Curragh Racecard - Friday 26th June

FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026

ALL EYES ONYOU.

The all-new CLA is your statement of modern luxury. The sleek silhouette with luxurious touches hides an intelligently crafted interior. Available in both hybrid and electric, with a range up to 792 km.

Discover the CLA at Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz, Kildare. R51 CY66

I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all here today for the first day of our three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend – the highlight of the racing season here at the Curragh. I hope that you have a good evening and find a winner or two.

We hope you will enjoy your visit to the Curragh, and we are always interested in hearing customer feedback.

There is plenty of entertainment throughout the enclosures tonight as well as mobile food and beverage outlets, while after racing, the party will continue in Champions Hall with music by the The Whistlin Donkeys

We are very grateful to tonight’s sponsors – the Irish European Breeder Fund, Keadeen Hotel, Diageo Spirits, Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group , Schweppes, McGuinness Maintenance, O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey, and the Silken Thomas and Lock 13 for the support which they have given us this evening. This support, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh.

Tonight, also sees the running of the Corinthian Challenge here at the Curragh where thirteen amateur riders will ride over the Irish Derby course to raise monies for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. This is our last race of the evening and please show your support for our riders as they take on this special challenge.

I would also like to thank all owners with runners here today also - we hope your experience is a good one and thank you for your support. Please enjoy the hospitality in the Tattersalls Owners Club on Level 2 of the grandstand.

We are now on the final countdown to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, and we look forward to another wonderful day’s racing tomorrow before the big one on Sunday.

I hope you enjoy your evening and look forward to welcoming you back here to the Curragh tomorrow and Sunday and many more times during the season.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

bkavanagh@curragh.ie

OFFICIALS

FRIDAY26THJUNE(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 Vincent O’Connor

Mr John Byrne

Mr Mark MacRedmond

Mr Tom Austin

Mr Pat O’Sullivan

FARRIERS:

Eamon Behan

Sean Kelly

Evan Halford

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

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. P.F. Graffin

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. Charles C. Cunningham

Mr. M.C. Hickey

Mr. John McStay

Mr. John Martin-Smith

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. P.F. Graffin

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. P.L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J.R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. D. Maher

HANDICAPPER

Mr. M. Bird

STEWARDSSECRETARIES

Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Ms. P. Hassett

MEDICALOFFICER:

Dr. R. Downey

VETERINARYOFFICERS:

Ms. E. Costello M.V.B. & Dr. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. C. Warren & Mr. D. Fennessy

RACEDAYINTEGRITYOFFICERSTEAM

Congratulations to some owners from the Junefest Race Evening. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you! to some our winning our winning owners Race in association with

DAY 1 - FRI 26 JUNE

Gates Open

EXPERIENCES

& ENTERTAINMENT

LILYWHITES - BET WEEN RACES

Moyglare Kids Zone

FACEPAINTING FROM 4.30PM

R A C I N G

The Keadeen Hotel Maiden

DiageoLuxurySpiritsMaiden

Silken Thomas and Lock 13 Handicap

SchweppesTrophyHandicap

Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes - Benz Apprentice Derby

McGuinness Maintenance Service Maiden

O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Stayers Trophy

Corinthian Challenge in aid of Injured Jockeys Fund

O'DRISCOLLS IRISH WHISKEY AFTER PARTY

The Whistlin’ Donkeys CHAMPION’S HALL STAGE

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY | BARS CLOSE AT 22:30

RACE DAY DINING

From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites

Enhance your raceday at the Curragh with a range of dining experiences to suit every occasion - from elegant restaurants and private hospitality to relaxed cafés and family-friendly favourites throughout the day.

ST. LEGER RESTAURANT

THIRD FLOOR

Enjoy one of the Curragh’s most popular raceday dining experiences. Guests can savour a delicious three-course buffet lunch across selected race days, whilst Classic race meetings feature an elegant four-course à la carte menu.

Pre-booking is essential.

CHAMPAGNE BAR

FIRST FLOOR

Perfect for a stylish raceday treat, the Champagne Bar welcomes walk-ins and offers everything from elegant afternoon tea to creative street-food flights.

PRIVATE SUITES

SECOND & THIRD FLOOR

Celebrate in style with a private raceday experience tailored for your occasion. Choose from a relaxed street-food menu, a three-course buffet lunch, or a refined four-course à la carte menu, all delivered with exceptional service and spectacular racingviews.

Pre-booking is essential.

ORBY’S BY LUCY

MAIN ENTRANCE

A raceday favourite for breakfast, brunch or lunch, serving everything from light bites to hearty dishes with wonderful views of the Parade Ring

FOODHALL

GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL

Hearty, great-value meals for the whole family, with classic favourites and dedicated kids’ options - perfect for a relaxed bite during the day.

LILYWHITES LOUNGE

SECOND FLOOR

SHODA CAFÉ

GROUND FLOOR OF THE QUEENS ROOM

Take in one of the best views of the track while enjoying a traditional Ploughman’s Plate or a selection of freshly prepared chef’s sandwiches.

Enjoy the famous Queen’s View overlooking the Parade Ring while relaxing with tea, coffee, toasties and sweet treats.

ATRIUM CAFÉ

GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL

Freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and a selection of tea, coffee and soft drinksideal for a quick and tasty stop between races. Proudly serving award winning Velo Coffee.

A bright, alert expression & pricked ears are a good sign

Blinkers and visors keep a horse focused, often a negative because the horse is otherwise not concentrating on the race

Around The PaddockA Simple Guide

A fit horse is easy to see, very lean & tight

Look at the length between the saddle and the hindquarters: the longer the back, usually the further the horse will stay (10f+/ 1¼miles+)

A good walk: the hindleg gets well underneath, the hips dip & sway like a super model, the tail base will show the hip

A top-class Group 1 horse carries itself well, the good walk clear in the angle of hindquarters (bottom), large clear eye & ears

A short-coupled horse, rounder & plumper, is usually a better sprinter (5f/6f/7f)

HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD

Ch f Galileo - Polised Gem (Danehill (USA))

105

J Chris Hayes F 1241

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 HHH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place Earnings €51,499.70 Days Since Last Run 24 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

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

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

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(2021-2026)WITHRUNNERS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (162 wins from 750 runners, 22%) runs HAFFNER and MAN’S BEST FRIEND and ABRAHAM LINCOLN (4.33).

J P O’BRIEN (87 wins from 802 runners, 11%) runs GLIONDAR (5.05), UM WADI (6.10), CHANGING LANES (7.20), DELTA (7.55), SAN ANDREAS (8.30).

MRS J HARRINGTON (44 wins from 543 runners, 8%) runs SAVE THE SIXES (5.05), NAUTIC STAR (5.35), COLLECTING COIN (6.10), NOD OF APPROVAL (6.45), WYMAN (7.20), CARTHUSIAN (7.55).

TRAINERSINFORM

MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

J P O’BRIEN (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runners listed above AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 41 runners, 20%) runners listed above

MRS J HARRINGTON (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runners listed above TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS

LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:

RYAN MOORE (116 wins from 354 rides, 33%) rides ABRAHAM LINCOLN (4.33).

COLIN KEANE (78 wins from 574 rides, 14%) rides ANCHOR ROAD (4.33), BANG BANG (5.05), PREVALENCE (5.35), INDIGO DREAM (6.10), HARD PROMISES (7.20), POETIC SOUND (7.55).

BILLY LEE (60 wins from 517 rides, 12%) rides TREAN (4.33), ROCK OF CLAREMONT (5.05), LIBERATION DATE (5.35), GYPSY QUEEN (6.10), SAXONY CHARMS (7.20).

JOCKEYSINFORM

MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

RYAN MOORE (9 wins from 37 rides, 24%) rides listed above SHANE FOLEY (8 wins from 33 rides, 24%) rides SAVE THE SIXES (5.05), NAUTIC STAR (5.35), COLLECTING COIN (6.10), WYMAN (7.20).

DYLAN MCMONAGLE (7 wins from 44 rides, 16%) rides JEWEL IN A CROWD (4.33), GLIONDAR (5.05), BREWING (5.35), UM WADI (6.10), CHANGING LANES (7.20), TOO BOSSY FOR US (7.55).

FANCYTHAT

G M LYONS won the 4.33 race in 2021, 2022 and 2024 and 2025. The stable is represented by Anchor Road in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 4.33 race in 2020 and 2023. The stable is represented by Abraham Lincoln and Haffner and Man’s Best Friend in the race today.

J S BOLGER won the 6.45 race in 2018, 2019 and 2021 The stable is represented by Gaelic Drills in the race today.

W P MULLINS won the 7.55 race in 2022 and 2025. The stable is represented by Highwind and Too Bossy For Us in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 24th June

FIRST RACE 4.33P.M.

THE KEADEEN HOTEL IRISH EBF

MAIDEN OF €25,000

Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 (For Race Conditions see page 58

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - High Celebrity (FR) (Invincible Spirit)

Ryan Moore

Half-brother to Highbury, a winner at 1m 4f and was runner-up in the Queen’s Vase over 1m 6f Purchased for 2,300,000 euros at the Arqana sale last August and has to command the utmost respect. Star Rating HHHH

2 ANCHOR ROAD

Br B c Dark Angel - Up In Time (GB) (Noverre (USA))

J Colin Keane

Half-brother to Beauty Crescent, won five times at 6f and 7f including in Listed company Boasts a speedy pedigree and he is more than capable of being in the mix. Star Rating HHH

3 DESERT ALCHEMIST

Br B c Ghaiyyath - Gemma (Siyouni (FR))

J Luke McAteer F 38

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 13l behind Cleodolinda at 11-2 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

4

Half-brother to Orbit, won at 7f The dam is a half-sister to the yard’s former star stayer Order Of St George but he may well want further to be seen to best effect. Star Rating HHHH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 10 behind Barrow Boy beaten 9l at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH

6 JEWEL IN A CROWD (FR)

Br B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Winshine (FR) (Chineur (FR)) Ciaran Murphy T Exors of the Late Mrs Dolores Gleeson O J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 5 E A R,L, Nicolas Clement B

Half-brother to Sunshinefled, won at 7f Finished 8l behind Belle Of The Ball when fifth of 10 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 5f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH

J J Cleary (5)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Pandora (Galileo)

M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

Full brother to Hamlet, won at 6f and 7f Likely to be involved with the son of No Nay Never boasting a Phoenix Stakes entry Star Rating HHH

8 PRINCE OF PEPPARD

Br B c Starman (GB) - Peppard (GB) (Dansili (GB))

J Ben Coen

Dam a lightly raced maiden. The yard have been in decent form of late with winners and plenty of placed efforts and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him run well on racecourse debut. Star Rating HH

9 REVELATOR

Br B c Starman (GB) - Liliofthelamplight (Helmet (AUS))

J Rory Cleary

Half-brother to Figjam, won at 6f and also placed in Listed company This might be a tough task on debut and he may be the type who thrives in nurseries later in the campaign. Star Rating HH

10 TREAN

Br B c Bayside Boy - Wondrous Words (Lope de Vega)

J Billy Lee F 3

Half-brother to Dark Lucinda, won at 1m 1f Third of 17 behind Switching Sides beaten 1l at 2-1 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

HARRY

Br B c Earthlight - Omanome (Acclamation (GB))

J Ronan Whelan

Half-brother to Letsbefrankaboutit, a Group 3 winner over 6f A 32,000-euro purchase who isn’t without a chance on his first start. Star Rating HHH

12 TINA TERESHKOVA

Br B f Space Traveller (GB) - Last Phase (GB) (Twilight Son (GB))

Kinirons T

Wut Her Jonny Syndicate O J Robbie Colgan F 096 Ballyhane Stud B

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Folsom Blues when sixth of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 14

250/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 22L 6th of 9 to Folsom Blues 9.7 GOW 12 JUN mdn 7f Sft 250/1 Robbie Colgan 9.0 23L last of 9 to Florida Bay 9.0 FAIR 5 JUN 7f Gd 80/1 Nathan Crosse 8.11 (H) 49L last of 11 to The Scallionator 8.13 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd Hood worn by No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 5.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Man’s Best Friend, 6/1 Trean, 7/1 Haffner (USA), 8/1 Anchor Road, 16/1 Hi Corbett Court, 20/1 Desert Alchemist, Jewel In A Crowd (FR), 25/1 Prince Of Peppard, Walk On Harry, 50/1 Revelator, 100/1 Tina Tereshkova 2025 - 1st Learntodiscover (GB) 2nd Puerto Rico 3rd Bobby McGee (GB) (1 min. 12.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

TREAN finished with blistering speed on his recent debut and is taken to build on that promising effort. The half-brother to a couple of winners faces tougher rivals today, but big-race entries suggest there is plenty more to come from Paddy Twomey’s charge Abraham Lincoln is out of a Group 3-winning mare who has already produced two blacktype performers, while stablemate Haffner and Anchor Road, the half-brother to smart sprinter Beauty Crescent, are others to note

WIN: TREAN

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Abraham Lincoln

A representative of the Keadeen Hotel will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

THEDIRECTORSANDMANAGEMENTOFTHECURRAGHRACECOURSE WOULDLIKETOTHANKTHEFOLLOWINGSPONSORSTODAY

THEDIRECTORSANDMANAGEMENTOFTHECURRAGHRACECOURSE WOULDLIKETOTHANKTHEFOLLOWINGSPONSORSTODAY!

KILDAREALLIRELAND CHAMPIONS!

The Curragh is delighted to recognise the Kildare U16 A and B Camogie teams. Both have put in a massive amount of work, were unbeaten in all their All-Ireland competitive matches and won their respective All-Ireland Finals. The future is bright for Kildare Camogie. A massive thank you to UPMC, Intel, K-leisure and Bradys who supported the girls throughout the year.

GOFFS CLASSIC BREEZE UP SALE

Saturday 27 June from 12 noon on Friday.

Scan the code to view the catalogue and breeze footage

SECOND RACE 5.05P.M.

THE DIAGEO LUXURY SPIRITS IRISH EBF MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF €25,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sweethill (Footstepsinthesand (GB))

J Sam Coen (5) F 5-2 Acorn Stud B

Placed once in two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Rolltight when second of 15 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 37 16/1 Andrew Slattery 10.6 3/4L 2nd to Rolltight 9.8 GOW 20 MAY 15rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 28/1 Andrew Slattery 9.8 4 3/4L 5th of 13 to Playin Cool 9.8 LEP 19

2 WHERES THE GOLD

Br B f Galileo Gold (GB) - Zakyah (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

J Leigh Roche F 00/-0 Miss Niamh Duignan B

Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 18l behind Expert Dancer at 125-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing at Limerick over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 7 125/1 Robert Whearty 9.12 17L 11th of 13 to Expert Dancer (GB) 9.3 LIM 19 JUN mdn 7f Sft 150/1 Jamie Powell 8.6 (TS) 20L 12th of 15 to Pretty Lavish 8.9 GOW 21 OCT 24 mdn 1m 75yds Sft 150/1 Leigh Roche 9.2 (H) 41L last of 13 to Bubbling 9.2 GAL 30 JUL 24 mdn 7f Yld

3 GLIONDAR (FR) 3 9-8 (13)

Br Ch g Romanised - Alianza (GB) (Halling (USA)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T E S Racing O

J DylanBrowneMcMonagle M Stuart McPhee B

A 150,000 euro yearling back in 2024, he’s a half-brother to French Guineas winner Metropolitan and is very much worth keeping an eye on in the market. Star Rating HHH

4 GOOD MAN JACK 3 9-8 (11)

Br B g Inns of Court - Newgate Lodge (Namid (GB)) Patrick Magee T Ballinlough Syndicate O J Robert Whearty F 09 J & F Reilly B

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Dreamkeeper when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 14 150/1 Robert Whearty 9.6 20L 9th of 17 to Dreamkeeper 9.1 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd 80/1 Wesley Joyce 9.5 22L 17th of 18 to Latin America 9.8 NAV 25 APR mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd/Yld

5 KARRYGRANT 3 9-8 (12)

Br B g River Boyne - Avagardner (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) J P Murtagh T HR Handicap Rating 79 OTI Racing O J Ben Coen F 2-3245 Ms Sheila Lavery B

Placed in three of five starts. Finished 9l behind Bunyola Bay when fifth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Days Since Last Run 25 25/1 HR81 Seamie Heffernan 9.0 (H) 9 1/4L 5th of 13 to Bunyola Bay 9.6 GOW 1 JUN 1m 1f 120yds Yld

6/4Fav HR84 Ben Coen 9.7 nk 4L 5L 4th to Huff’n’puff (GB) 9.7 ROS 18 MAY 13rn mdn 1m 2f 63yds Gd/Yld 5/6Fav Ben Coen 9.8 s/hd 2nd to New Radical 9.8 BELW 11 APR 11rn mdn 7f 205yds Sft

6 KING OF EZE (GB) 3 9-8 (8)

Br Ch g Bated Breath (GB) - Punting (Power (GB)) A Oliver T N W T Dalzell O J Jack Kearney (3) M H Dixon B

Dam won three times at 1m 1f and 1m 2f He was a relatively inexpensive purchase at 1,000gns as a yearling, and there is a fair standard to aim at on debut. Star Rating H

Should find himself suited by this type of trip, but others make greater appeal on this occasion. Star Rating

Dam unraced. Beaten 20l behind Antigua at 66-1 when seventh of 13 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating

Half-brother to Young Emperor, won twice at 6f. Beaten a neck by Halon Bay when second of 9 at 9-4 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by My Girl Grace when second of 12 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Full sister to Leonardo Dax, won at 6f Beaten 18l behind Cromac Quay at 33-1 when eighth of 12 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Loughrea, 3/1 Valentino Eclipse, 9/2 Bang Bang, 5/1 Karrygrant, 6/1 Gliondar (FR), 10/1 Save The Sixes, 20/1 Rock Of Claremont, 33/1 King Of Eze (GB), 50/1 Lord Darragh, Ebony Reign, 66/1 Noble Venture, 100/1 Wheres The Gold, Good Man Jack 2025 - 1st She’s A Nation 2nd Made U Blush (GB) 3rd Dawn Coming (1 min. 37.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

VALENTINO ECLIPSE has a good pedigree and showed nice ability on debut. From the family of Dubai Millennium, the half-brother to three winners recovered from a slow start at Leopardstown to finished a close second and is open to plenty of improvement. The four-year-old Loughrea ran well at Gowran in May He could feature along with the 79-rated Karrygrant, but Bang Bang looks vulnerable to more progressive types including the newcomer Gliondar

WIN: VALENTINO ECLIPSE

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Loughrea

Karl Darragh representing Diageo Luxury Spirits will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH ALL NEWS, VIEWS & GOSSIP FROM THE COURSE

HEADGEAR EXPLAINED

Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.

BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!

VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.

CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.

EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.

HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.

NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.

TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.

THIRD RACE 5.35P.M.

THE SILKEN THOMAS AND LOCK 13 HANDICAP OF €25,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Br B f Gleneagles - Outside Inside (Holy Roman Emperor)

HR Handicap Rating 78

J Sam Coen (5) F 3560-69

18

2

4

1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

20/1 HR82 Chris Hayes 10.2 24L 9th of 13 to Electric Beauty 9.7 LEP 11

14/1 HR83 Chris Hayes 9.7 (TS) 15L 6th of 8 to Thrifty Of Digby 8.13

80/1 HR84 Chris Hayes 9.4 (TS) 7 1/4L last of 14 to Aviatrice 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 Listed 1m Std 2 BLUES EMPEROR (Blinkers) 7 9-12 (7)

Br Ch g Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream (GB))

Handicap Rating 76

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Treasure Rose when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH

9/2 HR77 Scott McCullagh 9.11 (CP) 6L 6th of 9 to Treasure Rose 9.8 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 6f 214yds Sft

9/1 HR79 Nathan Crosse 9.13 (CP) 10L 13th of 19 to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6

66/1 HR79 Nathan Crosse 9.13 (CP) hd nk 1/2L 4th to Merisi Diamond 9.3

1m

3 SUMMER SNOW (TStrap) 6 9-12 (22)

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Chute Hall Lady (Dark Angel) Peter Lawlor (R) T

HR Handicap Rating 76 P A Kelly O J Patrick McGettigan (5) F 380-905 Mark J Doyle B

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Treasure Rose when fifth of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 37 runs 6 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €45,430.00 Days Since Last Run 7 4/1 HR79 Killian Leonard 9.13 (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 9 to Treasure Rose 9.8 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 6f 214yds Sft

28/1 HR83 Patrick McGettigan 9.12 (TS) 11L 15th of 19 to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 40/1 HR84 Rory Cleary 10.4 (TS) 11L 9th of 11 to Diamond

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Selva Real (GB) (Royal Applause (GB))

Slattery T HR Handicap Rating 76

Syndicate O J Ben Coen F 22224-3

Placed in five of six starts. Third of 12 behind Kilcrea Rock beaten 3/4l at 10-3 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HHHHH

Stud Ltd B Career Record 6 runs 0 wins, 5 places Days Since Last Run 31 100/30 HR76 Andrew Slattery 9.4 1/2L ns 3rd to Kilcrea Rock 9.9 DUN

11/10Fav HR76 Andrew Slattery 9.3 hd 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Candleford Green 9.3 GOW 20 OCT 25 8rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 9/4Fav HR75 Andrew Slattery 9.3 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Tea Rose 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 16rn mdn 7f Yld 5 BANNER

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Pretty Omagh Girl at 66-1 when 10th of 19 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 7l behind L L Koulsty when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

7 THYER (GB) (TStrap) 5 9-11 (17)

Br B g Gleneagles - Magical Rhythms (USA) (Pioneerof The Nile (USA)) Maurice Andrew Ahern T

HR Handicap Rating 75 Maurice Andrew Ahern O

J Leigh Roche F 320000- Nawara Stud Limited B

Career Record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €11,557.30 Days Since Last Run 236

40/1

HR78 Dylan O’Connor 9.5 (TS) 7 3/4L 10th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy

100/1 HR80 Julian Pietropaolo 9.7 (TS) 8 3/4L 11th of 15 to Spanish Temptress 9.3 ROS 13 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f 111yds Sft

66/1 HR82 Leigh Roche 10.2 21L 11th of 13 to Glenroyal 9.4 DRYL 29 SEP 25

8 CALM THE JETS (GB)

Br Gr g Bated Breath (GB) - Tremelo Pointe (Trempolino (USA)) C W J Farrell T

HR Handicap Rating 73 Douglas Taylor O

J Rory Cleary F 1-9808

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Monvoe at 7-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 16 7/1 HR77 Rory Cleary 9.5 6 3/4L 8th of 9 to Monvoe 8.3 LIM 10 JUN hcp 1m Yld 40/1 HR81 Rory Cleary 8.9 8 3/4L 11th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 12/1 HR83 Rory Cleary 8.13 5L 8th of 16 to Final Voyage 8.8 CK 24

Br Ch g Profitable - Pinewoods Lily (Indian Ridge)

Handicap Rating 73

(5) F 4701-59

A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 8l behind Sun Soldier at 12-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

12/1 HR72 Colin Keane 9.8 won hd 3/4L from Ballintogher 9.8 and Glory To

Br B g Belardo - Heart’s Desire (Royal Applause (GB))

Slattery T HR Handicap Rating 73 Hugo McDermott O J Seamie Heffernan F 050403 Stephanie

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Monvoe beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

9.2 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd

JUN 9rn hcp 1m Yld 9/1 HR76 Andrew Slattery 9.10 9 3/4L 11th of 19 to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 9/2 HR77 Sam Coen 9.6 2 1/2L 2 1/4L s/hd 4th to Sun Soldier 9.11

Br B f Dark Angel - Occurrence (GB) (Frankel (GB)) G M Lyons T

HR Handicap Rating 82 Juddmonte O J Colin Keane F 01-30 Juddmonte Farms Ltd B

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Green Carrera at 5-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €10,620.00 Days Since Last Run 33 5/1 HR83 Nicola Burns 8.12 7 3/4L 10th of 12 to Green Carrera (GB) 9.1 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/1 HR82 Nicola Burns 9.3 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Spinning Around 8.13 here 4 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/4 Colin Keane 9.2 won 1/2L 3/4L from Astronomically 8.11 and Liberation Date (GB) 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 12rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26.2sec

12 SPANISH RISING

Br B g Phoenix of Spain - Champagne Aerial (Night Shift (USA)) Henry de Bromhead T

HR Handicap Rating 72 R S Brookhouse O J Adam Grant (7) F 52-00 Brooklyn Farm & Irish National Stud B

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 19l behind Obscenity at 10-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Record

A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 5-1jt-fav behind Daler when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

behind Pretty Omagh Girl

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (Dalakhani)

He has won three times from 6f to 1m

- yielding and yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Daler when 13th of

Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

18/1 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.1 (CP) 4 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6

1m Gd 10/1 HR69 Nathan Crosse 9.13 (CP) 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to Benavente (GB)

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Unex Mona Lisa (GB) (Shamardal (USA))

Handicap Rating 67

J Keithen Kennedy (5) F 93-9770

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Java Wood at 11-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Chris Hayes 10.0 12L 12th of 15 to Java Wood 9.6 LIM 10 JUN hcp 1m Yld 9/1 HR74 J. Cleary 8.12 11L 7th of 8 to L L Koulsty 8.5 CK 19 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 16/1 HR76 Chris Hayes 9.10 4 1/4L

B f Study Of Man - Be Free (GB) (Selkirk (USA))

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Pretty Omagh Girl when fifth of 19 at 66-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Chris Hayes 9.2 6L 5th of 19 to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 80/1 HR71 Alan Casey 8.12 16L 10th of 14 to Satono Chevalier 9.0 BAL 8 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f 183yds Gd/Yld 66/1 HR74 Jamie Powell 8.12 12L 9th of 10 to Drucker (USA) 9.3 DUN 23

18 NAUTIC STAR 3 9-1 (15)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Canberra Cliffs (Canford Cliffs) Mrs John Harrington T HR Handicap Rating 75 J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan O J Shane Foley F 54-2 Mr Paul Reed B Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 31 11/4 Shane Foley 9.3 8L 2nd to Jamestown 9.8 DUN 26 MAY 11rn mdn 7f Std 2/1Fav Shane Foley 9.2 3L 1/2L 9 1/2L 4th to Black Caviar Gold 9.3 CK 10 SEP 25 9rn mdn 7f Sft 14/1 Shane Foley 8.11 4 1/4L 5th of 10 to Diamond Necklace 8.11 here 9 AUG 25 7f Gd

Placed once in three starts. Beaten 8l by Jamestown when second of 11 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH

19 TOFINO 4 9-1 (8)

Br B f Dandy Man

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 2l by Spanish Temptress when second of 6 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Pretty Omagh Girl at 50-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Br B f Ghaiyyath - Fourth Way (Iffraaj (GB)) Jack Foley T

HR Handicap Rating 74 Donnchadh Doyle O J Billy Lee F 531-96 Asset Stud Limited B

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Green Carrera when sixth of 12 at 50-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €14,750.00 Days Since Last Run 33

50/1

9/1

HR76 Luke McAteer 8.10 4 1/4L 6th of 12 to Green Carrera (GB) 9.1 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd

HR77 Billy Lee 9.3 18L last of 9 to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 27 FEB 1m Std

5/6Fav Luke McAteer 9.1 won nk nk from Daring Grace (GB) 8.13 and Sagasti 8.11 DUN 12 DEC 25 12rn

22 CHAPEL LANE

Br Ch g Tamayuz (GB) - Fair Sailing (Docksider (USA)) W McCreery T HR Handicap Rating 72 T McParland & Joseph Kirwan O J Wayne Lordan F 373-6 Airlie Stud B

Placed twice in four starts. Finished 12l behind Harmani when sixth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 2 places Days Since Last Run 28 14/1 HR74 Billy Lee 9.6 11L 6th of 12 to Harmani 9.3 DRYL 29 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f 109yds Gd 6/1 Billy Lee 9.3 (V) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Killashee Warrior (GB) 9.4 THU 9 OCT 25 11rn mdn 1m 44yds Gd/Yld

11/4Fav Nathan Crosse 9.7 6 3/4L 7th of 11 to Solomon Islands 8.13 LEP 21 AUG 25 mdn 7f 30yds Gd

Blinkers worn by No 2. C,T worn by No 15. CPiece worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 16. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 7, No 14. Visor worn by No 4, No 22. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Therewillbeglory, 6/1 Nautic Star, 10/1 Prevalence (GB), 11/1 Neo Smart, 12/1 Chester Nimitz, Majestic King, Tofino, 16/1 Blues Emperor, Highbury See See, Liberate (GB), 20/1 Summer Snow, Brewing (GB), Calm The Jets (GB), Spanish Rising, No More Porter, Liberation Date (GB), 25/1 Tachos, Banner Beauty, Usuario Amigo (GB), Chapel Lane, 33/1 Thyer (GB), Albion Power 2025 - 1st Moonhall Church 2nd Empress Artemis 3rd Pallatine Hills (1 min. 37.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

THEREWILLBEGLORY will likely benefit from her recent seasonal reappearance The runner-up on four occasions on turf last year, she was narrowly beaten at Dundalk on her first start for 218 days and looks on a workable mark for her handicap bow Tofino scored over C&D last August and has solid recent form. She should prove competitive, while Prevalence met trouble in-running here last month and beat Liberation Date (third) when landing a Dundalk maiden last November

WIN: THEREWILLBEGLORY

RACESPONSOR

DANGER:

Tofino

The Flanagan family of the Silken Thomas and Lock 13 will present a trophy to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2026 (Includesallracedaystodate)

A.P.O’Brien (11), Joseph Patrick O’Brien (7) Andrew Slattery (5), Donnacha Aidan O’Brien (4), Michael Mulvany (4)

FOURTH RACE 6.10P.M.

THE

SCHWEPPES TROPHY HANDICAP OF €30,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 58

(1,400

Br B g Golden Horde - Tomyris (GB) (Invincible Spirit)

O’Leary T HR Handicap Rating 91

J Nicola Burns (5) F 4300-04

over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €13,500.00 Days Since Last Run 14

40/1 HR92 N.G. McCullagh 9.11 2L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Cowardofthecounty 9.11 FAIR 12 JUN 6rn 7f Gd

50/1 HR95 Shane Foley 9.9 11L 12th of 14 to Bodhi Bear 9.1 here 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy Cristian Demuro 8.13 19L last of 12 to Spycatcher 9.0 CHANTILLY 27 OCT 25 Group 3 6f Sft /Hvy

2 DAR TOUNGI (FR) 8 9-11 (14)

Br Gr g Kendargent (FR) - Toungi (Rock Of Gibraltar) A J

T HR Handicap Rating 87 Youeseh

J Robbie Colgan F 45-0000 M Jean-Claude Seroul

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 18l behind Perry Mason at 100-1 when last of 20 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 46 runs, 8 wins, 14 places Win Earnings €138,500.00 Days Since Last Run 27

50/1 Daniel King 11.12 (TS) 35L 12th of 15fn, 17rn to Gomez Addams 11.12 LIST 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd

100/1 HR93 Robbie Colgan 9.7 (H) (TS) 17L last of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 80/1 HR97 Robbie Colgan 9.13 15L 15th of 16 to Final Voyage 8.8 CK 24 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld

3 ARRYAAF (USA) 4 9-9 (6)

Br B f Girvin (USA) - Foxy Mischief (USA) (Into Mischief (USA)) David Marnane T

HR Handicap Rating 85 Ms Melanie Marnane O J Luke McAteer F 4313- RGP

B Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 4 behind Dark Saffron beaten 11l on her latest outing at Meydan over 6f in November last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with M Costa. Star Rating HHH

€31,578.90

Ray Dawson 8.11 4 1/4L 6 1/4L 3rd to Dark Saffron (USA) 9.4 MEYDAN 7 NOV 25 4rn 6f R. Dawson 8.9 won 1/2L 8 1/2L from Taswaheen (USA) 8.9 and Le Senora (USA) 8.9 JEBEL ALI 16 MAR 25 11rn 7f Fst 1min 26.2sec R.

4

9-7 (2) Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Exquisite Ruby (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Adrian McGuinness T

HR Handicap Rating 83 Thomas J O’Connor & Ms Hazel McGuinness O J Adam Caffrey F 6-21040 Rathbarry Stud B

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Angel Hunter at 28-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m in April. Star Rating HH

Career Record 62 runs 9 wins, 10 places Win Earnings €88,205.00

Oisin Orr 9.4 (V) 5L last of 12 to Angel Hunter (GB) 9.8 LINGFIELD PARK 3 APR hcp (71-90)1m 1yds Std Oisin Orr 9.0 (V) nk s/hd 2L 4th to First Principle (GB) 9.7 WOLVERHAMPTON 20 MAR 12rn hcp (76-95)1m 143yds Std 14/1 HR86 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (V) 5L 10th of 13 to Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.9 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m Std

5 INDIGO DREAM (GB) 4 9-7 (15)

Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Chloris (GB) (Dansili (GB)) Ross O’Sullivan T

HR Handicap Rating 83 Eleanora Kennedy O J Colin Keane F 1-32208 Whitsbury Manor Stud B

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Gleneagle Bay at 10-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 13 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 12

10/1 HR83 Siobhan Rutledge 8.7 5 1/2L 8th of 15 to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 15/2 HR83 Shane Foley 8.12 4 3/4L 16th of 22 to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 3/1Fav HR83 Shane Foley 8.11 2 1/2L 2nd to Keke (GB) 9.11 NAAS 27 APR 12rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds

Placed twice in three starts. Finished 3l behind Queen Lioness when fourth of 15 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) in April. Star Rating HHH

A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Gleneagle Bay at 7-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Declaree at 8-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) in June last year Star Rating HHH

5/2 Billy Lee 9.3 won 4 3/4L 1 1/4L from Manhattan Chute 9.5 and Sapphire

J Patrick McGettigan (5) F 2-23354

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Persuasion when fourth of 11 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in April. Star Rating HHHH

Patrick McGettigan 9.1 (CP) s/hd nk 1L 4th to Persuasion 9.8

Warren Fentiman 8.1 (CP) 2L 5th of 7 to Fast Track Harry (GB) 9.0 LINGFIELD PARK 27 FEB hcp 6f 1yds Std

Harry Vigors 9.3 (CP) hd hd 3rd to Benacre 9.6 NEWCASTLE 6 FEB 11rn hcp (66-85)7f 14yds Std

SPODO KOMODO (GB)

Br B g Advertise (GB) - M’as Tu Vu (FR) (Falco (USA)) John James Feane T

HR Handicap Rating 79 D Farrington O J Ronan

A winner at 15-2 here over 6f (yielding - soft) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Lunigiana by a neck. Star Rating HHH

8/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Falls Of Acharn (GB) 9.8 LEP

Handicap Rating 87

J Jack Kearney (3) F 310-281 Jim

Successful twice at 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 22-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Zenford by a short head. Star Rating HHHHH

B Career Record 11 runs, 2

12/1 HR82 Robert Whearty 8.10 (H) (TS) 6L 8th of 10 to Bobby McGee (GB) 8.11

9/1 HR82 Gary Carroll 10.0 (H)

Handicap Rating 77

J Chris Hayes F 463472

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Jon Riggens when second of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 14 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 19

A winner at 1m on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 13l behind Sindria at 80-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good - yielding) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH

6.10P.M.

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy Beaten 1 1/2l by L L Koulsty when second of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l by Pretty Omagh Girl when second of 19 at 10-3fav on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

J J Cleary (5) F

Placed in three of seven starts. Finished 10l behind Bella Isabella when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

7/2Fav HR77 Colin Keane 9.11 (TS) 16L last of 16 to Glory To Be 9.8 LEP 15

9/1 HR77 Luke McAteer 9.2 (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Independent Expert 9.6

Br B f Mehmas - Toolentidhaar (USA) (Swain) Adrian McGuinness T HR Handicap Rating 71

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Faoladh when fifth of 14 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Record 28 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €35,680.00 Days Since Last Run 28 11/1 HR71 Sadhbh Tormey 9.8 2L 5th of 14 to Faoladh 9.4 DRYL 29 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 2/1 HR73 Nicola Burns 9.8 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Benavente (GB) 9.2 DUN 27 MAR 7rn 7f Std 16/1 HR74 Adam Caffrey 9.6 4 1/2L 6th of 11 to Ohailbhic 9.4 DUN 20

Br Ch g Churchill - Focus of Attention (Intense Focus (USA)) Adrian McGuinness T

HR Handicap Rating 70 Dooley Thoroughbreds & J Fairhurst O J Rory Cleary F 368064 Whisperview Trading Ltd B

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Goal Exceeded when fourth of 15 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 51 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €70,210.00 Days Since Last Run 8 11/1 HR70 Leigh Roche 10.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1L 4th to Goal Exceeded (GB) 9.10 LEP 18 JUN 15rn hcp 7f 45yds Gd 7/1 HR73 Adam Caffrey 9.7 4 1/4L 6th of 13 to Unauthorized 8.11 LIST 31 MAY Ext hcp 6f 60yds Gd R. M. Mulligan 9.4 (CP) 6L 11th of 12 to Dark Ace 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 3 APR hcp (71-90)6f 1yds

C,T worn by No. 12. CPiece worn by No. 7, No. 18. H,T worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No 13, No 16. Visor worn by No 4.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Invincible Will, 6/1 Spacebound (GB), 13/2 Spodo Komodo (GB), 8/1 Alfred Tennyson, 10/1 Collecting Coin (GB), Summer Island (USA), 12/1 Arryaaf (USA), Little Empire, 14/1 Smoke Them Out, Una Matata, 16/1 Indigo Dream (GB), Apache Outlaw, 20/1 Gypsy Queen, Um Wadi, Thru And Thru, 25/1 Tolebi (FR), 50/1 Dar Toungi (FR), Exquisite Acclaim 2025 - 1st Quadruple (GB) 2nd Exquisite Acclaim 3rd Blues Emperor (1 min. 24.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

The three-year-old INVINCIBLE WILL is already a dual winner over C&D and can continue to progress. Although he scored here on soft ground last September, it was quick going when successful on his latest start and Gavin Cromwell’s charge may well defy a 5lb rise Summer Island won here prior to finishing a decent second off today’s mark last month. He could land a blow, while Little Empire has been running well in valuable handicaps recently and goes well on fast ground.

WIN: INVINCIBLE WILL

DANGER: Summer Island

RACESPONSOR

Bernie Donohoe representing Schweppes will present prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.

For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.

The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!

MERCHANDISE

DERBY HANDICAP OF €30,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Br Br g Time Test (GB) - Vassaria (Rock Of Gibraltar) Gerard O’Leary T HR Handicap Rating 82 Lance Bloodstock Limited O J Danny O’Leary (7) F 60260-u Laundry Cottage Stud Farm B

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Fleetfootsoldier at 13-8fav when 11th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year Star Rating HHH

Career Record 17 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €18,890.00 Days Since Last Run 68

20/1 Thomas O’Connor 11.5 u.r in race won by Polepatrick 11.4 TRAM 19 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 13/8Fav HR83 Shane Foley 9.13 (BK) 17L 11th of 14 to Fleetfootsoldier 9.3 DUN 29 OCT 25 1m Std 7/1 Thomas O’Connor 11.5 21L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to The Big Clubman 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 145yds Gd/Yld

2 QUATRE BRAS

Br B g Sea The Stars - Waitingfortheday (Elzaam (AUS)) Richard John O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 80 Frank J Lynch & Maria Lynch O J Darragh O’Sullivan (7) F 204088 Angela Roche B

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Satono Chevalier at 9-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 28 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €24,886.70 Days Since Last Run 7 9/2 HR82 Ben Coen 10.2 10L last of 8 to Satono Chevalier 9.8 LIM 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 70yds Sft 14/1 HR84 Andrew Slattery 9.2 (CP) 6 1/2L 8th of 12 to Key Witness 9.2 CK 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft 7/1 HR85 Reese Holohan 8.8 6L 11th of 16 to Final Voyage 8.8 CK 24

3 PILLAR OF HOPE (GB) 8 9-9 (18)

Br B g Awtaad - Great Hope (Halling (USA))

HR Handicap Rating 75 P

J Patrick McGettigan (2) F 24-8804

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Daler when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 41 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €48,589.20 Days Since Last Run 22 14/1 HR77 Patrick McGettigan 9.6 2 1/4L 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Daler 9.9 LEP 4 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 33/1 HR80 Rory Mulligan 8.3 13L 18th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 16/1 HR82 Luke McAteer 10.2 13L 8th of 14 to Satono Chevalier 9.0 BAL 8 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f 183yds Gd/Yld

4 CRACKING CLOUD (GB)

Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Flying Cloud (Storming Home (GB)) Ross O’Sullivan T

HR Handicap Rating 74 John Wholey O J Hugh Horgan (2) F 356 Asset Stud Limited B

Placed once in three starts. Finished 7l behind Confused when sixth of 15 at 80-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 3 runs 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 25 80/1 Donagh O’Connor 10.7 7L 6th of 15 to Confused 9.8 GOW 1 JUN mdn 1m 1f 120yds Yld 3/1 Shane Foley 9.9 19L 5th of 9 to Marmeladova 9.4 BAL 8 MAY mdn 1m 1f 133yds Gd/Yld 11/1 Shane Foley 9.9 5 1/2L ns 3rd to Purple Moon 9.2 GOW

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding; has also won a hurdle Beaten 7l behind Westminster Moon at 28-1 when seventh of 24 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle Finished 8l behind Night Moon when fourth of 18 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Dawning (Iffraaj (GB)) Ross O’Sullivan T

HR Handicap Rating 71 Martin W Walsh & Tony Carey & Brian Murray & Mark Hopkins O J J Cleary F 4-9419-3 Mr B O’Neill B

A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Third of 11 behind Diamond Exchange beaten 2l at 16-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 42

16/1

6/1

4/1

HR72 Jamie Powell 9.6 hd 1 3/4L 3rd to Diamond Exchange 9.11 LEP 15 MAY 11rn hcp 1m 2f Gd

HR74 Donagh O’Connor 9.5 6 1/2L 9th of 12 to Walhaan 9.7 DUN 3 DEC 25 hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

HR69 Shane Foley 9.3 won 3/4L 2 3/4L from Matrice 9.3 and Soaring Sun 9.5 DUN 14

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Strawberry Lace (GB) (Sea The Stars)

HR Handicap Rating 70

J Adam Browne-Souza (7) F 0836-60-

Placed once in six starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Secret Force when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 3f (heavy) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Adrian Murray Star Rating HH

Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 277 25/1 HR71 David Egan 10.1 last of 11fn, 13rn to Secret Force 9.11 LIST 22 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m 3f 15yds Hvy 11/1 Nicola Burns 9.4 8L 6th of 8 to Bryant 9.4 ROS 19 AUG 25 mdn 1m 4f 46yds Gd 7/1 HR75 Robert Whearty 9.2 (TS) 17L 6th of 7 to Wizard Of Odds 9.7 DRYL 19 JUL 24 mdn 7f 25yds Gd 9 DERRY LAD (C,T) 8 9-2

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea (GB) (Muhtarram (USA))

Handicap Rating 68

J Nestor Kash (7) F 29-9905

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind The Real Screamer when fifth of 10 at 12-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Also scheduled to compete at Naas on Wednesday Star Rating HH

Career Record 35 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Win Earnings €48,895.10 Days Since Last Run 42 12/1 HR70 Jessica O’Gorman 8.11 7 1/4L 5th of 10 to The Real Screamer 9.10 LEP 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

33/1 HR73 Jamie Powell 8.11 10L last of 12 to Diego El Queso 10.2 LEP 15

20/1 HR75 Seamie Heffernan 10.5 10L 9th of 13 to Sir Callisto 10.2 DUN 1 APR hcp 1m 4f Std

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Magie Noire (Marju) W McCreery T

HR Handicap Rating 68

Successful at 1m 1f and 2m 1f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle Well beaten at 16-1 behind Narlita when 13th of 15 on her latest flat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH

Record 15 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €13,275.00 Days Since Last Run 92 100/1 Ricky Doyle 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Kilbarry Saint (FR) 11.7 CLON 26 MAR 6rn beg.ch 2m 4f 63yds Sft 16/1 HR70 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (V) 39L 13th of 15 to Narlita (GER) 9.6 GOW

(GB)

Br Ch g Ulysses - Boost (GB) (Pivotal (GB))

Handicap Rating 67

Kearney F 0310-41

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on yielding ground. A winner at 13-2 at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Elusive Duke by a short head. Star Rating HHHH

14/1 HR65 Billy Lee 9.9 (CP) 5 1/2L nk hd 4th to Obscenity 9.9 NAV 25 APR 23rn Ext hcp 1m

5/2Fav HR65 Billy Lee 9.5 (CP) 23L 13th of 14 to Cala Bonita 9.5

B g Churchill - Lady Aoy (Indian Haven (GB))

Handicap Rating 65 Pints & Punters Syndicate/Ms

J Sadhbh Tormey (7) F 57-1147

He has won three times at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Earthsong at 5-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

5/1 HR65 Sadhbh Tormey 9.4 6 1/2L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Earthsong 9.13 GOW 20

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Our Lucky Lady when fifth of 14 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Limerick over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

FIFTH RACE 6.45P.M.

Br B g Persian King - Alliance D’or (Linngari)

Andrew Ahern T HR Handicap Rating 63 K Jardine & Maurice Andrew Ahern O

J Jessica O’Gorman (7) F 000-003

Career Record 13 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €3,910.30 Days Since Last Run 6

18/1

HR60 Leigh Roche 10.2 nk s/hd 3rd to Deluca Chop (FR) 8.11 DRYL 20 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 207yds Sft

80/1 HR65 Julian Pietropaolo 9.2 (TS) 27L 16th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy

40/1 HR70 Jamie Orr 9.4 17L last of 14 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.7 DUN 16 JAN Ext hcp 7f Std

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss You Too (GB) (Montjeu)

Andrew Ahern T HR Handicap Rating 62

J Shay Wallace (7) F 6-46442-

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Deluca Chop beaten 1/2l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Awinnerat1m1fontheall-weather,butthatwinwasovertwoyearsago Beaten2lbyWoodstockCitywhensecondof6at6-1onhislatestoutingatSouthwell over 1m 3f in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith in the UK. Star Rating HH

Career Record 21 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €3,429.10 Days Since Last Run 239

Andrew Ahern O

Tom Eaves 9.5 (CP) (TS) 2L 2nd to Woodstock City (GB) 9.11 SOUTHWELL 30 OCT 25 6rn hcp (51-70)1m 3f 24yds Std

Dale Swift 9.3 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 1 3/4L nk 4th to Just An Hour 9.9 NOTTINGHAM 12

Rossa Ryan 8.13 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L ns hd 4th to High Court Judge (USA) 9.9

Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Mascha (FR) (Le

Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Darius Dark beaten 1l at 10-3fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH

Placed twice in seven starts. Third of 15 behind Daler beaten 6l at 33-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

DARIUS DARK

(2) F 09-011

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 7-2 at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Bay Of Stars by 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHHH

Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 13l behind Our Lucky Lady at 9-4 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Limerick over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Huff’n’puff at 12-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

21

RESERVES

TASSAROLO (GB)

(C,T) 5 8-8 (15)

Br B g Farhh (GB) - Alessandria (GB) (Sunday Silence (USA)) Denis Gerard Hogan T

HR Handicap Rating 60 Full Of Hope Syndicate O J F 930558 Godolphin B

A winner at 1m 3f on soft ground; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 6l behind Wipeawayyourtears at 3-1fav when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Reserve Star Rating HHH

Career Record 15 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 14

3/1Fav HR60 Shane Foley 10.2 (CP) (TS) 6L 8th of 17 to Wipeawayyourtears 8.9 FAIR 12 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 4f Gd 5/1 HR60 J.M. Sheridan 10.2 (CP) (TS) 7L 5th of 14 to Our Lucky Lady 8.5 DRYL 29 MAY hcp (0-60)2m Gd 6/1 HR60 Reese Holohan 9.9 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 5th of 19 to Masego 8.5 LEP 15 MAY hcp (0-60)1m 4f 180yds Gd

22 FOLLY BEACH (GB)

8 8-7 (22)

Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) (Doyen) M A Molloy T

HR Handicap Rating 59 The Folly Partnership O J F 4370-72 Jonathan Mitchell B

A winner at 1m 7f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago Beaten a neck by Deluca Chop when second of 14 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) earlier this month. Reserve Star Rating HHH

Career Record 31 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Win Earnings €6,195.00 Days Since Last Run 6 9/1 HR56 J. Cleary 9.7 nk 2nd to Deluca Chop (FR) 8.11 DRYL 20 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 207yds Sft 18/1 HR57 Wesley Joyce 9.10 8 3/4L 7th of 14 to Jurality (GB) 9.7 NAV 7 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 5f Gd 16/1 HR105 Liam McKenna 11.2 43L 13th of 16fn, 20rn to Bal Kauto (FR) 11.6 GAL 30 JUL 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd

23 AVOCA WOODS (GB)

Br Ch c Sea The Moon (GER) - Dream Melody (GB) (Selkirk (USA)) Jack Foley T

HR Handicap Rating 62 Donnchadh Doyle O J F 809 Plantation Stud B

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Believed when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Reserve Star Rating HH

Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 31 100/1 Luke McAteer 9.8 24L 9th of 10 to Believed 9.3 DUN 26

mdn 1m 4f Std 66/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.8 13L 12th of 15 to Full Moon Tonight (GB) 9.3 LEP 15 MAY mdn 1m Gd 40/1 Luke McAteer 9.8 13L last of 8 to Galileo Noir 9.8 here 3 APR mdn 1m 1f Sft/Hvy

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 13. C,T worn by No 9, No 21. CPiece worn by No 6, No 11, No 18. TStrap worn by No 5, No 10, No 14, No 15, No 16.

Long Handicap - Avoca Woods (GB) 7-10(108)

Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Darius Dark, 13/2 Faro Island (GB), 10/1 Keepsgettingbetter, 11/1 Eastern Peace, 12/1 Pillar Of Hope (GB), Royal Alliance (FR), 16/1 Cracking Cloud (GB), Granville Street, Celtic Druid, Tatum, Nod Of Approval, Gaelic Drills, 20/1 Sea Eagle (GB), Quatre Bras, Kool One (SPA), Derry Lad, Cooley’s Mist, 25/1 Covert Legend (GB), 50/1 Devine Genius (FR), Party Dress

2025 - 1st Pillar Of Hope (GB) 2nd Fortuna Vera 3rd Chutzpal (2 min. 33.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

A race that often goes to a lightly-raced, improving three-year-old sees the hat-trick seeking DARIUS DARK hold leading claims. Unbeaten in both starts over this distance, the Johnny Murtagh-trained Dark Angel gelding remains capable of better on what is only his sixth career start. A game winner at Leopardstown last time, the application of first-time cheekpieces could eke out further improvement. Beaten just a length when third in that same contest, Keepsgettingbetter shouldn’t be far away A dual winner at Dundalk, the Donnacha O’Brien-trained filly showed that she handles turf just as effectively Eastern Peace and Faro Island also catch the eye with leading apprentices booked.

WIN: DARIUS DARK

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Keepsgettingbetter

Sean Lyons accompanied by David Lyons and Natasha Hogan of Fitzpatricks Mercedes Benz will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

www.mcguinnessmaintenanceservices.ie

IRISH

EBF MAIDEN OF €25,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

Br B g Profitable - Iron Dove (Dark Angel)

J James Ryan F p/-0

Well beaten at 150-1 behind Queen Lioness when 14th of 15 on his flat debut at Limerick over 1m (yielding) in April. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating H

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 62

150/1 Luke McAteer 9.9 23L 14th of 15 to Queen Lioness (GB) 8.13

Br B g Profitable - Fast Jazz (Frozen Power) Patrick T Foley T J Browne O

J Luke McAteer Kilnamoragh Stud B

Half-brother to Special Wan, won five times at 6f and 1m including three Grade 3 races in the US. Boasts a smart pedigree and he’s worth a second look in the betting. Star Rating HH

3 CHANGING LANES (GB) (TStrap) 3 9-8 (8)

Br B c Galiway (GB) - Red Line (FR) (Sageburg) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 84 Atlantic Thoroughbreds O

J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 324 J P Dubois B

Placed once in three starts. Finished 4l behind Echo Inferno when fourth of 10 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 3 runs 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 8 6/4Fav J.M. Sheridan 9.8 1 3/4L 2L s/hd 4th to Echo Inferno (GB) 9.8 LEP 18 JUN 10rn mdn 1m 5f Gd/Frm 9/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 nk 2nd to Huff’n’puff (GB) 9.7 ROS 18 MAY 13rn mdn 1m 2f 63yds Gd/Yld 8/1 Declan McDonogh 9.8 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bay Of Stars (GB) 9.8 DUN 23 APR 7rn mdn 1m 4f Std

4 HARD PROMISES 3 9-8 (6)

Br Ch c Pinatubo - Sidra (Elusive Quality (USA)) A Oliver T Neil Connor & P G McManus O J Colin Keane F 3 Rathbride Farm B

Half-brother to Sidiriya, won at 1m 4f Third of 10 behind Atomic City beaten 2 1/2l at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 54 14/1 Ben Coen 9.6 hd 2 1/4L 3rd to Atomic City 9.6 CK 3 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 2f 120yds Sft/Hvy

5 LOCH GAMHNA

3 9-8 (11)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Cascella (Iffraaj (GB)) Martin Hassett T HR Handicap Rating 82 Clodagh Mitchell & Deirdre Hassett O J Paddy Harnett (5) F 03-7867 Phillistown House B

Placed once in six starts. Beaten 10l behind Bunyola Bay at 100-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

1m 1f 120yds Yld 12/1 HR81 Paddy Harnett 9.3 9 1/2L 6th of 16 to Satoyama (GER) 9.8 GOW 5 MAY mdn 1m Gd/Yld 22/1 HR85 Seamie Heffernan 9.5

NUMANTIA

9-8 (14) Br Gr c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Bewitched (Dansili (GB)) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Barry Fowler O J Gavin Ryan F 4 R Scarborough & Carradale B Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 34 8/1 Paddy Harnett 9.3 1/2L

Half-brother to Roberto Escobarr, won four times between 1m 2f and 2m including two Group 3 races. Finished 1 3/4l behind Count Bezukhov when fourth of 15 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Citronnade (GB) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

J Rory Cleary F 98

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Expert Dancer at 200-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 7

Br B c Japan (GB) - Salve Annetta (GB) (Mastercraftsman)

J Oisin Murphy

Dam won twice at 1m 3f Entitled to improve for this opening bid, with race-fit rivals setting a good standard. Star Rating HH

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Roman Venture (Holy Roman Emperor)

J Seamie Heffernan F 53

Placed once in two starts. Third of 15 behind Confused beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 25 9/2

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Cmonbabylitemyfire (Piccolo (GB))

Placed once in three starts. Third of 11 behind Asakir beaten 6l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) in April. Star Rating HHHHH

8 1/2L 5th of 6 to A Boy Named Susie 9.8

11 YOUCANSAYTHATAGAIN 3 9-8 (1)

Br B c Ghaiyyath - Daring Diva (GB) (Dansili (GB)) A

J Ronan Whelan Ringfort Stud Ltd B

Half-brother to six winners, including Group 2 winner Brooch. The stable’s runners are in decent fettle and a second look in the betting is called for Star Rating HH

12 COLLARED

Br B f Lope de Vega - Fascinating Falcon (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) J P Murtagh T Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd O J Ben Coen Newtown Anner Stud B

Dam a lightly-raced maiden. The yard continues in good heart and she has a nice blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree Star Rating HHH

13 SAXONY CHARMS

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pleasantry (GB) (Johannesburg (USA)) A Oliver T Team Valor International LLC & A Oliver O J Billy Lee F 3 Wansdyke Farms & Joseph Burke B

Half-sister to Repartee, won twice at 6f Third of 15 behind Count Bezukhov beaten 1l at 25-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Br B f Teofilo - Oiche Ghealai (Galileo) J S Bolger T Mrs J S Bolger O J Declan McDonogh F 77 J S Bolger B

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Charm Of Venice at 25-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 6

25/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 18L 7th of 10 to Charm Of Venice (GB) 9.3 DRYL 20 JUN mdn 1m 2f 96yds Sft 40/1 Declan McDonogh 9.1 7 3/4L 7th of 9 to Arrietty 9.1 here 3 JUN mdn 1m 4f Yld

15 ZADAWA (FR) 3 9-3 (5)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Zawara (Dubawi) D K Weld T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O J Chris Hayes F 4 His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs B

Dam won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 2f Finished 7l behind Saga Gaga when fourth of 14 at 14-1 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 14 14/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 1/2L 5 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Saga Gaga 9.3 GOW 12 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

CPiece worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 3, No 10

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Changing Lanes (GB), 4/1 Saxony Charms, 7/1 Numantia, 15/2 Wyman, 8/1 Will You Stop, 10/1 Hard Promises, Zadawa (FR), 11/1 Loch Gamhna, 14/1 Collared, 25/1 Solas Na Gealai, 33/1 Youcansaythatagain, 50/1 Tokyo Tower, 66/1 Scat Rhythm, 100/1 Ballysax Stew, Pimlico Piranha (GB)

2025 - 1st Our Friend Mouse 2nd Game Point 3rd Tswalu (2 min. 6.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

With the form of his Leopardstown third working out well, the Jessica Harrington-trained WYMAN can register a first career win. Entitled to be all the better for that first start since September, the Australia colt sets the standard. Numantia caught the eye staying on late when fourth over C&D on his introduction. Another who should have benefited from the outing, it would be no surprise to see an improved effort on this second run. An 84-rated colt, Changing Lanes was a beaten favourite last time, but could be capable of better now that connections have opted to drop him back in distance

WIN: WYMAN

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Numantia

Frank McGuinness of McGuinness Maintenance Services will present a trophy to the winning owner, and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

The Curragh in association with Manguard Plus is delighted to offer a free bus service from Kildare Town, Newbridge and Naas.

Contact Customer Information on Level 1 of the Grandstand for an up to date schedule.

Whether it’s improving health, championing learning or enhancing employability opportunities, the Foundation alongside the clubs, are supporting those in need in Ireland. Foundation are

SEVENTH RACE 7.55P.M.

THE O’DRISCOLLS IRISH WHISKEY IRISH EBF STAYERS HANDICAP OF €35,000

Starting from Stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Miles and 76 Yards (3,250 metres)

Br Br g Poet’s Word - Ceoil An Aith (Accordion)

HR Handicap Rating 102

J Colin Keane F 3706-31

and heavy ground. A

at 10-1 here over 1m 6f (yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Factual Fact by 1 1/2l.

13/2

Nicola Burns 10.9 4L 2 3/4L 3rd to The Real Screamer 9.10 LEP 15

5/1 HR98 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.7 7 3/4L 6th of 12 to Sirius (FR) 11.1 here 21 OCT 25 1m 4f Hvy

2 THE SHUNTER

Br B g Stowaway (GB) - Tornado Lady (Gulland (GB))

HR Handicap Rating 99

J Jamie Powell F 5-03-902-

P

O’Connor B

Successful at 1m 5f and 2m 2f on good - yielding and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 3 1/2l by Chally Chute when second of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH

Record 11 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €122,900.20 Days Since Last Run 236 18/1 HR96 Ben Coen 9.9 (H) (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Chally Chute 9.9 here 2 NOV 25 10rn Group 3 2m 111yds Hvy

James Doyle 9.3 11L 10th of 19 to Beylerbeyi (GB) 8.11 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 hcp 2m 2f Gd /Frm 66/1 HR97 Mr H.C. Swan 11.13 (H) (TS) 9 1/2L 9th of 20 to Filey Bay 10.7 GAL 28 JUL 25 hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld

3 DELTA (GB) (C,T) 4 9-6 (8)

Br Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Simple Verse (Duke of Marmalade) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 92 Qatar Racing Limited O J Oisin Murphy F 6-2315-4 The Simple Verse Partnership B

A winner at 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Westminster Moon when fourth of 24 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH

Career Record 7 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 33 12/1 HR92 Oisin Murphy 10.2 (TS) 1 1/2L 2L 2L 4th to Westminster Moon 9.8 here 24 MAY 24rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 7/2 HR92 Oisin Murphy 10.2 (TS) 15L 5th of 6 to Saratoga 9.4 LIST 23 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Hvy 1/1Fav HR92 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 (TS) won hd 3 3/4L from Edelak 9.6 and Floresta 8.12

Br B g Galileo - Aegean Girl (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T HR Handicap Rating 91 M & T Wachman/C Shanahan/Magnier/Tabor O J Paddy Harnett (5) F b-14473 Lynch Bages Ltd B

A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground; has also won a hurdle in January Third of 24 behind Westminster Moon beaten 3 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs 1 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 33

7/1 HR89 Paddy Harnett 9.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Westminster Moon 9.8 here 24 MAY 24rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 10/1 HR91 Gavin Ryan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 6 1/2L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 7/4 HR126 R. Deegan 11.7 1/2L 15L 19L 4th to Dschingis Desire (FR) 10.7 LIM 12 MAR 5rn hdl 2m 200yds Hvy

5 REVEREND HUBERT (CPiece) 8 9-2 (3)

Br Ch g Zoffany - Bright Sapphire (Galileo) C Byrnes T

HR Handicap Rating 88 James M Flaherty O J Adam Caffrey F 01315-0 Charlie Brooks B

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles.

14l behind Westminster Moon at 50-1 when 18th of 24 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 22 runs, 4 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €51,517.40 Days Since Last Run 33

50/1 HR89 David Egan 9.13 (CP) 14L 18th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd Silvestre De Sousa 8.3 6L 5th of 19 to Beylerbeyi (GB) 8.11 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 hcp 2m 2f Gd /Frm Harry Davies 8.11 won 8L hd from Chutzpal 8.11

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in February Finished 12l behind Poetic Sound when sixth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Beaten

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Forecaster (GB) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Handicap Rating 85

J Ben Coen F 00-094-6

winner at 1m 1f on the

33/1 HR85 Chris Hayes 9.9 (CP) 6L 6th of 24 to Westminster

22/1 HR84 J.M. Sheridan 10.7 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Alba Chiara 8.11 DRYL 5 SEP 25 14rn

11/1 HR86 Sean O’Keeffe 10.3 20L 9th of 10 to The Truant 8.10 TRAM 16

Br B g Fame And Glory (GB) - Grass Tips (Bob Back (USA)) Henry

Handicap Rating 83

J Ronan Whelan F 36-3421

Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Listowel over 2m (good) last month, beating Cala Gracioneta by 3l. Star Rating HHHHH

1/1Fav HR74 Billy Lee 10.4 (TS) won 3L 2L from Cala Gracioneta 8.13 and Sonic Invader 9.7

16/5 Ronan Whelan 10.7 (TS) 7L 2nd to Trojan Fighter (GB) 9.5 BAL 8 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 4f 183yds Gd/Yld P. M. O’Brien 11.6 (TS) 6L 4 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Jingko Blue (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 11

Br B g Masar - Sirens Rock (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

Handicap Rating 83

J Robert Whearty F 2421-80

Successful twice at 1m 6f on good ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 16l behind Westminster Moon at 25-1 when 20th of 24 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H

Record 11 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €21,830.00

Since Last Run 33 25/1 HR86 Robert Whearty 9.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 20th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8

11/1 HR87 Gary Carroll 9.11 (TS) 19L 8th of 9 to Holy See 9.7 GOW 9 APR

5/1 HR78 Gary Carroll 9.2 (CP) (TS) won 3L 1 1/4L from La Vita Nova 9.5 and

10 HAPPY

JACKY

Br B g Milan (GB) - Courtain (USA) (Diesis) Mark Fahey T

HR Handicap Rating 78 P A Ryan O J Gavin Ryan F 1819-36 Paddy Ryan B

A winner at 2m 3f on good ground; has also won eight hurdles. Beaten 15l behind Shoda at 13-2 when 9th of 11 on his latest flat outing at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HH

Career Record 9

3f 136yds Gd 100/30Fav HR128 Ricky Doyle 11.3 8 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Pride Of Place 10.6 KILL 9 MAY 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld 13/2 HR80 Keithen Kennedy 8.13 14L 9th of 11 to Shoda 9.7 CLON 11

Br Gr g Make Believe (GB) - Drifting Mist (GB) (Muhtathir (GB)) Emmet Mullins T

HR Handicap Rating 77 Sarah Dale & Wayne Dale & Ian Foster O J Rory Cleary F 29-8570 Kildaragh Stud B

has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind The

at 10-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest flat outing at Ripon over 2m (good) in September last year Star Rating HHH

Career Record 23 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €23,103.20 Days Since Last Run 73

9/2 HR100 Donagh Meyler 12.0 20L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Le Diablo (FR) 11.5 CLON 14 APR hcp hdl (0-100)2m 216yds Yld 11/1 Michael Kenneally 11.10 27L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Playtime (GB) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 25/1 Donagh Meyler 11.12 34L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Coyote Spirit 11.12 NAV 8 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy 12 HATIM (FR) (C,T) 5 8-7 (6)

Br Ch g French Fifteen (FR) - Scandalous (GER) (Monsun (GER)) Ms M McDowall T

HR Handicap Rating 76

Ms M McDowall O J Nathan Crosse F 066388- S C E A Haras De Victot B

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind A Beauregard at 13-2 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Toulouse over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH

Career Record 12 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €26,000.00 Days Since Last Run 227

A. Crastus 8.10 (CP) (TS) 12L 8th of 16 to A Beauregard (FR) 8.10 TOULOUSE 11 NOV 25 hcp 1m 4f Sft /Hvy M. Guyon 8.9 (TS) 3L 8th of 16 to Step Morning (FR) 9.1 PARISLONGCHAMP 19 OCT 25 1m 7f 110yds Gd /Sft M GUYON 9.6 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Spinello (FR) 9.6

B g Lope de Vega - Chartreuse (Lawman (FR))

Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 9l behind Night Moon at 14-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

He

Crafty Mole

Blinkers worn by No 13. C,T worn by No 3, No 9, No 12.

CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 7, No. 10. H,T worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 8.

Long Handicap - Happy Jacky 8-06(118), Cock And Bull 8-05(117), Hatim (FR) 8-04(116), Carthusian 8-01(113)

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Poetic Sound, 5/1 Ballyadam, 11/2 Kilmeaden, 13/2 Too Bossy For Us, 8/1 Delta (GB), 10/1 The Shunter, Highwind (FR), 14/1 Cock And Bull, 16/1 Hatim (FR), 20/1 Reverend Hubert, Carthusian, 25/1 Robbies Rock (GB), Happy Jacky 2025 - 1st Lot Of Joy 2nd Too Bossy For Us 3rd Happy Jacky (3 min. 31.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

BALLYADAM can follow up his recent Listowel win. Although now in the latter stages of his career, the Henry de Bromhead-trained 11-year-old retains plenty of enthusiasm and has been highly consistent under both codes in recent starts. Given that he was able to finish a creditable fourth off 152 in Cheltenham’s BetMGM Cup just three runs back, a mark of 83 doesn’t look beyond him. A staying-on third over two furlongs shorter here last month, Kilmeaden should relish the extra yardage. Too Bossy For Us also commands respect in a competitive affair.

WIN: BALLYADAM

DANGER: Kilmeaden

CharityRace

MEETTHERIDERS

RIDER:BOBBYFAGAN

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

BIO: I am from Kildare and my family have been involved with horses for as long as I can remember In 2006, I enrolled in RACE and gained valuable experience working in both Ireland and England, where I achieved my first victory in a point-to-point race Currently I am employed at Holmestead Saddlery and although I still enjoy riding and take care of my own hunters. Embracing this new challenge is exciting, and it will be incredibly special for my family to see me riding around our local track, the Curragh, during Derby weekend. I would like to thank James Fahey and Heather Heffernan for their help in preparing and also my sponsors Mongey Communications.

RIDER:GRAHAMATKINSON

BIO: From Upton in Co Cork I’ve always had a strong connection to the racing world. My brother Don Atkinson, used to be a point-to-point jockey and my cousin, Wayne Lordan, is renowned as one of Ireland’s top flat jockeys. In 2018, I achieved a significant victory in the Corinthian Challenge series, which involved three races. This year, I’ve decided to participate again, eager to regain my racing form and make my family proud, especially my wife, Theresa, and our kids, Lucy and Charlie I have been a long-time supporter of the charity and continue to volunteer whenever possible I’m passionate about raising awareness for Irish Injured Jockeys and the work they do

RIDER:IVANNADEMPSEY

BIO: I am from Clane, Co Kildare, and in 2020, alongside my studies, I began riding out for Ross O’Sullivan, where I well and truly got the bug for racing. Since then, I’ve been lucky to ride out for a number of trainers including Johnny Murtagh, Andrew McKeever, Brendan Walsh, Rod Northam and Bjorn Baker, gaining experience both at home and abroad. I graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science (Equine) from University College Dublin in 2024 and am a graduate of the Godolphin Flying Start programme I’ve always wanted to ride in a race, so the Corinthian Challenge is an incredible opportunity to push myself and experience it firsthand, and most importantly raising funds for Irish Injured Jockeys.

RIDER:ROBINDEPELSMAEKER

Bio: I am from Co Tipperary and currently based in England as an equine vet. I rode in the Corinthian Challenge last year and enjoyed every minute of it, so much so that I’m riding again this year, partnered with the same horse San Andreas, who was due to retire but is coming out for one last hurrah! Currently riding out regularly at Killahena McPherson Racing in the Cotswolds, I’m looking forward to coming home and once again enjoying the thrill of racing in The Curragh on the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Weekend in aid of such a wonderful organisation, the Irish Injured Jockeys.

RIDER:SARAHLIONTI

BIO: I’m originally from Lancashire and have been living in Kildare since September 2025. From a young age, I have been immersed in the world of horses, riding frequently and participating in various equestrian disciplines such as showing, show jumping, and hunting. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy while working full-time as Head Girl for Andrew Kinirons Racing Team. Since joining the racing industry, I quickly recognised how physically and mentally demanding it can be, one fall can dramatically alter a jockey’s life I have witnessed the remarkable work of the Irish Injured Jockeys charity, and being able to contribute to raising funds for such a noble cause would mean a great deal to me and many others.

RIDER:PATRICKSTRINGER

BIO: I am from Navan in Co Meath. The first time I sat on a horse I was 6 years old and from that moment, I fell in love I did some time in England and worked in Juddmonte stud for a few years breaking horses. I’m now working for Jack Davison coming up to 2 years now and the love has come back all over again for riding out every morning, even though I don’t think it ever left. I’m really looking forward to the day as it will be a great day out for my family and friends. I’m just going to enjoy the buzz of the day and of course the thrill of putting on the silks for one last time I would like to thank my sponsors Jack W Davison Racing, LH Welding. Any bit off support would be gratefully appreciated.

RIDER:PAULCALLAGHAN

BIO: Hailing from Meath Hill, County Meath, I have a lifelong passion for National Hunt racing. I began my career as an amateur jockey with Tom George, achieving my first win on Dellone in 2001. After three seasons, I transitioned to riding for various trainers, including Howard Johnson, where I notably won with Katmandu. Throughout my career, I rode for esteemed trainers and even worked with Monterosso, a future Dubai World Cup winner After transitioning to media due to injuries, I completed training with Racing TV and hold a business degree In January 2023, I joined The Irish Field as an Advertising Executive and engage in media work, including presenting on Racing TV I feel fortunate to remain in the industry supporting initiatives like the Irish Injured Jockeys.

RIDER:MAXFOLEY

BIO: I am from Carlow and began riding at the age of four My brother, Jack, who is now a trainer, was the Champion Conditional Jockey in 2022. Jason, another brother, earned the title of European Junior Champion in 2018 and triumphed in the World Young Horse Championships in 2019 I also achieved the 148 RDS Championship in 2018. Recently, I completed my bursary training with five-time Olympic medallist McLain Ward at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. I’m eagerly anticipating the charity race and the opportunity to learn a different riding style, with plenty of tips from Michael O’Neill, a former winning rider

RIDER:JERRYSCULLY

BIO: I grew up in Limbo Stud, Creagh Skibbereen, West Cork and my life has always revolved around horses. I have been riding from the age of six, graduating from ponies to cobs to horses, a rural background of pony racing and hunting. I attended RACE 40 years ago and that whetted my appetite further but the tragic loss of my beloved mother Kathleen meant that I could not progress at that time and returned home I subsequently went to England and spent many years riding out. It is an honour and a dream come true to ride as a jockey on Limbocall, a horse I have known from a yearling, trained by Michael O’Callaghan and owned by my good friend Chynel Phelan.

RIDER:TARAMONEYPENNY

BIO: I am from Downpatrick and have been working as an exercise rider in Gordon Elliott Racing. Before this, I spent seven years in an eventing yard, competing up to the EI100 level. Having been involved in racing for over a year now I have always been a passionate supporter of the sport. I took part in the Pat Smullen race last year and that has really given me the racing bug. Witnessing the impact of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund on riders and jockeys some of whom have become friends has inspired me to lend my support and raise funds for this worthy cause

RIDER:DIEGORODRIGUESDACOSTAALMEIDA

BIO: Originally from Brazil, I have dedicated my entire life to riding horses and transformed my passion for speed and equestrianism into a career Working daily in the heart of the racing industry in The Curagh for DK Weld, I understand like few others the adrenaline of being on the track and the unique connection between horse and rider Riding is not just a job; it’s a lifestyle that demands rigorous discipline and unwavering courage I chose to support Irish Injured Jockeys because I understand that behind every exciting day of racing, there is a real and constant risk. Participating in this challenge is my way of giving back to the sport I love, helping to protect the people who make it possible

RIDER:ALISONMCMAHON

BIO: I am from Ballingarry Limerick, and have been surrounded by horses for most of my life Horseracing has always been a significant part of my family; my uncle, Billy Lee, is a successful flat jockey, and my aunt, Gillian Scott, is a trainer I have long admired the work of Irish Injured Jockeys and have followed their charity race for many years. Therefore, I am thrilled to be selected as one of the participants in this year’s race I eagerly anticipate the lead-up to race day at The Curragh Racecourse during Derby weekend. Thank you in advance for your support and donations!

Each rider receives a winning prize along with the winning rider, winning owner, winning trainer, groom of the wining horse and groom of the best turned out horse.

SCANTHEQRCODETOMAKEADONATION TOTHEIRISHINJUREDJOCKEYS

RACE SERIES

This race will not be started from stalls. (For Race Conditions see page 58

Horse

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

F

Br B g Dragon Dancer (GB) - Earth Lady (GB) (Presenting (GB)) Gordon Elliott T David L’Estrange O

J Patrick Stringer F 53-11-36 T C Dawson B

Well beaten at 11-4fav behind Jony R when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (soft) in January Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €23,600 Days Since Last Run 157

11/4Fav HR113 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (CP) 37L last of 6fn, 8rn to Jony R 11.12 DRYL 20 JAN nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft

5/4Fav HR113 Jack Kennedy 11.7 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Tatateo 11.2 CK 3 JAN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft

7/2Fav HR106 Jack Kennedy 10.12 won nk 1/2L from Money Dancer 11.5 and Chiefs Kingdom 10.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 2 CATALANI 7

Br Br g Lauro (GER) - Lemon Love Kid (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) Jack Foley T Donnchadh Doyle O J Max Foley F 13-f221 Ballintry Stud B

Won on his latest outing in a maiden chase when 8-15fav at Down Royal over 2m 7f (good) last month, beating Focus Point by 25l. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 14 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €6,497 Days Since Last Run 53 8/15Fav Mr R. James 11.7 won 25L from Focus Point 11.7 DRYL 4 MAY 4rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 35yds Gd

9/2 Mr R. James 11.0 17L 2nd to I Walked The Line 11.7 TRAM 20 APR 13rn hnt.ch 2m 5f 160yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/2 R James 1/2L 2nd to What Path (FR) BALLYCRYSTAL 22-MAR-26 10r8f Open 3m Gd

3 RED HUGH O’DONNELL (TStrap) 5 12-3 Br Br g Dark Angel - Rionach (GB) (Sea The Stars) Gillian Scott T

HR Handicap Rating 68 Red Hugh O’Donnell Syndicate O J Alison McMahon F 40105-0 Moran Stud Farm B

A winner at 1m on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Monvoe at 25-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) in April. Star Rating HH

Career Record 14 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €6,490.00 Days Since Last Run 62 25/1

HR70 Seamie Heffernan 10.0 (BK) (TS) 12L last of 14fn, 15rn to Monvoe 8.7 LIM 25 APR Ext hcp 1m 50yds Yld 50/1 HR71 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (BK) (TS) 6 3/4L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Dragon Of Malta 9.0 LIST 23 SEP 25 Ext hcp 7f 15yds Hvy 40/1 HR73 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.0 (BK) (TS) 11L 14th of 15 to Nakasero 8.9 LEP 21 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd

4 THE MEDIATOR 9 12-3

Br Br g Maxios (GB) - All About Love (GER) (Winged Love) Gordon Elliott T HR Handicap Rating 79 Mrs Sheila O’Ryan & John F Doyle & Grant Leon O J Tara Moneypenny F 98133-3 The Loving Partnership B

A winner at 2m 1f on soft ground; has also won a hurdle and a NH flat race Third of 6 behind Ndaawi beaten 9l at 20-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 13 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 26 20/1 HR79 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 10.12 (BK) 1/2L 8L 3rd to Ndaawi (GB) 11.0 LIST 31 MAY 6rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 40/1 HR74 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 (BK) 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sirius (FR) 11.1 here 21 OCT 25 12rn 1m 4f Hvy 22/1 HR73 Miss H.M. Smullen 10.13 (BK) 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Alfalfa 10.3 here 4 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft

5 WAY DOWN SOUTH 7 12-3

Br B g Ocovango (GB) - Roundhill (Presenting (GB)) Gillian

Well beaten at 13-2 behind Embrace The Day when fifth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Listowel over 2m 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

8/1 HR100 Daniel King 11.2 (CP) 3 1/4L 8 1/2L 3rd to Humble Brag

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Finished 5l behind Extensio when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest flat outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) in July ‘24. Star Rating HH

Br B g Inns of Court - Amarantha (Morpheus (GB))

HR Handicap Rating 53 Ms Chynel Phelan O J Jerry Scully F 4370-0 Miss Chynel Phelan B

Placed once in five starts. Beaten 15l behind Carvalhal at 10-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 7

10/1

HR54 Jamie Powell 9.10 14L 12th of 13 to Carvalhal 9.1 LIM 19 JUN hcp (0-60)1m Sft

50/1 HR59 Leigh Roche 8.9 10L 14th of 21 to Sinbad My Dad 8.13 LEP 7 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 16/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 23L 7th of 11 to Sidney Reilly 9.8 DUN 12 JUL 25 mdn 1m Std

8 SAN

ANDREAS

10 12-0

Br B g Dark Angel - Last Bid (GB) (Vital Equine) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 80 Annus Mirabilis Syndicate O J Robinde Pelsmaeker F 06-2205 Grangemore Stud B

Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Drucker when fifth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in April. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 73 runs, 10 wins, 21 places Win Earnings €94,534.00 Days Since Last Run 64

11/2 HR85 Shay Wallace 9.2 6L 5th of 10 to Drucker (USA) 9.3 DUN 23 APR hcp 1m 4f Std Toby Moore 9.0 (CP) 6L last of 14 to Londoner 9.7 LINGFIELD PARK 3 APR hcp (71-90)1m 2f Std 9/2 HR86 Shay Wallace 9.3 (CP) 3L 2nd to Tatateo 9.1 DUN 6 FEB 7rn hcp 2m Std 9 TYPICAL THOMAS 9 12-0

Br B g Dylan Thomas - Lady Singspiel (Singspiel) James Andrew Fahey T

J Bobby Fagan F 6687-94

Placed once in two starts; but has won a hurdle. Beaten 11l behind Lark In The Mornin at 100-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest flat outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €39,325 Days Since Last Run 13 12/1 HR110 Conor Smithers 11.5 4 1/4L 3 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Cozone (GB) 10.12 DWNP 13 JUN 11rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 25/1 HR116 Conor Smithers 11.5 28L last of 9fn, 11rn to Femme Magnifique 11.1 TRAM 29 MAY Ext hcp chse 1m 7f 110yds Gd 100/1 Miss H. Heffernan 10.7 10L 7th of 11 to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.4 LIST 26 SEP 25 1m 6f Gd/Yld 10

Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Coral Mist (GB) (Bahamian Bounty (GB)) Gordon Elliott T Bective Stud O

J Paul Callaghan F 34326-0 Mich Bs & Edgeridge B

Placed once in three starts. Third of 20 behind Reyenzi beaten 6l at 10-1 on his latest flat outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April last year Star Rating HHH

Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 81 22/1 HR119 Jack Kennedy 11.3 (CP) 49L last of 20fn, 21rn to Jet To Monte Carlo 11.6 FAIR 6 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld/Sft 5/2 Jack Kennedy 11.0 (CP) 17L 6th of 13 to Immediate Effect (GB) 11.0 PUN 31 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 105yds Yld 2/1 Jack Kennedy 11.0 (CP) 2L 2nd to Ben Hur 11.0 FAIR 13 DEC 25 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 11 WESTERN MODEL 7 12-0

Br B g Westerner (GB) - Scotias Glen (Old Vic) Andrew Kinirons T Espresso Martini Syndicate O J Sarah Lionti F 2525-83 J Houlihan B

Third of 14 behind Nakassama beaten 8l at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 22 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 13 20/1 HR96 Mr N. McParlan 12.3 4 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Nakassama 11.13 DWNP 13 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 12/1 HR98 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 44L 8th of 10fn, 13rn to Laska Du Breuil (FR) 10.7 LIM 28 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 6f Sft 11/2 HR95 Eoin Staples 11.3 22L 5th of 6fn, 14rn to A Great Buzz 11.8 PUN 13 NOV 25 hcp chse (0-100)3m 70yds Hvy

Br B f Calyx (GB) - Ihtiraam (Teofilo) Daniel McLoughlin T HR Handicap Rating 65 Mrs Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell O J DiegoRodriguesdaCostaAlmeida F 0221-85 Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell B

A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Light Up The Dark when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (soft) in April. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run

Pulled up when 20-1 at Listowel over 2m 6f (good - yielding) in a hurdle race won by Tropical Image in September last year on her latest outing. Star Rating HH

RESERVES

14 PLAYTIME (GB) 5 12-6

Br Ch g Sea The Moon (GER) - Partygorl (GER) (Sternkoenig) Gordon Elliott T West Of The Shannon Syndicate O J F 310632 Gestut Gorlsdorf B

A winner at 1m 4f on good to soft ground; has also won a hurdle in March. Finished 12l behind Fouroneohfever when sixth of 12 at 18-1 on his latest flat outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (good) in October last year Reserve Star Rating HHH

Career Record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €13,661.20 Days Since Last Run 20

11/1

HR119 James Smith 11.7 (H) 4 1/4L 2nd to Switch From Diesel 11.5 PUN 6 JUN 5rn nov.hdl 2m 100yds Gd

4/1

HR120 James Smith 11.7 (H) 8L 1 1/4L 3rd to Splashing Out 10.6 TRAM 29 MAY 6rn hcp hdl 2m Gd 5/1

HR122 Josh Williamson 10.7 (H) 11L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Ragmans Corner 10.10 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

15 ELMAN

Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Eldama (Siyouni (FR)) Denis Gerard Hogan T HR Handicap Rating 71 Premier Racing Club O J F 40f-p0f His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C B

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 20l behind Electric Beauty at 50-1 when 11th of 26 on his latest flat outing here over 1m (heavy) in March. Reserve Star Rating HHH

Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 87

50/1 D.G. Hogan 11.7 (TS) fell in race won by Beauvallon 11.7 LIM 31 MAR 11rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 50/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 10.3 (CP) (TS) 19L 11th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy Jonathan Burke 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Winston Junior 11.0 ASCOT 17 JAN 10rn hdl 1m 7f 157yds Sft

16 GARNETOT (FR)

Br B g No Risk At All (FR) - Peggy Pierji (FR) (Cadoudal (FR))

Well beaten at 40-1 behind Cozone when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Downpatrick over 2m 2f (good) earlier this month. Reserve Star Rating HH

Career Record 9 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 13

40/1 HR103 Paddy Cleary 10.12 (BK) (TS) 46L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Cozone (GB) 10.12 DWNP 13

28/1 HR105 James Smith 11.2 (TS) 48L last of 14fn, 15rn to Humble Brag 10.11 CK 10

15/2 HR105 Jack Kennedy 11.12 (TS) fell in race won by Midleton Rare 10.7

TStrap worn by No 3, No 16.

Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 San Andreas, 11/2 The Mediator, 7/1 Spinola Bay (GB), 10/1 Catalani, Wackestone, Nancee Spain, 14/1 Banana Three, Limbocall, 16/1 Red Hugh O’donnell, Way Down South, Western Model, 33/1 Typical Thomas, Whatyouwant 2025 - (2 min. 35.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

SAN ANDREAS looks the class act in this race and should prove difficult to beat. A 10-time winner, the veteran has proved an ideal schoolmaster for young apprentices in recent times and should give his pilot a day to remember Recent Listowel third The Mediator looks the most likely danger The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding will be straighter after that outing and, on official ratings, he holds strong claims. Stablemate Spinola Bay helps give Elliott a strong hand. Twice successful over flights last season, he is entitled to make his presence felt.

WIN: SAN ANDREAS

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: The Mediator

The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund will present prize to be awarded to the winning owner and jockey and mementos to all riders who participated in the race. They will also present €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Whether it's a weekend getaway, family celebration, corporate event or special occasion, Market Square has the perfect setting Main Street, Monasterevin

Book your stay or event today

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 4.33p.m. The Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden of €25,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by the Keadeen Hotel and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), 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 About 6 furlongs €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information) Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 5.05p.m. The Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Diageo Luxury Spirits and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €50,000 About 1 mile €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 4lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 5.35p.m. The Silken Thomas And Lock 13 Handicap of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by the Silken Thomas Kildare Town And Lock 13 Sallins) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd June. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 6.10p.m. The Schweppes Trophy Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Schweppes) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,670), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st) About 7 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 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. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 6.45p.m. The Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,670), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile 4 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 3lb allowance (95 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 22nd June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 15 *winners allowed 7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 45 *winners allowed 2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Handicaps calculated 22nd June Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 7.20p.m. The McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish EBF Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by McGuinness Maintenance Services and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 1 mile 2 furlongs €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 7.55p.m. The O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Stayers Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,615), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible (100 = 10st) About 2 miles 76 yards €350 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. N.B. This race will be started from stalls. 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. Handicaps calculated 22nd June. Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 8.30p.m. The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series (All proceeds to the Irish Injured Jockeys) (A Private Sweepstakes Charity Race Series with an entry fee of €10,000 per Rider) For three years old and upwards which have run at least three times under the Rules of Racing or I.N.H.S Rules (Point to Point Steeplechases excluded). Horses which have not been recorded as Racing Active with a Licensed Trainer by Thursday 12th June will be automatically struck out of this race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs Weights: 3-y-o 11st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 12st. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a *race to carry 3lbs extra for each race won. (Maximum penalty 9lbs) *Including any race under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing Horses that require to be led to the start will NOT be permitted to take part. Blinkers, Visor, Hood, Eye Shield, Eyecover, Sheepskin Cheekpieces or any similar device are NOT permitted. Tongue Ties are allowed to be worn and must be declared at time of declaration. Entries for horses that are not returned in training at time of entry will not be permitted. Riders: To qualify as a Rider and to participate in this race you must either hold an A1 Amateur Rider’s Licence or have successfully completed a Charity Race one day Competency Assessment at R.A.C.E. and have passed a Medical examination with a registered doctor Riders shall not have ridden more than 3 winners on the racecourse to be eligible It is strictly subject to attaining the above qualification that a Rider’s entry will be accepted. N.B. The mandatory percentage deductions shall not apply to this race A horse which has won a Private Sweepstakes shall not on that account incur a penalty or be debarred from claiming any allowance or from taking part in any race Horses that run in this race do not lose their eligibility to run in Point-to-Point Steeplechases. The winning jockey will receive a trophy and each rider will receive a memento of no intrinsic value The groom in charge of the winning horse will receive €100 and the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race will receive €100 Riders who have not forwarded their Donations/Sponsorship Fee to the Irish Injured Jockeys as per agreed schedule will be considered ineligible to participate in this race This race will not be started from stalls SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE

Co ul ions

James Valentine

James Valentine, a third class student at Two Mile House National School, is the proud winner of our recent school art competition. He crafted this vibrant piece of artwork, inspired by the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby!

A big thank you to all who participated!