Curragh Racecard - Saturday 27th June

I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes – one of the highlights of the racing season here at the Curragh. We hope that you have an enjoyable day with some wonderful racing.

Paddy Power have been a valued partner of Curragh for many years and operate our on-course betting shop in Champions Hall and we wish them every success – the most recent winners of the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes, Whirl, Via Sistina and Bluestocking, have gone on to great success – so the standard is high.

We are also grateful to David and Diane Nagle of Barronstown Stud, Sonia and Anthony Rogers of Airlie Stud, Jebel Ali Racecourse in Dubai, The Reserve at Kilashee House Hotel, Fitzpatricks Garage, Neville Homes and Jo Browne Luxury Skincare for their support of today’s programme. Our sponsors, together with Horse Racing Ireland are critical to offering competitive prize money levels here at the Curragh.

Many thanks to all owners with runners here at the Curragh today – we greatly appreciate your support and wish you success on the track. Please enjoy the hospitality in our Tattersalls Owners Club on Level 2 of the racecourse.

There is plenty of entertainment throughout the enclosures today including the K Club sponsored Most Stylish competition

We race next here again tomorrow for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which promises to be a great spectacle. We look forward to welcoming you back here then and many more times during the season.

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

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 John Byrne

Mr Mark MacRedmond

Mr Tom Austin

Mr Pat O’Sullivan

FARRIERS:

Eamon Behan

Sean Kelly

Evan Halford

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. Julian Gaisford-St. Laurence

Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke

Mr. S. Keegan

Mr. L. Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. P.F. Graffin

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. P.L. Malone

STARTER:

Mr. J.R. Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. D. Maher

HANDICAPPERS

Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

STEWARDSSECRETARIES

Mr. A. Ring & Ms. P. Hassett

MEDICALOFFICER: Dr. A. McGoldrick

VETERINARYOFFICERS:

Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. & Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Mr. C. Warren, Mr. D.J. Condell & Mr. J. Casey

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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.

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CHAMPAGNE BAR

FIRST FLOOR

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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.

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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:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (161 wins from 746 runners, 22%) runs OKLAHOMA and GIANT SEQUOIA and SHAKESPEARE (1.45), CONFUCIUS (2.15), SUN GODDESS (3.20), BEAUTIFY (3.55).

J P O’BRIEN (87 wins from 798 runners, 11%) runs VENETIAN POWER (1.45), MR PREDICTED (2.15), GREYDREAMBELIEVER (2.45), BEIBHINN and GREEN EMPRESS (3.20), NYRA and WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY and THUNDERING ON (3.55), STARBORN LEGEND (5.40).

J P MURTAGH (44 wins from 455 runners, 10%) runs DARIVAN and YELLOW SKY (1.45), NANCY J (2.45), FIXATION and OB LA DI (4.30), MOREHAMPTON and NAKAMURA (5.05), SAINT ACCLAIM (5.40).

TRAINERSINFORM

MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

J P O’BRIEN (13 wins from 66 runners, 20%) runners listed above C JOHNSTON (9 wins from 61 runners, 15%) runs VENETIAN LACE (3.55).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 43 runners, 19%) runners listed above TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS

LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:

RYAN MOORE (115 wins from 349 rides, 33%) rides GIANT SEQUOIA (1.45), CONFUCIUS (2.15), SUN GODDESS (3.20), BEAUTIFY (3.55).

COLIN KEANE (77 wins from 568 rides, 14%) rides THE HARV (2.15), FINGERPAINT (2.45), CONTROLLA (3.20), RED LETTER (3.55), INISHFALLEN (5.05), DANDYMARIA (5.40).

BILLY LEE (60 wins from 514 rides, 12%) rides IMMORTAL GUARD (2.15), ORCHIDACEAE (2.45), VELOZEE (3.20), MIDNIGHT DUSK (5.05), LADY MOON (5.40). JOCKEYSINFORM

MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

RYAN MOORE (10 wins from 39 rides, 26%) rides listed above SHANE FOLEY (10 wins from 34 rides, 29%) rides VEGA’S MUSE (2.45), BELLE OF THE BALL (3.20), QILIN QUEEN (3.55), REAL ENCOUNTER (5.05), TREK HOME (5.40).

DYLAN MCMONAGLE (9 wins from 44 rides, 20%) rides VENETIAN POWER (1.45), MR PREDICTED (2.15), GREYDREAMBELIEVER (2.45), GREEN EMPRESS (3.20), THUNDERING ON (3.55), HEAVENLY POWER (5.05), STARBORN LEGEND (5.40).

FANCYTHAT

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 1.45 race in 2020, 2023 and 2025. The stable is represented by Giant Sequoia and Oklahoma and Shakespeare in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 2.15 race in 2016, 2017 and 2022. The stable is represented by Confucius in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.20 race in 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 2022 and 2023 and 2024 and 2025. The stable is represented by Sun Goddess in the race today.

J P O’BRIEN won the 3.55 race in 2019 and 2021

The stable is represented by Nyra and Thundering On and Wemightakedlongway in the race today.

AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.55 race in 2016, 2020 and 2025. The stable is represented by Beautify in the race today.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

FIRST RACE 1.45P.M.

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

Br B c Mehmas - Raas (USA) (Iffraaj (GB))

J Donagh O’Connor F 33320

Placed once in five starts. Beaten 16l behind Great Barrier Reef at 100-1 when 20th of 21 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

9.7

3/4L 3rd

9.7 NAAS 9 MAY 7rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd

Br B c Zarak (FR) - Dariyma (FR) (City Zip (USA)) J P Murtagh T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O

J Seamie Heffernan HH Aga Khan Stud SC B

Dam won three times at 1m 2f, including in Listed company, and this son of Zarak appears likely to be competitive on his racecourse bow Star Rating HHH

3 GIANT SEQUOIA (USA) 2 9-5 (4)

Br B c Frankel (GB) - Pink Dogwood (Camelot (GB)) A P O’Brien T Resolute Racing, Coolmore, Westerberg O

J Ryan Moore F 3 Resolute Bloodstock LLC B

Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f Third of 6 behind Aix La Chapelle beaten 3 1/2l at 4-9fav on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24 4/9Fav Ryan Moore 9.7 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Aix La Chapelle (USA) 9.7 here 3 JUN 6rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld

4 OKLAHOMA (USA) 2 9-5 (8)

Br B Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Hydrangea (Galileo) A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O J Wayne Lordan Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt B

Full brother to Hawk Mountain, who has won four times at 1m and 1m 1f including a Group 1 race His half-siblings have both scored in Listed company and a bold bid is expected. Star Rating HHHH

5 SHAKESPEARE (GB)

2 9-5 (3)

Br Ch c Dubawi - Lady Bowthorpe (GB) (Nathaniel) A P O’Brien T Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg O J J Cleary (5) ELB Bloodstock Ltd B

Dam won three times between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 1 race Purchased for 1,300,000gns at Tattersalls Book 1 and it will be interesting to see how the market speaks about his chances. Star Rating HHH

6

VENETIAN POWER

2 9-5 (2)

Br Ch c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Power Zone (Lope de Vega) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Power Thoroughbreds PTY Limited O J DylanBrowneMcMonagle Power Thoroughbreds Germany Gmbh B

Half-brother to Powerful Hook Head, won at 1m 3f The yard is enjoying a fantastic season and he has to be of interest. Star Rating HHH

7 WINNIE’S WISH

Br B c Coulsty - Bonnefio (GB) (Teofilo) Gavin Cromwell T Derek Kierans O J Gary Carroll F 80 Suroben Ltd & Summerhill B’Stock B

Full brother to Madbadanddangerous, won twice at 7f and 1m 5f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Celeron at 100-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing here over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 2 runs 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24

100/1 Gary Carroll 9.7 13L 10th of 13 to Celeron (GB) 9.7 here 3 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld 20/1 Gary Carroll 9.5 10L last of 8 to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd

8 YELLOW SKY 2 9-5 (7)

Br B c Night of Thunder - Hoorreya (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J P Murtagh

J Ben Coen Mrs B A Hanbury B

Half-brother to Cinammon Coco, won over hurdles at 2m 1f and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 4f Comes from an excellent Hamdan Al Maktoum family and warrants a second look. Star Rating HHH

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Giant Sequoia (USA), 9/2 Oklahoma (USA), Shakespeare (GB), 5/1 Bull Shark, 15/2 Venetian Power, 16/1 Darivan, Yellow Sky, 50/1 Winnie’s Wish 2025 - 1st Dorset 2nd Benvenuto Cellini 3rd Al Haarith (1 min. 24.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

GIANT SEQUOIA finished behind Bull Shark over C&D, but should benefit considerably from that experience and can turn the form around. By Frankel and out of Oaks runner-up Pink Dogwood, he was beaten at short odds on debut but finished his race off notably well. Bull Shark is capable, but had prior experience ahead of the aforementioned maiden and was well held in the Coventry Stakes last week. Ballydoyle second string Oklahoma has a top pedigree, while Venetian Power is out of a winning half-sister to a juvenile Listed winner

WIN: GIANT SEQUOIA

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Bull Shark

David and Diane Nagle of Barronstown Stud will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

HANDICAPS EXPLAINED

After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.

For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.

The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!

SECOND RACE 2.15P.M.

THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES

ANGLESEY STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)

Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400. (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post 6f 63y

Br Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Millisle (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) A P O’Brien T HR Handicap Rating 102 Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant O J Ryan Moore F 216 Stonethorn Stud Farms Ltd B

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Great Barrier Reef when sixth of 21 at 2-1fav on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 11

Ryan Moore 9.3 2L 6th of 21 to Great Barrier Reef 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN Group 2 6f Gd /Frm 1/5Fav Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 3 3/4L 3 3/4L from Alaskan Bear 9.7 and Bull Shark 9.7 NAAS 9

5/4 Ryan Moore 9.7 ns 2nd to Lars Soldier 9.4 here 3 APR 8rn mdn 5f Sft/Hvy

2 DANDYMAN

DAN

9-5 (4)

Br B c Dandy Man - Sorella d’Angelo (Dark Angel) David Evans (in GB) T HR Handicap Rating 84 Eric Griffiths, Mrs T Burns & Partner O J J F Egan F 159 Rathasker Stud

A winner at 6f on firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Hickory Lad at 9-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Epsom over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Saffie Osborne 9.7 8L 9th of 13 to Hickory Lad 9.7 EPSOM DOWNS

6f

Gd /Sft Saffie Osborne 9.2 2L 5th of 8 to Where Love Lives 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 28 MAY Listed 5f 10yds Gd Pat Cosgrave 9.7 won 1 1/4L nk from Leucothea 9.2 and Sovereign Glory (GB) 9.7

3 IMMORTAL GUARD 2 9-5 (3)

Br B c Persian Force - Souls In The Wind (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Robson De Aguiar T Ramiro Restrepo & Jacob West & Giselle De Aguiar O

J Billy Lee F 13 Skehanagh Bloodstock B

Half-brother to Thistle Nil, won at 6f A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Great Barrier Reef beaten 2 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 34 11/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.5 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Great Barrier Reef 9.5 here 24

7rn Group 3 6f Gd 7/2 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 won 1/2L 1/2L from Otherworldly 9.2 and Lan De Ghaire 8.9 here 4 MAY 12rn

6f Gd 1min 13.9sec

4 MR PREDICTED (USA) 2 9-5 (6)

Br B c Corniche (USA) - Mollyball (USA) (Take Charge Indy (USA)) Joseph

Half-brother to Lawyer Mason, won at 5f. A $300,000 purchase earlier in the year and any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating HHH

5 THE HARV

Br B c Ten Sovereigns - Chitra

Half-brother to Awraad, won at 5f A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Great Barrier Reef at 50-1 when 14th of 21 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

A winner at 15-2 at Cork over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Argentarius by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH

CURRAGH COMMENT

CONFUCIUS was the beaten favourite in last week’s Coventry Stakes, but nonetheless ran solidly and can make a quick winning reappearance Out of a Cheveley Park Stakes-winning dam, the son of No Nay Never had no excuses at Royal Ascot but was only beaten a length and three-quarters in that hot contest. Ballinea Star was quite green on her initial two starts before scoring at Cork and steps up in grade, while stablemate Immortal Guard finished third to the Coventry winner in the Marble Hill and can figure Mr Predicted is from the first crop of his American sire and was purchased for $300,000 in March.

WIN: CONFUCIUS

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Ballinea Star

Mohammed Ahmed representing Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

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THIRD RACE 2.45P.M.

THE NEVILLE HOMES SUMMER FILLIES

HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 16th June Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. Weights raised by 3lbs (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Tempera (GB) (Dansili (GB))

HR Handicap Rating 97

J Colin Keane F 137-7

at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time

Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 20

6/1 HR98 Colin Keane 9.9 9L 7th of 9 to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 30yds Gd 15/2 Colin Keane 9.1 23L 7th of 8 to Norwalk Havoc (GB) 9.9 LEP 19 OCT 25 Listed 1m Hvy 11/4Fav Colin Keane 9.2 s/hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Princess Child (FR) 9.7 TIPP 31

2 ORCHIDACEAE 4 9-7 (9)

Br B f Churchill - Elleanthus (War Command (USA))

HR Handicap Rating 90

J Billy Lee F 1-60180-

She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Pink Oxalis at 25-1 when 14th of 20 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HH

Career Record 8 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €43,070.00 Days Since Last Run 287 25/1 HR92 Ben Coen 9.9 8 1/2L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Pink Oxalis 9.7 LEP 13 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 18/1 HR96 Andrew Slattery 9.2 11L 8th of 10 to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 KILL 16 JUL 25 Listed 1m 40yds Sft 3/1Fav HR89 Billy Lee 9.13 won 3/4L 1L from Sir Jeremy 8.5 and Glyndwr 9.7 FAIR 6

3 AVIATRICE

Br B f Phoenix of Spain - Virtudes (Invincible Spirit) David Marnane T HR Handicap Rating 88 N Molloy O J Luke McAteer F 3211-30 Nanallac Stud B

She has won three times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Gleneagle Bay at 5-1jt-fav when 10th of 15 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 13 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €55,460.00 Days Since Last Run 13 5/1Fav HR88 Luke McAteer 8.11 5 3/4L 10th of 15 to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 13/2Fav HR88 Luke McAteer 9.3 nk 1/2L 3rd to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 here 23 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 7/2 HR91 Luke McAteer 9.2 won 1L ns from Jancis 9.4 and Naomi Lapaglia (GB) 9.7 DUN 7 NOV 25 14rn Listed 1m Std 1min 37.7sec

4 RION RUBETTE

(GB)

Br B f New Bay (GB) - Citronella (GB) (New Approach)

T HR Handicap Rating 88

Syndicate O J Paddy Harnett (5) F 847-811 Citronella

She has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 13-2 at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Greydreambeliever by a short head. Star Rating HHHH

16/1 HR79 Paddy Harnett 8.12 won 1/2L 1/2L from Greydreambeliever 9.5 and Pink Oxalis 9.11 GOW 22

28/1 HR79 Paddy Harnett 9.0 4 1/4L 8th of 16 to Staysound Susie 9.2 here 3

Successful twice at 1m on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 13l behind Jagged Edge at 14-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a short head by Rion Rubette when second of 8 at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Staysound Susie at 25-1 when 13th of 16 on her latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) in April. Star Rating HH

8 BINT MAJESTIC ROI

Br Ch f Ghaiyyath - Shaqwar (GB) (Sea The Moon (GER))

She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Gleneagle Bay at 11-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Villa d’Amore (Mastercraftsman)

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Bella Isabella at 8-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Sft

66/1 HR88 James Ryan 9.9 (TS) 10L last of 10 to City Of Memphis 9.9 LEP 10 MAY Group 3 7f Gd 25/1 HR87 James Ryan 9.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Pink Oxalis 9.7 LEP 13

Br Ch f Cotai Glory (GB) - Hamster Jam (Dutch Art (GB)) M C Grassick

Handicap Rating 77

F 10-2179

Successful at 5f and 7f on soft and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Jagged Edge at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 13 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €18,860.00 Days Since Last Run 41 12/1 HR79 Wayne Lordan 9.0 (CP) 7L 9th of 13 to Jagged Edge 9.11 NAAS 17

hcp 1m

5/1 HR80 Billy Lee 9.4 (CP) 5 1/4L 7th of 11 to Rion Rubette (GB) 8.12 GOW 22 APR Ext hcp 7f Sft 9/1 HR74 Billy Lee 9.8 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Goal Exceeded (GB) 9.1 and Greek Flower 9.8

11 MERIDEN (GB)

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Midweek (GB) (Motivator (GB)) Denis Gerard Hogan T HR Handicap Rating 86 Patrick John O’Brien O J Chris Hayes F 606111 Juddmonte Farms Ltd B

She has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 4-1 at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Green Kite by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HHHHH

Record 7 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €25,337.00 Days Since Last Run 16 4/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Green Kite 9.5 and Only One Scobie 8.12

3/1Fav HR64 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 won 3 1/2L 1 1/4L from Amerilis (GB) 9.6 and Pocket Jacks 8.11 here 3 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Yld 1min

8/1 HR57 Chris Hayes 9.10 won 1/2L 3L from Dervo Annie 9.2 and Fontaine Khaled 9.1 DRYL 29 MAY 14rn

12 SHE’S TOO KOOL

Br B f Far Above - Evie Be Kool (Jeremy (USA))

3 8-7 (7)

Ms Claire O’Connell T HR Handicap Rating 84 Ms Riona Teggart O J Rory Cleary F 5p364-5 Mr D Bourke B

Placed once in six starts. Finished 6l behind Tango Flare when fifth of 7 at 66-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 22

66/1 HR85 Rory Cleary 8.11 (H) 5 1/2L 5th of 7 to Tango Flare 9.13 FAIR 5 JUN 6f Frm 125/1 Rory Cleary 9.2 s/hd 3 1/4L nk 4th to Suzie Songs 9.2 here 28 JUN 25 5rn Group 3 6f 63yds Gd 66/1 James Ryan 8.13 3 3/4L 6th of 11 to Learntodiscover (GB) 9.7 here 27 JUN 25 mdn 6f Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 9.

Long Handicap - She’s Too Kool 8-06(118)

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Meriden (GB), 11/2 Greydreambeliever, 6/1 Rion Rubette (GB), 8/1 Fingerpaint (GB), Aviatrice, Bint Majestic Roi, 12/1 Mallavelly, Glory To Be, 14/1 Orchidaceae, 20/1 Vega’s Muse (GB), 33/1 Nancy J, She’s Too Kool 2025 - 1st Bellaphina 2nd Dance Night Andday 3rd Neo Smart (1 min. 24.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

MERIDEN has a fine Juddmonte pedigree so can continue to progress and has an obvious chance of completing a four-timer Out of a Group-placed dam who has already produced a stakes performer, Denis Hogan’s filly was purchased for 32,000gns as a two-year-old and while she has twice shown a tendency to hang left under pressure, she seemed well suited by this course when scoring earlier in the month. Rion Rubette is chasing a hat-trick but would prefer easier ground, while Greydreambeliever has twice finished runner-up to that rival in recent months, although she has prior form on fast ground. She’s Too Kool has shown nice ability in smart races and debuts in handicaps.

WIN: MERIDEN

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Rion Rubette

Anthony Neville and Carol Kavanagh will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if an injury occurs.

It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment.

This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.

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HEADGEAR EXPLAINED

Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.

BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!

VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.

CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.

EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.

HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.

NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.

TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.

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FOURTH RACE 3.20P.M.

THE AIRLIE STUD STAKES OF €130,000 (GROUP 2)

(Registered as the Balanchine Stakes)

Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Osraige (Siyouni (FR))

J Declan McDonogh F 41

Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 5-2 at Listowel over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Big Negotiator by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 2 runs 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 27

5/2 Declan McDonogh 9.2 won 1/2L 4 1/2L from Big Negotiator (GB) 9.2 and Madam Secretary 8.11

7/1 Declan McDonogh 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 2 1/2L

2 BELLE OF THE BALL

Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Edelmira (Peintre Celebre (USA)) Mrs

J Shane Foley F 51 Piercetown

Half-sister to Emiyn, won five times between 1m and 2m 3f. Won on her latest outing when 3-1jt-fav at Cork over 5f (soft) last month, beating Sirocco Sands by 4l. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH

Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 39 3/1Fav Shane Foley 8.11 won 4L 1 3/4L from Sirocco Sands 9.4 and Tatianna 8.6

12 to Immortal Guard 9.6 here 4 MAY mdn 6f Gd

3

CLEODOLINDA

Br B f Ten Sovereigns - Eria (Zoffany) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Mrs A M O’Brien O J Gavin Ryan F 21 Whisperview

Full sister to Asean, won twice at 5f Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Queenofthewild by 1l. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 20 11/8Fav Gavin Ryan 9.2 won 1L hd from Queenofthewild 9.2 and Hanney Boy 9.7

4 CONTROLLA

Br Gr f Night of Thunder - Elshaadin (GB) (Dalakhani)

J Colin Keane F 20

Half-sister to Moqtarreb, won three times at 1m. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 7l behind King Of Cloughan at 3-1 when 14th of 25 on her latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 10 David Egan

5 GREEN EMPRESS

Half-sister to Amberglen, won twice at 1m and 1m 1f Beaten 5l by Sun Goddess when second of 9 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 10-1 at Cork over 6f (soft) on her racecourse debut last month, beating Hanney Boy by 2l. Star Rating HH

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Libertango when second of 25 at 10-11fav on her latest outing in the Group 3 Albany Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Victorious at 20-1 when eighth of 27 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

CURRAGH COMMENT

SUN GODDESS was a fine second in last week’s Albany Stakes and while she makes a quick reappearance, she is perfectly suited by conditions. Out of an unraced half-sister to a Group 3 winner, she looked smart when scoring over C&D and backed that up at Ascot, finishing second of 25 in a hot contest. Velozee has also smart form and although she disappointed at Naas in May, she ran satisfactorily in last week’s Queen Mary and goes back up in trip. Controlla was Group 3-placed on debut, but was well held in last week’s Windsor Castle Stakes.

WIN: SUN GODDESS

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Velozee

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FEATURE THE PADDY POWER

OVERVIEW

The Pretty Polly Stakes is one of Ireland’s premier races for fillies and mares. To be run over one mile and two furlongs, it is open to three-year-olds and upwards.

Named in honour of the outstanding Irish-bred filly Pretty Polly, who was foaled in 1901 and became one of the most celebrated racehorses of her generation, the race has evolved significantly since its inception. Originally restricted to three-year-old fillies, it was later opened to older mares and spent a period as a Group Two contest before being elevated to Group One status in 2004.

The race has been won by some of the finest fillies and mares of the modern era, including multiple Group One winners Alexander Goldrun, Minding and Magical. More recent victors such as Bluestocking and multiple Australian Group One winner Via Sistina have also used success in the Pretty Polly Stakes to cement their place among the world’s leading middle-distance performers.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

After narrowly being denied in the Epsom Oaks by stablemate Minnie Hauk, Whirl wasted no time in bouncing back to land the Group One Paddy Power Pretty Polly after a sustained battle with Kalpana.

Ryan Moore set out in front after breaking well, setting steady early fractions, with the remainder of the field spaced evenly in behind.

Turning for home, Ryan was the first to get serious aboard the long-time leader, as Colin Keane travelled effortlessly alongside her aboard Kalpana. It looked as though Andrew Balding would be picking up another Group One winner but Whirl and Ryan Moore battled back bravely to eventually repel the challenge and win by a length and a quarter

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

8 of the last 12 winners were aged 4 or older

7/12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting

9/12 winners had at least 1 win in a group 1-3 race

Thundering On arrives here after an emphatic victory in the Epsom Oaks. She came home an eventual three-and-a-quarter-length victor after travelling powerfully into the race before clearing away under Dylan Browne McMonagle Joseph O’Brien’s daughter of Frankel will be hoping to follow in the hoofsteps of her Dam Thundering Nights but is up against it if the stats are to be believed, with only three of the last ten winners being three-year-olds. Of the older horses, Estrange stands out as a leading contender David O’Meara’s mare made a pleasing return at Carlisle when scoring on ground that was on the faster side of what she would have preferred. She looks set to get softer conditions on Saturday, which would boost her chances. British raiders have a good recent record, with two of the last three winners coming from across the Irish Sea. Red Letter was only narrowly beaten by See The Fire at York last time out. Her record at the Curragh is a good one, and another step forward cannot be ruled out for Ger Lyons.

2025 winner: Whirl

FIFTH RACE 3.55P.M.

THE PADDY POWER PRETTY POLLY STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €235600; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000. (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Br B f Pinatubo - Queen of The Stars (GB) (Sea The Stars) Robson De Aguiar T HR Handicap Rating 105 AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar O

Groom: Michelle Soares

J Donagh O’Connor F 114026 Rabbah Bloodstock Limited B

She has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Blue Bolt when sixth of 15 at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 14 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €45,725.00 Days Since Last Run 10

Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 6th of 15 to Blue Bolt 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 66/1 HR94 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 1L 2nd to City Of Memphis 9.2 here 24 MAY 12rn Group 2 1m Gd 80/1 HR96 David Egan 9.2 11L 10th of 12 to Starford 9.5 here 19 APR Group 3 1m 2f Sft 2 ESTRANGE 5 9-12 (6)

Br Gr f Night Of Thunder - Alienate (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) David O’Meara (in GB) T

HR Handicap Rating 116 Cheveley Park Stud O

Groom: Charlotte Mulhall

J Daniel Tudhope F 1-1122-1 A Stroud, T Stewart & J Hanly B

Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav in the Group 3 Betway Lester Piggott Fillies’ Stakes at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month, beating Waardah by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 8 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €288,814.90 Days Since Last Run 28

Daniel Tudhope 9.2 won 1 1/2L 2 1/2L from Waardah 9.2 and Coedana 9.2 CARLISLE 30 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 3f 39yds Gd /Frm 2min 22.5sec Daniel Tudhope 9.7 2 1/2L 2nd to Kalpana (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 10rn Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd Daniel Tudhope 9.9 3 1/2L 2nd to Minnie Hauk 9.0 YORK 21 AUG 25 4rn Group 1 1m 3f 188yds Gd /Frm

3 NYRA (GER) 4 9-12 (9)

Br B f Isfahan (GER) - Nightlight Angel (USA) (Manduro (GER)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 106 Scott C Heider O

Groom: Petro Osadyhi

J Declan McDonogh F 1323-42 Dr Christoph Berglar B

A winner at 1m 3f Beaten 1/2l by Sparan Nua when second of 9 at 6-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Darley Munster Oaks Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 11 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Win Earnings €32,000.00 Days Since Last Run 13 6/1 HR108 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.12 1/2L 2nd to Sparan Nua 8.8 CK 14 JUN 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 11/2 HR108 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 6L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Purview (GB) 9.10 here 23 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 4f Gd Thore Hammer Hansen 8.9 1 3/4L ns 3rd to Eydon 9.4 MILAN 19 OCT 25 7rn Group 2 1m 4f Gd

4 ONE LOOK

(CPiece) 5 9-12 (10)

Br B f Gleneagles - Holy Salt (GB) (Holy Roman Emperor) P Twomey T HR Handicap Rating 109 Wathnan Racing O

Groom: Israel Santos

J James Doyle F 61239-4 Tullpark Ltd B

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 2l behind City Of Memphis when fourth of 12 at 5-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 15 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €729,770.00 Days Since Last Run 34 5/1 HR110 James Doyle 9.2 (CP) 1L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to City Of Memphis 9.2 here 24 MAY 12rn Group 2 1m Gd

James Doyle 9.7 (CP) 8L 9th of 10 to Kalpana (GB) 9.7 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd James Doyle 9.2 (CP) nk s/hd 3rd to Barnavara 8.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 5 OCT 25 12rn Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy

5 QILIN QUEEN 4 9-12 (4)

Br Ch f Pinatubo - Seagull (Sea The Stars) Ed Walker (in GB) T

HR Handicap Rating 105 TBT Racing O

Groom: Cassi Hodge

J Shane Foley F 18140-4 Mrs T Mahon B

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Daryz when fourth of 5 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Aga Khan IV at ParisLongchamp over 1m 1f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 10 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €137,157.50 Days Since Last Run 37

Kieran Shoemark 8.13 3 1/2L 4L hd 4th to Daryz (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 21 MAY 5rn Group 1 1m 1f 55yds Sft

Kieran Shoemark 8.12 9L 10th of 12 to Barnavara 8.11 PARISLONGCHAMP 5 OCT 25 Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy Kieran Shoemark 9.0 3 1/2L 3 1/2L 18L 4th to Minnie Hauk 9.0 YORK 21 AUG 25 4rn Group 1 1m 3f 188yds Gd /Frm 6 RED LETTER (GB) 4 9-12 (3)

Groom: Lucy McIIlroy

RACESPONSOR

Dean Finn representing Paddy Power will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

1.CAROLINAJETSTREAM(GB)

2.ESTRANGE(IRE)

3.NYRA(GER)

4.ONELOOK(IRE)

5.QILINQUEEN(IRE)

6.REDLETTER(GB)

Pinatubo (IRE)

Queen of The Stars (GB)

Shamardal (USA)

Lava Flow (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Queen of Pentacles (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Night of Thunder (IRE)

Alienate (GB)

Isfahan (GER)

Nightlight Angel (USA)

Forest Storm (GB)

Oasis Dream (GB)

Scuffle (GB)

Lord of England (GER)

Independent Miss (GER)

Manduro (GER)

Night Lagoon (GER)

Galileo (IRE)

Gleneagles (IRE)

You’resothrilling (USA)

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)

Giant’s Causeway (USA)

Helsinki (GB)

Dalakhani (IRE)

Mount Elbrus (GB)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Selkirk (USA)

Maid To Perfection (GB)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Quiet Storm (IRE)

Green Desert (USA)

Hope (IRE)

Daylami (IRE)

Tantina (USA)

Dashing Blade

Loveria

Polar Falcon (USA)

Indiaca (GER)

Monsun (GER)

Mandellicht (IRE)

Lagunas

Nenuphar (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Storm Cat (USA)

Mariah’s Storm (USA)

Danehill (USA)

L’On Vite (USA)

Holy Salt (GB)

Via Saleria (IRE)

Shamardal (USA)

Pinatubo (IRE)

Lava Flow (IRE)

Sea The Stars (IRE)

Seagull (IRE)

Caumshinaun (IRE)

Galileo (IRE)

Frankel (GB)

Kind (IRE)

Dark Angel (IRE)

Red Impression (GB)

Purissima (USA)

Arazi (USA)

Alexandrie (USA)

Giant’s Causeway (USA)

Helsinki (GB)

Dalakhani (IRE)

Mount Elbrus (GB)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Urban Sea (USA)

Indian Ridge

Ridge Pool (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rainbow Lake (GB)

Acclamation (GB)

Midnight Angel (GB)

Fusaichi Pegasus (USA)

Willstar (USA)

7 WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (Visor) 4 9-12 (5)

Br Br f Australia (GB) - Dont Ask Me At All (No Nay Never (USA)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 102 Cayton Park Stud O

Groom: Nick Kylie

J J M Sheridan F 246-734 Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien B

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Isaac Newton when fourth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HH Career Record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €48,970.00 Days Since Last Run 20

7/1 HR106 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (CP) ns nk 2L 4th to Isaac Newton 8.12 NAV 7 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 1f Gd

Sean Levey 9.2 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dreamasar 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 23 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 2f 100yds Gd /Sft 11/10Fav HR110 Ryan Moore 9.2 20L 7th of 8 to Moody 9.2 CK 4 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft/Hvy

8 BEAUTIFY 3 9-0 (2)

Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Words (Dansili (GB)) A P O’Brien T HR Handicap Rating 107 Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O J Ryan Moore F 3128-86 Coolmore B

Groom: Holly Gillespie

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Precise when sixth of 11 at 40-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €70,800.00 Days Since Last Run 34 40/1 HR111 Ronan Whelan 9.2 6L 6th of 11 to Precise 9.2 here 24 MAY Group 1 1m Gd Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 8th of 12 to Azleet (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 15 APR Group 3 7f Gd Tom Marquand 9.2 12L 8th of 9 to True Love 9.2 NEWMARKET 27 SEP 25 Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 9

THUNDERING ON (GB)

3 9-0 (7)

Br Ch f Frankel (GB) - Thundering Nights (Night of Thunder) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

HR Handicap Rating 119 Shapoor Mistry O

Groom: Lauren O’Malley

J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 42-211 Mr Shapoor Mistry B

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to soft and good - yielding ground. A winner at 5-1 in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Legacy Link by 4l. Has also won at Navan this season. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €448,629.40 Days Since Last Run 22 Dylan BrowneMcMonagle 9.2 won 3 3/4L 6L from Legacy Link (GB) 9.2 and Sugar Island 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS

11/4Fav J.M. Sheridan 9.2 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Emmeleia 9.2 and Bloom 9.2 NAV

5/4Fav J.M. Sheridan 9.3 s/hd 2nd to Skydance (GB) 9.3 LEP 12 APR 15rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 10 VENETIAN LACE 3

Br Ch f Masar - Nash Nasha (GB) (Dubawi) Charlie Johnston (in GB) T

HR Handicap Rating 109 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum O

Groom: Louis Kendrick

J Jason Hart F 4362-39 Godolphin B

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Well beaten at 14-1 behind Thundering On when last of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €15,040.20 Days Since Last Run 22 William Buick 9.2 47L last of 9 to Thundering On (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 5 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft Jason Hart 9.2 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to True Love 9.2 NEWMARKET 3 MAY 19rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Jason Hart 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Precise 9.2 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 25 10rn Group 1 1m Gd

CPiece worn by No 4. Visor worn by No 7.

Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Thundering On (GB), 3/1 Estrange, 8/1 One Look, Venetian Lace, 10/1 Red Letter (GB), 25/1 Nyra (GER), 33/1 Qilin Queen, 50/1 Wemightakedlongway, Beautify, 66/1 Carolina Jetstream (GB) 2025 - 1st Whirl 2nd Kalpana (GB) 3rd Survie (2 min. 4.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

THUNDERING ON has improved massively since stepping up in trip from a mile as she broke her maiden tag in the Salsabil at Navan before taking another giant step forward when a very impressive winner of the Oaks. The manner in which she quickened up at Epsom suggests the return to 1m2f will pose no problems for Joseph O’Brien’s filly, who appears to have the world at her feet. Estrange boasts some excellent form against the likes of Minnie Hauk and Kalpana. She will appreciate any rain in the forecast and commands the utmost respect. Red Letter and One Look complete the shortlist.

WIN: THUNDERING ON

DANGER: Estrange

7.WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY(IRE)

8.BEAUTIFY(IRE)

9.THUNDERINGON(GB)

10.VENETIANLACE(IRE)

Australia (GB)

Dont Ask Me At All (IRE)

Wootton Bassett (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Ouija Board (GB)

No Nay Never (USA)

Ask Me Nicely (IRE)

Iffraaj (GB)

Balladonia (GB)

Dansili (GB)

Words (IRE)

Moonstone (GB)

Galileo (IRE)

Frankel (GB)

Thundering Nights (IRE)

Masar (IRE)

Nash Nasha (GB)

Kind (IRE)

Night of Thunder (IRE)

Cape Castle (IRE)

New Approach (IRE)

Khawlah (IRE)

Dubawi (IRE)

Just The Judge (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Selection Board

Scat Daddy (USA)

Cat’s Eye Witness (USA)

Fastnet Rock (AUS)

Queen Titi (IRE)

Zafonic (USA)

Pastorale (GB)

Primo Dominie

Susquehanna Days (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Hasili (IRE)

Dalakhani (IRE)

Solo de Lune (IRE)

Sadler’s Wells (USA)

Urban Sea (USA)

Danehill (USA)

Rainbow Lake (GB)

Dubawi (IRE)

Forest Storm (GB)

Cape Cross (IRE)

Kaabari (USA)

Galileo (IRE)

Park Express

Cape Cross (IRE)

Villarrica (USA)

Dubai Millennium (GB)

Zomaradah (GB)

Lawman (FR)

Faraday Light (IRE)

FAITHLEGG, WATERFORD

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THE RESERVE LADIES DERBY HANDICAP OF €30,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Br B g Sea The Stars - Holda (Docksider (USA))

Durkan T HR Handicap Rating 91

J Ms K M Ryan (7) F 8236-20 Wardstown Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc B

Career Record 14 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €16,507.70 Days Since Last Run 28

11/8Fav HR118 Philip Byrnes 11.12 36L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Gomez Addams 11.12 LIST 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 9/4Fav HR90 Miss G. Benson 10.3 4L 2nd to The Real Screamer 9.10 LEP 15 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd P. Byrnes 11.4 13L 6th of 14 to Soldier Reeves 11.4 CHELTENHAM 16 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 87yds Sft

2 CLEAR

QUARTZ

Rating HHH

9 10-7 (6)

Br Gr g Slade Power - Crystal Snowflake (Danehill Dancer) Mark Fahey T HR Handicap Rating 87 Ali Bird & Kate Bird O

J Miss N Fahey (7) F 8-0138-2 Mrs Mary Gallagher B

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy Beaten 3/4l by Abbey Actress when second of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 42 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Win Earnings €48,675.00 Days Since Last Run 16 16/1 HR87 Joseph Harnett 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Abbey Actress 9.9 LEP 11 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 9/1 HR87 Joseph Harnett 9.4 8 1/4L 8th of 16 to Slurricane 8.13 GAL 27 OCT 25 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 18/1 HR87 Reese Holohan 8.6 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Starford 8.12 LIST 22 SEP 25 11rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 15yds Hvy

3 MUSICAL ACT (Visor) 5 10-3 (11)

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Poetic Charm (GB) (Dubawi) Ciaran Murphy T

HR Handicap Rating 83 Rebels & Rogues Syndicate O J Nicola Burns (5) F 8-74567 Godolphin B

Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Well beaten at 80-1 behind Abbey Actress when last of 7 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating H

Career Record 14 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,013.40 Days Since Last Run 16 80/1 HR85 Nicola Burns 9.10 20L last of 7 to Abbey Actress 9.9 LEP 11 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 15/2 HR77 Shane Foley 9.11 5 1/2L 6th of 8 to Bishopton 9.13 DUN 27 MAR Ext hcp 7f Std 18/1 HR79 Shane Foley 9.13 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Neo Smart 9.6 DUN 27 FEB hcp 1m Std

4 DIAMOND EXCHANGE (CPiece) 4 10-1 (10) Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Snow Wind (High Chaparral) Mrs John Harrington T

HR Handicap Rating 81 Bronsan Racing & H Redknapp & John Breslin O J Miss S A Carter (7) F 63-1318 Castlehyde Stud B

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Daler at 11-2 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €18,270.00

11/2 HR81 Shane Foley 10.1 (CP) 15L 8th of 15 to Daler 9.9 LEP 4

11/4Fav HR77 Shane Foley 9.11 (CP) won hd 1 3/4L from Casheldale Lass 8.4 and Eastern Peace 9.6 LEP 15

2min 7.3sec 9/1 HR76 Shane Foley 9.0 (CP) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Diego El Queso 10.2 LEP 15 APR 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 5 FIXATION

Br Ch g Tamayuz (GB) - Infatuation (GB) (Invincible Spirit)

Handicap Rating 81

J Miss G Benson (7) F 2612-27

Hassett

A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Perry Mason at 5-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €6,785.00 Days Since Last Run 35 5/1

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Thrifty Of Digby when last of 8 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on yielding ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Beaten 12l behind Night Moon at 50-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Shay

9.7 11L 8th of 18 to Night Moon (GER) 9.5 FAIR 12 JUN

33/1 HR81 Julian Pietropaolo 9.8 14L 9th of 16 to Obscenity 9.12 GOW 1 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 40yds Yld 7/2 HR82 Seamie Heffernan 9.12 2 1/4L 5th of 8 to Unterberg 9.9 DUN 20 MAR Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

9 EARTHWATCH

Br B g Earthlight - Voladora (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) Denis Gerard Hogan T HR Handicap Rating 76 Padraig Coffey & Tadhg Maher O J Miss A B O’Connor (3) F 089-44c

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Roman Harry at 25-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH

Career Record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €5,360.10 Days Since Last Run 22

6/1 Gavin Brouder 11.7 (TS) c.o. in race won by Dahoma 10.13 CLON 5 JUN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 113yds Gd

40/1 Daniel King 11.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 19L 6 1/2L 4th to North Shore (FR) 11.7 KILL 9 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 50/1 Philip Donovan 11.4 (TS) 10L 12L 28L 4th to Bartholomew (GB) 11.7 CK 5 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 70yds Yld

GREAT MOVER 4 9-10 (7)

Br B f Eqtidaar - And Yet She Moves (Roderic O’Connor) W McCreery T

HR Handicap Rating 76 Probity Racing Syndicate O J Megan Telford-Kelly (7) F 056632 Knocklong House Stud B

A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 3/4l by Electric Beauty when second of 13 at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record

9/2 HR72 Paddy Harnett 8.12 ns 1 1/4L 3rd to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft 11/2 HR75 Billy Lee 9.9 5L 6th of 11 to Diamond

Br Ch f Arizona - Cloudspin (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) Diego Dias T HR Handicap Rating 73

L’Estrange & Diego Dias

J RobynDonaghue-Leahy(7) F 2-04305

Placed in six of 16 starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Faro Island when fifth of 15 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 16 runs, 0 wins, 6 places Days Since Last Run 15 28/1 HR73 Ronan Whelan 10.3 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 5th of 15 to Faro Island (GB) 9.8 GOW 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Yld 14/1 HR76 Rory Mulligan 8.6 (CP) (TS) 14L last of 13 to Jagged Edge 9.11 NAAS 17 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/1 HR77 Rory Mulligan 8.13 (CP) 1L 1 3/4L 3rd to Queen Lioness (GB) 8.13 LIM 25 APR 15rn mdn 1m

12 ROCKET ROBYN (GB)

Br Ch f Harry Angel - Glee Club (GB) (Kyllachy (GB))

Hassett T

HR Handicap Rating 66 Noel R Walsh O J Ms A M Connolly (7) F 929-806

Placed once in seven starts. Finished 9l behind Electric Beauty when sixth of 13 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 16

28/1 HR69 Paddy Harnett 8.12 (TS) 8 1/2L 6th of 13 to Electric Beauty 9.7

Placed twice in seven starts. Third of 15 behind Daler beaten 6l at 33-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Scheduled to appear here yesterday too. Star Rating HHH

C,T worn by No 7, No 9, No 11. CPiece worn by No 4, No 5. TStrap worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 3.

Long Handicap - Cooley’s Mist 8-09(121)

Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Great Mover, 4/1 Clear Quartz, 5/1 Touch The Moon, 6/1 Fixation, 7/1 Diamond Exchange, 8/1 Cooley’s Mist, 10/1 Senna’s Girl, 16/1 Ob La Di, 20/1 Rocket Robyn (GB), 33/1 Genoah, Earthwatch, 50/1 Voice Of Reason, 66/1 Musical Act 2025 - 1st Masoun (FR) 2nd Bear Profit 3rd Final Voyage (2 min. 9.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

FIXATION wasn’t disgraced over C&D in May and gets the vote in this open-looking handicap on suitably fast ground. The handicapper dropped him 1lb for that effort and the addition of cheekpieces are likely to aid his cause Diamond Exchange should appreciate a return to a sounder surface, having disappointed on soft ground at Leopardstown recently, while able handicapper Clear Quartz is respected after finishing second on his return at Leopardstown.

WIN: FIXATION

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SEVENTH RACE 5.05P.M.

THE FITZPATRICK’S GARAGE GROUP

HANDICAP OF €30,000

Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 23rd June Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Furlongs (1,200

Br R c Malibu Moon (USA) - Vigui’s Heart (USA) (Quality Road (USA)) Robson De Aguiar T HR Handicap Rating 89 AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar O J Donagh O’Connor F 150099 Ramon Horta Rangel & Spendthrift Farm B

his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 28 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €119,356.00 Days Since Last Run 35

100/1 HR93 Donagh O’Connor 9.5 (BK) 12L 9th of 10 to Comanche Brave 9.5 here 23 MAY Group 2 6f Gd 33/1 HR97 David Egan 9.9 12L 9th of 10 to Mission Central 9.4 NAAS 17 MAY Listed 5f Gd 10/1 HR101 David Egan 10.1 7 1/2L 10th of 12 to Keke (GB) 9.11 NAAS 27 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

2 BISHOPTON

4 9-8 (13)

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Edaraat (USA) (Rahy (USA)) Natalia Lupini T HR Handicap Rating 83 William Jones/D W Sloan/Milena C Mocchetti/Kabin Racing Syndicate O J Wayne Lordan F 672-105 Aiden Murphy B

He has won three times at 7f on yielding ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Gleneagle Bay when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 19 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €22,700.00 Days Since Last Run 13 33/1 HR84 Leigh Roche 8.7 4L 5th of 15 to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 25/1 HR87 Wayne Lordan 9.2 (CP) 6L 19th of 22 to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 7/2Fav HR84 Paddy Harnett 9.13 won 1/2L 1/2L from Venetian 9.11 and Um Wadi 9.12 DUN 27

3 SOMMELIER (GB) (B,T) 5 9-8 (3)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Champagne Queen (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) Kieran P Cotter T

HR Handicap Rating 83 Rob Egan O J Paddy Harnett (5) F 048715 Whitsbury Manor Stud B

He has won three times at 6f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Happy Henry when fifth of 21 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 19 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €20,188.50 Days Since Last Run 20 7/2Fav HR79 Joseph Harnett 10.2 (BK) 2 3/4L 5th of 21 to Happy Henry 8.8 NAV 7 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 20/1 HR72 Paddy Harnett 9.10 (BK) won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Irish Rumour 9.2 and Hot To Foxtrot 8.11 here 3 JUN 20rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 1min 16.5sec 9/1 HR78 Declan McDonogh 9.7 (CP) 10L 7th of 10 to Howd’yadoit 9.12 NAV 16 MAY Ext hcp 5f Yld

4 HEAVENLY POWER 8 9-7 (12) Br B g Dark Angel - Girl Power (Key of Luck (USA))

Handicap Rating 82

J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 0297-78

Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 6l behind Keke at 11-2 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in April. Star Rating HH

Career Record 34 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €45,725.00 Days Since Last Run 61 11/2 HR86 Ben Coen 9.0 6L 8th of 12 to Keke (GB) 9.11 NAAS 27 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 16/1 HR87 Ben Coen 9.1 8L 7th of 14 to Bodhi Bear 9.1 here 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 9/2 HR89 Billy Lee 9.4 5 3/4L 7th of 12 to Engines On 8.11 here 27 SEP 25 Ext hcp 7f Sft

5 UNAUTHORIZED

9-4 (5) Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hergame (GB) (Motivator (GB)) Aidan Melia T HR Handicap Rating 86 Ms M Connolly O J Rory

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 6-1 at Listowel over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mercurial by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 7l behind Gleneagle Bay at 20-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Br B g Ribchester - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration)

Handicap Rating 75

Ryan F 4940-54

4

7/2 HR78 Sam Coen 9.7 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Treasure Rose 9.8 DRYL 19

20/1 HR79 Reese Holohan 9.1 6 3/4L 5th of 10 to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft 5/1 HR83 Shane Foley 8.11 (CP) 7 3/4L last of 10 to Instant Appeal (GB) 8.13 DUN 17

8 INISHFALLEN

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Kyllarney (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) Stephen Thorne T HR Handicap Rating 75 F J Carragher/Yorkavenue Syndicate/Park Ave Syndicate O J Colin Keane F 442460

A winner at 6f on the all-weather, but that win was over three years ago Beaten 8l behind Unauthorized at 8-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

8/1

Jack Kearney 9.9 (CP) 8L 10th of 13 to Unauthorized 8.11 LIST 31 MAY Ext hcp 6f 60yds Gd 9/2 HR81 Jack Kearney 9.12 (CP) 2 1/2L 6th of 13 to Bint Majestic Roi 10.0 NAAS 9 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 2/1Fav HR81 Colin Keane 10.1 (CP) 1/2L hd s/hd 4th to Clonmacash

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Donnybrook (Invincible Spirit) J P Murtagh T

HR Handicap Rating 82 Miss Scarlett Mullion O J Rory Mulligan (5) F 350-405 C-Squared Investments B

A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Ocean’s Breath when fifth of 6 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH

Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €14,750.00 Days Since Last Run 22 7/1 HR84 Ben Coen 9.8 4 3/4L 5th of 6 to Ocean’s Breath 9.8 FAIR 5 JUN 7f Gd 12/1 HR88 Ben Coen 9.10 5 1/2L 11th of 13 to Invincible Will 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/2 HR88 Ben Coen 9.9 3 1/4L 6L 2 3/4L 4th to Neolithic 9.9 GOW 8 APR 4rn 7f Sft

10 NAKAMURA

Br B g Kodi Bear - Ahab (GB) (Alhebayeb) J P Murtagh T HR Handicap Rating 82 Brunabonne Syndicate O J Patrick McGettigan (5) F 14-8782 Cherryvalley

Successful twice at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Midnight Dusk when second of 12 at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 12 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €28,320.00 Days Since Last Run 15 4/1Fav HR81 Patrick McGettigan 9.10 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Midnight Dusk (GB) 9.11 FAIR 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 22/1 HR84 Patrick McGettigan 9.1 4 1/2L 8th of 13 to Invincible Will 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 22/1 HR86 Patrick McGettigan 9.5 (CP) 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Chicago Pope 9.9 NAAS 9 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

11

THE

PIPER’S

CALL 3 9-0 (16)

Br Bl g Ten Sovereigns - In My Life (USA) (War Front (USA)) Daniel McLoughlin T HR Handicap Rating 82 Ten Bob Syndicate O J Ben Coen F 23-1 Mr Russell Jones B

Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating Tide Of Fortune by a neck. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €11,780.00 Days Since Last Run 24 5/2Fav Scott McCullagh 9.8 won nk 3/4L from Tide Of Fortune 9.8 and Quinta Girl 9.3 here 3 JUN 18rn mdn 6f 63yds Gd/Yld 1min 16sec 10/11Fav Ben Coen 9.2 3L 2 3/4L 3rd to Neolithic 9.4 NAAS 5 JUL 25 8rn 5f 205yds Gd 80/1 Scott McCullagh 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Flushing Meadows (USA) 9.7 here 4 JUN 25 13rn mdn 6f Gd

12 CLONMACASH (GB) (Visor) 5 8-13 (17)

Br B g Charming Thought (GB) - Orientate (GB) (Equiano (FR)) Adrian McGuinness T HR Handicap Rating 74

J Declan McDonogh F 419535

(Rutland)

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Nouvel Espoir when fifth of 8 at 11-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Record 54 runs, 6 wins, 13 places Win Earnings €44,530.00 Days Since Last Run 8 11/4Fav HR75 Sam Coen 10.0 (V) 3 3/4L 5th of 8 to Nouvel Espoir 8.12 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Sft 22/1 HR75 Sam Coen 9.5 (V) s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to

Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 13-2 at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Nakamura by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Amiata when second of 12 at 7-2fav on her latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

15 FOX IN FLIGHT (GB)

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Sarahmae when second of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Holohan 8.2 9 1/4L last of 12 to Amiata 9.0

to Allsortz 9.2 CK 19 MAY Ext hcp 5f Sft

16 MARY SHOELACES

Br Br f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Mary’s Daughter (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) Eddie & Patrick Harty

She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 13l behind Sarahmae when last of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

O’Gorman 8.9 (BK) 13L last of 6 to Sarahmae 10.0 DRYL 19 JUN hcp 5f Sft 18/1 HR75 Jessica O’Gorman 8.11 11L last of 10 to Howd’yadoit 9.12 NAV 16 MAY Ext hcp 5f Yld 11/2 HR67 Jessica O’Gorman 9.4 (BK) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Jordan Breeze 8.9 and Tino Pai 8.9 here 16 OCT 25 16rn hcp

Br Ch g A’Ali - Maajmeh Dawn (Dawn Approach) Gavin Cromwell T HR Handicap Rating 74 Dunphy Family Syndicate/Mrs A Cantillon O J Chris Hayes F 7-75024 Mr M Dunphy & Mr E Cantillon B

A winner at 5f on yielding ground. Finished 1 1/2l behind Midnight Dusk when fourth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 9 runs 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €14,750.00 Days Since Last Run 15 8/1 HR74 Gary Carroll 9.8 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Midnight Dusk (GB) 9.11 FAIR 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 8/1 HR75 Robert Whearty 8.11 1/2L 2nd to Allsortz 9.2 CK 19 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 14/1 HR76 Robert Whearty 9.0 6L 10th of 14 to Chicago Pope 9.9 NAAS 9 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

B,T worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 8, No 9. TStrap worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 12. Long Handicap - Joyful Tidings (GB) 8-06(118)

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Unauthorized, 11/2 Sommelier (GB), 13/2 Nakamura, 15/2 The Piper’s Call, 10/1 Midnight Dusk (GB), Real Encounter, 11/1 Bishopton, 14/1 Flaming Rib, Joyful Tidings (GB), 20/1 Heavenly Power, Inishfallen, Morehampton, Clonmacash (GB), Fox In Flight (GB), 25/1 Valiant Force (USA), Go Athletico (FR), 33/1 Mary Shoelaces

2025 - 1st Daamberdiplomat 2nd Rappell 3rd Back Down Under (1 min. 11.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

THE PIPER’S CALL was runner-up at big odds on his debut last June and that race has thrown up many smart winners, with Puerto Rico (fourth) later scoring twice at Group 1 level. The selection underperformed at Naas in July but did well to win over C&D recently following a 333-day layoff and is expected to have more to come. Fox In Flight was beaten by a subsequent winner at Cork recently and reverts back up in trip, while another three-year-old Unauthorized is 7lb higher than when scoring at Listowel.

WIN: THE PIPER’S CALL

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Fox In Flight

Sean Lyons accompanied by David Lyons and Natasha Hogan of Fitzpatricks Mercedes Benz will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

EIGHTH RACE 5.40P.M.

THE JO BROWNE LUXURY SKINCARE IRISH

EBF MAIDEN OF €30,000

Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 62)

Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

Br B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Next Trial (Hard Spun (USA)) Matthew J Smith T Stephen Reddy & William Mullahy O J Jack Kearney (3) F 6

Half-brother to Taj Dragon, won six times at 7f Finished 4l behind Lamar Canyon when sixth of 9 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f last month. Star Rating HH

2 FOOTSTEPSTOGLORY

Br Br g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Blue Eyed Lucy (Strategic Prince (GB)) David Harry Kelly T Ray Grehan & John Donohue O J Gavin Ryan F 7852-96 White Friar Stud B Career Record

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 14l behind Res Ipsa when sixth of 13 at 100-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

3 FORBIDDEN

Dam won twice at 6f Beaten 18l behind The Piper’s Call at 100-1 when 16th of 18 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H

4 MOUNTAIN MEMORY 3 9-8 (15) Br B g Nando Parrado (GB) - Sweet Forgetme Not (Dream Ahead (USA)) Andrew Slattery T E J Phelan O J AdamBrowne-Souza(7) F 58 E Phelan B

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Motta Alta at 28-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 8 28/1 Andrew Slattery 9.8 8L 8th of 16 to Motta Alta 9.3

mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

5 SAINT ACCLAIM

Br Ch g St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Sweet Acclaim (Acclamation (GB)) J P Murtagh T Hollywood Stud & Barnane Stud O J Ben Coen Barnane Stud Ltd B

Half-brother to Turf King, won twice at 1m including a Grade 3 race He is wearing a hood on debut. Any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating HH

6 SPINOLA BEAR

3 9-8 (17)

Br B g Kodi Bear - Expecting To Fly (USA) (Iffraaj (GB)) Kieran P Cotter T Anthony Hennessy O J Leigh Roche Lodge Park Stud B

Out of a French 6f and 1m winner but this appears to be a big ask on his racecourse bow Star Rating HH

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shebelia (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 6 Minch Bloodstock

Half-brother to String Theory, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f Finished 2 1/4l behind The Piper’s Call when sixth of 18 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24 11/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.8 (TS) 2 1/4L 6th of 18 to The Piper’s Call 9.8

Br Ch g Bated Breath (GB) - Colorada (GB) (Lope de Vega) Mrs

Harrington T HR Handicap Rating 82

Farms SC O J Jessica O’Gorman (7) F 353-237

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten 10l behind Oro Blanco at 4-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH

Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Days Since Last Run 22 4/1 HR85 Shane Foley 9.8 10L 7th of 14 to Oro Blanco 9.8 FAIR 5 JUN mdn 7f Gd 10/11Fav HR87 Shane Foley 9.8 1/2L 2L 3rd to Full Moon Tonight (GB) 9.3 LEP 15 MAY 15rn mdn 1m Gd 9/2 HR87 Shane Foley 9.8 2 1/4L 2nd to Tashakour 9.8 CK 24 APR 8rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld

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TIDE OF

FORTUNE

3 9-8 (19)

Br B g James Garfield - Silver Tide (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA)) Richard Brabazon (R) T Cafe Du Journal Syndicate O

J Gary Carroll F 82 Christopher Grosso B

Placed once in two starts. Beaten a neck by The Piper’s Call when second of 18 at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 24 7/2 Gary Carroll 9.8 nk 2nd to The Piper’s Call 9.8 here 3 JUN 18rn mdn 6f 63yds Gd/Yld 16/1 Gary Carroll 9.8 5 3/4L 8th of 24 to Thenandnow 9.3 here 19 APR mdn 6f Sft

10 TREK HOME 3 9-8 (16)

Br B c Nando Parrado (GB) - Balaagha (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) Daniel James Murphy T J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan O J Shane Foley F 44 Mr John Kirkland B

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind The Piper’s Call when fourth of 18 at 8-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24 8/1 Shane Foley 9.8 nk 3/4L 1/2L 4th to The Piper’s Call 9.8 here 3 JUN 18rn mdn 6f 63yds Gd/Yld 12/1 James Ryan 9.8 1/2L 5 1/2L 1L 4th to Namiid 9.8 NAV 16 MAY 13rn mdn 5f Yld

11 AMERILIS (GB) (TStrap) 3 9-3 (11)

Br B f Lope Y Fernandez - Happy Holly (Holy Roman Emperor) Gillian Scott T HR Handicap Rating 63 Amerilis Syndicate O J Donagh O’Connor F 66-492 Happy

Placed once in five starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Meriden when second of 18 at 5-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

33/1 HR65 Leigh Roche 8.13 (TS) 3 1/2L 9th of 20 to Genesis 10.1

Donagh O’Connor 9.3 (TS) 1/2L 3L 1

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Dam unraced. May have to settle for a minor role given her lack of race experience Star Rating HH

13

DANDYMARIA

Br B f Dandy Man - Maria Ormani (Roderic O’Connor) A Oliver T David Laverty O J Colin Keane F

Full sister to Whistle And Flute, won twice at 5f and 6f Finished 6l behind What About Us when fourth of 14 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut at Down Royal over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

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Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 7l behind Amiata at 20-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Full-sister to East Bank, won at 5f and 7f Looks to be up against it in this company on her debut. Star Rating HH

Br Ch f Ghaiyyath - Hazmiyra (Pivotal (GB))

Beaten 7l behind Caught U Sleeping at 5-1 when 10th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (good) in August last year Star Rating HH

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Hadrienne (GB) (Pour Moi) A Oliver T Team Valor International LLC & A Oliver

Half-sister to Imperial Sands, won four times at 1m. Beaten 11l behind The Piper’s Call at 12-1 when 9th of 18 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH

Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Unabridged (Acclamation (GB))

Lynam T Cheeky Pups Syndicate O J Declan McDonogh F 00- Loughill

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 17l behind Mumhan at 125-1 when 14th of 16 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating H

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Flower of May (GB) (Iffraaj (GB))

J Scott McCullagh

Dam won at 6f May find a few too good on her first racecourse appearance Star Rating HH

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Araghaidhlinn (Tagula)

Half-sister to Red Linn, won at 7f Would be hard to recommend on debut unless there is significant market support. Star Rating HH

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Poldhu (GB) (Cape Cross) J A Stack T HR Handicap Rating 78 Craig Bernick O J Seamie Heffernan F 243 Lynch Bages Ltd B

Placed twice in three starts. Third of 8 behind Rion Rubette beaten 2 1/2l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career

6/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 hd nk 2 1/4L 4th to Totally Puzzled 9.3 NAAS 17 MAY 8rn mdn 1m Gd 14/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 4L 2nd to Go Just Do It (GB) 9.8 GOW 22 APR 7rn mdn 7f Sft

CPiece worn by No 8. Hood worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 7, No 11, No 17

Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Suspicious Mindz (GB), 4/1 Tide Of Fortune, 5/1 Solana Beach, 7/1 Trek Home, 10/1 Starborn Legend, Dandymaria, 12/1 Focaccia, 14/1 Amerilis (GB), 16/1 Hazrama, 20/1 Mountain Memory, 25/1 Banshof, Saint Acclaim, Lilli’s Angel, Off We Go, 50/1 Footstepstoglory, Spinola Bear, Cara Teaghlaigh, Forza Magico (GB), Lady Moon, 100/1 Forbidden, Leannespour 2025 - 1st Charasson 2nd Washington Street 3rd Sun Soldier (1 min. 11.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

STARBORN LEGEND didn’t get a clear passage when finishing sixth over C&D recently and can turn placings around with Tide Of Fortune and Trek Home Out of an unraced half-sister to two Group 1 winners and by a leading stallion, the selection was purchased for 330,000 euro at a Breeze-Up sale last June and is entitled to improve from his initial debut effort. Tide Of Fortune himself met some trouble in-running when finishing a useful runner-up on that occasion, but is potentially vulnerable to the selection.

WIN: STARBORN LEGEND

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Tide Of Fortune

Jo Browne will present prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

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

Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3

Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4

CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Barronstown Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Barronstown Stud the Irish EBF (€4,000)) 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 For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE

SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Jebel Ali Racecourse & 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 two years old only About 6 furlongs 63 yards €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. (Anglesey Post). Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE

THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Neville Homes Summer Fillies Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Neville Homes) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 15th June, 2026, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2025 (100 = 10st) About 7 furlongs €600 to enter on June 10th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Closing Date: 10th June 2026 Handicaps calculated 16th June. Weights raised by 3lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE

FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Airlie Stud Stakes of €130,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Balanchine Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Airlie Stud) 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 two years old fillies only About 6 furlongs €780 to enter on May 20th €260 extra if forfeit not declared by June 3rd €390 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd or €13,000 if entered by June 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lbs. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. Closing Date: 20th May 2026 Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)

(Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €235,600), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000 For three years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile 2 furlongs €1,800 to enter on April 22nd €800 extra if forfeit not declared by May 27th €1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd or €40,000 if entered by June 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs. Closing Date: 22nd April 2026 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €235600; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000

SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE

SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The Reserve Ladies Derby Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by FBD Hotels and Resorts) 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 four years old and upwards (90 = 10st 10lbs) About 1 mile 2 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. Riders: Lady Riders only - 1. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing. 2. who hold a Licence or Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any Recognised Turf Authority 3. who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. 4. who hold a Permit to ride in Flat Races issued by any other Recognised Turf Authority Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 23rd June) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 30 *races allowed 7lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 60 *races allowed 5lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 90 *races allowed 3lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 or 69 may be claimed. *Including races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 10lbs and the minimum weight is 8st 10lbs. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 9lbs 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 23rd June. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE

SEVENTH RACE 5.05p.m. The Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group) 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 and upwards (90 = 10st) About 6 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. 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 23rd June. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 54 FOR THIS RACE

EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The Jo Browne Luxury Skincare Irish EBF Maiden of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Jo Browne and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600

SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE

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