Curragh Racecard - Thursday 15th October 2020

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THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Welcome to the Curragh for the second of our two race days in October. While we are sorry that we can’t welcome our supporters to the Curragh, we are pleased that you will all be able to engage with the Curragh in so many different ways. We are very pleased with the response to our digital interactive race card which allows people to get some of the race day experience in their own homes and features some exciting and innovative content.

We are delighted to acknowledge the valued support of our race sponsors today. TRM have been a fantastic partners of the racecourse this year and I am delighted that a quality and competitive field will line up for the TRM Waterford Testimonial Stakes. This is a very historic race in our calendar commemorating Lord Waterford who was one of the founding fathers of Irish racing.

Working with Larry, Raoul, Elaine and other members of the TRM team throughout the season on the Stable Staff Appreciation initiative has been really positive and we have been delighted to highlight and recognise the achievements by work stable staff once again with the support of TRM. We are also very pleased to welcome Equilux as race sponsors for the first time and would like to thank Sam Murphy for his support of the racecourse. I would also like to thank the Irish European Breeders Fund who have been superb supporters throughout the whole season Sponsors make a very valuable contribution to racing and we are very fortunate to have great sponsors supporting us today. These are challenging times for all of us and we are very grateful to you all for your generous support of the Curragh.

I would particularly like to thank the owners with runners here today. The owners make an invaluable contribution to racing, we are very grateful to you for your support and look forward to having you back in the Curragh again soon. We also miss our members and all our loyal customers who create great atmosphere in the Curragh, and we look forward to welcoming them all back as soon as it is safe to do so.

I hope that you and your family are well and please stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Curragh before too long PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS

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15TH

OCTOBER

2020

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

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

In fulfiling 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

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

are officiating at today’s race meeting:

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

Mr. John G. Moloney

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Philip Caffrey Mr. Peter N. Reynolds Mr. N. B. Wachman

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Richard Downey

Mr. P. D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE:

VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Errnan O’Donnell

Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. Hugh Hynes

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A. L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. Mark Bird STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. M. F. O’Donoghue

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

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. G. Fay VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. Joan Taylor, M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. Carol Murphy & Mr. Declan Condell

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

For Information and Latest News visit

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24) Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(123) (8) 1241 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

DARK BLUE Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105 Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd 2min 30.3sec 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 16

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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.

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TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION

2m

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.

1m6f

1m4f

1m21/2f

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1m(new)

1m1f 5f Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f starts dependent on which course is in use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)

The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

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TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A P O’BRIEN (7 wins from 39 runners, 18%) runs VICTORY MARCH, DELTA DAWN and GREEK GLADIATOR (3.50), EMERALD GREEN (4.25).

J MCCONNELL (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs SIR DOTTI (3.15), ALLY CAY (4.25).

MATTHEW J SMITH (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs FIL THE POWER (3.50).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (11 wins from 55 rides, 20%) rides SCHRODERS MISTAKE (1.35), PRETTY BOY FLOYD (2.05), SECRET SEA (2.40), DISTANT MIRAGE (3.15), FIL THE POWER (3.50), THEFAITHFULINDIAN (4.25).

W J LEE (7 wins from 47 rides, 15%) rides JUST REMINISCING (1.00), COULD BE KING (1.35), MUSICAL RUE (2.05), CACTUS TREE (2.40), ZANAVI (3.50).

RONAN WHELAN (5 wins from 42 rides, 12%) rides SHOOT THE BREEZE (1.00), MIACOMET (1.35), PORTERINTHEJUNGLE (3.15), LEYLAK (3.50), WINSTON WOLFE (4.25).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.05 SORS - (won off 73 down 9lb to 64).

FANCY THAT E LYNAM won the 1.35 race in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The stable is represented by ROMANTIC PROPOSAL in the race today.

STABLE MOVES 2.40 FORZA LIBRANNO has moved from N Lawlor to Denis Hogan; 2.40 KNOCKGRAFFON LASS has moved from M J Byrne to A A Howard.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th October.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.00P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MAIDEN OF W16,500 (PLUS 10 RACE)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330.

(For Race Conditions see page 42)

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Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 BATTLE OF EVERMORE (-)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 7

(133) (6)

Br B g Dandy Man - Lady Ravenna B Forenaghts Stud & Tinnakill Bloodstock O Mulgrave Partnership

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WHITE & MAROON CHEVRONS, white sleeves, white cap, maroon diamonds

M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

Out of a half-sister to the 7f winner and Group 1-placed On Verra. Cost 45,000gns last year but a watching brief is advised on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 2

2 BROKERS TIP (118)

2 9 7

Br Ch g Anjaal (GB) - Playful Promises B Cooneen Stud O Brian Bunyan

RED, black cross of lorraine, black spots on sleeves, red cap, black spots

(133) (11)

95 F Declan McDonogh J D J Bunyan T

Has shown some promise in both of his previous outings here and at Tipperary in June but he may be more suited by handicap company after this run. Star Rating 2 Brokers Tip 20/1 S.P. Davis 9.2 8L 5th of 8 to Swiss Ace (GB) 9.2 TIPP 19 JUN mdn 5f Yld 80/1 L.F. Roche 9.2 6 3/4L 9th of 11 to Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.2 here 12 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm

3 GEORGESTONE (GB) (-)

2 9 7

Br B c Mayson (GB) - Crinklelini (GB) B Rosyground Stud O Kate Costello & Brothers Syndicate

LIGHT BLUE & PINK QUARTERED, light blue sleeves, quartered cap

(133) (8) F

J M Sheridan (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Cost 11,000gns at a breeze-up sale earlier in the year and is closely related to plenty of winners. That said, he looks to be up against it on his debut today. Star Rating 2

4 GRIGADALE (28)

2 9 7

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Abbey Angel B Paul Hyland O Paul Hyland

ROYAL BLUE, white cross sashes & sleeves, white star on cap

(133) (17)

4 F Ross Coakley J Jarlath P Fahey T

Put in an encouraging performance when fourth of 10 on his debut over 5f at Naas last month and he is fully entitled to improve for that experience. Star Rating 3 Grigadale 20/1 R. Coakley 9.7 4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Giselles Thunder 8.8 NAAS 17 SEP 10rn mdn 5f Gd

5 I AM MAGNETIC (30)

2 9 7

Br B g Mehmas - Lilium (GB) B Ringfort Stud & Tally Ho Stud O Michael O’Callaghan

(Visor)

(133) (15)

3353 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

DARK BLUE, epaulettes, cap,third darkover blue star Arguably put in red a career best whenred a close 5f at Tipperary a month ago and he should go very well once again this afternoon. Star Rating 4 I Am Magnetic — Handicap Rating 83 6/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 (V) nk hd 3rd to Grammata 9.2 TIPP 15 SEP 11rn mdn 5f Gd 3/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 5 1/2L 5th of 12 to Tar Heel 9.0 NAV 29 AUG mdn 5f 164yds Sft 7/2 L.F. Roche 9.5 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Mateo Cruz 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG 13rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 8

Br B c Heeraat - Suzie Quw (GB) B Mickley Stud O Mrs M Harty

2 9 7 (TStrap)

ORANGE, black panel, hooped cap

(133) (2)

05 F Mark Enright J Sabrina J Harty T

Was well held in both of his previous outings over 5f earlier in the year and he is very hard to recommend in a race of this nature. Star Rating 2 I’ve Got Wings (GB) 10/1 G.P. Brouder 8.7 (TS) 24L last of 5 to Dacesa 8.9 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Yld 250/1 G.P. Brouder 8.9 8L 10th of 11 to Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.2 here 12 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Frm

7 POWERSTOWN (102)

2 9 7

Br Br c Slade Power - Prem Ramya (GER) B Prem Ramya Partnership O G J Burke

ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHECK

(133) (7)

6 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

Sixth of eight on his racecourse debut over 5f at Cork in July and he is hard to support this afternoon on the back of that performance. Star Rating 2 Powerstown 7/2 B.M. Coen 9.2 9L 6th of 8 to Miss Amulet 8.10 CK 5 JUL mdn 5f Gd

8 SHOOT THE BREEZE (-)

2 9 7

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Shallow Lake (USA) B Tally-Ho Stud O Syndicates Racing

WHITE, black cap, red star

(133) (18) F

Ronan Whelan J Richard John O’Brien T

A 22,000gns purchase at a breeze-up sale in June and he is a half-brother to the 1m winner Open Sea. Any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

9 STYLISTIC APPROACH (36)

2 9 7

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Strapless B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(133) (3)

0 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Finished last of 15 on his racecourse debut over 6f at Cork last month and a watching brief is advised until he takes a significant step forwards. Star Rating 2 Stylistic Approach 12/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 35L last of 15 to Loch Lein 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 6f Gd/Frm

10 TASHGHEEL (14)

2 9 7

(133) (9)

Br B c Dark Angel - Tawayna B Yeomanstown Stud O Hamdan Al Maktoum

(Visor)

6254 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

ROYAL cap6f at Fairyhouse a couple of weeks ago and he has to be of some Valid formBLUE, claims white having epaulettes, finished fourthstriped of 14 over interest in this open contest. Star Rating 4 Tashgheel — Handicap Rating 84 6/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 (V) 1 1/4L 1/2L 1L 4th to Preamble 9.7 FAIR 1 OCT 12rn mdn 6f Sft 7/2 O.J. Orr 9.7 9 1/4L 5th of 15 to Loch Lein 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 6f Gd/Frm 17/2 O.J. Orr 9.7 nk 2nd to Tar Heel 9.0 NAV 29 AUG 12rn mdn 5f 164yds Sft

11 ENYA VA (19)

2 9 2

(128) (19)

Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Red Blanche B Tally-Ho Stud O Vadavoom Racing Syndicate

0 F Rory Cleary J Brendan W Duke T WHITE, yellow star, white sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap, emerald green star Well held in a valuable auction race on her debut over 6f here last month and should find this to be easier, although she has plenty to find. Star Rating 2 Enya Va 66/1 R.P. Cleary 8.8 31L last of 14 to Belle Image 9.2 here 26 SEP 6f Yld

12 JUST REMINISCING (16)

2 9 2

Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Ayr Missile (GB) B Newlands House Stud & Mrs A M Burns O Mrs A M Burns

DARK BLUE, light blue stars, light blue slvs, dark blue cap, light blue star

(128) (5)

55 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Filled fifth place in both of her previous outings at Naas and Cork last month and that form gives her a solid each-way chance in this contest. Star Rating 3 Just Reminiscing 7/2 W.J. Lee 9.2 4L 5th of 12 to Ascot Adventure (GB) 9.4 CK 29 SEP mdn 5f Gd 33/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 3 1/2L 5th of 16 to Keeper Of Time 8.13 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 6f Gd 9

RACE ONE

6 I’VE GOT WINGS (GB) (113)

RACE ONE

13 MADAME MASSON (88)

2 9 2

Br B f French Navy (GB) - Strictly Ballroom B T Boylan O Mrs Vivienne Boylan

WHITE, royal blue chevron, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

(128) (20)

90 F Robbie Colgan J Sabrina J Harty T

She is very hard to recommend this afternoon having been well beaten in two previous outings over 6f and 7f at this track earlier in the year. Star Rating 2 Madame Masson 125/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 34L last of 10 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd 125/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 22L 9th of 10 to Teresa Mendoza 9.2 here 10 JUL mdn 6f Yld

14 NOTORIOUSLY RISKY (GB) (53)

2 9 2

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Precariously Good (GB) B Jane Allison O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs T Hyde

(128) (1)

02 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

DARK BLUE, white seams, striped sleeves & cap

Took a big step forwards when second to a subsequent Listed winner in a valuable sales race at Naas in August. That form gives her a big chance today, especially as she remains open to progression. Star Rating 5 Notoriously Risky (GB) 14/1 C.D. Hayes 8.13 3 1/4L 2nd to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.3 NAAS 23 AUG 20rn 6f Sft 25/1 C.D. Hayes 9.1 10L 12th of 17 to Charterhouse (GB) 9.0 here 14 AUG mdn 7f Gd

15 OH SO WOKE (-)

2 9 2

Br B f Awtaad - Roshanak B Rathregan Stud O J V Ledwith

RED, black braces, striped sleeves, black star on cap

(128) (4) F

Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

A half-sister to the Listed winner and multiple Group 1-placed Tom Melbourne but she is likely to improve for this first race experience and is possibly best watched on this occasion. Star Rating 2

16 PERFECT MATCH (28)

2 9 2

Br B f Dubawi - Purr Along (GB) B Qatar Bloodstock & Newsells Park Stud O Qatar Racing Limited & Newsells Park Stud Ltd

(128) (13)

020 F Shane Kelly (3) J J P Murtagh T

Claret, goldover braid, sleeves, cap, gold tassel Well beaten 6f atclaret Naas last time butclaret she had previously gone close over 5f at Down Royal and it is far too soon to be writing her off. Star Rating 4 Perfect Match — Handicap Rating 87 6/1 S.B. Kelly 8.13 8 1/2L 13th of 16 to Keeper Of Time 8.13 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 6f Gd 50/1 S.B. Kelly 8.13 3/4L 2nd to Mooneista 9.2 DRYL 4 SEP 12rn mdn 5f Yld 25/1 S.B. Kelly 8.13 34L 17th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

17 ROSIE BASSETT (GB) (19)

2 9 2

Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lipstick Rose B Stone Roses Bloodstock O Rosie Bassett Syndicate

(Hood)

LIGHT BLUE, red cross sashes, red cap

(128) (16)

2 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Only found a useful rival with previous race experience too good on her debut over 6f here last month and she could go very well today based on that evidence. Star Rating 4 Rosie Bassett (GB) 14/1 T.P. Madden 8.10 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Belle Image 9.2 here 26 SEP 14rn 6f Yld

18 SHELLY BANKS (16)

2 9 2

Br B f Fast Company - Novantae (GB) B Manister House Stud & Gatewood Bell O West Limerick Racing Syndicate

(128) (12)

7762 F T E Whelan J Eamonn O’Connell T

DARK armlet, striped Put in a GREEN, career bestwhite when hoop, secondwhite of 12 over 5f at Cork late cap last month and she could make the frame if reproducing that level of form today. Star Rating 4 Shelly Banks — Handicap Rating 72 50/1 HR68 T.E. Whelan 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Ascot Adventure (GB) 9.4 CK 29 SEP 12rn mdn 5f Gd 150/1 T.E. Whelan 9.2 4 1/2L 6th of 11 to Grammata 9.2 TIPP 15 SEP mdn 5f Gd 50/1 T.E. Whelan 9.2 18L last of 7 to Nimbostratus (FR) 9.2 NAV 3 JUL mdn 5f 164yds Yld

RESERVES 19 DOTS DE FEETYA (16)

2 9 7

Br B g Coulsty - South Ring B David Brickley O Ms F Richards

PURPLE, light green star & sleeves, light green stars on cap

(133) (21)

60 F Mikey Sheehy (7) J D J Bunyan T

Has shown minor promise in two previous outings last month but he would still be hard to support in this contest if making the line-up. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Dots De Feetya 25/1 N.M. Crosse 9.2 5 3/4L 11th of 12 to Ascot Adventure (GB) 9.4 CK 29 SEP mdn 5f Gd 25/1 L.F. Roche 9.3 7L 6th of 10 to Giselles Thunder 8.8 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 5f Gd 10

2 9 7

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra B Mr I Holloway O No More Porter Syndicate

DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white diamond on cap

(133) (10)

0 F J

John James Feane T

Well beaten when 16th of 18 on his debut over an extended 5f at Navan recently and he would be up against if getting a start today. Reserve. Star Rating 2 No More Porter 80/1 G.P. Halpin 9.7 19L 16th of 18 to Alarm Call (GB) 9.2 NAV 7 OCT mdn 5f 164yds Sft

21 ELANORA (32)

2 9 2

Br Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick

YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, check cap

(128) (14)

70 F J

M C Grassick T

Struggled in a Group 1 last time but she displayed promise on her debut behind a subsequent top-level winner.

Needs a few to come out to get a run today. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Elanora 200/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 17L 12th of 13 to Shale 9.2 here 13 SEP Group 1 7f Gd 100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6L 7th of 18 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.7 here 22 AUG mdn 6f Sft

Hood worn by No. 17. TStrap worn by No. 6.

Visor worn by No. 5, No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 I Am Magnetic, 5/1 Tashgheel, 6/1 Notoriously Risky (GB), Rosie Bassett (GB), 7/1 Just Reminiscing, 8/1 Grigadale, Perfect Match, 10/1 Shelly Banks, 16/1 Powerstown, 20/1 Brokers Tip, Stylistic Approach, Oh So Woke, 25/1 Battle Of Evermore, Georgestone (GB), 33/1 Shoot The Breeze, 50/1 I’ve Got Wings (GB), Enya Va, Madame Masson

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT Plenty of these arrive here with valid form claims but none more so than NOTORIOUSLY RISKY, who took a big step forwards when finishing second in a sales race at Naas last time. The winner of that race has subsequently scored at Listed level and this unexposed filly has to be given the utmost respect this afternoon. I Am Magnetic and Tashgheel are both capable of going very well but they could be vulnerable to more progressive rivals, while Rosie Bassett and Grigadale complete the shortlist.

WIN: NOTORIOUSLY RISKY

DANGER: ROSIE BASSETT

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THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

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RACE ONE

20 NO MORE PORTER (8)

Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet

Longines DolceVita

THE TRM WATERFORD TESTIMONIAL STAKES This is one of the most historic races to be run at The Curragh and is named to honour the Marquess of Waterford, one of the founding fathers of Irish racing. Waterford Lodge located in the Curragh stable yard was his Curragh residence.

Typically a competitive sprint, this Listed race returned to the Curragh last year after two years at Navan while the redevelopment work at the Curragh took place.

Make A Challenge took the race last year for Denis Hogan and Joe Doyle, seeing off the Willie McCreery-trained Downforce by a widening four and a half lengths. Victory in the race marked a turning point in the career of the ex-Godolphin horse, as he’d exploited his handicap mark to best effect before taking the step up to Listed company.

A fine fifth in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot followed, before a resurgent season this time around, with Listed wins at Naas, Navan and the Curragh, with a two length fifth in the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five on Longines Irish Champions Weekend.

Looking further back in the history of this race, a host of top names in Irish racing feature.

Burden Of Proof landed the 1997 and 1998 renewals for different jockeys and trainers, formerly with Pat Smullen and Charles O’Brien before a stable move to Aidan O’Brien saw Seamie Heffernan the winning rider in 1998.

Aidan O’Brien next landed the race in 2007 with US Ranger and Kieren Fallon, and in between a series of English trainers and jockeys enjoyed a spell of wins in the contest. Peter Makin and Seb Sanders tasted success in 2001 with Spencers Wood, with Richard Whitaker and Fran Berry following up a year later with three-year-old Captain Rio. In recent years, the English challenge has been successful with the Charlie Hills-trained Shanghai Glory with William Buick in the saddle, while Fran Berry enjoyed a win after a 15 year break between drinks, winning with the Michael Grassick-trained Texas Rock in 2017.

There is one rather familiar name which stands out however, that of Johnny Murtagh.

The Group 1 winning jockey, and now trainer after Champers Elysees’ win in the Matron Stakes, won this race five times.

He won for three different trainers from 2003 through to 2005, with Hanabad for John Oxx, Striking Ambition for Roger Charlton and Miss Sally for Mick Halford.

Further success followed in 2011 with Eton Rifles for David Elsworth and Balmont Mast in 2013 for Eddie Lynam, the first of three consecutive winners in the race for the trainer, with Viztoria and Fort Del Oro following up under Pat Smullen and Billy Lee respectively.

SECOND RACE 1.35P.M. THE TRM WATERFORD TESTIMONIAL STAKES OF W37,500 (LISTED RACE)

6f

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r22125; Second: r7500; Third: r3750; Fourth: r1875; Fifth: r1125; Sixth: r750.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 42)

RACE SPONSOR

TRM will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 MAKE A CHALLENGE (11) Br B g Invincible Spirit - Crinoline (USA) B Godolphin O M G Hogan & Walter O’Connor & James Joseph Reilly

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 9 11

(137) (9)

(CPiece)

121158 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

WHITE, royal bluefrom stars, bluerecently armlet,aroyal bluecontest star onat cap Has won ten races 5f toroyal 7f, most 5f Listed Navan in August. Has been outclassed in Group 1 company since but is a major player back at this level. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 5 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 111 James J. Doyle 9.11 (CP) 3 1/4L 8th of 11 to Wooded 9.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 4 OCT Group 1 5f Hvy 9/2 HR112 James J. Doyle 9.6 (CP) 2L 5th of 14 to Glass Slippers (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP Group 1 5f Gd 4/9Fav HR112 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Urban Beat 9.9 and Schroders Mistake 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft 1min 4sec

2 COULD BE KING (GB) (12)

4 9 8

Br B g Bated Breath (GB) - Poyle Dee Dee (GB) B Cecil and Miss Alison Wiggins O Richard Barnes

(134) (8)

148144 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

GREY, darkthree green spots onwith sleeves, grey cap, victories dark green star He has won times at 7f, the pick of those being in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month. Ran well when fourth in a Group 3 last time and has place possibilities. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Could Be King (GB) 3 flat wins r89,107.00 — Handicap Rating 105 13/2 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.7 s/hd 1 3/4L 2L 4th to Current Option 9.7 TIPP 3 OCT 11rn Group 3 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 11/4 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.9 1 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Keats 9.5 CK 29 SEP 8rn Listed 1m 50yds Gd 14/1 HR101 W.J. Lee 10.0 won 3/4L 1/2L from Lord Rapscallion 9.7 and Real Appeal (GER) 9.1 LEP 12 SEP 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.6sec

3 DOWNFORCE (19)

8 9 8

Br B g Fast Company - Spinning Ruby (GB) B P Burns O Donal Finnan

(Visor)

(134) (6)

022-209 F Declan McDonogh J W McCreery T

WHITE, diamonds on7f, sleeves, black adiamonds on cap Winner ofblack six races from 6f to most recently Listed victory over the former trip in 2018. Second to Make A Challenge here in August but no forlorn hope for a place. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Downforce 6 flat wins r99,892.50 CD — Handicap Rating 101 12/1 HR103 W.J. Lee 9.7 (V) 7 1/4L 9th of 11 to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP Group 3 6f Yld 33/1 HR105 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (BK) 9L 12th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 20/1 HR106 L.F. Roche 9.8 (V) 4L 2nd to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft

4 SON OF REST (GB) (19) Br B c Pivotal (GB) - Hightime Heroine B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O B Parker

6 9 8 (Blinkers)

(134) (2)

5210-7-8 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

RED, star,times hooped white He haswhite won three fromsleeves, 5f to 6f, with his cap, finest red hourstar coming when landing the 2018 Ayr Gold Cup. Has only raced three times since then, however, so others are preferred. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Son Of Rest (GB) 3 flat wins r130,660.50 C D — Handicap Rating 104 40/1 HR105 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (BK) 6L 8th of 11 to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP Group 3 6f Yld 6/1 HR111 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (CP) 6L 7th of 15 to Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) 9.0 NAV 30 MAR 19 Listed 5f 164yds Gd Chris Hayes 9.2 (BK) 8L 10th of 14 to Sands of Mali (FR) 9.1 ASCOT 20 OCT 18 Group 1 6f Sft

5 SOUTHERN HORSE (ARG) (19) Br B c Roman Ruler (USA) - Southern Beauty (ARG) B Haras Vacacion O Zhang Yuesheng

5 9 8

(134) (12)

(CPiece)

47-2536 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, green & white sleeves, white cap on turf since joining this stable He has won three times emerald at 5f on dirt in Argentina butcheck has also performed creditably this term. Could feasibly pick up some minor money. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Southern Horse (ARG) 3 flat wins r23,845.60 — Handicap Rating 104 7/1 HR105 T.P. Madden 9.7 2 3/4L 6th of 11 to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP Group 3 6f Yld 18/1 HR105 S. Foley 9.9 1/2L hd 3rd to Current Option 9.9 CK 8 AUG 13rn Listed 7f Gd 100/30 HR105 K.J. Manning 9.7 5L 5th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN Listed 5f Gd/Yld 14

6 SUMMER SANDS (GB) (103)

3 9 7

(133) (3)

Br B c Coach House - Koharu (GB) 6531-87 F B Koharu Partnership Shane Crosse J O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

best on both starts this term, however. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Summer Sands (GB) 2 flat wins r137,936.10 — Handicap Rating 105 12/1 HR108 S.M. Crosse 9.5 17L 7th of 8 to Art Power 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Group 3 6f Yld/Sft 100/30Fav HR109 S.M. Crosse 9.5 5 1/4L 8th of 16 to Punita Arora 9.0 NAAS 8 JUN Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm Barry McHugh 8.3 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Troubador 8.12 and Desert Safari 9.0 REDCAR 5 OCT 19 17rn Listed 5f 217yds Hvy 1min 12.6sec

7 ARABESKA (31)

4 9 3

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - African Moonlight (UAE) B Ringfort Stud O Imperial Crown Syndicate

(129) (4)

6217-45 F Ben Coen J W McCreery T

WHITE & twice BLACK yellow Successful at 7fCHECK, at Gowran, mostsleeves recently & in cap a handicap assignment last year. She is currently rated 79 on official figures and faces a tough task on these terms. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Arabeska 2 flat wins r20,186.00 — Handicap Rating 79 13/2 HR80 W.J. Lee 10.0 2 1/4L 5th of 13 to Khafaaq (GB) 9.7 TIPP 14 SEP Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR82 N.M. Crosse 9.7 1 3/4L 3/4L 5L 4th to Roca Roma 10.0 LEP 20 AUG 7rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 14/1 HR83 N.M. Crosse 8.13 14L 7th of 11 to Angel’s Amy 9.7 LIST 9 SEP 19 Ext hcp 1m Sft

8 MIACOMET (4)

4 9 3

(129) (1)

Br B f Dandy Man - Moon Unit B Killarkin Stud O Mrs Paula Davison

424250 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T DARK GREEN,white diamond & diamonds on in slvs,dk.green cap,white diamonds Successful at 5f and 6f ontriple yielding but she finished in the rear a course-and-distance handicap on Sunday and has plenty to find with the principals now moving up in class. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 2 Miacomet 2 flat wins r16,843.50 CD — Handicap Rating 76 8/1 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 8.6 (CP) 18L 14th of 15 to Lustown Baba 9.2 here 11 OCT hcp 6f Sft 3/1Fav HR77 R.P. Whelan 9.6 (CP) 3 1/4L 5th of 8 to Inflection Point 10.0 NAV 7 OCT Ext hcp 5f Sft 15/2 HR74 T.P. Madden 8.7 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to A Step Too Far 8.0 NAV 5 SEP 11rn hcp 5f Yld

9 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (19)

4 9 3

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Playwithmyheart (GB) B Fastnet Stud Ltd O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

(129) (10)

1-61464 F Oisin Orr J Edward Lynam T

GREY, & black She has grey won three timescheck from 6fcap to 7f and although she was fourth behind Make A Challenge in Listed company here in August, her last run in a Group 3 suggests she’s improved since. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 4 Romantic Proposal 3 flat wins r62,275.50 C — Handicap Rating 99 9/1 HR91 S.M. Crosse 9.4 1/2L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP 11rn Group 3 6f Yld 13/2 HR91 W.M. Lordan 9.0 5 1/4L 6th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Gd 7/1 HR90 W.M. Lordan 9.3 4L nk hd 4th to Make A Challenge 9.11 here 22 AUG 9rn Listed 6f Sft

10 LUSTOWN BABA (4)

3 9 2

(128) (5)

Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Dancing Duchess B Laurence & Carla Sheedy O Back Road Syndicate

3-50221 F Leigh Roche J W McCreery T WHITE, royal blue triple diamond, royal blue diamonds on sleeves, blue diamond on handicap cap She has won three times from 6f to 7f, including a seven-and-a-half-length romproyal in a course-and-distance here last weekend. Expected to remain competitive now up in grade. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 4 Lustown Baba 3 flat wins r92,125.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100 9/2Fav HR84 W.J. Lee 9.2 won 7 1/2L hd from Rough Diamond 9.6 and Wonder Elzaam 9.5 here 11 OCT 15rn hcp 6f Sft 1min 15.4sec 7/2 HR85 L.F. Roche 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 10/1 HR83 W.J. Lee 9.8 3/4L 2nd to Nullifier 9.7 NAAS 3 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 6f Yld

11 SCHRODERS MISTAKE (5) Br B f Cable Bay - Spectacular Show B Kildaragh Stud O Thomas J Rogers

3 9 2 (CPiece)

(128) (11)

603304 F Colin Keane J K J Condon T

DARK dark & pieces pink striped pink company cap A winnerBLUE, at 6f and hasblue several of placedsleeves, form in Listed which suggest she is worthy of consideration for a supporting role this afternoon. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Schroders Mistake 1 flat win r11,820.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 7/2Fav HR94 W.J. Lee 9.2 1 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Royal Pippen 8.13 LIM 10 OCT 9rn 7f Hvy 40/1 HR94 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 (CP) 7 1/2L 10th of 11 to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP Group 3 6f Yld 16/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Make A Challenge 9.12 NAV 29 AUG 9rn Listed 5f Sft

12 TRUTH PREVAILS (GB) (8)

3 9 2

Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Neamour (GB) B Brook Stud, A Coombs & B Rowley QC O J Connaughton

(128) (7)

9-55103 F Nathan Crosse J W McCreery T

LIME purple sleeves, white LandedGREEN, a 5f maiden at Navan in August and cap although she was placed in a handicap at Navan recently, that run came off a mark of 70. She has bundles to find on these terms. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Truth Prevails (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 70 13/2 HR71 W.J. Lee 9.0 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Inflection Point 10.0 NAV 7 OCT 8rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 100/1 HR72 L.F. Roche 9.2 26L last of 11 to Ventura Rebel (GB) 9.5 here 26 SEP Group 3 6f Yld 9/2 HR74 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won nk 2 1/4L from Glow Worm 8.13 and Na Blianta Beo 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 11rn mdn 5f Sft 1min 4.9sec 15

RACE TWO

RED, yellow on sleeves, red cap juvenile campaign last year. Has been below his Successful at 5fpanel, and 6f yellow and wonchevrons at Listed level during a productive

Blinkers worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 11. Visor worn by No. 3.

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Make A Challenge, 5/1 Could Be King (GB), 6/1 Southern Horse (ARG), 7/1 Romantic Proposal, 8/1 Lustown Baba, 10/1 Summer Sands (GB), 12/1 Downforce, 14/1 Son Of Rest (GB), 25/1 Schroders Mistake, 50/1 Arabeska, Miacomet, Truth Prevails (GB)

No corresponding race.

RACE TWO

CURRAGH COMMENT MAKE A CHALLENGE has been outclassed in Group 1 company the last twice but he’s a force to be reckoned with at this lower level and could take plenty of beating. Romantic Proposal was fourth behind the selection here in August but her latest Group 3 fourth suggests she’s improved in the interim and could narrow the gap. However, the main danger may be Lustown Baba, who destroyed her rivals in a track-and-trip handicap last weekend and remains open to further improvement.

WIN: MAKE A CHALLENGE

DANGER: LUSTOWN BABA

2020

FIXTURES Sunday 29th March Saturday 18th April

Remaining Fixtures

Opening Day of Season

Monday 2nd November

Gladness and Alleged Stakes

Friday 6th November Monday (BH) 4th May Spring Festival Trials (Parishes Day) Curragh 2020 Grand Finale sponsored by Paddy Power

Saturday 23rd May

Curragh Spring Festival (Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas)

Sunday 24th May

Curragh Spring Festival (Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas)

THE CURRAGH RECORD Wed 3rd June (e) Midsummer EveningTIMES Distance Time Horse Age Friday 26th June (e) 5f 57.17s Bali Royal (GB) 7 5f 58.20s Lahinch 2 6f 1m 8.10s Invincible Spirit 4 Saturday June (USA) 6f 1m 9.35s27thSudirman 2 6f 63yds 1m 12.40s Bold Tack (Disq) 4 6f 63yds 1m 14.26s Actress 2 7f 1m 21.14s Trade Fair (GB) 4 Sunday 28th June 7f 1m 20.90s Hawk Wing (USA) 2 8f 1m 35.00s Arctic Storm (GB) 3 8f 1m 37.03s Avenue Gabriel (GB) 2 8f Rnd 1m 34.30s Llyn Gwynant (GB) 4 8f Rnd 1m 40.08s Flying Jib 2 18thEmperor July Claudius (USA) 3 8f Rnd Saturday 1m 35.10s 9f 1m 49.20s Chelsea Rose 3 9f 1m 57.73s Grandee 2 10f 2m 0.60s Market Booster (USA) 3 Sunday 19th July 11f 2m 18.60s Lisieux Rose (IRE) 3 12f 2m 25.60s St. Jovite (USA) 3 Sunday 9th August 13f 2m 49.90s Esprit D’Etoile (USA) 3 Friday (e) 14thArrikala August 14f 2m 55.40s 3 16f 3m 21.80s King Carew 5

Weight

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Dubai Duty Free 9-5 Good 16th July 2005 Irish (Fun15th Friday) 8-11 Derby Festival Good Sept 2001 9-0

Good-Firm

15th Sept 2001 11th Aug 2013 11th June 1975 9-0 Good-Firm 15th July 2017 9-0 Duty Free Good-Firm 18th July 2004 Dubai 9-0 Derby Festival Good-Firm 16th Sept 2001 Irish 9-0 Good 16th May 1962 (Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes) 9-0 Good 15th Sept 2013 9-4 Day) Good 19th Aug 1989 (Picnic 9-0 Good 13th Oct 2013 Curragh Summer Festival 8-13 Good-Firm 27th June 2010 8-13 Good Oaks) 4th Sept 2005 (Kerrygold Irish 9-5 Good 10th Oct 2016 8-6 Good Festival 27th June 1992 Curragh Summer 8-13 Good 15th Aug 1998 9-0 Good 28th June 1992 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes 8-7 Firm 21st May 1988 Comer Irish St Leger 8-7 Group Good 28th Trial June 1992 7-8 Good-Firm 14th Sept 2003

Dubai 9-3 Duty Free Good 9-8 Derby Day Firm Irish

Saturday (e) 22nd August

Galileo Futurity Stakes & Debutante Stakes

Friday (e) 28th August 16

Tote Irish Cambridgeshire (Music Night)

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 WHATHARM (300)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 10 2

(142) (20)

Br B g Canford Cliffs - Dhairkana B Camogue Stud Ltd O Mrs B Cooney

140611- F Conor Hoban J Patrick J Flynn T

BEIGE, maroonended sash,2019 halved sleeves, maroon cap The five-year-old by landing a brace of handicaps on the all-weather, which proved to be a marked improvement in form, and he has to be respected despite a 10-month absence. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Whatharm 3 flat wins r19,482.50 — Handicap Rating 75 11/2 HR69 C.P. Hoban 9.13 won 1 1/2L nk from Fit For Function (GB) 9.12 and Parkers Hill 9.10 DUN 20 DEC 19 13rn hcp 7f Std 1min 26.5sec 9/2 HR64 B.M. Coen 9.13 won s/hd 1L from Plum Perfect 9.8 and Munaajaat 9.6 DUN 20 NOV 19 14rn hcp (45-65)1m Std 1min 39.2sec 12/1 HR65 C.P. Hoban 9.9 5 1/4L 6th of 16 to Blacklooks 9.13 LIM 12 OCT 19 hcp 7f Hvy

2 LIMIT LONG (GB) (14) Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Framed (GB) B David Jamison Bloodstock O Straight To Victory Syndicate

4 10 1 (TStrap)

(141) (15)

026501 F Leigh Roche J D J Bunyan T

BLACK, pinktocross armlet, pinkconditions cap, black stargaining his first victory at Fairyhouse at the He appeared benefitsashes, from thepink return to softer when beginning of the month and a 4lb rise is unlikely to inconvenience him. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Limit Long (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 16/1 HR70 L.F. Roche 9.6 (TS) won 1/2L 3/4L from Time Stands Still (GB) 8.13 and Kodiqueen 9.6 FAIR 1 OCT 14rn hcp (50-80)6f Sft 1min 17.8sec 12/1 HR70 L.F. Roche 9.9 (TS) 10L 11th of 15 to Midnight Fire 9.7 here 26 SEP mdn 6f Yld 15/2 HR69 L.F. Roche 9.9 (TS) 4L 5th of 8 to Balmari 9.7 CK 16 SEP mdn 6f Gd

3 ZEPHRON (GB) (12)

3 10 1

Br B g Ivawood - Amarylis B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd O R MacBriatharlaoch

(CPiece)

(141) (10)

331806 F Ross Coakley J Denis W Cullen T

BLACK & REDofCHEVRONS, red & black halved red cap mark might both aid his cause having The application first-time cheekpieces combined withsleeves, a falling handicap won his maiden on similar ground to what he encounters here. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 3 Zephron (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 75 18/1 HR76 R. Coakley 9.3 7 1/4L 6th of 15 to Sheer Bravado 9.3 TIPP 3 OCT Ext hcp 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR79 R. Coakley 9.7 9 1/4L 11th of 14 to Eaglemont 9.5 DUN 25 SEP hcp (50-85)1m 2f 150yds Std 11/2 HR82 R. Coakley 9.6 9 1/4L 8th of 9 to Royal Canford 10.0 ROS 31 AUG hcp 7f 47yds Yld/Sft

4 MIDNIGHT FIRE (19) Br B g Mayson (GB) - Virtually (GB) B Mr Donnchadh Higgins O N O’Flaherty

3 10 0 (TStrap)

(140) (2)

9421 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

WHITE CHEVRONS, white A winner & of MAROON his maiden over course and white distancesleeves, on his latest startcap, and maroon the son ofdiamonds Mayson remains open to further progression making his handicap bow. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Midnight Fire 1 flat win r7,080.00 CD — Handicap Rating 74 7/2 HR74 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) won ns 1/2L from Glow Worm 8.13 and Gold Allure 8.9 here 26 SEP 15rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 15.4sec 7/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Balmari 9.7 CK 16 SEP 8rn mdn 6f Gd 50/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Rough Diamond 9.7 here 22 AUG 18rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

5 MUSICAL RUE (24)

3 9 13

Br Ch f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Musical Bar B Rathbarry Stud O Miss Susan Barton

(Visor)

(139) (8)

331939 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

BLACK, large spots, red when cap down the field at Fairyhouse last month and she appears to be in the grip The step up to 7fwhite didn’t seem to help of the handicapper. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Musical Rue 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 73 16/1 HR73 N.M. Crosse 9.13 (V) 7 3/4L 9th of 16 to Sure Cert 9.9 FAIR 21 SEP hcp (45-75)7f Gd 16/1 HR75 Jack Cleary 9.6 (V) 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to A Step Too Far 9.7 BELW 27 AUG 12rn hcp (45-75)5f Hvy 25/1 HR75 N.M. Crosse 8.1 4 1/4L 9th of 13 to Ardhoomey 8.10 CK 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 18

6 WELL SUITED (14)

5 9 13

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Dame D’honneur B E Mulhern, J Flynn & Mrs M Haughey O Bartholomew Murphy

(Hood)

(139) (4)

700-0p4 F Tom Madden J T J O’Mara T

ROYAL BLUE, stars,pulled whiteup&on red sleeves He bounced backwhite from being hisstriped penultimate start&atcap Tipperary when fourth at Fairyhouse but the five-year-old will need to back that performance up. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Well Suited 1 flat win r5,880.90 — Handicap Rating 72 125/1 HR72 T.P. Madden 9.8 (H) 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Limit Long (GB) 9.6 FAIR 1 OCT 14rn hcp (50-80)6f Sft 125/1 HR74 P.A. Harnett 9.1 p.u. in race won by Kourvoisier 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG 15rn hcp (50-85)7f 115yds Yld/Sft 150/1 HR75 M.A. Enright 8.13 (H) 21L 15th of 17 to Sirjack Thomas 9.0 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft

7 CHOCQUINTO (18)

3 9 12

(138) (1)

Br B f Requinto - Sara Hammock 010550 F B Timothy Bourke Seamie Heffernan J O Timothy Bourke Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R) T

6f to bring about some progression. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Chocquinto 1 flat win r8,850.00 C — Handicap Rating 72 33/1 HR73 N.M. Crosse 8.1 7L 13th of 15 to A Step Too Far 8.10 here 27 SEP Ext hcp 5f Yld 22/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 10.1 2 1/4L 5th of 9 to Breakfast Club (GB) 9.12 CK 16 SEP hcp (50-80)5f Gd 28/1 HR79 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 4 3/4L 5th of 8 to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG Ext hcp 5f Hvy

8 NO SHOW (16)

3 9 12

(138) (17)

Br Ch g Showcasing (GB) - Innocent Air (GB) 353-89 F B Brittas House Stud Declan McDonogh J O Jimmy Mangan Racing Club James Joseph Mangan T

RED, royalablue stars, royal blue sleeves, red finishing stars, red cap, royal blue He showed fair amount of promise as a juvenile, third to Kameko on star debut at Sandown, but his two outings in 2020 leave a fair amount to be desired. Star Rating 2 No Show — Handicap Rating 72 50/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 10L 9th of 14 to Fiscal Rules 9.7 CK 29 SEP mdn 7f Gd Andrea Atzeni 8.12 10L 8th of 9 to Desert Peace (USA) 9.7 KEMPTON PARK 21 JUN hcp (66-85)1m AWT Andrea Atzeni 9.2 1L 2 1/2L 3rd to Berkshire Rocco (FR) 9.2 CHESTER 31 AUG 19 5rn 7f 1yds Gd

9 KODIQUEEN (14)

4 9 11

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Majestic Dubawi (GB) B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(CPiece)

(137) (12)

07-0073 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

EMERALD & third armlet, orange cap, white She displayedGREEN, signs of orange a return epaulettes to form when at Fairyhouse at the startstar of the month and the addition of first-time cheekpieces has the potential for aiding her cause. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Kodiqueen 2 flat wins r12,411.00 — Handicap Rating 70 10/1 HR70 G.F. Carroll 9.6 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Limit Long (GB) 9.6 FAIR 1 OCT 14rn hcp (50-80)6f Sft 33/1 HR72 M.A. Gallagher 9.3 2 1/4L 7th of 13 to Mogwli 8.5 NAV 10 SEP hcp 5f 164yds Yld 14/1 HR76 G.F. Carroll 9.0 8L last of 12 to Tresorier (GB) 8.11 here 28 AUG hcp 6f Hvy

10 SALT WHISTLE BAY (81) Br B g Royal Applause (GB) - Quantum B Shortgrove Manor Stud O R Browne

6 9 10

(136) (13)

(TStrap) 056-400 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

BLACK, maroon maroon sleeves, black diabolo, cap outing at the track and conditions are The handicapper hasseams, given him a chance by dropping him 4lb sinceblack his recent unlikely to faze him. Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 3 Salt Whistle Bay 4 flat wins r22,313.80 — Handicap Rating 69 25/1 HR73 D.W. O’Connor 10.0 6 3/4L 10th of 18 to Trueba 9.0 here 26 JUL hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld 12/1 HR74 C.T. Keane 10.1 (TS) 14L 14th of 16 to Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN hcp (50-75)7f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR74 D.W. O’Connor 9.1 (H) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Outside Inside 9.5 DUN 3 JAN 14rn 7f Std

11 SYDNEY BLUES (26)

3 9 9

Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Southern Migration (USA) B Valley Of The Moon Ltd O Mrs Patrick J Flynn

(135) (3)

0-77420 F Kevin Manning J Patrick J Flynn T

ROYAL & emerald greentoquartered cap unplaced at Gowran Park but he has a bit to find for The step BLUE, up to anblack extended 1m1f appeared be too far when a marked drop in distance. Star Rating 3 Sydney Blues — Handicap Rating 69 4/1 HR69 G.M. Ryan 9.6 21L 11th of 14 to Sasta 9.2 GOW 19 SEP hcp (50-75)1m 1f 100yds Gd 18/1 HR70 C.P. Hoban 9.6 1 1/4L 2nd to Ultra Pride 9.12 PUN 3 SEP 14rn hcp (50-75)1m Sft 66/1 A.C. Persse 9.0 3/4L 3 1/2L 4L 4th to Too Soon To Panic 9.2 CK 5 JUL 18rn mdn 1m Yld

12 FUGACIOUS (12)

4 9 8

Br B g Fast Company - Dazzling Day (GB) B Mrs Brid Cosgrove O Thomas J Farrell

(134) (14)

572393 F Gavin Ryan (3) J John James Feane T

RED, epaulettes, spots on of cap He hasdark been blue knocking on the doordark overblue the past couple months without getting his head in front and the drop back to 6f might not see him to best effect. Star Rating 3 Fugacious — Handicap Rating 67 7/2Fav HR66 G.M. Ryan 9.10 3/4L 1L 3rd to Angel Palanas (GB) 9.9 TIPP 3 OCT 13rn hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR66 P.A. Harnett 9.10 (BK) 7 1/2L 9th of 13 to Lady Savanah 8.10 here 27 SEP hcp (45-70)1m Gd/Yld 11/10Fav HR64 G.M. Ryan 9.13 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 19

RACE THREE

MAUVE, lightatgreen braces & sleeves, light green on cap company and she will need the step up to A shock winner the course in July who has struggled sincestar in handicap

13 GLOW WORM (16)

3 9 8

Br B f Epaulette (AUS) - Sovereign Street (GB) B John Davison O Emma Davison

(Visor)

(134) (9)

024823 F Vanessa Maye (7) J Jack W Davison T

EMERALD GREEN, green cap,performances, black star having placed here over course and distance on his She commands respectemerald on her most recent penultimate start, but may prove vulnerable for win purposes. Star Rating 3 Glow Worm — Handicap Rating 68 9/2Fav HR67 C.T. Keane 9.13 (CP) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to That’s Mad (GB) 9.12 CK 29 SEP 14rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd 11/2 HR67 G.M. Ryan 8.13 (CP) ns 2nd to Midnight Fire 9.7 here 26 SEP 15rn mdn 6f Yld 5/1 HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.9 3 1/2L 8th of 9 to Breakfast Club (GB) 9.12 CK 16 SEP hcp (50-80)5f Gd

14 HELL LEFT LOOSE (GB) (23)

4 9 6

Br B g Hellvelyn (GB) - Yarrita (GB) B R D and M Close O Vincent Carroll

(132) (19)

018117 F J M Sheridan (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

RACE THREE

WHITE, blue emerald green cap He arrivesroyal having beensleeves, in great form, winning three of his last five starts, and the return to 6f could see him return to form following his recent effort at Listowel. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Hell Left Loose (GB) 3 flat wins r16,520.00 D — Handicap Rating 65 5/1 HR65 James J. Doyle 10.2 7L 7th of 12 to Sheer Bravado 9.12 LIST 22 SEP hcp (45-65)7f Gd 15/8Fav HR61 James J. Doyle 10.1 won hd nk from Noirvento 10.1 and What A Feeling 9.13 LIM 11 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 1min 30.7sec 4/1Fav HR53 James J. Doyle 8.13 won 1 3/4L hd from Bluepower 9.5 and That’s Mad (GB) 9.7 NAV 5 SEP 18rn hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld 1min 13.3sec

15 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (8)

5 9 6

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Hitra (USA) B Joseph Hernon O P G McManus

(Visor)

(132) (16)

6000-93 F Colin Keane J Sarah Dawson T

RED, blue star, royal favourite blue staraton cap Park in June but returned to somewhere near his best when third He hadroyal excuses when a beaten Gowran at Navan last week. However, others are preferred on this occasion. Star Rating 3 Pretty Boy Floyd — Handicap Rating 65 8/1 HR65 L.T. McAteer 10.0 (V) 1L hd 3rd to Pretty Smart 9.0 NAV 7 OCT 17rn hcp (45-65)5f Sft 11/4Fav HR68 C.T. Keane 10.0 (TS) 12L 9th of 14 to Beauchamp Bagenal 9.5 GOW 17 JUN hcp (45-70)7f Gd 20/1 HR73 R.C. Colgan 9.7 (TS) 12L 12th of 15 to Rattling Jewel (GB) 8.6 LIST 13 SEP 19 Ext hcp 7f Sft

16 SORS (16)

8 9 5

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Maid Of Ailsa (USA) B Mr Brian Wallace O Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate

(131) (11)

00507-0 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

ROYAL & YELLOW DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, striped capto drop down the handicap over He was aBLUE very useful handicapper at the peak of his powers but he has continued the past couple of years. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Sors 7 flat wins r115,707.50 CD — Handicap Rating 64 28/1 HR65 A.J. Slattery 9.9 9 1/4L 13th of 14 to That’s Mad (GB) 9.12 CK 29 SEP hcp (45-70)5f Gd 8/1 HR71 A.J. Slattery 9.1 (V) 6 3/4L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Shore Step 9.1 NAV 23 OCT 19 hcp (50-80)5f Yld/Sft 10/1 HR72 A.J. Slattery 9.7 (V) 14L 17th of 28 to Silver Service 9.10 here 13 OCT 19 hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy

17 NOIRVENTO (34)

5 9 4

Br B f Le Cadre Noir - Controvento B Demi O’Reilly O Altar Ego Syndicate

(TStrap)

(130) (7)

34-1362 F Adam Farragher (7) J Tracey Collins T

RED, yellow sleeves,who redhas stars, cap himself well on soft ground recently and his second at Limerick last A consistent performer beenred acquitting month warrants her a place on the shortlist. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Noirvento 3 flat wins r17,983.50 D — Handicap Rating 63 7/2 HR61 R.P. Whelan 10.1 (TS) hd 2nd to Hell Left Loose (GB) 10.1 LIM 11 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 7/2Fav HR64 R.P. Whelan 9.12 (TS) 7 3/4L 6th of 12 to Time Stands Still (GB) 9.3 CK 16 AUG hcp (45-70)6f 100yds Sft 10/1 HR64 P.A. Harnett 9.1 (TS) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Trueba 9.0 here 26 JUL 18rn hcp (45-75)6f 63yds Yld

18 ENTER THE RED (34) Br B g Red Clubs - Inter Madera B Pat Todd O Mrs Nuala Howard

11 9 0

(126) (5)

(Blinkers)

635-882 F Chris Hayes J Aidan Anthony Howard T MAROON, white cross of the lorraine,diabolo sleeves,royal bluestart cap,yellow star performer isn’t one He ran with credit when filling runner-up spot on at Limerick on his latest and the veteran to discount off a 1lb higher mark. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 3 Enter The Red 7 flat wins r49,814.00 CD — Handicap Rating 59 17/2 HR58 C.D. Hayes 9.10 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Born Invincible 9.1 LIM 11 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 20/1 HR60 M.A. Enright 9.7 (BK) 4L 8th of 18 to Bellick (GB) 8.12 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld 18/1 HR62 S.D. Torrens 9.9 (BK) 3 1/2L 8th of 19 to It’s All A Joke 8.13 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Sft

RESERVES 19 LAW BREAKER (23)

3 8 7

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Chervil (GB) B Mrs E J O’Grady O Kay Russell & G Johns

(119) (21)

8-98080 F J

E J O’Grady T

BLACK, lightthis blue star, striped light blue on cap since and has been well held since running A winner over distance on debut sleeves, as a two-year-old, but star has struggled in handicaps this season. Best watched. Reserve. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Law Breaker 1 flat win r12,320.00 D — Handicap Rating 53 28/1 HR56 S. Foley 9.6 8 1/4L 10th of 13 to Angel Palanas (GB) 9.4 LIST 22 SEP hcp (45-65)7f Gd 40/1 HR61 C.D. Hayes 8.9 (BK) 20L 8th of 10 to Mccabe 9.4 CK 16 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd 50/1 HR67 C.T. Keane 9.12 17L last of 12 to Time Stands Still (GB) 9.3 CK 16 AUG hcp (45-70)6f 100yds Sft 20

20 VIA VENETO (122)

3 8 6

Br Ch f Society Rock - Eternal View B Tally-Ho Stud O Miss Eileen Farrelly

(TStrap)

(118) (6)

60-008 F Nikita Kane (7) J Dermot Murphy T

MAROON, lightfilly blue The Society Rock hasseams, struggledquartered to make hercap presence felt in her five appearances so far, and despite producing a career best at Fairyhouse in June, is difficult to see figuring here. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Via Veneto — Handicap Rating 49 14/1 HR52 D.P. McDonogh 9.1 5 1/4L 8th of 9 to Mogwli 9.7 FAIR 15 JUN hcp (45-65)6f Gd/Frm 50/1 HR54 Nikita Amelia Kane 7.12 9 1/4L 10th of 14 to Funny Little Ways 8.6 DUN 28 FEB hcp 7f Std 66/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 13L 12th of 13 to Abby Hatcher 9.0 DUN 17 JAN mdn 7f Std

21 COUNTESS MATILDA (24)

4 8 6

Br Ch f Zoffany - Fiona’s Spirit B Mary, Anthony & Pat Keating O Mrs M Keating

(Blinkers)

(118) (18)

00600-0 F J

EMERALD redand & white striped Yet to finish inGREEN, the framered in 12sleeves, appearances was well held oncap her belated seasonal appearance at Fairyhouse last month. Unlikely to figure if making the final line-up. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Countess Matilda — Handicap Rating 39 50/1 HR40 R.C. Colgan 8.13 (TS) 18L 11th of 12 to That’s Not Me 9.9 FAIR 21 SEP hcp (45-65)6f Gd 16/1 HR44 N.M. Crosse 8.2 22L 13th of 15fn, 16rn to A Few Bob Short(disq) 9.5 GAL 28 OCT 19 hcp (45-65)1m 3f 180yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR45 C.P. Hoban 8.6 28L 18th of 21 to Yafordadoe 9.8 here 22 OCT 19 hcp (45-65)7f Sft Blinkers worn by No. 18, No. 21. CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 9. Hood worn by No. 6.

TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 4, No. 10, No. 17, No. 20.

Visor worn by No. 5, No. 13, No. 15.

Long Handicap - Via Veneto 8-3 (115), Countess Matilda 8-0 (112) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Midnight Fire, 11/2 Limit Long (GB), 6/1 Whatharm, 7/1 Fugacious, 8/1 Noirvento, 10/1 Kodiqueen, Glow Worm, Enter The Red, 12/1 Pretty Boy Floyd, 14/1 Musical Rue, Hell Left Loose (GB), 16/1 Well Suited, Sydney Blues, 20/1 Zephron (GB), Chocquinto, No Show, 25/1 Salt Whistle Bay, Sors

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT MIDNIGHT FIRE shed the maiden tag over course and distance on his fourth career start last month and the son of Mayson makes plenty of appeal now switching to handicap company for the first time.

Noirvento has been running well since the resumption of racing and arrives having placed at Limerick on her latest outing, while others to note include Limit Long and Whatharm.

WIN: MIDNIGHT FIRE

DANGER: NOIRVENTO

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE - STATISTICS 2020 (Includes all race days to date) Top 5 Jockeys James Anthony Heffernan

Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

45

16

8

4

2

€1,121,400.00

Colin Thomas Keane

93

15

10

8

4

€940,645.00

Wayne Martin Lordan

80

15

8

8

12

€692,760.00

Shane Foley

101

11

12

12

13

€737,030.00

William James Lee

69

8

7

10

7

€436,735.00

Top 5 Trainers (by prize money) Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

A. P. O’Brien

145

27

19

16

8

€2,068,625.00

Joseph Patrick O’Brien

127

15

13

15

10

€841,110.00

Mrs John Harrington

112

10

13

9

12

€720,425.00

G. M. Lyons

66

6

10

6

4

€502,860.00

D. K. Weld

59

5

4

6

5

€399,410.00

Top 5 Trainers (by no. of winners): A. P. O’Brien (27), J. P. O’Brien (15), Mrs John Harrington (10), J. P. Murtagh (7) & G. M. Lyons (6) Top 5 Owners

Runs

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Prize Money

Mrs.John Magnier

194

31

25

22

23

€912,301.21

Michael Tabor

178

29

24

21

22

€767,861.39

Derrick Smith

173

29

22

20

22

€757,819.26

Moyglare Stud Farm

25

2

1

2

2

€322,490.00

Zhang Yuesheng

22

3

3

1

3

€273,300.00

21

RACE THREE

Matthew J Smith T

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FOURTH RACE 2.40P.M. THE EQUILUX WORKS OR YOUR MONEY BACK HANDICAP OF W9,000 (45-65) (DIVISION 1)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Weights Raised 2lb. Value to winner: r5310; Second: r1800; Third: r900; Fourth: r450; Fifth: r270; Sixth: r180.

(For Race Conditions see page 42)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 CLIFFS OF FREEDOM (12)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

3 10 2

(142) (13)

Br B g Canford Cliffs - By Jupiter (GB) 278-095 F B Redpender Stud Ltd Gary Halpin J O Kim Coleman Kevin Thomas Coleman T

RACE FOUR

GREY, pink triple on diamond sleeves, pink diamond onfifth capat Tipperary earlier this month and the forecast Yet to taste success track, but&ran an encouraging race when conditions could suit here, racing off a 2lb lower mark. Star Rating 3 Cliffs Of Freedom — Handicap Rating 65 25/1 HR67 G.P. Halpin 9.12 3 3/4L 5th of 13 to Angel Palanas (GB) 9.9 TIPP 3 OCT hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Yld/Sft 66/1 HR72 S.P. Davis 9.11 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 16 to Mogwli 8.9 here 22 AUG hcp (45-75)6f Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR73 M.C. Hussey 9.1 40L last of 14fn, 15rn to Kourvoisier 9.3 TIPP 7 AUG hcp (50-85)7f 115yds Yld/Sft

2 PRETTY REBEL (5)

3 10 0

Br B f Gutaifan - La Chassotte (FR) B Lance Bloodstock O Lance Bloodstock Limited

(140) (3)

000965 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

EMERALD GREEN, grey so braces sleeves, cap when finishing fifth at Limerick at the weekend Unplaced in six appearances far, but&she had zerohooped luck in running and she is foolish to rule out off the same rating here. Star Rating 4 Pretty Rebel — Handicap Rating 63 16/1 HR63 D.E. Sheehy 9.12 4 1/2L 5th of 16 to Max’s Dandy 8.4 LIM 10 OCT hcp (45-70)7f Hvy 33/1 HR64 C.D. Hayes 8.13 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to Limit Long (GB) 9.6 FAIR 1 OCT hcp (50-80)6f Sft 125/1 S. Foley 9.2 12L last of 9 to Gin Blossom 8.13 LEP 16 JUL mdn 1m Gd

3 SECRET SEA (8)

3 10 0

Br B f Sea The Stars - So Secret B Maurice Regan O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(140) (5)

0574 F Colin Keane J John M Oxx T

BEIGE, dark blueofcross of lorraine & handicap sleeves,debut dark at blue cap, starit is interesting that the daughter She showed plenty improvement on her Navan lastbeige week and of Sea The Stars now drops back in trip off the same rating. Star Rating 3 Secret Sea — Handicap Rating 63 13/2 HR63 C.T. Keane 9.10 1 3/4L ns 2 1/2L 4th to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.12 NAV 7 OCT 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 28/1 R. Coakley 9.2 14L 7th of 10 to Shamiyna 9.2 KILL 19 AUG mdn 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 R. Coakley 9.2 10L 5th of 10 to Pista (USA) 8.13 GAL 2 AUG mdn 1m 3f 180yds Sft

4 GREGORY’S GIFT (5)

3 9 8

Br B g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Madame Nobel B Have Another Syndicate O Have Another Syndicate

(134) (11)

048072 F Willie Byrne (7) J Seamus Fahey T

ORANGE, black stars,who orange He finished best of those met atsleeves Limerick&atcap the weekend, denied by just a nose when second, and commands plenty of respect off the same figure. He was also engaged to run at Cork on Tuesday. Star Rating 3 Gregory’s Gift — Handicap Rating 57 16/1 HR57 W.T. Byrne 9.2 ns 2nd to Max’s Dandy 8.4 LIM 10 OCT 16rn hcp (45-70)7f Hvy 14/1 HR59 W.T. Byrne 8.13 5L 7th of 13 to Lady Savanah 8.10 here 27 SEP hcp (45-70)1m Gd/Yld 9/1 HR61 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 14L 13th of 18 to Rockview Empress 9.3 NAV 10 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Yld

5 YOUCEEYOUCEECEE (12) Br Br g Rock of Gibraltar - Tonique (GB) B Sig Ra Sandra Debernardi O Miss Mairead O’Carroll

8 9 8 (CPiece)

(134) (10)

167972 F Paddy Harnett (7) J Miss Susan A Finn T

LIGHT BLUE YELLOW STRIPES, light bluestayed sleeves, yellow A six-time winner&who makes plenty of appeal having on for secondcap at Tipperary earlier this month. Runs off the same mark here and the eight-year-old is likely to appreciate the forecast conditions. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 5 Youceeyouceecee 6 flat wins r41,631.00 D — Handicap Rating 55 16/1 HR55 P.A. Harnett 8.9 (CP) 3 3/4L 2nd to Bardo Contiguo 9.9 TIPP 3 OCT 14rn hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR56 M.A. Enright 9.2 (CP) 10L 7th of 14 to Foreign Legion 8.12 LIST 24 SEP hcp (45-70)1m Hvy 6/1 HR57 W.J. Lee 9.8 (CP) 6 1/4L 9th of 15 to Cracking Name 10.2 TIPP 14 SEP hcp (45-65)7f 100yds Gd/Yld 24

6 CACTUS TREE (8)

4 9 7

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Limetree Lady (GB) B Lisbrook O M C Grassick

(Blinkers)

(133) (14)

604769 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

ROYAL BLUE, white starresult may suggest when beaten just over three lengths at Navan last week, but She performed much bettercap, thanpink the bare the four-year-old is yet to score in 21 appearances and others make more appeal from a win perspective. Star Rating 3 Cactus Tree — Handicap Rating 54 11/1 HR55 N.M. Crosse 9.6 (BK) 3 1/4L 9th of 17 to Pretty Smart 9.0 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)5f Sft 18/1 HR57 Sam Ewing 8.13 (CP) 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Born Invincible 9.1 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 33/1 HR58 R.C. Colgan 9.4 4 1/4L 7th of 18 to Hell Left Loose (GB) 8.13 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld

7 FALL FOR A KISS (5)

4 9 7

(133) (7)

Br B f Dark Angel - Hugs ‘n Kisses 060955 F B Highfort Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J O Paola Hewins & Olivia Hoare Partnership John Joseph Murphy T

RED, purple spots, purple sleeves & cap Has been a model of consistency since being returned to this distance of late and could build on her encouraging performance at Limerick earlier this week, when running on well to take fifth. Star Rating 4 Fall For A Kiss — Handicap Rating 54 9/1 HR54 D. McMonagle 9.5 (H) 4 1/2L 5th of 16 to Indiana Grey 8.12 LIM 10 OCT hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 11/1 HR56 R.C. Colgan 9.2 9 3/4L 5th of 13 to Khafaaq (GB) 9.13 GAL 8 SEP hcp (45-70)7f 24yds Hvy 10/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.5 3 3/4L 9th of 14 to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG hcp (45-65)7f Hvy

8 DOONARD PRINCE (8) Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Fly Haia B James J Tighe O John Bowden

11 9 3 (Blinkers)

(129) (1)

459606 F M A Gallagher J Ross O’Sullivan T

stepping up to 7f off a 1lb lower mark. Winning Range YS-GY & AW. Star Rating 3 Doonard Prince 9 flat wins r52,776.00 C D — Handicap Rating 50 7/1 HR51 M.P. Sheehy 9.0 (BK) 2 1/2L 6th of 17 to Pretty Smart 9.0 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)5f Sft 12/1 HR52 M.P. Sheehy 8.6 (BK) 4 3/4L 10th of 18 to Bellick (GB) 8.12 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld 10/1 HR55 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 (BK) 2 1/4L 6th of 19 to It’s All A Joke 8.13 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Sft

9 POSTCODE ENVY (GB) (5)

4 9 3

Br Ch f Paco Boy - Cloverdale (GB) B Canning Bloodstock Ltd O Esteem Racing Club

(129) (6)

780-464 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

ROYAL blackwhen seams, royalback bluetosleeves, white cap, black star ProducedBLUE, a fine effort dropping this distance at Limerick on Saturday and has to be given plenty of respect here off the same rating. One to note. Star Rating 4 Postcode Envy (GB) — Handicap Rating 50 11/1 HR50 D.W. O’Connor 9.5 nk 1L 2 1/2L 4th to Indiana Grey 8.12 LIM 10 OCT 16rn hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 5/1 HR50 D.W. O’Connor 8.12 4 1/4L 6th of 12 to Overheer (GB) 9.12 TIPP 15 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 1f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR53 D.W. O’Connor 9.1 2 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Garrison Commander 9.11 PUN 3 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)1m 1f Sft

10 FORZA LIBRANNO (FR) (64) Br B g Dick Turpin - Bella Vento (GB) B M Oliver McDowell O D Hallissey

7 8 12 (CPiece)

(124) (12)

0650-00 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

EMERALD purple sleeves, cap over four years ago and he has plenty of questions A winner overGREEN, 6f in France whensash at his & best, but thatpurple victory was to answer on his debut for this handler. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Forza Libranno (FR) 1 flat win r15,000.00 — Handicap Rating 34 50/1 HR38 R.P. Cleary 8.11 (CP) 11L 11th of 15 to Jungle Jungle 9.6 GOW 12 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd 150/1 HR88 I.J. McCarthy 12.0 last of 11fn, 14rn to Whirling Dervish (GB) 12.0 KILB 1 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 100/1 I.J. McCarthy 11.12 (TS) 38L 10th of 18fn, 19rn to Beacon Edge 11.12 PUN 16 OCT 19 mdn hdl 2m 50yds Yld

11 KNOCKGRAFFON LASS (317) Br B f Kodiac (GB) - La Grande Elisa B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud O David O’Connor

4 8 12

(124) (2)

(CPiece)

006080- F Chris Hayes J Aidan Anthony Howard T

EMERALD GREEN, sleeves, pink cap She is yet to trouble thepink judgestar in 10&outings so far andstar the on four-year-old is difficult to see figuring here, making her first appearance for a new trainer. Star Rating 2 Knockgraffon Lass — Handicap Rating 38 40/1 HR38 K.J. Leonard 8.9 12L 11th of 14 to Tribal Path 8.6 DUN 3 DEC 19 hcp (45-65)6f Std 40/1 HR40 W.M. Lordan 8.8 (CP) 6 1/4L 8th of 13 to Bellick (GB) 9.7 DUN 15 NOV 19 hcp (45-65)6f Std 33/1 HR44 N.M. Crosse 8.4 (CP) 16L 17th of 24fn, 25rn to Chagall 8.4 CK 1 SEP 19 hcp (45-65)7f Gd

12 SMILING EMILY (212) Br B f Moss Vale - Jersey Lillie B Ringfort Stud O G A Kingston

7 8 12 (CPiece)

(124) (9)

00/-80-00 F Jack Cleary (10) J G A Kingston T

YELLOW & DARK STRIPES, yellow yellowtocap, green staron her plate and a lot Struggled over hurdlesGREEN when last seen in the springsleeves, and now returns the dark level with plenty to prove. Best watched on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Smiling Emily — Handicap Rating 32 200/1 D.F. O’Regan 10.11 19th of 20 to Wingin A Prayer 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR mdn hdl 2m 140yds Sft 100/1 C.J. Orr 11.2 last of 21fn, 22rn to Scarlet And Dove 11.7 NAV 3 MAR mdn hdl 2m Hvy 40/1 HR38 L.F. Roche 8.9 53L last of 18 to Nakakande 9.1 FAIR 14 JUL 19 hcp (45-65)7f Gd 25

RACE FOUR

YELLOW, black diamonds on caplast week and the experienced nine-time winner is interesting He was only black beatenbraces, by two and a half lengths at Navan

13 AHAZIAH (26)

3 8 10

Br B Gr g Alhebayeb - Jezebel (GB) B Mount Coote Stud O Stan The Man Syndicate

(122) (8)

007680 F Adam Farragher (7) J Mrs Denise Foster T

MAROON, & maroon capover a mile of late. Drops back to 7f now and races off a career-low Is yet to placeyellow in nine starts and hasquartered been well held mark, but others make more appeal. Star Rating 3 Ahaziah — Handicap Rating 42 16/1 HR45 A.J. Farragher 8.0 9 1/4L 10th of 14 to Everyhouronthehour 9.9 GOW 19 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Gd 22/1 HR47 A.J. Farragher 8.3 6 3/4L 8th of 18 to Rockview Empress 9.3 NAV 10 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Yld 18/1 HR51 M.A. Enright 9.0 (TS) 7 3/4L 6th of 13 to Dromod Lad 8.13 BELW 27 AUG hcp (45-65)7f 168yds Hvy

14 VALQUINTO (5)

3 8 10?+2 (122) (4)

Br B f Requinto - Valamareha B Danny Coogan O Patrick M O’Brien

(TStrap)

535700 F J M Sheridan (5) J Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

BLACK, light to green quartered Has struggled makeseams, her presence felt atcap a variety of distances this season, but is 5lb lower than when an encouraging third at Sligo in August. Place claims if in the same form as that career best. Star Rating 3 Valquinto — Handicap Rating 45 25/1 HR45 A.C. Persse 8.4 (TS) 15L 12th of 16 to Max’s Dandy 8.4 LIM 10 OCT hcp (45-70)7f Hvy 18/1 HR46 R.P. Whelan 8.10 (H) (TS) 10L 10th of 14 to Born Invincible 9.1 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 12/1 HR48 T.P. Madden 8.8 (H) (TS) 4 3/4L 7th of 13 to Take My Hand 9.12 BELW 27 AUG hcp (45-70)7f 168yds Hvy

RACE FOUR

Blinkers worn by No. 6, No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12.

TStrap worn by No. 14. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Gregory’s Gift, 5/1 Secret Sea, 6/1 Youceeyouceecee, 8/1 Doonard Prince, Postcode Envy (GB), 10/1 Cliffs Of Freedom, Pretty Rebel, Fall For A Kiss, 12/1 Cactus Tree, 20/1 Ahaziah, 25/1 Forza Libranno (FR), Knockgraffon Lass, Valquinto, 33/1 Smiling Emily

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT YOUCEEYOUCEECEE stayed on well to pick up a silver medal at Tipperary earlier this month and the six-time winner makes plenty of appeal off the same mark here. Postcode Envy and Fall For A Kiss both caught the eye when finishing fourth and fifth respectively at Limerick at the weekend and have been producing consistent performances of late, while Pretty Rebel didn’t get a clear run when shaping with promise on the same card and can’t be ignored.

WIN: YOUCEEYOUCEECEE

DANGER: PRETTY REBEL

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FIFTH RACE 3.15P.M. THE EQUILUX WORKS OR YOUR MONEY BACK HANDICAP OF W9,000 (45-65) (DIVISION 2)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Weights Raised 1lb. Value to winner: r5310; Second: r1800; Third: r900; Fourth: r450; Fifth: r270; Sixth: r180.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 SHATHARAAT (14) Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Party Whip B Oakhill Stud O R P Behan

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 10 2

(142) (10)

(TStrap)

900000 F Seamie Heffernan J J J Lambe T

RED, diabolo sleeves, black diamond He hasblack provedseams, disappointing foron a while and although his mark on hascap slipped further since last seen and the ground should suit, it would still take a leap of confidence to trust him. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 2 Shatharaat 1 flat win r8,008.00 D — Handicap Rating 64 50/1 HR68 J.A. Heffernan 9.4 (TS) 6 1/4L 11th of 14 to Limit Long (GB) 9.6 FAIR 1 OCT hcp (50-80)6f Sft 40/1 HR71 Sam Ewing 9.7 (H) (TS) 13L 12th of 16 to Sure Cert 9.9 FAIR 21 SEP hcp (45-75)7f Gd 80/1 HR75 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (TS) 7 3/4L 11th of 13 to Mogwli 8.5 NAV 10 SEP hcp 5f 164yds Yld

2 BREAKING NEWS (12) Br B f Dawn Approach - Excuse Me (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

3 9 12 (CPiece)

(138) (13)

603007 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

RACE FIVE

WHITE, panel, Unplaced purple in all eight startscheck in her cap short career so far, but she caught the eye when third at Roscommon on testing ground in August and this is a nice opening for her. Star Rating 4 Breaking News — Handicap Rating 62 33/1 HR64 K.J. Manning 9.9 (CP) 11L 7th of 14 to Bardo Contiguo 9.9 TIPP 3 OCT hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Yld/Sft 33/1 HR67 K.J. Manning 9.9 (CP) 17L 10th of 14 to Foreign Legion 8.12 LIST 24 SEP hcp (45-70)1m Hvy 22/1 HR69 K.J. Manning 9.4 (CP) 32L 15th of 16 to Hayyel 9.13 LEP 20 AUG hcp (45-75)1m Hvy

3 DISTANT MIRAGE (GB) (14)

4 9 10

Br B f Toronado - Oasis Jade (GB) B D J and Mrs Deer O Esteem Racing Club

(136) (7)

396-009 F Colin Keane J J F Levins T

ROYAL BLUE, seams, blueweeks sleeves, white cap, black star She hasn’t beatenblack too many homeroyal in recent but the four-year-old is on a career-low mark of 58 now and the booking of Colin Keane certainly catches the eye. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Distant Mirage (GB) 1 flat win r4,168.90 — Handicap Rating 58 33/1 HR59 R.P. Whelan 8.13 15L 9th of 10 to Taggalo 8.12 FAIR 1 OCT 6f Sft 25/1 HR62 J.P. Shinnick 9.9 (CP) 22L 13th of 14 to Reverberation (GB) 9.0 DUN 20 MAR hcp (45-65)1m Std 28/1 HR63 R.P. Whelan 9.12 (CP) 8L 13th of 14 to Trueba 8.13 DUN 13 MAR hcp (45-65)7f Std

4 PORTERINTHEJUNGLE (7)

4 9 10

Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Porto Calero (GB) B Joseph Burke O Premcats Syndicate

(Hood)

(136) (2)

68-830-0 F Ronan Whelan J P J F Murphy T

RED, white panel, whitebe&expected red striped sleeves, red cap, white star but she has only raced four times in Ran about as well as could on reappearance at Thurles last week, the last 18 months and wears a hood for the first time now. Star Rating 2 Porterinthejungle — Handicap Rating 58 25/1 HR58 R.P. Whelan 9.9 9 3/4L 10th of 12 to Blankiedoodie (GB) 9.9 THU 8 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 11yds Sft 16/1 HR62 G.M. Ryan 9.0 14L 11th of 24 to Ultra Pride 9.8 here 16 AUG 19 Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 6/1 HR64 G.M. Ryan 8.6 1 1/4L 1L 3rd to Taceec 8.13 NAAS 29 APR 19 16rn hcp (45-65)1m Gd/Yld

5 SILK AIR (35)

4 9 10

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Blas Ceoil (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O Miss J Lanigan

(136) (5)

(TStrap) 39-b980 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T

LIGHT BLUE, black disc, black cap, light blue star Placed twice in nine starts, buthooped the dropsleeves, in trip could prove a positive switch for her and any market support should be taken very seriously given her connections. Star Rating 2 Silk Air — Handicap Rating 58 11/1 HR61 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 (TS) 13L 11th of 17 to Pulsating 9.10 NAV 10 SEP hcp (45-65)1m Yld 16/1 HR65 O.J. Orr 10.7 (TS) 4 1/4L 8th of 18 to Youceeyouceecee 9.11 CK 8 AUG hcp (45-65)7f Gd 9/1 HR68 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (TS) 6 1/4L 9th of 18 to Gold Factory (USA) 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 6f Gd 28

6 SUMMER’S DREAM (GB) (31)

5 9 9

Br Ch f Arcano - Ebtisama (USA) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Mrs Claire Doyle

(135) (4)

0-20390 F Gavin Ryan (3) J Timothy Doyle T

RED, dark green cross green placing cap, red starthere this season despite some moderate efforts She has looked a bit of a sashes, specialist dark at Killarney, twice elsewhere, and does have a C&D win to her name. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Summer’s Dream (GB) 1 flat win r5,910.00 CD — Handicap Rating 57 7/1 HR58 G.M. Ryan 9.6 7L 11th of 15 to Cracking Name 10.2 TIPP 14 SEP hcp (45-65)7f 100yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR60 Emma Louise Doyle 8.8 7 3/4L 9th of 18 to Ramiro 9.8 here 28 AUG hcp (45-75)7f Hvy 7/1 HR61 R.P. Whelan 10.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Ivy Avenue 9.4 KILL 21 AUG 12rn hcp (45-65)1m 50yds Hvy

7 NAVORROSSE (34)

3 9 8

Br B f Worthadd - Just One Smile B John Kenny O Mrs N Fahy

(134) (12)

650377 F Declan McDonogh J P A Fahy T

ROYAL BLUE, starmidfield & starsaton sleeves, hooped Outran 18-1 odds red to finish Limerick last month andcap she has handled soft ground well in the past, catching the eye when third at Bellewstown in August, albeit over a mile. Star Rating 2 Navorrosse — Handicap Rating 58 18/1 HR54 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 5 3/4L 7th of 12 to Darkest 9.2 LIM 11 SEP mdn 6f 150yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR56 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Ecoeye (GB) 9.12 ROS 31 AUG hcp (45-65)7f 47yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR56 Rachael Blackmore 9.5 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Dromod Lad 8.13 BELW 27 AUG 13rn hcp (45-65)7f 168yds Hvy

8 BORN INVINCIBLE (34) Br Ch f Born To Sea - Indaba B Patrick F Kelly O S Dalton

4 9 7 (TStrap)

(133) (9)

5-00-051 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

EMERALD GREEN, orange check sleeves & and capit could be argued that a 6lb rise isn’t too harsh for those Relished conditions to strike at Limerick last month exertions; the one they all have to beat. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 Born Invincible 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 55 18/1 HR49 S. Foley 9.1 (TS) won 1 1/4L nk from Enter The Red 9.10 and Scherzando (GB) 9.11 LIM 11 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)6f 150yds Sft 1min 29.9sec 25/1 HR52 S. Foley 9.7 (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 14 to Ecoeye (GB) 9.12 ROS 31 AUG hcp (45-65)7f 47yds Yld/Sft 40/1 HR53 D.N. Curran 8.3 (TS) 8 1/4L 16th of 17 to Bahlwan (GB) 9.2 here 9 AUG hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Yld

3 8 12

Br B f Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Miss Beat B Hollyberry Farm O J Harney

(124) (3)

6908 F M A Gallagher J Ross O’Sullivan T

ROYAL BLUE, orange epaulettes, orange cap,she royal blueraced star four times and could do better in the future Yet to beat much home in her short career so far, but has only for a trainer known for his patient approach. Star Rating 2 Miss Florentine — Handicap Rating 48 28/1 HR53 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 9 1/4L 8th of 14 to A Step Too Far 9.9 BELW 26 AUG hcp (45-65)5f Sft/Hvy 125/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 7 1/2L 13th of 18 to Call Of The Jungle 8.11 here 9 AUG mdn 5f Gd/Yld 66/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.2 10L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to Chocquinto 9.2 here 26 JUL mdn 5f Yld

10 SAHREEJ (37)

7 8 11

Br Gr g Zebedee (GB) - Petite Boulangere B Tally-Ho Stud O Mrs Sinead Kelly & Suzanne McKenna

(TStrap)

(123) (8)

80-0004 F Mark Enright J Muredach Kelly T

RED, whiteatsleeves, red diabolo, red white diamonds Better effort Galway last month and he hascap, shaped relatively well here in the past, but it has been a while since he tasted success and others make greater appeal. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Sahreej 2 flat wins r12,441.00 — Handicap Rating 40 50/1 HR38 R.P. Cleary 8.6 (TS) nk 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Khafaaq (GB) 9.13 GAL 8 SEP 13rn hcp (45-70)7f 24yds Hvy 40/1 HR42 M.A. Enright 8.13 (TS) 7 1/2L 15th of 19 to It’s All A Joke 8.13 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (45-65)6f Sft 80/1 HR44 M.A. Gallagher 8.12 8 1/2L 10th of 14 to Crystal Dawn 9.5 DUN 15 AUG hcp (45-65)6f AWT

11 SIR DOTTI (62)

3 8 11

Br B c Dandy Man - Midas Haze (GB) B B & J McDonald O Rockview Racing Club

(TStrap)

(123) (14)

000-000 F Chris Hayes J John C McConnell T

PINK & WHITE DIAMONDS He hasn’t beaten much home in his six career starts so far and although a mark of 47 is tempting, he can probably be left alone until showing greater signs of life. Star Rating 2 Sir Dotti — Handicap Rating 47 66/1 HR54 R.C. Colgan 9.2 (TS) 8 3/4L last of 17 to Eleuthera (GB) 9.12 here 14 AUG hcp (45-65)5f Gd 20/1 HR59 S. Foley 9.9 16L 10th of 11 to Musical Rue 9.9 DRYL 24 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Yld 40/1 HR60 C.D. Hayes 9.6 14L 11th of 14 to Pretty Smart 9.1 NAV 9 JUL hcp (45-65)5f Yld/Sft

12 ROTOKURA (GB) (5) Br Br g Cable Bay - Ashwell Rose (GB) B Michael Ng O Raymond Treacy

3 8 10 (CPiece)

(122) (1)

863363 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

RED, emerald green onatsleeves, green Involved in a good battlediabolo when third Limerick emerald five days ago andcap despite being 0-10 in his career so far, that most recent performance offered hope for connections moving forward. Star Rating 3 Rotokura (GB) — Handicap Rating 46 11/2 HR46 P.A. Harnett 8.6 (CP) ns 1/2L 3rd to Max’s Dandy 8.4 LIM 10 OCT 16rn hcp (45-70)7f Hvy 8/1 HR46 James J. Doyle 8.11 (CP) 2 3/4L 6th of 14 to Jackmel 9.7 DUN 2 OCT hcp (45-65)1m Std 100/30Fav HR44 James J. Doyle 8.10 (CP) 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Ask Delaney (GB) 8.7 TIPP 14 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)7f 100yds Gd/Yld 29

RACE FIVE

9 MISS FLORENTINE (50)

13 TYRION’S DREAM (40) Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tense B Maypole Stables O FHT Syndicate

3 8 10

(122) (6)

(Blinkers)

0-0000 F Leigh Roche J Aidan Anthony Howard T

MAROON & WHITE QUARTERED, maroon sleeves, capbut still proved quite disappointing and Stronger in the betting that he had been previously at Navan hooped last month, connections will hope that the step up in trip brings about some improvement. Star Rating 2 Tyrion’s Dream — Handicap Rating 46 14/1 HR50 C.D. Hayes 8.9 (BK) 7 1/4L 12th of 18 to Hell Left Loose (GB) 8.13 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Yld 66/1 HR55 C.D. Hayes 9.2 12L 11th of 14 to Chagall 9.2 CK 25 AUG hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 100/1 L.F. Roche 9.7 21L 15th of 18 to Gold Factory (USA) 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 6f Gd

14 MISS ADVENTUROUS (13)

3 8 9

Br B f Gutaifan - Mansiya (GB) B Ms Martha Kellaghan O Whitechurch Stud Syndicate

(C,T)

(121) (11)

705030 F Tom Madden J Thomas Cooper T

DARK epaulettes, white star onlast capmonth, but failed to back up that promise when last seen Put in a GREEN, career-bestwhite performance when third at Listowel at Dundalk a fortnight ago and the switch to turf has to spark a revival. Star Rating 2 Miss Adventurous — Handicap Rating 45 25/1 HR45 L.F. Roche 8.7 (CP) (TS) 24L last of 14 to Scherzando (GB) 9.10 DUN 2 OCT hcp (45-65)1m Std 16/1 HR42 C.D. Hayes 8.9 (CP) 2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Angel Palanas (GB) 9.4 LIST 22 SEP 13rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 22/1 HR42 P.A. Harnett 8.8 (CP) (TS) 10L 13th of 14 to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.13 TIPP 15 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 1f Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 13. C,T worn by No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 12.

Hood worn by No. 4. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 8, No. 10, No. 11.

Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Born Invincible, 7/2 Rotokura (GB), 7/1 Sahreej, 8/1 Navorrosse, 12/1 Silk Air, Summer’s Dream (GB), 14/1 Breaking News, Distant Mirage (GB), 16/1 Shatharaat, Porterinthejungle, 20/1 Miss Florentine, Miss Adventurous, 25/1 Sir Dotti, Tyrion’s Dream

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT BORN INVINCIBLE was successful on her most recent outing at Limerick and sets a fair recent form standard for the rest of the field to aim at. Shane Foley rides the four-year-old once more and a 6lb rise for those exertions 34 days ago doesn’t look at all harsh. Breaking News remains capable of better given her breeding for Jim Bolger, while of the remainder, Rotokura could go well.

RACE FIVE

WIN: BORN INVINCIBLE

DANGER: ROTOKURA

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SIXTH RACE 3.50P.M.

1m 4f

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 NATHANIEL’S DREAM (GB) (14)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 9 13

(139) (5)

Br B g Nathaniel - Damelina (FR) B Earl Haras du Quesnay O Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate

5-04009 F N G McCullagh J A J Martin T

MAUVE, black mauve hooped sleeves, black Unplaced on both&starts on the level so far, though he cap has posted some reasonable efforts in bumpers and over hurdles. Others are preferred all the same. Star Rating 2 Nathaniel’s Dream (GB) 200/1 R.C. Colgan 9.11 24L 9th of 11 to Jason The Militant 9.11 FAIR 1 OCT mdn 1m 2f Sft 20/1 HR106 R.M. Power 11.11 (TS) 28L 11th of 17fn, 18rn to Bridge Native 11.5 GAL 7 SEP hcp hdl (80-109)2m 130yds Yld/Sft 80/1 Mr B.W. Harvey 11.7 7 1/2L 10th of 16 to Mt Leinster 12.0 GAL 27 JUL mdn 1m 4f 84yds Sft

2 PIKE COUNTY (34)

7 9 13

Br B g Baltic King (GB) - Ideal Figure (GB) B T G Mooney O John P McManus

(139) (14)

263-2-63 F Mark Enright J Mrs Denise Foster T

EMERALD GREEN &improved ORANGE HOOPED, white capand could feasibly take a hand if building on his 1m 3f Bumper winner who has between runs on the Flat Limerick third last month. Star Rating 4 Pike County 1 N.H. win r6,160.00 15/2 M.A. Enright 9.9 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Blackpoint 9.9 LIM 11 SEP 14rn mdn 1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 28/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.12 27L 6th of 18 to Felix Desjy (FR) 11.12 NAV 3 JUL mdn 2m Yld 7/2 HR119 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.10 6L 2nd to Sky Marshal 11.10 CK 5 AUG 19 19rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Yld

3 CALDWELL (GB) (14)

3 9 7

Br B c Dansili (GB) - Milford Sound (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O K Abdullah

33 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap RACE SIX

(133) (2)

Placed on both starts to date and shaped like a return to 1m 4f would suit when outpaced in third over 1m 2f at Fairyhouse last time. One for the shortlist. Star Rating 4 Caldwell (GB) 11/2 O.J. Orr 9.7 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Avarice 9.7 FAIR 1 OCT 11rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 7/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Golddragon Reef 9.2 BELW 27 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 3f 168yds Hvy

4 CRESCENT LAKE (GB) (11)

3 9 7

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Santolina (USA) B Lofts Hall Stud O Paola Hewins & Olivia Hoare Partnership

(133) (17)

6669 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

RED, purple purple sleeves cap off a mark of 72 last time. He could be vulnerable on these terms Unplaced on allspots, four starts, including in a & handicap and is one to avoid until showing more. Star Rating 2 Crescent Lake (GB) — Handicap Rating 70 22/1 HR72 R.C. Colgan 9.5 6 3/4L 9th of 14 to Simply True 9.12 KILL 4 OCT hcp (50-80)1m 3f 50yds Sft 33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Lugnaquilla 8.13 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld 11/2 R.C. Colgan 9.7 9L 6th of 17 to Robin Des Sheikh (GB) 9.0 NAV 5 SEP mdn 1m Yld

5 DELTA DAWN (14)

3 9 7

(133) (3)

Br B c Galileo - Fire Lily 422-4 F B Coolmore Seamie Heffernan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, sleeves,over purple Placed twicewhite in fourseams, starts in striped maiden company 7f to cap 1m 2f and although he needs to raise his game to open his account, he could feasibly benefit from this step up in distance. Star Rating 5 Delta Dawn — Handicap Rating 80 9/2 HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 3/4L 4 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Avarice 9.7 FAIR 1 OCT 11rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 9/10Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Camorra 9.5 KILL 21 AUG 19 7rn mdn 1m 20yds Sft 5/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Emperor Of The Sun 9.5 GAL 3 AUG 19 4rn mdn 1m 73yds Gd 32

6 FIL THE POWER (GB) (14) Br Br g Power (GB) - Hot Wired (GB) B Jane Allison O Kevin John Smith

3 9 7 (Blinkers)

(133) (11)

0722 F Colin Keane J Matthew J Smith T

WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, Placed twice in four starts and the manner quartered in which he cap kept on to grab second over 1m 2f at Fairyhouse last time suggested he could relish this longer trip. Star Rating 4 Fil The Power (GB) — Handicap Rating 81 11/2 HR78 C.T. Keane 9.7 (BK) 3 1/4L 2nd to Jason The Militant 9.11 FAIR 1 OCT 11rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 8/1 C.T. Keane 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Magic Chegaga 9.2 TIPP 15 SEP 13rn mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 14/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 12L 7th of 17 to Robin Des Sheikh (GB) 9.0 NAV 5 SEP mdn 1m Yld

7 GOLD COAST (16)

3 9 7

Br Ch g Galileo - Come To Heel B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud O Paul Holden

WHITE & BLACK HOOPS, white cap, black star

(133) (7)

7 F M A Gallagher J Miss Ellmarie Holden T

Half-brother to Scat King, won at 1m. Unplaced on his sole NH start over hurdles last month and best watched now making his Flat bow. Star Rating 2 Gold Coast 16/1 P.D. Kennedy 11.2 43L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Scholastic 10.9 PUN 29 SEP mdn hdl 2m 120yds Gd

8 GREEK GLADIATOR (367)

PINK

3 9 7

Br B c Galileo - Danehurst (GB) B Glenvale Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(133) (8)

0- F Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

Finished well down the field when making his racecourse debut over 1m at Gowran earlier this month and would be a surprise winner second time out, despite representing top connections. Star Rating 3 Greek Gladiator 14/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 15L 10th of 12 to Arthur’s Kingdom 9.5 GOW 14 OCT 19 mdn 1m Hvy

9 HOOK HEAD (31)

3 9 7

Br B c Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Dance Troupe (GB) B Ennistown Stud O Ennistown Stud & Mrs J S Bolger

(CPiece)

PURPLE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, quartered cap

(133) (4)

60 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Unplaced on both starts to date and needs to demonstrate marked improvement if he is to finish on the premises on these terms. Star Rating 2 Hook Head 25/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 (CP) 7 3/4L 10th of 14 to Lugnaquilla 8.13 TIPP 14 SEP mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld 9/2 K.J. Manning 9.7 (CP) 11L 6th of 8 to Hy Brasil 9.4 NAV 23 JUN mdn 1m 5f Sft

3 9 7

Br B g Born To Sea - Lidaya (USA) B H H The Aga Khan O H H Aga Khan

GREEN, red epaulettes, red cap

(133) (16)

66 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Far from disgraced when sixth on debut at Roscommon but ran well below that level when upped to this trip at Limerick last time so has something to prove. Star Rating 2 Leylak 25/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 32L 6th of 7 to Dawn Rising 9.7 LIM 29 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd 20/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 6 1/2L 6th of 14 to Indicative Vote 9.7 ROS 15 JUN mdn 1m 2f 18yds Gd/Frm

11 MASTERDREAM (FR) (21)

3 9 7

Br B g Sea The Stars - Santa Christiana (FR) B S A R L Haras De Saint Julien & Mme Antoinette Tamagni-Bodmer O Mrs Antoinette Tamagni-Bodmer

(133) (12)

557 F Chris Hayes J John M Oxx T

PINK, beige beige capabove his official rating of 73 if he’s to finish on the premises Unplaced on allepaulettes, three starts and will diamond likely haveon to run this afternoon. Star Rating 2 Masterdream (FR) — Handicap Rating 73 14/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.7 (CP) 21L last of 7 to Palm Beach 9.7 LIST 24 SEP mdn 1m 4f Hvy 13/2 R. Coakley 9.7 6L 5th of 10 to Golddragon Reef 9.2 BELW 27 AUG mdn 1m 3f 168yds Hvy 20/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 6L 5th of 14 to Danger Money (GB) 9.4 TIPP 7 AUG mdn 1m 4f 115yds Yld/Sft

12 NEVER MISTABEAT (528)

3 9 7

(133) (15)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lough Mist B Michael G Holden O Park Hill Racing

70- F Ross Coakley J Jarlath P Fahey T DARK BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, white & dark blue halved sleeves, white cap, dark blue diamonds

Unplaced on both starts, struggling to get competitive on each occasion. A big leap of faith would be needed in order to support him on these terms. Star Rating 2 Never Mistabeat 33/1 K.J. Leonard 9.2 25L 13th of 17 to Sunday Sovereign (GB) 9.5 here 6 MAY 19 mdn 6f Yld 8/1 R.P. Whelan 9.5 11L 7th of 11 to Red Epaulette 9.5 NAAS 24 MAR 19 mdn 5f Yld/Sft 33

RACE SIX

10 LEYLAK (108)

13 ROMANTIC VICTORY (16)

3 9 7

(133) (1)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Alphaville (GB) 0 F B D G Iceton Declan McDonogh J O Sammy Hon Kit Ma Daniel William O’Sullivan T

DARK BLUE & PINK CHECK, halved sleeves, pink cap, dark blue stars

Finished 13th of 14 over 7f on debut at Cork and needs to raise his game considerably if he’s to finish on the premises second time out. Star Rating 2 Romantic Victory 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 21L 13th of 14 to Fiscal Rules 9.7 CK 29 SEP mdn 7f Gd

14 VICTORY MARCH (490)

DARK BLUE

3 9 7

Br B c Zoffany - Seatone (USA) B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(133) (13)

7- F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

Showed some signs of promise when seventh of 10 over 7f on debut at Leopardstown but has been off the track for 490 days subsequently so a market check is best advised. Star Rating 3 Victory March 5/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 5 1/2L 7th of 10 to Justifier 9.5 LEP 13 JUN 19 mdn 7f 30yds Gd

15 ZANAVI (100)

3 9 7

Br Gr g Champs Elysees (GB) - Zindana B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(133) (6)

9 F Billy Lee J D K Weld T

GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Half-brother to Zuenoon, won twice at 7f and 1m, but there was little to get excited about from his debut ninth on heavy ground at Roscommon. More needed. Star Rating 2 Zanavi 33/1 R.P. Downey 9.7 43L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Bolivar (FR) 9.7 ROS 7 JUL mdn 1m 2f 48yds Hvy

16 FLOR DE LA LUNA (GB) (122)

3 9 2

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Fresa (GB) B Miss K Rausing O Miss K Rausing

WHITE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, white sleeves & cap

(128) (10)

p F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Was sent off 5-6 fav on debut Roscommon but was quickly pulled up inside the first furlong. Will be interesting, though, if the money arrives for her again. Star Rating 3 Flor De La Luna (GB) 5/6Fav S. Foley 9.2 p.u. in race won by Zenya 9.2 ROS 15 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 2f 18yds Gd/Frm

17 LADY TASMANIA (36)

3 9 2

(128) (9)

5-0 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T GREY, dark blue panel, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlet, dark blue & yellow check cap RACE SIX

Br B f Australia (GB) - Nimboo (USA) B Vimal & Gillian Khosla O Vimal Khosla

Showed some ability when fifth on debut over 7f at Dundalk but failed to build on that effort when unplaced at Cork subsequently. More needed up in trip. Star Rating 3 Lady Tasmania 12/1 S. Foley 9.2 10L 10th of 13 to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Frm 14/1 S. Foley 9.2 4 1/2L 5th of 14 to Stela Star 8.7 DUN 27 SEP 19 mdn 7f Std

Blinkers worn by No. 6. CPiece worn by No. 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Delta Dawn, 4/1 Fil The Power (GB), 9/2 Caldwell (GB), 7/1 Victory March, Flor De La Luna (GB), 8/1 Pike County, 14/1 Greek Gladiator, 16/1 Masterdream (FR), 20/1 Crescent Lake (GB), 25/1 Gold Coast, Lady Tasmania, 33/1 Hook Head, Leylak, Never Mistabeat, Zanavi, 50/1 Nathaniel’s Dream (GB), Romantic Victory

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT DELTA DAWN looks the pick of the Aidan O’Brien representatives and could step up on his Fairyhouse fourth last time now tackling this longer trip. Big runs could also be on the cards from bumper winner Pike County, who is improving between runs on the Flat, and Caldwell and Fil The Power, both of whom have shown enough ability to think they could figure on these terms. Any money for Jessica Harrington’s Flor De La Luna would also be interesting, given how popular she was in the betting first time out.

WIN: DELTA DAWN

DANGER: PIKE COUNTY

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1m 4f

THE TRY EQUILUX RISK FREE HANDICAP OF W10,000 (45-70)

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 GRACE TO GRACE (37)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 2

(142) (1)

Br B f Big Bad Bob - Saying Grace 1-77427 F B P Evans & Brickfield Stud Ltd Mikey Sheehy (7) J O Brickfield Stud Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

LIGHT BLUE,atorange hoop,prior orange armlet, lightGalway blue cap A close second Roscommon to a disappointing effort last time out, but handles soft ground well and the switch to a more conventional track is fancied to suit. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Grace To Grace 1 flat win r6,501.00 — Handicap Rating 70 3/1Fav HR70 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 8L 7th of 12 to Son Of Hypnos 9.2 GAL 8 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 4f 42yds Hvy 11/4Fav HR66 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 ns 2nd to Millford Sound 9.9 ROS 18 AUG 12rn hcp (45-70)1m 4f Sft/Hvy 100/30 HR66 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 3L hd s/hd 4th to Dark Voyager 9.7 GAL 1 AUG 18rn hcp (50-70)1m 3f 180yds Sft

2 LOINGSEOIR (19)

4 10 0

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Only Exception B M Grassick & A Goonan O Patrick Pearse & W Keeling & M C Grassick & Mrs M J Grassick

(140) (3)

086106 F Nikita Kane (7) J M C Grassick T

DARK GREEN, yellow seams sleeves, Ran about as well yellow as couldspots, be expected when sixth on of 18 here lastquartered month and cap a similar level of performance at best is expected this time round. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Loingseoir 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 68 22/1 HR68 Nikita Amelia Kane 10.5 5L 6th of 18 to El Tren 10.6 here 26 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 5/1 HR68 W.J. Lee 10.2 7 3/4L 11th of 16 to Pak Army 10.1 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR61 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 won 3/4L 4 1/2L from Vita Veritas 8.6 and Harvey Specter 8.7 CK 16 AUG 17rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Sft 2min 19.3sec

3 MAUNGANUI (20)

5 10 0

Br B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Experiment B Nanallac Stud O Mrs Christopher Cullen

(CPiece)

(140) (14)

7-06078 F Ross Coakley J Denis W Cullen T

RACE SEVEN

ROYAL & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, capat Dundalk three weeks ago and has to This sort BLUE of trip and field size suits him well, but he wasn’t quiteyellow at his best return to turf off 3lb higher. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 2 Maunganui 2 flat wins r12,378.00 — Handicap Rating 68 22/1 HR65 R. Coakley 10.2 (BK) 6 1/2L 8th of 14 to Conor Hogan 10.0 DUN 25 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std 16/1 C.P. McNamara 11.9 (CP) 35L 7th of 17fn, 18rn to Dewcup 12.0 PUN 8 SEP mdn hdl 2m 150yds Yld 18/1 HR72 M.A. Gallagher 9.13 21L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Western Boy 9.11 BAL 20 JUL hcp (45-75)1m 4f 170yds Gd

4 TWIST (21)

5 9 12

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Kahira B Mount Coote Stud & Irish National Stud O John A McMahon

(C,T)

(138) (13)

320-008 F Emmet McNamara J E McNamara T EMERALD & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, emerald stars, white cap Successful onGREEN a synthetic surface and consistent over hurdles when trained green in the UK, but yet to fire in four starts on Irish soil and others have less to prove. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Twist 1 flat win r4,263.60 — Handicap Rating 66 100/1 HR69 E.J. McNamara 10.1 (CP) (TS) 14L 8th of 14 to Foreign Legion 8.12 LIST 24 SEP hcp (45-70)1m Hvy 100/1 HR72 E.J. McNamara 9.13 (TS) 16L 11th of 14 to Ultra Pride 9.12 PUN 3 SEP hcp (50-75)1m Sft 33/1 HR104 R.P. Treacy 11.4 59L 15th of 18fn, 20rn to Wajaaha 11.4 LEP 2 MAR hcp hdl (80-109)2m Sft

5 VAN WERT (19)

4 9 12

Br Ch f Helmet (AUS) - Ohio B T Monaghan & M Larkin O Paul B Monaghan

(138) (6)

9890 F Conor Hoban J Shane Nolan T

DARK BLUE, star,only hooped sleeves, check cap home in the process, and she has to show signs of Unplaced in all white four starts, beating a handful of horses encouragement before becoming a betting proposition at this sort of level. Star Rating 2 Van Wert — Handicap Rating 66 50/1 HR67 Miss R. Dudfield 10.4 9 3/4L 12th of 18 to El Tren 10.6 here 26 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 150/1 C.P. Hoban 9.8 18L 9th of 14 to Sagrada Familia (GB) 8.9 PUN 3 SEP mdn 1m 1f Sft 100/1 C.P. Hoban 9.10 7 3/4L 8th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 38

6 LIGHTHOUSE LADY (8) Br B f Helmet (AUS) - Happy Go Lily (GB) B Noel Brosnan O N Brosnan

4 9 10 (CPiece)

(136) (19)

7-03938 F Sam Ewing (7) J Edmond Kent (R) T

RED, black type star,having black placed stars on sleeves, red cap, black diamonds A consistent a number of times for connections, including as recently as August when third at Killarney, but she has had plenty of chances to strike now to little avail. Star Rating 2 Lighthouse Lady — Handicap Rating 64 15/2 HR65 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 (CP) 8 1/4L 8th of 16 to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.12 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 16/1 HR67 M.P. Sheehy 9.4 (CP) 2 1/2L 2L 3rd to Father Ailbe 9.13 KILL 21 AUG 12rn hcp 1m 6f Hvy 25/1 HR67 Mr M.K. Tobin 11.2 (CP) 6 1/4L 9th of 16 to Mt Leinster 12.0 GAL 27 JUL mdn 1m 4f 84yds Sft

7 ALLY CAY (8)

4 9 9

(135) (15)

Br B f Alhebayeb - Terme Cay (USA) B Burgage Stud O T P Healy

648233 F Shane Foley J John C McConnell T EMERALD GREEN, orange sleeves, emerald & orange capwhat she needs Outpaced when finishing third atdisc, Navanwhite last week, but this step up green in distance looks tostriped be exactly and a bold bid can be anticipated. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 5 Ally Cay 2 flat wins r11,515.50 — Handicap Rating 63 9/2Fav HR60 S. Foley 9.11 1 3/4L ns 3rd to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.12 NAV 7 OCT 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 6/1 D.J. McInerney 11.3 12L nk 3rd to Fusain (FR) 11.3 KILB 4 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 2m Yld 5/1 HR63 S. Foley 9.10 1/2L 2nd to Thefaithfulindian 9.2 ROS 31 AUG 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 3f 160yds Yld/Sft

8 EMERALD GREEN (GB) (14)

3 9 8

(134) (11)

Br B f Galileo - Applauded (Blinkers) 7-00052 F B Norelands Stud & Lofts Hall Stud Seamie Heffernan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & H R D McCalmont A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, cap A rare six-race maiden for this yard, though she purple did put in the best effort of her career so far when only finding one too good at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago. Star Rating 3 Emerald Green (GB) — Handicap Rating 68 7/1 HR67 J.A. Heffernan 10.0 (BK) 5L 2nd to Easca Peasca 9.12 FAIR 1 OCT 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Sft 4/1Fav HR67 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 (BK) 2 1/4L 5th of 16 to Pak Army 10.1 LIM 11 SEP hcp (45-70)1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR72 W.M. Lordan 9.11 (CP) 23L 12th of 13 to Haparanda 9.8 KILL 15 JUL hcp (45-75)1m 3f 50yds Gd

9 LUCKY PHIL (31)

7 9 8

Br B f Doyen - Polly Anthus (GB) B Mr Noel Collins O Always The Experts Syndicate

(TStrap)

(134) (9)

72f855 F Paddy Harnett (7) J Thomas Cooper T

WHITE, royalhurdles blue panel, A winner over but yethooped to show sleeves much on & thecap level and it is hard to see that changing here after a modest performance over fences at Sligo when last seen 31 days ago. Star Rating 2 Lucky Phil 1 N.H. win r8,865.00 — Handicap Rating 62 6/1 B.J. Cooper 11.9 (H) (TS) 21L 5th of 7 to Zarkareva (FR) 10.13 SLGO 14 SEP beg.ch 2m 1f 175yds Gd 18/1 HR64 P.A. Harnett 9.4 (TS) 1L 5th of 14 to Thefaithfulindian 9.2 ROS 31 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 3f 160yds Yld/Sft 11/2 HR110 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.8 (H) (TS) 26L 8th of 12 to Act Of God (GB) 11.5 CK 24 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld

10 X’ GIRL (50)

4 9 8

Br B f Xtension - Gaiety Theatre (USA) B J Ryan O Miss Rita Shah

(CPiece)

(134) (16)

43370-0 F Conor McGovern (3) J Anthony McCann T

BLACK, spots, black cap, spots.

She hasn’tred beaten many home the white last twice at Listowel and Bellewstown and although a 5lb drop in the weights gives her a chance, the four-year-old has to show more now wearing cheekpieces. Star Rating 2 X’ Girl — Handicap Rating 62 150/1 HR65 A.J. Slattery 8.3 61L last of 11 to Effernock Fizz 8.12 BELW 26 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 194yds Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR66 R.P. Whelan 9.0 19L 12th of 15 to L’empathie 9.0 LIST 13 SEP 19 mdn 1m 4f Sft 100/30 HR67 R. Coakley 9.0 13L 7th of 11 to Takarengo 9.5 ROS 2 SEP 19 mdn 1m 3f 194yds Hvy 3 9 7

Br B f Dansili (GB) - Tarfasha B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

(CPiece)

(133) (8)

8-8584 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

ROYAL epaulettes, striped cap There wasBLUE, a lot towhite like about her most recent effort when fourth at Cork in August and she could relish this additional yardage based on what she showed there over 10 furlongs. Star Rating 4 Awaasef (GB) — Handicap Rating 67 6/1 HR69 D. McMonagle 9.8 (CP) s/hd 8 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Baron Samedi (GB) 9.11 CK 25 AUG 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Hvy 7/1 HR70 G.M. Ryan 9.3 9L 8th of 16 to Simply True 9.2 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld 33/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 9 1/4L 5th of 14 to Never Forgotten 8.13 GOW 25 JUL mdn 1m Yld

12 BELLS OF THYME (18) Br B f New Approach - Ard Fheis B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

3 9 6 (CPiece)

(132) (4)

700 F Willie Byrne (7) J J S Bolger T

GREY, panel, check cap of 15 on her debut over 1m 1f at Gowran Park in August but is hard to Showedpurple some promise when seventh recommend based on her two subsequent performances. Star Rating 3 Bells Of Thyme — Handicap Rating 66 125/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 21L 13th of 15 to Secret Pulse 9.2 here 27 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Yld 25/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 11L 11th of 13 to Assurance 9.2 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd/Frm 25/1 W.T. Byrne 8.9 7 1/2L 7th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 39

RACE SEVEN

11 AWAASEF (GB) (51)

13 BOLERO (37)

5 9 6

Br B f Power (GB) - Nancy Spain B Barronstown Stud O Odhran O’Neill

(132) (5)

037 F Gavin Ryan (3) J H Rogers T

WHITE, red held hoop, red sleeves, white armlet, red cap, company white star Has been well in all three of her previous outings in maiden this year and she looks up against it again this afternoon. Star Rating 2 Bolero — Handicap Rating 60 100/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.7 30L 7th of 13 to Prose 9.2 GAL 8 SEP mdn 1m 4f 42yds Hvy 150/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.1 7L 1 3/4L 3rd to Barrington Court 9.4 BELW 27 AUG 9rn mdn 1m 3f 168yds Hvy 100/1 Rachael Blackmore 9.10 16L 12th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd

14 GLINT OF AN EYE (57) Br B f Australia (GB) - Call This Cat B Kellsgrange Stud & Ruskerne Ltd

3 9 6 (TStrap)

O Mrs John Magnier

(132) (2)

676 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

DARK BLUE Unplaced in all three previous starts but has shown minor promise on a couple of occasions. Any market support would have to be noted on her handicap debut. Star Rating 3 Glint Of An Eye — Handicap Rating 66 28/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 13L 6th of 10 to Shamiyna 9.2 KILL 19 AUG mdn 1m 3f 50yds Sft/Hvy 66/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 9 1/4L 7th of 16 to Federica Sophia 9.2 LEP 31 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd 50/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 13L 6th of 18 to Taramansour 9.7 CK 12 JUL mdn 1m 2f Gd

15 ZOFFALEE (FR) (37) Br Ch g Zoffany - Senderlea B Hugues Rousseau O Andrew Heffernan

5 9 6 (TStrap)

(132) (20)

u-02000 F Joe Doyle J Andrew McNamara T

PINK AND pinkinsleeves, quartered cap performances under both codes do not Ran well overPURPLE hurdles atQUARTERED, Bellewstown earlier the year but his subsequent inspire a lot of confidence. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Zoffalee (FR) 1 flat win r7,323.50 3 N.H. wins r42,484.00 — Handicap Rating 60 25/1 HR130 O.R. Brown 11.3 68L 14th of 15fn, 18rn to Gold Speed 10.10 PUN 8 SEP Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 70yds Yld 14/1 HR65 James J. Doyle 9.11 (TS) 39L 11th of 12 to Millford Sound 9.9 ROS 18 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 4f Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR131 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.0 (TS) 36L 12th of 16fn, 19rn to Aramon (GER) 11.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade A 2m 11yds Yld

16 WINSTON WOLFE (8)

6 9 5

Br B g Sir Prancealot - Gilded Truffle B Tally-Ho Stud O G and T Partnership

(131) (18)

4-00690 F Ronan Whelan J Peter Fahey T

BEIGE, black seams, hooped capin July but his most recent effort at Navan suggests that he has plenty to find.

Not beaten far over 1m2f at Fairyhouse Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Winston Wolfe 1 flat win r7,392.00 — Handicap Rating 59 33/1 HR61 K.J. Manning 9.12 (BK) 9 3/4L 10th of 16 to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.12 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 14/1 HR97 K.C. Sexton 11.2 26L 9th of 12fn, 13rn to Bread And Butter 11.7 ROS 13 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 185yds Gd 11/1 HR65 A.J. Slattery 9.8 5L 6th of 13 to Newgirlintown 9.0 FAIR 5 JUL hcp (45-70)1m 2f Gd/Yld

17 WEXFORD DAWN (34)

4 9 3

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Beyond Compare B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(C,T)

(129) (12)

0-70 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, purple panel, check cap company but he starts life in handicaps off a workable mark if he can find a Well beaten in three outings in maiden little bit of improvement. Star Rating 3 Wexford Dawn — Handicap Rating 57 22/1 K.J. Manning 9.9 (TS) 18L 10th of 14 to Blackpoint 9.9 LIM 11 SEP mdn 1m 3f 70yds Sft/Hvy 33/1 K.J. Manning 10.1 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 10 to Mona’s Star 9.7 ROS 18 AUG mdn 1m 4f Sft/Hvy 12/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 (CP) 31L 10th of 13 to Maria Christina 9.0 NAAS 3 NOV 19 mdn 1m 3f 180yds Hvy

18 THEFAITHFULINDIAN (20)

RACE SEVEN

Br Ch f Frozen Power - Faithfulbond B Mrs Colette Todd O Tanya Foxe

5 9 2

(128) (17)

(TStrap)

045144 F Colin Keane J Aidan Anthony Howard T

ORANGE, panel, orange & since whitewinning stripedover cap1m3f at Roscommon in late August and she has a solid Has not beenblack disgraced in either start each-way chance this afternoon. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Thefaithfulindian 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 56 5/1 HR56 M.A. Enright 9.12 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Pure Nature (GB) 9.10 DUN 25 SEP 14rn hcp (45-65)1m 4f Std 5/1Fav HR56 M.A. Enright 9.10 1/2L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Paistiul 9.0 NAV 5 SEP 16rn hcp (45-65)1m 6f Yld 11/2 HR55 M.A. Enright 9.2 won 1/2L nk from Ally Cay 9.10 and Dedillon 9.13 ROS 31 AUG 14rn hcp (45-70)1m 3f 160yds Yld/Sft 2min 42.4sec

RESERVES 19 ARCTIC BLAZE (8)

4 8 11

Br B f Roderic O’Connor - Catadalya B Mr John Flynn O John M Flynn

(123) (21)

0-80506 F J

John C McConnell T

WHITE, stars sleeves & she caphas shown some promise on a couple of occasions. That said, she would Remains ablack maiden afteron nine starts but be hard to recommend if making the line-up. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Arctic Blaze — Handicap Rating 51 11/1 HR51 G.F. Carroll 9.4 3 3/4L 6th of 16 to Newgirlintown 9.11 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 11/2 HR53 D.E. Sheehy 9.6 8 3/4L 10th of 16 to Lady De Vesci 9.10 NAV 5 SEP hcp (45-65)1m 2f Yld 20/1 HR55 C.T. Keane 9.4 6 1/4L 5th of 17 to Loingseoir 9.3 CK 16 AUG hcp (45-70)1m 2f Sft 40

20 STAY WITH ME (8)

6 8 7

Br Gr f Cape Cross - Louverissa B Oak Lodge Bloodstock O Brian Bunyan

(TStrap)

(119) (7)

4408/-65 F Leigh Roche J D J Bunyan T

RED, crossthis of lorraine, on sleeves, redshe cap,missed blackall spots Both ofblack her efforts year haveblack been spots encouraging, given that of 2019, and she would have an outside chance if getting a start this afternoon. Reserve. Star Rating 3 Stay With Me — Handicap Rating 47 14/1 HR48 L.F. Roche 8.13 (TS) 5 1/2L 5th of 16 to Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 8.12 NAV 7 OCT hcp (45-65)1m 2f Sft 66/1 HR52 L.F. Roche 9.3 (TS) 5 3/4L 6th of 16 to El Tren 9.11 NAV 29 AUG hcp (45-65)1m 5f Sft 25/1 HR59 Miss S. Ahern 9.0 (BK) 19L last of 8 to Batts Rock 11.2 here 21 JUL 18 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm

21 BALACLAVA (4)

7 8 6

Br Br g Duke Of Marmalade - My Lass (GB) B Lynne Lodge Stud O Ms Maria Kelly

(118) (10)

60u2-68 F J

Ms Maria Kelly (R) T

BLACK, white under chevron, sleeves, Remains winless both striped codes and he wouldwhite not notcap inspire much confidence at all if taking up this engagement.

Declared over hurdles at Punchestown yesterday. Reserve. Star Rating 2 Balaclava — Handicap Rating 42 150/1 HR42 Ms M. Kelly 10.9 51L 8th of 11 to Mt Leinster 11.12 here 11 OCT 1m 4f Sft 50/1 HR44 Ms M. Kelly 9.4 9 1/2L 6th of 14 to Place Des Vosges 11.1 TIPP 7 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f 115yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR83 G. Brouder 10.12 2 1/2L 2nd to Cedar Hill 11.6 PUN 31 DEC 19 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Gd/Yld Blinkers worn by No. 8. C,T worn by No. 4, No. 17.

CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 6, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12.

TStrap worn by No. 9, No. 14, No. 15, No. 18, No. 20.

Long Handicap - Balaclava 8-5 (117) Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Ally Cay, 6/1 Grace To Grace, Emerald Green (GB), 8/1 Awaasef (GB), 10/1 Wexford Dawn, Thefaithfulindian, 12/1 Loingseoir, Lighthouse Lady, 14/1 Lucky Phil, Bells Of Thyme, 16/1 Maunganui, Glint Of An Eye, 20/1 Bolero, Zoffalee (FR), Winston Wolfe, 33/1 Twist, Van Wert, X’ Girl

No corresponding race.

CURRAGH COMMENT ALLY CAY has plenty in her favour after finishing third at Navan last week for John McConnell and the four-year-old is fancied to take the beating despite a 3lb rise. This trip is expected to really suit the Alhebayeb filly and she is preferred ahead of Dermot Weld’s Awaasef, who should improve for the step up in distance. Thefaithfulindian has finished fourth in big fields the last twice at Navan and Dundalk and is also taken seriously.

WIN: ALLY CAY

DANGER: AWAASEF

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RACE SEVEN

The Curragh would like to thank Eva Maria Bucher–Haefner’s Moyglare Stud for generously sponsoring complimentary refreshments available to stable staff working today.

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.00p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden of r16,500 (Plus 10 Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (r4,500)) Winner will receive r9,900 (Penalty Value: r9,735), Second will receive r3,300, Third will receive r1,650, Fourth will receive r825, Fifth will receive r495, Sixth will receive r330. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r132 to enter, r33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (The connections of the winner, if qualified under the Rules of the Plus 10 Bonus Scheme, will share a Prize of r10,000). Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330.

SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.35p.m. The TRM Waterford Testimonial Stakes of r37,500 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by TRM) Winner will receive r22,500 (Penalty Value: r22,125), Second will receive r7,500, Third will receive r3,750, Fourth will receive r1,875, Fifth will receive r1,125, Sixth will receive r750.

For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r300 to enter, r75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2020) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r22125; Second: r7500; Third: r3750; Fourth: r1875; Fifth: r1125; Sixth: r750.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.05p.m. The Equilux Scientifically Proven System Handicap of r10,000 (45-75) (Generously sponsored by Equilux) Winner will receive r6,000 (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-75. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.40p.m. The Equilux Works Or Your Money Back Handicap of r9,000 (45-65) (Division 1) (Generously sponsored by Equilux) Winner will receive r5,400 (Penalty Value: r5,310), Second will receive r1,800, Third will receive r900, Fourth will receive r450, Fifth will receive r270, Sixth will receive r180. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r72 to enter, r18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: r5310; Second: r1800; Third: r900; Fourth: r450; Fifth: r270; Sixth: r180.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Equilux Works Or Your Money Back Handicap of r9,000 (45-65) (Division 2) (Generously sponsored by Equilux) Winner will receive r5,400 (Penalty Value: r5,310), Second will receive r1,800, Third will receive r900, Fourth will receive r450, Fifth will receive r270, Sixth will receive r180. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r72 to enter, r18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: r5310; Second: r1800; Third: r900; Fourth: r450; Fifth: r270; Sixth: r180.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 3.50p.m. The Equilux Costs Less Than r2 A Week Maiden of r12,000 (Generously sponsored by Equilux) Winner will receive r7,200 (Penalty Value: r7,080), Second will receive r2,400, Third will receive r1,200, Fourth will receive r600 ,Fifth will receive r360, Sixth will receive r240. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r96 to enter, r24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 13lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.25p.m. The Try Equilux Risk Free Handicap of r10,000 (45-70) (Generously sponsored by Equilux) Winner will receive r6,000 (Penalty Value: r5,900), Second will receive r2,000, Third will receive r1,000, Fourth will receive r500, Fifth will receive r300, Sixth will receive r200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. r80 to enter, r20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th October. Value to winner: r5900; Second: r2000; Third: r1000; Fourth: r500; Fifth: r300; Sixth: r200.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE

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