I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all here this evening for the first day of our three-day Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival – the highlight of the 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. Please try out our café Orbys by Lucy beside the parade ring and the Derby Festival Village marquee which is adjacent to the pre parade ring as well as Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall. Free seating is available at the front of the stand throughout the final furlong.
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 Classic Beatles.
We are very grateful to tonight’s sponsors – the Irish European Breeder Fund, Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes Benz, JJ Mahon & Sons, O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey, James Nolan Bar and Diageo Luxury Spirits, together with Lock 13 and the Silken Thomas both owned by the Flanagan family who have been great supporters of the racecourse for many years. Their 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 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 challenge.
We would also like to welcome supporters of Round Towers GAA from Kildare Town. The Club is one of the oldest in the country and has produced a number of county players.
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 at the Curragh many more times during the season.
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
DAY ONE FRIDAY 27TH JUNE (E)
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Robert Dore
Mr. C.P. Magnier
Ms. Mary Cosgrave
Mr. Anthony Byrne
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. H. Hynes
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPER
Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. R. Downey
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. E. Costello M.V.B.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. C.S. Murphy
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. K. O’Connor
SCHEDULE
16:50 The Lock 13 Gastropub & Brewpub Irish EBF Maiden
17:20 The O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey EBF Fillies Maiden
17:50 The JJ Mahon & Sons Handicap Stakes
18:20 The Silken Thomas Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden
18:50 The James Nolan’s Bar Kildare Town Handicap Stakes
19:25 The Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish EBF Maiden
20:00 The Fitzpatrick’s Apprentice Derby Handicap Stakes
20:30 The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series
20:40 The Official O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey After Party! With The Classic Beatles. Live in Champions Hall
Timings correct at time of print but are subject to change
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
outclassing her Galtres Stakes
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flat wins
€51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
Search For A 2 flat wins €51,499.70— 105 For €51,499 0— Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and
Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f
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
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
TRACKFACTS
ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.
TOPCOURSETRAINERS–
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (161 wins from 757 runners, 21%) runs PUERTO RICO and CAPE COD (4.50), COMPOSING and MINERVA (5.20).
J P O’BRIEN (84 wins from 780 runners, 11%) runs STARRED and ENNOBLE (4.50), QUEEN OF HAWAII (5.20), TSWALU and DRIVERS SEAT (7.25), CINAMMON COCO and FORTUNA VERA (8.00), SAN ANDREAS and PRAIRIE DANCER (8.30).
MRS J HARRINGTON (51 wins from 594 runners, 9%) runs BOFA BEACH (5.20), DARK VIPER (5.50), INSTANT APPEAL (6.50), DUN AN OIR and FALLS OF ACHARN (7.25), JR MAHON (8.00), JUNGLE COVE (8.30).
J P MURTAGH (46 wins from 428 runners, 11%) runs HASITA (5.20), BLUES EMPEROR (5.50).
TRAINERSINFORM–MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
J P O’BRIEN (11 wins from 73 runners, 15%) runners listed above
AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runners listed above H DE BROMHEAD (4 wins from 17 runners, 24%) runs ANNESTOWN (4.50), ITHACAN QUEEN (6.20), CATENA ZAPATA (6.50), CHUTZPAL (8.00).
DENIS G HOGAN (4 wins from 14 runners, 29%) runs GREEN ICON (5.50).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS–
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (102 wins from 320 rides, 32%) rides PUERTO RICO (4.50), MINERVA (5.20). COLIN KEANE (87 wins from 636 rides, 14%) rides LEARNTODISCOVER (4.50), JUSTICIAR (5.20), QUADRUPLE (5.50), PLAZA ATHENEE (6.20), EMPRESS ARTEMIS (6.50), GAME POINT (7.25).
BILLY LEE (64 wins from 521 rides, 12%) rides ANNESTOWN (4.50), PHENOMENAL FILLY (5.20), MADE U BLUSH (6.20), QUATRAIN (6.50), OUR FRIEND MOUSE (7.25).
SHANE FOLEY (50 wins from 531 rides, 9%) rides BOFA BEACH (5.20), DARK VIPER (5.50), BARBIZON (6.20), INSTANT APPEAL (6.50), FALLS OF ACHARN (7.25).
JOCKEYSINFORM–MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
COLIN KEANE (8 wins from 53 rides, 15%) rides listed above RYAN MOORE (7 wins from 38 rides, 18%) rides listed above DYLAN MCMONAGLE (7 wins from 46 rides, 15%) rides ENNOBLE (4.50), QUEEN OF HAWAII (5.20), FOLLOW ME (5.50), VERHOYEN (6.50), TSWALU (7.25).
BILLY LEE (7 wins from 39 rides, 18%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.
RATING ccess
some of our winning owners
Junefest Race Evening to celebrate with you!
FIRST RACE 4.50P.M.
OF €20,000
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
B c Mayson (GB) - Marilyn (GB) (Sixties Icon (GB))
Half-brother to Emery Down, won at 7f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 5l behind Green Soul when fourth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Dam a lightly raced maiden. Price rose from 200,000 euros as a foal to 350,000gns less than a year later and he makes obvious appeal. Star Rating HHH
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) -
Half-brother to Sirici, won twice at 5f Finished 5l behind Brussels when fifth of 9 at 6-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Newtown Anner Stud Farm
Half-brother to Rock Armour, won at 1m 2f Placed once in two starts. Beaten 3/4l by Gavoo when second of 14 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Fillyfudge, won twice on the flat at 1m 2f, over hurdles at 2m and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 2f Third of 9 behind Brussels beaten 2l at 13-8fav on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Dam won at 1m. Finished 3l behind Flushing Meadows when fourth of 13 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Dam is a half-sister to the top-class Casual Conquest and won at 1m 1f He is wearing a tongue-tie for his debut and this 100,000-euro purchase must be considered closely Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Fen Tiger, won three times at 1m 4f Well beaten at 150-1 behind Daytona when last of 10 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Daughter of Dark Angel makes some appeal on paper and must not be dismissed lightly Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Stanford, won four times at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Simply Astounding when 9th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) in April. Star Rating HH
B f Far Above - Evie Be Kool (Jeremy (USA))
Mr D Bourke
Ms Riona Teggart
T
Placed once in three starts. Third of 10 behind Dial Me In beaten 2 3/4l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
She’s Too Kool
20/1 R.M Mulligan 8.1 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Dial Me In 9.5 LEP 19 JUN 10rn 7f 33yds Gd 66/1 J.A. Heffernan 8.11 p.u. in race won by Brownstown (GB) 9.3 LEP 12 JUN 17rn mdn 7f 47yds Sft 300/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.2 14L 5th of 6 to Albert Einstein 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 3 6f Gd
2024 - 1st Beckman 2nd Distant Seas (GB) 3rd Mount Parnassus (1 min. 10.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
PUERTO RICO ran a nice race on his debut here earlier in the month and can step forward now The Wootton Bassett colt stayed on to finish fourth behind stablemate Flushing Meadows over C&D and should have learned plenty from that experience Ger Lyons has won three of the last four runnings of this race and his Learntodiscover is another obvious contender Similarly, he shaped with promise when third over track and trip last month. Fresh Fade went close at Listowel and is another who has to be on the shortlist.
WIN: PUERTO RICO
DANGER: Learntodiscover
RACESPONSOR
A representative of Lock 13 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.
THE DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS TODAY
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SECOND RACE 5.20P.M.
THE O’DRISCOLLS IRISH WHISKEY IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Gr f Kameko (USA) - Having A Blast (USA) (Exchange Rate (USA))
Half-sister to Le Tabou, won twice at 6f and 7f Cost 80,000 euros as a yearling and she must not be dismissed lightly ahead of her introduction. Star Rating HHH
Full sister to Hamlet, won at 6f and 7f Placed in both starts. Beaten 1l by Balantina when second of 13 at 7-4fav on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Half-sister to Forca Timao, won at 7f and 1m 3f Sire has hit the ground running with his first crop, although this filly might be better further down the line Star Rating HH
Dam won four times at 1m and 1m 1f including a Group 2 race Finished 6l behind Balantina when fifth of 13 at 3-1 on her racecourse debut here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Starman (GB) - Zenara (Sea The Stars)
B Randolf Stevens Ltd
O Mrs Joan Kinsella
Half-sister to Zabeir, won at 7f It will be surprising if she is good enough at the first time of asking, especially in a maiden as warm as this is likely to be Star Rating H
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hasimiyya (Shamardal (USA))
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
Half-sister to Hasiyna, won twice at 6f Beaten 13l behind Balantina at 25-1 when 12th of 13 on her racecourse debut here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Hasita
Half-sister to Legal Reform, won seven times at 7f Well beaten at 250-1 behind Brownstown when 12th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Dam won at 7f and finished second in a Group 2 contest here Warrants plenty of consideration on her first competitive appearance Star Rating HHH
Full sister to Propose, won at 1m 2f Third of 6 behind Moments Of Joy beaten 4 1/2l at 8-15fav on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
David Byrne & Pierce Molony
Half-sister to Chaturanga, won three times between 6f and 1m 2f Made 135,000 euros as a yearling and she is fancied to go close for her in-form stable Star Rating HHHH
Mrs A Callanan
David Granville
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 9l behind Balantina at 125-1 when seventh of 13 on her racecourse debut here over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Up And Under, won at 1m 1f and occupied the runner-up berth in a couple of Derby trials. Changed hands for 250,000 euros and she commands attention. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Clifton Down, won twice at 1m 1f and 2m 1f. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Brownstown when 16th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Hood worn by No. 2, No. 11.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Minerva, 7/2 Cape Sounion, 13/2 Justiciar, Phenomenal Filly, Queen Of Hawaii, 10/1 Composing, 12/1 Bofa Beach (GB), 16/1 Celestial Siren, 25/1 Hasita, 33/1 Dunleer Dancer, Princess Sioux, 66/1 Imnotleavinyou, Zheleznaya Dama (USA) 2024 - 1st Lake Victoria 2nd Red Letter (GB) 3rd Senna’s Girl (1 min. 24.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
MINERVA was reportedly very green when beaten at a short price on her debut at Leopardstown just over three weeks ago She finished third to stable companion Moments Of Joy, who has run well since to finish third at Royal Ascot. Cape Sounion has been runner-up on her two outings to date and is the obvious danger Her form is strong because stablemate Balantina, who beat her last time, has been placed in the Albany since The other Ballydoyle filly Composing was fifth behind Cape Sounion over 6f here, but may get closer with that run under her belt.
WIN: MINERVA
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Cape Sounion
Michael Stafford of O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey 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
Exclusive Champagne of The Curragh
ON BEHALF OF THE MAHON FAMILY AND ALL AT JJ MAHON’S, WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THE RUNNERS AND RIDERS THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE:
J.J MAHON & SONS HANDICAP
THIRD RACE 5.50P.M.
THE JJ MAHON & SONS HANDICAP OF €30,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Duckadilly when sixth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this
Under Me 9.7 TIPP 6 OCT 24 Listed 7f 100yds Sft 20/1 HR98 S. Foley 9.5 7L 20th of 25 to My Mate Alfie 10.0 here 15 SEP 24 Ext hcp 6f Gd 2 KILT (26)
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Dank (GB) (Dansili (GB))
F B James Wigan Wayne Lordan J O D W Sloan & William Jones Natalia Lupini T
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 7l behind Admiral Churchill when last of 4 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
€5,924.10 Handicap Rating
9/1 J.A. Heffernan 10.2 3 1/4L 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Admiral Churchill (GB) 9.10 LIST 1 JUN 4rn 1m Gd
Tom Marquand 9.2 7L 13th of 14 to Whitcombe Rockstar (GB) 9.1 KEMPTON PARK 7 SEP 24 hcp 1m AWT Tom Marquand 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Old Cock 8.12 HAYDOCK
Br Ch g Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream (GB)) (CPiece) 6177-00 F B Mrs Helen Keaveney Ben Coen J O Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney J P Murtagh T
He has won four times at 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Love Billy Boy at 22-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Blues Emperor 4 flat wins €86,435.00 C Handicap Rating 89 22/1 HR92 C. Geerdharry 9.9 9 1/2L 11th of 12 to Love Billy Boy 9.11 LEP 5 JUN Ext hcp 7f 60yds Gd 33/1 HR95 B.M. Coen 9.9 13L last of 18 to Skukuza (GB) 9.9 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 100/30 HR96 P. McGettigan 9.7 (CP) 9 3/4L last of 7 to Catch The Paddy 8.9 DUN 6 DEC 24 hcp 1m Std
4 QUADRUPLE (GB) (20)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Soffia (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) (CPiece) 1028-00 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 14l behind Barnavara at 80-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Quadruple (GB) 2 flat wins €18,880.00 C Handicap Rating 86 80/1 HR87 J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 14L last of 12 to Barnavara 8.12 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 30yds Yld 16/1 HR90 G.F Carroll 9.5 12L 11th of 12 to Madam Celeste 9.5 GOW 7 MAY Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd 12/1 HR90 G.F Carroll 9.2 4 1/4L 8th of 14 to Sakti 9.2 DUN 8 NOV 24 Listed 1m Std
5 FOUR BLONDES (12)
9 7 (133) (14)
Br Ch f Gleneagles - Symposium (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) (Hood) 228-002 F B Foxhill Bloodstock Ltd Donagh O’Connor J O John Bowden Ross O’Sullivan T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Declaree when second of 9 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Four Blondes 1 flat win €8,555.00 D Handicap Rating 83
25/1 HR80 D.W. O’Connor 10.0 (H) nk 2nd to Declaree 9.7 GOW 15 JUN 9rn hcp 7f Sft
25/1 HR83 D.W. O’Connor 9.8 7 1/4L 14th of 20 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR87 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 6 3/4L 13th of 15 to Love Billy Boy 9.3 NAAS 28 APR Ext hcp 5f
Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Exquisite Ruby (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) (CPiece) 141007 F
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Love Billy Boy at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
7 MEHMAN (GB) (14)
Br Ch g Mehmas - Mitre Peak (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
9 3 (129) (1)
F
B MP Partnership & Phillistown House Chris Hayes J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind I Bid You Ajou when fifth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
6/1 HR80 M.W Hassett 8.13 2L 5th of 10 to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 8.13 FAIR 13 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 20/1 HR85 D.P. McDonogh 8.13 7 3/4L 12th of 15 to Moltophino 8.7 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd
5/4Fav HR88 S. Foley 9.9 3 1/4L 5th of 7 to Harry’s Bar (GB) 9.8 DUN 14 MAR hcp 6f Std
8 RIBCHESTINA (12)
Br B f Ribchester - Infatuation (GB) (Invincible Spirit) (Hood) 46-36-24 F B Thomas Hassett Jamie Powell (3) J O Mrs M D O’Callaghan M D O’Callaghan T
A winner at 6f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 3l behind Declaree when fourth of 9 at 10-3jt-fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HHHH
100/30Fav HR77 J.A. Powell 9.8 nk 2 1/2L nk 4th to Declaree 9.7 GOW 15 JUN 9rn hcp 7f Sft
8/1 HR76 J.A. Powell 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 10.0 CK 20 MAY 6rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 20/1 HR82 R.C. Colgan
B Gr g Dark Angel - Grande Bleue (Oasis Dream (GB)) (CPiece) 0f-2135 F B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Shane Foley J O Dan Kiely Mrs John Harrington T Dark Viper (GB) 1 flat win €11,800.00 Handicap Rating 74 11/2 HR74 K.G. Kennedy 8.10 4 1/2L 5th of 12 to Love Billy
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Love Billy Boy when fifth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 7l behind White Clover at 18-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
J O John J Nallen John J Nallen (R) T Mercurial 2 flat wins €20,486.50 C Handicap Rating 74 18/1 HR77 A.J Casey 9.4 6 3/4L 12th of 13 to White Clover 9.5
1m
Sft 14/1 HR83 A.J Casey 8.11 14L 12th of 15 to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 NAAS
Br B g Verbal Dexterity - Yes Oh Yes (USA)
A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Lady In Paris when last of 12 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
HR84 D.P. McDonogh 9.10 (BK) 21L last of 12 to Lady In Paris
22/1 HR84 D.P. McDonogh 9.6
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Love Billy Boy when fourth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Shoot To Kill at 12-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
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Br B g Magician - Secret Shine (Raven’s Pass (USA)) (B,T) 5-96047 F B Ms Gillian O’Neill Wayne Hassett (3) J O Deirdre Hassett Martin Hassett T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Saturn Seven at 15-2 when seventh of 23 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Secret Magician 3 flat wins €25,960.00 C D Handicap Rating 68
15/2
HR69 M.W Hassett 9.8 (BK) (TS) 2 3/4L 7th of 23 to Saturn Seven 9.6 here 4 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
33/1 HR62 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (BK) 2L ns 1/2L 4th to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24 MAY 20rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
6/1 HR66 M.W Hassett 9.5 (CP) (TS) 15L 10th of 12 to Church Mountain 9.7 LIM 25 APR Ext hcp 1m 50yds Sft
15 GREEN ICON (FR) (48)
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Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Ultradargent (FR) () 110-507 F B Framont Limited Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Raymond Treacy Denis Gerard Hogan T
Successful twice at 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Temperance at 33-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Green Icon (FR) 2 flat wins €9,625.70 D Handicap Rating 76
33/1 HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 8L last of 7 to Temperance 9.3 NAAS 10 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
33/1 HR82 J.A. Heffernan 9.1 23L last of 15 to Shiota 9.1 NAAS 28 APR Ext hcp 1m Yld 10/1 HR82 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 4 1/2L 5th of 11 to Saint Brandon 9.7
Br Gr g Shaman - Silver Rainbow (Starspangledbanner (AUS))
3344 F B Yeomanstown Stud N G McCullagh J O Hewins Hoare Partnership John Joseph Murphy T
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 7l behind Banner Beauty when fourth of 17 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
17rn mdn 1m Gd 12/1 S. Foley 9.8 2 3/4L 4L 2 1/4L 4th to Storm Piece (GB) 9.8 GOW 7 MAY 15rn mdn 7f Gd 7/1 S. Foley 9.8 hd 3/4L 3rd to Aston
B,T worn by No 14. C,T worn by No 11, No 13. CPiece worn by No 3, No 4, No 6, No 9, No 10 Hood worn by No 5, No 8. TStrap worn by No 12. Long Handicap - Secret Magician 8-6 (118), Green Icon (FR) 8-5 (117), Hopes Are High 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Four Blondes, 11/2 Dark Viper (GB), 13/2 Mehman (GB), Ribchestina, Genesis, 8/1 Secret Magician, Hopes Are High, 11/1 Goldrush Kid, 16/1 Quadruple (GB), Exquisite Acclaim, 20/1 Kilt, 25/1 Blues Emperor, 50/1 Follow Me (FR), Mercurial, Monotone, Green Icon (FR) 2024 - 1st Back Down Under 2nd Serialise 3rd Ice Cold In Alex (1 min. 24.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
FOUR BLONDES ran much better in a first-time hood and can strike here, despite going up 3lb for her recent performance The Gleneagles filly was a touch unlucky when chasing home Declaree in a competitive race at Gowran Park and looks up to scoring again now Ribchestina was almost three lengths behind the selection last time and is 4lb better off She is also tried in a hood. Dark Viper ran another solid race when fifth at Leopardstown and could be place material.
WIN: FOUR BLONDES
DANGER: Ribchestina CURRAGHWEBSITE
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THE SILKEN THOMAS KILDARE TOWN IRISH
EBF MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Half-brother to Largy Valley, won in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 12l behind Zodiac Bear at 100-1 when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Velocistar, won four times at 6f 2,000-euro purchase as a yearling who looks the type to improve with experience Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Magical Dragon, won at 1m and 1m 2f Well beaten at 250-1 behind Fingerpaint when 11th of 12 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating H
lightly raced maiden who is a
to a Listed winner An interesting
who looks likely to play a strong role in proceedings. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch g Tamayuz (GB) - Infatuation (GB) (Invincible Spirit)
B Thomas Hassett Ronan Whelan
Half-brother to Cossack Chach, won in a chase at 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 1f Beaten 8l behind Officer at 66-1 when eighth of 15 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good) in August last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Halford & T Collins. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind Germanese at 33-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - My Only One (GB) (Frankel (GB))
B Fresh Prince Partnership
O Kiva Cromwell
Finished 4l behind Majestic Wave when fourth of 19 at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good - yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
Br B f Decorated Knight (GB) - Island Odyssey (GB) (Dansili (GB))
B Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan
O Friends Again Syndicate Henry de Bromhead
Half-sister to a Group 3-placed mare in Island Remede. Commands a fair amount of respect on her racecourse bow Star Rating HHHH
Br Ch f Masar - La Arenosa (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) (Visor)
Stuart McPhee and Partners
Sabina Kelly
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 11l behind Dawn Spirit when fifth of 16 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good) last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HHHH
Made U Blush (GB) Handicap Rating 77 6/1 N.M. Crosse
Half-sister to the useful Mudskipper, won at 1m. The booking of Colin Keane offers plenty of hope for her supporters. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Dunnington Lad, won five times at 5f Makes some appeal on paper and isn’t one to completely discount. Star Rating HHH
P J Kavanagh
P J Kavanagh
Out of a 1m 3f winner The influence of her sire Sioux Nation might impart more speed compared to the dam’s side Star Rating HH
Ch f Waldgeist (GB) - Catwalk (Pivotal (GB))
Bio Enhance Ireland & Waldgeist Synd
M A Molloy
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind Sindria at 50-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Yld/Sft
S O’Donoghue T
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind No Return at 250-1 when last of 14 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) in April. Star Rating H
Who’s Listening
250/1 Neve Bennett 8.10 16L last of 14 to No Return 9.8 here 12 APR mdn 6f Gd
50/1 R.P Whelan 9.1 (H) 27L last of 16fn, 17rn to Mathan 9.6 here 29 MAR mdn 7f Sft
TStrap worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Boogie Inthejungle (GB), Ithacan Queen, Made U Blush (GB), 6/1 Dawn Coming, 7/1 Fixation, 10/1 Barbizon, Plaza Athenee (GB), Pretty Omagh Girl, 12/1 Tickling, 16/1 She’s A Nation, 25/1 Among The Pines, 50/1 Boomtown Lad, Royal Belief, Who’s Listening 2024 - 1st Galen (GB) 2nd Tango Five 3rd Lucky Out (1 min. 41.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BOOGIE INTHEJUNGLE may be able to make a winning return. She shaped nicely on her sole outing last term when fourth to Majestic Wave at Navan in October The form of that race is fairly solid and, with natural improvement, she’s up to landing a race of this standard. Made U Blush sets the standard with a mark of 77 She ran well on her return at Leopardstown and drops back in trip after not performing to the same level at Cork over an extended 10 furlongs. Ithacan Queen is an interesting newcomer for Henry de Bromhead. She is a half-sister to a couple of winners.
WIN: BOOGIE INTHEJUNGLE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Made U Blush
A representative of the Silken Thomas will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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THE JAMES NOLAN’S BAR KILDARE TOWN
HANDICAP OF €21,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
1 MR RANGO (34)
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money (Alzao (USA))
F B Mr Jason Harney Gary Halpin J O J Harney & Paul Brophy John M Harney T
He has won three times at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy Beaten 6l behind Apercu at 50-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Mr Rango 3 flat wins €21,535.00 C Handicap Rating 81
50/1 HR83 P. McGettigan 8.4 6L 13th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 14/1 HR86 R.M Mulligan 9.3 10L 9th of 16 to Evening Blossom 9.12 LIM 25 APR Ext hcp 1m 50yds Sft 200/1 D.E. Mullins 11.4 49L last of 6 to Salvator Mundi (FR) 11.4 PUN 12 JAN nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 198yds Sft
QUAR SHAMAR (GER) (258)
Br Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Quariana (GER) (Lomitas (GB))
F B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Donagh O’Connor J O Downtown Syndicate Ross O’Sullivan T
A winner at 1m on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 14l behind Rahmi at 28-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Emmet Mullins in Ireland. Star Rating H
28/1 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 9.4 (CP) (TS) 13L last of 14 to Rahmi 9.12 NAAS 12 OCT 24 Ext hcp 7f Yld 13/8Fav HR90 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 10L 2nd to Tough Talk 12.0 LAY 16 SEP 24 6rn 7f Std 80/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.1 (H) 5 3/4L 10th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31
3 INSTANT APPEAL (GB) (22)
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Br B g Advertise (GB) - Moment of Time (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) 231/-033 F B W & R Barnett Ltd Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 18 behind Bear Profit beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Instant Appeal (GB) 1 flat win €9,440.00 Handicap Rating 78 6/1 HR78 S. Foley 9.12 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to
3rd
5/1Fav HR84 S. Foley 9.12 10L 10th of 15 to Himalayan Heights 9.13 LEP 9
4 PLASTIC PADDY (GB) (14)
Br B g Buratino - Bereka (GB) (Firebreak (GB)) (Hood) 01461-0 F B Bearstone Stud J Cleary (5) J O Stephen McGuinness Tom McGuinness (R) T
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on the all-weather Beaten 19l behind I Bid You Ajou at 125-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Plastic Paddy (GB) 7 flat wins €39,967.60 D Handicap Rating 75 125/1 HR77 J. Cleary 8.10 (H) 18L last of 10 to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 8.13 FAIR 13 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd Rossa Ryan 9.9 (CP) won nk 2L from Photon 9.3 and Ludo’s Landing 9.4 WOLVERHAMPTON 30 MAR 24 10rn hcp (56-75)1m 1f 104yds Std 2min 1.5sec Mr Simon Walker 11.1 (CP) 4L 6th of 8 to Airshow (GB) 10.9 CHELMSFORD CITY 14 MAR 24 hcp (56-75)7f Std
5 CATENA ZAPATA (15)
9 8 (134) (7)
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Pretty Priceless (Pearl of Love) (TStrap) 70-0046 F B Woodtown House Stud Conor Cusack (10) J O Mrs Heather de Bromhead Henry de Bromhead T
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Finished 6l behind Masoun when sixth of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Catena Zapata 2 flat wins €15,045.00 D Handicap Rating 74
6/1 HR75 C. Cusack 8.6 (TS) 6L 6th of 12 to Masoun (FR) 9.10 LEP 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft
66/1 HR74 C. Cusack 8.12 (TS) 1 1/4L ns 1 1/4L 4th to Ransom (GB) 8.12 here 23
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B g James Garfield - Rebel Aclaim (Acclamation (GB)) (CPiece) 0-98107 F B Rathbarry Stud Wayne Hassett (3) J O J Kernohan Noel Meade T Port
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 7l behind Summer Snow at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Faoladh when fifth of 15 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
(GB) 6 flat
O D A Lynch
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 11l behind God Of Thunder when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Eighty Eight 2 flat wins €13,865.00 Handicap Rating 71 14/1 HR74 D.W. O’Connor 9.9 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 5L 4th to God Of Thunder 9.1 LIM 21 JUN 10rn
40/1 HR75 J. Pietropaolo 8.0 11L 15th of 18 to Skukuza (GB) 9.9 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/2 HR75 S. Foley 9.12 ns 3 1/4L 3rd to Expound (GB) 9.3 BAL 9
9 VERHOYEN (GB) (23) 10 9 5 (131) (12)
Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (With Approval (CAN)) (Blinkers) 09-0900 F B Miss K Rausing Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick M C Grassick T
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Saturn Seven at 16-1 when 17th of 23 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Verhoyen (GB) 8 flat wins €156,063.00 C Handicap Rating 71 16/1 HR74 W.J. Lee 10.4 8 1/2L 17th of 23 to Saturn Seven 9.6 here 4 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 28/1 HR77 J. Cleary 8.11 (CP) 17L last of 20 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 66/1 HR82 J. Cleary 8.7 (CP) 3 1/2L 9th of 15 to Love
NEO SMART (12)
(19) Br B f Belardo - Neophilia (Teofilo) (TStrap) 741556 F B J S Bolger Declan McDonogh J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T
Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Declaree when sixth of 9 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Neo Smart 2 flat wins €19,470.00 C Handicap Rating 70 8/1 HR72 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 (TS) 7 3/4L 6th of 9 to Declaree 9.7 GOW 15 JUN hcp 7f Sft 13/2 HR75 D.P. McDonogh 8.13 (TS) 9 1/4L 5th of 8 to Independent Expert 9.5 NAAS 18 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/1 HR75 R. Coakley 8.13 (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 10 to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.8 LEP
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Heavenly Snow (Australia (GB)) (CPiece) 191-076 F B The Pocock Family Rory Cleary J O Sylkie Syndicate Daniel John Howard T Sylkie (GB) 3 flat wins €23,895.00 Handicap Rating 70
She has won three times at 1m on yielding and heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Facethepuckout when sixth of 7 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
33/1 HR73 R.P Cleary 9.1 (CP) 3 1/4L 6th of 7 to Facethepuckout 9.6 LIM 11 JUN hcp 1m Gd
33/1 HR77 R.P Cleary 10.0 19L 7th of 8 to Expound (GB) 9.3 BAL 9 MAY Ext hcp 1m 1f 138yds Gd
22/1 HR78 R.P Cleary 8.7 (CP) 35L last of 16 to Apercu 9.2 CK 19
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Cork over 1m (soft) in April, beating Notforalongtime by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Successful twice at 1m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 5-1 at Cork over 1m (good - yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating You Are Mine by 2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B g Fascinating Rock - Campfire Glow (Invincible Spirit) (TStrap) 112159- F B Newtown Anner Stud Ross Coakley J O Mrs Christina Hughes Eoin Doyle T
He has won three times at 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Alpha Capture at 8-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good to firm) in July last year Star Rating HH
8/1 HR75 W. Joyce 9.9 (TS) 10L last of 9 to Alpha Capture 9.10 KILL 16 JUL 24 Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd/Frm 12/1 HR76 M.W Hassett 9.8 (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Mr King 10.4 NAAS 26 JUN 24 Ext hcp 1m Gd
7/2Fav HR69 W. Joyce 9.3 (BK) (TS) won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Forbidden Planet (GB) 9.9 and Celtic Revival
Br B f Unfortunately - Galmalea (Galileo)
F B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
O Yvonne Colgan & Mrs Monica Cogan & L Browne Miss Tara Lee Cogan
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Finsceal Annie at 40-1 when 15th of 16 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Lucky Out 1 flat win €11,210.00 Handicap Rating 66
40/1 HR68 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 14L 15th of 16 to Finsceal Annie 10.0 LEP 19 JUN hcp 7f 33yds Gd
33/1 HR72 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 28L 17th of 18 to Leinster 10.2 here 29 MAR Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft Cieren Fallon 9.8 ns 4L 2 1/2L 4th to Chola Empire (GB) 9.6 SOUTHWELL 28 FEB 5rn hcp (56-75)7f 14yds Std
16 QUATRAIN
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Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Viz (Darshaan) (TStrap)
F B Airlie Stud Billy Lee J O Mrs Sonia Rogers K J Condon T
Placed in six of ten starts. Finished 2l behind Albion Power when fourth of 13 at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in February. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Henry de Bromhead in Ireland. Star Rating HHH
Quatrain Handicap Rating 66
2/1Fav HR68 W.J. Lee 9.5 1/2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Albion Power 9.6 DUN 21 FEB 13rn mdn 7f Std 7/4 HR69 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 ns 2nd to Vierson 9.1 DUN 31 JAN 6rn mdn 1m Std 13/2 HR70 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.11 16L 8th of 12 to Sacred Oath 9.4 DUN 10 JAN mdn 1m
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Declaree when fifth of 9 at 10-3jt-fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
7f Sft
7/1 HR77 L.F Roche 8.7 ns 2 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Shiota 9.3 here 25 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/2 R.P Whelan 9.5 1/2L
Placed once in six starts. Finished 9l behind Starford when fifth of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Be Told Handicap Rating 75 7/1 HR78 J. Kearney 9.12 (CP) 9 1/4L 5th of 6 to Starford 9.1 GOW 15
11/2 HR81 C.D Hayes 9.8 (CP) 6 1/4L 6th of 9 to Woodshaw Whisper 9.8
1m 2f 150yds Std 100/30 HR81 C.D Hayes 9.5 (TS) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Fivefortwo (GB) 9.5 DUN 8 NOV 24 12rn mdn 1m Std 19 MOONHALL CHURCH
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Shaool at 20-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 10l behind Fantazy Man at 10-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
RESERVES
21 SPACE WARRIOR (22) 4 9 0 (126) (11)
Br B g Belardo - Surface of Earth (USA) (Empire Maker (USA)) (CPiece) 15-65p0 F
B Belmont B/stock Ltd & Glenville B/stock James Ryan (3) J O Mrs Helen Mullins & M J Lomax Thomas Mullins T
Unplaced in all six starts; but has won a hurdle in November last year Well beaten at 33-1 behind Tachos when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Space Warrior 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 66
33/1 HR68 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 28L 15th of 16 to Tachos 9.10 LEP 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 66/1 HR110 D.E. Mullins 11.0 p.u. in race won by Bacchanalian (GB) 11.4 NAAS 23 FEB 5rn hdl Grade 3 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR111 D.E. Mullins 11.3 14L 5th of 6 to Slurricane 11.0 PUN 27 JAN hcp hdl 2m 36yds Hvy
22 ZABEIR (205)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Zenara (Sea The Stars) (TStrap) 707200- F B Randolf Stevens Ltd J O Donal Kinsella Donal Kinsella T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 4 1/2l behind Nakasero at 14-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year. Star Rating HH
Zabeir 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 65
14/1 HR69 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 (TS) 4 3/4L 10th of 14 to Nakasero 9.12 DUN 4 DEC 24 Ext hcp 1m Std 11/4Fav HR69 D.P. McDonogh 10.1 (CP) (TS) 12L 13th of 14 to Darkdeserthighway 9.12 DUN 20 NOV 24 hcp (47-70)1m Std 11/4Fav HR67 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Skontonovski (GB) 9.10 DUN 30 OCT 24 11rn hcp (47-70)1m Std
23 HELIOGABALUS (16)
Br Br g Holy Roman Emperor - La Folie (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) (CPiece) 663-862 F B Alexander Pereira Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Mrs Brenda Byrne Sean Byrne T
Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Martinelli when second of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Heliogabalus Handicap Rating 64
8/1 HR63 S. Foley 9.8 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Martinelli 9.8 LIM 11 JUN 13rn hcp 1m Gd
40/1 HR67 S.A. Wallace 9.4 (CP) 8 1/2L 6th of 19 to Summer Snow 9.2 LEP 16
hcp 1m Gd 33/1 HR68 S. Coen 9.5 8 1/2L 8th of 13 to Hurricane Helen (GB) 9.7 NAV 8 APR hcp 1m 2f Gd
Blinkers worn by No 9, No 13, No 20 CPiece worn by No 6, No 11, No 21, No 23. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 5, No 7, No 10, No 14, No 16, No 22. Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Genuine Jim, Refreshment, 8/1 Instant Appeal (GB), Catena Zapata, 10/1 Ransom (GB), Quatrain, Empress Artemis, 11/1 Neo Smart, Truth Be Told, Moonhall Church, 25/1 Port Louis, Pallatine Hills, 33/1 Eighty Eight, Moondharrig, 50/1 Verhoyen (GB), 66/1 Quar Shamar (GER), Plastic Paddy (GB), Sylkie (GB), Lucky Out, 100/1 Mr Rango 2024 - 1st Lord Church 2nd Blackcastle Storm (GB) 3rd Kentucky Gal (1 min. 54.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
REFRESHMENT is an obvious pick having won his last two starts and can continue his progression, being just a three-year-old. He met various types of in-running issues in his early career starts but has really found his niche racing over this distance in recent weeks, while also benefitting from the application of blinkers. Genuine Jim was in top form earlier in the season and returns having been gelded. He is 9lb higher than when winning at Cork though and would also ideally prefer an ease Ransom missed the break before running on well at Leopardstown recently and is suited by conditions.
WIN: REFRESHMENT
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DANGER: Genuine Jim
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ROSÉ
RACE 7.25P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Pharos Freedom when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating H
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Delta when fifth of 15 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Keeper’s Choice, won six times at 7f and 1m. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Zodiac Bear when last of 11 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating H
P Evans & Brickfield Stud Ltd
O Thomas B Breen & Mrs C Cashman & Steve Boorman John S O’Donoghue
Dam won at 1m 4f Well beaten at 100-1 behind Propose when last of 11 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating H
O Mrs M H Doyle A
Half-brother to Lord Uhtred, won at 7f Finished 10l behind Scandinavia when sixth of 10 at 28-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
To Business (GB)
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Heather at 20-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in February Star Rating HH
Placed once in five starts. Finished 14l behind Happy Pharoah when sixth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Mo Chroi when fifth of 11 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
B g Sea The Moon (GER) -
Half-brother to Good American, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Finished 9l behind Arouet when sixth of 8 at 28-1 on his racecourse debut at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Maestro Mark when second of 11 at 8-15fav on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Tawdeea, won three times between 1m and 1m 4f With that pedigree in mind, he starts off at a suitable distance but doesn’t make too much appeal. Star Rating HH
Dam unraced half-sister to Listed winner Paene Magnus. Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected first time out. Star Rating HHH
Placed twice in four starts. Third of 10 behind Gun Carriage beaten 5l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Light Spirit (GB) (New Approach)
Old Carhue Stud
Half-brother to La Sapienza, won at 7f Beaten 3 1/2l by Propose when second of 11 at 66-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fancy Vivid (Galileo)
Mark & Caroline Hanly
Bernick
Half-brother to Bergerac, won five times at 5f and 6f Fetched 150,000 euros as a yearling and this Starspangledbanner colt must be taken seriously on debut. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Study of Man - Stagiaire (GB) (Sea The Moon (GER)) (Hood) 000- F B Ian Marks & Valerie Pritokova Luke McAteer J O Miss Katy Brown Miss Katy Brown
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Kibris when 24th of 27 on his latest outing here over 1m (yielding - soft) in November last year He is wearing a hood for the first time Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with B W Duke in Ireland. Star Rating H
The Angelic Doctor (GB) 250/1 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.0 (BK) 26L 24th of 27 to Kibris 9.7 here 3 NOV 24 mdn 1m Yld 150/1 J.A.
Br B g Harzand - Washington Belle (Duke of Marmalade)
B Rory Mulholland Adam Caffrey J O Hewins Hoare Partnership John Joseph Murphy T
Dam unraced. From the family of George Washington and he cost 30,000 euros as a yearling. Makes only limited appeal, though. Star Rating HH
D Llewelyn & J Runeckles
Llewelyn Runeckles Partnership Ms Sheila Lavery T
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Carolina Jetstream at 66-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year Star Rating H
B f Lope de Vega - Nkosikazi (GB) (Cape
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race Catches the eye on paper and she could play a significant role in the outcome of this race Star Rating HHH
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Royal Entry when second of 6 at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
RESERVES
21 ELMAN (21)
Br Ch c Lope de Vega - Eldama (Siyouni (FR))
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T
Dam won at 1m. Beaten 9l behind Mo Chroi at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Elman 14/1 J.A. Heffernan
Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Mise En Rose (USA) (War Front (USA))
B Old Carhue Stud Robert Whearty (3) J O Paul Hardy A Oliver T
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m. Beaten 14l behind Valorous Power at 50-1 when 11th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Limerick over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Copper Craft
23
SOSPERI (15)
Br B f Le Havre - Acapella Blu (Dubawi)
B Moyglare Stud Farm
O Daniel McLoughlin
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Sindria when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Sosperi
JUN mdn 6f 63yds Gd
CPiece worn by No 1, No 5, No 7. Hood worn by No 16. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Game Point, 9/2 Our Friend Mouse, Tswalu, 8/1 Dun An Oir, Nepal, 10/1 Luminous Approach, Railgun, 11/1 Frank Pickle, Drivers Seat (GB), Queen Of The Bogs, 33/1 Down To Business (GB), Dreamed To Dream (FR), Falls Of Acharn (GB), Haaylhuja, Word For Word, 100/1 Albert Hirsch, Cezarro, Oranzona, 150/1 Triumphant Knight, The Angelic Doctor (GB) 2024 - 1st Siege Of Troy (GB) 2nd Trapalanda 3rd Sacred Oath (2 min. 8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
OUR FRIEND MOUSE showed plenty of ability when finishing second in a Guineas-weekend maiden over C&D last month. He finished his race very well and the form has taken a boost with the fourthplaced horse scoring subsequently Game Point, rated 88, continues to run to a useful level and bumped into a nice newcomer at Gowran recently Tswalu was beaten by the slow-starting subsequent Ulster Oaks winner at Cork last month and is capable of a decent showing.
WIN: OUR FRIEND MOUSE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Game Point
Karl Darragh representing Diageo Luxury Spirits 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.
HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if an injury occurs.
It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment.
This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Robbies Rock when fifth of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
15/2 HR80 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.7 10L 8th of 11 to Molly Hall 8.10 GOW 16
2 BRUANT (GB) (12)
(16) Br B g Le Havre - All The Rage (GB) (Dubawi)
B Denford Stud Ltd
O Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on heavy ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle earlier this month. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Apercu when 15th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) in April. Star Rating HH
Bruant (GB) 2 flat wins €16,500.00 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 Handicap Rating 81 40/1 K.C. Sexton 10.8 won 2 1/2L 1L from Boston Rajj 11.11 and Dunkerque (DEN) 11.7 DWNP 15 JUN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft
66/1 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 22L 15th of 16 to Apercu 9.2 CK 19 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 100yds Sft 50/1 K.C. Sexton 11.7 61L 8th of 15fn, 16rn to Ephesus 11.7 LIM 1 APR mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
3 CRASSUS (45) 8 9 13 (139) (4) Br B g War Command (USA) - Buck Aspen (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) 14730/-8 F B Paget Bloodstock James Ryan J O J Hunt Noel Meade T
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft; has also won a hurdle Beaten 10l behind Mordor at 22-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Crassus 3 flat wins €19,175.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C Handicap Rating 79 22/1 HR80 C.T. Keane 9.4 9 3/4L 8th of 15 to Mordor (FR) 9.3 KILL 13 MAY Ext hcp 2m 182yds Gd 7/1 HR116 Sam Ewing 11.2 53L 15th of 16fn, 20rn to Fortunedefortunata 11.5 NAV 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl (80-130)2m Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR80 R. Whearty 8.4 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Eastern Legend 8.8 LEP 22 OCT 23 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Hvy
4 PACHMENA (63) 8 9 10 (136) (8)
Br B f Sir Percy (GB) - Tiger Spice (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) (TStrap) 6184-40 F B Kildaragh Stud Robert Whearty J O Rosita Moyles & Michael Meegan & John Moyles Gavin Cromwell T
She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Fairy Wings at 25-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest flat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Pachmena 3 flat wins €27,140.00 CD Handicap Rating 76 13/2 HR104 C. Stone-Walsh 11.5 (TS) 23L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Magic Day 11.12
Yld 22/1 HR104 S. Fitzgerald 10.10 (TS) 3 1/4L 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Amanha (FR) 11.9 NAV 22 MAR 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 7/1 HR104 C. Stone-Walsh 11.4 (CP) (TS) hd 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Diamond
Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Magie Noire (Marju)
Successful at 1m 1f and 2m 1f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle in November last year A winner at 25-1 at Limerick over 2m 1f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Makaiah by a short head. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Perfect Judgement at 33-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating HH
B f Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Andalucia Lady (Lend A Hand (GB))
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by God Of Thunder when second of 10 at 15-8 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Barrogstown Girl 3 flat wins €23,895.00 C Handicap Rating 70 15/8 HR70 R.P Whelan 9.5 4 1/4L 2nd to God Of Thunder 9.1 LIM 21 JUN 10rn
1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to
9.9 12L 5th of
B g Markaz - Bridgets Fable (Champs Elysees (GB)) (Blinkers)
F
Peter Jones Adam Grant (7) J O Pimlico Racing Ireland & R Dooly Henry de Bromhead T
Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 7l behind Robbies Rock at 8-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Chutzpal 2 flat wins €12,390.00 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 Handicap Rating 70 8/1 HR70 M.W Hassett 8.3 (BK) 7 1/4L 7th of 20 to Robbies Rock (GB) 9.2 here 25 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd M. P. O’Connor 11.9 (BK) 19L 10th of 15 to Wreckless Eric (GB) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 15 NOV 24 hcp hdl (0-125)2m 87yds Gd 9/4 HR113 E.M. O’Sullivan 10.9 (BK) 2L 11L 3rd to Al Gasparo (FR) 12.0
9 MATT CONNOR (39) 5 9 2 (128) (2)
Br B g Teofilo - Emirates Hills (GB) (Dubawi) (C,T) 9-068-07 F B Randolf Stevens Limited J Cleary (2) J O Patocallaghanracing Syndicate Martin Brassil T
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Out On Friday at 10-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Matt Connor 2 flat wins €15,635.00 Handicap Rating 68 10/1 HR72 W.J. Lee 9.6 (TS) 13L last of 7 to Out On Friday 8.5 ROS 19 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f 17yds Gd 25/1 HR72 J. Kearney 9.11 (TS) 10L 10th of 18 to Elle Dorado Rock 9.1 NAV 26 APR hcp 1m 5f Sft 33/1 HR75 J. Kearney 9.11 (CP) (TS) 9 3/4L 8th of 14 to Inchiquin Maid 8.9 DUN 20 DEC 24 hcp (47-75)2m Std 10 FORTUNA VERA (25)
Br Ch f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Alla Breve (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 61-7413 F B Alla Breve Partnership
Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Gotomylovely beaten 4l at 4-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Fortuna Vera 2 flat wins €22,420.00 Handicap Rating 79 4/1 HR79 M.W Hassett 8.2 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Gotomylovely 9.3 GOW 2 JUN 9rn
11/4Fav HR74 M.W Hassett 8.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Pepper Noir 9.11 and Rain (GER) 8.11 LEP 16 MAY 11rn hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 10.6sec 22/1 HR75 M.W Hassett 8.6 1L 4L hd 4th to Murkala 8.9 here 5 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
(14) Br B g Awtaad - Great Hope (Halling (USA))
F B Petches Farm Ltd Patrick McGettigan (7) J O P Sweeney P Sweeney T
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Tachos at 11-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Pillar Of Hope (GB) 4 flat wins €22,039.20 Handicap Rating 65 11/1 HR65 P. McGettigan 8.8 5 3/4L 9th of 16 to Tachos 9.10 LEP 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 13/2 HR58 L.T. McAteer 9.10 1 1/2L 2nd to Porsche Lad 9.2 DUN 14 MAR 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 2f 150yds Std 11/1 HR59 P. McGettigan 8.13 4L 5th of 14 to Signor Ferrari 9.12 DUN 14 FEB hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std
12 SURREY FORCE (FR) (263)
Br B g Le Havre - Murviel (FR) (Siyouni (FR))
(120) (10)
553233- F B Bloodstock Agency Ltd Nicola Burns (4) J O Seamus Kiernan Thomas Gibney T
Placed in four of nine starts. Third of 8 behind Glory And Honour beaten 6l at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 2f (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Kevin Philippart De Foy. Star Rating HHH
Surrey Force (FR) Handicap Rating 60
Mark Winn 8.5 4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Glory And Honour 9.6 PONTEFRACT 7 OCT 24 8rn hcp (56-75)2m 2f 2yds Sft
Mark Winn 8.7 1 1/4L 2L
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 2l by Coulstys Way when second of 15 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHHH
14 FOLLY BEACH (GB) (20)
(119) (6)
Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Vive Ma Fille (GER) (Doyen) 06-5pp7 F
B Jonathan Mitchell Wesley Joyce J O John P Wade M A Molloy T
A winner at 1m 7f on soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Arcland at 16-1 when seventh of 20 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
16/1 HR58 A.C. Persse 9.7 7L 7th of 20 to Arcland 8.7 NAV 7 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 5f Yld
18/1 HR106 L.A. McKenna 11.6 p.u. in race won by Maid On The Moon (GB) 9.13 LEP 3 MAR 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 16/1 HR108 L.A. McKenna 11.2 p.u. in race won by Prophet’s Corner 11.4 PUN 20 FEB 9rn
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Rythmique (Casamento) (CPiece) 8763 F B Longfield,Harry Swan & Charles Shanahan Keithen Kennedy (2) J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
Placed once in four starts. Third of 14 behind Enziya beaten 1/2l at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Jr Mahon Handicap Rating 70
3/1Fav HR69 S. Foley 9.13 (CP) nk s/hd D/h for 3rd with Bear Creek (GB) 9.4 to Enziya 9.5 LIM 11 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 110yds Gd
18/1 S. Foley 9.5 (CP) 12L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Pharos Freedom 9.5 TIPP 27 MAY mdn 1m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 33/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 6L 7th of 8 to Roosevelt (GB) 9.8 LEP 11 MAY mdn 1m 4f Gd
16 SUNNY DUDE (20) 5 8
Br Ch g Buratino - Ice Box (Pivotal (GB)) 8050-74 F B Mr W S Acham Jamie Powell J O B Molloy D Buckley (R) T
Finished 4l behind Arcland when fourth of 20 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month, his only placing from 11 starts. Star Rating H
Sunny Dude Handicap Rating 40
28/1 HR40 R.P Cleary 8.10 3/4L 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Arcland 8.7 NAV 7 JUN 20rn hcp (0-60)1m 5f Yld
25/1 HR40 R.P Cleary 8.10 (CP) 5 1/2L 7th of 12 to Makaiah 10.0 NAV 17 MAY hcp (0-60)1m 5f Gd 25/1 HR42 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 28L last of 14 to Lady Kai 9.10 DUN 27 SEP 24 hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std
Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 9. CPiece worn by No 13, No 15. TStrap worn by No 4. V,T worn by No 5.
Long Handicap - Cinammon Coco 8-6 (118), Folly Beach (GB) 8-6 (118), Jr Mahon 8-4 (116), Sunny Dude 7-2 (100)
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Cinammon Coco, Jr Mahon, 7/1 Not Just Any Eagle, Barrogstown Girl, Fortuna Vera, 10/1 Chutzpal, Surrey Force (FR), 12/1 Pachmena, Party Dress, Pillar Of Hope (GB), 16/1 Crassus, Folly Beach (GB), 20/1 Bruant (GB), Daboya, 50/1 Matt Connor, 66/1 Sunny Dude 2024 - 1st Courageous Strike (GB) 2nd Valleyoftheeagles 3rd Master Dunraven (2 min. 32.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CINAMMON COCO tried a mile and a half for the first time when a fine second at Roscommon and remains open to further progression. He initially raced over shorter distances but, having performing with credit over an extended 1m1f at Ballinrobe, benefited further from stepping up in trip last time, in a race which is working out well. He is 1lb wrong at the weights, but has an experienced apprentice on board. Fellow three-year-old Jr Mahon is 3lb out of the handicap, but ran well on his handicap debut at Limerick. Pillar Of Hope’s rating has dropped markedly from 79 last June and he is worth some thought. WIN: CINAMMON COCO
DANGER: Pillar Of Hope
RACESPONSOR
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.
8:30 The Corinthian Challenge
Charity Race
MEET THE RIDERS
RIDER: CHLOE KIRWAN
One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post 1m 4f
BIO: I’m from Straffan, Co Kildare, and have been passionate about riding horses my entire life I compete as an amateur in various disciplines and enjoy riding out before work. Alongside my full-time job as a secondary school biology teacher, I share my equestrian journey on Instagram @behind_willows_ears, collaborating with great brands. I’m excited and a bit nervous about participating in the Corinthian Challenge, as it will help me learn about racing and step out of my comfort zone while supporting a wonderful cause Thank you to my sponsor Plus Vital and TRI Equestrian for the support
RIDER: ALISHA MCCORMACK
BIO: I am from Curragh, Kildare, with a lifelong passion for horses that led me to Equine Business and a career in the racing industry I started working in racing as travelling head girl for Michael Halford and later worked with trainers globally, including in Florida and France I have participated in amateur races and always dreamed of riding at The Curragh during Derby weekend. For eight years, I’ve admired jockeys through my role at Irish Injured Jockeys, recognising the IIJ’s future importance Currently, I’m training for the race with my brother, Paddy Flood, while my husband, former jockey Derek, supports me My goal is to inspire my three children. Thank you to my sponsors DMC Bloodstock, Lily &Wild and Cristoir Behan Fencing.
RIDER: LYDIA ROGERS
BIO: From Sligo, now living in Sydney – it’s a massive bucket list experience to participate in the Corinthian Challenge Horses have always been a lifelong passion, but I got the racing bug riding out for Michael McElhone and Mark McNiff in Sligo I now work for Enterprise Ireland as Director for Australia/ New Zealand, supporting many Irish businesses, including a great portfolio of Irish equine companies. I’ve been lucky to get involved in the racing industry in Australia with shares in some two-year-olds and riding trackwork at Royal Randwick racecourse Having attended The Curragh Handicap in Melbourne a few weeks ago, it’s a dream come true to now be able to ride at The Curragh during the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival. Huge thanks to everyone that’s making it happen, and all my sponsors including Equilume Sidekick Animal Health, Coolmore and Anthony & Sam Freedman Racing.
RIDER: NICOLE GROYER
Bio: I am thrilled to participate in the 2025 Corinthian Challenge, driven by my lifelong passion for horses. My journey began in Pony Club and included competing in various disciplines. I studied Agricultural Science – Animal Science (Equine) at University College Dublin, graduating in 2018. Since then, I have built a career in the equine industry I have been working with Connolly’s Red Mills for the past six years and they are also my main sponsor which I am most grateful for I love supporting horses and their owners daily and stay active with my own horses. This race allows me to engage in a sport I admire while raising funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys, supporting their dedication and risks.
RIDER: MEGAN SHEEDY
BIO: From Templemore in Tipperary Having grown up in a predominantly equine background with a small yard of sport horses at home I have had the opportunity to work with horses all my life I have worked for top trainers including Aidan O’Brien in Ballydoyle and Chris Waller in Australia as well as working with young horses and in the lab with Coolmore I studied Equine Science in UCD followed by completion of the Irish National Stud Course in 2022. I am currently furthering my studies through the College of Animal Physiotherapy studying Equine and Canine Physiotherapy as well as riding out for local trainers. Thank you to my sponsors DS Projects and DB Property Renovation for both the support and encouragement.
RIDER: CLIVE RYAN
BIO: Hailing from Clonmel, County Tipperary I am currently working for Paddy Twomey who together with Clara Stud are sponsoring me in this race Horses have been a significant part of my life and I have had the privilege of working alongside some great trainers such as Mouse Morris and Tommy Stack. Although I held an apprentice license and had two rides on the racetrack some time ago, I am eager to return to race riding. This year, I was inspired to participate and the opportunity to ride at the world-renowned Curragh Racecourse during Derby weekend feels like a dream come true I hold a deep admiration for the dedication of jockeys and would love to contribute to raising funds for Irish Injured Jockeys.
RIDER: ROBIN DE PELSMAEKER
BIO: Originally from Co Tipperary and now an equine vet in the Cotswolds, I am sponsored by the Annus Mirabilis Syndicate, associated with Joseph O’Brien and I am immensely grateful for the support. With over 20 years of experience in equestrian activities, I aim to raise funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys, avoid needing their services, and successfully return to the weighing room with the lead bag!
RIDER: JULIA CROWE
BIO: I grew up on a stud farm in Golden, Co Tipperary, helping to foal mares. A decade-long member of the Scarteen Pony Club, I participated in eventing, camps, and hunting with my brother My main passion is eventing, having competed in three international events with my cob, Skittles. At eighteen, I rode with Con Marnane and later spent a summer at Ballydoyle Recently, I’ve been riding for Paddy Twomey who is very kindly sponsoring me together with Sir Rowlands. Two years ago, I became a qualified equine veterinarian with a focus on orthopaedics.
I look forward to participating in the Corinthian Challenge while raising awareness for an important charity
RIDER: SUSAN SALTER
BIO: My name is Sue Salter an equine veterinarian who established SES Equine Veterinary Services on the KildareWicklow border during the COVID pandemic. The practice specializes in equine reproduction and stud medicine for thoroughbreds and sports horses. Jessie Harrington’s resilient outlook after her surgery inspired me to take on the Corinthian Challenge The training would not be possible without the support of my dedicated team—Claire, Greg, Sean, and Alex. I dedicate this race to Arthur, a brave little boy fighting leukaemia and to my mum for her brave little steps every day Champion jockey Paddy Flood humorously says, “Riding a winner is like watching the world in slow motion.” I’m just in it for the batman boots!! Thank you to Grangecon Kitchen and Jod-Z for your sponsorship and support.
RIDER: LYDIA DODD
BIO: I am thrilled to participate in the Corinthian Challenge charity race, which presents an amazing opportunity and is a significant advancement from the ponies I rode during my childhood. Over the past few months, I have been riding out with Shark Hanlon and have truly enjoyed becoming acquainted with both the team and the horses. The learning experience has been intensive, and I am eager to embrace this challenge while contributing to the fundraising for Irish Injured Jockeys. I would like to thank my sponsors Pumphouse Dunlavin, David Dodd Pharmacy, Dubarry of Ireland and all my friends and family for the support.
RIDER: MOHAMMED AL ATTIYAH
BIO: My name is Mohammed Al Attiyah, and I come from Qatar I am an owner, breeder, and trainer in my home country, and I have several horses in training in both the UK and Ireland. I’m thrilled to be participating in the Corinthian Challenge during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival weekend, as it supports a worthy cause by raising funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. I am being sponsored by Al Jeryan Stud and my good friend Joseph O’Brien will provide a horse for me; I know he will enjoy watching just as much as I will enjoy riding!
RIDER: MADISON CLANCY
BIO: I am from Newbridge, Co Kildare and my primary motivation for participating in this year’s Corinthian Challenge is to raise awareness and vital funds for Irish Injured Jockeys. Being in a relationship with a jockey who had a serious fall and was left with many injuries I understand how much this fundraiser and The Irish Injured Jockey help jockeys get back on their feet after accidents. With a lifelong passion for horses, I have enjoyed show jumping for many years and started my career in the racing industry at the age of 16, where my love for the sport blossomed. I am incredibly grateful to SSP Fitness, Park West Fire Protection and Dunleavy Engineering for their sponsorship I cannot wait to ride in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival having grown up with The Curragh on my doorstep and look forward to a fantastic day with friends and family
RIDER: GRAINNE COTTER
BIO: I am from Portarlington, Co Laois, where I have been actively involved with ponies and the Laois Hunt Pony Club My enthusiasm for racing blossomed at 16 during the lockdowns when I started working alongside my father in our yard. Currently, I am a third-year Nutritional Science student at UCC, balancing my academic responsibilities with various racing-related activities. This includes my participation in the UCC Horse Racing Society, where I have attended events such as Cheltenham and the Curragh. Racing plays an essential role in my life, and I am thrilled to support the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund through this challenge
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He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in February). A winner at 3-1 at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) on his latest flat outing last month, beating Autocrat by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
W. Joyce 8.10 (TS) 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Molly Hall 9.3 BAL 9
2 SAN ANDREAS (47) 9 12
(177) Br B g Dark Angel - Last Bid (GB) (Vital Equine)
Annus Mirabilis Syndicate
Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Cloud Seeker at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
San Andreas 10 flat wins €94,534.00 D Handicap Rating 83
16/1 HR87 J. Pietropaolo 9.4 11L 8th of 10 to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.8 LEP 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 17/2 HR98 S.A. Wallace 8.9 (CP) 4 1/4L 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Valiant Force (USA) 9.5
4/1 HR99 J. Pietropaolo 8.12 1 1/2L D/h for 2nd with Persian Bliss (GB) 9.5 to Dallas Star (FR) 9.10
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3 JUNGLE COVE (34) 8 12 6 (174) Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Purple Glow (Orientate (USA))
F B W Maxwell Ervine Susan Salter J O Mrs John Harrington Mrs John Harrington T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Beaten 7l behind Apercu at 66-1 when 15th of 19 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.8 LEP 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 22/1 HR79 Miss J. Townend 12.3 won 1 1/2L nk from Harry’s Bar (GB) 12.2 and Punk Poet 11.8
B g Territories - Polka Dot (Galileo)
F B Mr S Sweeney Mohammed Al Attiyah J O Sean Sweeney & Kieran O’Hare Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Prairie Dancer 3 flat wins €69,325.00 6 N.H. wins €74,340.00 Handicap Rating 86 3/1 O.R. Brown 11.1 (BK) 7 1/2L 2nd to Hms Seahorse 11.1 CLON 6 JUN 8rn hdl 2m 3f 203yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR135 J.J. Slevin 10.11 (BK) 69L last of 7 to Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 11.0 KILL 12 MAY chse Grade 3 2m 4f 100yds Yld 13/2 HR136 J.J. Slevin 11.1 (BK) 3/4L 15L 36L 4th to Common Practice 11.1 THU 15 MAR 5rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 4f 176yds Gd/Yld 5 CHORTAL (GB) (31) 4 12 3 (171) Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Golden Laughter (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) (TStrap) 9-55313 F B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to soft; has also won four hurdles (latest NH win was in December last year). Third of 6 behind Jabbar beaten 7l at 7-2 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 2m in January Star Rating HHHH
Chloe Kirwan J O Aidan J O’Ryan & Mark Madden Gordon Elliott T
Unplaced in all three starts; but has won a hurdle in April. Beaten 13l behind Mutaawid at 20-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest flat outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in July last year Star Rating HHH
7/2 HR115 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (TS) 1 3/4L 4L 3rd to A Snow White Park 10.7 BAL 27 MAY 6rn hdl 2m 57yds Gd 2/5Fav HR112 D.J Gilligan 10.13 (TS) won 13L 2 3/4L from Old Bridge (FR) 10.13 and Barrow Ranger 10.6
Gd 6/1 HR110 D.J Gilligan
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Harry The Rogue at 18-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 3l behind On A Session when fifth of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
8 FASCINATING SHADOW (14)
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle Beaten 18l behind Fervent at 15-2 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Shadow 2 flat wins €10,425.40 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 D Handicap Rating 57 15/2 HR59 M.W Hassett 9.10 (TS) 17L 9th of 18 to Fervent 9.8 FAIR 13 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 3f 200yds Gd 9/2 HR103 P. Hanlon 10.2 1 3/4L 2L 5 1/2L 4th to Expound (GB) 11.1 CLON 15 MAY 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 159yds Gd 15/2 HR59 W.J. Lee 10.2 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Plunkett Street (GB) 9.11 CK 19 APR 10rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 25yds Sft
9 RED HUGH O’DONNELL (35)
Br g Dark Angel - Rionach (GB) (Sea The Stars)
B Moran Stud Farm
O Red Hugh O’Donnell Syndicate
Placed once in nine starts. Beaten 10l behind Ransom at 50-1 when 15th of 20 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Red Hugh O’Donnell Handicap Rating 63
50/1 HR66 J.A. Heffernan 9.0 (BK) (TS) 9 3/4L 15th of 20 to Ransom (GB) 8.12 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 66/1 HR68 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 (BK) (TS) 2L 4 1/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Queen Of Thunder 9.4 KILL 13 MAY 6rn mdn 1m 31yds Gd 28/1 HR69 D.S. O’Sullivan 9.6 (BK) (TS) 10L 17th
Br B g Tough As Nails - Granny On Fire (Trade Fair
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground, but last win was over four years ago Beaten 12l behind Gentleman Joe at 150-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
3f 180yds Hvy 100/1 HR38 J.S. Dalton 7.13 (CP) 6L 9th of 20 to Nans View 9.6 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-70)1m 2f Yld
Mrs Junie Casey
Groyer
O Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey Francis Casey T Jazzy Rock Handicap Rating 48
Placed once in nine starts. Finished 10l behind Billie Frechette when fifth of 14 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
33/1 HR48 J. Kearney 9.2 9 1/4L 5th of 14 to Billie Frechette 10.2 DRYL 21 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 4f 207yds Gd 3/1Fav HR52 R. Whearty 8.12 16L 14th of 17 to Grann’s Boy 8.13 GAL 30 OCT 23 hcp (47-65)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 9/1 HR48 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Viceregent (GB) 9.9 NAV 18 OCT 23 21rn hcp (47-65)1m 6f Sft
12 RED
BALL OF FIRE (243)
Br B f Canford Cliffs - Princess Glamour (GB) (Authorized)
8 11 9 (163)
394556- F
B Oxford Racing Ltd Lydia Rogers J
O Miss F M Carton Mark Michael McNiff T
Placed in four of 15 starts; but has won three hurdles. Beaten 9l behind Itsalonglongroad at 8-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest flat outing at Sligo over 1m 5f (yielding - soft) in August last year Star Rating HH
Red Ball Of Fire 3 N.H. wins €22,125.00 Handicap Rating 54
33/1 HR109 P.K. Donovan 10.9 (BK) 7 3/4L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Rockbrook 9.9 GAL 27 OCT 24 Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Sft
13/2 HR108 C.M. Quirke 11.0 (BK) 17L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Boomslang (GB) 11.12 DWNP 11 OCT 24 beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR109 P.T. Enright 11.7 (BK) 11L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Ceanndana 11.10
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Himalayan Heights at 22-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) in April. Star Rating HHH
RESERVES
BRIGHT START (USA) (20) 8 12
B g Medaglia d’Oro (USA) - Blue Petrel (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over four years ago Beaten 17l behind Arcland at 28-1 when 18th of 20 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Reserve Star Rating HH
HR50 Nicola Burns 8.13 (CP) 16L 18th of 20 to Arcland 8.7 NAV 7 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 5f Yld
25/1 HR49 Nicola Burns 8.12 (CP) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Makaiah 10.0 NAV 17 MAY 12rn hcp (0-60)1m 5f Gd 10/1 HR49 Nicola Burns 8.12 (CP) nk 2 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Billie Frechette 9.8 DUN 28 MAR 13rn hcp (0-60)2m Std
Unplaced in all 14 starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Gentleman Joe when last of 9 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Reserve. Star Rating H
Zentopia Handicap Rating 35
125/1 HR35 Mr J. Younge 10.7 21L last of 9 to
50/1 HR36 J.S. Dalton 8.0 (CP) 15L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Tatum 9.8 LEP 16
Well beaten at 28-1 behind Gimme A Buzz when 10th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Clonmel over 2m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Reserve Star Rating HH
Angelsworknovrtime 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 28/1 HR93 Cian Cullinan 10.2 (TS) 22L 10th of 16 to Gimme A Buzz 10.12
25/1 HR95 K.C. Sexton 11.0 (TS) 19L 10th of 16 to One Night
7/1 HR95 A. Harvey 10.10 (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 14 to Good
TStrap worn by No 1, No 5, No 8, No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 San Andreas, 9/2 Jungle Cove, Prairie Dancer, 5/1 Duke Of Leggagh, 6/1 Chortal (GB), 15/2 Solar Breeze, 25/1 Fascinating Shadow, Red Hugh O’donnell, Jazzy Rock, Red Ball Of Fire, 33/1 Relevant Range, Uncle Albert, 50/1 Talking Tough 2024 - (2 min. 35.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Ten-time winner SAN ANDREAS should give rider Robin De Pelsmaeker a chance of claiming Corinthian Challenge success here, being an able performer Rated 108 at his peak in 2022, the selection has a better all-weather record than on turf but drops in grade, having contested a competitive Leopardstown handicap last month. Duke Of Leggagh, the mount of Madison Clancy, was a Roscommon winner last month and can compete at the business end. Prairie Dancer is another to consider
WIN: SAN ANDREAS
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Duke Of Leggagh
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.
RACING TOMORROW
Join us for Day 2 of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival Featuring the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1).
K Club Most Stylish Racegoer judged by comedy creator Kayleigh Trappe.
Gates open 11am First race 1.20pm
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 4.50p.m. The Lock 13 Gastropub & Brewpub Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Lock 13 Gastropub & Brewpub and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (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: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 5.20p.m. The O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (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). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 5.50p.m. The JJ Mahon & Sons Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by JJ Mahon & Sons) Winner will receive €18,000, (Penalty Value: €17,700), 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. €270 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 Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 6.20p.m. The Silken Thomas Kildare Town Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Silken Thomas Kildare Town and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, 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. €180 to enter, €20 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: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 6.50p.m. The James Nolan’s Bar Kildare Town Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by James Nolan’s Bar Kildare Town) Winner will receive €12,600, (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 1 mile. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 7.25p.m. The Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Diageo and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 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: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 8.00p.m. The Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group) Winner will receive €15,000, (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs €225 to enter, €25 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 23rd 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 8.30p.m. The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race (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, 2024) 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 50 FOR THIS RACE
Sophie Mulcahy S
A big thank you to all who participated!
Sophie Mulcahy, a third class student at Kildangan National School, is the proud winner of our recent school art competition. She crafted this vibrant piece of artwork, inspired by the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby!
