Curragh Racecard - Saturday 20th July by Weatherbys

I R I S H OA KS

Saturday, 20th July 2024

OFFICIALS

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. Laurence McFerran

Mr. N.B. Wachman

Mr. Dr. Paddy Molony

Mr. Anthony Byrne

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. P. L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J. R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. A. L. McKeever

HANDICAPPER

Mr. G. O’Gorman

STEWARDSSECRETARIES

Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell

MEDICALOFFICER:

Dr. P. Houlihan

VETERINARYOFFICER:

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

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Mr. J. Casey & Mr. D. Fennessy

SECURITYOFFICER:

Mr. D. Buckley

SCHEDULE

11:00 Gates Open

11:00 Style spotting around Main Entrance

12:40 - 13:05

13:30

Paddy Power “From The Horses Mouth” Live on stage in champions Hall

13:30- 16:00

14:20

14:35

Juddmonte Chaldean Irish EBF Maiden Stakes

Moyglare KidsZone Marquee open in Playground featuring Imagination Station and Face Painting.

14:00 Barberstown Castle Maiden Stakes

Style Ceremony commences in the Barberstown Sapphire Style Marquee

David Power Memorial Handicap (Premier Handicap)

14:40 - 18:25 Live music in Lilywhites Lounge

15:05 Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes (Group 2)

15:40 Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1)

16:15 Comer Group International Curragh Cup (Group 2)

16:50 Businessplus.ie Handicap Stakes

17:25 La Celia Wines Irish EBF Maiden Stakes

WELCOMETOTHECURRAGH

I would like to warmly welcome you to the Curragh today for our fourth Classic of the 2024 ﬂat racing season – the Juddmonte Irish Oaks and what a race we have, with our biggest Oaks ﬁeld since 2010. International runners have enjoyed much success at the Curragh so far this season and we are delighted to see such strong British and French participation here today.

Many thanks to all owners with runners today – we greatly appreciate your support - and to our race sponsors - Irish Stallion Farms, Barberstown Castle, Paddy Power plc, Comer Group International, DMG Media, La Celia Wines and of course our feature race sponsors Juddmonte who are fantastic partners for the Curragh and great supporters of Irish racing. The third race today is being run today in memory of the recently deceased David Power a greatly respected and sadly missed member of the Irish racing and bookmaking community. We welcome David’s family and friends here today.

We are delighted with the declared runners for all races and there is competitive racing throughout. After racing, there is music by the Rambling Rovers in Lilywhites Bar.

Our team are here to assist with any enquiries and observations you may have, so please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.

We race again here tomorrow with a competitive card featuring the Romanised Minstrel Stakes and ﬁnishing with the Corinthian Challenge which is an important fundraiser for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund.

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

Best Wishes, Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

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.

TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION

ABOUTTODAY’SRACES

TRACKINFORMATION

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

TOPCOURSETRAINERSLEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (146 wins from 740 runners, 20%) runs THE LION IN WINTER and IDES OF MARCH (1.30), SNAPDRAGON (2.00), RUBIES ARE RED and PORT FAIRY and CONTENT (3.40), TOWER OF LONDON and GROSVENOR SQUARE and GASPER DE LEMOS (4.15).

J P O’BRIEN (78 wins from 737 runners, 11%) runs RUDI’S APPLE (2.00), GALILEO DAME (3.40), RAISE YOU and DANCING TANGO (4.15), PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (4.50), CASTANETS and LITTLE LADY LUCY (5.25).

MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 558 runners, 9%) runs HURRICANE IVOR (2.35), KINESIOLOGY (4.15), IT’SONLYJUSTBEGUN (4.50), PULLING GRAVITEE and MAGICAL BAY (5.25).

TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runners listed above K R BURKE (9 wins from 58 runners, 16%) runs BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND (3.05).

G BOUGHEY (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs BELIEVING (3.05).

TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

COLIN KEANE (82 wins from 587 rides, 14%) rides NYMAN (1.30), MY MATE ALFIE (2.35), TWILIGHT JET (3.05), CAUGHT U LOOKING (3.40), VAUBAN (4.15), MESSERSCHMITT (4.50), ACCWEST (5.25).

RYAN MOORE (77 wins from 279 rides, 28%) rides IDES OF MARCH (1.30), SNAPDRAGON (2.00), BELIEVING (3.05), CONTENT (3.40), TOWER OF LONDON (4.15).

BILLY LEE (61 wins from 486 rides, 13%) rides CURRAWOOD (1.30), POWER MODE (2.35), PURPLE LILY (3.40), GIBBS ISLAND (4.50), COUNTERCULTURE (5.25).

JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

COLIN KEANE (10 wins from 53 rides, 19%) rides listed above

DYLAN MCMONAGLE (6 wins from 35 rides, 17%) rides RUDI’S APPLE (2.00), ANO SYRA (3.05), GALILEO DAME (3.40), RAISE YOU (4.15), PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (4.50), CASTANETS (5.25).

RYAN MOORE (5 wins from 26 rides, 19%) rides listed above

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 18th July.

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

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Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor

Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3 million towards Irish prize-money in 2024, bringing our total investment to €60m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.

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Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62

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FIRST RACE 1.30P.M.

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Shane Horan Nominations Manager Juddmonte will present a trophy to the winning t owner, trainer, jockey groom and breeder and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

unraced. Third of

(good) last month.

5/1

Half-brother to Point Nepean, won four times between 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Beaten 3l by Surpass when second of 4 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 7f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Dakota Blue (FR)

5/1 B.M. Coen 9.5 3L 2nd to Surpass 9.8

Colgan J O Black Steel Square Syndicate Patrick Magee (R) T

Half-brother to Wingingit, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f Well beaten at 33-1 behind Lady O when eighth of 10 on his racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m (soft) in May Star Rating H

Full brother to Level Pitch, won twice at 7f and 1m. Beaten 16l behind Hazdann at 33-1 when 11th of 14 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Nickname (USA)

F B Phoenix Thoroughbreds Limited Ryan Moore J O Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brookdale Racing A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Starry Eyed, won at 1m 2f Finished 2 1/4l behind Beckman when fourth of 14 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Ides Of March 14/1

3/4L

7 NYMAN (14)

Br B c Earthlight - Split Trois (FR)

F B Norelands Bloodstock Colin Keane J O Michael David Murphy Henry de Bromhead T

Half-brother to Alnasherat, won three times between 6f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 4l behind Swagman at 10-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Nyman

10/1 G.F Carroll 9.7 3 3/4L last of 7 to Swagman (GER) 9.0 NAAS 6 JUL mdn 7f Gd 16/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 5 1/2L 5th of 13 to The Parthenon 9.7 GOW 16 JUN mdn 7f Gd

8 POLITICAL POWER (15)

Br B c Wooded - Orayda 473 F B Mr Emir Albas David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T

Placed once in three starts. Third of 9 behind The Road Is Long beaten 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Political Power 12/1 J.J.G. Ryan 8.12 nk hd 3rd to The Road Is Long 9.1 BELW 5

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Kano’s Ghirl

B Mr Jim Davis

O Bevpol Tom Cat Syndicate

Dam won twice at 5f and 6f He looks up against it on his ﬁrst start.

(R)

Br Ch c Phoenix of Spain - Grainne’s Dream

B Mr S Sweeney

O Ahmad Abdulla Ali Bin Ghalita Almheiri D J Bunyan

Half-brother to West Of Wichita, won at 7f and 1m. There are a few winners in his family, but he may only be playing for minor money in this contest. Star Rating HH

11 THE LION IN WINTER (-)

Br B c Sea The Stars - What A Home

B Sunderland Holding Inc Wayne Lordan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T

Dam won twice at 1m 4f 375,000-euro purchase who goes for his powerful connections and has to warrant huge respect.

12 TIGER KITTEN (USA) (-)

Br Ch c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Bambolina (USA)

B Newtownanner Stud Farm

Heffernan J O S M Duffy S M Duffy T

Full brother to Kitten’s Roar, won six times between 7f and 1m 2f including a Grade 2 race in the US. Warrants a market check on his ﬁrst outing. Star Rating HH

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Currawood, 3/1 Dakota Blue (FR), 7/2 Ides Of March, 7/1 The Lion In Winter, 15/2 Political Power, 10/1 Nyman, 20/1 High Favour, 33/1 Shoof Phoenix, 66/1 Buck Barrow (GB), Handmedownmybible, 100/1 Ryback, Tiger Kitten (USA)

2023 - 1st Henry Longfellow 2nd Mythology 3rd Master Of The Hunt (1 min. 28.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

CURRAWOOD was noted staying on in third over C&D on debut last month, which makes him a big player The horses in fifth and sixth have since shed their maiden tags to give a solid look to the form. He holds an entry in the Group 1 National Stakes. Aidan O’Brien’s Ides Of March has big-race entries and can improve from an opening fourth over a furlong shorter at this track. Dakota Blue ran well in second at Tipperary without landing a blow on the winner, while O’Brien’s The Lion In Winter was an expensive acquisition and certainly merits a market check ahead of his racecourse bow

WIN: CURRAWOOD

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DANGER: Ides Of March

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SECOND RACE 2.00P.M.

THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE SPRINT NURSERY HANDICAP OF €20,000

Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 16th July Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Amanda Torrens of Barberstown Castle joined by Ted Robinson will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

S Syndicate

Placed once in three starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Black Forza when second of 13 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Rudi’s Apple Handicap Rating 90 6/4Fav D. McMonagle 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR

6f Gd D. McMonagle 9.5 4 1/2L 6th of 27 to Ain’t Nobody 9.5 ASCOT 19 JUN Listed 5f Gd /Frm 5/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sir Yoshi 9.5

Br Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Muthabara (Visor)

464 F B Longueville Bloodstock Ryan Moore J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Peter M Brant A P O’Brien T

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Black Forza when fourth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Snapdragon Handicap Rating 83

13/2 J. Cleary 9.0 (V) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR 10 JUL 13rn mdn 6f Gd 11/2 R.L. Moore 9.7 (BK) 4L 6th of 14 to Beckman 9.7 here 28 JUN mdn 6f Gd 3/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 2 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th

Br Gr c Jimmy Two Times (FR) - Anayasa (FR) (CPiece) 721 F B Anayasa Partnership Paddy Harnett (5) J O Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Navan over 6f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Rion Rubette by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Shimmy Jimmy 1 win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating

11/1 P.A. Harnett 8.11 1 1/2L 2nd to Elzem 9.2

Gary Devlin & Paul Heatley

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 11l behind Shamrock Breeze at

when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) last month.

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 4l behind Iowntheball when ﬁfth of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) last month. Runs from 4lb out of handicap Star Rating HH Bamako Handicap Rating 67

9/1 W.J. Lee 9.4 (CP) 3 3/4L 5th of 13 to Iowntheball (GB) 9.4 DRYL 21 JUN mdn 7f Gd 33/1 C.D Hayes 9.7 10L 7th of 8 to Sounds Like A Plan (GB) 9.7 NAV 18 MAY mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld 6/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 7 3/4L 8th of 9 to Proudly Yours 9.2 DUN 12 APR mdn 5f Std

Br B c Belardo - The Sky Is Blazing

B Irish National Stud

O Paul A Davis

Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 9l behind Black Forza at 150-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 4lb out of handicap Star Rating HH In The Minus Handicap Rating 67

150/1 S.P Davis 9.7 8 3/4L 9th of 13 to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR 10 JUL mdn 6f Gd

200/1 S.P Davis 8.13 9 1/2L 7th of 11 to Lethimﬂy 9.3 BELW 4 JUL mdn 5f 3yds Gd 200/1 S.P Davis 9.7 20L last of 14 to Beckman 9.7 here 28 JUN mdn 6f Gd

CPiece worn by No 3, No 7. Visor worn by No 2. Long Handicap - Bamako 8-3 (115), In The Minus 8-3 (115) Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Rudi’s Apple, 3/1 Snapdragon, 10/3 Shimmy Jimmy, 8/1 Powerful Lady (FR), 10/1 Bamako, 14/1 Hugo’s Girl, 20/1 Withoutfurtherado, 33/1 In The Minus 2023 - 1st Jakajaro 2nd Sanshiro 3rd Nika Pika (1 min. 17.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Joseph O’Brien has landed three of the last four renewals of this race and has a leading contender in RUDI’S APPLE. This No Nay Never colt was a creditable sixth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot before being outgunned in second at Fairyhouse by a useful sort. Shimmy Jimmy has to rate a danger in receipt of plenty of weight. He showed good resolution to beat a big field in a maiden at Navan last weekend. Snapdragon hasn’t been beaten overly far in three maidens and ought to get involved for Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore, while Withoutfurtherado showed marked improvement in third at Down Royal.

WIN: RUDI’S APPLE

DANGER: Shimmy Jimmy

INMEMORY OFDAVIDPOWER

A bright light went out in Irish racing and bookmaking on July 8th with the passing of David Power. The Curragh Racecourse would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to David’s wife Sabena and their children Willie, Paddy, Shani and Tessa on their sad loss. We are thinking of you all at this time.

David was a great friend to the Curragh Racecourse in multiple capacities as a bookmaker, sponsor, owner and shareholder and he rarely missed a meeting here. For many years David operated the number one pitch in the ring at the Curragh and in 2015, David and Sabena enjoyed great success here as owners when Sole Power was successful in the Flying Five Stakes, enabling the race to be upgraded to Group 1 status.

It was always a pleasure to meet David at the races and you left any encounter with him feeling better informed and advised. We are delighted that David’s former colleagues in Paddy Power PLC have decided to commemorate David by renaming the Scurry Handicap today in his name. Included in the declarations for the race is the family-owned Heavenly Power, trained by Eddie Lynam, and wouldn’t it be a poignant moment if he could win today.

We will ask you to observe a minute’s silence in David’s memory in advance of the David Power Memorial Premier Handicap.

Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive, Curragh Racecourse

THIRD RACE 2.35P.M.

THE DAVID POWER MEMORIAL PREMIER HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 9th July Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Representatives

TANGO FLARE (20)

Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (C,T)

F B Kilnamoragh Stud Luke McAteer J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T

He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Third of 7 behind My Mate Alﬁe beaten 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Tango Flare 3 ﬂat wins €33,630.00 Handicap Rating 100 7/1 HR98 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (CP) 1/2L hd 3rd to My Mate Alﬁe 9.0 here 30 JUN 7rn Listed 6f Gd/Yld 5/6Fav HR98 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 (TS) won 1/2L 1/2L from Dandyville 9.13 and Warrior

11/1 HR98 L.T. McAteer 9.12 (TS) nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Red Letter Bray 9.2

Br B g Dark Angel - Bear Cheek (Blinkers) 5-43331 F B Bt Bloodstock & P O’Callaghan Colin Keane J O A K Whelan G M Lyons T

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 10-3 over this course and distance (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Ano Syra by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH

My Mate Alﬁe 2 ﬂat wins €67,850.00 C Handicap Rating 103

100/30 HR103 C.T. Keane 9.0 (BK) won 1/2L hd from Ano Syra 9.2 and Tango Flare 9.7

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

Br B g Lope de Vega - Viztoria

6616-30 F B Mr John Lavery Robbie Colgan J O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Unequal Love at 18-1 when 20th of 25 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHH Torivega 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 98

R.C. Colgan 9.3 (TS) 8L 20th of 25 to Unequal Love (GB) 9.7 ASCOT

Colgan 9.9 (TS) nk 1/2L 3rd to Red Letter

R.C. Colgan 10.0 5 1/4L 6th

Br B g Ivawood - Quickstep Queen (GB) 8706-01 F

B J & P McLoughney Shane Foley J

O Ms Fiona Carmichael Mrs John Harrington T

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 10-1 here over 7f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Pinar Del Rio by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH

Hurricane Ivor 7 ﬂat wins €149,349.30 C Handicap Rating 93

10/1 HR87 S. Foley 9.12 won 3/4L 3/4L from Pinar Del Rio (GB) 9.6 and Tough Talk 9.10 here 24

16/1 HR88 S.T. McCullagh 9.10 17L 10th of 16 to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy 18/1 HR89 K.G. Kennedy 8.11 5L 6th of 11 to Facethepuckout 8.7 NAAS 14 OCT 23 Ext hcp 7f

Br Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (Visor) 0-26232 F B Danny O’Sullivan Jason Hart J O The New Century Partnership John & Sean Quinn (in GB) T

Has won 15 races at 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 1 1/4l by Get It when second of 6 at 85-40fav on his latest outing at Epsom over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Mr Wagyu 15 Flat Wins €197,406 CD Handicap Rating 93

Jason Hart 10.4 (V) 1 1/4L 2nd to Get It (GB) 10.4

EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUL 6rn hcp (71-90)6f 3yds Gd

James Sullivan 9.9 (V) 1 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Marine Wave 9.2 RIPON 20 JUN 7rn hcp (86-105)6f Gd /Sft

Jason Hart 8.9 (V) s/hd 2nd to Misty Grey 9.9 EPSOM DOWNS 1 JUN 13rn hcp (86-105)6f 3yds Gd /Sft

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Rayna (B,T) 06-0207 F B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Danny Sheehy J O Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin J P Murtagh T

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Apricot Ice at 13-2 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHH Rahmi 2 ﬂat wins €70,000.00 C Handicap Rating 93

13/2 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.12 (TS) 2 3/4L 7th of 16 to Apricot Ice 8.13 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 6/1 HR93 B.M. Coen 9.4 (CP) (TS) 7 1/4L 11th of 14 to State Actor 8.10 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 15/2 HR89 D.E. Sheehy 9.4 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Kings Time 8.10 CK

F B Mrs S Power James Ryan (5) J O Mrs S Power Edward Lynam T He has won three times at 6f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 1l by Apricot Ice when second of 16 at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Heavenly Power 3 ﬂat wins €23,305.00

2 1/2L 6th of 17 to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 25/1 HR89 J.J.G. Ryan 9.13 7 1/2L 10th of 21 to Mercurial 8.7 here 20 APR Ext

B John D Gunther & Nicole Gunther

Lee J O Mrs Annette O’Callaghan Daniel James Murphy T

Successful twice at 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 8-1 at Naas over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Moltophino by a short head. Star Rating HHH Power Mode (USA) 2 ﬂat wins €19,017.00 Handicap Rating 92 8/1 HR87 C.T. Keane 9.12 (BK) won s/hd 3/4L from Moltophino 8.9 and Ohailbhic 9.9

16/1 HR89 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 (BK) 5 1/4L 5th of 11 to Kendall Roy (GB) 9.0 here 5 JUN hcp 5f Gd 40/1 HR90 G.M. Ryan 9.5 6 1/2L 8th of 13 to Givemethebeatboys 9.8 NAV 27 APR Listed 5f 180yds Gd/Yld 11 GREEK FLOWER (20)

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Amazon Lady when second of 16 at 22-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH Greek Flower 2 ﬂat wins €15,930.00 C Handicap Rating 85 22/1

Br B g The Irish Rover - Clonville

B Suzanne Fahey Ronan Whelan J

O Park Hill Racing Jarlath P Fahey T A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Power Mode when fourth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Grand City Hall 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 89

100/30 HR89 R.P Whelan 10.0 s/hd 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Power Mode (USA) 9.12 NAAS 26 JUN 7rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 100/30 HR83 J. Cleary 9.10 nk 2nd to Fair Taxes 9.5 FAIR 14 JUN 10rn

Br Ch g Belardo - Oonagh (Blinkers) 6-01 F B Ms Barbel Reiss David Egan J O Gerrit O’Reilly Kieran P Cotter T A winner at 33-1 at Cork over 6f (good) on his latest outing in May, beating Dalva’s Boys by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH

Gerrit’s Gem 1 ﬂat win €7,670.00 Handicap Rating 82

33/1 S.T. McCullagh 10.0 (BK) won 3/4L 3 1/4L from Dalva’s Boys 10.3 and Annie Edson Taylor (GB) 9.3 CK 21

13.1sec 40/1 C.T. Keane 10.5 18L 11th of 14 to Follow Me (FR) 9.8 here 21 APR mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

100/30 R.P Whelan 9.8 5 1/4L 6th of 12 to Bold Optimist 9.3 DUN 20 OCT 23 mdn 6f Std

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Br Ch c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Saffian (GB) 4-51443 F B Mr Denis B McCarthy Wesley Joyce (5) J O Ivan Holloway John James Feane T

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Power Mode beaten 1l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Ohailbhic 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 85

100/30 HR84 W.J.

B Mr C Behan Rory Cleary J O Kevin Prendergast & Mrs J S Bolger Kevin Prendergast T A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Indigo Five beaten 1 1/2l at 25-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Proﬁt Refused 1 ﬂat

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

F B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Nathan Crosse J O Kiely Kinsella Mullen Harty Eddie & Patrick Harty T A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Third of 9 behind National Lady beaten 1l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap Star Rating HHH Tai Tam Bay 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 83 9/2 HR82 N.M. Crosse 9.3 3/4L nk 3rd to National Lady 9.2 NAAS 6 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 28/1 HR78 N.M. Crosse 8.7 1L nk 3rd to Apricot Ice 8.13 here 29 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR78 C.D Hayes 8.10 7 1/2L 11th of 13 to Follow Me (FR) 9.11 here 25 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd

B,T worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 2, No 10, No 14. C,T worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 3, No 5. Visor worn by No 7. Long Handicap - Tai Tam Bay 8-6 (118)

Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Heavenly Power, 6/1 Mr Wagyu, 7/1 My Mate Alﬁe, 10/1 Hurricane Ivor, Greek Flower, Tai Tam Bay, 12/1 Tango Flare, 14/1 Torivega, Big Gossey, Power Mode (USA), Grand City Hall, Ohailbhic, Proﬁt Refused, 16/1 Red Letter Bray, Rahmi, Coumshingaun, 20/1 Gerrit’s Gem 2023 - 1st Strike Red 2nd Aussie Girl 3rd Laugh A Minute (GB) (1 min. 18.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

MY MATE ALFIE has been consistent in stakes company since being fitted with blinkers and had Tango Flare back in third when landing a Listed prize here on Derby weekend. The handicapper left his mark alone and Ger Lyons’ charge may be able to follow up Top-weight Tango Flare is 5lb better off with the selection and there may not be much between them at the revised weights. Prolific winner Mr Wagyu hasn’t struck since landing this prize two years ago but comes here in good heart, while Heavenly Power, second here last time, would certainly be a poignant winner Greek Flower, a fast-finishing runner-up over 5f on her latest outing, is another for the shortlist.

WIN: MY MATE ALFIE

DANGER: Tango Flare

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Curragh specialist Art Power made it from four at the track last year, winning by an impressive four and a quarter lengths to Go Athletico. He broke smartly under David Allan to sit in second in second behind fellow British raider, White Lavender As she fell away following her early exertions, Tim Easterbys charge was left to travel powerfully into an uncontested lead. He was held onto until they entered the ﬁnal furlong, when he was then sent on by Allan, to win his race in the colours of King Power Racing.

FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M.

THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE SAPPHIRE 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 58)

RACESPONSOR

Amanda

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Amazon Lady at 22-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH

Jet 4 ﬂat wins €111,981.40 D Handicap Rating 102 22/1 HR104 J. Velazquez 9.13 (V) 4 1/2L 8th of 16 to Amazon Lady 9.2 here 30 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 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

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Chroussa

00-4392 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 1/2l by My Mate Alﬁe when second of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing here over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH Ano Syra 4 ﬂat wins €99,710.00 CD Handicap Rating 105

11/2 HR106 D. McMonagle 9.2 1/2L 2nd to My Mate Alﬁe 9.0 here 30 JUN 7rn Listed 6f Gd/Yld

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

3 BELIEVING (28)

9 6 (132) (7) Br B f Mehmas - Misfortunate (TStrap) 30-9144 F B M Mullen & Cloneymore Farm Ryan Moore J O Highclere T’bred Racing - Jane Addams George Boughey (in GB) T Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Khaadem when fourth of 13 at 3-1fav on her latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Believing 5 Flat Wins €171,852 D Handicap Rating 111

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Khaadem 9.5 ASCOT 22 JUN 13rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm

Daniel Tudhope 9.4 (TS) 1L 1/2L s/hd 4th to Asfoora (AUS) 9.4 ASCOT 18 JUN 17rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 (TS) won 2 3/4L 6L from Commanche Falls (GB) 9.10 and Korker 9.7 HAYDOCK

4 MAKAROVA (GB) (14) 5 9 6 (132) (2) Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Vesnina (GB) (C,T) 66-7271 F B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Hector Crouch J O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Ed Walker (in GB) T

She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. A winner at 9-2 in the Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown over 5f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Purosangue by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH

Makarova (GB) 4 Flat Wins €96,253 D Handicap Rating 105

Hector Crouch 9.2 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 1L from Purosangue (GB) 9.0 and Desperate Hero (GB) 9.5 SANDOWN PARK 6

Paul Mulrennan 9.4 (BK) (TS) 4L 7th of 17 to Asfoora (AUS) 9.4 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Frm

Tom Marquand 9.0 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 2nd to Birthe 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Stars So Bright

Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Summer Flower

7-14534 F B Godolphin

O MRC International

Luke McAteer J

David Marnane T

Successful twice at 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3/4l behind My Mate Alﬁe when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

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

6/1 HR100 L.T. McAteer 9.0 1/2L hd hd 4th to My Mate Alﬁe 9.0 here 30 JUN 7rn Listed 6f Gd/Yld

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

Br Ro c Malibu Moon (USA) - Vigui’s Heart (USA)

25152-0 F B Ramon Horta Rangel & Spendthrift Farm David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Mrs Rachael O’Callaghan & Giselle De Aguiar

Adrian Murray T

A winner at 5f on good to ﬁrm ground. Beaten 10l behind Asfoora at 12-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHH

Valiant Force (USA) 1 ﬂat win €70,091.00 D Handicap Rating 110

David Egan 9.1 10L 14th of 17 to Asfoora (AUS) 9.4 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Frm

William Buick 8.10 1/2L 2nd to Big Evs 8.10 SANTA ANITA 3 NOV 23 12rn Group 1 5f Frm

Kevin Stott 9.0 9 3/4L 5th of 9 to Vandeek (GB) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 20 AUG 23 Group 1 6f Sft

Br Gr f Twilight Son (GB) - Babylon Lane (GB)

351-351 F B Rosyground Stud Sam James J O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K R Burke (in GB) T

She has won three times at 5f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Ayr over 5f (good to ﬁrm) last month, dead-heating with Azure Blue Star Rating HHH

Beautiful Diamond (GB) 3 Flat Wins €49,867 D Handicap Rating 102

David Nolan 9.3 won 2 1/4L from So Majestic 9.6 AYR 22 JUN 7rn Listed 5f Gd /Frm 0min 57sec

Clifford Lee 8.9 4L 5th of 9 to Kerdos 9.6 HAYDOCK PARK 25 MAY Group 2 5f Sft

Clifford Lee 8.11 hd s/hd 3rd to Seven Questions 9.0 NEWMARKET 4 MAY 8rn Group 3 5f Gd

9 SHE’S QUALITY (17) 3 9 2 (128) (9)

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Quality Time

562411 F B Rathbarry Stud Ronan Whelan J O Quality Time Racing Syndicate Jack W Davison T

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-9fav at Tipperary over 5f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Gabriella’s Spirit by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHH

She’s Quality 3 ﬂat wins €44,487.70 D Handicap Rating 105

4/9Fav HR103 R.P Whelan 9.6 won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Gabriella’s Spirit 8.12 and Zarra Ellis (GB) 9.0 TIPP 3 JUL 5rn 5f Gd/Frm 57.1sec 7/4Fav HR97 W.J. Lee 10.1 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Greek Flower 9.2 and Beatrix Power 8.7 DRYL 21 JUN 8rn hcp 5f Gd 59.8sec 9/2 HR97 S. Foley 8.11 2 3/4L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN 9rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No 1. C,T worn by No 4. H,T worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Believing, 9/2 Beautiful Diamond (GB), 5/1 Makarova (GB), 11/2 She’s Quality, 13/2 Ano Syra, 8/1 Valiant Force (USA), 10/1 Jakajaro, 16/1 Twilight Jet, 25/1 So Majestic 2023 - 1st Art Power 2nd Go Athletico (FR) 3rd Moss Tucker (1 min. 0.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

As ever, a strong challenge from Britain for this Group 2 contest and BELIEVING gets the vote A Group 3 and three-time Listed winner, she ran two fine races within five days in Group 1 company at Royal Ascot. The form of her Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes fourth was boosted in the July Cup, and she had Makarova over two lengths behind over this trip earlier that week. Makarova has since won a Group 3 at Sandown and merits respect along with dual 5f Listed winner Beautiful Diamond, who may fare best of the three-year-olds. Not beaten far at this level in the Greenlands Stakes over 6f here in May, Ano Syra looks the main hope for the home team.

WIN: BELIEVING DANGER: Makarova

1895

Sapling wins the inaugural running

1981

Blue Wind does the EpsomCurragh double for Walter Swinburn and Dermot Weld

1973

Dahlia beats English 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner

Mysterious en route to winning the King George

1988 Diminuendo and Melodist dead head to land a unique double victory for Sheikh Mohammed

1992

User Friendly does the Oaks double and wins her second Group 1, before following up in the Yorkshire Oaks and the English St Leger

JUDDMONTEIRISHOAKS

2004

2020

Even So becomes a second Classic winner for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane

2010

Snow Fairy continues her fairytale winning streak

Ouija Board wins easily under a ﬁne ride from Kieren Fallon

2006

Alexandrova makes wins the ﬁrst of three consecutive Irish Oaks for Aidan O’Brien, completing the Epsom-Curragh double at the same time

2009

Jamie Spencer toys with his rivals as Sariska wins easily

2017

2021

Snowfall completes the Oaks double in emphatic style

2022

Magical Lagoon put in a gutsy performance to take victory.

Enable struts her stuff in the Juddmonte silks

2023

Savethelastdance lowered the colours of British raider Bluestocking to give Aidan O’Brien a seventh win.

THE IRISHOAKS

WHATISTHE IRISHOAKS?

TheIrishOaksisaGroup1flat horseraceinIrelandopento three-year-oldthoroughbred fillies.ItisrunattheCurragh overadistanceof1mileand4 furlongs(2,414metres),andit isscheduledtotakeplaceeach yearinJuly.

WHATISACLASSIC?

DISTANCE 1MILE4furlongs (2,414METRES)

SAPLING CLAIMED VICTORYIN THEFIRST RENEWALOF THEIRISH OAKSIN1895.

The Classics are ﬁve Group 1 races which are all run at the Curragh.

Four of the ﬁve races are restricted to three-year-olds, and showcase the best horses of the three-year-old generation which shape the breed of the throughbred horse.

The ﬁve races are the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, the Irish Derby, the Irish Oaks and the Irish St Leger.

The Irish Classics are slightly different to the other European Classics, as the Irish St Leger is not age restricted, so is open to horses aged three and older

THECOLOURSOFTHECOOLMOREPARTNERS HAVEBEENCARRIEDTO 8VICTORIES

LEADINGTRAINER

AIDANO’BRIEN 7WINS

Alexandrova(2006), PeepingFawn(2007), Moonstone(2008), Bracelet(2014), SeventhHeaven(2016), Snowfall(2021), Savethelastdance(2023)

WHOAREJUDDMONTE

Juddmonte is the international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise founded in 1980 by the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah. Under Prince Khalid’s vision and direction, Juddmonte has, for over 40 years, consistently produced top-class homebred thoroughbred horses competing at the highest level on racecourses across the world. They have bred over 100 individual Group/Grade 1 winners of over 200 Group/Grade 1 races, with their horses racing in Prince Khalid’s famous pink, green and white colours.

HISTORY

The event was established in 1895, and it was originally contested over a mile. It was extended to its present length in 1915.

The ﬁeld usually includes ﬁllies which ran previously in the Epsom Oaks, and several have won both races. This year looks a bumper edition with fourteen runners, the most since we had 15 back in 2010.

SAVETHELASTDANCE - RYAN MOORE

MAGICAL LAGOON - SHANE FOLEY

SNOWFALL - RYAN MOORE

EVEN SO - COLIN KEANE

STAR CATCHER- FRANKIE DETTORI

SEA OF CLASS - JAMES DOYLE

ENABLE - FRANKIE DETTORI

SEVENTH HEAVEN - SEAMIE HEFFERNAN

COVERT LOVE - PAT SMULLEN

BRACELET - COLIN O’DONOGHUE

WHOHASDONE THE EPSOM CURRAGHDOUBLE

The ﬁrst ﬁlly to win both the Epsom Oaks and the Irish Oaks was Masaka in 1948, a very talented but temperamental horse owned by The Aga Khan. Since then, a whole host of horses have done the illustrious double Fair Salinia (1978), Blue Wind (1981) and Unite (1987) all won on both sides of the Irish Sea. Ouja Board claimed victory in both in 2004. While more recently Enable came over to romp home for the Gosden’s The late Snowfall was the last to do it in 2021.

Chaldean

FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M.

THE JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS OF €500,000 (GROUP 1)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Douglas Erskine Crum Chief Executive Juddmonte will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer, jockey, groom and breeder. He will also award €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned. He will present €100 to the groom in charge of the winning horse, €75 to the groom in charge of the 2nd placed, €50 groom to the groom in charge of 3rd placed and €50 to the groom of each runner in the race.

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

Groom: Emma Connolly

Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Finished 9l behind Ezeliya when ﬁfth of 12 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) in May Star Rating HHH Caught U Looking 2 ﬂat

C.T. Keane 9.2 8 1/4L 6th of 8 to Ylang Ylang (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 13 OCT 23

2 CONTENT (21) 3 9 2

Groom: Sarah Ryan

(6) Br B f Galileo - Mecca’s Angel 614-883 F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Bluestocking beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes here over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH Content 2 ﬂat wins €41,890.00 C Handicap Rating 109 12/1 HR106 R.L. Moore 9.0 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Bluestocking (GB) 9.12 here 29 JUN 8rn Group 1 1m 2f Yld/Sft

W. M. Lordan 9.2 6L 8th of 9 to Porta Fortuna 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.0 2 1/4L 8th of 15 to Rouhiya (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Debutante (FR)

F B Ecurie Des Monceaux, Meridian International SARL, Scuderia Waldeck SNC Alexis Pouchin J O D S Lee Gavin Hernon (in FR) T

Groom: Lisa di Vires

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Sparkling Plenty when ﬁfth of 14 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH

Dare To Dream (FR) 2 Flat Wins €55,238 Handicap Rating 108

Alexis Pouchin 9.0 2L 5th of 14 to Sparkling Plenty (FR) 9.0 CHANTILLY 16 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft

Alexis Pouchin 9.0 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 1L nk 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Birthe 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f Sft Alexis Pouchin 9.0 won 2L 3 1/2L from Almara (FR) 9.0 and Survie 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP

ELIZABETH JANE (24)

Br Ch f Dubawi - Sapphire 1-7

Groom: Liam Carthy

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 4l behind Hanalia at 13-2 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) last month.

Elizabeth Jane 1 ﬂat win €9,440.00

13/2 C.D Hayes 9.2 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Hanalia 9.2 NAAS 26 JUN Listed 1m 2f 84yds Gd 16/1 D.W.

Groom: Petro Osadhyi

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1.CAUGHTULOOKING(IRE)

Harzand (IRE)

Wild Mix (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

2.CONTENT(IRE)

Mecca’s Angel (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Hazariya (IRE)

Mastercraftsman (IRE)

Mango Lady (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Dark Angel (IRE)

Folga (GB)

Montjeu (IRE)

Camelot (GB)

3.DARETODREAM(FR)

Debutante (FR)

Tarfah (USA)

Gold Away (IRE)

Danedrop (IRE)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Xaar (GB)

Hazaradjat (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Starlight Dreams (USA)

Dalakhani (IRE)

Generous Lady (GB)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Acclamation (GB)

Midnight Angel (GB)

Atraf (GB)

Desert Dawn

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Floripedes (FR)

Kingmambo (USA)

Fickle (GB)

Goldneyev (USA)

Blushing Away (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rose Bonbon (FR)

Seeking The Gold (USA)

Colorado Dancer

4.ELIZABETHJANE(IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Zomaradah (GB)

Medicean (GB)

Sapphire (IRE)

Polished Gem (IRE)

Paco Boy (IRE)

Galileo Gold (GB)

Galicuix (GB)

Deploy

Jawaher (IRE)

Machiavellian (USA)

Mystic Goddess (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Trusted Partner (USA)

Desert Style (IRE)

Tappen Zee

Galileo (IRE)

Clizia (IRE)

5.GALILEODAME(IRE)

Two For Tea (IRE)

Mount Nelson (GB)

Eccentricity (USA)

Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)

Independence (GB)

Kingmambo (USA)

Shiva (JPN)

6 +HANALIA (24) 3 9 2 (128) (7)

Br B f Sea The Stars - Hanakiyya 411 F

Groom: Johnny Sullivan

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

O H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 16-1 at Naas over 1m 2f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Bellezza by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH

Hanalia 2 ﬂat wins €42,775.00 C Handicap Rating 103

16/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 won 3/4L s/hd from Bellezza 9.2 and Greenﬁnch (USA) 9.2 NAAS 26 JUN 11rn Listed 1m 2f 84yds

11/2 B.M. Coen 9.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Lily Hart 9.3 and Sidiza 9.3 here 26 MAY 8rn

100/30 B.M. Coen 9.2 4 1/4L s/hd 1 1/2L 4th to Glor Tire 9.2 GOW 8

Br Gr f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Stream Song (GB) (Hood) 851-112 F B Elwick Stud Daniel Tudhope J O Elwick Stud David O’Meara (in GB) T

Groom: Gabi Fallon

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten a neck by Port Fairy when second of 12 at 20-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHH

Lava Stream 3 Flat Wins €54,903 Handicap Rating 105

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 (H) nk 2nd to Port Fairy 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN 12rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 (H) won nk 1 1/4L from Bolsena 9.2 and Nakheel (FR) 9.2 GOODWOOD 9

David Nolan 9.7 (H) won 2 1/4L 4 3/4L from Blake (GB) 9.4 and Too Much Trevor (GB) 9.1 DONCASTER

8 LOPE DE LILAS (69)

Br Ch f Lope de Vega - Golden Gazelle 5-1

Groom: Adam Connolly

A winner at 9-2 at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) on her latest outing in May, beating Finsceal Luas by 2 1/4l.

Br B f Galileo - Signora Cabello

Groom: Ella Morris

B Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Gary Carroll J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd G M Lyons T A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Hanalia when ﬁfth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Madam Celeste 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 97

12/1 HR97 G.F Carroll 9.2 3 1/4L 5th of 11 to Hanalia 9.2 NAAS 26 JUN Listed 1m 2f 84yds Gd 4/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 nk 2nd to Sea The Boss (GB) 9.2 NAAS 11 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m 2f 84yds Gd 9/4 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1L 1 1/4L from Raknah 9.2 and Rayzhanka 8.13 DUN 24 NOV 23

Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Fabulae (Visor) 7-121 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Wayne Lordan J O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg A P O’Brien T

Groom: Siobhan Bergin

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 12-1 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Lava Stream by a neck. Has also won at Dundalk this season. Star Rating HHHH Port Fairy 2 flat wins €192,702.00 Handicap Rating 106

Ryan Moore 9.2 (V) won nk 1 3/4L from Lava Stream 9.2 and Kalpana (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN 12rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm

29sec Ryan Moore 9.2 hd 2nd to Forest Fairy 9.2 CHESTER 8 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 3f 75yds Gd 7/2 R.L. Moore 9.3 won nk 1 1/2L from Lady Doris 8.12 and Evening Blossom 9.3

Groom: Veda Hennessy

Groom: Emma Ryan

Sea The Stars (IRE)

6.HANALIA(IRE)

Hanakiyya (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Handaza (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Too Darn Hot (GB)

7.LAVASTREAM(IRE)

Stream Song (GB)

Dar Re Mi (GB)

Mastercraftsman (IRE)

Montare (IRE)

Shamardal (USA)

Green Desert (USA)

Park Appeal

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Danehill (USA)

Mira Adonde (USA)

Be My Guest (USA)

Hazaradjat (IRE)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Singspiel (IRE)

Darara

Danehill Dancer (IRE)

Starlight Dreams (USA)

Montjeu (IRE)

Contare (GB)

Giant’s Causeway (USA)

Helsinki (GB)

Lope de Vega (IRE)

Lady Vettori (GB)

Vettori (IRE)

8.LOPEDELILAS(IRE)

Golden Gazelle (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Grey Lilas (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

9.MADAMCELESTE(IRE)

Signora Cabello (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Camacho (GB)

Journalist (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Australia (GB)

10.PORTFAIRY(IRE)

Fabulae (IRE)

Ouija Board (GB)

Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Eccentricity (USA)

Kingman (GB)

Calyx (GB)

11.PURPLELILY(IRE)

Boca Raton (IRE)

Helleborine (GB)

Approve (IRE)

Kaaba (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

12.RUBIESARERED(IRE)

Red Evie (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Intikhab (USA)

Malafemmena (IRE)

Lady Golconda (FR)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Kenmist (GB)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Danehill (USA)

Arabesque (GB)

Night Shift (USA)

Schlefalora (GB)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Selection Board

Danehill (USA)

Piccadilly Circus (AUS)

Kingmambo (USA)

Shiva (JPN)

Invincible Spirit (IRE)

Zenda (GB)

Observatory (USA)

New Orchid (USA)

Oasis Dream (GB)

Wyola (USA)

Darshaan

Konigsalpen (GER)

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge (USA)

Miswaki (USA)

Allegretta

Red Ransom (USA)

Crafty Example (USA)

Nordico (USA)

Martinova

13

WAR

CHIMES

(FR) (50)

3 9 2 (128) (10)

Br B f Summer Front (USA) - Chipolata (FR) 171-353 F

Groom: Kevin Bouillie

B E A R L Nicolas Clement, H Honore & C C Seamie Heffernan J

O Tars Farm Equestrian Stud

David Menuisier (in GB) T

Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good and heavy ground. Third of 12 behind Ezeliya beaten 4 1/2l at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) in May Star Rating HHH

War Chimes (FR) 2 Flat Wins €36,723 Handicap Rating 108

Tom Marquand 9.2 3L 1 1/2L 3rd to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY 12rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft

Marie Velon 9.0 4L 5th of 7 to Birthe 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12 MAY Group 2 1m 2f Sft

Marie Velon 9.0 2 1/2L 1L 3rd to Halfday (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 19 APR 6rn Group 3 1m 2f

Br B f Nathaniel - Brushing (GB) (TStrap) 15-144 F B Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex Hector Crouch J O Valmont & Newsells Park Stud Bldstk 24 Ralph Beckett (in GB) T

Groom: Charlie Bennet

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Port Fairy when fourth of 12 at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHH You Got To Me (GB) 2 Flat Wins €43,862 Handicap Rating 103

Hector Crouch 9.2 nk 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Port Fairy 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN 12rn Group 2 1m 3f

Hector Crouch 9.2 3L 1 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31

Hector Crouch 9.2 won 1/2L 1L from Rubies Are Red 9.2 and Danielle (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD

+ Denotes Supplementary Entry

* Denotes Second Entry

Hood worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 14. Visor worn by No 10, No 12.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Content, 4/1 Port Fairy, 9/2 Lope De Lilas, 7/1 Dare To Dream (FR), 8/1 Lava Stream, War Chimes (FR), 12/1 Caught U Looking, 14/1 Hanalia, 16/1 Galileo Dame, Purple Lily, You Got To Me (GB), 33/1 Elizabeth Jane, Rubies Are Red, 66/1 Madam Celeste 2023 - 1st Savethelastdance 2nd Bluestocking (GB) 3rd Library (2 min. 43.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Trained in France by Cork native Gavin Hernon, DARE TO DREAM got a taste of the Curragh when third to Content over a mile in the autumn. A Group 3 winner in April, she didn’t have the clearest of runs when a creditable fifth in the Prix de Diane and her trainer is confident that the daughter of Camelot will relish this step up to 1m4f. Content, the choice of Ryan Moore, ran well against classy older rivals when third over 1m2f in the Pretty Polly, while stablemate Port Fairy proved her effectiveness over this trip when outstaying Lava Stream in the Ribblesdale Leopardstown maiden winner Lope De Lilas is highly regarded, but takes a steep rise in class.

WIN: DARE TO DREAM DANGER: Content

THECURRAGHRECORDTIMES

5f 57.17s Bali Royal (GB) 7

5f 58.20s Lahinch 2

6f 1m 8.10s Invincible Spirit 4 9-0

6f 1m 9.35s Sudirman (USA) 2 9-3

6f 63yds 1m 12.40s Bold Tack (Disq) 4 9-8

6f 63yds

7f 1m 20.90s Hawk Wing (USA) 2

8f 1m 35.00s Arctic Storm (GB) 3

8f 1m 37.03s Avenue Gabriel (GB) 2

8f Rnd 1m 34.30s Llyn

11f

12f

13f

14f

15th Sept 2001

11th Aug 2013

11th June 1975

16th Sept 2001

16th May 1962

15th Sept 2013

Summer Front (USA)

13.WARCHIMES(FR)

Chipolata (FR)

Nathaniel (IRE)

14.YOUGOTTOME(GB)

Brushing (GB)

War Front (USA)

Rose of Summer (USA)

Muhtathir (GB)

Chicago May (FR)

Galileo (IRE)

Magniﬁcient Style (USA)

Medicean (GB)

Seasonal Blossom (IRE)

Danzig (USA)

Starry Dreamer (USA)

El Prado (IRE)

Cherokee Crossing (USA)

Elmaamul (USA)

Majmu (USA)

Numerous (USA)

Red Bravo (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Silver Hawk (USA)

Mia Karina (USA)

Machiavellian (USA)

Mystic Goddess (USA)

Fairy King (USA)

Temporary Lull (USA)

SAY IT WITH MOËT

Emily Dickinson proved her staying prowess 12 months ago when, after being held up in midﬁeld, picked up stylishly to land the prize. They’d gone an honest enough gallop in the early stages, with Young Ireland and Gooloogong battling it out on the front end. Amusement was the ﬁrst to lay down a serious challenge under Gavin Ryan but was headed by Rosscarberry and Emily Dickinson. The pair settled down to battle it out but it was Ryan Moore, who pulled out more to win going away

SIXTH RACE 4.15P.M.

THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL CURRAGH CUP OF €150,000 (GROUP 2)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Strategy (GB)

F B Lynch Bages Ltd

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m on soft - heavy ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over ﬁve years ago Finished 15l behind Dalvey when sixth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 2m in November ‘21. Star Rating H Aircraft Carrier 4 ﬂat wins €63,574.50 D Handicap Rating 81 13/2 HR91 G.F Carroll (disq) 10.0 14L 6th of 8 to Dalvey (GB) 8.13 DUN 26 NOV 21 hcp 2m Std 66/1 HR93 G.F Carroll 9.6 15L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Yaxeni (FR) 9.12 NAAS 31 OCT 21 Ext hcp 2m 25yds Hvy

125/1 HR96 C.J MacRedmond 9.7 15L 18th of 30 to Line Out 8.9

Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare

71/-6736 F B Mr W A Tinkler

Adrian Murray T

David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 15l behind Isle Of Jura when sixth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHH

Crypto Force (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €80,535.00 C Handicap Rating 105

Rossa Ryan 9.3 15L 6th of 9 to Isle of Jura (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 22 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm

40/1 HR106 R.G. Ryan 9.5 3L 8L 3rd to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 26 MAY 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld David Egan 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 9 to Haya Zark (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 28 APR Group 1 1m

Br B g Teoﬁlo - Rawaaq (GB) (C,T) 331-825 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Rory Cleary J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 2 1/4l by Boher Road when second of 16 at 11-1 on his latest ﬂat outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good - yielding) in April. Star Rating HH Eastern Legend 3 ﬂat wins €43,365.00 Handicap Rating 97 66/1 J.C. Gainford 11.0 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 10 to Kargese (FR) 10.7 PUN 4

hdl

1 2m Sft 11/1 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR 16rn hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 28/1 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) (TS) 48L last of 8 to Bottler’secret 11.3 FAIR 1 APR hdl Grade 2 2m Sft/Hvy 4 RAISE YOU (18) 8 9 11 (137) (2) Br Ch g Lope De Vega - Hikari (Hood) 1215/-47 F B Brucetown Farms Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J O J Palmer-Brown & Brian Gleeson Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Winner

6 TOWER OF LONDON (64)

Br B c Galileo - Dialafara (FR)

F B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Ryan Moore J

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

Winner of five races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 11l behind Giavellotto when fifth of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) in May Star Rating HHHH Tower Of London 5 flat wins €1,971,098.90 Handicap Rating 116

Ryan Moore 9.6 11L 5th of 6 to Giavellotto 9.3 YORK 17 MAY Group 2 1m 5f 188yds Gd

Ryan Moore 8.10 won 2L 1 1/2L from Al Nayyir (GB) 9.2 and Trawlerman 9.2 MEYDAN 30 MAR 15rn

Ryan Moore 9.5 won hd 3/4L from Enemy (GB) 9.5 and Giavellotto 9.11 RIYADH 24 FEB 14rn Group

(FR) (30) 6 9 11 (137) (3)

Br Ch g Galiway (GB) - Waldfest (GB) (TStrap) 2110-24 F B Philippe Decouz & S C E A Du Bas Bugey Colin Keane J O Mrs S Ricci W P Mullins T

He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won three hurdles. Finished 9l behind Kyprios when fourth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Vauban (FR) 4 ﬂat wins €125,910.10 3 N.H. wins €237,933.90 Handicap Rating 113

C.T. Keane 9.4 (TS) 1L 5L 3L 4th to Kyprios 9.4 ASCOT 20 JUN 9rn Group 1 2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm William Buick 9.3 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Giavellotto 9.3 YORK 17 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 5f 188yds Gd Ryan Moore 8.9 (TS) 13L 14th of 22fn, 23rn to Without A Fight 8.13 FLEMINGTON 7 NOV 23

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Dream Approach (TStrap) 341-422 F B Fishdance Declan McDonogh J O Fishdance Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Grateful when second of 10 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Dancing Tango 3 ﬂat wins €50,740.00 Handicap Rating 102 6/1 HR103 D. McMonagle 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Grateful 8.9 FAIR 10 JUL 10rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd

12/1 HR102 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Harbour Wind 9.12 LIM 22 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd

3/1Fav HR103 D. McMonagle 9.5 (TS) 2L 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Enfranchise 9.2 GOW 8 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 6f Hvy 9 SHAMIDA (294)

(6) Br B f Australia (GB) - Shamooda 3-31117- F B H H The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Chris Hayes J O H H Aga Khan D K Weld T

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Sea Silk Road at 13-2 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix de Royallieu at ParisLongchamp over 1m 6f (good to soft) in September last year Star Rating HHHH Shamida 3 ﬂat wins €77,880.00 CD Handicap Rating 106 C.D Hayes 8.11 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Sea Silk Road 9.5 PARISLONGCHAMP 30 SEP 23

5/4Fav HR102 C.D Hayes 8.13 won 1/2L 6L from Dawn Rising 9.9 and Okita Soushi 9.9 here 20 AUG 23

9.8sec 100/30 HR89 C.D Hayes 8.9 won hd 3/4L from Divine Jewel (GB) 9.9 and Scarlett O’Hara (FR) 8.9 LEP

Br Ch c Justify (USA) - Hence (Visor) 412-635 F B Coolmore Wayne Lordan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T A winner at 7f on yielding - soft ground. Finished 3l behind Going The Distance when fifth of 19 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH Gasper De Lemos 1 flat win €9,735.00 C Handicap Rating 99 D. McMonagle 9.6 3L 5th of 19 to Going The Distance 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 8/11Fav HR96 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Birdman 9.5 NAV 18 MAY 4rn Listed 1m 5f Gd/Yld Ryan Moore 9.2 7L 6th of 10 to Jayarebe (FR) 9.2 NEWMARKET 17 APR Listed 1m 1f Gd

Br B c Galileo - Wadyhatta (GB)

F B Lynch Bages Ltd Gavin Ryan J O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg A P O’Brien T Successful twice at 1m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 10l behind Los Angeles at 25-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Grosvenor Square 2 ﬂat wins €40,415.00 Handicap Rating 104

25/1 HR106 W.M. Lordan 9.2 9 1/2L 7th of 8 to Los Angeles 9.2 here 30 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd 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

B Miss K Rausing Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Portland when second of

C,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 7, No 8. Visor worn by No 10

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Tower Of London, 10/3 Vauban (FR), 13/2 Kinesiology (GB), 7/1 Dancing Tango, Shamida, 10/1 Crypto Force (GB), Grosvenor Square, 14/1 Raise You, Gasper De Lemos, 20/1 Eastern Legend, 66/1 Seattle Creek (GB), 200/1 Aircraft Carrier 2023 - 1st Emily Dickinson 2nd Rosscarbery (GER) 3rd Amusement (3 min. 16 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Turning for home in the Ascot Gold Cup, VAUBAN was travelling as well as eventual winner Kyprios but the 2m4f was a bridge too far for Willie Mullins’ talented dual-purpose performer, who emptied to finish fourth. Back at the trip over which he was second in the Yorkshire Cup, he can confirm the form of that race with Tower Of London. A winner of valuable staying prizes in Saudi Arabia and Dubai early in the year, perhaps Tower Of London was feeling the effects of his travels when below par at York and a brighter display is expected after a break. Shamida, a dual Group 3 winner over this trip last term, returns after 10 months off WIN: VAUBAN DANGER: Tower Of London

RACINGTOMORROW

Don’tMissDay2ofJuddmonte IrishOaksWeekendtomorrow

FeaturingtheRomanisedMinstrelStakes(Group2), AlShira’aaRacingMeadowCourtStakes(Group3) andJebelAliRacecourseandStablesAngleseyStakes (Group3)inadditiontotheCorinthianChallengeinaid oftheIrishInjuredJockeys.

Firstrace1.40pm

THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2024

SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M.

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 16th July Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600;

(For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

Paul

B.M.

Br B g Kessaar - Drifting Spirit

F B Tally-Ho Stud

Keane J O Noel Meade Racing Ltd Noel Meade T

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Surfers Paradise when last of 5 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Messerschmitt 1 ﬂat

Br Ch g Iffraaj (GB)

outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Gibbs Island (GB) 1 ﬂat win €14,750.00 C Handicap Rating 84 5/1 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Sumptuary

13/2 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.3 nk hd 3rd to Old Faithful (FR)

4 LORD CHURCH (22)

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Sheikhakan

B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Shane Foley J

O Eleanora Kennedy Ross O’Sullivan T

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Sumptuary Law when ﬁfth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Slurricane 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 81

11/2 HR81 G.F Carroll 9.7 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Sumptuary Law 9.9 ROS 2 JUL hcp 1m 2f 67yds Gd 5/1 HR74 S. Foley 9.11 won nk 6L from Currumbin 9.8 and Gushing (USA) 9.6 KILL 14

22/1 G.F Carroll 9.7 9 1/2L 7th of 13 to Greenﬁnch (USA) 9.2 DUN 1 NOV 23 mdn 7f Std

Br Ch g National Defense (GB) - Mademoiselle Marie (FR)

F B Sun Bloodstock SARL

Egan J O Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 28-1

4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Valleyoftheeagles by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Courageous Strike (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €22,051.80 C Handicap Rating 80 28/1 HR75 J.J.G. Ryan 9.3 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Valleyoftheeagles 9.9 and Master Dunraven 10.1 here 28 JUN

16/1 HR74 P.A. Harnett 9.10 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Tachos 9.10 GOW 16 JUN 8rn hcp 1m

Raul Da Silva 9.9 (BK) 17L 13th of 14 to Rocket Warrior 9.7 CHELMSFORD CITY 29

(USA)

F B Mrs Noreen McManus Dylan Browne McMonagle J O John P McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Placed twice in ﬁve starts. Beaten a neck by Tachos when second of 8 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Puturhandstogether Handicap Rating 79 6/4Fav

B Barronstown Stud Keithen Kennedy (7) J O Mrs David Nagle & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan Mrs John Harrington T Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav at Navan over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Explorers Way by 1l. Star Rating HHH It’sonlyjustbegun 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 Handicap

Br B f Advertise (GB) - Hindaam (USA) 05410-4 F B Lynch Bages Ltd Robbie Colgan J O Future Stars Syndicate Chris Timmons T A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Uncle Albert when fourth of 6 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (heavy) in March. Star Rating H Promo Queen 1 ﬂat win €8,850.00 C Handicap Rating 75 10/1 HR76 R.C. Colgan 9.12 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 6L 4th to Uncle Albert 9.8 CK 30 MAR 6rn hcp 7f Hvy 150/1 HR76 J.A. Powell 9.0 17L last of 14 to Mountain Bear 9.5 DUN 6 OCT 23 Listed 7f Std 10/1 HR70 J.A. Powell 9.2 won s/hd ns from Vestigia 9.12 and Uncle Albert 9.6 here 24 SEP 23 8rn

CPiece worn by No 1.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Lord Church, 4/1 Siege Of Troy (GB), 5/1 It’sonlyjustbegun, 11/2 Courageous Strike (GB), Puturhandstogether, 13/2 Gibbs Island (GB), 10/1 Messerschmitt, Slurricane, 25/1 Sli Na Ghealai, Promo Queen 2023 -

CURRAGH COMMENT

PUTURHANDSTOGETHER had Courageous Strike just over a length behind in third when going down narrowly to Tachos over an extended 1m1f at Gowran last month. The Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding has progressed when steadily stepped up in trip and Courageous Strike subsequently gave the form a boost when successful here over 1m4f Siege Of Troy carries top-weight on handicap debut after winning a maiden over C&D last month, while Gibbs Island had the staying-on pair It’sonlyjustbegun and Slurricane behind when runner-up over a similar trip at Roscommon. Lord Church is bidding for a four-timer and is another to bear in mind.

WIN: PUTURHANDSTOGETHER

DANGER: Siege Of Troy

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

EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M.

THE LA CELIA WINES IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 58)

RACESPONSOR

A representative of La Celia Wines will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Western Safari

B M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

O All Stars Racing Syndicate

Full sister to Oh Herberts Reign, won three times at 7f and 1m. The booking of Colin Keane for her debut is a positive and a market check is advised.

Br B f Gleneagles - Like A Dame (GB)

B Paget Bloodstock

O Paget Bloodstock Limited & Mrs T Gaffney & Mrs Barbara

Full sister to Diamond And Gold, won at 1m 4f Beaten 6l by Serious Notions when second of 14 at 5-1 on her racecourse debut at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Castanets

5/1 D. McMonagle 9.3 (TS) 5 1/2L 2nd to Serious Notions (GB) 9.3 ROS 2 JUL 14rn mdn 7f 96yds Gd

Br Ch f Sixties Icon (GB) - Silca Chiave (GB) 274 F B Nicola Morrall Billy Lee J O Mrs Joya Burns W McCreery T

Placed once in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Glen Princess when fourth of 15 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Counterculture (GB) Handicap Rating 73 11/4 W.J. Lee 9.3 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Glen Princess 9.3 GOW 17 JUN 15rn mdn 1m Gd 28/1 N.M. Crosse 8.9 11L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Fleur De Chine (GB) 8.13 GOW 3 JUN 1m 1f 100yds Gd 17/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Akecheta 10.0 TIPP 28 MAY 13rn mdn 7f 20yds Sft/Hvy

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Kalisma 4233 F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T

Placed in three of four starts. Third of 14 behind Serious Notions beaten 8l at 5-2 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Kailasa Handicap Rating 77

5/2 HR80 B.M. Coen 9.3 5 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Serious Notions (GB) 9.3

7/4 B.M. Coen 9.3 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Miss Meagher 9.3 DRYL 31 MAY 12rn mdn 7f Gd

5/2 B.M. Coen 9.3 3 1/4L 2nd to Fleur De Chine (GB) 9.3 LIM 16 MAY 7rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

Br B f Expert Eye (GB) - Jazzy Belle 5- F B Mount Coote Stud Declan McDonogh J O Dalton & Digger Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Finished 7l behind Neo Smart when ﬁfth of 13 at 20-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f in November last year Star Rating HH

Little Lady Lucy 20/1 G.P Halpin 9.3 7L 5th of 13 to Neo Smart 8.11 DUN 15 NOV 23 mdn 7f Std

Br B f Alhebayeb - Feisty Katerina

F B Mr M Kerrigan Robert Whearty (5) J O M Kerrigan Michael Hourigan T

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Red Viburnum when last of 11 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating H Madam Alkaterina

Br Ch f New Bay (GB) - Findhorn Magic (GB) (CPiece) 4-8 F B Alan Simon & New Bay Syndicate Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 6l behind Glen Princess at 7-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HH

Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Sorry Woman (FR)

B Newtown Stud Syndicate Ronan Whelan J O Knobel McGrath Partnership Kieran P Cotter T

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind One Look when last of 5 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (heavy) in March. Star Rating H Mags

(129) (13) Br B f Masar - Selfara (GB)

Half-sister to Dream Catching, won twice at 6f and 7f Finished 3 1/2l behind Glen Princess when ﬁfth of 15 at 66-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Nunc Est Bibendum

B f Kingman (GB) - Gravitee (FR)

Anner Stud

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

John Harrington T

Half-sister to Curvature, won twice at 1m. She may improve as she steps up in trip and might ﬁnd a few too good on debut. Star Rating HH

SEA OF MOYLE (34)

VERONA (18)

Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Levanto 98 F B John O’Connor Nathan Crosse J O Sweet Verona Partnership W McCreery T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Serious Notions at 33-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Sweet Verona

33/1

N.M. Crosse 9.3 12L 8th of 14 to Serious Notions (GB) 9.3 ROS 2 JUL mdn 7f 96yds Gd 22/1

N.M. Crosse 9.3 7L 9th of 15 to Glen Princess 9.3 GOW 17 JUN mdn 1m Gd

CLOVER (69)

3 9 3 (129) (9)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Acclimatisation 63 F B Mr C Geoghegan Gary Carroll J O James V Purcell & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd Joseph G Murphy T

Placed once in two starts. Third of 12 behind Igor Stravinsky beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) in May Star Rating HHHHH White Clover

12/1

G.F Carroll 9.3 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Igor Stravinsky 9.8 LEP 12 MAY 12rn mdn 7f 53yds Gd 15/2 G.F Carroll 9.3 2 1/4L 6th of 18 to Zaynab 9.3 here 20 APR mdn 7f Hvy

CPiece worn by No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 2.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Castanets, 7/2 White Clover, 9/2 Kailasa, 11/2 Counterculture (GB), 8/1 Nunc Est Bibendum, 12/1 Little Lady Lucy, Magical Bay, 14/1 Pulling Gravitee, 16/1 Super Exceed, 25/1 Mags, 33/1 Accwest, 50/1 Sea Of Moyle, Sweet Verona, 100/1 Madam Alkaterina 2023 - 1st Machnamh 2nd Dagoda 3rd Perfect Poise (1 min. 30.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Kailasa and WHITE CLOVER were separated by about a length when both made their debut behind Zaynab over C&D on testing ground in April. The Joe Murphy-trained filly was subsequently third to Igor Stravinsky and Apricot Ice (won both outings since) at Leopardstown, while Kailasa hasn’t really progressed and finished almost three lengths off Castanets when the pair were placed in the Roscommon maiden won by Serious Notions. Castanets could well step forward from that debut effort and rates a greater threat than Counterculture, who is closely matched with Nunc Est Bibendum on running behind Glen Princess at Gowran.

WIN: WHITE CLOVER

DANGER: Castanets

PAT SMULLEN CHARITY RACEDAY

SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2024

IN AID OF

The last of the FBD Hotels & Resorts Saturday Series, this unique race day includes a host of events and activities to raise funds for Cancer Trials Ireland, the leading cancer research trials organisation in Ireland.

RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.30p.m. The Juddmonte Chaldean Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Barberstown Castle Sprint Nursery Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap for two years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 16th July Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The David Power Memorial Premier Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Scurry Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 8th July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €500 to enter on July 3rd; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 16th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. (Anglesey Post) Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Handicaps calculated 9th July Stalls centre of course Weights raised by 3lbs. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel) 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 three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs. €600 to enter on June 12th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 26th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by July 16th or €12,000 if entered by July 16th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-yo and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2023) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks of €500,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000) Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000 For three years old ﬁllies only About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €625 to enter on November 1st or €12,500 if entered on May 15th; €950 extra if forfeit not declared by January 10th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 17th; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by July 16th or €50,000 if entered by July 16th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Comer Group International Curragh Cup of €150,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,500) Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 16 yards. €750 to enter on June 12th; €300 extra if forfeit not declared by June 26th; €450 extra if forfeit not declared by July 16th or €15,000 if entered by July 16th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2023 for races of eleven furlongs and over) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Businessplus.ie Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by DMG Media) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Handicaps calculated 16th July Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The La Celia Wines Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Vina San Pedro Tarapaca and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards ﬁllies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE