BACK
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. This is the first time they have sponsored a Group 1 race with us, and we wish them every success – the last two winners of the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes, Via Sistina and Blue Stocking, have gone on to great success globally including a Cox Plate and a Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe – 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 and Stables located in Dubai, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai, Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Fitzpatrick Mercedes Benz and the Keadeen Hotel for their support of today’s programme. The support of our sponsors, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to offering competitive prize money levels here at the Curragh. We are also very grateful to the K Club for their support of our style competition.
Sadly, today we mourn one of the doyens of Irish flat racing, Kevin Prendergast, who passed away on June 20th. Having trained on the Curragh for over sixty years, it is hard to imagine the training grounds without Kevin. While we remember all of Kevin’s great winners here at the Curragh, we extend our deepest sympathies to Kevin’s family and his wide circle of friends and admirers. At the suggestion of Malih Al Basti and with the support of his family, today’s Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes is being run in Kevin’s honour.
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 as well as mobile food and beverage outlets
We race next here again tomorrow for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby which promises to be a great spectacle with gates opening at 11am
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
DAYTWOSATURDAY28THJUNE
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Laurence McFerran
Dr. Paddy Molony
Mrs. S. Keegan
Mr. Peter N. Reynolds
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J. R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. J. Pugh
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. N. O’Connor M.V.B.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. M. O’Neill & Mr. J. Casey
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. D. Buckley
DAY 2 - SAT 28 JUNE
Gates Open
Keadeen Hotel Maiden 11:00 11:00 12:15 13:00 13:10 13:15 13:45 14:00 14:20 14:55 15:30 16:05 16:40 17:15
Style Spotting around the Main Entrance
Paddy Power From The Horses Mouth LIVE
with guests Ruby Walsh, Kevin O’Ryan and Daragh Ó Conchúir - Champion’s Hall Stage
Daragh Ó Conchúir & Guests
with guests Ruby Walsh, Kevin O’Ryan and Daragh Ó Conchúir - Champion’s Hall Stage
Style ceremony and Classic Catwalk
Whispering Angel Garden Bar
Barronstown Stud EBF Maiden
Airlie Stud Stakes G2
TheKClub’sMostStylishRacegoerAwardannounced
Whispering Angel Garden Bar
Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey Stakes G3
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes in memory of Kevin Prendergast G3
Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes G1
Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Ladies Derby
Fitzpatricks Mercedes Benz Handicap
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
outclassing her Galtres Stakes
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
Search For A 2 flat wins €51,499.70— 105 For €51,499 0— Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and
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
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
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(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (159 wins from 749 runners, 21%) runs DORSET and NEW ZEALAND and BENVENUTO CELLINI (1.15), BEAUTIFY (1.45), FLUSHING MEADOWS (2.20), ROOSEVELT (2.55), WHIRL (3.30).
J P O’BRIEN (81 wins from 770 runners, 11%) runs AL HAARITH (1.15), TRUSTYOURINSTINCT (2.55), WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (3.30), MASOUN (4.05). MRS J HARRINGTON (49 wins from 585 runners, 8%) runs MR VETTORI (1.15), COLD HEARTED (4.40).
J P MURTAGH (46 wins from 424 runners, 11%) runs KILLOURNEY REIGNS (2.20), FINAL VOYAGE (4.05), BRIGID’S CLOAK and DAAMBERDIPLOMAT (4.40).
G M LYONS (43 wins from 340 runners, 13%) runs LADY IMAN (1.45), SUZIE SONGS (2.20), WASHINGTON STREET (5.15).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
A BALDING (16 wins from 86 runners, 19%) runs KALPANA (3.30).
J P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 70 runners, 14%) runners listed above AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runners listed above
G M LYONS (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runners listed above
H DE BROMHEAD (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs HIGHER LEAVES (3.30).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (102 wins from 320 rides, 32%) rides DORSET (1.15), BEAUTIFY (1.45), FLUSHING MEADOWS (2.20), WHIRL (3.30).
COLIN KEANE (87 wins from 630 rides, 14%) rides LADY IMAN (1.45), SUZIE SONGS (2.20), LAYFAYETTE (2.55), KALPANA (3.30), COLLECTIVE POWER (4.40), WASHINGTON STREET (5.15).
BILLY LEE (64 wins from 514 rides, 12%) rides ALL HAIL (1.15), SKYDANCE (1.45), DEEPONE (2.55), MAGICAL HOPE (3.30), NAPLES (5.15).
SHANE FOLEY (48 wins from 527 rides, 9%) rides MR VETTORI (1.15), HIGHER LEAVES (3.30), COLD HEARTED (4.40), RADIENT MAN (5.15).
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (43 wins from 399 rides, 11%) rides AL HAARITH (1.15), ARTISTA (1.45), TRUSTYOURINSTINCT (2.55), WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY (3.30), RAPPELL (4.40).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (7 wins from 40 rides, 18%) rides listed above
GARY CARROLL (7 wins from 31 rides, 23%) rides BEST SUGGESTION (5.15).
BILLY LEE (7 wins from 40 rides, 18%) rides listed above
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (6 wins from 41 rides, 15%) rides listed above
COLIN KEANE (6 wins from 51 rides, 12%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 26th June
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AT THE K CLUB
from the horse’s mouth
With Ruby Walsh & Rory Delargy
1:15 BARRONSTOWN STUD IRISH EBF
RD
Dorset is out of a half-sister to Classic winner Winter and shaped well when second to Amadeus Mozart on debut here. He’ll have learnt plenty from that and will be hard to beat
RW Ballydoyle have declared three runners and I’ll be siding with Dorset who Ryan Moore has picked.
2.20
JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES ANGLESEY STAKES
RD Flushing Meadows looked a smart prospect when beating experienced rivals on his racecourse bow and can take the step up in class in his stride.
RW Flushing Meadows dug deep to win on debut and he is the percentage call.
3.30
RD
PADDY POWER PRETTY POLLY STAKES
Older fillies have held sway in recent years and Kalpana is preferred to Oaks runner-up Whirl after a good third in the Tattersalls Gold Cup on her return to action.
RW Kalpana was denied a clear run last time, should have improved and looks the pick to me.
4.40
FITZPATRICK’S MERCEDES-BENZ HANDICAP
RD Gordon Bennett has shaped well on his last couple of starts and looks well drawn here, so the C&D winner can have no excuses from an attractive handicap mark.
RW Saturn Seven can defy a 9lb rise in the weights after a snug course victory earlier this month
1.45
RD
AIRLIE STUD STAKES
Lady Iman has taken the scalps of some useful rivals in three wins to date and stands out from a form perspective.
RW Lady Iman’s form with True Love at this venue will make her hard to beat.
2.55
RD
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL STAKES
Trustyourinstinct was a fine third to Los Angeles in the Mooresbridge Stakes over C&D before winning impressively over further here last time. He can concede weight all round.
RW Deepone over-raced when too keen in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The drop in grade will suit now.
4.05 SHERRY FITZGERALD COUNTRY HOMES LADIES DERBY HANDICAP
RD
Nicola Burns is riding really well, and she can add to her recent flurry of wins aboard Leopardstown winner Bear Profit, who made up plenty of ground when scoring there.
RW Tatateo makes his stable debut on the Flat after an eye-catching run over hurdles at the Punchestown Festival.
5.15 KEADEEN HOTEL IRISH EBF MAIDEN
RD Naples was sent off a warm order for his debut at Limerick and, while he couldn’t justify support, is clearly considered better than he showed there, and is worth another chance
RW Sun Soldier didn’t get a clear run on debut at Navan in May. The extra furlong and application of cheekpieces should suit.
FIRST RACE 1.15P.M.
THE BARRONSTOWN STUD
IRISH EBF (C & G)
MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c Lope de Vega - Witches Brew (Duke of Marmalade)
B Fermoir Ltd
O Alwasmiyah/Ballylinch/Umm Al Shukhout
Full brother to Antonia De Vega, won five times between 7f and 1m 4f including two Group 3 races. Expensive yearling at 475,000gns and he has to be taken very seriously Star Rating HHH
Br B c Acclamation (GB) - Aveta (FR) (Gleneagles)
Robert Ryan & David Powell
Dam won at 1m. Beaten 11l behind Ipanema Queen at 22-1 when 13th of 21 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Br Ch c Frankel (GB) - Newspaperofrecord (Lope de Vega)
B Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
O Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg
Full brother to this year’s Lingfield Oaks Trial heroine Giselle, out of a Breeders’ Cup winner Frankel colt who is sure to attract his fair share of attention ahead of his debut. Star Rating HHHH
Snowflakes Syndicate
O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
Half-brother to Neverstopdreaming, won twice at 6f Beaten 1/2l by Amadeus Mozart when second of 10 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Hamariyna (Sea The Moon (GER))
B S C His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race From the family of dual Derby winner Harzand and the market could provide a clue as to what is expected first time out. Star Rating HHH
Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Woody Creek (GB) (Zoffany)
B Armitage Bloodstock
J O Mrs J Barrett & Craig Bernick J A Stack T
Dam won twice at 6f Finished 7l behind Daytona when fourth of 10 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Dorset
Br B c Lope de Vega - Celestial Object (Galileo)
Newtown Anner Stud
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Half-brother to Cold Hearted, won at 6f, while his dam is a full-sister to three-time Group/Grade 1 winner Warm Heart. Worth more than a cursory glance ahead of his introduction. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Different League (FR) (Dabirsim (FR))
B Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Peter M Brant
Frankel colt out of Albany winner Different League, making him a half-brother to 1m 3f winner Agenda. That pedigree and his powerhouse stable are just two reasons to keep him in mind. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Palace Pier (GB) - Crystal Starlet (GB) (Frankel (GB))
B Natalma Bloodstock
O Bronsan Racing
Dam won at 1m 4f 55,000-euro son of first-season sire Palace Pier, but others make more appeal in a maiden as hot as this is likely to be Star Rating HH
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Amarena (FR) (Soldier Hollow (GB))
Mr M Matsushima
P Smith,Magnier,Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Dam won three times at 1m 2f, including at Listed level in France Stable more than capable of readying one first time and he has to enter the equation. Star Rating HHH
B c Kool Kompany - Atalanta’s Gold (Arcadio (GER))
Dr P Molony
Dr P D Molony
Dam won over hurdles at 2m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind Daytona at 80-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Maurice Regan
Martin Hayes & Peter Slezak
Half-brother to Cambria Legend, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Dial Me In at 10-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Dopamine, won at 7f Third of 15 behind Arugam Bay beaten 1/2l at 8-1 on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Dorset, 11/2 Benvenuto Cellini, New Zealand, Unbreakable Duke, 10/1 Al Haarith, Hamiyan (FR), Mr Vettori, South Island, 20/1 Jordi Bear, Palace Tyne, 33/1 All Hail, The Holy Apostle, 66/1 Swinging The World 2024 - 1st Hazdann 2nd Green Impact 3rd Currawood (1 min. 27.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Aidan O’Brien saddles three, with Ryan Moore taking the mount on DORSET The Wootton Bassett colt was runner-up on his debut over C&D earlier in the month, getting within half a length of stablemate Amadeus Mozart, and should be hard to beat with that run under his belt. Wayne Lordan rides newcomer Benvenuto Cellini. The Frankel colt is a full-brother to Lingfield Oaks Trial winner Giselle Unbreakable Duke was third in a tight finish on his debut at Fairyhouse and has to be respected, but this will probably be a stronger maiden.
WIN: DORSET
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Benvenuto Cellini
David and Diane Nagle of Barronstown Stud will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a €50 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.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
SECOND
1.45P.M.
STUD STAKES
(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 50)
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Third of 5 behind Argentine Tango beaten 6l at 11-4 on her latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Sam James 9.0 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Tropical Dreamer 9.5
Br B f Wootton
Half-sister to Library, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Third of 13 behind Balantina beaten 2l at 5-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 2-1 in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Blackbeard Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Green Sense by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Dam unraced. A winner at 80-1 at Roscommon over 7f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Green Soul by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Full sister to Saliteh, won at 5f Beaten a head by Magny Cours when second of 6 at 11-2 on her racecourse debut at Listowel over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Parachutiste, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 3f Third of 10 behind Suzie Songs beaten 6l at 9-4 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Lady Iman, 2/1 Beautify, 8/1 Luna Mia (GB), 10/1 Leblon Queen, 14/1 Skydance (GB), 16/1 Artista 2024 - 1st Truly Enchanting 2nd California Dreamer (GB) 3rd January (1 min. 14.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
LADY IMAN looks hard to oppose as she bids for a fourth straight success. Her form looks very strong, particularly her easy defeat of Queen Mary winner True Love here early last month. She was a good winner at Naas last time and can take another step up the ladder Beautify is the sole representative from Ballydoyle and could be the danger The Wootton Bassett filly looks likely to improve considerably from her debut run here last month, when placed behind Albany third Balantina. Leblon Queen was a massive price when winning at Roscommon, but that form has been boosted by the runner-up since She could bag some valuable black type.
WIN: LADY IMAN
RACESPONSOR
Sonia Roger joined by her son Anthony of Airlie Stud will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
DANGER: Beautify
THIRD RACE 2.20P.M.
THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES
ANGLESEY STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3)
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Hence (Galileo)
B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
Half-brother to Dame Kiri, won at 6f. A winner at 5-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating The Piper’s Call by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c Ten Sovereigns - Dara’s Girl (Starspangledbanner (AUS))
B Novidale Limited
O Rachra Partnership
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Flushing Meadows when fifth of 13 at 40-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Killourney Reigns
B.M.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Lady Iman when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
4 SHE’S TOO KOOL (9)
Placed once in three starts. Third of 10 behind Dial Me In beaten 2 3/4l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Also entered here yesterday Star Rating HH
She’s
20/1 R.M Mulligan 8.1 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Dial Me In 9.5 LEP 19 JUN 10rn 7f 33yds Gd 66/1 J.A. Heffernan 8.11 p.u. in race won by Brownstown (GB) 9.3 LEP 12 JUN 17rn mdn 7f 47yds Sft 300/1 J.J.G. Ryan 9.2 14L 5th of 6 to Albert Einstein 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 3 6f Gd 5 SUZIE SONGS (15)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Florence Camille (Galileo)
B Moyglare Stud Farm Colin Keane J O Moyglare Stud Farm G M Lyons T
Dam won at 1m 4f A winner at 5-2 at Cork over 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Havana Anna by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Songs 1
Probable Starting Prices - 10/11 Flushing Meadows (USA), 6/4 Suzie Songs, 10/1 Stop The Nation, 16/1 Killourney Reigns, 25/1 She’s Too Kool 2024 - 1st Babouche (GB) 2nd Camille Pissarro 3rd California Dreamer (GB) (1 min. 15.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
FLUSHING MEADOWS was a cosy winner on his debut here earlier this month and looked like he would improve plenty from the experience The form of that race has been boosted since, with the third going on to score in style at Down Royal. Suzie Songs is the obvious danger and also comes here having had her form shown in a good light recently She beat Havana Anna on debut in Cork and the runner-up easily went one better at Naas on Wednesday Stop The Nation won here back in April and could make the frame
WIN: FLUSHING MEADOWS
DANGER: Stop The Nation
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FOURTH RACE 2.55P.M.
THE AL BASTI EQUIWORLD, DUBAI INTERNATIONAL STAKES IN HONOUR OF KEVIN PRENDERGAST OF €100,000 (GROUP 3)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav here over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Romzina by 4l. Star Rating HHHHH
15/8Fav HR109 D. McMonagle 9.12 2 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Sunchart (GB) 9.7 NAAS 23
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 12l behind Los Angeles at 80-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
(GB) 3 flat wins €94,990.00 C Handicap Rating 107
80/1 HR110 W.J. Lee 9.5 11L 7th of 9 to Los Angeles 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 11/2 HR111 W.J. Lee 9.10 3L 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 4th
Has won nine races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Third of 7 behind Uluru beaten 4 1/2l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Layfayette 9 flat wins €282,905.00 CD Handicap Rating 101 11/2 HR103 J.J.G.
1/2L 3L s/hd 4th to Green Impact 9.3
50/1 HR107 C.D Hayes 9.9 (TS) 5L last of 6 to Chicago Critic (GB) 9.9
4
Br Ch f Dubawi - Sapphire (Medicean (GB))
F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on heavy ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year, beating Layfayette by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Elizabeth Jane 2 flat wins €33,040.00 D Handicap Rating 105 2/1Fav HR105 C.D Hayes 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Layfayette 9.7 and Stromberg (GB) 9.3
6/1 HR105 C.D Hayes 9.2 6 1/2L 8th of 9 to Hanalia 9.2 here 15 SEP 24 Group 2 1m 2f Gd 28/1 C.D Hayes 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to You Got To Me (GB) 9.2 here 20 JUL 24 14rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd
5 ROOSEVELT (GB) (7)
8 11 (123) (5)
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Materialistic (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) (TStrap) 0100 F B Fittocks Stud Wayne Lordan J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Peter M Brant A P O’Brien T
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Quai De Bethune when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Roosevelt (GB) 1 flat win €8,850.00 Handicap Rating 90 Ryan Moore 9.1 (TS) 61L 14th of 15 to Quai de Bethune (FR) 9.2 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 9/2 HR92 J. Cleary 9.11 10L last of 10 to Orchidaceae 9.13 FAIR 6 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 7/1 W.M. Lordan 9.8 won hd 2L from Delta (GB) 9.8 and Vorfreude 9.8
B Lynch Bages & Rhinestone B/Stock
Heffernan J O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Magical Hope at 25-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Darley Munster Oaks Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight C,T worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Elizabeth Jane, 2/1 Trustyourinstinct, 13/2 Deepone (GB), Layfayette, 11/1 Roosevelt (GB), Gotomylovely 2024 - 1st Jan Brueghel 2nd Trustyourinstinct 3rd Ecureuil Secret (FR) (2 min. 9.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
TRUSTYOURINSTINCT looks the one to beat, despite giving weight to all of his rivals. The Churchill gelding comes here in fine form having won well over further on his last visit to the course. He ran a cracker over C&D previously when third to Los Angeles in Group 2 company and has won over 10f here in the past. Elizabeth Jane makes a belated return having missed a couple of engagements this year She was a Listed winner over this trip at Leopardstown last October and is nicely treated at the weights. Deepone weakened in Group 1 company on his return this season and may get closer now down in grade
WIN: TRUSTYOURINSTINCT
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DANGER: Elizabeth Jane
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Bluestocking continued her fine start to the season when taking this contest 12 months ago Eventual runner up Emily Upjohn looked to have one hand on the prize as she kicked clear into a commanding lead inside the final two furlongs. Ralph Beckett’s filly emerged as the only real threat and ran down the Gosden five-year-old with just over a hundred yards to go, no doubt aided by the softer underfoot conditions. It was a first Group 1 for the talented filly, who would go onto win two more before her racing career came to a close
FIFTH
RACE 3.30P.M.
THE PADDY POWER PRETTY POLLY STAKES OF
€300,000
(GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post 1m 2f
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
No Horse
1 HIGHER LEAVES (62) 4 9 12 (138) (3)
Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Dettoria (GB) (Declaration of War (USA)) 58131-6 F
B D G Iceton Shane Foley J
Groom: Jason Dunphy
O James Wigan Henry de Bromhead T
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Sosie when last of 6 at 18-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp over 1m 2f (soft) in April. Star Rating HHH
Higher Leaves 3 flat wins €75,170.00 Handicap Rating 109
Alexis Pouchin 8.13 5 3/4L last of 6 to Sosie 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 27 APR Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft
Alexis Pouchin 8.9 won 6 1/2L ns from Euboa (FR) 8.13 and Noir (FR) 8.13 TOULOUSE 11 NOV 24
Tom Marquand 9.1 1L 3/4L 3rd to Lady Boba (GB) 9.5 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 24 15rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Sft 2
4 9 12 (138) (5) Br Ch f Tamayuz (GB) - Blame The Ruler (Ruler of The World) 118-25 F
B Mr Arturo Cousino Ben Coen J
Groom: Joe OBrien
O Arturo Cousino W McCreery T
Successful twice at 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 3l behind Porta Fortuna when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Jancis 2 flat wins €47,200.00 Handicap Rating 105
8/1 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3L 5th of 8 to Porta Fortuna 9.5 here 25 MAY Group 2 1m Gd
9/2 HR107 W.J. Lee 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Madam Celeste 9.5 GOW 7 MAY 12rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd 9/1 HR107 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 5 1/2L 8th of 9 to Porta Fortuna 9.2 LEP 14 SEP 24 Group 1 1m Gd
3 KALPANA (GB) (34) 4 9 12 (138) (6)
Groom: Maddy O’Meara
Br B f Study of Man - Zero Gravity (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 23111-3 F B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte Andrew Balding (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Los Angeles beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Kalpana (GB) 5 flat wins €457,244.60 D Handicap Rating 118 5/2 O. Murphy 9.2 1/2L 1L 3rd to Los Angeles 9.5 here 25 MAY 9rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd William Buick 9.1 won 2L 3L from Wingspan 9.1 and Tiffany 9.7 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 14rn
P. J. McDonald 8.10 won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Lion’s Pride (GB) 9.7 and God’s Window (GB) 8.13 KEMPTON
4 MAGICAL HOPE (GB) (15) 4 9 12 (138) (4)
Groom: Aine Ryan
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Magical Touch (GB) (Dubawi) 1160-31 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 four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to soft and good - yielding ground. A winner at 3-1 in the Group 3 Darley Munster Oaks Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Lemsairbat by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH Magical Hope (GB) 4 flat wins €79,900.00 D Handicap Rating 103
3/1 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.9 won 2 1/4L ns from Lemsairbat (FR) 9.9 and Enfranchise 9.9 CK 13 JUN 10rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Yld 2min 36.2sec 4/1 HR99 W.J. Lee 9.5 4L hd 3rd to Trustyourinstinct 9.12 here 24 MAY 7rn Listed 1m 4f Gd Tony Piccone 9.1 18L 11th of 15 to Grand Stars 8.11 SAINT-CLOUD 10 NOV 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy 5 SURVIE (40) 4 9 12 (138) (2) Br B f Churchill - Sotteville (FR) (Le Havre) 32177-2 F B Franklin Finance S A Stephane Pasquier J O China Horse Club and G Augustin-Normand Nicolas Clement & Flo Hermans (in FR) T
Groom: Mila Mijuskovic
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Aventure when second of 6 at 8-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Prix Corrida at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Survie 3 flat wins €111,750.60 Handicap Rating 112
Stephane Pasquier 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Aventure 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 19 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft
Tom Marquand 8.9 8L 7th of 16 to Makarova (GB) 9.7 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 24 Group 1 5f Sft /Hvy
Stephane Pasquier 8.10 10L 7th of 15 to Pradaro (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 15 SEP 24 Group 3 5f Sft
Br Br f Australia (GB) - Dont Ask Me At All (No Nay Never (USA)) 313-514 F B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Cayton Park Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Minnie Hauk when fourth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to
Golden Horn (GB)
1.HIGHERLEAVES(IRE)
Dettoria (GB)
Tamayuz (GB)
2.JANCIS(IRE)
Blame The Ruler (IRE)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Fleche d’Or (GB)
Declaration of War (USA)
Lady Aquitaine (USA)
Nayef (USA)
Al Ishq (FR)
Ruler of The World (IRE)
Blameless (IRE)
Deep Impact (JPN)
Green Desert (USA)
Park Appeal
Dubai Destination (USA)
Nuryana
War Front (USA)
Tempo West (USA)
El Prado (IRE)
Chalamont (IRE)
Gulch (USA)
Height of Fashion (FR)
Nureyev (USA)
Allez Les Trois (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Love Me True (USA)
Authorized (IRE)
Crystal House (CHI)
Sunday Silence (USA)
Wind In Her Hair (IRE)
3.KALPANA(GB)
Study of Man (IRE)
Second Happiness (USA)
Dansili (GB)
Zero Gravity (GB)
Imbabala (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Frankel (GB)
4.MAGICALHOPE(GB)
Magical Touch (GB)
Kind (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Criticism (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Churchill (IRE)
5.SURVIE(IRE)
Sotteville (FR)
Meow (IRE)
Le Havre (IRE)
Sandsnow (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Australia (GB)
6.WEMIGHTAKEDLONGWAY(IRE)
Dont Ask Me At All (IRE)
Ouija Board (GB)
No Nay Never (USA)
Ask Me Nicely (IRE)
Storm Cat (USA)
Miesque (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Zafonic (USA)
Interval
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Machiavellian (USA)
Innuendo (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Storm Cat (USA)
Airwave (GB)
Noverre (USA)
Marie Rheinberg (GER)
Verglas (IRE)
Sandbox (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)
7 WHIRL (22)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Salsa (Galileo)
3 9 0 (126) (7)
511-612 F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J
Groom: Killian Murphy
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten a neck by Minnie Hauk when second of 9 at 15-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred Oaks at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Whirl 3 flat wins €139,045.30 C Handicap Rating 113 W. M. Lordan 9.2 nk 2nd to Minnie Hauk 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN 9rn
1
/Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 won 5 1/2L nk from Serenity Prayer 9.2 and Go Go Boots (GB) 9.2 YORK 14 MAY
2/1Fav HR99 R.L. Moore 8.13 4 3/4L 6th of 9 to One Look 9.11 here
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Whirl, 13/8 Kalpana (GB), 10/1 Survie, 16/1 Higher Leaves, Jancis, Magical Hope (GB), Wemightakedlongway 2024 - 1st Bluestocking (GB) 2nd Emily Upjohn (GB) 3rd Content (2 min. 10 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
KALPANA ran a cracker on her last visit here when third in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and can strike again in a Group 1. She won at the highest level in testing conditions over almost a mile and a half at Ascot last October The Study Of Man filly showed last month, though, that she’s also capable of a top-class performance on better going over this trip Oaks runner-up Whirl gets a nice chunk of weight and has to be a big danger She was just edged out by stablemate Minnie Hauk at Epsom and is entitled to be a big player again. Magical Hope won well at Cork recently and could grab some valuable Group 1 black type WIN: KALPANA
DANGER: Whirl
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Wootton Bassett (GB)
7.WHIRL(IRE)
Salsa (IRE)
Iffraaj (GB)
Balladonia (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Beauty Is Truth (IRE)
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Pivotal (GB)
Zelding (IRE)
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Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th June Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
Furlongs
Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Lady Catherine (GB) (Bering) (TStrap)
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & P Grimes
O Ms Amanda Torrens
He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Apercu at 50-1 when 16th of 19 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Longbourn 4 flat wins €57,820.00 CD Handicap Rating 95
50/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.10 (TS) 7 1/2L 16th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR98 D. McMonagle 9.7 (TS) 21L last of 14 to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3
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
Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Massinga (Selkirk (USA))
H H the Aga Khan’s Studs
Go Racing Limited
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-2jt-fav at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month, beating Bill Silvers by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Masoun (FR) 3 flat wins €33,335.00 CD Handicap Rating 93
9/2Fav HR86 M.W Hassett 9.10 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Bill Silvers (GB) 8.9 and Final Voyage 9.6 LEP 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp
80/1 HR84 S.T. McCullagh 9.7 (TS) 11L 5th of 7 to Trustyourinstinct 9.12 here 24 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd 7/2 HR87 D. McMonagle 9.11 nk s/hd 2 1/2L 4th to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.8
3 FINAL VOYAGE (16)
B g
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Masoun beaten 3 1/2l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Final Voyage 7 flat wins €74,798.80
4
Br B g Profitable - Orikawa (FR) (Gold Away)
F B Mylestown Farms Ltd
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m 2f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather A winner at 14-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Artful Approach by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
5 FIVER FRIDAY (7)
(10) Br B f The Gurkha - Wild Storm (GB) (Dubawi)
F B Wild Storm Syndicate Miss S A Carter (7) J O Philip D Gilmore Paul
She has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground; has also won a hurdle in April. Finished 4l behind Royal Entry when fourth of 7 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 6-1 at Limerick over 1m 3f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Gracesolution by 2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Gerard Hogan. Star Rating HHH
7 TATATEO (20)
Br B g Teofilo - Tayara (GB) (Lawman (FR)) (TStrap) 1449-03 F B Fortmill Farm Miss J Townend J O Final Reminder Syndicate Denis Gerard Hogan T
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 16l behind Hutchence at 9-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest flat outing at Newbury over 1m 4f (good to firm) in August last year Star Rating HHHH
Tatateo 1 flat win €4,531.00 D Handicap Rating 77
18/1 G. Brouder 11.4 (TS) 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Mick Collins 11.7 PUN 8 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld 28/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 21L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Autumn Twist 10.13 KILL 11 MAY mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd William Buick 9.2 (CP) 15L 9th of 10 to Hutchence (GB) 9.5 NEWBURY 17 AUG 24 hcp (66-85)1m 4f Gd /Frm
8 THE REAL SCREAMER (16)
Br B g Awtaad - Vintage Charm (Vocalised (USA)) 1-34414 F B Knockainey Stud Miss A B O’Connor (3)
O Maydon Partnership
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Masoun when fourth of 12 at 9-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
The Real Screamer 3 flat wins €18,290.00 Handicap Rating 77
9/2Fav HR78 Nicola Burns 8.12 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Masoun (FR) 9.10 LEP 12 JUN 12rn
7/4Fav HR69 D. McMonagle 10.2 won 5L 3 1/2L from Roman Harry 9.8 and Signor Ferrari 9.6 TIPP 27
4/1 HR72 C.D Hayes 9.11 1 1/4L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Thrifty Of Digby 9.6 ROS 19
Br B f Australia (GB) - Moonlit View (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
F B Mattock Equine Ltd Neve Bennett
O Eoin M Ryan
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Masoun at 18-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Moonlit Mist 2 flat wins €13,865.00 D Handicap Rating 72 18/1 HR75 J.S. Dalton 8.6 13L 9th of 12 to Masoun (FR) 9.10 LEP 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 18/1 C.M. Quirke 11.4 22L 6th of 11 to Belle The Tigress 10.13 CLON 15 MAY mdn hdl 2m 159yds Gd 6/1 HR77
Gr f Dark Angel - World’s Fair (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) (CPiece) 3248-2p F B Godolphin Christine Worrell (7) J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Pulled up when 4-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) won by Fortuna Vera last month on her latest outing. Star Rating HHH
Secret World 1 flat win €6,037.00 Handicap Rating 72 4/1 HR74 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fortuna Vera 8.3 LEP 16 MAY 11rn hcp 1m 2f Gd 7/2Fav HR70 D.S. O’Sullivan 9.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Hurricane Helen (GB) 9.7 NAV 8 APR 13rn hcp 1m 2f Gd Marco Ghiani 9.3 (CP) 7L 8th of 10 to Tribal Wisdom 9.5 WOLVERHAMPTON 19
Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Only Exception (Jeremy (USA)) (TStrap)
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Third of 13 behind Si Senior beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
6 flat
C D Handicap Rating 68 11/1 HR68 W.J. Lee 9.2 (TS) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Si Senior 8.6 BAL 23
7/1 HR69 Nicola Burns 9.6
A winner at 14-1 at Gowran Park over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Bucky Larson by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle Finished 9l behind Magnetic North when fourth of 14 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Placed twice in ten starts. Finished 7l behind Shaool when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Breathe Again Handicap Rating 64
33/1
13/2
of 15 to Shaool 9.0
J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 14L 10th of 17 to Solomon Coop 9.3
15/2 HR68 R.C. Colgan 9.13 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Bringsty (GB) 9.2 GOW 16
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight CPiece worn by No 10 Hood worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 2, No 7, No 11. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Masoun (FR), 11/2 Bear Profit, Loingseoir, 13/2 The Real Screamer, 10/1 Desert Friend, 11/1 Final Voyage, Hemight, Breathe Again, 14/1 Tatateo, Secret World, 20/1 Fiver Friday, 25/1 Longbourn, Solomon (GB), 33/1 Moonlit Mist 2024 - 1st Set Point 2nd Scholarship 3rd Joe Masseria (2 min. 12.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Nicola Burns takes a useful 7lb off BEAR PROFIT and he may be able to follow up his win at Leopardstown earlier in the month. The Profitable gelding came with a strong run to lead inside the final furlong and going a bit further now should suit. Masoun also comes here in winning form, having scored at Leopardstown too, and is a previous C&D winner Jody Townend rides Tatateo and he is interesting back on the level after a good run to finish third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle just under three weeks ago
WIN: BEAR PROFIT
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Masoun
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HANDICAP OF €26,000
Stalls Centre of Course Handicaps calculated 24th June Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
He has won four times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind I Bid You Ajou when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Moltophino at 12-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
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He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 7l behind Two Stars when sixth of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HH
7/1 HR82 J.J.G. Ryan 9.0
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Brigid’s Cloak when second of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Back Down Under 2 flat wins €24,190.00 CD Handicap Rating 79 14/1 HR78 L.F Roche 9.9 4 1/4L 2nd to Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.0 here 23 MAY 13rn
6f Gd 8/1 HR74 L.F Roche 9.10 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dark Viper (GB) 9.5 and Tai Tam Bay 9.4 here 16 MAR 13rn Ext hcp 6f Sft 1min 19.4sec 22/1 HR76 L.F Roche 8.11 5 1/2L 8th of 16 to No More Porter 9.6 here 28 SEP 24 hcp 7f Gd
5 BRIGID’S CLOAK (GB) (14)
(131) (13)
Br B f Havana Grey (GB) - Freckles (GB) (Arakan (USA)) (CPiece) 312120 F B Heather Raw Patrick McGettigan (7) J O Nick Bradley Racing Club J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Hucklesbrook at 22-1 when 16th of 18 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 2 flat wins €22,125.00 CD Handicap Rating 85 R. M. Mulligan 8.2 (CP) 11L 16th of 18 to Hucklesbrook (GB) 8.10 YORK 14 JUN hcp (0-105)6f
/Frm 11/2 HR83 P. McGettigan 8.11 (CP) 1L 2nd to Gazelle D’or 8.12 here 4 JUN 14rn hcp 5f Gd 6/1 HR70 P. McGettigan 8.0 (CP) won 4 1/4L 1L from Back Down Under 9.9 and Just Before (USA) 8.13 here 23
A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Our Mighty Mo at 6-4fav when last of 7 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (heavy) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with K R Burke. Star Rating HHH
outing at Listowel over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH A winner at 3-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Stella Alpina by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
3/1 HR79 S. Foley 9.3 (CP) won 1/2L 1/2L from Stella Alpina 9.3 and Marlborough
She has won three times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. A winner at 12-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Kwa Herini by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
9/2Fav HR68 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 8 3/4L 14th of 19 to Rosato 9.1 NAV 23
Br B g Prince of Lir - Laureldean Lady (Statue of Liberty (USA))
F B Aj Groundworks Ltd & P F Kelly N G McCullagh J O Out All Night Syndicate Richard Brabazon (R) T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Third of 10 behind I Bid You Ajou beaten 1l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Gordon Bennett 4 flat wins €47,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 70 8/1 HR70 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 nk 3/4L 3rd to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 8.13 FAIR 13 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 4/1Fav HR69 D. McMonagle 9.13 1 1/4L hd 1/2L 4th to Saturn Seven 9.6 here 4 JUN 23rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 16/1 HR71 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 6 1/2L 10th of 20 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24
Ch g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Spinning
(Spinning
Coolagown Bloodstock Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J O P McGuire & Neal Flynn Paul W Flynn T
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4l behind Step Back In Time when fifth of 13 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH
Rappell 3 flat wins €25,075.00 CD Handicap Rating 70 7/1 HR72 J.M. Sheridan 10.2 4L 5th of 13 to Step Back In Time 8.7 NAV 7 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 9/1 HR72 W.J. Lee 9.9 1 3/4L 6th of 13 to White Clover 9.5 LIST 1 JUN Ext hcp 6f 60yds Gd/Yld 33/1 HR73 R. Whearty 8.9 5L 8th of 20 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 12 TAWAAZON (24) 7 8 9 (121) (3) Br B g
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Third of 23 behind Saturn Seven beaten 1 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 6l behind Midnight Horizon when fifth of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
14 VERIFIED (15) 4 8 7 (119)
Br B g Camacho (GB) - It’s True (Kheleyf (USA)) (CPiece) 068-072 F B River Downs Stud Rory Mulligan (7) J O Mrs John M Weld Charles Weld T
Placed twice in 14 starts. Beaten 1/2l by Nouvel Espoir when second of 15 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Verified Handicap Rating 65
33/1 HR62 D.S. O’Sullivan 8.7 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Nouvel Espoir 8.3 CK 13 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR65 P. McGettigan 9.9 7 1/4L 7th of 10 to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 9.11 FAIR 29 MAY 6f 25yds Gd 18/1 HR69 R.M Mulligan 9.9 8 1/2L 16th of 20 to Beano Power 8.4 NAV 26 APR Ext hcp 5f Sft
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight B,T worn by No 12, No 13. Blinkers worn by No 11. CPiece worn by No 1, No 5, No 8, No 14. TStrap worn by No 3, No 7. Long Handicap - Verified 8-6 (118)
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Saturn Seven, 13/2 Back Down Under, Never Shout Never, Cold Hearted, 8/1 Gordon Bennett, Tawaazon, 11/1 Brigid’s Cloak (GB), 12/1 Daamberdiplomat, Airspeed, 16/1 Jon Riggens, Rappell, Verified, 20/1 Collective Power, Manhattan Chute 2024 - 1st Apricot Ice 2nd Heavenly Power 3rd Tai Tam Bay (1 min. 13.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BACK DOWN UNDER may be able to bag another win here She scored over course and distance on her seasonal debut in March before chasing home easy winner Brigid’s Cloak last month. The latter was well beaten at York last time but had run well when runner-up here on her penultimate outing and is respected. Cold Hearted won her maiden over C&D earlier in the month and is another for the shortlist.
WIN: BACK DOWN UNDER
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Cold Hearted
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.
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RACING TOMORROW
Join us for Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day.
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day also features the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed Competition with a fabulous prize on offer.
Sunday night will see THE WHISTLIN’ DONKEYS bring the festival to a close after racing.
Gates open 11am
First race 1.10pm
Arrival Drinks Reception & Live Sax Music
BBQ Menu + Grazing Table + Fire Pit
DJ and Bar Extension
Indoor & outdoor seating in the Keadeen Gardens
EIGHTH RACE 5.15P.M.
THE KEADEEN HOTEL IRISH EBF
MAIDEN OF €20,000
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 50)
Half-brother to Alpha Centauri, won six times at 6f and 1m including four Group 1 races. Beaten 11l behind Mountain Bear at 12-1 when 10th of 18 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June ‘23. Star Rating HH
Placed once in two starts. Finished 10l behind Shoney when sixth of 11 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding - soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Kilfrush Memories, won seven times between 5f and 1m. Finished 2l behind Cold Hearted when fifth of 18 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Advertise (GB) - Miliika (GB) (Green Desert (USA))
C J Mills
O John C McConnell
C McConnell T
Half-brother to Coolagh Magic, won nine times between 5f and 7f. Bred for sprinting and represents a shrewd yard on debut. Noted. Star Rating HH
5 DREAMINTHEJUNGLE (-)
Br Ch c Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Dream Kart (Dream Ahead (USA))
B John O’Connor & Friar Ings Stud Ltd James Ryan (3) J O Team Raw Partnership
Dam won twice at 5f He might find a few too good on debut as this is a tough enough starting place Star Rating H
Br Ch g New Bay (GB) - Agent Allison (GB) (Dutch Art (GB))
B Mr Ali Belhab Ronan Whelan
O Ali Abdulla Saeed Daniel James Murphy
Half-brother to Gert Lush, won five times at 7f and 1m 1f Makes his racecourse debut but will perhaps want a bit further than 6f in time Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Thunder Song at 9-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in January Star Rating H
Dam won at 1m 3f Finished 7l behind Valorous Power when fourth of 16 at evens fav on his racecourse debut at Limerick over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Half-brother to Havana Goldrush, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f One of the more interesting newcomers going to post, and the booking of Shane Foley catches the eye Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Stop The Nation, won at 5f Beaten 1 1/4l by Seattle when second of 10 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 5f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Highbury See See when second of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Cold Hearted when sixth of 18 at 28-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Full sister to Ano Syra, won three times at 5f and 6f. Finished 9l behind Bonus Time when sixth of 10 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Dandyville, won four times at 6f and 7f. Beaten 19l behind Germanese at 200-1 when 11th of 16 on her racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Ch f Shaman - Crossing (GB) (Cape Cross)
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Sindria when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
250/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 39L 9th of 11 to Sindria 9.3 LEP 12 JUN mdn 7f 47yds Sft 400/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 29L last of 12 to Sound Of Lightning (GB) 9.3 NAAS
9.3 24L 12th of 15 to
B f Mehmas - Invincible Me (Invincible Spirit)
B Tally-Ho Stud
Full sister to Mehmento, won three times at 7f She’s in against the boys on debut but the jockey booking suggests connections are confident of a bold showing. Watch the market. Star Rating HH
Br Br f Kodi Bear - Sapore di Roma (Danehill Dancer)
B Phillistown House
Clodagh Mitchell W McCreery
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 8l behind Midnight Horizon at 9-4fav when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Stella Alpina Handicap Rating 77 9/4Fav HR77 M.W Hassett 9.6 (H) 8 1/4L 8th of 9 to Midnight Horizon 9.9 FAIR 13 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 10/11Fav W.J. Lee 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Cold Hearted 9.3 here 4 JUN 18rn mdn 6f 63yds Gd 100/30 N.M. Crosse 9.3 ns 2nd to No Alibi (USA) 9.3 CK 20 MAY 6rn mdn 6f Gd
Br Ch f Dandy Man - Clytha (GB) (Mark of Esteem) 8-245 F B Tara Stud Rory Cleary J O Suerte Partnership Ms Sheila Lavery T
Placed once in four starts. Finished 8l behind Bonus Time when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Suerte Handicap Rating 73 12/1 R.C. Colgan 9.3 7 3/4L 5th of 10 to Bonus Time 9.3
6f Gd 33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.3 2 3/4L 3 1/4L ns 4th to City Of
mdn 6f Gd 14/1 R.C. Colgan 9.0 hd 2nd to Brigadier Kakuru 9.8 DUN 14 JAN 7rn 6f Std
CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 10.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Sun Soldier, 9/2 Washington Street, Stella Alpina, 8/1 Colter Bay (FR), 10/1 Angel Of Promise, Suerte, 12/1 Best Suggestion, Naples, 20/1 Bennu, Describe (GB), Radient Man, Mise Freisin, 25/1 Eichan San, Charasson, 50/1 Dreaminthejungle, Men Of Honour, 150/1 Grown Ups, 200/1 Lady Crossing 2024 - 1st Over The Blues 2nd Speedwood (FR) 3rd Musical Pace (1 min. 12.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
NAPLES is interesting here dropping in trip on his second start. The Mehmas gelding was sent off a short price on his debut at Limerick and travelled well to the two furlong marker He didn’t appear to see out a mile that day and it’s no surprise to see him trying this distance Sun Soldier made a promising debut when chasing home Seattle at Navan. He met some traffic problems in the run before finishing second and is entitled to improve. Stella Alpina sets the standard with a rating of 77.
WIN: NAPLES
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Stella Alpina
Michael Masterson General Manager of the Keadeen Hotel will present a 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.
RACE CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.15p.m. The Barronstown Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Barronstown Stud the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.45p.m. The Airlie Stud Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Balanchine Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Airlie Stud) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For two years old fillies only About 6 furlongs. €600 to enter on May 21st; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 4th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th or €12,000 if entered by June 24th. 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. Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.20p.m. The Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3)
(Generously sponsored by Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400) Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200 For two years old only About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €540 to enter, €60 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: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 2.55p.m. The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai International Stakes In Honour Of Kevin Prendergast of €100,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai) 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 For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €600 to enter on June 4th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th or €10,000 if entered by June 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties(to count from 1st July, 2024) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.30p.m. The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes of €300,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) Winner will receive €180,000 (Penalty Value: €177,000) Second will receive €60,000, Third will receive €30,000, Fourth will receive €15,000, Fifth will receive €9,000, Sixth will receive €6,000 For three years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €1,200 to enter on April 23rd; €600 extra if forfeit not declared by May 28th; €1,200 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th or €30,000 if entered by June 24th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 12lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €177000; Second: €60000; Third: €30000; Fourth: €15000; Fifth: €9000; Sixth: €6000
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.05p.m. The Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Ladies Derby Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes) 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 10lbs). About 1 mile 2 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. 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 24th 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th June Value to winner: €17700; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.40p.m. The Fitzpatrick’s Mercedes-Benz Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by Fitzpatrick’s Garage Group) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340) Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls Centre of Course. Weights raised by 2 lbs. Handicaps calculated 24th June Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.15p.m. The Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Keadeen Hotel and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 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: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE
Everybody at the Curragh was saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Prendergast on June 20th.
Kevin was a legend of the turf and a trainer here for over 60 years. It is hard to imagine the Curragh gallops without him.
On the track he enjoyed great success with 8 Irish Classic wins and numerous other Group 1 winners.
Great horses such as Pidget, Arctique Royale, Northern Treasure, Oscar Schindler, Awtaad, Conor Pass, Rebelline, La Collina and Miss Beatrix all graced the Curragh turf with distinction. His horses were always immaculately turned out.
Kevin was a cherished and widely respected member of the Irish racing community, and we extend our sympathies to his family and wide circle of friends and colleagues.
Together with our sponsor Malih Al Basti and with the support of the Prendergast family, we are pleased to be able to honour Kevin’s memory today with the running of the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai International Stakes in honour of Kevin Prendergast. Pr
