I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the second meeting of the 2025 flat racing season at the Curragh. We are delighted to be back racing and are looking forward to a great season.
Last year we had 70 different winning trainers at the Curragh and a strong British challenge was a feature of the year. Our 11 Group 1 races were shared amongst 8 winning trainers, and we enjoyed some outstanding racing.
This year we will race 24 times between March and November with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby scheduled for Sunday June 29th. We have increased our prize money again this year with the focus on our Listed and Group 3 races and our better class handicaps. We are grateful for the support of Horse Racing Ireland and our race sponsors who are critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh.
Today’s race sponsors are the Irish European Breeders Fund, Tote Ireland, the Irish National Stud, and Jamie Piggott Bloodstock who sponsors our feature race the Gladness Stakes in memory of Lester who rode so many winners at The Curragh. We are delighted to welcome Tracy Piggott and members of her family here today.
I would also like to thank all owners of runners here today - we hope your experience at the Curragh is a good one and we thank you for your support. We have made some changes to our offering for owners this year with the Tattersalls Owners Club located on Level 2 of the racecourse. We hope you will relax and enjoy your day here and thank you for running your horse at the Curragh.
We are always interested in hearing customer feedback. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our race day staff who will assist you in any way they can.
Please try out our café Orby’s by Lucy which is beside the parade ring and is open seven days a week, Goffs Champagne Bar, Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall, including our Big Screen. To watch the racing, seating is available for all patrons throughout the final furlong at the front of the stand.
We race here again at the Curragh in two weeks’ time on Saturday April 12th when our feature races will be the Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes and the Tote Alleged Stakes.
We look forward to welcoming you back here that day and regularly during the 2025 flat season.
Best wishes for a memorable day’s racing.
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
OFFICIALS
SATURDAY 29TH MARCH
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICAL OFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARY OFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
CLERK OF THE COURSE:
Mr. 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:
STEWARDS ON DUTY:
Mr. Laurence McFerran
Mr. John McStay
Mr. John Martin-Smith
Mr. Noel McCaffrey
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERK OF THE COURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERK OF THE SCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPER
Mr. G. O’Gorman
STEWARDS SECRETARIES
Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICAL OFFICER:
Dr. A. Lehane
VETERINARY OFFICER:
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
SECURITY OFFICER:
Mr. C. Gordon
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
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 AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION
ABOUT TODAY’S RACES
TRACK INFORMATION
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
TOP COURSE TRAINERS -
LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (156 wins from 742 runners, 21%) runs SMILING (2.50), MONKSTOWN (3.25), OFFICER and CAMILLE PISSARRO (4.00).
J P O’BRIEN (79 wins from 750 runners, 11%) runs CINAMMON COCO and MATHAN (3.25), MEXICALI ROSE and PRINCESS CHILD (4.00), DAWN SPIRIT (4.35), EVENING BLOSSOM (5.10), LEINSTER (5.45).
MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 577 runners, 9%) runs FLEUR DE CHINE and HURRICANE IVOR (4.00), INVIGORATED (4.35), PRESENCE (5.10), GANGSTER GRANNY (5.45).
TRAINERS
IN FORM - MOST
WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
A MURRAY (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs STONEZILIAN and MIAMI DESTINATION (1.40).
M MULVANY (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs DUKE OF LEGGAGH (5.45).
H DE BROMHEAD (3 wins from 29 runners, 10%) runs CATENA ZAPATA (5.10).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS -
LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (91 wins from 294 rides, 31%) rides SMILING (2.50), MONKSTOWN (3.25), CAMILLE PISSARRO (4.00).
COLIN KEANE (85 wins from 602 rides, 14%) rides STURLASSON (2.15), PRAIRIE GIRL (2.50), STARSURGE (3.25), POWER UNDER ME (4.00), AL WHAT (4.35), FORT VEGA (5.10), THEOPHILOS (5.45).
BILLY LEE (60 wins from 499 rides, 12%) rides KEKE (2.15), BIG GOSSEY (4.00), I DO BELIEVE (4.35), APERCU (5.10), PARTY DRESS (5.45).
LUKE MCATEER (3 wins from 14 rides, 21%) rides WHIMSY (5.45).
W JOYCE (3 wins from 11 rides, 27%) rides INDIGO FIVE (5.10), DUKE OF LEGGAGH (5.45).
FANCY THAT
G M LYONS won the 4.00 race in 2018 and 2022. The stable is represented by Power Under Me in the race today.
A O’BRIEN won the 4.00 race in 2020 and 2021 The stable is represented by Camille Pissarro and Officer in the race today.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 27th March.
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.
IN
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3.1 million towards Irish prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to over €63m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910
FIRST RACE 1.40P.M.
THE SHOULDVEBEENARING, NEW FOR 2025 AT THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD 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 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Ch c A’Ali - Maajmeh Dawn
B Mr M Dunphy & Mr E Cantillon
O Dunphy Family Syndicate
Dam a lightly raced maiden. From the first crop of smart sprinter A’Ali and he is worth more than a cursory glance Star Rating HHHH
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Memory Lane (GB)
B Miss K Rausing
M J Wasylocha
Half-brother to grand old handicapper Verhoyen, but this son of Dream Ahead might be best watched until he shows what he can do Star Rating HH
Br B c Bated Breath (GB) - Pinpointed
B Kenilworth House Stud
O Arvin Savage & Ian Marmion & Justin L Murphy
Dam won at 1m 1f Sire Bated Breath imparts more speed, but he is expected to come on from this initial appearance Star Rating HH
Dam won three times at 6f and 7f Bred for speed and it might be best to watch the market for a clue as to what to expect. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Ten Sovereigns - Eleanor Roosevelt
Edgeridge Ltd
Giselle De Aguiar
Half-sister to Controversial Lady, won three times between 7f and 1m 1f. Commands attention for a stable that has already struck with a juvenile this year Star Rating HHHHH
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Cecelia Clementine
B Capital Bloodstock
New Recruits Partnership
Dam won at 1m. Cost 48,000 euros as a yearling and she has to enter the equation first time out. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Unfoolish
B Brickfield Stud Ltd
O Brickfield Stud Limited
Dam a lightly raced maiden. There is speed in her pedigree but it will be a surprise if there aren’t one or two better than her today Star Rating HH
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Condensed (GB)
B Mr Thomas Hore
O Peter Trainor
Half-sister to Clarita, won twice at 7f, as well as Dense Star, who finished third in a Listed race Makes obvious appeal on debut and she is sure to be found in the market. Star Rating HHH
Adrian Murray has a couple in this and jockey bookings would suggest that MIAMI DESTINATION is the pick. The Ten Sovereigns filly cost 30,000 pounds as a yearling and is out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Captain Marvelous. Oh Cecelia was a 48,000-euro purchase and her dam was a two-year-old winner at this venue She is another to note Gavin Cromwell has done well with his two-year-olds in recent years and Joyful Tidings also commands respect.
WIN: MIAMI DESTINATION
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Oh Cecilia
A representative of the Irish National Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
SECOND RACE 2.15P.M.
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind My Mate Alfie at 22-1 when 19th of 25 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in September last year Star Rating HH
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 5l behind Laugh A Minute at 17-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
(CP) (TS)
1/4L 9th
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year, beating Moltophino by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy Beaten 17l behind Easy at 3-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (heavy) in March last year Star Rating HHHH
5/1
M.W Hassett 8.10 won 3L 1/2L from Stag Night 9.4 and Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.4 here 18 MAR 24 13rn
5f Hvy 1min 6.9sec 13/2 HR91 D.N. Curran 9.3 3/4L 6 1/2L 3rd to Big Gossey 9.5 here 5 NOV 23 5rn 7f Hvy
5 KEKE (GB) (182) 5 9 11 (137) (8) Br B g Dandy Man - Destieux (TStrap) 311141- F B Wood Hall Stud Billy Lee J O Wood Hall Stud Limited Edward Lynam T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav over this course and distance (good - yielding) in September last year, beating Harry’s Hill by 4l. Star Rating HHHH
Keke (GB) 5 flat wins €64,015.00 CD Handicap Rating 95 3/1Fav HR84 W.J. Lee 9.4 (TS) won 3 3/4L s/hd from Harry’s Hill (GB) 8.13 and Greek Flower 9.4
16/1 HR83 N.M. Crosse 8.7 (TS) 1 1/4L nk nk 4th to My
9/1 HR80 J.J.G. Ryan 9.9 (TS) won s/hd s/hd
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Laugh A Minute at 16-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Finished 2 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute when sixth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Beaten a nose by Eye Of Dubai when second of 15 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) in November last year Star Rating HHHHH
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Jered Maddox when second of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Keke at 20-1 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HH
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Heavens Gate at 20-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in September last year Star Rating HH
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-3 over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on her latest outing in April last year, beating Two Stars by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
23 Ext hcp 5f Hvy
Blinkers worn by No 6, No 9. TStrap worn by No 2, No 5. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Keke (GB), 9/2 Two Stars, 5/1 Heavenly Power, 13/2 Magical Vision, 8/1 Real Force (GB), Stag Night, 14/1 Go Athletico (FR), Sporting Hero (GB), Greatest Drama, 20/1 Betsen (GB), 25/1 The Highway Rat, Sturlasson 2024 - 1st Real Force (GB) 2nd Stag Night 3rd Laugh A Minute (GB) (1 min. 6.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
A very competitive contest and TWO STARS gets the vote Fozzy Stack generally has his horses well forward at the start of the year and this Starspangledbanner gelding may be able to pick up from where he left off last season. He won over course and distance in November before getting pipped late on at Doncaster just six days later Keke was a big improver last term, winning four handicaps, and is another who could progress again this season. Real Force won over C&D on his seasonal debut last year and is another to consider
WIN: TWO STARS
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Keke
A representative of The Tote will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift 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)
THIRD RACE 2.50P.M.
(For Race Conditions see page
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Whispersinthewind when sixth of 11 at
on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating H
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind New Theory when fifth of 9 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Full sister to Lady Jane Wilde, won at 7f Unseated rider when 80-1 over this course and distance (soft) won by Glen To Glen earlier this month on her racecourse debut. Star Rating H
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 19l behind Bint Queen Kindly at 66-1 when 15th of 20 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 4l by Saracen when second of 11 at 9-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 6l behind Songhai at 11-2 when seventh of 13 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Term Of Endearment, won four times between 1m 1f and 1m 6f including a Group 2 race. Beaten 6l behind Aviatrice at 40-1 when seventh of 12 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f in November last year Star Rating HH
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Perfect Pacemaker when second of 10 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in November last year Star Rating HHHHH
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Carla Ridge when sixth of 12 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in September last year She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Vanderbilt House Handicap Rating 80 11/2 S.B. Kelly 9.2 8 1/4L 6th of 12 to Carla
18/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 6 1/2L 5th of 14 to Exactly
CPiece worn by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Smiling, 3/1 Pickersgill, 7/2 Vanderbilt House, 11/2 Kilmood Susan, 10/1 Prairie Girl, 25/1 Sakakibara, 33/1 Penny Mountain, Miss Crinshawn, 100/1 Onemorestar, Lady Mary Heath, 150/1 Dark Willow
CURRAGH COMMENT
SMILING has the potential to improve again this season. The No Nay Never filly stepped forward nicely from her first run when finishing second at Dundalk in November Stepping back up to six furlongs now looks like it should suit her Vanderbilt House contested some strong maidens last term and has the highest mark of those with an official rating. She is fitted with cheekpieces on her return and is a big player Kilmood Susan, rated 78, also boasts some nice juvenile form.
WIN: SMILING
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Vanderbilt House
A representative of the Irish National Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
FOURTH RACE 3.25P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Finished 4l behind Dupont Law when fourth of 18 at 20-1 here over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Dam won six times between 5f and 7f Beaten 4 1/2l behind Dupont Law at 100-1 when seventh of 18 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Salvado, won twice at 6f Beaten 11l behind Fly To Glory at 250-1 when seventh of 11 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Beaten 13l behind Kibris at 16-1 when 14th of 27 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 7l behind Glen To Glen at 14-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Dmaniac (GB) Handicap Rating 80
14/1 M.W Hassett 9.3 7 1/4L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Glen To Glen 8.12 here 16
mdn 6f Sft
M.W Hassett 8.9 1 1/4L 2nd to East Hampton (GB) 9.4 here 17 OCT 24 21rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft
M.W Hassett 9.2 14L 7th of 9 to Town And Country 9.2 NAV 29 AUG 24 mdn 5f Gd
9 6 (132) (4) Br B g Inns of Court - Haley Bop F B Lemongrove Stud Paddy Harnett (5) J O Matilda Picotte Syndicate Kieran P Cotter T
Dam won four times at 6f and 1m. From the family of classy filly Matilda Picotte, but he is best watched on his first taste of competitive action. Star Rating HH
Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a neck by Glen To Glen when second of 13 at 6-4fav on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Full brother to Samuel Colt, won at 6f and runner-up in a 7f Group 3. Changed hands for 300,000 euros as a yearling and he is likely to make a big impact on debut. Star Rating HHHH
Full brother to Geometrical, won twice on the flat at 7f and 1m and twice over hurdles at 2m and 2m 1f Expected to step forward from today’s first appearance Star Rating HH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 19l behind Dupont Law at 33-1 when 16th of 18 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Half-brother to Toute Chic, won twice between 1m 1f and 1m 4f Made 25,000 dollars as a yearling and he might be one for further down the line Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Media Star, won four times between 1m 6f and 2m 2f Beaten 18l behind Rowdy Yeats at 40-1 when 10th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. He is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
Beaten 9l behind Majestic Wave at 40-1 when eighth of 19 on his racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (good - yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Taudeni
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 7l behind Currawood at 125-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating H
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Bint Queen Kindly when fifth of 20 at 100-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch f Verbal Dexterity - Cead Solas
B J S Bolger
O Mrs J S Bolger J S
Dam unraced. Beaten 12l behind Bint Queen Kindly at 50-1 when 12th of 20 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Nios Gile
Br Ch f Al Kazeem (GB) - Listentome (FR) (Hood) F B Yulong Investments Ronan Whelan J O Mrs Jodi O’Donoghue & Nora O’Donoghue John S O’Donoghue T
Dam won at 1m 4f. 1,000gns purchase who is wearing a hood for her introduction and makes very limited appeal, especially over a trip this short. Star Rating H
H,T worn by No 12. Hood worn by No 17
Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Mathan, 7/2 Monkstown, 8/1 A Dream To Share, 10/1 Buckle And Bolts, Cinammon Coco, Gotomylovely, 12/1 Dmaniac (GB), 20/1 Radial Symmetry, Widely Acclaimed (GB), 33/1 Edmond Halley, Sonic Invader, Spent All Me Money, Starsurge, Taudeni, 50/1 Saol Nios Gile, Who’s Listening, 150/1 Cleverlydoesit
CURRAGH COMMENT
MATHAN got going a bit too late when second on his return here 13 days ago and can go one better now The Joseph O’Brien-trained colt was finishing off strongly to get within a neck of Glen To Glen over six furlongs and it looks like a good move to step up to seven. Ryan Moore takes the mount on Ballydoyle newcomer Monkstown and the market may prove the best guide to his chances. 2023 Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share kept on nicely when fourth over a mile here recently but the drop to 7f doesn’t look ideal.
WIN: MATHAN
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Monkstown
A representative of The Tote will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
LESTER PIGGOTT AT THE CURRAGH
The Curragh is delighted to welcome family members and friends of the legendary Lester Piggott to the races today.
The Gladness Stakes, sponsored by Jamie Piggott Bloodstock, will be run in honour of the 16-time Irish classic winning jockey.
Lester enjoyed phenomenal success at The Curragh between 1965 and 1981 winning the Irish Derby five times, the last of which came on perhaps the most famous horse of all, Shergar
Today’s feature race is named after Gladness, who Lester rode on many occasions, including to victory in the Ascot Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup and the Ebor at York.
Lester’s most famous partnsership came with Vincent O’Brien, with the pair enjoying many years of success at the Curragh. In 1990 when Piggott returned to the saddle, O’Brien was quick to support him and shortly after his return, he went onto ride four winners in one day at The Curragh.
The eleven-time champion jockey rode 31 major winners in Ireland, including three Irish 2000 Guineas and two Irish 1000 Guineas. He would retire with 4,493 winners, making him one of the greatest jockeys to ever ride.
You can visit the Lester Piggott statue located at the entrance to the Aga Khan Grandstand which was donated to the racecourse by the St. George Family.
(LISTED RACE)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B g Lope de Vega - Madeline
F B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sam James J O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K R Burke (in GB) T
good and good to soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Ramatuelle when fifth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qatar Prix de la Foret at ParisLongchamp over 7f (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Poet Master 5 flat wins €146,030.00 CD Handicap Rating 115
Sam James 9.2 4L 5th of 16 to Ramatuelle (USA) 8.10 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 24
1 7f Sft /Hvy Tom Eaves 9.9 6L 5th of 9 to Kinross (GB) 9.6 DONCASTER 14 SEP 24 Group 2 7f 6yds Gd 7/2 HR105 S.H. James 9.9 won 3 3/4L 1 1/4L from Lord Massusus 9.10 and Mutasarref (GB) 9.10 here 21
Br g Markaz - Wajaha
B Longrove Stud
O John N Bourke
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Charyn when 10th of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Lord Massusus 6 flat wins €163,135.00 C D Handicap Rating 108
G. F. Carroll 9.6 (H) 23L 10th of 12 to Charyn 9.6 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 1m Sft 22/1 HR107 G.F Carroll 9.10 2 1/2L 5th
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Reiss
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 14l behind Norwalk Havoc at 3-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Power Under Me 7 flat
B Mr E Heary
Allegro Syndicate
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Laugh A Minute beaten 3/4l at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Gossey 9 flat wins €286,760.00 CD
11/2 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.5 (TS) 4 1/4L 2nd to Valiant Force (USA) 9.5 DUN 7 MAR 4rn 1m Std 10/1 HR101 W.J. Lee 10.6 (TS) hd 2nd to Sporting Hero (GB) 8.5 DUN 21
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy A winner at 20-1 at Naas over 7f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Money Dancer by 4l. Star Rating HHH Won on his debut when 3-1fav here over 6f (good) in August last year, beating White Clover by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HH
Br B f Study of Man - Chinoiseries (GB) (CPiece) 147328- F B Miss K Rausing Shane Foley J O Miss K Rausing Mrs John Harrington T
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l behind Elizabeth Jane at 15-2 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Fleur De Chine (GB) 2 flat wins €115,375.00 D Handicap Rating 99
15/2 HR99 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) 4L 8th of 11 to Elizabeth Jane 8.12 LEP 20
G.F Carroll 9.2 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Power Under Me 9.7 TIPP 6
3/1Fav HR99 S. Foley 8.13 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Curvature 9.4 LIST 24
Br Ch f Zoffany - Apache Storm (GB) 103530- F B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Mrs Helena Burns Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to soft and yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Carrytheone when 18th of 20 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating H
Mexicali Rose (GB) 2 flat wins €75,411.20 Handicap Rating 95 Maxime Guyon 8.11 52L 18th of 20 to Carrytheone (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 hcp 1m Sft 20/1 HR95 M.P Sheehy 9.4 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Power Under Me 9.7 TIPP 6 OCT 24 14rn
Sft 5/1 HR95 D. McMonagle 9.4 5 1/2L 5th of 9 to Curvature 9.4 LIST 24 SEP 24 Listed 1m 1f Yld
Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Princesse Li (GB) (TStrap) 522236- F B Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Chris Hayes J O Janine Byrne Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and heavy ground. Finished 12l behind Grand Stars when sixth of 15 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f (heavy) in November last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Christophe Soumillon 8.11 12L 6th of 15 to Grand Stars 8.11 SAINT-CLOUD 10 NOV 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy 6/1 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 2L nk 3rd to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 16rn Listed 1m Yld 11/2 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 8.13 2 1/4L 2nd to Curvature 9.4 LIST 24 SEP 24 9rn Listed 1m 1f Yld 10 CAMILLE PISSARRO (174)
Br Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Entreat (GB) 202621- F B Cn Farm Ltd Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Peter M Brant A P O’Brien T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 10-1 in the Group 1 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at ParisLongchamp over 7f (soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Rashabar by a neck. Star Rating HHHHH
Camille Pissarro 2 flat wins €239,180.00 D Handicap Rating 114
Christophe Soumillon 9.0 won nk 1 3/4L from Rashabar 9.0 and Misunderstood (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP
Ryan Moore 9.4 ns 2nd to Hallasan (GB) 9.4 DONCASTER 12 SEP 24 20rn 6f 111yds Gd Ryan Moore 9.2 5L 6th of 10 to Cool Hoof Luke (GB) 9.2 YORK 23 AUG 24 Group 2 6f Gd
(217) 3 8 12 (124) (1)
Br B c Dubawi - Hydrangea 1- F B Coolmore Wayne Lordan J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T
Won on his debut when 7-4fav over this course and distance (good) in August last year, beating Storm Piece by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
Officer 1 flat win €11,800.00 CD 7/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 won 1/2L nk from Storm Piece (GB) 9.4 and Thrice 9.7 here 24 AUG 24
CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 4, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Camille Pissarro, 4/1 Poet Master, 11/2 Hurricane Ivor, 13/2 Officer, 10/1 Lord Massusus, Big Gossey, 11/1 Power Under Me, 14/1 Tina’s Indian, Fleur De Chine (GB), 25/1 Princess Child (FR), 33/1 Mexicali Rose (GB) 2024 - 1st Yosemite Valley (GB) 2nd Jumbly (GB) 3rd Mutasarref (GB) (1 min. 31.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CAMILLE PISSARRO was a smart juvenile last year and handled soft ground very well when landing the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere over this trip at Longchamp Poet Master has gained all five career wins over 7f and was particularly impressive when easily beating Lord Massusus in the Minstrel Stakes over C&D last summer Power Under Me relishes a soft surface and has been a great servant to connections over many years. He had Fleur De Chine and Mexicali Rose behind in second and third when successful at Tipperary last October.
WIN: CAMILLE PISSARRO
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Poet Master
Tracy Piggott will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
MEDIAN AUCTION FILLIES MAIDEN OF €25,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by The Padre when second of 13 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Walking Painting, won four times at 1m. Beaten 11l behind Bint Queen Kindly at 20-1 when 9th of 20 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Beaten 5l behind Minnie Hauk at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Mudamer, won three times between 6f and 1m. Makes some appeal on pedigree and it would be wise to give her a second look ahead of this debut. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Dramatic Sands, won at 7f and 1m. Daughter of Churchill who should appreciate this sort of trip and she warrants consideration first time out. Star Rating HHH
Placed in five of eight starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Athlumney Warrior when second of 14 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Muaamara (GB)
F B Lofts Hall Stud Shane Foley J O Purosangue Racing Syndicate Gerard O’Leary T
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 1/2l by Kon Tiki when second of 7 at 6-4 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in December last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with R M Beckett. Star Rating HHH
Mother Mara (GB)
Rossa Ryan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Kon Tiki (GB) 9.2 WOLVERHAMPTON 20 DEC 24 7rn 7f 36yds Std
Rossa Ryan 9.2 10L 9th of 15 to Verse of Love (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 24 mdn 7f Gd /Sft Rob Hornby 9.2 s/hd 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to First Instinct (GB) 9.8 HAYDOCK PARK 6 SEP 24 6rn 6f Gd /Sft
Br Ch f Waldgeist (GB) - Date In Vegas (GB)
F B Ballygallon Stud Limited
O Ballygallon Stud (Ireland) Limited R P
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 3l behind Fiona Maccoul when sixth of 16 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Red Scarlet Handicap Rating 76 11/1 HR71 J.M. Sheridan 8.10 3L 6th of 16 to Fiona MacCoul 8.8 NAAS 13 OCT 24 7f Yld 11/2 B.M. Coen 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Saint Brandon 9.3 DRYL 6 SEP 24 14rn mdn 7f
Gd 14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 1/2L hd 3rd to Heishybrid (GB) 9.2 LEP 22
Br Gr f Inns of Court - Best Steps
B J G Reid
O Kevin Prendergast
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 5l behind Meg’s A Star at 13-2 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year Star Rating HH
Reponse Finale Handicap Rating 75 13/2 C.D Hayes 8.11 5 1/4L 10th of 14 to Meg’s
Placed once in two starts. Third of 8 behind Mint Candy beaten 3l at 14-1 on her latest outing at Thurles over 1m (good) in October last year She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced sister to former high-class juvenile and Australian Group 2 winner Yucatan, from the family of Six Perfections. On that breeding alone, she has to be taken very seriously Star Rating HHH
Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
Dam won three times at 7f Beaten 10l behind Bint Queen Kindly at 50-1 when seventh of 20 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
B Mr J Drennan
O Dr Magid Abdel Halim
Daughter of Coventry Stakes winner Calyx, although there is stamina on her dam’s side Even so, she was a relatively cheap purchase and might be best watched this afternoon. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 12l behind Wemightakedlongway when sixth of 15 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Blinkers worn by No 1, No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 J M’s Joy, 13/2 Red Scarlet, 7/1 Restful, 15/2 Mother Mara (GB), 10/1 Dawn Spirit, Sound Of Lightning (GB), 11/1 Adrienne, Al What, Invigorated, 12/1 Thakheera, 16/1 I Do Believe, Reponse Finale, Tirhakah, Vervain
CURRAGH COMMENT
J M’S JOY was placed a number of times including on soft ground for Pat Martin last year and should be suited by this extra 2f after staying on into second behind Athlumney Warrior over a mile at Dundalk last month. Red Scarlet also showed promise as a juvenile including when unlucky in running on her final start in a valuable event at Naas, while Dawn Spirit should step forward from her debut at Leopardstown last autumn. Restful and Adrienne boast placed form in maidens and both are now blinkered for the first time, while Mother Mara and Response Finale are others to consider in an open-looking maiden.
WIN: J M’S JOY
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Red Scarlet
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HANDICAP OF €35,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (TStrap) 175-700 F B S C E A Haras De La Perelle Wayne Hassett (5) J O Damian C Nolan & D P Kilmurray & Liam Gavin & Kieran Clarke Ciaran Murphy T
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 22-1 behind Orandi when 22nd of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Titanium (FR) 7 flat wins €91,645.00 D Handicap Rating 93
22/1 HR95 M.W Hassett 9.1 (TS) 21L 22nd of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 here 16 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft 80/1 E. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 48L 10th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 PUN 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft 13/2 E. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 28L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to More Coko (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy
Br B f New Bay (GB) - Aubusson
F B Mrs H A Jellett
O Mrs H Jellett
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and yielding - soft ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Azada when fourth of 16 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Presence 2 flat wins €19,175.00 CD Handicap Rating 92
14/1 HR83 K.G. Kennedy 9.2 (CP) 2L nk 1/2L 4th to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 16rn
7/4Fav HR74 K.G. Kennedy 9.3 (CP) won 3 1/4L 1 3/4L from Nahori (GB) 8.6 and Hurricane Helen (GB) 8.6
15/8Fav HR74 S. Foley 10.0 (CP) nk s/hd 3rd to Eastern Wind (GB) 9.0 BELW 3 OCT 24
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Ribbons (GB)
F B Pursuit Of Success Llc
O’Connor (10) J O Michael M O’Brien
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 12l behind Dallas Star when last of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HHH
Solomon (GB) 2 flat wins €16,438.50 Handicap Rating 91 25/1 HR92 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 11L last of 5 to Dallas Star (FR) 9.10 DUN 28 FEB 1m 2f 150yds Std Callum Shepherd 9.4 (H) 38L last of 9 to The Reverend (GB) 8.12 ASCOT 7 SEP 24 hcp 1m 3f 211yds Sft Alberto
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Orandi when fourth of 27 at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Raknah at 6-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in August last year. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on soft - heavy ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Rhythm King when fourth of 17 at 13-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHHH
B f Australia (GB) - Sacre Fleur
Gestut Romerhoff Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Brian Dolan Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
ground. Beaten 5l behind Azada at 17-2 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Evening Blossom 2 flat wins €18,290.00 D Handicap Rating 88
17/2 HR82 M.P Sheehy 9.2 4 3/4L 8th of 16 to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24
1m Yld 8/1 HR81 D.P. McDonogh 8.10 6 1/4L 7th of 19 to Vera’s Secret 9.3
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11/4Fav HR77 D. McMonagle 9.4 won nk 1 1/4L from Vivienda (GB) 9.7 and Declaree 9.4 LEP
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Br Br g Time Test (GB) - Vassaria
F B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm
Purosangue Racing Syndicate
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Titanium when sixth of 8 at 16-5fav on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
16/5Fav HR90 D.S. O’Sullivan 9.7 9L 6th of 8 to Titanium (FR) 9.6 LEP 20
11/2 HR90 J. Cleary 9.9 6 3/4L 5th of 6 to Poetic Sound 9.10 BELW 3
16/1 HR86 S. Foley 8.9 10L 22nd of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31
9 APERCU (163)
(134) (14) Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Nutshell (GB) (CPiece)
B Ballyhane
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 3f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav here over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year, beating Fleetfoot by a nose Star Rating HHH
Apercu 3 flat wins €25,960.00 C Handicap Rating 87 15/8Fav HR82 W.J. Lee 9.6 (BK) won ns 3L from Fleetfoot 10.0 and Scholarship 9.9
12.3sec 18/1 HR83 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (CP) 4L 7th of 14 to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3 here 15 SEP 24
10/1 HR84 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 5 1/2L 6th of 11 to Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 9.5 here 24 AUG
10 OB LA DI (152)
Br B f Blue Point - Duchess of Danzig (GER) 444100- F B N Hartery
J O Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd J
A winner at 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Fairy Wings when last of 16 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Ob La Di 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 86 14/1 HR86 B.M. Coen 9.5 (CP) 79L last of 16 to Fairy Wings 8.7 GAL 28
28/1 HR87 S.B. Kelly 9.1 (CP) 14L 11th of 15 to Beechwood 9.9 GAL 10 SEP 24 Listed 1m 4f Yld 12/1 HR77 B.M. Coen 9.3 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Market Timing 9.3 and Rubies Are Red 9.3 BELW 27
B g Lope De Vega - Prudente (FR)
S A S U Ecurie des
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Orandi when sixth of 27 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
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1m Gd 100/30 HR89 R.C. Colgan 9.12 hd 2L 1/2L 4th to Save Your Love 9.12 LEP 27 JUL 23 6rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 12 NO
Mr I Holloway
O Dooley Thoroughbreds
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Orandi at 33-1 when 10th of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
No More Porter 3 flat
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Orandi at 66-1 when 15th of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
B g Vadamos (FR) - Pretty Priceless
B Woodtown House Stud
Cusack (10) J O Mrs Heather de Bromhead Henry de Bromhead
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago Third of 11 behind Farnborough beaten 7l at 10-1 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October ‘23. Star Rating HHH
Catena Zapata 2 flat wins €15,045.00 D Handicap Rating 80
14/1
HR118 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (TS) 61L 19th of 20fn, 24rn to Pigeon House 11.3 PUN
Yld 12/1 HR119 Rachael Blackmore 11.8 (TS) 20L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to Implicit (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1
11/2 Rachael Blackmore 11.12 (TS) 12L 2nd to Anotherway (FR) 11.12 PUN 29 JAN 24
Br B g Unfortunately - Gleeful (GB) (C,T)
F B Mrs E Thompson Chris Hayes J O Dolores Magee Patrick Magee (R) T
A winner at 6-1 over this course and distance (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Narlita by a head. Star Rating HHH
Goldrush Kid 1 flat win €10,620.00 CD Handicap Rating 74
6/1 HR68 J. Kearney 9.7 (CP) won hd 2 3/4L from Narlita (GER) 9.11 and Martinelli 9.9 here 16 MAR 18rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 1min 50sec 250/1 E. Walsh 10.13 63L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Kawaboomga (FR) 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft 125/1 Mr Finn Tegetmeier 10.7 41L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.7 PUN 31 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m 124yds Yld/Sft
C,T worn by No 12, No 15. CPiece worn by No 9. TStrap worn by No 1, No 14. Visor worn by No 13. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Apercu, 5/1 Presence, 13/2 Indigo Five, 7/1 Fort Vega (FR), 8/1 Akecheta, 11/1 Evening Blossom, Goldrush Kid, 12/1 Letherfly, 16/1 Titanium (FR), Sea Eagle (GB), Catena Zapata, 20/1 No More Porter, 25/1 Solomon (GB), Ob La Di, Casanova (GB)
CURRAGH COMMENT
There is little to choose between Akecheta and INDIGO FIVE on running behind Rhythm King over C&D last backend with Titanium, No More Porter and Casanova all further adrift. The Johnny Feane-trained mare may now hold a slight fitness edge having made a pleasing reappearance when fourth to Oranadi here in the Lincoln with Fort Vega just a length behind in sixth. The application of a tongue tie proved key as Goldrush Kid opened his account over C&D on the opening day of the season and he is again on the shortlist, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings.
WIN: INDIGO FIVE
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HANDICAP OF €21,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Third of 11 behind Sumptuary Law beaten 2l at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 2f (good) in July last year Star Rating HHH
1/4L s/hd from Robbies Rock (GB) 9.8 and Latin 9.8 DRYL
25/1 M.P Sheehy 9.7 17L 8th of 20 to Kolachi 9.0
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 11-2 at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) on her latest flat outing in October last year, beating Cafe Con Leche by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
B g Ruler of The World - Midsomer
F B River Downs Stud N G McCullagh J O Mrs
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 17l behind Fairy Wings at 18-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Ch g Dream
(USA) - Tiz All Over (USA) (Hood) 67471-7- F B Michael Daly & Dream Ahead Syndicate James Ryan (3) J O Philippa Scott Thomas Coyle (R) T
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind War Correspondent at 7-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in February last year Star Rating HH
Morning Logic 1 flat win €7,375.00 D Handicap
9/1 HR102 B.W.
won 2 1/4L 1 1/2L from Gran Caballo (USA) 9.8 and Squire Danagher (GB) 9.8 DUN
He has won four times from 5f to 1m 2f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 20 behind Master Dunraven beaten 5l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from firm to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Polemon when fourth of 15 at 7-1 on her latest flat outing over this course and distance (good) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 19l behind Smooth Tom at 12-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
4th to Londonofficecallin 8.9
Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Daliana
A winner at 1m 2f on good - yielding ground. Third of 17 behind Barrogstown Girl beaten a head at 3-1fav on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
J.M. Sheridan 9.6 3L 5th of 14 to Linger For Longer 9.13 TIPP 29 MAY 24 hcp
Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Desert’s Queen 33-6258-
B Barry Judge Shane Foley J O Mrs Brenda Byrne Sean Byrne T Quiz Test 1 flat win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 72 10/1 HR73 S.T. McCullagh 9.6 (CP) 8 1/2L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Scatchwah 9.5 ROS 2 SEP 24 hcp (50-80)1m 4f 17yds Sft/Hvy 7/2Fav HR73 M.W Hassett 10.0 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Chicago Storm (GB) 8.11 NAAS 25 AUG 24 Ext hcp 1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR71 S.T. McCullagh 9.12 1/2L 2nd to Sceptred Isle (GB) 9.6 LEP 25
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Scatchwah at 10-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Chola Empire when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Third of 20 behind Nans View beaten 2l at 16-1 on her latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
A winner at 1m 1f on good - yielding ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Gracesolution when fifth of 6 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 13l behind Sylkie at 16-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 7l behind Annaghmccanns at 9-4fav when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year Star Rating HHH
Tuba (GB) Handicap Rating 70
9/4Fav G.F Carroll 9.8 7 1/4L 8th of 14 to Annaghmccanns 9.5 DUN 13 NOV 24 mdn 1m Std 17/2 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Emphasis 9.5 KILL 15 JUL 24 mdn 1m 3f 73yds Gd/Frm 25/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bomberg (FR) 9.8
Br B f Estidhkaar - Spinning Maid (USA) 6321-26 F B Mark Salmon Robert Whearty (3) J O Stitched Pockets Syndicate Chris Timmons T
A winner at 2m on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Grappa Nonino when sixth of 13 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 2m earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Inchiquin Maid 1 flat win €6,785.00 Handicap Rating 68 15/2 HR68 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.2 6 1/4L 6th of 13 to Grappa Nonino 10.12 DUN 7 MAR hcp 2m Std 6/4Fav HR67 G.F Carroll 9.10 1/2L 2nd to Scott Lang 9.2 DUN 12 FEB 7rn hcp (47-75)2m Std 7/2 HR57 R. Whearty 8.9 won 5L 1 3/4L from Mephisto 9.1 and Bright Start (USA) 8.0 DUN 20
17 SAFFRONANDBLUE (27)
Br B g Fast Company - Red Riddle
F B Dermot Kelly Jamie Powell (3) J O Anthony Vaughan & O B P Carroll Martin Brassil T
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on heavy and yielding - soft ground. Well beaten at 9-2fav behind Master Dunraven when 19th of 20 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Saffronandblue 2 flat wins €15,045.00 Handicap Rating 66 9/1 HR102 R.A. Doyle 11.5 20L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to Serienmond (GER) 11.10 LEP 2 MAR hcp hdl 2m Yld 80/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 39L 9th of 16 to Karbau (FR) 11.12 PUN 27 JAN mdn hdl 2m 36yds Hvy 200/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (TS) 32L 7th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 PUN 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft
18 DESERT FRIEND (9)
(12)
Br Ch g Universal - Assabiyya 7707-5u F B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Wayne Lordan J O Magnificent Eight Syndicate Mrs Denise Foster T
Winner of five races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Barrogstown Girl at 16-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Desert Friend 5 flat wins €27,043.20 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 Handicap Rating 65 18/1 HR108 C.M. Quirke 10.11 u.r in race won by Luminous Light (GB) 11.5 CK 20 MAR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 28/1 HR109 C.M. Quirke 11.9 12L 5th of 17 to Darcy’s Friend 10.5 LEP 2 MAR hcp hdl 2m Yld 16/1 HR66 B.M. Coen 9.12 6 1/4L 7th of 17 to Barrogstown Girl 9.5 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-70)1m 2f Yld
Br Ch g Mayson (GB) - Lady Hen (GB)
F B A C Coombs & Mr J William Rowley J M
A winner at 1m 3f on soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l by Glyde Ranger when second of 13 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in October last year Star Rating HHH
Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 7l behind Proleek Prince at 9-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Punchestown over 1m (good) in September last year Star Rating HH
Br Ch g Masar - Notary (GB)
F B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds
Cleary
O Roy Racing Syndicate
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Courageous Strike when 16th of 18 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (good) in June last year Star Rating HH
Jurality (GB) Handicap Rating 61
200/1 B.P Kennedy 11.0 37L 11th of 16fn, 19rn to Carried With Love
250/1 B.P Kennedy 10.7 73L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Kurasso Blue (FR)
80/1 HR65 R.M Mulligan 8.0 (CP) 50L 16th of 18 to Courageous Strike (GB) 9.3
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight
C,T worn by No 19 CPiece worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 4. TStrap worn by No 13, No 14, No 17, No 20
PARTY DRESS won a 1m1f Tipperary maiden on soft ground last year and also scored over hurdles when last seen at Thurles in November The selection appears fairly handicapped judged on her last Flat outing when finishing well into third behind Nans View (now 20lb worse off) here over 1m2f Duke Of Leggagh reverts to the level having won twice over hurdles at Naas this year, while Whimsy is also well suited by a soft surface and ended a frustrating sequence of places over hurdles in decisive fashion at Gowran earlier this month. Bear Profit, Solar Breeze and Calzaghi are others to consider.
WIN: PARTY DRESS
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DANGER: Whimsy
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The Shouldvebeenaring, New For 2025 At The Irish National Stud Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish National Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) 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 only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 5 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner. There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap of €35,000
Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €315 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
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THIRD RACE 2.50p.m. The Visit The Irish National Stud & Gardens Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish National Stud) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs. 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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FOURTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Follow @ToteRacing On X Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) 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. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 6lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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FIFTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race)
(Generously sponsored by Jamie Piggott Bloodstock) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 For three years old and upwards. About 7 furlongs. €450 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st April, 2024) Winner of a Listed race or a Group 3 race 3lb extra. Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second:€10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
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SIXTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF 3yo Spring Series Median Auction Fillies Maiden of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€13,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €50,000 About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €225 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
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SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Tote Guarantee Available On Course Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 1 mile €315 to enter, €35 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
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EIGHTH RACE 5.45p.m. The Tote.ie Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 25th March. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
