The Irish passion for horse racing is legendary. That same enthusiasm can be found more than 3,000 miles away in Lexington, Kentucky.
Lexington is home to the Keeneland Association, a racetrack and the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction house. Founded in the 1930s, Keeneland conducts elite race meets in April and October, holds five on-site auctions a year and is a leader in the North American horse industry. We hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in 2015, 2000 and 2022 and will welcome the event for the fourth time in 2026.
Lexington and County Kildare, where horses have raced on the site of The Curragh Racecourse since the third century, are the heart and soul of the Thoroughbred industry in our respective areas. They have been Sister Cities since 1984 in a nod to the close bond between our Thoroughbred industries.
Keeneland is much younger than The Curragh, but these two institutions share a mission of conducting racing at the highest level, giving fans memorable experiences and supporting worthwhile organizations in the surrounding community. KeenelandisextremelyproudofitsrelationshipwithTheCurragh as sponsor of the historic and prestigious Phoenix Stakes, Europe’s first Group 1 race of the season for 2-year-olds and an important measure of top-class talent.
We invite you to travel to Kentucky to visit us at Keeneland and enjoy all that Lexington has to offer. With so many shared interests, you will find us to be your home away from home.
Warm regards,
SHANNON B. ARVIN Keeneland President and CEO
Front Cover – Babouche, winner of the 2024 Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes
OFFICIALS
SATURDAY9THAUGUST
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
Mr. N.P. Lambert
Mr. Anthony Byrne
Mr. P. Deegan
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P. L. Malone
CLERICALASSISTANT:
Mr. S. Murphy
STARTER:
Mr. J. R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPER
Mr. G. O’Gorman
STEWARDSSECRETARY
Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. A. McGoldrick
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. C. Gordon
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:
A O’BRIEN (163 wins from 736 runners, 22%) runs PORT OF SPAIN, CHARLES FORT & HAWK MOUNTAIN (1.45), CONTROLLED, STOCK MARKET & MISSION CENTRAL (2.15), RIVER ARA, DIAMOND NECKLACE & MINERVA (2.50), IDES OF MARCH (3.25), GSTAAD, PUERTO RICO & TRUE LOVE (4.00).
J P O’BRIEN (80 wins from 760 runners, 11%) runs SLEEPER HUNTER & AL HAARITH (1.45), HEDJET, MR TONY & THE PUBLICAN’S SON (2.15), MENHAF & THEMIS (2.50), LADY WITH THE LAMP (3.25), GREEN SENSE (4.00).
MRS J HARRINGTON (47 wins from 578 runners, 8%) runs PORTMAGEE GIRL, BUSTER’S UNIVERSAL & UNIONVILLE (2.15), NAUTIC STAR (2.50).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
T EASTERBY (12 wins from 91 runners, 13%) runs ART POWER (3.25).
J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 67 runners, 18%) runners listed above K R BURKE (11 wins from 37 runners, 30%) runs SPYCATCHER (3.25).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (113 wins from 343 rides, 33%) rides HAWK MOUNTAIN (1.45), MISSION CENTRAL (2.15), MINERVA (2.50), IDES OF MARCH (3.25), GSTAAD (4.00).
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (46 wins from 421 rides, 11%) rides AL HAARITH (1.45), THE PUBLICAN’S SON (2.15), THEMIS (2.50), LADY WITH THE LAMP (3.25), GREEN SENSE (4.00), RAPPELL (5.05).
DAVID ALLAN (9 wins from 49 rides, 18%) rides ART POWER (3.25).
RYAN MOORE (6 wins from 26 rides, 23%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 7th August.
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 Spirit
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
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.
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RACE 1.45P.M.
IRISH EBF 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 54)
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. Third of 13 behind Dorset beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HHH
Haarith
Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Archangel Gabriel (USA) (Arch (USA))
B Hunscote Stud Limited
O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
Half-brother to King Of York, won four times at 7f Beaten 2 1/2l by Chicago Call when second of 10 at 5-4fav on his racecourse debut at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br B c Lope de Vega - Oboe (USA) (Mizzen Mast (USA))
B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Dam won at 7f Represents top connections and is expected to have a say in proceedings on his first career start. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Wingspan, won twice at 1m and 1m 1f Out of a two-time Group 1 winner, both his relatives have won in Listed company and he has to enter the reckoning. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c Starman (GB) - Praskovia (Manduro (GER))
B Sebastian Curran
O Atomic Racing
Colgan
Half-brother to Sportingsilvermine, won at 1m 3f and 1m 4f Beaten 8l behind Fairy Oak at 11-1 when 11th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
6 PORT OF SPAIN (-)
Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Alive Alive Oh (GB) (Duke of Marmalade)
B Mrs Sue Ann Foley
O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
Half-brother to Free Wind, won six times between 1m 2f and 1m 6f including three Group 2 races. 130,000-euro purchase at the Goffs Orby yearling sale but it wouldn’t be a surprise if he wanted further than 7f in time. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Bin Shamardal, won twice at 1m and 1m 2f Related to plenty of winners over a variety of distances and he isn’t discounted on debut. Star Rating HHH
Dam won at 1m 2f
Finished 3 1/2l behind New Zealand when sixth of 15 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten a head by Summer Is Tomorrow when second of 14 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
18 JUL 14rn mdn 7f 25yds Gd 40/1 G.M. Ryan 9.2 3 1/4L 5th of 11 to Learntodiscover (GB) 9.7 here 27 JUN mdn 6f Gd 10/1 P.A. Harnett 8.11 23L 9th of 13 to Simply Astounding (USA) 9.2
10 MOONLIGHT MOLLY (23)
9 2 (128) (3)
Br Ch f Cotai Glory (GB) - Gallygaskins (GB) (Free Eagle) (TStrap) 00 F B Mr Conor O’Meara Killian Leonard J O Redzone Diamond Syndicate J G Coogan T
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Time Bender at 66-1 when 11th of 15 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Moonlight Molly 66/1 K.J Leonard 8.8 (TS) 8 1/4L 11th of 15 to Time Bender 8.13 LEP 17 JUL mdn 7f 50yds Gd 66/1 C.D Hayes 8.8 19L 20th of 21 to Ipanema Queen 8.8 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd
TStrap worn by No 10
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Charles Fort (GB), 11/2 Oppenheimer, Kensington Lane, 7/1 Al Haarith, 8/1 Hawk Mountain, Port Of Spain, Tashakour, 50/1 Geryon, Sleeper Hunter, Moonlight Molly 2024 - 1st Delacroix 2nd Acapulco Bay 3rd Dante’s Lad (1 min. 25.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Ryan Moore rides the well-bred HAWK MOUNTAIN in preference to the more experienced Ballydoyle runner Charles Fort, who showed ability at Fairyhouse By Wootton Bassett and out of a Group 1-winning mare who has already produced two Listed winners, the selection has a Doncaster Champagne Stakes entry and likely has smart ability Geryon boasts a very notable Futurity Stakes entry and he is from a good family and by a leading sire Al Haarith is noted too
WIN: HAWK MOUNTAIN
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Charles Fort
John Lonergan of Revamp Conservation and Restoration 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.
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2.15P.M.
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 54)
Half-brother to Avenue Of Stars, won four times at 6f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Chicago Call when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah
O Kildare Racing Syndicate/Kilmichael Racing Syndicate
Half-brother to Zegalo, won twice at 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Ipanema Queen at 16-1 when 11th of 21 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in May Star Rating H
Half-brother to Walkonby, won four times between 7f and 1m 2f The betting market may prove to be the best guide to his claims on debut. Star Rating HH
B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Moment of Silence (Slade Power)
B Forenaghts Stud
O Anthony Paul Smurfit & Samuel M Mencoff
Dam won at 7f. Beaten 9l behind Red Earth at 16-1 when seventh of 17 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
5 CISTERNA (17)
Br B g Mehmas - Zarnitsa (GB) (Dubawi)
F B Tally-Ho Stud
O Damien Moore
Slattery
Slattery
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Red Earth when sixth of 17 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Morty, won four times at 5f and 6f He appears likely to play a leading role on his first career outing. Star Rating HHH
Cisterna
Br B g Royal Lytham (FR) - Iseebreeze (Frozen Power)
Lawrence Markey
Pony Up Syndicate
Dam won at 7f Appears to face a tough ask on his racecourse bow Star Rating H
(3)
Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Sarah Lynx (Montjeu)
B Don Alberto Corporation & American Pharoah Syndicate
Glenstar Bloodstock Company Limited
Half-brother to Scanno, won twice at 1m. Increased his sale price at the Craven breeze-up in April and looks a very interesting contender. Star Rating HHH
JOHN LA BEAR (23)
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Musical Memories (GB) (Piccolo (GB))
B Mr P Cullen
O Eugene Brennan/Black Gold Syndicate
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Fairy Oak at 150-1 when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
La Bear
Gigginstown House Stud
Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,Brant
Dam unraced. Finished 6l behind Leblon Beach when fifth of 6 at evens fav on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f in April. Star Rating HHHH
Br B c Kodiac (GB) - River Sands (GB) (Kingman (GB))
Tally-Ho Stud
O Tony Chapman & Brit Pearce
Full brother to Korisa, won at 6f in a Group 3 race 80,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 2 who shouldn’t be ignored making his first racecourse appearance Star Rating HHH
B c Profitable - Extra Mile (GB) (Frankel (GB))
Godolphin
O David K Kelly & Mrs Pauline Condon
Whelan
Half-brother to Mumbles Head, won five times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m 1f, three times over hurdles between 2m 6f and 3m 3f and in NH flat race at 2m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4l behind Rosie Frith when fourth of 14 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Another Romance, won at 6f and 7f. Related to some useful types and may have an impact on proceedings. Star Rating HH
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Azenzar (GB) (Danehill Dancer)
Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
O Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant
Full brother to Rizg, won at 6f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 5l behind Chicago Call when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Br B Br c Beau Liam (USA) - Annie Walker (USA) (War Chant (USA))
Lynn & Christ Boutte
Half-brother to Aranciata, won twice at 1m. Boasts an American pedigree and this $200,000 purchase commands plenty of respect. Star Rating HHHHH
B c Havana Grey (GB) - Ebrah (GB) (Singspiel)
Half-brother to Cityman, won twice at 5f and 6f Wears cheekpieces on his first career start and it will be interesting to see what the market thinks. Star Rating HHH
Dam won at 6f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Mighty Danu at 25-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Novantae
Half-brother to Shelly Banks, won twice at 5f Finished 5l behind Red Earth when fourth of 17 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Thrumps Dream, won four times at 1m. Placed once in two starts. Third of 17 behind Red Earth beaten 4 1/2l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Dam won at 7f. Likely to benefit from the experience gained on her racecourse bow. Star Rating H
Half-sister to Excuzio Joe, won three times at 7f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Sugar Island at 250-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing here over 7f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Half-sister to Timespan, won at 1m 1f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Joyful Tidings at 100-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 5f (yielding) in April. Star Rating H
Half-sister to Wind Of Dubai, won three times between 5f and 7f Faces a stiff task making her first appearance on the track. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Aridity, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind By The Lake at 7-1 when eighth of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Kraken Power, won twice at 5f and 6f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Oh Cecelia when fifth of 11 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) in May Star Rating HH
Dam won twice at 1m 2f She may want a longer distance to be seen to best effect based on her relatives. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Fine Print, won twice at 1m 6f and 2m. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Quiet Mutiny at 80-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Born of War (USA) (War Front (USA))
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind By The Lake at 28-1 when 14th of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Star Rating H
Br B f Gleneagles - Victorious Secret (Holy Roman Emperor)
B Mr Aaron Mulholland
O Wingit Syndicate
Dam won four times between 5f and 7f. Speedily-bred type but appears to have plenty on her plate. Star Rating HH
Br B f Territories - Welsh Gold (GB) (Night of Thunder)
B Mr Andrew Spalding
Dam unraced. Appeals as the type to improve with racecourse experience Star Rating HH
Blinkers worn by No 14. CPiece worn by No 16. TStrap worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Bad Boy Rizz, Stock Market (GB), 9/2 Mission Central, 5/1 Controlled, 15/2 Bay Of Supremacy, 25/1 Profit Centre (GB), 33/1 Buster’s Universal, Chicago Pope, Cisterna, Glen Breeze, Hedjet (USA), John La Bear, Mr Tony, Soy El Fuego, The Publican’s Son (USA), Unionville (GB), Up To Ninety, Watch Tower, Whatchadoin, Kiss Don’t Tell (GB), Lazy River, Portmagee Girl, Quinta Girl, Simmering Seas, Star Reign, The Cosy Corner, Two Fine Shoez, War Saint, Wingit, Zusanne (GB)
2024 - 1st Ides Of March 2nd Monumental 3rd Lunigiana (1 min. 10.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
THE PUBLICAN’S SON was a 200,000-dollar purchase last March and might be useful. He should be suited by this sound surface and, given his connections, will likely know his job on debut. Mission Central raced green when disappointing on his Dundalk introduction but should be capable of better and has been gelded since Stablemate Controlled is gelded ahead of his debut and is noted along with Watch Tower.
WIN: THE PUBLICAN’S SON
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Misson Central
Sean Stynes of Audi Naas will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
THIRD RACE 2.50P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €18880; Second: €6400; Third: €3200; Fourth: €1600; Fifth: €960; Sixth: €640. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Won on her latest outing when 10-11fav at Leopardstown over 6f (good) last month, beating Yellowstone Lake by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 13 behind Composing beaten 1 1/4l at 6-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HHHHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Queen Of Hawaii when second of 10 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Crack Shot, won three times at 1m. Finished 8l behind Phenomenal Filly when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Wargrave, won in an all-weather flat race at 1m 2f, over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 7f Beaten 1/2l by Sugar Island when second of 11 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Belafonte, won four times between 1m and 1m 2f Beaten a neck by Fairy Oak when second of 14 at 10-3 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Prudenzia (Dansili (GB))
B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc
O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
Lordan
Half-sister to Magic Wand, who won four times between 1m and 1m 4f, including at Group 1 level. Boasts a very smart pedigree and is expected to be in the mix. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Justify (USA) - Damson (Entrepreneur (GB))
B Orpendale/Chelston Gavin Ryan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Half-brother to Requinto, who won four times at 5f including at Group 2 level. A very interesting contender with her sire Justify bringing more stamina to the page Star Rating HHH
Br Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Momalorka (GB) (Dutch Art (GB))
B Al Wasmiyah/Ickworth Stud Declan McDonogh J O Alwasmiyah Stud Joseph
Dam won at 6f Others in the line-up appear to have stronger credentials on paper Star Rating HH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Canberra Cliffs (Canford Cliffs)
B Mr Paul Reed Shane Foley J O J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan
Dam won five times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f This distance may prove to be on the sharp side for her on debut. Star Rating HH
11 THEMIS (-)
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - War Goddess (Champs Elysees (GB))
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-sister to Warmonger, won twice at 2m. Looks to be the first string for the yard on jockey bookings and commands a fair amount of respect. Star Rating HHH
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Fairy Oak (GB), Yellowstone Lake (FR), 5/1 Minerva, 13/2 Diamond Necklace, 10/1 River Ara, 16/1 Saint Agatha, 50/1 Justiciar, Lookingforarainbow (USA), Menhaf (GB), Nautic Star, Themis 2024 - 1st Falling Snow 2nd Ballet Slippers 3rd Celtic Motif (1 min. 23.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
JUSTICIAR showed promise on debut here in June and should progress. By Wootton Bassett and out of a Group-placed dam, she finished strongly for third and the winner subsequently landed the Silver Flash Stakes. Albany Stakes fifth Fairy Oak put her experience to good use when beating the reopposing Yellowstone Lake at Leopardstown last month. However, Yellowstone Lake could turn around that form now she’s better off at the weights. Saint Agatha also makes some appeal.
WIN: JUSTICIAR
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Fairy Oak
David Kelly, CEO of FBD Hotels and Resorts joined by Rachael Blackmore will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
FOURTH RACE 3.25P.M.
THE FBD HOTELS AND RESORTS
PHOENIX SPRINT STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41300; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
1 ART POWER (294)
(6) Br Gr g Dark Angel - Evening Time (Keltos (FR))
F B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd David Allan J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby (in GB) T
Art Power 9 flat wins €630,489.20 CD Handicap Rating 107
David Allan 9.4 10L 13th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft Joe Fanning 9.5 10L last of 16 to Montassib (GB) 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 7 SEP 24 Group 1 6f Gd
David Allan 9.8 5L 5th of 6 to Breege (GB) 9.5 YORK 24 AUG 24 Group 2 7f Gd /Frm
(3) Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) (TStrap)
F B Mr E Heary
Whelan J O Allegro Syndicate
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Diego Velazquez when fifth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Big Gossey 10 flat wins €316,260.00 CD Handicap Rating 107 18/1 HR108 R.P Whelan 9.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 10 to Diego Velazquez 9.10 here 20 JUL Group 2 7f Gd/Yld 9/1 HR108 R. Whearty 10.0 (TS) 10L 12th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 11/2 HR108 G.F Carroll 9.10 (TS) s/hd 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN 11rn Listed 6f Gd
3 BUCANERO FUERTE (GB) (83)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Frida La Blonde (FR) (Elusive City (USA)) 3-1670-1 F B Gestut Zur Kuste AG David Egan J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good and soft - heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Naas over 5f (good) in May, beating Powerful Nation by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Bucanero Fuerte (GB) 5 flat wins €321,550.00 CD Handicap Rating 110 13/8Fav D. Egan 9.9 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Powerful Nation 9.1 and Gutsy Girl (GB) 9.4 NAAS 18 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Gd 57.8sec David Egan 9.3 17L 17th of 20 to Kind of Blue (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 6f Sft 7/1 HR115 D. Egan 9.5 4L 7th of 18 to Bradsell (GB) 9.6 here 15 SEP 24 Group 1 5f Gd
4 KIND OF BLUE (GB) (42)
Br B c Blue Point - Blues Sister (GB) (Compton Place (GB)) 3221-98 F B Mr & Mrs M Morris, Mr & Mrs P Hopper Daniel Muscutt J O Wathnan Racing
James Fanshawe (in GB) T
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Diligent Harry at 85-40fav when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in the Group 3 JenningsBet Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle over 6f in June Star Rating HHHH
Kind Of Blue (GB) 3 flat wins €351,385.50 D Handicap Rating 113
James Doyle 9.12 10L 8th of 9 to Diligent Harry (GB) 9.5 NEWCASTLE 28 JUN Group 3 6f Std
James Doyle 9.1 6L last of 9 to Monteille (GB) 8.12 CHANTILLY 1 JUN Group 3 5f Gd /Sft James Doyle 9.3 won hd nk from Swingalong 9.1 and Flora of Bermuda 9.0 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 20rn Group 1 6f Sft 1min 17.2sec
5 KING CUAN (GB) (41)
9 7 (133) (15)
Br B g Tasleet (GB) - Rutherford (Dutch Art (GB)) 111/-513 F B R F and S D Knipe Chris Hayes J O Red Lily Racing Syndicate P Twomey T
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 11 behind Vespertilio beaten 1 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HH
King Cuan (GB) 4 flat wins €149,110.00 D Handicap Rating 104 6/1 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.7 s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN 11rn Listed 6f Gd 10/11Fav HR96 W.J. Lee 9.13 won 2 1/2L 2 3/4L from Tango Flare 9.13 and
Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten a short head by Vespertilio when second of 11 at 3-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HHHHH
7 SPYCATCHER (34)
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (Red Clubs)
F B Tally-Ho Stud Clifford Lee J O Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer K R Burke (in GB) T
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Beauvatier when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Singapore Pools Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville over 6f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Spycatcher 7 flat wins €180,819.30 D Handicap Rating 109
Sam James 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Beauvatier (FR) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 6 JUL 8rn Group 3 6f Sft
Sam James 9.2 3L 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 2nd to Nighttime (FR) 9.0 DEAUVILLE 6 JUL 6rn Listed 7f Sft
Sam James 9.5 7L 7th of 9 to Diligent Harry (GB) 9.5 NEWCASTLE 28 JUN Group 3 6f Std 8
Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA))
F B Kilnamoragh Stud Luke McAteer J O R J McSharry Patrick T Foley T
He has won three times at 6f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Go Athletico at 25-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating H
Tango Flare 3 flat wins €33,630.00 D Handicap Rating 95
25/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 (V) (TS) 12L 13th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd
33/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (V) (TS) 4 3/4L 9th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd 9/4 HR97 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to King Cuan (GB) 9.13 FAIR 6 JUN 3rn 6f Gd 9 NIGHTEYES (29)
Br B f Night Of Thunder - Penny Pepper (Fast Company)
B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd
She has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Beaten 1 1/2l by Sayidah Dariyan when second of 11 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 William Hill Summer Stakes at York over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Nighteyes 4 flat wins €53,359.00 D Handicap Rating 105
Daniel Tudhope 9.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Sayidah Dariyan 9.0 YORK 11 JUL 11rn Group 3 6f Gd Daniel Tudhope 9.2 1/2L 3L 3/4L 4th to Lazzat (FR) 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN 14rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm Daniel Tudhope 9.7 nk 1/2L 3rd to Frost At Dawn (USA) 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 23 MAY 11rn Listed 6f Gd /Frm
B S
S U Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Wayne Lordan J O Al Shira’aa Racing W McCreery T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-1fav over this course and distance (good) in June, beating My Mate Alfie by a short head. Star Rating HHH
Vespertilio (FR) 2 flat wins €129,800.00 CD Handicap Rating 104 2/1Fav HR103 D. McMonagle 9.2 won s/hd 1 1/4L from My Mate Alfie 9.12 and King Cuan (GB) 9.7
29 JUN 11rn
12.7sec 10/1 HR107 D. McMonagle 9.2 s/hd nk 1/2L 4th to James’s Delight 9.5 here 24 MAY 9rn Group 2 6f Gd 5/4Fav HR107 D. McMonagle 9.9 4L nk 3/4L 4th to Vera’s Secret 9.9 LEP 11
Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Pavlosk (USA) (Arch (USA)) (TStrap)
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Juddmonte G M Lyons T
She has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Beaten 12l behind Time For Sandals at 13-2 when 20th of 21 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) in June Star Rating HHHH
Babouche (GB) 4 flat wins €284,970.00 CD Handicap Rating 111 Colin Keane 8.13 (TS) 11L 20th of 21 to Time For Sandals 8.13 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 2/1 HR113 C.T. Keane 9.5 (TS) won 2 3/4L s/hd from Whistlejacket 9.8 and Carla Ridge 9.2 NAAS 18 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 1min 9.5sec 11/8Fav HR113 C.T. Keane 9.7 (TS) hd 1/2L 1/2L 4th to First Instinct (GB) 9.2 CK 6 MAY 12rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd 12 BLACK FORZA (USA) (315)
Br B Br c Complexity (USA) - Harlee Honey (USA) (Harlan’s Holiday (USA)) (B,T) 51144- F B Dash Goff Shane Foley J O Eleanora Kennedy M D O’Callaghan T
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Shadow Of Light when fourth of 6 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
Black Forza (USA) 2 flat wins €124,691.80 D Handicap Rating 103
C.T. Keane 9.2 4L 1 1/2L
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 5l behind No Half Measures at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Violet’s Gift (Cadeaux Genereux) 1-2 F B James F Hanly Seamie Heffernan J O Ms Charlotte Musgrave John James Feane T
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Ms Willpower when second of 5 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in June Star Rating HH
Fregada 1 flat win €11,800.00 CD
9/1
N.M. Crosse 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Ms Willpower 9.4 NAAS 25 JUN 5rn 5f 205yds Gd 12/1 N.M. Crosse 9.2 won 3/4L 3 1/2L from Bounty 9.7 and Aston Value 9.7 here 28 SEP 24 18rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld
LADY WITH THE LAMP (17) 3 9 0 (126) (2)
Br B f King of Change (GB) - Caring Touch (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) 18-1106 F B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Kevin Blake & Emma Palmer & Michael Wilson & N E F Luck Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Sky Majesty when sixth of 10 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Lady With The Lamp 4 flat wins €127,283.50 D Handicap Rating 102 13/2 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.5 4 1/4L 6th of 10 to Sky Majesty 9.9 NAAS 23 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Yld Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 11L 18th of 21 to Time For Sandals 8.13 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 won nk 3/4L from Hold A Dream 9.2 and Star of Mehmas 9.2 CHELMSFORD
B,T worn by No 12. Blinkers worn by No 6. C,T worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 2, No 11.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 My Mate Alfie, 5/1 Babouche (GB), 11/2 Vespertilio (FR), Ides Of March, 6/1 Nighteyes, 8/1 Lady With The Lamp, 10/1 Fregada, 14/1 Art Power, 16/1 Bucanero Fuerte (GB), 20/1 King Cuan (GB), Tango Flare, 25/1 Spycatcher, 50/1 Big Gossey, Kind Of Blue (GB), 250/1 Black Forza (USA)
2024 - 1st Givemethebeatboys 2nd Kind Of Blue (GB) 3rd My Mate Alfie (1 min. 9.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
MY MATE ALFIE is reliable and finished third in this race last year Beaten half a length by Kind Of Blue (second) in last year’s renewal, the selection seemed to progress from that run and can reverse June’s C&D form with Vespertilio Kind Of Blue was slowly away on his June reappearance at Chantilly and then disappointed on the all-weather at Newcastle A Group 1 winner on testing ground last October, he will be suited to returning to turf but needs to find form. Babouche is another interesting contender
WIN: MY MATE ALFIE
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Aidan O’Brien has a record breaking 17 wins in the contest, but it was Ger Lyons who landed last year’s renewal of this contest with the excellent Babouche. Winner of the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes here a month prior, this was a significant step up in level, but she rose to the task in fine style. With Colin Keane in the saddle, she raced confidently throughout and looked to have the race wrapped up inside the final furlong. July Stakes winner Whistlejacket was best of the rest in second, one and a half lengths behind with Arizona Blaze rounding out the podium positions.
€350,000 (GROUP 1)
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €206500; Second: €70000; Third: €35000; Fourth: €17500; Fifth: €10500; Sixth: €7000. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Dam won four times at 7f and 1m including a Group 3 race A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Wise Approach when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mosa Mine
Half-brother to Vandeek, won four times at 6f including two Group 1 races. Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f in June, beating Do Or Do Not by 3l. Star Rating HHHHH
3
Groom - Bruno Santos
A winner at 5f on soft ground. Third of 4 behind True Love beaten 6l at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
B April Showers Syndicate
Groom - Melanie Coady
O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
Whelan
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 2l by Coppull when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Puerto Rico Handicap Rating 103 Ryan Moore 9.2 2L 2nd to Coppull (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 9rn Group 2 6f Gd 13/2 W.M. Lordan 9.5 5L 2nd to True Love 9.2 here 19 JUL 4rn Group 2 6f Gd 4/6Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 nk 2nd to Learntodiscover (GB) 9.7 here 27 JUN 11rn mdn 6f Gd
5 GREEN SENSE (20)
Br B f Starman (GB) - Big Boned (USA) (Street Sense (USA))
1201 F
Successful twice at 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 in the Group 2 GOFFS Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly over 6f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Super Soldier by a neck. Star Rating HHH
Groom - Vedish Geerdharry
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 1-2fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Puerto Rico by 5l. Has also won at Ascot this season. Star Rating HHHH
Groom - Becky Eardley
Groom - Viktor Vasylkivskyy
Groom - Aoife Monahan
k Denotes second entry
Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Gstaad (GB), 3/1 True Love, 8/1 Green Sense, 10/1 Power Blue, 14/1 Puerto Rico, 33/1 Do Bronxs 2024 - 1st Babouche (GB) 2nd Whistlejacket 3rd Arizona Blaze (GB) (1 min. 9.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
This is a fascinating rematch between Royal Ascot-winning stablemates GSTAAD and True Love, as the pair previously met in a May maiden. Gstaad won that Navan race on his debut run before producing a top class effort to land the Coventry Stakes and marginally gets the vote to confirm himself as the leading juvenile so far True Love readily landed the Queen Mary at Ascot and effortlessly accounted for stablemate Puerto Rico to win the Railway Stakes. Puerto Rico’s subsequent Richmond Stakes form ties in with the selection’s form, so a cracking race is in store
WIN: GSTAAD
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Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 5th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
B g Dandy Man - Destieux (Rip Van Winkle)
Beaten 2 3/4l behind Red Evolution at 5-2fav when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Keke (GB) 6 flat wins €123,015.00 CD Handicap Rating 100
5/2Fav HR100 C.D Hayes 10.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 7th of 12 to Red
11/4Fav HR93 W.J. Lee 9.4 (TS) won 1L s/hd from Red
8.4 and The Highway Rat 9.10 here 29 JUN 14rn
9/2Fav HR92 W.J. Lee 9.6 (TS) 3L 2nd to Moltophino 8.7 here 23 MAY 15rn Ext hcp
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Br B g Dandy Man - Suzette de Bavay (Whipper (USA)) (Blinkers)
F B Honeypig Stud
J O Mrs S M L Oliver
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Arizona Blaze when fourth of 8 at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
The Highway Rat 7 flat wins €88,795.00 D Handicap Rating 99
33/1 HR99 C.D Hayes 9.9 (BK) 2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5
3 EROSANDPSYCHE (21) 7 9 12 (138) (10) Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Sciolina (Oratorio) (Visor) 2/-02-387 F B Allevamento Poggio San Giorgio SAS Colin Keane J O P B Dreeling Daniel James Murphy T
He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 7l behind Arizona Blaze at 50-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Erosandpsyche 4 flat
€56,050.00 D Handicap Rating 98 50/1 HR102 G.F Carroll 9.9 (BK) 7L 7th of 8 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL Group 2 5f Gd 40/1 HR102 O.J. Orr 9.7 (BK) 3 3/4L 8th of 11 to Vespertilio (FR) 9.2 here 29 JUN Listed 6f Gd 14/1 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) 1 1/4L 2L 3rd to Powerful Nation 9.2 CK 13 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd/Yld
4 KENDALL ROY (GB) (15)
(130) (5) Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Procedure (GB) (Invincible Spirit) (TStrap) 02100-6 F B The Procedure Partnership Declan McDonogh J O Miss Kate McGivern & Thomas Hore & Shane M Power Miss Kate McGivern (R) T
Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2 1/2l behind Red Evolution when sixth of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Kendall Roy (GB) 5 flat wins €80,504.70 CD Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR90 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 (TS) 2 1/2L 6th of 12 to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 33/1 HR93 C.D Hayes 9.0 (TS) 7 3/4L 23rd of 25 to My Mate Alfie 10.0 here 15 SEP 24 Ext hcp 6f Gd Ryan Moore 9.6 (TS) 7L 13th of 16 to Shagraan 9.7 GOODWOOD 1 AUG 24 hcp (76-95)5f Gd /Frm 5 HARRY’S HILL (GB) (15)
9 2 (128) (2)
Br B g Heeraat - Lexington Rose (GB) (Captain Gerrard) (TStrap) 0-24415 F B Fraser Kent & Nell Kent
Wayne Hassett (3) J O The Tipp Ramblers Partnership Martin Hassett T
Has won nine races at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Red Evolution when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Harry’s Hill (GB) 9 flat wins €118,000.00 CD Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR88 M.W Hassett 8.13 (TS) 2L 5th of 12 to
3/1 HR82 M.W Hassett 9.7 (TS) won 1L nk from Sir Yoshi 9.5 and Eclairage 9.6 TIPP 2 JUL 5rn 5f Gd 56.6sec 12/1 HR82 M.W Hassett 8.4 (TS) 1L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN 14rn Ext
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Go Athletico when fourth of 16 at 25-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
CUBAN GREY (GB) (15)
Br Gr g Havana Grey (GB) - Tout Va Bien (Verglas) (C,T) 825613 F B Plantation Stud Rory Mulligan (7) J O McKenna Partnership Patrick J McKenna (R) T
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Red Evolution beaten 1 1/2l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHH
HR81 R.M Mulligan 8.2 (CP) 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 8/1 HR74 R.M Mulligan 9.3 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 3/4L from Nezeeh 9.1 and Mint Man (GB) 9.5 here 20
11/1 HR74 R.M Mulligan 8.0 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 11 to Eclairage 8.10 DUN 12 JUL hcp 5f Std
Br B f Australia (GB) - Timeless Call (Sakhee (USA))
B Reggie Roberts
O Reginald Roberts
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 4l behind Go Athletico when fifth of 16 at 17-2 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Greek Flower 2 flat wins €15,930.00 C D Handicap Rating 80
17/2 HR80 R.M Mulligan 8.0 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 5/1 HR83 W.M. Lordan 8.8 4 1/4L 9th of 14 to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 29 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 7/1 HR83 J.A. Powell 9.11 6 1/4L 6th of 13 to Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 8.0
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B g Gleneagles - Katy Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
B E J O’Grady
O Chris Mullins
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Nouvel Espoir at 9-2fav when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) in June Engaged to run at Tipperary yesterday Star Rating HH
Bold Optimist 3 flat wins €27,435.00 CD Handicap Rating 75 9/2Fav HR77 B.M. Coen 9.13 (CP) 7 1/2L 12th of 15 to Nouvel Espoir 8.3 CK 13 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR80 N.M. Crosse 8.8 3 1/4L 6th of 7 to Fair Taxes 8.4 NAV 7
Br B f Magna Grecia - Emirates Joy (USA) (Street Cry)
F B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien Denis Gerard Hogan T
Successful twice at 5f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Gazelle D’or when fourth of 14 at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HH
Sarahmae 2 flat wins €14,455.00 D Handicap Rating 78 14/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 1L nk 1/2L 4th to Gazelle D’or 8.12 here 4 JUN 14rn hcp 5f Gd 5/2Fav HR69 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 won 2 3/4L nk from Beano Power 8.7 and My Girl Sioux 8.8 TIPP 27 MAY 6rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 59.7sec 9/1 HR72 Nicola Burns 8.3 s/hd 2 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Red Evolution 9.4 CK 20 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 5f Gd
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight
Blinkers worn by No 2. C,T worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 6. TStrap worn by No 1, No 4, No 5. Visor worn by No 3.
Long Handicap - Bold Optimist 8-3 (115), Sarahmae 8-3 (115)
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Bold Optimist, 9/2 Keke (GB), 11/2 Harry’s Hill (GB), 15/2 The Highway Rat, 8/1 Erosandpsyche, Kendall Roy (GB), Cuban Grey (GB), 11/1 Gazelle D’or, 14/1 Sarahmae, 33/1 Greek Flower
Having had valid excuses at Cork last time, course and distance winner KEKE can resume his progress. Sent off favourite at the Munster venue, the Eddie Lynam-trained gelding was denied a clear run over a furlong out, before keeping on late Successful here on his previous outing, the son of Dandy Man looks to be a progressive young sprinter with more to come A potentially favourable stands side draw only adds to his chances. Third in that aforementioned Cork race, Cuban Grey also tasted success at this track recently Despite his career high mark, the Patrick McKenna-trained gelding is thriving at present. Greek Flower certainly has a race of this nature in her at some point.
WIN: KEKE
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DANGER: Cuban Grey
Anthony Neville of Neville Homes will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
SEVENTH RACE 5.05P.M.
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HANDICAP OF €21,000
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 5th August. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B f Havana Grey (GB) - Freckles (GB) (Arakan (USA)) (CPiece)
F B Heather Raw Ben Coen J O Nick Bradley Racing Club J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l behind Red Evolution at 10-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Brigid’s Cloak (GB) 2 flat wins €22,125.00 CD Handicap Rating 84 10/1 HR85 P. McGettigan 8.2 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 12 to Red Evolution 8.12 CK 25 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 9/1 HR85 P. McGettigan 8.12 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 1L 4th to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd R. M. Mulligan 8.2 (CP) 11L 16th of 18 to Hucklesbrook (GB) 8.10 YORK 14 JUN hcp (0-105)6f Gd /Frm
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Ahwahnee (GB) (Compton Place (GB)) (TStrap)
Whitsbury Manor Stud
Degen
Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather A winner at 8-1 at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Betsen by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Mint Man (GB) 2 flat wins €16,520.00 Handicap Rating 80
8/1 HR71 L.F Roche 8.9 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Betsen (GB) 9.11 and Genesis 8.6 NAAS 4 AUG 14rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld 1min 10.6sec
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Red Evolution when sixth of 8 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) in May She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Cuban Grey at 33-1 when 16th of 18 on his latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
9.4
9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Northern Ticker 9.7 CARLISLE 29 AUG 24 10rn 5f 182yds Sft
B f Holy Roman Emperor - Novat (Tagula)
B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Red Evolution at 18-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind It’sneverjustone at 11-4fav when seventh of 15 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
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Finished 8l behind Blues Emperor when fifth of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Mint Man when fourth of 14 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
13/2 HR79 S. Foley 8.13 1 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG 14rn hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
8/1 HR79 B.M. Coen 9.8 3L 8th of 16 to Rosato 8.8 NAAS 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 9/1 HR71 C.D Hayes 9.1 won 2 3/4L s/hd
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(13) Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Security Interest (USA) (Belong To Me (USA))(Visor) 669-71 F B Cottage Lodge Stud Nathan Crosse J O COR Racing Syndicate W McCreery T Bundle Of Interest 1 flat win €8,850.00
A winner at 15-2 at Navan over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Skillman Ave by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Sounds Like A Plan when fifth of 7 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
9.6 8L 2nd to Rion
8.11 LIM 21 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 10/1 HR79 Nicola Burns 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to No Return 9.9 FAIR 29 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 6f 25yds Gd
11 RAPPELL (20)
(4) Br Ch g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Spinning Lucy (Spinning World (USA)) (Blinkers)
F B 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 3 1/2l behind Cuban Grey when fifth of 18 at 5-1fav on his latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Rappell 3 flat wins €25,075.00 CD Handicap Rating 72 5/1Fav HR72 D. McMonagle 9.8 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 18 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.3 here 20 JUL Ext hcp 5f Yld 13/2 HR70 D. McMonagle 8.11 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 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
SKILLMAN AVE (27)
9 4 (130) (1) Br B f Soldier’s Call (GB) - Imelda Mayhem (GB) (Byron (GB))
Ballyhane Sam Coen (7)
O Derek Kierans Gavin Cromwell T Skillman Ave 1 flat win €6,785.00 Handicap Rating 74
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bundle Of Interest when second of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
4/1
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Storm Averted at 33-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Saturn Girl (Danehill Dancer) (CPiece) 70-0166 F B Castlehyde Stud Andrew Slattery J O John Lynam Edward Lynam T
Has won three times on the flat. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Mint Man at 13/2 when sixth of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Saturn Seven 3 flat wins €26,550.00 C Handicap Rating 69
13/2 HR70 C.D Hayes 8.8 4 1/2L 6th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f
Gd/Yld 11/2Fav HR71 C.D Hayes 8.12 3L 6th of 13 to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd 12/1 HR62 C.T. Keane 9.6 won 1 1/4L hd from Kwa Herini (GB) 9.6 and Tawaazon 9.5 here 4
B g Harry Angel - Hope Lake (Shamardal (USA))
F B Irish Emerald Stud
J O Ms Yvonne Hennessy & Ms S O’Neill James M Barcoe T
He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Beaten 7l behind Mint Man at 16-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
16/1 HR69 S.A. Wallace 8.0 6 1/4L 7th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 8.9 NAAS 4 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
7/1 HR69 S.A. Wallace 9.6 4 1/4L 7th of 11 to Surpass And Shine 9.12 DRYL 20 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR63 S.A. Wallace 8.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from Verified 8.7 and Mary Shoelaces 8.6
16 KWA HERINI (GB) (35)
Br B f Blue Point - Rose Blossom (GB) (Pastoral Pursuits (GB))
F B Lofts Hall Stud & B Sangster Rory Cleary J O N L Varney Kevin Thomas
Placed once in eight starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Tropical Retreat when fourth of 8 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Kwa Herini (GB) Handicap Rating 64 7/2 HR65 L.T. McAteer 9.1 2 3/4L s/hd nk 4th to Tropical Retreat 9.1 NAAS 5
8rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 15/2 HR62 L.T. McAteer 9.6 1 1/4L 2nd to Saturn Seven 9.6 here 4 JUN 23rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 16/1 HR66 R.C. Colgan 9.10 6 3/4L 11th of 27 to Prime
(GB) (27)
Br Gr g Dark Angel - Rocking The Boat (Zebedee (GB))
(2)
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind My Girl Sioux when fifth of 10 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHH
Devil’s Angel (GB) 9 flat wins €59,544.50 D Handicap Rating 63 8/1 HR65 J. Kearney 9.6 3L 5th of 10 to My
Lewis Edmunds 8.9 13L 12th of 15 to Expert Agent (GB) 9.3 HAYDOCK
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hcp (61-80)6f Gd 15/8Fav HR66 J. Kearney 9.4 1 1/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to I Bid You Ajou (FR) 9.11 FAIR 29 MAY 10rn 6f 25yds Gd 18 SUNDAY SOVEREIGN
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Red Sovereign (GB) (Danzig Connection (USA))
F B Byerley Stud Zoe McMullan (10) J O Noel Nugent G A Kingston T
Winner of five races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 13l behind Annie Lavinia at 11-2 when 16th of 18 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Sunday Sovereign (GB) 5 flat wins €56,442.00 CD Handicap Rating 58 11/2 HR58 R. Whearty 10.0 13L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Annie Lavinia 9.0 NAAS 4 AUG hcp (0-60)5f 205yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR56 R.M Mulligan 8.0 1 1/4L 5th of 16 to Rosato 8.8 NAAS 23 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 18/1 HR55 C.D Hayes 9.11 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Clever And Classy 9.1 ROS 1 JUL 14rn hcp (0-60)7f 94yds Yld
Blinkers worn by No. 11. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 14. Hood worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No 9, No 12.
Long Handicap - Sunday Sovereign (GB) 8-6 (118)
Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Bundle Of Interest, Kwa Herini (GB), 15/2 Brigid’s Cloak (GB), Aviatrice, Saturn Seven, Devil’s Angel (GB), Sunday Sovereign (GB), 8/1 Nouvel Espoir, 10/1 Aurora Nova, 12/1 Beauty Queen, 16/1 Skillman Ave, 20/1 Mint Man (GB), 25/1 Rappell, 33/1 Tropical Retreat, 50/1 Tai Tam Bay, 66/1 Imperial Dream, Misappropriation, 100/1 Airspeed 2024 - 1st Keke (GB) 2nd Secret Magician 3rd Transcendental (FR) (1 min. 10.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Recent Naas winner MINT MAN can follow up despite his subsequent hike. Unlucky in running when third over the minimum trip here on his previous start, the Pat Murphy-trained gelding coped admirably with the additional furlong when scoring last time With Rory Mulligan taking over in the saddle, the four-year-old is now effectively only 2lb higher than his latest win. Rappell should prove much more suited to returning to 6f on good ground and looks to have strong claims, provided that his low draw doesn’t hinder him. Lightly-raced Navan winner Bundle Of Interest is another that enters calculations. WIN: MINT MAN
DANGER: Rappell
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OF €26,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 5th August. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Fort Vega at 16-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) in June Star Rating HHH
3 ZABRISKIE POINT (GB) (6)
(6) Br B g Blue Point - Familliarity (GB) (Nayef (USA)) (CPiece)
F B Meon Valley Stud Sam Coen (7) J O Ms Hazel McGuinness & Martin W White & Declan Sheridan & Breen White Adrian McGuinness T
Successful at 5f and 7f on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Princess Child when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Zabriskie Point (GB) 2 flat wins €17,595.50 Handicap Rating 82
40/1 HR86 S. Foley 8.11 (V) 23L 13th of 15 to Princess Child (FR) 9.2 GAL 3 AUG Ext hcp 7f Sft 9/1 HR86 S. Coen 9.7 11L 9th of 11 to Engines On 8.13 NAAS 23 JUL hcp 7f Yld 9/2 HR86 S. Coen 9.3 9 3/4L last of 12 to Love Billy Boy 9.11 LEP 5 JUN
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A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 16l behind Genuine Article at 12-1 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Beaten 4 1/2l behind Summer Snow at 40-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Genuine Article at 28-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Successful twice at 7f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 11-1 at Naas over 7f (yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Dark Viper by a head. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Onemoredance when fourth of 7 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH
100/30 C.D Hayes 9.8 (CP) won 1/2L 11L from Standard Deviation 9.8 and Limbocall 9.8
4/1
Br Gr g Alhebayeb
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 3l by Genuine Article when second of 18 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (Dalakhani)
B Mr I Holloway Adam Caffrey J O Dooley Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T No More Porter 3 flat wins €27,140.00 CD Handicap Rating 74 28/1 HR76 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (CP) (TS) 15L 12th of 18 to
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 16l behind Genuine Article at 28-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Mrs E Thompson
Joyce (3) J O Dolores Magee Patrick Magee T Goldrush Kid 1 flat
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Storm Averted when second of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
(BK)
3/4L nk hd 4th to Quadruple (GB) 9.10 here 27 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
8 7 (119) (7) Br B g Magician - Secret Shine (Raven’s Pass (USA))
Gillian
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Finished 2l behind Spent All Me Money when fourth of 16 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
M.W Hassett 8.7 (CP) (TS) 6L 7th of 11 to Engines On 8.13 NAAS 23 JUL hcp 7f Yld 11/1 HR68 M.W Hassett 8.4 (BK) (TS) 2 3/4L nk hd 4th to Quadruple (GB) 9.10 here 27 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
B,T worn by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 2. C,T worn by No 10, No 12. CPiece worn by No 3, No 4. TStrap worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 8. Long Handicap - Secret Magician 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Engines On, Esherann (FR), 6/1 Goldrush Kid, Secret Magician, 15/2 Artful Approach, Solomon Coop, No More Porter, 8/1 Facethepuckout, 10/1 Imposing Supreme, 33/1 Tokenomics (FR), Hightimeyouwon (GB), 66/1 Zabriskie Point (GB) 2024 - 1st Quadruple (GB) 2nd Chicago Fireball 3rd Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) (1 min. 37.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
TOKENOMICS can defy top-weight here for the David Marnane stable Successful on his penultimate outing at Cork, the four-year-old arguably found the ground too quick when disappointing subsequently at Royal Ascot. Undoubtedly better than that latest form suggests, the son of The Grey Gatsby can resume his upward progress. A former course winner, Engines On made a successful debut for trainer John Andrew Kinsella at Leopardstown last month. Having been expected to need that run, the Sioux Nation gelding can take another step forward. Galway runner-up Imposing Supreme should also have his chance off just 1lb higher
WIN: TOKENOMICS
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DANGER: Engines On
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ARTIST OF THE CURRAGH
GOFFS MILLIONS DAY | SATURDAY 27 SEPT TH
The Curragh is delighted to launch the 2025 - 2026 “Artist of the Curragh” competition.
We would like to invite entries from artists from all over County Kildare to take part.
Please submit any piece of your artwork and a brief outline in no more than 100 words why you would like to be considered to be one of the five finalists who will be selected to come to the Curragh on Goffs Millions Race Day, Saturday 27th September, to paint a Curragh race day scene.
The artist judged to be the overall winner by the Curragh Racecourse will receive a commission to the value of €1500 which will be on display at the racecourse throughout 2026.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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RACE CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Revamp Conservation And Restoration Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Revamp Conservation And Restoration and 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 only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The Audi Naas Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Audi Naas and 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 only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.50p.m. The Grand Hotel Malahide Irish EBF Fillies Juvenile Race of €32,000 (Generously sponsored by FBD Hotels And Resorts and the Irish EBF Fund (€10,000)) Winner will receive €19,200 (Penalty Value: €18,880) Second will receive €6,400, Third will receive €3,200, Fourth will receive €1,600, Fifth will receive €960, Sixth will receive €640 For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not run before 1st June, 2025 and which, at entry, have not been placed first, second or third in a Group or Listed Race. About 7 furlongs. €288 to enter, €32 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st. Penalties - Winner of a race 4lb extra; Of two races 7lb extra. Allowance - Fillies that, at declaration, have not run allowed 3lb Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €18880; Second: €6400; Third: €3200; Fourth: €1600; Fifth: €960; Sixth: €640
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.25p.m. The FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by FBD Hotels And Resorts) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,300) Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400 For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €420 to enter on July 16th; €280 extra if forfeit not declared by August 5th or €7,000 if entered by August 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. The 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 Flying Five Stakes. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41300; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Keeneland Phoenix Stakes of €350,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Keeneland Association) Winner will receive €210,000 (Penalty Value: €206,500) Second will receive €70,000, Third will receive €35,000, Fourth will receive €17,500, Fifth will receive €10,500, Sixth will receive €7,000. For two years old colts and fillies only. About 6 furlongs. €1,400 to enter on June 11th or €12,000 if entered on July 16th; €700 extra if forfeit not declared by July 16th; €1,400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 5th or €35,000 if entered by August 5th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €206500; Second: €70000; Third: €35000; Fourth: €17500; Fifth: €10500; Sixth: €7000
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Neville Homes Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by Neville Homes) 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 5th August. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
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SEVENTH RACE 5.05p.m. The Kwiff: Proud Sponsors Of The Supercharge Series Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Spryme) 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 three years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 6 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. Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 5th August. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
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EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The Kwiff: Supercharged Betting Experience Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by Spryme) 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 1 mile. €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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 5th August. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520
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FAITHLEGG, WATERFORD
SUNSET BEACH CLUB, SPAINCASTLEKNOCK HOTEL, DUBLIN
THE HERITAGE, LAOIS
LA CALA RESORT, SPAIN
THE GRAND HOTEL, DUBLIN
KILLASHEE HOTEL, KILDARE
KILLASHEE HOTEL, KILDARE
2025 FA LL
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September Yearling Sale
The World’s Yearling Sale was the site of 2024’s record $428 million auction Begins Monday, September 8
Keeneland Championship Sale
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November Horses of Racing Age Sale
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