Curragh Racecard - Sunday 25th September

I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the second day of the Curragh’s Autumn Festival of Racing a new addition to 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 are very grateful to today’s race sponsors the Irish European Breeders Fund, the Friends of the Curragh Racecourse, William Hill and Dermot Weld and his family who are supporting the Weld Park Stakes for the 40th year.

We are particularly pleased to host Europe’s most valuable flat handicap, the Friends of the Curragh Irish Cesarewitch which is the brainchild of Joe Keeling who was instrumental in the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse. A competitive full field of thirty runners over this traditional Curragh distance will be a sight to behold. We are pleased to have teamed up with thirty bars from across County Kildare who have all drawn a horse in the race and selected a charity or community group who will benefit from a generous prize fund which will go to the bars whose horses finish in the first

5 placed horses we wish them all the very best of luck!.

We are also delighted to partner with Into Kildare with the staging of Taste of Kildare which is a great addition to the weekend showing the fantastic variety of food produced in County Kildare

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

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

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager

Joanna Hyland Race Day Administation Assistant

Ciara Doyle Racing and Training Grounds Executive

Evan Arkwright Racing and Sponsorship Manager

Paul Keane Sales Manager

Richie Brophy Grounds Manager

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

Tara Buick

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Horse Racing Ballymany, Curragh, Co. Kildare. Racing Jennifer Pugh Joe O’Donnell

Mr John Byrne Ernan O’Donnell Behan Kelly

Mr. B. Sheridan

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.

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

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt Finbar Cahill Oliver Kearney John G. Moloney Mr. H. Hynes Mr. B. Sheridan Mr. D. Maher

Mr. J.R. Banahan Mr. A.L. McKeever Mr. G. O’Gorman

Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell Dr. A. McGoldrick Ms. M. McElligott M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.

Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. D.J. Condell &

Mr. D. Fennessy

Mr. K. O’Connor

TODAY’S RACING

HOW TO READ RACECARD 13 5 4 6 7

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.

TRACKFACTS

TRACKINFORMATION

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

TOPCOURSETRAINERS-LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2017-2022) WITHRUNNERS

AIDAN O’BRIEN (132 wins from 763 runners, 17%) runs SIERRA BLANCA and ESPIONAGE (1.25), CAPE BRIDGEWATER (1.55), KING OF BAVARIA (3.05), MAYBE JUST MAYBE and DOWER HOUSE (3.40), WORDSWORTH and WATERVILLE (4.15), HARLEY STREET (5.20).

J P O’BRIEN (74 wins from 619 runners, 12%) runs DARK SIDE (1.25), MOUNT KING, NURBURGRING and RUBIO DRACO (1.55), CAROLINE STREET and BASIL MARTINI (3.40), CLEVELAND, MIGHTY BLUE, POWERFUL AGGIE, OKITA SOUSHI, MASTER OF REALITY, BENAUD, RULING, MERROIR and INUIT (4.15), AMERICAN SONJA (4.45), HIBERNIA OPPOSITUS (5.20).

MRS J HARRINGTON (54 wins from 482 runners, 11%) runs QUAR SHAMAR (1.25), STARRY HEAVENS (1.55), NET A PORTER QUEEN (2.30), TAIPAN (4.15), ASTELIA (5.20).

TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

J P O’BRIEN (14 wins from 55 runners, 25%) runners listed above W P MULLINS (9 wins from 29 runners, 31%) runs MAZE RUNNER, LOT OF JOY, TAX FOR MAX, ECHOES IN RAIN and WHISKEY SOUR (4.15).

C & M JOHNSTON (7 wins from 60 runners, 12%) runs GOLDEN FLAME (4.15).

TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2017-2022)WITHRIDES

COLIN KEANE (69 wins from 511 rides, 14%) rides SHOT OF LOVE (1.25), UNION FLAG (1.55), POWER UNDER ME (3.05), YAXENI (4.15), SHE’S LOCAL (4.45), IMAGINARIUM (5.20).

RYAN MOORE (66 wins from 254 rides, 26%) rides ESPIONAGE (1.25), CAPE BRIDGEWATER (1.55), KING OF BAVARIA (3.05), DOWER HOUSE (3.40), WORDSWORTH (4.15), HARLEY STREET (5.20). SHANE FOLEY (50 wins from 451 rides, 11%) rides QUAR SHAMAR (1.25), STARRY HEAVENS (1.55), NET A PORTER QUEEN (2.30), TAIPAN (4.15), ASTELIA (5.20).

JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

RYAN MOORE (10 wins from 41 rides, 24%) rides listed above DYLAN MCMONAGLE (5 wins from 27 rides, 19%) rides MOUNT KING (1.55), CAROLINE STREET (3.40), INUIT (4.15), ZOFFMAN (5.20). BILLY LEE (4 wins from 50 rides, 8%) rides THALARA (1.25), PICTURE OF A CITY (1.55), L’IMMORTALE (2.30), JUST BEAUTIFUL (3.05), SIOUX SPIRIT (3.40), FRENCH CLAIM (4.15), SEMBLANCE OF ORDER (4.45), JAMES ALEXANDER (5.20).

FANCYTHAT

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.40 race in 2012, 2014 and 2015 and 2018 and 2021 The stable is represented by Dower House and Maybe Just Maybe in the race today. W P MULLINS won the 4.15 race in 2015, 2016 and 2019 The stable is represented by Echoes In Rain and Lot of Joy

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

RACEDAYSCHEDULE

11.30am

11.30am 1pm

12.30pm

1pm

1.25pm

1.35pm

1.55pm

2.05pm

Gates Open

KNC Performing Arts at entrance

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Nicola Zammitt (Two Cooks)

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Graham Heretich (BAKE)

The Williamhill.ie Irish EBF maiden

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Barry Liscombe (Hartes of Kildare and Firecastle Kildare)

The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Rachel Allen (Guest Chef)

The Irish EBF Auction Series Race 2.40pm

2.30pm

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Mickael Viljanen (Guest Chef)

The William Hill Renaissance Stakes (Group 3) 3.15pm

3.05pm

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with ` Rachel Allen (Guest Chef)

3.40pm

4.15pm

4.45pm

4.55pm

5.20pm

The Weld Park Stakes (Group 3)

THE FRIENDS OF THE CURRAGH IRISH CESAREWITCH

The William Hill Extra Place Races Nursery

Taste of Kildare Cooking Demonstration with Nathan Dimond (Ginger BBQ)

The William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden

All Taste of Kildare Cooking demonstrations take place in Oaks Restaurant located on Level 2 of the Grandstand. Nitetrain perform in Derby Bar during afternoon. KNC Performing Arts at Derby Bar Terrace during afternoon. Music from Sharkey and Kidz Zone located at Beech Tree Enclosure at Queens Room.

THE OF

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

No st lb (lbs) (-) 9 7 (133) (12)

Br B c Dick Whittington Force (GB) Luke Comer Crosse (3) J Luke Comer Luke Comer

Closely related to Oud Metha Bridge, who won multiple times over 1m. That said, he looks to be up against it on his racecourse debut this afternoon. Rating 1

2 9 7 (133) (6)

Br B g Make Believe (GB) Twiggy’s Girl F Miss Eileen Farrelly Danny Sheehy (3) J S Donohoe Miss Eileen Farrelly S Donohoe

Unplaced in all three starts to date he has yet to show the form that is required to be successful in a race of this nature. Star Rating 1 Captain J.A. Heffernan 16L of 16 to Slan Abhaile here 24 JUN mdn 6f Gd

Br B c Kodiac (GB) Sudood Tally-Ho Stud Roche J Michael O’Callaghan D O’Callaghan T

A €65,000 purchase at a breeze-up sale earlier in the year and this son of Kodiac certainly merits a market inspection on his racecourse bow this afternoon. Star Rating 3

6 ESPIONAGE (19) 9 7 (133) (2) B c Galileo Even Song (TStrap) F Coolmore Ryan Moore J Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith P O’Brien

Out of a Group 2-winning mare and he merits the utmost respect this afternoon having showed a decent amount of ability when filling second place on his debut to a stable companion at Galway recently Star Rating 5 Espionage

17/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Alexandroupolis 9.7 GAL 6 SEP 11rn mdn 1m 123yds Sft

7 MARCO MONACO (10) 9 7 (133) (5)

Br B g Camacho (GB) Sretaw F Alymer Stud Robbie Colgan J Alymer Stud Ms Sheila Lavery T

Showed some promise when finishing seventh on his debut over 7f at Naas 10 days ago but he has plenty to find to get off the mark today Star Rating 2 Marco Monaco

16/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 6L 7th of 11 to Bold Discovery (USA) 9.7 NAAS 15 SEP mdn 7f Gd/Yld

8 NARMAR (-)

2 9 7 (133) (8)

Br B c Invincible Spirit Ebalista F Forenaghts Stud Farm Gary Carroll J Anthony Paul Smurfit Henry de Bromhead T

A half-brother to three black-type performers including the Group 2 winner Ebiyza. Has an eye-catching VARIANT

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11 SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (50)

2 9 7 (133) (3)

Br B c Invincible Spirit Dufay 6 F

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Colin Keane J

O Peter M Brant G M Lyons T

Far from disgraced on his debut behind the subsequent Group 1 winner Al Riffa on his debut over course and distance last month. Has to be of some interest. Star Rating 4 Shot Of Love (GB) 9/1 C.T. Keane 9.7 5 3/4L 6th of 11 to Al Riffa (FR) 9.7 here 6 AUG mdn 7f Gd

12 SIERRA BLANCA (105)

2 9 7 (133) (11)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) Alexandrova 36 F B Coolmore Wayne Lordan J

O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T

A beaten favourite over 7f at Gowran Park when last seen in June and, with that in mind, a watching brief may the best option with him for now Star Rating 3

Sierra Blanca 11/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 4 3/4L 6th of 10 to Zoinnocent 9.2 GOW 12 JUN mdn 7f Gd R. L. Moore 9.4 2 1/2L 6 1/2L 3rd to Persian Force 9.7 NEWBURY 14 MAY 3rn 6f Gd

13 WALSINGHAM (-) 9 7 (133) (4)

Br B c Lope de Vega Dark Crusader F

B Newtown Anner Stud Chris Hayes J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd D K Weld T

A full-brother to Duke De Sessa, who has won three times between 1m and 1m 4f including two Group 3 races. Should not be discounted despite his lack of race experience. Star Rating 4

14 ENGELINE (-) 2 9 2 (128) (15)

Br B f Make Believe (GB) Eviane (FR) F B Thomas Koehler & Make Believe Syndicate Ronan Whelan J O

Br B c Camacho (GB) Adelasia F John O’Connor Persse (7) J Mrs Patrick J Flynn Patrick J Flynn T

Half-brother to Adelaise, won at 7f His dam is a half-sister to some useful types, but he faces a tough task on debut and it is easy enough to look elsewhere Star Rating 2

6 RUBIO DRACO (35) 9 2

Br B c Fast Company Spinning Ruby (GB) 9 F P Burns Declan McDonogh J Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate Patrick O’Brien T

Full-brother to the classy Downforce, won seven times between 5f and 7f Any market support for him on his racecourse debut today would have to be noted. Star Rating 4 Rubio Draco 15/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 5 1/4L 9th of 13 to Winemaker (FR) 8.13 NAAS 21 AUG mdn 5f 205yds Gd YOU SEND ME (-) 9 1

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) Coco Rouge F Joe & Edel Banahan & Micheal Smith Mark Enright J Craig Bernick & Cayton Park Stud & Mrs Paul Shanahan A Stack T

Half-sister to Gerry’s Way, won at 1m. Connections parted with 100,000gns to purchase her as a yearling and it would be no surprise to see her go well this afternoon. Star Rating 3 9 0 (126) (9)

Br Ch c National Defense (GB) Christmas Joy 5 F Sun Bloodstock SARL Dylan Browne McMonagle J Sun Bloodstock Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Sets the standard on his debut fifth at Galway over 7f, and the fact his dam is an unraced half-sister to the dual Group 1 winner Toronado suggests there is more to come Star Rating Hey Quenelle

Br Ch f Tamayuz (GB) Hasimiyya F

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Chris Hayes J

O H H Aga Khan D K Weld T

Dam won at 1m and is closely related to the Derby winner Harzand. Has an attractive pedigree and she should not be completely discounted on her debut. Star Rating 3

12 STARRY HEAVENS (19)

2 8 11 (123) (14)

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman Etoile Filante (GB) 354 F

B Healthy Wood Co Ltd Shane Foley J

O Healthy Wood Co Limited Mrs John Harrington T

Placed once in three starts. Arguably her best effort to date came over this trip on debut and she should not be overlooked with that in mind. Star Rating 4

Starry Heavens

9/2 S. Foley 8.13 1/2L 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Keep In Touch 8.11 GAL 6 SEP 11rn mdn 7f 24yds Sft 5/1 S. Foley 8.13 2 3/4L 5th of 11 to Ma Belle Artiste 8.13 LEP 21 JUL mdn 7f Gd 6/1 S. Foley 9.3 hd 3 1/4L 3rd to All Things Nice 8.12 BELW 30 JUN 9rn mdn 7f 198yds Yld

13 PORTMAGEE (-)

2 8 9 (121) (5)

Br B f Free Eagle Occupation F

B Bernard Cooke Leigh Roche J

O Mrs Kathleen Cooke Richard Brabazon (R) T

Dam an unraced half-sister to some smart performers, but this looks a tough ask for her debut and others make more appeal based on that. A watching brief is advised. Star Rating 2

14 SAOIBH (8)

2 8 9 ?+2 (121) (12)

Br Ch f Dawn Approach Solar Outburst 98 F

B J S Bolger Kevin Manning J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T

A half-sister to the useful Solar Wave, who won between 6f and a mile She has finished well beaten on both starts and she may struggle to win this race Star Rating 2 Saoibh R.P Cleary 10L 8th of 11 to Speirling 9.2 GOW 17 SEP mdn 1m Yld/Sft Cleary 9 1/4L of to Madly Truly 9.1 NAAS 21 AUG mdn 7f Gd indicates possible 2lb overweight. Hasiyna, Of A City Portmagee, Saoibh, Thats

CURRAGH COMMENT

MOUNT KING finished a far from disgraced fifth on his racecourse bow over 7f, and the fact that he kept on well on that occasion suggests a stiffer stamina test today should work in his favour. He can make his presence felt, along with Starry Heavens, who has shown plenty of promise in all three career starts. Cape Bridgewater boasts an appealing pedigree and completes the shortlist for powerful connections.

DANGER: Starry Heavens

THE IRISH EBF AUCTION SERIES RACE W27,000

Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: r15930; Second: r5400; Third: r2700; Fourth: r1350; Fifth: r810; Sixth: r540 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

No Age st lb (lbs)

1 LORD MASSUSUS (5) €3,000

2 9 4 (130) (3)

Br Br g Markaz Wajaha 9021 F Longrove Stud Gary Carroll J John N Bourke Joseph G Murphy T

He has been taking a step forward with every run and got off the mark in convincing style last time out at Listowel. The progressive son of Markaz rates a big player Winning Range GY Star Rating 4 Lord Massusus 1 win r17,700.00 Handicap Rating 86 13/2 HR80 G.F Carroll 8.12 won 2 1/2L nk from With Love (GB) 9.7 and Malbay Madness 8.0 LIST 20 SEP 7rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 1min 39.3sec 20/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 1/2L 2nd to National Emblem 9.5 GOW 31 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 14/1 G.F Carroll 9.2 11L 12th of 19 to Daamberdiplomat 9.8 here 13 AUG mdn 6f Gd €3,000 9 4 (130) J

Half-brother to Pleasant Prize, a winner at 6f Shed the maiden tag at a big price on his sole outing despite showing signs of inexperience Not a forlorn hope Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Winemaker (FR) 1 win r14,750.00 100/1 G.M.

2 8 12 (124) (8)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) Cirencester (GB) F

B Barry Walters Jamie Powell (7) J

O Kildare Racing Syndicate & Kilmichael Racing Syndicate Kieran P Cotter T

Dam a lightly raced maiden and related to plenty of winners over this trip She could give a good account and the market may be the best guide for this debutant. Star Rating 3

6 FREEDOM FALLS (14) €21,280

2 8 10 (122) (6)

Br B f Muhaarar (GB) Veronica Falls (GB) 444 F

B Irish National Stud Ronan Whelan J

O Syndicates Racing & Partners Jack W Davison T

Although this daughter of Muhaarar is yet to get off the mark from three attempts, she has displayed plenty of encouraging signs. Hit the line strong at this venue last time out and she may capitalise today Star Rating 5

Freedom Falls

33/1 R.P. Whelan 8.10 1L ns 1/2L 4th to Streets Of Gold 9.5 here 11 SEP 11rn 6f 63yds Sft 16/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Panic Alarm 9.7 DRYL 2 SEP 8rn mdn 7f Gd 8/1 M.P Sheehy 8.7 1/2L 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Thebestisyettobe 8.10 GOW 23 JUL 8rn mdn 7f Gd

7 TOOPROFITABLE (10) €21,000

2 8 10 (122) (7)

Br Gr f Profitable Toormakeady (GB) 78 F

B J Burke, A Kirwan & Sh Bld Wayne Lordan J

O John Nolan M C Grassick T

She was by no means disgraced on her latest outing and, despite breaking slowly, kept on well inside the final furlong. The daughter of Profitable will need to improve again, though. Star Rating 2 Tooprofitable 150/1 W.M. Lordan 9.0 6L 8th of 16 to Felix Natalis 9.5 NAAS 15 SEP 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 50/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 9 1/2L 7th of 14 to Executive Decision 9.2 NAV 3 SEP mdn 5f 164yds Gd/Yld

8 NET A PORTER QUEEN (-) €10,000 2 8 8?+2 (120) (2)

Br Br f Sioux Nation (USA) La Fee Verte F B Equos Ltd Shane Foley J O Dan Kiely Mrs John Harrington T

Dam a lightly raced maiden and a half-sister to a Group 3 winner She demands consideration for this powerful yard but faces a tough assignment on her first outing. Star Rating 2

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight

Probable Starting Prices 5/4 Freedom Falls, 9/4 Lord Massusus, 6/1 Winemaker (FR), 10/1 Net A Porter Queen, 12/1 Charming Lady, Tooprofitable, 20/1 Nation Of Stars (GB), 50/1 L’immortale 2021 1st Gaire Os Ard 2nd Thunder Eclipse 3rd Giselles Ausie (1 min. 14.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

In this competitive contest it may pay dividends to opt for FREEDOM FALLS, who has been edging in the right direction on her three outings. Following a career-best effort, when fourth at this venue last time out, the Jack Davison-trained filly can continue her ascendancy in this contest. Lord Massusus shed the maiden tag in convincing style at Listowel on Tuesday and merits the utmost consideration, while Winemaker warrants interest in the hope of maintaining his unbeaten record.

THE WILLIAM HILL IRELAND RENAISSANCE STAKES OF W55,000 (GROUP 3)

Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: r32450; Second: r11000; Third: r5500; Fourth: r2750; Fifth: r1650; Sixth: r1100 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

No Horse

Age st lb (lbs) Draw

1 ART POWER (22) 5 9 7 (133) (8)

Br Gr c Dark Angel Evening Time 8514-48 F

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd David Allan J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby (in GB) T

Finished down the field in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time, but the five-year-old is a quality performer on his day, having won this last year, and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for him to bounce back. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW Star Rating 4 Art Power 5 flat wins €103,783.30 CD Handicap Rating 112 David Allan 9.5 10L 8th of 12 to Minzaal 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 3 SEP Group 1 6f Gd /Frm D. Allan 9.8 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Kinross (GB) 9.8 YORK 20 AUG 9rn Group 2 7f Gd /Frm S. De Sousa 9.2 1L 1L hd 4th to Creative Force 9.1 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 20rn Group 1 6f Gd /Sft UNDER ME

He has won three times at 6f. It was a tough ask in a big-field handicap last time and, if the first-time blinkers have the desired effect, he could go well. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Power Under Me 3 flat wins r54,870.00 CD Handicap Rating 108 8/1 HR110 C.T. Keane 10.5 3 3/4L 10th of 20 to Dexter Belle 8.7 here 11 SEP Ext hcp 6f Sft 15/8Fav HR110 C.T. Keane 9.10 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Teresa Mendoza 9.2 here 25 JUN 10rn Listed 6f Gd 100/30 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.5 8 3/4L 6th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld

Successful at 5f and 6f Made

5 DEXTER BELLE (14)

4 9 4 (130) (6)

Br B f Ajaya (GB) Thousandfold (USA) 130-681 F

B Rathbarry Stud Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd Edward Lynam T

Successful twice at 6f Recorded a career-best winning a handicap here a fortnight ago, but this requires a whole lot more and she has a bit to find on official figures. Winning Range Sft-GF Star Rating 2

Dexter Belle 2 flat wins r91,837.00 CD Handicap Rating 90 50/1 HR83 A.J Slattery 8.7 won nk hd from No More Porter 8.0 and Mr Wagyu 9.12 here 11 SEP 20rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 1min 16.8sec 16/1 HR87 C.D Hayes 9.6 13L 8th of 10 to Night Of Romance (GB) 9.4 here 25 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR87 C.D Hayes 10.0 3 1/4L 6th of 17 to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

6 JUST BEAUTIFUL (GB) (15) 4 9 4 (130) (2)

Br Br f Pride Of Dubai (AUS) Astrelle 11621-8 F

B Essafinaat UK Ltd Billy Lee J

O Moyglare Stud Farm P Twomey T

Winner of five races at 7f A progressive filly last season who was disappointing at Leopardstown on her first start for this yard. This looks a more suitable assignment, though. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW Star Rating 4 Just Beautiful (GB) 5 flat wins r85,073.20 Handicap Rating 107 9/4Fav HR108 W.J. Lee 9.7 9 1/4L last of 8 to Jadoomi (FR) 9.10 LEP 10 SEP Group 2 1m Sft S. De Sousa 8.12 won hd 1 1/4L from Double Or Bubble 9.2 and Loch Lein 8.12 DONCASTER 8 SEP 21 12rn Group 3 7f 6yds Gd /Frm 1min 22.7sec Cristian Demuro 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Cloudy Dawn 8.13 DEAUVILLE 14 AUG 21 7rn Group 3 1m Gd /Sft

7 ANO SYRA (30)

3 9 2 (128) (4)

Br B f Kodiac (GB) Chroussa 411424 F

B James F Hanly Kevin Manning J

O Ms Charlotte Musgrave John James Feane T

She has won four times from 5f to 6f Still seemingly progressing so it wouldn’t be a shock if she went close once again stepping back up in trip Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW Star Rating 3 Ano Syra 4 flat wins r99,710.00 C D Handicap Rating 103 4/1 HR103 W.M. Lordan 9.0 ns ns 2 1/4L 4th to Tees Spirit (GB) 9.7 TIPP 26 AUG 10rn Listed 5f Gd 12/1 HR97 K.J Manning 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Go Bears Go 9.6 here 6 AUG 9rn Group 3 6f Gd 5/1 HR97 K.J Manning 9.3 3/4L hd 1 3/4L 4th to Pirate Jenny 9.3 NAAS 20 JUL 11rn Listed 5f 205yds Gd

8 VERTIGINOUS (58)

3 9 2 (128) (5)

Br B f Oasis Dream (GB) Precipitous (Hood) 4217-00 F B Forenaghts Stud & Jim Bolger Ronan Whelan J O JWD Partnership Jack W Davison T

A winner at 5f She has been highly tried on both starts this season and although this is an easier task, the filly appears likely to struggle Winning Range GF Star Rating 2 Vertiginous 1 flat win r27,399.20 Handicap Rating 99 Sean Levey 8.11 8L last of 11 to Khaadem 9.4 GOODWOOD 29 JUL Group 2 5f Gd /Frm Tom Marquand 8.13 13L last of 10 to El Caballo (GB) 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd Javier Castellano 8.7 2L 7th of 12 to Twilight Gleaming 8.7 DEL-MAR 5 NOV 21 Group 2 5f Frm

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Art Power, 4/1 Just Beautiful (GB), 5/1 Power Under Me, 11/2 Sam Maximus (GB), 15/2 Ano Syra, 10/1 King Of Bavaria, 14/1 Dexter Belle, 20/1 Vertiginous 2021 1st Art Power 2nd Twilight Spinner (GB) 3rd Measure Of Magic (1 min. 11.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Art Power is sure to be popular here, having won this contest 12 months ago, but he may be opposable based on his latest outing at Haydock and a chance is taken on fellow UK raider SAM MAXIMUS. James Horton’s colt was last seen winning a Listed contest at Newmarket last month and, if the first-time visor ekes out even more improvement, he looks capable of backing that performance up. Just Beautiful was below-par at Leopardstown on her reappearance, but she should fare better on this occasion.

WIN: SAM MAXIMUS

DANGER: Art Power

VERDICT

2021 William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes Winner ART POWER heads the field for the 2022 renewal of the race Although winless since the race last year, he has won on both previous starts in Ireland and comes here with the highest official rating. With a small but select field he is the one to beat.

THEWELDPARKSTAKES

The last pattern race for two-year-old fillies in the Irish calendar, this race commemorates Dermot Weld’s parents Charlie and Marguerite and it has been run at the Curragh since 1991. This Group 3 is gaining prominence as a key race for late blooming two-year-olds, with the seven furlongs of the Curragh a fine litmus test for Classic contenders and top class prospects in the making.

A quick look down the roll of honour will highlight two names Mick Kinane and John Oxx.

The former won this race seven times in the saddle, the first being Lone Bidder in 1980 and the last Eva’s Request in 2007.

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

In recent years, Coolmore have emerged as a dominating force, with a huge battalion of top-class two-year-olds. David Wachman trained Chintz and Chrysanthemum to win the race in 2008 and 2010 for Seamie Heffernan and Wayne Lordan respectively, and Aidan O’Brien has a fine record in this too.

The master of Ballydoyle won this with Magical Dream in 2012, Qualify in 2014 and Coolmore in 2015, all ridden by Joseph O’Brien.

Ryan Moore was in the saddle for subsequent English 1,000 Guineas winner Hermosa’s success in 2018 (the race took place at Naas),

John Oxx Hermosa

before jockey-turned-trainer

Joseph O’Brien landed the race in 2019 with New York Girl under a fine ride by talented young rider Shane Crosse.

The much missed Pat Smullen guided Eziyra to victory in 2016 for race sponsor Dermot Weld which must not be forgotten about too, while the Noel Meade-trained Elysium gave Billy Lee a breakthrough success in this Group 3 contest in 2020.

Last year’s renewal proved to be a wide-open affair, with Concert Hall picking up the prize late home. She appreciated the good clip set and stayed on very strongly up the hill to win by a length with Seamie Heffernan doing the steering. She continued to go from strength to strength as one of the leading three year old fillies this year, running well in both the Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas and Cazoo Oaks at Epsom.

Charlie Weld was one of the most respected and successful dual purpose trainers of his generation. He was responsible for approximately 1000 winners during his training career which spanned 1950, 1960 and the early 1970s. Initially based close to the Phoenix Park, he later moved to Rosewell House on the Curragh where he enjoyed the majority of his success. The victory of Decies in the National Produce Stakes was one of his most notable flat wins but the performances of the ultra-consistent Farney Fox deserves special mention. The versatile performer not only was ridden to victory in the 1960 Irish Lincoln by TP Burns, but leading jump jockey Paddy Powell also rode the son of Archive into second place in the Champion Hurdle Always a trainer with great foresight and ambition, he sent Mrs M Donnelly’s stable star to compete in the Washington DC International race and in so doing became the first Irish trainer to have a runner in what was then the world’s greatest international race.

Other top class flat performers included 1963 Phoenix Stakes winner Right Strath and Wily Trout, who won the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot. Charlie also enjoyed tremendous success with some of his National Hunt performers These included 1959 Galway Plate winner Highfield Lad and the brilliant young chaser Coniston, who won both the Champion novice chases at Punchestown and Fairyhouse. He was ridden both times by Joe Malone Galway Hurdle winner Ticonderoga was another notable winner as he also landed the Galway Amateur Handicap for Charlie’s 15-year-old son Dermot!

Originally from Kilsheelan in CountyTipperary, her love of horses was engendered quite early in her life and she started to ride from the age of 3 and experienced her first hunt at the age of 10 with the Waterford Hunt. Her father was a dairy farmer but also kept and trained horses. She went to school in the Ursuline Convent in Waterford and during holidays competed in showjumping at various shows.

After school she worked for the Department of Agriculture in Naas. During the war years, she regularly won point-to-points with the Naas harriers It is during this time she met Charlie Weld at a meet with the Kildare Hounds. After their marriage they moved to England when Charlie took out a trainers licence

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

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

THE WELD PARK STAKES OF W55,000 (GROUP 3)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r32450; Second: r11000; Third: r5500; Fourth: r2750; Fifth: r1650; Sixth: r1100 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

No Horse

1 BASIL MARTINI (12)

TRIFECTA RACE

Age st lb (lbs) Draw

2 9 2 (128) (3)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) Under Offer 2242 F

B Summit Bloodstock Declan McDonogh J

O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Has yet to get off the mark in four starts but went closer than ever at Punchestown last time out, although, it is difficult to see her breaking the maiden at this level. Star Rating 3 Basil Martini

5/2Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Gozen 9.2 PUN 13 SEP 14rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 6/5Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 nk 2 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Dower House 9.2 NAAS 21 AUG 13rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 7/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Shelton 9.0 here 6 AUG 8rn 7f Gd

2 CAROLINE STREET (USA) (15) 9 2 (128)

Br Br F

B Grantley Acres,

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O Marc Detampel Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Her most recent second behind next year’s Derby favourite appeals as the best form on offer and the way she travelled through that contest gives plenty of encouragement for dropping in trip. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Caroline Street (USA) 1 win r9,440.00 Handicap Rating 103 18/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Auguste Rodin 9.5 LEP 10 SEP 5rn Group 2 1m Sft 5/2 S.M. Crosse 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 8 to Aspen Grove 9.2 here 27 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 5/2Fav S.M. Crosse 9.2 won 2L 1 1/2L from Amusement 9.2 and Library 9.2 LEP 14 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 45.8sec AND COOL Mrs

She ran with credit when upped in grade at Leopardstown, having won with authority on debut at Cork. Faces a much stiffer assignment this time around though and others are preferred. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Clever And Cool 1 win r9,440.00 Handicap

2 9 2 (128) (8)

Br B f Galileo Meow 6217 F

B Coolmore Ryan Moore J

O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T

Disappointed last time out in the Round Tower, but her form prior to that at Naas and Galway puts her right in the mix.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4

Dower House 1 win r9,440.00 Handicap Rating 92

9/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 3 1/4L 7th of 10 to Treasure Trove 9.2 here 27 AUG Group 3 6f Gd 100/30 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won nk 2 1/2L from Spirit Gal (FR) 8.13 and Grace Darling 9.2 NAAS 21 AUG 13rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 12sec 5/6Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.2 5 1/2L 2nd to Tahiyra 9.2 GAL 26 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld

6 GAN TEORAINN (14)

2 9 2 (128) (1)

2177 F B Ennistown Stud Rory Cleary J O Ennistown Stud J S Bolger T

Br Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) Dance Troupe (GB) (Blinkers)

This represents a drop in grade but hasn’t been showing much in her last few starts and hard to see her figuring in this company Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Gan Teorainn 1 win r9,440.00 Handicap Rating 92 125/1 HR88 K.J. Manning 9.2 (BK) 11L 7th of 11 to Tahiyra 9.2 here 11 SEP Group 1 7f Yld 16/1 K.J Manning 9.2 11L last of 7 to Meditate 9.2 here 20 AUG Group 2 7f Gd 4/1 K.J Manning 9.2 won 2 1/2L nk from Perseids (USA) 9.2 and Dame Kiri (USA) 9.2 NAAS 1 AUG 10rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 42.6sec

7 KEEP IN TOUCH (19)

2 9 2 (128) (5)

Br B f Tamayuz (GB) Unaccompanied 431 F

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J

O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T

She deservedly got off the mark in convincing fashion at Galway and entitled to take her chance in this company for connections who continue in fine form. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Keep In Touch 1 win r14,750.00 13/8Fav C.D Hayes 8.11 won 1/2L 1/2L from Lumiere Rock 9.3 and Perfect Portrait (GB) 8.13 GAL 6 SEP 11rn mdn 7f 24yds Sft 1min 34sec 5/2Fav C.D. Hayes 9.1 ns 3/4L 3rd to Roman Hands 9.6 GAL 29 JUL 15rn mdn 7f Yld 33/1 C.D Hayes 9.2 2L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Auguste Rodin 9.7 NAAS 2 JUL 13rn mdn 7f Yld

8 MAYBE JUST MAYBE (JPN) (29)

2 9 2 (128) (7)

Br B f Lord Kanaloa (JPN) Promise To Be True 8145 F

B Coolmore Stud Wayne Lordan J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T

She looks to be the first string from Ballydoyle and her form entitles her to that, having finished a respectable fourth in the Debutante Stakes here on her penultimate start. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Maybe Just Maybe (JPN) 1 win r9,440.00 Handicap Rating 98 3/1 HR98 W.M. Lordan 9.2 3 3/4L 5th of 8 to Aspen Grove 9.2 here 27 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 18/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 3/4L nk 2 1/2L 4th to Meditate 9.2 here 20 AUG 7rn Group 2 7f Gd 14/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Library 9.2 and Valkyrian 9.2 LEP 11 AUG 7rn mdn 7f 21yds Gd 1min 30.3sec

9 PANDORA LOVEGOOD (57) 2 9 2 (128) (2)

Br Ch f Fast Company Lovegood 6311 F

B Edmond Kent Gary Carroll J

O Tony Auld Joseph G Murphy T

She continues to go from strength to wins at Roscommon as well as Galway, but this represents a steep rise in grade where she may place at best. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 3 Pandora Lovegood wins r24,190.00 Handicap Rating 90 15/8Fav HR83 G.F 9.3 won 1L 1L from Goa Gajah (USA) 9.4 and Ard Mhacha 8.0 GAL 30 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 1min 34.6sec G.F

Blinkers worn by No 6, No 10 TStrap worn by No 4.

Probable Starting Prices 9/4 Caroline Street (USA), 7/2 Maybe Just Maybe (JPN), 13/2 Dower House, 7/1 Clever And Cool, 10/1 Keep In Touch, Pandora Lovegood, 12/1 Basil Martini, Gan Teorainn, Sioux Spirit, 20/1 Decorated My Life 2021 1st Concert Hall 2nd Sunset Shiraz 3rd Seisai (1 min. 26.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Runner-up behind next year’s Derby favourite in the Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown, CAROLINE STREET sets a lofty standard in this contest and the drop in trip looks another positive for the daughter of No Nay Never. Having won five of the last 10 renewals of this contest, Aidan O’Brien’s fillies must be respected, especially Maybe Just Maybe, who was ahead of the selection here last month and performed creditably in the Debutante Stakes before that as well. The progressive Pandora Lovegood and Keep In Touch are others to consider.

WIN:CAROLINE STREET

DANGER: Maybe Just Maybe

THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2022

(Includesallracedaysuptoandincluding11thSeptember)

Top10Jockeys(byno.ofwinners)

Rides 1st 2nd 3rd 4th PrizeMoney

Ryan Lee Moore 70 21 16 7 8 €1,918,987.50

Colin Thomas Keane 88 14 7 12 14 €1,147,165.00

William James Lee 80 11 12 7 8 €981,070.00

Ben Martin Coen 80 8 9 12 9 €517,635.00

Christopher Denis Hayes 85 7 9 5 5 €819,760.00

Jamie Anthony Powell 25 7 2 1 3 €278,075.00

Wayne Martin Lordan 69 6 4 3 7 €306,240.00

Shane Foley 73 5 4 8 9 €473,735.00

Declan Patrick McDonogh 48 5 2 6 6 €170,535.00

Shane Michael Crosse 41 5 2 4 6 €310,920.00

Top10Trainers(byprizemoney)

Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th PrizeMoney

A. P. O’Brien 113 22 20 10 16 €1,985,522.50

Joseph Patrick O’Brien 111 16 12 10 15 €1,087,880.00 D. K. Weld 44 3 5 3 3 €663,465.00

P. Twomey 26 6 4 4 4 €647,700.00

J.P. Murtagh 90 11 8 9 9 €611,645.00

Ralph Beckett (in GB) 2 1 0 1 0 €610,000.00

Mrs John Harrington 78 6 4 11 8 €507,835.00

G.M.Lyons 79 9 6 13 6 €441,125.00

William Haggas (in GB) 6 1 2 0 0 €422,600.00

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien 29 1 5 3 3 €375,895.00

Top10Trainers(byno.ofwinners):

A. P. O’Brien, Joseph Patrick O’Brien,

Mrs.

Moyglare €580,760.00 €580,000.00 €569,947.33 €506,542.50 €456,607.48

Westerberg €430,347.50

Zhang

IRISHCESAREWITCH

The name “Cesarewitch” originates from the anglicised version of Tsesarevich, which is the title of the heir to the throne in Imperial Russia. The race is named in honour of Tsesarevich Alexander (later Tsar Alexander II) who attended the inaugural race in 1839 at Newmarket, England.

The Cesarewitch makes for a thrilling event, as it sports a huge field of runners, with the maximum number of starters allowed on track an impressive 30 and is now now the most valuable handicap to be run in Europe this year.

Making it one of the most entertaining races of the year. It’s open to horses aged three years old and upwards and raced over a marathon two miles, which makes it a true stamina test, appealing to Dual-code trainers as many of their horses are trained for the longer distances.

This race has been won by all of racing’s big names, but one name stands out in particular. Willie Mullins enhanced his fine record in the contest with victory in 2019, training Royal Illusion to a demolition eight length win under Joey Sheridan.

The master of Closutton has won this race a remarkable number of time, including consecutive renewals in 2015 and 2016 with Digeanta and Laws Of Spin respectively.

A young Donnacha O’Brien, then claiming seven pounds in the saddle, guided home El Salvador to victory in 2014 for his father Aidan who saddles Wordsworth and bottom weight Waterville today.

Joseph O’Brien also has a strrong hand to play with Cleveland, Okita Soushi, Master Of Reality, Ruling, Mighty Blue, Merroir, Inuit and Powerful Aggietraining eight of the 30 runners. Reflecting on winners in the last ten years, we’ve seen horses as big as 25/1 win the race (El Salvador in 2014 and Lord Erskine in 2017), while a big race of this nature can be primed for a gamble on a favourite, with Minsk in 2011 and Voleuse De Coeurs both obliging as market leaders for John Oxx and Dermot Weld respectively. We’ve seen promising young riders land this race too with claiming jockeys Sam James, Leigh Roche, Donnacha O’Brien and Joey Sheridan all winning as an apprentice.

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JOEKEELING

FRIENDSOFTHECURRAGH

The Irish Cesarewitch is the most valuable handicap run in Europe this year thanks to the support of the Friends of the Curragh which is the brainchild of former Horse Racing Ireland Chairman Joe Keeling who, together with a group of like-minded individuals and companies, including Grant Thornton, has agreed to support this historic Curragh handicap for at least the next three years.

Joe has a lifelong association with horse racing, having started attending the Fairyhouse Easter meeting over sixty years ago. He was a Director at Fairyhouse Racecourse in the 1990’s and 2000’s, while Keelings has been a valued sponsor to Irish racing, supporting the Keelings Strawberry Hurdle on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse for several years.

Between 2013 and 2018, Joe served as Chairman of Horse Racing Ireland with the redevel opment of the Curragh Racecourse and improving the return to owners in Irish racing being two key priorities.

Joe’s family’s first racehorse was Irish Firs owned by his wife Mary, which was bred by Mary’s father Willie Byrne, who was a trainer based at the Phoenix Park. Joe won his first race as an owner in 1982 and has enjoyed success as an owner at Cheltenham. The late Mick O’Toole trained Irish Firs one of fifteen winners in total which he trained for Joe, the most successful of which was Fourth of July. Irish Firs was also trained and ridden to success in a point to point in 1986 by Joe’s son William.

Other successful horses include Alone He Stands, trained by Joe’s good friend John Hayden, and Blueberry Boy trained by Paul Stafford which won a Grade 2 race at Punchestown. Market Lass, trained by Jessica Harrington won three races at Fairyhouse including two Grade 3’s while Teach Nua trained by Dermot Weld won two races for Joe at the Galway Festival and Elusive in Paris, trained by Michael Grassick won three races on the flat in 2011 and 2012.

More recently, Joe has enjoyed success at Listed level with the evergreen Texas Rock and with Curragh specialist Verhoyen, both trained by Michael Grassick.

The Curragh Racecourse is extremely grateful to Joe and the Friends of the Curragh for their generous support of the Irish Cesarewitch which it is hoped to develop further in the future. In an interesting link to the past, the 1964 Irish Cesarewitch was won by a horse named Abletai the jockey was J. Murtagh, the owner was R. McIlhagga and the trainer was W.J. Byrne father in law of Joe Keeling.

THE FRIENDS OF THE CURRAGH IRISH CESAREWITCH OF W600,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 2nd August. Value to winner: r324000; Second: r120000; Third: r60000; Fourth: r30000; Fifth: r18000; Sixth: r12000; Seventh: r9000; Eighth: r9000; Ninth: r6000; Tenth: r6000 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

No Horse Age st lb (lbs) Draw

1 TAX FOR MAX (GER) (27)

Br B g Maxios (GB) Tomato Finish (GER) f83143 F

B Gestut Etzean

5 10 2 (142) (24)

Kevin Manning J

O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede W P Mullins T

Pub: McTernans Kilcullen

Charity: Kildare Alzheimers Association

A winner at 1m2f. He was in fair form over hurdles earlier this year but it will be a tough task to defy top-weight, even with his decent form on the level in Germany. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 3 Tax For Max (GER) 1 flat win r11,000.00 1 N.H. win r7,080.00 Handicap Rating 110 5/4Fav HR110 C.T. Keane 9.10 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Dancila 10.0 ROS 29 AUG 4rn 1m 3f 182yds Gd 1/1Fav HR134 P. Townend 11.6 (H) 1/2L nk nk 4th to Flaming Moon 11.2 GAL 26 JUL 9rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd 30/100Fav HR134 P. Townend 11.12 (H) won 3 1/2L 8L from Esperti 11.12 and Folio (FR) 11.12 PUN 28 MAY 18rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd 9 13 (139) 51/-5122

Pub: Brown

Charity: St Brigid’s Hospice The Curragh

Successful at 1m 1f and 2m 3f He has been highly progressive this season and looks more than capable of a big Kevin Mahon Kildare

Charity: Kildare Town Day Care Centre

4 9 13 (139) (29)

Br Ch c Galileo Chelsea Rose 5-14373 F

B Barronstown Stud Ryan Moore J

O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T

Pub: Cunninghams Kildare

Charity: Kildare Town Day Care Centre

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f Solid level of form in Group races this season and a handicap mark of 108 might underestimate him.

Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3

Wordsworth 2 flat wins r17,405.00 C Handicap Rating 107

85/40Fav HR108 R.L. Moore 9.11 1L 3/4L 3rd to Camorra 9.11 here 24 JUN 7rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd R. L. Moore 9.3 5L 7th of 12 to Stratum (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 18 JUN 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 13/8Fav HR109 R.L. Moore 9.7 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Raise You 9.7 here 21 MAY 12rn Listed 1m 4f Gd/Yld

6 MASTER OF REALITY (38) 7 9 11 (137) (15)

Br B g Frankel (GB) L’Ancresse 105-466 F

B March Thoroughbreds Hugh Horgan (7) J O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Pub: Athgarvan Inn

Charity: Athgarvan GAA

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f His latest effort was more encouraging but he’ll need a sizeable step forward if he’s to come out on top Winning Range Yld-GF Star Rating 3

Master Of Reality 5 flat wins r113,950.00 Handicap Rating 105 14/1 HR105 H.J Horgan 9.12 3 1/2L 6th of 14 to La Hacienda (GB) 8.7 KILL 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Yld 4/1 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 10L 6th of 7 to Camorra 9.11 here 24 JUN Group 2 1m 6f Gd 16/1 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.10 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Raise You 9.7 here 21 MAY 12rn Listed 1m 4f Gd/Yld

7 EARL OF TYRONE (15)

4 9 10 (136) (8)

Br Ch g Australia (GB) Affirmative (GB) (TStrap) 311136 F

B Moran Stables Daniel King (7) J O Robert J W Moran P Twomey T

Pub: Fletchers Naas

Charity: Barretstown

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f It was a fantastic effort to finish third in this year’s Ebor, and he looks set to go well under optimum conditions. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Earl Of Tyrone 3 flat wins r58,410.00 C Handicap Rating 104 9/2 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.9 (TS) 8L 6th of 9 to Duke De Sessa 9.1 LEP 10 SEP Group 3 1m 4f Sft W. J. Lee 9.5 (TS) s/hd 1L 3rd to Trawlerman 9.3 YORK 20 AUG 20rn hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm 9/4 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.9 (TS) won 1 1/4L 2L from Raise You 9.12 and Inuit (FR) 8.12 LIM 17 JUN 6rn Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd 2min 46.5sec

8 YAXENI (FR) (19) 5 9 10(No Pen)(136) (13)

Br B f Maxios (GB) Kithonia (FR) 1-41221 F

B Famille Niarchos Colin Keane J O SBA Racing Limited G M Lyons T

Pub: Coffeys Newbridge

Charity: The Friends of St Brigids Hospice & Homecare Services The Curragh She has won four times from 1m to 2m. He continues to go the right way and any rain would help aid his cause. Winning Range YS-Sft.

Star Rating 4 Yaxeni (FR) 4 flat wins r108,576.50 Handicap Rating 104 2/1Fav HR104 C.T. Keane 9.12 won 4L hd from Azallya 9.9 and Thanks Monica 9.1 GAL 6 SEP 15rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft 2min 45.2sec 3/1Fav HR104 C.T. Keane 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Beamish (FR) 9.11 ROS 28 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR105 G.F Carroll 9.9 nk 2nd to Rosscarbery (GER) 9.9 CK 8 JUN 8rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd

9 CALLING THE WIND (22) 6 9 9 (135) (7)

Br B g Authorized Al Jasrah (CPiece) 2-34337 F

B Mount Brilliat Broodmares 11 Llc Pat Dobbs J

O Mrs J A Wakefield

4 9 7 (133) (26)

Br Ch c Galileo After 214313 F B Coolmore Ben Coen J

O Sonja Buckley & Anne Coffey Paul Nolan T

Pub: Haydens Naas Charity: Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

A winner at 1m4f He hacked up at this venue in June and the son of Galileo could have much more to offer in this sphere

Winning Range YS Star Rating 4

Hms Seahorse 1 flat win r29,500.00 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 C Handicap Rating 101

1/2Fav HR132 S.F O’Keeffe 11.7 3L hd 3rd to Royal Eagle 10.7 GAL 25 JUL 9rn nov.hdl 2m 130yds Gd/Yld 13/2 HR82 C.D Hayes 9.0 won 6 1/2L 5L from Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 10.0 and Golden Twilight 9.0 here 26 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 2min 44sec 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

12 RULING (GER) (38) 4 9 7 (133) (2)

Br B g Camelot (GB) Rosenreihe (TStrap) 4-2391-4 F

B Gestut Wittekindshof Scott McCullagh (3) J O Qatar Racing Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Pub: Baileys Bar, Clannard Court Hotel, Athy Charity: Kildare Hospice

A winner at 1m 2f He was highly-tried in his three-year-old campaign and can’t be ruled out, but he might need more to defy this mark. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Ruling (GER) 1 flat win r7,080.00 C Handicap Rating 101 5/1 HR101 Mr T. Hamilton 11.11 (TS) 1 1/4L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Cape Gentleman 11.7 KILL 18 AUG 8rn 2m 180yds Yld 1/1Fav HR101 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 9L 2 1/4L from Coolnaugh Haze 9.7 and Rick Dalton 9.7 here 26 SEP 21 13rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 8.8sec Oisin Murphy 9.0 7L 9th of 13 to Kemari (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 16 JUN 21 Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm

13 SHANROE (GB) (14) 8 9 7 (133) (33)

Br B g Multiplex (GB) Pugnacious Lady (GB) (TStrap) 140-187 F

B Mickley Stud Robbie Colgan J

O Brian Smyth Karl Thornton T

Pub: Cookes of Caragh

Charity: Raheens GAA

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f Far from disgraced in last month’s Ebor but minor honours might be his greatest hope once more Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Shanroe (GB) 4 flat wins r50,150.00 5 N.H. wins r23,709.00 C Handicap Rating 101 66/1 HR104 R.C. Colgan 9.11 (TS) 15L 7th of 11 to Kyprios 9.11 here 11 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Yld Robert Colgan 9.7 (TS) 3L 8th of 20 to Trawlerman 9.3 YORK 20 AUG hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Frm 2/1 HR101 R.C. Colgan 9.12 (TS) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Sandhurst 9.5 and Dinard Rose 9.4 GAL 29 JUL 3rn 1m 6f 14yds Sft 3min 29.6sec

14 PHOENIX COWBOY (USA) (15) 5 9 6 (132) (1)

Br B g Gleneagles Unbelievable 5-34250 F

B SF Bloodstock LLC & Matthew Sandblom Gary Carroll J O Mark D Breen G M Lyons T

Pub: Lock 13 Sallins

Charity: Jack and Jill

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f. He’ll need to better recent performances if he’s to have a say in this ultra-competitive event. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 3 flat wins r26,845.00 Handicap Rating 100 66/1 HR99 M.A. Enright 9.11 6L 11th of 23 to Moracana 8.10 LEP 10 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Sft 4/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.9 10L 5th of 6 to Perotan 8.7 DRYL 22 JUL Listed 1m 5f 205yds Gd 8/1 HR96 C.T. Keane 10.0 6 1/2L 2nd to Hms Seahorse 9.0 here 26 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft

15 MIGHTY BLUE (FR) (19) 6 9 5 (131) (5)

Br B f Authorized Millionaia

4 9 3 (129) (23)

Br B f Le Havre Azama 6312-62 F

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Chris Hayes J

O H H Aga Khan D K Weld T

Pub: South Bar K-Club Straffan

Charity: Special Olympics Ireland

A winner at 1m 4f She remains lightly-raced and could improve for the step up in trip on her handicap debut. Must enter calculations. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3

Azallya 1 flat win r7,080.00 Handicap Rating 97

11/2 HR97 C.D Hayes 9.9 4L 2nd to Yaxeni (FR) 9.12 GAL 6 SEP 15rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft 7/1 HR98 C.D Hayes 9.2 10L 6th of 12 to Raise You 9.7 here 21 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR92 G.M. Ryan 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Jason The Militant 9.8 NAAS 31 OCT 21 16rn Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy

18 ECHOES IN RAIN (FR) (62) 6 9 3 (129) (3)

Br B f Authorized Amarantine (FR) (TStrap) 4-35221 F

B M Thierry Storme Rachael Blackmore J O Barnane Stud W P Mullins T

Pub: Silken Thomas Kildare

Charity: Kildare Town Day Care Centre She has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m 1f Classy-hurdler who has stepped up on the Flat this season. She’s a key player Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 4

Echoes In Rain (FR) 3 flat wins r84,400.00 4 N.H. wins r107,380.00 Handicap Rating 97

11/4Fav HR87 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.3 (TS) won 1 1/2L 3/4L from Maze Runner 11.0 and Dutch Schultz (GB) 10.8 GAL 25 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 3min 47.3sec 5/6Fav HR83 Rachael Blackmore 9.7 (H) (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Dame Rapide 9.0 here 20 MAY 16rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd/Yld 18/1 HR149 P. Townend 11.5 (TS) 3L 2nd to Honeysuckle (GB) 11.5 PUN 29 APR 6rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld

19 TAIPAN (FR) (38) 4 9 3 (129) (19)

Br B g Frankel (GB) Kenzadargent (FR) (CPiece) 653-205 F

B Chasemore Farm LLP Shane Foley J

O Ms Fiona Carmichael Mrs John Harrington T

Pub: Bardons Kilcullen

Charity: Barretstown

A winner at 1m. He’s yet to conclusively prove he wants this far and it might be best to look elsewhere for the winner this afternoon. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Taipan (FR) 1 flat win r9,145.00 Handicap Rating 97 20/1 HR97 S.T. McCullagh 9.6 (CP) 2 1/4L 5th of 14 to La Hacienda (GB) 8.7 KILL 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Yld 25/1 HR100 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 11.9 (CP) 43L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.3 GAL 25 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 6/4 HR101 Mr M.J.M. O’Sullivan 10.7 6L 2nd to Benaud 11.0 BELW 30 JUN 7rn 1m 4f 24yds Yld

20 CLASSIC LORD (GER) (38) 4 9 0 (126) (30)

Br Ch g Lord Of England (GER) Classic Diva (GER) 2134-40 F

B Frau S Meier-Zahnd Danny Sheehy (3) J O C Acheson Henry de Bromhead T

Pub: Top Nolans Kildare

Charity: St Vincent de Paul

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f. The gelding hasn’t cut much mustard since joining this yard and he will need this extra distance to bring about improvement. Winning Range Hvy-GF Star Rating 1 Classic Lord (GER) 4 flat wins r30,207.20 Handicap Rating 94 28/1 HR94 J.A. Powell 9.1 7 1/2L 11th of 14 to La Hacienda (GB) 8.7 KILL 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Yld 11/10Fav D.J. O’Keeffe 11.7 4L 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Lihyan 11.7 CK 8 JUL 17rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd Oisin Murphy 9.1 7 1/2L 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Scope 9.1 ASCOT 1 OCT 21 6rn Listed 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Sft

Pub: Goban Saor

Charity: Irish Injured Jockeys

Successful at 1m 4f and 2m. He was running well when last seen, posting a career-best

23 MERROIR (19)

5 9 0 (126) (25)

Br B f Born To Sea Mozetta 339-105 F

B Max Morris Gary Halpin J

O Maxwell Morris Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Pub: Five Jockeys Kildare Charity: Kildare Town Day Care Centre

She has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f The mare has shaped like she is worth another go at this distance, but she remains 5lb higher than her win in June Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Merroir 4 flat wins r35,695.00 Handicap Rating 94

18/1 HR93 S.M. Crosse 9.9 5 1/4L 5th of 15 to Yaxeni (FR) 9.12 GAL 6 SEP Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft 12/1 HR94 D. McMonagle 10.0 15L 10th of 18 to Sionnach Eile 10.0 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 5/2 HR89 D. McMonagle 10.1 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Willesee (GB) 8.11 and Secret Sea 8.12 BAL 20 JUN 4rn hcp (60-90)1m 4f 169yds Gd 2min 54.8sec

24 LOT OF JOY (62)

4 8 13 (125) (32)

Br B f Camelot (GB) Miss Macnamara 26131-4 F

B Ms Diane O’Neill Daniel Tudhope J O Over The Sticks Syndicate W P Mullins T

Pub: Garden Bar Barberstown Castle Hotel Straffan Charity: Cancer Trials Ireland

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 7f There was promise on the fillys’ stable-debut when finishing a never-nearer fourth at Galway and with more improvement a distinct possibility, she warrants close consideration. Winning Range Sft & AW Star Rating 4 Lot Of Joy 2 flat wins r49,551.70 Handicap Rating 93 10/1 HR92 Mr B. O’Neill 11.8 1 1/2L 3/4L 4L 4th to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.3 GAL 25 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft J. Neuroth 9.0 won 1 1/4L 4L from Marta (GB) 9.4 and Leave No Trace (DEN) 9.0 JAGERSRO 7 NOV 21 6rn 1m 4f Gd J. Neuroth 9.4 nk 1L 3rd to Flambeau Rouge 9.4 OVREVOLL 13 OCT 21 7rn 1m 4f Gd

25 WHISKEY SOUR (57) 8 13 (125) (22)

Br B g Jeremy (USA) Swizzle Stick (TStrap) 31418u F

B Airlie Stud J M Sheridan (3) J

O Luke McMahon W P Mullins T

Pub: Inn at Milltown

Charity: Active Age Milltown

He has won four times from 7f to 2m 1f The gelding’s last few performances on the Flat suggest that his current mark is beyond him and he appears up against it. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Whiskey Sour 4 flat wins r146,485.00 4 N.H. wins r77,281.00 Handicap Rating 93 14/1 HR143 Kieran Callaghan 11.5 (TS) u.r. in race won by Hallowed Star 10.11 GAL 30 JUL 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft 20/1 HR95 Mr A. McMahon 11.4 (TS) 15L 8th of 19fn, 20rn to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.3 GAL 25 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 2/1Fav HR143 S.F O’Keeffe 11.6 (TS) won 1/2L 11L from Darver Star 11.6 and Soviet Pimpernel 11.0 CK 8 JUL 6rn hdl 2m 4f Gd

26 GOLDEN FLAME (22) 4 8 11 (123) (27)

Br B c Golden Horn (GB) Flame Of Gibraltar 006036 F B Godolphin P J McDonald J

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie & Mark Johnston (in GB) T

Pub: Mooneys Bar Monasterevin

Charity: Monasterevin Day Care Centre

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f. The colt looked near his best at Ascot last month, but he was disappointing 22 days ago at Haydock and needs more. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 2

Golden Flame 3 flat wins €70,132.10 Handicap Rating 91 Andrea Atzeni 8.13 31L last of 6 to Island Brave 8.11 HAYDOCK PARK 3 SEP hcp (0-105)1m 6f 1yds Gd /Frm Jason Collett 9.8 1/2L hd 3rd to Themaxwecan 9.9 ASCOT 6 AUG 10rn hcp (81-100)1m 7f 209yds Gd /Frm Jason Hart 9.3 7L 12th of 13 to Trawlerman 9.2 GOODWOOD 30 JUL hcp 1m 6f Gd /Frm

27 INUIT (FR) Gr c Caravaggio (USA) Prairie Blossom (FR) 11-7332 F E A R L Haras Du Saubouas & Magnolia Bloodstock LLC Dylan Browne McMonagle J O John C Oxley Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Pub: Snug Pub Kilashee Hotel Naas Charity: Debra Ireland

Successful twice at 1m 1f The three-year-old has progressed with each run, but it’s a stiff ask to be winning a race of this nature on this his second start

Pub: Harp-MJ McInerneys

29 POWERFUL AGGIE (FR) (62)

4 8 11 (123) (11)

Br B f Protectionist (GER) Papagena Star (CPiece) 112-809 F

B Mme Alexandra Renz Gavin Ryan J

O Power Thoroughbreds PTY Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Pub: Flanagan’s Bar Newbridge

Charity: Scoil na Naomh Uilig

She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f The filly has been underwhelming since a fruitful campaign in October last year and she will need the first-time cheekpieces to rejuvenate her Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Powerful Aggie (FR) 3 flat wins r41,300.00 Handicap Rating 91

20/1 HR94 Mr T. Hamilton 11.10 19L 9th of 19fn, 20rn to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.3 GAL 25 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld/Sft 12/1 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 17L 10th of 11 to Yaxeni (FR) 9.2 GOW 4 MAY Listed 1m 5f 170yds Yld 10/1 HR96 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 9 1/2L 8th of 12 to Thunder Kiss 9.7 CK 16 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld/Sft

30 WATERVILLE (66) 3 8 9 (121) (18)

Br B c Camelot (GB) Holy Moon 32312 F B Razza Del Velino SRL Wayne Lordan J

O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T

Pub: The Oak Bar Westgrove Hotel Clane

Charity: Clane Evergreens

A winner at 2m 1f The three-year-old looked a horse to follow when winning on his handicap debut at Limerick and he lost little in defeat to a subsequent Listed-winner since in July Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Waterville 1 flat win r7,375.00 Handicap Rating 99 7/4 HR95 R.L. Moore 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Point King 9.12 LEP 21 JUL 5rn 1m 4f 180yds Gd 1/1Fav HR84 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 won 6L hd from Rich Belief (GB) 9.0 and Curious Bride 9.3 LIM 17 JUN 9rn hcp (50-85)2m 1f Gd 3min 58.6sec 10/11Fav R.L. Moore 9.8 1 1/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Vellner 9.8 here 20 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

RESERVES 8 10 (122)

Br B g Mastercraftsman Herboriste (GB) 1190-40 F S A R L Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville J

O Malcolm C Denmark W P Mullins T

A winner at 2m. The gelding will need to put his latest Ascot effort behind him, but any debutantes for this shrewd-yard are worth a second look in the market. First Reserve Winning Range GF Star Rating 2 Scaramanga 1 flat win r34,746.00 4 N.H. wins r36,984.70 Handicap Rating 90 Hollie Doyle 9.4 (CP) 8L 11th of 19 to Coltrane 9.5 ASCOT 14 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm Harry Cobden 11.4 (CP) 1L 1L 4 3/4L 4th to McFabulous 11.10 SANDOWN PARK 23 APR 4rn hdl Grade 2 2m 5f 110yds Gd Jim Crowley 8.10 57L 24th of 32 to Buzz (FR) 8.13 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 21 hcp 2m 2f Gd

32 JESSE EVANS (15) 6 8 9 (121) (9)

Br B g So You Think (NZ) American Princess 602243 F

B Gerry & Aoife Hanratty J

O Jack Singleton Noel

CURRAGH COMMENT

A typically wide-open renewal of this year’s contest, in which only a tentative vote can be given to HMS SEAHORSE. Paul Nolan’s charge hacked up at this venue in June before finishing a good third over hurdles on his latest outing. The son of Galileo will need more back on the Flat, but he remains open to improvement in this sphere. Similar comments apply to Waterville, who is able to operate from a low weight and looks set to go well, along with Grade 1-winning hurdler Echoes In Rain. Earl Of Tyrone and this year’s Chester Cup hero Cleveland are likely to be in the thick of things, while Okita Soushi, who should improve for the step up in trip, is another to consider.

WIN: HMS SEAHORSE

DANGER: Waterville

VERDICT

A wide open Irish Cesarewitch and with William Hill offering six places in the race on each-way bets a couple of horses at bigger prices may appeal. Echoes In Rain, last seen winning at the Galway Festival, will attract plenty of interest as Willie Mullins & Rachael Blackmore team up once again given they were second over course and distance back in May. However, the vote goes to stablemate LOT OF JOY, fourth in the aforementioned race at Galway on just her first start for the Mullins yard. The handicapper raised her just one pound for that more than credible effort and she is entitled to improve for the

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THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES NURSERY HANDICAP OF W12,500

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th September Value to winner: r7375; Second: r2500; Third: r1250; Fourth: r625; Fifth: r375; Sixth: r250 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

No Horse

1 AMERICAN SONJA (GB) (10)

Age st lb (lbs) Draw

2 10 0 (140) (10)

Br B f Tasleet (GB) Gumhrear 42 F

B Whatcote Farm Stud Gary Halpin J

O Mark Dobbin Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

An improving filly who seems to be getting the hang of things with both previous efforts giving the impression that she would improve for this step up in trip Star Rating 4 American Sonja (GB) Handicap Rating 82 9/4Fav G.P Halpin 9.2 2L 2nd to Spirit Gal (FR) 9.2 NAAS 15 SEP 12rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 18/1 G.P Halpin 9.1 1/2L hd s/hd 4th to Daamberdiplomat 9.8 here 13 AUG 19rn mdn 6f Gd

2 MAN OF EDEN (GB) (19) 2 9 13 (139) (6)

Br B c Zoffany Longing To Dance (GB) (CPiece) 446 F

B D J and Mrs Deer Ronan Whelan J

O D J Deer John Stephen O’Donoghue T

He went well for a long way at Galway on his most recent start and he looks the type that could go well in nurseries, but others are preferred for win purposes. Star Rating 3 Man Of Eden (GB) Handicap Rating 81 4/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 3L 6th of 11 to Alexandroupolis 9.7 GAL 6 SEP mdn 1m 123yds Sft AUG 9rn mdn 9 13 (139)

2 9 11 (137) (2)

Br Ch f Galileo Rock Orchid (Blinkers) 5234 F

B B V Sangster

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

Paddy Harnett (7) J

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Has yet to get off the mark in four starts, but has been knocking on the door and her form behind the likes of Library and Caroline Street reads well in this context. Star Rating 3

Amusement Handicap Rating 79

3/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 2L 4th to Be Happy 9.2 CK 7 SEP 7rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy 5/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 3 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Library 9.2 TIPP 26 AUG 12rn mdn 7f 110yds Gd 5/2Fav K.J Leonard 9.2 2L 2nd to Caroline Street (USA) 9.2 LEP 14 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd

6 ALLESNICK (10)

2 9 4 (130) (9)

Br B g Dragon Pulse Nothing Said (B,T) 8409 F

B Mountarmstrong Stud Leigh Roche J O L Kinsella Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Has yet to show enough to be worthy of serious consideration and significant improvement would be required if he is to have any say at this level. Star Rating 2

Allesnick Handicap Rating 72 40/1 HR75 W.J. Lee 9.12 (BK) 7L 9th of 19 to Aurifodina 9.9 NAAS 15 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 28/1 C.D Hayes 9.7 (TS) 20L 10th of 11 to Alexandroupolis 9.7 GAL 6 SEP mdn 1m 123yds Sft 16/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 (TS) 1L 1/2L 1L 4th to Evening’s Empire 8.10 GAL 31 JUL 7rn mdn 7f Sft

7 PUB TALK (23)

2 9 4 (130) (11)

Br B g Mondialiste Novita (FR) 686441 F

B Ballybrennan Stud Ltd Chris Hayes J

O Kenneth Parkhill Noel Meade T

He needed every yard of this trip to get break the maiden at Down Royal earlier in the month and a leading contender once more here Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Pub Talk 1 win r6,195.00 D Handicap Rating 72 3/1Fav HR66 C.T. Keane 9.8 won hd nk from Distillate (GB) 9.1 and Approaching Bear 9.7 DRYL 2 SEP 14rn hcp (47-70)7f Gd 1min 29.5sec 11/1 HR69 J. Kearney 8.8 1L 1L 1 1/4L 4th to As It Was 9.11 NAV 25 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 9/2 HR67 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 ns 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Malbay Madness 8.7 KILL 18 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Yld

8 SHE’S LOCAL (32)

2 9 4 (130) (1)

Br Br f Tasleet (GB) Eshaadeh (USA) 5423 F

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Colin Keane J

O Katie’s Bar Syndicate Noel Meade T

Has shown varying levels of ability in each of her four career starts and it could be that nurseries or handicaps in time could be the making off her Star Rating 3 She’s Local Handicap Rating 72 9/2 C.T. Keane 8.12 hd 4 1/4L 3rd to Roaring Gallagher (FR) 9.7 BELW 24 AUG 8rn mdn 7f 187yds Gd 5/2 C.T. Keane 8.12 1 3/4L 2nd to Queen Of Ours 9.2 SLGO 3 AUG 6rn mdn 5f 160yds Yld 33/1 D. McMonagle 8.11 1/2L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Ma Belle Artiste 8.13 LEP 21 JUL 11rn mdn 7f Gd

9 DEVORE (41)

2 9 3 (129) (7)

Br Ch f Zoffany Ermine And Velvet (GB) 956 F

B Glashare House Stud Ben Coen J

O OTI Racing J P Murtagh T

She hasn’t been giving herself much of a chance by starting slowly and having to come from behind, and the Curragh has proved notoriously difficult for hold up horses this season. Star Rating 3 Devore Handicap Rating 71 40/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 6 3/4L 6th of 11 to Spirit 9.7 ROS 15 AUG mdn 7f 80yds Gd 16/1 S.B. Kelly 9.2 7 1/2L 5th of 10 to Gan Teorainn 9.2 NAAS 1 AUG mdn 1m Yld B.M. Coen 9th of LEP 21 JUL mdn 7f Gd most recent outing some bit of it is difficult to see him having any say at this level, despite his stable being Horgan of CK 7 SEP 7f Hvy Horgan GOW Gd/Frm Horgan 187yds

Br B c Muhaarar (GB) Anaakeed (GB) 798 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Mark Enright J Mrs John M Weld Charles Weld T

The prices he has gone off on his last few outings tells it’s own story and faces a tough assignment on all known evidence at this level. Star Rating 2

Hialeah Handicap Rating 68

66/1 M.A. Enright 9.1 7L 8th of 14 to Betterdaysrcoming 9.5 NAAS 15 SEP mdn 7f Gd/Yld 125/1 M.A. Enright 9.7 13L last of 9 to Hiawatha 9.7 here 20 AUG mdn 1m Gd 80/1 M.A. Enright 9.5 8 1/2L 7th of 14 to Hasten Slowly 9.0 LEP 11 AUG mdn 7f 21yds Gd

12 SLANEY TIDE (10) 8 9?+2 (121) (5)

Br Ch f Dawn Approach Symmetrical (USA) (B,T) 366350 F B J S Bolger Kevin Manning J Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T

The most experiences in the field, but just the two placed efforts from eight career starts and that form probably isn’t good enough in this company Star Rating 2

Slaney Tide Handicap Rating 63

11/1 HR64 K.J Manning 9.1 (TS) 13L 18th of 19 to Aurifodina 9.9 NAAS 15 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR64 R.P Cleary 8.7 (TS) 3 1/2L 5th of 7 to Bossy Parker 8.12 here 27 AUG Ext hcp 7f Gd 17/2 HR65 K.J Manning 9.2 (TS) ns 1 3/4L 3rd to Malbay Madness 8.7 KILL 18 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Yld

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 6, No 12. Blinkers worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices 4/1 American Sonja (GB), 9/2 Aurifodina, 5/1 Pub Talk, 11/2 Amusement, 15/2 Semblance Of Order, 8/1 She’s Local, 10/1 Man Of Eden (GB), 12/1 Devore, 20/1 Allesnick, Belissimo (GB), Hialeah, Slaney Tide 2021 1st Viareggio 2nd Capoeira 3rd Nectarine (1 min. 41.1 sec.)

AURIFODINA outran her odds to get off the mark at Naas recently and the way she won gave the impression that dropping back in trip would be of no inconvenience here with Luke McAteer retaining the ride. On the other hand, American Sonja looks as though she has been crying out for going up in distance and she appears to be the main danger. The Down Royal winner Pub Talk is another to note, as well as Semblance Of Order. 16th July 15th Sept 2001 15th Sept 2001 11th Aug 2013 11th June 1975 15th July 2017 18th July 2004 16th Sept 2001 16th May 1962 37.03s Avenue Gabriel (GB) 9-0 Good 15th Sept 2013 Rnd 34.30s Gwynant 9 4Good 19th Aug 1989 Rnd1m 40.08s Jib 9 0 Good 13th Oct 2013 Rnd 35.10s Claudius (USA) 8-13 Good-Firm 27th June 2010 1m 49.20s 8-13 Good 4th Sept 2005 1m 57.73s 9-5 Good 10th Oct 2016

10f 2m 0.60s Market Booster (USA) 8-6 Good 27th June 1992

11f 2m 18.60s Lisieux Rose (IRE) Good 15th Aug 1998 2m 25.60s St. Jovite (USA) Good 28th June 1992

13f 2m 49.90s Esprit D’Etoile (USA) 21st May 1988 2m 55.40s Arrikala 8-7 Good 28th June 1992 3m 21.80s Carew 7-8 Good-Firm 14th Sept 2003

THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBLY MAIDEN OF 13,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7670; Second: r2600; Third: r1300; Fourth: r650; Fifth: r390; Sixth: r260 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

TRIFECTA RACE

No Horse st lb (lbs) Draw

1 9 13 (139) (22) B g Elzaam (AUS) Pushingmypatience 07- F D & J Laverty Leigh Roche J D W Sloan & David Laverty Natalia Lupini T

Unplaced in both starts. Gave a good account when seventh on his latest outing in a big field at this venue but he may be best watched after a lengthy absence Star Rating 2 Xchanger

200/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 19L 7th of 23 to Tip Of The Spear 9.7 here 26 OCT 21 mdn 1m 1f Sft 80/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 24L 14th of 15 to Yermanthere 9.2 CK 28 SEP 21 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

2 BRIGHT 9 8 (134) (14)

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) Night Glimmer 08 F R Roberts Gary Halpin J Reginald Roberts John James Feane T

Failed to beat a rival when last of eight at at Punchestown earlier this month. The daughter of Pride Of Dubai will need to take a big step forward in order to figure Star Rating 2 Bright Moment

150/1 K.J Manning 9.3 9 3/4L last of 8 to Goodie Two Shoes 9.4 PUN 13 SEP 1m 1f Gd/Yld 50/1 R.P Cleary 9.8 18L 13th of 16 to Redstone Well 9.8 CK 7 SEP mdn 1m Sft/Hvy

3 CARSLAKE (GB) (31)

5 DREAM ESCAPE (GB) (-)

3 9 8 (134) (2)

Br B g Iffraaj (GB) Danehill Dreamer (USA) F

B Watership Down Stud Jamie Powell (7) J

O Mrs Helen Mullins Thomas Mullins T

Full brother to Fille De Reve, a winner over 6f and 7f This son of Iffraaj is related to plenty of winners and could hit the ground running on his first outing. Star Rating 2

6 DREAMS FLED AWAY (205)

3 9 8 (134) (7)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) Cherryade 09 F B Tyrone Molloy Robbie Colgan J

O Tyrone Molloy Shane Crawley T

He has made no impression at big prices on his two outings, but took a small step in the right direction at Dundalk last time out. He hasn’t been seen since March and may find a few too strong. Star Rating 2 Dreams Fled Away 200/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 7L 9th of 14 to The Grey Wizard 9.8 DUN 4 MAR mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 25/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 9L last of 10 to Beauty Amazed (USA) 9.8 DUN 2 FEB mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

7 FADED FANTASY (175)

3 9 8 (134) (8)

Br B g Make Believe (GB) Miss Dela 6 F B Stonepark Farms Ltd Gary Carroll J

O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons G M Lyons T

Despite being slowly away, the Ger Lyons-trained gelding hit the line with plenty of conviction when sixth on his sole outing. He’s a half-brother to Remember You, a winner at 6f, and warrants consideration. Star Rating 2 Faded Fantasy

15/2 C.T. Keane 9.8 7 1/4L 6th of 10 to Shark Bay 9.8 CK 3 APR mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd

8 HARLEY STREET (-)

3 9 8 (134) (15)

Br B c Galileo Chanting (USA) F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J

O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Glounthaune, who won twice at 6f and 7f including a Group 3 race The son of Galileo is stoutly bred and it would be no surprise to see him hit the ground running. Star Rating 5

9 HIBERNIA OPPOSITUS (36)

3 9 8 (134) (21)

Br B g Australia (GB) Ramone F Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Shane Crosse J J P Farrell Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

He has given a good account on both of his outings, including a gallant second on debut at Dundalk. Although his pedigree suggests his best exploits may come over shorter, he demands the utmost respect. Star Rating 3 Hibernia Oppositus Handicap Rating 77 7/2 S.M. Crosse 9.8 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Smooth Tom 9.8 here 20 AUG 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 9/4Fav S.M. Crosse 9.8 1 1/2L 2nd to Agatino 9.8 DUN 11 MAR 14rn mdn 1m Std

10 IMAGINARIUM (-) 9 8 (134) (25)

Br B g Make Believe (GB) Xinji

B Jerry Horan & Padraic Gahan

Colin Keane J

O Vincent Gaul G M Lyons T

Half-brother to Chuck Willis, who won four times between 5f and 1m. Jockey bookings suggest he’s the stables first string and is worth close observation on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

3 9 8 (134) (12)

Br B g Rajj Rafelite (GB) (Visor) F

B Joseph Prendergast Billy Lee J

O J R Scott W McCreery T

This son of Rajj is related to plenty of winners, including Wolfofwallstreet, who won over 5f This appears a tough task on his first appearance but is worth a market check. Star Rating 2

12 JOHN ALEXANDER (-)

3 9 8 (134) (9)

Br B c Harzand Spellwork (USA) F

B Mr Luke Comer Nathan Crosse (3) J

O Luke Comer Luke Comer T

Dam French Listed-placed and a winner over 1m. His pedigree suggests this trip could be a stretch and the son of Harzand would be a surprise winner on debut. Star Rating 1

13 LAYLA GRACE (73)

Br B f Gregorian Avoidance (USA)

4 9 8 (134) (6)

004 F

B Rathasker Stud Andrew Slattery J

O Eunan Sheridan Thomas Dowling T

Her latest outing left plenty to be desired when sent off at a big price at Leopardstown. She attempts this trip for the second time and may have to settle for a minor role Star Rating 1 Layla Grace

200/1 C.D. Hayes 9.13 3L 4 1/4L 30L 4th to Point Gellibrand 9.8 LEP 14 JUL 5rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 250/1 J. Cleary 9.7 71L last of 15 to Perotan 9.3 BELW 1 JUL mdn 1m 3f 208yds Sft 100/1 S. O’Callaghan 10.6 last of 22fn, 23rn to Path D’oroux (FR) 12.1 PUN 30 APR Bumper 2m Yld/Sft

14 NEMEAN (USA) (70)

3 9 8 (134) (5)

Br B c Kitten’s Joy (USA) Bambolina (USA) (Visor) 246 F

B Newtown Anner Stud Ben Coen J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd J P Murtagh T

Placed once in three starts. The son of Kitten’s Joy was by no means disgraced on his latest outing and this step back in trip could yield further improvement. Star Rating 2 Nemean (USA) Handicap Rating 78

10/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 13L 6th of 9 to Nusret (GB) 9.5 here 17 JUL mdn 1m 4f Gd 100/30 B.M. Coen 9.8 7L 1/2L hd 4th to Cougar (JPN) 9.8 here 26 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft 10/1 S.B. Kelly 9.8 3/4L 2nd to World Famous 9.8 GOW 6 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

15 PAINTERS PALETTE (18)

3 9 8 (134) (17)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega Maimara (FR) (TStrap) 684 F

B

Although he is unplaced in all three starts, he has shown glimpses of promise throughout. The Dermot Weld-trained colt hit the line with plenty of conviction on his latest outing and holds every chance. Star Rating 3 Painters Palette Handicap Rating 72

20/1 C.D Hayes 9.8 (TS) 1/2L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Redstone Well 9.8 CK 7 SEP 16rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy 20/1 C.D

Br B g Aclaim Blaise Chorus F

B Blaise Chorus Partnership Declan McDonogh J

O A Oliver A Oliver T

Dam won at 1m 2f €6,500 gelded son of Aclaim. A market check is advised given he represents a stable who are yet to send out any two-year-olds this season. Star Rating 2

18 ZOFFMAN (12) 3 9 8 (134) (20)

Br B g Zoffany Empowermentofwomen (CPiece) 503442 F

B Joe and Edel Banahan Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O James Owens & Mrs Derville Meade Noel Meade T

His latest showing was a much improved effort on previous starts, and he is entitled to put experience to good use in this. Could make his presence felt. Star Rating 4

Zoffman Handicap Rating 77

7/2 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.8 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Saturn Five 9.8 PUN 13 SEP 14rn mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 7/2 HR79 C.T. Keane 9.8 hd 1 1/2L 4L 4th to Free To Party 9.8 ROS 29 AUG 14rn mdn 1m 2f 14yds Gd 13/2 HR79 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (BK) hd 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Gulliver’s Travels 9.8 CK 12 AUG 14rn mdn 1m 4f Gd

19 ASTELIA (27)

Br Ch f Sea The Stars Agapantha (USA)

3 9 3 (129) (16)

026 F

B Mr R Mcdonald Shane Foley J

O Mrs P K Cooper Mrs John Harrington T

€60,000 purchase who is related to some smart US types. She has placed once in three starts and there could be more to come on her return to this track. Star Rating 3 Astelia Handicap Rating 73 5/1 S. Foley 9.3 7 1/2L 6th of 14 to Free To Party 9.8 ROS 29 AUG mdn 1m 2f 14yds Gd 40/1 T.P. Madden 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Smooth Tom 9.8 here 20 AUG 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 28/1 T.P. Madden 9.3 20L 10th of 13 to Cougar (JPN) 9.8 here 26 JUN mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft

20 DAYLIGHT DANCER (19) 9 3 (129) (24)

Br Ch f Dawn Approach Dancing Duchess 50 F

B Laurence & Carla Sheedy Shane Kelly J

O Back Road Syndicate J P Murtagh T

Half-sister to the talented Lustown Baba, who won at Listed level over 6f However, she is yet to show in both starts and it is likely she will need to find more Star Rating 2 Daylight Dancer 40/1 S.B. Kelly 9.3 49L 14th of 16 to Sidiriya 9.3 GAL 6 SEP mdn 1m 4f 42yds Sft 12/1 S.B. Kelly 9.3 7L 5th of 8 to Alaroos 9.3 TRAM 13 AUG mdn 1m 4f Gd INDIGO FIVE (-) 9 3 (129) (10) B f Fast Company Hollybrowne F Kilnamoragh Stud Luke McAteer (3) J R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T

Dam a lightly raced maiden, who is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Bounce The Blues. Yard 1-15 this season so a watching brief is advised based on that. Star Rating 1 MEET ME THERE 9 3 (129) (3) B f Churchill Shorana F Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

Ronan Whelan J Paul A Oliver T

£7,500 yearling, who is a half-sister to a French two-year-old winner Saint Valery Dam a lightly-raced maiden, who is related to some smart types including Group 3 winner Sharestan. One to watch on debut. Star Rating 3

23 NEAR FAR (GB) (36)

3 9 3 (129) (13)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) Cutty Sark (GB) 0 F

B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm Mikey Sheehy J O A Oliver A Oliver T

Cost 800gns as a yearling. Dam a half-sister to Great Hall, a hardy handicapper over 1m 4f. Showed very little on debut over this course and distance and looks firmly up against it. Star Rating 1 Near Far (GB) 66/1 D. McMonagle 9.3 14L 13th of 14 to Smooth Tom 9.8 here 20 AUG mdn 1m 2f Gd

24 NOSTRINGSATTACHED (12) 3 9 3 (129) (1)

Br Gr f Markaz Valmari 55 F

B Kilnamoragh Stud Gavin Ryan J O J Browne Andrew Kinirons T

She has finished consistently on both career starts, and a step back up in trip could see her further into contention in this. Not a forlorn hope Star Rating 4 Nostringsattached

3/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 2L 5th of 14 to Saturn Five 9.8 PUN 13 SEP mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 28/1 G.M. Ryan 9.3 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to Smooth Tom 9.8 here 20 AUG mdn 1m 2f Gd

25 PRINCESS WANNABE (36)

Br B f Galileo Wannabe Better (CPiece)

3 9 3 (129) (19)

00 F

B Churchtown House Stud Wayne Lordan J

O Mrs Barbara Murphy & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Mrs T Gaffney J A Stack T

A half-sister to Group 3 winner Lady Wannabe, and is related to some other notable types including Belmont Oaks third Higher Truth. However, she has shown little on both career starts and is best watched. Star Rating 2 Princess Wannabe

28/1 W.M. Lordan 9.3 13L 11th of 14 to Smooth Tom 9.8 here 20 AUG mdn 1m 2f Gd 11/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 17L 11th of 16 to Bingo Bronson 9.8 LEP 4 AUG mdn 1m 1f Gd

26 TWILIGHT CHORUS (-)

3 9 3 (129) (4)

Br B f War Command (USA) Acushladear F B Acorn Stud Cian Horgan (7) J O Patrick Tallis Patrick Tallis T

Half-sister to Ready To Roc, won twice at 5f and 6f It took her dam 11 attempts to shed her maiden tag and others make more pressing claims. Star Rating 1

CPiece worn by No. 18, No. 25. Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 15. Visor worn by No. 11, No. 14. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Harley Street, 9/2 Zoffman, 6/1 Hibernia Oppositus, 13/2 Nostringsattached, 15/2 Astelia, 8/1 Faded Fantasy, Nemean (USA), 10/1 Imaginarium, Painters Palette, 25/1 James Alexander, Daylight Dancer, 33/1 Dream Escape (GB), Paradise Lost, Rare Middleton (GB), Meet Me There, Princess Wannabe, 50/1 Coushty, John Alexander, Near Far (GB), 66/1 Xchanger, Bright Moment, Dreams Fled Away, Indigo Five, Twilight Chorus, 100/1 Layla Grace, 200/1 Carslake (GB) 2021 1st Ruling (GER) 2nd Coolnaugh Haze 3rd Rick Dalton (2 min. 8.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

In this fascinating contest the tentative vote goes to HARLEY STREET, who may be able to hit the ground running on his first start. The debutant is well bred and may prove too classy for his rivals. Faded Fantasy shaped better than the bare result suggests when sixth at Cork on his sole start and he can mount a bold bid. Zoffman found only one rival too strong on his latest outing and may follow them home.

WIN: HARLEY STREET

DANGER: Faded Fantasy

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Williamhill.ie Irish EBF Maiden of €16,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,900 (Penalty Value: €9,735), Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €148.50 to enter, €16.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. 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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SECOND RACE 1.55p.m. The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€11,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €75,000. About 1 mile. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €45,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €30,000 allowed 6lb If median price established by the sire is not more than €15,000 allowed 8lb (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

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THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Irish EBF Auction Series Race of €27,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€7,500)) Winner will receive €16,200 (Penalty Value: €15,930), Second will receive €5,400, Third will receive €2,700, Fourth will receive €1,350, Fifth will receive €810, Sixth will receive €540 For two years old only that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2021 for €72,000 or less at a designated or specified sale and that have not won more than one race About 6 furlongs. €243 to enter, €27 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty Winner of a race 5lb extra. Allowances (which are not cumulative) (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2021 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received). If price determining allowances is not more than €60,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €48,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €36,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €24,000 allowed 8lb If not more than €12,000 allowed 10lb (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry) Exclusions Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer between 1st July, 2021 and 19th May, 2022 inclusive for €72,001 or more Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2021 Sterling Guinea €1.18; 2022 Sterling Guinea €1.25; 2021 British Pound €1.12; 2022 British Pound €1.19; 2021 US Dollar €0.82; 2022 US Dollar €0.88. See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales. All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Race Final to be held at Naas on October 16th, 2022. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €15930; Second: €5400; Third: €2700; Fourth: €1350; Fifth: €810; Sixth: €540

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FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The William Hill Ireland Renaissance Stakes of €55,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450), Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100 For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €330 to enter on August 31st; €220 extra if forfeit not declared by September 20th or €5,500 if entered by September 20th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties (to count from 1st January, 2022) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100

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FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Weld Park Stakes of €55,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Mr D.K. Weld) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450), Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100 For two years old fillies only. About 7 furlongs. €495 to enter, €55 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100

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SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch of €600,000 (0-110) (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Friends Of The Curragh) Winner will receive €330,000 (Penalty Value: €324,000), Second will receive €120,000, Third will receive €60,000, Fourth will receive €30,000, Fifth will receive €18,000, Sixth will receive €12,000, Seventh will receive €9,000, Eighth will receive €9,000, Ninth will receive €6,000, Tenth will receive €6,000 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 0-110 that have run four or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 1st August, 2022, and that have had at least one run over a distance of eleven furlongs or more between 1st August, 2021 and 19th September, 2022 inclusive. About 2 miles 124 yards. €1,500 to enter on July 27th; €1,500 extra if forfeit not declared by August 24th; €1,500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 20th and €1,500 extra if declared to run. HRI Directive 6.3 (i) is suspended for the purpose of this race. Penalties Winner of a race or races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper In the event of the top weight remaining prior to the preliminary ballot being less than 10st 2lb, it shall be raised to that weight and all of the other horses shall be raised by an equal amount. (Penalties incurred by winning after the calculation of the weights shall be added to the weight of the horse as originally published before the raising of weights). The preliminary ballot will then be made in accordance with HRI Directive 10 (3.2) except the winners of The Lilywhites Handicap at the Curragh on June 1st, 2022, The Ulster Derby Handicap at Down Royal on June 18th, 2022, The Connacht (Q.R.) Handicap at Galway on July 25th, 2022, The Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at Killarney on August 18th, 2022 and The Petingo Handicap at Leopardstown on September 10th, 2022 which shall be exempt from the ballot if their weight is 8st 7lb or above The Directors of the IHRB have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. Any horse entered in this race which has not run in a race over a distance of eleven furlongs or more between 1st August, 2021 and 19th September, 2022 inclusive will be automatically struck out of the race on 20th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. This race WILL be started from stalls.. Handicaps calculated 2nd August. Value to winner: €324000; Second: €120000; Third: €60000; Fourth: €30000; Fifth: €18000; Sixth: €12000; Seventh: €9000; Eighth: €9000; Ninth: €6000; Tenth: €6000

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SEVENTH RACE 4.45p.m. The William Hill Extra Place Races Nursery Handicap of €12,500 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250 An extended handicap for two years old only (80 = 9st 12lbs). About 7 furlongs. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th September. Value to winner: €7375; Second: €2500; Third: €1250; Fourth: €625; Fifth: €375; Sixth: €250

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EIGHTH RACE 5.20p.m. The William Hill Play Responsibly Maiden of €13,000 (Generously sponsored by William Hill Ireland) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €117 to enter, €13 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 13lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €7670; Second: €2600; Third: €1300; Fourth: €650; Fifth: €390; Sixth: €260

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