I’m delighted to welcome you all to the Curragh this afternoon. It’s rare that one racecourse can boast four Group 1 races on the same card and what’s in store over the next few hours on day two of Irish Champions Festival is very special indeed.
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes and Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown come four more iconic Group 1 races. The strength and renown of this afternoon’s programme is key to the return of the World Pool to the Curragh. All four Group 1 races today are World Pool events, once again extending the reach of Irish Champions Festival and Irish racing around the globe.
The Comer Group International Irish St Leger is the final Irish Classic of the season and is the last of the Festival’s six Group 1 races. Our eight-race card this afternoon is also highlighted by the Group 1 Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes and two of the best two-year-old races we’ll see all season, the Moyglare Stud Stakes and the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, races which often determine the champion two-yearold filly and colt in Europe.
The globally successful World Pool has made a significant contribution to Irish racing in a very short space of time and we continue to partner with the Hong Kong Jockey Club as we look to expand on the number of race meetings and races promoted as World Pool events.
Our work with the HKJC, Tote and the Racecourse Media Group allows racing fans around the world to bet into a single pool with the opportunity for unequalled value for Tote customers. It all adds to the international flavour of the weekend and it is so encouraging to see runners from Japan, France, Germany and Britain in action across the 17 races.
Irish Champions Festival is the focus of what’s best in Irish racing. Your support is very much appreciated and I wish you all a most enjoyable day.
Suzanne Eade Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland
OFFICIALS
SUNDAY15THSEPTEMBER
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:
Mr. 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. Robert Dore
Mr. Peter N. Reynolds
Dr. Paddy Molony
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A.L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. H. Hynes & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. J. Pugh
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. N. O’Connor M.V.B.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Mr. D.J. Condell & Mr. J. Casey
SECURITYOFFICERS:
Mr. C. Gordon & Mr. D. Buckley
RACEONE
1.50pm The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bold Lad’ Sprint Premier Handicap
RACETWO
2.25pm The Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2)
RACETHREE
3.00pm The Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1)
RACEFOUR
3.35pm The Bar One Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)
RACEFIVE
4.10pm The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1)
RACESIX
4.45pm The Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1)
RACESEVEN
5.20pm The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes
RACEEIGHT
5.55pm The Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Northfields’ Premiier Handicap
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint P Handicap
Moyglare Kidszone opens Closes 5pm
Moyglare “Jewels” Blandford Stakes G2
Parade of Champions
In association with Treo Eile
Moyglare Stud Stakes G1
Parade of Champions In association with Treo Eile
Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes G1
Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes G1
Comer Group International Irish St.Leger G1 The final Irish Classic of 2024
Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields P Handicap
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.
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2018-2023)
WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (153 wins from 727 runners, 21%) runs WINGSPAN (2.25), EXACTLY, LAKE VICTORIA & BEDTIME STORY (3.00), HENRI MATISSE, ROCK OF CASHEL & THE PARTHENON (4.10), KYPRIOS & THE EUPHRATES (4.45), RIGHT AND TRUE (5.20).
J P O’BRIEN (75 wins from 734 runners, 10%) runs AMERICAN SONJA, LUMIERE ROCK, GOLDANA & ROGUE MILLENNIUM (2.25), SCORTHY CHAMP & COWARDOFTHECOUNTY (4.10), VIKING INVASION (5.20), WIGMORE STREET (5.55).
D O’MEARA (9 wins from 37 runners, 24%) runs SUMMERGHAND (1.50).
J P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runners listed above AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runners listed above
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2018-2023)WITHRIDES:
RYAN MOORE (87 wins from 283 rides, 31%) rides WINGSPAN (2.25), BEDTIME STORY (3 00), BELIEVING (3.35), HENRI MATISSE (4.10), KYPRIOS (4.45), RIGHT AND TRUE (5.20), WIGMORE STREET (5.55).
COLIN KEANE (84 wins from 590 rides, 14%) rides MY MATE ALFIE (1.50), BELLEZZA (2.25), RED LETTER (3.00), DESPERATE HERO (3.35), NO SUCH THING (5.20), THIS SONGISFORYOU (5.55).
BILLY LEE (59 wins from 480 rides, 12%) rides THE HIGHWAY RAT (1.50), PURPLE LILY (2.25), MOSS TUCKER (3.35), LETHIMFLY (5.20), TAKE HEART (5.55).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
O MURPHY (13 wins from 65 rides, 20%) rides OVER THE BLUES (1.50), CAUGHT U LOOKING (2.25), MATILDA PICOTTE (3.35), SEAGULLS ELEVEN (4.10), GIAVELLOTTO (4.45), RAN AMOK (5.20). TOM MARQUAND (13 wins from 60 rides, 22%) rides MAKAROVA (3.35).
BILLY LEE (9 wins from 39 rides, 23%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th September
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
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 atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3
fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes Range Gd-GF. Rating 3 th at rk. ry
Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
Search For A 2 flat wins 105 Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd
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
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.
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
WITHMOYGLARESTUD
In association with Treo Eile and Moyglare Stud, we are delighted to welcome a host of racing royalty and second career champions, all living life to the full off the track. The parade will take place in the parade ring after the 2nd and 3rd races.
ALBOUMPHOTO(FR)
APLUSTARD(FR)
10yo bay gelding - Sire: Kapgarde Dam: Turboka
Trainer: Henry De Bromhead
Owner: Cheveley Park Stud
Breeder: Mme Henri Devin
Ran 23 times – 8 wins – £957,124 prizemoney
Raced from October 2017 to December 2023only 3 times out of the frame.
Winner of the 2022 Cheltenham Gold Cup, Betfair Chase Gr1 and Savills Chase.
A Plus Tard has remained in County Waterford, in the care of International dressage rider Emily Kate Robinson.
Post racing, winner of show classes and 2nd in the Tattersalls Ire/Treo Eile Showing Pathway Series Novice final. A Plus Tard has also been in the ribbons in the dressage discipline.
12yo bay gelding- Sire: Buck’s Boum Dam: Al Gane
Trainer: W P Mullins
Owner: Mrs J Donnelly
Breeder: E Clayeux & J Rauch
Ran 23 times – 10 wins – £1,051,557 prizemoney
Raced from September 2015 to May 2022 – he won 2 hurdle races and 8 chases.
The gelding is a Gr2 hurdle winner and he won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on two occasions, in 2019 and 2020, while 3rd in 2021. He also won the 2018 Gr1 Ryanair Gold Cup at Fairyhouse.
He commenced his second career in August 2022 with Louise Duffy, based in Meath.
The partnership have won Working Hunter classes and within two years of retraining they have been in the ribbons with Eventing and Dressage Ireland.
ASKFORBIGMONEY(IRE)
8yo bay gelding - Sire: Ask Dam: Pats Pet
Trainer: Diarmuid P Ryan
Owner: David Kiely
Breeder: Patrick Hayes
Ran 3 times
Last raced in February 2022.
A prime example of a thoroughbred who has Champion status in his second career.
Transitioned to a second career with Vincent Phelan in Co Waterford.
Winner as a novice in the showing ring in 2023 and in the line-up of the Tattersalls Ire/ Treo Eile Showing Pathway Series Novice final. Reserve Champion Racehorse to Riding Horse, 2024 Dublin Horse Show.
JOHNLEEPER(IRE)
6yo bay gelding - Sire: Frankel Dam: Snow Fairy
Trainer: Ed Dunlop
Owner: Anamoine Limited
Breeder: Anamoine Limited
Ran 15 times – 2 wins – £106,087 prizemoney
Raced from September 2020 - September 2022.
Listed winner and placed. Second in the Gr3 Silver Cup Stakes at York to last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Without a Fight.
Unfortunately the then colt with a champion’s pedigree, suffered a career ending injury. His owner Mrs Patino, commenced sourcing a second career option.
Now a few months with Jamie Buckley in Co Meath, John Leeper has the potential to visit the Winners’ Enclosure again in a different discipline.
TIGERROLL(IRE)
14yo bay gelding - Sire: Authorized Dam: Swiss Roll
Trainer: Gordon Elliott
Owner: Gigginstown House Stud
Breeder: G O’Brien
Ran 45 times – 13 wins – £1,437,256 prizemoney
Tiger Rolls commenced his Cheltenham wins with the 2014 Triumph Hurdle Gr 1. He won the 2016 Munster National and Lisa O’Neill partnered him to win the 2017 Cheltenham National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders’ Novices’ Chase Gr2.
The gelding won back-to-back Randox Health Grand Nationals at Aintree in 2018 and 2019 under Davy Russell. He quickly became one of the best-known horses of the current century, renowned for his versatility and will to win.
He put his stamp on the Cheltenham Cross Country race, by winning it three times in 2018, 2019 and 2021 and placed second in 2020 and on his final outing in March 2022.
LOADED(IRE)
11yo by gelding - Sire: Kodiac Dam: Fikrah
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Owner: Miss Alice Fitzgerald
Breeder: A Fitzgerald
Ran 44 times – 3 wins – £44,139 prizemoney
Raced from September 2015 to May 2021.
Topped his day at the 2014 Tattersalls Ire Yearling Sale. He won three times on the trot for Andrew Balding before being sold to race in Hong Kong for the Luck Hunters Syndicate.
When his racing was over, Alice Fitzgerald applied to the HKJC to bring him home to where he was foaled in County Tipperary.
This well travelled horse is now a winner and placed in the Show Ring for his owner/breeder, including the 2024 Tattersalls Ire/Treo Eile Showing Pathway Series Novice Final.
Post racing, Tiger Roll had a successful season on the showing circuit and was placed on the biggest stage, the Dublin Horse Show.
HOSPITALITY & DINING OPTIONS
L IL Y W H I T E S L O U N G E
A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows. Excellent view of the of the racecourse and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating.
G O F F S C H A M P A G N E B A R
Public bar, located on the first floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a beautiful champagne terrace area overlooking the parade ring.
S H O D A C A F É
Public café, located in the bottom floor of the Queens room situated next to our Moyglare Kidszone overlooking the pre parade and parade ring. Serving excellent tea, coffee, sandwiches & sweet treats
O R B Y ’ S B Y L U C Y
Public café, located to the left of the main entrance of the Curragh racecourse with a fantastic view of the parade ring. Open 7 days a week. Serving delicious wholesome food, coffee and sweet treats.
DERBY BAR & TERRACE
A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows, a view of the racetrack and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating
C H A M P IO N S H A L L
Located on the ground floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a wide range of food options available from the Food Court, Atrium Café, Guineas Bar and Spar Shop.
S T L E G E R R E S T A U R A N T
Located on Level 3 of the Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a private grandstand balcony with a panoramic view of the racecourse, the parade ring, and the Curragh Plains. Pre- booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment.
O A K S R E S T A U R A N T
Located on Level 2 of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a reserved balcony overlooking parade ring, easy access to all areas. Pre- booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment
TATTERSALLS OWNERS & TRAINERS
Located on Level 3 of The Curragh Grandstand. Access only with Owners and Trainers Badge.
people went racing to The Curragh, Naas and Punchestown in 2023 274,553
total direct & stimulated expenditure to the economy €557m
bloodstock sales by vendors €119m
jobs linked directly & indirectly to racing 4,535
registered breeders 744 licensed trainers 76
IRISH HORSE RACING DELIVERS FOR KILDARE KILDARE
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IRISHCHAMPIONSFESTIVAL
THEBARONERACINGFLYINGFIVESTAKES (GROUP1)
THEMOYGLARESTUDSTAKES (GROUP1)
ARDHOOMEY
CARAVAGGIO
HAVANA GREY
FAIRYLAND
GLASS
HIGHFIELD PRINCESS TAHIYRA
MOSS TUCKER
FALLEN ANGEL
VERBAL DEXTERITY
QUORTO PINATUBO
WICKLOW BRAVE
ORDER OF ST GEORGE FLAG OF HONOUR
AL RIFFA KYPRIOS
CHURCHILL
HENRY LONGFELLOW
ELDAR ELDAROV
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.
IrishEuropean Breeders’Fund
Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62
For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie www.ebfstallions.com
FIRST RACE 1.50P.M.
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF BOLD LAD SPRINT HANDICAP OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 3rd September Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
Annette O’Callaghan representing the IEBF will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
1 MY MATE ALFIE (36)
Br B g Dark Angel - Bear Cheek (Blinkers)
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. Third of 11 behind Givemethebeatboys beaten 3/4l at 14-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHH
My Mate Alfie 2 flat wins €67,850.00 CD Handicap Rating 107 14/1 HR102 C.T Keane 9.3 (BK) hd 1/2L 3rd to Givemethebeatboys 9.3 here 10 AUG 11rn Group 3 6f Gd/Frm 9/2Fav HR103 C.T Keane 9.12 (BK) 3 1/4L 6th of 15 to Big Gossey 9.5 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 100/30 HR103 C.T. Keane 9.0 (BK) won 1/2L hd from Ano Syra 9.2 and Tango Flare 9.7 here 30 JUN 7rn
6f Gd/Yld
12.7sec 2 SAINT LAWRENCE (21) 6 10 0 (140) (16)
Br B g Al Kazeem (GB) - Affluent (GB) (Blinkers) 700565 F B D J And Mrs Deer Hollie Doyle J O D J Deer Archie Watson (in GB) T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 4l behind Spycatcher when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Prix De Meautry Stakes at Deauville over 6f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Saint Lawrence 3 flat wins €121,468 D Handicap Rating 105
Hollie Doyle 9.2 4L 5th of 9 to Spycatcher 9.2 DEAUVILLE 25 AUG Group 3 6f Sft
Hollie Doyle 9.2 4L 5th of 6 to Spycatcher 9.2 DEAUVILLE 25 AUG Group 2 1m 4f 110yds Sft
Hollie Doyle 9.4 5L 6th of 15 to Lazzat (FR) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 4 AUG Group 1 6f 110yds Gd /Sft
3 SHANDY (21)
3 9 8 (134) (2)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sandtail (Hood) 160761 F B Airlie Stud Darragh O’Sullivan (10) J O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & T V Magnier J A Stack T
Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 50-1 in the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Firebird by a head. Star Rating HH
Shandy 2 flat wins €67,850.00 Handicap Rating 101
50/1 HR84 A.J. Slattery 9.5 (H) won hd 2 1/2L from Firebird (GB) 9.5 and Pandora’s Gift 9.5 NAAS 25 AUG 11rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 1min 12.2sec 33/1 HR87 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 (H) 6L 6th of 13 to Nighteyes 9.3 NAAS 24 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Yld 28/1 HR88 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (H) 4 1/4L 7th of 16 to Amazon Lady 9.2 here 30 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 4 TANGO FLARE (36) 5 9 8 (134) (13) Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (V,T) 041300 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Seamie Heffernan J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Givemethebeatboys at 40-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HH Tango Flare 3 flat wins €33,630.00 D Handicap Rating 99
40/1 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.7 (CP) (TS) 4 1/4L 10th of 11 to Givemethebeatboys 9.3 here 10 AUG Group 3 6f Gd/Frm
14/1
HR100 L.T McAteer 10.0 (CP) (TS) 5 3/4L 11th of 15 to Big Gossey 9.5 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 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 THE HIGHWAY RAT (119) 6 9 8 (134) (6) Br B g Dandy Man - Suzette de Bavay
F B Honeypig Stud Billy Lee J O Mrs S M L Oliver A Oliver T Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Aesop’s Fables when sixth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) in May Star Rating HHH
6 TORIVEGA (29)
Br B g Lope de Vega - Viztoria (TStrap) 16-3043 F
B Mr John Lavery David Egan J
O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Heavenly Power beaten 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Torivega 1 flat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 99
9/2 HR97 R.C. Colgan 9.12 (TS) nk nk 3rd to Heavenly Power 9.1 here 17 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
9/1 HR98 R.C. Colgan 9.12 (TS) 1 1/4L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Big Gossey 9.5 here 20 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
R.C. Colgan 9.3 (TS) 8L 20th of 25 to Unequal Love (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 22 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Gd /Frm 7 FOLLOW ME (FR) (87) 3 9 5 (131) (24)
Br B c Shalaa - Alamarie (FR) 445-110 F B M Mauricio Delcher Sanchez & M Frank A Mc Nulty Shane Foley J O Ms Amanda Torrens Ross O’Sullivan T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Mickley when 28th of 29 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June Star Rating HH Follow Me (FR) 2 flat wins €26,550.00 CD Handicap Rating 98 S. Foley 9.7 28L 28th of 29 to Mickley 8.11 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm
4/1Fav HR93 W.J. Lee 9.11 won 3/4L 1L from Transcending Glory 9.5 and Gunzburg 9.10 here
22/1 HR93 S. Foley 9.8 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Eclipse Emerald 9.8 and Kortez Bay 9.8 here 21
8 STRIKE RED (22)
Br B g Dark Angel - Capulet Monteque
3 (129) (3)
050562 F B Yeomanstown Stud B Garritty J O Peter Timmins Richard Fahey (in GB) T
Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Elmonjed when second of 19 at 18-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Strike Red 7 flat wins €196,600 C D Handicap Rating 94
Billy Garritty 8.12 3/4L 2nd to Elmonjed 8.7 YORK 24 AUG 19rn hcp 6f Gd /Frm
Billy Garritty 9.1 3L 6th of 25 to Get It (GB) 9.5 GOODWOOD 3 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Frm Oisin Orr 9.11 3L 5th of 14 to Wiltshire (GB) 9.11 NEWCASTLE 29 JUN hcp (86-105)6f AWT
9 KENDALL ROY (GB) (45)
3 9 0 (126) (11)
Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Procedure (GB) (TStrap) 210210 F B The Procedure Partnership Chris Hayes J O R Kent & Miss Kate McGivern & Josh Schwartz & D A Creighton Miss Kate McGivern (R) T
Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Shagraan at 7-2jt-fav when 13th of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Star Rating HHH
Kendall Roy (GB) 5 flat wins €80,504.70 C Handicap Rating 93
Ryan Moore 9.6 (TS) 7L 13th of 16 to Shagraan 9.7 GOODWOOD 1 AUG hcp (76-95)5f Gd /Frm
5/2Fav HR90 D.P McDonogh 9.8 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from So Majestic 10.0 and Grand City Hall 9.7 CK 26 JUL 9rn
hcp 5f Gd 57.4sec 9/4Fav HR86 H.J. Horgan 9.11 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Mary Shoelaces 8.2 here 21 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd
(125) (22) Br B g Dark Angel - Girl Power 3-06271 F B Mrs S Power Wayne Lordan J O Mrs S Power Edward Lynam T
He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Apache Outlaw by a neck. Star Rating HHHH Heavenly Power 4 flat wins €36,285.00 CD Handicap Rating 90 4/1 HR86 W.M. Lordan 9.1 won nk nk from Apache Outlaw 8.9 and Torivega 9.12 here 17 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 10.8sec 11/2 HR89 J.J.G. Ryan 8.12 3 3/4L 7th of 15 to Big Gossey 9.5 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 15/2 HR87 J.J.G. Ryan 9.1 1L 2nd to Apricot Ice 8.13 here 29 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Fast Jazz 3125 F
B Kilnamoragh Stud Oisin Murphy J O Mrs Barbara M Keller Patrick T Foley T A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Shandy when fifth of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH Over The Blues 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 92
10/1 HR90 L.T McAteer 9.5 3 1/2L 5th of 11 to Shandy 9.5 NAAS 25 AUG Group 3 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 7/1 L.T McAteer 9.3 3L 2nd to Nighteyes 9.3 NAAS 24 JUL 13rn Listed 5f 205yds Yld 2/5Fav L.T McAteer 9.3 won 2L 3 3/4L from Speedwood (FR) 9.8 and Musical Pace 10.0 NAAS 26 JUN 14rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 12.4sec
Br B g Dandy Man - My Causeway Dream 027006 F
B Leslie Laverty
Leigh Roche J
O Leslie Laverty & David Laverty M G Quinn T
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Ostraka when sixth of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Arnhem 2 flat wins €14,750.00 CD Handicap Rating 88
20/1
HR88 R.P Whelan 9.11 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 11 to Ostraka 9.0 NAV 7 SEP hcp 5f Gd
11/2
HR96 J. Kearney 9.9 6 1/4L last of 11 to Little Queenie 9.4 DUN 12 JUL hcp 5f Std
40/1
HR92 G.M. Ryan 9.1 6 3/4L last of 16 to Amazon Lady 9.2 here 30 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
Br B g Mayson (GB) - Funny Enough (GB)
308069 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Shamrock Thoroughbreds Jack W Davison T
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Beaten 10l behind Transcendental at 33-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Laugh A Minute (GB) 8 flat wins €281,242.20 C D Handicap Rating 88
33/1 HR90 R.P Cleary 10.0 9 1/4L 9th of 13 to Transcendental (FR) 9.0 NAV 29 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd
40/1 HR92 C.J. MacRedmond 9.2 6 1/4L 7th of 8 to Heavenly Power 9.1 here 17 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd
25/1 HR97 C.T Keane 9.7 8L 11th of 16 to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Hvy 15 STURLASSON (14)
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Br Gr g Invincible Army - Angelic Light 012090 F B Yeomanstown Stud Gavin Ryan J O Knobel McGrath Partnership Kieran P Cotter T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind She’s Quality at 25-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Sturlasson 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 90 25/1 HR90 D.P McDonogh 9.6 9 1/4L last of 10 to She’s Quality 9.1 TIPP 1 SEP Listed 5f Gd D. McMonagle 9.1 7 1/4L 9th of 10 to Big Evs 9.1 GOODWOOD 2 AUG Group 2 5f Gd /Frm 3/1Fav HR92 O. Murphy 8.9 5 1/2L 13th of 16 to Amazon Lady 9.2 here 30 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
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Br B g Lope de Vega - Kate The Great (GB) (Visor) 330046 F B Airlie Stud Ronan Whelan J O Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer David O’Meara (in GB) T
Has won 17 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Elmonjed when sixth of 19 at 6-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Summerghand 17 flat wins €462,409.20 D Handicap Rating 88
Oisin Murphy 8.8 (V) 2L 6th of 19 to Elmonjed 8.7 YORK 24 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Frm
Jason Watson 8.12 (V) 3/4L 1L 3/4L 4th to Dare To Hope 8.11 RIPON 17 AUG 17rn hcp 6f Gd
Jason Watson 8.12 (V) 5L 14th of 25 to Get It (GB) 9.5 GOODWOOD 3 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Frm 17 GREEK FLOWER (57)
Br B f Australia (GB) - Timeless Call 119-222 F B Reggie Roberts Jamie Powell (3) J O Reginald Roberts John James Feane T
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Big Gossey when second of 15 at 17-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July Star Rating HHHH Greek Flower 2 flat wins €15,930.00 C Handicap Rating 87
17/2 HR85 J.A. Powell 8.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Big Gossey 9.5 here 20 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 22/1 HR78 J.A. Powell 8.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Amazon Lady 9.2 here 30 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR78 M.P Sheehy 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to She’s Quality 10.1 DRYL 21 JUN 8rn hcp 5f Gd
Br Ch g Churchill - Focus of Attention 094692 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Adam Caffrey (3) J O Dooley Thoroughbreds
Br B g Gleneagles - Katy Spirit 195410 F
B E J O’Grady
O Chris Mullins
Wayne Hassett (5) J
Daniel McLoughlin T
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Jm Jungle at 12-1 when 16th of 22 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Bold Optimist 3 flat wins €27,435.00 C D Handicap Rating 84
Silvestre De Sousa 8.6 6L 16th of 22 to Jm Jungle 8.10 YORK 21 AUG hcp 5f 89yds Gd /Frm
5/1 HR81 B.M. Coen 8.13 won 1/2L ns from Samrogue 8.12 and Little Queenie 9.9 here 10 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 57.5sec 11/2 HR81 B.M. Coen 9.3 (CP) 1 1/4L 3/4L ns 4th to Kendall Roy (GB) 9.8 CK 26 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 5f Gd
21 JON RIGGENS (29)
Br B g Requinto - Hi Empress (TStrap) 52-4854 F B Sean Hennessy James Ryan (3) J O DWPJ Investments Ltd
Edward Lynam T
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 2 1/4l behind Heavenly Power when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Jon Riggens 3 flat wins €30,975.00 CD Handicap Rating 84
6/1 HR85 J.J.G. Ryan 8.9 (TS) nk nk 1 3/4L 4th to Heavenly Power 9.1 here 17 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
6/1 HR88 B.M. Coen 9.2 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 17 to Red Letter Bray 9.2 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd
7/2 HR90 B.M. Coen 10.0 (TS) 5 3/4L 8th of 14 to Amazon Lady 9.10 NAV 18 MAY Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
22 KEKE (GB) (36) 4 8 7 (119) (17)
Br B g Dandy Man - Destieux (TStrap) 7-53111 F B Wood Hall Stud Nathan Crosse J O Wood Hall Stud Limited Edward Lynam T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy A winner at 9-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Secret Magician by a short head. Runs from 1lb out of handicap Star Rating HHH Keke (GB) 4 flat wins €34,515.00 CD Handicap Rating 83
9/1 HR80 J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 (TS) won s/hd s/hd from Secret Magician 8.11 and Transcendental (FR) 9.7 here 10 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 1min 10.5sec 9/4Fav HR75 W.J. Lee 10.0 (TS) won nk 1/2L from Cuban Grey (GB) 8.11 and Realtin Fantasy 8.5 and Havana Notion (GB) 8.1 DRYL 21
13/8Fav HR69 W.J. Lee 10.2 (TS) won 1/2L hd from Eruption 9.2 and Realtin Fantasy 8.11 NAV 8 JUN 16rn
23 NO MORE PORTER (15)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (C,T) 226-206 F B Mr I Holloway Rory Cleary J O Dooley Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T
Successful at 6f and 1m on yielding ground, but last win was over three years ago Finished 4l behind Wigmore Street when sixth of 24 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap Star Rating HH
No More Porter 2 flat wins €15,340.00 C Handicap Rating 83
18/1 HR84 R.P Cleary 8.7 (TS) 4L 6th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
5/1 HR86 Adam Caffrey 8.7 (TS) 19L last of 16 to Physique 8.10 GAL 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Hvy 16/1 HR82 R.P Whelan 8.10 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Booyea 9.2 here 30 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 24 PINAR DEL RIO (GB) (29) 5 8 7 (119) (26)
Br B g Havana Gold - Ripples Maid (GB) (Visor) 0-21125 F B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Danny Sheehy J O Mrs Kathleen Whelan Joe Conlon T He has won three times from 6f to 7f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Heavenly Power when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Runs from 4lb out of handicap Star Rating HH Pinar Del Rio (GB) 3 flat wins €28,910.00 CD Handicap Rating 80
8/1 HR80 M.W Hassett 8.4 (CP) 2 3/4L 5th of 8 to Heavenly Power 9.1 here 17 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 9/2Fav HR81 R.P Whelan 9.6 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 here 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/4FavHR72R.P Whelan9.13(CP)won13/4L11/4LfromShawaamekh (GB)10.0andRathbranchurch9.7LIM16MAY12rnhcp(47-75)6f 150ydsSft/Hvy1min29.3sec
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Br Gr g Acclamation (GB) - Queen of Power (CPiece) 714135 F B Mrs Max Morris N G McCullagh J O Toogood Racing Partnership Eoghan Joseph O’Neill T
He has won three times at 6f on good and yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Transcendental when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Runs from 5lb out of handicap Star Rating HH Universally 3 flat wins €25,370.00 D Handicap Rating 79
8/1 HR79 N.G. McCullagh 9.3 (BK) 5 3/4L 5th of 13 to Transcendental (FR) 9.0 NAV 29 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 11/2 HR83 N.G. McCullagh 9.10 (BK) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Mehmar 10.0 NAAS 5 AUG 8rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd 12/1 HR74 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 (BK) won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Mint Man (GB) 9.9 and Never Shout Never 9.11 NAAS 24 JUL 19rn
Br B g Profitable - Seraphina (TStrap)
Andrew Kinsella T Placed in four of nine starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Grand City Hall when fourth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Runs from 9lb out of handicap Star Rating H Moltophino Handicap Rating 77
?+2lbs indicates a rider may carry a possible ?+2lbs overweight on the day
Blinkers worn by No 1, No 2. C,T worn by No 23. CPiece worn by No 25. Hood worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 6, No 9, No 12, No 21, No 22, No 26. V,T worn by No 4.
Visor worn by No 16, No 24.
Long Handicap - Keke (GB) 8-6 (118), No More Porter 8-6 (118), Pinar Del Rio (GB) 8-3 (115), Universally 8-2 (114), Moltophino 7-12 (110)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 My Mate Alfie, 8/1 Greek Flower, 10/1 Strike Red, Apache Outlaw, 12/1 Torivega, Heavenly Power, Over The Blues, Keke (GB), 16/1 Saint Lawrence, Shandy, The Highway Rat, Kendall Roy (GB), Summerghand, Jon Riggens, 20/1 Tango Flare, Apricot Ice, No More Porter, 25/1 Follow Me (FR), Arnhem, Sturlasson, Gunzburg, Bold Optimist, Pinar Del Rio (GB), Universally, 33/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), Moltophino 2023 - 1st Big Gossey 2nd Never Shout Never 3rd Mr Wagyu (1 min. 15.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Course winner STRIKE RED is ground-versatile, ideally suited by this distance and finished second in a decent heritage handicap at York last month. He hasn’t won since landing the Scurry Handicap here in July 2023 but has performed consistently well in similar hot handicaps and, notably, finished ahead of today’s rival Torivega at Royal Ascot and is now 4lb better off with that rival. Torivega, out of a Group 2-winning dam, has had three luckless runs here this year but, being a four-year-old, might continue to progress further Heavenly Power beat Apache Outlaw (second) to win the August C&D race in which Torivega finished third and the pair have obvious form claims.
WIN: STRIKE RED DANGER: Torivega
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SIRMICHAELSTOUTE
The Curragh would like to acknowledge the brilliant career of Sir Michael Stoute who announced his retirement recently We wish him well.
He enjoyed many high profile successes at The Curragh including:
Irish Oaks – Fair Salinia (1978), Colorspin(1986), Unite (1987), Melodist (1988, dead heat), Pure Grain (1995), Petrushka (2000)
Pretty Polly Stakes – Promising Lead (2008)
Tattersalls Gold Cup – Opera House (1992), Notnowcato (2007)
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1.3m Gnsyearling, European Champion 2YO &World Champion 3YO bySIYOUNI
Dual Irish St. Leger heroine
SECOND RACE 2.25P.M.
THE MOYGLARE ‘’JEWELS’’ BLANDFORD STAKES OF €200,000 (GROUP 2)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €118000; Second: €40000; Third: €20000; Fourth: €10000; Fifth: €6000; Sixth: €4000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post 1m 2f
Eva Maria Bucher Haefner of Moyglare Stud will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. She will present €200 to the grooms in charge of the top 3 horses judged to be best turned out. €500 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €500 to the stable of the winning trainer.
Br B f Tasleet (GB) - Gumhrear
F B Whatcote Farm Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Mark Dobbin Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won four times from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten a head by Mqse De Sevigne when second of 5 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Sumbe Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
American Sonja (GB) 4 flat wins €97,590.00 C D Handicap Rating 109 D. McMonagle 9.0 hd 2nd to Mqse De Sevigne 9.0 DEAUVILLE 18 AUG 5rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd /Sft
7/4 HR108 D. McMonagle 9.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Royal Dress 9.9 here 21 JUL 5rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd Frankie Dettori 8.8 (V) 6 1/2L 8th of 13 to Didia (ARG) 8.10 SARATOGA 7 JUN Group 1 1m 1f 110yds Frm 2
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8 (134) (8) Br Ch f Galileo Gold (GB) - Humble And Proud
38-3122 F B Patrick Grogan Mikey Sheehy J O Sights On Gold Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ocean Jewel when second of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) in May Star Rating HH Goldana 5 flat wins €76,150.00 C Handicap Rating 104
7/1 HR102 D.P McDonogh 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Ocean Jewel 9.2 here 26 MAY 8rn Group 2 1m Gd 10/11Fav HR104 D. McMonagle 9.12 s/hd 2nd to Empress Of Beauty (FR) 9.9 GOW 8 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 4/9Fav HR105 D. McMonagle 9.2 won 1/2L 1/2L from Power Under Me 9.12 and Lord Massusus 9.12
Br Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Last Gold (FR) 136-548 F B The Last Partnership Declan McDonogh J O Michael O’Flynn Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Opera Singer at 25-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Lumiere Rock 2 flat wins €150,450.00 CD Handicap Rating 106 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 (CP) 10L 8th of 9 to Opera Singer (USA) 9.1 GOODWOOD 1 AUG
Gd /Frm 11/1 HR111 D. McMonagle 9.12 (CP) 1/2L 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Bluestocking (GB) 9.12 here 29 JUN 8rn Group 1 1m 2f Yld/Sft 8/1 HR112 D. McMonagle 9.2 14L 5th of 8 to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 26 MAY
(5) Br B f Dubawi - Hawaafez (GB) 05-3533 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited William Buick J O Scott C Heider Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 7 behind Mqse De Sevigne beaten 2 1/2l at 13-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Rothschild at Deauville over 1m (soft) in July She was also engaged to run at Leopardstown yesterday Star Rating HH Rogue Millennium 3 flat wins €185,636.00 D Handicap Rating 108 Mickael Barzalona 9.4 1L 1 1/2L 3rd to Mqse De Sevigne 9.4 DEAUVILLE 28 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd /Sft
William Buick 9.9 3 3/4L hd hd 3rd to Porta Fortuna 9.0 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd D. McMonagle 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Running Lion (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 5 BELLEZZA (50)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Terrific
1-5223 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Colin Keane J O Moyglare Stud Farm G M Lyons T A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 7 behind The Euphrates beaten 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (good) in July She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating H Bellezza 1 flat win €
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Br B f Harzand - Wild Mix (GB) (CPiece) 16-4553 F B Kelly Equine Services Oisin Murphy J O Anthony F O’Callaghan & Sabina Kelly Noel Meade T
Successful twice at 7f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Third of 6 behind Continuous beaten 3l at 9-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
Caught U Looking 2 flat wins €47,200.00 C Handicap Rating 104
9/2 HR104 C.T Keane 8.13 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Continuous (JPN) 9.9 here 17 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd
15/2 HR103 C.T Keane 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to You Got To Me (GB) 9.2 here 20 JUL Group 1 1m 4f Gd
C.T. Keane 9.2 9L 5th of 12 to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft
JANE (57)
Br Ch f Dubawi - Sapphire
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris
J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 4l behind You Got To Me when fourth of 14 at 28-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in July Star Rating HHHH
Elizabeth Jane 1 flat win €9,440.00 Handicap Rating 105
28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to You Got To Me (GB) 9.2 here 20 JUL 14rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd
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 O’Connor 9.2 won 4 1/4L nk from Andromeda 9.2 and Higher Leaves 9.2 LEP 21 OCT 23 12rn mdn 1m Hvy
Br B f Sea The Stars - Hanakiyya 41162 F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Shane Foley J O H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Tarawa when second of 7 at 5-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Hanalia 2 flat wins €42,775.00 CD Handicap Rating 104
5/2 HR104 B.M. Coen 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Tarawa 9.7 here 31 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 9/1 HR103 B.M. Coen 9.2 4 1/2L 6th of 14 to You Got To Me (GB) 9.2 here 20 JUL Group 1 1m 4f Gd 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
9 PURPLE LILY (57) 3 9 2 (128) (2)
Br B f Calyx (GB) - Boca Raton
1-1253 F B Mr B O’Neill
Billy Lee J O Zinlo Syndicate P Twomey T
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and heavy ground. Third of 14 behind You Got To Me beaten 2 1/4l at 9-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in July Star Rating HHHHH Purple Lily 2 flat wins €22,125.00 Handicap Rating 107 9/1 HR103 W.J. Lee 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to You Got To Me (GB) 9.2 here 20 JUL 14rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 8/1 HR103 W.J. Lee 9.2 5 1/4L 5th of 13 to Fallen Angel (GB) 9.2 here 26 MAY Group 1 1m Gd/Yld 1/1Fav W.J. Lee 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 NAV 27 APR 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld
10 WINGSPAN (15) 3 9
(6) Br B f Dubawi - Hydrangea 1613 F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm and heavy ground. Third of 7 behind Tarawa beaten 1 1/2l at 7-4fav on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Wingspan 2 flat wins €41,300.00 Handicap Rating 101
7/4Fav HR96 R.L. Moore 9.0 1 1/4L ns 3rd to Tarawa 9.7 here 31 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 4/1 W.M. Lordan 9.1 won 3/4L s/hd from One Look 9.1 and Unreasonable 9.1 GOW 14 AUG 8rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm 1min 58.9sec 9/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 6 1/2L 6th of 7 to Ezeliya (FR) 9.2 NAV 27 APR Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld
Blinkers worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Purple Lily, 5/1 Elizabeth Jane, 11/2 American Sonja (GB), 7/1 Caught U Looking, 10/1 Lumiere Rock, Rogue Millennium, Wingspan, 14/1 Hanalia, 16/1 Goldana, 20/1 Bellezza 2023 - 1st Lumiere Rock 2nd Jackie Oh 3rd Trevaunance (2 min. 7.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
PURPLE LILY endured a rough passage in the Irish Oaks but holds today’s other three-year-olds on previous form and can also defeat older rivals. She failed by half a length against subsequent English Oaks winner Ezeliya at Navan in April and may have been unsuited by dropping to a mile in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, but the Irish Oaks form here in July is strong with the first two home going on to fill the same positions in the Yorkshire Oaks. The selection has 2lb to find with American Sonja on official ratings and, while she is suited by this distance and finished second in a Deauville Group 1 recently, Joseph O’Brien’s charge would prefer some cut in the ground. Elizabeth Jane was a length and a half behind the selection in the Irish Oaks and has solid place claims.
WIN: PURPLE LILY
DANGER: American Sonja
TheMoyglare StudStakes FACTFILE: ALOOKBACKAT
LASTYEAR’SRACE
British raider Fallen Angel confirmed the good impression she made when winning at Newmarket to take this in impressive style. Ryan Moore sent the hot favourite Ylang Ylang into the lead, with the Ballydoyle filly stalked in second place by eventual winner Fallen Angel. There was little change inside the first four furlongs but coming down to the two,
DISTANCE
Seven furlongs (1,400 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
Ylang Ylang gave way to the strong travelling Clipper filly Danny Tudhope moved his mount into the lead, followed closely by Amo Racing’s Ornellaia. Coming inside the final half a furlong, Fallen Angel beat off the challenges of Ornellaia and despite a late lunge by Vespertillio, she was always doing enough to land the spoils.
GUINEASGLORY
In more recent years, this race has served as a great pointer for both the Irish and English 1000 Guineas. Minding was the first of the more recent winners, scoring in the 2016 English 1000 Guineas. She has since been followed by fellow Ballydoyle filly Love in 2020. The last two renewals of the Irish 1000 Guineas have also been taken by winners of this race, Tahirya (23 and Fallen Angel last year
BRITISHSUCCESS BREEDERS’CUP
Despite the obvious Irish success, there have been a few occasions where British trainers have taken this race back across the Irish Sea. Chimes Of Freedom in 1989 was a high profile winner for Henry Cecil. She has since been joined by Twafeaj (91), Sayyedati (92), Lemon Souffle (93), Bianca Nera (96). More recent high profile winners include Sky Lantern in 2012 and last years winner Fallen Angel.
In 2009 the race became part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series, with the winner earning themselves automatic invitation. Sky Lantern became the first to take up this engagement but could only manage eighth after being sent off favourite. A few more have since contested the race but none have yet managed to win the contest.
LEADING TRAINERS?
Since 2000, no trainer has come close to threatening Aidan O’Brien’s steadfast grip on this race. He racked up an impressive nine wins, the first of which came back in 2000 courtesy of Sequoyah. Prior to that, the wins came from a variety of different yards, Jim Bolger, John Oxx and Vincent O’Brien had both racked up two wins by the turn of the century. Since then, Jim Bolger has added another winner to the roll of honour, Saoirse Abu in 2007, but he still remains 6 behind leading trainer Aidan O’Brien. Sons Donnacha and Josepgh both have one win to their name but have a long way to go before taking their fathers title. Today Aidan is represented by Bedtime Story, Lake Victoria and Exactly
TOPOWNERS
With Ballydoyle so dominant in the race, it’s no surprise to see Coolmore as the leading owner Since 2000, they’ve had 10 winners: Sequoyah (2000), Necklace (2003), Rumplestiltskin (2005), Again (2008), Misty for Me (2010), Maybe (2011), Minding (2015), Happily (2017), Love (2019), Shale (2020).
LEADINGRIDER?
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Only one jockey has managed to ride four winners, the jockey in question, Christy Roche. All his four wins came in a six year period, with the first in 1974 (Tender Camilla and the last in 1980 (Arctique Royale). Despite not riding for a number of years, no jockey has managed to join that level on success however Ryan Moore sits on two winners and could add to this total today.
Walter Haefner founded Moyglare Stud in 1962. Haefner was an excellent horseman and in 1963 became Fegentri Champion Amateur, at the age of 53. He was an active supporter of Irish racing through his association with The Turf Club, RACE and the Irish Equine Centre. In 1973 he founded the Moyglare Stud Stakes, a race which boasts one of the longest continual race sponsorships in the world. His legacy lives on today with his daughter Eva Maria carrying on the family tradition of breeding and racing top class horses.
Some memorable fillies
THIRD RACE 3.00P.M.
THE MOYGLARE STUD STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post
Eva Maria Bucher Haefner of Moyglare Stud will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. She will present €400 to the grooms in charge of the top 3 horses judged to be best turned out. €500 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €500 to the stable of the winning trainer.
Br B Gr f Frankel (GB) - Mecca’s Angel
F B Coolmore Groom - Aaron Moloney
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P
She has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Won on her latest outing when 1-16fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Exactly by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Bedtime Story 4 wins €182,622.30 CD Handicap Rating 112
1/16Fav HR112 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 1/2L nk from Exactly 9.2 and Barnavara 9.2 here 24 AUG 5rn Group 2 7f Gd/Yld
1/16Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3 1/2L 1 3/4L from Exactly 9.2 and Barnavara 9.2 LEP 25 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f
Ryan Moore 9.0 won 9 1/2L 1/2L from Pentle Bay 9.5 and Brian 9.5 ASCOT 22 JUN 15rn Listed 7f Gd /Frm
27sec 2 EXACTLY (22) 2 9
Br Ch f Frankel (GB) - Heartache (GB)
9122 F B Coolmore Groom - Danielle Lyesnichenko Declan McDonogh J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Bedtime Story when second of 5 at 17-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH Exactly 1 win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 105
17/2 HR95 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Bedtime Story 9.2 here 24 AUG 5rn Group 2 7f Gd/Yld
15/2 W.M. Lordan 9.2 3 1/2L 2nd to Bedtime Story 9.2 LEP 25 JUL 5rn Group 3 7f 57yds Gd/Yld 15/8Fav W.J. Lee 9.2 won hd 3 1/4L from Chantez 9.2 and Queens Fury (FR) 9.2 LEP 11 JUL 14rn
3 LAKE VICTORIA (36)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Quiet Reflection (GB) 11 F B Coolmore Groom - Baylea Grace Wayne Lordan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Half-sister to Bluegrass, won over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m. Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav in the Group 3 Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) last month, beating Mountain Breeze by 2l. Has also won at Curragh this season. Star Rating HHH Lake Victoria 2 wins €50,910.30 CD Handicap Rating 107
Sean Levey 9.2 won 2L 1L from Mountain Breeze 9.2 and Elsie’s Ruan 9.2 NEWMARKET 10 AUG 7rn Group 3 7f Gd
5/2Fav R.L. Moore 9.2 won hd 3 3/4L from Red Letter (GB) 9.2 and Senna’s Girl 9.2 here 28 JUN 15rn mdn 7f Gd
4 RED LETTER (GB) (56)
Br Gr f Frankel (GB) - Red Impression (GB) 21 F
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Groom - Ella Morris Colin Keane J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T
Dam won twice at 6f Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav over this course and distance (good) in July, beating Indigo Dream by 4 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Red Letter (GB) 1 win €11,800.00 CD
8/11Fav C.T Keane 9.2 won 4 1/4L hd from Indigo Dream (GB) 9.2 and Ballet Slippers 9.2 here 21
5/2Fav C.T Keane 9.2 hd 2nd to Lake Victoria 9.2 here 28 JUN 15rn mdn 7f Gd
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Br B f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Cashla Bay (GB) 3211 F B Lofts Hall Stud Groom - Harry Jenkins Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Al Shaqab Racing Ollie Sangster (in GB) T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav in the Group 2 Prix du Calvados at Deauville over 7f (good) last month, beating Fraise Des Bois by 3l. Has also won at Ascot this season. Star Rating HHHH Simmering (GB) 2 flat wins €116,432.20 D Handicap Rating 109 D. McMonagle 8.11 won 3L 1 1/2L from Fraise des Bois (FR) 8.11 and Iron
+ Denotes Supplementary Entry
Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 Bedtime Story, 9/2 Red Letter (GB), Simmering (GB), 6/1 Lake Victoria, 20/1 Exactly
BEDTIME STORY has been kept ticking over since her Royal Ascot romp and will be primed for this first Group 1 attempt. By Frankel and out of dual Nunthorpe Stakes winner Mecca’s Angel, she is a really smart filly and has won twice since Ascot at the expense of stablemate Exactly Simmering was flattered to finish as close to Fairy Godmother as she did in the Albany Stakes but, nonetheless, she won in good style at Deauville last month. She seemed to benefit from stepping up to this distance that day and is noted. Lake Victoria and Red Letter met over C&D in June and are up in class.
WIN: BEDTIME STORY DANGER: Simmering
THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2024
A. P. O’Brien (29), G. M. Lyons (9) Joseph Patrick O’Brien (8), J.P. Murtagh (6), Mrs John Harrington (5), Top5Owners(byprizemoney)
Moss Tucker confirmed the drop in trip from his Phoenix Sprint success proved no issue to take home gold in the 2023 renewal. Billy Lee made nothing complicated and launched Moss Tucker into a strong early position. Given the downpour of rain and a bit of cut in the ground, his chances were boosted before the off and this proved a game changer
DISTANCE
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
He narrowly edged into third inside the furlong, chasing down Get Ahead and Equality, but proved he had the stamina and determination to gallop strongly to the line, confirming himself as a true Group 1 animal when the conditions are right.
HISTORYOFTHERACE?
The Flying Five Stakes, now sponsored by Bar One Racing, was established in 1985 and was formerly held at Phoenix Park at Listed level, for two-year-olds and upwards and also at Leopardstown. Rising through the ranks, the race was moved to the Curragh in 2002 and earned its Group 1 status only 6 years ago in 2018.
DUALWINNERS?
The legendary Benbaun is the most successful horse in the race, winning three consecutive renewals between 2005 and 2007. Prior to that, Flowing, Tropical and Tedburrow both produced back-to-back victories in the 90’s. In the modern era, there has yet to be another dual-winner but could Moss Tucker follow up on last year’s victory today?
COURSEAND DISTANCEFORM
Nine of the previous 13 winners have had at least one run at the Curragh, so it could worth taking a chance on something with course form.
Moreover, the distance is also an important factor when trying to choose a winner, with ten of the past 13 winners having at least two victories over this trip
LEADING CONNECTIONS?
This contest has always been an ultracompetitive contest so Dermot Weld has done a remarkable job to lead with five winners. He won the inaugural renewal with Committed in 1985. He then went on to land a four-timer between 1991-1995. In recent times, Aidan O’Brien leads the way with three wins, with the latest coming with Fairyland in 2019.
Michael Kinane again adds himself to the list of honours by riding a record six winners. Four of these came with Dermot but also scored on Ishiguru and Ringmoor Down in the early 2000’s. Ryan Moore is the one to follow recently and today rides Believing.
WINANDYOU’REIN
Along with the Moyglare Stud Stakes, this race is part of the ‘Breeders Cup Win and You’re In’. A successes in this race gains the winner an entry into the Breeders Cup Turf Sprint worth a $1million.
There have been numerous horses to attempt to conquer America but only Glass Slippers has completed the double Trained by Kevin Ryan, Glass Slippers powered home the Del Mar straight under Tom Eaves to beat the American speedsters in their own back yard.
MOSTSUCCESSFUL?
One of the best winners of the race was Caraveggio who landed the contest as a three year old.
In 2022, Highfield Princess became the domestic sprinting Queen. She has an outstanding résumé, landing the Prix Maurice De Gheest, Nunthorpe and Flying Five in a phenomenal career
Others to note include Benbaun, Reverence, Sole Power and Glass Slippers.
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Bar One Racing is one of Ireland’s leading Independent bookmakers.
Bar One Racing operates a betting shop, Online Web, Mobile Betting, Telebetting and on-course service
They are a fast growing independent bookmaking firm striving to compete at the highest level in the industry
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IRISH RACING
FOURTH RACE 3.35P.M.
THE BAR ONE RACING FLYING FIVE STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post 5f
A representative of Bar One Racing will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show 696145 F B Mr E Heary
Groom - Gary O'Brien Robert Whearty J O Allegro Syndicate Charles O’Brien T
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Wigmore Street when fifth of 24 at 33-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating H
Big Gossey 8 flat wins €274,960.00 CD Handicap Rating 107
33/1 HR107 R. Whearty 9.13 3 1/2L 5th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd
16/1 HR105 R. Whearty 9.7 hd 1/2L s/hd 4th to Givemethebeatboys 9.3 here 10 AUG 11rn Group 3 6f Gd/Frm 12/1 HR96 R. Whearty 9.5 won 1 1/4L nk from Greek Flower 8.10 and Rahmi 9.7 here 20 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 1min 14.9sec 2 BRADSELL (GB) (23) 4 9 6 (132) (14)
Br B c Tasleet (GB) - Russian Punch (GB)
3137-11 F B Mrs D O’Brien Groom - Karen Peippo Hollie Doyle J O Victorious Racing Archie Watson (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. A winner at 3-1 in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Believing by 3/4l. Has also won at Deauville this season. Star Rating HHHHH Bradsell (GB) 5 flat wins €872,314.90 D Handicap Rating 118
Hollie Doyle 9.13 won 3/4L hd from Believing 9.10 and Starlust (GB) 9.11 YORK 23 AUG 12rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm 0min 57.3sec Hollie Doyle 9.1 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Coeur de Pierre (FR) 9.4 and Mgheera (GB) 9.1 DEAUVILLE 4 AUG 12rn Listed 5f Gd /Sft 0min 57sec 4/1 HR117 Hollie Doyle 9.5 6L 7th of 10 to Moss Tucker 9.6 here 10 SEP 23 Group 1 5f Gd/Yld
Br Gr Ro g Captain Gerrard - El Che (GB) (CPiece) 9-61130 F B P Taplin & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Groom - Marion Ripoll Colin Keane J O Norman Court Stud & Partner Jack Channon (in GB) T
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 8l behind Big Evs at 18-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Hamilton and Goodwood this season. Star Rating HH Desperate Hero (GB) 6 flat wins €105,505.70 D Handicap Rating 104
David Probert 9.4 (CP) 8L last of 10 to Big Evs 9.1 GOODWOOD 2 AUG Group 2 5f Gd /Frm Callum Rodriguez 9.5 (CP) 3/4L 1L 3rd to Makarova (GB) 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL 8rn Group 3 5f 10yds Sft
CallumRodriguez9.9(CP)won41/2L1/2LfromAmericanAffair(GB)8.12andMarineWave9.10HAMILTONPARK2JUN15rnhcp(0-105)5f7ydsGd0min57.6sec 4 GO ATHLETICO (FR) (126) 6 9 6 (132) (6) Br B g Goken (FR) - Byburg (FR) 213-837 F B MME Camille Vitse & MME Valerie Decouz Groom - Aisling McGuinness Ronan Whelan J O Team Valor International LLC & J Fairhurst Adrian McGuinness T Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 8l behind Ponntos at 7-2 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Prix de St-Georges at ParisLongchamp over 5f (good) in May Star Rating HH Go Athletico (FR) 8 flat wins €163,475.00 C D Handicap Rating 105
R.P Whelan 9.3 6 3/4L 7th of 11 to Ponntos 9.3 PARISLONGCHAMP 12 MAY Group 3 5f Sft 7/2 HR108 R.P Whelan 9.12 2L 1L 3rd to Moss Tucker 10.0 NAAS 29 APR 10rn Listed 5f Yld R.P Whelan 9.2 10L 8th of 9 to Emaraaty Ana (GB) 9.2 AL RAYYAN 17 FEB 6f Gd 5 GO BEARS GO (21)
(132) (11) Br B Br c Kodi Bear - In Dubai (USA) (Blinkers) 0-3036-6 F B Micheal D Ryan Groom - Michelle Mullineaux Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Amo Racing Limited David Loughnane (in GB) T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago Finished 6l behind Spycatcher when sixth of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Prix De Meautry Stakes at Deauville over 6f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HH Go Bears Go 4 flat wins €105,505.70 C D Handicap Rating 104
Stephane Pasquier 9.2 (CP) 5 3/4L 6th of 9 to Spycatcher 9.2 DEAUVILLE 25 AUG Group 3 6f Sft Stephane Pasquier 9.2 6L last of 6 to Spycatcher 9.2 DEAUVILLE 25 AUG Group 2 1m 4f 110yds Sft
J. Rosario 8.9 (BK) 1 1/4L 6th of 12 to Heaven Street (USA) 8.11 KEENELAND 15 OCT 23 5f 110yds Gd
KERDOS (44) 4 9 6 (132) (12)
Br B c Profitable - The Mums (GB) 8-85155 F
B KCS Bloodstock Ltd Groom - Lena McGory Richard Kingscote J
O John Connolly & A D Spence Clive Cox (in GB) T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2l behind Big Evs when fifth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Kerdos 4 flat wins €124,498.90 D Handicap Rating 109
Richard Kingscote 9.7 2L 5th of 10 to Big Evs 9.1 GOODWOOD 2 AUG Group 2 5f Gd /Frm
Richard Kingscote 9.7 3L 5th of 17 to Asfoora (AUS) 9.4 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
Richard Kingscote 9.6 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Live In The Dream 9.6 and Seven Questions 8.12 HAYDOCK PARK 25 MAY 9rn Group 2 5f Sft 0min
Br B g Excelebration - Rare Symphony (TStrap) 110-179 F B Mr Donal Spring Groom - Anna Radachenko Billy Lee J O Charlie Bit Me Syndicate K J Condon T
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 6l behind Montassib at 33-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Moss Tucker 9 flat wins €375,830.00 CD Handicap Rating 113
W. J. Lee 9.5 (TS) 6L 9th of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP Group 1 6f Gd 9/1 HR114 W.J. Lee 9.8 (TS) 6 3/4L 7th of 12 to Mitbaahy 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 2 6f Gd 4/1 HR114 W.J. Lee 10.0 (TS) won 2L 1L from Ocean Quest 9.7 and Go Athletico (FR) 9.12 NAAS 29 APR 10rn Listed 5f Yld 1min 3sec 8 *WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (GB) (23) 4 9 6 (132) (17)
Br B g Washington DC - Epping Rose (CPiece) 41-1406 F B Bearstone Stud Limited Groom - Will Brown Tom Eaves J O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII Kevin Ryan (in GB) T He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Bradsell when sixth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Washington Heights (GB) 3 flat wins €98,219.50 D Handicap Rating 111
Tom Eaves 9.13 4L 6th of 12 to Bradsell (GB) 9.13 YORK 23 AUG Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
Tom Eaves 9.5 6L 10th of 13 to Khaadem 9.5 ASCOT 22 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm
Tom Eaves 9.10 ns nk nk 4th to Mill Stream 9.10 YORK 15 MAY 14rn Group 2 6f Gd
9 BUCANERO FUERTE (GB) (8)
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Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Frida La Blonde (FR) 3113-16 F B Gestut Zur Kuste AG Groom - Marcio Aguiar David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Montassib when sixth of 16 at 10-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 4 flat wins €292,050.00 CD Handicap Rating 115
David Egan 9.3 4L 6th of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP Group 1 6f Gd 2/1 HR120 D. Egan 9.8 won hd 1 1/4L from Givemethebeatboys 9.5 and My Mate Alfie 9.5 NAAS 19 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 1min 9.2sec 1/1 HR119 K. Stott 9.5 5L 7 1/2L 3rd to Henry Longfellow 9.5 here 10 SEP 23 4rn Group 1 7f Gd/Yld 10 +GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS (8) 3 9 5 (131) (15) Br B c Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Dromana 4-12010 F B Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers Groom - Lauren Page Shane Foley J O Bronsan Racing & Exors of the Late Mrs Theresa Marnane Mrs John Harrington T
He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 9l behind Montassib at 28-1 when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Givemethebeatboys 4 flat wins €102,365.00 C Handicap Rating 109
Shane Foley 9.3 9L 14th of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP Group 1 6f Gd 6/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.3 won hd 1/2L from Kind Of Blue (GB) 9.3 and My Mate Alfie 9.3 here 10 AUG 11rn Group 3 6f Gd/Frm 1min 9.1sec S. Foley 9.2 23L last of 14 to Inisherin (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 11 JASOUR (GB) (8)
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Br Gr c Havana Grey (GB) - Twilight Thyme (GB) 89-1360 F B Wardley Bloodstock Groom - Amy Dickens Jim Crowley J O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox (in GB) T
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Montassib at 17-2 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Jasour (GB) 3 flat wins €121,582.80 Handicap Rating 110
Jim Crowley 9.3 7L 10th of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP Group 1 6f Gd Jim Crowley 9.2 3L 6th of 11 to Mill Stream 9.8 NEWMARKET 13 JUL Group 1 6f Gd Jim Crowley 9.2 2 1/4L hd 3rd to Inisherin (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN 14rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 12 ANO SYRA (14) 5 9 3 (129) (16)
Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Chroussa
392573 F
B James F Hanly Groom - Mohammad Shazad Seamie Heffernan 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 Third of 10 behind She’s Quality beaten 4l at 15-2 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Ano Syra 4 flat wins €99,710.00 CD Handicap Rating 100 15/2 HR102 S. Foley 9.2 (CP) 3L 1L 3rd to She’s Quality 9.1 TIPP 1 SEP 10rn Listed 5f Gd 11/1 HR104 D. McMonagle 9.4 (CP) 3L 7th of 11 to Givemethebeatboys 9.3 here 10 AUG Group 3 6f Gd/Frm 22/1 HR105 D. McMonagle 9.6 3L 5th of 9 to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL Group 2 5f Gd
Br B f Mehmas - Misfortunate (TStrap) 144132 F
B M Mullen & Cloneymore Farm Groom - Holly Walker Ryan Moore J
O Highclere T’bred Racing - Jane Addams George Boughey (in GB) T
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Bradsell when second of 12 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has won at the Curragh and Haydock this season. Star Rating HHHH Believing 6 flat wins €242,616.10 CD Handicap Rating 112
Ryan Moore 9.10 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Bradsell (GB) 9.13 YORK 23 AUG 12rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
Billy Loughnane 9.4 (TS) s/hd 3/4L 3rd to Big Evs 9.1 GOODWOOD 2 AUG 10rn Group 2 5f Gd /Frm 1/1Fav HR111 R.L. Moore 9.6 (TS) won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Beautiful Diamond (GB) 9.2 and Makarova (GB) 9.6 here 20 JUL 9rn Group 2 5f Gd 57.9sec 14 MAKAROVA (GB) (23) 5 9 3 (129) (3)
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Vesnina (GB) (C,T) 727137 F B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Groom - Callum Wheeler Tom Marquand 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. Beaten 5l behind Bradsell at 25-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Makarova (GB) 4 flat wins €96,252.90 D Handicap Rating 105
Hector Crouch 9.10 (CP) (TS) 5L 7th of 12 to Bradsell (GB) 9.13 YORK 23 AUG Group 1 5f Gd /Frm 7/2 HR105 H. Crouch 9.6 (CP) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL 9rn Group 2 5f Gd
Hector Crouch 9.2 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 1L from Purosangue (GB) 9.0 and Desperate Hero (GB) 9.5 SANDOWN PARK 6 JUL 8rn Group 3 5f 10yds Sft
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Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Hallie’s Comet (CPiece) 11-5872 F B Mighty Universe Ltd
Groom - Antonio lemos Oisin Murphy J O Matilda & Kilmichael Racing Partnership Kieran P Cotter T
She has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Beaten 1l by Without Words when second of 8 at 5-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud No Nay Never Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Matilda Picotte 4 flat wins €172,716.40 C Handicap Rating 106 5/2 HR106 R.P Whelan 9.7 (CP) 1L 2nd to Without Words (USA) 9.3 TIPP 1 SEP 8rn Group 3 7f 110yds Gd R.P Whelan 9.1 5 3/4L 7th of 15 to Lazzat (FR) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 4 AUG Group 1 6f 110yds Gd /Sft 6/1 HR111 D.P McDonogh 9.2 (CP) 7L 8th of 12 to Mitbaahy 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 2 6f Gd
16 VADREAM (GB) (8)
Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour
6 9 3 (129) (9)
805734 F B Crispin Estates Ltd Groom - Dan Byrne Jamie Spencer J O D R J King Charlie Fellowes (in GB) T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Montassib when fourth of 16 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Vadream (GB) 4 flat wins €137,567.80 D Handicap Rating 107
Hollie Doyle 9.2 hd 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP 16rn Group 1 6f Gd
David Egan 8.12 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Quinault (GER) 9.6 NEWMARKET 24 AUG 7rn Listed 6f Sft
Kieran Shoemark 9.5 4L 7th of 11 to Mill Stream 9.8 NEWMARKET 13 JUL Group 1 6f Gd 17 BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND (GB) (57) 3 9 2 (128) (8)
Br Gr f Twilight Son (GB) - Babylon Lane (GB) 51-3512 F
B Rosyground Stud Groom - Jack Lander
Clifford Lee 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. Beaten 1 3/4l by Believing when second of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July Star Rating HHH Beautiful Diamond (GB) 3 flat wins €49,866.70 D Handicap Rating 104 5/1 HR102 S.H. James 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL 9rn Group 2 5f Gd 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
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Quality Time (Blinkers) 411661 F B Rathbarry Stud Groom - Danny Benson Chris Hayes J O Quality Time Racing Syndicate Jack W Davison T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 85-40fav at Tipperary over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Jakajaro by 3l. Star Rating H She’s Quality 4 flat wins €68,087.70 D Handicap Rating 105 85/40Fav HR101 W.J. Lee 9.1 (BK) won 3L 1L from Jakajaro 9.6 and Ano Syra 9.2 TIPP 1 SEP 10rn Listed 5f Gd 57.8sec Cristian Demuro 8.8 5 3/4L 6th of 12 to Bradsell (GB) 9.1 DEAUVILLE 4 AUG Listed 5f Gd /Sft 7/1 HR105 R.P Whelan 9.2 3 1/4L 6th of 9 to Believing 9.6 here 20 JUL Group 2 5f Gd
*Denotes Second Entry
+Denotes Supplementary Entry
Blinkers worn by No 5, No 18. C,T worn by No 14. CPiece worn by No 3, No 8, No 15. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 13.
2023 - 1st Moss Tucker 2nd Get Ahead (GB) 3rd Equality (GB) (1 min. 0.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BRADSELL has underperformed in two course runs but is top class when conditions are in his favour Winner of the 2022 Coventry Stakes, he disappointed in the Phoenix Stakes here as a juvenile but has since found his niche running over this distance He won the King’s Stand as a three-year-old and, while he disappointed in this race last year, softening ground blunted his speed that day and he should take all of the beating if replicating his Nunthorpe Stakes performance. Believing finished second in the Nunthorpe and should again run well, while last year’s winner Moss Tucker might need a bit of cut underfoot.
Henry Longfellow was the sole representative for the all-powerful Aidan O’Brien stable and he was most impressive to maintain his perfect record.
Four runners headed down to post but the market suggested it was a battle between only the eventual winner and six furlong Keeneland Phoenix Stakes winner Bucanero Fuerte
DISTANCE
Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€400,000
Stunning Peach’s race looked over from the start as she was slow out the gates. Bucanero Fuerte failed to stay the seven furlongs which left the door wide open for Ryan Moore on the son of Dubawi, extending five lengths clear as they hit the line
It was easy to see why this colt was the stable’s number one, as he had plenty of knee action and was a class above on the day
WHYISITANIMPORTANTRACE?
Run over the seven furlongs trip, this race attracts the best of the best juveniles from both Ireland and Great Britain. Therefore, it has proved a very good guide to finding the following season’s Guineas winner due to many of them stepping up in trip with age The likes of Churchill, Gleneagles, Dawn Approach and George Washington are some recent prime examples.
HISTORYOFTHERACE MOSTIMPRESSIVE PERFFROMANCE?
The event was established in 1849, and it was originally called the National Produce Stakes and then the National Stakes. The inaugural running was won by Chatterbox over 170 years ago
The National Stakes was classed at Group 2 level, before achieving Group 1 status in 1985. It was then added to become part of the Irish Champions Weekend fixture in 2014.
In an extra-ordinary effort, Godolphin’s fabulous Pinatubo stunned his rivals by nine lengths in the 2019 renewal.
He travelled through the race like a dream and showed an abnormal turn of foot to stun some quality opposition.
LEADING JOCKEYS
The much missed Lester Piggott won the race on no less than four occasions, with success flowing from Cellini (1973) to Fatherland (1992). This record could only be matched by the legendary Michael Kinane who also rode four winners during his 34 year career in the saddle Kinane’s most famous success in this race came aboard Hawk Wing.
Of the current crop, the all blue of William Buick has seen himself in the Winners Enclosure on three separate occasions, while Ryan Moore and Declan McDonogh are both tied on two wins a peice Today Ryan rides Henri Matisse and Declan rides Cowardofthecounty
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RUNNERSFARE?
Despite Aidan O’Brien’s dominance, the British still hold a fair record in this race Tap On Wood scored for Barry Hills in 1978 and it was only eight years later when Lockton crossed the Irish Sea for success. Of more recent times, Godolphin landed the spoils with Quorto (2018), Pinatubo (2019) and their short reign ended with Native Trail (2021).
LEADINGTRAINERS?
Vincent O’Brien saddled a record-breaking 15 winners in the National Stakes, a record that has not been broken in many years. His domination started with Sir Ivor in 1967 and it was not long before Vincent won three consecutive renewals between 1971-1973. His final successes flowed with El Prado (1991) and Fatherland (1992) before retiring from the game in 1994.
This record, however, is now close to being surpassed by Aidan O’Brien and his current Coolmoore operation. He has achieved success twelve times in the past 27 years - a remarkable training performance. Aidan has saddled generational talents such as Mastercraftsman, Gleneagles, and Churchill in more recent times and today saddles Henri Matisse, Rock Of Cashel and The Parthenon.
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NATIONALSTAKES(GROUP1)
HONOURINGATRUELEGEND OFTHETURF
If ever a man deserved to have a Group One race named in his honour, Vincent O’Brien does.
From humble beginnings in Co. Cork, O’Brien quickly developed into the most dominant National Hunt trainer of his era. To name but a few, he saddled Cottage Rake to win three successive Cheltenham Gold Cups (1948-50), Hatton’s Grace to win three consecutive Champion Hurdles (1949-51) and perhaps most remarkably, he trained the winner of the Aintree Grand National in three consecutive years with three different horses (1953-55). Hatton’s Grace was sold at Goffs as were O’Brien’s 1955 Grand National winner Quare Times and 1953 Gold Cup winner Knock Hard.
However, it wasn’t until Vincent bought and built up a new training base at Ballydoyle in Co. Tipperary and turned his hand to training Flat horses that his influence became truly worldwide. Having partnered with John Magnier, the owner of Coolmore Stud and a multitude of prominent racehorse owners, most notably Robert Sangster, O’Brien helped to change the world of thoroughbred breeding by strongly supporting the progeny of a diminutive Canadian-based stallion called Northern Dancer. That proved to be inspired, as Northern Dancer would go on to establish himself as one of the most influential sires of all time and Vincent trained such talented and Influential sons of his including Nijinsky, Be My Guest, The Minstrel, Sadler’s Wells and El Gran Senor.
The big-race wins that O’Brien enjoyed on Flat are too numerous to list in entirety, but there are many highlights, with his record in Classics being particularly noteworthy. In total, O’Brien saddled 27 Irish Classic winners including six in the Irish Derby, as well as 16 British Classics including six Epsom Derby winners - including Larkspur who was purchased at Goffs.
At the inaugural yearling sales held at the new Goffs complex in Kill in 1975, a son of Northern Dancer became Europe’s highest priced yearling of all time. The colt, Lot 419 who was offered by Moyglare Stud with a nomination for the National Stakes at the Curragh, was purchased by Vincent O’Brien for 127,000gns. The yearling was named Be My Guest and went on to become European Champion Sire in 1982
Of the dozens of Group 1 races Vincent won throughout his career, the Group 1 he won on more occasions than any other was the National Stakes at the Curragh. Often targeting his best two-year-old at it, he saddled the winner of it on no less than 15 occasions, with perhaps his most memorable winners of the race being the legendary Sir Ivor (1967) and El Gran Senor (1983).
Thus, it is fitting that the National Stakes should nowadays be known as The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes in recognition of the remarkable contribution that Vincent O’Brien made to making Ireland the leading thoroughbred nation in the world. Hopefully today’s renewal will live up to the high standard that Vincent helped to set in the race during the course of his remarkable career.
Lester Piggott aboard Nijinsky
Sadler’s Wells
Nijinsky
Penny and Emily O’Brien, grand daughters of Vincent O’Brien presenting the perpetual trophy to the winning connections of Al Riffa in 2022
FIFTH RACE 4.10P.M.
THE GOFFS VINCENT
NATIONAL STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
Br B c Oasis Dream (GB) - Setsuko (FR) 131 F B S C E A Haras de Saint Pair & S A S Ec Groom - Sachin Sonawane William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby (in GB) T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav in the Group 2 HKJC World Pool Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) in July, beating Wolf Of Badenoch by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Nottingham this season. Star Rating HHHH Aomori City (FR) 2 flat wins €118,354.00 D Handicap Rating 111
William Buick 9.3 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Wolf of Badenoch (GB) 9.3 and Cool Hoof Luke (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD
William Buick 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Whistlejacket 9.2 NEWMARKET 11 JUL 6rn Group 2 6f Gd /Sft
James Doyle 9.7 won 1/2L 12L from Intrusively (GB) 9.7 and Dr T H G (GB) 9.7 NOTTINGHAM
2 COWARDOFTHECOUNTY (35) 2 9 5 (131) (6)
Br B c Kodi Bear - Hawaajib (FR)
1771 F B Sandra Russell & Lismacue Stud Groom - Pat McCabe Declan McDonogh J O Stonestreet Stables, LLC & John C Oxley & Tracy Farmer Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 6-1 in the Group 3 Francois Boutin Stakes at Deauville over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Houquetot by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Cowardofthecounty 2 wins €51,800.00 C D Handicap Rating 105
Ryan Moore 9.1 won 1 1/2L 3L from Houquetot 9.1 and Scandalo (GB) 9.1 DEAUVILLE 11 AUG 5rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 21.5sec 9/4 D. McMonagle 9.5 4 3/4L 7th of 10 to Babouche (GB) 9.2 here 21 JUL Group 3 6f 63yds Gd D. McMonagle 9.3 1 3/4L 7th of 22 to Rashabar 9.3 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 2 6f Gd /Frm
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Immortal Verse 111 F B Immortal Verse Syndicate Groom - Sarmite Loca Ryan Moore J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited A P O’Brien T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Hotazhell by 1l. Star Rating HHHHH Henri Matisse 3 wins €156,350.00 CD Handicap Rating 113
5/6Fav R.L. Moore 9.8 won 1L 1L from Hotazhell (GB) 9.5 and Scorthy Champ 9.5 here 24
8/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 won 1/2L 3 1/4L from The Strikin Viking 9.5 and Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 30 JUN
11/8Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won s/hd nk from Cadogan (GB) 9.5 and Red Evolution
Br B c Quality Road (USA) - Exotic Notion (USA) 1 F B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Groom - Gabriel Saldanha David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T
Dam unraced. A winner at 11-2 at Leopardstown over 1m (good) on his racecourse debut last month,
Br Ch c Mehmas - Fidaaha 13 F
B Healthy Wood Co Ltd Groom - Adnan Khan Dylan Browne McMonagle J
O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Barry Fowler & Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Full brother to Malavath, won three times at 6f and 7f including a Group 2 race A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 4 behind Henri Matisse beaten 2l at 17-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Scorthy Champ 1 win €10,620.00
17/2
7/1
D. McMonagle 9.5 1L 1L 3rd to Henri Matisse 9.8 here 24 AUG 4rn Group 2 7f Gd/Yld
D. McMonagle 9.7 won 2L 1 1/4L from Dahlia Noir 9.2 and Yamal 9.7 LEP 17 MAY
Br Ch c Galileo Gold (GB) - Thrilled 212 F B Tally-Ho Stud Groom - Sarah Peacock Oisin Murphy J O Two Plus Three Two Plus Four Hugo Palmer (in GB) T A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Ancient Truth when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 bet365 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) in July Star Rating HHH
Rossa Ryan 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Ancient Truth 9.3 NEWMARKET 13 JUL 6rn Group 2 7f Gd
Harry Davies 9.7 won 2 1/4L 5L from Green Storm 9.7 and Hofburg (GB) 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 7 JUN 7rn 6f 212yds Gd /Frm 1min 26.3sec Harry Davies 9.7 1L 2nd to Yaroogh 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 24 MAY 6rn 6f 212yds Sft
Br B c Kingman (GB) - Wonder of Wonders (USA) (Visor)
513 F B Coolmore Groom - Victor Vasylkivskyy Gavin Ryan J
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Last of 3 behind New Century beaten 6l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HH
The Parthenon 1 win €10,620.00 D Handicap Rating 96
Ryan Moore 9.3 1/2L 5L 3rd to New Century (GB) 9.3 SALISBURY 14 AUG 3rn Listed 1m Gd /Frm 4/11Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Loch Tay (GB) 9.7 and Mano Chicago 9.7 GOW 16 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 29.1sec 16/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 3/4L 5th of 7 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 3 6f Gd
+ Denotes Supplementary Entry Visor worn by No. 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Henri Matisse, 9/2 Aomori City (FR), 15/2 Cowardofthecounty, Hill Road (USA), 10/1 Seagulls Eleven, 14/1 Scorthy Champ, 25/1 Rock Of Cashel, The Parthenon 2023 - 1st Henry Longfellow 2nd Islandsinthestream 3rd Bucanero Fuerte (GB) (1 min. 27.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
HENRI MATISSE is still a work in progress but can progress further Out of a Group 1-winning dam, none of his wins have been flashy performances and while displaying signs of inexperience in both the Railway Stakes and the Futurity, he finished that latest race quite well and is ideally suited by this distance Aomori City also seemed to benefit from stepping up to this distance when winning at Goodwood in July He had previously finished third to subsequent Prix Morny winner Whistlejacket at Newmarket, while the form of his recent win was subsequently boosted by the third-placed colt winning at Group 2 level. Hill Road stays well as he impressively won his maiden over a mile, but steps up markedly in class.
WIN: SNAPDRAGON
DANGER: Aomori City
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.
After the earlier success of Fallen Angel, it was the turn of another British raider, Eldar Eldarov to taste further Group One success. Hot favourite and staying superstar Kyprios was returning from a 344 day absence to try and defend his crown in what looked a bit of a shootout between the pair The 2022 St Leger winner joined long time leader Yashin at the
DISTANCE
One mile and six furlongs (2,800 metres)
PRIZEMONEY
€600,000
top of the straight, fairly breezing past his rival as they entered the final three furlongs. It was at this point David Egan sent him for home and despite the best urgings of Ryan Moore, there was not enough in the tank for Kyprios to go with the leader He did plug on well but this race was all about Roger Varian’s four-year-old, who came home the winner by 3 1/2 lengths.
WHYISITANIMPORTANTRACE?
Unlike it’s British counterpart, this race gives an opportunity for the classic generation to be pitted against their older rivals. Since 2014, there have been 3 three-year-olds to win the race, the latest being Search For A Song back in 2019 Today The Euphrates represents this age group.
DUALWINNERS CLOSEFINISHES
Since the Comer Group International Irish St Leger became an open-age race in 1983, there have been multiple repeat winner The most successful of which was Vinnie Roe, winning the race four times in a row between 2001 and 2004. Vintage Crop became the fist dual winner in 1993 and 1994 and has since been followed by the likes of Kayf Tara, Order Of St George and Search For A Song Can Kyprios join this illustrious list today?
The closest finish came in 2011, when Duncan and Jukebox Jury could not be split by the judge. The pair had it between them at the top of the straight and settled down to fight out arguably the most to and fro finish in the races history. It looked as though Jukebox Jury had just done enough to hold his rival but a late lunge meant the pair dead-heated.
LEADING TRAINERS?
Vincent O’Brien and Dermot Weld sit as joint leaders atop the tree of most successful trainers in this race. Vincent O’Brien registering nine wins in an illustrious career The last of those came in 1988 courtesy of Dark Lomond. Dermot Weld was responsible for training the races most successful horse in Vinnie Roe and also trained two other dual-winners in Vintage Crop and Search For A Song Aidan O’Brien sits on six winners, so could move to just two behind the leading pair if Kyprios can deliver the goods.
ONTHECLOCK
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 2:57.15 was set by Brown Panther in 2014, which is the quickest time over that period. The runner was trained by Tom Dascombe and ridden by Richard Kingscote. The slowest winning time was set in 2009 when Alandi won in a time of 3:14.82, ridden by Mick Kinane.
LEADINGRIDER?
WHOARETHE SPONSORS?
Morny Wing is the one they all have to beat to become leading rider His first win came over 100 years ago, but still no jockey has managed to surpass his seven winners.
Pat Smullen and Mick Kinane both came close with four winners apiece. While of the current crop Ryan Moore leads the way on three wins and he’ll be hoping Kyprios can find the Winners’ Enclosure today to take him level with Pat Smullen and Mick Kinane.
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SIXTH RACE 4.45P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €342000; Second: €120000; Third: €60000; Fourth: €30000; Fifth: €18000; Sixth: €12000; Seventh: €6000; Eighth: €6000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
Br B g Awtaad - Moqla (GB) 245252 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Groom - Chantelle Stork Clifford Lee J O Nick Bradley Racing 33, Burke & partner K R Burke (in GB) T
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 2l by Al Aasy when second of 5 at 13-8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 BetVictor Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month. He was also engaged to run at Chester yesterday Star Rating HHH
Al Qareem 6 flat wins
€226,504.60 Handicap Rating 109
Clifford Lee 9.7 2L 2nd to Al Aasy 9.10 NEWBURY 17 AUG 5rn Group 3 1m 5f 61yds Gd /Frm
Clifford Lee 9.12 9L 5th of 6 to Kyprios 9.12 GOODWOOD 30 JUL Group 1 2m Gd
Sam James 9.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Alsakib (GB) 9.0 YORK 13 JUL 8rn Group 3 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Sft 2 CRYPTO FORCE (GB) (29) 4 9 11 (137) (1)
Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare 673644 F B Mr W A Tinkler Groom - Marcelo Soares David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited Adrian Murray T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 4l behind Continuous when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating H Crypto Force (GB) 2 flat wins €80,535.00 C Handicap Rating 103
18/1 HR103 R.P Whelan 9.9 1/2L 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Continuous (JPN) 9.9 here 17 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 12/1 HR105 D. Egan 9.9 5L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Crystal Black 9.9 LEP 8 AUG 4rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 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
GIAVELLOTTO (66) 5 9 11 (137) (3)
Br Ch c Mastercraftsman - Gerika (FR) 53-3511 F
B Societa Agricola La Tesa SRL Groom - Dilawar Khan Oisin Murphy J O Scuderia La Tesa Limited & Vaibhav Shah Marco Botti (in GB) T
Winnerofsixracesfrom1m2fto1m6fongroundvaryingfromgoodtofirmtogoodtosoftandontheall-weather Awinnerat10-3intheGroup2PrincessOfWales’s Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing in July, beating Arrest by 3 1/2l. Has also won at York this season. Star Rating HHHH Giavellotto 6 flat wins €342,708.00 D Handicap Rating 119
Oisin Murphy 9.11 won 3 1/4L 2 3/4L from Arrest 9.8 and Time Lock (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 11 JUL
Oisin Murphy 9.3 won 4 3/4L 3/4L from Vauban (FR) 9.3 and Gregory (GB) 9.3 YORK 17 MAY 6rn Group 2
Ben Coen 9.2 4L 5th of 15 to Tower of London 8.10 MEYDAN 30 MAR Group 2 2m Gd 4 KYPRIOS (47) 6 9 11 (137) (4) Br Ch c Galileo - Polished Gem 22-1111 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Groom - Wieslaw Kwasniak Ryan Moore J O Moyglare,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Has won 12 races from 1m 1f to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav in the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes at Goodwood over 2m (good) in July, beating Sweet William by 4l. Star Rating HHHHH Kyprios 12 flat wins €2,019,803.90 CD Handicap Rating 120
Ryan Moore 9.12 won 4L hd from Sweet William 9.12 and Gregory (GB) 9.12 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 6rn Group 1 2m Gd 3min 21.5sec Ryan Moore 9.4 won 1L 5L from Trawlerman 9.4 and Sweet William 9.4 ASCOT 20 JUN 9rn Group 1 2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 4min 18sec 1/12Fav HR117 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 1L 1 3/4L from Queenstown 9.5 and Yashin 9.5 LEP 17 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 3min 1.1sec 5 VAUBAN (FR) (23) 6 9 11 (137) (6)
Br Ch g Galiway (GB) - Waldfest (GB) (TStrap) 10-2431 F
B Philippe Decouz & S C E A Du Bas Bugey Groom - Adam Connolly William Buick J O Mrs S Ricci W P Mullins T
Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won three hurdles. A winner at 11-2 in the Group 2 Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes at York over 2m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Al Nayyir by a
Awtaad (IRE)
1.ALQAREEM(IRE)
Moqla (GB)
Time Test (GB)
2.CRYPTOFORCE(GB)
Luna Mare (IRE)
Mastercraftsman (IRE)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Asheerah (GB)
Teofilo (IRE)
Mooakada (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Passage of Time (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Pale Moon Rising (IRE)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Starlight Dreams (USA)
Green Desert (USA)
Park Appeal
Shamardal (USA)
Adaala (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Speirbhean (IRE)
Montjeu (IRE)
Sulaalah (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Clepsydra (GB)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Kingmambo (USA)
Baraka (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Mira Adonde (USA)
Black Tie Affair
Reves Celestes (USA)
3.GIAVELLOTTO(IRE)
Gerika (FR)
Galileo (IRE)
Green Tern (ITY)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
4.KYPRIOS(IRE)
Polished Gem (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Trusted Partner (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Galiway (GB)
5.VAUBAN(FR)
Waldfest (GB)
Danzigaway (USA)
Hurricane Run (IRE)
Gifted Icon (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Miswaki Tern (USA)
Green Leaves
Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge (USA)
Miswaki (USA)
Allegretta
Danzig (USA)
Razyana (USA)
Affirmed (USA)
Talking Picture (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Blushing Away (USA)
Montjeu (IRE)
Hold On (GER)
Peintre Celebre (USA)
Waldmark (GER)
6 WALDADLER (GER) (28) 5 9 11 (137) (7)
Br Ch g Adlerflug (GER) - Waldblume (GER) 3-32374 F
B Gestut Sommerberg Groom - Marketa Patkova Seamie Heffernan J
O Stall Kalifornia Pavel Vovcenko (in GER) T
He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. Finished 9l behind Double Major when fourth of 5 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Sumbe Prix Kergorlay at Deauville over 1m 7f (soft) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating H Waldadler (GER) 1 flat win €14,992 Handicap Rating 104
Alexis Pouchin 9.4 7L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Double Major 9.6 DEAUVILLE 18 AUG 5rn Group 2 1m 7f Gd /Sft
Rene Piechulek 9.2 8 1/2L 7th of 9 to Best of Lips 9.4 HOPPEGARTEN 21 JUL Group 3 1m 4f Gd
Rene Piechulek 9.0 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Atzeco 8.11 MILAN 26 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 7f Gd /Sft
NASTARIA (GB) (35) 5 9 8 (134) (5)
Br B Br f Outstrip (GB) - Cinta (GB) 26-3331 F
B Mette Campbell-Andenaes Groom - Ronny Bouk Miguel Lopez J
O Anna Schleusner-Fruhriep Anna Schleusner-Fruhriep (in GER) T
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 2m on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 6-4fav at Hoppegarten over 1m 6f (good) last month, beating Atlantica by 2 1/2l. Star Rating H Nastaria (GB) 5 flat wins €76,900 D Handicap Rating 100
Miguel Lopez 9.1 won 2 1/2L ns from Atlantica (GB) 8.13 and Wedding In May (GER) 8.13 HOPPEGARTEN 11 AUG 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 3min 3.4sec
Miguel Lopez 8.13 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Niagaro (GER) 9.0 HAMBURG 3 JUL 6rn Listed 2m Sft
Miguel Lopez 8.13 nk 2L 3rd to Alessio (GER) 9.6 HANNOVER 16 JUN 6rn Listed 1m 7f Gd
THE EUPHRATES (GB) (38)
9 2 (128) (8)
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Auld Alliance (Visor) 245612 F B B Flay Thoroughbreds Groom - Alan Burns Wayne Lordan J O Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Smith A P O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 5l by Crystal Black when second of 4 at 6-5 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Xin Gin Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
The Euphrates (GB) 2 flat wins €33,040.00 Handicap Rating 105
6/5 HR105 R.L. Moore 8.13 (V) 5L 2nd to Crystal Black 9.9 LEP 8 AUG 4rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 6/4Fav HR104 W.J. Lee 9.5 (V) won 1/2L nk from Kinesiology (GB) 9.5 and Bellezza 9.0 GOW 27 JUL 7rn Listed 1m 4f 50yds Gd 2min 38sec 22/1 HR104 D. McMonagle 9.2 (V) 8L 6th of 8 to Los Angeles 9.2 here 30 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd
TStrap worn by No 5. Visor worn by No 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/6 Kyprios, 11/4 Giavellotto, 6/1 Vauban (FR), 12/1 Al Qareem, 33/1 The Euphrates (GB), 50/1 Waldadler (GER), 66/1 Crypto Force (GB), Nastaria (GB) 2023 - 1st Eldar Eldarov (GB) 2nd Kyprios 3rd Dawn Rising (3 min. 1.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
KYPRIOS was beaten in this at a short price last year but has looked back to his brilliant best this term and should prove the class act. The son of Galileo had an injury interrupted campaign last term but has been flawless in four starts this year, winning his second Ascot Gold Cup and most recently running out an impressive victor of the Goodwood Cup Giavellotto looks the obvious danger and will make sure it’s a solid test. He steps back up in trip after a cosy Group 2 success at Newmarket in July He beat Vauban in fine style in the Yorkshire Cup in May, while Willie Mullins’ charge restored his confidence on the Knavesmire last month.
WIN: KYPRIOS DANGER: Giavellotto
THANKYOU
The Curragh would like to acknowledge the support of stable staff today with over €5,000 presented to grooms across our race programme including generous presentations to grooms in charge of horses judged to be best turned. We would also like to thank Moyglare Stud for their ongoing sponsorship of the Stable Staff Canteen. Their support provides a complimentary meal to all stable staff working today.
Adlerflug (GER)
6.WALDADLER(GER)
Waldblume (GER)
7.NASTARIA(GB)
Outstrip (GB)
Cinta (GB)
8.THEEUPHRATES(GB)
Frankel (GB)
Auld Alliance (IRE)
In The Wings
Aiyana (GER)
Halling (USA)
Wurftaube (GER)
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Asi Siempre (USA)
Monsun (GER)
Night Year (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Kind (IRE)
Montjeu (IRE)
Highland Gift (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
High Hawk
Last Tycoon
Alya (GER)
Diesis
Dance Machine
Acatenango (GER)
Wurfbahn (GER)
Danehill (USA)
Patrona (USA)
El Prado (IRE)
Siempre Asi (USA)
Konigsstuhl (GER)
Mosella (GER)
Jareer (USA)
Nightrockette (GER)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Floripedes (FR)
Generous (IRE)
Scots Lass
THE WORLDS MOST
ARTIST OF THE CURRAGH
GOFFS MILLIONS DAY |
Saturday 28th September
The Curragh is delighted to launch the inaugural “Artist of The Curragh”competition.
We would like to invite entries from artists from all over County Kildaretotakepart.
Please submit any piece of your artwork and a brief outline in no more than 100 words why you would like to be considered to be one of the five finalists who will be selected to come to the Curragh on Goffs Millions Race Day, Saturday 28th September to paint a Curraghracedaysceneonsiteattheraces.
The artist judged to be the overall winner by the Curragh racecourse will receive a commission to the value of €1500 which will be on displayattheracecoursethroughout2025.
Please submit your interest by Friday 20th Sept to Evan Arkwright at the Curragh Racecourse at eark@curragh.ie
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SEVENTH RACE 5.20P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €135500; Second: €50000; Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000; Seventh: €3000; Eighth: €3000; Ninth: €3000; Tenth: €3000. (For Race Conditions see page 84)
RACESPONSOR
Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post 6f 63y
Simon Kerins Chief Executive Tattersalls Ireland will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Br B g Belardo - Rainbow Heart (Visor) 10 F B Sunderland Holdings Inc B Garritty J O Mr and Mrs J D Cotton
Half-brother to Gunfighter, won twice at 6f and 7f A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 20l behind The Lion In Winter at 150-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Tattersalls Acomb Stakes at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Urban Sky 1 flat win €4,655.20 Handicap Rating 80 Oisin Orr 9.3 20L last of 11 to The Lion In Winter 9.3 YORK 21 AUG Group 3 7f Gd /Frm Billy Garritty 9.7 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Simply Blue (GB) 9.7 and Our Mighty Mo 9.7 HAMILTON
2 NO SUCH THING (114) €50,000 2 9
(131) (21)
Br B g Inns of Court - Coincidently (GB) 2 F
B Tom Radley Colin Keane J O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons G M Lyons T
Dam won twice between 7f and 1m 2f. Beaten 1 1/2l by Orchidaceae when second of 21 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in May Star Rating HHH No Such Thing 4/1 C.T. Keane 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Orchidaceae 8.8 here 24 MAY 21rn mdn 6f Gd
3 RIGHT AND TRUE (21) €68,000
(19) Br B c Arizona - Princess Theodora (USA) (CPiece) 633 F B T Boylan Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 12 behind Rebel Diamond beaten 1l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH Right And True Handicap Rating 86
7/1 W.M. Lordan 9.9 hd 3/4L 3rd to Rebel Diamond 9.5 NAAS 25 AUG 12rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 5/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.9 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Sigh No More 9.2 GAL 4 AUG 13rn mdn 7f Hvy 9/2 R.L. Moore 9.2 7 1/4L 6th of 15 to Barnavara 8.13 here 6 MAY mdn
B Lodge Park Stud
Kingscote J O Miss J Deadman & S Barrow Clive Cox (in GB) T
Half-brother to Income, won twice at 5f and 6f Third of 11 behind Sarab Star beaten 1 3/4l at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Salisbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH Sky Advocate
in three starts. Third of 8 behind Rock Of Cashel beaten 2 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in July He is wearing
6 FORT STAR (-) €32,000
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Marietta Robusti F
B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd Robbie Colgan J
O Fort Faulkner Partnership Ms Sheila Lavery T
Dam won four times at 5f and 6f Cost 32,000 euro Making his racecourse debut and he will do well to go close on this occasion. Star Rating HH 7 LETHIMFLY (41) €26,000
Br Ch c Ribchester - Our Joy 642120 F
B Ballyphilip Stud Billy Lee J
O Harcourt Racing Syndicate Noel Meade T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Heavens Gate when last of 21 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Lethimfly 1 win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 84
20/1 HR84 W.J. Lee 9.0 25L last of 21 to Heavens Gate 8.13 NAAS 5 AUG 5f 205yds Yld
5/4Fav HR84 C.T Keane 9.1 3 1/4L 2nd to Morning Vietnam (GB) 8.11 CK 26 JUL 4rn 5f Gd
10/11Fav HR78 C.T Keane 9.3 won 2 1/2L 4L from Sharkii 9.7 and Smoke Them Out 8.8
(55) €17,500
Br Ch c Dandy Man - Caledonian Belle (TStrap) 519 F B Bridgetown Stud & M Carroll Oisin Murphy J O D R Passant Hugo Palmer (in GB) T
A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Ruff Justice at 11-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) in July Star Rating HH
Ran Amok 1 flat win €5,989.70 Handicap Rating 75
Oisin Murphy 9.10 (TS) 9L 9th of 10 to Ruff Justice (GB) 9.8 WINDSOR 22 JUL hcp (0-75)6f 12yds Gd /Frm Joe Leavy 9.2 (TS) won nk 2 1/4L from Hofburg (GB) 9.4 and Feeraas 9.7 CHEPSTOW 17 JUN 5rn mdn 6f 16yds
/Sft 1min 13.6sec James Doyle 9.7 8L 5th of 9 to Santa Savana (GB) 9.2 LEICESTER 28 MAY mdn 6f Gd /Sft
9 TANAGER (GB) (44) €22,000 2 9 3 (129) (1)
Br B g Havana Gold - Compton Bird (GB) 15330 F
B Plantation Stud Charlie Bishop J O Neil Smith & Alfie Smith Eve Johnson Houghton (in GB) T
A winner at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Artagnan at 14-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Tanager (GB) 1 flat win €23,696.60 Handicap Rating 78
Charles Bishop 8.13 6L 12th of 16 to Artagnan 8.9 GOODWOOD 2 AUG hcp 6f Gd /Frm
Charles Bishop 9.8 nk 2 3/4L 3rd to Caburn 9.2 SALISBURY 26 JUN 13rn 6f Gd /Frm
Charles Bishop 9.7 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Teej A 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY 10rn 6f 3yds Gd /Sft
Br B f Invincible Spirit - Across The Sea (GB) 641 F
B Irish National Stud CY Ltd
Ronan Whelan J O FTP Equine Holdings Ltd Gavin Hernon (in FR) T
Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav at Moulins over 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Jawwal by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHHH Spirit d’Or Handicap Rating 93
Tony Piccone 8.13 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Jawwal (FR) 8.13 and Drumroy Girl 8.5 MOULINS 26 AUG 5rn mdn 5f Sft 1min 1.1sec
Tony Piccone 8.11 hd ns 1 1/2L 4th to La Samana (FR) 8.11 DEAUVILLE 3 AUG 10rn Listed 5f Gd
Hollie Doyle 9.0 5L 6th of 11 to Epson Blue Cen 9.0 DEAUVILLE 7 JUL mdn 6f Gd /Sft
Br Br f Soldier’s Call (GB) - Dubai’s Success (GB)
321149 F B Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Clifford Lee J O Clipper K R Burke (in GB) T
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 17l behind Celandine at 50-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Pontefract and Musselburgh this season. Star Rating HHHH Unspoken Love 2 flat wins 29,903.40 Handicap Rating 83
Daniel Tudhope 9.2 17L last of 9 to Celandine (GB) 9.2 YORK 22 AUG Group 2 6f Gd /Frm
Alexis Pouchin 8.13 7L 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Fraise des Bois (FR) 8.13 LA TESTE DE BUCH 21 JUL 9rn Listed 6f Sft
Daniel Tudhope 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Sunshine Soul 9.2 and Guns Firing 9.2 PONTEFRACT 1 JUL
Half-sister to Quiet Waters, won six times at 6f and 7f Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by An Chorr Dubh when second of 16 at 4-5fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) in July Star Rating HHH Canto Della Terra
4/5Fav G.M. Ryan 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to An Chorr Dubh 8.5 GOW 27 JUL 16rn mdn 7f Gd 11/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 hd 2nd to Easy Mover 9.2 FAIR 7 JUN 11rn mdn 6f Gd
ABRAHAM ANSWER (9) €10,000
(125) (4)
Br Ch g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Emily Grace (Blinkers) 0090 F
B Mr P Cullen
Rory Cleary J
O Paul Cullen M C Grassick T
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Sir Jeremy when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating H
Abraham Answer Handicap Rating 51
16/1 HR54 D.E. Sheehy 8.10 24L 11th of 12 to Sir Jeremy 9.9 DRYL 6 SEP hcp (47-70)7f 27yds Gd
80/1 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 6 1/4L 9th of 12 to Wise Men Say 9.1 CK 26 JUL mdn 5f Gd
100/1 C. Geerdharry 8.8 11L 13th of 19 to Shimmy Jimmy 8.13 NAV 13 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Frm
Br Ch g Ribchester - Dance Bid (GB)
8707 F B Debbie Kitchin & David Cahill
Michael Mulvany T
Wesley Joyce J O Magpie’s Nest Syndicate
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 6l behind Last Encore at 28-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H Dance For Chester Handicap Rating 54
28/1 HR54 J.A. Powell 8.4 6L 7th of 10 to Last Encore 9.8 NAV 29 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd
150/1 S.P Bird 8.10 12L 14th of 19 to Shimmy Jimmy 8.13 NAV 13 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Frm 12/1 W. Joyce 8.8 6 1/2L 7th of 9 to The Road Is Long 9.1 BELW 5 JUL mdn 7f 195yds Gd
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Sahaayef 6 F B Ballintry Stud Andrew Slattery J O Stracklevin Stud Farms Ltd Andrew Slattery T
Dam unraced. Finished 13l behind Town And Country when sixth of 9 at 100-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating H Parkside Prince
100/1 C. Horgan 9.0 12L 6th of 9 to Town And Country 9.2 NAV 29 AUG mdn 5f Gd 16
(GB) (-) €45,000
Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Too The Stars F B Jim Crowley
Declan McDonogh J O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke K R Burke (in GB) T
Half-sister to To Nathaniel, won twice at 1m 3f and 1m 4f Cost 45,000 euro Crosses the Irish Sea for her racecourse bow and she warrants respect, especially if the betting market vibes are positive Star Rating HHH
Br B f Kodi Bear - Air of Mystery (GB) 51425 F B Mr Donal Boylan Pierre-Louis Jamin J O Millennial Racing Tom Dascombe (in GB) T
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Invincible Song when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Ripon over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH John’s Dragon 1 flat win €4,220.70 Handicap Rating 70
Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.9 (CP) 7L 5th of 7 to Invincible Song 9.11 RIPON 27 AUG hcp (0-70)5f Gd /Frm
Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Lady Luzon 9.8 CHEPSTOW 15 AUG 7rn hcp (0-75)5f 16yds Gd /Frm
Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.4 1 1/4L nk 3 1/2L 4th to Ruff Justice (GB) 9.8 WINDSOR 22 JUL 10rn hcp (0-75)6f 12yds Gd /Frm 18 GLORIOUSLY GLAM (17) €9,000 2 8 10 (122) (24) Br Ch f Profitable - Abstain (GB) (CPiece) 53912 F B Mrs P O’Rourke Shane Foley J O Glamour & Glory Syndicate Mrs John Harrington T A winner at 6f on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Last Encore when second of 10 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Gloriously Glam 1 win €6,785.00 Handicap Rating 81 100/30 HR78 S. Foley 9.10 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to
Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Glamorous (GER) F B Richard & Nora Ahern Nathan Crosse J O Richard & Nora Ahern Daniel William O’Sullivan T
Half-sister to Mosala, won at 1m 2f and 1m 3f Likely to be available at long odds as she makes her debut this afternoon. Star Rating H
20 SOME BEAUTY (31) €21,000
8 10 (122) (13)
Br Br f King of Change (GB) - Symfony (Blinkers) 7 F
B Ballintry Stud Seamie Heffernan J
O Hopes & Dreams Syndicate
Daniel James Murphy T
Half-sister to Marsa, won four times at 6f and 7f Beaten 8l behind Ms Willpower at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH
Some Beauty
22/1 J.J.G. Ryan 8.7 (CP) 8L 7th of 11 to Ms Willpower 9.0 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f Std
21 BLUEBELARDO (21) €8,500
8 8 (120) (14)
Br Ch f Belardo - Blue Paraiba 04 F
B Geoffrey Croke
Danny Sheehy J
O Newbury Syndicate M C Grassick T
Half-sister to Azure Star, won four times at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 1 3/4l behind Rebel Diamond when fourth of 12 at 200-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Bluebelardo
200/1 R.P. Cleary 8.8 hd 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Rebel Diamond 9.5 NAAS 25 AUG 12rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 28/1 D.E. Sheehy 8.11 17L 16th of 17 to Distant Seas (GB) 9.8 here 17 AUG mdn 6f Gd
22 DANDY MAGIC (44) €8,000 2 8 8 (120) (3)
Br Ch f Dandy Man - Magic Mirror (GB)
437 F B Ballyhane
Emmet Mullins T
Wayne Lordan J O Paul Byrne
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 5l behind Bessie Abott at 7-4fav when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HH Dandy Magic
7/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.1 5 1/2L 7th of 14 to Bessie Abott 8.8 GAL 2 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld 4/1 C.D Hayes 8.8 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Shimmy Jimmy 8.13 NAV 13 JUL 19rn mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Frm 12/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Merrily (USA) 9.2 NAAS 26 JUN 10rn mdn 5f Gd
(31) €1,500
(9)
Br Gr f Magna Grecia - Russian Dream 9800 F B Skymarc Farm Rory Mulligan J O T B Sheridan Cian Collins T
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 16l behind Ms Willpower at 150-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating H
Run Maggie Run
150/1 W. Joyce 8.3 15L last of 11 to Ms Willpower 9.0 DUN 15 AUG mdn 6f Std 125/1 J.A. Powell 8.5 16L 11th of 13 to Sigh No More 9.2 GAL 4 AUG mdn 7f Hvy 200/1 W. Joyce 8.6 24L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Lambourn 9.4 KILL 17 JUL 1m 40yds Gd 24 WESTERN DREAMER (-) €12,000
(120) (22)
Br Ch f Arizona - Hawaiian Dream F B Hawaiian Dream Partnership Sean Davis J O Starlink Syndicate Chris Timmons T
Half-sister to Placebo Effect, won four times between 6f and 1m. Making her first racecourse appearance and she appears to have plenty on her plate today Star Rating H
Blinkers worn by No 5, No 13, No 20 CPiece worn by No 3, No 18. TStrap worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Spirit d’Or, 6/1 Canto Della Terra, Gloriously Glam, 8/1 No Such Thing, Right And True, 10/1 Viking Invasion, 14/1 Lethimfly, 16/1 Urban Sky, Sky Advocate, Tanager (GB), Unspoken Love, Arkinthestars (GB), 20/1 Ran Amok, 25/1 Fort Star, John’s Dragon, Bluebelardo, Dandy Magic, 33/1 Some Beauty, 50/1 Dance For Chester, Guelder Rose, Western Dreamer, 66/1 Abraham Answer, Parkside Prince, 150/1 Run Maggie Run 2023 - 1st Native American 2nd Mercian Warrior 3rd Clarita (1 min. 19 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
SPIRIT D’OR can give trainer Gavin Hernon a big winner here. The Invincible Spirit filly ran well to finish fourth in Listed company at Deauville on her penultimate start and there is an Irish line of form to work with there as the consistent Shamrock Breeze was just denied in that race The handicapper has given the maiden winner a mark of 93 and she sets the standard. Aidan O’Brien tries cheekpieces on Right And True and he could be a big player after solid placed efforts in maidens the last twice English raiders have a fine record in this and Karl Burke’s Unspoken Love drops in class.
WIN: SPIRIT D’OR
DANGER: Right And True
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GoffsMillionsWeekend 28th&29thSeptember
Join us for a very special weekend with great racing, style and family fun
- Saturday is Goffs Millions 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
NovemberRacing
OctoberRacing
5th October, the first of our three days featuring the Darley Brigid’s Pastures Stakes, while racing also takes place on 17th and 22nd October
3rd November, celebrate the end of the 2024 flat racing season with a packed programme of racing and the opportunity to acknowledge the most memorable achievements of the year
EIGHTH RACE 5.55P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 3rd September Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000. (For Race Conditions see page ??)
RACESPONSOR
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post 1m 2f
Cathal Beale representing the IEBF will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €250 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
1 MASHHOOR (GB) (112)
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Sunsemperchi (GB)
F B Grenville Bloodstock Ltd Patrick McGettigan (10) J
O Brunabonne Syndicate J P Murtagh T
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Well beaten at 25-1 behind White Birch when last of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good - yielding) in May Star Rating HHH Mashhoor (GB) 5 flat wins €127,705.70 CD Handicap Rating 105 25/1 HR107 B.M. Coen 9.5 (CP) 34L last of 8 to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 26 MAY Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Yld B.M. Coen 9.3 (CP) 1 1/2L 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Passenger (USA) 9.3 CHESTER 10 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 2f 70yds Gd /Frm 8/1 HR110 B.M. Coen 9.8 15L 8th of 10 to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 20 APR Group 3 1m 2f Hvy 2 HELVIC DREAM (148) 7 9 10 (136) (10) Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie (CPiece) 55-1495 F B T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien
Jamie Powell (3) J O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill Noel Meade T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy; has also won a hurdle in February Finished 10l behind White Birch when fifth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in April. Star Rating HHHH Helvic Dream 5 flat wins €243,100.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 CD Handicap Rating 101
18/1 HR105 C.D. Hayes 9.5 9 3/4L 5th of 10 to White Birch (GB) 9.5 here 20 APR Group 3 1m 2f Hvy
15/2 HR125 Sam Ewing 11.2 35L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Effernock Fizz 10.7 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy 14/1 Sam Ewing 11.1 6 1/2L 2L 1 1/2L 4th to Fun Fun Fun 10.12 NAAS 10
(135) (1) Br B g American Pharoah (USA) - Marylebone (USA) 1/-5641 F B Chelston Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 22-1 here over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating State Actor by a head. Star Rating HHHHH Wigmore Street (USA) 2 flat wins €66,071.40 C Handicap Rating 100
22/1 HR93 R.L. Moore 9.2 won hd ns from State Actor 9.0 and Independent Expert 8.7 here 31 AUG 24rn
Gd 1min 38sec 5/2 HR95 D. McMonagle 9.13 1/2L 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Star Harbour 10.0 TIPP 9 AUG 4rn 1m 1f Gd/Frm 11/1 HR97 D. McMonagle 10.7 2 1/4L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Plume Noire 9.5 NAAS 19 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
9 8 (134) (5) Br Gr g Dark Angel - Three Hearts (USA) (CPiece) 5-02481 F B Ridgemont Stud (Ltd) Billy Lee J O Team Valor International LLC & Steven Rocco J P Murtagh T He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather A winner at 7-1 at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing in July, beating Enfjaar by a neck. Star Rating HHH Take Heart 3 flat wins €79,596.30 Handicap Rating 99
B.M. Coen 9.2 (CP) won nk 1L from Enfjaar 9.12 and Tony Montana (GB) 9.1 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 17rn hcp 1m 1f 197yds Gd 2min 6.2sec
B.M. Coen 8.12 (CP) 4 1/2L 8th of 20 to Enfjaar 9.1 YORK 13 JUL hcp 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Sft 3/1 HR96 B.M. Coen 9.12 hd 1/2L 3/4L 4th to La Dame Blanche 8.0 CK 14 JUN 10rn hcp 1m 4f Gd 5 LONGBOURN (37) 8 9 7 (133) (8) Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Lady Catherine (GB) (TStrap) 33-5312 F B Tinnakill Bloodstock & P Grimes Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Ms Amanda Torrens Ross O’Sullivan T He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Star Harbour when second of 4 at 5-6fav on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH Longbourn 4 flat wins €57,820.00 CD Handicap Rating 98 5/6Fav HR98 J.J.G. Ryan 9.8 (TS) 1/2L 2nd
ALANYA (FR) (32)
Br B f Le Havre - Qatari Elegance (USA) 0-56664 F
B Al Shahania Stud Doha Gavin Ryan J
O Haigney Bloodstock Ltd Thomas Gibney T
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/4l behind Wingspan when fourth of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Alanya (FR) 2 flat wins €27,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 95
8/1 HR93 G.M. Ryan 9.9 3/4L s/hd nk 4th to Wingspan 9.1 GOW 14 AUG 8rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm
11/1
HR96 G.F Carroll 9.9 5 1/2L 6th of 9 to Greenfinch (USA) 9.1 KILL 17 JUL Listed 1m 40yds Gd
14/1 HR96 G.M. Ryan 10.0 2 3/4L 6th of 14 to Lady Lunette 9.0 LEP 11 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
Br Gr g Temple City (USA) - Song Of Hours (USA)
3521-73 F B Malibu Farm, LLC Colin Keane J O Mrs A F Mee Emmet Mullins T
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground; has also won a NH flat race Third of 18 behind Mexicali Rose beaten 1 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) in July Star Rating HHH
16/1 HR93 C.D. Hayes 9.4 nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld
100/30 HR93 C.T Keane 10.0 3 1/2L last of 7 to Timourid 9.2 LEP 6 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
2/7Fav C.T Keane 9.9 won 6L 12L from Expound (GB) 9.9 and Just Delayed (GB) 9.9 CLON 7 SEP 23 7rn mdn 1m 1f 136yds Gd 2min
Br B g Teofilo - Fleeting Smile (USA) (TStrap) 32-1217- F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Rory Cleary J O Mrs J S Bolger & Frederik Tylicki J S Bolger T
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind Maud Gonne Spirit at 9-4 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 1f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HHH Fleetfoot 2 flat wins €17,405.00 Handicap Rating 91 9/4 HR93 L.T McAteer 9.4 (TS) 11L 7th of 9 to Maud Gonne Spirit 9.4 LIST 19 SEP 23 Listed 1m 1f Sft
5/4Fav HR87 R.P Cleary 9.9 (TS) won 1L hd from Migdam (FR) 9.11 and Oriole (GB) 9.1 PUN 13 SEP 23 5rn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 1min 57.9sec 5/2 HR83 R.P Cleary 9.8 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Cristal Clere 9.7 ROS 4 SEP 23 5rn 1m 2f Yld
9 SOARING MONARCH (15)
7 8 11 (123) (3)
Br B g Free Eagle - Little Live Wire 900-830 F B James O’Haire & Irish National Stud Luke McAteer J O Basil Holian Alan McIntyre T He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Wigmore Street at 22-1 when 11th of 24 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Soaring Monarch 4 flat wins €35,105.00 D Handicap Rating 88
22/1 HR88 L.T McAteer 8.11 6 1/4L 11th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 28/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Eagle’s Way (GB) 9.6 GAL 2 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 9/1 HR84 L.T McAteer 9.10 9 1/4L 8th of 17 to Grey Leader 9.11 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld
Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Bona Fide (GB) (Blinkers) 003204 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Seamie Heffernan J O Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate Gerard Keane T A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Clear Quartz when fourth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHHH Genuine Article (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 Handicap Rating 84
5/1 HR84 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 (CP) 1/2L 2L 1L 4th to Clear Quartz 9.3 GAL 10 SEP 12rn 1m 98yds Yld 14/1 HR85 J.J.G. Ryan 8.5 (CP) 7L 14th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/4Fav HR82 C.T Keane 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Grey Leader 9.11 GAL 1 AUG 17rn Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld
Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Nutshell (GB) (CPiece) 31-4216 F B Ballyhane Wayne Lordan J O Team Valor International LLC A Oliver T Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap Star Rating HH Apercu 2 flat wins €14,160.00 Handicap Rating 83
10/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 5 1/2L 6th of 11 to Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 9.5 here 24 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld
5/2Fav HR80 W.J. Lee 10.2 (CP) won 1/2L nk from Tachos 9.5 and Beauparc 8.11 NAAS 5 AUG 15rn hcp (50-80)1m 2f 84yds Yld 2min 17.9sec 2/1Fav HR77 W.J. Lee 9.12 nk 2nd to Masoun (FR) 9.3 DRYL 19 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 140yds Gd
8 7 (119) (2) Br Gr g Awtaad - Qertaas 002533 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited N G McCullagh J O Paul Rooney M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) T
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Third of 7 behind Fiver Friday beaten 4l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap Star Rating HHH Slieve Binnian 4 flat wins €32,450.00 CD Handicap Rating 82
3/1 HR88 R.P Whelan 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 8.7 DUN 15 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 7/1 HR84 R.P Whelan 9.8 5 1/4L 5th of 10 to Longbourn 9.13 LEP 18 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
Br B c Camelot (GB) - Shambolique (GB) 52213 F
B Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al-Khalifa
James Ryan (3) J O Abdulla Alkhalifa G M Lyons T
A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground. Third of 13 behind Kentucky Gal beaten 3/4l at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) in July Runs from 4lb out of handicap Star Rating HHH
4/1Fav HR85 C.T Keane 9.11 nk 1/2L 3rd to Kentucky Gal 8.9 GAL 29 JUL 13rn hcp (60-90)1m 4f 84yds Yld
9/4 C.T Keane 9.5 won 1 1/2L 6L from Man O Work 10.0 and Final Entry 8.12 TIPP 29
7/2 C.T Keane 9.8 7 1/2L 2nd to Highbury (FR) 9.8 LEP 12 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 4f Gd
Br B f Fast Company - Hollybrowne 1D12-413 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Wesley Joyce (5) J O R J McSharry John James Feane T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Vera’s Secret beaten 7l at 7-2fav on her latest outing here over 1m (good) in July Runs from 5lb out of handicap Star Rating HH
Indigo Five 2 flat wins €67,850.00 C Handicap Rating 79
7/2Fav HR81 W. Joyce 9.2 6 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Vera’s Secret 8.8 here 21 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
11/1 HR74 W. Joyce 8.2 won hd 1 1/4L from Plume Noire 8.13 and Profit Refused 8.7 here 30 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 24.1sec
3/1Fav HR74 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Elinor Dashwood 9.3 GOW 16 JUN 6rn hcp 7f Gd
?+2lbs indicates a rider may carry a possible ?+2lbs overweight on the day Blinkers worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 4, No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 8. Long Handicap - Apercu 8-6 (118), Slieve Binnian 8-5 (117), Himalayan Heights 8-3 (115), Indigo Five 8-2 (114)
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Wigmore Street (USA), 9/2 Take Heart, 5/1 This Songisforyou (USA), 8/1 Longbourn, 12/1 Alanya (FR), 14/1 Mashhoor (GB), Helvic Dream, Apercu, Slieve Binnian, Himalayan Heights, 16/1 Fleetfoot, Genuine Article (GB), Indigo Five, 25/1 Soaring Monarch 2023 - 1st Crystal Black 2nd Kingswood (GB) 3rd Longbourn (2 min. 7.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Ryan Moore gave WIGMORE STREET a fantastic ride to win here 15 days ago and there looks scope for further improvement from the American Pharoah gelding. He came with a late charge to gain a head victory in the Irish Cambridgeshire and going another couple of furlongs now should suit. Gerry Keane had a memorable day when taking this last year with Crystal Black and Genuine Article could run a big race again for the same connections. He was a touch unlucky when fourth at Galway recently and is tried in blinkers now Former Group 1 winner Helvic Dream has been eased a few pounds and is interesting back in handicap company
WIN: WIGMORE STREET
DANGER: Genuine Article
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FIRST RACE 1.50p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap of €150,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) 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 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 28th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 3rd September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.25p.m. The Moyglare ‘’Jewels’’ Blandford Stakes of €200,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud) Winner will receive €120,000 (Penalty Value: €118,000) Second will receive €40,000, Third will receive €20,000, Fourth will receive €10,000, Fifth will receive €6,000, Sixth will receive €4,000 For three years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €1,000 to enter on August 7th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 21st; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €20,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-yo and up 9st 8lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €118000; Second: €40000; Third: €20000; Fourth: €10000; Fifth: €6000; Sixth: €4000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 3.00p.m The Moyglare Stud Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Moyglare Stud Farm) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For two years old fillies only About 7 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 26th or €10,000 if entered on July 31st; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €40,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE. Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning filly in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US40,000 Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Bar One Racing) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 26th or €10,000 if entered on July 31st; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €40,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE. Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US30,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US40,000. Stalls centre of course. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000
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FIFTH RACE 4.10p.m. The Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Goffs) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €236,000) Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For two years old colts and fillies only. About 7 furlongs. €1,600 to enter on June 26th or €10,000 if entered on July 31st; €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €1,600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €40,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €236000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.45p.m. The Comer Group International Irish St. Leger of €600,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €348,000 (Penalty Value: €342,000) Second will receive €120,000, Third will receive €60,000, Fourth will receive €30,000, Fifth will receive €18,000, Sixth will receive €12,000, Seventh will receive €6,000, Eighth will receive €6,000 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. €1,250 to enter on May 29th or €15,000 if entered on July 31st; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by June 26th; €1,750 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €1,750 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th or €60,000 if entered by September 10th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €342000; Second: €120000; Third: €60000; Fourth: €30000; Fifth: €18000; Sixth: €12000; Seventh: €6000; Eighth: €6000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 5.20p.m. The Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes of €250,000 (Guaranteed by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd.) Winner will receive €138,000 (Penalty Value: €135,500) Second will receive €50,000, Third will receive €25,000, Fourth will receive €12,500, Fifth will receive €7,500, Sixth will receive €5,000, Seventh will receive €3,000, Eighth will receive €3,000, Ninth will receive €3,000, Tenth will receive €3,000 For two years old only which had been sold or bought in under the hammer at the Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale of 19th, 20th and 21st September, 2023 and the Tattersalls Ireland Sapphire Sale of 17th November 2023 and had been declared by Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd. as eligible to be entered and run in accordance with the relevant Conditions of Sale Horses which do not have a registered name and have not been Returned In Training with a Licensed Trainer by Wednesday 31st July, 2024 will be automatically struck out of this race. (Please note for un-named horses trained in Ireland which were foaled in Britain or Ireland an acceptable naming application should be made to HRI by Thursday, 25th July, 2024 and for all other un-named horses, naming forms should be submitted earlier as the naming process will take longer). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €750 to enter on February 7th; €750 extra if forfeit not declared by May 15th; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 31st; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a race 2lb extra; Of a Listed or a Group race 5lb extra. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than €45,000 allowed 2lb; If purchased for not more than €30,000 allowed 4lb; If purchased for not more than €15,000 allowed 6lb In order to facilitate those people wishing to make entries for this race, the Directors of the I.H.R.B., using their powers under Rule 22, have suspended the appropriate paragraphs of the following Rules, Rule 121, 122 and 194 (ii)(c). HRI Directive 10 is suspended for the purpose of this race Should it be necessary to reduce the declared runners to the maximum runners, or to such lesser number that the Stewards may decide, runners will be reduced by the elimination of those horses which have not run. If further elimination is required the field will be reduced by the elimination of the horses that, in the opinion of the Handicappers, have the lowest adjusted ratings (having regard to the applicable sex allowance). International performances will be taken into account. The latest date for calculation of ratings is 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 10th September, 2024. The final two forfeit fees will be refunded to the owners of those horses that are eliminated from this race Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €135500; Second: €50000; Third: €25000; Fourth: €12500; Fifth: €7500; Sixth: €5000; Seventh: €3000; Eighth: €3000; Ninth: €3000; Tenth: €3000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.55p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap of €150,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)) 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 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 2nd September, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €750 to enter on August 28th; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 10th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 3rd September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €88500; Second: €30000; Third: €15000; Fourth: €7500; Fifth: €4500; Sixth: €3000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE
