Curragh Racecard - Saturday 6th April

WELCOMETOTHECURRAGH

I would just like to welcome all racegoers to the second meeting of the 2024 season here at the Curragh. It is great to be back racing at the Curragh and we are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.

Our team are here to assist with any enquiries and observations so please don’t hesitate to contact one of them.

Many thanks to all owners with runners today and of course to our race sponsors, The Irish National Stud, Hytech EQ Ultra, The IEBF and Tote Ireland who are supporting today’s feature race.

Enjoy the racing and we look forward to seeing you back at the Curragh many times during the year.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

OFFICIALS

SATURDAY6THAPRIL

Under the Rules of Racing

RECEIVEROFENTRIES:

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

STAKEHOLDER:

Horse Racing Ireland

MEDICALOFFICERS:

Dr Jennifer Pugh

Dr Matthew Fay

Dr Adrian McGoldrick

Dr Bernard Healy

Dr Dermot Nolan

VETERINARYOFFICERS:

Mr Joe O’Donnell

Mr John Byrne

Mr Ernan O’Donnell

FARRIERS:

Eamon Behan

Sean Kelly

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

Forinformationand allthelatestnews,visit:

www.curragh.ie

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

STEWARDSONDUTY:

Mr. Laurence McFerran

Mr. John McStay

Mr. John Martin-Smith

Mr. Julian Gaisford-St. Lawrence

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. P.L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J. R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. A. L. McKeever

HANDICAPPER

Mr. G. O’Gorman

STEWARDSSECRETARIES

Mr. C. J. Sweeney & Mr. L. Aspell

MEDICALOFFICER:

Dr. B. Healy

VETERINARYOFFICER:

Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey

SECURITYOFFICER:

Mr. D. Buckley

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

TODAY’S ACTION

HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD

SEARCHFORASONG

DARK BLUE

Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3

Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70—

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. 10

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

TRACKFACTS

ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION ABOUTTODAY’SRACES

TRACKINFORMATION

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

TOPCOURSETRAINERSLEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

A O’BRIEN (142 wins from 753 runners, 19%) runs GREENLAND (2.55), OPAQUE (4.35).

J P O’BRIEN (80 wins from 731 runners, 11%) runs CRADLE OF LOVE (1.45), BEYOND YOUR DREAMS (2.20), MAXUX (2.55), FAST TARA (3.25), EVENING BLOSSOM (4.35), CARLO BIANCONI (5.35).

MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 544 runners, 10%) runs IT’SONLYJUSTBEGUN (2.20), VILLAGE VOICE (2.55), YES OUI SI (4.35), BAY OF SANIBEL (5.35).

G M LYONS (41 wins from 357 runners, 11%) runs TOUGH TALK (5.05), NEPTUNES STAIRCASE (5.35).

TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

G ELLIOTT (5 wins from 56 runners, 9%) runs VOICE OF REASON (5.35).

G M LYONS (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runners listed above

A SLATTERY (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs MANY THANKS and OJW LEGACY (4.00), PREPARATIONS (4.35).

H DE BROMHEAD (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs QUILIEVE (4.35).

TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

COLIN KEANE (77 wins from 576 rides, 13%) rides HARSEVA (2.20), LAYFAYETTE (2.55), CRYSTAL BLACK (3.25), MONASTERBOICE (4.00), TOUGH TALK (5.05), NEPTUNES STAIRCASE (5.35).

BILLY LEE (58 wins from 480 rides, 12%) rides WHITE BIRCH (2.55), POSITIVE ENERGY (4.00), QUILIEVE (4.35), ST FAZ (5.35).

SHANE FOLEY (52 wins from 493 rides, 11%) rides IT’SONLYJUSTBEGUN (2.20), VILLAGE VOICE (2.55), MR RANGO (3.25), FOLLOW ME (4.00), YES OUI SI (4.35), BAY OF SANIBEL (5.35).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (46 wins from 367 rides, 13%) rides ECLIPSE EMERALD (4.00), CHICK FLICK (4.35), WHIMSY (5.35).

JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

BILLY LEE (4 wins from 14 rides, 29%) rides listed above

COLIN KEANE (4 wins from 24 rides, 17%) rides listed above

ANDY SLATTERY (3 wins from 16 rides, 19%) rides OJW LEGACY (4.00), PREPARATIONS (4.35), RUMI (5.35).

ADAM CAFFREY (3 wins from 11 rides, 27%) rides CASANOVA (3.25), LAUGH A MINUTE (5.05).

FANCYTHAT

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 2.55 race in 2018, 2019 and 2021 and 2023. The stable is represented by Greenland in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 4th April

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Goffs €50,000 Bonus Race today at the Curragh: 13:45 Nando Parrado At The Irish National Stud

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FIRST RACE 1.45P.M.

THE NANDO PARRADO AT THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD AND GARDENS IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000

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

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

RACESPONSOR

A representative of the Irish National Stud 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. The winning breeder will also receive a nomination to Nando Parrado.

Dam won at 1m 2f. Finished 11l behind Arizona Blaze when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (heavy) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating 3 Marianne North

Full sister to Asean, won twice at 5f Star Rating 5

TStrap worn by No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 California Dreamer (GB), 3/1 Cradle Of Love, 9/2 Usdi Atohi, 6/1 Pleasant Dawn, 12/1 Ms Highway, 14/1 Marianne North 2023 - 1st Porta Fortuna 2nd Neo Smart 2nd Ellie Moore (1 min. 9.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

USDI ATOHI, a full-sister to 5f Listed winner Asean, appears to have been found a good starting point and this daughter of Ten Sovereigns, who cost €150,000 as a yearling, can lay down an early marker for youngsters set to come from the Donnacha O’Brien yard. Cradle Of Love also has an appealing pedigree and, being by Kodiac, can be fancied to cope with the forecast ground conditions. California Dreamer looks the pick of Adrian Murray’s pair, although a longer trip is likely to suit before long.

WIN: USDI ATOHI

DANGER: Cradle Of Love

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SECOND RACE 2.20P.M.

THE DOWNLOAD THE NEW TOTE APP FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000

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

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

RACESPONSOR

A representative of the Tote will present a trophy to the winning owne and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind Rapid City at 100-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating 2

TStrap worn by No 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1

Uncanny, 11/4

It’sonlyjustbegun, 5/1 Glen Princess, 6/1 Kailasa, 8/1 White Clover, 12/1 Bleak Midwinter, 25/1

Beyond Your Dreams, Miss Meagher, 33/1 Harseva, 66/1 Barrogstown Girl, Abbey Actress, Nans View

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT

Those with experience have hardly set the world alight, so it is probably best to concentrate on the newcomers. It is interesting that Coolmore have kept Uncanny on the team as a four-year-old and she warrants obvious respect, but fellow Churchill filly IT’SONLYJUSTBEGUN also represents Coolmore interests and the weight this 120,000gns half-sister to a Listed winner receives sways the vote in her favour. Kailasa is from a good Aga Khan family and looks the pick of Johnny Murtagh’s two.

WIN: IT’SONLYJUSTBEGUN

DANGER: Uncanny

THIRD RACE 2.55P.M.

THE TOTE.IE ALLEGED STAKES OF €55,000 (GROUP 3)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100.

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

A representative of the Tote 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.

- Races 3,4,5,6

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Fantastic Moon when fifth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Prix Niel at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f (soft) in September last year Star Rating 3

hd 2L 4th to Ace Impact 9.2 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 23 8rn Group 2 1m 2f Gd /Sft

Christophe Soumillon 9.2 won ns 1 1/4L from Harry Way (FR) 9.2 and Rashford (FR) 9.2 SAINT-CLOUD 1 MAY 23 5rn Group 3 1m 2f 110yds Sft 2min 17.8sec

2 LAYFAYETTE (141)

Br Br g French Navy (GB) - Scala Romana

7 9 8 (134) (2)

441340- F

B Matthew Duffy Colin Keane J

O Mrs Patricia Hunt Noel Meade T

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Beaten 10l behind Spirit Dancer at 33-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Bahrain International Trophy at Bahrain over 1m 2f (good) in November last year Star Rating 4 Layfayette 9 flat wins €282,905.00 CD Handicap Rating 110

C.T. Keane 9.2 10L last of 14 to Spirit Dancer (GB) 9.2 SAKHIR 17 NOV 23 Group 2 1m 2f Gd

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Finished 8l behind Adelaide River when sixth of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) in September last year Star Rating 3

Mashhoor (GB) 5 flat wins €127,705.70 CD Handicap Rating 110

22/1 HR110 B.M. Coen 9.12 7 1/2L 6th of 7 to Adelaide River 9.1 LEP 9 SEP 23 Group 3 1m 4f Gd

B.M. Coen 9.8 4L last of 5 to Alflaila (GB) 9.8 YORK 29 JUL 23 Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR105 B.M. Coen 9.9 won 4 3/4L 6L from Al Riffa (FR) 9.4 and Alfred Munnings 8.13 here 1 JUL 23 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 7.1sec

4 CRYPTO FORCE (GB) (560) 4 9 5 (131) (3)

Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare 171/- F

B Mr W A Tinkler

O AMO Racing Limited

David Egan J

Adrian Murray T

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. A winner at 15-2 here over 1m (yielding) on his latest outing in September ‘22, beating Adelaide River by 2 1/4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M D O’Callaghan. Star Rating 5

Crypto Force (GB) 2 flat wins €80,535.00 C Handicap Rating 107

15/2 C.T Keane 9.5 won 2 1/4L 4L from Adelaide River 9.5 and Young Ireland 9.5 here 24 SEP 22 5rn Group 2 1m Yld 1min 44.3sec

Rossa Ryan 9.5 10L 7th of 13 to Holloway Boy (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 18 JUN 22 Listed 7f Gd /Frm

14/1 C.T Keane 9.5 won 2 1/4L 1 3/4L from Auguste Rodin 9.5 and Shadowed 9.5 here 1 JUN 22 9rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 29.1sec

5 HELVIC DREAM (7) 7 9 5 (131) (7)

Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie 255-149 F

B T O’Dwyer

B Barnane Stud Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O Alvaro Odriozola Arzallus Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful twice at 1m 1f on yielding ground. A winner at 10-1 in the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 1f (yielding) on her latest outing in September last year, beating American Sonja by 4 1/2l. Star Rating 4

Maxux 2 flat wins €44,250.00 Handicap Rating 109

10/1 HR97 M.P Sheehy 9.2 won 4 1/4L 1/2L from American Sonja (GB) 9.2 and Village Voice (GB) 9.2 FAIR 18 SEP 23 11rn Group 3 1m 1f 20yds Yld 1min 59.4sec

Dam unraced. A winner at 66-1 at Dundalk over 1m on his latest outing in February, beating Lauroline by 4 1/2l. Star Rating 3

B Malih Al Basti Shane Foley J

O Mrs P K Cooper Mrs John Harrington T

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav in the Group 3 Prix de Flore at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f in October last year, beating Manisha by a neck. Star Rating 4

Village Voice (GB) 3 flat wins

€81,300.00 D Handicap Rating 103

Cristian Demuro 8.9 won nk 3/4L from Manisha 9.0 and Tygress (GB) 8.9 SAINT-CLOUD 22 OCT 23 8rn Group 3 1m 2f 110yds Sft /Hvy 2min 23.5sec

5/2Fav HR103 S. Foley 9.2 4 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Maxux 9.2 FAIR 18 SEP 23 11rn Group 3 1m 1f 20yds Yld

5/1 HR103 S. Foley 9.0 3L 2nd to Jackie Oh 9.0 GOW 29 JUL 23 11rn Group 3 1m 1f Sft

9

WHITE BIRCH (GB) (210) 4 9 5 (131) (1)

Br Gr c Ulysses - Diagnostic (GB) (TStrap) 1-12384- F

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

Billy Lee J

John Joseph Murphy T

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Adelaide River when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) in September last year. Star Rating 4

White Birch (GB) 2 flat wins €38,350.00 D Handicap Rating 112

8/1 HR114 S. Foley 9.4 (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Adelaide River 9.1 LEP 9 SEP 23 7rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd

6/1 HR115 D. McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 18L last of 8fn, 9rn to Auguste Rodin 9.2 here 2 JUL 23 Group 1 1m 4f Gd

C.T Keane 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Auguste Rodin 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 23 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm

TStrap worn by No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Crypto Force (GB), 9/2 Layfayette, 5/1 Maxux, 6/1 Greenland, White Birch (GB), 8/1 Mashhoor (GB), Helvic Dream, Village Voice (GB), 20/1 The Shadow Lingers 2023 - 1st Point Lonsdale 2nd Visualisation 3rd Layfayette (2 min. 24.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

CRYPTO FORCE beat none other than Auguste Rodin on his debut back in June 2022 and although he hasn’t been seen since winning the Group 2 Beresford Stakes over a mile here in September of that year, his class might see him through for him to make a winning return to action. Maxux impressed when running out a decisive winner of a Group 3 over 1m1f at Fairyhouse in September and she heads the dangers. If White Birch is back to the form which saw him finish third in the Derby at Epsom last summer, then he would be a big player.

WIN: CRYPTO FORCE

DANGER: Maxux THANK YOU

The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2024 racing season.

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Sunday 21st April

Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday. Featuring the LesterPiggottGladnessStakes Free family entertainment, kids zone, performances from local stage schools, exhibition games from children’s sports clubs and a Defence Forces display area.

Bank Holiday Monday 6th May

Irish Guineas Festival Trials Day

Featuring the CoolmoreStudSottassMooresbridge Stakes,CoolmoreStudLittleBigBear AthasiStakes,CoolmoreStudPaddington TetrachStakes and GAINFirstFlierStakes. A variety of free family activities for younger racegoers.

24th to 26th May

Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival. Join us for three superb days kicking off with a lively evening meeting featuring the valuable Emerald Mile Saturday featuring the TattersallsIrish2000Guineas, while Sunday features the TattersallsIrish1000 Guineas and TattersallsGoldCup

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FOURTH RACE 3.25P.M.

THE HYTECH EQ ULTRA HANDICAP OF €30,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600.

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

Rodney Cadden representing Hytech EQ Ultra will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

TRIFECTA RACE

100/30Fav HR85 C.T. Keane 9.0 nk nk 3rd to Coeur D’or 9.12 here 26 AUG 23 22rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

5/1Fav HR77 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 won 1/2L 2L from Something Nice 8.12 and Free Solo 8.13 here 12 AUG 23 18rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 38.4sec

2 GREY LEADER (173)

Br

4 9 10 (136) (1)

B Grangemore Stud Gary Carroll J

O Tony Auld Joseph G Murphy T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 10-3 at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Machnamh by 4l. Star Rating 4

Grey Leader 3 flat wins €27,140.00 D Handicap Rating 90 100/30

winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Mutasarref at 16-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh in Ireland. Star Rating 3 Fast

Winner of seven races at 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 50-1

6 MR RANGO (13)

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money

6

8 13 (125)

39874-3 F

B Mr Jason Harney Shane Foley J

O J Harney & Paul Brophy

John M Harney T

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to soft and soft - heavy ground. Third of 16 behind Janoobi beaten 7l at 4-1co-fav on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 5

Mr Rango 2 flat wins €12,685.00 C Handicap Rating 79

4/1Fav HR79 S. Foley 9.4 5L 1 1/2L 3rd to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy

25/1 HR80 Siobhan Rutledge 8.11 nk 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Saltonstall (GB) 9.5 here 5 NOV 23 13rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy

14/1 HR82 Siobhan Rutledge 9.7 5 3/4L 7th of 8 to Dutch Gold 9.10 here 12 OCT 23 hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

7 LOINGSEOIR (13)

8 8 11 (123) (10)

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Only Exception (C,T) 4668-00 F

B M Grassick & A Goonan

Danny Sheehy J

O Mrs M J Grassick & Thomas Oliver Hudson & M C Grassick & W Keeling M C Grassick T

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy Well beaten at 28-1 behind Janoobi when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating 2

Loingseoir 5 flat wins €32,745.00 CD Handicap Rating 77

28/1 HR79 C. Geerdharry 8.11 (TS) 29L 14th of 16 to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy

40/1 HR80 D.E. Sheehy 8.8 (TS) 12L last of 13 to Real Force (GB) 8.10 here 18 MAR Ext hcp 5f Hvy 28/1 HR82 J. Kearney 9.6 (TS) 12L 8th of 22 to Zephron (GB) 8.0 here

& G O’Leary in Ireland. Star Rating 2 You Owe Me Money 2 flat wins

150yds Std

18/1 HR76 D.N. Curran 9.8 6 1/4L 6th of 15 to San Aer 10.2 GAL 30 OCT 23 hcp (50-80)1m 73yds Hvy

B Larry Mulvany

O L Mulvany

Chris Hayes J

Michael Mulvany T

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Janoobi at 4-1co-fav when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 3

Duke Of Leggagh 2 flat wins €12,980.00 Handicap Rating 73

4/1Fav HR74 G.F Carroll 8.13 (TS) 11L 7th of 16 to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy

5/1 HR75 G.F Carroll 9.6 11L 7th of 11 to Simply Sideways

O Dooley Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Third of 9 behind Independent Expert beaten 1 1/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 3

Sirjack Thomas 7 flat wins €141,347.50 CD Handicap Rating 73

15/2 HR73 Adam Caffrey 8.9 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Independent Expert 9.4 CK 30 MAR 9rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 9/1 HR74 Adam Caffrey 8.8 5L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy

50/1 HR74 R.P Cleary 9.4 2 3/4L 8th of 12 to Super Over 9.2 DUN 8 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std

C,T worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Crystal Black, 4/1 Grey Leader, 5/1 Mr Rango, 11/2 Casanova (GB), 8/1 Sirjack Thomas, 10/1 Fast Tara, Duke Of Leggagh, 16/1 You Owe Me Money, 20/1 Current Option, 25/1 Loingseoir

No corresponding race

CURRAGH COMMENT

Crystal Black relished a return to 1m2f when landing the Northfields Premier Handicap here in September and he warrants respect on his return to action. However, the combination of a 9lb rise in the ratings and this drop in distance may leave Gerard Keane’s charge vulnerable, so the race-fit MR RANGO edges the vote. The six-year-old offered plenty of encouragement in third on his stable bow over an inadequate 7f at Naas last month and he looks ready to land a race of this calibre. The progressive Grey Leader also demands a second look now handicapping.

WIN: MR RANGO

DANGER: Crystal Black

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FIFTH RACE 4.00P.M.

THE VISIT THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD & GARDENS MAIDEN OF €20,000

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

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

A representative of the Irish National Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE

Placed once in ten starts. Beaten 9l behind Master Garvey at 40-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 1 Beaumadier Handicap Rating

18/1 HR62 G.M. Ryan 9.12 (H) (TS) 13L 11th of 16 to Run Forrest Run 9.6 CK 26 SEP 23 hcp (47-65)6f Sft

B Ms Barbel Reiss

Ronan Whelan J

O Gerrit O’Reilly Kieran P Cotter T

Finished 5l behind Bold Optimist when sixth of 12 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f in October last year Star Rating 2

Dam unraced. Beaten 8l behind Alexander John at 12-1

when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f in February Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John James Feane Star Rating 2

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 11l behind Greenfinch at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating 3

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind Photosynthesis at 150-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (yielding) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J Larkin. Star Rating 1

Half-sister to Hidden Spell, won at 6f Beaten 16l behind Pepper Noir at 9-1 when 13th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in February She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating 2

Weston Grey

9/1 O. McSweeney 8.12 15L 13th of 14 to Pepper Noir 9.3 DUN 23 FEB mdn 1m Std

Blinkers worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 16. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Follow Me (FR), 7/2 Eclipse Emerald, 5/1 Pansy Poe, 6/1 Ojw Legacy, 7/1 Many Thanks, 10/1 Gerrit’s Gem, 12/1 Monasterboice, 16/1 Judge Me Not, 20/1 Short Change, 25/1 Positive Energy, 33/1 Somptueuse, Weston Grey, 50/1 Beaumadier, 66/1 Rappell, 100/1 Our Dagger, Layoftheland No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT

ECLIPSE EMERALD outran his odds to finish a highly-encouraging second over C&D in October and he should have learned a great deal from that debut experience. The son of Holy Roman Emperor has plenty of speed in his pedigree and, with normal progression, he could prove hard to beat. Ojw Legacy has finished third on both of her starts to date and she could still have more to offer, so she has to be considered as she takes a drop in trip. Any market confidence behind Judge Me Not on his debut would also be interesting.

WIN: ECLIPSE EMERALD

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SIXTH RACE 4.35P.M.

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF 3YO SPRING SERIES MEDIAN AUCTION FILLIES MAIDEN OF €25,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

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TRIFECTA RACE

Finished 3 1/2l behind Snellen when sixth of 14 at 18-1 on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 7f (good to firm) in June last year Star Rating 3

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Wendla when fifth of nine at 80-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (heavy) last month. Star Rating 2

Chick Flick 80/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 5 3/4L 5th of 9 to Wendla (GB) 9.3 NAAS 24 MAR mdn 1m Hvy

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 9l behind Purple Lily when fourth of five at 33-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (heavy) last month. Star Rating 4

Finished 17l behind Azada when fifth of 12 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating 3 Quilieve

Dam unraced. Beaten 11l behind Gibbs Island at 16-1 when 10th of 19 on her racecourse debut here over 1m (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating 2

Yes Oui Si

16/1 N.M. Crosse 8.13 11L 10th of 19 to Gibbs Island (GB) 9.4 here 24 SEP 23 mdn 1m Yld/Sft

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Evening Blossom, 3/1 Opaque, 7/2 Lady Doris, 7/1 Nativity Square, 8/1 Ameilya (GB), 12/1 Quilieve, 14/1 Chick Flick, 20/1 Game Phoenix, 25/1 Preparations, Yes Oui Si

No corresponding race

CURRAGH COMMENT

EVENING BLOSSOM showed plenty of promise on her debut here over 7f and the form of that maiden has worked out well. A daughter of Australia, stepping up in trip should be no inconvenience to Joseph’s O’Brien’s Irish Oaks entry and she is narrowly preferred to Lady Doris, who herself was an eyecatcher first time out at Dundalk when staying on late for fourth. Opaque looks the pick of the newcomers for leading connections, while Nativity Square has already run twice this year so should be plenty fit enough.

WIN: EVENING BLOSSOM

DANGER: Lady Doris

SEVENTH RACE 5.05P.M.

THE TOTE NEVER BEATEN BY SP HANDICAP OF €22,000

Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

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TRIFECTA RACE

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

Three Quarter Mile Post 6f

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Real Force at 20-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 3

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Third of 13 behind Real Force beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 3 Laugh A Minute (GB) 7 flat wins €268,852.20 C D Handicap Rating 95 11/2

of 9 to Collective Power 8.6 DUN 23 FEB Ext hcp 6f Std

10/1 HR95 Adam Caffrey 10.0 1L 5th of 12 to Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.6 here 5 NOV 23 Ext hcp 5f Hvy

3 STAG NIGHT (7)

Br B g Tagula - Maid To Order

B M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

6 9 9 (135) (1)

7613-21 F

Danny Power (10) J

O Mrs Amanda McCreery W McCreery T

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy A winner at 5-1 at Cork over 5f (heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Two Stars by a neck. Star Rating 4 Stag Night 4 flat wins €38,940.00 CD Handicap Rating 95

He has won three times at 6f on soft and yielding ground. Third of 10 behind Stag Night beaten 6l at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating 4

Heavenly Power 3 flat wins €23,305.00 CD Handicap Rating 89

4/1Fav HR90 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 4 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Stag Night 9.0 NAAS 14 OCT 23 10rn hcp 5f 205yds Sft/Hvy

9/2

6 TOUGH TALK (268)

4 9 0 (126) (7)

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Terrific (TStrap) 12-784- F

B Moyglare Stud Farm Colin Keane J

O Moyglare Stud Farm G M Lyons T

A winner at 6f on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 2l behind Kings Time when fourth of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) in July last year Star Rating 5

Tough Talk 1 flat win €10,620.00 CD Handicap Rating 86

7/4Fav HR90 C.T Keane 10.0 1/2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Kings Time 9.3 LEP 13 JUL 23 6rn hcp 7f 63yds Gd

9/1 HR95 C.T Keane 9.12 4 1/2L 8th of 15 to Betterdaysrcoming 9.6 here 27 MAY 23 Ext hcp 7f Gd

4/1 HR96 C.T Keane 9.13 (BK) 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Lord Massusus 10.0 NAAS 6 MAY 23 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld

7 TWO STARS (7) 4 8 12 (124) (4)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glowing Star 314-42 F

B Churchtown House Stud & Liam

O Mrs Anne Gaffney & Mrs T Gaffney & Liam J Butler J A Stack T

A winner at 6f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Stag Night when second of 11 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (heavy) last month. Star Rating 4

Two Stars 1 flat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 84

Br

- Firstclass (GER)

281173- F

B Cyril Ryan Leigh Roche J

O Kieran John O’Neill

Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T

Successful at 6f and 7f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Third of 19 behind Greek Flower beaten 1 1/2l at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year Star Rating 3

Dagoda 2 flat wins €18,585.00 CD Handicap Rating 82

14/1 HR80 J.A. Heffernan 10.0 1L 1/2L 3rd to Greek Flower 9.1 here 31 OCT 23 19rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Hvy

17/2 HR81 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 11L 7th of 14 to Aussie Girl 9.2 here 7 OCT 23 Listed 6f Sft

15/2 HR73 L.F Roche 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Fernao 9.11 and No More Porter 9.7 here 23 SEP 23 11rn hcp 7f Yld/Sft 1min 30.1sec

Blinkers worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Stag Night, 7/2 Two Stars, 5/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), Heavenly Power, 6/1 Tough Talk, 8/1 Dagoda, 12/1 Big Gossey, 20/1 Verhoyen (GB) 2023 - 1st Hurricane Ivor 2nd Swift Flight (FR) 3rd Laugh A Minute (GB) (1 min. 20.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Stag Night built on his runner-up display here when just getting up in the closing stages to head Two Stars at Cork last week. Both command plenty of respect and the latter may well reverse the form with a 2lb swing, but a chance is taken with TOUGH TALK. Best known for making a winning debut here in April 2022 when getting the better of Little Big Bear and Shartash, things didn’t go to plan last season. However, a promising effort after a gelding operation when fourth at Leopardstown in July gave hope he was heading in the right direction and the handicapper has given him an excellent chance to bounce back.

WIN: TOUGH TALK

DANGER: Two Stars

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EIGHTH RACE 5.35P.M.

THE TOTE NOW ONLINE AT TOTE.IE HANDICAP OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

(For Race Conditions see page 38)

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One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post 1m 4f

TRIFECTA RACE

16 OCT 23 7rn 1m 4f 104yds Gd 2min 45.7sec

Andrew Mullen 9.6 nk 2nd to Award Dancer 9.4 REDCAR 7 OCT 23 10rn hcp (66-85)1m 5f 218yds Gd

2

BELGOPRINCE (FR) (102) 7 10 0 (140) (13)

Br Ch g Prince Gibraltar (FR) - Zongoraora (FR) (TStrap) 214079- F

B S C P Ecurie Du Sud & S A S Ecurie Gribomont Ben Coen J O Tohali Partnership A J Martin T

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Prairie Dancer at 25-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Naas over 2m (soft) in October last year Star Rating 3

Belgoprince (FR) 4 flat wins €27,039.80 Handicap Rating 80

9/2Fav HR97 P.J. Carberry 10.2 (TS) 16L 9th of 20fn, 23rn to Ataboycharlie 11.2 LEP 26 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

L.A. McKenna 10.8 (TS) 13L 7th of 17 to Impose Toi (FR) 11.12 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 23 hcp hdl (0-125)2m 87yds Gd /Sft

25/1 HR80 J.J.G. Ryan 8.5 (TS) 4 3/4L 10th of 16 to Prairie Dancer 9.0

Placed in both starts. Beaten 3/4l by Squire Danagher when second of 11 at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten a nose by Queenstown when second of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating 5

6 PACHMENA (22)

7

9 10 (136) (16)

Br B f Sir Percy (GB) - Tiger Spice (GB) (TStrap) 63-9974 F

B Kildaragh Stud

O Rosita Moyles & Michael Meegan & John Moyles

Robert Whearty (5) J

Gavin Cromwell T

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Walhaan when fourth of 11 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating 3

Pachmena 2 flat wins €15,340.00 CD Handicap Rating 76

25/1 HR71 C.D. Maxwell 9.5 (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Walhaan 10.0 DUN 15 MAR 11rn hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

20/1 HR73 R. Whearty 9.0 (TS) 6 3/4L 7th of 9 to Yokkell 9.11 DUN 14 FEB Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

20/1 HR76 G.F Carroll 10.0 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 9th of 14 to Unterberg 8.13 DUN 31 JAN hcp (47-80)1m 2f 150yds Std

(136) (17)

Br B Br g Churchill - Hurricane Emma (USA) (TStrap) 3-31007- F

B M G White Ltd Declan McDonogh J

O M G White Limited Gordon Elliott T

A winner at 1m 3f on yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Jabbar at 5-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest flat outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (yielding) in September last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating 3

Voice Of Reason 1

(GB) 9.7 GAL 31 JUL 23 hcp (60-90)1m 4f 90yds Hvy

8 BAY OF SANIBEL (GER) (171) 4 9 9 (135) (1)

Br Ch f Sea The Stars - Bay Of Islands (FR) 01- F

B Lars-Wilhelm Baumgarten Shane Foley J

O M J Drapac Mrs John Harrington T

A winner at 12-1 at Navan over 1m 6f (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Neptunes Staircase by a neck. Star Rating 4

Bay Of Sanibel (GER) 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 75

12/1 S. Foley 9.3 won nk 1L from Neptunes Staircase 9.8 and Golden Temple 9.8 NAV 18 OCT 23 15rn mdn 1m 6f Sft 3min 26.6sec

16/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 11L 11th of 19 to Nostringsattached 9.8 here 23 SEP 23 mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft

9 NOSTRINGSATTACHED (167)

(135) (10)

Br Gr f Markaz - Valmari 59-2212- F

B Kilnamoragh Stud Robbie Colgan J

O J Browne Andrew Kinirons T

A winner at 1m 2f on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Global Energy when second of 13 at 3-1fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating 4

Nostringsattached 1 flat win €8,850.00 C Handicap Rating 75

3/1Fav HR73 N.M. Crosse 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Global Energy (GB) 9.7 LEP 22 OCT 23 13rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f Hvy

6/1 HR66 R.C. Colgan 9.8 won 1/2L nk from Shrewsbury Road 9.8 and Teorema 9.3 here 23 SEP 23 19rn mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft 2min 11.4sec

HR68 R.C. Colgan 9.12 2 3/4L 2nd

Br B g Dubawi - Utterly Heaven (C,T) 0/-14310- F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

O Tell Me Your Business Syndicate

Luke McAteer J

Paul W Flynn T

Successful at 1m 5f and 2m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Rodney Bay when 16th of 20 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating 3 Nostra Casa 2 flat wins €12,390.00 Handicap Rating 73 17/2

Br B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone (GB) (Hood) 38130-3 F

B S C E A Haras de Gratte Panche, M Michel

13 WHIMSY (GB) (13)

Br Ch f Charming Thought (GB) - Cape Victoria (GB)

5 9 3 (129) (4)

2327-22 F

B Kingsclere Stud Seamie Heffernan J

O Miss Rita Shah Anthony McCann T

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on firm and good to firm ground. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Age Of Sail when fifth of 6 on her latest flat outing at Goodwood over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June last year Star Rating 2

Whimsy (GB) 2 flat wins €11,507.10 Handicap Rating 69

6/5 HR115 J.P O’Sullivan 11.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Lazer Wolf 11.12 LIM 24 MAR 4rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Hvy

100/30 HR115 J.P O’Sullivan 11.4 4L 2nd to Iris Emery (FR) 10.13 FAIR 7 FEB 7rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

17/2 HR116 J.P O’Sullivan 11.1 36L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Your Honor 10.11 LIM 29 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy

14 YOUNG LUCY (153)

5 8 12 (124) (2)

Br Bl f Lauro (GER) - Blue Eyed Lucy (TStrap) 660897- F

B White Friar Stud Wayne Lordan J

O Ray Grehan A J Martin T

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Feathertop when 9th of 12 on her latest flat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating 2

Young Lucy 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 64

33/1 HR101 Mr B.M. Coonan 10.6 (TS) 16L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Conyers Hill 11.10 CK 5 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-116)2m Sft

50/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 32L 9th of 12 to Feathertop (GB) 9.3 GOW 17 OCT 23 mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy

40/1 R.C. Colgan 9.9 (TS) 23L 8th of 9 to Rubydooby 9.3 KILL 30 SEP 23 mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy

15 RUMI (GB) (340) 6 8 11 (123) (12)

Br Br g Harzand - Donatia (GB) (Hood) 410-57f- F

B Lady Juliet Tadgell Andrew Slattery J

O E J O’Grady

E J O’Grady T

A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Well beaten at 10-3fav behind Three Comets when 10th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Thurles over 2m (soft) in October ‘22. Star Rating 2

Rumi (GB) 1 flat win €1,916.80 1 N.H. win €7,965.00 Handicap Rating 63

50/1 T. Ryan 11.7 (H) fell in race won by Senecia 11.12 BAL 2 MAY 23 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd

25/1 P.T. Enright 11.3 (H) (TS) 37L 7th of 9 to Nucky Johnson 11.4 NAAS 30 MAR 23 nov.hdl 2m 63yds Yld/Sft

33/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 (H) 15L 5th of 6 to Irish Point (FR) 11.1 NAAS 12 MAR 23 nov.hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 89yds Sft

16 VALLEYOFTHEEAGLES (243)

6 8 10 (122) (5)

Br B g Free Eagle - Dabawiyah (B,T) 413470- F

B Roundhill Stud & Irish National Stud

O Deirdre Hassett

Wayne Hassett (7) J

Martin Hassett (R) T

Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Jabbar at 12-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest flat outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (yielding) in July last year. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Star Rating 2 Valleyoftheeagles 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 62

12/1 HR116 S.W Flanagan 11.12 (CP) (TS) 18L 10th of 11 to Ricky Langford 9.9 CK 7 AUG 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

12/1 HR65 M.W Hassett 9.9 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 7th of 15 to Jabbar 9.8 KILL 19 JUL 23 hcp (47-65)1m 3f 35yds Yld

17/2 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (TS) 1 1/4L 17L 4L 4th to Pink In The Park 10.12 WEX 21 JUN 23 6rn nov.hdl 2m 150yds Gd

17 BROAD DAYLIGHT (19)

Br

4 8 7 (119) (9)

Placed once in nine starts. Beaten 19l behind Global Energy at 28-1 when 17th of 23 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) last month. Star Rating 3

Broad Daylight Handicap Rating 59

28/1 HR60 R.P Cleary 9.4 18L 17th of 23 to Global Energy (GB) 9.8 here 18 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy 18/1 HR59 L.T. McAteer 9.7 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Rough And Tough 8.10 GOW 16 OCT 23 16rn hcp (47-65)1m 1f 100yds Hvy 33/1 HR62 L.T. McAteer 9.9 (TS) 6 1/2L 9th of 18 to Zephron (GB) 9.9 CK 26 SEP 23 hcp (47-65)1m Sft/Hvy

B,T worn by No 16. C,T worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 1. Hood worn by No 11, No 12, No 15. TStrap worn by No 2, No 6, No 7, No 14, No 17

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Carlo Bianconi (FR), 4/1 Neptunes Staircase, 6/1 Nostringsattached, 7/1 Bay Of Sanibel (GER), 10/1 Pachmena, Narlita (GER), 12/1 Belgoprince (FR), St Faz (FR), 16/1 Edge Of Darkness, Voice Of Reason, 20/1 Nostra Casa, Whimsy (GB), 25/1 Eikonix (GB), Young Lucy, Broad Daylight, 33/1 Rumi (GB), Valleyoftheeagles

No corresponding race

CURRAGH COMMENT

Having been narrowly denied by the reopposing Bay Of Sanibel at Navan in October, NEPTUNES STAIRCASE went agonisingly close once again when touched off by the now 97-rated Queenstown over C&D the following month. The pair ought to be closely matched on their switch to handicap company, although Ger Lyons’ gelding is proven on heavy ground and can exact his revenge. Carlo Bianconi, runner-up on both of his career starts, should relish a step up in trip, while others to note include Nostringsattached and Narlita.

WIN: NEPTUNES STAIRCASE

DANGER: Bay Of Sanibel

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Nando Parrado At The Irish National Stud And Gardens Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish National Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 5 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information) (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000 See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 2.20p.m. The Download The New Tote App Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 2.55p.m. The Tote.ie Alleged Stakes of €55,000 (Group 3)

(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450) Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100 For four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €330 to enter on March 13th; €220 extra if forfeit not declared by April 2nd or €5,500 if entered by April 2nd. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2023) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Hytech EQ Ultra Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Hytech Ireland) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 1 mile €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

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FIFTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Visit The Irish National Stud & Gardens Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish National Stud) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

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SIXTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3yo Spring Series Median Auction Fillies Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€13,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750) Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €50,000. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

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SEVENTH RACE 5.05p.m.

The Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980) Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440

EIGHTH RACE 5.35p.m. The Tote Now Online At Tote.ie Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 2nd April. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens offers a unique experience that may be enjoyed as part of a guided tour or at your own leisure.

• Guided tours

• World Famous Japanese Gardens

• St. Fiachra’s Garden

• Fairy Trail

• Newborn Foals

• Restaurant

• Children’s Playground

Meet our Living Legends; Beef Or Salmon

Hurricane Fly & Faugheen

• Free Coach/Car Park

Irish National Stud & Gardens, Tully, Kildare, Co. Kildare

T: +353 (0) 45 521617

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