Curragh Racecard - Sunday 30th June by Weatherbys

Sunday 30th June 2024

Welcome to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

On behalf of Dubai Duty Free, I would like to welcome you all to The Curragh Racecourse for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

A great deal has happened in the past year: Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 40th Anniversary on 20th December 2023 and ended the year with record sales of US$2.16 billion.

This remarkable achievement was due in no small part to the hard work of our 5,800 employees and I join our Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in thanking them for their continued commitment.

On 31st May 2024, Mr Colm McLoughlin retired as our Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, after 41 years at the helm of the company. Colm is a familiar face in Ireland and I am delighted that both Colm and his wife Breeda are with us here today.

Dubai Duty Free is continuing to invest in retail upgrades at Dubai International Airport resulting in a better shopping experience for our customers Plans include refurbishing our Arrivals shops across all terminals as well as opening new boutiques for Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Cartier next year

The recent announcement of the US$35 billion new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which will ultimately enable the airport to handle a passenger capacity of 260 million, is a clear indication of the continued importance of the Aviation sector to Dubai.

Dubai Duty Free has also continued to promote Dubai as a leading business and leisure destination through its sponsorship of major sporting events including the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, which offers a rich purse of €1.25 million and reaches a wide TV audience.

Other major sporting events on our calendar 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’s tournament, which generated US$468 million in TV coverage, was won by Jasmine Paolini and Ugo Humbert, both of whom claimed their maiden Dubai titles.

I would like to thank The Curragh Racecourse and Horse Racing Ireland for their support and I wish everyone a pleasant day of racing and entertainment.

Ramesh Cidambi Managing Director Dubai Duty Free

OFFICIALS

DAYTHREESUNDAY30THJUNE

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

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

CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan

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. Justice Tony Hunt

Mr. Peter M. Allen

Mr. Jack Rearden

Mr. Charles C. Cunningham

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. P. L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J. R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. A. L. McKeever

HANDICAPPERS

Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

STEWARDSSECRETARIES

Mr. H. Hynes & Mr. A. Ring

MEDICALOFFICERS:

Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. A. Lehane

VETERINARYOFFICER:

Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Mr. D. Fennessy & Ms. C.S. Murphy

SECURITYOFFICERS:

Mr. C. Gordon & Mr. D. Buckley

SCHEDULE SUNDAY

11:00 Gates Open

11:00 Style spotting around Main Entrance and Ballymany Entrance

12:20 - 12:50 Paddy Power “From The Horses Mouth” Live on stage in champions Hall

13:10 Paddy Power “From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast” Handicap (Premier Handicap)

13:30- 16:00 Moyglare KidsZone Marquee open in Playground

13:40 GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2)

14:15 Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed)

14:35 Winner of the Dubai Duty Free Best Dressed Competition announced in Derby Village Marquee

14:50 Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap (Premier Handicap)

15:30 Derby Pagentry Begins

16:05

16:40

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap)

17:15

17:50

Dubai Duty Free Summer Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF Ragusa Handicap (Premier Handicap)

18:00 Electric Dreams Live in Derby Village Marquee

A FESTIVAL OF LIVE MUSIC

Racegoers will be met with live performances from Newbridge Gospel Choir and Corvenieos Drummers as they enter the track. Electric Dreams will headline Sunday evening’s entertainment in the Derby Village Marquee from 6pm. Throughout the day you will find DJ Lance West pumping out the best tunes in Derby Village, Ramblin’ Rovers rocking in Lilywhites Lounge, Manila Strings roaming the grounds with their infectious energy and the Artane Band performing between races from the Grandstand.

KILDARE DERBY FESTIVAL

25TH - 30TH JUNE

After racing, get the bus from The Curragh Racecourse and head down to Kildare Town Square to enjoy afree outdoor concert.

SUNDAY 19.30

9.30-16.30 ArtExhibit-ÁrasBhríde

OutdoorConcert-DJOwen Fagan andChasingAbbey 17.30 Outdoor Free Concert with Riff Shop, Epilogue and special Guests 11.00 DubaiDutyFreeIrishDerbyDayatTheCurragh 12.00 ‘HorseTales'ArtExhibitionatNo.8Gallery

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24)

SEARCH FOR A SONG

Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem

3 8 11 (123) (8)

1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T

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 at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 ﬂat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105

her Galtres Stakes at interesting.

Search For A 2 ﬂat wins r51,499.70— 105 2 ﬂat Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and of 9.7 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f

C.D. 9.0 to Star Catcher 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn 1 1m 4f

Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd 2min 30.3sec 14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f

C.D. 9.0 to Trethias 9.0

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

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

The Curragh is delighted to partner with the following hotels, accommodation providers, restaurants and bars in 2024 and highly recommends all of them to enjoy a stay, drink after the races or a delicious meal.

Barberstown Castle, Staffran https://www.barberstowncastle.ie/

FBD Hotels and Resorts including Killashee Hotel, Naas https://www.killasheehotel.com/

Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge https://www.keadeenhotel.ie/

Glenroyal Hotel and Shoda Restaurant https://www.glenroyal.ie

K Club, Straffan https://www.kclub.ie/

Kildare House Hotel, Kildare Town https://www.kildarehousehotel.ie/

Silken Thomas Accommodation, Restaurant and Bar, Kildare Town https://silkenthomas.com/

The Rooms at Cunninghams, Bar and Restaurant, Kildare Town https://cunninghamskildare.com/accommodation/

Harp Bar, Kildare Town https://www.facebook.com/proﬁle.php?id=100057072566059

McDonnells Bar, Newbridge http://www.mcdonnellsbar.ie/

O’Dooles Restaurant and Agape Café, Kildare Town https://odooles-restaurant.business.site/

stay, drink & delicious meal

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

TOPCOURSETRAINERS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (142 wins from 730 runners, 19%) runs HENRI MATISSE and TUNBRIDGE WELLS and THE PARTHENON (1.40), MUNDI and MASTER OF THE HUNT (3.25), LOS ANGELES and EUPHORIC and GROSVENOR SQUARE and THE EUPHRATES (4.05).

J P O’BRIEN (80 wins from 721 runners, 11%) runs PRINCESS CHILD (1.10), ROMINA POWER and ATLANTIC COAST (3.25), FAST TARA and VASDA (5.15), INTELLOTTO and CARLO BIANCONI (5.50). MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 551 runners, 9%) runs NORWALK HAVOC (3.25), RAKNAH and MATTER OF FACT (5.15), SATURN (5.50).

J P MURTAGH (42 wins from 383 runners, 11%) runs THOR’S HAMMER (1.10), SHAYZANN and BLUES EMPEROR (4.40), SAFECRACKER (5.50).

G M LYONS (41 wins from 347 runners, 12%) runs FORMAL DISPLAY and SOLDIER’S EMPIRE (1.10), MY MATE ALFIE (2.15), KEEPER’S HEART (4.05).

TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (12 wins from 58 runners, 21%) runners listed above K RYAN (11 wins from 44 runners, 25%) runs THE STRIKIN VIKING (1.40).

R HANNON (9 wins from 72 runners, 12%) runs PRINCIPALITY (1.40).

K R BURKE (7 wins from 54 runners, 13%) runs ARABIC LEGEND (1.10), KORKER (2.50).

D K WELD (5 wins from 19 runners, 26%) runs AZADA (3.25), COEUR D’OR (4.40), KAYHANA (5.15).

TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

COLIN KEANE (82 wins from 579 rides, 14%) rides SOLDIER’S EMPIRE (1.10), RED EVOLUTION (1.40), MY MATE ALFIE (2.15), THUNDERBEAR (2.50), KEEPER’S HEART (4.05), STATE ACTOR (4.40), DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY (5.15), ZOFFMAN (5.50).

RYAN MOORE (73 wins from 273 rides, 27%) rides TUNBRIDGE WELLS (1.40), MUNDI (3.25), LOS ANGELES (4.05).

BILLY LEE (59 wins from 479 rides, 12%) rides AMAZON LADY (2.50), DUNUM (3.25), WAR CORRESPONDENT (5.50).

SHANE FOLEY (53 wins from 502 rides, 11%) rides NORWALK HAVOC (3.25), SATURN (5.50).

SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (46 wins from 351 rides, 13%) rides TANGO FLARE (2.15), YOU SEND ME (3.25), COUMSHINGAUN (5.15).

JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

RYAN MOORE (9 wins from 38 rides, 24%) rides listed above

BILLY LEE (9 wins from 40 rides, 22%) rides listed above

OISIN MURPHY (8 wins from 69 rides, 12%) rides STURLASSON (2.50), SUNWAY (4.05), PHYSIQUE (4.40), DAGODA (5.15).

JAMES DOYLE (7 wins from 38 rides, 18%) rides MATSURI (4.05), LOT OF JOY (5.50).

J VELAZQUEZ (7 wins from 29 rides, 24%) rides THOR’S HAMMER (1.10), TWILIGHT JET (2.50), MAY NIGHT (4.40), CARLO BIANCONI (5.50).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 28th June.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?

YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024 THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.

IS CASH ACCEPTED?

YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.

DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?

YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS

WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?

WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.

CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP

WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?

THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.

ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?

YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.

WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?

LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM

How to bet with

Tote is a pool betting system (similar to a lottery) with all of the money going into one pool that is then shared between the winners. 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

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

IF YOU FANCY MORE THAN ONE HORSE

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

Pick two horses to ﬁnish anywhere in the ﬁrst three

Pick the first 2 finishers in either order

World Pool bets only available at locations

Everyone’s a winner

Take a FREE SPIN on our ‘Spin to Win’ wheel in the Tote area

Prizes include: Sunglasses, Keyrings, Pens, Race Day Tickets, Free Bets & more…

HOSPITALITY & DINING OPTIONS

L I L Y W H I T E S LO U N GE

A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows. Excellent view of the of the racecourse and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating.

G O F F S C H A M P A G N E B A R

Public bar, on the first floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a beautiful champagne terrace area overlooking the parade ring.

S H O D A CA FÉ

Public café, located in the bottom floor of the Queens room situated next to our Moyglare Kidszone overlooking the pre parade and parade ring. Serving excellent tea, coffee, sandwiches & sweet treats.

O R B Y ’ S BY LU CY

Public café, located to the left of the main entrance of the Curragh racecourse with a fantastic view of the parade ring. Open 7 days a week. Serving delicious wholesome food, coffee and sweet treats.

DERBY BAR & TERRACE

A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows, a view of the racetrack and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating.

CHAMPIONS HALL

Located on the ground floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a wide range of food options available from the Food Court,, ,Guineas Bar and Spar Shop.

S T . L E G E R RE ST A U R A N T

Located on Level 3 of the Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a private grandstand balcony with a panoramic view of the racecourse, the parade ring, and the Curragh Plains. Pre-booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment.

O A K S R E ST AU RA NT

Located on Level 2 of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a reserved balcony overlooking parade ring, easy access to all areas Pre- booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment.

TATTERSALLS OWNERS & TRAINERS ENCLOSURE

Located adjacent to the Queens Room, the restaurant has floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the racecourse. A lounge is located adjacent to the restaurant. Access only with Owners and Trainers Badge.

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY BEST DRESSED COMPETITION

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Dubliner Lisa Hogan, one of the stars of Prime Video’s hugely popular series ‘Clarkson’s Farm,’ has been announced as the lead fashion judge for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed Competition on Sunday, 30th of June. Lisa will be joined in her search for the Best Dressed on the day by fashion writer Bairbre Power, Alpana Cidambi and Breeda McLoughlin, representing title sponsor, Dubai Duty Free. Stylist and TV presenter Marietta Doran will be our MC on the day.

PRIZES

The Best Dressed person on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day will win a fabulous array of prizes courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, including return flights for two to Dubai with five glorious nights in Dubai Duty Free’s own five-star hotel, The Jumeirah Creekside, and €1,000 spending money at the award-winning airport retailer.

The Best Dressed Competition is a highly contested affair, and racegoers are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the day.

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE DERBY VILLAGE MARQUEE AT 2.35PM

FIRST RACE 1.10P.M.

THE PADDY POWER ‘FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH PODCAST’ HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACESPONSOR

Dean Finn representing Paddy Power will present trophies to the winning owner trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres) 1m 1f

Br B c Dubawi - Sheikha Reika (FR) 126-48 F

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K R Burke (in GB) T

A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Ambiente Friendly at 20-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Lingﬁeld over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Arabic Legend 1 ﬂat win €9,310.30 Handicap Rating 98

David Probert 9.2 14L 8th of 9 to Ambiente Friendly 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 11 MAY Listed 1m 3f 133yds Gd

Clifford Lee 9.3 3/4L nk 1 3/4L 4th to Bellum Justum 9.3 EPSOM DOWNS 23 APR 6rn Listed 1m 2f 17yds Gd

Sean Levey 9.3 18L 6th of 7 to Ancient Wisdom (FR) 9.3 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 23 Group 3 1m Sft 2 PRINCESS CHILD (FR) (226) 3 9 11 (137) (6)

Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Princesse Li (GB)

122112- F B Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Janine Byrne Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Zoum Zoum when second of 8 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 7f (heavy) in November last year Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable Star Rating HHHH

Princess Child (FR) 3 ﬂat wins €57,000.00 Handicap Rating 97

Ioritz Mendizabal 8.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Zoum Zoum (GB) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 17 NOV 23 8rn Listed 7f Hvy

C. Cadel 8.12 won hd from Souvenir D’ecajeul (FR) 9.0 LA ZARZUELA 29 OCT 23 6rn 1m Hvy 1min 43.2sec C. Cadel 9.0 won 5 1/2L 1 1/4L from Spirituale (FR) 9.0 and Villa De Leyva (FR) 9.0 LA ZARZUELA 16

3 FORMAL DISPLAY (GB) (24)

Br Br c Too Darn Hot (GB) - Passage Of Time (GB)

F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Gary Carroll J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Tarawa when ﬁfth of 8 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Formal Display (GB) 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 95 11/4

9.5 and The Old Nine 9.5 DUN 10 NOV 23

39.8sec 16/1 C.T Keane 9.5 6L 6th of 7 to Diego Velazquez 9.5 LEP 9 SEP 23 Group

J O H H Aga Khan M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) T A winner at 1m on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 3/4l by Chicago Critic when second of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Sharinay (GB) 1 ﬂat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 95

7/2 HR93 R.P Whelan 9.12 (H) 3/4L 2nd to Chicago Critic (GB) 9.9 NAAS 19 MAY 10rn hcp 1m Gd 15/2 R.P Whelan 9.8 (H) won 2L 3/4L from Super Sox (GB) 9.3 and Bad Desire (FR) 9.8 CK 26 APR 18rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 42.4sec 9/1 R.P Whelan 9.5 7 1/4L 6th of 17 to Meriwether Lewis (USA) 9.5 here 12 OCT 23 mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 5 SOLDIER’S

on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Fleur De Chine beaten 6l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Soldier’s Empire 1 ﬂat win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 90 7/1 HR90 C.T Keane 9.4 2 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Fleur De Chine (GB) 8.13

7/2

Br B c Iffraaj (GB) - Riyaba 4-15 F

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J

O H H Aga Khan M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) T

A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 8l behind Fleur De Chine when ﬁfth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Ridhaz 1 ﬂat win €9,440.00 Handicap Rating 86

14/1 R.P Whelan 9.4 8 1/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Fleur De Chine (GB) 8.13 GOW 3 JUN 1m 1f 100yds Gd

13/2 R.P Whelan 9.8 won 1L 1 1/4L from Rehearsal 9.3 and Solomon Coop 9.8 LEP 17 MAY 13rn

33/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 2 1/2L 1/2L 3L 4th to Bluedrum 9.2 NAAS 14 SEP 23 9rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld

Br B c Night of Thunder - Kozy (Blinkers) 2294-21 F B Newtown Anner Stud John Velazquez J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd J P Murtagh T

Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Killarney over 1m (soft) last month, beating Babich by a head.

Star Rating HHH

Thor’s Hammer 1 ﬂat win €8,555.00 Handicap Rating 85

11/10Fav HR83 B.M. Coen 9.8 (BK) won hd 4 1/2L from Babich 9.8 and Master Of The Hunt 9.8 KILL 14 MAY 5rn mdn

31yds Sft 1min 51.2sec 13/8 HR82 B.M. Coen 9.8 (BK) 3 1/2L 2nd to Sea The Polaris 9.8 GOW 24 APR 8rn mdn 7f Yld 9/2 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 2L 6L 4th to The Euphrates (GB) 9.7 GOW 17 OCT 23 10rn mdn 1m 75yds Hvy 8 SIGNOR FERRARI (16) 3 8 7 (119) (5)

Br B g Invincible Army - Altogether (Hood) 79612p F B Aughamore Stud Wayne Hassett (5) J O John James Feane John James Feane T

A winner at 7f on good ground. Pulled up when 11-2 at Cork over 1m (good) won by Lord Church earlier this month on his latest outing. He is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HH

Signor Ferrari 1 ﬂat win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 73 11/2 HR73 M.W Hassett 9.7 p.u. in race won by Lord Church 9.8 CK 14 JUN 9rn hcp (47-75)1m Gd

9/4Fav HR73 H.J. Horgan 9.4 1/2L 2nd to Alto Sax 9.2 FAIR 30 MAY 10rn 1m 2f Gd 16/1 HR66 H.J. Horgan 9.6 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from The Bear Trap 9.13 and Byzantine Empress (GB) 9.7 CK 21

Blinkers worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 4, No 8. Long Handicap - Signor Ferrari 8-1 (113)

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Sharinay (GB), 6/1 Soldier’s Empire, 13/2 Arabic Legend, Formal Display (GB), Ridhaz, Thor’s Hammer, 10/1 Princess Child (FR), 14/1 Signor Ferrari 2023 - 1st The Franchise 2nd Booyea 3rd Nation’s Call (1 min. 55.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

FORMAL DISPLAY boasts a top-class pedigree, being out of a Group 1-winning mare and a sibling to smart types, and Ger Lyons’ colt makes plenty of appeal on handicap debut, having not received a clear passage in a Listed event at Leopardstown recently against older horses. Sharinay has proven handicap form and had his recent Naas run significantly boosted by the winner, Chicago Critic, subsequently finishing third in Royal Ascot’s Jersey Stakes last week. Princess Child has smart form in her native France and while lacking a recent outing, she finished second at Listed level on her previous run in November

WIN: FORMAL DISPLAY

DANGER: Sharinay

Mick Halford and Tracey Collins will be an unfamiliar name to International punters in the World Pool and are likely to be underbacked, so you may be able to ﬁnd some extra value here by putting your local knowledge to good use. They run the lightly raced SHARINAY in this, who is a winner already and was 2nd last time out to Chicago Critic, who franked the form when beaten only a length by Haatem in the G3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Off a mark of 95, he should be able to win again.

Selection: Sharinay (Tote Win)

Amo Racing came into the race with a strong hand and it was their pair who set the early pace, in what looked a competitive renewal. Lightening Army went off a frightening early pace under Gary Halpin and was very much a pace setter for eventual winner Bucanero Fuerte As Lightening Army fell away at the two furlong pole, it was Rossa Ryan and Ryan Moore who settled down to battle it out. The two pulled a mile clear of the ﬁeld and as they came up to the line it was heads up heads down with the judge needing to be called in order to call the Amo Racing colt the winner.

Trainers and jockeys who have enjoyed the

TRAINER

SECOND RACE 1.40P.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 74)

RACESPONSOR

Joanne Hurley, Head of GAIN Equine Nutrition, Philip Gilligan, Country Manager, GAIN Equine Nutrition, Sean Molloy, Tirlán CEO Designate & John Murphy, Tirlán Chairperson will present trophies to the winning owner trainer and jockey and

gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Br B c Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Liberisque (GB)

B Andrew Bengough & Partners

Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T

Successful at 5f and 6f on good and heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Shareholder beaten 1 1/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Arizona Blaze (GB) 2 wins €47,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 101

David Egan 9.3 1L hd 3rd to Shareholder (USA) 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN 13rn Group 2 5f Gd /Frm 7/1 D. Egan 9.5 won hd 1/2L from Camille Pissarro 9.5 and Midnight Strike 9.5 here 25 MAY 7rn

14.7sec 2/1 D. Egan 9.5 3 3/4L 2nd to Whistlejacket 9.5 here 6 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Sft

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Immortal Verse

F B Immortal Verse Syndicate Wayne Lordan J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Merriebelle Irish Farm

A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Tenebrism, won four times between 5f and 7f including two Group 1 races. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Cadogan by a short head. Star Rating HHH

Henri Matisse 1 win €14,750.00 CD 11/8Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won s/hd nk from Cadogan (GB) 9.5 and Red Evolution 9.5

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Br B c Calyx (GB) - Dutch Rose 21 F B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Sean Levey J O Bull Construction Ltd and Partner Richard Hannon (in GB) T

Half-brother to Sunsprite, won three times at 5f and 6f Won on his latest outing when 1-2fav at Goodwood over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Carrados by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Principality 1 ﬂat win €12,032.20 D Oisin Murphy 9.7 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Carrados 9.7 and Billboard Star (GB) 9.7 GOODWOOD 9

11.8sec Sean Levey 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Ancient Truth 9.7 NEWMARKET 19 MAY 8rn 6f Gd

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Br Ch c Mehmas - Transcendence 32 F

B Pier House Stud Colin Keane J O J Kirkland M D O’Callaghan T

Half-brother to River Tiber, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race Placed in both starts. Beaten a neck by Celtic Chieftain when second of 16 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Red Evolution 11/8Fav

Br B c Inns of Court - Asmeen 1 F B Tally-Ho Stud Tom Eaves J O Middleham Park Racing LXXIX Kevin Ryan (in GB) T

Half-brother to Chorlton Lane, won at 7f A winner at 8-1 at York over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Tiger Mask by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HHH The Strikin Viking 1 ﬂat win €12,724.10 D Tom Eaves 9.7 won 2 3/4L 1 1/2L from Tiger Mask 9.7 and U Sure Do 9.7 YORK 15 JUN 11rn

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Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin (CPiece) 21 F B Newstead Breeding Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T

Full brother to Blackbeard, won ﬁve times at 5f and 6f including two Group 1 races. Won on his latest outing when 4-11fav over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Mighty Eriu by 2 3/4l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHHHH Tunbridge Wells 1 win €14,455.00 CD 4/11Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won 2 3/4L ns from Mighty Eriu 9.0 and Girl Like You (USA) 9.0 here 5 JUN 7rn 6f Gd 1min 12.5sec 7/4 W.M. Lordan 9.7 3L 2nd to Sounds Like A Plan (GB) 9.7 NAV 18 MAY 8rn mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry CPiece worn by No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Arizona Blaze (GB), 5/2 Tunbridge Wells, 5/1 The Strikin Viking, 7/1 The Parthenon, 8/1 Henri Matisse, 12/1 Principality, Red Evolution 2023 - 1st Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 2nd Unquestionable (FR) 3rd His Majesty (1 min. 9.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

TUNBRIDGE WELLS showed promise on debut when runner-up at Navan before going one better here last month at very short odds. The runner-up subsequently finished second in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and the full-brother to Blackbeard is expected to progress further, especially in first-time cheekpieces. Arizona Blaze was himself placed at Royal Ascot, finishing third in the Norfolk, and had previously won the Marble Hill over C&D His consistency to date is likely to stand him in good stead, while Principality was beaten by one who followed up under a penalty on his debut at Newmarket. He won decisively at Goodwood, from which the third has won subsequently, and he is of interest stepping up in grade

WIN: TUNBRIDGE WELLS

DANGER: Arizona Blaze

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore have been in the frame in 5 of the last 7 renewals of this race, but have only won it twice in that time. So while you can’t rule them out, maybe having something to beat them home in the Exacta is the way to go. Last year’s winning connections of Adrian Murray and Amo Racing are the men to follow as they clearly target this 2yo contest so pick ARIZONA BLAZE to beat TUNBRIDGE WELLS.

Selection: Arizona Blaze to beat Tunbridge Wells (Tote Exacta)

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THIRD RACE 2.15P.M.

Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACESPONSOR

Mohammed Ahmed general manager Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables will present trophies to the winning owner trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post 6f

Br Br g Lethal Force - Joyeaux (GB) (CPiece)

F B Redgate Bstock & Peter Bottowley Bstock Connor Beasley J O Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale Michael Dods (in GB) T

Has won 12 races at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 2 3/4l by Believing when second of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Commanche Falls (GB) 12 ﬂat wins €487,885.10 CD Handicap Rating 110

Connor Beasley 9.10 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Believing 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 8 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd

Connor Beasley 9.10 (CP) 7L 10th of 14 to Mill Stream 9.10 YORK 15 MAY Group 2 6f Gd

Connor Beasley 9.9 (CP) 4L 8th of 14 to Washington Heights (GB) 9.9 NEWMARKET 18 APR Group 3 6f Gd 2 DANDYVILLE (23)

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Lady Mandeville

1325-02 F B Leslie Laverty Gavin Ryan J O Dr J Syndicate M G Quinn T

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to good - yielding and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Tango Flare when second of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Dandyville 7 ﬂat wins €61,655.00 D Handicap Rating 95

10/1 HR95 G.M. Ryan 9.13 1/2L 2nd to Tango Flare 9.13 FAIR 7 JUN 7rn 6f Gd 33/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.10 8 1/4L 14th of 17 to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.11 2 1/4L 5th of 9 to Apache Outlaw 9.0

Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA)

F B Kilnamoragh Stud Seamie Heffernan J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Dandyville by 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHH Tango Flare 3 ﬂat wins €33,630.00 D Handicap Rating 98

5/6Fav HR98 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 (TS) won 1/2L 1/2L from Dandyville 9.13 and Warrior Brave (GB) 10.3 FAIR 7

11/1 HR98 L.T McAteer 9.12 (TS) nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 18/1 HR99 L.T McAteer 10.0 (TS) 6 1/2L 10th of 15 to Kings Time 8.10

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Chroussa 300-439 F B James F Hanly

Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Ms Charlotte Musgrave John James Feane T She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 12l behind Clarendon House at 7-2 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Ano Syra 4 ﬂat wins €99,710.00 C D Handicap Rating 106

7/2 HR107 D. McMonagle 9.4 12L last of 9 to Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN Listed 5f Gd/Yld 50/1 HR99 D. McMonagle 9.2 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Mitbaahy 9.5 here 25 MAY 12rn Group 2 6f Gd 17/2 HR100 D. McMonagle 9.4 nk nk 1 3/4L 4th to Aesop’s Fables 9.9 NAAS 19 MAY 8rn Listed 5f Gd

at 1m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Universally beaten 2 1/4l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Pink Sorrel 1 ﬂat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating

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Br B f Slade Power - Riobamba (USA) (TStrap) 604000- F B E Lynam

O Box Clever Syndicate

Wesley Joyce J

Adrian Sexton T

Winner of ﬁve races from 6f to 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 8l behind Empress Of Bough at 10-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today Star Rating H

Sister Lola 5 ﬂat wins €33,335.00 D Handicap Rating 40

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HR41 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (CP) (TS) 7 1/2L 12th of 13 to Empress Of Bough 8.13 DUN 27 OCT 23 hcp (47-65)6f Std

HR43 A.J. Slattery 8.7 (CP) (TS) 6L 16th of 22 to Navorrosse 8.0 NAV 18 OCT 23 hcp (47-70)5f 164yds Sft

HR48 R. Whearty 8.11 (CP) (TS) 7 3/4L 11th of 24 to Teddy Boy 9.1 NAAS 7 AUG 23 hcp (47-65)5f 205yds Sft

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(126) (6) Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Summer Flower 27-1453 F B Godolphin Luke McAteer J O MRC International David Marnane T

Successful twice at 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Clarendon House beaten 3 1/2l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Jakajaro 2 ﬂat wins €22,125.00 CD Handicap Rating 100

10/1 HR100 R.C. Colgan 9.2 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN 9rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR100 L.T McAteer 9.5 2 3/4L 5th of 6 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.8 NAAS 19 MAY Group 3 5f 205yds Gd

L.T McAteer 9.3 1 3/4L 1 1/2L nk 4th to Jasour (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 1 MAY 10rn Group 3 6f Gd /Sft 8 MY MATE ALFIE (42)

Br B g Dark Angel - Bear Cheek (Blinkers) 35-4333 F B Bt Bloodstock & P O’Callaghan Colin Keane J O A K Whelan G M Lyons T A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 6 behind Bucanero Fuerte beaten 1 1/2l at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH My Mate Alﬁe 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 103

8/1 HR99 C.T Keane 9.5 (BK) hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.8 NAAS 19 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd

8/1 HR96 C.T Keane 9.5 (BK) hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Givemethebeatboys 9.8 NAV 27 APR 13rn Listed 5f 180yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR94 C.T Keane 9.5 (BK) 1/2L 5L 3rd to Battle Cry 9.5 LEP 7 APR 8rn Group 3 7f 30yds Hvy

Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 3. CPiece worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 6. Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Commanche Falls (GB), 7/2 Ano Syra, 5/1 My Mate Alﬁe, 8/1 Tango Flare, 12/1 Jakajaro, 16/1 Dandyville, 25/1 Pink Sorrel, 100/1 Sister Lola 2023 - 1st Commanche Falls (GB) 2nd Anthem National 3rd Mooneista (1 min. 10.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Seven-year-old COMMANCHE FALLS hasn’t won since last September but returned to form recently and reverts to this distance, over which all 12 of his wins have come. His biggest success was a Group 3 last July and, while well held at Haydock recently, the winner subsequently finished fourth in both of Royal Ascot’s Group 1 sprints. Dual course winner Ano Syra finished third in the course-and-distance Group 2 Greenlands Stakes last month. That was probably a career-best effort but she disappointed subsequently at Cork. Three-year-old My Mate Alfie has progressed well this year and is another to bear in mind.

WIN: COMMANCHE FALLS

DANGER: Ano Syra

The favourite has won five of the last seven runnings of this race and nothing has returned a Tote Win dividend bigger than €4.40 since its inception in 2015. That directs you to the top of the betting where you’ll find last year’s winner and English raider COMMANCHE FALLS He geared up for his defence of this when 2nd to Believing in the Listed Achilles Stakes at Haydock. Form that has been franked with the winner finishing 4th in a pair of G1’s at Royal Ascot.

Selection: Commanche Falls (Tote Win)

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FOURTH RACE 2.50P.M.

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

Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 18th June Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 74)

RACESPONSOR

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Br B g Dandy Man - Adaptation (GB) (CPiece) 21-7493 F B Ballyhane Stud Ltd Clifford Lee J O Fine Claret Racing, Mrs Burke & C Wood K R Burke (in GB) T

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to heavy Third of 8 behind Believing beaten 9l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Korker 6 ﬂat wins €63,734.50 D Handicap Rating 105

Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.7 (CP) 2 3/4L 6L 3rd to Believing 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 8 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd

Shane Gray 10.0 7L 9th of 12 to Starlust (GB) 9.4 YORK 25 MAY hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Sft

Clifford Lee 10.0 1 1/4L 1/2L hd 4th to Clarendon House (GB) 9.12 YORK 16 MAY 17rn hcp (0-105)5f Gd 2 THUNDERBEAR (22)

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Br B g Kodi Bear - Speronella (GB) (CPiece) 7-08581 F B Killarkin Stud Colin Keane J O William Armitage & JWD Partnership Jack W Davison T

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 5-1 at Navan over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Arnhem by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH

Thunderbear 4 ﬂat wins €68,769.40 D Handicap Rating 105

5/1 HR99 C.T Keane 10.4 (CP) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Arnhem 9.9 and Never Shout Never 8.7 NAV 8 JUN 7rn hcp 5f Gd 1min .1sec J. J.G. Ryan 9.5 (V) 6 1/4L 8th of 12 to Starlust (GB) 9.4 YORK 25 MAY hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Sft James J. G. Ryan 9.6 (CP) 3L 5th of 11 to Blind Beggar 8.3 BATH 7 APR hcp (0-105)5f 10yds Hvy 3 TWILIGHT JET (42)

Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - My Lucky Liz (Visor) 6180-92 F B Tom Radley John Velazquez J O Eleanora Kennedy M D O’Callaghan T He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten a neck by Aesop’s Fables when second of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HH Twilight Jet 4 ﬂat wins €111,981.40 D Handicap Rating 104 14/1 HR96 L.F Roche 9.12 (BK) nk 2nd to Aesop’s Fables 9.9 NAAS 19 MAY 8rn Listed 5f Gd

12/1 HR97 L.F Roche 10.0 5 1/2L 9th of 14 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.11 NAAS 29 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 12/1 HR103 L.F Roche 10.0 (BK) 7L last of 12 to Dun Na Sead 9.11 DUN 27 OCT 23 Group 3 5f Std 4 BIG GOSSEY (36) 7

of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather

APR Listed 5f Yld 20/1 HR104 W.J. Lee 9.9 2 3/4L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Yosemite Valley (GB) 9.9 here 21 APR 6rn Listed 7f Sft/Hvy

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Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Lady’s Locket (Visor) 252-791 F

B Miss Madeline Burns Billy Lee J

O Ms Madeline Burns W McCreery T

Successful twice at 5f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 11-1 at Navan over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Harry’s Hill by 1/2l. Star Rating HH

Amazon Lady 2 ﬂat wins €20,060.00 D Handicap Rating 93

11/1 HR86 W.J. Lee 9.10 (V) won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Harry’s Hill (GB) 9.4 and Mehman (GB) 9.5 NAV 18 MAY 14rn

100/1 HR87 D.P McDonogh 9.4 (CP) 7L 9th of 10 to Moss Tucker 10.0 NAAS 29 APR Listed 5f Yld

25/1 HR88 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 14L 7th of 9 to Easy 9.4 CK 30 MAR Listed 6f Hvy

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Br B g Dandy Man - My Causeway Dream

F B Leslie Laverty Gavin Ryan J O Leslie Laverty & David Laverty M G Quinn T

Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Clarendon House at 28-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Arnhem 2 ﬂat wins €14,750.00 C Handicap Rating 92

28/1 HR92 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 9 1/4L 7th of 9 to Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN Listed 5f Gd/Yld

12/1 HR90 G.M. Ryan 9.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Thunderbear 10.4 NAV 8 JUN 7rn hcp 5f Gd

33/1 HR93 G.M. Ryan 9.7 5 3/4L 11th of 17 to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd

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Br Gr f Camacho (GB) - Chute Hall Lady

21051-2 F B Mark J Doyle Robert Whearty (5) J O Michael J Connolly Paul W Flynn T

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Red Letter Bray when second of 17 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Little Queenie 4 ﬂat wins €46,315.00 CD Handicap Rating 91

11/1 HR87 R. Whearty 8.10 nk 2nd to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

13/2 HR81 R. Whearty 8.6 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Apache Outlaw 9.2 and Dandyville 9.12 DUN 3 NOV 23 11rn hcp 6f

12.8sec 9/1 HR81 R. Whearty 9.3 2 1/4L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Tawaazon 9.9 here 7 OCT 23 hcp 5f Sft

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Br B g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - The Shrew (GB) 8-50470 F B Lodge Park Stud Jason Hart J O MPS Racing Ltd & The Ayrshire Tradesmen John & Sean Quinn (in GB) T

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 8l behind Desperate Hero at 13-2 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Jm Jungle 3 ﬂat wins €41,606.90 D Handicap Rating 89

Jason Hart 9.10 7L 11th of 15 to Desperate Hero (GB) 9.9 HAMILTON PARK 2 JUN hcp (0-105)5f 7yds Gd

Jason Hart 9.0 3L 7th of 17 to Clarendon House (GB) 9.12 YORK 16 MAY hcp (0-105)5f Gd

Jason Hart 9.0 hd 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Equality (GB) 9.12 MUSSELBURGH 21 APR 15rn hcp (0-105)5f 1yds Gd /Sft 10 STURLASSON (29) 3 8 9 (121) (14) Br Gr g Invincible Army - Angelic Light 668-012 F B Yeomanstown Stud Oisin Murphy J O Knobel McGrath Partnership Kieran P Cotter T A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Blue Storm when second of 19 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Sturlasson 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 92 Oisin Murphy 9.8 3/4L 2nd to Blue Storm (GB) 9.7

15/2 HR89 D.P McDonogh 9.8 won 3L 1/2L from Desert Power 9.3 and Abiding Star 9.3 NAV 18

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5f Gd/Yld 1min 1.6sec 6/1 HR90 D.P McDonogh 9.8 14L 16th of 18 to Shandy 9.3 CK 30 MAR mdn 5f Hvy

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Winner of seven races at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Amazon Lady when second of 14 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating

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Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sandtail (Hood) 3-160 F B Airlie Stud Wayne Lordan J

O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & T V Magnier J A Stack T A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Beaten 18l behind Cherry Blossom at 15-2 when last of 13 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HH

Shandy 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 D Handicap Rating 88

15/2 HR90 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 18L last of 13 to Cherry Blossom 9.2 CK 10 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd

11/1 A.J. Slattery 9.0 5L 6th of 13 to Givemethebeatboys 9.8 NAV 27 APR Listed 5f 180yds Gd/Yld

9/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Betsen (GB) 9.8 and Staysound Susie 9.3 CK 30 MAR 18rn mdn 5f Hvy 1min 6.8sec 14

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(3) Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Procedure (GB) (TStrap) 81-1121 F B The Procedure Partnership Chris Hayes J O R Kent & Miss Kate McGivern & Josh Schwartz & D A Creighton Miss Kate McGivern (R) T

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 3-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Majestic Beauty by 1/2l. Has won 3 times this season. Star Rating HHHH

Kendall Roy (GB) 4 ﬂat wins €53,954.70 CD Handicap Rating 87

3/1 HR80 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Majestic Beauty (GB) 9.12 and Goal Exceeded (GB) 9.5

11/8Fav HR78 C.D. Hayes 9.1 (TS) 1L 2nd to Scorchio 9.2 CK 21 MAY 6rn Ext hcp 5f Gd Silvestre De Sousa 8.4 (TS) won 3/4L nk from Moonstone Boy 9.3 and Winged Messenger (GB) 8.7THIRSK 20 APR 8rn hcp (71-90)5f

Br B f Australia (GB) - Timeless Call

62119-2 F B Reggie Roberts Jamie Powell (3) J O Reginald Roberts John James Feane T

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by She’s Quality when second of 8 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Greek Flower 2 ﬂat wins €15,930.00 C D Handicap Rating 78

12/1 HR78 M.P Sheehy 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to She’s Quality 10.1 DRYL 21 JUN 8rn hcp 5f Gd

7/2 HR77 M.W Hassett 8.8 (CP) 5 1/2L 9th of 12 to Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.6 here 5 NOV 23 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 9/1 HR70 J.A. Powell 9.1 (CP) won 1L 1/2L from Mercurial 8.11 and Dagoda 10.0 here 31 OCT 23 19rn

16 BOLD OPTIMIST (9)

4 8 7 (119) (11)

Br B g Gleneagles - Katy Spirit (CPiece) 13-5019 F B E J O’Grady Keithen Kennedy (7) J O Chris Mullins Daniel McLoughlin T Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 2l behind Keke at 5-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Bold Optimist 2 ﬂat wins €14,455.00 D Handicap Rating 75

5/1 HR75 S.T McCullagh 9.11 (CP) 2L 9th of 12 to Keke (GB) 10.0 DRYL 21 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 11/2 HR69 B.M. Coen 8.12 (CP) won 1L 1/2L from Ostraka 9.7 and Collective Power 9.12 CK 14 JUN 8rn

hcp 5f Gd/Yld 59.5sec 10/1 HR72 O. McSweeney 9.13 (CP) 8L 15th of 19 to Zaragoza 9.2 here 5 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 17 REINFORCE (31)

Br Ch g Tasleet (GB) - Darajaat (USA) 606427 F B RJB Bloodstock Wesley Joyce (5) J O Orchard Garden Syndicate Miss Katy Brown T

Placed in ﬁve of 21 starts. Beaten 7l behind Amanirenas at 12-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H Reinforce Handicap Rating 55

12/1 HR55 S.T. McCullagh 9.3 7 1/4L 7th of 18 to Amanirenas 10.0 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-65)6f 25yds Gd 12/1 HR53 R.P Whelan 8.8 3/4L 2nd to Mehman (GB) 10.2 NAAS 11 MAY 13rn hcp (47-75)5f Gd Harry Burns 8.9 1L s/hd 3/4L 4th to Ski Angel (GB) 8.6 AYR 2 MAY 10rn hcp (46-65)5f Gd

CPiece worn by No 1, No 2, No 16. H,T worn by No 5. Hood worn by No 13. TStrap worn by No 11, No 14. Visor worn by No 3, No 6. Long Handicap - Shandy 8-5 (117), Kendall Roy (GB) 8-4 (116), Greek Flower 8-1 (113), Bold Optimist 7-12 (110), Reinforce 6-6 (90)

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Little Queenie, 6/1 Sturlasson, 7/1 Kendall Roy (GB), 8/1 Korker, Jm Jungle, Lethal Nymph (GB), 10/1 Thunderbear, 12/1 Twilight Jet, Amazon Lady, 16/1 So Majestic, Harry’s Hill (GB), Shandy, 25/1 Big Gossey, Arnhem, Greek Flower, 33/1 Bold Optimist, 100/1 Reinforce 2023 - 1st Harry’s Hill (GB) 2nd Michaela’s Boy 2nd Master Matt (GB) (57.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

STURLASSON’s initial juvenile form was quite smart and, while he subsequently dropped below that level, he has returned to his best in recent runs and finished second in Epsom’s three-year-old Dash earlier this month. He easily won a maiden last month and at Epsom he met trouble in-running before finishing well behind the winner, who subsequently finished second in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot. Lethal Nymph’s rating had fallen in recent times and, while well held in the Dash at Epsom, he ran well in a big-field handicap at Thirsk recently and should be competitive Kendall Roy is a thoroughly progressive three-year-old who won over C&D recently

WIN: STURLASSON

DANGER: Lethal Nymph

There were overpays galore in this race last year for World Pool punters with the winner paying €18.75 v 14/1 SP, while the Trifecta delivered a payout of €3,258.20 v €1,134.06 with the bookies’ tricast. Go for the 1-2-3 again and build your perm around C&D winner KENDALL ROY, but also throw in LITTLE QUEENIE, TWILIGHT JET and last year’s winner HARRY’S HILL

Selection: Kendall Roy, Little Queenie, Twilight Jet, Harry’s Hill (Tote Trifecta)

THECURRAGHRECORDTIMES

10f

11f

12f

13f 2m 49.90s Esprit D’Etoile (USA) 3 8-7

14f 2m 55.40s Arrikala 3 8-7

16f 3m 21.80s King Carew 5 7-8

28th June 1992

14th Sept 2003

17 YEARS

OF THE

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY

2024 marks the 17th year of sponsorship by Dubai Duty Free of the Irish Derby, the premier Classic in the Irish ﬂat racing season. The new Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Wall of Fame located on the walkway to the Derby Bar on Level 1 of the Grandstand will be unveiled by Colm McLoughlin and Ramesh Cidambi at approx 12.20pm today.

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.

2014

2013

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.

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

2017

2015

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.

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.

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.

2018

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

2021

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.

2023

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

Auguste Rodin joined an illustrious list of nineteen horses to do the English-Irish Derby double. Sent off 4/9, he obliged in a workman like performance to eventually reel in the pace setter Adelaide River. It was a professional performance that ended a recent string of British winners.

DUBAIDUTYFREE IRISHDERBYTROPHY2024

The Curragh has been delighted to work closely with Weir & Sons for the ﬁrst time to create the magniﬁcent Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby trophies which have been specially commissioned by Dubai Duty Free. We would particularly like to acknowledge Andrew Meehan - Goldsmith & Workshop Manager, David Mulreany - Master Hand Engraver and Nicola McDowell.

When designing this trophy, the team at Weir and Sons wanted to bring in multiple elements and inspirations to form a striking design which grabs your attention across a room. First and foremost, they wanted to make reference to the long heritage and linage of the event, secondly, they wanted to give the overall effect of a victory laurel wreath, and lastly wanted to tie in elements relating to the land itself and the coming together of cultures that makes the event possible.

The design starts with a circular silver dish featuring a golden horse’s head feeling that this would be nice subtle nod to the flow of the racecourse, the noble animals that make up the ‘sport of kings’, and then enclose them in a decorated halo In researching ancient depictions of victory laurels, it is often shown bound in a ribbon, especially in engraving and sculpture, which produced the idea to include a double helix of ribbons to mimic the shape of DNA strands as reference to the genetic heritage, breeding, and lineage of the horses. This idea is further emphasised by having the names of the past winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on the ribbons. Anchored at the top, with a full complement of hallmarks from the Dublin Assay Office, established in 1637, the names of past winners flow around the trophy clockwise, bringing us through a brief glimpse of the long history of the sport, with the final space left black to be completed on the day by adding the name of the victor in prime position beside of the title of the race.

While the ribbon pattern is mirrored left to right to give it an uplifting visual, echoing a victory wreath held aloft, the scrollwork contained inside the ribbons is a continuous pattern ﬂowing in a circle around the dish reaching back through time echoing the long heritage, linage, and age of the race The scrollwork itself is a mixture of old European styles with Arabic inﬂuences representing the coming together of cultures and histories from around the world to form a larger pattern of beauty and celebration.

The victory wreath is frequently depicted as being held at the bottom by Victoria, the roman goddess of victory, so the winning owner’s name placed there to represent them victoriously holding the wreath while the rest of the pattern reaches upwards to the title of Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby in the highest position. The shield shape presenting the winning owner’s name was chosen to be akin to the shields used on a coat of arms, thus referencing pride in name, victory in battle, and prestigious title The goddess of victory is depicted as having wings, so stylised wings were added to the sides of the shield. The crown of leaves at the top of the shield are stylised birch leaves. The birch is native to Ireland and in Celtic lore it is long associated with purity, and medieval herbalists associated Birch with Venus, who is also associated with victory as well as prosperity and beauty. These attributes would be perfect to represent how the event is not only tied to the history of the land but also long associated with victory and prosperity.

And ﬁnally, the scroll placed at the top of the piece featuring the title Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby was chosen to echo a royal edict, with embellished edges and the logo placed at the top of the scroll in the same manner that a royal coat of arms appears at the top of royal scrolls and papers. The careful linework on the letters will catch the light as the viewer passes by making them look like they are lit from within.

Once the design was finalised, a transfer was placed onto the flat outer edges of the dish. The pattern was then carefully scribed on to the flat silver with a sharp point and any corrections or additional details were added free hand. Then the engraving could begin.

The engraving and carving process took many weeks of hard work, concentration, and dedication.

It’s worth noting that everything on the trophy was engraved by hand. No engraving machines or lasers were used at any point during the entire engraving process.

FIFTH RACE 3.25P.M.

THE COLM MCLOUGHLIN 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 74)

RACESPONSOR

Ramesh

20/1 HR108 G.F Carroll 9.5 3 3/4L 2nd to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 6 MAY 5rn Group 2 1m 2f Sft 11/2 HR108 G.F Carroll 9.12 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Goldana 9.2 LEP 10 APR 6rn Listed 1m Hvy

Br B g Ivawood - Shamora (FR) 03120-6 F

B Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan Billy Lee J O Maurice Burns & Michael McCartan Natalia Lupini T

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 3l behind State Actor when sixth of 14 at 11-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Dunum 6 ﬂat wins €109,445.00 C D Handicap Rating 103

11/1 HR103 W.M. Lordan 10.0 3L 6th of 14 to State Actor 8.10 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd

5/2 HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 38L last of 10 to Snapraeterea 9.7 TIPP 1 OCT 23 Listed 7f 100yds Hvy 9/2Fav HR101 W.J. Lee 9.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Broadhurst 9.1 LEP 9 SEP 23 17rn Ext

3 ATLANTIC COAST (36)

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Liwa Palace (GB) (TStrap) 131-76 F B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Al Shira’aa Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Successful twice at 7f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Rosallion when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Atlantic Coast 2 ﬂat wins €41,005.00 C Handicap Rating 100 40/1 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 8 1/2L 6th of 8 to Rosallion 9.2 here 25 MAY Group 1 1m Gd

3/1Fav HR104 D. McMonagle 9.5 20L 7th of 8 to Battle Cry 9.5 LEP 7 APR Group 3 7f

2/1 HR101 D.P McDonogh 9.5 won ns 5 1/2L from Bright Stripes 9.5 and Military (GB) 9.5

(5) Br B f Le Havre - Rockatella 284519- F B Ecurie Haras du Cadran & S C E A Bissons Declan McDonogh J O ES Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien T A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Blue Rose Cen

in the Group 1 Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly over 1m 2f (good to soft) in June last year Having her ﬁrst run for a

stable today Star Rating HHH Romina Power (FR) 1 ﬂat win €15,000.00 Handicap Rating 98

A. Madamet 9.1 11L 9th of 15 to Blue Rose Cen

M. Seidl 8.13 24L 5th of 7 to Mr Hollywood 9.2 MUNICH 1 MAY 23 Group 3 1m 2f Hvy 5 YOU

6 MASTER OF THE HUNT (13) 3 8 13 (125) (3)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Flower Fashion (FR) (CPiece) 333-031 F

B Newstead Breeding Wayne Lordan J

O Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,Brant A P O’Brien T

Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Shamsuddin by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HH

Master Of The Hunt 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 90 11/4Fav HR84 W.M. Lordan 9.8 (CP) won 2 3/4L 1 1/2L from Shamsuddin 9.8 and Vadali 9.8 GOW 17 JUN 14rn

6/4 HR87 W.M. Lordan 9.8 hd 4 1/2L 3rd to Thor’s Hammer 9.8 KILL 14 MAY 5rn mdn 1m 31yds Sft

5/2 HR88 R.L. Moore 9.8 18L 10th of 14 to Follow Me (FR) 9.8 here 21 APR mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

Br B c Galileo - Meow

F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Chief Little Rock at 13-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH Mundi 1 ﬂat win €7,670.00 D

13/2 R.L. Moore 9.5 11L 7th of 8 to Chief Little Rock 9.5 here 26 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld

7/2 R.L. Moore 9.8 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dairago (FR) 9.8 and Vina Arana 9.3

Br Ch g Showcasing (GB) - Light of Joy (USA) 6-1126 F B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Shane Foley J O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Mrs John Harrington T

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Chief Little Rock when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH

Norwalk Havoc (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €21,830.00 D Handicap Rating 100

14/1 HR100 S. Foley 9.4 7L 6th of 8 to Chief Little Rock 9.5 here 26 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld

13/2 HR95 S. Foley 9.5 1L 2nd to Bright Stripes 9.5 here 6 MAY 5rn Listed 1m Sft 5/2Fav S. Foley 9.9 won 2 1/2L 3 1/4L from Shelaka 9.4 and Ribchestina 9.4 GOW

9 AZADA (35)

(120) (8) Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Azmiyna 1-6 F B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Chris Hayes J O H H Aga Khan D K Weld T

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Fallen Angel when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Azada 1 ﬂat win €9,440.00 12/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 5 3/4L 6th of 13 to Fallen Angel (GB) 9.2 here 26 MAY Group 1 1m Gd/Yld 4/1 L.F Roche 9.2 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Harbour Gem 9.2 and Fleur De Chine (GB) 9.2 LEP 21 OCT 23 12rn mdn 7f 23yds Hvy 1min 40sec

CPiece worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Azada, 9/2 Lord Massusus, 11/2 Dunum, 7/1 You Send Me, 8/1 Atlantic Coast, Mundi, Norwalk Havoc (GB), 10/1 Romina Power (FR), 12/1 Master Of The Hunt 2023 - 1st Bold Discovery (USA) 2nd Tarawa 3rd Carrytheone (GB) (1 min. 36.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Irish 1,000 Guineas sixth AZADA can make the most of this easier opportunity The Dermot Weld-trained filly, who was making the first start of her three-year-old career, is entitled to have come on from that seasonal reappearance Given connections’ decision to pitch her into a Classic on just her second start, the Aga Khan-owned daughter of Siyouni is clearly held in some regard. Joseph O’Brien’s Atlantic Coast filled the same position in the 2,000 Guineas here but has yet to recapture his juvenile form. A very smart two-year-old, there is still time for the colt to deliver on that promise Dundalk winner Mundi was well beaten here last time but the fact Ryan Moore remains loyal is surely significant.

WIN: AZADA

DANGER: Atlantic Coast

Jessica Harrington has won this three times since 2018, including last year with Bold Discovery who was a €25.35 winner with the World Pool compared to 18/1 with the bookies. There can be more value found again through the Harrington yard by backing NORWALK HAVOC The son of Showcasing has been having a progressive season with two wins, followed by a close second in a Listed race over C&D in May. He disappointed in Group company since then, but back down in Grade, he can make his presence felt

Selection: Norwalk Havoc (Tote Place)

History

2024

2024 will mark the 159th running of the Irish Derby. This is the 17th year of sponsorship of Ireland’s ﬂagship race by Dubai Duty Free.

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 Sprewell was the latest one to attempt to break the hoodoo in the 2023 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 29 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 registered his ﬁrst win last year.

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 16 winners of the race in the last 27 years. Indeed, all bar three of the last seven winners have been owned by the Coolmore partners.

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 GuineasbuthadrunbadlyintheGallinuleStakesonhis previous start.

Beaten Epsom Runners In Recent Years

Sovereign in 2019 joined Frozen Fire in 2008 and Soldier of Fortune in 2007 to finished unplaced at Epsom before triumphing in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Sovereign was tenth, while Soldier of Fortune was fifth at Epsom and Frozen Fire was only 11th. 2017 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 2022 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.

Fillies’ Record

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

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

2023 Auguste Rodin – won

DUBAIDUTYFREE IRISHDERBY

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

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.

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

1992 STJOVITE

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 ﬁfteen 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 six winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

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

1965

1965 Meadow Court wins for owners Bing Crosby, who performs “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” at the presentation

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

2016 Harzand proves a popular winner for Pat Smullen

2001 Galileo comes out on top under a ﬁne ride by Mick Kinane

2020

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

2021 Hurricane Lane runs down Lone Eagle late in the day for William Buick

2023 Auguste Rodin completed the

double

2022

Juddmonte registered their second victory with Westover

Let theRoar Begin

Asong forthe Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby

By Mario Corrigan and Pierce O’Donnell

To be performed by the Newbridge Gospel Choir before horses forthe Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby enter the parade ring

There’sSaratoga, Epsom Downs, Newmarket, Ascot too, Flemington &Tokyo, Longchamp,Meydan, it’strue. But I’ll wager youascoreormore, there’snobetter thingtodo, Than beingatthe CurraghRaces, on aDerby 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 youthrough your paces,atthe classic CurraghRaces Thesummer’scome at last and we’re doin’ it in style

After bouncing back from a disappointing run intheEnglishGuineastowintheEpsomDerby, all eyes were once again on the son of Deep Impact to become the nineteenth horse to do the double. Ryan Moore anchored him in third in the early stages, with stable companions Adelaide River and Covent Garden making out the early running At the top of the track , Auguste Rodin looked to have the race at his mercy but Adelaide River made sure he had to be at his best, with the pair neck and neck down most of the straight. Eventually his class prevailed to do the infamous double.

Trainers and jockeys who

TRAINER

SIXTH RACE 4.05P.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 75)

RACESPONSOR

Ramesh Cidambi Managing Director Dubai Duty Free accompanied by Colm McLoughlin former Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Dubai Duty Free and Sinead El Sibai Senior Vice President Marketing Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the winning owner trainer jockey and groom and a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

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

Br B c Gleneagles - Roxity

F B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Robert Havlin J O The Gredley Family James Fanshawe (in GB) T

Groom: Corbin Turner

Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by City Of Troy when second of 16 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Ambiente Friendly 2 ﬂat wins €48,951.70 Handicap Rating 118

Robert Havlin 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to City of Troy (USA) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUN 16rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft

Callum Shepherd 9.2 won 4 1/2L 3 1/4L from Illinois 9.2 and Meydaan 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 11 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 3f

24sec Callum Shepherd 9.2 (H) 3 1/4L s/hd 2 3/4L 4th to Jayarebe (FR) 9.2 NEWMARKET 17 APR

1f Gd 2 EUPHORIC (GB) (29) 3 9 2 (128) (7) Br B c Frankel (GB) - Blue Waltz (GB) 1-329 F B Fittocks Stud & Arrow Farm & Stud

Declan McDonogh J O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant A P O’Brien T

Groom: Padraic Flannagan

A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Beaten 17l behind City Of Troy at 33-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Derby at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Euphoric (GB) 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 103

D.P McDonogh 9.2 17L 9th of 15fn, 16rn to City of Troy (USA) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft 6/1 D.P McDonogh 9.5 1L 2nd to Los Angeles 9.5 LEP 12 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/4 W.M. Lordan 9.9 2L 1/2L 3rd to Bremen 9.9 CK 26 APR 5rn 1m 2f

Br B c Galileo - Wadyhatta (GB)

F B Lynch Bages Ltd Wayne Lordan J O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg A P O’Brien T

Groom: Anatoliy Komisar

Successful twice at 1m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 6 behind Hidden Law beaten 11l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 Boodles Chester Vase Stakes at Chester over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Grosvenor Square 2 ﬂat wins €40,415.00 Handicap Rating 106 Ryan Moore 9.2 3L 7 1/2L 3rd to Hidden Law 9.2 CHESTER 8 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m 4f 63yds Gd 10/11Fav HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 won 4 1/4L 3/4L from Cambridge 9.5 and Zaphod 9.5

Groom: Declan Quirke

on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Keeper’s Heart 1 ﬂat win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 102 2/1 HR102 C.T Keane 9.5 nk

Groom: Sumith Pathrannelage

Gleneagles (IRE)

1.AMBIENTEFRIENDLY(IRE)

Roxity (IRE)

Frankel (GB)

2.EUPHORIC(GB)

Blue Waltz (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

3.GROSVENORSQUARE(IRE)

Wadyhatta (GB)

Saxon Warrior (JPN)

Galileo (IRE)

You’resothrilling (USA)

Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Masseera (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Kind (IRE)

Pivotal (GB)

Blue Symphony (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Thamarat (GB)

Deep Impact (JPN)

Maybe (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Storm Cat (USA)

Mariah’s Storm (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Piccadilly Circus (AUS)

Alzao (USA)

Wannabe (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rainbow Lake (GB)

Polar Falcon (USA)

Fearless Revival

Darshaan

Blue Duster (USA)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Anabaa (USA)

Al Ishq (FR)

Sunday Silence (USA)

Wind In Her Hair (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Sumora (IRE)

4.KEEPER’SHEART(IRE)

Sonning Rose (IRE)

Hawk Wing (USA)

Shinkoh Rose (FR)

Montjeu (IRE)

Camelot (GB)

5.LOSANGELES(IRE)

Frequential (GB)

Tarfah (USA)

Dansili (GB)

Violante (USA)

Woodman (USA)

La Lorgnette (CAN)

Warning

Sandpiper’s Dream (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Danehill (USA)

Hasili (IRE)

Kingmambo (USA)

Allez Les Trois (USA)

6 MATSURI (GB) (34)

Br Ch c Sea The Stars - Along Came Casey (Hood)

B Highview Bloodstock Ltd James Doyle J

Groom: Tadeusz Wojcik

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Roger Varian (in GB) T

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Leicester over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month, beating Fox Legacy by 8l. Star Rating HHH

Matsuri (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €12,160.90 Handicap Rating 102

James Doyle 9.10 (H) won 8L 1 1/4L from Fox Legacy (GB) 9.4 and Alentejo 9.4 LEICESTER 27 MAY 9rn

Jack Mitchell 9.4 won nk nk from Brioni (FR) 9.4 and Cupid’s Dream (GB) 9.4 KEMPTON

James Doyle 9.4 s/hd 2nd to La Pasionaria (GB) 8.13 SALISBURY 5 OCT 23 11rn 1m Sft

Groom: Kevin Bouillie

David Menuisier (in GB) T

Br B c Galiway (GB) - Kensea (FR) (TStrap) 621-527 F B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL Oisin Murphy J O Guy Pariente Hold,T Lines & Qatar Racing

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Look De Vega at 12-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly over 1m 2f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Sunway (FR) 2 ﬂat wins €151,512.60 Handicap Rating 110

Oisin Murphy 9.2 4L 7th of 14 to Look De Vega (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 2 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Hvy

Oisin Murphy 9.2 nk 2nd to Wootton Verni (FR) 9.2 SAINT-CLOUD 6 MAY 4rn Group 3 1m 2f 110yds Sft

Oisin Murphy 9.2 3L 5th of 6 to Atlast (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 7 APR Group 3 1m 1f Hvy

Br B c Frankel (GB) - Auld Alliance (Visor) 31-245 F B B Flay Thoroughbreds Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Smith A P O’Brien T A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 10l behind Calandagan when ﬁfth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Groom: Jamie Lawrence

The Euphrates (GB) 1 ﬂat win €9,440.00 Handicap Rating 104

D.P McDonogh 9.2 (V) 9 1/2L 5th of 14 to Calandagan 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm D.P McDonogh 9.2 4 1/2L 3 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Ambiente Friendly 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 11 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 3f 133yds Gd 7/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 3L 2nd to Dallas Star (FR) 9.5 LEP 7 APR 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Hvy

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry

* Denotes Second Entry

Hood worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 8. Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Ambiente Friendly, 13/8 Los Angeles, 13/2 Matsuri (GB), 12/1 Grosvenor Square, 16/1 Sunway (FR), 25/1 Euphoric (GB), 50/1 The Euphrates (GB), 66/1 Keeper’s Heart

2023 - 1st Auguste Rodin 2nd Adelaide River 3rd Covent Garden (2 min. 33.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Epsom Derby runner-up AMBIENTE FRIENDLY can land the Irish equivalent for trainer James Fanshawe Winner of the Lingfield Derby Trial on his penultimate start, the son of Gleneagles has upwards of 5lb in hand on official ratings. His main threat may come from Los Angeles, a place behind in the Epsom Classic. Aidan O’Brien’s first string lost his unbeaten record on that occasion but should be better suited to the Curragh. Ryan Moore is sure to have Ambiente Friendly in his sights throughout. Although unable to get competitive at the business end of the French Derby, Sunway didn’t get the clearest of passages. Oisin Murphy will be hoping for better luck here WIN: AMBIENTE FRIENDLY

DANGER: Los Angeles

The top two in the betting look to be the class in the ﬁeld and the fact that the Gredley family have paid £100,000 to supplement Epsom Derby runner-up AMBIENTE FRIENDLY means you have to take him seriously Add him and LOS ANGELES to your Tote Exacta and hope they battle it out on track like they have done in the betting.

Selection: Ambiente Friendly & Los Angeles (Tote Exacta)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

6.MATSURI(GB)

Along Came Casey (IRE)

7.SUNWAY(FR)

Galiway (GB)

Kensea (FR)

8.THEEUPHRATES(GB)

Frankel (GB)

Auld Alliance (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Oratorio (IRE)

Secretariat’s Tap (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Danzigaway (USA)

Kendargent (FR)

Sea Island (FR)

Galileo (IRE)

Kind (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE)

Highland Gift (IRE)

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Danehill (USA)

Mahrah (USA)

Pleasant Tap (USA)

Secretariat’s Fire (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Blushing Away (USA)

Kendor (FR)

Pax Bella (FR)

Gold Away (IRE)

Equatoriale (FR)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rainbow Lake (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Generous (IRE)

Scots Lass

DUBAIDUTYFREESUPPORTING BARRETSTOWN CELEBRATING30YEARS

In 1994, when Paul Newman was working with the Irish Government to secure the lease on the Barretstown Estate, there was a formal signing ceremony organised with Paul, Sir Anthony O’Reilly and Albert Reynolds in Barretstown on the weekend of the Irish Derby As it turned out, the actual lease paperwork was not ready for the ceremony and had still to be signed by Paul before he left. He was attending the Derby the following day and the official papers were brought to the Curragh and the actual signing took place on Irish Derby Day in 1994.

and the official papers were to the and the actual papers

Dubai Duty Free is delighted to present a donation to the Barretstown’s equine programme in 2024. All of their campers this summer will have the opportunity to participate in the specially adapted equine programme that is one of their most popular activities at camp.

to trek the to trek the forest on an on an rating and conﬁdence building experience and that will stay with them long after they leave that will with them after leave camp. For the Barretstown have a fantastic indoor riding arena with a viewing arena

For many of their campers with mobility issues this is the first time they get to experience the feeling of independence, sense of freedom, and joy from being on a horse For children who spend significant amounts of their time in hospital, getting to trek through the magical Barretstown forest on horseback is an exhilarating and confidence building experience that will stay with them long after they leave camp For the rainy days Barretstown have a fantastic indoor riding arena with a viewing area where friends and family can see campers on the horses.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.40P.M.

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 75)

RACESPONSOR

Ramesh Cidambi Managing Director Dubai Duty Free and Sinead El Sibai

Vice President Marketing Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the

trainer jockey and groom and a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

Br B g Dubawi - Irresistible Jewel (TStrap)

F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

J O Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor D K Weld T

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Wild Tiger when sixth of 29 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Coeur D’or 4 ﬂat wins €133,930.00 CD Handicap Rating 100

C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 2 1/2L 6th of 29 to Wild Tiger (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 19 JUN hcp 1m Gd /Frm 12/1 HR100 C.D. Hayes 10.0 2 3/4L 7th of 17 to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd

C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 6 1/2L 8th of 20 to The Gatekeeper 8.12 ASCOT 21 OCT 23 hcp 1m Sft 2 BLUES EMPEROR (37)

Br Ch g Gleneagles - Bean Uasal 1628-05 F B Mrs Helen Keaveney Rory Mulligan (7) J O Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney J P Murtagh T

He has won three times at 1m on good and soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind State Actor when ﬁfth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Blues Emperor 3 ﬂat

CD Handicap

9/1 HR96 S.B. Kelly 9.7 (CP) 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to State Actor 8.10 here 24

Ben Coen 8.13 23L 17th of 19fn, 20rn to Mr Professor 8.8 DONCASTER 23 MAR hcp 1m Sft 9/2 HR97 B.M. Coen 9.9 32L 8th of 9 to Maud Gonne Spirit 9.4 LIST 19 SEP 23 Listed

at 1m on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-2fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Kayhana by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH State Actor 2 ﬂat wins €70,800.00 CD Handicap Rating 94 11/2Fav HR85 D.E. Sheehy 8.10 won 3/4L 1L from Kayhana 8.10 and Cheers Again (GB) 9.0 here 24 MAY

15/2

4/1 C.D. Hayes 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Gleneagle Bay 9.9 DUN 26

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Shareen

F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 5l behind Trustyourinstinct when sixth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HH Shayzann 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 93 5/1 HR94 B.M. Coen 9.12 5L 6th of 7 to Trustyourinstinct 9.12 GOW 16 JUN 1m 1f 100yds Gd 33/1 HR95 B.M. Coen 9.2 9L 10th of 13 to Piz Badile 9.7 DUN 29 SEP 23 Listed 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/8Fav B.M. Coen 9.8 1/2L 7L 3 1/2L 4th to Cristal Clere 9.7 ROS 4 SEP 23 5rn

Browne McMonagle J O John Raymond Eastwood Paul W Flynn T He has won three times at 1m on the all-weather Third of 14 behind State Actor beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Cheers Again (GB) 3 ﬂat

BOOYEA (16)

Br Ch g Galileo Gold (GB) - Newgate Lodge

F B J & F Reilly

Gavin Ryan J

O Ballinlough Syndicate Thomas Gibney T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 9-2 at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Gleneagle Bay by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HH Booyea 3 ﬂat wins €23,600.00 Handicap Rating 88

9/2 HR79 R. Whearty 9.6 won 1 1/4L s/hd from Gleneagle Bay 10.0 and Democracy 8.8 FAIR 14 JUN 4rn 7f Gd 1min 25.8sec

7/1 HR81 G.M. Ryan 8.13 8 1/4L 9th of 12 to Simply Sideways 8.10 TIPP 1 OCT 23 hcp (70-100)1m 1f Hvy

16/1 HR82 Amy Jo Hayes 8.0 7 3/4L 12th of 22 to Crystal Black 8.13 here 10 SEP 23 Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 7 CASANOVA (GB) (37) 8 9

Br B g Frankel (GB) - Karen’s Caper (USA)

F B Godolphin

Caffrey (3) J O Dooley Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Finished 2 1/4l behind State Actor when fourth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Casanova (GB) 4 ﬂat wins €32,516.40 D Handicap Rating 87

12/1 HR87 Adam Caffrey 8.8 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to State Actor 8.10 here 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

11/1 HR85 Adam Caffrey 9.0 ns s/hd 3rd to Crystal Black 10.0 here 20 APR 16rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 25/1 HR85 R.P Whelan 8.8 1L hd 2L 4th to Chazzesmee 9.1 here 18 MAR 19rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Shapes (Hood) 05-0943 F B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Oisin Murphy J O Patsy Sheehan Micky Fenton T

A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Third of 6 behind Snellen beaten 1 1/4l at 11-4 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Physique 1 ﬂat win €5,142.80 Handicap Rating 85

11/4 HR85 L.F Roche 10.0 (H) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Snellen 9.7 LIM 12 JUN 6rn hcp 1m Gd/Frm

18/1 HR85 L.F Roche 9.10 (H) 3/4L 3/4L hd 4th to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 here 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 66/1 HR88 L.F Roche 9.3 6 1/2L 9th of 15 to Kings Time 8.10 CK 10 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

9 NO MORE PORTER (238)

8 10 (122) (8)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (TStrap) 843226- F

B Mr I Holloway Ronan Whelan J O Dooley Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T

Successful at 6f and 1m on yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 5l behind Saltonstall when sixth of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH No More Porter 2 ﬂat wins €15,340.00 CD Handicap Rating 82

9/2 HR83 J.A. Powell 9.0 (TS) 5L 6th of 13 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.5 here 5 NOV 23 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 5/1 HR83 R.P Whelan 9.1 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Facethepuckout 8.7 NAAS 14 OCT 23 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 100/30 HR83 Adam Caffrey 9.9 (TS) 5L 2nd to Gambe Veloci 9.0 KILL 30 SEP 23 8rn hcp 1m 30yds Hvy

10 VERHOYEN (GB) (23)

10 (122) (2) Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (Blinkers) 4-70002 F B Miss K Rausing Danny Sheehy J O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick M C Grassick T

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Current Option when second of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Verhoyen (GB) 7 ﬂat wins €146,918.00 C Handicap Rating 82 15/2 HR81 W.J. Lee 9.3 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN 8rn hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR84 D.E. Sheehy 9.1 (BK) 8 1/4L 12th of 14 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.11 NAAS 29 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 50/1 HR87 D.E. Sheehy 9.11 (BK) 6 3/4L 10th of 12 to Magical Vision 8.13 here 21 APR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 11 BENAVENTE (GB) (37) 6

Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Galapagar (USA) 2-41328 F B Carmel Stud Wayne Lordan J O H Redknapp & B Sheerin & Gareth O’Brien & Gabriel Byrne Kevin Thomas Coleman T He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/4l behind Hurricane Ivor at 17-2 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Benavente (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €

Br B g Dandy Man - Pure Jazz

F B Kilnamoragh Stud Wayne Hassett (5) J O P Sweeney R Donohoe T

Has won 13 races at 1m on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Giuseppe Cassioli beaten 4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Brains 13 ﬂat wins €61,922.20 D Handicap Rating 79 11/2 HR80 M.W Hassett 10.0 (BK) (TS) 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) 9.0

14/1 HR72 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (BK) (TS) won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Arch Enemy 8.11 and May Night (GB) 9.5

17/2 HR72 K.G. Kennedy 9.1 (BK) (TS) 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Desert Haven (GB) 9.12 LEP 10 APR 10rn hcp

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(12) Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Incoming Call (USA)

F B Macha Bloodstock & Ptn Nathan Crosse J O Mrs F Garavaglia-Drion W McCreery T

A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Sumptuary Law when sixth of 13 at 7-2fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Concluding Call 1 ﬂat win €6,490.00 D Handicap Rating 78

7/2Fav HR78 W.J. Lee 10.0 5 1/2L 6th of 13 to Sumptuary Law 8.13 LEP 13 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld 11/4 HR69 W.J. Lee 9.4 won 1 1/2L 7 1/2L from Uncanny 9.4 and Quantum Light 9.4 NAV 7 MAY 7rn

1min 45sec 8/1 W.J. Lee 9.4 2L 2 1/4L nk 4th to State Actor 9.9 here 20 APR 23rn mdn 1m Hvy 15 MAY NIGHT (GB) (48)

Br Ch g Mayson (GB) - Dream Melody (GB) (CPiece) 026113 F B Plantation Stud John Velazquez J O Longevity Racing Club Denis Gerard Hogan T

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 15 behind Brains beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

May Night (GB) 8 ﬂat wins €60,359.90 D Handicap Rating 78

7/2Fav HR76 K.G. Kennedy 9.5 (CP) 2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Brains 9.3 ROS 13 MAY 15rn hcp (50-80)7f 148yds Sft

10/1 HR69 K.G. Kennedy 8.13 (CP) won 3 1/2L 2 1/4L from Mr King 10.4 and Shigar 10.0 CK 10 MAY 12rn

K.G. Kennedy 8.13 (CP) won 3/4L 1L from Kitaab (GB) 9.5 and Hougoumont (GB) 9.6 CHELMSFORD CITY 29

B,T worn by No 13. Blinkers worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 15. Hood worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 1, No 4, No 9. Long Handicap - Concluding Call 8-6 (118), May Night (GB) 8-6 (118)

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 State Actor, 13/2 Cheers Again (GB), 15/2 Coeur D’or, Casanova (GB), 8/1 Blues Emperor, 10/1 Verhoyen (GB), 12/1 Physique, No More Porter, Morse, 14/1 Benavente (GB), May Night (GB), 16/1 Brains, Concluding Call, 20/1 Booyea, 25/1 Shayzann 2023 - 1st Blues Emperor 2nd Chazzesmee 3rd Zabeir (1 min. 34.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

The Paul Flynn-trained CHEERS AGAIN can open his account on turf. A three-time winner at Dundalk, the five-year-old was somewhat unlucky in running when third over this course and distance last time Short of room on the rail over two furlongs out, the gelding finished strongly once the gaps appeared. State Actor, the winner of that race, gives the impression of having plenty more to offer The lightly-raced four-year-old quickened up smartly to score and has scope off 9lb higher Colin Keane looks a significant booking. Coeur d’Or makes a quick reappearance having performed really well at Royal Ascot and is also noted.

WIN: CHEERS AGAIN

DANGER: State Actor

The Trifecta is the way to play this one with a dividend of €3,084.60 last year versus €1,275.23 on the tricast. Recent C&D winner STATE ACTOR is a good place to start as he won with a bit up his sleeve last time and can go close again, while the Harry Redknapp-owned BENAVENTE was a fast ﬁnisher when hands and heels last time and will be tuned up for today. Finish your perm with the in-form CHEERS AGAIN and the consistent CASANOVA

Selection: State Actor, Benavente, Cheers Again, Casanova (Tote Trifecta)

EIGHTH RACE 5.15P.M.

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 75)

RACESPONSOR

Ramesh Cidambi Managing Director Dubai Duty Free and Sinead El Sibai Senior Vice President Marketing Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the winning owner trainer jockey and groom and a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Br Ch f Havana Grey (GB) - Mamma Morton (TStrap)

B Robert Cornelius David Egan J

O AMO Racing Limited Adrian Murray T

Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Doha at 40-1 when 14th of 24 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Mammas Girl (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €56,118.10 D Handicap Rating 97

David Egan 9.9 8L 14th of 24 to Doha (GB) 8.11 ASCOT 19 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm

14/1 HR99 D. Egan 9.2 6 1/4L last of 8 to Ocean Jewel 9.2 here 26 MAY Group 2 1m Gd 18/1 HR100 S. De Sousa 10.0 (TS) 11L 6th of 10 to Brilliant 8.8 here 18 MAR Group 3 1m Hvy

(5)

Br B f Buratino - Hejrah (GB) 2627-11 F

B Peter & Elizabeth Jones Colin Keane J O Peter Jones Ross O’Sullivan T

She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground. A winner at 10-3 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Charlisse by a nose Star Rating HHH Dance Night Andday 3 ﬂat wins €27,140.00 C D Handicap Rating 96

100/30 HR91 C.T Keane 10.1 won ns 1 3/4L from Charlisse 8.12 and Transcendental (FR) 8.11 here 24 MAY

12/1 HR83 C.T Keane 9.12 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Midnight Fire 8.12 and Coumshingaun 9.5

20/1 HR80 S. Foley 9.2 5L 7th of 12 to Many Tears 9.2 DUN

3 VASDA (218) 4 9 7 (133) (6)

Br B f Shalaa - Regina Mundi (TStrap) 691340- F B San Paolo Agri Stud S R L Declan McDonogh J O San Paolo Agri-Stud S r l Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Doom at 20-1 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at Fontainebleau over 7f (heavy) in November last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Having her first run for a new stable today Star Rating HH Vasda 2 flat wins €17,000.00 Handicap Rating 90 Valentin Seguy 9.0 9L 10th of 17 to Doom (GB) 9.0 FONTAINEBLEAU 25 NOV 23 Listed 7f Sft

A. Orani 8.12 12L 3/4L s/hd 4th to Sparks Fly (GB) 8.12 SAINT-CLOUD 30 OCT 23 14rn Listed 1m Hvy A. Orani 8.6 2L nk 3rd to Palerma (FR) 8.6 MILAN 17 SEP 23 9rn Listed 1m Sft 4

(52) 4 9 6 (132) (15) Br Ch f Fast Company - Tarasila (TStrap) 3057-53 F B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Annette Kelly Joseph Patrick O’Brien T A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Simply Sideways beaten 3 1/2l at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHH Fast Tara 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 89

5/2Fav HR89 D. McMonagle 10.0 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Simply Sideways 9.3 GOW 9

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hcp 1m

9/1 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.9 1 1/4L 5th of 16 to Crystal Black 10.0 here 20 APR Ext hcp 1m Hvy 16/1 HR90 B.M. Coen 9.1 (CP) 6 1/4L 7th of 8 to Mutasarref (GB) 9.9 LEP 22 OCT 23 Listed 1m Hvy 5 KAYHANA (37)

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer

Br B f Harzand - Mean Lae (CPiece)

B Brian Duffy James Ryan (5) J

O Francis Duffy B Duffy (R) T

She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 9-1 at Naas over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Desert Haven by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH

Plume Noire 4 ﬂat wins €42,185.00 D Handicap Rating 87 9/1 HR81 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 won 1 1/2L ns from Desert Haven (GB) 9.2 and Derry Lad 9.6 NAAS

6/1 HR82 J.J.G. Ryan 9.1 (CP) 7 1/4L 8th of 10 to Fratas 8.10 NAV 4

7/2Fav HR78 J.J.G. Ryan 9.0 (CP) won nk 1/2L from All Lies Ahead 10.0 and Red Heel 8.9 FAIR

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Coumlara

F B Arkle Bloodstock Seamie Heffernan J

O Mrs Eileen Coleman Kevin Thomas Coleman T

She has won four times at 6f on good and yielding ground. Won on her latest outing when 11-4fav at Listowel over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Winemaker by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Coumshingaun 4 ﬂat wins €45,725.00 C Handicap Rating 85

11/4Fav HR76 D. McMonagle 9.10 won 3 1/4L hd from Winemaker (FR) 9.9 and Louiescall 8.7 LIST 2 JUN 13rn

8/1 HR76 D. McMonagle 9.5 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dance Night Andday 9.12 NAAS 11 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 12/1 HR76 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 3 1/2L 6th of 9 to Independent Expert 9.4 CK 30 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy 8 GUNZBURG (36)

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Minnelli (GB)

B Mrs Grace Nagle Gary Carroll J O Mrs B Cooney Gavin Cromwell T A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 13 behind Follow Me beaten 1 3/4l at 18-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Gunzburg 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 93

18/1 HR92 G.F Carroll 9.10 3/4L 1L 3rd to Follow Me (FR) 9.11 here 25 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR92 G.F Carroll 9.2 5 3/4L 5th of 13 to Cherry Blossom 9.2 CK 10 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd W. J. Lee 9.2 (CP) 5L 7th of 8 to Relief Rally 9.2 YORK 24 AUG 23 Group 2 6f Gd /Frm

9 DAGODA (62)

8 12 (124) (14)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Firstclass (GER) 1173-40 F

B Cyril Ryan Oisin Murphy J

O Kieran John O’Neill Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T Successful at 6f and 7f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Laugh A Minute at 11-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in April. Star Rating HHHH Dagoda 2 ﬂat wins €18,585.00 CD Handicap Rating 81

11/1 HR82 R.C. Colgan 8.13 6L 10th of 14 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.11 NAAS 29 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 25/1 HR82 Adam Caffrey 9.6 3L nk nk 4th to Mercurial 8.7 here 20 APR 21rn Ext hcp 6f Hvy 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

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Warda (GB)

F B Tally-Ho Stud Andrew Slattery J O Damien Moore Andrew Slattery T Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav here over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Yeﬁmenko by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH

Ojw Legacy 1 ﬂat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 87 2/1Fav HR83

11/2 HR78 A.J. Slattery 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Apricot Ice 9.3 here 24 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Gd 3/1 HR76 A.J. Slattery 9.3 hd 2nd to Air Force One 9.8 NAV 7 MAY 14rn mdn 5f Yld

541D12-4 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Wesley Joyce (5) J O R J McSharry John James Feane T A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Elinor Dashwood when fourth of 6 at 3-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Indigo Five 1 ﬂat

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Malicieuse

B Niarchos Family

O Niarchos Family

815-9 F

Nathan Crosse J

Mrs John Harrington T

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Cherry Blossom at 25-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Matter Of Fact 1 ﬂat win €9,440.00 Handicap Rating 82

25/1 HR85 S. Foley 9.2 9 3/4L 9th of 13 to Cherry Blossom 9.2 CK 10 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd

5/1 S. Foley 9.0 5 1/2L 5th of 7 to Megarry 9.5 FAIR 18 SEP 23 Listed 6f Yld

22/1 N.M. Crosse 9.2 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Sweetest 9.1 and Vivienda (GB) 9.2 NAAS 27 AUG 23 11rn

Br B f Blue Point - Copplestone

921-177 F B Summerseat Stables Ltd

Keithen Kennedy (7) J O Blessingndisguise Partnership Mrs John Harrington T

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Soprano at 80-1 when seventh of 30 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Raknah 2 ﬂat wins €33,738.60 Handicap Rating 82

Joe Fanning 8.2 5L 7th of 30 to Soprano 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm Shane Foley 9.4 6L 7th of 9 to Francophone (GB) 9.8 SOUTHWELL 28 APR hcp (76-95)1m 13yds Std S. Foley 9.2 won nk s/hd from Quandary (GB) 10.0 and Epsom Faithfull (GB) 9.12 LINGFIELD PARK 29 MAR 13rn hcp (61-80)7f 1yds Std 1min 24.4sec 15 KARLSBERG (37) 6 8 7 (119) (3)

Br B f Coulsty - Kardyls Hope

7760-17 F B Seamus Finucane

Jamie Powell (3) J O Seamus Finucane Shane Crawley T

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Beaten 2 1/2l behind Global Energy at 10-1 when seventh of 19 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Karlsberg 3 ﬂat wins €18,290.00 D Handicap Rating 72

10/1 HR72 H.J. Horgan 9.3 2 1/2L 7th of 19 to Global Energy (GB) 10.2 here 24 MAY hcp (50-80)1m Gd

9/2Fav HR65 H.J. Horgan 9.11 won 1/2L 1/2L from Pascalia 9.8 and Pinball Wizard 9.7 CK 26 APR 18rn hcp (47-65)1m Sft/Hvy 1min 42.7sec 7/1 HR70 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 10L 13th of 15 to Church Mountain 9.12 KILL 18 JUL 23

(1) Br B f Proﬁtable - Silver Moon (GB) 316-78 F B Mr C Behan Rory Cleary J O Kevin Prendergast & Mrs J S Bolger Kevin Prendergast T A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Zaynab at 22-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Proﬁt Refused 1 ﬂat win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 81

22/1 HR85 R.P Cleary 9.2 4 1/2L 8th of 11 to Zaynab 8.13 here 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 22/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 9.4 5 1/4L 7th of 10 to Chicago Critic (GB) 9.9 NAAS 19 MAY hcp 1m Gd 20/1 G.P Halpin 9.4 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to A Lilac Rolla 9.4 here 12 AUG 23 7f Gd

CPiece worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 4. Long Handicap - Indigo Five 8-5 (117), Talia 8-5 (117), Matter Of Fact 8-4 (116), Raknah 8-4 (116), Karlsberg 8-3 (115), Proﬁt Refused 8-3 (115)

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Kayhana, 6/1 Dance Night Andday, Coumshingaun, 8/1 Plume Noire, Gunzburg, Ojw Legacy, 10/1 Fast Tara, 12/1 Indigo Five, 14/1 Talia, 16/1 Vasda, Raknah, 20/1 Mammas Girl (GB), Dagoda, Matter Of Fact, Karlsberg, Proﬁt Refused 2023 - 1st Aussie Girl 2nd Lan Cinnte 3rd Marsa (1 min. 20.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

The Dermot Weld-trained KAYHANA can step up on her reappearance second at this venue Having her first start since last September, the Aga Khan-owned filly only weakened late on over a mile and dropping back a furlong should be very much in her favour here Naas winner Plume Noire had a bit in hand on that occasion so might still be fairly treated off a revised mark. The fact that James Ryan can take 5lb off is worth its weight in gold in a race of this nature Dagoda seems to reserve her best for the Curragh, so the Jennifer Lynch-trained mare has to be a contender under Oisin Murphy

WIN: KAYHANA

DANGER: Plume Noire

Formerly trained by Richard Hannon, MAMMAS GIRL could be overlooked in the World Pool as she returns back to seven furlongs today for the ﬁrst time since moving to Adrian Murray. She is 2 from 3 at the trip, which includes victory in the G3 Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket last year and the drop in distance could well bring out the best in her

Selection: Mammas Girl (Tote Place)

A T T H E C U R R A G H

A Month of Racing, Music and Family Fun in August

EACH SATURDAY 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 | AUGUST

NINTH RACE 5.50P.M.

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 75)

RACESPONSOR

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

Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Swain’s Gold (USA) (H,T) 7217-50 F B Minster Stud Ben Coen J O Godolphin J P Murtagh T

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to ﬁrm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Crystal Black at 14-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Safecracker (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €79,060.00 CD Handicap Rating 101

William Buick 9.8 (H) (TS) 13L 13th of 19 to Crystal Black 9.10 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 14/1 HR101 B.M. Coen 10.1 (H) (TS) 2 3/4L 5th of 12 to Crystal Black 9.12 here 25 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

40/1 HR103 B.M. Coen 9.9 (H) (TS) 8 1/4L 7th of 8 to Vauban (FR) 9.9 NAAS 7 AUG 23 Group 3 1m 3f 202yds Sft 2 STAR HARBOUR (25) 6 9 10 (136) (5) Br B g Sea The Stars - Sioduil (Visor) 462444 F B Mrs Jacqueline Norris Adam Caffrey (3) J O Total Recall Racing Club Adrian McGuinness T

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 3l behind Saturn when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Star Harbour 4 ﬂat wins €73,500.00 Handicap Rating 96

12/1 HR96 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (V) s/hd 1 1/4L

Adam Caffrey 8.12 (V) 1 1/4L 1/2L 3L 4th to Elegant Man (USA) 9.12

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - River Beau 2156-56 F B Danny Coogan Luke McAteer J O E Habibovic James M Barrett T

Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Finished 10l behind Saturn when sixth of 11 at 20-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Dame Rapide 6 ﬂat wins €46,610.00 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 C D Handicap Rating 93 20/1 HR95 G.M. Ryan 9.7 10L 6th of 11 to Saturn 9.0 here 5 JUN

(10) Br Gr c Galileo - Alpha Centauri

F B Niarchos Family Shane Foley J O Niarchos Family Mrs John Harrington T He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Tyson Fury by a short head. Star Rating HHHH Saturn 3 ﬂat wins €45,725.00 C D Handicap Rating 92

5/4Fav HR88 S. Foley 9.0 (TS) won s/hd 1 1/4L from Tyson Fury (GB) 9.9 and Serious Challenge

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer

6 MT LEINSTER (25)

Br B g Beat Hollow (GB) - Sixhills (FR) (TStrap) 30-p700 F

B Mrs J M Mullins Donagh O’Connor J

O Mrs A F Mee John C McConnell T

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdleand a NH ﬂat race Well beaten at 150-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Mt Leinster 3 ﬂat wins €24,190.00 4 N.H. wins €53,978.00 CD Handicap Rating 90

150/1 HR93 D.W O’Connor 9.5 27L 10th of 11 to Saturn 9.0 here 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd

100/1 HR96 Siobhan Rutledge 10.3 21L 13th of 17 to Fairytale Princess 9.0 here 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

125/1 HR97 D.W. O’Connor 10.0 14L 7th of 8 to Bay Of Sanibel (GER) 8.8 NAV 7 MAY hcp 1m 6f Yld

Br Gr g Teofilo - Walkamia (FR) (C,T) 160333 F B Ballygallon Stud Limited Billy Lee J O Gillian Cody R P Cody T A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Third of 10 behind Enniskerry beaten 9l at 15-2 on his latest flat outing at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH War Correspondent 1 flat win €9,145.00 1 N.H. win €8,260.00 D Handicap Rating 89

9/2Fav HR114 D. Meyler 10.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Minx Tiara 11.7 LIST 3 JUN 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld

15/2 HR89 Mr P.J. Cody 10.12 (TS) 3 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Enniskerry 11.0 LIST 2 JUN 10rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 18/1 HR113 D. Meyler 11.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Woodstream Lad 10.2 CLON 16 MAY 13rn

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Miss Macnamara

668800- F B Ms Diane O’Neill James Doyle J O Over The Sticks Syndicate W P Mullins T

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle Beaten 14l behind The Shunter at 6-1fav when 11th of 31 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH

Lot Of Joy 2 ﬂat wins €49,551.70 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D Handicap Rating 88

William Buick 9.2 13L 11th of 31 to The Shunter 9.1 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 23 hcp 2m 2f Sft

25/1 HR95 B.M. Coen 9.6 12L 11th of 30 to Magellan Strait 8.11 here 24 SEP 23 hcp (0-110)2m 165yds Sft 6/1 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.9 7L 8th of 10 to Thunder Roll 9.1 GAL 12 SEP 23 Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft 9 CEALLACH (25)

(3) Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Alvee 2811-78 F B Merry Fox Stud Limited Ronan Whelan J O Paul Rooney M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) T Winner of ﬁve races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Saturn at 11-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Ceallach 5 ﬂat

C.T Keane 9.13 (TS) won 3/4L 3L from

Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Ebeyina (TStrap) 21-7141 F B Ballylinch Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav at Sligo over 1m 3f (good) last month, beating Firebrand by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH Intellotto 1 ﬂat

€6,785.00 2 N.H. wins €17,110.00 Handicap Rating

4/9Fav HR87 D. McMonagle 9.9 (TS) won 1 3/4L 3 1/4L from Firebrand (GER) 9.9 and Zariygann 9.9 SLGO 15

23.8sec J. J. Slevin 11.2 (TS) 3 1/4L 14L hd 4th to Sir Gino (FR) 11.2 AINTREE 11 APR 5rn hdl

209yds Sft 2/5Fav D.A. Jacob 11.7 (TS) won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Karl Des Tourelles (FR) 11.0 and San Guido 11.7

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Zamira

B John Malone

Basil Holian

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle in April. Beaten a head by Eastern Legend when second of 6 at 7-2 on his latest ﬂat outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HHH Pinot Gris 2 ﬂat wins €12,685.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 83

7/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 8L 3rd to Immutable 11.7 CK 21

6/4Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (TS) 6L 1/2L 31L 4th to Karl Des Tourelles (FR) 11.7 GOW 17 FEB

O Kevin Blake Joseph Patrick O’Brien T A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Third of 10 behind La Dame Blanche beaten 3/4l at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Carlo Bianconi (FR) Handicap Rating 77 9/4Fav HR77 M.W Hassett 8.2 (CP) hd 1/2L 3rd to La Dame Blanche 8.0

C,T worn by No. 7. CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 11, No. 12. H,T worn by No. 1.

TStrap worn by No 4, No 6, No 10 Visor worn by No 2.

?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight

Long Handicap - Carlo Bianconi (FR) 8-5 (117)

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Saturn, 7/2 Intellotto, 11/2 Lot Of Joy, 6/1 Pinot Gris, 12/1 Zoffman, War Correspondent, Carlo Bianconi (FR), 14/1 Safecracker (GB), Star Harbour, 25/1 Ceallach, 33/1 Dame Rapide, 66/1 Mt Leinster 2023 - 1st Safecracker (GB) 2nd Zoffman 3rd Golden Twilight (2 min. 35.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Last year’s runner-up ZOFFMAN was unable to get to Safecracker on that occasion but holds every chance at these revised weights. Fresh from a close second in the Cork Derby earlier this month, the five-year-old should go close under Colin Keane. The aforementioned Safecracker carried a big weight to victory in 2023, so the fact he has topweight is less of a concern. Johnny Murtagh’s gelding seldom runs a bad race at this track. Having won twice over hurdles recently, Joseph O’Brien’s lightly-raced Intellotto could be open to further improvement on the Flat this season.

WIN: ZOFFMAN

DANGER: Safecracker

The Swinger would be an interesting play here as that’s the bet that needs you to have your selections placed anywhere in the ﬁrst three. Jessica Harrington’s SATURN has been super consistent of late and is a perfect inclusion, as is LOT OF JOY, who will give James Doyle his ﬁrst ride in Ireland for Willie Mullins.

Selection: Saturn, Lot Of Joy (Tote Swinger)

CURRAGH MERCHANDISE

RACINGA-Z

ESSENTIAL RACING PHRASES

The following terms will provide any newcomer,keen to enhance their language skills, with all the key words to sound like an expert.

RACING SPEAK

ALLOWANCE:..............................

ENGLISH

The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience

AMATEUR: ................................... (Rider) on racecards, their names are usually preﬁxed by Mr, Mrs, etc. To indicate their amateur licence holder status.

ANTE-POST: ................................ Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place

APPRENTICE:..............................

Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD:................................ Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Official in charge of running the racing programme

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation.

COLOURS: The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT:.............................................

Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS:.........................

The owner and trainer of a racehorse

COURSE SPECIALIST: Horse which tends to run well at a particular course

DAM: Mother of a horse

DISTANCE:................................... The length of a race.

DISTANCE, THE:.........................

An unmarked point 240 yards from the winning post.

DRAW: Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn two days before a ﬂat race

EACH-WAY:

A bookmaker taking each way bets will display the terms on which he/she accepts such bets on the top of his/her board. This is a bet for your selection to win or be placed.

FILLY:............................................. Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL: Horse of either sex from its birth until 1 January the following year

FORECAST: Name the ﬁrst and second in the correct order

FURLONG: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING: Castrated horse

GOING: ......................................... Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND:........................................... Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

JACKPOT:.....................................

The Jackpot is an exciting tote bet that requires punters to pick the winners of four consecutive races.

JOLLY:........................................... Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

JUDGE:......................................... Official responsible for declaring ﬁnishing order and distances between horses.

JUVENILE:....................................

MAIDEN:

MARE:

Two-year old horse.

Horse which has not yet won a race

Female horse, ﬁve years and over

OBJECTIONS: Complaint by one camp against another regarding breach of rules during a race

ODDS ON:

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stakee.g winning a €2 bet wins you €1 so you get back €3.

PACE: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

PENALTY: .....................................

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

PHOTO FINISH: .......................... Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close ﬁnish.

PLACEPOT:

PLATE:...........................................

To win the Tote Placepot you need to pick a horse to place in the ﬁrst six races

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

SCHOOLED: Trained to jump

SHORT RUNNER:

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, ﬁve furlongs on the Flat or two miles over jumps.

SIRE: Father of a horse

SPREAD A PLATE:...................... When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

SP/STARTING PRICE: ................ Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

STEWARDS ENQUIRY: Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

TIC-TAC: Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

TRIFECTA: The premise of a Tote Trifecta is to back the three horses who ﬁnish ﬁrst, second and third in the race of your choice

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS: Occurs when the race is about to start.

VOICE IN THE SKY:

The commentator who you will hear during each race

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN:............ Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

YEARLING:................................... Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.10p.m. The Paddy Power ‘From The Horse’s Mouth Podcast’ Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Maddenstown Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap for three years old only that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 17th June, 2024 and are eligible for a handicap rating (100 = 9st 12lbs). About 1 mile 1 furlong. €500 to enter on June 12th. €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 29th June 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 Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 1.40p.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 22nd; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 5th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th or €12,000 if entered by June 25th. 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June 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 Phoenix Stakes. Stalls Centre Of Course. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 2.15p.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; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2023) 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Stalls Centre Of Course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 2.50p.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 up to and including 17th June, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 12th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 29th June 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 Stalls Centre Of Course. Handicaps calculated 18th June. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Colm McLoughlin 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 Group 1 or a Group 2 race. About 1 mile. €900 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2023) 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June (New Mile Course). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 4.05p.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 1st or €20,000 if entered on May 15th; €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by January 10th; €3,750 extra if forfeit not declared by April 17th. €3,750 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th or €100,000 if entered by June 25th. 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €712500; Second: €250000; Third: €125000; Fourth: €62500; Fifth: €37500; Sixth: €25000; Seventh: €12500; Eighth: €12500 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE

4.40p.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 up to and including 17th June, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2023 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile €500 to enter on June 12th. €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 29th June 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 Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 5.15p.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 up to and including 17th June, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2023 (100 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 12th. €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 29th June 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 Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE

NINTH RACE 5.50p.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 up to and including 17th June, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st May, 2023 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 12th. €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th 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 29th June, 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 29th June 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 29th June Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 12.00 noon Saturday 29th June 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 Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th June. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000

SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE

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