For the Keeneland Association of Lexington, Kentucky, and The Curragh Racecourse, 2024 marks two notable anniversaries:
• The 15th running of the Phoenix Stakes under the sponsorship of Keeneland, although our relationship with The Curragh began years earlier. Keeneland is excited to sponsor this historic and prestigious race, Europe’s first Group 1 event of the season for 2-year-olds and an important measure of top-class talent.
• The 40th anniversary of Lexington and County Kildare, home of The Curragh, being Sister Cities. This relationship indicates the close bond between the Thoroughbred industries in our respective areas despite being some 3,700 miles apart. Keeneland, which opened in 1936, conducts elite Thoroughbred race meets in April and October; has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships three times (2015, 2020 and 2022); is the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house with six sales a year; and is a leader in the North American horse industry. Throughout our history, Keeneland has remained true to our founding mission of investing in the betterment of the equine industry and the local community while always doing what is in the best interest of the horse.
We invite you to travel to Kentucky to visit Keeneland and enjoy all that Lexington has to offer. Our autumn season this year features the September Yearling Sale on Sept. 9-21; Fall Race Meet on Oct.4-26; November Breeding Stock Sale, which begins Nov. 5 and is followed by the November Horses of Racing Age Sale; and January Horses of All Ages Sale. We also are excited to hold the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale on Oct. 30 in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2.
The Irish passion for horse racing is legendary. You’ll find that same enthusiasm in Lexington.
Warm regards,
SHANNON B. ARVIN
Keeneland President and CEO
SCHEDULE
12:00 Gates Open
13:30- 16:00 Moyglare KidsZone with Junior Einsteins and Face Painting.
13:30- 18:00
Opportunity for race goers to WIN luxury weekends away to a selection of FBD Hotels throughout the day at the FBD Hotels & Resorts Marquee
13:45 Trainor Stone and Tile IEBF Maiden
13:50 - 18:00 NITETRAIN playing live from the FBD Hotels & Resorts Marquee between races.
14:15 Revamp Conservation and Restoration handicap
14:50 ARC American Racing Channel Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race
16:00 Holden Plant Rentals Handicap 15:25 FBD Hotels and Resorts Heritage Hotel Phoenix Sprint (Group 3)
16:35 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1)
17:10 Sheehy Motors CUPRA Handicap
17:40 La Celia Wines Handicap
OFFICIALS
SATURDAY10THAUGUST
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. Peter M. Allen
Mr. M.C. Hickey
Mr. N.P. Lambert
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. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. G. Fay
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. N. O’Connor M.V.B.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. C.S. Murphy
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. K. O’Connor
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
105 Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and of 9.7 22 AUG 10rn Listed
C.D. 9.0 to Star Catcher 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn
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
TOPCOURSETRAINERS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (147 wins from 739 runners, 20%) runs DELACROIX and ACAPULCO BAY (1.45), MONUMENTAL and IDES OF MARCH (2.15), TEA ROSE and BALLET SLIPPERS (2.50), HEAVENS GATE and WHISTLEJACKET (4.35), DEMOCRACY (5.40).
J P O’BRIEN (76 wins from 739 runners, 10%) runs DANTE’S LAD and HOSTILITY and THE MARTY PARTY (1.45), MONTPELLIER GREEN and SOURCE CODE (2.15), CELTIC MOTIF and GIRL LIKE YOU (2.50), RUDI’S APPLE (4.35).
MRS J HARRINGTON (51 wins from 555 runners, 9%) runs LADY IN PARIS and DANDY KHAN (2.15), JOYFUL PRINCESS (2.50), GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (3.25).
J P MURTAGH (44 wins from 394 runners, 11%) runs CORAZON BLANCO and GREATEST DRAMA (1.45), CRYSTALAIRE (2.15), CHICAGO FIREBALL (5.40).
G M LYONS (42 wins from 353 runners, 12%) runs STORM PIECE (1.45), KNOCKMARK (2.15), MY MATE ALFIE (3.25), BABOUCHE (4.35), QUADRUPLE (5.40).
J P O’BRIEN (8 wins from 70 runners, 11%) runners listed above
R O’SULLIVAN (7 wins from 13 runners, 54%) runs LOST PRESIDENT (2.15), SAMROGUE (4.00). R FAHEY (5 wins from 70 runners, 7%) runs SHADOW ARMY (4.35).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
COLIN KEANE (83 wins from 593 rides, 14%) rides STORM PIECE (1.45), KNOCKMARK (2.15), MY MATE ALFIE (3.25), ZARRA ELLIS (4.00), BABOUCHE (4.35), LUCKY OUT (5.10), QUADRUPLE (5.40).
RYAN MOORE (79 wins from 281 rides, 28%) rides DELACROIX (1.45), IDES OF MARCH (2.15), BALLET SLIPPERS (2.50), ELECTRIC STORM (3.25), WHISTLEJACKET (4.35), DEMOCRACY (5.40).
SHANE FOLEY (53 wins from 499 rides, 11%) rides LADY IN PARIS (2.15), JOYFUL PRINCESS (2.50), GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (3.25), ONLY SPOOFING (4.00), MEHMAN (5.10).
CHRIS HAYES (39 wins from 532 rides, 7%) rides RAJSTAR (1.45), CARLA RIDGE (2.15), SO MAJESTIC (4.00), ABIDING STAR (5.10).
WAYNE LORDAN (34 wins from 347 rides, 10%) rides ACAPULCO BAY (1.45), MONUMENTAL (2.15), TEA ROSE (2.50), DONTSPOILASALE (4.00), HEAVENS GATE (4.35)
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (8 wins from 22 rides, 36%) rides listed above
DANIEL MUSCUTT (7 wins from 44 rides, 16%) rides KIND OF BLUE (3.25).
DECLAN MCDONOGH (5 wins from 32 rides, 16%) rides DANTE’S LAD (1.45), MONTPELLIER GREEN (2.15), GIRL LIKE YOU (2.50), MOGWLI (5.10).
WAYNE LORDAN (4 wins from 20 rides, 20%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 8th August.
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
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.
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
Trainor Stone & Tile Ltd Leaders in London’s Fitout Market
Trainor Stone & Tile Ltd. Are market leaders in the London fitout market, renowned as an established tier 1 contractor. We proudly collaborate with some of the world’s biggest bluechip companies, and contractors.
Having successfully completed projects for industry giants such as:
FIRST RACE 1.45P.M.
THE TRAINOR STONE AND TILE IRISH EBF 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 62)
RACESPONSOR
Peter Trainor representing Trainor Stone and Tile will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Br B c Dubawi - Je Ne Regretterien (GB)
B Westerberg
O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D,Smith
Dam won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f Dubawi colt who must enter calculations for his top connections.
Br Br Gr c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Bewitched (TStrap)
B R Scarborough & Carradale
O A K Whelan & Teme Valley
Half-brother to Roberto Escobarr, won four times between 1m 2f and 2m including two Group 3 races. Fetched 240,000 euro as a yearling and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role first time up Star Rating HHH 3 DELACROIX (16)
Br B c Dubawi - Tepin (USA)
Tepin
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien
Half-brother to Grateful, won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f including a Group 3 race. Beaten 1 1/2l by Green Impact when second of 8 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
B c No Nay Never (USA) - Gallitea
B Ballylinch Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Qatar Bloodstock Limited & David Howden & China Horse Club International Ltd & Ballylinch Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-brother to Oviedo, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Seemingly the pick of the Joseph O’Brien-trained contingent in this contest and warrants the utmost respect.
Rating HHH
Half-brother to Havana Rum, won three times at 6f Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Apples And Bananas when last of 9 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating H
6 MAJESTIC WAVE (GB) (17)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Tongue Twista (GB) (CPiece) 842 F
B Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock Ronan Whelan J
O Hasan Mefareh Alajmi
John S O’Donoghue T
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Diego Ventura when second of 13 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Majestic Wave (GB)
40/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 1/2L D/h for 2nd with Magnum Force 9.7 to Diego Ventura 9.7 NAAS 24 JUL 13rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 33/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 3/4L 1 1/2L 3L 4th to The Parthenon 9.7 GOW 16 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 7/1 A.J. Slattery 9.8 9L 8th of 11 to Elzem 9.2 LIST 2 JUN mdn 6f 60yds Gd
Br B c Acclamation (GB) - Kaftan (GB)
B Mylestown Farms Ltd
Crosse J O Apollo Thoroughbreds Eddie & Patrick Harty T Half-brother to Turmeric, won ten times between 1m 6f and 1m 7f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Sigh No More at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Ottoman 33/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 9L 7th of 13 to Sigh No More 9.2
B c Blue Point - Alezia
B Springbank Way Stud Chris
J O Jastar Capital Limited D K Weld T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Looks a promising individual but a
Br B c War Of Will (USA) - Mutually Benefit (USA)
B Glen Hill Farm
O Mrs Margaret O’Rourke
Half-brother to Hrothgar, won three times at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Black Forza at 100-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Red Charlie (USA) 100/1 S. Foley 9.7 10L 11th of 13 to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR 10
Br B c Night Of Thunder - Timepiece (GB)
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T
Half-brother to Siyola, won at 1m 2f, and this well-bred newcomer must enter calculations for his powerful connections. Star Rating HHH
Dam won at 2m. Unplaced in both starts.
13 CORAZON BLANCO
Br Ch f Phoenix of Spain - Mariana F
B A Byrne & Tinnakill Bloodstock Shane Kelly J
O Tony Branagan Meats Limited J P Murtagh T
Half-sister to Feyha, won at 1m 2f and 1m 4f It would be no surprise if she were to develop into a smart sort in time
14
GREATEST DRAMA (-)
Br B f Night of Thunder - Sweet Acclaim
B Barnane Stud Ltd
O Barnane Stud & Owen Heffer J P Murtagh
Half-sister to Turf King, won twice at 1m including a Group 3 race Looks the pick of the yard’s runners in this race and any market support has to be noted. Star Rating HHH
15 PICKERSGILL (-)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ponty Acclaim F
B Rockhart Trading Ltd Robbie Colgan J O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T
Full sister to Claim The Stars, won at 6f This looks a tough ask on her debut and others are preferred on breeding. Star Rating HH
CPiece worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Delacroix, 5/1 Storm Piece (GB), 11/2 Majestic Wave (GB), 6/1 Acapulco Bay, 8/1 Hostility, 10/1 Rajstar, 12/1 Dante’s Lad, 14/1 Greatest Drama, 25/1 Corazon Blanco, 33/1 Ottoman, The Marty Party, Pickersgill, 66/1 Red Charlie (USA), 100/1 Justified Risk, Tiger Kitten (USA) 2023 - 1st Diego Velazquez 2nd Guildenstern 3rd Old Faithful (FR) (1 min. 27.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Aidan O’Brien’s DELACROIX should be all the better from an opening second place at Leopardstown. He holds some notable big-race entries, including in the Group 1 National Stakes at this track, and is a half-brother to a Group 3 winner Majestic Wave has shown improvement on each of his three starts and got up to dead-heat for second when last seen at Naas in July. First-time cheekpieces are tried in a bid to continue the progress. O’Brien also introduces Dubawi colt Acapulco Bay who holds a Group 2 entry and merits respect. Other newcomers who could go well are Joseph O’Brien’s Hostility and Storm Piece, a son of Night Of Thunder representing Ger Lyons and Juddmonte
WIN: DELACROIX
DANGER: Acapulco Bay
What’sComingUpatTheCurragh
Join us for racing over the next three Saturdays in August:
- 17th featuring the Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial and Shoda Market Café Royal Whip Stakes.
- 24th is Future Champions Day with the Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Futurity Stakes and Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes.
Featuring the Paddy Power supporting Cancer Trials Irish Cambridgeshire, Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Charity Race supported by the Irish Breeze Up Consignors Association and Curragh to Curragh Cycle in memory of Olive Lynch supported by Paddy Power. Join us for a special event to honour the Pat Smullen and raise funds for Cancer Trials Ireland with in excess of €500,000 already raised since the day was inaugurated in 2019. It’s a day filled with racing, fundraising, and community spirit, all in memory of Pat Smullen.
GoffsMillionWeekend 28th&29thSeptember
IrishChampionsFestival
A magnificent weekend of racing with Leopardstown on Saturday and day 2 at The Curragh on Sunday featuring the Comer Group International Irish St Leger, Moyglare Stud Stakes, Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes and Flying Five
Join us for a very special weekend with great racing, style and family fun
- Saturday is Goffs Million Day featuring Europe’s richest race for two year olds. - Sunday features the Friends of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch, the most valuable handicap race in Europe with the top staying horses competing for €600,000 in total prize money
REVAMP CONSERVATION
WHATWEDO
Revamp Conservation specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic structures and archaeological monuments. With services such as , Condition Assessments, Reconstructing of heritage brick and stone work, facade restoration, masonry cleaning, external and internal lime plasterwork, structural repairs, outbuilding, stables and walled garden restoration and much more.
Revamp have been involved as the specialist conservation sub contractor in numerous projects which have won awards, such projects include
PEARSEROOFPROJECT
IRISH CONSTRUCTION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDSPROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022
MAIN CONTRACTOR - SISK
Our role was to conserve and restore all the historic brickwork associated with Pearse Station.
“Revamp Conservation completed the brick remediation works within the scope of the project during 2019 and 2020. The brick repair scope included replicating and rebuilding decorative Victorian brickwork in a historic manner. Other works included repairing bricks and large-scale repointing with lime mortars.
John Sisk and Son demand the highest quality when employing specialist subcontractors. John Lonergan and his team delivered this to the satisfaction of all involved including the Employer Iarnród Eireann. I would have no hesitation in recommending Revamp Conservation.”
Alan Donnelly, Contracts Manager, John Sisk & Son
ZANZIBARLOCKE,ORMONDQUAY,DUBLIN1
MAIN CONTRACTOR - BENNETT CONSTRUCTION
AWARD - TOURISM & HOSPITALITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR 2021, IRISH CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AWARDS
Conserving and restoring 4 Georgian quay side protected structures, showcasing different pointing techniques, internally and externally, traditional plasterwork and restoration of cornice details.
ELLISCOURT
AWARD : CONSERVATION AWARD FOR A SINGLE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT 2023 IN THE BUILDING AND ARCHITECT AWARDS OF THE YEAR AWARDS.
Revamp played a pivotal role in one of the first purpose-built Dublin Corporation flat complexes, constructed in the 1880s conserving the historic brickwork.
RYAN’SPUB
HIGHLY COMMENDED AS CONSERVATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR IN THE RIAI AWARDS IN 2020
Specialist Conservation of the brick and stonework in all the buildings within Ryan’s Pub, including restoring one of Dublin’s oldest abattoirs.
Revamp caters for resident and commercial projects, for further information:
Contact John Lonergan: 085 205 1985
Email: info@revampconversation.com
Or see: www.revampconservation.com
SECOND RACE 2.15P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
RACESPONSOR
John Lonergan representing Revamp Conservation and Restoration 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.
Three Quarter Mile Post 6f
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
Br Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Ishvana
B Whisperview Trading Ltd
O Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien
Wootton Bassett half-brother to Never Forgotten, won at 1m, and related to numerous winners over
Warrants respect on his racecourse bow Star
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Nickname (USA)
B Phoenix Thoroughbreds Limited
O Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brookdale Racing
Half-brother to Starry Eyed, won at 1m 2f Placed once in two starts. Third of 12 behind The Lion In Winter beaten 3 1/2l at 5-4fav on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Ides Of March 5/4Fav
Gr c Havana Grey (GB) - Starlight June (GB)
B Kentford Farm Stud Ltd
Unraced €75,000 Havana Grey colt, dam a lightly raced maiden, and a half-brother to Italian winner Monte Della Sfida. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Kingman (GB) - Riqa (GB) (Blinkers) 0 F B Barronstown Stud Wayne Lordan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
Full brother to Khayzaraan, won twice at 1m. Beaten 6l behind Henri Matisse at 7-1 when 10th of 11 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in May. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Star Rating HHHH Monumental 7/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 6 1/4L 10th of 11 to Henri Matisse 9.5 here 25 MAY mdn 6f Gd
Br B c Blue Point - Roxity F B Al Shira’aa Racing Limited
Al Shira’aa Racing
€78,000 Blue Point half-brother to Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly, who has won twice at 7f and 1m 4f and was last seen finishing third in the Irish Derby here Star Rating HHH
SHORE ISLAND (35)
Half-brother to Catch Cunningham, won three times at 5f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Swagman when sixth of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Garden Route, won at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 18l behind
Whiskey And Beer
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Sunny York
B Whitsbury Manor Stud James Ryan (5) J O Michael O’Callaghan M
€105,000 New Bay filly, dam an unraced daughter of High Chaparral. Looks to have to plenty on her plate
Tom McDonald
& Strife Syndicate Mark Fahey T
Half-sister to Paddy’s Day, won twice at 5f and 6f Beaten 19l behind Bubbling at 80-1 when 11th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Chica Guerrera
Br B f Pinatubo - Crystal Path
F B B V Sangster Ben Coen J O Ronald Alan Ribble J P Murtagh T
Half-sister to Yellowbrick Road, won at 1m and 1m 5f including a Group 3 race Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Diego Ventura at 40-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Crystalaire (GB) 40/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 10L 9th of 13 to Diego Ventura 9.7 NAAS 24 JUL mdn 5f 205yds Yld 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 7L 7th of 13 to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR
B f Dandy Man - Inchikhan (GB)
Dam
John Harrington T
F B Mrs Olivia Hoare N G McCullagh J O Mrs Olivia Hoare
B f Blue Point - Killachy Loose (GB)
B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Shane Foley J O J Kirkland
John Harrington T
180,000gns Blue Point half-sister to Exceed Loose, won three times at 6f and 7f, and Italian Listed winner Ifrachy Worth a second look on her racecourse debut. Star Rating HH
Br B f Mehmas - Dolce Strega
Renzo Forni
Crosse J O Renzo Forni W McCreery T
Half-sister to Alphonse Le Grande, won four times between 1m 1f and 2m 3f Placed in both starts. Third of 13 behind Amazing Athena beaten 3/4l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Lunigiana
B Moigne Combe Stud Mikey Sheehy J O Probity Racing Syndicate Joe Conlon T
10,000gns Ardad half-sister to Golden Dove, won at 1m 1f and 1m 4f, out of a lightly raced Tamayuz mare Likely to be available at long odds first time out. Star Rating H
B f Circus Maximus - Cape Sunshine
B M & C Collins Ronan Whelan J O Little Duck Syndicate Mark Fahey T
Dam unraced. Beaten 18l behind Bubbling at 22-1 when 10th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Rebel Lily
Blinkers worn by No. 5, No. 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Ides Of March, 9/2 Lunigiana, 7/1 Knockmark (GB), 15/2 Source Code (FR), 10/1 Monumental, South Shore Island, 12/1 Comanche Brave, Lady In Paris (GB), 14/1 Montpellier Green, 20/1 Whiskey And Beer, Winter Bonfire (GB), Believeth, 25/1 Lost President, Carla Ridge, Crystalaire (GB), Dandy Khan, 33/1 Rebel Lily, 50/1 Chica Guerrera, Peaceful Dove (GB) 2023 - 1st Cherry Blossom 2nd Chandigah 3rd Four Blondes (1 min. 12.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
IDES OF MARCH has a host of Group-race entries and could get off the mark at the third time of asking for Aidan O’Brien. He gave best in third in the closing stages over further in what looked a decent maiden here last month. Lunigiana was no match for a subsequent Group 3 winner when second on debut in Cork, but that was a fair effort. She then wasn’t beaten far into third at Naas, so has strong claims. Monumental, a stablemate of Ides Of March, gets blinkers and ought to show more on his second start.
WIN: IDES OF MARCH
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THIRD RACE 2.50P.M.
THE ARC AMERICAN RACING CHANNEL IRISH EBF FILLIES JUVENILE RACE OF €32,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €18880; Second: €6400; Third: €3200; Fourth: €1600; Fifth: €960; Sixth: €640 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
RACESPONSOR
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Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post 7f
Br Ch f Dubawi - Magical
B Coolmore
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Dam won 12 times between 7f and 1m 4f including seven Group 1 races. Third of 11 behind Red Letter beaten 4 1/2l at 16-5 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month.
GIRL LIKE YOU (USA) (30)
Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Thrilled (USA)
Chelston
O Michael Tabor
Dam won at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Exactly at 9-2 when 12th of 14 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Girl Like You (USA)
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Art Institute (USA) F B Kildaragh Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Wells Watson Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-sister to Roman Art, won at 2m. Changed hands for €225,000 and it would be no surprise to see her get involved on debut. Star Rating HHH
Br Gr f Justify (USA) - Winter F B Coolmore Gavin Ryan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T
Full sister to London City, won at 1m 3f and 1m 4f This looks a good starting point for this impeccably-bred filly Star Rating HHHHH
5 JALIYAH (-)
Br Ch f Mehmas - I’m Donna F
B Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd David Egan J O Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T
Dam unraced. This looks a tough first assignment and she may be up against it. Star Rating
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Smile At Me
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Shane Foley J
O Zhang Yuesheng Mrs John Harrington T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. She is related to plenty of winners and has to be taken seriously She was also engaged to run at Tipperary yesterday
7 JUST BEFORE (USA) (-)
Br B f Justify (USA) - Gagnoa
B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt
Ryan (5)
O Mrs John Magnier W P Browne
Full sister to The Black Tiger, won at 1m 2f She may need this initial experience
8 NEW WAVE (-)
Br Ch f New Approach - Solar Wave (TStrap)
(2)
B J S Bolger Rory Cleary J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T
Dam won four times between 6f and 1m. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Faces a stiff task on her debut.
9 RAISING THE FLAG
(-)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Floriade F
B Newtown Stud and T J Pabst
Sheehy J O Mrs S Grassick M C Grassick T
Full sister to Flotus, won three times at 6f including a Group 3 race Might find a few too good on her racecourse debut. Star Rating HH
10 TEA ROSE
(-)
(3)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Marsha F B Coolmore Wayne Lordan J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T
Dam won six times at 5f and 6f including two Group 1 races. Beautifully-bred filly who will be of huge interest, especially if the market speaks in her favour Star Rating HHHH
TStrap worn by No 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Ballet Slippers, 9/2 Tea Rose, 5/1 Girl Like You (USA), 13/2 Celtic Motif, 15/2 Falling Snow, 8/1 Joyful Princess, 14/1 Just Before (USA), New Wave, 20/1 Jaliyah, 50/1 Raising The Flag 2023 - 1st A Lilac Rolla 2nd Opera Singer (USA) 3rd Red Viburnum (1 min. 25.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
The regally-bred FALLING SNOW travelled smoothly in a barrier trial on the Polytrack at Dundalk before quickening away smartly to score She is of interest on her racecourse bow, on quick ground, for Donnacha O’Brien. Ballet Slippers has to rate an obvious threat after an opening third behind an impressive winner over C&D last month and Ryan Moore stays loyal. There is a lot to like about her stablemate, Tea Rose, on paper and she ought to have the necessary speed for this debut assignment. Saxon Warrior filly Celtic Motif was an expensive acquisition at the sales and is in good hands for her track career
WIN: FALLING SNOW
DANGER: Ballet Slippers
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FOURTH RACE 3.25P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
RACESPONSOR
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- heavy Beaten 7l behind Mitbaahy at 9-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in May Star Rating HHH Moss Tucker 9 flat wins €375,830.00 CD Handicap Rating 114
9/1 HR114 W.J. Lee 9.8 (TS) 6 3/4L
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Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (C,T) 5-04130 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Ben Coen J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Big Gossey at 14-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 6l behind Believing at 25-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
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 Finished 3l behind Believing when fifth of 9 at 22-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Ano Syra 4 flat wins €99,710.00 C D Handicap Rating 104
22/1 HR105 D. McMonagle 9.6 3L 5th of 9 to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL Group 2 5f Gd 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
Br Ch f Night Of Thunder - Ancestral (GB) 11-212 F B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Ryan Moore J O Saeed Manana James Tate (in GB) T
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Shouldvebeenaring when second of 11 at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix De Ris-Orangis at Deauville over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Electric Storm 3 flat wins - €41,281.61 D Handicap Rating 101
Ryan Moore 8.13 hd 2nd to Shouldvebeenaring (GB) 9.2
at 33-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Jakajaro 2 flat wins €22,125.00 CD Handicap Rating 105 33/1 HR100 L.T. McAteer 9.5 1 3/4L
Br Ro c Malibu Moon (USA) - Vigui’s Heart (USA)
5152-09 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 18l behind Believing at 28-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Valiant Force (USA) 1 flat win €70,091.00 Handicap Rating 106
28/1 HR110 D. Egan 9.5 17L last of 9 to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL
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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
Blinkers worn by No 12. C,T worn by No 4, No 6. CPiece worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 2, No 5. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Electric Storm, 9/2 Moss Tucker, Shartash, 11/2 Kind Of Blue (GB), 6/1 Givemethebeatboys, 8/1 Big Gossey, 12/1 Ano Syra, Jakajaro, My Mate Alfie, 16/1 Valiant Force (USA), 25/1 Torivega, 50/1 Tango Flare, Twilight Jet
2023 - 1st Moss Tucker 2nd Go Athletico (FR) 3rd Ano Syra (1 min. 11.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
James Fanshawe’s KIND OF BLUE looks dangerous on the back of a fourth in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and a staying-on third in a Group 3 at Newbury Electric Storm won three of her first four races in Britain, including at Listed level, and was just pipped in second in a Group 3 at Deauville Shartash was a neck behind her in third in France and his rating of 111 means that he should be a force Givemethebeatboys wasn’t a factor in the Commonwealth Cup, but he can acquit himself well on this occasion, while last year’s winner Moss Tucker would prefer cut in the ground.
WIN: KIND OF BLUE
DANGER: Electric Storm
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FIFTH RACE 4.00P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 6th August. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 (For Race Conditions see page ??)
RACESPONSOR
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on her
outing when 7-2fav at Dundalk over 5f last month, beating Dontspoilasale by a neck.
B E J O’Grady
Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Kendall Roy when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f
T
won 13 races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Thunder Moor at 22-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Only Spoofing 13 flat wins €155,636.30 D Handicap Rating 80 J.A. Powell 8.13
on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 28-1 at Cork over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating I’m Spartacus by 6l. Star Rating HHH Samrogue 7 flat wins €45,725.00 D Handicap
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and yielding
Beaten
Universally at 12-1 when 12th of 19 on his
outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H Rathbranchurch 2 flat wins €16,520.00 Handicap Rating 78
12/1 HR78 W. Joyce 9.7 7 3/4L 12th of 19 to Universally 9.8 NAAS 24 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld
5/1 HR78 W. Joyce 9.12 1 3/4L 5th of 15 to Reinforce 8.10 NAV 13 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 4/1 HR74 W. Joyce 8.11 won 1/2L hd from Air Force
H,T worn by No 3.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Little Queenie, 9/2 Greek Flower, 5/1 Dontspoilasale, 6/1 Samrogue, 13/2 So Majestic, 8/1 Stag Night, 10/1 Harry’s Hill (GB), 12/1 Zarra Ellis (GB), Bold Optimist, 14/1 Only Spoofing, 20/1 Rathbranchurch 2023 - 1st Little Queenie 2nd Silmaniya 3rd Dun Na Sead (58.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
SO MAJESTIC has kept good company this season without winning, but could rectify that here Katie McGivern’s charge took second in a very competitive handicap in Cork last month which sets her up nicely for this sprint. Greek Flower is really climbing the weights after two runner-up finishes in high-quality handicaps at this track. She likes to be played late and will be coming home stronger than most. Little Queenie has plenty of speed in her armoury and resumed winning ways in Dundalk last month. Samrogue, who is up a whopping 15lb for routing a big field in Cork, is another to consider as she travelled strongly that day WIN: SO MAJESTIC
DANGER: Greek Flower
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THEKEENELAND
1902
Originally began at Phoenix Park and was run over 5f
1991
The race found a new home at Leopardstown and Bradawn Breever prevailed by a neck over Maledetto in a head-bobbing finish
1983
The race was changed from 5f to 6f and King Persian took full advantage of the additional furlong
1979
Promoted to Group 1 status and Dermot Weld trained the winner of the upgraded race with Smokey Lady
1993
Turtle Island had an exciting 2-year-old campaign, landing the Norfolk, Phoenix and Gimcrack Stakes before bolting up in the Irish 2000 Guineas by 15 lengths
2002
The race is moved here to the Curragh but that didn’t stop Aidan O’Brien’s domination in this race as he extended his winning streak to 5 in a row.
PHOENIXSTAKES
2010
Zoffany runs riot over the shortpriced favourite Strong Suit
2016 Caravaggio maintained his unbeaten record, bolting home by 4 lengths
2020 Jesssica Harrington gains her first success in this race as Lucky Vega strikes with Shane Foley in the saddle
2023 Bucanero Fuerte proves a league above as he defies the smart filly Porta Fortuna
2006
Holy Roman Emperor justified favouritism of 13/8 to complete a Curragh double in good style and Aidan O’Brien records his eighth success in the race
2019
Siskin struts his stuff and gives Ger Lyons his first victory in this contest
2021
Ebro River defeated Dr Zempf for Hugo Palmer
2022
Little Big Bear runs riot to win by an emphatic seven lengths
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Keeneland is located in the heart of Central Kentucky’s famous Bluegrass region and was envisioned as a model racetrack to perpetuate the best of Thoroughbred racing.
In addition to racing, Keeneland operates as the largest Thoroughbred auction house in the world. Each year, Keeneland welcomes buyers from more than countries and almost every U.S. state to participate in six annual sales.
Aidan O’Brien has a record breaking 17 wins in this contest but it was Adrian Murray who landedlastyear’sspoilswithBucaneroFuerte. Winner of the Railway Stakes over course and distance, this was a significant step forward and he bossed the race from start to finish. Kevin Stott put the race to bed at the 2f pole and he was phenomenal on the day to land this race which has been won by so many superstars in the past. Recent Coronation and Falmouth winner Porta Fortuna was best of the rest but still four lengths behind, as the winner stole the show.
SIXTH RACE 4.35P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €206500; Second: €70000; Third: €35000; Fourth: €17500; Fifth: €10500; Sixth: €7000 (For Race Conditions see page ??)
RACESPONSOR
Tony Lacy, Director of Sales Keeneland Association 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 c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Liberisque (GB)
Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Matorio (FR)
F B Frank Antonacci & David Reid Groom - Adnan Khan Dylan Browne McMonagle J O H O S Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T A winner at 5-2 over this course and distance (good)
Snapdragon 9.5 and Withoutfurtherado 8.5
6/4Fav D. McMonagle 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR 10 JUL 13rn mdn 6f Gd D. McMonagle 9.5 4 1/2L 6th of 27 to Ain’t Nobody 9.5 ASCOT 19
Listed 5f Gd /Frm 3 SHADOW ARMY (GB) (27) 2
Br B c Showcasing (GB) - Marie of Lyon (GB) (CPiece) 102 F B Branton Court Stud LLP Groom - Hayley Gerraghtty James Doyle J O Wathnan Racing Richard Fahey (in GB) T A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Arabie when second of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Prix Robert Papin Stakes at Chantilly over 6f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH Shadow Army (GB) 1 flat win - €23,696.55 Handicap Rating 104
James Doyle 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Arabie (GB) 9.2 CHANTILLY 14 JUL 7rn Group 2
James Doyle 9.5 8L 13th of 27 to Ain’t Nobody 9.5
Tudhope 9.2 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Francisco’s
Br B f Churchill - Itqaan (USA)
F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Groom - Aaron Moloney Wayne Lordan J
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T Successful twice at 6f on good and yielding ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-6fav at Naas over 6f (yielding) earlier this month, beating Fiery Lucy by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH Heavens Gate 2 wins €163,250.00 CD Handicap Rating 102 4/6Fav HR102 R.L. Moore 8.13 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Fiery Lucy (GB) 9.0 and Li Ban 8.9 NAAS 5
Ryan Moore 9.2 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Arabian Dusk (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 11rn Group 2 6f Gd W. M. Lordan 9.2 3/4L nk 3rd to Fairy Godmother 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 17rn Group 3 6f Gd /Frm
July Stakes winner WHISTLEJACKET should prove difficult to beat on this step up to Group 1 level. A prominent runner who finds plenty for pressure, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt sets a strong standard for the rest to aim at. The unexposed Anglesey Stakes heroine Babouche is a serious threat for the Ger Lyons stable Unbeaten in both starts to date, the Kodiac filly came forward from an impressive debut win at Cork to land the Group 3 contest at this course last month. York winner Shadow Army failed to live up to expectations when sent off favourite for the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot but looked back to somewhere near his best when runner-up in France recently
WIN: WHISTLEJACKET
DANGER: Babouche
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10P.M.
SHEEHY MOTORS CUPRA HANDICAP OF €20,000
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 6th August. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 72)
RACESPONSOR
J O Wood Hall Stud Limited Edward Lynam T He has won three times at 5f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Down Royal over 5f (good) in June, beating Cuban Grey by a neck. Star Rating HHHH Keke (GB) 3 flat wins €22,715.00 Handicap Rating 80 9/4FavHR75W.J.Lee10.0(TS)wonnk1/2LfromCubanGrey(GB)8.11andRealtinFantasy8.5
Br Ch g Mehmas - Mitre Peak (GB)
F B MP Partnership & Phillistown House Shane Foley J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
He has won four times at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Thunderbear at 15-8fav when last of 7 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) in June Star Rating HHH Mehman (GB) 4 flat wins €27,140.00 Handicap Rating 80 15/8Fav HR81 S. Foley 9.0 (TS) 4 1/2L last of 7 to Thunderbear
Br B f Goken (FR) - Softlanding
F B S A S Haras de la Huderie Robert Whearty (5) J
O Nigel O’Hare/Mark Devlin/Kabin Racing Syndicate/John A Donnelly Gavin Cromwell T
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Universally at 7-1 when 9th of 19 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Transcendental (FR) 4 flat wins €40,330.00 CD Handicap Rating 78
7/1 HR78 R. Whearty 9.7 6L 9th of 19 to Universally 9.8 NAAS 24 JUL
9/4Fav
Br Gr f Camacho (GB) - Karlisse 01-6029 F B Charel Park
6/1 HR77 J. Velazquez 8.10 5 3/4L 9th of 16 to Apricot Ice 8.13 here 29 JUN
L.F Roche 8.12 ns 2nd to Dance Night Andday 10.1
11/1 HR75 L.F. Roche 9.4 12L 11th of 12 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 9.11
Br Ch g Tagula - Grotta Del Fauno (TStrap) 20893-0 F B
when 10th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating H Big Baby Bull 6 flat wins €77,122.50 C Handicap Rating 76 66/1 HR77 R.P Cleary 8.10 8 1/2L
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Linger For Longer at 14-1 when seventh of 9
C R Holmes K J Condon T
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 9l behind Enchanted Garden at 13-2 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Ice Cold In Alex 6 flat wins €72,265.00 CD Handicap Rating 72 13/2 HR72 J.A. Powell 9.11 (TS) 8 1/2L 13th of 16 to Enchanted Garden 8.5 LEP 18
11/2 HR72 S. Foley 8.10 ns 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Dance Night Andday 10.1 here 24 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 33/1 HR73 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 10L 16th of 21 to Mercurial 8.7
B g Magician - Secret Shine (C,T)
F B Ms Gillian O’Neill
Martin Hassett (R) T
Wayne Hassett (5) J O Deirdre Hassett
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 11-2 at Naas over 7f (yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Dynamic Force by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
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Finished 1 3/4l behind Distillate when fifth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) in May Star Rating HHH Jazzy Dancer 3 flat wins €17,995.00 D Handicap
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Keke (GB), 13/2 Secret Magician, 8/1 Mehman (GB), Lucky Out, Saturn Seven, 10/1 Collective Power, Ostraka, Charlisse, Merisi Diamond, 12/1 The Organiser (GB), 14/1 Transcendental (FR), Jazzy Dancer, 16/1 Ice Cold In Alex, 20/1 Abiding Star, Mogwli, 25/1 Winemaker (FR), 33/1 Genesis, 50/1 Big Baby Bull, 66/1 Short Change 2023 - 1st Secret Magician 2nd Livingston Range 3rd Furnace Creek (1 min. 13 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Having seemingly run below-par last time, the Denis Cullen-trained CHARLISSE could represent some value in a competitive sprint handicap The Camacho mare probably ran a good deal better than her finishing position suggests, as she was drawn low and had to do too much in the early stages. Only weakening from over a furlong out, she is better judged on her previous second from a similarly high draw to this afternoon. C&D winner Merisi Diamond is interesting now back with his original trainer Joanna Morgan. The five-year-old hasn’t been seen since April but had been in good form for Martin Brassil in the early part of the campaign. The progressive Keke should have every chance with James Ryan taking off 5lb
WIN: CHARLISSE
DANGER: Merisi Diamond
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RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.40P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 6th August. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
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.
A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Grey Leader when second of 17 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star
- heavy, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 15l behind Grey Leader at 40-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H Lust 4 flat wins €52,215.00 C
D Handicap Rating 86
9/2Fav HR78 K.G. Kennedy 9.7 won 1/2L s/hd from Rio Largo 9.4 and Grey Leader 10.2 LEP 11
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Save Your Love when fourth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) in July last year Star Rating HHH
R.P Cleary 9.7 7 1/2L 7th of 10 to Puturhandstogether 9.5
CPiece worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Genuine Article (GB), 9/2 Quadruple (GB), 5/1 Global Energy (GB), 11/2 Giuseppe Cassioli (GB), 6/1 Chicago Fireball, 7/1 Democracy, 10/1 Fort Vega (FR), Sli Na Ghealai, 14/1 Ohailbhic, 16/1 Bella Colombia, 25/1 Lust 2023 - 1st Crystal Black 2nd Something Nice 3rd Free
CURRAGH COMMENT
The Ger Lyons-trained QUADRUPLE can resume winning ways having lost out by the minimum margin at Leopardstown last month. Successful on her previous start at Limerick, the three-year-old looks a progressive filly who is open to more improvement than the majority of her rivals. Genuine Article was well supported when just finding one too good at Galway on his most recent outing. Although raised 5lb subsequently, that hike is negated by the claim of James Ryan. C&D winner Global Energy has been in excellent form of late, so the Sheila Laverytrained five-year-old has to be a contender under Robbie Colgan. Although on a career-high mark, the gelding comes into this at the top of his game
WIN: QUADRUPLE DANGER: Genuine Article
HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs.
It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
RACE CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Trainor Stone And Tile Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000
(Generously sponsored by Trainor Stone and Tile 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 only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The Revamp Conservation And Restoration Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Revamp Conservation and Restoration 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 only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.50p.m. The ARC American Racing Channel Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race of €32,000 (Generously sponsored by ARC, American Racing Channel and the Irish EBF Fund (€10,000)) Winner will receive €19,200 (Penalty Value: €18,880) Second will receive €6,400, Third will receive €3,200, Fourth will receive €1,600, Fifth will receive €960, Sixth will receive €640 For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not run before 1st June, 2024 and which, at entry, have not been placed first, second or third in a Group or Listed Race. About 7 furlongs. €288 to enter, €32 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st. Penalties - Winner of a race 4lb extra; Of two races 7lb extra. Allowance - Fillies that, at declaration, have not run allowed 3lb Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €18880; Second: €6400; Third: €3200; Fourth: €1600; Fifth: €960; Sixth: €640 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.25p.m. The FBD Hotels And Resorts Heritage Hotel Phoenix Sprint Stakes of €55,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by FBD Hotels And Resorts) Winner will receive €33,000 (Penalty Value: €32,450) Second will receive €11,000, Third will receive €5,500, Fourth will receive €2,750, Fifth will receive €1,650, Sixth will receive €1,100 For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €330 to enter on July 17th; €220 extra if forfeit not declared by August 6th or €5,500 if entered by August 6th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. 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 Flying Five Stakes. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €32450; Second: €11000; Third: €5500; Fourth: €2750; Fifth: €1650; Sixth: €1100
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Holden Plant Rentals Handicap of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980) Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 6th August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Keeneland Phoenix Stakes of €350,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Keeneland Association) Winner will receive €210,000 (Penalty Value: €206,500) Second will receive €70,000, Third will receive €35,000, Fourth will receive €17,500, Fifth will receive €10,500, Sixth will receive €7,000 For two years old colts and fillies only About 6 furlongs. €1,400 to enter on June 12th or €12,000 if entered on July 17th; €700 extra if forfeit not declared by July 17th; €1,400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 6th or €35,000 if entered by August 6th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €206500; Second: €70000; Third: €35000; Fourth: €17500; Fifth: €10500; Sixth: €7000
SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Sheehy Motors CUPRA Handicap of w20,000 (Generously sponsored by Sheehy Motors Group) 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 and upwards (80 = 10st). 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. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 6th August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The La Celia Wines Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Vina San Pedro Tarapaca) 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 and upwards (95 = 10st). About 1 mile. €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. Weights raised by 8lb. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 6th August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE
A T TH 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
The Championship Sale at Del Mar 30 October 2024
November Breeding Stock Sale 5-13 November 2024
November Horses Of Racing Age Sale 14 November 2024
January Horses Of All Ages Sale 13-16 January 2025
