r170,953.50 — Handicap Rating 88 13/2 HR90 C.J. MacRedmond 9.8 (CP) nk 3/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 28/1 HR94 C.J. MacRedmond 9.4 (CP) (TS) 6 1/2L 11th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

RACE FOUR

13 SHELLY BANKS (35)

4

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

8

(TStrap)

9

(121)

(10)

429-810 F Seamie Heffernan J Eamonn O’Connell T

Best suited by 5f, but his win at Tipperary in April was just her second from 18 attempts. Others look more likely this afternoon.

Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 2 Shelly Banks 2 flat wins r32,745.00 CD — Handicap Rating 86 16/1 HR88 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 (TS) 7 1/4L 12th of 18 to Additional 9.0 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 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

14 ANO SYRA (25)

3

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Chroussa B James F Hanly O Ms Charlotte Musgrave

8

8

(120)

(13)

2-21141 F Jamie Powell (7) J John James Feane T

Low mileage and progressive, scoring in fetching fashion over C&D last time. Respected with an apprentice booked today to offset the huge weight hike. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Ano Syra 3 flat wins r40,710.00 CD — Handicap Rating 91 4/1 HR79 W.M. Lordan 8.7 won 3 3/4L s/hd from Little Queenie 8.2 and Beautiful Sunshine (GB) 8.8 here 1 JUN 10rn hcp 5f Gd 1min .4sec 6/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 8.9 s/hd 1 1/2L ns 4th to Drombeg Banner 9.8 NAAS 7 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 11/1 HR73 K.J. Manning 9.0 won 1 1/4L nk from Jupiter Express 8.7 and Little Queenie 8.10 NAAS 25 APR 13rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 1min 12.2sec

15 BLIND BEGGAR (16)

4

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA) B Pat Beirne O Gaelic Thoroughbreds

8

7

(Blinkers)

(119)

(6)

42-2443 F Sean Davis J G M Lyons T

Better than a record of just one win from 17 suggests, but he continues to frustrate at cramped odds. Others more persuasive on balance. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Blind Beggar 1 flat win r3,215.70 — Handicap Rating 84 5/4Fav HR83 C.T. Keane 9.6 nk 3/4L 3rd to Moss Tucker 9.11 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 13/8Fav HR83 C.T. Keane 10.3 1/2L hd s/hd 4th to Screen Siren 9.2 CK 8 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 5/6Fav HR85 C.T. Keane 9.9 nk s/hd 1/2L 4th to Only Spoofing 8.10 NAV 14 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd

16 ONLY SPOOFING (21)

8

Br B g Approve - Golden Anthem (USA) B Limestone and Tara Studs O Seamus Mannion & Francis Durbin

8

7

(119)

(5)

000131 F Joe Doyle J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Admirable sort, who was winning for the 11th time when scoring at Musselburgh recently. Ensuing 6lb rise leaves him vulnerable in such a deep handicap. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Only Spoofing 11 flat wins r132,482.90 D — Handicap Rating 84 Joseph Michael Sheridan 9.11 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from The Thin Blue Line 9.12 and Rory (GB) 8.11 MUSSELBURGH 5 JUN 11rn hcp (0-80)5f 1yds Gd 0min 58sec Sean Davis 8.3 nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Ancient Times (GB) 8.6 MUSSELBURGH 4 JUN 13rn hcp (0-105)5f 1yds Gd 5/1 HR75 M.P. Sheehy 8.10 won nk s/hd from Arnhem 9.7 and Ajax Tavern (GB) 9.8 NAV 14 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 1min 1.4sec

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17 NEO SOUL (25)

3

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

8

(Blinkers)

7

(119)

(18)

221-216 F Nathan Crosse (3) J G M Lyons T

Made it two wins from just seven starts when scoring at Cork last month, but heavily outgunned over C&D latest behind Anyo Syra. Winning Range YS & AW. Star Rating 2 Neo Soul 2 flat wins r20,650.00 D — Handicap Rating 89 11/4Fav HR89 C.T. Keane 9.3 (BK) 4 1/2L 6th of 10 to Ano Syra 8.7 here 1 JUN hcp 5f Gd 13/2 HR83 G.F. Carroll 9.5 (BK) won 1 1/2L 2L from Red Lacewing 9.6 and Little Queenie 8.5 CK 18 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 1min .7sec 7/2Fav HR83 G.F. Carroll 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Jarvis 9.8 BELW 20 APR 11rn 5f 3yds Gd

18 JON RIGGENS (18)

4

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

(CPiece)

8

7

(119)

(14)

21063-0 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

?+2 Indicates Possible Jockey Overweight Blinkers worn by No. 15, No. 17. C,T worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 2, No. 18.

TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 13. V,T worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 5.

Long Handicap - Neo Soul 8-6 (118), Jon Riggens 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Erosandpsyche, 11/2 Additional, Ano Syra, 6/1 Moss Tucker, 10/1 Big Gossey, Tees Spirit (GB), Blind Beggar, 14/1 Urban Beat, Alligator Alley (GB), Neo Soul, 20/1 Only Spoofing, 25/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), Jon Riggens, 33/1 Make A Challenge, Steel Bull, Harry’s Bar (GB), Dream Today, 50/1 Shelly Banks

2021 - 1st Urban Beat 2nd Master Matt (GB) 3rd Jungle Jane (59.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT A competitive renewal of the race won by Urban Beat 12 months ago from just 3lb lower. He has to be respected once again but preference is for the lightly-raced EROSANDPSYCHE, who really caught the eye when flying home on his stable debut for Paddy Twomey, suggesting he should be ideally suited by a strong pace to aim at here. The unexposed Ano Syra was an impressive winner over C&D last time and is hard to rule out along with fellow recent winners Moss Tucker and Tees Spirit.

WIN: EROSANDPSYCHE

DANGER: Urban Beat

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY

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

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

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

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

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

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RACE FOUR

Only win came in a C&D maiden last summer and has a bit to prove today in first-time cheekpieces after a low-key reappearance at Cork.Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Jon Riggens 1 flat win r8,850.00 CD — Handicap Rating 81 9/2 HR82 S.M. Crosse 10.2 7 1/4L 10th of 11 to Screen Siren 9.2 CK 8 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 12/1 HR86 S.M. Crosse 9.10 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Earls 8.10 NAAS 31 OCT 21 13rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy 7/4Fav HR86 S.M. Crosse 10.1 5 1/2L 6th of 9 to Moss Tucker 9.12 TIPP 4 OCT 21 Ext hcp 5f Hvy

THE ALWASMIYAH PRETTY POLLY STAKES This race is named after the peerless Irish-bred Pretty Polly (1901-1931) who won 22 of her 24 career starts. At one point in her career she won 15 races in succession and in 1904 she became only the fifth filly to win the British Fillies Triple Crown which came into being in 1814.

Her legacy as a broodmare was also substantial to say the least and was felt long after she passed away in 1931.

The Pretty Polly Stakes was first run in 1947 and was restricted to three-year-olds until 1985. From 1971 until 2003 it held Group 2 status and thereafter it has been as a Group 1. 20 runnings of the race have been won by English-trained fillies.

The 1951 winner Ash Plant and Jinkitis in 1978 have the distinction of being the longest priced winners in the history of the race at 25/1. The 2016 winner Minding is the shortest priced winner in the race’s history having gone off at 1/5 to account for her four rivals.

1996 and 1997 yielded wins for the Dermot Weld-trained Dance Design, a talented daughter of Sadler’s Wells who won the Irish Oaks in 1996. Ridden by Mick Kinane, she became the most recent back to back winner until Alexander Goldrun landed the 2005 and 2006 renewals under Kevin Manning for Jim Bolger.

The late 2000’s saw a series of mares win who would go on to be top broodmares, with Peeping Fawn (dam of September), Dar Re Mi (dam of Too Darn Hot), Misty For Me (dam of Roly Poly) and Izzi Top (dam of horses sold for big prices) all successful during this era.

2016 saw another superstar win, with Minding making amends for her Irish 1,000 Guineas defeat with a win upped in trip for the first time.

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The Roger Varian-trained Nezwaah enhanced the record of Britishtrained fillies when winning in 2017, and the victory of Urban Fox, trained by William Haggas, a year later made it back to back wins for the raiders.

Subsequent Breeders’ Cup hero Iridessa was victorious under Wayne Lordan in 2019 for Joseph O’Brien, while Magical was dominant in victory when winning this race for the first time last year.

In an unusual revision to the racing calendar, Magical came to the Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes having her first run of the season.

She would go on to follow up in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, a race which is usually ran prior to this one, but there was no doubting her success in winning both.

The 2021 renewal saw another Joseph O’Brien-trained winner, as Shane Cross gave Thundering Nights a peach of a ride to get get up by just a neck, to confirm she had improved from three to four.

The daughter of Night Of Thunder showed her impressive Group 3 victory was no fluke and stuck to her task gamely in the closing stages to just hold on to success. Ryan Moore nearly timed his ride to perfection on the fast-finishing Santa Barbara, while Shane Foley couldn’t compete with the front two on the market leader Cayenne Pepper.

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AL WASMIYAH STUD "WE HAVE DEVELOPED A BASE FOR CHAMPIONS OVERSEAS SINCE 2015. WE ASPIRE TO RACE OUR HORSES ON A LARGER SCALE IN EUROPE"

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Brothers Ali and Mohamed Bin Hamad Al Attiyah officially founded their Alwasmiyah Stud racing and broodmare operation in 2015.

It was their vision to develop a racing and broodmare band to compete at the highest level.

In just a few years Alwasmiyah Stud has already achieved great success on the racecourse and in the sales ring.

Noor Al Hawa won the Qatar Derby in 2016, the Group 3 Grand Prix De Vichy in 2018 and the Group 1 HH Amir Trophy in Qatar in 2021.

Traisha, trained in Ireland by Joseph O’Brien, won the Listed Beckford Stakes in October 2020, other winners that year in Europe included Kadupul and Dhabyah.

In the sales ring Alwasmiyah have also enjoyed success, America Nova bred a Siyouni Colt that in 2019 was sold to the late Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum at Tattersalls October Book 1. Catch The Sea bred a Dark Angel colt at that made was sold at Tattersalls October Book 1 in 2018.

They also own the dams of exciting threeyear-olds Miss Amulet and Umm Kulthum.

Alwasmiyah looks forward to being a part of the Pretty Polly race day for years to come and thanks everyone at the Curragh for putting on this great day of racing.

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FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M.

1m 2f

THE ALWASMIYAH PRETTY POLLY STAKES OF €300,000 (GROUP 1)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r177000; Second: r60000; Third: r30000; Fourth: r15000; Fifth: r9000; Sixth: r6000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

DREAMLOPER (28)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

9

12

(138)

(4)

Br B f Lope de Vega - Livia’s Dream B Mrs Olivia Hoare O J Fill

1403-11 F Kieran Shoemark J Ed Walker (in GB) T

She was a Group 3 winner at Ascot last year and has recently chalked up wins in a Group 2 and a Group 1 at Newmarket and Longchamp respectively, so would be dangerous to dismiss. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 5 Groom: Molly Stratton Dreamloper 5 flat wins r305,668 — Handicap Rating 115 Kieran Shoemark 8.13 won 2L nk from Wally 9.2 and Pretty Tiger 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 29 MAY 6rn Group 1 1m 1f 55yds Gd /Sft 1min 53.7sec Kieran Shoemark 9.0 won ns s/hd from Ville de Grace (GB) 9.0 and Ebaiyra (USA) 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 1f Gd /Frm 1min 49.7sec Kieran Shoemark 9.3 3L hd 3rd to Saffron Beach 9.0 NEWMARKET 2 OCT 21 12rn Group 1 1m Gd

2

LA PETITE COCO (287)

4

9

12

Br B f Ruler of The World - La Petite Virginia (GER) B Mr B Schone

(138)

(6)

412111- F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

O Team Valor International LLC

She was highly progressive last season and ended the year by sealing a Group 2 win over this course and distance in September.

She remains of interest on her return to action. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Groom: Anna Barlow La Petite Coco 4 flat wins r164,905.00 CD — Handicap Rating 114 16/5 HR110 W.J. Lee 9.2 won s/hd 3L from Love 9.11 and Thundering Nights 9.11 here 12 SEP 21 8rn Group 2 1m 2f Gd 2min 8.3sec 2/1Fav HR101 W.J. Lee 9.1 won 5 1/2L hd from Thunder Kiss 10.0 and Federica Sophia 9.11 CK 7 AUG 21 10rn Group 3 1m 4f Sft 2min 39.8sec 4/9Fav HR99 W.J. Lee 9.5 won 2 1/4L 4 1/2L from Kalapour 10.7 and Max Mayhem (GB) 9.10 KILL 12 JUL 21 4rn 1m 3f 35yds Yld 2min 28.9sec

3

MY ASTRA (39)

4 (TStrap)

Br B f Lope de Vega - My Titania B Sunderland Holding Inc O Sunderland Holding Inc

9

12

(138)

(7)

112-31 F Daniel Tudhope J William Haggas (in GB) T

Versatile sort who handles varying ground conditions. She recorded an emphatic win in a Listed race at Ayr last month, claiming victory by 12 lengths. One to watch out for stepping up in class. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Groom: Donovan Eldin My Astra D 3 flat wins r47,594— Handicap Rating 115 Tom Marquand 9.2 (TS) won 12L nk from The Blue Brilliant 9.2 and Angel Power (GB) 9.2 AYR 18 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 2f Sft 2min 14sec Tom Marquand 9.0 (TS) hd nk 3rd to Roman Mist 9.0 KEMPTON PARK 18 APR 7rn Listed 1m AWT Tom Marquand 8.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Shine For You (GB) 8.12 SAINT-CLOUD 31 OCT 21 11rn Listed 1m 2f Hvy

4

+ROSSCARBERY (GER) (18)

4

Br B f Sea The Stars - Rose Rized (GER) B Gestut Wittekindshof O Robert J W Moran

9

12

(138)

(8)

85-1111 F Wayne Lordan J P Twomey T

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f. Just held on to win the Group 3 Munster Oaks Stakes at Cork recently, but others may be ahead of her at the moment. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Groom: Veda Hennessy Rosscarbery (GER) 4 flat wins r65,490.00 — Handicap Rating 105 11/4 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.9 won nk 2L from Yaxeni (FR) 9.9 and Lily Pond 8.9 CK 8 JUN 8rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 2min 36.9sec 6/5Fav HR90 W.J. Lee 10.0 won 2 3/4L 9L from Pachmena 8.2 and Nectarine 8.7 ROS 23 MAY 13rn hcp 1m 2f 13yds Sft 2min 16.5sec 6/4Fav HR83 W.J. Lee 9.8 won 1/2L 4L from Atavique (GB) 8.2 and Startedwithakiss 9.0 SLGO 1 MAY 10rn hcp 1m 2f 142yds Sft 2min 27.7sec 48

Night of Thunder (IRE) Forest Storm (GB)

Thunder Kiss (IRE)

Teofilo (IRE) Desert Snow (GB) Requesting (GB) Dubai Millennium (GB) Dubawi (IRE) Zomaradah (GB)

Concert Hall (IRE)

Galileo (IRE) Was (IRE) Alluring Park (IRE) Shamardal (USA) Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

Lyrical Poetry (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA) Luce (IRE) Onaga (USA) Dubawi (IRE) Zarak (FR) Zarkava (IRE)

Purplepay (FR)

Lawman (FR) Piedra (IRE) Albisola (IRE) Galileo (IRE) Australia (GB) Ouija Board (GB)

Tranquil Lady (IRE)

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

49

Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Galileo (IRE) Quiet Storm (IRE) Galileo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE) Rainbow Quest (USA) Alruccaba Seeking The Gold (USA) Colorado Dancer Deploy Jawaher (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Green Desert (USA) Park Express Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Mr Prospector (USA) Savannah Dancer (USA) Dubai Millennium (GB) Zomaradah (GB) Zamindar (USA) Zarkasha (IRE) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Laramie (USA) Montjeu (IRE) Mahalia (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Cape Cross (IRE) Selection Board Fappiano (USA) Demure (USA) Zilzal (USA) It’s In The Air (USA)

RACE FIVE

Dubawi (IRE)

5

THUNDER KISS (18)

5

9

12

Br Gr f Night of Thunder - Desert Snow (GB) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(138)

(5)

221-136 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f. Admirable type who wasn’t far away in a Group 2 at York last month, but she could prefer softer ground to thrive. Winning Range YS-Yld & AW. Star Rating 2 Groom: Kerri Lyons Thunder Kiss 5 flat wins r105,905.00 — Handicap Rating 107 6/4Fav HR109 C.T. Keane 9.9 6 1/2L 6th of 8 to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.9 CK 8 JUN Group 3 1m 4f Gd Colin Keane 9.2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Lilac Road 9.2 YORK 12 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd 2/1Fav HR105 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 4 1/2L 1 1/4L from Annerville 9.2 and Pineapple Express 9.2 CK 16 APR 12rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld/Sft 2min 42.7sec

6

CONCERT HALL (23)

3

9

0

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

(126)

(3)

416-134 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

More than capable of getting involved at this level given her recent fourth-placed run behind Tuesday in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom. Further improvement should not be ruled out. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Groom: Hazel Galloway Concert Hall 3 flat wins r67,260.00 C D — Handicap Rating 110 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 s/hd 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Tuesday 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 11rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 15/2 HR108 W.M. Lordan 9.2 5 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Homeless Songs 9.2 here 22 MAY 14rn Group 1 1m Gd 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

7

LYRICAL POETRY (37)

3

9

0

Br Ch f Lope de Vega - Luce B Ballygallon Stud Ltd O Ballygallon Stud Limited

(126)

(2)

40-12 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

A winner over an extended 1m 1f. She recorded an encouraging second over this course and distance in a Group 3 last month but more will be required in order to seriously challenge here. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Groom: Oleg Pereverzeva Lyrical Poetry 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 100 4/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 1L 2nd to Hannibal Barca 9.5 here 20 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 9/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 won 5 1/2L 4 1/2L from Gradulations (GB) 9.3 and Zaniyka 9.3 GOW 13 APR 16rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft 2min 7.8sec 66/1 B.M. Coen 9.0 6 1/4L last of 11 to Snaffles 9.5 DUN 1 OCT 21 Listed 7f Std

8

PURPLEPAY (FR) (21)

3

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

9

0

(126)

(1)

113-61 F Tom Marquand J William Haggas (in GB) T

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f. Impressive in a Group 2 at Chantilly on her latest outing, but she would likely benefit from a drop of rain. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Groom: Ellie Mowat Purplepay (FR) 4 flat wins r246,854 — Handicap Rating 110 Tom Marquand 9.0 won 2 1/2L nk from Life In Motion 9.0 and Sicilian Defense (GB) 9.0 CHANTILLY 5 JUN 8rn Group 2 1m Sft 1min 37.2sec 8/1 HR106 Tom Marquand 9.2 6 3/4L 6th of 14 to Homeless Songs 9.2 here 22 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 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

9

TRANQUIL LADY (23)

3

9

0

(126)

(9)

812-416 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

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

A smart juvenile, finishing second at this course in a Listed race over 1m. She was ultimately well held in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom recently, though, and could find a couple too good here. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Groom: Najb Ishrat Tranquil Lady 2 flat wins r53,100.00 D — Handicap Rating 107 Tom Marquand 9.2 7L 6th of 11 to Tuesday 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 3/1 HR103 D. McMonagle 9.2 won 4L 5 1/2L from Lily Pond 9.2 and Tosen Lydia 9.2 NAAS 7 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft 2min 14.7sec 5/2 HR104 S.M. Crosse 9.2 s/hd 3 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Concert Hall 9.5 NAV 23 APR 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry

TStrap worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 La Petite Coco, 9/2 Dreamloper, Purplepay (FR), 11/2 My Astra, 7/1 Concert Hall, 10/1 Rosscarbery (GER), Tranquil Lady, 16/1 Thunder Kiss, 20/1 Lyrical Poetry

2021 - 1st Thundering Nights 2nd Santa Barbara 3rd Cayenne Pepper (2 min. 8.7 sec.)

50

Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

Dreamloper (IRE)

Teofilo (IRE) Livia’s Dream (IRE) Brindisi (GB) Galileo (IRE) Ruler of The World (IRE) Love Me True (USA)

La Petite Coco (IRE)

Konigstiger (GER) La Petite Virginia (GER) La Virginia (GER) Shamardal (USA) Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

My Astra (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE) My Titania (IRE) Fairy of The Night (IRE) Cape Cross (IRE) Sea The Stars (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

Rosscarbery (GER)

Authorized (IRE) Rose Rized (GER) Rosenreihe (IRE) 51

Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Galileo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE) Dr Fong (USA) Genoa (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Kingmambo (USA) Lassie’s Lady (USA) Tiger Hill (IRE) Kittiwake (GB) Surumu (GER) La Dorada Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Cape Cross (IRE) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Sassenach (IRE) Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Montjeu (IRE) Funsie (FR) Catcher In The Rye (IRE) Rosengeste (IRE)

RACE FIVE

Shamardal (USA)

CURRAGH COMMENT With several appealing prospects who are easy to make a case for, marginal preference is for DREAMLOPER, who is the only runner in the field to win at this level. She has previously won a Group 2 on good to firm ground, so shouldn’t be fazed by the drying conditions. La Petite Coco looks to be on the up, given her two latest wins in Group 3 and Group 2 company, while Concert Hall is also feared having shown up well at Epsom last time.

DANGER: La Petite Coco

WIN:DREAMLOPER

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RACE FIVE

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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

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M.

1m 4f

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘RAGUSA’ HANDICAP OF €50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

PHOENIX COWBOY (USA) (25)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

5

10

0

(140)

(9)

Br B g Gleneagles - Unbelievable B SF Bloodstock LLC & Matthew Sandblom O Mark D Breen

1015-34 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f. May fare better dropped in trip, though more will be needed if he’s to defy this mark.

Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 3 flat wins r26,845.00 — Handicap Rating 96 17/2 HR96 C.T. Keane 9.8 4L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Earl Of Tyrone 8.13 here 1 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 7/1 HR91 C.T. Keane 9.9 hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Wordsworth 9.5 GOW 7 APR 7rn 1m 5f 160yds Gd 9/2Fav HR91 C.T. Keane 9.6 2 1/2L 5th of 20 to Powerful Aggie (FR) 8.4 LEP 16 OCT 21 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

2

ANNERVILLE (18)

4

Br B f Iffraaj (GB) - Newellen B Mr Maurice Regan

9

13

(CPiece)

(6)

410-278 F Shane Kelly J J P Murtagh T

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

RACE SIX

(139)

A winner at 1m 2f. Remains unexposed after six career starts but she needs to resume her progress following a couple of below-par efforts. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Annerville 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 95 25/1 HR97 S.B. Kelly 9.9 (CP) 8 3/4L last of 8 to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.9 CK 8 JUN Group 3 1m 4f Gd 5/1 HR97 B.M. Coen 9.2 11L 7th of 11 to Yaxeni (FR) 9.2 GOW 4 MAY Listed 1m 5f 170yds Yld 20/1 HR94 B.M. Coen 9.2 4 1/2L 2nd to Thunder Kiss 9.7 CK 16 APR 12rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld/Sft

3

DAME RAPIDE (37)

5

9

10

(136)

(8)

45-96-11 F Luke McAteer (3) J Barry J Fitzgerald T

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - River Beau B Danny Coogan O E Habibovic

Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 1m 6f. Arrives in search of a hat-trick following two comfortable successes and she demands respect. Winning Range GY-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Dame Rapide 5 flat wins r34,810.00 C D — Handicap Rating 92 7/1 HR79 L.T. McAteer 9.0 won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Echoes In Rain (FR) 9.7 and Stellium 9.7 here 20 MAY 16rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd/Yld 3min 10.7sec 11/1 HR68 D. King 9.10 won 3 1/2L 1 3/4L from Clueless Hill 8.0 and Breffni Girl 9.8 LEP 13 MAY 16rn hcp (47-70)1m 4f Gd 2min 37.6sec 5/1 HR72 Siobhan Rutledge 9.7 (H) 3 1/2L 6th of 13 to Time And Money 10.0 DUN 12 JUL 21 hcp (45-75)1m 4f Std

4

SAFECRACKER (GB) (18)

4

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

9

8

(134)

(7)

13-3622 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

A winner at 1m 3f. He’s been maintaining a consistent level of form and is likely to make his presence felt, though others appeal more for win purposes. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Safecracker (GB) 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 90 11/4Fav HR89 S.B. Kelly 9.7 (TS) 2L 2nd to Hell Bent 9.4 CK 8 JUN 9rn hcp 1m 4f Gd 7/1 HR86 B.M. Coen 9.0 4L 2nd to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY 19rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 7/4Fav HR86 Miss A.B. O’Connor 9.10 5 3/4L 6th of 9 to The Names Jock 9.9 LEP 13 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 56

5

THE NAMES JOCK (25)

6

9

5

(131)

(5)

568-016 F Jake Coen (7) J John E Kiely T

Br Ch g Famous Name (GB) - Perfect Touch (USA) B Springbank Way Stud O Brian Gleeson & DB Partnership

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f. A winner on his penultimate start and he’d be a danger if returning to that form. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 3 The Names Jock 4 flat wins r32,701.00 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 14/1 HR88 J. Coen 8.7 8 1/2L 6th of 13 to Earl Of Tyrone 8.13 here 1 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 14/1 HR85 Miss M. O’Sullivan 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Distant Chimes (GER) 9.7 and Dances With Stars 9.13 LEP 13 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 2min 40.9sec 22/1 HR120 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.3 39L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Ideal Pal 10.13 FAIR 18 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld

6

DANCILA (8)

5

9

Br B g Teofilo - Empress of Rome B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

4

(130)

(12)

7/-4321 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

A winner at 1m5f. He impressed when bolting up at Down Royal earlier this month and would enter calculations if turned out quickly following his engagement here on Friday. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Dancila 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 86 13/8 HR76 K.J. Manning 9.9 won 4 1/2L 4 1/4L from Scenic Look 8.11 and Busselton (FR) 9.9 DRYL 18 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 175yds Yld 2min 53.5sec 12/1 HR68 K.J. Manning 10.7 4 1/4L 2nd to Point King 9.8 FAIR 10 JUN 10rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 15/2 K.J. Manning 9.9 8 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Entropy 9.9 SLGO 17 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld

7

TAKARENGO (24)

6

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

(CPiece)

9

3

(129)

(4)

00077-6 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Thomas Mullins T

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m. Should be spot on for this following a recent pipe-opener at Leopardstown, though more is required if he’s to trouble the judge. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 3 Takarengo 3 flat wins r24,215.50 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 66/1 HR85 S.T. McCullagh 10.2 (CP) 10L 6th of 14 to Startedwithakiss 9.8 LEP 2 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 4f 180yds Gd 18/1 HR87 W.J. Lee 9.10 27L 7th of 8 to Dalvey (GB) 8.13 DUN 26 NOV 21 hcp 2m Std 100/30 HR115 J.B. Foley 10.4 35L 7th of 11 to Dads Lad 10.3 CK 14 NOV 21 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft

MASSAMAN (18)

4

9

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

1

(127)

(3)

121803 F Gary Carroll J Jack W Davison T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 3f. Appeared to stay this far on his first attempt at Cork last time out and he could have more to offer. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Massaman 3 flat wins r19,175.00 C — Handicap Rating 83 11/2 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.0 2L ns 3rd to Hell Bent 9.4 CK 8 JUN 9rn hcp 1m 4f Gd 25/1 HR83 R.P. Cleary 8.7 (CP) 5 3/4L 16th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR84 R.P. Cleary 8.7 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 8th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

9

AUTUMN EVENING (GB) (113)

5

Br Ch g Tamayuz (GB) - Martagon Lily (GB) B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd O J P O’Flaherty

9

0

(126)

(14)

2f8-138 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Placed in three of six starts; but has won three hurdles. Ran well when filling the runner-up spot at Gowran Park from a 7lb lower mark last October and he’s interesting returned to this sphere. Star Rating 3 Autumn Evening (GB) 3 N.H. wins r46,610.00 — Handicap Rating 82 Sean O’Keeffe 11.6 23L 8th of 11 to Cormier 10.7 KELSO 5 MAR hcp hdl 2m 51yds Sft 28/1 HR138 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Call Me Lyreen 11.4 LEP 6 FEB 27rn hcp hdl (0-150) Grade B 2m Yld/Sft 7/2 HR133 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 won 2 3/4L 4 3/4L from Indigo Breeze (FR) 11.7 and Top Moon (FR) 11.7 FAIR 15 JAN 5rn hdl 2m Sft

10 GOLDEN TWILIGHT (36)

5

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

(TStrap)

9

0

(126)

(2)

0011-50 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f. Should appreciate stepping back up in distance and he’s one to consider. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 3 Golden Twilight 3 flat wins r25,960.00 C D — Handicap Rating 82 15/2 HR83 R.P. Whelan 8.11 15L 16th of 19 to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR84 R.P. Whelan 8.13 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 11/4 HR78 M.P. Sheehy 8.6 (TS) won 1 1/2L hd from Dalvey (GB) 9.0 and Dances With Stars 8.6 DUN 3 DEC 21 8rn hcp 1m 4f Std 2min 32.6sec

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8

11 HMS SEAHORSE (57)

4

9

0

Br Ch c Galileo - After B Coolmore O Sonja Buckley & Anne Coffey

(126)

(1)

23-2143 F Chris Hayes J Paul Nolan T

Placed twice in five starts; but has won a hurdle in February. Classy hurdler who remains open to improvement in this sphere, he’s expected to mount a bold bid. Star Rating 5 Hms Seahorse 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 82 33/1 HR128 B.J. Cooper 11.0 4L 14L 3rd to Vauban (FR) 11.0 PUN 30 APR 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m Yld B. J. Cooper 11.0 s/hd 1 1/2L 2L 4th to Brazil 11.9 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 21rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 8/11Fav B.J. Cooper 11.7 won 1 1/4L 5L from Global Export 11.7 and Ages Of Man 11.7 FAIR 9 FEB 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

12 BERKSHIRE ROYAL (GB) (37)

7

8

Br B g Sir Percy (GB) - Forest Express (AUS) B Churchill Bloodstock Investments Ltd O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

13

(125)

(15)

0-1-2560 F Wayne Lordan J W P Mullins T

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f, but last win was over four years ago; has also won a hurdle. Well held off a 2lb higher mark last month. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Berkshire Royal (GB) 3 flat wins r28,306.40 1 N.H. win r6,785.00 — Handicap Rating 81 20/1 HR83 K.J. Manning 9.7 38L last of 16 to Dame Rapide 9.0 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR131 D.E. Mullins 10.13 13L 6th of 21fn, 24rn to Camprond (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 3f 30yds Yld 4/1 HR132 P. Townend 11.3 41L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Bronn 11.3 FAIR 3 APR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Yld

13 EFFERNOCK FIZZ (11)

7

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

(CPiece)

8

12

(124)

(10)

428224 F Siobhan Rutledge (5) J Miss Katy Brown T

She has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f; has also won three hurdles. Last year’s winner who returns off a 6lb higher mark. One for the shortlist. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 4 Effernock Fizz 3 flat wins r42,238.80 3 N.H. wins r22,467.00 CD — Handicap Rating 80 1/1Fav HR115 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Nelly’s Money 11.8 WEX 15 JUN 6rn Ext hcp chse 2m Gd 6/1 HR112 C.J. Orr 10.11 9L 2nd to Ganapathi (FR) 11.3 WEX 8 JUN 5rn nov.ch 2m 4f Yld 6/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.0 10L 2nd to Say Goodbye 11.7 KILL 15 MAY 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f Gd

14 MISS MYERS (56)

5

8

Br B f Zoffany - Jabroot B Glenvale Stud & Lynch Bages O Joseph E Keeling

12?+2 (124)

(13)

331-006 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

RACE SIX

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f. Needs to prove she stays this far and, in a competitive event, she would appear to be up against it.

Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 2 Miss Myers 2 flat wins r27,160.00 — Handicap Rating 80 20/1 HR84 L.F. Roche 9.9 (H) 8 3/4L 6th of 10 to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.8 SLGO 1 MAY hcp 1m 2f 142yds Sft 16/1 HR87 W.J. Lee 9.2 (H) 11L 13th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR88 J. Cleary 8.4 (H) 10L 19th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

15 AINGEAL DORCHA (15)

4

8

7

(119)

(11)

0-01851 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

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

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f. A comfortable winner at Limerick on his latest outing and, though this requires more, it would be dangerous to dismiss him. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Aingeal Dorcha 2 flat wins r13,275.00 — Handicap Rating 75 4/1 HR69 A.J. Slattery 9.5 won 1L 3/4L from I Have A Voice 8.13 and Black Hawk Eagle 9.5 LIM 11 JUN 11rn hcp (50-80)1m 3f 110yds Gd 2min 30sec 10/1 HR70 A.J. Slattery 9.4 5L 5th of 14 to Dha Leath 9.7 GOW 6 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Yld 16/1 HR71 A.J. Slattery 9.7 3L 8th of 26 to Chicago Bear 10.0 here 21 MAY hcp (50-80)1m Gd/Yld

?+2 Indicates Possible Jockey Overweight CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 7, No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Dame Rapide, 5/1 Dancila, 13/2 Safecracker (GB), 7/1 Aingeal Dorcha, 8/1 Hms Seahorse, 10/1 Phoenix Cowboy (USA), 12/1 The Names Jock, Massaman, 14/1 Annerville, 16/1 Autumn Evening (GB), Golden Twilight, 20/1 Berkshire Royal (GB), Effernock Fizz, Miss Myers, 33/1 Takarengo

2021 - 1st Effernock Fizz 2nd Vultan 3rd Mosala (2 min. 37.1 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT Following a creditable effort in a Grade 1 hurdle at Punchestown, HMS SEAHORSE can land the spoils in a competitive event.

Last seen on the Flat when trained by Aidan O’Brien, the son of Galileo could prove well treated off a mark of 82. The hat-trick seeking Dame Rapide should make her presence felt along with last year’s winner Effernock Fizz, who will have to defy a 6lb higher mark if she’s to repeat the feat. The remainder are headed by Aingeal Dorcha and Safecracker.

DANGER: Aingeal Dorcha

WIN: HMS SEAHORSE

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M. THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE IRISH EBF MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF W15,000

1m

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r8850; Second: r3000; Third: r1500; Fourth: r750; Fifth: r450; Sixth: r300. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of Barberstown Castle will present a trophy to the winning owner and vouchers to the winning trainer and jockey and to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

CEILI HOUSE (456)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

10

4

(144)

(17)

Br Ch g Parish Hall - Fields of May B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

0- F Killian Brophy (10) J J S Bolger T

Showed very little when beating one rival home at Navan in March 2021 and the son of Parish Hall will need to improve significantly from that display to be competitive. Star Rating 2 Ceili House 20/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 40L 17th of 18 to Team Of Firsts (GB) 9.7 NAV 27 MAR 21 mdn 1m 2f Hvy

2

HOLDING ACES (20)

4

10

Br B g Excelebration - Dusty Boots B Ken Carroll

4

(144)

(12)

0-0 F J J Slevin J Anthony McCann T

O Patrick McCann

The four-year-old has yet to show much in two outings to date, including when making his turf debut at Gowran earlier this month, and he appears to face a tough assignment once again. Star Rating 1 Holding Aces 150/1 R.P. Cleary 10.6 29L 11th of 14 to World Famous 9.8 GOW 6 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 125/1 J.M. Moore 9.7 13L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Prince Of Peace 9.4 DUN 17 DEC 21 mdn 1m Std

3

RICK DALTON (20)

4

10

4

RACE SEVEN

(144)

(7)

3-033 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

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

A change to front-running tactics over a longer trip nearly worked out when third at Gowran Park earlier this month and a repeat of that display could see him get off the mark. Star Rating 4 Rick Dalton — Handicap Rating 77 6/1 HR74 C.T. Keane 10.6 3/4L nk 3rd to World Famous 9.8 GOW 6 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 7/1 C.T. Keane 9.9 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to All Lies Ahead 9.4 KILL 17 MAY 13rn mdn 1m 31yds Yld/Sft 2/1 C.T. Keane 9.9 29L 11th of 15 to Sultanov Swing (FR) 9.4 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft

4

SROWLAND JACK (-)

5

Br B g Kingston Hill (GB) - Grand Minstrel B Edward Sexton O E J Sexton

10

4

(144)

(10) F

M A Gallagher J Adrian Sexton T

He has clearly needed plenty of time before making the racecourse and the son of Kingston Hill appears to have a lot on his plate over a trip that is likely to prove too short. Star Rating 1

62

5

CLEVER CAPALL (15)

3

9

8

(134)

(18)

9 F Cian Horgan (7) J Andrew Slattery T

Br B g Gutaifan - Acquaint B Miss Audrey F Thompson O Padraig Mullins

Finished down the field on his debut at Limerick earlier in the month and he will need to step forward considerably to be in the mix on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Clever Capall 50/1 C. Horgan 9.1 14L 9th of 14 to Marhaba Ashmayme 9.8 LIM 11 JUN mdn 1m Gd

6

COREMAN (20)

3

9

Br Br g Divine Prophet (AUS) - Princess Tamay B Ms Maureen Hehir O Maureen Hehir

8

(134)

(23)

3 F Gavin Ryan J P J F Murphy T

He shaped with a fair amount of encouragement when third on debut at Gowran over 7f and the extra furlong here gives him every chance of going close. Star Rating 4 Coreman 16/1 G.M. Ryan 9.8 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Culcor (GB) 9.8 GOW 6 JUN 10rn mdn 7f Yld

7

EL CAMPEADOR (-)

3

9

Br Br g El Kabeir (USA) - Danuta (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O Mrs Annette Coogan

8

(134)

(8) F

Seamie Heffernan J J G Coogan T

Boasts a decent pedigree, being a half-brother to a UAE Oaks winner, and he could be of interest if the betting market speaks favourably ahead of his first career start. Star Rating 3

8

FOOTSTEPS IN QATAR (-)

3

9

Br B c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Aerie (GB) B Michael Shefflin O Adel Ali Al Muslimani

8

(134)

(3) F

Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

One of the more interesting newcomers in the field, with his pedigree suggesting he will benefit from racing over longer distances in the future. Not without a chance. Star Rating 3

FREE TO PARTY (44)

3

9

8

Br B g Free Eagle - Set Fire B Tipper House Stud O Mrs Orla Murtagh & Mrs V Osborne

(134)

(4)

42 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

The drop to a mile on his second start at Leopardstown nearly saw him shed the maiden tag and the gelding commands the utmost respect in his bid to go one better. Star Rating 5 Free To Party 3/1 B.M. Coen 9.8 hd 2nd to Manbehindthemoney (GB) 9.8 LEP 13 MAY 11rn mdn 1m Gd 25/1 B.M. Coen 9.8 1/2L 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Shark Bay 9.8 CK 3 APR 10rn mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd

10 LECALE’S DESTINY (46)

3

Br B g Mehmas - Destiny’s Kitten B Mr P Turley O Mrs Mary Turley

9

8

(134)

(13)

2 F Robbie Colgan J Natalia Lupini T

Filled the runner-up spot behind a rival with more experience and one that has subsequently won since. He is likely to enter the reckoning with the extra furlong a positive. Star Rating 4 Lecale’s Destiny 14/1 L.F. Roche 9.8 3L 2nd to Warren Beach 9.8 GOW 11 MAY 11rn mdn 7f Gd

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RACE SEVEN

9

11 SELF BELIEF (-)

3

9

8

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Fact Or Folklore B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(134)

(14) F

Billy Lee J W McCreery T

A half-brother to Group 3-placed Statement and the son of Make Believe has to warrant a fair amount of consideration making his first appearance on a racecourse. Star Rating 4

12 TANGO FLARE (-)

3

9

Br B c Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) B Kilnamoragh Stud O R J McSharry

8

(134)

(16) F

Luke McAteer (3) J Patrick T Foley T

Comes from a decent family, being a half-brother to Miss O Connor, who won a Group 3 race, and useful handicapper Irish Admiral, but he may prove to be better for the experience. Star Rating 3

13 BIENVENUE (276)

3

Br B f Fascinating Rock - Kayd Kodaun B Equorum Ltd O Ana O’Brien

9

3

(129)

(9)

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

She improved for the step up in distance when second at Listowel when turned out relatively quickly in September and the filly is capable of being in the mix. Star Rating 4 Bienvenue — Handicap Rating 82 11/4 D. McMonagle 8.13 1/2L 2nd to French Claim (FR) 9.7 LIST 23 SEP 21 15rn mdn 1m Yld 22/1 D. McMonagle 8.10 1L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to King X J 9.1 here 12 SEP 21 14rn 6f 63yds Gd

14 CARAMEL LIZARD (35)

3

9

Br B f Australia (GB) - Rock of Ridd B Mr B Minde O Trond C Hubred

3

(129)

(6)

0 F J M Sheridan (3) J Ross O’Sullivan T

She only beat a couple of rivals home on her first outing here last month and has a lot to prove dropping a couple of furlongs in trip. Star Rating 2 Caramel Lizard 100/1 T.P. Madden 9.3 18L 13th of 15 to Kiss You Later 9.3 here 22 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd

15 CASINO QUEEN (-)

3

RACE SEVEN

Br B f Gleneagles - Indigo Butterfly (FR) B Mr Denis B McCarthy O Stanley G Watson

9

3

(129)

(22) F

Declan McDonogh J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

From the family of Dream Castle, who is a Group 1 winner, and Listed heroine With The Moonlight, but she has a wide draw to contend with. Star Rating 2

16 CHOCOLAT BLU (14)

3

Br B f The Gurkha - Deyaar (USA) B Deyaar Partnership O Dr Ronan Tynan

(TStrap)

9

3

(129)

(2)

5465 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

Yet to place in four starts and she struggled to land a blow when making her handicap debut at Gowran. The application of a tongue-tie could make a difference to the filly. Star Rating 2 Chocolat Blu — Handicap Rating 72 8/1 HR75 C. Horgan 9.3 7L 5th of 8 to Eighty Eight 9.3 GOW 12 JUN hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 5/1 A.J. Slattery 9.3 12L 6th of 9 to Grecian Slipper 9.3 NAV 28 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd 16/1 A.J. Slattery 9.3 nk 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Emily Dickinson 9.3 NAAS 25 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd

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17 DABANA (46)

3

9

3

(B,T)

Br Gr f Iffraaj (GB) - Dabulena B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(129)

(21)

328-53 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

She hasn’t gone on as expected from her first couple of starts and first-time blinkers, along with a tongue-tie, may bring about the improvement needed to see the filly in the mix. Star Rating 3 Dabana — Handicap Rating 80 2/1 HR84 C.D. Hayes 9.3 3L 5L 3rd to Warren Beach 9.8 GOW 11 MAY 11rn mdn 7f Gd 22/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 9.3 8L 5th of 15 to Toy 9.3 CK 16 APR mdn 7f Yld/Sft 11/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.1 11L 8th of 15 to Cigamia (USA) 8.8 NAAS 22 AUG 21 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

18 EMPRESS OF BOUGH (17)

3

9

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - La Ninfa Rossa (GB) B La Ninfa Rossa Partnership O Thomas Cochrane

3

(129)

(5)

095 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Anthony McCann T

The filly seemed to run better when switched to more prominent tactics at Leopardstown last time. However, the extra furlong has to be a concern on what she has shown so far. Star Rating 2 Empress Of Bough 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 12L 5th of 8 to Yerwanthere 9.0 LEP 9 JUN mdn 7f 12yds Gd/Yld 100/1 J. Coen 8.10 18L 9th of 13 to Georgeta (GB) 9.3 GOW 4 MAY mdn 7f Yld 33/1 J. Coen 8.10 9 3/4L 11th of 15 to Radiyka 9.3 NAAS 27 MAR mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld

19 LADY DANBURY (37)

3

9

Br B Br f Equiano (FR) - Just Darcy (GB) B Newtown Stud O Mrs S Grassick

3

(129)

(1)

5 F Ronan Whelan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Stayed on well here over 7f on her first outing last month and she appears capable of better with the extra furlong unlikely to be an issue. Star Rating 3 Lady Danbury 33/1 S.M. Crosse 9.3 5 1/4L 5th of 15 to Navagio 9.8 here 20 MAY mdn 7f Gd/Yld

20 PARIS PEACOCK (20)

3

(CPiece) Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Weekend Fling (USA) B Barronstown Stud O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs David Nagle & Mrs John Magnier

9

3

(129)

(19)

2-2322 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

A consistent filly who has placed on all five outings in her career so far and she has to enter the reckoning with the return to a mile unlikely to be a concern. Star Rating 4 Paris Peacock — Handicap Rating 83 6/4Fav HR83 S. Foley 9.3 (CP) 2 1/2L 2nd to Term Of Endearment (GB) 9.3 GOW 6 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 100/30 S. Foley 9.3 3 1/4L 2nd to Grecian Slipper 9.3 NAV 28 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2/5Fav S. Foley 9.3 hd ns 3rd to Manbehindthemoney (GB) 9.8 LEP 13 MAY 11rn mdn 1m Gd

21 RED TRAIL (64)

3

9

3

(129)

(20)

70 F Emmet McNamara J Andrew McNamara T

She ran with promise on her debut at Leopardstown in April before taking a step backwards at Limerick later that month. She remains capable of better, but that is likely to be in the future. Star Rating 2 Red Trail 40/1 E.J. McNamara 9.3 10L 11th of 16 to Fizzical 9.3 LIM 23 APR mdn 1m Gd 200/1 E.J. McNamara 9.3 13L 7th of 17 to Hotel Wren 9.8 LEP 2 APR mdn 1m Gd

22 RIBAREE (26)

3

Br Ch f Ribchester - Shivaree (GB) B Paul & T J Monaghan O Thomas Monaghan

9

3

(129)

(15)

08 F Gary Carroll J Jack W Davison T

Unplaced on both her starts to date and a watching brief is advised today with the filly needing to improve a lot to be in the reckoning. Star Rating 1 Ribaree 100/1 N.M. Crosse 9.0 14L 8th of 14 to All In The Mind 9.8 TIPP 31 MAY mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Frm 33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 12L last of 10 to Hernes Hill (GB) 9.8 CK 18 MAY mdn 6f Yld

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Br Ch f Galileo Gold (GB) - Tamika B Mr Andrew Heffernan O Andrew Heffernan

23 RUNHONEY (26)

3

Br B f Slade Power - Rumline (GB) B Varstock Ltd O J J O’Reilly

9

3

(129)

(11)

960 F Nathan O’Sullivan (10) J Gearoid Patrick Brouder T

Yet to place in three outings to date, all of them coming in relatively quick succession, and it is difficult to make a case for her based on the evidence of those displays. Star Rating 1 Runhoney 125/1 G.P. Brouder 8.10 17L 10th of 14 to All In The Mind 9.8 TIPP 31 MAY mdn 7f 110yds Gd/Frm 250/1 G.P. Brouder 8.11 13L 6th of 11 to Warren Beach 9.8 GOW 11 MAY mdn 7f Gd 300/1 L.F. Roche 9.3 last of 9fn, 10rn to Arbutus 9.8 NAV 23 APR mdn 1m 5f Gd

B,T worn by No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 20. TStrap worn by No. 16.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Paris Peacock, 4/1 Bienvenue, 11/2 Rick Dalton, Free To Party, 13/2 Lecale’s Destiny, 10/1 Dabana, 14/1 Coreman, 16/1 Footsteps In Qatar, Self Belief, Chocolat Blu, Lady Danbury, 25/1 Ceili House, Casino Queen, 50/1 Srowland Jack, Clever Capall, El Campeador, Tango Flare, Empress Of Bough, 100/1 Caramel Lizard, Red Trail, Ribaree, 150/1 Holding Aces, Runhoney

2021 - 1st Emporio 2nd Diamil 3rd Notre Belle Bete (GB) (1 min. 40.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT FREE TO PARTY stepped forward from his debut when runner-up at Leopardstown and the son of Free Eagle has been found a decent opportunity to get his head in front. Lecale’s Destiny has to enter calculations following his second on debut at Gowran last month, while others worthy of consideration include Paris Peacock, who has placed on all of her starts to date, and Rick Dalton, who may appreciate dropping back in trip.

WIN: FREE TO PARTY

DANGER: Lecale’s Destiny

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EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M.

1m 2f

THE ARIONEO IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €16,500

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACE SPONSOR

Sonia Rogers accompanied by her son Anthony will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of thehorse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

No

Horse

1

AN MADRA MOR (20)

B Breeder

Br B Br g Kodi Bear - Call This Cat B Kellsgrange Stud & Ruskerne Ltd O Stephen McGuinness

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

10

6

(146)

(12)

(TStrap)

0 F Killian Leonard J Tom McGuinness (R) T

Well beaten when last of 14 on his debut over an extended 1m 1f at Gowran Park a few weeks ago. Hard to recommend based on that evidence. Star Rating 1 An Madra Mor 125/1 James J. Doyle 10.6 55L last of 14 to World Famous 9.8 GOW 6 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

2

INDY SYSTEM (71)

6

Br Gr f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Perruche Grise (FR) B Mcgrassick & Paul Croke

10

(Hood)

1

(141)

(2)

46/-0-00 F J Cleary (7) J M C Grassick T

O Aidan Gleeson & E J Dwyer & M C Grassick

Finished 12th of 15 over 1m 2f at Cork on her Flat debut in April and she looks to be up against it in a race of this nature. Star Rating 1 Indy System 200/1 J. Cleary 9.9 18L 12th of 15 to Ghasham 9.8 CK 16 APR mdn 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 125/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.9 last of 15 to Joyeux Machin (FR) 12.2 NAV 22 JAN Bumper 2m Yld 80/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.9 22L 12th of 14 to Killer Mode 11.9 NAAS 16 DEC 21 Bumper 1m 7f 180yds Yld

3

ACTIVE DUTY (FR) (64)

3

9

8

(134)

(13)

25 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Minakshi (FR) B S A S Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville O H H Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa & Fawzi Abdulla Nass

Finished fifth at Navan last time but showed more on his debut over 1m 2f at the same venue. Has a solid each-way chance if reproducing that level of form. Star Rating 4 Active Duty (FR) 7/4 C.T. Keane 9.8 10L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Arbutus 9.8 NAV 23 APR mdn 1m 5f Gd 9/2 C.T. Keane 9.8 9L 2nd to Stone Age 9.8 NAV 29 MAR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd

RACE EIGHT

4

ADONIS (53)

3

Br Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Rajaratna B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

(Blinkers)

9

8

(134)

(8)

95225-8 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Has been a beaten favourite on his last couple of starts, but he tries first-time blinkers today and is more than capable of making the frame once again this afternoon. Star Rating 4 Adonis — Handicap Rating 84 3/1Fav HR86 S. Foley 9.8 9 3/4L 8th of 16 to Inchturk 9.8 GOW 4 MAY mdn 1m Yld 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.7 2L 5th of 16 to Herring Island 9.7 NAV 6 OCT 21 mdn 1m Sft 7/2 S. Foley 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Scriptwriter 9.5 GOW 18 SEP 21 13rn mdn 1m Yld 68

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Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Alvee B Merry Fox Stud Limited O Paul Rooney

3

9

(CPiece)

8

(134)

(16)

5355 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Has shown promise on multiple occasions but he needs to find some improvement to have anything more than each-way claims in a race as competitive as this. Star Rating 3 Ceallach — Handicap Rating 81 7/2 HR84 R.P. Whelan 9.8 5L 5th of 13 to La Dame Blanche 9.3 GOW 24 MAY mdn 1m Gd/Yld 6/1 R.P. Whelan 9.8 6L 5th of 12 to Vega Magnifico 9.8 NAV 14 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd 33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.8 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Wexford Native 9.8 NAV 29 MAR 18rn mdn 1m Gd

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Br B c Camelot (GB) - Pioneer Bride (USA) B Tinnakill Bloodstock O LLoyd J Williams

9

8

(134)

(15) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A half-brother to the Listed winner Yamal and he cost 200,000gns as a yearling. Any market support on his belated debut today would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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COUGAR (JPN) (8)

3

9

8

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

(134)

(4)

7-232 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Filled second place in a valuable Premier Handicap at Down Royal eight days ago and that form gives him a big chance back in maiden company this afternoon. Star Rating 5 Cougar (JPN) — Handicap Rating 86 6/4Fav HR84 J.A. Heffernan 8.11 1 3/4L 2nd to Urban Oasis 8.0 DRYL 18 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 175yds Yld 13/8Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.8 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Vega Magnifico 9.8 NAV 14 MAY 12rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 11/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 3 1/4L 2nd to Glory Daze 9.8 here 10 APR 13rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

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GATITO RAPIDO (USA) (-)

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9

8

Br Gr c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Karamela B Kirsten Rausing O R Graffin

(134)

(10) F

Billy Lee J A Oliver T

A 39,000-pound purchase as a yearling but a watching brief is advised on his racecourse debut this afternoon unless there is significant market support in his favour. Star Rating 3

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MONARCHS BRAE (-)

3

9

8

Br Ch c Highland Reel - Moving Heart B Mrs Patricia O’Reilly O Mrs D K Weld

(134)

(9) F

Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

A half-brother to Magic Chegaga, who won four times between 1m and 1m 2f. Cost 65,000 pound as a yearling and he is certainly a newcomer to note. Star Rating 4

Br B c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Bambolina (USA) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

3

9

8

(134)

(3)

2 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Displayed plenty of promise when finishing a close second on his debut over an extended 1m 1f ay Gowran Park recently. That form gives him a big chance in this contest. Star Rating 4 Nemean (USA) 10/1 S.B. Kelly 9.8 3/4L 2nd to World Famous 9.8 GOW 6 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

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11 NUSRET (GB) (29)

3

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

9

8

(134)

(11)

4-223 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Finished second in a pair of maidens earlier in the year and he was not disgraced in a competitive handicap last time. Has the ability to go well. Star Rating 4 Nusret (GB) — Handicap Rating 83 9/2 HR83 D. McMonagle 9.1 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Yashin 9.4 NAV 28 MAY 13rn hcp 1m 2f Gd 30/100Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.8 (TS) hd 2nd to Irish Lullaby (GB) 9.0 SLGO 1 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 2f 142yds Sft 7/4Fav D. McMonagle 9.8 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Shark Bay 9.8 CK 3 APR 10rn mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd

12 PARADISE LOST (-)

3

9

Br B g Australia (GB) - Honour Bright B Carradale & Halmex Ltd O Painestown Syndicate

8

(134)

(14) F

N G McCullagh J Charles O’Brien T

Closely related to Botany Bay, who won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 5f, as well as the Group-placed Coolibah. Should not be underestimated, despite his lack of race experience. Star Rating 3

13 WHAT ABOUT THIS (-)

3

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Clifton Miss B William Rowley O W Rowley

9

8

(134)

(17) F

Mark Enright J Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T

A full-brother to the 7f winner Never Seen Before. This gelding cost 1,000 euro as a yearling in 2020 and he is hard to recommend on his racecourse bow. Star Rating 2

14 ASTELIA (-)

3

Br Ch f Sea The Stars - Agapantha (USA) B Mr R Mcdonald O Mrs P K Cooper

9

3

(129)

(6) F

Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

Connections parted with 60,000 euros to purchase her as a foal and she is related to plenty of winners in the US. The market will be a key guide. Star Rating 3

15 FRYDA (GB) (219)

3

9

3

(129)

(5)

07- F Wayne Lordan J Natalia Lupini T

Br B f Showcasing (GB) - Authoritarian (GB) B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd O Giampiero Vellucci

Minor promise when seventh of eight over a mile at Dundalk when last seen in November but she will do well to get off the mark today. Star Rating 2 Fryda (GB) 125/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 7L 7th of 8 to Show Of Stars (GB) 9.2 DUN 19 NOV 21 mdn 1m Std 80/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 26L 21st of 24 to Dissociate 9.2 here 26 OCT 21 mdn 7f Sft

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3

Br Ch f Mastercraftsman - Fiuntach B Irish National Stud O J Higgins

(CPiece)

9

3

(129)

(1)

6-358 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Disappointed at Gowran Park when last seen in April but her previous form was encouraging and it is far too soon to be writing her off completely. Star Rating 3 Lakewood — Handicap Rating 77 11/2 L.F. Roche 9.3 22L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Lyrical Poetry 9.3 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft 28/1 L.F. Roche 9.3 4L 5th of 17 to Tuesday 9.3 NAAS 27 MAR mdn 1m Gd/Yld 9/2 R.P. Cleary 9.2 ns 3 1/4L 3rd to Spirit And Glory 8.9 DUN 14 JAN 14rn mdn 1m Std

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17 ROSSO CORSA (USA) (-)

3

Br Ch f Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Joya Real (USA) B Pewter Stable & Kittens Joy Syndicate O Scott C Heider

9

3

(129)

(7) F

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

Her sales price rose rapidly from 140,000 dollars as a foal to 800,000 the following year and she has to be of some interest based on that. Star Rating 4

Blinkers worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 16. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Cougar (JPN), 5/1 Adonis, 7/1 Ceallach, 15/2 Active Duty (FR), Nemean (USA), Nusret (GB), 12/1 Lakewood, 14/1 Cheviot Beach, Monarchs Brae, 16/1 Astelia, Rosso Corsa (USA), 25/1 Gatito Rapido (USA), 50/1 Paradise Lost, What About This, 66/1 An Madra Mor, Fryda (GB), 100/1 Indy System

2021 - 1st Interpretation 2nd Safecracker (GB) 3rd Haziya (2 min. 12.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT COUGAR only found one too good in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal eight days ago off a mark of 84 and a reproduction of that level of form today would give the son of Deep Impact a big chance. Nemean is an obvious threat to the selection having hit the crossbar on his racecourse bow at Gowran recently and he is entitled to improve for that experience. Nusret is another with valid form claims, while Astelia and Rosso Corsa are both noteworthy newcomers.

DANGER: Nemean

WIN: COUGAR

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The Barronstown Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of w16,500 ((Generously sponsored by Barronstown Stud the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Airlie Stud Stakes of w120,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Balanchine Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Airlie 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 two years old fillies only. About 6 furlongs. €480 to enter on May 18th, €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 1st, €480 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st or €12,000 if entered by June 21st. Weights: 9st 2lbs. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Free Entry Race (Phoenix Stakes). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.40p.m. The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap of w25,000 (Generously sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (95 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: r14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Paddy Power Rockingham Handicap of w100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 13th June, 2022, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2021 (105 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €400 to enter on June 8th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes of w300,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Al Wasmiyah Stud) Winner will receive r180,000 (Penalty Value: r177,000) Second will receive r60,000 Third will receive r30,000 Fourth will receive r15,000 Fifth will receive r9,000 Sixth will receive r6,000. For three years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile 2 furlongs r1,200 to enter on April 20th r600 extra if forfeit not declared by May 25th r1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st or r30,000 if entered by June 21st Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs. Speed Sensing equipment will be used in the is race. Closing Date: 20th April 2022 Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r177000; Second: r60000; Third: r30000; Fourth: r15000; Fifth: r9000; Sixth: r6000 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Ragusa’ Handicap of w50,000 (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 and that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st May, 2021 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 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. . Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 4lbs. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Barberstown Castle Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden of w15,000 ((Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €50,000. About 1 mile. €120 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 4lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300.

SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The ARIONEO Irish EBF Maiden of w16,500 (Generously sponsored by ARIONEO, France and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330.

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