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SATURDAY16THAUGUST
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Hamilton
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Laurence McFerran
Ms. Jill Farrell
Mr. John McStay
Mr. Noel McCaffrey
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Hamilton
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. D. Maher
STARTER:
Mr. P.L. Malone
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPER
Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. R. Downey
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S..
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. D. Buckley
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
WAYNE LORDAN (4 wins from 23 rides, 17%) rides WHISTLING JAMESIE (1.42), ROCK OF CASHEL (3.27), HEAVENLY POWER (4.02), WITHOUTFURTHERADO (5.10), CU CHULAINN (5.45).
RYAN MOORE (3 wins from 22 rides, 14%) rides KANSAS (2.52), LOS ANGELES (3.27), PUPPET MASTER (4.37).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (100 wins from 318 rides, 31%) rides AMADEUS MOZART (4.45), FLUSHING MEADOWS (5.15).
COLIN KEANE (88 wins from 639 rides, 14%) rides FLANKER JET (4.45), EVENING BLUES (5.15), MARLBOROUGH PLACE (5.50), JORGE ALVARES (6.20), ZANNDABAD (7.30), SATURN SEVEN (8.30).
BILLY LEE (64 wins from 527 rides, 12%) rides STELLA ALPINA (5.50), TENOYA (6.55), FALCON EIGHT (7.30), VERHOYEN (8.30).
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:
4.02 Apache Outlaw (won off 84 down 5lb to 79); Jon Riggens (won off 87 down 8lb to 79);
5.10 Green Icon (won off 74 down 3lb to 71).
FANCYTHAT
AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.27 race in 2015, 2020 and 2022 and 2024. The stable is represented by Los Angeles and Rock Of Cashel in the race today.
E LYNAM won the 4.02 race in 2023 and 2024. The stable is represented by Heavenly Power and Jon Riggens in the race today.
J P O’BRIEN won the 4.37 race in 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented by Leinster and Uxmal in the race today.
AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 4.37 race in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and 2018 and 2019 and 2020 and 2024. The stable is represented by Puppet Master in the race today.
STABLEMOVES
4.02 QUEEN OF MOUGINS has moved from R Beckett to A Murray; 5.10 JUSTENZIA has moved from R Hannon to Denis G Hogan; 5.10 VIVACIOUS LADY has moved from M Halford & T Collins to T Collins; 5.45 DEVIL’S ANGEL has moved from Kevin Coleman to R Hurley; 5.45 NAMMOS has moved from J Chapple-Hyam to A McGuinness.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 14th August.
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3
Search For A Song 2 flat wins €51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
€51,499 0—
8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and of 9.7 AUG
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
C.D. 9.0 to Star Catcher 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn 1
30.3sec 14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m
C.D. 9.0 to Trethias 9.0 (GB)
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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FIRST RACE 1.42P.M.
THE IRISH EBF MEDIAN SIRES SERIES
MAIDEN OF €25,000 (IRE INCENTIVE SCHEME BONUS RACE)
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
B c Lope Y Fernandez - Siralen (USA) (Majestic Warrior (USA))
Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
Patrick N Hanlon
Dam won at 1m. He is wearing a tongue-tie for his debut and this son of Lope Y Fernandez is perhaps best watched for the time being. Star Rating HH
Br B g Without Parole (GB) - Olivia Pope (Lilbourne Lad)
Abingdon & Witney College
MRC International
Half-brother to Sweet Believer, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f Finished 9l behind Star Of Sapphire when sixth of 14 at 18-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HHH
Br B c Supremacy - Miranda Frost (Cape Cross)
B Yeomanstown Stud Declan McDonogh J O Stonestreet Stables, LLC
Half-brother to Ejtilaab, won three times at 6f and 7f, as well as Jebel Hatta runner-up Eqtiraan. Bought for 85,000gns as a yearling and he commands attention on debut. Star Rating HHHH
Total Recall Racing Club/J Fairhurst/Nigel O’Hare/Kabin Racing
Dam won twice between 7f and 1m 2f Placed once in two starts. Third of 10 behind Felix Somary beaten 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Majestic Olympe (Gutaifan)
Mrs Paula Fitzsimons
O Amy & Olivia Marnane
Marnane
Dam unraced. Nice blend of speed and stamina in his pedigree, but it will be a surprise if this son of Bungle Inthejungle makes a significant impact today. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Claretina, won twice between 5f and 7f Well beaten at 20-1 behind Mighty Danu when last of 15 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Whistling
Half-brother to Royal Enclosure, won twice at 1m and 1m 2f Finished 1 1/4l behind Sir Alfie when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Down Royal over 5f (good) in June Star Rating HHHHH
Half-brother to Zarzyni, won five times between 5f and 7f Beaten 7l behind Chicago Call at 16-1 when seventh of 10 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Gubbass, won three times at 5f and 7f Beaten 7l behind Quiet Mutiny at 12-1 when eighth of 15 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Sunblessed, won at 1m. Likely to find a few too strong first time out and it is best to look elsewhere. Star Rating HH
Dam unraced. Price rose from 28,000 euros as a yearling to 125,000 euros at the breeze-ups back in May Expected to know what is expected of him. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Fighter In The Win, won five times between 7f and 1m 2f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Mighty Danu at 80-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Dam won twice at 5f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind By The Lake at 300-1 when 13th of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Bought for 70,000 euros at the Arqana Breeze-Ups in the spring and she could well hit the ground running. Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced. Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected, although the suspicion is that she will be one for further down the line Star Rating HH
Dam unraced. Beaten 15l behind Quiet Mutiny at 66-1 when 14th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Half-sister to Hazledoc, won at 1m. Beaten 16l behind Red Earth at 66-1 when 13th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 10l behind Andab at 80-1 when 10th of 14 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in May Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Jkr Cobbler, won four times at 6f and 7f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind By The Lake at 50-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Newkidontheblock, won five times between 6f and 1m 1f Well beaten at 300-1 behind Pivotal Attack when last of 8 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Hood worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 1, No 16. Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Coincidental Glory, 7/2 Willofthepeople, 5/1 Substance, 7/1 Mushaffar (FR), 15/2 Redemption Road (GB), 12/1 Zarvali, Stella Amorosa, 16/1 Practical Move, 20/1 Fire Up The Jets, Treasured Royal, Lar Na Coille, 33/1 Dawn Flame (GB), Fontaine Khaled, 50/1 Whistling Jamesie (GB), Iamimmaculate, Wedding Year, White Smoke, 66/1 Servare (USA), Trusty Tycoon, 100/1 Carnival Spirit 2024 - 1st Distant Seas (GB) 2nd Agouti Bear 3rd Gannas (GB) (1 min. 11.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
WILLOFTHEPEOPLE shaped nicely on his debut at Down Royal back in June and that form has worked out well. The A’Ali colt stayed on to finish fourth to stablemate Sir Alfie and was only a neck off another Ger Lyons-trained runner, Howd’yadoit, at the line That horse has won twice since, including taking the valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas. Coincidental Glory showed a nice bit of improvement when third on his second outing at Sligo and is another to consider Of the newcomers, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mushaffar is one to note in the market. He was a 125,000-euro purchase at the breeze-ups in May WIN: WILLOFTHEPEOPLE DANGER: Coincidental Glory
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(23), Joseph Patrick O’Brien (10), Adrian Murray (6), G.M.Lyons (5) J.P. Murtagh (5)
SECOND RACE 2.17P.M.
FARMS
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Jack The Bachelor beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
8rn 5f 205yds Gd 22/1 L.F Roche 9.7 won nk 3/4L from Silver Flash (GB) 9.2 and Howd’yadoit 9.0 DRYL 20 JUN 11rn
F B Newtown Stud and T J Pabst Dylan
McMonagle J O Barry Fowler Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten a head by Felix Somary when second of 10 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Raphello Handicap Rating 79
9/4Fav HR75 D. McMonagle 9.9 hd 2nd to Felix Somary 9.7 SLGO 6 AUG 10rn mdn 6f 21yds Gd/Yld 10/1 D. McMonagle 9.9 5L 6th of 14 to Rosie Frith 8.1 CK 25 JUL mdn 5f Gd/Frm 12/1 M.W Hassett 9.3 5L 7th of 13 to Rogue Legend (GB) 9.8 CK 20 MAY mdn 5f Gd
3 BAKER BLUE (GB) (45)
Br B g Ardad - Divinity (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) 3355 F B Culworth Grounds,Fortune Bstk & L Mars Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Kansas when fifth of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Baker Blue (GB) Handicap Rating 76
11/2 S. Foley 9.7 4 1/2L 5th of 12 to Kansas 9.7 TIPP 2 JUL mdn 5f Gd 8/1 S. Foley 9.7 (TS) 6L 5th of 12 to Warsaw 9.2 NAV 7 JUN mdn 5f Yld 5/1 S. Foley 9.4 (TS) 2 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Rogue Legend (GB) 9.8 CK 20 MAY 13rn mdn 5f
4
(3) Br B c Profitable - Extra Mile (GB) (Frankel (GB))
F B Godolphin Ben Coen J O David K Kelly & Mrs Pauline Condon K J Condon T
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 13l behind Mission Central at 14-1 when 9th of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Profit Centre (GB) Handicap Rating 74
14/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 12L 9th of 28 to Mission Central 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd 15/2 R.P Whelan 9.5 2 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Rosie Frith 8.1 CK 25 JUL 14rn mdn 5f Gd/Frm 50/1 R.P Whelan 9.7 6 1/4L 9th of 12 to Kansas 9.7 TIPP 2 JUL mdn 5f Gd 5 MONTE VISTA (29)
(10)
Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Serenely (Australia (GB)) 645 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Paddy Harnett (5) J O Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Monte Vista Handicap Rating 73
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 6l behind Howd’yadoit when fifth of 10 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
100/30 P.A. Harnett 8.11 (CP) 5 3/4L 5th of 10 to Howd’yadoit
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 3l behind Prairie Echoes when fifth of 13 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 19l behind Howd’yadoit at 125-1 when 20th of 21 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH
Gelato Handicap Rating 67
125/1
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Mission Central at 40-1 when 15th of 28 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Cisterna Handicap Rating 66 40/1 A.J Slattery 9.7 16L 15th of 28 to Mission Central 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd
28/1 A.J Slattery 9.7 8 1/2L 6th of 17 to Red Earth 9.7 NAAS 23 JUL mdn 5f 205yds Yld 66/1 A.J Slattery 9.5 7 1/2L 8th of 9 to Brussels (GB) 9.5 here 24 MAY mdn 6f Gd
Br B f Invincible Army - Believe Me Too (Make Believe (GB)) (TStrap)
F B Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited Chris Hayes J O John E McEnery & Mrs Pauline Condon K J Condon T
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 8 behind U Turn beaten 3l at 2-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Believe In Glory Handicap Rating 61 Oisin Orr 9.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to U Turn (GB) 9.7 BEVERLEY
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mission Central when 24th of 28 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
Seas Handicap Rating 58
G.M. Ryan 9.2 24L 24th of 28 to Mission Central 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd 7/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 7 3/4L 8th of 15 to By The Lake 8.13 NAAS 5 JUL mdn 5f Gd 22/1 P.A. Harnett 8.10 9 1/4L 9th of 14 to Andab 9.4 here 5 MAY mdn 6f Gd
Br f Ten Sovereigns - Inis Boffin (GB) (Danehill Dancer)
F B Inis Boffin Syndicate Julian Pietropaolo (7) J O Miss Sarah O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 10l behind Prairie Echoes at 10-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Enthusiastically Handicap Rating 54
10/1 HR58 G.M. Ryan 9.0 (CP) 9 1/2L 11th of
9.2 10L
of 12 to
9.7 TIPP 2
5f Gd 12/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 15L 11th of 12 to Warsaw 9.2 NAV 7 JUN mdn 5f Yld
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - The Stalking Moon (Arcano)
7087 F B Mr Thomas Hore Patrick McGettigan (7) J O Thomas Hore Miss Kate McGivern (R) T
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Prairie Echoes at 50-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Luna Beaux Handicap Rating 54
50/1 HR55 C.D Hayes 8.11 4 1/4L 7th of 13 to Prairie Echoes 9.6 SLGO 6 AUG hcp 6f 21yds Gd/Yld 200/1 C.D Hayes 9.2 10L 8th of 9 to First Approach 9.7 NAAS 10 MAY mdn 5f Gd
66/1 C.D Hayes 9.2 27L 12th of 13 to Simply Astounding (USA) 9.2 NAAS 28 APR mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 9, No 10 Long Handicap - Simmering Seas 8-4 (116), Enthusiastically 8-0 (112), Luna Beaux 8-0 (112)
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Raphello, 9/2 Sir Alfie, 11/2 Baker Blue (GB), 13/2 Monte Vista, 15/2 Award Ceremony, 10/1 Simmering Seas, 11/1 Believe In Glory, 14/1 Profit Centre (GB), 20/1 Enthusiastically, 25/1 Gelato, Cisterna, Luna Beaux 2024 - 1st Girl Like You (USA) 2nd Snapdragon 3rd South Shore Island (1 min. 10.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
SIR ALFIE doesn’t look badly treated off his mark of 85 and Nicola Burns taking 7lb off the top-weight is a big help The Dark Angel colt won his maiden at Down Royal back in June and that form has worked out well. He has run two solid races since, most recently when third off this figure in a rated contest at Cork. Raphello lost out narrowly in a Sligo maiden 10 days ago and he could be the danger now trying handicap company for the first time Believe In Glory, third in a maiden over in Beverley last time, is another to consider further down the weights.
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CURRAGH IRISH EBF CURRAGH STAKES OF €50,000 (LISTED RACE)
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
B c Mehmas - Vale of Paris (Vale of York)
B Mr Donal Boylan
O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Liam Ferguson
A winner at 5-2 at Cork over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Fire Fly (Galileo)
B Westerberg
O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Jack The Bachelor when second of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Kansas 1 win €10,620.00 D Handicap Rating 92 5/4Fav HR89 W.M. Lordan 9.11 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Jack The Bachelor 9.3 CK
5rn 5f Gd/Frm 8/11Fav W.M. Lordan 9.7 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Jack The Bachelor 9.7 and Namiid 9.7 TIPP 2 JUL 12rn mdn 5f Gd
8/11Fav W.J.
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 10l behind Howd’yadoit at 66-1 when 14th of 21 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Dam won twice at 6f Finished 4l behind Kansas when fourth of 12 at 13-2 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 28 behind Mission Central beaten 8l at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Havana Anna when second of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
B Sean & Vanessa Mahon
Rosie Frith 1 win €11,800.00 D Handicap Rating 75 20/1 HR61 P. McGettigan 8.1 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Plushy 8.10 and The Right One 8.8 CK 25 JUL 14rn mdn 5f Gd/Frm 59sec 14/1 W. Joyce 8.5 (H) 9 1/2L 9th of 14 to Star Of Sapphire 8.10 NAV 13 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd 15/2 R.M Mulligan 8.1 (H) 4 1/4L 6th of 15 to Arugam Bay 8.5 FAIR 13 JUN mdn 6f Gd
KANSAS can gain revenge on Jack The Bachelor after chasing him home in Cork just over three weeks ago The Wootton Bassett colt finished a length-and-a-quarter second then, but he was giving his rival 5lb and they race off levels now Jack The Bachelor kicked from the front that day and maintained his advantage to the line He has to be respected again. Ipanema Queen was no match for Havana Anna at Naas but it was a solid run in second and she also has to be on the shortlist, getting a few pounds from the boys.
WIN: KANSAS
RACESPONSOR
Representatives of Mitsubishi Electric will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. A winner at 20-1 at Cork over 5f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Plushy by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HH
DANGER: Jack The Bachelor
FOURTH RACE 3.27P.M.
THE NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE ROYAL WHIP STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3)
Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B Br c Camelot (GB) - Frequential (GB) (Dansili (GB))
F B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud Ryan
J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T
Winner of seven races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 7l behind Ombudsman when fifth of 8 at 13-8fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to firm) in June Star Rating HHHHH
Los Angeles 7 flat wins €1,451,566.90 CD Handicap Rating 122 Ryan Moore 9.2 7L 5th of 8 to Ombudsman 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 9/4Fav HR121 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 1/2L 1L from Anmaat 9.5 and Kalpana (GB) 9.2
10/11Fav HR121 R.L. Moore 9.5 won nk 2 1/2L from White Birch (GB) 9.5 and Trustyourinstinct 9.5
Br Ch g Gleneagles - Apache Storm (GB) (Pivotal (GB))
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd
O Barry Taylor & T G Fitzgerald & Paul H Redmond & Barry Fowler
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and yielding - soft ground. Third of 4 behind Snellen beaten 3 1/2l at 13-8 on his latest outing in the Group 3 BoyleSports Meld Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Galen (GB) 3 flat wins €60,180.00 CD Handicap Rating 114
13/8 HR115 D. McMonagle 9.12 (CP) s/hd 3L 3rd to Snellen 9.6 LEP 17 JUL 4rn Group 3
Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.10 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Haatem 9.5
3/1 HR105 D. McMonagle 9.5 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 6 to Los Angeles 9.5
(6) Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Nautical Force when second of 3 at 15-8 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Crypto Force (GB) 3 flat wins €90,565.00 C Handicap Rating 99 15/8 HR102 D. McMonagle 10.3 2 1/4L 2nd to Nautical Force (GB) 9.9 TIPP 8 AUG 3rn 1m 1f Gd/Frm 2/5Fav HR102 D. McMonagle 9.12 won 2L 1 3/4L from Penzance (GB) 9.12 and Spoken Truth 9.12 GOW 26
4.5sec David Egan 9.9 6L 9th of 16 to French Master 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm
4 ROCK OF CASHEL (34)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Best In The World (Galileo) (Blinkers) 5-64801 F B Coolmore Wayne Lordan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 3-1 at Navan over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Nautical Force by 2l. Star Rating HHH
Rock Of Cashel 2 flat wins €24,780.00 Handicap Rating 103 3/1 HR99 W.M. Lordan 9.10 (BK) won 2L 8L from Nautical Force (GB) 9.10 and Professor Longhair 9.10 NAV 13
Gd 2min 6.5sec Sean Levey 9.9 (BK) 10L 10th of 15 to Quai de Bethune (FR) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 12/1 HR101 W.M. Lordan 9.5 (BK) 15L 8th of 9 to Zahrann 9.5 LEP 5 JUN Listed 1m 4f Gd
Br B Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Tanaza (Dubawi) 531-070 F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Seamie Heffernan J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Sujet at 50-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) in June Star Rating H
Tangapour 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 80 50/1 HR83 B.M. Coen 8.12 8 3/4L 11th of 13 to Sujet (GB) 8.7 here 29 JUN
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Amiloc when second of 9 at 11-4 on his latest outing in the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) in June Star Rating HHHH
Blinkers worn by No. 4. CPiece worn by No. 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Los Angeles, 7/2 Galen (GB), 4/1 Zahrann, 13/2 Rock Of Cashel, 8/1 Crypto Force (GB), 25/1 Tangapour
LOS ANGELES is the class act and it would be a surprise if he got turned over on his return from a little break. The Camelot colt started the season in great form with victories in the Mooresbridge Stakes and Tattersalls Gold Cup He faded tamely, though, off a strong pace in the Prince Of Wales’s at Royal Ascot and bids to bounce back now in lesser company Zahrann ran really well at Ascot when a staying-on second in the King Edward VII Stakes. This drop in trip probably isn’t ideal, but the progressive three-year-old may be the one to give the selection most to do The consistent Galen should run his race and get in the money
WIN: LOS ANGELES
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Zahrann
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Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B f Ten Sovereigns - Premiere Danseuse (GB) (Gold Away)
B Pier House Stud
O Mrs A O’Callaghan
A winner at 6f on good to soft ground, but that win was over two years ago Finished 1 3/4l behind Ashiyma when fourth of 17 at 5-2fav on her
Queen Of Mougins 1 flat win €7,280.90 D Handicap Rating 101
Hector Crouch 9.0 (BK) 3/4L hd 3/4L 4th to Ashiyma 9.0 CHANTILLY 23 NOV 24 17rn Listed 7f Std Hector Crouch 9.0 1 1/4L 3/4L hd 2 1/2L 2L 3/4L 4th to Avide 9.2 CHANTILLY 23 NOV 24 12rn 1m 1f Std
Hector Crouch 9.0 (CP) nk 2nd to Sunfall (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 5
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 8l behind Go Athletico at 8-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Fort Vega at 12-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) in June Star Rating HHH
Kings Time 2 flat
€68,735.00 Handicap Rating 88 12/1 HR88 S. Foley 9.5 (TS) 4 3/4L 7th of 19 to Fort Vega (FR) 9.3 CK 13 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 22/1 HR89 S. Foley 9.5 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Tokenomics (FR) 9.6 CK 6
16/5 HR92 S. Foley 9.8 (TS) 12L last of 7 to Exquisite Acclaim
4 CHARASSON (24) 3
B James F Hanly
J O Ms Charlotte Musgrave John James Feane T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Sky Majesty when fifth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Charasson 1 flat win €11,800.00 CD Handicap Rating 90 18/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 4 1/4L 5th of 10 to Sky Majesty 9.9 NAAS 23 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Yld 12/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 won 3 1/4L 1 3/4L from Washington Street 9.8 and Sun Soldier 9.8 here 28 JUN 17rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 11.3sec 50/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 8 3/4L 6th of 10 to Bonus Time 9.3 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd 5 BRIGID’S CLOAK (GB) (7)
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Br B f Havana Grey (GB) - Freckles (GB) (Arakan (USA))
120485 F B Heather Raw Patrick McGettigan (7) J O Nick Bradley Racing Club J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Tropical Retreat when fifth of 13 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 2 flat wins €22,125.00 CD Handicap Rating 83 9/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 10.0 (CP) 5 1/2L 5th of 13 to Tropical Retreat 9.9 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd
10/1 HR85 P. McGettigan 8.2 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 12 to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 9/1 HR85 P. McGettigan 8.12 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 1L 4th to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Flag Of St George at 4-1jt-fav when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Chepstow over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Requinto - Hi Empress (Antonius Pius (USA)) (C,T) 516-005 F B Sean Hennessy Chris
J O DWPJ Investments Ltd
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mint Man when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Jon Riggens 4 flat wins €42,775.00 CD Handicap Rating 78
12/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.3 (CP) 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
16/1 HR81 J.J.G. Ryan 10.1 (TS) 4 1/4L 11th of 16 to Rosato 8.8 NAAS 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 18/1 HR82 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (TS) 8 1/2L 12th of 13 to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd
Br Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Butterfly Kiss (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))
F B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
J O MRC International
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Scott Key at 16-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Ja’marr (GB) 2 flat wins €12,980.00 Handicap Rating 78 16/1 HR78 L.T. McAteer 8.12 7 3/4L 7th of 10 to Scott Key 9.3 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld/Sft 9/4 HR76 L.T. McAteer 9.4 1/2L 2nd to No Alibi (USA) 9.8 LIM 12 JUL 7rn 6f 150yds Gd 11/2 HR77 L.T. McAteer 9.1 4 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Mississippi River 9.7 LEP 19 JUN 8rn 1m Gd
Br Ch g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Spinning Lucy (Spinning World (USA)) (Visor) 865252 F B Coolagown Bloodstock Ltd Jimmy Dalton (10) J O P McGuire & Neal Flynn Paul W Flynn T
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tropical Retreat when second of 13 at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH
Rappell 3 flat wins €25,075.00 CD Handicap Rating 72 4/1 HR72 D. McMonagle 9.6 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Tropical Retreat 9.9 here 9 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 5/1Fav HR72 D. McMonagle 9.8 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 18 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.3 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 5f Yld 13/2 HR70 D. McMonagle 8.11 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight C,T worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 3. Visor worn by No 9. Long Handicap - Jon Riggens 8-6 (118), Ja’marr (GB) 8-3 (115), Rappell 8-0 (112)
Alternative H’cap - Heavenly Power 9- 10, Kings Time 9-5, Charasson 9-4, Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8-11, Apache Outlaw 8-10, Jon Riggens 8-9, Ja’marr (GB) 8-7, Rappell 8-7
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Queen Of Mougins, 4/1 Rappell, 5/1 Charasson, 6/1 Heavenly Power, 8/1 Apache Outlaw, 10/1 Kings Time, Brigid’s Cloak (GB), Jon Riggens, 14/1 Ja’marr (GB) 2024 - Mehmar 1st Heavenly Power 2nd Apache Outlaw 3rd Torivega (1 min. 10.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CHARASSON doesn’t look harshly treated trying handicap company for the first time The Kodiac filly won her maiden over C&D before diving into a Listed affair at Naas. She was far from disgraced when finishing fifth to Sky Majesty and is still open to improvement on just her fourth career outing. Queen Of Mougins was stakes-placed twice for Ralph Beckett last year and is interesting on her first start for Adrian Murray Heavenly Power was well beaten on his last visit here, but his three track-and-trip triumphs include this race 12 months ago and he could be each-way value
WIN: CHARASSON
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Queen Of Mougins
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THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST. LEGER TRIAL STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3)
Starting from Stalls. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in April). Beaten 4 1/2l by Al Qareem when second of 4 at evens fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 6f (good to firm) in June Star Rating HHHH
to Illinois 9.7 CHESTER 8 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m 5f 84yds Gd
Harry Cobden 11.11 won 4 1/4L 3 1/2L from Daddy Long Legs (FR) 12.0 and Our Champ 10.9 PLUMPTON
Br B c Cloth Of Stars - Agathe Rare (Sadler’s Wells (USA))
B Mme
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 12l behind Sober when fourth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to firm) in June. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Black Envy (GB) (Kingman (GB))
F B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Dylan Browne McMonagle J O
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Ascending when fourth of 20 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to firm) in June Star Rating HH
Leinster 2 flat wins €19,470.00 C Handicap Rating 93 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 nk 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Ascending 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN 20rn hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 8.10 1L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to East India Dock (GB) 8.8 CHESTER 9 MAY 15rn hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd 9/2Fav HR83 D. McMonagle 10.2 won 2 1/2L nk from Bear Profit 9.5 and Whimsy (GB) 9.12
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Br B g Galileo - Only Mine (Pour Moi) 212-11-7 F B Flaxman Stables Ireland Limited Declan McDonogh J O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
He has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 7l behind Al Riffa at 20-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Uxmal 3 flat wins €84,205.80 Handicap Rating 108 20/1 M.P Sheehy 9.11 7L last of 7 to Al Riffa (FR) 9.11 here 19
D. McMonagle 9.4 (CP) won 5L 3 1/4L from Run For Oscar 9.4 and Dawn Rising 9.7 ASCOT 22
Br Gr c Camelot (GB) - Realtra (Dark Angel)
F B Barronstown Stud Ryan Moore J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T Puppet Master 2 flat wins €51,910.10 Handicap Rating 105 11/1 HR106 W.M. Lordan 9.2 13L 9th of 10 to Lambourn 9.2 here 29 JUN
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Lambourn at 11-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) in June. Star Rating HHHHH
2024 - 1st Grosvenor Square 2nd Courageous Strike (GB) 3rd A Piece Of Heaven (FR) (2 min. 56.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
PUPPET MASTER is worth another chance, despite only beating one home in the Irish Derby In rear throughout, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt could never get competitive but, having looked like a stayer when finding plenty to win the Lingfield Derby Trial, the son of Camelot gives the impression he should be suited to this longer trip Versatile seven-year-old Absurde looks his main threat. A former Ebor and County Hurdle winner, the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has twice run respectably in the Melbourne Cup Dallas Star should be suited to dropping back in trip having raced over further of late WIN: PUPPET MASTER
DANGER: Absurde
RACESPONSOR
A representative of Comer Group International will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
ARTIST OF THE CURRAGH
GOFFS MILLIONS DAY | SATURDAY 27 SEPT TH
The Curragh is delighted to launch the 2025 - 2026 “Artist of the Curragh” competition.
We would like to invite entries from artists from all over County Kildare to take part.
Please submit any piece of your artwork and a brief outline in no more than 100 words why you would like to be considered to be one of the five finalists who will be selected to come to the Curragh on Goffs Millions Race Day, Saturday 27th September, to paint a Curragh race day scene.
The artist judged to be the overall winner by the Curragh Racecourse will receive a commission to the value of €1500 which will be on display at the racecourse throughout 2026.
ROBBIE DOLAN
The Curragh is delighted to welcome Robbie Dolan to the racecourse today.
Born and raised in County Kildare and a former graduate of the Racing Academy and Centre of Excellence (RACE) in Kildare Town, the crowning achievement of his career to date came when he clinched victory in the Melbourne Cup on Knights Choice last year.
His story serves as an inspiration to aspiring jockeys and a reminder of the enduring legacy of Irish horsemanship.
Robbie’s success is not just on the racecourse but also as a performer having come close to winning the “The Voice of Australia” competition in 2022.
THE ROBBIE DOLAN MELBOURNE CUP
WINNER HANDICAP OF €18,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Br g Holy Roman Emperor - La Folie (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) (Blinkers)
F B Alexander Pereira Shane Foley J O Mrs Brenda Byrne Sean Byrne T
winner at 12-1 at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, dead-heating with Castleheath. Star Rating HHHH
12/1 HR68 S. Foley 9.12 (BK) D/h for first pl with Castleheath 9.3 1/2L from Chavajod (GB) 9.12 GAL 29 JUL 18rn
17/2 HR64 S. Foley 10.2 (CP) 6L ns 3rd to Catena Zapata 8.11 KILL 16 JUL 11rn 1m 40yds Sft 3/1Fav HR64 D. McMonagle 9.9 (CP) 13L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Daonethatgotaway (GB) 9.5 BELW 4
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Imperialistic Diva (Haafhd (GB))
B Yeguada Centurion Slu
Placed in three of nine starts. Finished 10l behind Catena Zapata when sixth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
7/1 HR73 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (CP) (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 7 to Figaruso 9.2 TRAM 8 JUL 1m 4f Gd 11/1 HR75 A.J Casey 8.13 (TS) 21L 8th of 12 to Sky Captain 9.9 ROS 1 JUL mdn 1m 4f 17yds Yld
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Br B f Divine Prophet (AUS) - Placere (Noverre (USA)) 4499-10 F B Richard Brabazon Seamie Heffernan J O P Sweeney P Sweeney T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind dead-heaters Heliogabalus and Castleheath at 8-1 when 13th of 18 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
God Knows 2 flat wins €12,095.00 Handicap Rating 66 8/1 HR67 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 3 1/2L 13th of 18 to Castleheath 9.3 and Heliogabalus 9.12 D/H first GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld
7/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 won nk 3 3/4L from In The Minus 8.12 and Dinamine 9.3 BELW 4 JUL 11rn 7f 195yds Gd 1min 40.8sec 7/1 HR72 C. Geerdharry 9.6 7 3/4L 9th of 13 to Chicago Storm (GB) 8.11 NAAS 25 AUG 24 Ext hcp 1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld
4 AUBURN AVENUE (35)
Br Ch f Phoenix of Spain - Bint Malyana (Bahamian Bounty (GB)) (C,T) 3-05302 F B Bint Malyana Partnership Ben Coen J O Joanne Lavery Chris Timmons T
Placed in four of 12 starts. Beaten 3l by Spring Dance when second of 10 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HHHH
Auburn Avenue Handicap Rating 65
4/1 HR65 B.M. Coen 9.4 (CP) 3L 2nd to Spring Dance 9.4 DUN 12 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 11/2 HR66 C.D Hayes 9.0 (TS) 20L last of 15 to Shaool 9.0 LEP 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 7/1 HR63 C.D Hayes 8.11 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L ns 3rd to Ransom (GB) 8.12 here 23
GREEN ICON (FR) (12) 3 9 9 (135) (1) Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Ultradargent (FR) (Kendargent (FR)) (CPiece) 070400 F B Framont Limited J M Sheridan 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 Ob La Di at 50-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Green Icon (FR) 2 flat wins €9,625.70 Handicap Rating 71
50/1 HR72 J.M.
Ch f Waldgeist (GB) - Exotic Isle (GB) (Exceed
Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 7l behind Koniag when sixth of 10 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in January 3.
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Zenara (Sea The Stars)
Randolf Stevens Ltd
Donal Kinsella
A winner at 7f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago Beaten 9l behind Sinbad My Dad at 14-1 when 11th of 21 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Zabeir 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 64
14/1 HR65 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 (CP) (TS) 9L 11th of 21 to Sinbad My Dad 8.13
8/1 HR65 P. McGettigan 9.2 (TS) nk 2L 3rd to Electric Beauty 8.12 LEP 17 JUL 12rn
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain - Sweet Temptation (Amadeus Wolf (GB))
F B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd
J O Phoenix Rising Syndicate
A winner at 1m on yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Mother Mara when 13th of 16 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
6/1 HR69 D. McMonagle 10.0 28L 13th of 16 to Mother Mara (GB) 9.6 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld 13/8Fav HR60 C.T. Keane 10.0 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Jasmine Affanalis 9.9 and Oiche Rua 10.0 KILL 15 JUL 7rn hcp (0-60)1m 30yds Yld/Sft 1min 45.2sec 9/1 HR60 W.J. Lee 10.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Oiche Rua 9.7 LIM 12 JUL 12rn hcp (0-60)7f 200yds Gd
CORDOUAN (FR) (37)
Br B g Shalaa - Piler Lann (FR) (Le Havre)
F B S N C Ecurie De Castillon Et Al Luke McAteer J O P Sweeney P Sweeney T
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Mallavelly at 6-1 when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Cordouan (FR) 3 flat wins €18,147.70 Handicap Rating 62 6/1 HR62 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 9 1/4L 9th of 17 to Mallavelly 9.7 LEP 10 JUL Ext hcp 1m
7/2Fav HR61 P. McGettigan 8.12 1 1/4L hd 3rd to Finsceal Annie 9.7 LEP 12 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 7f 47yds Sft 14/1 HR61 P. McGettigan 8.2 3 1/2L 5th of 20 to Ransom (GB) 8.12 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 10 EL BELLO (GB) (10)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ya Halla (Dark Angel) (CPiece)
F B Mickley Stud Ltd Taylor Kingsley (7) J O Pura Vida Partnership Raymond Hurley T El Bello (GB) 5 flat wins €26,352.10 Handicap Rating 61 16/1 HR61 Taylor Kingsley 9.6 (CP) 5 3/4L 8th of 12 to Antoine De Paris 9.0 SLGO 6 AUG 1m 2f 129yds Gd/Yld
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Antoine De Paris at 16-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Sligo over 1m 3f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
5/2Fav HR59 C.T. Keane 10.1 (CP) nk 1/2L 3rd to Rampage 9.13 DUN 12 JUL 14rn hcp (0-60)1m Std 4/1 HR58 D.J. O’Connor 9.7 (CP) 1/2L 2L 2L 4th to Deuteronomy 9.3 LIM 21 JUN 16rn hcp (0-60)1m Gd
Br B f Urban Poet (USA) - Little Brown Jug (Le Cadre Noir)
F B David Mooney Shane Kelly J O Michelle Shannon & D J Mooney P G Fahey T
She has won three times at 7f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Finished 2 3/4l behind Star Mind when sixth of 16 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Purring Along 4 flat wins €29,795.00 C Handicap Rating 61
6/1 HR61 R.P Whelan 9.5 (BK) 2 3/4L 6th of 16 to Star Mind (GB) 8.13 NAAS 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR61 R.P Whelan 9.5 6L 7th of 12 to Zipster 9.9 KILL 15 JUL Ext hcp 1m 30yds Yld/Sft 11/2 HR54 R.P Whelan 9.10 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Bamako 9.2 and Saxon Kingdom 9.6 DRYL 20 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Gd 1min 27.8sec 12 THE BOG BANK (9) 8 9 5 (131) (15) Br B f Epaulette (AUS) - Theother Haaf (GB) (Alhaarth)
Hugh O’Brien & Michael Mccallan
O Hugh J O’Brien & Loughlin Flynn & J B Tolan T G McCourt T The Bog Bank 7 flat wins €43,365.00 D Handicap Rating 61 40/1 HR62 Alyse Jane Clarke 8.13 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 13th of 21 to Sinbad My Dad 8.13
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Sinbad My Dad at 40-1 when 13th of 21 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Third of 15 behind River Derwent beaten 2 3/4l at 13-2 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) in May last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
14 EUTROPIA (GB) (26) 3 9 3 (129) (21)
Br B f Study of Man - Next One (GB) (Cape Cross) (TStrap) 5-6930 F B Bloomsbury Stud Robbie Colgan J O Atomic Racing Kevin Thomas Coleman T
Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Galaxy Wonder when last of 12 on her latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating H
Eutropia (GB) Handicap Rating 65
10/1 HR66 R.C. Colgan 9.13 46L last of 12 to Galaxy Wonder 8.7 BAL 21 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld
100/1 R.C. Colgan 9.3 15L 9th of 11 to Mo Chroi (FR) 9.8 FAIR 6 JUN mdn 1m 1f 190yds Gd
15 LOHENGRIN (GB) (21)
Br Ch g Ulysses - Diyavana (FR) (Pivotal (GB)) (TStrap) 30-6384 F B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Declan McDonogh J O Alan Delany E D Delany T
Placed in five of 20 starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Flier when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
20/1 HR60 J.J.G. Ryan 9.13 (CP) (TS) 12L 8th of 14 to Celtic Druid 8.8 BELW 4 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 4f 37yds Gd 16/1 HR57 C.T. Keane 9.5 (CP) (TS) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Solomon (GB) 9.3 LIM 11 JUN 12rn 1m 3f 110yds Gd
16 WITHOUTFURTHERADO (36) 3 9 2 (128) (14) Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Entrancing (GB) (Mayson (GB)) 03-0652 F B Golden Farm Bloodstock Ltd Wayne Lordan J O Mrs A L T Moore A L T Moore T
Placed in three of ten starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Mahra’s Love when second of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Withoutfurtherado Handicap Rating 64
Hollie Doyle 8.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Mahra’s Love 9.3 YORK 11 JUL 11rn hcp (61-80)7f 192yds Gd /Frm 6/1 HR62 M.W Hassett 9.1 5 1/4L 5th of 11 to Highbury See See 9.9 GOW 15 JUN Ext hcp 7f Sft 15/2 HR63 M.W Hassett 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 13 to Midnight Horizon 9.5 here
Br B f Ghaiyyath - Renzia (GER) (See The Stars)
F B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tadhg O’Shea J O Premier Racing Club Denis Gerard Hogan T
Placed once in six starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Belgravian when fourth of 7 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good) in June Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Hannon in the UK. Star Rating HHHH
Justenzia Handicap Rating 61
Sam Hitchcott 9.3 2L s/hd s/hd 4th to Belgravian 9.9 DONCASTER 6 JUN 7rn hcp (49-68)1m 3f 197yds Gd Joe Leavy 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Pomme Pomme 9.1 CHEPSTOW 30 MAY 11rn hcp (46-62)1m 2f Gd Joe Leavy 9.6 8L 5th of 7 to Van Aert (GB) 9.8 KEMPTON PARK 9 APR hcp (46-65)1m 3f 219yds AWT
18 TOFINO (45) 3 8 13 (125) (3)
Br B f Dandy Man - Lady Magdala (Teofilo) 004-366 F B John Kennedy Gary Carroll J O Lindsay Laroche Gavin Cromwell T
Placed twice in seven starts. Finished 5l behind Onemoredance when sixth of 13 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Tofino Handicap Rating 61
20/1 HR62 G.F Carroll 9.6 (CP) 5L 6th of 13 to Onemoredance 9.10 TIPP 2 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 7/1 HR64 R. Whearty 8.9 9 1/4L 6th of 13 to Martinelli 9.8 LIM 11 JUN hcp 1m Gd 9/1 HR65 G.F Carroll 9.5 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Prince Of Eyeries 9.13 GOW 21 MAY 13rn 7f Gd
19 LIMESTONE RED (45) 5 8
?+2
Br Ch g Cotai Glory (GB) - Kocna (Aussie Rules (USA)) (Blinkers) 72-0905 F B Kangyu International Racing Gavin Ryan J O Mrs Caroline Hendron Tracey Collins T
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Chou Chou when fifth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Limestone Red 1 flat win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 53
12/1 HR54 R.P Whelan 9.10 (BK) 4L 5th of 16 to Chou Chou 8.12 TIPP 2 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 1f Gd/Frm 14/1 HR59 G.M. Ryan 10.1 (CP) 14L 11th of
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Langholm at 5-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
GOLDMOYNE (9)
Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Jumbo Romance (Tagula)
F B Mrs Claire Doyle Julian Pietropaolo (7) J O Mrs Claire Doyle Timothy Doyle T
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Altimara at 13-2co-fav when 17th of 18 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Goldmoyne 2 flat wins €20,650.00 C Handicap Rating 48
13/2Fav HR51 R.P Whelan 9.7 11L last of 17fn, 18rn to Altimara 10.2 LEP 7 AUG hcp (0-60)7f 42yds Gd 9/2 HR52 M.W Hassett 9.8 8 1/2L 8th of 15 to American In Paris 9.1 NAAS 5 JUL hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd
17/2 HR52 Amy Jo Hayes 9.6 3 1/2L 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Are You In Or Out 9.3 FAIR 13 JUN 16rn hcp (0-60)6f Gd
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 20 Blinkers worn by No 1, No 19 C,T worn by No 4, No 12. CPiece worn by No 5, No 10 TStrap worn by No 2, No 7, No 13, No 14, No 15.
Long Handicap - Goldmoyne 8-6 (118)
Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Heliogabalus, 8/1 Withoutfurtherado, 10/1 Vivacious Lady, Lohengrin (GB), 11/1 Auburn Avenue, Cordouan (FR), 14/1 Mono River (FR), God Knows, Purring Along, Calamint, Tofino, 16/1 Zabeir, Spanish Temptress, El Bello (GB), Justenzia, Limestone Red, 25/1 The Bog Bank, Eutropia (GB), Saxon Kingdom, Goldmoyne, 33/1 Green Icon (FR) 2024 - 1st Goldmoyne 2nd I Bid You Ajou (FR) 3rd Shamrock Sprig (1 min. 23.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
York runner-up WITHOUTFURTHERADO can go one better back on home soil. Somewhat unlucky in running when staying on late to finish fifth at Gowran on his previous start, the Arthur Moore-trained gelding looked to appreciate stepping up to a mile on the Knavesmire Kept at that distance now, the three-year-old seems to be fairly handicapped off just 2lb higher Auburn Avenue, who took minor honours in a Dundalk maiden last month, should be competitive back in handicap company Third over C&D earlier in the season, the Phoenix Of Spain filly has every chance for trainer Chris Timmons. Justenzia is worth a market check on her first start for Denis Hogan.
WIN: WITHOUTFURTHERADO
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Auburn Avenue
Robbie Dolan will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
THANK YOU
The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2025 racing season.
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.
Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
B g Lawman (FR) - Al Janadeirya (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))
F B Times of Wigan Ltd Luke McAteer J O City Equine II Syndicate David Marnane T
Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Mint Man at 80-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
80/1 HR76 C. Cusack 8.7 12L 10th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 66/1 HR77 L.T. McAteer 9.11 9 1/2L last of 16 to Rosato 8.8 NAAS 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 50/1 HR85 L.T. McAteer 10.5 22L last of 13 to Tawaazon 8.8 NAAS 10 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
2 NEZEEH (8)
(6) Br B g Profitable - Snowstar (Raven’s Pass (USA)) (Blinkers) 208024 F B Godolphin
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Ballysax Lil’ Mick when fourth of 15 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Nezeeh 2 flat wins €11,360.60 D Handicap Rating 67 17/2 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 (BK) 1 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Ballysax Lil’ Mick 8.7 TIPP 8 AUG 15rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 22/1 HR65 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.3 here 20 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 4/1 HR67 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 (BK) 24L 10th of 11 to God Knows 9.11 BELW 4 JUL 7f 195yds Gd
3 IRISH RUMOUR (24)
Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Selfless (GB) (Harbour Watch) (TStrap) 0-82753 F B Coolawn Stud Rory Cleary J O Jerry Fennell & Pat Phibbs Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 16 behind Rosato beaten 3/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
5/1 HR67 D. McMonagle 9.3 (TS) 5L 5th of 8 to Tropical Retreat 9.1 NAAS 5 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 7/1
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Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Rosato when second of 16 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
9/2 HR60 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.9 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to American In Paris 9.1 NAAS 5 JUL 15rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd
5/2Fav HR53 G.F Carroll 9.9 won hd 1 3/4L from American In Paris 8.7 and Beano Power 10.0
Br B g Harry Angel - Send Up (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) (Hood) 043393 F B Peter, Hugh & Philip McCutcheon Seamie Heffernan J O Golden Brown Syndicate Miss Evanna McCutcheon T
Placed in three of nine starts. Third of 16 behind Star Mind beaten 1l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Send Harry Handicap Rating 67 10/1 HR64 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (H) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind My Girl Sioux when fifth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH
7 NAMMOS (GB) (92)
Br Ch f Territories - Doobahdeedoo (USA) (Animal Kingdom (USA))
F B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Ben Coen J O Hillcrest Racing Sydicate Adrian McGuinness T
Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Cooperation when sixth of 8 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) in May Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jane Chapple-Hyam in the UK. Star Rating HHH
Fred Daly 9.8 9L 6th of 8 to Cooperation 9.1 NEWMARKET 16 MAY hcp (51-70)7f Gd
Hollie Doyle 9.2 5L 7th of 9 to Rich Rhythm (GB) 9.4 CHELMSFORD CITY 24 APR hcp (56-75)7f Std Jonny Peate 9.6 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Lilkian (GB) 8.4 CHELMSFORD CITY 3 APR 8rn hcp (51-70)7f Std 8
Br B g Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Ripples Maid (GB) (Dansili (GB)) (Visor) 000216 F B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd James Ryan J O David Hoey T G McCourt T
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Ballysax Lil’ Mick when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Hero Of The Hour (GB) 7 flat wins €42,545.00 D Handicap Rating 61
12/1 HR62 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (V) 3 1/2L 6th of 15 to Ballysax Lil’ Mick 8.7 TIPP 8 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 9/2 HR54 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 (V) won 1L 1/2L from Spirit Of Eagles 9.6 and Therussiancomposer (GB) 8.5 DRYL 18 JUL 12rn hcp (0-60)5f Gd 1min .3sec 5/2Fav HR51 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (V) 1L 2nd to My Girl Sioux 10.2 BELW 4 JUL 10rn hcp (0-60)5f 3yds Gd
9 ANNIE LAVINIA (12) 3 9 3 (129) (4) Br B f James Garfield - Lil’s Joy (Lilbourne Lad) (C,T) 554921 F B Rathbarry Stud Sorcha Woods (7) J O N W T Dalzell Edward Lynam T
A winner at 5-1 at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Von Krolock by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Annie Lavinia 1 flat win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 62 5/1 HR55 Sorcha Woods 9.0 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L hd from Von Krolock 9.8 and Dinamine 9.5 NAAS 4 AUG 18rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd/Yld 1min 12sec 8/1 HR52 Sorcha Woods 8.9 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to American In Paris 9.1 NAAS 5 JUL 15rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd
7/2Fav HR53 W.M. Lordan 8.11 (CP) (TS) 8L 9th of 13 to Midnight Horizon 9.5 here 4 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
BLUEBELARDO (12) 3 9 1 (127) (2)
Br Ch f Belardo - Blue Paraiba (Sea The Stars) (Blinkers) 40-0050 F B Geoffrey Croke Robbie Colgan J O Newbury Syndicate M C Grassick T
Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Star Mind at 14-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Bluebelardo Handicap Rating 60 14/1 HR63 W.M. Lordan 9.1 (BK) (TS) 4 1/2L 10th of 16 to Star Mind (GB) 8.13 NAAS 4 AUG Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR64 R.C. Colgan 9.8 (BK) 3 1/4L 5th of 9 to Bundle Of Interest 9.13 NAV 13 JUL Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 40/1 HR70 J. Cleary 9.7 14L 12th of 15 to Gangsta Man 9.6 ROS 12 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd
11 VON KROLOCK (12) 6 8 13 (125)
Br B g Morpheus (GB) - Maria Montez (GB) (Piccolo (GB)) (CPiece) 60-0042 F B Mrs Claire Doyle Gavin Ryan J O Mrs Claire Doyle Timothy Doyle T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Annie Lavinia when second of 18 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Von Krolock 1 flat win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 55
18/1 HR52 M.W Hassett 9.8 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Annie Lavinia 9.0 NAAS 4 AUG 18rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR52 S. Coen 9.4 (CP) 1/2L 3L ns 4th to Hastily (GB) 8.8 CK 25 JUL 21rn hcp (0-60)6f Gd/Frm 28/1 HR55 R.P Whelan 9.11 14L 11th of 14 to Clever And Classy 9.1 ROS 1 JUL hcp (0-60)7f 94yds Yld
AMERICAN IN PARIS (22) 5 8 11 (123) (10) Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Parisian Chic (Kodiac (GB)) (V,T) 303219 F B Darren Curley Jimmy Dalton (10) J O Fountain Hill Racing Syndicate Paul W Flynn T
She has won four times at 6f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Hastily at 6-1 when 9th of 21 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
American In Paris 4 flat wins €25,527.80 D Handicap Rating 53
6/1 HR53 R. Whearty 9.9 (V) (TS) 5 1/4L 9th of 21 to Hastily (GB) 8.8 CK 25 JUL hcp (0-60)6f Gd/Frm 13/2 HR45 R. Whearty 9.1 (V) (TS) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Annie Lavinia 8.9 and Carrigans Grove 9.9 NAAS 5 JUL 15rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd 1min 11.4sec 12/1
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Third of 21 behind Hastily beaten 3 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Hellvelyn (GB) - Yarrita (GB) (Tragic Role (USA)) (C,T) 9/-0036u F B R D and M Close Tadhg O’Shea J O Vincent Carroll Denis Gerard Hogan T
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Unseated rider when 28-1 at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) won by Annie Lavinia earlier this month on his latest outing. Star Rating H
Hell Left Loose (GB) 4 flat wins €22,420.00 D Handicap Rating 38
28/1
HR38 A.J Casey 8.3 (CP) (TS) u.r in race won by Annie Lavinia 9.0 NAAS 4 AUG 18rn hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd/Yld 12/1
HR38 Nicola Burns 8.6 (CP) (TS) 6L 6th of 15 to American In Paris 9.1 NAAS 5 JUL hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd 25/1 HR31 Nicola Burns 8.4 (CP) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Zaraahmando 8.13 LIM 11 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Gd
Blinkers worn by No 2, No 10 C,T worn by No 9, No 13, No 14. CPiece worn by No 11. Hood worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 3. V,T worn by No 12. Visor worn by No 8. Long Handicap - Cu Chulainn (GB) 8-1 (113), Hell Left Loose (GB) 7-12 (110) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Carrigans Grove, 11/2 Annie Lavinia, 13/2 Von Krolock, 8/1 Nezeeh, Irish Rumour, 10/1 Hero Of The Hour (GB), Cu Chulainn (GB), 11/1 Send Harry, American In Paris, 12/1 Devil’s Angel (GB), Nammos (GB), 25/1 Jered Maddox (GB), Bluebelardo, Hell Left Loose (GB) 2024 - 1st Imperial Dream 2nd Dynamic Force 3rd Von Krolock (1 min. 10.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
AMERICAN IN PARIS has strong claims of providing her young apprentice with a second success. A winner on her penultimate appearance at Naas, the Paul Flynn-trained mare is weighted to confirm that form with runner-up Annie Lavinia. Having run a solid race when mid-division at Cork subsequently, the five-year-old might benefit from having 10lb off her back here Nicely drawn towards the stands rail, the daughter of Starspangledbanner should be a leading player Annie Lavinia is bidding to follow up a breakthrough win at Naas and, despite having a bit to find with the selection, she should be competitive Send Harry is an improving three-year-old worth considering.
WIN: AMERICAN IN PARIS
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Annie Lavinia
A representative of Kwiff will present trophies to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.42p.m. The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€11,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000 About 6 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances(which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €24,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €18,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €12,000 allowed 6lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €6,000 allowed 8lb (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales of €10,000 See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme) Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.17p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€13,500)) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), 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 two years old only that are EBF eligible (80 = 9st 12lbs) About 6 furlongs. €315 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.52p.m. The Mitsubishi Electric Curragh Irish EBF Curragh Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric and the Irish EBF (€2,500)) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 For two years old only that are EBF eligible About 5 furlongs €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.27p.m The Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Newbridge Silverware) (The Whip was presented by His Majesty King William IV to the I.H.R.B.) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400), Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €360 to enter on July 23rd; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by August 12th or €6,000 if entered by August 12th Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Irish Champion Stakes. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 4.02p.m. The Kwiff: Supercharge Your Horse Racing Betting Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by Eaton Gate Gaming) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), 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 three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €315 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Alternative Handicap The Directors of the IHRB have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 2 (iii) Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
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SIXTH RACE 4.37p.m. The Comer Group International Irish St. Leger Trial Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3) (Registered as the Ballycullen Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400), Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. €360 to enter on July 23rd; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by August 12th or €6,000 if entered by August 12th Weights: 3-y-o; 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (from 1st January, 2025 for races of ten furlongs or over) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Irish St. Leger. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Robbie Dolan Melbourne Cup Winner Handicap of €18,000 Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 1 mile €162 to enter, €18 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 12th August. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360
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EIGHTH RACE 5.45p.m. The Kwiff: Supercharge Your Betting With Kwiff Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Eaton Gate Gaming) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 12th August. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
