I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to the Curragh today for our fourth Classic of the 2025 flat racing season – the Juddmonte Irish Oaks.
Many thanks to all owners with runners here today – we greatly appreciate your support and wish you success on the track today. Please enjoy the hospitality in our Tattersalls Owners Club on Level 2 of the racecourse.
I would also like to thank our race sponsors Irish Stallion Farms, Barberstown Castle Hotel, Gain Equine Nutrition, Eleanora Kennedy and her family, Cavalor, Lavazza, Kwiff, an exciting new sporting betting brand and of course our feature race sponsor Juddmonte who are outstanding supporters of Irish racing.
Your support and that of Horse Racing Ireland enables us to grow our prize fund here at the Curragh and once again, we are seeing a good spread of winners at the Curragh this year. We are pleased to once again see several English trained runners over the weekend – you are very welcome, and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Curragh.
Our team are here to assist with any enquiries and observations you may have, so please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.
We race again here tomorrow where the feature races are the Romanised Minstrel Stakes (Group 2) and the Al Shira’aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes (Group 3).
Enjoy the racing and we look forward to seeing you back here at the Curragh many more times during the second half of the season
Best Wishes,
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive
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. Laurence McFerran
Mr. Jack Rearden
Mr. John Tyrrell
Mr. John Martin-Smith
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P. L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS:
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES:
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. C. Duigenan
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. D. Buckley
D A Y 1 - SA T 19 JU LY
11:30am Gates Open
11:30am Barberstown Castle Style Spotting begins Main Entrance
1:20pm The Classic Catwalk begins Whispering Angel Garden Bar
1:32pm Juddmonte Chaldean Irish EBF Maiden
2:00pm Kwiff Supercharged Betting Scurry Handicap
2:10pm Barberstown Castle Sapphire Style Winner Announced
2.10pm Kildare Senior & Minor Football teams presentation
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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
8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and of 9.7 22 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
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 (GB) 9.0
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(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (159 wins from 744 runners, 21%) runs NEW ZEALAND and ACTION and ISAAC NEWTON (1.30), PUERTO RICO and TRUE LOVE (2.35), ISLAND HOPPING, MINNIE HAUK,BUTTERFLY WINGS and MERRILY (3.40), LONDON CITY, QUEENSTOWN and SHACKLETON (4.15), EXTRAVAGANT (4.50).
J P O’BRIEN (81 wins from 766 runners, 11%) runs I CARRY YOU HOME and GIOVANNI GIORGIO and GO JUST DO IT (1.30), WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (3.40), LEINSTER and UXMAL and AL RIFFA (4.15), WHICH WOLF WINS (4.50), SKIPPINANDAJUMPIN (5.25).
MRS J HARRINGTON (46 wins from 583 runners, 8%) runs SEOUL FORCE and STRIKEWHILEITSHOT (1.30), COMIC BOOK (4.15), PROXIMA CENTAURI and MOUSSE (5.25).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
H DE BROMHEAD (8 wins from 23 runners, 35%) runs MINAUN VIEW (5.25).
A SLATTERY (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs POWERFUL NATION (3.05), THEREWILLBEGLORY (5.25).
A O’BRIEN (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runners listed above
RYAN MOORE (107 wins from 332 rides, 32%) rides NEW ZEALAND (1.30), TRUE LOVE (2.35), MGHEERA (3.05), MINNIE HAUK (3.40), SHACKLETON (4.15), EXTRAVAGANT (4.50).
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (45 wins from 413 rides, 11%) rides GO JUST DO IT (1.30), WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (3.40), AL RIFFA (4.15), SKIPPINANDAJUMPIN (5.25).
SHANE FOLEY (45 wins from 522 rides, 9%) rides SEOUL FORCE (1.30), GO ATHLETICO (2.00), COMIC BOOK (4.15), PROXIMA CENTAURI (5.25).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
ROB HORNBY (8 wins from 41 rides, 20%) rides RUMSTAR (3.05).
RYAN MOORE (7 wins from 27 rides, 26%) rides listed above
CHRIS HAYES (7 wins from 28 rides, 25%) rides CAPTAIN CON (1.30), MOLTOPHINO (2.00), THE HIGHWAY RAT (3.05), HARBOUR WIND (4.15), BOBBY MCGEE (4.50), TINA’S CHARM (5.25).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th July.
The Classics are five Group 1 races which are all run at the Curragh. Four of the five races are restricted to three-year-olds, and showcase the best horses of the three-year-old generation which shape the breed of the throughbred horse.
The five races are the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, the Irish Derby, the Irish Oaks and the Irish St Leger.
The Irish Classics are slightly different to the other European Classics, as the Irish St Leger is not age restricted, so is open to horses aged three and older.
The field usually includes fillies which ran previously in the Epsom Oaks, and several have won both races. This year, Minnie Hawk will be looking to complete the Oaks double under Ryan Moore. Alexandrova(2006), PeepingFawn(2007), Moonstone(2008), Bracelet(2014), SeventhHeaven(2016), Snowfall(2021), Savethelastdance(2023)
YOU GOT TO ME - HECTOR CROUCH
SAVETHELASTDANCE - RYAN MOORE
MAGICAL LAGOON - SHANE FOLEY
SNOWFALL - RYAN MOORE
EVEN SO - COLIN KEANE
STAR CATCHER- FRANKIE DETTORI
SEA OF CLASS - JAMES DOYLE
ENABLE - FRANKIE DETTORI
SEVENTH HEAVEN - SEAMIE HEFFERNAN
COVERT LOVE - PAT SMULLEN
WHOHASDONE THE EPSOM CURRAGHDOUBLE
Juddmonte is the international thoroughbred horse racing and breeding enterprise founded in 1980 by the late Prince Khalid bin Abdullah. Under Prince Khalid’s vision and direction, Juddmonte has, for over 40 years, consistently produced top-class homebred thoroughbred horses competing at the highest level at racecourses across the world. They have bred over 100 individual Group/Grade 1 winners of over 200 Group/Grade 1 races, with their horses racing in Prince Khalid’s famous pink, green and white colours. Prince Khalid’s legacy is being carried on by his family and remain right at the top of the game
HISTORY
The event was established in 1895, and it was originally contested over a mile. It was extended to its present length in 1915.
The first filly to win both the Epsom Oaks and the Irish Oaks was Masaka in 1948, a very talented but temperamental horse owned by The Aga Khan. Since then, a whole host of horses have done the illustrious double Fair Salinia (1978), Blue Wind (1981) and Unite (1987) all won on both sides of the Irish Sea. Ouija Board claimed victory in both in 2004. While more recently Enable came over to romp home for the Gosden’s The late Snowfall was the last to do it in 2021.
FIRST RACE 1.30P.M.
& G) 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 58)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Ch c Frankel (GB) - Gossamer Wings (USA) (Scat
Coolmore
Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Half-brother to Lambourn, won five times at 1m and 1m 4f including this year’s English and Irish Derbys. Given that pedigree, plenty of eyes will be on him. Star Rating HHHH
B c Persian King - Sermina (Anodin)
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Probably best watched on his first taste of competitive action.
Half-brother to Nonno Giulio, won five times at 7f and 1m, as well as former top Hong Kong performer Exultant. Even so, he only makes limited appeal in a maiden as hot as this is likely to be Star Rating H
Mme Isabell Corbani
O Argella Racing
Half-brother to Abbey Gardens, won at 1m. Cost 42,000 euros as a yearling and he is worth a second look ahead of his debut. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch g Dragon Pulse - Glow Worm (Epaulette (AUS))
John Davison
Emma Davison
W Davison
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Chicago Call at 80-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Br B c Kingman (GB) - Ship of Dreams (Lope de Vega)
The Ship Of Dreams Partnership
Browne McMonagle
O Michael Hilary Burke Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Half-brother to Cheval Victorious, won twice at 6f and 7f Kingman colt whose price rose from 100,000gns as a foal to 220,000gns less than a year later Very interesting. Star Rating HHHH
Br B c Too Darn Hot (GB) - Clarietta (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
B Lofts Hall Stud Declan McDonogh
O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
Half-brother to Perfect Clarity, won twice at 1m and 1m 4f Might be better once he goes over further, but still give him some thought. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Camelot (GB) - Etive (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
Half-brother to Betty Loch, won at 7f Bought for 380,000 euros as a yearling and he is sure to attract plenty of attention first time out. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Different League (FR) (Dabirsim (FR))
B Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Peter M Brant
Half-brother to Agenda, won at 1m 3f Beaten 8l behind Dorset at 10-1 when seventh of 13 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Dam won at 1m 4f Beaten 17l behind Dorset at 100-1 when 11th of 13 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating H
Tyne
Dam unraced. Third of 10 behind Daytona beaten 2 3/4l at 2-1fav on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Dam won three times at 1m 4f including in Listed company 180,000gns son of Night Of Thunder and he has to enter the equation on debut. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Too Darn Hot (GB) - Noorban (GB) (Sepoy (AUS))
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Nathan Crosse J O Amy & Olivia Marnane Mrs John Harrington T
Dam won twice at 5f Bred for speed, although sire Too Darn Hot should impart some stamina. Still may be best watched this afternoon, though. Star Rating HH
Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Tasalka (Lope de Vega)
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P
Dam won at 1m 2f. From a fine Aga Khan family and it would be foolish to dismiss him lightly on this introduction. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Oasis Dream (GB) - Tiyama (High Chaparral)
B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T
Dam unraced. See how he compares in the market to stable companion Tashakour, who would appear to be the first string. Star Rating HH
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Seoul Force, 5/1 Action, Isaac Newton, 7/1 New Zealand, 10/1 Giovanni Giorgio (FR), Go Just Do It (GB), I Carry You Home (GB), Shaihaan, 16/1 Strikewhileitshot (GB), Tashakour, Tiyadal, 25/1 Captain Con, 33/1 Contrary To Law, 50/1 Glowgetter, Palace Tyne 2024 - 1st The Lion In Winter 2nd Currawood 3rd Ides Of March (1 min. 25.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
On jockey bookings, NEW ZEALAND would appear to be the first string of the Ballydoyle contingent with Ryan Moore on board and he can improve from his introduction when a staying-on seventh over C&D He should progress, with the form working out already Action is a half-brother to dual Derby winner Lambourn and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of him. Go Just Do It cost 220,000gns as a yearling and has been given a National Stakes entry Seoul Force ran well for third behind a subsequent Listed winner on debut, with market support behind him, and can improve from that experience
WIN: NEW ZEALAND
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Action
Shane Horan, representing Juddmonte Farms, will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and a gift in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
The Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Day on 9 Aug th The Pat Smullen Race Day on 30 Aug th S a t u r a y ri es 9 · · 23 · 30 · · ·
In Memory ofTom Lacy
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lacy family following the sad passing ofTom earlier this week. Tom was the mentor of some of Irelands top jockeys and was responsible for giving the late Pat Smullen his start in the racing industry. A former successful jockey as well as trainer, amongst his many winners, he sent out future influential broodmare Ingabelle to win the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (G3).
Alongside son Barry, Tom also bred Persian Force who was placed in the Phoenix Stakes (G1) here at the Curragh.
Sadly, recent weeks also saw the passing of several other friends of the Curragh Racecourse, and we would like to extend our sympathy to the family and friends of leading bookmaker Jimmy Hayes, Marjorie Halford, Gloria O’Donoghue and Mary Sheridan, mother of our Clerk of the Course, Brendan.
In different ways, each made a significant contribution to Irish racing and will be fondly remembered both here at the Curragh and in the wider racing community.
May they rest in peace.
SECOND RACE 2.00P.M.
Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 8th July Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA))
Big Gossey 10 flat wins €316,260.00 CD Handicap Rating 108 11/2 HR108 G.F Carroll 9.10 (TS) s/hd 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN 11rn Listed 6f Gd 33/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.5 (TS) s/hd nk 3rd to James’s Delight 9.5 here 24 MAY 9rn Group 2 6f Gd 10/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.12 4 3/4L 5th of 7 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.9 NAAS 18 MAY Listed 5f Gd 2
Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA)) (V,T) 357-629 F B Kilnamoragh Stud Seamie Heffernan
O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T
He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Vespertilio at 33-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Tango Flare 3 flat wins €33,630.00 Handicap Rating 96 33/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (V) (TS) 4 3/4L 9th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd
9/4 HR97 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to King Cuan (GB) 9.13 FAIR 6 JUN 3rn 6f Gd 12/1 HR97 J.A. Heffernan 9.11 (TS) 4 3/4L 6th of 15 to Moltophino 8.7 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 3 FORT
Br B g Lope De Vega - Prudente (FR) (Dansili (GB)) 0-63221 F B S A S U Ecurie des Monceaux & Ecurie Skymarc Farm
Cleary J O K Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and yielding ground. A winner at 13-2 at Cork over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Heavenly Power by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
100/30Fav HR86 J.J.G. Ryan 9.10 1/2L 2nd to Love Billy Boy 9.11 LEP 5 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 7f 60yds Gd 2/1Fav HR84 C.T. Keane 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Evening Blossom 9.12 LIM 25 APR 16rn Ext
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 1 3/4l by Fort Vega when second of 19 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
9/1 HR92 W.M. Lordan 9.6 3L 3/4L nk 4th to Moltophino 8.7 here 23
15rn
hcp 6f Gd 25/1 HR96 W.M. Lordan 9.12 7 1/4L 9th of 12 to Two Stars 9.7 here 29
Ch g Cotai Glory (GB) - Poetical (Croco Rouge)
F B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Ben Coen J O Whyte Hickey Rafter Kilkenny Syndicate J P Murtagh T
Winner of five races at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 14-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Rappell by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
Mulligan 9.4 nk 3/4L 1/2L 4th to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 8.13 FAIR 13 JUN 10rn
7/1 HR90 B.M. Coen 9.4 6L 10th of
6f
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Hamilton over 5f (good) last month, beating Woohoo by 1 1/2l. Has won three times this season. Star Rating HHH
behind Fort Vega at
when 18th of 19 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating H
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Fort Vega when fourth of 19 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
€29,500.00 C Handicap Rating 89 10/1 HR89 C.D Hayes 9.6 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L nk nk 4th to Fort Vega (FR) 9.3 CK 13 JUN 19rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
11/2
HR75 C.D Hayes 8.7 (CP) (TS) won 3L 3/4L from Keke (GB) 9.6 and Barbapapa 8.10 here 23 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 1min 11.8sec 20/1 HR75 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (CP) (TS) nk 2nd to Love Billy Boy 9.3
9 BODHI BEAR (29) 3 8 10?+2
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Wild Child (Galileo)
B Mrs S Rowley-Williams
O Mrs J Barrett J
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Adrestia at 22-1 when 23rd of 24 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Seamie Heffernan 9.3 10L 23rd of 24 to Adrestia (GB) 8.12 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm 10/1 HR93 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 2 3/4L s/hd 3 3/4L 4th to Babouche (GB) 9.5 NAAS 18 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 11/10Fav HR86 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Town And Country 9.8 and Likedbymike 9.7
10 GO ATHLETICO (FR) (20)
8 9 (121) (3) Br B g Goken (FR) - Byburg (FR) (Sageburg)
F B MME Camille Vitse & MME Valerie Decouz Shane Foley J O J Fairhurst & Cyril McMullan Adrian McGuinness T
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 5l behind Keke at 20-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Go Athletico (FR) 8 flat
C Handicap
20/1 HR89 Adam Caffrey 9.0 (TS) 5 1/2L 10th of 14 to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 33/1 HR91 L.T. McAteer 9.8 (TS) 5 3/4L 10th of 19 to Fort Vega (FR) 9.3 CK 13 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 15/2 HR97 Adam Caffrey 9.13 (TS) 8 1/2L 10th of 12
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Keke when sixth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Fort Vega at 14-1 when 14th of 19 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 4l behind Keke at 5-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Br B f Australia (GB) - Back On Top (Lope de Vega)
F B Mrs Noreen McManus
J O Back Down Under Syndicate Padraig Roche T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Daamberdiplomat beaten 1l at 11-2co-fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Back Down Under 2 flat wins €24,190.00 C Handicap Rating 79
11/2Fav HR79 L.F Roche 9.6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN 13rn
14/1 HR78 L.F Roche 9.9 4 1/4L 2nd to Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.0 here 23 MAY 13rn
hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR74 L.F Roche 9.10 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dark Viper (GB) 9.5 and Tai Tam Bay 9.4
6f
15 GAZELLE D’OR (45)
Br B f Equiano (FR) - Via Aurelia (Antonius Pius (USA)) (CPiece) 81-1331 F B Mrs Renata Coleman N G McCullagh J O Aidan Gleeson & Joseph E Keeling M C Grassick T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 14-1 here over 5f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Brigid’s Cloak by 1l. Star Rating HHH
Gazelle D’or 4 flat wins €58,410.00 C Handicap Rating 84
14/1 HR77 W.M. Lordan 8.12 (CP) won 1L nk from Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.11 and Jorge Alvares 9.9 here 4 JUN 14rn hcp 5f Gd 1min .1sec 6/5Fav HR77 W.J. Lee 9.10 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to No Return 9.9 FAIR 29 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 6f 25yds Gd 8/1 HR80 J. Cleary 9.3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Temperance 9.3 NAAS 10 MAY 7rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
16 SPORTING HERO (GB) (7)
Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Clouds Rest (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) (Blinkers)
112087 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud Killian Leonard J O Winning Chance Syndicate Denis Gerard Hogan T
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Eclairage at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
22/1 HR82 A.J Casey 8.2 (BK) 5 1/4L 7th of 11 to Eclairage 8.10 DUN 12 JUL hcp 5f Std 40/1 HR77 Nicola Burns 8.2 (BK) 4L 8th of 14 to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 33/1 HR85 A.J Casey 8.5 (BK) 13L 11th of 12 to Two Stars 9.7 here 29 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 16. C,T worn by No 8. CPiece worn by No 5, No 7, No 15. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 10, No. 12. V,T worn by No. 2.
Long Handicap - Apache Outlaw 8-4 (116), Goal Exceeded (GB) 8-4 (116), Greek Flower 8-3 (115), Back Down Under 8-2 (114), Gazelle D’or 8-2 (114), Sporting Hero (GB) 7-13 (111)
Alternative Handicap - Tango Flare 9-10, Fort Vega 9-7, Heavenly Power 9-7, Daamberdiplomat 9-6, Canon’s House 9-3, Dandyville 9-3, Moltophino 9-3, Bodhi Bear 9-1, Go Athletico 9-0, Apache Outlaw 8-9, Goal Exceeded 8-9, Greek Flower 8-8, Back Down Under 8-7, Gazelle d’O 8-7, Sporting Hero 8-7 Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Fort Vega (FR), 5/1 Big Gossey, 7/1 Heavenly Power, 8/1 Daamberdiplomat, Gazelle D’or, 10/1 Canon’s House (GB), Moltophino, Back Down Under, 12/1 Apache Outlaw, 14/1 Greek Flower, 20/1 Tango Flare, Bodhi Bear, Go Athletico (FR), Goal Exceeded (GB), Sporting Hero (GB), 50/1 Dandyville 2024 - 1st Big Gossey 2nd Greek Flower 3rd Rahmi (1 min. 14.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BODHI BEAR brings some potential after an excellent seasonal debut when beating subsequent Listed winner Town And Country at Cork. He then wasn’t disgraced in Group company behind Babouche, although his subsequent Royal Ascot performance will have to be excused. Under Joey Sheridan, he is helped by the 5lb three-year-old allowance and should go close Heavenly Power can reverse form with his last-start conqueror Fort Vega, with a 6lb weight swing leaving him with every chance of scoring once more at this venue Big Gossey and Tango Flare renew rivalries and are lowered in class, with the former fancied to go well once more under a big weight at his beloved Curragh.
WIN: BODHI BEAR
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Heavenly Power
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THIRD RACE 2.35P.M.
RAILWAY STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)
Stalls centre of course
Third: €12000; Fourth:
(For Race Conditions see page
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 A winner at 7-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Puerto Rico by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 5f on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Gstaad when fifth of 20 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Dam won at 1m. Placed once in two starts. Beaten a neck by Learntodiscover when second of 11 at 4-6fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Alluringly (USA) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
F B Coolmore
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) last month, beating Flowerhead by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
True Love 1 win €102,487.90 Handicap Rating 104 Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Flowerhead 9.2 and Lennilu (USA)
2/5Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Gstaad (GB) 9.7 NAV
10rn mdn 5f 180yds Gd 12/1 R.L. Moore 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Lady Iman 9.0 here 5 MAY 6rn Listed 5f Gd
Probable Starting Prices - 4/5 True Love, 9/2 Learntodiscover (GB), Puerto Rico, 11/2 Power Blue 2024 - 1st Henri Matisse 2nd The Strikin Viking 3rd Arizona Blaze (GB) (1
11.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
The only filly in the race, TRUE LOVE, can beat the colts. Although a dominant winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot, it is the form of her previous run which stands out. Runner-up at Navan back in May, that contest received a significant boost when the winner went on to land the Coventry Stakes. Stepping back up in trip here would be a slight concern for the Aidan O’Brien-trained youngster but, in a four-runner field, the pace is unlikely to be too strong. Despite still being a maiden, stablemate Puerto Rico looks the biggest threat. Having met trouble in running here last time, the son of Wootton Bassett can reverse that form with Learntodiscover WIN: TRUE LOVE
DANGER: Puerto Rico
(15), Joseph Patrick O’Brien (9 ), Donnacha Aidan O’Brien (4), J.P. Murtagh (4), G.M.Lyons (4)
THE WORLDS MOST
ROSÉ
The ultra-consistent Believing backed up her fourth in the King Charles III at the Royal Meeting to come home a ready winner of the Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes. She took a stride or two to pick up inside the two furlong pole, but once she did, nothing could live with her She drew nicely clear and put the race to bed under Ryan Moore in a matter of seconds to win going away to justify the short price The three-year-old Beautiful Diamond benefited from the weight-allowance and picked up second with an eye-catching effort, with Makarova just half a length behind in third.
FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M.
THE BARBERSTOWN CASTLE SAPPHIRE STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post 5f
Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Sciolina (Oratorio) (Blinkers) 22/-02-38 F B Allevamento Poggio San Giorgio SAS Gary Carroll J O P B Dreeling Daniel James Murphy T
month. Star Rating H
Erosandpsyche 4 flat wins €56,050.00 D Handicap Rating 101
40/1 HR102 O.J. Orr 9.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 8th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd 14/1 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) 1 1/4L 2L 3rd to Powerful Nation 9.2 CK 13 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.9 (V) 2 3/4L 2nd to Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN 24 9rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld 2 =RUMSTAR (GB) (14)
Br B g Havana Grey (GB) - Stellarta (GB) () 201-161 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud
O Vincent & Russell Ward
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-2 in the Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating She’s Quality by 3/4l. Has also won at Newmarket this season. Star Rating HHHH
Rumstar (GB) 6 Flat Wins €220,383.10 D Handicap Rating 113
Rob Hornby 9.8 won 3/4L 2 1/4L from She’s Quality 9.2 and Shagraan 9.5 SANDOWN
Rob Hornby 9.6 5L 6th of 11 to Mgheera (GB) 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 24 MAY Group 2 5f Gd Rob Hornby 9.9 won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from She’s Quality 9.6 and Clarendon House (GB) 9.9 NEWMARKET 3
3 THE HIGHWAY RAT (7)
Br B g Dandy Man - Suzette de Bavay (Whipper (USA)) (Blinkers) 0-60133 F B Honeypig Stud Chris Hayes J O Mrs S M L Oliver A Oliver T
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather Third of 11 behind Eclairage beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
The Highway Rat 7 flat wins €88,795.00 D Handicap Rating 98 7/2 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.13 (BK) 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Eclairage 8.10 DUN 12 JUL 11rn hcp 5f Std 16/1 HR99 B.M. Coen 9.10 (BK) 1L s/hd 3rd to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 7/2Fav HR94 W.J. Lee 10.4 won 1 1/4L 3L from Harry’s Hill (GB) 9.0 and Bold Optimist 9.8
4 MGHEERA (GB)
(32)
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Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Blue Aegean (GB) (Invincible Spirit) 506-11w F B David Redvers & Framont Ltd Ryan Moore J O Lord Lloyd Webber and Arthur Mitchell Ed Walker (in GB) T
of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 10-1 in the Group 2
Mgheera (GB) 6 Flat Wins €192,457.80 D Handicap Rating 108
at ParisLongchamp this season. Star Rating HHHH
William Buick 9.4 w/d. in race won by American Affair (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN 20rn Group 1 5f Gd /Frm
William Buick 9.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from She’s Quality 9.3 and Washington Heights (GB) 9.6 HAYDOCK PARK 24 MAY 11rn
Oisin Murphy 9.0 won 1 1/2L 1L from Ciao Pa’ (FR) 9.3 and Ponntos 9.3 PARISLONGCHAMP 11
5 ARIZONA BLAZE (GB) (29)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Liberisque (GB) (Equiano (FR))
F B Andrew Bengough & Partners David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Time For Sandals when second of 21 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
He has won three times at 5f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) last month, beating Songhai by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Winner
Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock over 5f (good) on her latest outing in May, beating She’s Quality by 1/2l. Has also won
7 GRANDE MARQUES (28)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Medicean Star (Galileo) (Blinkers) 132-583 F B Mr M Begley J M Sheridan J O M A Begley J A Stack T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 8 behind Saratoga Special beaten 1 1/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Grande Marques 1 flat win €17,700.00 Handicap Rating 95
Joseph Sheridan 9.0 (BK) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Saratoga Special 9.0 AYR 21 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd
Cieren Fallon 8.9 5L 8th of 11 to Mgheera (GB) 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 24 MAY Group 2 5f Gd 9/1 HR104 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 1 3/4L 5th of 12 to First Instinct (GB) 9.2 CK 6 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd
(20)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Conjuring (Showcasing (GB)) (TStrap) 12326 F B Mr Thomas Foley Ben Coen J O Aristia Park Bloodstock J P Murtagh T
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Vespertilio when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Songhai 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 98 9/1 HR98 W.M. Lordan 8.9 3L 6th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd 100/30 HR97 B.M. Coen 8.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Powerful Nation 9.2 CK 13 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld 33/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 hd 1/2L 3rd to First Instinct (GB) 9.2 CK 6 MAY 12rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd
= Denotes Supplementary Entry Blinkers worn by No 1, No 3, No 7. TStrap worn by No 8. Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Mgheera (GB), 10/3 Rumstar (GB), 4/1 Arizona Blaze (GB), 6/1 Powerful Nation, 33/1 Erosandpsyche, The Highway Rat, Songhai, 50/1 Grande Marques 2024 - 1st Believing 2nd Beautiful Diamond (GB) 3rd Makarova (GB) (57.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Not short of pace, Commonwealth Cup runner-up ARIZONA BLAZE can cope with the drop in trip
Although the Adrian Murray-trained colt boasts just the solitary success over the minimum distance, he made most when easily landing a Group 3 at Chantilly over just half a furlong further in April. Always leading his own group when touched off at Royal Ascot, the three-year-old has the speed to be very competitive. The hat-trick seeking Mgheera holds strong claims. Unbeaten in both starts since joining Ed Walker, the mare was withdrawn at the start of the King Charles III Stakes and now has the services of Ryan Moore Fellow British raider Rumstar also looks to have a decent chance
WIN: ARIZONA BLAZE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Mgheera
Amanda Torrens of Barberstown Castle will pesent a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
THANK YOU
The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2025 racing season.
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2021
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You Got To Me gives Ralph Beckett his first Irish Oaks success
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FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Groom - Daniel Jones
A winner at 1m 4f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind Zahrann at 66-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating H
9/2 HR89 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 2 3/4L
1 1/4L from Matrice 9.3 and Jannah Star 9.3
(Galileo)
B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt
Groom - Muhammad Yasir
O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Barnavara at 9-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes at Naas over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Butterfly Wings (USA)
Gd 10/1 HR91 W.M. Lordan 8.8 (TS) 11L 8th of 10 to Magical Hope (GB) 9.9 CK 13 JUN Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Yld 15/8 HR93 W.M. Lordan 9.0
Groom - Killian Murphy
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 6l behind Goodie Two Shoes when fifth of 9 at 11-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Island Hopping 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating
10th of 11 to Garden of Eden 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 7/4Fav HR95 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1L 3/4L 3rd to Garden Of Eden 9.2 NAAS
Groom - Yuliia Kuspliak
B Lynch Bagles Ltd & Camas Park Stud Declan McDonogh J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
Successful at 5f and 7f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Gezora when last of 12 on her latest outing at Chantilly over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
W.M. Lordan 9.0 23L last of 12 to Gezora (FR) 9.0 CHANTILLY 15
William Buick 9.0 15L last of 13 to Shes Perfect(disq) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 11 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 11/1 HR107 R.P Whelan 9.2 7 1/2L 9th of 13 to Swelter (GB) 9.2 LEP 30 MAR Group 3 7f 30yds Gd/Yld
5 MINNIE HAUK (43)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Multilingual (GB) (Dansili (GB))
Groom - Siobhan Bergin
F B B V Sangster Ryan Moore J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 9-2 in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Whirl by a neck. Has also won at Chester this season. Star Rating HHHHH
Ryan Moore 9.2 won nk 4L from Whirl 9.2 and Desert Flower 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN 9rn
Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1L 1 1/4L from Secret of Love (GB) 9.2 and Caspi Star (GB) 9.2 CHESTER 7
2/5Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Subsonic 9.2 and Calrissiana (GB) 9.2 LEP 19
Groom - Ryan McKeever
Placed once in two starts. Finished 8l behind Kalixa when sixth of 12 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (yielding) in April. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
New Bay (GB)
1.BAYCOLONY(IRE)
Coco Rouge (IRE)
Justify (USA)
2.BUTTERFLYWINGS(USA)
Butterflies (IRE)
Wootton Bassett (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
Cinnamon Bay (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Coquette Rouge (IRE)
Scat Daddy (USA)
Stage Magic (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Mariah’s Storm (USA)
Iffraaj (GB)
Balladonia (GB)
3.ISLANDHOPPING(IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Zamindar (USA)
Trellis Bay (GB)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Croco Rouge (IRE)
Juno Madonna (IRE)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Ghostzapper (USA)
Magical Illusion (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Rahy (USA)
Immense (USA)
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Heaven of Heavens (IRE)
Halfway To Heaven (IRE)
Scat Daddy (USA)
No Nay Never (USA)
Cat’s Eye Witness (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Pivotal (GB)
Cassandra Go (IRE)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Elusive Quality (USA)
4.MERRILY(USA)
Caponata (USA)
Selkirk (USA)
Daring Diva (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Frankel (GB)
5.MINNIEHAUK(IRE)
Multilingual (GB)
Kind (IRE)
Dansili (GB)
Zenda (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Lope de Vega (IRE)
Lady Vettori (GB)
Comical Cat (USA)
Sharpen Up
Annie Edge
Dansili (GB)
Aspiring Diva (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Vettori (IRE)
Lady Golconda (FR)
6.SUBSONIC(IRE)
Laganore (IRE)
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Lady Bones (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
Royal Applause (GB)
Leukippids (IRE)
Groom - Nick Kiely
Br Br f Australia (GB) - Dont Ask Me At All (No Nay Never (USA)) 13-5144 F B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Cayton Park Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Whirl when fourth of 7 at 18-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Wemightakedlongway 2 flat wins €48,970.00 Handicap Rating 111 18/1 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.0 1 1/4L 1 3/4L nk 4th to Whirl 9.0 here 28 JUN 7rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 nk 4L 1L 4th to Minnie Hauk 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN 9rn
15/2 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.2 won 2 3/4L 3 3/4L from Catalina Delcarpio 9.2 and Island Hopping 9.2 NAV 26
CPiece worn by No 1, No 3. TStrap worn by No 2, No 6. Probable Starting Prices - 1/8 Minnie Hauk, 5/1 Wemightakedlongway, 50/1 Island Hopping, Merrily (USA), Subsonic, 100/1 Bay Colony, Butterfly Wings (USA) 2024 - 1st You Got To Me (GB) 2nd Content 3rd Purple Lily (2 min. 32.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Epsom Oaks winner MINNIE HAUK can double up for trainer Aidan O’Brien. Given that the front two pulled four lengths clear of the remainder, the absence of neck runner-up Whirl appears to have simplified the task for her stablemate Despite the presence of four Ballydoyle fillies in the race, the daughter of Frankel is very much the one to beat. Fourth behind Minnie Hauk last month, Wemightakedlongway failed to build on that effort when occupying the same position in the Pretty Polly. Beaten just a half a length by the selection on debut, Subsonic disappointed on her seasonal reappearance at Naas in April. Having had excuses for that, the Johnny Murtagh-trained filly could be the dark horse
WIN: MINNIE HAUK
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Subsonic
Barry Mahon, representing Juddmonte Farms, will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and breeder and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. Juddmonte will also present an Oak tree to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
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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)
Champagne of The Curragh
MICHAEL JOHN KENNEDY
The Curragh is pleased to run a prestigious Group 3 race to honour the memory of Michael John Kennedy. We are delighted to welcome his wife Eleanora to the races today who has written the following piece to commemorate his amazing life.
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A Rebel and a Rogue. A righteous Irish-American Defence Attorney who enjoyed a long and successful career as an expert in US Constitutional Law and a Civil Rights Advocate who tried cases in 36 States, and was admitted to practise law in the United States Supreme Court.
Michael Kennedy, known as an exceptional strategist, was a steadfast defender of The Underdog and the First Amendment. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Army while opposing the war in Vietnam and representing conscientious objectors. He was devoted to Justice with grace, dignity and a good dose of toughness. His integrity, courage and fearlessness were legendary
A warrior for the rights of the oppressed and dispossessed, he had the courage of a lion but always found peace in all things Irish. His love and devotion for Ireland was absolute. The Kennedys Cottage in the Black Valley provided him with comfort and privacy for the four decades he lived in “the back of the beyond”. It was filled with stacks of his beloved books by Irish authors, Paddys, Guinness and roaring fires, in front of which he would read Yeats aloud to his Eleanora.
Just outside... The Purple Mountain he climbed, the Upper Lake of Killarney for a row, the neighbours’ scones. Oh it was his Heaven on Earth.
Michael, the fearless legend, was described as “having his heart and soul invested in Irish Freedom” and in the New York Times obituary as “a consummate gentleman with a quick Irish wit and quick Irish temper”. Though he rarely raised his voice, some said he was the personification of Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy “Speak softly but carry a big stick.”
He was unfailing in his loyalty and generosity to his wife Eleanora, children Anna, Scott and Lisa, and his five grandchildren.
Michael’s extensive archives live in the New York Public Library, while the Social Justice Award in his name is presented in Washington DC each September
He is always with me... especially here in Ireland, and honoured to be with all of us today.
Deep bow to you MJK. E
SIXTH RACE 4.15P.M.
THE MICHAEL JOHN KENNEDY CURRAGH
CUP OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Love On My Mind (Galileo)
B S A R L de Chambure Haras d’Etreham, M Benoit Chalmel, et al
Mile and Six Furlongs 16 Yards (2,800 metres)
O Al Riffa Syndicate Joseph
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Rebel’s Romance when second of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Al Riffa (FR) 3 flat wins €345,735.00 C Handicap Rating 118 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Rebel’s Romance 9.3 ASCOT 21 JUN 12rn
D. McMonagle 9.2 (CP) nk 2L 3/4L 4th to Sosie
Yutaka Take 9.0 (CP) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Shin Emperor (FR) 9.0 RIYADH 22
Br B g Nathaniel - Topaz Clear (Pivotal (GB))
F B Moyglare Stud Farm Chris
J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K
Winner of five races from 1m to 2m on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Fleetfoot at 6-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
6/1 HR107 S. Coen 10.0 (CP) 2 1/2L 7th of 13 to Fleetfoot 9.3 here 29 JUN
hcp
Gd 12/1 HR108 C.D Hayes 10.0 (CP) 8 3/4L 5th of 13 to Mr Percy 8.2 here 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 1/1Fav HR108 C.D Hayes 9.9 (CP) 8L last of 5 to Dawn Rising 9.9 here 3
3 LEINSTER (32)
(2) Br B g Camelot (GB) - Black Envy (GB) (Kingman (GB)) 8-13-144 F B Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Declan McDonogh
O Al Shira’aa Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien
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) last month. 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
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
F B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt Ronan Whelan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Lot of Joy at 10-1 when 18th of 25 on his latest outing here over 2m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
London City (USA) 2 flat wins €21,890.30 Handicap Rating 101
10/1 HR102 R.L. Moore 10.2 12L 18th of 25 to Lot Of Joy 8.12 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd 9/4 HR102 P.A. Harnett 8.12 10L 5th of 8 to Harbour Wind 9.12 LIM 22 JUN 24 Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd Ryan Moore 9.9 won 1L 3L from Align The Stars 8.9 and Palace Green (GB) 9.5 YORK 16 MAY 24 8rn hcp (76-95)1m
J O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
A winner at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 7l behind Uluru when sixth of 7 at 85-40 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Queenstown 1 flat win €8,850.00 C Handicap Rating 104
85/40 R.P Whelan 9.9 (BK) 7
He has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to firm) in June last year, beating Run For Oscar by 5l. Star Rating HHH
7 COMIC BOOK (GB) (10)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Vagabonde (Acclamation (GB))
F B Power Thoroughbreds Germany Gmbh Shane Foley J O Zhang Yuesheng Mrs John Harrington T
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Goodie Two Shoes at 33-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Comic Book (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 Handicap Rating 93
33/1 HR97 S. Foley 9.9 (CP) 10L 8th of 9 to Goodie Two Shoes 9.9 FAIR 9 JUL Group 3 1m 6f Gd
3/1 HR101 S. Foley 9.7 (CP) ns 6L 3rd to San Salvador 9.12 KILL 13 MAY 5rn 1m 6f 44yds Gd
6/1 HR101 S. Foley 9.2 6 3/4L 8th of 10 to Bubble Gum (FR) 9.2 CK 6 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Gd 8
Br Gr f Iquitos (GER) - Drawn To Run (Hurricane Run)
F B Ammerland Gmbh & Co Kg Seamie Heffernan J O Ringfort Stud Limited Ross O’Sullivan T
Successful at 7f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Goodie Two Shoes when second of 9 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Drawn To Dream 2 flat wins €18,600.00 Handicap Rating 103
50/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Goodie Two Shoes 9.9 FAIR 9 JUL 9rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd
40/1 HR96 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 5 1/2L 5th of 7 to Uluru 9.4 LIM 21 JUN Listed 1m 4f 70yds Gd Saffie Osborne 9.5 (BK) 9L 6th of 12 to Sea Theme 9.8 LINGFIELD PARK 13 NOV 24 Listed 1m
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Br B c Camelot (GB) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))
B Lynch Bages Ltd Ryan
O Peter M Brant & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Lambourn at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Shackleton 1 flat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 104 50/1 HR101 R.P Whelan 9.2 7L 8th of 10 to Lambourn 9.2 here 29 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd Ryan Moore 9.2 3/4L hd nk 4th to Carmers 9.2 ASCOT 18 JUN 13rn Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 6/4Fav HR101 R.L. Moore 9.5 hd hd 2 1/2L 4th to Reyenzi (FR)(disq) 9.5 here 23 MAY 5rn
Blinkers worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 1, No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Al Riffa (FR), 4/1 Uxmal, 9/2 Harbour Wind, 8/1 Queenstown, Shackleton, 10/1 Drawn To Dream, 14/1 London City (USA), 20/1 Leinster, 25/1 Comic Book (GB) 2024 - 1st Tower Of London 2nd Grosvenor Square 3rd Vauban (FR) (3 min. 1.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
In a race where he doesn’t have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O’Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders.
WIN: AL RIFFA
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Harbour Wind
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Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 15th July Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Star Of Sapphire by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
1 1/2L 4th to Warsaw 9.2 NAV 7 JUN 12rn mdn 5f Yld 18/1 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 8 1/4L 5th of 21 to Ipanema Queen 8.8 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Ultra Violet (GB) (Gleneagles)
F B Cottage Bloodstock James Ryan (3) J O New Recruits Partnership Jack W
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Suzie Songs beaten 3 1/2l at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Stop The Nation 1 win €12,980.00 C Handicap Rating 87 33/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.5 s/hd 3 1/4L 3rd to Suzie Songs 9.2 here 28 JUN 5rn Group 3 6f 63yds Gd
16/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.5 5L 5th of 6 to Lady Iman 9.0 here 5 MAY Listed 5f Gd 3/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.2 won 1/2L 3/4L from Aegina (GB) 9.0 and Evening Blues 9.5
3 BOBBY MCGEE (GB) (22)
Br B c Mayson (GB) - Marilyn (GB) (Sixties Icon (GB))
F B Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell Chris Hayes J O Anthony O’Gorman
Placed once in three starts. Third of 11 behind Learntodiscover beaten 1 3/4l at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Bobby McGee (GB) Handicap Rating 83
50/1 C.D Hayes 9.7 nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Learntodiscover (GB) 9.7 here 27 JUN 11rn mdn 6f Gd 40/1 C.D Hayes 9.7 hd 4 1/4L nk 4th to Green Soul 9.7 FAIR 6 JUN 11rn mdn 7f
J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Half-brother to Cloth Of Stars, won seven times at 1m and 1m 2f including a Group 1 race Placed in both starts. Third of 11 behind Green Soul beaten 4 1/2l at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Extravagant Handicap Rating 83
Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Daddy’s Gal (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
F B James & Bernadette Gormley
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Gstaad at 33-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 15 behind Leblon Queen beaten 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) in May Star Rating HHH
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Magny Cours when fifth of 6 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 10l behind Chicago Call at 12-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Wins Handicap Rating 66
12/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 9 1/2L 9th of 10 to Chicago Call 9.5 FAIR 9
mdn 6f 20yds Gd 40/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 6 1/4L 10th of 12 to Kansas 9.7 TIPP
22/1 M.P Sheehy 9.4 12L 6th of 14 to North
Long Handicap - Which Wolf Wins 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Extravagant, 7/2 Parkside Lad, 13/2 Gavoo, 8/1 Stop The Nation, Bobby Mcgee (GB), Nakamura, Award Ceremony, 11/1 Which Wolf Wins 2024 - 1st Rudi’s Apple 2nd Snapdragon 3rd Withoutfurtherado (1 min. 13.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
EXTRAVAGANT appeals now dropping back to 6f He didn’t make an impression inside the final furlong when third over 7f at Fairyhouse However, on debut over C&D, he kept on for a solid second behind a filly who was subsequently runner-up in a Group 3. Gavoo didn’t feature in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, but earned his crack at that company with a good victory in Listowel. He’s a strong contender Stop The Nation’s third in a Group 3 at this track merits respect, while Parkside Lad is going the right way and got off the mark in Bellewstown. Bobby Mcgee is far from out of it, and Donnacha O’Brien’s Award Ceremony competes off a lovely light weight.
WIN: EXTRAVAGANT
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Gavoo
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Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Half-sister to Mezon, won at 5f Cost 50,000 pounds as a yearling and even though she starts her racing career relatively late, she must be considered. Star Rating HHH
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Charasson at 16-1 when 14th of 17 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Abiding Star when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Half-sister to Savvy Exchange, won at 1m. Beaten 20l behind Shakazia at 33-1 when 9th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Dagoda, won twice at 6f and 7f Footstepsinthesand filly who doesn’t make all that much appeal first time out. Star Rating H
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Charasson at 250-1 when 13th of 17 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Br Ch f Shaman - Crossing (GB) (Cape Cross) 00090 F B Keelogue Stables Luke McAteer J O William J Fitzpatrick William J Fitzpatrick T
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 19l behind Charasson at 250-1 when 16th of 17 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Lady Crossing
250/1 G.M. Ryan 9.3 19L 16th of 17 to Charasson 9.3 here 28 JUN mdn 6f Gd
250/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 39L 9th of 11 to Sindria 9.3 LEP 12 JUN mdn 7f 47yds Sft
400/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 29L last of 12 to Sound Of Lightning (GB) 9.3 NAAS 18 MAY mdn 1m Gd
8 LADY MARY HEATH (45)
Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Lastdanceforme (Danehill Dancer) (Hood) u00 F B Mrs Claire Berry Rory Cleary J O Claire Berry Aidan Anthony Howard T
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Cold Hearted when 12th of 18 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Lady Mary Heath
150/1 J.A. Powell 9.0 (H) 20L 12th of 18 to Cold Hearted 9.3 here 4 JUN mdn 6f 63yds Gd 150/1 J.A. Powell 9.0 (H) 9 1/2L 10th of 11 to Pickersgill 9.3 here 29 MAR mdn 6f Sft
80/1 J.A. Powell 9.0 (H) u.r in race won by Glen To Glen 8.12 here 16 MAR 13rn mdn
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MINAUN VIEW (GB) (24)
Br Ch f Bated Breath (GB) - Vote Often (GB) (Beat Hollow (GB)) (H,T) 6-054 F B Whatton Manor Stud & Thurso Ltd Gary Carroll J O Mrs Heather de Bromhead Henry de Bromhead T
Yet to place in four starts. Finished 6l behind Luscious when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Star Rating HHHH
Minaun View (GB) Handicap Rating 80
12/1 S. Foley 9.3 (TS) 5L 1/2L nk 4th to Luscious 9.3 NAAS 25 JUN 11rn mdn 1m Gd 13/2 W.J. Lee 9.3 8 1/4L 5th of 7 to Professor Longhair 9.8 DUN 11 APR mdn 1m Std 80/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 18L last of 13 to Swelter (GB) 9.2 LEP 30
Br B f More Than Ready (USA) - Amabilis (GB) (Champs Elysees (GB))
B John D Stuart & More Than Ready Syndicate Gavin Ryan
Half-sister to Chevy Man, won at 1m. Finished 9l behind Marlborough Place when sixth of 11 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
O Sean Greaney Patrick Joseph Hayes T Morethan Ambitions (USA) 33/1 G.M. Ryan 9.3 8 1/4L 6th of 11 to Marlborough
B Br f Camelot (GB) - Crazy Volume (Machiavellian (USA))
B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Craig Bernick Mrs John Harrington T
Well beaten at 20-1 behind Kibris when 23rd of 27 on her racecourse debut here over 1m (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HH
Placed once in three starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Meg’s A Star when fourth of 14 at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Luscious at 50-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Dam unraced. Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected, but the suspicion is that she will be better for the experience Star Rating HH
Placed once in four starts. Third of 7 behind Sounds Like A Plan beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
B Rainbow New Partnership
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Shakazia when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f Fetched €22,000 as a yearling and it’s perhaps best to look elsewhere for the winner today Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Fayasel, won twice at 7f There are plenty of winners on her dam’s side so maybe give her a second glance. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Moll, won twice between 1m and 1m 4f By Mehmas, so should have more speed, and yard’s newcomers always command attention. Star Rating HHHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 12l behind Shakazia when sixth of 17 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced. Might be better once she tackles a longer distance further down the line Star Rating H
H,T worn by No 9. Hood worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 2, No 13. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Proxima Centauri, 7/2 Minaun View (GB), 9/2 Shelbiana, 6/1 Tina’s Charm, 11/1 Angel Of Promise, 12/1 Morethan Ambitions (USA), 14/1 Winters Breath, 20/1 Grecian Power, 33/1 Burford Beauty, Queen Aethelflaed, Skippinandajumpin, Therewillbeglory, 50/1 Shadow Of The Moon, Sonoma Sunset, Youlookperfect, 66/1 Cannonball Queen, Mousse, 100/1 Bel Espoir, Grown Ups, Lady Crossing, Lady Mary Heath 2024 - 1st Kailasa 2nd Counterculture (GB) 3rd White Clover (1 min. 25.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Johnny Murtagh’s SHELBIANA signed off last season with a runner-up berth at Dundalk and made a pleasing return to action when third at Leopardstown last week. She is entitled to come on from that first run for nine months and represents an in-form stable The well-bred Proxima Centauri showed ability last year and wasn’t far behind Shelbiana in fourth at Dundalk. There should be more to come from her Dermot Weld takes the wraps off Mehmas filly Tina’s Charm, who is a half-sister to a Listed winner and is well worth a market check. Minaun View has an official rating of 80 and gets a first-time hood, so it is not hard to see her involved.
WIN: SHELBIANA
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Proxima Centauri
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RACE CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.30p.m. The Juddmonte Chaldean Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland 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 colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 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). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Kwiff Supercharged Betting Scurry Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Eaton Gate Gaming) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 7th July, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2024 (105 = 10st). About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €500 to enter on July 2nd; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 15th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. (Anglesey Post) 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). Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 8th July. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The GAIN Railway Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2)
(Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For two years old only. About 6 furlongs. €600 to enter on June 11th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by July 15th or €12,000 if entered by July 15th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. 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 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2)
(Generously sponsored by Barberstown Castle Hotel) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For three years old and upwards. About 5 furlongs. €600 to enter on June 11th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by July 15th or €12,000 if entered by July 15th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2024) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks of €500,000 (Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000) Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000 For three years old fillies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €625 to enter on November 6th or €12,500 if entered on May 14th; €950 extra if forfeit not declared by January 8th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 16th; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by July 15th or €50,000 if entered by July 15th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000
SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by the Kennedy family) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 16 yards. €600 to enter on June 11th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 25th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by July 15th or €12,000 if entered by July 15th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2024 for races of eleven furlongs and over) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Lavazza Sprint Nursery Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by Findlater and Co.) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340) Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for two years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). About 6 furlongs. €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 15th July. Weights raised by 3lbs. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Cavalor ‘Bronchix Pulmo’ Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Cavalor and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE
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