I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to the Curragh today for our first Classic of the 2026 flat racing season – the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas.
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 Tally Ho Stud, Irish Stallion Farms, Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Keadeen Hotel, Weatherbys Ireland, Scott Heider and his family, NorthStandard, O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey and of course our feature race sponsor Tattersalls who are great supporters of Irish racing.
We were delighted last year to announce a three-year extension of our partnership with Tattersalls which covers the three Group 1 races over Guineas weekend and the Owners and Trainers Lounge here at the Curragh. We are grateful to all of the Tattersalls team for their consistent support of the Curragh.
Once again, we are seeing a good spread of winners at the Curragh this year and are delighted at the number of English trained runners throughout the weekend – you are very welcome, and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Curragh.
Our nine-race card features as a Tote World Pool Day for the second time, and we are grateful to our friends in the Hong Kong Jockey Club for this partnership. The larger pools should increase the odds of many horses, so good luck with your choices.
As well as the racing, there is plenty of entertainment off track including ‘Conversations with Robbie Irwin” on our Champions Hall stage, The Ramblin’ Rovers keeping the excitement going in Lilywhites Lounge and building to our Saturday night Afterparty with O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey and The Highstool Prophets.
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 twin features are the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup.
Enjoy the racing and we look forward to seeing you back at the Curragh many more times during the year.
Brian Kavanagh
Chief Executive
bkavanagh@curragh.ie
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OFFICIALS
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Vincent O’Connor
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Joe O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
Evan Halford
card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. Peter N. Reynolds
Mr. Robert Dore
Mr. Thomas Breen
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. H. Hynes
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. B. Healy
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.
Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Mr. J. Casey, Ms. M. O’Neill & Mr. D.J. Condell
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RACE DAY DINING
From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites
Enhance your raceday at the Curragh with a range of dining experiences to suit every occasion - from elegant restaurants and private hospitality to relaxed cafés and family-friendly favourites throughout the day.
ST. LEGER RESTAURANT
THIRD FLOOR
Enjoy one of the Curragh’s most popular raceday dining experiences. Guests can savour a delicious three-course buffet lunch across selected race days, whilst Classic race meetings feature an elegant four-course à la carte menu.
Pre-booking is essential.
CHAMPAGNE BAR
FIRST FLOOR
Perfect for a stylish raceday treat, the Champagne Bar welcomes walk-ins and offers everything from elegant afternoon tea to creative street-food flights.
PRIVATE SUITES
SECOND & THIRD FLOOR
Celebrate in style with a private raceday experience tailored for your occasion. Choose from a relaxed street-food menu, a three-course buffet lunch, or a refined four-course à la carte menu, all delivered with exceptional service and spectacular racingviews.
Pre-booking is essential.
ORBY’S BY LUCY
MAIN ENTRANCE
A raceday favourite for breakfast, brunch or lunch, serving everything from light bites to hearty dishes with wonderful views of the Parade Ring
FOODHALL
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
Hearty, great-value meals for the whole family, with classic favourites and dedicated kids’ options - perfect for a relaxed bite during the day.
LILYWHITES LOUNGE
SECOND FLOOR
SHODA CAFÉ
GROUND FLOOR OF THE QUEENS ROOM
Take in one of the best views of the track while enjoying a traditional Ploughman’s Plate or a selection of freshly prepared chef’s sandwiches.
Enjoy the famous Queen’s View overlooking the Parade Ring while relaxing with tea, coffee, toasties and sweet treats.
ATRIUM CAFÉ
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
Freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and a selection of tea, coffee and soft drinksideal for a quick and tasty stop between races. Proudly serving award winning Velo Coffee.
A bright, alert expression & pricked ears are a good sign
Blinkers and visors keep a horse focused, often a negative because the horse is otherwise not concentrating on the race
Around The PaddockA Simple Guide
A fit horse is easy to see, very lean & tight
Look at the length between the saddle and the hindquarters: the longer the back, usually the further the horse will stay (10f+/ 1¼miles+)
A good walk: the hindleg gets well underneath, the hips dip & sway like a super model, the tail base will show the hip
A top-class Group 1 horse carries itself well, the good walk clear in the angle of hindquarters (bottom), large clear eye & ears
A short-coupled horse, rounder & plumper, is usually a better sprinter (5f/6f/7f)
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
Ch f Galileo - Polised Gem (Danehill (USA))
105
J Chris Hayes F 1241
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating HHH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place Earnings €51,499.70 Days Since Last Run 24 Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed
14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?
YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
IS CASH ACCEPTED?
YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.
DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?
YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS
WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?
WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP
WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?
THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.
ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?
YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.
WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?
LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course TOPCOURSETRAINERS
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (158 wins from 753 runners, 21%) runs SERGEI DIAGHILEV, SOUTH DAKOTA & BOLD COMMANDER (1.20), GSTAAD & NEOLITHIC (3.40), CAUSEWAY, AMADEUS MOZART & DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (4.15).
J P O’BRIEN (85 wins from 796 runners, 11%) runs FOLSOM BLUES (1.20), NYRA, SNAPRETEND, TRUSTYOURINSTINCT & EMIT (1.55), YULIA & DAWN RISING (2.30), GO JUST DO IT (3.40), SHOSHOLOZA (4.15), SUBSTANCE (4.50), COUNT BEZUKHOV (5.55).
J P MURTAGH (46 wins from 456 runners, 10%) runs FIXATION & RETRACEMENT (2.30), CHICAGO CRITIC (3.05), TAKE CHARGE STAR (3.40), ZENFORD, MOREHAMPTON & NAKAMURA (4.50), SAKOKU, WALK IN PROVENCE & VANIR (5.55).
G M LYONS (45 wins from 332 runners, 14%) runs AMETHYST STONE (5.55).
MRS J HARRINGTON (44 wins from 549 runners, 8%) runs SWITCHING SIDES (1.20), IRON FIST (2.30), MR VETTORI (4.15), SEOUL FORCE & GLITTER AND GLORY (4.50), ECHO INFERNO & ROYAL BONES (5.55).
TRAINERSINFORM
MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
W HAGGAS (12 wins from 47 runners, 26%) runs MONTASSIB (3.05).
J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runners listed above
A O’BRIEN (10 wins from 51 runners, 20%) runners listed above
A BALDING (10 wins from 71 runners, 14%) runs MARVELMAN (3.05).
R & P FAHEY (10 wins from 59 runners, 17%) runs POWERFUL GLORY (3.05).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:
RYAN MOORE (110 wins from 352 rides, 31%) rides SERGEI DIAGHILEV (1.20), COMANCHE BRAVE (3.05), GSTAAD (3.40), CAUSEWAY (4.15).
COLIN KEANE (80 wins from 585 rides, 14%) rides PURVIEW (1.55), DERESSA (2.30), BAMAKO BEACH (3.40), STAR OF SAPPHIRE (4.50), UNIQUE JOURNEY (5.25), LONELY ISLAND (5.55).
BILLY LEE (62 wins from 512 rides, 12%) rides AROUET (1.55), PERFECT YOUR CRAFT (2.30), BIG GOSSEY (3.05), ZIA ZABEL (4.15), SAXONY CHARMS (5.55).
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (51 wins from 455 rides, 11%) rides FOLSOM BLUES (1.20), NYRA (1.55), YULIA (2.30), JAMES’S DELIGHT (3.05), GO JUST DO IT (3.40), SHOSHOLOZA (4.15), SUBSTANCE (4.50), HEADMASTER (5.25), COUNT BEZUKHOV (5.55).
SHANE FOLEY (43 wins from 500 rides, 9%) rides SWITCHING SIDES (1.20), IRON FIST (2.30), MR VETTORI (4.15), SEOUL FORCE (4.50), INDIGO DREAM (5.25), ECHO INFERNO (5.55).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st May
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MAIDEN OF €25,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)
Three Quarter Mile Post
Full brother to First Approach, won twice at 5f and 6f, so every chance that he will be an early type Commands obvious attention. Star Rating HHHH
B c Ardad - Laurel Wreath (GB) (Hot Streak)
Half-brother to Priapos, won twice at 6f and 1m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Barrow Boy when last of 10 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
(Oasis Dream (GB))
Half-brother to Atlantic Coast, won three times at 7f including a Group 3 race Stable has had winning juveniles this year and he merits respect. Star Rating HHHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Doesn’t make too much appeal in a maiden as hot as this is likely to be Star Rating HH
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Embellish (Galileo)
Full brother to Endorsement, won at 1m 1f Bred to be better over further, but he has to be taken seriously given his connections. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Palace (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg O J J Cleary (5) Coolmore B
Half-brother to High Definition, won twice over 1m including a Group 2, as well as over hurdles. Should come into his own over further, but he has to enter the equation. Star Rating HHH
Br B Br c Kodiac (GB) - Zero Turn (Galileo)
J Shane Foley
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Plenty to like on paper and it’s worth giving him a second glance Star Rating HHH
8 WINNIE’S WISH
Br B c Coulsty - Bonnefio (GB) (Teofilo)
J Gary Carroll
Full brother to Madbadanddangerous, won at 7f Cost 35,000 euros as a yearling but he makes only limited appeal in today’s line-up Star Rating HH
Aidan O’Brien has saddled the last three winners of this race, all partnered by Ryan Moore, and the jockey is on SERGEI DIAGHILEV, who could be the most forward of O’Brien’s three newcomers. This Wootton Bassett colt is a brother to a Tipperary maiden winner who has been placed in Group 3 contests. Wayne Lordan takes the ride on Bold Commander, whose brother proved good enough to win the Birdcatcher at Naas last season so he ought to be speedy Joseph O’Brien’s Folsom Blues is a nicely-related sort who could show plenty of dash, while South Dakota may be third choice on Ballydoyle’s jockey bookings but has plenty of winners in his pedigree
RACESPONSOR
A representative of Tally Ho Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
This logo indicates horses sold at Tattersalls sales.
Orby was one of the most important racehorses in Irish racing history, remembered for becoming the first Irish-trained winner of the Epsom Derby and for establishing Ireland as a major force in international flat racing.
Foaled in 1904, Orby was bred and owned by Richard ‘Boss’ Croker, the colourful former Tammany Hall political boss from New York who had returned to Ireland and established his racing operation at Glencairn Stud in County Dublin.
Trained by Fred McCabe and ridden by American jockey Johnny Reiff, Orby showed promise as a young horse despite early issues with fragile feet and immaturity. At three years old, he developed into a top-class colt, winning important preparatory races before travelling to Epsom for the Derby in 1907 On a difficult, rain-softened track, Orby produced a superb performance to defeat a strong field and secure a historic victory for Ireland and for Boss Croker, whose triumph captured widespread public attention.
Orby later became the first horse to complete the Epsom Derby and Irish Derby double, further cementing his reputation as one of the finest horses of his era. Although injury and health problems cut short his racing career, he retired with a distinguished record and later enjoyed success as a breeding stallion, siring future Classic winners including Grand Parade.
Today, Orby remains a legendary figure in Irish racing he is buried in the grounds of Glencairn House, now the official residence of the British Ambassador to Ireland
H.E Kara Owen, the British Ambassador to Ireland is joined by Roseanne De Vere Hunt and Marcus Magnier of Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes together with Evan Arkwright of The Curragh pictured at Orby’s grave
SECOND RACE 1.55P.M.
ORBY STAKES OF €50,000 (LISTED RACE)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav here over 2m (heavy) in November last
beating The Shunter by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle Beaten 7l behind Starford at 10-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-2 at Listowel over 1m (heavy) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Norwalk Havoc by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
10/1 HR98 Billy Lee 9.13 11L 5th of 11 to Starford 8.12 LIST 22 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m 3f 15yds Hvy 10/1 HR98 Sean D Bowen 9.13 1 3/4L 2nd to San Salvador 10.0 BAL 21 JUL 25 10rn Ext hcp 1m
4 EMIT
Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Light of Joy (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T HR 108 Flaxman
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Scandinavia beaten 2 1/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
5/4Fav HR111 Ryan Moore 9.12 (TS) 3/4L 3 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Layfayette
Stephane Pasquier 9.2 (TS) nk 2nd to
B c Kingman (GB) - Variable (GB) (Sea The
110
J Colin Keane F 1-2251-
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 11-5fav at Cork over 1m 2f (yielding) in September last year, beating Cadogan by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground; has also won a hurdle earlier this month. Beaten 2 1/4l by Zahrann when second of 9 at 7-2 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) in June last year He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 3f. Third of 7 behind Eydon beaten 2l on her latest outing in the Group 2 Gran Premio del Jockey Club at San Siro over 1m 4f in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with W Hickst in Germany Star Rating HHHHH
8
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 12l behind Leinster when last of 4 at 10-11fav on his latest flat outing here over 1m 6f (good) in August last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Darragh O’Keeffe 10.13 46L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Narciso Has (FR) 10.13 LEP 26
B f Inns of Court - Lilac Mist (GB) (Spectrum)
A winner at 1m on soft - heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Sindria when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
f Make
99
J J M Sheridan F 3113-22
(GB) - Pedisnap (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Moody when second of 10 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 9 runs 2 wins, 5 places Earnings €21,850 Days Since Last Run 18 15/8Fav HR99 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Moody 9.5 GOW 5 MAY 10rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld 13/2 HR95 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Moody 9.2 CK 4 APR 8rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR91 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 7 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Beset (GB) 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 15rn Listed 1m 4f Hvy
NYRA, who was third in the German Oaks last year, is a fascinating recruit for Joseph O’Brien’s yard. The fact that she holds a Group 1 entry at this track next month looks significant. Purview is of interest on the first run of his four-year-old campaign. He signed off last season with a Listed success over an extended 10 furlongs at Cork and steps up to a mile and a half for the first time The admirable eight-year-old gelding Chally Chute sets the standard with a mark of 112, although he would prefer more cut in the ground on his seasonal reappearance Trustyourinstinct won this race last year and will be sharper for his unplaced run in a Group 3 last month.
WIN: NYRA
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Chally Chute
Roseanne De Vere Hunt of Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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2.30P.M. THE KEADEEN HOTEL HANDICAP OF €50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
(Registered as the Guineas Festival Handicap) Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Br B g Galileo - Devoted To You (Danehill Dancer)
HR 101
J J M Sheridan F 00452-8
He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding; has also won two hurdles. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Mordor when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 6f (heavy) in March. Star Rating HH
Career Record 22 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Earnings €108,599 Days Since Last Run 54
25/1 HR102 Gary Halpin 10.2 (TS) 32L 8th of 11 to Mordor (FR) 9.1 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 6f Hvy
Oisin Murphy 9.3 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Beylerbeyi (GB) 8.11 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 19rn hcp 2m 2f
/Frm 25/1 HR97 Scott McCullagh 9.8 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 here 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld
2 IN MY TEENS (Hood) 4 9-12 (16)
Br B f Camelot (GB) - Jer’s Girl (Jeremy (USA))
98
J Gary Carroll F 24u7-60
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Retracement when second of 8 at 5-2 on her latest flat outing over this course and distance (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Earnings €8,700 Days Since Last Run 22 8/1 HR113 Simon Torrens 10.13 (H) 17L 10th of 19fn, 24rn to Avalo 11.4 PUN 1 MAY hcp hdl 2m 45yds Yld 28/1 Simon Torrens 10.7 (H) 16L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Proactif (FR) 11.5 FAIR 14 JAN hdl 2m Yld 20/1 Simon Torrens 10.6 (H) 31L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Narciso Has (FR) 10.13 LEP 26
3 IOWA CITY (FR) (TStrap) 4 9-11 (8)
Br B f Territories - Iowa Falls (GB) (Dansili (GB)) P Twomey T HR 97
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Beset when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 3f (soft) in March. Star Rating HHH
Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 15l behind Final Voyage at 80-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to yielding and on the all-weather Beaten 20l behind Sindria at 16-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather Well beaten at 6-1 behind Signalman when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 1m 1f (good) in February Star Rating HHHHH
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 18l behind Fleur De Chine at 40-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 4f (yielding) in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D K Weld. Star Rating HHHH
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Final Voyage when second of 16 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 13l behind Danielle at 11-1 when seventh of 18 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (heavy) in November last year Having her first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHH
and Orionis (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 4
Hector Crouch 9.2 2L 5th of 13 to Cape Flora (GB) 9.3 DONCASTER 12 SEP 25 hcp (0-100)1m 3f
10 PERRY MASON (GB) 5 9-5 (9)
Br B g Advertise (GB) - Precious Ramotswe (GB) (Nathaniel)
91
J Leigh Roche F 12-9143
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Third of 15 behind Londonofficecallin beaten 1 1/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 14 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Earnings €30,000 Days Since Last Run 20 9/1 HR91 Julian Pietropaolo 8.12 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY 15rn
7/2Fav HR88 Declan McDonogh 9.3 s/hd s/hd 1/2L 4th to
Br B f The Gurkha - Wild Storm (GB) (Dubawi) Gavin Cromwell T HR 90 Philip D Gilmore O J Jack Kearney (3)
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was last month). A winner at 11-2 over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on her latest flat outing last month, beating Ribee by 4l. Star Rating HHHH
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and yielding ground. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Blake when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 7f on heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Lady Mairen when fifth of 10 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Sligo over 1m 3f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 7l behind Key Witness at 9-1 when eighth of 21 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Truth Be Told at 14-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Vega’s Muse when second of 17 at 16-5fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
9/4Fav HR77 Shane Foley 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Far From Dandy 9.7
5/4Fav HR70 Ben Coen 9.10 won nk 2 3/4L from Tribal
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Final Voyage at 12-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
here 3 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 50/1 Rory Cleary 9.8 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Lady Plimsoll 8.10 and Hopes Are High 9.8 DUN 10 JAN 25 10rn mdn 1m
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind King’s Code at 20-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in January Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with K R Burke in the UK. Star Rating HH
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Satono Chevalier at 16-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
21 DUTCH GOLD (CPiece) 6 8-7
Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Dutch Monarch (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) Noel Meade T HR 73 Albert Dravins & Exors of the Late Eamonn Scanlon O J Jamie Powell F 580-000 Ms Vivienne Anne Bird B
14/1 HR76 Adam Caffrey 9.0 (CP) 7 1/2L 10th of 12 to
28/1 HR80 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (CP) 30L 10th of 14 to Rock
14/1 HR81 Reese Holohan 8.0 47L 24th of 25 to Ribee 8.12
Blinkers worn by No 5. CPiece worn by No 7, No 16, No 21. H,T worn by No 4. Hood worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 3, No 13.
Long Handicap - Dutch Gold 8-01(113)
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Fiver Friday, 11/2 Iron Fist, Fixation, 8/1 In My Teens, 10/1 Iowa City (FR), Perry Mason (GB), Yulia (FR), 14/1 Perfect Your Craft, 16/1 Retracement, 20/1 Apercu, Deressa, Playin Cool, 25/1 Cloud Seeker (GB), Calm The Jets (GB), Flame Of Forest, Pillar Of Hope (GB), 50/1 Dawn Rising, War Rooms, Railwayview Lady, Dutch Gold, 100/1 Dar Toungi (FR) 2025 - 1st Apercu 2nd Cloud Seeker (GB) 3rd Star Harbour (2 min. 5.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CLOUD SEEKER knows how to perform in these big-field handicaps and has a shot at going one better than last year when he just failed by a short head. This is his trip and ground. There are any number of dangers, though. Deressa has switched to Paddy Twomey after a couple of victories for Dermot Weld and could do damage with Colin Keane booked. Fiver Friday is in a rich vein of form and was a ready winner of a good pot over C&D last month when she travelled notably well. There is certainly more to come from Yulia, who suffered a less-than-clear route on her way to fifth on her Irish debut in Sligo
RACESPONSOR
Michael
Race preview from Weatherbys
11 go to post for this afternoon’s Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes, a Group 2 contest over 6f, in which there are five British-trained runners.
That quintet includes last year’s winner James’s Delight, who bids to go back-to-backforCliveCoxandowners
Paul & Clare Rooney. The Invincible Army five-year-old finished strongly in 2025 and should strip fitter for his recentreturninDoncaster’sCammidge Trophy.
Third last year, the evergreen Big Gossey was only beaten a short-head andaneck,andwasinwinningcourse form at this track in late March, when capturing the Gladness Stakes over an extra furlong. Ground conditions are unlikelytobeassofttoday.
The four-year-old Powerful Glory has to concede weight to all, given that he caused a huge (200/1) shock in the Group1BritishChampionsSprintStakes when last seen. Winner of the Group 2 MillReefStakesasajuvenile,heremains very lightly-raced and open to further improvement.
Karl Burke’s Spycatcher and William Haggas’ Montassib clashed with James’s Delight in the Cammidge Trophy, with the latter coming out on top (fourth). He was 6½ lengths off Powerful Glory at Ascot last autumn, then finished the best part of 5 lengths
The British challenge is completed by Marvelman, a four-year-old Invincible Spirit colt trained by Andrew Balding. He drops back to this trip for the first time since his juvenile days and wears afirsttimehood.
Winner of the 2023 Phoenix Stakes, BucaneroFuerte hashadtworunsthis season and will appreciate stepping back up in trip following his latest start in the Woodlands Stakes at Naas. The same connections have Valiant Force to rely upon, too, but the former would appear to be the first string, with David Eganinthesaddle.
Donnacha O’Brien’s Comanche Brave is another who was racing over further last term, with his third in Royal Ascot’s Jersey Stakes following on from his fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. It will be interestingtoseeifRyanMooreadopts positive tactics over this trip and he is another four-year-old with scope to showfurtherimprovement.
Interestingly,ChicagoCritic,whowears first time blinkers, finished third in the 2024 Jersey and also comes back in distance, having raced over 7f-1m1f whilst in the UAE, and the filly Fregada completes the line-up. She remains very lightly-raced but hasn’t won since makingasuccessfuldebutovercourseand-distanceasatwo-year-old.
FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M. THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES OF €130,000 (GROUP 2)
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
Br B c Cotai Glory (GB) - Wouldntitbelovely (Kodiac (GB)) Richard & Peter Fahey (in GB) T HR 115 Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum O J Jamie Spencer F 11-851- C Marnane B
to heavy A winner at 200-1 in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Lazzat by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 5 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Earnings €450,843.70 Days Since Last Run 217 Jamie Spencer 9.3 won nk 1 1/4L from Lazzat (FR) 9.4 and Quinault (GER) 9.4 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 19rn Group 1 6f Gd 1min 11.7sec
Oisin Orr 9.4 3L last of 5 to Elegant Erin 9.0 BEVERLEY 23 SEP 25 5f Sft Oisin Orr 9.2 11L 8th of 9 to Symbol of Honour (GB) 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 24 MAY 25 Group 2 6f Gd
2 BIG GOSSEY (TStrap) 9 9-5 (9)
Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) Charles O’Brien T HR 107 Allegro Syndicate O
J Billy Lee F 052-019 Mr E Heary B
Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Mission Central at 40-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 87 runs, 11 wins, 22 places Earnings €370,373 Days Since Last Run 26 40/1 HR107 Robert Whearty 9.12 (TS) 4 1/4L 9th of 15 to Mission Central 9.2
25/1 HR107 Billy Lee 9.9 (TS) won 1 1/2L nk from East Hampton (GB) 9.9 and Neolithic 8.12 here 28 MAR 10rn Listed 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 33.7sec 40/1 HR108 Billy Lee 10.3 (TS) 39L 22nd of 25 to Ribee 8.12 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy
3 BUCANERO FUERTE (GB) 5 9-5 (8)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Frida La Blonde (FR) (Elusive City (USA)) Robson De Aguiar T HR 110 AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar O J David Egan F 1137-75 Gestut Zur Kuste AG B
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Mission Central when fifth of 15 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 15 runs, 6 wins, 2 places Earnings €389,412 Days Since Last Run 26 100/30 HR114 David Egan 9.12 2 1/2L 5th of 15 to Mission Central 9.2 NAAS 27 APR Listed 5f Gd 9/4 HR115 David Egan 9.12 14L 7th of 10 to Navassa Island 9.4 CK 4 APR Listed 6f Sft
David Egan 9.0 7 1/4L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Shisospicy (USA) 8.9 DEL-MAR 1 NOV 25 Group 1 5f Frm
4 CHICAGO CRITIC (GB) (Blinkers) 5 9-5 (7)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder - Criticism (GB) (Machiavellian (USA)) J P Murtagh T
HR 107 Sam Mencoff & Tony Smurfit O J Ben Coen F 74-6264 Forenaghts Stud B
He has won three times at 1m on good and soft - heavy ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Elnajmm when fourth of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ras Al Khor at Meydan over 7f (good) in March. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 18 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Earnings €51,168 Days Since Last Run 78
Ben Coen 9.4 (CP) 2 1/2L hd hd 4th to Elnajmm (GB) 9.7 MEYDAN 6 MAR 13rn Group 3 7f Gd Ben Coen 9.4 (CP) 2 1/2L hd hd 4th to Elnajmm (GB) 9.7 MEYDAN 6 MAR 13rn 7f Gd
Ben Coen 9.0 (CP) 4L 6th of 15 to Strauss (JPN) 9.0 ABU DHABI 7 FEB Listed 1m Gd
5 COMANCHE BRAVE 4 9-5 (2)
Br Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Ishvana (Holy Roman Emperor) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T
HR 110 Muhaideb A Almuhaideb O J Ryan Moore F 313-335 Whisperview
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Ka Ying Rising when fifth of 8 at 200-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 6l behind Aramram when sixth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) in March. Star Rating HHH
Successful twice at 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Reef Runner at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 2 1351 Turf Sprint at Riyadh over 6f in February Star Rating HHH
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Aramram when fourth of 12 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) in March. Star Rating HHH
9.5
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Aramram at 10-3 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) in March. Star Rating HHH
Winner of six races from 5f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Mission Central at 33-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Violet’s Gift (Cadeaux Genereux) John James Feane T HR 94 Ms Charlotte Musgrave O J Ronan Whelan F 1-270-9 James F Hanly B
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind City Of Memphis at 33-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 5 runs 1 wins, 1 places Earnings €12,626 Days Since Last Run 13 33/1 HR95 Ronan Whelan 9.9 9 1/2L 9th of 10 to City Of Memphis 9.9 LEP 10 MAY Group 3 7f Gd 33/1 HR97 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 14L last of 11 to Art Power 9.7 here 28 SEP 25 Group 3 6f Sft 14/1 Jamie Powell 9.0 5 1/4L 7th of 13 to Grande Marques 9.0 TIPP 31 AUG 25 Listed 5f Yld
Blinkers worn by No 4, No 10 Hood worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Powerful Glory, 7/2 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), 9/2 Montassib (GB), 13/2 Comanche Brave, 15/2 Spycatcher, 11/1 James’s Delight, Marvelman, 20/1 Big Gossey, Chicago Critic (GB), 50/1 Valiant Force (USA), Fregada 2025 - 1st James’s Delight 2nd Lethal Levi (GB) 3rd Big Gossey (1 min. 11.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
COMANCHE BRAVE was far from outclassed in fifth behind superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising in Sha Tin last month and there may be more to come from him in the sprinting division. Last season, he was campaigned over longer trips and was placed several times in Group races. British raider Powerful Glory is entitled to maximum respect after winning the Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot last October Bucanero Fuerte hasn’t quite been at his best in two outings this season, but he has plenty of winning form over C&D and ought to be in the thick of the action. Big Gossey loves it here and continues to defy expectations, while Montassib is another to consider WIN: COMANCE BRAVE DANGER: Powerful Glory
RACESPONSOR
Sharon O’Regan, CEO Weatherbys will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
PREVIEW
Weatherbys Greenlands Stakes Preview with Jane Mangan.
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BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake.
Another common bet is each-way
This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
The Irish 2000 Guineas is one of the most prestigious races in the Irish flat racing calendar and is in fact the first of the five Irish Classics staged here at the Curragh. Run over one mile, the race is open to three-year-olds and serves as Ireland’s equivalent of the 2000 Guineas race at Newmarket. First established in 1921 the contest attracts leading horses from across Europe
The Irish 2000 Guineas is renowned for showcasing emerging champions with strong prospects for the remainder of the racing season and many of the excellent cast of runners you see today will go on to achieve big things this year. 2024 winner Rosallion for example went on to take the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month, a feat that was matched by 2025 winner Field Of Gold.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
The 2025 renewal saw the well-backed Field Of Gold sweep home in impressive style to take the win for John & Thady Gosden. Racing in the Juddmonte colours, the three-year-old was held up in the rear early on before beginning to make good headway from just over two furlongs out. Colin Keane began to edge his mount forwards, and he took the lead just before entering the final furlong. From then on there was no catching him as he stormed towards the finish.
Finishing in second was fellow Juddmonte runner Cosmic Year Trained by Harry Charlton he also finished strongly but ultimately proved no match for the winner Rounding out the podium positions was the classy Hotazhell.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
Seven of the last 12 winners were favourites
Seven of the last 12 winners came from stall three or lower
Six of the last 12 winners ran in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
A strong field of 10 goes to post for this race and Aidan O’Brien holds a powerful hand with the well-backed market leader Gstaad. The three-year-old Starspangledbanner colt is a clear favourite at the time of writing and it’s not hard to see why After a trio of Group 1 seconds last season, he signed the year off in style with an excellent win in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf in November His sole start so far this season saw him produce a strong second in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month and he looks well placed to score here Finishing one place behind the favourite then was Charlie Appleby’s Distant Storm. The Night Of Thunder colt was a fine winner of the Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last year and has placed in a pair of Group 1’s since Karl Burke’s Alparslan is also a contender after he got this season off to a flyer with his success in the Greenham at Newbury last month.
2025 winner: Field Of Gold
FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M.
THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS OF €500,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
Br B c Dandy Man - Laciredeski (GB) (Toronado)
K R Burke (in GB) T HR 112 Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi O
J Sam James F 116-1 Groom - Jack Lander Coole House Farm Ltd B
Career Record 4 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Earnings €199,486.20
Clifford Lee 9.2 won 1L 3/4L from Zavateri 9.2 and Albert Einstein 9.2
Clifford Lee 9.3 5L 6th of 9 to Gewan (GB) 9.3
5/4Fav Clifford Lee 9.7 won
Br B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Joyous (GB) (Assertive (GB))
J Colin Keane F 2-2 Groom - Bruno Reis
Rating HHH Placed in both starts. Beaten a neck by Shaws Bay when second of 12 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
3 kDISTANT STORM (GB) (CPiece) 3 9-2 (6)
Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Date With Destiny (George Washington) Charlie Appleby (in GB) T HR 114 Godolphin
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 14 behind Bow Echo beaten 11l at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
9.2 won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Commander’s Intent (FR) 9.2 and Archer
Br B c Kingman (GB) - Ship of Dreams (Lope de Vega) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T HR 98 Michael Hilary Burke O J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 432-1 Groom - Absar Alam
outing when 8-13fav
last
9.8
6/4Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Trojan Warrior (USA) 9.7 here 21 OCT 25 11rn mdn 6f Hvy 9/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Constitution River (FR) 9.5 here 23 AUG
5 GSTAAD (GB)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mosa Mine (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) A P O’Brien T
HR 120 Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O J Ryan Moore F 12221-2 Groom - Enora Hervio Maywood Stud
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Bow Echo when second of 14 at 3-1jt-fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Causeway beaten 2 1/4l at 3-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Won on his latest
at Gowran Park over 7f (soft)
month, beating Solana Beach by 4l. Star Rating HH
Dandy Man (IRE)
1. Alparslan (IRE)
Laciredeski (GB)
Sands of Mali (FR)
2. Bamako Beach (IRE)
Joyous (GB)
Mozart (IRE)
Lady Alexander (IRE)
Toronado (IRE)
Sciolina (IRE)
Panis (USA)
Kadiania (FR)
Assertive (GB)
Ivory’s Joy (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
Night of Thunder (IRE)
3. Distant Storm (GB)
Date With Destiny (IRE)
4. Go Just Do It (GB)
Kingman (GB)
Forest Storm (GB)
George Washington (IRE)
Flawlessly (FR)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Zenda (GB)
Lope de Vega (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Victoria Cross (USA)
Night Shift (USA)
Sandhurst Goddess
High Chaparral (IRE)
Wana Doo (USA)
Oratorio (IRE)
Grigora (USA)
Miswaki (USA)
Political Parody (USA)
Indian Rocket (GB)
Kapi Creek (FR)
Bold Edge (GB)
Tart And A Half (GB)
Tina’s Pet
Jacqui Joy
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Quiet Storm (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Bordighera (USA)
Rainbow Quest (USA)
Pauvresse (FR)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Shamardal (USA)
Lady Vettori (GB)
Ship of Dreams (IRE)
Oh Sedulous (IRE)
Choisir (AUS)
Starspangledbanner(AUS)
5. Gstaad (GB)
Mosa Mine (GB)
Gold Anthem (AUS)
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Baldemosa (FR)
Scat Daddy (USA)
Sioux Nation (USA)
6. Neolithic (IRE)
Starlite Sienna (IRE)
Dream The Blues (IRE)
Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
Devious Diva (IRE)
Lawman (FR)
Sedulous
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Great Selection (AUS)
Made of Gold (USA)
National Song (AUS)
Danehill (USA)
Patrona (USA)
Lead On Time (USA)
Bamieres (FR)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Catch The Blues (IRE)
Elusive Quality (USA)
Cara Fantasy (IRE)
Dr Devious (IRE)
Dawn Chorus (IRE)
7 kPACIFIC AVENUE (CPiece) 3 9-2 (5)
Br Gr c Dubawi - Lumiere (GB) (Shamardal (USA)) Charlie Appleby (in GB) T HR 104 Godolphin O
J Jamie Spencer F 471-322 Groom - Nathan Alison Godolphin B
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Protection Act when second of 4 at 4-6fav on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career
2
Saffie Osborne 9.6 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Protection Act 9.2
Mickael Barzalona 8.12 (CP) 1L 2nd to Title Role (GB) 8.12 MEYDAN
William Buick 9.2 (CP) hd hd 3rd to August George 9.2 DOHA 14 FEB 10rn 1m
8 POWER BLUE 3 9-2 (7)
Br B c Space Blues - Visions (Worthadd)
J David Egan F 2531-27 Groom - Bruno Sousa Finanza Locale Consulting B
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Bow Echo at 28-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Earnings €223,400 Days Since Last Run 21 David Egan 9.2 13L 7th of
(AUS)
J Ben Coen F 316-25 Groom - Johnny
A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Causeway when fifth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating H
Br Ch c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Too Soon To Panic (Gleneagles) J A Stack T HR 108 Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier O J Seamie Heffernan F 2215-15 Groom - Sarah McCory Coolmore & Cayton Park Stud B
Successful twice at 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 12l behind Bow Echo when fifth of 14 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Earnings €69,000 Days Since Last Run 21 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 12L 5th of 14 to Bow Echo 9.2 NEWMARKET 2 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 6/1 HR102 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Power Blue 9.8 and Redemption Road (GB) 9.5 LEP 12 APR 11rn Group 3 7f 42yds Gd/Yld 1min 32.9sec Frankie Dettori 8.10 2 1/2L 5th of 10 to Argos (USA) 8.10 WOODBINE 13 SEP 25 Group 1 1m Frm
k Denotes second entry CPiece worn by No 3, No 6, No 7. TStrap worn by No 9. Probable Starting Prices - 1/2 Gstaad (GB), 5/1 Distant Storm (GB), 13/2 Alparslan, 10/1 Thesecretadversary, 33/1 Neolithic, 50/1 Go Just Do It (GB), Pacific Avenue, Power Blue, 66/1 Bamako Beach, Take Charge Star 2025 - 1st Field Of Gold 2nd Cosmic Year (GB) 3rd Hotazhell (GB) (1 min. 36.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Aidan O’Brien’s GSTAAD looks very much the one to beat. Last season’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner reappeared in the 2000 Guineas and moved clear with the winner before giving best in the closing stages. Distant Storm, who has been chalked up as second favourite behind Gstaad for this assignment, was some eight lengths back in third at Newmarket so it is hard to see that form being overturned, despite the first-time cheekpieces and his solid overall form. Thesecretadversary was behind them in fifth on the Rowley Mile, when keen, but could improve upon that if settling better on home turf Karl Burke’s Alparslan made all in the Greenham at Newbury and is hunting a cheque
WIN: GSTAAD
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Distant Storm
Matt Prior, Managing Director of Tattersalls will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and €200 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €200 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Dubawi (IRE)
7. Pacific Avenue (IRE)
Lumiere (GB)
Space Blues (IRE)
8. Power Blue (IRE)
Visions (IRE)
Starspangledbanner(AUS)
9. Take Charge Star (IRE)
Freedonia (GB)
St Mark’s Basilica (FR)
10. Thesecretadversary (IRE)
Too Soon To Panic (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Screen Star (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Miss Lucifer (FR)
Worthadd (IRE)
Charming Woman (IRE)
Choisir (AUS)
Gold Anthem (AUS)
Selkirk (USA)
Forest Rain (FR)
Siyouni (FR)
Cabaret (IRE)
Gleneagles (IRE)
Scream Blue Murder (IRE)
Seeking The Gold (USA)
Colorado Dancer
Deploy
Jawaher (IRE)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Tobougg (IRE)
Actoris (USA)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Noverre (USA)
Devil’s Imp (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Wigman (USA)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Sospel (GB)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Great Selection (AUS)
Made of Gold (USA)
National Song (AUS)
Sharpen Up
Annie Edge
Caerleon (USA)
Napoli (GB)
Pivotal (GB)
Sichilla (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Witch of Fife (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
You’resothrilling (USA)
Oratorio (IRE)
Holly Blue (GB)
EXTRA PLACE RACES
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Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
A winner at
3 1/2l by
Bay when second of 5 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav here over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Andab by 2l. Star Rating HHHHH
3
Br B c Lope de
of 5
22-1
his latest
wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
22-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in the
sixth of 9 at 50-1 on his latest outing in the
last month. Star Rating HHH
7f on good ground. Beaten
Maho
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 17l behind Benvenuto Cellini when last
at
on
outing in the Group 3 Boodles Chester Vase Stakes at Chester over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is
A winner at 1m 2f on soft - heavy ground. Finished 6l behind James J Braddock when fourth of 5 at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 7l behind Christmas Day at
Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 1f on yielding - soft ground. Finished 4l behind Christmas Day when
Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good - yielding)
A winner at 10-3 at Cork over 1m (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating The Publican’s Son by 1l. Star Rating HH
Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 5l behind Kensington Lane at 18-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Third of 12 behind Kensington Lane beaten 1 1/4l at 10-11fav on her latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
CPiece worn by No 3.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Causeway, 3/1 Amadeus Mozart, 4/1 Drop Dead Gorgeous, 6/1 Shaihaan, 10/1 South Island, 14/1 Shosholoza, 25/1 Mr Vettori, Zia Zabel, 50/1 Alphecca 2025 - 1st Thrice 2nd Emit 3rd Reyenzi (FR) (2 min. 4.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CAUSEWAY has progressed with each run and riding arrangements suggest he is preferred of Aidan O’Brien’s trio The son of Wootton Bassett completed a hat-trick in the Tetrarch here earlier this month and is bred to appreciate the step up to 1m2f Stablemate Drop Dead Gorgeous didn’t enjoy the clearest of passages when third in the Athasi and has plenty of scope for improvement, while South Island and Shosholoza should both progress from their reappearances in the Ballysax at Leopardstown last month.
WIN: CAUSEWAY
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Drop Dead Gorgeous
Barry Lacy representing Heider Family Stables will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M.
THE NORTHSTANDARD HANDICAP OF €30,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
Breeding B Breeder O
F Form J
T Trainer HR Handicap Rating Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post
Br B f Starman (GB) - Emerald Loch (GB) (Danehill Dancer)
HR 90
J Gary Carroll F 1-2
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Daddy’s Gal (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA))
Successful twice at 6f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Chicago Pope when fourth of 14 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Earnings €28,200 Days
9.10 won s/hd 2 1/4L from Sovereign Cry 9.5 and Whatchadoin 9.10 DUN 14
9/4 HR85 Luke McAteer 10.3 10L 5th of 6 to Which Wolf
3 MOREHAMPTON
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Donnybrook (Invincible Spirit)
J Ben Coen
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 12l behind Neolithic when last of 4 at 9-2 on his latest outing at
GOW 8 APR 4rn 7f Sft 5/1Fav HR90 Ben Coen 9.11 6 1/2L 10th of 14 to First Approach 9.1 NAAS 11 OCT 25 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 11/2 HR88 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 5 3/4L 5th
4 NAKAMURA
Br B g Kodi Bear - Ahab (GB)
Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Dundalk over 7f in December last year, beating Watch
A winner at 7f on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Bobby Mcgee at 12-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Owner
Jockey
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l by Royal Bay Cen when second of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Gowran Park over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Successful twice at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Chicago Pope at 22-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Tower by 2l. Star Rating HHHH
Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Navan over 6f (good) in July last
beating All Hail by 3l. Star Rating HHHH
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Korea (Galileo)
A winner at 11-4 at Dundalk over 7f on his latest outing in November last year, beating Watch Tower by a neck. Star Rating HHH
Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Fortuity by 4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Placed in all three of his starts. Third of 10 behind God Of Power beaten 1 1/2l at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
7/2 Ben Coen 9.6 1/2L 5L 3rd to Lewis Carroll 9.6 here 28 MAR 13rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 5/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 (H) 3/4L nk 3rd to Unauthorized 9.5 LEP 18 OCT 25 9rn mdn 7f 30yds Yld/Sft
12 GLITTER AND GLORY 3 8-10 (11)
A winner at 4-1 at Dundalk over 7f on her latest outing in March, beating County Carlow by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Cisterna when fifth of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HH
A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Misty Cove when fourth of 9 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Sligo over 1m 3f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Must compete from 1lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
Career Record 9 runs 1 wins, 1 places Earnings €7,500
2/1Fav
Siobhan
10/1 HR71 Donagh O’Connor 9.4 6 1/4L 6th of 13 to Arctic Assassin 9.1
17/2 HR64 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 won 3L s/hd from Aquilla Star 9.5 and Mr Tony
H,T worn by No 6. Hood worn by No 11, No 13. TStrap worn by No 10 Long Handicap - Coincidental Glory 8-06(118), Down The Glen 8-06(118) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Substance, 8/1 Quiet Mutiny, Gavoo, Star Of Sapphire, Zenford, 10/1 Golden Trigger, Unauthorized, Glitter And Glory, 11/1 Seoul Force, Down The Glen, 14/1 Coincidental Glory, 16/1 Nakamura, 25/1 Invincible Will, 33/1 Morehampton 2025 - 1st Iceford 2nd Shameful 3rd East Hampton (GB) (1 min. 25.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
SUBSTANCE impressed on his handicap debut at Roscommon and may defy a 10lb hike in the ratings. The son of Supremacy hails from a yard in great form and appreciated the sounder surface when quickening clear in the closing stages. He is one of six in the line-up to win last time out, with Golden Trigger and Seoul Force both meriting respect after landing maidens over this trip at Dundalk last year Star Of Sapphire has been absent since winning a Navan maiden last summer, while Johnny Murtagh has declared three runners and Zenford is an interesting contender on his handicap debut with Rory Mulligan claiming 5lb WIN: SUBSTANCE
DANGER: Golden Trigger
RACESPONSOR
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ABBREVIATIONSEXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Curragh may suggest that it will run well again today
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Curragh but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today
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Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to
from good to firm to yielding, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 6l behind Mission Central at 80-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
3
He has won four times at 6f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 8l behind Keke at 12-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
(GB) 9.11 NAAS 27 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 11/1 HR99 Luke McAteer 9.7 (V) 1 3/4L 2nd to Thunderbear 9.7 NAAS 11 OCT 25 10rn Listed 5f 205yds
He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy Finished 6l behind Navassa Island when fourth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind City Of Memphis when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 4l behind Mission Central at 10-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Supido when fourth of 13 at
outing
Chester over 1m (good) earlier this
Star Rating HHH
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Princess Child when fifth of 15 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) in August last year Star Rating HHH
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Evil Spell (GB) (Dutch Art (GB))
94
J Jack Kearney (3) F 041-104
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Double Rush when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Successful twice at 6f on heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Key Witness when second of 12 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather A winner at 7-2 at Dundalk over 1m on her latest outing in November last year, beating Jancis by 1l. Star Rating HHH
He has won three times at 7f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Dundalk over 7f in March, beating Venetian by 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
Successful twice at 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Keke at 12-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 6f on
Beaten 10l behind Tango Flare at 15-2 when 20th of 23 on his latest outing over
Star Rating HH
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 14l behind Key Witness at 16-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Third of 12 behind Keke beaten 3l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
8.10 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 6f Hvy
17 INDIGO DREAM (GB) 4
Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Chloris (GB) (Dansili (GB)) Ross O’Sullivan T HR 83 Eleanora
F 531-322
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Keke when second of 12 at 3-1fav on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 11 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Earnings €7,200 Days Since Last Run 26 3/1Fav HR83 Shane Foley 8.11 2 1/2L 2nd to Keke (GB) 9.11 NAAS 27 APR 12rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd Jamie Spencer 8.12 2L 2nd to Stateira (FR) 9.12 NEWCASTLE 3 APR 11rn hcp 7f 14yds Std James J. G. Ryan 9.2 4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Stateira (FR) 9.5 NEWCASTLE 16 JAN 11rn hcp 7f 15yds Std
18 BARBAPAPA (B,T) 7 8-11 (22)
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Eloge (GER) (Galileo) Henry de Bromhead T HR 82 K Haughey & Kieran T Byrne O J Conor Cusack (7) F 356513- Gestut Rottgen B
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Dontspoilasale beaten 3 1/2l at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year Star Rating HHH
Career Record 21 runs, 4 wins, 8
15/2 HR78 Adam Grant 8.7 (BK) won ns 2 1/4L from Little Queenie 9.12 and Collective Power 8.10
12.3sec 11/2 HR79 Andrew Slattery 8.12 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 7 to Daamberdiplomat 9.7
19 BACK DOWN UNDER
Br B f Australia (GB) - Back On Top (Lope
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Finished 14l behind Dmaniac when sixth of 9 at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in March. Star Rating HH
He has won three times at 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten a short head by Bint Majestic Roi when second of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 7l behind Stag Night when sixth of 10 at 16-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (soft) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Stag Night at 11-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing here over 5f (soft) last month. Star Rating H
8/11Fav Luke McAteer 9.3 won 3 1/4L hd from Arklow Lad 9.8 and
16/5 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Stella Alpina 9.3 TIPP 8 AUG 25 8rn mdn 5f Gd/Frm
Br Ch g Prince of Lir - Diamond Rio (Captain Rio (GB))
J Wesley Joyce (3) F 1650-14
He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Bint Majestic Roi when fourth of 13 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Competes from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating HHH
Career Record 20 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Earnings €31,576 Days Since Last Run 14 100/30Fav HR76 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.10 (TS) s/hd hd 3/4L 4th to Bint Majestic Roi
8/1 HR71 Gary Carroll 10.1 (TS) won 1/2L nk from Reposado (GB) 9.13 and Hugo’s Girl 9.2 here 4
40/1 HR73 Wesley Joyce 8.4 (TS) 33L last of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1 here 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f
B,T worn by No 18. Blinkers worn by No 1. C,T worn by No 3, No 14. CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 12, No. 21. TStrap worn by No. 7, No. 13, No. 16, No. 23. Visor worn by No 2.
Long Handicap - Genesis 8-05(117)
Probable Starting Prices - 15/2 Indigo Dream (GB), Genesis, 10/1 Bodhi Bear, 12/1 Unique Journey, Tina’s Indian, City House, Dmaniac (GB), Aviatrice, 14/1 Fort Vega (FR), Sir Les Patterson (GB), Bishopton, Go Athletico (FR), I Bid You Ajou (FR), 16/1 The Highway Rat, Barbapapa, 20/1 Tango Flare, Headmaster (GB), 25/1 Gerrit’s Gem, 33/1 Moltophino, Back Down Under, Sarahmae, Shadow Of The Moon, 100/1 Erosandpsyche 2025 - 1st Moltophino 2nd Keke (GB) 3rd Barbapapa (1 min. 11.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
GO ATHLETICO held a career-high rating of 108 and dropped down to a mark of 86 when landing the valuable Scurry Handicap over a similar distance here last summer The Ado McGuinness-trained gelding gave plenty of encouragement that another competitive handicap is within his grasp when third to Keke at Naas last month. He gets the vote to improve past runner-up Indigo Dream, who has held her form well since taking a Dundalk maiden in December Sir Les Patterson has gained all five career wins on the all-weather but appears fairly treated, while Dmaniac would appreciate any further rain. Aviatrice and Barbapapa are others to note
WIN: GO ATHLETICO DANGER: Indigo Dream
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THE O’DRISCOLLS IRISH WHISKEY IRISH EBF
MAIDEN OF €25,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 (For Race Conditions see page 70)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 15l behind Cannes when sixth of 8 at 125-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Dam won three times between 1m and 1m 4f including a Group 1 race Third of 8 behind Cannes beaten 4l at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHHH
Beaten 14l behind Endorsement at 20-1 when 10th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 1m 1f (good - yielding) in August last year Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Cannes at 100-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Alphonsus Liguori when fifth of 9 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Satoyama when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
J Donagh O’Connor
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Serafina Sunset (Foxwedge (AUS))
Full brother to Wholetthedogsout, won at 7f Probably best watched on his first taste of competitive action. Star Rating HH
Br Gr c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Bewitched (Dansili (GB)) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Thoroughbred
J Paddy Harnett (5)
Half-brother to Roberto Escobarr, won four times between 1m 2f and 2m including two Group 3 races. Bought for 180,000 euros as a yearling and he is a really interesting newcomer Star Rating HHH
Br B g Lope de Vega - Lady Bones (Royal Applause (GB)) Mrs John
J Scott McCullagh
Half-brother to Laganore, won seven times between 6f and 1m 2f including a Group 1 race Likely to attract his fair share of support first time out. Star Rating HHH
Br Gr g Circus Maximus - Cosmic Fire (FR) (Dalakhani)
Half-brother to Cosmic City, won 14 times between 1m 4f and 2m 1f Makes only limited appeal on his racecourse debut. Star Rating H
(GB) -
(Iffraaj (GB))
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1/2l by Acclamatic when second of 16 at 10-3 on his latest outing here over 1m (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 17l behind Enceladus at 12-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Gulya, won at 7f Finished 10l behind Satoyama when fifth of 16 at 14-1 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
14 SAKOKU 3 9-3 (11)
Br B f Sea The Stars - Fawz (GB) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) J P Murtagh T Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd O
J Ben Coen Newtown Anner Stud B
Sea The Stars filly who is from the family of champion Baaeed and the top-class Hukum. With that pedigree in mind, she has to be monitored closely Star Rating HHH
15 SAXONY CHARMS 3 9-3 (16)
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pleasantry (GB) (Johannesburg (USA)) A Oliver T Team Valor International LLC & A Oliver O
J Billy Lee Wansdyke Farms & Joseph Burke B
Half-sister to Fajjaj, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f, as well as Listed winner Repartee Cannot be dismissed lightly Star Rating HHH
16 VANIR 3 9-3 (1)
Br B f Teofilo - Shurooq (GB) (Dubawi) J P Murtagh T Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd O
J Seamie Heffernan Newtown Anner Stud B
Half-sister to Rukaana, won over hurdles at 2m, on the flat at 1m and in an all-weather flat race at 7f. From the extended family of 1000 Guineas winner Natagora so keep her in mind. Star Rating HHH
17 WALK IN PROVENCE 3 9-3 (5)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Walk In Marrakesh (Siyouni (FR)) J P Murtagh T Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited O
J N G McCullagh Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd B
Half-sister to Correspondence, won at 5f Daughter of Frankel who should be taken into consideration first time out. Star Rating HHH
TStrap worn by No 2, No 12.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Count Bezukhov, 5/1 The Shandyman (FR), 7/1 Lonely Island (FR), 8/1 Numantia, Royal Bones, 10/1 Sakoku, Vanir, Walk In Provence, 14/1 Saxony Charms, 20/1 Theorist, 25/1 Echo Inferno (GB), Will You Stop, 33/1 Amethyst Stone, Glen Echo, 50/1 Niobite, 66/1 Stabannon, 150/1 Matada
COUNT BEZUKHOV caught the eye on debut when keeping on into third behind odds-on stablemate Cannes at Leopardstown earlier this month. The Joseph O’Brien-trained colt had Amethyst Stone and Glen Echo both well behind and should benefit from that initial experience The Shandyman was only caught close home when runner-up to the selection’s stablemate Acclamatic over a mile here last autumn and may prove the chief threat, while Theorist and Lonely Island have also shown some promise Sakoku and Saxony Charms are two newcomers to note in the market.
WIN: COUNT BEZUKHOV
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: The Shandyman
A representative of O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey will present a trophy to the winning owner and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.20p.m. The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Tally Ho Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE
1.55p.m. The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Orby Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,450), 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 four years old and upwards that have not won Group 1 or a Group 2 race About 1 mile 4 furlongs €500 to enter €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June 2025) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Starting from stalls Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Keadeen Hotel Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Guineas Festival Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Keadeen Hotel) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,450), Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2025 (100 = 10st) About 1 mile 2 furlongs €500 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 19th May Starting from stalls Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes of €130,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd., Naas, Co Kildare) Winner will receive €78,000 (Penalty Value: €76,570), Second will receive €26,000 Third will receive €13,000 Fourth will receive €6,500 Fifth will receive €3,900 Sixth will receive €2,600 For four years old and upwards About 6 furlongs €780 to enter on April 15th €260 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th €390 extra if forfeit not declared by May 19th or €13,000 if entered by May 19th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September 2025) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Closing Date: 15th April 2026 Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas of €500,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) 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 colts and fillies only About 1 mile €625 to enter on September 24th or €12,500 if entered on April 1st €950 extra if forfeit not declared by December 3rd €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 1st €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by May 19th or €50,000 if entered by May 19th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Closing Date: 24th September 2025 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Heider Family Stables) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000 Third will receive €7,000 Fourth will receive €3,500 Fifth will receive €2,100 Sixth will receive €1,400 For three years old only About 1 mile 2 furlongs €700 to enter €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2025) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Starting from stalls Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The NorthStandard Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by NorthStandard) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,670), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for three years old only (90 9st 12lbs) About 7 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 19th May Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,450), Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that are EBF eligible that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2025 (100 = 10st) About 6 furlongs €500 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 19th May Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 60 FOR THIS RACE
NINTH RACE 5.55p.m. The O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish EBF Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey and the Irish EBF (€3,000))) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000 Third will receive €2,500 Fourth will receive €1,250 Fifth will receive €750 Sixth will receive €500 For three years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 1 mile 2 furlongs €250 to enter €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May in their order of priority There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 22nd May
Starting from stalls Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
SEE PAGE 66 FOR THIS RACE
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