WELCOMETOTHECURRAGH
I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to our fifth meeting of the year here at the Curragh on the eve of the first Classics of the 2024 flat racing season.
We have a competitive eight race programme and some great music in the Champions Hall after racing.
As the flat season gets into full swing, our team are here to assist with any enquiries and observations you may have, so please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.
Many thanks to all owners with runners here today – we appreciate your support - and to our race sponsors Irish Stallion Farms, James Nolan’s Bar Kildare, Cavalor Equine Nutrition, Mongey Communications, Ryans Cleaning and Quinnbet, who are supporting tonight’s feature race.
We race again here tomorrow where the feature is the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas and on Sunday for the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup.
Enjoy the racing and we look forward to seeing you back at the Curragh many more times during the year.
Best Wishes, Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
OFFICIALS FRIDAY24THMAY(E)
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.
In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Robert Dore
Mr. C.P. Magnier
Mr. Philip Caffrey
Mr. Sean Barry
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. D. Maher
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A.L. McKeever
HANDICAPPER
Mr. M. Bird
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. A. McGoldrick
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. J. Casey
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. K. O’Connor
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
SCHEDULE FRIDAY
16:00 Gates Open from 16:30
Facepainting in Moyglare Kidszone (16:30 - 19:30)
NiteTrain will be performing between races in Lilywhites’ Lounge
16:45 Irish Stallion Farms IEBF Maiden (Auction)
17:15 James Nolan’s Bar Kildare IEBF Maiden
17:50 IEBF Fillies Handicap
18:20 Cavalor Equine Nutrition Maiden
18:50 Mongey Communications Handicap
19:20 QuinnBet Emerald Mile
19:50 Habitat IEBF Handicap
20:20 Ryan’s Cleaning Handicap
20:30 to 22:00
Tribute Acts featuring:
• George Michael (20:30 - 20:50)
• Tom Jones (20:50 - 21:10)
• Joe Dolan (21:15 - 21:35)
• Rod Stewart (21:40 - 22:00)
22:45 Gates Close
HOSPITALITY & DINING OPTIONS
L I L Y W H I T E S LO UN GE
A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows. Excellent view of the of the racecourse and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating.
G O F F S C H A M P A G N E B A R
Public bar, enjoyaglassofMoet,located on the first floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a beautiful champagne terrace area overlooking the parade ring.
S H O D A CA F É
Public café, located in the bottom floor of the Queens room situated next to our Moyglare Kidszone overlooking the pre parade and parade ring. Serving excellent tea, coffee, sandwiches & sweet treats.
O R B Y ’ S BY LU C Y
Public café, located to the left of the main entrance of the Curragh racecourse with a fantastic view of the parade ring. Open 7 days a week Serving delicious wholesome food, coffee and sweet treats.
DERBY BAR & TERRACE
A public bar, located on the second floor of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows, a view of the racetrack and easy access to all areas including the main grandstand and public seating.
CHAMPIONS HALL
Located on the ground floor of the Curragh Grandstand with a wide range of food options available from the Food Court,, LavazzaAtriumCafe,Guineas Bar and Spar Shop.
S T L E G E R R E S T A U R A N T
Located on Level 3 of the Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a private grandstand balcony with a panoramic view of the racecourse, the parade ring, and the Curragh Plains. Pre-booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment.
O A K S RE ST AU RA NT
Located on Level 2 of the Curragh Grandstand with floor to ceiling windows and a reserved balcony overlooking parade ring, easy access to all areas. Pre- booking essential, please enquire for future race days to avoid disappointment.
TATTERSALLS OWNERS & TRAINERS
Located on Level 3 of the Grandstand, the restaurant has floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the racecourse. A lounge is located adjacent to the restaurant. Access only with Owners and Trainers Badge.
TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course
TOPCOURSETRAINERS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
J P O’BRIEN (82 wins from 743 runners, 11%) runs BARTON KEY (4.45), GALEN (6.20), EXPRESSOVA (6.50), KARSAVINA (7.20).
MRS J HARRINGTON (53 wins from 554 runners, 10%) runs GLORIOUSLY GLAM (4.45), EMERALD BANNER (5.15), GLAMOROUSLY (5.50), HURRICANE IVOR (6.50).
G M LYONS (41 wins from 357 runners, 11%) runs NO SUCH THING (4.45), APRICOT ICE (5.15), TOUGH TALK and PIER PRESSURE (6.50).
J P MURTAGH (41 wins from 378 runners, 11%) runs EBANZA (5.15), BALYAN (6.20), BLANC DE NOIR (6.50), SHAYZANN, BLUES EMPEROR and RAHMI (7.20).
D K WELD (30 wins from 309 runners, 10%) runs CAMPARI SODA (5.15), KAYHANA (7.20), COEUR D’OR (750), ALESSIA FERNANDA (8.20).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
MRS J HARRINGTON (11 wins from 51 runners, 22%) runners listed above G CROMWELL (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs TRANSCENDENTAL (5.50).
J P O’BRIEN (5 wins from 54 runners, 9%) runners listed above JARLATH FAHEY (4 wins from 10 runners, 40%) runs EL FONTENARO (4.45), NEVER THOUGHT (6.20).
G M LYONS (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runners listed above
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYSLEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
COLIN KEANE (80 wins from 588 rides, 14%) rides NO SUCH THING (4.45), APRICOT ICE (5.15), DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY (5.50), PIER PRESSURE (6.50), EVERYLITTLESTEP (8.20).
BILLY LEE (56 wins from 483 rides, 12%) rides FAIRHAVEN (4.45), GABRIELLA’S SPIRIT (5.50), SUPER SOX (6.20), LADY TILBURY (7.50), FERRYBANK (8.20).
SHANE FOLEY (54 wins from 504 rides, 11%) rides GLORIOUSLY GLAM (4.45), EMERALD BANNER (5.15), HURRICANE IVOR (6.50), CURRENT OPTION (7.20), DANDYVILLE (7.50), ROYAL PIPPEN (8.20).
SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (46 wins from 369 rides, 12%) rides NEW THEORY (4.45), POLARIS DANCER (6.20), BENAVENTE (6.50), GREY LEADER (7.20), SHIGAR (8.20).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
SHANE FOLEY (14 wins from 67 rides, 21%) rides listed above
RONAN WHELAN (8 wins from 47 rides, 17%) rides ALLENWOOD (4.45), NEVER THOUGHT (6.20), PINAR DEL RIO (6.50), CHEERS AGAIN (7.20), LAUGH A MINUTE (7.50), NOT FORGOTTEN (8.20).
COLIN KEANE (8 wins from 62 rides, 13%) rides listed above
WAYNE LORDAN (6 wins from 33 rides, 18%) rides BOOKLIGHT (4.45), DUNUM (7.20), GORDON BENNETT (7.50), TALIA (8.20).
FANCYTHAT
M C GRASSICK won the 6.50 race in 2022 and 2023. The stable is represented by Verhoyen in the race today
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st May
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T 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 atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3
th by outclassing her Galtres Stakes
Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
3 For A 2 flat wins 105 r51,4 Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from
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
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances)
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?
YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024 THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
IS CASH ACCEPTED?
YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?
YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS.
WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?
WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP
WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?
THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.
ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?
YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.
WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?
LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
IRISH STALLION FARMS
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3 million towards Irish prize-money in 2024, bringing our total investment to €60m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
IrishEuropean Breeders’Fund
Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62
For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
Br B c Inns of Court - Coincidently (GB)
B Tom Radley
O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons
€50,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dandy Man. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Strictly Silver
B c Advertise (GB) - Umneyati (GB)
B Silfield Bloodstock
Whearty (5)
O Noel Meade Racing Ltd Noel Meade T
Half-brother to Perfect Sunrise, won three times at 5f and 6f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 18l behind Barnavara at 18-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Eric Lock (GB) 18/1 C.T.
Br Ch f New Bay (GB) - Pontenuovo (FR) F B Merry Fox Stud Limited Billy Lee J O Four Cube Ventures Designated Activity W McCreery T
€45,000 yearling, New Bay filly Half-sister to useful winner up to 6.5f Kindred Spirit and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Explicit. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner Star Rating HHHH
Focus Of Attention Partnership
McMonagle J O Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-brother to Apache Outlaw, won twice at 6f and 7f Beaten 4 1/2l behind Rock N Roll Rocket at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 5f
Br Ch f Earthlight - La Superba F B Mount Coote Stud and M H Dixon Wayne Lordan J O Showtime Syndicate Natalia Lupini T
€35,000 yearling, Earthlight filly Dam, 1m/8.4f winner who stayed 10.3f, half-sister to smart 1¼m-2½m winner Thomas Hobson. Star Rating HHH
Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Bonny Rose (GB) F B Peter McCutcheon Rory Cleary J O New Racing Syndicate Sarah Dawson T
€2,500 yearling, U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Sheila’s Treat and 2-y-o 6f winner Diamond Eyes. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner Star Rating HH 8
Br B g Havana Gold - Want The Fairytale (GB) F B Jared Bernstein Declan McDonogh J O Emlasa Partnership Eoghan Joseph O’Neill T
4,000 gns yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam 1½m winner Star Rating HH
Br B c Belardo - Million Spirits F B John Quigley Ben Coen J O Shambles Spies Syndicate A Oliver T
€9,000 yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 8.6f Spiritual Star and 2-y-o 7.5f winner Elusive Million, both useful. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Star Rating HH
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Speed Princess F B Bart Ryan-Beswick Nathan Crosse J O Mrs Emily Murphy Ciaran Murphy T
10,500 gns foal, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to 5f/5.3f winner Cabeza de Llave Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Audacia. Star Rating HH
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Pixel Power
B Vimal & Gillian Khosla
Heffernan J O D Keoghan & Partners J A Stack T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Rock N Roll Rocket when fifth of 12 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH New Theory
Br B f Dandy Man - Queen Elsa F B MCR Bloodstock Ltd Robbie Colgan J O Sue Chadwick Ms Sheila Lavery T
€30,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly Half-sister to winner up to 1m Indication Call. Dam, ran once, closely related to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Toocoolforschool. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Dandy Man - Analasa
Leaf Stud
O Ruth McCreery
€13,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly Half-sister to 6f-1m winner Moonhall Milly and 1m winner Annaghlasa. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Bugie d’Amore
Br B f Tamayuz (GB) - Clifden Arts (TStrap)
B Mrs P K O’Rourke
O Big Tree Syndicate
Dam unraced half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Age Of Chivalry She is wearing a tongue-tie for
B f Coulsty - Undulant Way (GB)
B Anthony Byrne
O Charles Cranston
€6,500 yearling, Coulsty filly Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 9f Newsman and 6f-9f winner Ambient. Dam 11.6f winner who stayed 1¾m. Star Rating HH 16 DECKER
Thomas Foy
Gary Aspell & Alwyn Tallon & Ronan Faulkner
€5,500 yearling, Inns of Court filly Half-sister to 1¼m-11.5f winner Pack It In. Dam maiden half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Beach Bunny Star Rating HH 17 EL FONTENARO
Suzanne Fahey
O Sinead Fahey
P Fahey
€3,500 yearling, The Irish Rover filly Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Rockin Roy. Star Rating HH
B f Equiano (FR)
to 1¼m-1½m winner Street Art and 7f winner Amanirenas. Second of 9 in maiden (80/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) on debut 13 days ago Respected. Star Rating HHHH Gazelle
Half-sister to Liars Corner, won twice at 1m 4f Finished 6l behind Barnavara when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Gloriously Glam
Br B f Dandy Man - Know F B Rabidus Bloodstock Siobhan Rutledge (3) J O Cattle Men And Partners Syndicate Ms Sheila Lavery T
€12,000 foal, Dandy Man filly Half-sister to winner abroad by Footstepsinthesand. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Warsaw and useful 6f winner Meiner Eternel. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Belardo - Verbalise F B Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd Wayne Hassett (5) J O Jamie O’Sullivan Michael Mulvany T
€2,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Horse Whisperer. Dam twice-raced sister to smart 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Verbal Dexterity Star Rating HHH
Br B f Churchill - Elleanthus
F B Whisperview Trading Ltd
Slattery J O Team Valor International LLC & A Oliver
Dam won at 7f Beaten 20l behind Sparkling Sea at 50-1 when 9th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH Orchidaceae 50/1 B.M. Coen 9.2
Br B f Inns of Court - Good Speech
B Joseph G Reid
O Eleven Apostles Syndicate
€3,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 9.5f winner) who stayed 1¾m, champion 2002 Canadian 2-y-o filly Brusque (6f-8.5f (Grade 2).
Br B f Profitable - Shreke Ey (GB)
B David Barry
Kennedy (7) J O Secret Market Syndicate
Magee (R) T
Unraced dam closely related to winners Dynamic (1m 2f), Harry’s Legacy (1m 7f/2m 1f) and Suspicious (1m).
RESERVES
Br B f Inns of Court - Last Hooray (GB) 9 F B Michael J Burke J O Whelan Family & Mrs E P
Half-sister to Magic Applause, won at 5f Beaten 12l behind One Smack Mac at 40-1 when last of 9 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Hooz In Court
Half-brother to Laertes, won four times in point to points at 3m, three times in chases at 3m 1f and 3m 7f and twice over hurdles at 2m 7f and 3m. Beaten 7l behind One Smack Mac when seventh of 9 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating HH Go On Green (GB)
?+2lbs indicates a rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight on the day. TStrap worn by No 14.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 New Theory, 9/2 Gazelle D’or, 5/1 No Such Thing, 13/2 Gloriously Glam, 7/1 Barton Key, 8/1 Booklight, 12/1 Fairhaven, Immortal Jock, 16/1 Allenwood, 20/1 Iowntheball (GB), Flynn Ryder (GB), Vovatia, Decker, 25/1 Orchidaceae, 33/1 Eric Lock (GB), Happy For Evva, Mystic Rose, 50/1 Therussiancomposer (GB), 66/1 El Fontenaro, 100/1 Anchors Away, Moonhall Lass, Coulstys Way, Searcog, The Black Stuff 2023 - 1st Nemonte 2nd Gaenari 3rd Loterie (1
CURRAGH COMMENT
BARTON KEY didn’t get a straightforward passage when showing promise on debut and might reverse form with New Theory, who was fifth. That form looks quite strong, with the runner-up scoring subsequently, and the selection merits plenty of respect. No Such Thing, whose dam was a winning juvenile, was a €50,000 yearling and concedes plenty weight, while Fairhaven is out of a Group 3 winner and is a half-sister to a Listed scorer but similarly has a lot of weight to carry Gazelle D’or and Gloriously Glam have each shown ability and can progress.
WIN: BARTON KEY
DANGER: New Theory
THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2024
(Includesallracedaysuptoandincluding6thMay2024)
Top5Jockeys(byno.ofwinners)
TopTrainers(byno.ofwinners):
A. P. O’Brien (3), J. P. O’Brien (3), John Joseph Murphy (2)
Top5Owners(byprizemoney)
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SECOND RACE 5.15P.M.
THE JAMES NOLAN’S BAR KILDARE IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
A representative of James Nolan Bar Kildare Town will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
Three Quarter Mile Post 6f
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Igor Stravinsky when second of 12 at 11-10fav on
Full sister to Collective Power, won four times at 5f and 6f. Finished 4l behind Air Force One when fourth of 14 at 25-1 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 5f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Beatrix Power
Moyglare Stud Farm Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
Half-sister to Soul Seeker, won eight times at 5f Third of 12 behind Mataariki beaten 5l at 7-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating
Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Ebayya
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a short head by Cill Mocheallog when second of 16 at
won at 1m 4f
6 EMERALD BANNER (14)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Green Castle (C,T) 52225-2 F B Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd Shane Foley J O Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited Mrs John Harrington T
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Grand City Hall when second of 10 at 7-4fav on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH Emerald Banner Handicap Rating 85
Br Ch f Buratino - Balm (GB)
Half-sister to Daring Guest, won four times at 6f and 7f. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Sakakawea when last of 10 on her racecourse debut
to Keep Believing, won three times
Full sister to Gustav Ucicky, won at 6f Finished 20l behind Her Ladyship when sixth of 9 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut at Sligo over 6f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H Leni
Placed in all four of her starts. Beaten a head by Air Force One when second of 14 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Ojw Legacy Handicap Rating 78
Br B f Prince of Lir - Turakina F
B John Irish Declan McDonogh J
O Thomas W McGrath Kieran P Cotter T
Half-sister to Apple Valley, won three times at 7f and 1m. Star Rating HH
14 VIERSON (196)
3 9 3 (129) (8)
Br B f Blue Point - Last Waltz (Hood) 47- F B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dylan Browne McMonagle J O J Higgins Ciaran Murphy T
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 5l behind Sweetest at 33-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH Vierson 33/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 4 3/4L 7th of 14 to Sweetest 9.2
5/1 D. McMonagle
C,T worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 4, No 9, No 14. 2023 - 1st Ostraka 2nd Roaming Star 3rd Sibyl Charm (1 min. 14.5 sec.)
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Apricot Ice, 7/2 Emerald Banner, Ebanza, 11/2 Pansy Poe, 13/2 Ojw Legacy, 7/1 Campari Soda, 12/1 Beatrix Power, 20/1 Over The Blues, Sea Of Moyle, 25/1 Vierson, 33/1 Eccellente, Leni Mo, 66/1 It’s A Gamble, Girl Of Sardinia
CURRAGH COMMENT
APRICOT ICE drops to this distance for the first time but her form is strong. Unplaced at Listed level last September, she has finished second to three capable Ballydoyle horses in maidens and can could go well once again. Ebanza threw away victory by hanging left at Gowran and she drops a furlong in distance Emerald Banner is rated 85 and is well suited by this distance, but carried a first-time tongue-tie when beaten at Cork and now cheekpieces are also applied.
WIN: APRICOT ICE
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5f
6f 1m 8.10s Invincible Spirit
6f 1m 9.35s Sudirman (USA)
6f 63yds 1m 12.40s Bold Tack (Disq) 4
6f
7f
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
8f
Llyn Gwynant (GB) 4
8f Rnd 1m 35.10s Emperor Claudius (USA) 3
9f
16f 3m
15th Sept 2001
11th Aug 2013
16th Sept 2001
15th Sept 2013
19th Aug 1989
Earlier today the HRI Equine Welfare Department were delighted to host a symposium on equine welfare
“Changing Stride - The Way Ahead for Horse Racing Safety and Care.”
World-class speakers delivered stimulating presentations on the human factors involved in racehorse welfare, what a day in the life of a racehorse looks like, how a good start sets racehorses up for a good life, and what is done on racedays to ensure racehorse welfare.
There was also a solutions-focused session with ‘elevator pitch’ presentations from some of the leading companies working in this area
As part of the symposium researchers involved in the study of equine welfare presented posters about their work. We are delighted to showcase this work here this evening on the Level One concourse in the grandstand.
Make sure to come along and take a look!
THIRD RACE 5.50P.M.
IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF €22,500
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to
€13275; Second: €4500; Third: €2250; Fourth: €1125; Fifth: €675; Sixth: €450 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
Edward Lynam T She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 7l behind Magical Vision at 28-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing here
F B Castlehyde Stud
McDonogh J O John Lynam Edward Lynam T
Successful at 5f and 7f on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 10l behind Mercurial at 33-1 when 16th of 21 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH Saturn Seven 2 flat wins €15,930.00 C Handicap Rating 72
Beaten 17l behind Asian Daze at 25-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HH Glamorously 2 flat wins
once in
outing at
over 7f in October last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs J Harrington. Star Rating HH What A Squeeze Handicap Rating 76 25/1 HR78 K.G. Kennedy 8.9 5 1/2L 11th of 14 to Simplexity 9.5
Std 66/1 HR78 S. Foley 9.0 17L 19th of 22fn, 23rn to One Look 9.0
23 SEP 23 7f Yld/Sft 17/2 HR77 N.M. Crosse 9.5 1L 2nd to Asian Daze 9.5 here 26 AUG 23 8rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
C,T worn by No 3. CPiece worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 10 Visor worn by No 9. Long Handicap - Back Down Under 8-6 (118), Glamorously 8-5 (117), What A Squeeze 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Dance Night Andday, 4/1 Back Down Under, 9/2 Transcendental (FR), 15/2 Saturn Seven, Anvika, 8/1 Screen Siren, 10/1 Gabriella’s Spirit, 14/1 Glamorously, What A Squeeze, 25/1 Charlisse
2023 - 1st Transcendental (FR) 2nd Iva Batt 3rd Queen Maedbh (1 min. 13.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY showed improved form on her return to 6f when winning at Naas and might defy an 8lb rise. Well suited by good ground, she met some traffic two furlongs out that day but finished strongly and won snugly Transcendental won over five furlongs at Navan last month but is also effective over six and, while raised 7lb, was initially rated 83 when arriving in Ireland in 2022. Back Down Under might appreciate stepping back up in distance, having finishing second in the Birdcatcher last October
WIN: DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY
DANGER: Transcendental
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FOURTH RACE 6.20P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
A representative of Cavalor will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Furlongs
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Baladiya
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C
Aga
Half-brother to Paddy O Dee, won four times in chases at 2m 1f and 2m 2f and three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 2f Star Rating HH 3 GALEN (GB) (328)
O Paul H Redmond & T G Fitzgerald & Mrs A M O’Brien & Barry Fowler Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Beaten 2 1/2l by City Of Troy when second of 13 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in July last year Star Rating HHHHH Galen (GB) 12/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 2 1/2L
Br Ch c New Bay (GB) - Kayak (GB)
Kortez
Miss T
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Quad’s
Old Carhue Stud
O Roving Swan Partnership
Half-brother to Here Comes When, won nine times at 7f and 1m including a Group 1 race Finished 9l behind Thor’s Hammer when fourth of 5 at 13-2 on his racecourse debut at Killarney over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Prince Of Eyeries
Br B g Awtaad - Vintage Charm
B f Camelot (GB) - Wannabe Better
B Churchtown House Stud J
Placed in both starts. Beaten 2l by Sharinay when second of 18 at 13-8fav on her latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Super Sox (GB) 13/8Fav W.J. Lee 9.3 2L 2nd to Sharinay (GB) 9.8
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Galen (GB), 3/1 Kortez Bay, Super Sox (GB), 8/1 Prince Of Eyeries, 10/1 Balyan, 12/1 Duchess Wannabe, 20/1 Polaris Dancer, 50/1 The Real Screamer, Never Thought, 66/1 Golden Goose 2023 - 1st Subzero 2nd Space Age 3rd Hotaugustnight (1 min. 29.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
GALEN chased home top juvenile City Of Troy on their respective debuts over course and distance last July and makes his return possessing notable St James’s Palace Stakes and Irish Derby entries. He shaped really well that day and while the other beaten horses haven’t as yet shown any star qualities, the well-held third and fifth have scored subsequently Kortez Bay is a reliable 85-rated performer but could find the selection too strong, while Super Sox has also shown plenty ability but also needs to improve to win. Balyan is a newcomer to note
WIN: GALEN DANGER: Kortez Bay
JUNEFEST ATTHECURRAGH!
The Curragh is delighted to announce their partnership with Junefest with the launch of a special race evening on Wednesday 5th June which includes a free concert after racing with country music legend Declan Nerney. The eight race programme which kicks off at 4.50pm features the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor Premier Ra Handicap.
The evening will also be a celebration of Women’s Sheds with the Wo racecourse inviting members from across Leinster to the event, while many of them will be taking part in an attempt to create an Irish racecourse record for the most people taking part in a line dance. Dancers will be encouraged to embrace the initiative by dressing in country and western style. in country and western style.
FIFTH RACE 6.50P.M.
stalls.
(For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
David Mongey
Ms Fiona Carmichael
Harrington T Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 17l behind Janoobi at 16-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (heavy) in
B g Kingman (GB) - Terrific
B Moyglare Stud Farm
J O Moyglare Stud Farm G
T A winner at 6f on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 4l behind Laugh A Minute when fifth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH Tough Talk 1 flat
O
Redknapp & B Sheerin & Gareth O’Brien & Gabriel Byrne Kevin Thomas Coleman T He has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Documenting when second of 12 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. Star Rating HHHH
Benavente (GB) 3 flat wins €27,077.10 D Handicap Rating 81
Shane Gray 9.4 1 3/4L 2nd to Documenting (GB) 9.8 CHELMSFORD CITY 13 APR 12rn hcp (71-90)7f Std
Shane Gray 9.4 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Cephalus (GB) 9.0 LINGFIELD PARK 29 MAR 12rn hcp (71-90)1m 1yds Std
Shane Gray 9.7 won 1 1/4L nk from Star Zinc 9.5 and Cavalluccio 9.4 SOUTHWELL 24 FEB 12rn hcp (59-78)1m 13yds Std 1min 39.1sec 8 DAGODA (25) 6 9 6 (132)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Firstclass (GER) 1173-40 F B Cyril Ryan Adam Caffrey (5) J O Kieran John O’Neill Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Laugh A Minute at 11-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH Dagoda 2 flat wins €18,585.00
Br B g Havana Gold - Ripples Maid (GB) (CPiece) 000-211 F B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Ronan Whelan J O Mrs Kathleen Whelan Joe Conlon T He has won three times from 6f to 7f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Limerick over 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month, beating Shawaamekh by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH Pinar Del Rio (GB) 3 flat wins €28,910.00 C Handicap Rating 81 9/4FavHR72R.P Whelan9.13(CP)won13/4L11/4LfromShawaamekh(GB)10.0andRathbranchurch9.7LIM16MAY12rnhcp(47-75)6f150ydsSft/Hvy1min29.3sec 100/30FavHR64R.P Whelan9.5(CP)won13/4LnkfromTheBearTrap8.12andTaiSingYeh9.9here6MAY17rnhcp(47-75)6fSft1min19.3sec 11/1 HR61 M.W Hassett 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Redshore City 8.12
Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (Blinkers) 54-7000 F B Miss K Rausing Danny Sheehy J O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick M C Grassick T Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Laugh A Minute at 40-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Verhoyen (GB) 7 flat wins €146,918.00 CD Handicap Rating 81 40/1 HR84 D.E. Sheehy 9.1 (BK) 8 1/4L 12th of 14 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.11 NAAS 29 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds
F B Briar Lane Stud & George Kent Ben Coen J O JP Murtagh Racing J P Murtagh T A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Amazon Lady when fifth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Blanc De Noir 1 flat
HR75 C. Stone-Walsh 8.12 (TS) 2 1/4L hd 1 1/4L 4th to
HR80 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (TS)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Melatonina
B Frank Moynihan J
J O Tony Cantwell Denis Gerard Hogan T A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Mehman at 22-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f
20 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Secret Magician 2 flat wins €19,470.00 C Handicap Rating 68 11/2 HR69 M.W Hassett 9.4 (BK) 14L 17th of 20 to Orandi (FR) 9.13
9/2 HR71 M.W Hassett 8.7 (BK) 8 3/4L 13th of 21 to Mercurial 8.7
?+2lbs indicates a rider may carry a possible 2lbs overweight on the day Blinkers worn by No 5, No 10 CPiece worn by No 9, No 11, No 15. Hood worn by No 4, No 12. TStrap worn by No 6, No 14.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Expressova, 11/2 Pinar Del Rio (GB), 13/2 Pier Pressure (FR), 8/1 Blanc De Noir, 10/1 Tough Talk, Benavente (GB), 12/1 Hurricane Ivor, Genuine Article (GB), Dagoda, Verhoyen (GB), 16/1 Secret Magician, 20/1 Physique, Volatile Analyst (USA), Ice Cold In Alex, 25/1 New Definition (GB), Rumbled Again 2023 - 1st Verhoyen (GB) 2nd Ice Cold In Alex 3rd Midnight Fire (1 min. 25.2 sec.) KEEP UP-TO-DATE
CURRAGH COMMENT
PIER PRESSURE has an excellent all-weather record but might now successfully revert to turf His initial maiden tries were on grass and while his Dundalk record is much better, he might merely have matured last winter and, being unexposed, it is notable he reappears on a big weekend. Benavente is himself a capable all-weather performer and also reverts to turf He can be forgiven some of his early career runs on unsuitably soft ground and being race-fit is a positive Expressova is progressing well and won in a first-time hood last month, although is now 8lb higher
WIN: PIER PRESSURE
Benavente
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SIXTH RACE 7.20P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th May Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
B Curley Leisure J M Sheridan J O Mrs T Stack J A Stack T He has won three times from 7f to 1m on heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Mr Professor when fifth of 20 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) in March. Star Rating HHHH Chazzesmee 3 flat
8/1
B.M. Coen 8.12 (TS) 8 3/4L 11th of 19 to Chazzesmee 9.1 here 18 MAR
hcp 1m Hvy 12/1 HR92 D.E. Sheehy 9.4 2 1/2L 6th of 22 to Coeur D’or 9.12 here 26 AUG 23
Br B f Ulysses - Osipova (GB)
F B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Medina Gold when fifth of 14 on her latest outing at Pornichet over 1m 2f in December last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Nicholas Clement in France Star Rating HHHH Karsavina (GB) 1 flat win €5,142.80 Handicap Rating 90 John Fahy 9.5 3L 6th of 11 to Lady Alara
Gd Rossa Ryan 9.2 2L 5th of 11 to Mystic Pearl (FR) 9.2 SANDOWN
9 CHEERS AGAIN (GB) (14)
9 0 (126) (4) Br B g
B g Camelot (GB) - Coppertop
F B Grangecon Holdings Ltd Shane Foley J O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan & Shamrock Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T
Winner of seven races at 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 4 1/2l behind Kings Time when fourth of 15 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Current Option 7 flat wins €325,465.80 Handicap Rating 84
28/1 HR85 J.A. Powell 8.11 1 1/2L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Kings Time 8.10 CK 10
66/1 HR87 C.J MacRedmond 9.2 (H) 8 3/4L last of 16 to Crystal Black 10.0 here 20 APR Ext hcp
50/1 HR88 M.P. Sheehy 8.11 24L 18th of 19 to Chazzesmee 9.1 here 18
(120) (13) Br B g New Bay (GB) - Wishing Time (CPiece) 0212-05 F B Takaya Shimakawa Jamie Powell (3) J O Team Valor International LLC & J Fairhurst Adrian McGuinness T He has won three times from 6f to 1m on yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Kings Time when fifth of 15 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Tosen Wish 3 flat wins €37,995.70 Handicap Rating 83
4/1 HR84 R.P Whelan 8.13 (CP) 5 1/4L 5th of 15 to Kings Time 8.10 CK 10
Ext hcp 7f Gd 6/1 HR85 D.P. McDonogh 8.8 (CP) 13L 16th of 19 to Chazzesmee 9.1 here 18
2/1Fav HR85 C.J MacRedmond 9.4 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Migdam (FR) 9.6 DUN 13
Blinkers worn by No 5. C,T worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 4, No 15. Hood worn by No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Chazzesmee, 7/1 Dunum, 15/2 Rahmi, 8/1 Cheers Again (GB), Casanova (GB), Kayhana, 10/1 State Actor, Tosen Wish, 12/1 Current Option, 14/1 Fiscal Rules, Shayzann, 16/1 Karsavina (GB), 20/1 Blues Emperor, 33/1 Hightimeyouwon (GB), Grey Leader 2023 - 1st Rahmi 2nd Dunum 3rd Adelaise (1 min. 39.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
KAYHANA is likely to have been readied for this initial starting point all winter A debut winner last June and well suited by good ground, she ran well in a similar handicap on Champions Weekend last September, with today’s distance likely to suit better Karsavina debuts for new connections having been bought for 110,000gns last October and had useful form when trained in the UK and, briefly, in France. She contested last year’s 1000 Guineas and having been beaten on her recent runs, including twice in France last December, has been dropped 2lb Chazzesmee’s best results have been achieved on easy ground, including a Lincoln win in March, but he was placed in a big handicap on good ground last July WIN: KAYHANA
DANGER: Karsavina
HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if an injury occurs.
It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment.
This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
SEVENTH RACE 7.50P.M.
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 (For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade Ronan Whelan J O Shamrock Thoroughbreds
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to
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McGuinness T
Third of 4 behind I Am Superman beaten 2 3/4l at 2-1co-fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Laugh A Minute (GB) 8 flat wins €281,242.20 C D Handicap Rating 98 2/1Fav HR98 R.P Whelan 9.7 hd 2 1/2L
O Dooley Thoroughbreds & J Fairhurst & Paul Riley Adrian McGuinness
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Kings Time at 16-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating
She has won four times
Br B g New Bay (GB) - Lamsa
B Don Commins & New Bay Syndicate
Roche J O Cathal Brophy Liam P Cusack T
Successful twice at 6f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Jon Riggens at 14-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M D O’Callaghan in Ireland. Star Rating HH Red Letter Bray 2 flat wins €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 88
9/1 HR81 R. Whearty 9.3 2 1/4L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Tawaazon 9.9 here 7 OCT 23 hcp 5f Sft 16/1 HR81 W. Joyce 8.0 20L 21st of 22 to Big Gossey 9.2 here
Br B g Coach House - Poudretteite (GB)
14-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Rough Diamond 4 flat wins €36,580.00 CD Handicap Rating 79 14/1 HR80 B.M. Coen 9.9 (CP) (TS) 3L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to
17/2 HR83 J.J.G. Ryan 8.11 2 1/4L 6th of 9
B,T worn by No 10 C,T worn by No 17 TStrap worn by No 3, No 5, No 8, No 12, No 13. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Laugh A Minute (GB), 13/2 Gordon Bennett, 8/1 Little Queenie, The Organiser (GB), 10/1 Coeur D’or, Lady Tilbury (GB), Rough Diamond, 12/1 Tango Flare, Pink Sorrel, Jon Riggens, 16/1 Dandyville, Heavenly Power, 20/1 Torivega, Apache Outlaw, Arnhem, Red Letter Bray, 66/1 Tawaazon 2023 - 1st Tawaazon 2nd Laugh A Minute (GB) 3rd Hurricane Ivor (1 min. 13.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
HEAVENLY POWER was well held on his recent reappearance run but had useful form last year He might ideally prefer a little ease in the ground but two of his three wins have come over today’s C&D and he should compete The lightly-raced Coeur d’Or broke his maiden tag as a six-year-old at Laytown but finally came good last year and while he is a capable performer in big handicaps, dropping to this distance isn’t ideal. Lady Tilbury debuts for new connections having been bought for 150,000gns last December She has done most of her racing over five furlongs and, stepping up in trip and running in a first-time tongue-tie, is a notable contender
WIN: HEAVENLY POWER
DANGER: Lady Tilbury
EIGHTH RACE 8.20P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to
€11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth:
(For Race Conditions see page 54)
RACESPONSOR
T
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Saturn beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Global Energy (GB)
3 SHIGAR (14)
F B Sheikh Abdulla Bin Isa Al- Khalifa Seamie Heffernan J O William Durkan William Durkan T
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Third of 12 behind May Night beaten 6l at
on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Shigar 2 flat wins €12,199.90 D Handicap Rating 80 22/1 HR80 J.J.G. Ryan 10.0 (H)
9/2
Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Whatelseaboutyou (C,T) 19727-0 F B Lisbrook J M Sheridan J O Joseph M Kelly Denis Gerard Hogan T He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Brains at 16-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Church Mountain 4 flat wins €26,255.00 D Handicap Rating 74 16/1 HR75 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 (TS) 8 1/4L 11th of 15 to Brains 9.3 ROS 13 MAY hcp (50-80)7f 148yds Sft
9.6 (TS) 16L
(TS)
of
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Orandi at 15-2 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH El Bello (GB) 5 flat wins €26,352.10 Handicap Rating 74
15/2 HR75 D. King 10.0 (CP) 5 3/4L 7th of 20 to Orandi (FR) 9.13 here 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft 28/1 HR72 S.D Bowen 9.1 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Zephron (GB) 9.5 here 21 APR 21rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR65 D. King 9.11 (CP) won 1L 1/2L from Ferrybank (GB) 10.2 and Wayne R Walker (GB) 9.5
8 ROYAL PIPPEN (196) 7 9
(136) (13) Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Royal Razalma
283990- F B Ballylinch Stud Shane Foley J O S Donohoe Patrick Magee (R) T
Successful twice at 7f on good - yielding and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 17l behind Walhaan at 25-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today. Star Rating H Royal Pippen 2 flat wins €17,110.00 Handicap Rating 74
F B Highfort Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Billy Lee J O Mrs Helen Walsh T M Walsh T He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Feature This when second of 14 at 13-2fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Ferrybank (GB) 4 flat wins €30,385.00 D Handicap Rating 72 13/2Fav HR69 W.J. Lee 10.1 (TS) nk 2nd
Br B f Coulsty - Kardyls Hope
F B Seamus Finucane Hugh Horgan (5) J O Seamus Finucane Shane Crawley T She has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Won on her latest outing when 9-2fav at Cork over 1m (soft - heavy) last month, beating Pascalia by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Karlsberg 3 flat wins €18,290.00 D Handicap Rating 72
9/2Fav HR65 H.J Horgan 9.11 won 1/2L 1/2L from Pascalia 9.8 and Pinball
Ryan 9.11 13L 11th of 16fn, 17rn to Annexation (FR) 9.10 GOW 23 APR Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Sft 17/2 HR72 R.P Whelan 9.5 3 1/2L 2 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Mr Rango 9.12
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner
Placed in three of five starts. Third of 16 behind Toriangel
at Leopardstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
Alessia Fernanda Handicap Rating 69
(soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hey Little Gorl (GER)
B Gestut Gorlsdorf
F
Killian Leonard J
O Stephen McConville Stephen McConville (R) T
Unplaced in all eight starts. Finished 6l behind Cleopatra’s Needle when sixth of 17 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Hijo De La Luna (GER) Handicap Rating 61
33/1 HR62 S.P Bird 9.1 6L 6th of 17 to Cleopatra’s Needle 8.7 NAV 7 MAY hcp (47-70)1m 2f Yld
25/1 HR65 J.A. Heffernan 10.2 9 1/2L 8th of 13 to Boadicea Belle
33/1 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.5 14L 16th of 23 to Global Energy (GB) 9.8
Max Plapp
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Calamint when 16th of 19 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Sapristi 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 61
80/1 HR62 J. Cleary 9.7 22L 16th of 19 to Calamint 9.5
1/4L 2nd
She has won four times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Play It Again Zaam when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Boadicea Belle 4 flat wins €17,573.20 D Handicap Rating 57 10/1
B Peter & James Jones
(10) J O Peter Jones Diego Dias T Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 20l behind Mataariki at 80-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH The World’s Astage Handicap Rating 50 80/1 G.M. Ryan 10.2 19L 9th of 12 to Mataariki (FR) 9.2 GOW 23
28/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.0 21L 13th of 14 to Persian
10/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.0 5L 4 3/4L 1 1/4L
B,T worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 4. C,T worn by No 6. CPiece worn by No 7, No 14, No 22. Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 9, No. 15, No. 17. Long Handicap - The World’s Astage 8-0 (112)
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Passionate, 13/2 Ferrybank (GB), Karlsberg, 8/1 Brains, Global Energy (GB), 10/1 Alessia Fernanda, Arch Enemy, 14/1 Shigar, Emeric, 16/1 Not Forgotten, El Bello (GB), Sirjack Thomas, Talia, 20/1 Givemehoperosa, Hasiyna, Jazz Forever, 25/1 Everylittlestep, Boadicea Belle, 33/1 Church Mountain, Royal Pippen, Hijo De La Luna (GER), 50/1 Sapristi, The World’s Astage 2023 - 1st Sirjack Thomas 2nd Coeur D’or 3rd Jaafel (1 min. 42.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
GLOBAL ENERGY has been running well recently and while much of his best form is on an easy surface, he ran well on good ground last time at Leopardstown. He has dropped back in distance in recent times and having won on heavy over a mile in March, has competed well twice subsequently, suggesting he should again get involved at the business end. Ferrybank has also done well in recent months and while much of that form was on the all-weather, he reverted to turf when also running well at Leopardstown last week. He is 3lb higher but should again prove competitive Karlsberg can cope with a 7lb hike for winning at Cork last month, but needs soft ground. WIN: GLOBAL ENERGY
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 4.45p.m. The Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€9,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750) Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2023 for €60,000 or less at a designated or specified sale About 6 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) - (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2023 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received) If price determining allowances is not more than €50,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €40,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €30,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €20,000 allowed 8lb; If not more than €10,000 allowed 10lb (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer between 1st July, 2023 and 24th May, 2024 inclusive for €60,001 or more Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2023 Sterling Guinea - €1.18; 2024 Sterling Guinea - €1.21; 2023 British Pound - €1.12; 2024 British Pound - €1.15; 2023 US Dollar - €0.93; 2024 US Dollar - €0.90 See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Race Final to be held at Naas on October 13th, 2024. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000 See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Stalls centre of course. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 5.15p.m. The James Nolan’s Bar Kildare Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by James Nolan’s Bar Kildare Town and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs. Stalls centre of course Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 5.50p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap of €22,500 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€7,000)) Winner will receive €13,500 (Penalty Value: €13,275) Second will receive €4,500, Third will receive €2,250, Fourth will receive €1,125, Fifth will receive €675, Sixth will receive €450 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €202.50 to enter, €22.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 20th May. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €13275; Second: €4500; Third: €2250; Fourth: €1125; Fifth: €675; Sixth: €450 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 6.20p.m. The Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Cavalor Equine Nutrition and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 6.50p.m. The Mongey Communications Handicap of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Mongey Communications) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 7 furlongs €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties(after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 7.20p.m. The QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 13th May, 2024, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile €500 to enter on May 8th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Weights raised by 1lb Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th May Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 7.50p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2023 (100 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 20th May. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 8.20p.m. The Ryans Cleaning Handicap of €20,000 (50-80)
(Generously sponsored by Ryans Cleaning Services) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80 About 1 mile €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties(after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE
