Curragh Racard - Sunday 2nd July

Sunday 2nd July 2023

Welcome to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

I am delighted to welcome you to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as we celebrate our 16th year as title sponsor and our 22nd year in association with The Curragh Racecourse

This year ’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby marks the 158th running of the historic race, which was first run in 1866. The event continues to generate global viewership, and this year it will be significantly enhanced by the full eight-race program after becoming par t of the Tote World Pool for the first time It ’s an exciting initiative, for which, in addition to the racing, The Curragh and Dubai Duty Free has worked together to deliver an exciting festival with something for ever ybody, including live music, style awards and much more.

Dubai Duty Free has grown to become one of the leading travel retail operators in the world in terms of turnover, with sales of US$1.74 billion in 2022. This year, we are marking our 40th anniversar y, and we are ver y excited to celebrate this major milestone.

Our operation continues to grow in line with Dubai’s impressive expansion plans and I would like to take this oppor tunity to thank His Highness Sheik h Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, for his suppor t of our operation over the years. I am also extremely proud of the effor ts of all of our over 5,000 employees in ensuring our continued success.

As par t of our ongoing promotion of Dubai, we have successfully utilised spor ts sponsorship to promote the city as a leading business and leisure destination. In addition to being the title sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, which offers a rich purse of Euro 1.25 million, the operation also regularly flies the flag in the UK for two- day race meetings in April and September at the historic Newbur y Racecourse and at Ascot Racecourse for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup in August

Other major spor ting events that receive our suppor t include the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and attracts the top WTA and ATP tennis players in the world. This year, the tournament celebrated its 31st anniversar y and was won by Barbora Krejcikova and Daniil Medvedev, respectively, who both claimed their maiden Dubai titles.

Our international spor ting stor y continues with our suppor t to the Horizon Irish Open tak ing place at the K Club from 7th – 10th September, for which we are an official par tner

I would like to thank The Curragh Racecourse, Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board and Horse Racing Ireland for extending such a warm welcome to Dubai Duty Free. I hope that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby brings with it some of the excitement and glamour that is synonymous with Dubai itself

I wish you all a pleasant day of racing and entertainment.

Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Dubai Duty

Under the Rules of Racing

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

STAKEHOLDER:

Horse Racing Ireland

MEDICAL OFFICERS:

Dr Jennifer Pugh

Dr Richard Downey

Dr Adrian McGoldrick

Dr Bernard Healy

Dr Dermot Nolan

VETERINARY OFFICERS:

Mr Joe O’Donnell

Mr John Byrne

Mr Ernan O’Donnell

FARRIERS:

Eamon Behan

Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE COURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

For information and all the latest news, visit: www.curragh.ie

In fulfilling 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:

STEWARDS ON DUTY:

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt

Mr. Peter M. Allen

Mr. N.B. Wachman

Mr. Philip Caffrey

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERK OF THE COURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

CLERK OF THE SCALES:

Mr. P.L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J.R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Ms. J. Walsh

HANDICAPPERS

Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

STEWARDS SECRETARIES

Mr. H. Hynes & Mr. L. Aspell

MEDICAL OFFICERS:

Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. A. Lehane

VETERINARY OFFICER:

Mr. A. Tyrrell MRCVS

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS:

Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. C.S. Murphy

SECURITY OFFICER:

Mr. D. Buckley

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

I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby – the highlight of the racing season here at the Curragh.

We hope that you have an enjoyable day with some wonderful racing.

We are very grateful to today’s title sponsor Dubai Duty Free and in particular Colm and Breeda McLoughlin, Salah Tahlak and his wife Fatima, Sinead and Jihad El Sibai and Jasmin Micoyco who are all true friends of Irish racing. This support, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh. We are also grateful to Gain Equine Nutrition, Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables and the Irish EBF for their sponsorship of today’s programme.

We are also very proud that for the first time, the Curragh is hosting a Tote World Pool race day with all eight races available to multiple Tote betting organisations worldwide and therefore generating extensive global coverage for all races.

We have made changes to our o ering this year which we hope you will enjoy, and we are always interested in hearing customer feedback. Please try out our new café Orbys by Lucy and the Festival Quarter marquee adjacent to the pre parade ring as well as Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall. Free seating is available at the front of the stand throughout the final furlong.

There is plenty of entertainment throughout the enclosures today as well as mobile food and beverage outlets, while after racing, the party will continue in the Festival Quarter marquee with music by Spring Break.

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.

I hope you enjoy your day and look forward to welcoming you back here at the Curragh for the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend on 22nd and 23rd July.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

Gates Open 11:30pm

YouthINK Performance 11:30am - 1:00pm

Main Entrance

Newbridge Gospel Choir 11:30am

Main Entrance

Paddy Power 1:00pm

“From The Horse’s Mouth”

Race Day Preview

Parade Ring

First Race 1:50pm 6f

The GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2)

Second Race 2:25pm 6f

The Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash (Listed)

Charity Presentation by 2:35pm

Dubai Duty Free To Barretstown

Parade Ring

Dubai Duty Free Most 2:35pm

Stylish Competition in

Association with The K Club winner announced

Festival Quarter

Third Race 3:00pm 5f

The Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap

National Anthems of 3:10pm

UAE and Ireland performed, and fly-past by the Air Corp of the Irish Defence Forces

TODAY’S ACTION

‘Let The Roar Begin’ 3:25pm performed by Paul Linehan accompanied by the Newbridge Gospel Choirfirst performance of the new Irish Derby anthem

Fourth Race 3:40pm 1m 4f

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

Fifth Race 4.15pm 1m

The Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap

Sixth Race 4:50pm 7f

The Dubai Duty Free Summer Fillies’ Handicap

Seventh Race 5:25pm 1m

The Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes (Listed)

Eighth Race 6:00pm 1m 4f

The Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF ‘Ragusa’ Handicap

Spring Break In Concert 6:05pm Festival Quarter

THE TEAM AT THE CURRAGH

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager jmonahan@curragh.ie

Evan Arkwright Racing and Sponsorship Manager eark@curragh.ie

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager pkelly@curragh.ie

Joanne Hyland Race Day Administration Assistant jhyland@curragh.ie

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager stableyardmanager@curragh.ie

Richie Brophy Grounds Manager rbrophy@curragh.ie

Ciara Doyle Racing and Training Grounds Executive cdoyle@curragh.ie

Paul Keane Sales Manager pkeane@curragh.ie

John Naughton Operations Manager jnaughton@curragh.ie

Tara Buick Senior Events & Comms Exec tbuick@curragh.ie

John Kenna Buildings & Facilities Manager jkenna@curragh.ie

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24)

DARK BLUE

Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable

fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF.

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a su cient 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.

TRACK TALKS

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

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

5F

10F

6F

12F

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

7F

14F

8F

16F

1m One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION

ABOUT TODAY’S RACES

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.

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

E WALKER (10 wins from 35 runners, 29%) runs CAME FROM THE DARK (3.00).

J P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%)

AIDAN O’BRIEN (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%)

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

RYAN MOORE (8 wins from 41 rides, 20%)

TOM MARQUAND (8 wins from 64 rides, 12%)

rides CAME FROM THE DARK (3.00), PEKING OPERA (3.40).

BILLY LEE (6 wins from 32 rides, 19%)

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.00 Laugh A Minute (won off 95 down 3lb to 92); 4.15 Current Option (won off 105 down 10lb to 95); Sirjack Thomas (won off 90 down 10lb to 80).

FANCY THAT

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 1.50 race in 2015 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Democracy and His Majesty and Unquestionable in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.40 race in 2014, 2017 and 2019 and 2020.

The stable is represented by Adelaide River and Auguste Rodin and Covent Garden and Peking Opera and San Antonio in the race today.

MRS J HARRINGTON won the 5.25 race in 2018 and 2020.

The stable is represented by Bold Discovery in the race today.

J P MURTAGH won the 5.25 race in 2017 and 2021.

The stable is represented by Carrytheone in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 5.25 race in 2013 and 2014.

The stable is represented by Salt Lake City in the race today.

JARLATH FAHEY won the 6.00 race in 2017 and 2018.

The stable is represented by Boher Road in the race today.

STABLE MOVES

3.00 MEHMAN has moved from G O’Leary to Darren Bunyan.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including -1st July.

HOW TO BET WITH

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World Pool occurs when Totes from around the globe combine to create even bigger pool sizes.

The simple bets

Simply pick the horse you think will win the race

Pick a horse you think will be placed

This is a Win and Place bet combined on the same horse

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Pick the horses you think will come 1st & 2nd

Pick the horses you think will come 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Pick two horses to finish anywhere in the first three

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THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MOST STYLISH MAN AND LADY

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PRIZES

This year sees two incredible competition prizes on offer today, courtesy of Dubai Duty Free and The K Club. As well as being crowned ‘Most Stylish’ on the day, one lucky lady will receive return flights for two to Dubai with five glorious nights in Dubai Duty Free’s own five-star hotel, The Jumeirah Creekside, as well as €1,000 in spending money at the award-winning airport retailer. Back on home soil, the winner and a guest will also be treated to a two-night stay in a luxurious suite at The K Club with breakfast each morning, dinner on one evening in The Barton restaurant, a 50 minute spa treatment each in The K Spa, plus transfers to or from Dublin Airport (if required).

The prize for Most Stylish Man is a fantastic five-star K Club VIP experience which includes two nights in a luxury suite with breakfast each morning, dinner on both evenings in two of the resort’s beautiful restaurants, The Barton and South, and a long list of fabulous resort activities including two hours of the unique simulator experience in K Golf World, 50 minute spa treatment, whiskey tasting for two, a choice of horse riding, clay-pigeon shooting, archery or air rifle shooting, and a €500 voucher to spend at nearby Kildare Village.

Our spotters and Style Ambassadors ARTHUR GOUROUNLIAN, and LOTTIE RYAN will be joined by BREEDA MCLOUGHLIN, wife of Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, and Fashion Editor of the Irish Independent and Lifestyle Ambassador for Dubai Duty Free, BAIRBRE POWER will be on the look out for the most stylish people.

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE FESTIVAL QUARTER AT 2.30PM

THE GAIN RAILWAY STAKES

The Railway Stakes is one of the oldest two-year-old races in the country having first been run in 1851. From 1973 through to 2002 it held Group 3 status and since then it has been run as a Group 2 contest.

It is the premier domestic trial for the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes run in August and since 2005 6 horses have won both races – George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Sudirman 2013 and Siskin (2019).

Once again this year, The GAIN Railway Stakes forms part of the “Champion Collection”, a series of three races at the Curragh forming a clear pathway of progression for two-year-olds. The winner of today’s race gains an automatic entry to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, the first two-year-old Group 1 race of the season.

The first race in the series, the GAIN First Flier Stakes, was won by Fozzy Stack’s talented Castle Star, who then followed up in the second race of the series, the GAIN Marble Hill Stakes. The talented son of Starspangledbanner has looked much the best juvenile sprinter around following those two fine wins.

A host of talented horses have won the GAIN Railway Stakes. Subsequent Champion Sire and sire of Medaglia d’Oro, Kitten’s Joy and Paddy O’Prado to name a few, El Prado, won this race under Lester Piggott in 1991 for trainer Vincent O’Brien, while the 2000’s saw a period of dominance by Aidan O’Brien.

King of Kings became O’Brien’s first winner in 1997, with the likes of Rock of Gibraltar, George Washington, Holy Roman Emperor and Mastercraftsman all successful in the race during unrivalled Ballydoyle success.

Back to back winners trained in the UK, Formosina and Lilbourne Lad, trained by Jeremy Noseda and Richard Hannon Sr respectively, marked a notable sea change and it wasn’t until 2015 that Aidan O’Brien won the race again, with Painted Cliffs.

In recent years, Ger Lyons has tasted success, first with Medicine Jack in 2016 and then Siskin in 2019, both ridden by Colin Keane. In 2020, Ken Condon recorded a welcome win with Laws Of Indices, a talented son of Power who defied big odds to win under Chris Hayes.

Ridden for the first time by Hayes, Laws Of Indices started the 66/1 outsider of the field, which included the smart Lucky Vega, Aidan O’Brien’s Merchants Quay and the Ger Lyons-trained favourite, To Glory.

Held up at the back of the field, Hayes moved his mount into a challenging positon two furlongs out before asking him for more in the final furlong, where he tenaciously took up the lead.

Go Bears Go won an extremely competitve renewal in 2021. He became the first British trained winner since the Richard Hannon trained Kool Kompany back in 2014.

Shartash lowered the colours of the well fancied Ballydoyle runner Blackbeard in last year’s renewal. Johnny Murtagh had, as a jockey, ridden two winners but up until last year had been unable to get his name on the roll of honour as a trainer. That changed 12 months ago, when his talented juvenile squeezed through the narrowest of gaps under Ben Coen, to pip Blackbeard in the shadow of the post.

FIRST RACE 1.50P.M.

THE GAIN RAILWAY STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

(For Race Conditions see page 80)

RACE SPONSOR

John Murphy – Chairman Tirlan joined by Ailish Byrne – Director of Agribusiness Tirlan, Joanne Hurley – Head of Equine Tirlan and Philip Gilligan – Irish Country Manager GAIN Equine Nutrition will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

He followed up a taking win on debut here with an excellent effort in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last week, and that form sets the standard. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 5 Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 1 win €11,800.00 C

Kevin Stott 9.3 nk 3/4L 3rd to River Tiber 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN 20rn Group 2 6f Gd

9.7 and Spanish Cara 9.2

One of three in the field for connections and was largely disappointing over C&D in the Marble Hill last time out. Significant improvement will be required if he is to get involved.

CD

last of 6 to Givemethebeatboys 9.5 here 27 MAY Group 3 6f Gd

- Federation (GB)

B The Federation Partnership Gavin Ryan J O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

He ran a perfectly respectable race in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot, and gave the impression that he would be suited by a step up in trip. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3

Devious (GB) 1 win €9,440.00

Gavin Ryan 9.3 5L 6th of 14 to Valiant Force (USA) 9.3 ASCOT 22 JUN Group 2 5f Gd /Sft 11/5Fav G.M. Ryan 9.7 won 2L 2 3/4L from Mr Saturday 9.7 and Jalaybee (GB) 9.7 NAAS 6 MAY 9rn mdn 5f Gd/Yld 1min 1.3sec

4 HIS MAJESTY (10) 2 9 5 (131) (1) Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Czabo (GB) 134 F

B Newstead Ltd Seamie Heffernan J O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant A P O’Brien T

He was a shade unlucky in the Norfolk when leading his group home on the near side, and he must be

leading contender on the back of that. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4

win

C

He has run two highly creditable races over shorter to begin his career, and he may be slightly

on the form he has shown entering this contest. Star Rating 3

He hasn’t been up to much in three starts this year and appears to have plenty

well be one for handicaps down the line. Star Rating 2

This son of Starspangledbanner shaped with plenty of encouragement over C&D on his debut last month when running on well for third, but he faces a much tougher assignment on this occasion.

He showed very little when stepped up in grade for the Windsor Castle and it is difficult

fare any better in Group company. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2

Man

1 win €14,750.00

how

This costly purchase showed improvement from first to second start when easily scoring over C&D, and further progress may be on the cards as he steps up in grade. Winning Range Gd.

1 win €11,800.00 CD

1min 16.4sec 15/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to His Majesty 9.5 here 1 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Sft

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), 5/2 His Majesty, 4/1 Unquestionable (FR), 6/1 Devious (GB), 8/1 Democracy, 16/1 Mythology, 25/1 I Am Invictus, Supersonic Man (GB), 66/1 Lightening Army (GB) 2022 - 1st Shartash 2nd Blackbeard 3rd Apache Outlaw (1 min. 14.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Ever since he made a sparkling debut here in March, BUCANERO FUERTE has been highly touted by connections and he went someway to proving them right when an excellent third in the Coventry. The winner of that contest looks very smart, and his form looks a level above that of the Norfolk Stakes, in which His Majesty (fourth) finished ahead of Devious (sixth) when leading home his group on the near side. Unquestionable made quite the impression when scoring over C&D latest and he must enter calculations as well.

WIN: BUCANERO FUERTE DANGER: Devious

Bucanero Fuerte ran an exceptional race in what looked a strong Coventry at Royal Ascot. He did well to finish third after being prominent throughout and should continue to progress. His Majesty ran creditably to finish fourth in the Norfolk, finishing first in his group and a fair way clear of second. His run can be marked up having been slowly away and raced on the wrong side, and he is expected to finish in the frame here. Unquestionable is difficult to assess, having won comfortably on his second start, but he finished third behind His Majesty on debut, who is taken to confirm his superiority over his stablemate. Of the rest, I Am Invictus makes most appeal. He finished third behind excellent Coventry winner River Tiber, before a good second to Pearls And Rubies, who was second behind Snellen in the Chesham. He should continue to progress, and whilst he is unlikely to break his maiden here, he should run another fine race.

Bet Type: Combination Trifecta

Selections: Bucanero Fuerte, I Am Invictus, His Majesty

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FESTIVAL QUARTER FEATURING THE BRILLIANT SPRING BREAK

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SECOND RACE 2.25P.M.

THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE & STABLES DASH STAKES OF €100,000 (LISTED RACE)

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 82)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of ARM Holding 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.

Has dropped back to sprinting on his most recent outings, including when fifth over C&D

handicap company, and the four-year-old has a bit to prove back at this level.

B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue

J O Craig Bernick & Haras d’Etreham & Antony Beck

Best known for finishing runner-up in the Middle Park at Newmarket in 2021, but he has struggled to make any kind of impact since and others make more appeal. Winning Range SH-Yld. Star Rating 3

Castle Star 2 flat wins €51,625.00 CD — Handicap Rating 103

11/1 HR105 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (TS) 10L 9th of 10 to Ladies Church (GB) 9.9 NAAS 21 MAY Listed 5f Gd

J. P. Spencer 9.3 21L last of 18 to Kinross (GB) 9.4 ASCOT 15 OCT 22 Group 1 6f Gd /Sft

16/1 HR111 J.P. Spencer 9.5 7 1/4L 8th of 19 to Highfield Princess (FR) 9.3 here 11 SEP 22 Group 1 5f Sft

Br g Lethal Force - Joyeaux (GB) (CPiece) 35-7233 F

B Redgate Bstock & Peter Bottowley Bstock Connor Beasley J

O Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale Michael Dods (in GB) T

A very consistent individual who has been running well in defeat this season, most notably last time when third in the Duke Of York, and this could be the ideal opportunity to get his head back in front. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 5

Commanche Falls GB 9 Flat Wins €329,049.40 D — Handicap Rating 112

Connor Beasley 9.10 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Azure Blue 9.7 YORK 17 MAY 10rn Group 2 6f Gd

Connor Beasley 9.12 (CP) 3L hd 3rd to Creative Force 9.8 HAYDOCK PARK 13 MAY 4rn 6f Gd /Sft

Connor Beasley 9.9 (CP) hd 2nd to Garrus 9.9 NEWMARKET 20 APR 7rn Group 3 6f Gd

4 GUSTAVUS WESTON (37) 7 9 7 (133) (6)

Br Br g Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross

(Hood) 806-570 F

B M Orlandi & J Harrod Gary Carroll J

O T Egan & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd & Seamus O’Brien & Mrs Bridget Dillon Joseph G Murphy T

Shaped well on his return at this venue when fifth in April. However, two subsequent below-par efforts leave him with a fair amount to find. Winning Range SH-GY. Star Rating 2

Gustavus Weston 4 flat wins €136,220.00 CD — Handicap Rating 91

6/1 HR96 G.F. Carroll 9.10 9 3/4L last of 15 to Tawaazon 8.13 here 26 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 11/1 HR97 G.F. Carroll 9.9 5L 7th of 19 to Earls 8.11 CK 5 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

28/1 HR97 B.M. Coen 9.12 3L 5th of 13 to Hurricane Ivor 9.11 here 16 APR Ext hcp 6f Hvy

5 TANGO FLARE (23)

9 7 (133)

A relatively unknown quantity having won his maiden at Cork before following up in a median auction event

Fairyhouse. He is open to further improvement and cannot be discounted.

B Tom Radley

O Michael Iavarone & Julia Iavarone & Michael O’Callaghan M D O’Callaghan

A talented juvenile who struggled on both attempts last year in Group 1 company, when finishing last in the Commonwealth Cup and July Cup, and he will need to step forward from his comeback effort here in May. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2

Has performed with credit on her last couple of starts and it would be no surprise if the filly

enter calculations once again. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4

able

She struggled to land a blow when last seen in the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot

company a lot more to her liking. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Mooneista 3

wins €89,385.00 C — Handicap Rating 106

Lordan 9.7 7 3/4L 15th of 18 to The Platinum Queen 8.4 PARISLONGCHAMP 2 OCT 22 Group 1 5f Sft /Hvy

9 WODAO (FR) (44)

Br Ch c Showcasing (GB) - Dadao (GB)

B S C E A Elevage d’Yllone

O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

Arrives here having been beaten at odds on in France on his most recent performance in May, but he appears capable of bouncing back on this occasion. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 4

Wodao (FR) 2 flat wins €33,335.00 — Handicap Rating 107

G.M. Ryan 9.0 (CP) (TS) 4 3/4L 6th of 7 to Believing 8.10 CHANTILLY 19 MAY Group 3 6f Sft

G.M. Ryan 9.0 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Marshman (GB) 9.0 CHANTILLY 17 APR 8rn Group 3 5f 110yds Sft

Br B f Havana Grey (GB) - Lady Nancy (TStrap) 10348- F

B Jim Bradley & Sebastian Curran Chris Hayes J

O Middleham Park Racing Ireland Eddie & Patrick Harty T

A winner on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse last season, but her form tailed off as the year progressed and she comes here with something to prove. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Coralillo 1

win

D — Handicap Rating 98

CURRAGH COMMENT

COMMANCHE FALLS has been running with plenty of credit in Group races having gone down by a head in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April. His most recent display saw him finish third in the Duke Of York and a repeat of that performance at this level would make him tough to beat. Tango Flare remains open to improvement on just his sixth career outing, following a brace of victories at Cork and Fairyhouse, while others for the shortlist include Wodao and Mooneista.

WIN: COMMANCHE FALLS

DANGER: Mooneista

A tough race to unpick, with a variety of interesting contenders. The ever reliable Commanche Falls continues to run as well as ever, and is the top rated horse in the race by 4lbs. He should go very close back down in grade. Twilight Jet is also back down in grade, having finished down the field in three group races on his last three starts. He has won his last two starts in Group 3 races and should be there or thereabouts in this Listed contest. Wodao also brings some strong form to the table, having won a Listed race last season, before finishing second in two Groups 3s on soft ground last year. This improving 3 year old should make good use of his weight allowance, and if he acts on good ground (he has won on it before, but most of his form is on softer), he could also fill the frame. It would be remiss to fail to mention Mooneista, who has not won for a while, but often runs well in defeat. Finally, Tango Flare looks to be on the upgrade having won his last two starts, but this is a marked step up in grade and he might find a couple of these too classy.

Bet Tpye: Combination Trifecta

Selections: Commanche Falls, Twilight Jet, Wodao

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16 YEARS OF THE DUBAI

DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY

2023 marks the 16th year of sponsorship by Dubai Duty Free of the Irish Derby, the premier Classic in the Irish flat racing season.

2008

The first year of sponsorship by Dubai Duty Free of the Irish Derby yielded a familiar result, with the Aidan O’Brien-trained Frozen Fire running out the 16/1 winner under Seamie Heffernan.

Fame And Glory went one better at the Curragh than at Epsom, winning cosily under Johnny Murtagh by a five length margin. Settled into mid-division, Fame And Glory stretched away a furlong from the finish to win comfortably.

2010

2009

A talented son of Galileo, Cape Blanco made it five in a row for Aidan O’Brien when seeing off stablemates Midas Touch and Jan Vermeer to run out a half length winner and land back to back renewals of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby for Johnny Murtagh.

Treasure Beach was only beaten a head at Epsom but made amends at the Curragh, winning in the hands of Colm O’Donoghue. He led home a Ballydoyle 1-2-3, with Seville and Memphis Tennessee rounding out the placings.

2012

2011

Camelot made it five races in a row and maintained his unbeaten record when winning as 1/5 favourite under Joseph O’Brien, marking a first Irish Derby for the rider.

He saw off four rivals to win cosily and maintain his reputation as a leading colt.

It was up to Jim Bolger to halt the period of Ballydoyle dominance, and Trading Leather did so in 2013. A winner of the Silver Stakes on his previous win, he got the better of Galileo Rock, Festive Cheer and Ruler Of The World to win the 2013 renewal. 2013 2014

One of the best winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, Australia was imperious and made it an Epsom-Curragh double when winning as 1/8 favourite under Joseph O’Brien. He made it another 1-2-3 for Ballydoyle, with Kingfisher and Orchestra in behind. 2015

Behind Golden Horn at Epsom, Jack Hobbs showed his class to win the 2015 renewal of the race under William Buick for John Gosden and the Godolphin team. He became the first British-trained winner since Balanchine in 1994.

2016

A fine winner under Pat Smullen, Harzand backed up his dominant Epsom victory by winning cosily to give Dermot Weld his first winner of the race since Grey Swallow in 2004, was also ridden to victory by Pat Smullen. 2017

Capri showed grit and determination to turn round the form from Epsom and come out on top in a blanket finish under Seamie Heffernan. Delivered late, he beat Cracksman into second and Epsom winner Wings Of Eagles into third. 2018

A first Classic winner for Joseph O’Brien as a trainer, and a first Irish Classic winner for brother Donnacha in the saddle, Latrobe improved from his course and distance maiden win to see off Rostropovich and the talented Saxon Warrior.

A surprise winner of the 2019 renewal, Sovereign was most impressive when making all under Padraig Beggy to see off Epsom winner Anthony Van Dyck and six other rivals by a wide six length margin. 2019

A comfortable winner at Royal Ascot, Santiago was backed up quickly and just held off the late surge of stablemate Tiger Moth to record another Classic winner for Seamie Heffernan and Aidan O’Brien.

2020

Colin Keane gave Westover an uncomplicated ride when winning last year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Like Hurricane lane in 2021, he had been a strong finisher in the Epsom equivalent and ran home an impressive winner at the Curragh. In doing so, he made it back-to-back winners for Britain.

2021

Hurricane Lane ran a brilliant race at Epsom in defeat before taking victory in the 2021 classic. Frankie Dettori looked as though he may have stolen victory from the front, but Buick would not be denied and under an excellent drive ran Lone Eagle down in the shadows of the post.

2022

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THIRD RACE 3.00P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE ROCKINGHAM HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 82)

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Winner of five races from 5f to 6f. Not disgraced when finishing second to Art

6f last time out and must enter calculations eased in grade. Winning Range Gd

5 flat wins €116,840.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f. He has improved of late and a 6lb rise for his latest success may not be enough to halt progression here. Winning Range GY & AW. Star Rating 3

B Whisperview Trading Ltd Ryan Moore J O Coolmore,Westerberg,Zhang Yuesheng A P O’Brien T

He was outpaced in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot last month and others arrive with bigger claims here. Best watched on this occasion. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2

Hispanic 1 flat win €9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 97

Ryan Moore 9.4 (BK) 10L 15th of 26 to Rhythm N Hooves (GB) 8.8 ASCOT 23 JUN hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm

Ryan Moore 9.4 (BK) 9L 8th of 10 to Great State (GB) 9.4 YORK 18 MAY Listed 5f Gd /Frm

W. M. Lordan 9.3 (BK) 1 1/4L nk 2 1/2L 4th to Legend of Xanadu (GB) 9.3 DONCASTER 22 OCT 22 8rn Listed 6f 2yds Hvy

4 LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (37) 8 9 6 (132) (17)

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Funny Enough (GB) 8-71302 F

B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade

Adam Caffrey (5) J O Shamrock Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T

A versatile sort who was only narrowly denied at this track on his latest run in May. Cannot be overlooked given he retains the mark from that run. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 4

Laugh A Minute (GB) 6 flat wins €242,302.20 CD — Handicap Rating 92

16/1 HR92 Adam Caffrey 8.13 hd 2nd to Tawaazon 8.13 here 26 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

22/1 HR92 C.D. Hayes 9.4 8L 12th of 19 to Earls 8.11 CK 5 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

6/1 HR92 R.P. Whelan 9.7 nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Hurricane Ivor 9.11 here 16 APR 13rn Ext hcp 6f Hvy

5 MICHAELA’S BOY (9) 3 9 6 (132) (8)

Br Ch c Ribchester - Joyce Compton 11-8438 F

B Redpender Stud Ltd Jason Hart

Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd

He has won three times at 5f. Finished a creditable third in Listed company on his penultimate run, but struggled at Royal Ascot last time and others are preferred. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f. He will need to bounce back from his latest run to have

proceedings here. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f, but last win was over two years ago. Although he is capable of being in the mix off this mark, others are preferred. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2

Came From The Dark 5 Flat Wins €105,220.20 D — Handicap Rating 89

Saffie Osborne 8.10 4L 11th of 20 to Navello (GB) 8.7 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN hcp 5f Gd /Frm

Saffie Osborne 9.11 1/2L 1L 3rd to Spring Bloom (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 20 MAY 8rn hcp (71-90)5f Gd

Ross Coakley 9.8 5L last of 6 to Dream Composer (FR) 9.5 GOODWOOD 5 MAY hcp (0-100)5f Gd /Sft

9 PRIMO UOMO (16)

Br B g Strategic Prince (GB) - Mooching Along

B D J Sweeney

He may well benefit from his most recent outing off a break at Cork, but this veteran faces some more appealing opposition here. Winning Range YS-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2

Primo Uomo 8 flat wins €89,687.50 CD — Handicap Rating 87 28/1

D.N.

9.10 (TS) 6L 8th of 10 to Running Cool

J O DWPJ Investments Ltd Edward Lynam T

A fairly consistent candidate who finished a fair fourth at this course in May. Should not be too far away here and he warrants a second look. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Jon Riggens 2 flat wins €17,995.00 CD — Handicap Rating 85

A decent all-weather performer but she is yet to score on turf and could likely find a few of these too good with that in mind. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Lokada (FR) 2 flat wins €13,865.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 33/1

Even though her losing run stretches back to July 2021, her last outing for third was a step in the right direction. Dangerous to dismiss with more improvement possible.

He has won three times at 5f. Failed to pose a serious threat in five of his six turf starts and he is probably best watched with this in mind. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 1

D — Handicap Rating 82

has won three times at 5f. She remains 10lb above her last winning mark

effort last month and faces a stiff assignment. Winning Range Yld-Gd.

at 5f. A relatively unexposed type who sports first-time

on her return to action. More to come. Winning Range Gd.

He kept on well to beat previous Listed winner Maria Branwell over C&D last month and further progression cannot be dismissed. One for the shortlist. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 5

He has won three times at 5f. He has gone up 8lb for his latest success at Musselburgh in May and would be dangerous to ignore. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3

3 Flat Wins €13,950.60 D — Handicap Rating 79

10 OCT 22 12rn hcp (56-75)5f 1yds Gd /Sft

Zak Wheatley 8.13 (TS) won 1L 1 1/2L from Eruption 8.9 and Prayer Matt (GB) 8.11 CATTERICK BRIDGE 6 SEP 22 6rn hcp (51-70)5f Hvy 0min 59.7sec

18 HARRY’S HILL (GB) (33) 5 8 7 (119) (19)

Br B g Heeraat - Lexington Rose (GB) 13-6610 F B Fraser Kent & Nell Kent

Hassett (R) T Failed to get involved at Tipperary in May and a big step forward is needed if he is to play a hand here.

Winning Range YS-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2

Harry’s Hill (GB) 6 flat wins €38,645.00 CD — Handicap Rating 77

13/2 HR80 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 8 1/2L 12th of 15 to Gabriella’s Spirit 8.13 TIPP

winner

5f. Although he showed encouragement when finishing third behind Harry’s Hill on his latest start, the reopposing has disappointed since. Look elsewhere for the winner.

B,T worn by No. 2, No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 14, No. 15. TStrap worn by No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 13, No. 19. Visor worn by No. 12. Long Handicap - Harry’s Hill (GB) 8-5 (117), Mymomentintime (USA) 7-13 (111)

Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Run Ran Run, 13/2 Master Matt (GB), 8/1 Jon Riggens, 10/1 Big Gossey, Laugh A Minute (GB), Harmony Rose (GB), Silmaniya, Sheikh Maz Mahood, 14/1 Loveday, 16/1 Hispanic, Tawaazon, Lokada (FR), Mymomentintime (USA), 20/1 Michaela’s Boy, Came From The Dark, Mehman (GB), Screen Siren, 25/1 Harry’s Hill (GB), 50/1 Primo Uomo 2022 - 1st Ano Syra 2nd Big Gossey 3rd Neo Soul (1 min. 0.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

A wide-open contest in which preferences lies with the unexposed RUN RAN RUN. A game winner over C&D on his most recent outing, the son of No Nay Never left a strong impression that there would be more to come and he can mount another bold bid off a 2lb higher mark. Silmaniya finished in seventh behind the selection on her latest run but can give him plenty to think about now on this occasion. Big Gossey and Laugh A Minute are just two others who boast solid credentials.

WIN: RUN RAN RUN

DANGER: Big Gossey

A very competitive handicap that could be won by any number of horses. Run Ran Run seems the obvious place to start, having won two of his three starts at the Curragh. He is lightly raced and should still be improving, and a chance is taken on that improvement here as he has snuck in near the bottom of the weights. Tawaazon has made rapid improvement this season, winning five of his ten starts since joining James McAuley. He was a disappointing favourite last time out, but it would be no surprise to see him resume progress despite his career high mark. Jon Riggens and Screen Siren both have collateral form with Tawaazon, but if there is one that could be lurking on a handy mark it looks to be English raider Sheikh Maz Mahood. Declan Carroll is a lesser known English trainer who is unlikely to be well-supported in the pool, but he is excellent at readying his handicappers. Zak Wheatley is well worth his 5lb claim and should provide some further value in the pool. He has won three of his last five and is on the upgrade.

Bet Type: Quinella

Selections: Run Ran Run, Sheikh Maz Mahood

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2023

2023 will mark the 158th running of the Irish Derby. This is the 16th year of sponsorship of Ireland’s flagship race by Dubai Duty Free.

History

The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners.

Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles.

Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races.

In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-andthree-quarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-and-a-half.

Female Trainers

The Irish Derby has never been won by a horse representing a female trainer. The Jessica Harrington-trained Gold Maze was the latest one to attempt to break the hoodoo in the 2020 renewal.

British Challengers

British runners have traditionally enjoyed much success in the race (23 wins in the last 51 years), and enjoyed success in last years race with Westover. Hurricane Lane in 2021 and Jack Hobbs in 2015 are other recent British trained winners.

The biggest ever British raiding party was in 1996 when a nine-strong British team came up short behind the Dermot Weld-trained Zagreb.

Maidens

The last maiden to win the Irish Derby was Sindon in 1958, trained by Michael Dawson in Ireland and ridden by Liam Ward.

French Challengers

Pardal, third in 1950, was the first French runner in the race. He was owned by Marcel Boussac and ridden by Rae Johnstone. French-trained horses have won the Irish Derby eight times in all including four victories in the last 25 years, namely; Hurricane Run in 2005, his sire Montjeu in 1999, Dream Well in 1998 and Winged Love in 1995. Malacate (1976), Irish Ball (1971), Prince Regent (1969) and Tambourine (1962) were the others.

Record Time

The fastest winning time in the Derby was registered by St Jovite in 1992 when Jim Bolger’s brilliant colt came home in a time of 2 min 25.6 sec, which smashed the previous record of 2 min 28.8 sec set by Tambourine II in 1962.

Smallest/ Largest Fields

The smallest ever field was in 1868 when Madeira defeated his sole rival, Bee Quick, by six lengths. Madeira only ran twice after his Irish Derby win where he was beaten on successive days at Bellewstown!

1962 witnessed the biggest ever turnout for the race as Tambourine II saw off 23 rivals to become the first ever French-trained winner of the race.

2012 and 2014 saw the joint smallest fields since 1912, with just four rivals taking their chances against the Derby heroes Camelot and Australia respectively.

Dead Heats

Only twice has the result of the Irish Derby come down to a dead heat and on both occasions the horses involved have been English-trained raiders. Haine and Zodiac shared the honours in 1924, while 10 years later Patriot King and Primero were inseparable passing the post.

Most Successful Jockey

Morny Wing is the most successful jockey in the Irish Derby, recording six victories between 1921 and 1946. Steve Donoghue and Lester Piggott both won five.

Seamus Heffernan is the most successful current licenced jockey with four wins in the race. Ryan Moore has yet to win the Group 1 classics.

Most Successful Owners

The 2016 victory of Harzand saw the Aga Khan overtake his grandfather His Highness the Aga Khan III as the most successful individual owner in the history of the race with what was his sixth success. The latter had his colours carried to victory five times between 1925 and 1949, while Shergar gave the present Aga Khan his first success in 1981 and was followed by Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1988), Sinndar (2000), Alamshar (2003) and the aforementioned Harzand (2016).

Mind, that title could well be disputed as various combinations of the Coolmore partners, namely John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, have owned 14 winners of the race in the last 22 years. Indeed, all bar one of the recent winners have all carried the silks of Derrick Smith, which puts him right behind the Aga Khan.

Winning Siblings

The last siblings to win the race were Ribocco in 1967 and his full-brother Ribero in 1968. Both horses were trained in England by Fulke Johnson-Houghton, ridden by Lester Piggott and owned by Charles Engelhard.

Beaten French Derby Runners

Cape Blanco was the last horse to be beaten in the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) before winning the Irish Derby in 2010. He is not alone in showing improved form here at the Curragh as five years earlier, Hurricane Run finished second in the Prix du Jockey Club before triumphing in the Irish Derby as favourite. In 1995, Winged Love improved from his third place at Chantilly to capture Ireland’s premier Classic.

* N.B The distance of the Prix du Jockey Club was shortened from 12 furlongs to 10½ furlongs in 2005.

Leading Sire

Another jointly held title, the accolade of the most successful sire in the race is held by Gallinule, Sadler’s Wells and the perennial Galileo – three giants of their time. Gallinule produced six winners between 1895 and 1901, while Sadler’s Wells got off the mark with Old Vic in 1989. The following year his daughter Salsabil won before Dream Well in 1998, Montjeu in 1999, Galileo in 2001 and High Chaparral in 2002. Sovereign’s 2019 win saw Galileo join Gallinule and Sadler’s Wells as the leading sire of the race with six winners.

Shortest Priced/Longest Priced Winner

In 1907, Orby was the first horse to attempt the English-Irish Derby double and he duly obliged, with his starting price of 1/10 making him the shortest ever priced winner of the Classic. The shortest priced horse in the race since then was Australia at 1/8 in the 2014 renewal.

Zarathustra is the longest-priced winner, prevailing at 50/1 in 1954. Ridden by Paddy Powell and trained by Michael Hurley, he had finished fifth in the Irish 2000 Guineas but had run badly in the Gallinule Stakes on his previous start.

Fillies’ Record

Beaten Epsom Runners In Recent Years

Both Frozen Fire in 2008 and Soldier of Fortune in 2007 finished unplaced at Epsom before triumphing in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Soldier of Fortune was fifth at Epsom while Frozen Fire was only 11th. Last year’s winner Capri finished 6th at Epsom before winning at the Curragh. Previous to that duo, the last horse to win the Irish Derby after having been unplaced at Epsom was Tyrnavos (12th at Epsom) who caused a 25/1 shock on soft ground in 1980.

Others who were placed at Epsom before triumphing at the Curragh recently were last years winner Westover (third at Epsom), Hurricane Lane (third at Epsom), Jack Hobbs (second at Epsom) in 2015, Treasure Beach (second at Epsom) in 2011, Fame and Glory (second at Epsom) in 2009, Dylan Thomas (third at Epsom) in 2006, Alamshar (third at Epsom) in 2003, St Jovite (second at Epsom) in 1992, Sir Harry Lewis (fourth at Epsom) in 1987, Law Society (second at Epsom) in 1985 and the great El Gran Senor (second at Epsom) in 1984.

St Jovite’s win was unusual in that he turned the tables on his Epsom conqueror Dr Devious, finishing two lengths second to him at Epsom prior to inflicting a 12-length defeat on him at the Curragh.

Only 10 fillies’ have won the race since it’s inception and the first of these came in 1871. Maid Of Athens won only the sixth race since it’s inception and the following year Trickstress made it two from two for the fillies. Gallinaria made it winner number eight but the next filly to win didn’t come until 1990 in the form of Salsabil. She was quickly followed by Balanchine in 1994.

Record of Favourites in the Last 10 Years

2012 Camelot – won

2013 Ruler Of The World – fifth

2014 Australia – won

2015 Jack Hobbs – won

2016 Harzand - won

2017 Wings Of Eagles - fourth

2018 Saxon Warrior - fourth

2019 Anthony Van Dyck - second

2020 Santiago - won

2021 High Definition - tenth

2022 - Westover (joint fav) - won

LEGENDARY WINNERS

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY

HISTORY

The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners.

Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles.

Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races.

In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-and-three-quarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-and-a-half.

1970 NIJINSKY

Vincent O’Brien won the Irish Derby on seven occasions during his career and perhaps the most iconic of those victories was that of Nijinsky in 1970. The son of Northern Dancer arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby as the unbeaten winner of the 2000 Guineas and Derby and he didn’t disappoint.

Nijinsky would go on to even greater fame in the months after that, completing the fabled Triple Crown by winning the St Leger at Doncaster. To this day, no other horse has completed the Triple Crown.

1981 SHERGAR

Having won the Derby by no less than 10 lengths in 1981, he arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby on a wave of expectation. With Lester Piggott taking over the reins from Walter Swinburn, the son of Great Nephew made no mistake, prevailing by a very easy four lengths. After his racing career finished later that year, Shergar returned to The Curragh to stand as a sire in Ballymany Stud.

Such was the regard he was held in by Irish racing people, he was paraded down the main street in Newbridge in scenes unlikely to ever be repeated.

WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WINNERS THAT HAVE HELPED SHAPE THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY INTO ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RACES IN THE WORLD

1992 ST JOVITE

1990 SALSABIL

Prior to the 1990 renewal of the Irish Derby, 90 years had passed since Gallinaria won the race in 1900.

In 1994 Balanchie beat King’s Theatre to make it two wins in four years after a 90-year drought. Since then, only three other fillies’ have contested the race, Qualify, who like last year’s runner Tuesday, won the Espsom Oaks on her previous start. She finished sixth to Jack Hobbs in 2015. The other was the William Mott trained New York Girl, she finished seventh in 2020. Tuesday was unable to win the race last year and this year we have no fillies’ in the line-up.

There have been few more spectacular winners than St Jovite in 1991. While the son of Pleasant Colony had finished second to Dr Devious in the Derby earlier that month, the rematch at the Curragh was no contest at all, with St Jovite powering away from his rival to score by a remarkable 12 lengths.

It wasn’t just a visually impressive performance either, as he came home in a time of 2 minutes 25.6 seconds, which smashed the previous race record of 2 minutes 28.8 seconds set by Tambourine II in 1962.

It is a record that stands to this day.

2001 GALILEO

Arguably the best of Aidan O’Brien’s twelve winners of the Irish Derby is Galileo, who won by four lengths in 2001. The son of Sadler’s Wells followed his Epsom success with another smooth victory in the hands of Mick Kinane before completing a notable treble when landing the King George at Ascot. He has since become the greatest stallion of his generation, to date siring five winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

THE

1866

Selim wins the inaugural running

1999

Montjeu gives Cash Asmussen a second victory in the race for John Hammond, following up his win in the French Derby

1977

The Minstrel does the Epsom-Curragh Derby double under Lester Piggott, surviving a late stewards enquiry to keep the race

1970

Nijinsky wins the Classic on route to winning the English Triple Crown

1981

Shergar wins the race to follow up his record breaking Epsom Derby win

1990

Salsabil becomes only the second filly to win the race, defeating a strong field for trainer John Dunlop

2014

The classy Australia lands the race for father-son combo of Aidan and Joseph O’Brien

2012

Camelot records Aidan O’Brien’s seventh consecutive win

2020 Santiago gives a seventh win in 10 years for Aidan O’Brien

2016 Harzand proves a popular winner for Pat Smullen

2021

2001

Galileo comes out on top under a fine ride by Mick Kinane

Hurricane Lane runs down Lone Eagle late in the day for William Buick

2022 Juddmonte registered their second victory with Westover

Let the Roar Begin

A song for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

The new Irish Derby anthem will be heard for the first time at the races when performed by well known Kildare based tenor Paul Linehan accompanied by the Newbridge Gospel Choir as the horses for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby go to the start of the race. Words and music by Kildare natives Mario Corrigan and Pierce O’Donnell.

Mario is a Senior Executive Librarian with Kildare Co. Council, he has written over 20 books, including children’s books and a graphic novel on Michael Collins for O’Brien Press in 2022. His father Paschal Corrigan, had worked most of his life with John Oxx at Curragbeg, as travelling-head-lad. Pierce O’Donnell, whose mother Teresa had co-written a Eurovision entry, wrote the music. He is a secondary school teacher in Athy, Co. Kildare

There’s Saratoga, Epsom Downs, Newmarket, Ascot too, Flemington & Tokyo, Longchamp, Meydan, it’s true. But I’ll wager you a score or more, there’s no better thing to do, Than being at the Curragh Races, on a Derby afternoon.

CHORUS

Let the roar begin, reach out and punch the sky

Cheer your favourite horse to win, friends there by your side

Feel the pulse within,

We’ll put you through your paces, at the classic Curragh Races, and we’re doin’ it in style

Hooves upon the shortgrass, thunder on the ground, Kicking up the sainted turf, contenders chasing down. Jockeys on the bridle, asses in the air, A thousand pounds of horseflesh, comin’ home upon the rail.

CHORUS

Let the roar begin, reach out and punch the sky

Cheer your favourite horse to win, friends there by your side

Feel the pulse within,

We’ll put you through your paces, at the classic Curragh Races, and we’re doin’ it in style

Let the roar begin, reach out and punch the sky

Cheer your favourite horse to win, friends there by your side

Feel the pulse within,

We’ll put you through your paces, at the classic Curragh Races, and we’re doin’ it in style

We’ll put you through your paces, at the classic Curragh Races

The summer’s come at last and we’re doin’ it in style

© Words Mario Corrigan and Music Pierce O’Donnell

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY TROPHY 2023

Kilkenny based artist Ani Mollereau has unveiled the spectacular trophy that will be presented by Colm McLoughlin,

CEO and

Executive Vice President Dubai Duty Free to the winning owner of the 2023 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

The sculpture depicts a falcon holding a spiral with a horse’s head.

The representation of the falcon and the horse epitomises the characteristics of both species, hugely significant in Arabian culture and renowned for their bravery, pride, nobility, grace and power. These qualities are the epitome of racing. The partnership in racing between Dubai and the Ireland embodies both the love and the passion for the horse. The inter-cultural relationship results in the two halves becoming one.

The wings of the solid bronze trophy symbolises the aim to highly achieve with grace and valor. The ten feather tips on the wings represent the ten fingers of the hands that have helped mould and train the horse to achieve this wonderful victory from birth to track. The breeder, the trainer, the exercise rider, the groom, the jockey and the owner all collaborating to do their very best for the racehorse to cross the finish line first.

The falcon’s head represents the keen eye for success, the attention to detail and preparation. The claws symbolise the strength and resolve to hold firm to your goals and the competitiveness of racing. The tail has 12 feathers which represent the 12 furlong length of the race.

The spiral with the horse’s head symbolises the racecourse and the path to victory. The Curragh, with its natural terrain is represented by the irregularity of the modelling. It is a historical site symbolised by the spiral, an early Celtic symbol.

The Bog Oak base, sourced from well known Kildare based artist Brian O’Loughlin, carries the stories and history of the Curragh Plains.

FOURTH RACE 3.40P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY OF €1,250,000 (GROUP 1)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €712500; Second: €250000; Third: €125000; Fourth: €62500; Fifth: €37500; Sixth: €25000; Seventh: €12500; Eighth: €12500.

(For Race Conditions see page 82)

RACE SPONSOR

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

Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Dubai Duty Free accompanied by Salah Tahlak Joint Chief Operating Officer Dubai Duty Free, Sinead El Sibai, Senior Vice President Marketing Dubai Duty Free and Jasmin Micoyco Manager Projects and Events ,Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, groom and breeder of the winning horse and €250 euro to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE

Groom: Ranju Gaikwad

Has made the frame multiple times at Group level but was well held in the Derby when last seen and others make more appeal as a result. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2

Adelaide River 1 flat win €8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 106

Seamie Heffernan 9.2 11L 8th of 14 to Auguste Rodin 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds

R. L. Moore 9.2 6 1/2L 2nd to Arrest 9.2 CHESTER 10 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m 4f 63yds Sft

Groom: David Hickey

Bounced back to form when winning the Derby at Epsom a month ago and that form was boosted at Royal Ascot recently. Clearly sets the standard on that evidence. Winning Range

Groom: Michael Webster Snr

Made an encouraging return when a close third over 1m 5f at Navan in May but much more is required to be successful at this level. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2

Garden 1 flat win €8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 97

Groom: Wieslaw Kwasnaik

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

A Listed winner over 1m 5f at Navan in May but well held in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot last time. Looks to be up against it in this company. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 2

Peking Opera 2 flat wins €40,415.00 — Handicap Rating 99

Ryan Moore 9.2 9L 7th of 14 to Gregory (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 21

Ch c Galileo - Simply Perfect

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

Groom: Sergiy Panenko

A Group 1-winning two-year-old over a mile but will need to find further improvement for this step up in trip to be successful here. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3

ADELAIDE RIVER (IRE)

Australia (GB)

Could It Be Love (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Ouija Board (GB)

War Front (USA)

Playa Maya (USA)

Sunday Silence (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Selection Board

Danzig (USA)

Starry Dreamer (USA)

Arch (USA)

Dixie Slippers (USA)

Halo (USA)

Wishing Well (USA)

Deep Impact (JPN)

Wind In Her Hair (IRE)

Alzao (USA)

AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE)

Rhododendron (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Halfway To Heaven (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Burghclere

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Pivotal (GB)

Cassandra Go (IRE)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

COVENT GARDEN (IRE)

Inca Princess (IRE)

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

Miletrian (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Danehill (USA)

L’On Vite (USA)

Marju (IRE)

Warg (GB)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

PEKING OPERA (IRE)

Bugle (USA)

War Front (USA)

Chatham (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Danzig (USA)

Starry Dreamer (USA)

Maria’s Mon (USA)

Circle Of Gold (USA)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

PROUD AND REGAL (IRE)

Simply Perfect (GB)

Danehill (USA)

Hotelgenie Dot Com (GB)

Danzig (USA)

Razyana (USA)

Selkirk (USA)

Birch Creek

Groom: David Cagney

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

Won the Dee Stakes at Chester in May but his subsequent performance in the Derby suggests that he may find a few too good. Winning Range Sft & AW. Star Rating 2 San Antonio 2 flat wins €70,613.80 — Handicap Rating 106 W.

Groom: Lauryn Faulkner

but that was still an encouraging effort and he has to be of interest. Winning Range Hvy-SH. Star Rating 4

Did not appear to relish the undulations at Epsom when fourth in the

Groom: Eoin Freaney

Remains a maiden but has finished second to Sprewell and White

season. Will do well to get off the mark in this company but has the ability

Groom: Billy Callaghan

Stayed on well to fill third place in the Derby a month ago and he is likely to be in the mix once again here. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 4

Birch (GB) 2 flat wins €38,350.00 — Handicap Rating 115

Colin Keane 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Auguste Rodin

Shane Foley 9.2 (TS) nk 2nd to The Foxes 9.2 YORK

22/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.5 (TS) won 1/2L 4L from Up And Under (FR) 9.5 and Alexandroupolis 9.5 LEP 2 APR 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Hvy 2min 19.9sec

* Denotes second entry

Blinkers worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/11 Auguste Rodin, 11/2 White Birch (GB), 6/1 Sprewell, 14/1 Up And Under (FR), 33/1 Adelaide River, Proud And Regal, 66/1 Covent Garden, Peking Opera, San Antonio

2022 - 1st Westover (GB) 2nd Piz Badile 3rd French Claim (FR) (2 min. 34.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

AUGUSTE RODIN massively improved on his effort in the 2000 Guineas when running down King Of Steel to win the Derby at Epsom last month. The second boosted that form with an impressive win at Royal Ascot recently and it is very hard to oppose this son of Deep Impact. Sprewell (fourth) finished a place behind White Birch (third) on that occasion but may well be able to reverse that form on this more conventional track, while Up And Under is the pick of the remainder.

WIN: AUGUSTE RODIN DANGER: Sprewell

The Irish Derby is headed by English Derby hero Auguste Rodin, aiming to become the first horse since Harzand to complete the English/Irish Derby double. He is without doubt the most likely winner and could be something quite special, but he sets the race up perfectly for exotic bets such as exactas and trifectas. The Coolmore contingent other than the favourite seem to be well held by the front four in the market, and their prices indicate as much. Indeed, Up and Under looks to be well held by Sprewell and White Birch, who have both beaten him in his short career so far. Sprewell is taken to reverse the Derby form with White Birch, and the value bet for the race looks to be the trifecta.

Bet Type: Trifecta

Selections: Auguste Rodin, Sprewell, White Birch

SAN ANTONIO (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Seeking The Gold (USA)

Colorado Dancer

Deploy

Jawaher (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Rain Goddess (IRE)

Where (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Virginia Waters (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Churchill (IRE)

Meow (IRE)

Storm Cat (USA)

SPREWELL (IRE)

Lahaleeb (IRE)

Redback (GB)

Flames (GB)

Shamardal (USA)

Airwave (GB)

Mark of Esteem (IRE)

Patsy Western

Blushing Flame (USA)

Dancing Debut (GB)

Giant’s Causeway (USA)

Helsinki (GB)

Lope de Vega (IRE)

Lady Vettori (GB)

Vettori (IRE)

UP AND UNDER (FR)

Hibiscus (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Jacqueline Quest (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Lady Golconda (FR)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)

Coquette Rouge (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Ulysses (IRE)

Light Shift (USA)

Kingmambo (USA)

WHITE BIRCH (GB)

Diagnostic (GB)

Dutch Art (GB)

Holistic (GB)

Lingerie (GB)

Medicean (GB)

Halland Park Lass (IRE)

Pivotal (GB)

Doctor’s Glory (USA)

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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FIFTH RACE 4.15P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE DERBY FESTIVAL HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

Jasmin Micoyco, Manager Projects and Events Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Finished stone last at Gowran Park on his latest outing and he needs to bounce back to form if he wants to get involved. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 1 Saltonstall

9 flat wins €217,690.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100

Dropped 2lb for his effort at Cork last time when eighth over 7f and he will need to show more to get into contention. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Snapraeterea

Finished third in the Irish Lincolnshire in March and has produced solid displays in two of his three subsequent outings to suggest his time could be soon. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3

Just faded late on in a warm handicap over C&D on his latest outing and kindly dropped 3lb, which gives him an each-way chance. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3

7

— Handicap Rating 95

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs

O Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin

Had a few of these behind when getting up by a short head over C&D last time and he is fancied to be bang there once more. Winning Range GS-Gd. Star Rating 4

He returned from a 72-day break to score comfortably at Naas over 7f and he is one to keep on the right side of, despite competing off 13lb higher. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 5

D — Handicap Rating

latest and is now asked to compete off a 2lb higher rating, which may not be enough to prevent him from going close once more. Winning Range

He struck over 7f at

Produced an underwhelming display over C&D following his surprise victory at Cork and he will need to put that effort well behind him. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 2

Shed his maiden tag in fine style at Killarney at the third time of asking and he warrants huge respect on his handicap bow. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 4

—

Rating 87

Justified strong market support at Naas to go in by just under a length and he could take another step forward in his attempt to defy a 3lb rise. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4

D — Handicap Rating 87

assignment. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Cordouan

B Mr John Brown Billy Lee J

He put in a much better display at Leopardstown when fourth over 1m1f, but he faces a tough task once more and may need to drop further in the weights. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2

B Takaya Shimakawa Gavin Ryan J

O Team Valor International LLC & Shamrock Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T Finished in midfield behind Rahmi here last time and he will need to put up a much improved display in order to have a say on this occasion. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 2 Tosen Wish 2 flat wins

— Handicap Rating

the frame over 1m 2f at Down Royal but she will need to find even more to get in

this contest, even though she goes off the same mark. Winning Range Yld-Gd.

wins €115,050.00 CD — Handicap Rating

Completed a Navan/Gowran double and lost very little in defeat off a much higher rating when fourth over 1m 2f here. He can go well again off 1lb lower. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3

— Handicap Rating

Justified short odds to record his first career success at the sixth attempt at Limerick over this trip and he is worthy of consideration back in a handicap. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3

win

D — Handicap Rating 92

He ran slightly below par at Cork after solid efforts at the same venue and

prove that was a one off. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2

D — Handicap Rating 82

He ran with huge credit in fourth behind Rahmi over track and trip and he has been dropped 3lb for that display, which puts him bang there. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 No More Porter 2 flat wins €15,340.00 CD — Handicap Rating 82

Last seen finishing tailed off in the Irish Lincolnshire at a big price and he looks up against it once more at this level. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 1

THOMAS (24)

Br Gr g Fast Company - Veliyka 050010

B Mr P Morrison

O Dooley Thoroughbreds

Wayne Lordan J

Adrian McGuinness T

He was well held at Leopardstown and could find it difficult to get involved in this contest too, so it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 1

Sirjack Thomas 7 flat wins €141,347.50 CD — Handicap Rating 80

16/1 HR82 Adam Caffrey 8.12 10L 11th of 13 to Coeur D’or 9.5

16/1 HR75 Adam Caffrey 9.5 won 1/2L nk from Coeur

B Randolf Stevens Ltd

maiden winner who will need to improve to get involved in the finish in this hot contest. Also engaged here on Friday evening. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Zabeir 1

Another who finished behind Rahmi last time and connections reach for first-time cheekpieces

attempt to bring out the improvement needed to get closer this time around. Winning Range

- First Rains (GB)

O Ciaran John Mooney & Mark McCloskey & Adam Mooney & Colm Holmes D

Consistent on the all-weather throughout last winter but he will need to transfer that ability to turf, a surface on which he is 0-5. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Super Over 3 flat wins €16,768.90 D — Handicap Rating

5th of 14 to Marsa 9.6 DUN 18 NOV 22 7f Std

B,T worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 16. C,T worn by No. 1, No. 18. CPiece worn by No. 22, No. 23. Hood worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 13, No. 19, No. 21.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Chazzesmee, 15/2 Farnborough, 8/1 Rahmi, Joe Masseria, 10/1 Arniemac, Blues Emperor, 12/1 Brave Troop, 14/1 No More Porter, Gambe Veloci, 16/1 Casanova (GB), Current Option, Super Over, 20/1 Snapraeterea, Cordouan (FR), Tosen Wish, Celtic Crown, Cheers Again (GB), 25/1 Saltonstall (GB), Earls, Howyoulikethat, Sirjack Thomas, Zabeir, 50/1 Inchturk

2022 - 1st Fastnet Crown 2nd McTigue 3rd Star Harbour (1 min. 41.1 sec.) ?+2lbs indicates the rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight on the day

CURRAGH COMMENT

Rahmi had a few of these behind him when scoring by a short head over C&D and has been raised 4lb, which is unlikely to prevent him from going close again. However, preference is still for CHAZZESMEE, who has won his last two and comfortably went in at Naas in March. The five-year-old continues to improve and could be up to defying his 13lb hike. Last-time-out victor Blues Emperor and No More Porter are just a couple of others to consider in a wide-open contest.

WIN: CHAZZESMEE

DANGER: Blues Emperor

No More Porter does not win a lot of races, but he is incredibly consistent, having been placed in seven out of his nine starts at the Curragh. He has run creditably in three starts for Adrian McGuinness, and if he repeats that form he should be an interesting option for the Swinger, in which bettors need to pick two horses to finish in the top three. Farnborough won a good maiden in taking fashion last time out, but he is likely to be well found in the pools because of his Coolmore connections. He is lightly raced and could well be on a handy mark, but the value is likely to lie elsewhere. Brave Troop won two handicaps at the start of the season, having been well supported in both. He could continue to progress, but most of his best form is on ground softer than this, which is unusual considering he is by Australian sire Pride of Dubai. Chazzesmee has not run many times for various different reasons, but his trainer seems to have found the key to him this season, winning his last two starts. He has risen sharply in the weights, but he should continue to improve and is the second selection for the Swinger.

Bet Type: Swinger

Selections: No More Porter, Chazzesmee

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SIXTH RACE 4.50P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SUMMER FILLIES HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

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Successful at 7f and 1m. Far from disgraced at Royal Ascot recently and this lightly-raced sort likely has a race of this nature within her compass. One for the shortlist. Winning Range GY & AW. Star Rating 5

Yerwanthere 2 flat wins €21,830.00 — Handicap Rating 93

James McDonald 9.4 1L 5th of 19 to Villanova Queen 9.10 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)7f 213yds Gd 13/2

McDonogh 9.6 4L 7th of 11 to Cosmic Vega 9.11 NAAS 21 MAY Listed 7f Gd

Successful twice at 5f. Makes her handicap debut off what looks a fair mark and the three-year-old can go well if seeing out the 7f trip. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3

C — Handicap Rating 99

sure

confirm that form now eased in trip. Likely to be involved and can’t be dismissed. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4

D — Handicap Rating 86

HR85 S.M. Crosse 9.9 6 1/2L 14th of 22 to Half Nutz 8.10 here 24 SEP 22 hcp 7f Sft 4 NO NIKI NO (17)

7 9 4 (130) (5) Br B f Helmet (AUS) - Seeking Dubai (GB) (Blinkers) 3119-51 F

B Caroline, Mark & Stephanie Hanly Declan McDonogh J

O Melissa O’Neill & Bill Eastwood

Eoghan Joseph O’Neill T

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 1f. A 7lb rise in the ratings for scoring at Leopardstown will make life tougher and she would make more appeal over further these days. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3

No Niki No 7 flat wins €57,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 83

12/1 HR76 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 (BK) won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Yokkell 8.13 and Operatic Artist 8.11 LEP 15 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 54.2sec

33/1 HR79 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 (BK) 4 1/2L 5th of 17 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.6 here 26 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

P.Bazire 8.10 (BK) 4L 9th of 16 to Goldino Bello (FR) 8.12 CHANTILLY 29 SEP 22 hcp 1m Sft

5 INDEPENDENT EXPERT (8) 4 9 2(incl. 7lb extra)(128) (2)

Br B f Gutaifan

Br B f Goken (FR) - Softlanding

B S A S Haras de la Huderie Gary Carroll J

O Nigel O’Hare/Mark Devlin/Kabin Racing Syndicate/John A Donnelly Gavin Cromwell T

A winner three times between 6f and 7f. A 4lb rise for her victory over 6f here in May looks more than fair, nevertheless, she may prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Transcendental (FR) 3 flat wins €33,840.00 C D — Handicap Rating

A winner at 7f. Her opening mark appears on the stiff side judged on her efforts at Listed level, and Johnny Murtagh’s charge is perhaps best watched. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2

Recorded a breakthrough success over 1m at Limerick recently, her first win from five starts, and can’t be ruled out now entering handicaps. Could have more to offer. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4

— Handicap Rating 83

A winner at 6f. Arrives in good heart after recording a second-placed finish at Naas on Wednesday and shouldn’t be far away turned out quickly off the same mark. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3

Successful at 6f and 7f. She was also declared to run at this venue on Friday evening, but warrants consideration if turning up in this contest. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Capuchinero (GB) 2 flat wins €13,275.00 D — Handicap Rating 71 9/2

Std 1min 27.7sec 11 MARSA (14)

(119) (1) Br B f Slade Power - Symfony 6113-96 F

B Ballintry Stud Chris Hayes J

O Mrs Marita Rogers & Mrs S Power

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f. Races 4lb out of the handicap and will need to step up on recent performances to hold any chance of succeeding. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 2

Marsa 5 flat wins €44,545.00 D — Handicap Rating 68 9/1

CURRAGH COMMENT

YERWANTHERE finished half a length behind her reopposing stablemate Adelaise in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot recently, but is fancied to reverse the form now dropped to 7f en route to gaining a first success of the season. Lan Cinnte opened her account in a Limerick maiden last month and is feared most on her handicap debut off what looks a fair opening mark. The aforementioned Adelaise can’t be dismissed either and is also likely to pick up a race of this nature at some point.

WIN: YERWANTHERE DANGER: Adelaise

Joseph O’Brien’s Yerwanthere was a well-supported favourite in the Kensington Palace at Ascot, and ran well to finish fifth (beaten less than a length and a half) despite having difficulties in running. Similarly, Adelaise finished one place further forward in the same race for the same trainer, but went off a much bigger price in the pool because she was considered to be the second string. Once again, this is likely to be the case. Of the rest, No Niki No continues to improve and has an excellent strike rate, and Lan Cinnte looks a very interesting runner for Jessie Harrington. She trained the winner of the fillies’ handicap at Ascot, so knows what it will take to beat Joseph O’Brien’s two runners. This filly is unexposed and on the up, and could well find herself in the top three.

Bet Type: Combination Trifecta

Selections: Yerwanthere, Adelaise, Lan Cinnte

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SEVENTH RACE 5.25P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE CELEBRATION STAKES OF €100,000 (LISTED RACE)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

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He has done very well since joining new connections last year and his most recent victory at

him strong claims in this company, despite a 3lb penalty.

This experienced campaigner has run with credit on each of his four starts this season and he cannot be ruled out as a past C&D winner. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Carrytheone

The least exposed in the field having had just the three starts and now that the penny

after an impressive success at Listowel, there could be more to come. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3

He has shown very little since scoring in a Group 3 at

in

It is difficult to build a strong case for her on what she has shown in both starts this year. Others have more pressing claims.

The four-year-old was a shade unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs at a crucial stage at Navan last month and she must enter calculations. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3

This is his first run since a career-best effort in the Goffs Million here last

leading contender on his first go at a mile. Winning Range GY-Gd.

Never landed a blow on his last two runs over C&D, though both contests

high standard, so he could go well at a price now. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3

(USA) 1 flat win €9,440.00 — Handicap Rating 99

Arrives here on the back of two comfortable wins over shorter and deserves this step up in class, although the form of those contests doesn’t look the strongest. Winning Range Sft-GY.

Rating 3

Has improved with each start and got off the mark at Listowel last month, but this looks to be a steep rise in grade and he may well struggle. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2

D — Handicap Rating 88

F

B Coolmore Ryan Moore J

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

He ran a cracker on his three-year-old debut when narrowly denied over further at Leopardstown and this well-bred colt must hold every chance if building on that effort. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4

Salt Lake City 1 flat win €7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 102

3/1 HR102 R.L. Moore 8.11 nk 2nd to Moon De Vega (GB) 9.4 LEP 8 JUN

the best piece of form, having finished an eye-catching fourth in the

behind her esteemed stablemate, and she looks the one to be with now.

TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Tarawa, 5/1 Salt Lake City, 6/1 Cosmic Vega, 8/1 Carrytheone (GB), Hellsing, Lord Massusus, 10/1 Didn’thavemuchtodo, 16/1 Fernao, Pretreville (FR), Bold Discovery (USA), 20/1 Beautiful Sunshine (GB), Narmar

2022 - 1st Wexford Native 2nd The Acropolis 3rd Emphatic Answer (1 min. 41.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

TARAWA is bred to be smart, being related to a couple of Pattern-level winners, and she went someway to proving herself when running a career-best in the Irish 1000 Guineas over C&D. The form of that contest has been franked by her stablemate since and the fact she receives plenty of weight in this contest gives her every chance of seeing off Glencairn Stakes runner-up Salt Lake City and the returning Hellsing, who has significant potential as a three-year-old. Cosmic Vega and Didn’thavemuchtodo are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

WIN: TARAWA DANGER: Cosmic Vega

An intriguing Listed contest with a number of unexposed types in the race. Tarawa ran exceptionally to finish fourth behind Tahiyra, beaten just three lengths. She has improved with each start and receives weight all round as she is a three year old filly. She could be hard to pin back. Fernao has a similar profile, finishing third and second on his first two starts before winning his third start by eight lengths. He only made his debut this year at four years old, and there could be plenty more to come. Salt Lake City has some strong form, particularly his second behind Al Riffa last year, but once again, his jockey/trainer combination means that he is likely to be well found in the pool. Hellsing is another interesting, unexposed runner, but his form has not been franked how won would have liked. A tentative selection goes to Lord Massusus, who is in excellent form, having won four of his last five starts. He is likely to overpay in the pool because of his lesser-known jockey/trainer combination, but he certainly knows how to win.

Bet Type: Win

Selection: Lord Massusus

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EIGHTH RACE 6.00P.M.

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH EBF ‘RAGUSA’ HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 83)

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TRIFECTA RACE

Won over 1m 6f at the Guineas meeting here and gets on well with Luke McAteer. A 5lb higher mark demands more of her but she’s tough and versatile, so warrants respect. Winning Range

& AW. Star Rating

C D —

Back to form with a near-miss at Cork last month and merits consideration as he seems

be getting better now he has adapted to wearing a hood. Winning Range

— Handicap Rating

Less exposed than a few of these and having improved since being asked to wear a visor,

could have a lot more to give now he is upped in trip. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 5

C — Handicap Rating 94

B Bernard Cooke

O Gerard Clarke & Mrs J P Duffy & Garvan Donnelly Gavin Cromwell T

Posted a commendable effort in the Irish Lincolnshire when last seen and better can be expected now she is back over this sort of trip off 2lb lower. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4

Dha Leath 5 flat wins €36,580.00 — Handicap Rating 93

14/1 HR95 G.F. Carroll 9.4 (TS) 3 1/4L 9th of 26fn, 27rn to Lattam 8.10 here 25 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy

4/1Fav HR84 G.F. Carroll 9.10

B g Authorized - Alice Rose

(8)

Effective under both codes of racing and has some solid course form to his name so would have to enter calculations running for a top yard, with the indomitable Rachael Blackmore in the saddle. Winning Range

Won a bumper and two hurdles on good ground earlier in his career, but he has shown ability

discipline and is respected in his bid to break his maiden on the Flat . Star Rating

entitled to have come on for last month’s reappearance/stable debut.

Finished a respectable fifth, just two lengths behind Safecracker (second) at

competitive off the same mark with cheekpieces tried for the first time. Winning

5 flat wins €64,900.00 C D — Handicap Rating

Entitled to respect on the pick of last year’s efforts but is 6lb above the winning mark

last October and this is a stiff test returning from a 238-day absence. Winning Range

A previous course and distance winner that is still low milage for one of

his return in April and needs another personal best today. Winning Range

CD —

O Miss Kate Harrington & B Phelan & Lee Bird & Stephen R

Noteworthy that the blinkers are back on today and, given he had Safecracker two lengths behind when he won at Cork last June, he is another with lots to offer. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 4

Bent 3 flat wins €46,905.00 C D — Handicap Rating 90

does

Br B g Gleneagles - Timabiyra

B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

O Galway Girl Syndicate Paul W Flynn

He had a few of these behind when he won over 1m2f here in May but those rivals were gaining at the finish and he requires more off 4lb higher today. Winning Range Hvy & AW Star Rating 3

Timourid 5 flat wins

C — Handicap Rating 86

He ran a blinder when he was second in the November Handicap at Doncaster when last seen and, off just 3lb higher, he can go well if raring to go after a break. Winning Range Hyv-Gd. Star Rating 3

1 N.H. win €10,030.00 —

Better known as a smart hurdler these days, he is not without hope back in this disciple and the fitting of cheekpieces adds a touch of intrigue, so a betting is a must.

A very low mileage five-year-old who gets in lightly on only his second start for Willie Mullins. This is his turf debut, however, which might not be ideal in such a competitive contest. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Mr

D — Handicap Rating 80

Unexposed at the trip and it’s noteworthy the tongue-tie is dispensed with today, but he faces a very stiff test in only his third start in handicap company. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3

C — Handicap Rating 78

B Barronstown Stud Leigh Roche J

O John P McManus Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Has winning course form over 1m2f for another yard but he was down the field behind a few of these here in May and he needs a big step forward this time. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Wild Dollar 1 flat win €9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 77 6/1 HR80 C.D. Hayes 8.8 (TS) 10L last of 14fn, 15rn to Timourid

7 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

25/1 HR79 C.D. Hayes 9.12 (TS) 1/2L nk 3rd to Cristal Clere 10.0 LEP 5 APR 16rn hcp (50-85)1m 2f Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 11. C,T worn by No. 8, No. 13, No. 15. H,T worn by No. 2.

Hood worn by No. 12, No. 14. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 18. Visor worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Safecracker (GB), 6/1 Dame Rapide, 8/1 Smooth Tom, 10/1 My Mate Mozzie, Chally Chute, Timourid, Teed Up, Mr Escobar, 14/1 Maze Runner, Golden Twilight, Laelaps, 16/1 Dha Leath, Hell Bent, 20/1 Old Port, 25/1 Zoffman, Brazil, Boher Road, Wild Dollar

2022 - 1st Hms Seahorse 2nd Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 3rd Golden Twilight (2 min. 44 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Safecracker has form that ties in with a good number of the opposition and it would come as no surprise to see him heavily involved again. However, SMOOTH TOM has shown improved form since being tried in a visor and, given he has scope to progress further over this trip, he shades preference. Plenty of others also need to be taken seriously, not least Hell Bent, Timourid and Laelaps. Brazil is also of interest back in a race like this with headgear now applied.

WIN: SMOOTH TOM

DANGER: Hell Bent

There are several here that have been running over obstacles, so it is not an easy race to assess. My Mate Mozzie is a very talented hurdler, who has won at Group 3 level, however, he has never won on the flat and is likely to find one or two too good here. Chally Chute is one from one here at the Curragh and is on a steep upgrade. He won three from three towards the back end of last year, and his reappearance was pleasing. His connections are unlikely to appeal to international punters and should overpay in the pool. Zoffman is an intriguing runner, who was shown to best effect last season at this trip, having finished his season running over further. He should go well for Noel Meade. Brazil is perhaps the most intriguing runner in the race. This Cheltenham Festival winner is very well treated based on his hurdles form, and Seamie Heffernan should have a good chance of steering him to victory in the final race of the day.

Bet Type: Swinger

Selections: Brazil, Chally Chute

RAGUSA

Foaled in 1960, Ragusa was a top class thoroughbred, who raced between 1962 - 1964.

Bred by Harry Frank Guggenheim, Ragusa was not the biggest of foals and was sold at the Ballsbridge Sales in 1961. He was picked up for what proved to be a bargain of 3,800 Guineas by Paddy Prendergast, on the behalf of James R. & Meg Mullion. His first appearance came at the Curragh, where he won the Suir Maiden Plate over seven furlongs as a juvenile.

As a three-year-old he finished third in the Epsom Derby before returning to the Curragh to win the Irish Derby. Success kept on coming with a win in the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and then in the Great Voltigeur. He rounded off his classic campaign with a win in Britain’s final classic, St. Leger at Doncaster. Ragusa returned to the track as a four-year-old to take the Eclipse and retired a true great for Paddy Prendergast and James R. & Meg Mullion.

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.50p.m. The GAIN Railway Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2)

(Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) 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 only. About 6 furlongs. €600 to enter on May 24th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 7th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th or €12,000 if entered by June 27th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. 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: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 2.25p.m. The Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes of €100,000 (Listed Race)

(Registered as the Belgrave Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables) 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. For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €900 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st August, 2022) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 3.00p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap)

(Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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 19th June, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2022 (105 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 14th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby of €1,250,000 (Group 1)

(Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €725,000 (Penalty Value: €712,500), Second will receive €250,000, Third will receive €125,000, Fourth will receive €62,500, Fifth will receive €37,500, Sixth will receive €25,000, Seventh will receive €12,500, Eighth will receive €12,500. For three years old colts and fillies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €2,500 to enter on November 2nd or €20,000 if entered on May 17th; €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by January 11th; €3,750 extra if forfeit not declared by April 19th; €3,750 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th or €100,000 if entered by June 27th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €712500; Second: €250000; Third: €125000; Fourth: €62500; Fifth: €37500; Sixth: €25000; Seventh: €12500; Eighth: €12500.

SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap)

(Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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 19th June, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2022 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile. €500 to enter on June 14th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Summer Fillies Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap)

(Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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 fillies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 19th June, 2023, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2022 (100 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 14th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 7lbs. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes of €100,000 (Listed Race)

(Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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. For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group 1 or a Group 2 race. About 1 mile. €900 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st August, 2022) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. (New Mile Course). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

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EIGHTH RACE 6.00p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF ‘Ragusa’ Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) 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 four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 19th June, 2023, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2022 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 14th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 27th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 1st July and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 1.00 p.m. on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 3lbs. Handicaps calculated 20th June. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE

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