I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to the Curragh today for our first Classic of the 2025 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 Avenue Bloodstock, Irish Stallion Farms, Weatherbys Ireland, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort, QuinnBet, Revamp Restoration and Conservation, Finlay Volvo and of course our feature race sponsor Tattersalls who are great supporters of Irish racing.
Earlier this week we were delighted 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 Edmond Mahony and his team for their consistent support.
Last year we had 70 different winning trainers here at the Curragh and a strong British challenge was a feature of the year. Our 11 Group 1 races were shared amongst 8 winning trainers, and we enjoyed some outstanding racing. 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 first 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.
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
OFFICIALS
SATURDAY24THMAY
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. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. M.C. Hickey
Dr. Tom McDonogh
Mr. Philip Caffrey
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. H. Hynes
STARTER:
Mr. J. R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. J. Pugh
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. C. Gordon
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
FORASONG
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
A flat
105 €51,499 0— Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and Spirit of Appin 9.7
C.D. Hayes 9.0 4 4th to
Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f
Gd
30.3sec 14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1
4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
TRACKFACTS
ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course
TOPCOURSETRAINERS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (158 wins from 761 runners, 21%) runs BRUSSELS and KANSAS (1.20), STORM BOY (3.05), EXPANDED and OFFICER (3.40), PROPOSE (5.55).
J P O’BRIEN (84 wins from 776 runners, 11%) runs MAXIMUM SCEPTICISM and ENNOBLE (1.20), MASOUN, TRUSTYOURINSTINCT and SAN SALVADOR (1.55), NURBURGRING and AERONAUTIC (2.30), SCORTHY CHAMP (3.40), SHAVASI and EYEMA CANDY GIRL (4.50), BEAR CREEK and VALOROUS POWER (5.55).
MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 588 runners, 9%) runs SLAUDEEN (1.20), SEA THE BOSS and RIVIERA QUEEN (1.55), JUNGLE COVE (2.30), HOTAZHELL (3.40), PRESENCE and SERIALISE (4.15), NANCY J (5.25), SEARS CROSSING (5.55).
J P MURTAGH (45 wins from 414 runners, 11%) runs KILLOURNEY REIGNS (1.20), SIEGE OF TROY (1.55), FINAL VOYAGE and MASHHOOR and RETRACEMENT (2.30), BLUES EMPEROR (4.15), TRANSCENDING GLORY and CHICAGO FIREBALL (4.50), ICEFORD (5.25), RIZAL (5.55).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (20 wins from 54 runners, 37%) runners listed above A BALDING (12 wins from 63 runners, 19%) runs WINDLORD (3.40).
H DE BROMHEAD (10 wins from 31 runners, 32%) runs MARAKESH (4.50).
RYAN MOORE (93 wins from 307 rides, 30%) rides BRUSSELS (1.20), STORM BOY (3.05), OFFICER (3.40), SKUKUZA (4.15), PROPOSE (5.55).
COLIN KEANE (87 wins from 622 rides, 14%) rides LEARNTODISCOVER (1.20), DRAWN TO DREAM (1.55), HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS (2.30), MY MATE ALFIE (3.05), FIELD OF GOLD (3.40), STATE ACTOR (4.15), GENUINE ARTICLE (4.50), SHAMEFUL (5.25), CROSSHAVEN (5.55).
BILLY LEE (63 wins from 512 rides, 12%) rides COOL AZUL (1.20), MAGICAL HOPE (1.55), APERCU (2.30), BIG GOSSEY (3.05), AKECHETA (4.15), MERISI DIAMOND (4.50), STEEL CUT (5.55). SHANE FOLEY (51 wins from 522 rides, 10%) rides SLAUDEEN (1.20), SEA THE BOSS (1.55), LONGBOURN (2.30), HOTAZHELL (3.40), SERIALISE (4.15), MARAKESH (4.50), SEARS CROSSING (5.55).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (11 wins from 36 rides, 31%) rides listed above
WAYNE LORDAN (11 wins from 28 rides, 39%) rides KANSAS (1.20), MOLTO AMICHI (2.30), EXPANDED (3.40), DERRY LAD (4.15), SECRET MAGICIAN (4.50).
SEAN LEVEY (8 wins from 41 rides, 20%) rides RASHABAR (3.40).
BILLY LEE (8 wins from 45 rides, 18%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22rd May
CELEBRATING Success
Congratulations to some of our winning owners from Monday 5th May. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you!
& G) MAIDEN OF €30,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Fond Words (Shamardal (USA))
B Haras des Trois Chapelles
O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Half-brother to Arabic Charm, won at 7f Wootton Bassett colt who cost 300,000gns as a yearling and he commands obvious respect on debut. Star Rating HHHHH 2
Br B c Waldgeist (GB) - Oh Sedulous (Lawman (FR))
B Dubois Holdings Ltd
O Martin Hayes & Peter Slezak
Half-brother to Ship Of Dreams, won at 7f and 1m. Beaten 19l behind Charles Darwin at 150-1 when 11th of 12 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (soft) last month. Also entered here yesterday Star Rating H Canon Law
Br B c Mehmas - Zarnitsa (GB) (Dubawi)
B Tally-Ho Stud Andrew Slattery J O Damien Moore Andrew Slattery T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Cost 65,000gns as a yearling and it would be unwise to dismiss this Mehmas newcomer out of hand. Star Rating HH
4 COOL AZUL (-)
Br B c Blue Point - Spanish Fly (Iffraaj (GB))
B Mr Edwin Thompson
O P G McManus
Half-brother to Game Breaker, won three times at 6f, as well as Listed-winning sprinter Last Crusader Even so, this is a tough starting point for him. Star Rating HH
5 ENNOBLE (-)
Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mironica (Excellent Art (GB)) F B Lisbrook Dylan Browne McMonagle J O HLT Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-brother to Sirici, won twice at 5f, including in Listed company Plenty of pace in his pedigree and he has to be considered closely first time out. Star Rating HHHH
6 KANSAS (14)
(6)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Fire Fly (Galileo) 3 F B Westerberg Wayne Lordan J O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Dam won at 7f Third of 9 behind First Approach beaten 1 1/2l at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B c Ten Sovereigns - Dara’s Girl (Starspangledbanner (AUS))
B Novidale Limited
O Rachra Partnership
Half-brother to Rebecca’s Girl, won three times at 6f and 7f Finished 8l behind Andab when sixth of 14 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Havana Grey (GB) - Our Gal (GB) (Kyllachy (GB))
B Mr G Wilding
O Mark Dobbin G
Half-brother to Fillyfudge, won twice at 1m 2f Sire Havana Grey imparts plenty of speed and his price rose from 45,000gns as a foal to 140,000gns less than a year later Star Rating HHH
Br B c Churchill - So Devoted (Holy Roman Emperor)
B Patrick F Kelly
O Atlantic Thoroughbreds
Half-brother to Jaayiz, won seven times between 6f and 1m 2f Fetched 225,000 euros as a yearling and he has to go on the shortlist on his introduction. Star Rating HHH 10 SAND ART (-)
Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Canford Art (Canford Cliffs)
B Mrs E Coleman Seamie Heffernan J O Mrs Eileen Coleman Kevin Thomas Coleman T
Dam won at 5f and 7f Bred for speed but others make more appeal in a maiden as warm as this is likely to be Star Rating HH
11
SLAUDEEN
(GB)
(42)
B Ben Sangster Bloodstock
Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington
Half-brother to Moorgate, won at 6f Finished 5l behind Green Sense when fourth of 10 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Slaudeen (GB)
2024 - 1st Henri Matisse 2nd Cadogan (GB) 3rd Red Evolution (1 min. 15.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
A contest where the market should be informative Aidan O’Brien has taken the last two renewals and fields a pair of Wootton Bassett colts in BRUSSELS and Kansas. The former made 300,000gns at the sales and is the mount of Ryan Moore so a big run looks more than likely Kansas has had the benefit of an outing in Naas, where he finished third, and improvement should be forthcoming. He holds an entry in an early-closing sales race at Doncaster O’Brien is operating at a strike-rate of just under 40 per cent in juvenile races this season. Newcomer Ennoble is one of two representatives from Joseph O’Brien’s stable and is a half-brother to a Listed winner
WIN: BRUSSELS
RACESPONSOR
Mark McStay of Avenue Bloodstock 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.
DANGER: Kansas
The UAE’s leading distributor of horse feeds and requisites is a proud supporter of racing at The Curragh, and extends warm wishes to all today’s participants
SECOND RACE 1.55P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles and a NH flat race A winner at 9-2 at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating War Rooms by a nose. Star Rating HHH San Salvador 2 flat
Richard Deegan 10.11 59L 15th of 19 to Caldwell Potter (FR) 11.4 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd /Sft 8/15Fav D.P. McDonogh
(131) (9) Br B f Frankel (GB) - Magical Touch (GB) (Dubawi) 611160- F B Godolphin Billy Lee J O Steven I Weston & Ballylinch Stud & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Patrick John O’Brien P Twomey T
She has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Grand Stars at
of 15 on her latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in November last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with H A Pantall in France Star Rating HHHH Magical Hope (GB) 3 flat wins €44,500.00 Handicap Rating 99 Tony Piccone 9.1 18L 11th of 15 to Grand Stars 8.11 SAINT-CLOUD 10 NOV 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy A. Werle 8.9 4L 6th of 13 to Sioux Life (ITY) 8.9 MILAN 6 OCT 24 Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Sft Adrie de Vries 8.9 won nk 3/4L from Bubble Sign (FR) 9.2 and New York City (GER) 8.12
Br Gr f Iquitos (GER) - Drawn To Run (Hurricane Run) 684276- F B Ammerland Gmbh & Co Kg Colin Keane J O Ringfort Stud Limited Ross O’Sullivan T
Successful at 7f and 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 9l behind Sea Theme when sixth of 12 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 5f in November last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with J A Osborne Star Rating H Drawn To Dream 2 flat wins €18,600.00 Handicap Rating 96
Saffie Osborne 9.5 (BK) 9L 6th of 12 to Sea Theme 9.8 LINGFIELD PARK 13 NOV 24 Listed 1m 5f
Br B f Le Havre - Romiyna (Nathaniel)
F B Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA Chris Hayes J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan D K Weld T
A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Falcon Eight when fifth of 8 at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
1 flat
Rating
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Bubble Gum at 16-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Sea The Boss (GB) 2 flat wins €50,150.00 Handicap Rating
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Roheryn (Galileo) (CPiece)
F B The Roheryn Partnership Oisin Murphy J O Qatar Racing Limited J P Murtagh T
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Madam Celeste when fourth of 12 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Siege Of Troy (GB) 1 flat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 102 11/4Fav HR103 O. Murphy 9.5 (CP) 1/2L 2 1/4L 2L 4th to Madam Celeste
13/2 HR101 B.M. Coen 9.2 (BK) 10L 7th of 16 to Caught U Looking 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 Listed 1m 3f 214yds Yld Florent Geroux 8.9 (BK) 2 1/2L hd 3rd to Kathynmarissa (USA) 8.9 KENTUCKY DOWNS 11 SEP 24 12rn Listed 1m 2f 110yds Frm
CPiece worn by No 9. Hood worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Trustyourinstinct, 4/1 San Salvador, 9/2 Siege Of Troy (GB), 6/1 Magical Hope (GB), 8/1 Romzina, Sea The Boss (GB), 16/1 Masoun (FR), Riviera Queen, 20/1 Drawn To Dream 2024 - 1st Candleford 2nd Sumiha 3rd Starry Heavens (2 min. 32.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
TRUSTYOURINSTINCT sets the standard with a rating of 109 He’s a very consistent horse who landed a Group 3 over this trip at Leopardstown in September He wasn’t far behind the market leaders in third in a Group 2 over 1m2f here earlier this month, which was a creditable performance Paddy Twomey’s stable is in red-hot form and Magical Hope is a very interesting contender on her first start for him. She won at Listed level in Germany and the fact she holds a Group 1 entry at this track next month looks highly significant. Siege Of Troy was very strong in the market on her seasonal reappearance at Gowran Park before finishing fourth. She is not one to underestimate WIN: TRUSTYOURINSTINCT DANGER: Magical Hope
RACESPONSOR
Lahij Al Basti and Mohammed Al Basti will present a trophy to the winning owner s and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
This logo indicates horses sold at Tattersalls sales.
2025FIXTURESCOMERACINGATTHECURRAGH!
Please scan the QR code to view our fixtures for the rest of the season.
Tickets From €15
Proud Sponsor of The Tattersalls Irish Guineas Weekend & Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival
Nestled in the picturesque County Wicklow, Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is a luxurious 4-star retreat. Located on the banks of Blessington Lakes with the stunning Wicklow mountains as a backdrop,
THIRD RACE 2.30P.M.
THE TULFARRIS HOTEL AND GOLF RESORT HANDICAP OF €50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
B Kenilworth House Stud Seamie
J O John Breslin A J Martin T A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Apercu at 25-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating H Westminster Moon 5 flat wins €37,975.70 D Handicap Rating 105 10/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 51L 6th of 11fn, 16rn to Romany
25/1 HR108 J.J.G. Ryan 10.5 (TS) 10L 10th of 16 to Apercu 9.2 CK 19
E. Pedroza 9.4 (BK) hd 1/2L 3rd to Petit Marin (GER) 9.4 CAPANNELLE 27 OCT 24
B Mrs Jacqueline Norris
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 1/2l behind Ascending when fourth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f
(136) (14) Br B g Gleneagles - Meri Shika (FR) (Spirit One (FR)) (TStrap) 5114- F B Newtown Anner Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Chemistry when fourth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) in August last year. Star Rating HHHHH Aeronautic 2 flat wins €16,815.00 Handicap Rating 96
4/1 HR93 D. McMonagle 9.7 (TS) nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Kinesiology (GB)(disq) 9.7 LEP 22 AUG 24 8rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 10/1 HR87 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 (TS) won 4 1/4L 1 1/4L from Barnso (GB) 9.7 and Blackpool
17/2 D. McMonagle 9.8 (TS) won hd 1 1/2L from Raydamann (FR) 9.8 and Psalm 9.1
4 LONGBOURN (251)
Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Lady Catherine (GB) (Bering) (TStrap) 3-53120- F B Tinnakill Bloodstock & P Grimes Shane Foley J O Ms Amanda Torrens Ross O’Sullivan T He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 10-1 behind This Songisforyou when last of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in September last year Star Rating HHHH Longbourn 4 flat wins €57,820.00 CD Handicap Rating 96 10/1 HR98 D. McMonagle 9.7 (TS) 21L last of 14 to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3 here 15 SEP 24
1m 2f Gd 5/6Fav HR98 J.J.G. Ryan 9.8 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Star Harbour 10.0 TIPP 9 AUG 24 4rn 1m 1f Gd/Frm 14/1 HR94 J.J.G. Ryan 9.13 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Old Faithful (FR) 9.4 and Genuine Article (GB) 9.7 LEP 18 JUL
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Sunsemperchi (GB) (Montjeu) 48008-0 F B Grenville Bloodstock Ltd Ben Coen J O Brunabonne Syndicate J P Murtagh T
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Beaten 12l behind Apercu at 14-1 when 11th of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Mashhoor (GB) 5 flat wins €127,705.70 CD Handicap Rating 96
14/1 HR99 P. McGettigan 9.6 11L 11th of 16 to Apercu 9.2 CK 19 APR Ext hcp 1m
Sft 50/1 HR101 B.M. Coen 9.7 15L 8th of 17 to Hamish (GB) 9.12 here 3 NOV 24 Listed 1m 4f Yld 33/1 HR103 B.M. Coen 9.7 (CP) 9 1/2L 10th of 11 to Elizabeth Jane 8.12 LEP 20 OCT 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy 6 HIMALAYAN
A winner at 1m 5f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won three hurdles. Finished 2l behind The Euphrates when fourth of 30 at 5-1 on his latest flat outing here over 2m 1f (good) in September last year Star Rating HHH Nurburgring 1 flat win €7,670.00 3 N.H. wins €181,720.00
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Madam Celeste at 12-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Apercu 4 flat wins €38,940.00 CD Handicap Rating 92
12/1 HR94 B.M. Coen 9.5 (BK) 8 3/4L 8th of 12 to Madam Celeste 9.5
(8) Br B g Free Eagle - Little Live Wire (Dubawi)
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Orandi
a neck. Star Rating HHHH Cloud Seeker (GB) 5 flat wins €60,559.40 D Handicap Rating 88 100/30Fav HR84 A.J Slattery 9.8 won nk s/hd from Ceallach 9.8 and Lady
6/1 HR85 A.J Slattery 9.9 10L 8th of 15 to Cheeky Wink 9.9 TIPP
Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Dutch Monarch (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) (CPiece) 0066-55 F
B Ms Vivienne Anne Bird Chris Hayes J
O Albert Dravins & Exors of the Late Eamonn Scanlon Noel Meade T
Successful twice at 1m 2f on yielding and soft - heavy ground. Finished 1/2l behind Ascending when fifth of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH Dutch Gold 2 flat wins €21,240.00 CD Handicap Rating 85
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Sea The Dream when second of 9 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (soft) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with W J Haggas. Star Rating HHH Retracement 1 flat win €4,344.80 Handicap Rating 84
Daniel Tudhope 9.11 2 1/2L 2nd to Sea The Dream (GB) 9.11 PONTEFRACT 7 OCT 24 9rn hcp (61-80)1m 6yds Sft Tom Marquand 9.11 4L 5th of 10 to Sir Lowry’s Pass (GB) 9.4 GOODWOOD 3
Tom Marquand 9.7 won 2 1/2L 6 1/2L from Wind River 9.7 and Solara (GB) 8.11
Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money (Alzao (USA)) 3146-69 F B Mr Jason Harney Patrick McGettigan
He has won three times at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy Beaten 11l behind Evening Blossom at 14-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft -
Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Mawheba (Dubawi)
F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited J Cleary (5) J O Mrs John Raymond Eastwood Paul W Flynn T
He has won three times at 1m on the all-weather Finished 10l behind Independent Expert when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Cheers Again (GB) 3 flat wins €19,175.00 Handicap Rating 79 16/1 HR84 R. Whearty 9.5 9 3/4L 6th of 8 to Independent Expert 9.5 NAAS 18 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/2Fav HR85 W.J. Lee 9.1 6 1/4L 8th of 9 to Tokenomics (FR) 9.6 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 18/1 HR86 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 (CP) 24L 23rd of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 here 16
B Moran Stud Farm Wayne Lordan J O Muchos Amigos Syndicate
Eoin Griffin T
Placed in three of five starts. Beaten a nose by Expound when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap Star Rating HHH Molto Amichi Handicap Rating 78
17/2 L.T. McAteer 9.8 14L 9th of 19 to Jetara 9.8 here 3 NOV 24 mdn 1m 4f Yld
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 14, No. 17. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3, No. 4, No. 7, No. 13. Visor worn by No 2.
Long Handicap - Molto Amichi 8-6 (118)
Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Himalayan Heights, 11/2 Aeronautic, 6/1 Cloud Seeker (GB), 7/1 Apercu, 8/1 Nurburgring, 10/1 Zoffman, Ceallach, Dutch Gold, 12/1 Star Harbour, 14/1 Mashhoor (GB), Retracement, Molto Amichi, 25/1 Longbourn, Jungle Cove, 33/1 Final Voyage, Soaring Monarch, Mr Rango, Cheers Again (GB), 50/1 Westminster Moon
2024 - 1st Crystal Black 2nd Deakin (FR) 3rd Saturn (2 min. 7.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Joseph O’Brien’s AERONAUTIC catches the eye on his handicap debut. This Gleneagles gelding is a lightly-raced sort who has won two of his four races. On his latest outing, he was beaten two lengths into fourth in Listed company at Leopardstown last summer He can have a say off a mark of 96. Himalayan Heights is race-fit from a decisive victory in a Leopardstown handicap in April. Afterwards, connections commented that he has matured since last season so there should be more to come from him. Longbourn has gone well fresh before and is well versed in big-field handicaps. Cloud Seeker is climbing the weights but has a more-than-decent win ratio, which will stand him in good stead.
DANGER: Longbourn
RACESPONSOR
Greenlands preview from Weatherbys
All eyes will be on Aidan O’Brien’s excitingAustralianrecruitStormBoy in Saturday’s Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh, butconnectionsofformerhigh-class two-year-old Iberian will be among those hoping to spoil the party in whatlooksacompetitiverenewalof theGroup2.
Storm Boy was among the best of his generation in Australia as a twoyear-old and follows the same route as O’Brien’s 2018 Greenlands winner Merchant Navy, another former Australian sprint star who was also making his European debut when winningtherace.
Merchant Navy went on to win Royal Ascot’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes before retiring to stud, and Storm Boy is already vying for favouritism in the same race, as well as the King Charles III Stakes. He arrived from Australia with five wins under his belt, plus third place in the TABGoldenSlipperStakes,whenRyan Mooregotatasteofhiminwhatiswell establishednowastheworld’srichest two-year-old race, and there is no doubtinghistalent.
Storm Boy hasn’t been on the racecourse since October, when he finishedonlyeighthintheTABEverest Stakes at Randwick, but O’Brien has been making very positive noises about how he has settled in, and the
InaRacingPoststabletourlastmonth O’Brien, who also took top sprint honourswithyetanotherex-Australian sprinter in Starspangledbanner, said: “He’s fast. Before he came down, we didn’t know whether he’d want six furlongs, seven furlongs or a mile but he’s very quick and is definitely a sprinter - that was very apparent the minutehesteppedupagear.”
Ominously, he added that “You’d be very happy with everything he’s doing,” but while Storm Boy undoubtedlymeritseveryrespect,this isaraceinwhichBritishsprintershave donewellinrecentyears.CharlieHills, forone,isveryhopefulthatIberianwill take another important step along the redemption trail by following up thestable’s2024Greenlandswinwith Mitbaahy.
Iberian, one of four British sprinters in a field of nine, beat next-time-out Group1winnersSunwayandRosallion in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster at two, after which only City Of Troy was preferred to him in the Dewhurst betting. However, he disappointed there, and again in the 2000 Guineas, and it was only at Southwell last December that he begantogetbackontrack.
He followed a narrow win there with
a neck second to Spycatcher in Doncaster’sCammidgeTrophy,where he burst through looking much the besthorseintheraceuntilveeringleft andinterferingwithtworivals,andhis trainer now has little doubt that he is readyforthisstepbackupinclass.
Hillssaid:“Myhorseswerereallyoutof sortsformuchoflastyearandIberian was one of the worst hit. His twoyear-old form had been really strong and he beat those good horses quite convincinglyatDoncaster,buthethen justseemedtolosehisway.
“Luckily the owners (Teme Valley and the Ballylinch Stud) have been fantastic and they’ve been really patient.Althoughheeffectivelymissed last year almost completely, we got himbackatSouthwellandthenheran areallyniceraceatDoncaster,where he came through the field to win but rather seemed to throw it away, veering away from the stick when he hit the front. He still finished the race offsowellthathealmostgotbackup.”
He added: “We could have gone to York last week, but that’s a quick six furlongs and I think the stiff six at the Curraghwillsuithimwell.Wemadean entry at Salisbury on Saturday too to giveourselvesoptions,astheforecast wasunsettledatthestartoftheweek, but the Greenlands has always been the preferred option and that’s where he’llgo.
“He’snotreallybredtosprint,ashe’sby LopedeVegaoutofaHighChaparral mare, but he’s got a lot of pace and I thinkhe’llgetbetterasasprinter.He’s hopefullyimprovingstepbystepback towherehewasandheshouldhavea nice chance on Saturday, after which we’llbelookingattheQueenElizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot if all goes well. He’s got a lot of natural talent and has always looked like a verygoodhorse.”
The Abernant Stakes second and third, GrandGrey and LethalLevi,are among three other possibles from Britain, along with James’s Delight, who was one of those hampered by IberianatDoncaster.GrandGrey,who will carry the old Via Sistina colours, finished well at Newmarket and looks particularly interesting, as that was his first run for Kevin Ryan after his €340,000purchasefromFrance.
Joining Storm Boy among the domestic defence is the Ger Lyonstrained My Mate Alfie, a three-time courseanddistancewinner,including in the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes. He beat Big Gossey, who is set to reoppose, that day, and having been only narrowly beaten at Naas on his reappearance he looks sure to give a goodaccountofhimself.
ByGrahamDench
FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M.
THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES
€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
Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA))
F B Mr E Heary
J O Allegro Syndicate Charles O’Brien T
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Bucanero Fuerte when fifth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Big Gossey 10 flat wins €316,260.00 CD Handicap Rating 105 10/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.12 4 3/4L 5th of 7 to Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 9.9
Placed in four of eight starts. Beaten 1/2l by Sajir when second of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group
Blandford Bloodstock Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Grand
Cristian Demuro 9.11 8L 11th of 16 to Makarova (GB) 9.7
Br B c Lope de Vega - Bella Estrella (High Chaparral) (TStrap) 16-001-2 F B Ballylinch Stud Jason Watson J O Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud Charles Hills (in GB) T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Spycatcher when second of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) in March. Star Rating HHH
Jason Watson 9.10 (TS) nk 2nd to Spycatcher 9.10 DONCASTER 29 MAR 9rn Listed 6f 2yds Gd /Sft
Jason Watson 9.4 (TS) won s/hd 4L from We Never Stop 9.4 and Silky Wilkie 9.4 SOUTHWELL 14
13.9sec James Doyle 9.2 17L 11th of 12 to Puchkine (FR) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 7 JUL 24 Group 1 7f Gd /Sft 4
B Newtown Stud Oisin Murphy J O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox (in GB) T
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 9l behind Lazzat when fifth of 8 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Chantilly over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
James’s Delight 5 flat wins €142,181.90 D Handicap Rating 108 Mickael Barzalona 9.0 9L 5th of 8 to Lazzat (FR) 9.4 CHANTILLY 2 MAY Listed 6f Gd /Sft
Rossa Ryan 9.10 4L 5th of 9 to Spycatcher 9.10 DONCASTER 29 MAR Listed 6f 2yds Gd /Sft Ryan Moore 9.3 4L 8th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft 5 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (21)
(131) (6) Br B g Lethal Force - Dartrix (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) (Blinkers) 2011-35 F B Joshua A Knox Clifford Lee J O Made In Thailand K R Burke (in GB) T
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 1 1/4l behind More Thunder when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Lethal Levi (GB) 9 flat wins €306,122.90 D Handicap Rating 109
Clifford Lee 9.12 (BK) 1L 5th of 13 to More Thunder 8.9
A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Vera’s Secret when fourth of 8 at 5-4fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Vespertilio (FR) 1 flat
Blinkers worn by No 5, No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Storm Boy (AUS), 9/2 My Mate Alfie, 5/1 Iberian, 11/2 Grand Grey, 10/1 James’s Delight, Vespertilio (FR), 11/1 Lethal Levi (GB), 16/1 Big Gossey, 20/1 Easy 2024 - 1st Mitbaahy 2nd Regional (GB) 3rd Ano Syra (1 min. 12 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Aidan O’Brien takes the wraps off Australian import STORM BOY, who could be an exciting addition to the sprinting ranks. He won at this level at Randwick as a juvenile and is a son of Justify with plenty of dash. He holds Group 1 entries for Royal Ascot. Grand Grey ran on strongly for second (ahead of Lethal Levi in third) in a Group 3 at Newmarket, which was a notable effort on his first start since switching to Kevin Ryan. My Mate Alfie really enjoys the Curragh and is likely to come on from his runner-up berth on his reappearance in Naas. Charlie Hills won this last year and sends Iberian across the Irish Sea, so his chance is respected.
WIN: STORM BOY
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Grand Grey
Sharon O’Regan and Russell Ferris representing Weatherby Group 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.
FREESHUTTLEBUS
The Curragh in association with Manguard Plus is delighted to offer a free shuttle bus from Kildare Town, Naas and Newbridge.
Contact Customer Information on Level 1 of Grandstand for up to date schedule.
Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas The Jockeys
By Donn McClean
Gavin Ryan (1. Commanche Brave)
Gavin Ryan had ridden over 20 winners before he sat his Leaving Cert in 2019
The following year, he was crowned champion apprentice when he rode 51 winners, which saw him finish sixth in the overall jockeys’ championship
He has quickly established himself in the top echelons of Irish jockeys. His relationship with trainer Donnacha O’Brien has been key in that regard, and he landed his first Group 1 race when he rode Proud And Regal to victory for the trainer in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud in October 2022. He rode Commanche Brave to win his maiden at Cork last September, and he rode him to finish second in the Group 3 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on his debut this season, just a half a length behind Henri Matisse, who won the Poule d’Essai des Poulains (the French 2000 Guineas) two weeks ago, and he is fully deserving of his place in the line-up for the first Classic of the 2025 Irish racing season.
Oisín Murphy (2. Cosmic Year)
A native of Killarney in County Kerry, Oisín Murphy spent much of his formative time as a fledgling rider with his uncle Jim Culloty, who famously rode Best Mate to 12 of his 14 wins, including his three victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
It was always flat racing for Oisín Murphy though and, after bursting onto the scene in 2013 when with Andrew Balding in Britain, he embarked on a fast-track to the top of the sport. Champion apprentice in Britain in 2014, he claimed the champion jockey’s title in Britain for the first time in 2019, a title he retained in 2020 and in 2021, and one which he regained last year
He has added many of the top races around the world to his CV: the Prix de la Foret, the Japan Cup, the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, the Hong Kong Vase, the Dubai Turf, as well as the 1000 Guineas and the 2000 Guineas in Britain, and the Nassau Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the Commonwealth Cup and the Eclipse He landed his biggest win to date in Ireland in September 2018, when he drove Roaring Lion to victory in the Irish Champion Stakes, and he will obviously be hoping to add to his Irish Group 1 haul today on Cosmic Year
Wayne Lordan (3. Expanded)
From Upton in County Cork, Wayne Lordan rode his first Group 1 winner in August 2010, when he sprang a 100/1 shock on the then unheralded Sole Power in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York.
It is somewhat incongruous that he beat the Aidan O’Brien-trained favourite Starspangledbanner into second place that day because, these days, trainer and rider are usually on the same team, enjoying many successes together at the highest level. They have teamed up to win the 1000 Guineas with Winter and Hermosa, the Matron Stakes with Hydrangea, the Tattersalls Gold Cup with Magical and the Moyglare Stud Stakes with Lake Victoria. Wayne Lordan rode Expanded to win his maiden on his racecourse debut at The Curragh last October, and he is back on board the Wootton Bassett colt today in a race for the first time since
Colin Keane (4. Field Of Gold)
Colin Keane is Ireland’s champion jockey. He has been Ireland’s champion jockey every year for the last five years. It’s a continuum.
In 2021, he rode 141 winners in Ireland, more winners than any jockey had ever ridden in one Irish Flat racing season, beating the previous best by 15. It is likely that tally will stand for a long time, unless Keane himself beats it sometime soon.
He travels too Recognition goes well beyond Ireland’s borders these days. He has won Group 1 races in Britain, France, Italy and America too and, when John and Thady Gosden were looking for a rider for their Irish 2000 Guineas favourite Field Of Gold, Colin Keane was the automatic choice He has won the race before, on Siskin in 2020, for his boss Ger Lyons and for Field Of Gold’s owners Juddmonte, and he is odds-on to win it again today
Shane Foley (5. Hotazhell)
Shane Foley rode the first Group 1 winner of his career on this weekend nine years ago, when he drove the Adrian Keatley-trained filly Jet Setting home in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas, getting to the winning line a head in front of warm favourite Minding. And he rode his second on this weekend seven years ago, when he teamed up with trainer Ken Condon and won the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas on the 25/1 shot Romanised.
His latest Group 1 win was at Doncaster in October, when he teamed up with Jessica Harrington, as is his wont these days, and got Hotazhell home by a nose in the Futurity Trophy. He has been teaming up with Jessica Harrington for a while now, quite successfully too, as evidenced by the exploits of Millisle and Albigna and Lucky Vega and No Speak Alexander and Discoveries and Magical Lagoon at the top level. Hotazhell hasn’t run since October, but you know that he won’t lack for fitness, and you know that he won’t lack for assistance from the saddle.
Ryan Moore (6. Officer)
Ryan Moore won 19 Group or Grade 1 races last year He won 19 Group or Grade 1 races too in 2023, at least one Group 1 win every month from March to November inclusive, and dotted, as they were, around the globe: Ireland, Britain, France, Dubai, Australia, America. On four different continents. He is the go-to international rider, the jockey to whom the planet looks, and he is Aidan O’Brien’s number one
Name a famous horse race in the world, anywhere in the world, and Ryan Moore has probably won it. The Epsom Derby? Of course, four times. The Oaks? Four times too The Ascot Gold Cup? Also four times. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in France? Twice The Prix du Cadran? Also twice The Bayerisches Zuchtrennen in Germany? Linngari, 2008. The Gran Criterium in Italy? Scintillo, 2007
Go further afield. The Breeders’ Cup Turf in America? Yes, five times. The Canadian International? Twice The Hong Kong Vase? Three times. The Japan Cup? Twice The Tenno Sho? The Asahi Hai Futurity? Yes and yes. The Dubia Sheema Classic? Check. The Dubai Turf? Check again. The Cox Plate in Australia? The Golden Slipper? The Mackinnon Stakes? Yes, yes and yes. The Melbourne Cup? The race that stops a nation (Australia)? Protectionist, 2014. The Irish 2000 Guineas? Three times. Gleneagles, Churchill and Paddington. He could make it four times today on Officer
Sean Levey (7. Rashabar)
Watching last year’s Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas live, there was a point in the race when you thought that favourite Rosallion had a lot of ground to make up on the leader, his stable companion Haatem. That he might not get there Rosallion’s rider Sean Levey never thought that though. He bided his time before asking his horse for his effort and he delivered him, momentum up, to get up and win by a head.
Apprenticed to Aidan O’Brien for six years, during which time he won listed and Group 3 races for the champion trainer on Hindu Kush and Psalm and Poet, Sean Levey bagged his first Group 1 win in 2018, when he landed the 1000 Guineas on 66/1 shot Billesdon Brook for trainer Richard Hannon, and he landed his second when he won the Sun Chariot Stakes the following year on the same filly He won the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot last year on Jayarebe for Brian Meehan, and he teams up with Brian Meehan again today with Rashabar, on whom he finished second last year in the Prix Morny and in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere
Dylan Browne McMonagle (8. Scorthy Champ)
Dylan Browne McMonagle’s reputation reached racing before he did. 218 wins on the pony racing circuit will do that. And the Dingle Derby, and just about every race at Dingle
He hit the ground running too when he took out his apprentice’s licence. He rode his first Group race winner in April 2021, Baron Samedi in the Group 3 Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan, a 20/1 shot on the day and still an apprentice Trainer Joseph O’Brien was happy to put him up in a Group race, even though an apprentice can’t utilise his claim in a Group race And it snowballed. Champion apprentice for the first time in 2021, champion apprentice for the second time in 2022, first Group 1 win in September 2022, Al Riffa in the National Stakes. Last September, he landed his second National Stakes when he rode Scorthy Champ to victory in the race, delivered with his run on the far side to get up and win by three parts of a length. Scorthy Champ is back for more today
Chris Hayes (9. Windlord)
It is ironic that Chris Hayes rode his first winner on a horse named Anonymity
Almost all of the rider’s early big-race wins were for Kevin Prendergast. It is nine years ago this weekend that he rode Awtaad for his boss in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas, and the pair of them came home two and a half lengths clear of the Newmarket Guineas winner Galileo Gold.
Many more Group 1 wins have followed since, Search For A Song and Romantic Proposal and Homeless Songs. In 2022, Chris Hayes rode Tahiyra for Dermot Weld to win the Moyglare Stud Stakes, and in 2023 he rode the Siyouni filly to win the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes and the Matron Stakes. Last year, he won the Epsom Oaks on Ezeliya, also for Dermot Weld, and he will be hoping to add to his Group 1 haul today on Windlord for Andrew Balding.
ROSALLION confirmed himself a high-class miler, building upon his fine 2,000 Guineas runner-up effort at Newmarket on seasonal debut. He showed a very willing attitude and devoured the ground to dig deep to give Richard Hannon a 1-2 as he won by a head River Tiber came home strongest of the Aidan O’Brien trio but was no match for the winner in a competitive renewal of the Tattersalls 2,000 Guineas.
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 58)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Ishvana (Holy Roman Emperor) 4124-2 F
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Groom - Andrea Pastva Gavin Ryan J O Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1/2l by Henri Matisse when second of 7 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ballylinch Stud ‘Red Rocks’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) in March. Star Rating HH Comanche Brave 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 107
22/1 HR100 G.M. Ryan 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Henri Matisse 9.8
3 7f 30yds Sft 5/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Right And True 9.5
Br Br c Kingman (GB) - Passage of Time (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 1-11 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Groom - Paul Vickers Oisin Murphy J O Juddmonte Harry Charlton (in GB) T
He has won three times at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Marvelman by 1 1/2l. Has also won at Kempton this season. Star Rating HHH Cosmic Year (GB) Handicap Rating 110
Ryan Moore 9.5 won 1 1/2L 3L from Marvelman 9.5 and Diego Ventura 9.5
Oisin Murphy 9.7 won 6 1/2L 1 3/4L from Rock d’Oro (USA) 9.7 and Quai de Bethune (FR) 9.7
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Jigsaw (Galileo)
F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Groom - David Hickey Wayne Lordan J O Coolmore, Westerberg & Mrs A M O’Brien A P O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Ruling Court at 5-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Expanded 1 flat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 117
Moore 9.2 9L 9th of 11 to Ruling Court (USA) 9.2 NEWMARKET 3
Br Gr c Kingman (GB) - Princess de Lune (Shamardal (USA)) 3114-12 F B Roundhill Stud Groom - Dave Mulholland/Brian Taylor Colin Keane J O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden (in GB) T He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Ruling Court when
outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) earlier this
Star Rating HHHHH Field Of Gold D Handicap Rating 120
Kieran Shoemark 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Ruling Court (USA) 9.2
Kieran Shoemark 9.2 won 3 1/2L hd from Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) 9.2 and Aomori
2/1 HR107 S. Foley 9.5 1L 2nd to Henri Matisse 9.8
Wootton Bassett (GB)
1. Comanche Brave (IRE)
Ishvana (IRE)
Kingman (GB)
2. Cosmic Year (GB)
Passage of Time (GB)
Iffraaj (GB)
Balladonia (GB)
Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Song of The Sea (GB)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Zenda (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Clepsydra (GB)
Iffraaj (GB)
Wootton Bassett (GB)
3. Expanded (IRE)
Jigsaw (IRE)
4. Field of Gold (IRE)
Kingman (GB)
Balladonia (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Empowering (IRE)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Zenda (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Danehill (USA)
L’On Vite (USA)
Bering
Calypso Run (GB)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Quandary (USA)
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Encosta de Lago (AUS)
Blue Cloud (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Princess de Lune (IRE)
Princess Serena (USA)
Dubawi (IRE)
Too Darn Hot (GB)
5. Hotazhell (GB)
Azenzar (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
6. Officer (IRE)
Hydrangea (IRE)
Dar Re Mi (GB)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Dashing (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Beauty Is Truth (IRE)
Unbridled’s Song (USA)
Serena’s Sister (USA)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Singspiel (IRE)
Darara
Danehill (USA)
Mira Adonde (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Renashaan (FR)
Seeking The Gold (USA)
Colorado Dancer
Deploy
Jawaher (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Pivotal (GB)
Zelding (IRE)
7 RASHABAR (42)
3 9 2 (128) (1)
Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Amazonka (Camelot (GB)) 32122-2 F
B Sarl Ecurie Haras de Beaufay Groom - Richard Evans Sean Levey J
O Manton Thoroughbreds IX Brian Meehan (in GB) T
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Jonquil when second of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Rashabar Handicap Rating 113
Sean Levey 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Jonquil (GB) 9.2 NEWBURY 12 APR 10rn Group 3 7f Gd
Sean Levey 9.0 nk 2nd to Camille Pissarro 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 24 9rn Group 1 7f Sft
Sean Levey 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Whistlejacket 9.0 DEAUVILLE 18 AUG 24 9rn Group 1 6f Gd /Sft
8 SCORTHY CHAMP (21)
3 9 2 (128) (8)
Br Ch c Mehmas - Fidaaha (New Approach) 131-7 F B Healthy Wood Co Ltd Groom - Adrian Vasile Pop Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Barry Fowler & Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Ruling Court at 8-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Scorthy Champ 2 flat wins €246,620.00 C Handicap Rating 115
Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 8L 7th of 11 to Ruling Court (USA) 9.2 NEWMARKET 3 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 12/1 D. McMonagle 9.5 won 3/4L 3/4L from Henri Matisse 9.5 and Seagulls Eleven 9.5 here 15 SEP 24 8rn Group 1 7f Gd 1min 25sec 17/2 D. McMonagle 9.5 1L 1L 3rd to Henri Matisse 9.8 here 24 AUG 24 4rn
9 WINDLORD (GB) (29) 3 9 2 (128) (6) Br B c Dubawi - Goldika (Intello (GER)) (CPiece) 4213-2 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Groom - Macie Harris Chris Hayes J O Juddmonte Andrew Balding (in GB) T
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Swagman when second of 5 at 5-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH Windlord (GB) Handicap Rating 105
Oisin Murphy 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Swagman (GER) 9.3 SANDOWN PARK 25 APR 5rn Group 3 1m 1f 209yds Gd 2/1Fav HR93 W.J. Lee 9.5 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Hotazhell (GB) 9.5 here 28 SEP 24 5rn Group 2 1m Gd/Yld
Oisin Murphy 9.7 won 5 1/2L 1 1/2L from Shah 9.7 and Springbok (GB) 9.7 YORK 8 SEP 24 9rn 7f 192yds Gd
CPiece worn by No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Field Of Gold, 5/1 Cosmic Year (GB), 11/2 Officer, 8/1 Hotazhell (GB), 14/1 Expanded, 16/1 Rashabar, Scorthy Champ, 25/1 Windlord (GB), 50/1 Comanche Brave 2024 - 1st Rosallion 2nd Haatem 3rd River Tiber (1 min. 39.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Asian Daze gained a third career win when making an impressive reappearance over 7f here earlier this month, beating SLUICE by three and a half lengths. However, the Joseph O’Brien-trained filly could be suited by the combination of moving up to a mile and this sounder surface, so may reverse the form on 10lb better terms. Flight Of Fancy takes a drop in class after her fourth in a Naas Group 3 and the step back in trip could suit, while Zaynab showed a smart turn of foot to snatch a 7f maiden here last month. Evening Blossom and September Leaves are two to consider on their handicap debut with useful claimers booked.
WIN: FIELD OF GOLD
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Hotazhell
Edmond Mahony Chairman 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.
THANK YOU The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2025 racing season.
Ask our team of customer service personnel if you need help, information or assistance. They will be located throughout the enclosures.
HolyRomanEmperor(IRE)
7. Rashabar (IRE)
Amazonka (IRE)
Mehmas (IRE)
8. Scorthy Champ (IRE)
Fidaaha (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
9. Windlord (GB)
Goldika (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
L’On Vite (USA)
Camelot (GB)
Amazone (GER)
Acclamation (GB)
Lucina (GB)
New Approach (IRE)
Ceist Eile (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Intello (GER)
Goldikova (IRE)
Danzig (USA)
Razyana (USA)
Secretariat (USA)
Fanfreluche (CAN)
Montjeu (IRE)
Tarfah (USA)
Adlerflug (GER)
Amarette (GER)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Machiavellian (USA)
Lunda (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Park Express
Noverre (USA)
Sharafanya (IRE)
Seeking The Gold (USA)
Colorado Dancer
Deploy
Jawaher (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Impressionnante (GB)
Anabaa (USA)
Born Gold (USA)
Incredible
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th May Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Br B g Morandi (FR) - Elusive Feeling (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) (TStrap) 2223-13 F B Societe Civile Ecurie Euroling Jack Kearney (3) J O C J Murtagh & B Hourihane A J Martin T
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather Third of 22 behind Godwinson beaten 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March. Star Rating HHHHH Orandi (FR) 7 flat wins €120,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 97 Rossa Ryan 9.3 (TS) ns nk 3rd to Godwinson (GB) 9.4 DONCASTER 29
10/1 HR88 S. Foley 8.13 (TS) won 3/4L 4 3/4L from Kortez Bay 9.12 and
9/1 HR88 S. Coen 8.11 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Rhythm
Br Ch g Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream (GB))
F B Mrs Helen Keaveney Ben Coen J
O Mrs H M Keaveney & Mark Keaveney J P Murtagh T
He has won four times at 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Catch The Paddy at 10-3 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating HHH Blues Emperor 4 flat wins €86,435.00 CD Handicap Rating 95 100/30 HR96 P. McGettigan 9.7 (CP) 9 3/4L last of 7 to Catch The Paddy 8.9
11/4 HR96 P. McGettigan 9.7 4 1/2L 7th of 10 to Blue Soul 8.8 DUN 8 NOV 24 Ext hcp 1m Std 4/1 HR90 P. McGettigan 9.4 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Tamrat 9.8 and Tokenomics (FR) 9.10 DUN 11
38sec 5 SKUKUZA (GB) (13) 4 9 9 (135)
Br B c Blue Point - Shingwedzi (SAF) (Trippi (USA))
F B Cayton Park Stud Ltd Ryan Moore J O Cayton Park Stud Limited Ed Dunlop (in GB) T A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Eldrickjones when sixth of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Skukuza (GB) 1 flat win €12,419.30 D Handicap Rating 95
Rossa Ryan 9.0 2L 5th of 10 to Myal (GB) 8.9 HAYDOCK PARK 26 APR hcp 6f 212yds Gd William Buick 8.11 3/4L 2nd to Mickley 8.11 ASCOT 20 JUN 24 29rn hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm
wins €40,415.00 D Handicap Rating 91
15/2 HR92 J. Kearney 9.6 (BK) 1 3/4L 5th of 11 to Exquisite Acclaim 9.5 DUN 21 FEB hcp 1m Std 3/1
HR78 J.A. Powell 9.4 (BK) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Anvika 9.6 and Shoot To
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 12l behind Independent Expert at 16-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Grey Leader 4 flat wins €37,465.00 D Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR90 G.F Carroll 10.0 (H) 12L 7th of 8 to Independent Expert 9.5
F B Rathbarry Stud Adam Caffrey J O Thomas J O’Connor & Ms Hazel McGuinness Adrian McGuinness T Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Storm Star at 80-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Star Rating HH Exquisite Acclaim 7 flat wins €70,800.00 D Handicap Rating 89 Adam Caffrey 8.11 (CP) 10L 13th of 14 to Storm Star (GB) 8.13
20/1 HR89 Adam Caffrey 9.5 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Final Voyage 9.12 and Catch The Paddy 8.13
4/1 HR89 J.A. Powell 9.10 (CP) 1 1/2L 2L s/hd 4th to Hightimeyouwon
Br B f New Bay (GB) - Aubusson (Montjeu)
at 12-1 when 13th of 16 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Presence 2 flat wins €19,175.00 CD Handicap Rating 88 12/1 HR91 S. Foley 9.5 (CP)
Sft 14/1 HR83 K.G. Kennedy 9.2 (CP) 2L nk 1/2L 4th to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 16rn Listed 1m Yld
Br Gr g Awtaad - Qertaas (Linamix (FR)) 3914-73 F
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Luke McAteer J
O Paul Rooney David Marnane T
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Third of 16 behind Apercu beaten 2 1/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Slieve Binnian 5 flat wins €41,890.00 C D Handicap Rating 84
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teacht An Earraig (USA) (Galileo) (TStrap) 64-3p05 F B J S Bolger Wayne Hassett (5) J O Rory F Larkin Thomas Mullins T
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 10l behind Orandi at 66-1 when 12th of 27 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (soft) in March. Star Rating HH San Aer 4 flat wins €28,320.00 C Handicap Rating 82
11/2 HR101 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (H) (TS) 31L 5th of 9 to Soir De Garde (FR) 11.4 TRAM 13 APR mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld
66/1 HR84 J. Cleary 8.4 (TS) 10L 12th of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 here 16 MAR Ext
7/1 HR101 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Duke Of Leggagh 10.6 NAAS 23
(121) (2) Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Romea (GB) (Muhtarram (USA)) (TStrap) 30995-8 F B Denise Brennan Wayne Lordan J O Dreamers Alliance Syndicate Emmet Mullins T
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Dark Viper at 12-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) in March. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH
5/1 HR85 R.P Whelan 9.3 (CP) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Catch The Paddy 8.9
B
of the Late
Ogden Rory Cleary J O Ms Olive Walsh & Mrs Paul
Anthony Mullins T She has won three times at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 7-2fav at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month, beating Desert Haven by 1/2l. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating HHH Enchanted Garden 3 flat wins €27,140.00 Handicap Rating 77
7/2Fav HR72 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 won 1/2L 1/2L from Desert Haven (GB) 9.10 and Comfort
7/2Fav HR72 R.P Cleary 9.11 8L 11th of 18 to Perfect Judgement 9.8
Stud Farm Julian Pietropaolo (7) J O D A Lynch John James Feane T
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Expound beaten 3 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 4lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH Eighty Eight 2 flat wins €13,865.00 Handicap Rating 75 11/2 HR75 S. Foley 9.12 ns 3 1/4L 3rd to Expound (GB) 9.3 BAL 9 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 138yds Gd 7/1 HR75 Nicola Burns 9.9 6 1/2L 7th of 13 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 9.9 DUN 14 FEB 1m Std 2/1Fav HR75 P. McGettigan 9.5 4 1/2L 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Autocrat 9.3 DUN 29 JAN 6rn hcp (47-80)1m 2f 150yds Std
Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 17 CPiece worn by No 10, No 11. TStrap worn by No 1, No 3, No 15, No 16.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Orandi (FR), 6/1 State Actor, 13/2 Skukuza (GB), 8/1 Akecheta, 12/1 Lord Church, Slieve Binnian, Enchanted Garden, 14/1 Coeur D’or, Indigo Five, Perfect Judgement, Serialise, 16/1 Blues Emperor, Derry Lad, 20/1 Presence, No More Porter, Eighty Eight, 25/1 Grey Leader, 50/1 Exquisite Acclaim, San Aer
2024 - 1st State Actor 2nd Kayhana 3rd Cheers Again (GB) (1 min. 39 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Irish Lincoln winner ORANDI has every chance of landing another big prize for trainer Tony Martin. Narrowly denied when bidding to follow up in the English equivalent at Doncaster, the seven-year-old was subsequently raised 4lb With Jack Kearney taking 3lb off his back, the gelding looks favourably treated and given his liking for these big-field cavalry charges, he has to be the first port of call. A real eyecatcher on his recent stable debut at Limerick, Lord Church has to be of interest on his second start for Emmet Mullins. Stablemate Derry Lad is another who should appreciate a strongly-run mile
WIN: ORANDI
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Lord Church
A representative QuinnBet 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.
Handicap Rating 89 Tom Marquand 8.13 (CP) 9L 13th of 14 to Two Tempting 9.3 CHESTER 9 MAY hcp (0-105)7f 127yds Gd 17/2 HR93 C.T. Keane 9.9 (CP)
Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
The Wizard (GB) 3 flat wins €23,965.50 D Handicap Rating 88
HR89 G.F Carroll 9.13 (H) 9L 6th of 9
7L 7th of 9 to Fifty Nifty 8.9 NEWMARKET 10
Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Shady Sham (Shamardal (USA))
B Forenaghts Stud Ben Coen J O Samuel M Mencoff & Anthony Paul Smurfit J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 1m on good and heavy ground. Finished 3l behind Tokenomics when sixth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Chicago Fireball 2 flat wins €17,110.00 Handicap Rating 86 9/1 HR91
Plume Noire 4
Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Lucy Diamonds (Orpen (USA))
F B Mr Tommy Murphy Billy Lee J
O David Brennan & J Tuite & Ms Joanna Morgan & Jeremy Greene Ms Joanna Morgan (R) T He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Evening Blossom when fourth of 16 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Merisi Diamond 4 flat wins €36,875.00 CD Handicap Rating 82
Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Bona Fide (GB) (Frankel (GB))
O Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate
A winner at 1m on yielding ground. Third of 16 behind No More Porter beaten 1 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHHHH Genuine Article (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 Handicap Rating 81
13/2 HR83 J.J.G. Ryan 9.4 1/2L 1L 3rd to No More Porter 9.6 here 28 SEP 24 16rn hcp 7f Gd 14/1 HR84 J.A. Heffernan 8.8 (BK) 4L 8th of 14 to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3 here 15
24
hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/1 HR84 J.J.G. Ryan 9.7 (CP) 1/2L 2L 1L 4th to Clear Quartz 9.3
Br Ch f Decorated Knight (GB) - Turama (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) 10-2 F B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Shane Foley J O Dr S P Fitzgerald Henry de Bromhead T A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Mataariki when second of 9 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH Marakesh (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 D Handicap Rating 80
28/1 HR80 S. Foley 8.10 1 1/2L 2nd to Mataariki (FR) 9.0 GOW 23 APR 9rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 28/1 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.5 17L last of 16 to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 Listed 1m Yld 9/2 W.J. Lee 9.7 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Supreme Success 9.3 and Castanets 9.3
Br B g Havana Gold - Ripples Maid (GB) (Dansili (GB)) (CPiece) 21125-2 F
B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Paddy Harnett (5) J O Mrs Kathleen Whelan Kieran P Cotter T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten a neck by Tawaazon when second of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Pinar Del Rio (GB) 3 flat wins €28,910.00 C Handicap Rating 79 18/1 HR80 P.A. Harnett 9.9 (CP) nk 2nd to Tawaazon 8.8 NAAS 10 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 8/1 HR80 M.W Hassett 8.4 (CP) 2 3/4L 5th of 8 to Heavenly Power 9.1 here 17 AUG 24 Ext hcp 6f Gd 9/2Fav HR81 R.P Whelan 9.6 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 here 24 MAY 24 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 11 VERHOYEN (GB) (26)
Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (With Approval (CAN)) (CPiece) 1909-09 F B Miss K Rausing J Cleary (5) J O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick M C Grassick T Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l behind Love Billy Boy at 66-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Verhoyen (GB) 8 flat wins €156,063.00 CD Handicap Rating 77 66/1 HR82 J. Cleary 8.7 (CP) 3 1/2L 9th of 15 to Love Billy Boy 9.3
Gd/Yld 11/1 HR83 W.J. Lee 10.3 (BK) 16L 11th of 13 to Neo Smart 9.2 here 12 APR
33/1 HR84 D.E. Sheehy 9.3 (CP) 7L 9th of 10 to Apache Outlaw 9.0
Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Twinkle Twinkle (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
B Star Cottage Stud Adam Caffrey J
O Ms. Hazel McGuinness/Martin W. White/Declan Sheridan/Breen White Adrian McGuinness T
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Eddie G when fourth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John S O’Donoghue Star Rating HHH Goal Exceeded (GB) 1 flat win €9,735.00 Handicap Rating 73
Br Ch g Soldier’s
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Tawaazon at 5-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Rappell 3 flat wins €25,075.00 C Handicap Rating 73 5/1 HR78 C.T. Keane 9.12 4 3/4L 7th of 13 to Tawaazon 8.8
Gd 12/1 HR78 Nicola Burns 8.0 9 1/2L 11th of 12 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 8.10 here 16 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft 11/1 HR78 K.G. Kennedy 8.4 5 3/4L 7th of 15 to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 28 SEP 24 Ext hcp 5f
Br Br g Ten Sovereigns - Active Approach (GB) (New Approach) 21875- F B Old Carhue Stud Chris Hayes J O Roving Swan Partnership Kevin Thomas Coleman T A winner at 7f
7 FEB 4rn 6f Std 14/1 HR79 R.C. Colgan 9.11 8 3/4L 5th of 6 to Mehman (GB) 9.9 DUN 17 JAN hcp 6f Std
Br B g Magician - Secret Shine (Raven’s Pass (USA)) (B,T) 125-960 F B Ms Gillian O’Neill Wayne Lordan J O Deirdre Hassett Martin Hassett T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 16l behind Church Mountain at 6-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft) last month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap Star Rating H Secret Magician 3 flat wins €25,960.00 C D Handicap Rating 62
6/1
HR66 M.W Hassett 9.5 (CP) (TS) 15L 10th of 12 to Church Mountain 9.7
11/2
HR68 M.W Hassett 8.11 (CP) (TS) 5L 6th of 13 to Neo Smart
14/1
HR69 M.W Hassett 8.2 (CP) (TS) 8 1/4L 9th of 15 to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 NAAS
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 21. CPiece worn by No 3, No 10, No 11. Hood worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 18. Long Handicap - Penny Mountain 8-5 (117), Secret Magician 8-1 (113)
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Port Louis, 8/1 Genuine Article (GB), Marakesh (GB), Pinar Del Rio (GB), 10/1 Merisi Diamond, 12/1 Transcending Glory, Merlin The Wizard (GB), Chicago Fireball, Shavasi, Eyema Candy Girl (AUS), 16/1 Rappell, Gordon Bennett, 20/1 Plume Noire, Goal Exceeded (GB), Black Storm, Secret Magician, 25/1 Four Blondes, Genesis, Just For One Day, Penny Mountain, 33/1 Verhoyen (GB)
2024 - 1st Hurricane Ivor 2nd Pinar Del Rio (GB) 3rd Tough Talk (1 min. 24.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Having been successful off a similar break in the past, GENUINE ARTICLE can make a winning reappearance
Lightly raced for previous connections, the five-year-old has shaped with promise on more than one occasion since joining Gerry Keane Third over C&D on his final start last season, the gelding remains open to further improvement. Merisi Diamond, who looked to be coming to hand when fourth at Limerick last month, shouldn’t be far away Although versatile when it comes to trip, this appears to be his optimum distance Pinar Del Rio is entitled to be sharper for his recent narrow defeat at Naas.
WIN: GENUINE ARTICLE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Merisi Diamond
A representative of QuinnBet 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.
Exclusive Champagne of The Curragh
REVAMP CONSERVATION WHATWEDO
Revamp Conservation specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic structures and archaeological monuments. With services such as , Condition Assessments, Reconstructing of heritage brick and stone work, facade restoration, masonry cleaning, external and internal lime plasterwork, structural repairs, outbuilding, stables and walled garden restoration and much more.
Revamp have been involved as the specialist conservation sub contractor in numerous projects which have won awards, such projects include
PEARSEROOFPROJECT
IRISH CONSTRUCTION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDSPROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022
MAIN CONTRACTOR - SISK
Our role was to conserve and restore all the historic brickwork associated with Pearse Station.
“Revamp Conservation completed the brick remediation works within the scope of the project during 2019 and 2020. The brick repair scope included replicating and rebuilding decorative Victorian brickwork in a historic manner. Other works included repairing bricks and large-scale repointing with lime mortars. John Sisk and Son demand the highest quality when employing specialist subcontractors. John Lonergan and his team delivered this to the satisfaction of all involved including the Employer Iarnród Eireann. I would have no hesitation in recommending Revamp Conservation.”
Alan Donnelly, Contracts Manager, John Sisk & Son
ELLISCOURT
AWARD : CONSERVATION AWARD FOR A SINGLE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT 2023 IN THE BUILDING AND ARCHITECT AWARDS OF THE YEAR AWARDS.
Revamp played a pivotal role in one of the first purpose-built Dublin Corporation flat complexes, constructed in the 1880s conserving the historic brickwork.
Revamp caters for resident and commercial projects, for further information:
Contact: John Lonergan: 085 205 1985
Email: info@revampconversation.com
Or see: www.revampconservation.com
HANDICAP OF €30,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 5l by Marvelman when second of 12 at 8-11fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f in March. Star Rating HHHH Shameful 1 flat win €7,807.20
Br B g Arizona - Tonkolili (Kodiac (GB))
B John O’Connor
Burns (7) J O W P Richards G M Lyons T A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Arouet at 28-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Glyndwr 1 flat
Dandy
B Gestut Zur Kuste AG Oisin Murphy J O Gary Devlin & Paul Heatley Natalia Lupini T A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Murkala at 33-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Powerful Lady (FR) 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating
4/1 HR73 Adam Caffrey 8.9 9 1/2L
CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 East Hampton (GB), Jagged Edge, 9/2 Shameful, 10/1 Iceford, Monotone, Scott Key, Far From Dandy, Gangsta Man, 12/1 Glyndwr, 14/1 Nancy J, 20/1 Powerful Lady (FR) 2024 - 1st Follow Me (FR) 2nd Transcending Glory 3rd Gunzburg (1 min. 25.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Cork maiden winner JAGGED EDGE looks open to improvement from an initial mark of 90 Well on top in the closing stages, the form received a boost when the runner-up won easily next time out. Given how strongly he travelled when opening his account, dropping back a furlong in trip should see the son of Blue Point in an even better light. Madrid Handicap winner East Hampton has to be respected, despite his big weight. That Naas race has thrown up plenty of subsequent Graded performers over the years. British raider Shameful has to enter calculations with Colin Keane booked.
WIN: JAGGED EDGE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: East Hampton
NINTH RACE 5.55P.M.
MAIDEN OF €30,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 58)
Br B c Sottsass (FR) - Sarvana (FR) (Dubai Destination (USA))
F B The Sarvana Partnership Declan McDonogh J O E S Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind First Wave when last of 12 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Bear Creek (GB) 100/1 D. McMonagle 9.8 27L last of 12 to First Wave (FR) 9.8
to Admiral Churchill (GB)
14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 44L 13th of 18 to Nautical Force (GB)
P Evans & Brickfield Stud Ltd
O Thomas B Breen & Mrs C Cashman & Steve Boorman
Dam won at 1m 4f Gelded son of Acclamation who is probably best watched on his first taste of competitive action. Star Rating HH 3
Br B c Cable Bay - Filia Regina (GB) (Galileo)
B Stanley House Stud Colin Keane
O Mrs John J Murphy
Half-brother to Zoran, won twice on the all-weather at 2m and on turf over 1m 2f Worth a second look with Colin Keane on board. Star Rating HHH
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Eshera (Oratorio)
B H H the Aga Khan’s Studs
Hayes
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan D K Weld
Half-brother to Erzindjan, won twice at 7f and 1m. Beaten 4 1/2l by Zodiac Bear when second of 11 at 5-2 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Esherann (FR) 5/2 C.D
Br Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Light Spirit (GB) (New Approach)
B Old Carhue Stud Gary Carroll J O Roving Swan Partnership A Oliver
Half-brother to La Sapienza, won at 7f Decent mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected first time out. Star Rating HH
6 PROPOSE (57)
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Prize Exhibit (GB) (Showcasing (GB))
B Barronstown Stud Ryan Moore
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Woodshaw Whisper when second of 9 at 15-8 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in March. Star Rating HHHH Propose
Br B c Lope De Vega - Ridenza (Sea The Stars)
B H H the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh
Dam won at 7f Finished 11l behind First Wave when fifth of 12 at 7-4fav on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Rizal (FR)
Half-brother to Laganore, won seven times between 6f and 1m 2f including a Group 1 race. Finished 13l behind Combs when sixth of 8 at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Shaman - Oatmeal (GB) (Dalakhani)
B Mr Ronan Ely
O Guy O’Callaghan
Half-brother to Guiteau, won at 7f Should stay this sort of trip, but possibly best watched until he shows just what he is capable of Star Rating HH
O Molly & Paul Willis J S
Unplaced in both starts. Third of 5 behind Zahrann beaten 10l at 66-1 on his latest outing at
(good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Tracker Issue
c Frankel (GB) - Vagabonde (Acclamation (GB))
F B Power Thoroughbreds Germany GmBH Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Power Thoroughbreds PTY Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Full brother to Comic Book, won at 1m 4f Finished 6l behind Gun Carriage when fourth of 10 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Valorous Power (GER)
2024 - 1st Jan Brueghel 2nd Ozark Daze (GB) 3rd Raydamann (FR) (2 min. 6.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
The Dermot Weld-trained ESHERANN has every chance of improving on his debut second at Leopardstown. Always prominent, the Wootton Bassett colt kept on nicely to take minor honours close home Stepping up an additional three furlongs looks very much in his favour, while the experience of racing over shorter on his introduction will not have been lost on him. Rizal, who was very strong in the market when fifth at Gowran Park, is another who should have benefited from his initial outing and it would be no surprise to see Johnny Murtagh’s colt leave that form well behind. Propose is also worthy of consideration.
WIN: ESHERANN
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Rizal
A representative of Finlay Motor Group 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.
Motor Group
Finlay
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.20p.m. The Avenuebloodstock.com Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Avenue Bloodstock and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €270 to enter, €30 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.55p.m. The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Orby Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld Dubai) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 For four years old and upwards that have not won Group 1 or a Group 2 race About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2024). 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Tulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Guineas Festival Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Tulfarris Hotel And Golf Resort) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500) Second will receive €10,000 Third will receive €5,000 Fourth will receive €2,500 Fifth will receive €1,500 Sixth will receive €1,000 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, 2024 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €450 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd., Naas, Co Kildare) 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 four years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €600 to enter on April 16th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by April 30th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th or €12,000 if entered by May 20th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September 2024) 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400 SEE PAGE 24 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 25th or €12,500 if entered on April 2nd; €950 extra if forfeit not declared by December 4th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 2nd; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th or €50,000 if entered by May 20th. 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) 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 four years old and upwards that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 12th May, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2024 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile €500 to enter on May 7th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th and €100 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Weights raised by 4lbs. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th May Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The QuinnBet Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500 Fifth will receive €900 Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €270 to enter €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Revamp Restoration And Conservation Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Revamp Restoration And Conservation) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000 Fourth will receive €1,500 Fifth will receive €900 Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). About 7 furlongs. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE
NINTH RACE 5.55p.m. The Finlay Volvo Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Finlay Volvo and the Irish EBF (€3,000))) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,700) Second will receive €6,000 Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 For three years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €270 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs 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 23rd 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 23rd 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 23rd May Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE
