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I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the opening day of the 2026 Irish flat racing season our St. Patrick’s Festival Race Day. We are delighted to be back racing here at the Curragh and are looking forward to a great season ahead. This year we will arace 24 times between today and November 1st with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby scheduled for Sunday June 28th. With the support of Horse Racing Ireland and our sponsors we have increased our prize money again this year with the focus on our Listed and Group races and our better class handicaps. Today’s race sponsors are the Irish European Breeders Fund, Capital Stud, 1xBet and Nua Healthcare Services who sponsor five races including our feature race the Irish Lincolnshire for the third time. Your support is greatly appreciated, and I hope you have a great day. 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 hope you will relax and enjoy your day at the Tattersalls Owners Club on Level 2 of the grandstand. Please try out our café Orby’s by Lucy which is beside the parade ring and is open seven days a week, 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. There is plenty of family entertainment throughout the enclosures today, including the Moyglare Kidzone as well as food and beverage outlets. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Newbridge Gospel Choir and Nitetrain. We race here again at the Curragh in two weeks’ time on Saturday 28th March when our feature race will be the 1xBet.ie Gladness Stakes. We look forward to welcoming you back here that day and regularly during the 2026 flat season. Best wishes for a memorable day’s racing. Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie

OFFICIALS SUNDAY 15TH MARCH Under the Rules of Racing

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulﬁlling this role, they provide

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

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:

MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr Jennifer Pugh Dr Matthew Fay Dr Adrian McGoldrick Dr Bernard Healy Dr Dermot Nolan

STEWARDS ON DUTY: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt

VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Ernan O’Donnell

Mr. L. Walsh

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

Mr. Peter M. Allen Mr. Philip Caffrey Dr. Tom McDonogh CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P.L. Malone STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. D. Cullen HANDICAPPER Mr. G. O’Gorman STEWARDS SECRETARIES Mr. H. Hynes & Mr. C.J. Sweeney

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin

For information and all the latest news, visit: www.curragh.ie

MEDICAL OFFICER: Mr. A. McGoldrick VETERINARY OFFICERS: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. & Ms. E. Costello M.V.B.. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. N. Moloney, Mr. D. Fennessy & Mr. J. Casey RACEDAY INTEGRITY OFFICERS TEAM

TRACKFACTS

AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION

1m6f

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of

1m4f

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1m21/2f

1m1f

1m(new)

1m1f

2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady

1m2f

5f Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f starts dependent on which course is in use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)

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uphill ﬁnish makes it ideal for the galloping

type. The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: R HUGHES (4 wins from 13 runners, 31%) runs WHIP CRACKER (4.20). DENIS G HOGAN (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs GREEN ICON (2.35), SARAHMAE (3.10), DARK SUMMIT (4.20), MAJESTIC KING (4.55), HEXAGONAL and HELL LEFT LOOSE (5.30). J P O’BRIEN (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs MONMOUTH (2.00), SIGNORA (3.45), SCIENTIFIC and SHAFTESBURY AVENUE (4.55). J P O’BRIEN (82 wins from 779 runners, 11%) runs KENOUGH and POWER STRIKE (4.55), KAKORI (5.30).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN MURPHY (5 wins from 18 rides, 28%) rides WHIP CRACKER (4.20). ROWAN SCOTT (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides WHAT A GIRL WANTS (1.25), CRYPTO FORCE (4.20). BILLY LEE (3 wins from 9 rides, 33%) rides GRANITE MOUNTAIN (1.25), ABOVEHERONLYSKY (2.00), USUARIO AMIGO (2.35), STAG NIGHT (3.10), BIG GOSSEY (4.20), VICTORY TIP (4.55), RAYBIYA (5.30).

WEIGHTWATCHER: The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 2.35 Jon Riggens (won off 81 down 4lb to 77); Green Icon (won off 74 down 5lb to 69); Tai Tam Bay (won off 66 down 6lb to 60); Merisi Diamond (won off 79 down 7lb to 72); Mickey The Steel (won off 80 down 13lb to 67); 3.10 Real Force (won off 89 down 3lb to 86); 4.20 Titanium (won off 87 down 3lb to 84); 5.30 Arch Enemy (won off 79 down 17lb to 62).

STABLE MOVES: 2.00 CONTRARY TO LAW has moved from R P Cody to J P Murtagh; 2.35 MERISI DIAMOND has moved from Ms J Morgan to Thomas Coyle; 4.20 DARK SUMMIT has moved from H F Devin to Denis G Hogan; 4.20 GREY LEADER has moved from Joseph G Murphy to R P Burns; 4.20 TAMAM DESERT has moved from Eoghan O’Neill to M O’Callaghan; 4.20 TUSCAN HILLS has moved from K P De Foy to Robson Aguiar; 4.55 SPANISH RISING has moved from B Brookhouse to H De Bromhead; 5.30 KILMOOD SUSAN has moved from Daniel Murphy to M Mulvany. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th March.

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10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24) Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

1241 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Lightly-raced filly 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 flflat at wins €51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105 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 188yds Gd 2min 30.3sec 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 16

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Official Handicap Rating

Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

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 memorIam As this is our ﬁrst race meeting of 2026, the Curragh Racecourse wishes to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of three people who sadly passed away in recent months. In different ways, all three had a close connection with the Curragh and will be sadly missed and remembered with affection.

edward (eddIe) harty Edward (Eddie) Harty was an inspirational man who contributed to the Irish horse racing and sport horse industries in so many ways. He holds a unique record of having represented Ireland in the Olympic Games and also ridden the winner of the Grand National. He trained for many years here on the Curragh a tradition now being successfully continued by his son Edward and grandson Patrick. He was also closely involved with the Newbridge Community Race Day held here every year as well as the Newbridge Lions Club. We would also like to extend our sympathy to the Harty Family on the passing of Eddie’s wife Patricia.

doctor andrew heffernan Doctor Andrew Heffernan was a regular and welcome visitor to the Curragh right up to the end of last season. He was a highly respected consultant endocrinologist and held a trainer’s licence for many years. Andrew enjoyed many successes as a racehorse owner both in his own right and through the family’s HOS Syndicate.

werner mayerhofer Werner Mayerhofer is a name that racegoers may not recognise, however as husband to Jean Monahan, a key member of our racecourse staff, we were all deeply saddened by Werner’s passing at an early age last month. Jean and her son Dean are very much in our thoughts as we resume racing here at the Curragh today.

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FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. THE TOPGEAR AT CAPITAL STUD IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €22,000

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE ONE

Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

BULL SHARK (-)

(133)

(2)

Br B c Mehmas - Raas (USA) (Iffraaj (GB)) B Tally-Ho Stud

Donagh O’Connor J Robson De Aguiar T

O AMO Racing Limited

Full brother to Shelton, won at 7f. Cost 120,000 pounds as a yearling so he commands attention. Star Rating HHH

EQUUS VICTOR (-)

Br B c Blackbeard - Dancing On Air (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) B Framont Ltd O Karl Kirwan & R P Behan & Mrs John Murphy & James Morgan

(133)

(4) F

Shane Foley J Daniel James Murphy T

Half-brother to Bellissime, won twice at 7f and 1m. Bred to hit the ground running and he has to enter the equation. Star Rating HHHH

FORCE NOIR (-)

Br B c Persian Force - Princess Rose (GB) (Royal Applause (GB)) B John Martin McLoughney O AMO Racing Limited

(133)

(5) F

David Egan J Robson De Aguiar T

Half-brother to Over The Guns, won four times between 6f and 1m 4f. Price almost doubled from 68,000 euros as a foal when he changed hands again less than a year later. Major player. Star Rating HHHHH

GRANITE MOUNTAIN (-)

Br Br c Arizona - Bunditten (Soviet Star (USA)) B James & Geoff Mulcahy O Kevin John Smith

(133)

(3) F

Billy Lee J Kevin Michael Smith T

Half-brother to Rajasinghe, won twice at 6f including the Coventry Stakes. Purchased surprisingly cheaply given his pedigree and he is probably best watched. Star Rating HH

LAMAR RIVER (-)

Br B g Invincible Army - Abend (Sea The Stars) B Deerpark Stud O Daniel O’Sullivan

(133)

(1) F

Darragh O’Sullivan (7) J Daniel William O’Sullivan T

Dam unraced. Likely to be better suited to further in time and others make more appeal. Star Rating H

LARS SOLDIER (-)

Br B c Soldier’s Call (GB) - Amber Dawn (Buratino) B Malachy M Harney O Laurence Mulvany

(133)

(8) F

Wesley Joyce (3) J Michael Mulvany T

Dam unraced. Bred to be speedy but he will be coming up against smart juveniles and it’s best to look elsewhere. Star Rating HH

RULER’S CONTROL (-)

Br B c Territories - Reinette (GB) (Dansili (GB)) B Harriet & Jenny Byrne O Donnchadh Doyle

(133)

(9) F

Luke McAteer J Jack Foley T

BALLINEA STAR (-)

Br B f Space Blues - Jeanne Girl (Rip Van Winkle) B Old Carhue Stud O Giselle De Aguiar

(128)

(7) F

Mikey Sheehy J Robson De Aguiar T

Half-sister to Gangster Granny, won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Dam was a smart early two-year-old, though, so she is worth keeping in mind. Star Rating HHH

WHAT A GIRL WANTS (-)

Br B f Persian Force - Hoodna (Invincible Spirit) B Tally-Ho Stud O AMO Racing Limited

(128)

(6) F

Rowan Scott J Robson De Aguiar T

Half-sister to Evening Saigon, won at 5f and 6f. Made 90,000gns as a yearling and this daughter of Persian Force is expected to know her job. Star Rating HHHH

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Force Noir, 4/1 Bull Shark, Equus Victor, 5/1 What A Girl Wants, 10/1 Ruler’s Control, Ballinea Star, 33/1 Lamar River, 50/1 Granite Mountain, Lars Soldier

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CURRAGH COMMENT Newly-licensed Robson De Aguiar runs four in this season’s opener and his yard might win it for the fourth consecutive year with FORCE NOIR, who is first string on jockey bookings. Sold for 68,000 euros and 130,000 euros respectively as a foal and a yearling, he is a half-brother to five winners, including a Listed victor, and while he encounters testing ground, he will know his job. Stablemates Bull Shark, a half-brother to a Group-placed winner, and What A Girl Wants, a half-sister to four winners, were also each purchased from Tally-Ho Stud and could be capable. Equus Victor is out of a winning mare who has produced a black-type performer and is stallion Blackbeard’s first runner.

DANGER: Bull Shark

WIN: FORCE NOIR

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RACE ONE

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Related to useful performers on the continent and it might be best giving the market a glance to see what is expected. Star Rating HHH

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SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. THE NUA CLAD HUB IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €20,000

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11780; 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

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

ABOVEHERONLYSKY (508)

(142)

(16)

Br B f Far Above - Kodiac Express (Kodiac (GB)) B Mr Pat Beirne

3/- F Billy Lee J Timothy Doyle T

RACE TWO

O Mrs Claire Doyle

Third of 19 behind Bodhi Bear beaten 5l at 100-1 on her racecourse debut at Navan over 6f (yielding) in October ‘24. Star Rating HHH Aboveheronlysky 100/1 Wayne Hassett 8.4 1 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Bodhi Bear 9.6 NAV 23 OCT 24 19rn mdn 5f 180yds Yld

DEIRDREANME (16)

(142)

(1)

0 F Rory Mulligan (5) J J G Coogan T

Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Kadesh (Shamardal (USA)) B Mrs A Hughes O Mrs Deirdre Hughes

Half-sister to Daintree, won twice at 5f. Beaten 18l behind Oxford Circus at 12-1 when last of 12 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating H Deirdreanme 12/1 Leigh Roche 10.2 17L last of 12 to Oxford Circus 10.1 DUN 27 FEB mdn 6f Std

APOTHIC RED (169)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cherry Wine (Dream Ahead (USA)) B Mr E McKenna O Mrs Pauline McCourt/Donal O’Leary/Don’t Ask The Wife Syndicate

(133)

(15)

70- F James Ryan J T G McCourt T

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Mumhan when 15th of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in September last year. Star Rating H Apothic Red 80/1 James Ryan 9.7 20L 15th of 16 to Mumhan 9.7 here 27 SEP 25 mdn 6f Yld/Sft 150/1 James Ryan 9.5 9 3/4L 7th of 12 to Take Charge Star 9.5 GOW 2 SEP 25 mdn 7f Gd/Yld

BREAKING DAWN (GB) (155)

Br B c Twilight Son (GB) - On Her Toes (Kodiac (GB)) B Cheveley Park Stud Limited O Breaking Dawn Partnership

(133)

(11)

(CPiece) 44- F Colin Keane J M D O’Callaghan T

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Cape Cod when fourth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHHH Breaking Dawn (GB) 9/2 Colin Keane 9.7 3/4L 2L 1 1/2L 4th to Cape Cod 9.2 NAAS 11 OCT 25 8rn mdn 1m Yld 16/1 Leigh Roche 9.7 nk 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Port Ferdinand 9.7 NAAS 18 SEP 25 16rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft

CANTILEVER (235)

(133)

(3)

Br B Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Encore Merci (Danehill Dancer) 0- F B Mr P Gasnier Seamie Heffernan J O M R Sabatine & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Casey McLiney & Stanley Tsang J A Stack T

Beaten 12l behind Red Earth at 28-1 when 10th of 17 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (yielding) in July last year. Star Rating HH Cantilever 28/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 11L 10th of 17 to Red Earth 9.7 NAAS 23 JUL 25 mdn 5f 205yds Yld

CONTRARY TO LAW (230)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Contrary (Mark of Esteem) B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud (Ireland) Limited

(133)

(13)

(Hood)

94- F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 10l behind Constitution River when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in July last year. He is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with R P Cody. Star Rating HHH Contrary To Law 14/1 Gary Carroll 9.5 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 3L 4th to Constitution River (FR) 9.5 GAL 28 JUL 25 8rn mdn 7f Yld 100/1 Gary Carroll 9.5 6 3/4L 9th of 15 to New Zealand 9.5 here 19 JUL 25 mdn 7f Gd 16

DUBAI OPULENCE (144)

(133)

(17)

Br B g Far Above - Ceaseless (Iffraaj (GB)) (Hood) 89- F B Mr Antonino Caracciolo Wayne Lordan J O Syndicates Racing/William Jones/Nigel O’Hare/Kabin Racing Syndicate Natalia Lupini T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Michael’s Well at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (soft) in October last year. He is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Dubai Opulence 25/1 Wayne Lordan 9.0 9 1/2L 9th of 14 to Michael’s Well 9.8 NAV 22 OCT 25 mdn 5f 180yds Sft 28/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 15L 8th of 13 to Causeway 9.5 here 4 OCT 25 mdn 7f Sft

FATE’S GAMBIT (37)

(133)

(4)

25 F David Egan J Robson De Aguiar T

Br B g Ubettabelieveit - Simpletwistof Fate (USA) (Quality Road (USA)) B Hyde Park Stud O Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell

Placed once in two starts. Finished 9l behind Dancing Saxon when ﬁfth of 6 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHHH Fate’s Gambit 11/10Fav Wayne Lordan 9.5 8 1/2L 5th of 6 to Dancing Saxon 9.0 DUN 6 FEB 7f Std 11/4 Wayne Lordan 9.8 1/2L 2nd to River Of Life (GB) 9.5 DUN 23 JAN 13rn mdn 7f Std

GLEN BREEZE (9)

(133)

(12)

0-7 F Patrick McGettigan (7) J Patrick Magee T

Br B g Royal Lytham (FR) - Iseebreeze (Frozen Power) B Lawrence Markey O Pony Up Syndicate

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind Apiary at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HH Glen Breeze 22/1 Robbie Colgan 9.12 12L 7th of 9 to Apiary 8.12 DUN 6 MAR 7f Std 150/1 Wesley Joyce 9.4 15L 14th of 28 to Mission Central 9.7 here 9 AUG 25 mdn 6f Gd

10 KEOGIE (-)

Br B g Sergei Prokoﬁev (CAN) - Kozmina Bay (GB) (Notnowcato (GB)) B M Phelan O Noel Meade Racing Ltd

(133)

(7) F

Adam Caffrey J Noel Meade T

Dam won three times over hurdles at 2m and 2m 4f and on the ﬂat at 1m 2f. 21,000-euro yearling who is expected to be better for the experience. Star Rating HH

11 MONMOUTH (-)

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Blissful (Galileo) B Coolmore O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(133)

(5) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Dam is from a top family and won twice at 7f including in Listed company. The ﬁrst Ballydoyle runner of the new season and he will attract plenty of attention. Star Rating HHHH

12 NEW DIVIDE (-)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Face Off (CAN) (Mizzen Mast (USA)) B Halmex Ltd O Painestown Syndicate

(133)

(10) F

Shane Foley J Charles O’Brien T

Dam won at 5f. Pedigree is all about speed but it will be surprising if there aren’t a few too good for him on debut. Star Rating HH

13 THE WEE MAN (139)

Br Ch g Decorated Knight (GB) - Dazzling Light (UAE) (Halling (USA)) B Pigeon Park Stud O L & M Syndicate

(133)

(9)

8- F Luke McAteer J Mark Michael McNiff T

Beaten 11l behind Proposition at 150-1 when eighth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (soft - heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HH The Wee Man 150/1 Luke McAteer 9.7 10L 8th of 12 to Proposition 9.7 GAL 27 OCT 25 mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

RACE TWO

14 DREOILIN (158)

Br Ch f Teoﬁlo - Back At Dawn (Dawn Approach) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(128)

(8)

89- F Declan McDonogh J J S Bolger T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Sugar Goodson at 80-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m (yielding) in October last year. Star Rating HH Dreoilin 80/1 Ross Coakley 9.2 9 1/4L 9th of 13 to Sugar Goodson 9.7 NAV 8 OCT 25 mdn 1m 40yds Yld 66/1 Ross Coakley 9.2 14L 8th of 9 to Ice Dancer 9.2 GOW 20 SEP 25 mdn 1m Hvy

15 HILTONS PASS (-)

(128)

(6)

F (Hood) Ronan Whelan J John S O’Donoghue T

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - In Pigiama (Duke of Marmalade) B Miss Francesca Turri O P & M Partnership

RACE TWO

Dam unraced. She is wearing a hood for her ﬁrst taste of competitive action and makes only limited appeal. Star Rating HH

16 SHE’S ON THE BALL (23)

(128)

(14)

9-0 F Robbie Colgan J Laura Hourigan T

Br B f Blue Point - Holy Cat (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) B Powerstown Stud Ltd O Novum Racing Club

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Lady In Gold at 125-1 when 13th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating H She’s On The Ball 125/1 Robbie Colgan 9.3 14L 13th of 14 to Lady In Gold 9.3 DUN 20 FEB mdn 1m Std Rossa Ryan 9.2 16L 9th of 11 to Splish Splash 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 17 OCT 25 mdn 6f Gd

17 WINDSOR LILY (32)

Br Ch f Starman (GB) - Kimbay (Windsor Knot) B Liam & Sean Mullen O Shane R Stafford & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd

(128)

(2)

8-5 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Faustyna when ﬁfth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating HHH Windsor Lily 7/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.1 2 1/4L 5th of 8 to Faustyna 9.1 DUN 11 FEB mdn 6f Std 12/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 9 1/2L 8th of 14 to Leveraging 9.7 DUN 19 DEC 25 mdn 6f Std

CPiece worn by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 6, No. 7, No. 15. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Monmouth, 11/4 Fate’s Gambit, 3/1 Breaking Dawn (GB), 10/1 Contrary To Law, Keogie, 14/1 Windsor Lily, 16/1 Aboveheronlysky, 25/1 Cantilever, Dubai Opulence, New Divide, 33/1 Glen Breeze, Hiltons Pass, 50/1 Apothic Red, Dreoilin, 66/1 Deirdreanme, The Wee Man, 100/1 She’s On The Ball

2025 - 1st Glen To Glen 2nd Mathan 3rd Passing Phase (GB) (1 min. 20.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT BREAKING DAWN showed ability last autumn and can put that experience to good use. A 47,000gns breeze-up purchase, he is a half-brother to two winners and although no star, he ran nicely on both starts, has shown an ability to handle easy ground, and Colin Keane rides. Monmouth is out of a Listed-winning sister to smart performers Gustav Klimt and Wonderfully, but it is a small negative that he was listed - albeit subsequently withdrawn - from a horses-in-training sale last October. Fate’s Gambit disappointed at Dundalk last month and now encounters heavy ground.

WIN: BREAKING DAWN

DANGER: Monmouth

RACE SPONSOR

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THIRD RACE 2.35P.M. THE NUA’S MOBILE SENSORY UNITS HANDICAP OF €21,000

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Value to winner: €12369; 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

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

JON RIGGENS (145)

(140)

(2)

Br B g Requinto - Hi Empress (Antonius Pius (USA)) B Sean Hennessy

(TStrap)

538825- F Ben Coen J Edward Lynam T

O DWPJ Investments Ltd

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 6l behind Dmaniac when ﬁfth of 17 at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH Jon Riggens 4 ﬂat wins €42,775.00 CD — Handicap Rating 77 9/1 HR79 Ben Coen 10.0 (V) 5 3/4L 5th of 17 to Dmaniac (GB) 9.2 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Hvy 10/1 HR79 Wayne Hassett 8.13 (V) 2 3/4L 2nd to Unique Journey 9.11 here 16 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft 18/5Fav HR80 Ben Coen 9.11 (CP) (TS) 13L 8th of 9 to Unique Journey 9.13 here 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy

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USUARIO AMIGO (GB) (246)

(140)

(1)

124-093- F Billy Lee J Richard John O’Brien T

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Unex Mona Lisa (GB) (Shamardal (USA)) B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd O O’Donoghue,Walsh,Hanrahan Partnership

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 7 behind No Alibi beaten 1 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (good) in July last year. Star Rating HHH Usuario Amigo (GB) 1 ﬂat win €4,531.00 — Handicap Rating 77 16/1 HR80 Keithen Kennedy 9.11 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to No Alibi (USA) 9.8 LIM 12 JUL 25 7rn 6f 150yds Gd 16/1 HR85 Gary Carroll 9.1 7L last of 9 to Tokenomics (FR) 9.6 CK 6 MAY 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd 28/1 HR86 Gary Carroll 9.10 12L 11th of 16 to Evening Blossom 9.12 LIM 25 APR 25 Ext hcp 1m 50yds Sft

SMOKE THEM OUT (133)

Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Night Secret (Dark Angel) B Ballyhane O Mrs Pauline McCourt & Stephen Sweeney

(138)

(8)

049186- F Sadhbh Tormey (7) J T G McCourt T

Successful twice at 6f on good - yielding and soft - heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Staysound Susie when sixth of 14 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Smoke Them Out 2 ﬂat wins €40,120.00 CD — Handicap Rating 75 7/1 HR75 Robert Whearty 9.0 3 1/2L 6th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 4/1 HR75 Sam Coen 9.2 6 3/4L 8th of 17 to Dmaniac (GB) 9.2 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Hvy 7/1 HR67 Sam Coen 9.3 won 3/4L 3L from Key Witness 9.7 and Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 here 4 OCT 25 15rn hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 15.2sec

GO OUT (FR) (9)

Br B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Gracefully (Orpen (USA)) B S C E A Haras De La Perelle O Mrs John Murphy & John Pearson & Karl Kirwan

(135)

(4)

44-2228 F Shane Foley J Daniel James Murphy T

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten 6l behind I’m Spartacus at 11-4fav when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Go Out (FR) — Handicap Rating 72 11/4Fav HR73 Reese Holohan 9.10 5 1/2L 8th of 11 to I’m Spartacus 9.6 DUN 6 MAR Ext hcp 6f Std 2/1 HR74 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Battle Borne 9.2 DUN 20 FEB 10rn mdn 7f Std 9/2 HR73 Declan McDonogh 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Una Matata 9.1 DUN 6 FEB 9rn hcp 7f Std

MERISI DIAMOND (153)

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Lucy Diamonds (Orpen (USA)) B Mr Tommy Murphy O David Brennan & J Tuite & Ms Joanna Morgan & Jeremy Greene

(135)

(5)

(TStrap) 4-04900- F James Ryan J Thomas Coyle (R) T

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 18l behind Spanish Temptress at 9-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (soft) in October last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Ms Joanna Morgan. Star Rating HH Merisi Diamond 4 ﬂat wins €36,875.00 CD — Handicap Rating 72 9/1 HR76 Ronan Whelan 9.10 18L 14th of 15 to Spanish Temptress 9.3 ROS 13 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f 111yds Sft 17/2 HR80 Ronan Whelan 9.8 32L last of 12 to Earls 9.4 ROS 1 SEP 25 hcp 7f 94yds Sft 17/2 HR82 Billy Lee 9.7 5 1/2L 9th of 20 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.12 here 24 MAY 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd

GREEN ICON (FR) (121)

Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Ultradargent (FR) () B Framont Limited O Raymond Treacy

(132)

(9)

300058- F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Successful twice at 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dontspoilasale at 25-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year. Star Rating HH Green Icon (FR) 2 ﬂat wins €9,625.70 — Handicap Rating 69 25/1 HR73 Seamie Heffernan 9.7 (CP) 11L 8th of 10 to Dontspoilasale 9.5 DUN 14 NOV 25 hcp 6f Std 33/1 HR68 Seamie Heffernan 10.2 (CP) 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Sporting Hero (GB) 8.10 DUN 5 NOV 25 6f Std 16/1 HR69 Seamie Heffernan 9.10 (CP) 8L 10th of 14 to Albion Power 9.10 DUN 29 OCT 25 hcp 1m Std 20

MICKEY THE STEEL (GB) (133)

Br B g Hot Streak - Blue Maiden (GB) (Medicean (GB)) B Overbury Stallions Ltd O Ms Lisa Sheridan

(130)

(12)

(C,T) 583424- F Wesley Joyce (3) J Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

Winner of ﬁve races from 5f to 6f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Staysound Susie when fourth of 14 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHHHH Mickey The Steel (GB) 5 ﬂat wins €38,055.00 C D — Handicap Rating 67 13/2 HR68 Wesley Joyce 8.4 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L 3/4L nk 4th to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 14rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy 11/2 HR66 Wesley Joyce 9.0 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Dark Ace 9.11 NAV 22 OCT 25 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 5/1Fav HR66 Terry Casey 9.3 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Mary Shoelaces 9.4 here 16 OCT 25 16rn hcp 5f Yld/Sft

SECRET MAGICIAN (145)

(128)

(11)

(C,T) 724700- F Paddy Harnett (5) J Martin Hassett T

Br B g Magician - Secret Shine (Raven’s Pass (USA)) B Ms Gillian O’Neill O Deirdre Hassett

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 15l behind Perry Mason at 28-1 when 18th of 22 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HH Secret Magician 3 ﬂat wins €25,960.00 CD — Handicap Rating 65 28/1 HR68 Wayne Hassett 9.9 (CP) (TS) 15L 18th of 22 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 25/1 HR69 Wayne Hassett 9.10 (BK) 24L 14th of 18 to Syzygy (GB) 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft 7/2 HR69 Wayne Hassett 8.5 (CP) (TS) 10L 7th of 9 to Sunriseontheboyne 8.8 LIST 23 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy

TWO AND TWO (61)

(124)

(3)

(Hood) 8-1 F Nathan Crosse J Daniel McLoughlin T

Br B f Far Above - Charming Rose (GB) (Kingman (GB)) B M Guillaume de Saint Seine O Syndicates Racing

A winner at 40-1 at Dundalk over 6f on her latest outing in January, beating This Guy by 3/4l. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHH Two And Two 1 ﬂat win €10,030.00 D — Handicap Rating 75 40/1 Nathan Crosse 9.0 won 3/4L 3/4L from This Guy 8.12 and Passage Of Power (USA) 9.5 DUN 13 JAN 10rn 6f Std 1min 14.2sec 22/1 Nathan Crosse 8.9 9 3/4L 8th of 12 to Gonna Be Golden 8.11 DUN 12 DEC 25 mdn 7f Std

10 TAI TAM BAY (58)

(123)

(6)

Br B f New Bay (GB) - Perfect Haven (GB) (Singspiel) (Blinkers) 00443-4 F B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Jessica O’Gorman (7) J O Dan Kiely & Leonard Kinsella & Exors of the Late Mrs E P Harty & Jennifer Coyle Eddie & Patrick Harty T

A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Dontspoilasale when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in January. Star Rating HHH Tai Tam Bay 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 60 7/2 HR61 Jessica O’Gorman 8.6 (BK) 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Dontspoilasale 9.4 DUN 16 JAN 7rn hcp 6f Std 12/1 HR62 Jessica O’Gorman 8.13 (BK) 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Collective Power 9.12 DUN 28 NOV 25 14rn Ext hcp 6f Std 5/1Fav HR62 Jessica O’Gorman 8.3 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 20rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy

11 WINEMAKER (FR) (46)

Br B g Johnny Barnes - Faradiba (FR) (Motivator (GB)) B M Patrick Jeanneret O Kyle Browne McGuigan

(120)

(10)

5485-14 F Reese Holohan (7) J H D McGuigan T

Winner of ﬁve races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Thaloria when fourth of 14 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in January. Star Rating HHH Winemaker (FR) 5 ﬂat wins €40,120.00 D — Handicap Rating 57 100/30 HR57 Declan McDonogh 9.13 1 3/4L nk 1/2L 4th to Thaloria (GB) 10.2 DUN 28 JAN 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Std 10/1 HR52 Declan McDonogh 9.10 won 1L nk from Mount Ruapehu 10.0 and Sovereign Banter 9.5 DUN 13 JAN 14rn hcp (0-60)6f Std 1min 13.4sec 8/1 HR47 Wayne Hassett 8.7 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Sporting Hero (GB) 8.10 DUN 5 NOV 25 6f Std

12 SALACIOUS (32)

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Coconut Kisses (GB) (Bahamian Bounty (GB)) B Joanne Comer O J Halley

(119)

(7)

64588-2 F Andrew Slattery J Josh Halley T

Placed once in six starts. Beaten a nose by Boston Benjamin when second of 11 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH Salacious — Handicap Rating 69 16/1 HR63 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 ns 2nd to Boston Benjamin 10.0 DUN 11 FEB 11rn Ext hcp 7f Std 7/1 HR67 Andrew Slattery 9.9 3 1/4L 8th of 14 to Whistling Jamesie (GB) 9.8 DUN 14 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Std 10/1 HR70 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 9 1/2L 8th of 12 to Nakamura 9.5 NAV 28 AUG 25 Ext hcp 5f 180yds Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 10. C,T worn by No. 7, No. 8. Hood worn by No. 9. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 5. Long Handicap - Salacious 8-06(118) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Mickey The Steel (GB), 5/1 Jon Riggens, Salacious, 6/1 Winemaker (FR), 7/1 Smoke Them Out, 8/1 Tai Tam Bay, 10/1 Usuario Amigo (GB), Go Out (FR), 14/1 Merisi Diamond, Two And Two, 25/1 Green Icon (FR), Secret Magician

2025 - 1st Back Down Under 2nd Dark Viper (GB) 3rd Tai Tam Bay (1 min. 19.4 sec.)

RACE THREE

CURRAGH COMMENT MICKEY THE STEEL relishes testing conditions and will be ready for this early-season reappearance. A five-time winner, he is now an eight-year-old but held his form last autumn. Jon Riggens is another eight-year-old with solid claims, as three of his four wins have come at this course. He also handles heavy ground and should compete, despite having to carry 10 stone. Two And Two runs in a first-time hood and scored over this distance at Dundalk in January, but now encounters contrasting ground conditions.

DANGER: Jon Riggens

WIN: MICKEY THE STEEL

RACE SPONSOR

Dannika McCartney representing Nua Healthcare 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.

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY At every race meeting there are specially qualiﬁed equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look

RACE THREE

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)

ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED You will occasionally see letters after a horses form ﬁgures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?

C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Curragh may suggest that it will run well again today. D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit. CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Curragh but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today. So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards. C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse. So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course. BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today. 22

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FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE NUA’S CANINE THERAPY HANDICAP OF €35,000

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700.

(For Race Conditions see page 54) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

UNIQUE JOURNEY (150)

(140)

(2)

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Surround (Iffraaj (GB)) B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

(CPiece) 199711- F Shane Foley J O N W T Dalzell & James Morgan & Karl Kirwan & Mrs John Murphy Daniel James Murphy T

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy. Won on his latest outing when 10-3fav over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year, beating Jon Riggens by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH Unique Journey 3 ﬂat wins €43,660.00 CD — Handicap Rating 98 100/30Fav HR89 Colin Keane 9.11 (CP) won 2 3/4L hd from Jon Riggens 8.13 and Staysound Susie 8.13 here 16 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft 1min 15.5sec 6/1 HR83 Shane Foley 9.13 (CP) won nk 1 3/4L from Gerrit’s Gem 9.6 and Dmaniac (GB) 8.13 here 4 OCT 25 9rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 15.2sec 40/1 HR83 Ray Dawson 8.7 (CP) 3 1/2L 7th of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1 here 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld

LOVE BILLY BOY (224)

(135)

(4)

611290- F Ben Coen J Gerard O’Leary T

Br B g Invincible Army - Katrine (Kodiac (GB)) B Yeomanstown Stud O Purosangue Racing Syndicate

He has won four times from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Princess Child when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) in August last year. Star Rating HH Love Billy Boy 4 ﬂat wins €80,247.80 — Handicap Rating 93 12/1 HR96 Nicola Burns 9.0 (CP) 25L 14th of 15 to Princess Child (FR) 9.2 GAL 3 AUG 25 Ext hcp 7f Sft 8/1 HR96 Shane Foley 9.12 8 3/4L 9th of 12 to Slieve Binnian 9.4 LEP 10 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 9/2 HR93 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 3/4L 2nd to Slieve Binnian 8.11 here 29 JUN 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

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GO ATHLETICO (FR) (135)

Br B g Goken (FR) - Byburg (FR) (Sageburg) B MME Camille Vitse & MME Valerie Decouz O J Fairhurst & Cyril McMullan

(131)

(3)

(TStrap) 017057- F Adam Caffrey J Adrian McGuinness T

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 6l behind Barbapapa at 7-2 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year. Star Rating HHH Go Athletico (FR) 9 ﬂat wins €222,475.00 CD — Handicap Rating 89 7/2 HR90 Adam Caffrey 9.13 (TS) 5 1/2L 7th of 11 to Barbapapa 8.7 DUN 31 OCT 25 hcp 6f Std 11/2 HR91 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (TS) 4L 5th of 10 to Unique Journey 9.11 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft Oisin Orr 9.1 (TS) 14L 20th of 25 to Run Boy Run (GB) 9.2 AYR 20 SEP 25 hcp 6f Sft

STAG NIGHT (133)

Br B g Tagula - Maid To Order (Zafonic (USA)) B M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud O Mrs Amanda McCreery

(131)

(6)

6-63715- F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 3l behind Staysound Susie when fifth of 14 at 4-1fav on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Stag Night 5 flat wins €48,380.00 CD — Handicap Rating 89 4/1Fav HR89 Billy Lee 10.0 3L 5th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 3/1Fav HR84 Billy Lee 9.8 won 1/2L s/hd from Arklow Lad 8.12 and Likedbymike 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 11rn hcp 5f Yld 1min 1.4sec 9/2 HR92 Billy Lee 9.8 3L 7th of 15 to Love Billy Boy 9.3 NAAS 28 APR 25 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd/Yld

REAL FORCE (GB) (133)

Br Gr g Lethal Force - Real Me (GB) (Mark of Esteem) B Peter Onslow O Lance Bloodstock Limited

(128)

(1)

93-19-50- F Siobhan Rutledge (3) J Gerard O’Leary T

Winner of ﬁve races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Staysound Susie at 17-2 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HH Real Force (GB) 5 ﬂat wins €56,725.00 C — Handicap Rating 86 17/2 HR89 Sam Coen 9.7 (BK) 10L 12th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 12/1 HR96 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.5 4 1/2L 5th of 12 to Two Stars 9.7 here 29 MAR 25 Ext hcp 5f Sft 3/1 HR99 Colin Keane 9.9 16L last of 9 to Easy 9.4 CK 30 MAR 24 Listed 6f Hvy

SARAHMAE (150)

Br B f Magna Grecia - Emirates Joy (USA) (Street Cry) B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud O Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien

(128)

(9)

418046- F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 6l behind Unique Journey when sixth of 10 at 8-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Sarahmae 3 ﬂat wins €35,105.00 C — Handicap Rating 86 8/1 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 5 3/4L 6th of 10 to Unique Journey 9.11 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft 13/2 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Gazelle D’or 8.11 here 27 SEP 25 11rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 25/1 HR87 Keithen Kennedy 8.4 5L 12th of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1 here 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld 24

STAYSOUND SUSIE (133)

Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Eucharist (Acclamation (GB)) B Mortlestown Stables O Dreamers & Believers Syndicate

(125)

(7)

(CPiece) 404391- F Jimmy Dalton (7) J Andrew Slattery T

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. A winner at 6-1 here over 5f (heavy) on her latest outing in November last year, beating Asdana by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH Staysound Susie 3 ﬂat wins €31,565.00 C D — Handicap Rating 83 6/1 HR75 Jimmy Dalton 8.4 (CP) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Asdana 8.7 and Airspeed 9.7 here 2 NOV 25 14rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy 1min 2.4sec 10/1 HR76 Andrew Slattery 9.11 (CP) 7 1/4L 9th of 17 to Dmaniac (GB) 9.2 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Hvy 13/2 HR76 Andrew Slattery 8.13 (CP) 2 3/4L hd 3rd to Unique Journey 9.11 here 16 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft

BACK DOWN UNDER (150)

(124)

(8)

123309- F Leigh Roche J Padraig Roche T

Br B f Australia (GB) - Back On Top (Lope de Vega) B Mrs Noreen McManus O Back Down Under Syndicate

Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Unique Journey at 9-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year. Star Rating HH Back Down Under 2 ﬂat wins €24,190.00 CD — Handicap Rating 82 9/1 HR84 Leigh Roche 9.7 9L 9th of 10 to Unique Journey 9.11 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld/Sft 14/1 HR84 Leigh Roche 8.8 8 1/4L 16th of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1 here 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld 14/1 HR79 Leigh Roche 8.7 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9 here 19 JUL 25 16rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd

DMANIAC (GB) (145)

(122)

(5)

692931- F Wayne Lordan J Martin Hassett T

Br B g Washington DC - Mania (Danehill (USA)) B Bearstone Stud O Rebecca May

CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Staysound Susie, 7/2 Unique Journey, 4/1 Dmaniac (GB), 9/2 Stag Night, 8/1 Sarahmae, 10/1 Go Athletico (FR), 12/1 Love Billy Boy, 16/1 Real Force (GB), Back Down Under

2025 - 1st Laugh A Minute (GB) 2nd Love Billy Boy 3rd Big Gossey (1 min. 18.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT DMANIAC is at his best on heavy ground at this course and remains capable of further progression as a four-year-old. He is generally consistent and while he has won just once from 10 starts, that success came on his latest start in October and connections will have had this race in mind since. Staysound Susie also goes well on easy ground and while she too scored on her latest start here, she is more exposed than the selection. Unique Journey can also go well.

WIN: DMANIAC

DANGER: Staysound Susie

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RACE FOUR

Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year, beating Mercurial by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH Dmaniac (GB) 1 ﬂat win €12,390.00 CD — Handicap Rating 80 7/2Fav HR71 Wayne Hassett 9.2 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Mercurial 9.5 and Rosato 8.12 here 21 OCT 25 17rn Ext hcp 6f Hvy 1min 15.1sec 9/2 HR72 Wayne Hassett 8.13 (TS) nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Unique Journey 9.13 here 4 OCT 25 9rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 17/2 HR72 Wayne Hassett 9.0 (TS) 8 3/4L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Dragon Of Malta 9.0 LIST 23 SEP 25 Ext hcp 7f 15yds Hvy

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FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M. THE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; 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

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

ACANTO (-)

(142)

(10)

Br B f Churchill - Gift Dancer (GB) (Imperial Dancer (GB)) B Minch Bloodstock

Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

O Mrs Wendy O’Leary & Mrs Paul Shanahan

Half-sister to Smiling Eliza, won three times over hurdles at 2m and on the ﬂat at 1m 2f. One to note for the Champion Bumper-winning trainer/jockey combination. Star Rating HHH

PURE VALOUR (-)

Br Gr f Far Above - Valen (Acclamation (GB)) B Cloneymore Farm Ltd O Mrs Annette Coogan & J M O’Reilly & Frank Condra

(142)

(11) F

Gary Carroll J J G Coogan T

Dam won at 6f. It might be that she has to settle for a supporting role on debut. Others look stronger. Star Rating H

ROCKET ROBYN (GB) (133)

Br Ch f Harry Angel - Glee Club (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) B Miss K J Keir O Noel R Walsh

(142)

(1)

6929- F Seamie Heffernan J Martin Hassett T

RACE FIVE

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 10l behind Switch From Diesel at 12-1 when 9th of 23 on her latest outing here over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Rocket Robyn (GB) — Handicap Rating 75 12/1 HR76 Wayne Hassett 9.0 10L 9th of 23 to Switch From Diesel 9.8 here 2 NOV 25 mdn 1m 4f Hvy 28/1 Wayne Hassett 9.0 hd 2nd to Candleford Green 9.3 GOW 20 OCT 25 8rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 25/1 Wayne Hassett 9.0 7 1/4L 9th of 16 to Tea Rose 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 mdn 7f Yld

A DAUGHTERS LOVE (GB) (174)

Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Loving Touch (GB) (Nathaniel) B Penhill Stud O Mrs Eileen Dowling

(126)

(9)

(Hood) 8008- F Rory Mulligan (5) J Thomas Dowling T

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 17l behind Utmost Good Faith at 80-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (yielding) in September last year. Star Rating H A Daughters Love (GB) 80/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.0 17L 8th of 9 to Utmost Good Faith (GB) 9.6 FAIR 22 SEP 25 7f Yld 250/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 (H) 18L 10th of 12 to Dawn Romance 9.2 NAAS 24 AUG 25 mdn 5f 205yds Gd 150/1 Wesley Joyce 8.3 (TS) 16L 10th of 11 to Oh Cecelia 8.11 CK 6 MAY 25 mdn 5f Gd

FEEL THE LOVE (-)

(126)

(7)

Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Chenchikova (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) F B Coolmore Chris Hayes J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Half-sister to Fancy Blue, won four times between 7f and 1m 2f including two Group 1 races. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and is respected on debut for this yard. Star Rating HHHH

FORTY SIX A (-)

Br B f Dawn Approach - Alertness (Teoﬁlo) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(126)

(2) F

Declan McDonogh J J S Bolger T

Newcomers representing the shrewd Jim Bolger yard cannot be overlooked and the market may tell us more. One to watch. Star Rating HHH

GIRL BEAR (187)

Br B f Kodi Bear - Elusive Girl (Elusive City (USA)) B Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd O Donnchadh Doyle

(126)

(5)

3- F Luke McAteer J Jack Foley T

Third of 7 behind Zous And Me beaten 3/4l at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (soft) in September last year. Star Rating HHHH Girl Bear 10/1 Luke McAteer 8.11 1/2L nk 3rd to Zous And Me 9.1 GAL 9 SEP 25 7rn mdn 7f Sft

NANDO LILY (235)

(126)

(8)

00- F Leigh Roche J Padraig Roche T

Br B f Nando Parrado (GB) - Lyrical Dunes (GB) (Sea The Stars) B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III O Nando Lily Syndicate

Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Red Earth when 15th of 17 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in July last year. Star Rating H Nando Lily 200/1 Leigh Roche 9.2 24L 15th of 17 to Red Earth 9.7 NAAS 23 JUL 25 mdn 5f 205yds Yld 200/1 Nathan Crosse 9.2 14L 13th of 15 to Quiet Mutiny 8.13 FAIR 9 JUL 25 mdn 6f 20yds Gd

POLLENCA (65)

(126)

(3)

4 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

Br Gr f Oasis Dream (GB) - Zindana (Dalakhani) B Rathbride Farm O Mrs R J Halley

Half-sister to Zuenoon, won twice at 7f and 1m. Finished 3l behind Blanc De Blanc when fourth of 14 at 66-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in January. Star Rating HHH Pollenca 66/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.10 nk 2 1/2L nk 4th to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 9 JAN 14rn mdn 1m Std

10 REAP THE REWARDS (-)

Br B f Proﬁtable - House Point (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) B D & E Phelan O Colm White

(126)

(4) F

Ben Coen J Ciaran Murphy T

11 SIGNORA (268)

Br B f Frankel (GB) - Heartache (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) B Coolmore O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(126)

(6)

39- F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 7l behind Venetian Sun at 15-8fav when 9th of 17 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Albany Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June last year. Star Rating HHHHH Signora Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 9th of 17 to Venetian Sun 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN 25 Group 3 6f Gd /Frm 12/1 Wayne Lordan 9.2 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Lady Iman 9.2 NAAS 18 MAY 25 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd

Hood worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 5/6 Signora, 5/1 Feel The Love, Girl Bear, 6/1 Pollenca, 10/1 Acanto, 12/1 Forty Six A, 16/1 Rocket Robyn (GB), 25/1 Reap The Rewards, 50/1 Pure Valour, 150/1 A Daughters Love (GB), Nando Lily

2025 - 1st Bint Queen Kindly 2nd Copacabana Sands 3rd Murkala (1 min. 31.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SIGNORA makes her first start since finishing mid-division in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot last June. The Frankel filly was sent off favourite that day having made a very promising debut in Group 3 company at Naas the previous month. The form of that race has worked out well as the winner Lady Iman went on to score again at the same level, while runner-up Green Sense was a Group 2 winner in France. Girl Bear was third on her debut at Galway in a decent contest, but that form wouldn’t look anywhere near as strong. Feel The Love, a St Mark’s Basilica half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Fancy Blue, is a newcomer to note.

WIN: SIGNORA

DANGER: Girl Bear

RACE FIVE

Half-sister to Tiger Mask, won at 7f. Makes some appeal on pedigree and it will be no surprise if she does herself justice. Keep an eye on this one. Star Rating HH

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BETTING EXPLAINED

The ﬁrst thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place. The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake. Another common bet is each-way. This is effectively two bets in one. One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows: All races of less than 5 runners – win only All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2 All other races of more than 8 runners – 1/5, 1,2,3 Handicaps of 12-15 runners – 1/4 , 1,2,3

RACE FIVE

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

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

BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race! VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them. CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision. EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision. HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes. NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process. TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.

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FEATURE NUA HEALTHCARE IRISH LINCOLNSHIRE FACTS & STATS PREMIER HANDICAP

OVERVIEW

€100,000

KEY TRENDS

One of the traditional curtain-raisers to the Irish Flat season. Run over a mile and open to horses aged four and older, this competitive handicap provides an early test for many of Ireland and Britain’s leading yards.

Only three winning favourites in the last 10 years

Recent runnings underline the race’s competitive nature. Orandi produced a powerful late surge to land the 2025 renewal under Shane Foley, while the British raider Lattam struck in dramatic fashion for trainer William Haggas in 2023. Earlier winners include Layfayette, who used victory here as a springboard to a strong season in higher company, and the decisive 2016 scorer Sruthan. With its large ﬁelds, unpredictable pace scenarios and the promise of improving horses returning from winter breaks, the Irish Lincolnshire continues to be one of the most fascinating handicaps of the Irish racing calendar and an ideal way to signal the return of the Flat turf season.

PRIZE MONEY

9 of the past 10 winners were Irish trained

8 of the past 10 winners were aged 4-6

LAST YEAR’S WINNER Victory went to Orandi, trained by Tony Martin and ridden by Shane Foley. Sent off at odds of 10/1, the seven-year-old was held up in the rear during the early stages before making strong late headway in the straight. After briefly meeting traffic two furlongs from home, Orandi produced a powerful run inside the final furlong to take the lead and stay on strongly to win by three-quarters of a length. Kortez Bay finished second after briefly disputing the lead approaching the final furlong, while Smooth Tom stayed on well from off the pace to claim third, almost five lengths behind the leading pair. 2025 winner: Orandi (right)

THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW

ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025

Andrew Slattery’s Eastwatch is looking a popular option in the betting, with the four-year-old widely tipped to kick on in his four-year-old season. A strong winner at Gowran Park in June, he could be a contender here. Last year’s winner Orandi could be the biggest contender though, he was excellent in this last year and while winless since, his experience could be enough to see him through. Highbury See See scored over this course and distance on his latest outing back in October, and this stablemate of Eastwatch is another with strong claims. Engines On has claims too, the six-year-old was an impressive winner here in September. YEAR

WINNER [DRAW]

TRAINER

JOCKEY

RPR

2025

Orandi [27]

8-13 10/1

A J Martin

Shane Foley

2024

Chazzesmee [17]

9-1

3/1F

J A Stack

J M Sheridan

105

2023

Lattam [24]

8-10

8/1

William Haggas Chris Hayes

2022

Raadobarg [12]

9-7 9/2F

J P Murtagh

Ben Coen

113

2021

Layfayette [5]

8-13

8/1

Noel Meade

Chris Hayes

2020

Bowerman [1]

9-7

5/1

Adrian McGuinness Ronan Whelan

108

2019*

Karawaan [3]

8-11

9/1

G M Lyons

Colin Keane

2018*

On The Go Again [1]

9-2

6/1F

Michael Mulvany Gary Carroll

109

2017*

Brendan Brackan [3]

9-12 16/1

G M Lyons

Gary Carroll

114

2016

Sruthan [3]

9-6

P D Deegan

Chris Hayes

114

* raced at Naas

AGE WGT SP

12/1

SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M. THE NUA HEALTHCARE IRISH LINCOLNSHIRE OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 3rd March. Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 54) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

BIG GOSSEY (88)

(143)

(2)

Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) B Mr E Heary

(TStrap)

882052- F Billy Lee J Charles O’Brien T

O Allegro Syndicate

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Instant Appeal when second of 10 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year. Star Rating HHH Big Gossey 10 ﬂat wins €316,260.00 C — Handicap Rating 108 11/1 HR100 Billy Lee 10.0 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Instant Appeal (GB) 8.13 DUN 17 DEC 25 10rn hcp 7f Std 6/1 HR108 Billy Lee 9.10 3L 5th of 10 to Thunderbear 9.7 NAAS 11 OCT 25 Listed 5f 205yds Yld 16/1 HR104 Robert Whearty 9.7 (TS) 11L 10th of 11 to Art Power 9.7 here 28 SEP 25 Group 3 6f Sft

NORWALK HAVOC (GB) (126)

(138)

(14)

(C,T) 1-60210- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br Ch g Showcasing (GB) - Light of Joy (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Trust On when last of 11 on his latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m (soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Norwalk Havoc (GB) 4 ﬂat wins €71,980.00 D — Handicap Rating 103 Shane Foley 9.4 (CP) (TS) 25L last of 11 to Trust On (FR) 8.13 SAINT-CLOUD 9 NOV 25 Listed 1m Hvy 5/1 HR97 Seamie Heffernan 9.9 (CP) (TS) won 3L 4 1/2L from Queen Of Thunder 9.5 and Soft Winds 9.4 LEP 19 OCT 25 8rn Listed 1m Hvy 1min 48sec 11/4Fav HR97 Shane Foley 9.9 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Cristal Clere 9.9 LIST 23 SEP 25 6rn Listed 1m Hvy

TUSCAN HILLS (FR) (176)

Br B g Night Of Thunder - Taqleed (GB) (Sea The Stars) B M John Richard Wheeler O AMO Racing Limited

(136)

(4)

11-706- F David Egan J Robson De Aguiar T

Successful twice at 1m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 4-1 behind Almeric when last of 6 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (soft) in September last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Kevin Philippart De Foy. Star Rating HHHH Tuscan Hills (FR) 2 ﬂat wins €31,039.00 — Handicap Rating 101 David Egan 9.0 27L last of 6 to Almeric (GB) 9.3 AYR 20 SEP 25 Listed 1m 2f Sft David Egan 9.2 43L 16th of 18 to Lambourn 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 7 JUN 25 Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd David Egan 9.2 4L 7th of 11 to Pride of Arras 9.2 YORK 15 MAY 25 Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm

EASTWATCH (166)

RACE SIX

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Lady Stormborn (Camelot (GB)) B Kinane Bloodstock Ltd O Damien Moore & C Comerford

(132)

(10)

3-17165- F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 6l behind Purview when ﬁfth of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (yielding) in September last year. Star Rating HHH Eastwatch 2 ﬂat wins €17,110.00 — Handicap Rating 97 9/1 HR96 Andrew Slattery 9.5 5 1/2L 5th of 7 to Purview (GB) 9.5 CK 30 SEP 25 Listed 1m 2f 90yds Yld 5/1 HR99 Andrew Slattery 9.7 10L 6th of 8 to Floresta 9.2 LEP 21 AUG 25 Listed 1m 6f Gd 2/1Fav Andrew Slattery 9.6 won 1L 2 1/4L from Cristal Clere 9.13 and Viking Invasion 9.6 GOW 15 JUN 25 4rn 1m 1f 100yds Sft 2min 3.3sec

WHIP CRACKER (156)

(130)

(7)

Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Wonderworld (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER)) (CPiece) 920220- F B Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M Downey Oisin Murphy J O Abdulla Al Mansoori Richard Hughes (in GB) T

A winner at 7f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-2fav behind Ice Max when 13th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH Whip Cracker 1 ﬂat win €66,666.70 — Handicap Rating 95 Donagh Murphy 8.8 (CP) 21L 13th of 17 to Ice Max (GB) 9.10 YORK 10 OCT 25 hcp (86-105)7f 192yds Gd Billy Loughnane 10.2 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Sea Force 9.5 YARMOUTH 17 SEP 25 9rn hcp (76-95)1m 1f 21yds Sft Hector Crouch 9.9 (CP) hd 2nd to Gladius 9.3 GOODWOOD 2 AUG 25 16rn hcp (0-95)1m 1f 11yds Gd

ORANDI (FR) (133)

Br B g Morandi (FR) - Elusive Feeling (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) B Societe Civile Ecurie Euroling O C J Murtagh & B Hourihane

(129)

(13)

(TStrap) 133980- F Ryan Moore J A J Martin T

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Titanium when 21st of 23 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Orandi (FR) 7 ﬂat wins €120,200.00 CD — Handicap Rating 94 18/1 HR95 Robbie Colgan 10.0 (TS) 26L 21st of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy David Egan 8.12 (TS) 4L 8th of 20 to Crown of Oaks (GB) 8.12 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 hcp 1m Gd 10/1 HR97 Jimmy Dalton 8.12 (TS) 13L 9th of 15 to Princess Child (FR) 9.2 GAL 3 AUG 25 Ext hcp 7f Sft 34

AKECHETA (127)

(128)

(24)

Br Gr f Sioux Nation (USA) - Veneration (GB) (Dalakhani) B Louis & Joan Walshe O L I Walshe

(TStrap) 421248- F Colin Keane J Kevin Thomas Coleman T

Successful twice at 7f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 14l behind Danielle at 18-1 when eighth of 18 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Akecheta 2 ﬂat wins €19,470.00 — Handicap Rating 93 Shane Gray 9.4 14L 8th of 18 to Danielle (GB) 9.4 DONCASTER 8 NOV 25 Listed 1m 2f 43yds Hvy 11/2 HR93 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 1/2L hd 2 1/2L 4th to Onemoredance 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 17rn Listed 1m Yld 10/11Fav HR93 Seamie Heffernan 9.12 3 1/4L 2nd to Grey Leader 9.1 TIPP 5 OCT 25 6rn hcp 1m 1f Hvy

PINK OXALIS (23)

(127)

(22)

(Blinkers) 40157-0 F Jack Kearney (3) J Stephen Thorne T

Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - African Beat (Cape Cross) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Essam S

She has won four times at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Carolina Jetstream at 14-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH Pink Oxalis 4 ﬂat wins €92,925.00 CD — Handicap Rating 92 14/1 HR93 Gary Carroll 9.10 (BK) 8L 12th of 13 to Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.9 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m Std 25/1 HR94 Jack Kearney 9.4 (BK) 1 3/4L 7th of 14 to Aviatrice 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 Listed 1m Std 28/1 HR94 Jack Kearney 9.5 (BK) 4L 5th of 17 to Onemoredance 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 Listed 1m Yld

CRYPTO FORCE (GB) (16)

(126)

(25)

5074-45 F Rowan Scott J Robson De Aguiar T

Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare (Galileo) B Mr W A Tinkler O AMO Racing Limited

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground. Finished 8l behind Gaucher when ﬁfth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HH Crypto Force (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €90,565.00 CD — Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR92 Mikey Sheehy 9.6 7 1/4L 5th of 7 to Gaucher (GB) 9.6 DUN 27 FEB 1m 2f 150yds Std 6/1 HR93 Donagh O’Connor 10.3 3L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Tatateo 9.1 DUN 6 FEB 7rn hcp 2m Std 11/2 HR94 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.8 6L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to Gaucher (GB) 9.4 DUN 5 DEC 25 7rn hcp 1m 4f Std

10 ENGINES ON (169)

Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Van de Cappelle (Pivotal (GB)) B Cloughmealy Stud O Peter Stone

(126)

(26)

(C,T) 31-1731- F Chris Hayes J John Andrew Kinsella T

He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 13-2 here over 7f (soft) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Tokenomics by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH Engines On 3 ﬂat wins €41,890.00 C — Handicap Rating 91 13/2 HR82 Chris Hayes 8.11 (TS) won 3/4L 2 3/4L from Tokenomics (FR) 9.7 and Tina’s Indian 9.10 here 27 SEP 25 12rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 1min 28.7sec 28/1 HR78 Keithen Kennedy 8.2 (CP) (TS) s/hd nk 3rd to Jagged Edge 8.4 here 30 AUG 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 11/4Fav HR78 Chris Hayes 9.12 (TS) 7 1/2L 7th of 12 to Free Solo 9.4 ROS 19 AUG 25 Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd

11 FAR FROM DANDY (23)

Br B g Far Above - Max’s Dandy () B Hyde Park Stud O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

(125)

(1)

56811-6 F Ben Coen J Stephen Thorne T

He has won three times at 1m on good to ﬁrm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Carolina Jetstream when sixth of 13 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH Far From Dandy 3 ﬂat wins €23,285.80 D — Handicap Rating 90 4/1 HR90 Colin Keane 9.7 (CP) 3 1/4L 6th of 13 to Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.9 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m Std 11/4 HR85 Jack Kearney 9.7 (CP) won 1/2L 1L from Fixation 9.2 and Diego El Queso 9.8 DUN 19 DEC 25 10rn 1m Std 1min 39.5sec 13/2 HR78 Ben Coen 9.10 (CP) won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Leopold The First 9.6 and Sonoran 10.0 DUN 26 NOV 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 41.5sec

12 RIBEE (139)

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(TStrap) 013311- F Declan McDonogh J Michael Mulvany T

Br B g Ribchester - White Light (GB) (Dubawi) B Oristown Stud O Lee Regan Partnership

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. A winner at 6-1 at Galway over 1m (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating San Aer by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Ribee 3 ﬂat wins €22,125.00 — Handicap Rating 89 6/1 HR80 Gary Carroll 9.11 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from San Aer 9.10 and La Tulipe Noire 8.12 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 1min 51.8sec 5/1 HR75 Gary Carroll 10.5 (TS) won 1/2L hd from No Such Thing 9.2 and Bundle Of Interest 10.1 GOW 20 OCT 25 16rn hcp 7f Hvy 1min 33.2sec 11/2 HR72 Gary Carroll 9.3 (TS) 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Spanish Temptress 9.3 ROS 13 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 7f 111yds Sft

13 DARK SUMMIT (GB) (232)

11?+2 (123)

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44187- F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Icespire (GB) () B Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd O Raymond Treacy

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Charibelle at 16-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Clairefontaine over 7f (good to soft) in July last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with H F Devin in France. Star Rating HH Dark Summit (GB) 1 ﬂat win €10,500.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 D. Provost 9.0 3 3/4L 7th of 10 to Charibelle 8.10 CLAIREFONTAINE 26 JUL 25 7f Sft M. Guyon 9.1 8L last of 8 to Boniface (FR) 9.1 SAINT-CLOUD 29 JUN 25 1m Gd /Sft M. Guyon 9.2 won 3/4L 3/4L from Wit (GB) 9.2 and Salam Dubawi (GB) 9.2 VICHY 14 MAY 25 11rn 1m Sft 1min 42.3sec

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14 GREY LEADER (133)

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Best New Show (Clodovil) B Grangemore Stud O Fastﬁx (Holdings) Limited

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048150- F Nicola Burns (5) J R P Burns T

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 10l behind Titanium at 22-1 when 11th of 23 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH Grey Leader 5 flat wins €50,445.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 22/1 HR88 Gary Carroll 9.7 10L 11th of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 15/2 HR88 Billy Lee 9.7 3L 5th of 8 to Retracement 9.1 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld 12/1 HR82 Ben Coen 9.1 won 3 1/4L 2 3/4L from Akecheta 9.12 and Immutable 9.6 TIPP 5 OCT 25 6rn hcp 1m 1f Hvy 2min 7.2sec

15 NOLI TIMERE (154)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Mahabba (Galileo) B Mrs Erika Gilliar O Eleanora Kennedy

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(CPiece) 211050- F Jamie Powell J M D O’Callaghan T

Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 11l behind Onemoredance at 25-1 when 11th of 17 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Noli Timere 2 ﬂat wins €14,750.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 25/1 HR90 Jamie Powell 9.2 (CP) 10L 11th of 17 to Onemoredance 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 Listed 1m Yld 5/1 HR90 Colin Keane 9.0 (CP) 4L 5th of 6 to Cristal Clere 9.9 LIST 23 SEP 25 Listed 1m Hvy 9/1 HR90 Jamie Powell 9.4 (CP) 7L 12th of 19fn, 20rn to Pink Oxalis 9.7 LEP 13 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld

16 TAMAM DESERT (227)

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(Hood) 01-5060- F N G McCullagh J M D O’Callaghan T

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - My Spirit (Invincible Spirit) B Kilcarn Stud O Tamam Desert Partnership

A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 12l behind Tropical Island at 20-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft) in July last year. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Eoghan Joseph O’Neill. Star Rating HH Tamam Desert 1 flat win €14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 87 20/1 HR88 Seamie Heffernan 9.0 (CP) 11L last of 12 to Tropical Island (GB) 9.7 GAL 31 JUL 25 Listed 7f Sft 66/1 HR89 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 (CP) 8 3/4L 6th of 10 to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 KILL 16 JUL 25 Listed 1m 40yds Sft 300/1 HR90 Shane Foley 9.2 13L last of 12 to Lake Victoria 9.2 here 25 MAY 25 Group 1 1m Gd

17 TITANIUM (FR) (23)

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Br B g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (Verglas) (Visor) 45130-0 F B S C E A Haras De La Perelle Rory Mulligan (5) J O Damian C Nolan & D P Kilmurray & Exors of the Late Liam Gavin & Kieran Clarke Ciaran Murphy T

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Carolina Jetstream at 40-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH Titanium (FR) 8 ﬂat wins €121,145.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 40/1 HR84 Rory Mulligan 8.10 (V) 5 1/4L 11th of 13 to Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.9 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m Std 13/2 HR102 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.10 (V) 29L last of 16 to River Vale 11.10 NAAS 15 DEC 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy E. Walsh 11.4 (V) 2 3/4L 8 1/2L 3rd to Chanonry Point 10.11 MUSSELBURGH 28 NOV 25 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 124yds Gd /Sft

18 NARLITA (GER) (139)

RACE SIX

Br B f Guiliani - Nadine (GER) (Perugino (USA)) B Ulrich Kolks O B Fitzpatrick

(119)

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(CPiece) 624314- F Siobhan Rutledge (3) J H Rogers T

Successful twice at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Finished 2l behind Slurricane when fourth of 16 at 7-2fav on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Narlita (GER) 2 ﬂat wins €13,865.00 — Handicap Rating 82 7/2Fav HR80 Adam Caffrey 9.4 1L s/hd 3/4L 4th to Slurricane 8.13 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 100/30Fav HR72 Adam Caffrey 9.6 won 1 3/4L 2 1/2L from Calzaghi 9.3 and Ina Mina (GB) 8.11 GOW 20 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 175yds Hvy 2min 48.4sec 9/2 HR72 Ronan Whelan 9.3 3 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Speckled Meadow 8.5 NAAS 12 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 125yds Yld

19 PERRY MASON (GB) (133)

Br B g Advertise (GB) - Precious Ramotswe (GB) (Nathaniel) B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd O Maurice Andrew Ahern

(TStrap) 707112- F Julian Pietropaolo (7) J Maurice Andrew Ahern T

20 SEA EAGLE (GB) (137)

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Successful at 7f and 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 2 1/2l by Titanium when second of 23 at 7-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH Perry Mason (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €17,110.00 CD — Handicap Rating 82 7/1 HR78 Julian Pietropaolo 8.4 2 1/2L 2nd to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 23rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 8/1 HR66 Julian Pietropaolo 10.1 won 6L 3 1/4L from Manhattan Dandy 8.3 and Romantic War 8.6 GAL 27 OCT 25 15rn hcp (0-60)7f Hvy 1min 36.4sec 25/1 HR60 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 won 1/2L nk from Super Exceed 9.5 and Zabeir 9.0 here 21 OCT 25 22rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 1min 45.4sec

Br Br g Time Test (GB) - Vassaria (Rock Of Gibraltar) B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm O Lance Bloodstock Limited

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6-60260- F Wayne Hassett (3) J Gerard O’Leary T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Fleetfootsoldier at 13-8fav when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year. Star Rating H Sea Eagle (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €18,890.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 13/8Fav HR83 Shane Foley 9.13 (BK) 17L 11th of 14 to Fleetfootsoldier 9.3 DUN 29 OCT 25 1m Std 7/1 Thomas O’Connor 11.5 21L 6th of 11fn, 13rn to The Big Clubman 11.4 WEX 26 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 145yds Gd/Yld 7/1 Thomas O’Connor 11.5 4 3/4L 2nd to High Court Cave 11.7 DWNP 19 SEP 25 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld

21 DUTCH GOLD (237)

Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Dutch Monarch (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) B Ms Vivienne Anne Bird O Albert Dravins & Exors of the Late Eamonn Scanlon

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66-5580- F Reese Holohan (7) J Noel Meade T

Successful twice at 1m 2f on yielding and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 16l behind San Salvador at 7-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) in July last year. Star Rating HH Dutch Gold 2 ﬂat wins €21,240.00 C — Handicap Rating 81 7/1 HR85 Chris Hayes 9.0 (CP) 15L last of 10 to San Salvador 10.0 BAL 21 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f 184yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR85 Chris Hayes 8.13 (CP) 3 3/4L 8th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 here 24 MAY 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 4/1 HR86 Colin Keane 9.0 .75L 5th of 9 to Ascending 9.7 CK 6 MAY 25 hcp 1m 4f Gd

22 HIGHBURY SEE SEE (162)

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413331- F Wayne Lordan J Andrew Slattery T

Br B g Belardo - Heart’s Desire (Royal Applause (GB)) B Stephanie Hanly O Hugo McDermott

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 4-1 over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Great Mover by a head. Star Rating HHHH Highbury See See 2 ﬂat wins €19,175.00 CD — Handicap Rating 81 4/1 HR74 Sam Coen 9.3 won hd 2 1/2L from Great Mover 9.0 and Earls 9.9 here 4 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 1min 45.1sec 9/1 HR74 Andrew Slattery 9.5 5L 3/4L 3rd to Dragon Of Malta 9.0 LIST 23 SEP 25 14rn Ext hcp 7f 15yds Hvy 8/1 HR75 Andrew Slattery 9.9 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Tilani 8.9 GAL 3 AUG 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft

23 GREAT MOVER (133)

Br B f Eqtidaar - And Yet She Moves (Roderic O’Connor) B Knocklong House Stud O Probity Racing Syndicate

902125- F Megan Telford-Kelly (7) J W McCreery T

24 SENNA’S GIRL (133)

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A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Titanium when ﬁfth of 23 at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Great Mover 1 ﬂat win €6,785.00 — Handicap Rating 80 14/1 HR80 Megan Telford-Kelly 8.4 6L 5th of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 7/2Fav HR76 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.0 hd 2nd to Highbury See See 9.3 here 4 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 8/1 HR67 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.0 won 4 3/4L hd from Positive Energy 9.13 and Shelbourne 9.10 GOW 20 SEP 25 16rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 2min 10.7sec

Br Ch f Arizona - Cloudspin (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) B Minch Bloodstock O David L’Estrange & Diego Dias

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238002- F Rory Cleary J Diego Dias T

Placed in four of 11 starts. Beaten a neck by Tina’s Indian when second of 6 at 14-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH Senna’s Girl — Handicap Rating 79 14/1 HR68 Wayne Hassett 8.8 nk 2nd to Tina’s Indian 9.6 here 2 NOV 25 6rn 7f Hvy 20/1 HR68 Jamie Powell 9.10 5L 11th of 26 to Loingseoir 9.5 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Yld 6/1 HR72 Nicola Burns 9.1 (H) 13L 15th of 16 to Zaraahmando 8.11 FAIR 9 JUL 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd

25 SYZYGY (GB) (145)

Br B f Cable Bay - Solﬁlia (GB) (Teoﬁlo) B Andrew Davis O Andrew Davis

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She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-3 here over 1m 2f (heavy) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Pillar Of Hope by 1/2l. She is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH Syzygy (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €27,140.00 CD — Handicap Rating 77 100/30 HR69 Ben Coen 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Pillar Of Hope (GB) 10.0 and Chica Guerrera 9.10 here 21 OCT 25 25rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 2min 14.9sec 12/1 HR61 Nathan Crosse 9.2 won hd 4 3/4L from God Knows 9.4 and Rampage 8.11 here 4 OCT 25 18rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 1min 44.3sec 12/1 HR54 Ben Coen 9.6 won 1L 1/2L from Pandion Power 9.9 and Starting Monday 9.9 GOW 20 SEP 25 13rn hcp (0-60)1m Hvy 1min 47.4sec

26 MR RANGO (73)

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Honey For Money (Alzao (USA)) B Mr Jason Harney O J Harney & Paul Brophy

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40530-8 F Wesley Joyce (3) J James M Barcoe T

He has won three times at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to soft - heavy. Beaten 19l behind Titanium at 20-1 when 18th of 23 on his latest ﬂat outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HH Mr Rango 3 ﬂat wins €21,535.00 C — Handicap Rating 71 33/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 68L 8th of 9fn, 13rn to Stede Bonnet 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN mdn hdl 2m 180yds Sft 20/1 HR74 Leigh Roche 8.7 (CP) 18L 18th of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 9/1 HR74 Gary Halpin 9.11 7L 2 1/2L 3rd to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 9.0 LEP 19 OCT 25 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No. 8. C,T worn by No. 2, No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 11, No. 15, No. 18, No. 25. Hood worn by No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 6, No. 7, No. 12, No. 19. Visor worn by No. 17. Long Handicap - Titanium (FR) 8-06(118), Narlita (GER) 8-05(117), Perry Mason (GB) 8-05(117), Sea Eagle (GB) 8-05(117), Dutch Gold 8-04(116), Highbury See See 8-04(116), Great Mover 8-03(115), Senna’s Girl 8-02(114), Syzygy (GB) 8-00(112), Mr Rango 7-08(106)

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(CPiece) 0-77111- F Nathan Crosse J Daniel McLoughlin T

Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Eastwatch, 8/1 Engines On, 10/1 Whip Cracker, Perry Mason (GB), Highbury See See, Syzygy (GB), 12/1 Orandi (FR), Noli Timere, 14/1 Norwalk Havoc (GB), Akecheta, Narlita (GER), 16/1 Big Gossey, Ribee, Great Mover, 20/1 Tuscan Hills (FR), Far From Dandy, Dark Summit (GB), Tamam Desert, Titanium (FR), Senna’s Girl, 25/1 Pink Oxalis, 33/1 Crypto Force (GB), Dutch Gold, 50/1 Grey Leader, Sea Eagle (GB), Mr Rango

2025 - 1st Orandi (FR) 2nd Kortez Bay 3rd Smooth Tom (1 min. 47 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT ENGINES ON has won twice at the Curragh and likes a good dig in the ground. He finished last season with a victory over 7f here and was value for a bit more than his winning margin. The Sioux Nation gelding ran a cracker in the Irish Cambridgeshire over this trip previously and there looks to be a nice prize in him this season. Ribee was progressive in testing conditions last autumn and is another who could still be on an upward curve. Top-weight Big Gossey rarely runs a bad race, but may be vulnerable against less-exposed types. Tuscan Hill was a Listed winner in soft ground and is an interesting contender on his first outing for Robson De Aguiar.

WIN: ENGINES ON

DANGER: Ribee

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55P.M. THE FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE (C & G) MAIDEN OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

(For Race Conditions see page 54) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

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EAGLE’S QUEST (GB) (22)

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Br B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Roche d’Or (GB) (Rocamadour (GB)) B Mr S M Curling

3046-21 F N G McCullagh J Ms Margaret Mullins T

O Jackie Cullen & A D Mullins & Ms Margaret Mullins

Beaten 11l behind Switch From Diesel at 40-1 when 10th of 23 on his racecourse debut here over 1m 4f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HH Eagle’s Quest (GB) 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 2/1Fav HR115 Danny Mullins 11.6 won 1 1/4L 8L from Simply Natural (GB) 10.11 and Desmond George 10.13 FAIR 21 FEB 7rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Hvy 4/1 Danny Mullins 11.6 2 1/4L 2nd to Champagne Jury 11.12 GOW 22 JAN 7rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 80/1 R. Deegan 11.12 14L 6th of 21fn, 22rn to Murat 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld

JOE COOL (323)

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(19)

30- F Adam Caffrey J Noel Meade T

Br B g Lightning Spear (GB) - Prewar (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA)) B Joseph Cunningham O Noel Meade Racing Ltd

Placed once in two starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Reyenzi when 14th of 20 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) in April last year. Star Rating HH Joe Cool 50/1 Colin Keane 9.8 25L 14th of 20 to Reyenzi (FR) 9.8 NAV 26 APR 25 mdn 1m 2f 20yds Sft 20/1 Colin Keane 9.8 9L 3 1/2L 3rd to Eastwatch 9.8 GOW 2 APR 25 11rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld

MAJESTIC KING (310)

Br B g Kingman (GB) - Majestic Silver () B Moyglare Stud Farm O Chomping At The Bit Syndicate

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8- F Daniel King J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Beaten 14l behind Elana Osario at 50-1 when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good) in May last year. Star Rating H Majestic King 50/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 13L 8th of 11 to Elana Osario (GB) 9.4 BAL 9 MAY 25 mdn 1m 1f 138yds Gd

NAVINSKY (FR) (190)

Br B g Zarak (FR) - Val D’hiver (FR) (Zafeen (FR)) B S A R L Haras De Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vannod O D MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

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(TStrap) 92- F James Ryan J Jack W Davison T

Placed once in two starts. Beaten a neck by Railwayview Lady when second of 18 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) in September last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHHH Navinsky (FR) 40/1 James Ryan 9.8 nk 2nd to Railwayview Lady 9.3 NAV 6 SEP 25 18rn mdn 1m 2f 10yds Gd 22/1 James Ryan 9.8 6L 9th of 16 to Blue Moon Boy 9.8 GAL 2 AUG 25 mdn 1m 73yds Gd/Yld

PEDRO THE POET (30)

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Br B g Poet’s Word - Hakeeka (GB) (Cape Cross) B Mrs Fiona McStay O Lyle Andrew

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(15)

60-4 F Julian Pietropaolo (7) J Paul Traynor T

Finished 3 1/2l behind Palmezzano when fourth of 10 at 200-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Star Rating HH Pedro The Poet 200/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.11 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Palmezzano 9.9 DUN 13 FEB 10rn mdn 1m 4f Std 80/1 Mr O. McGill 11.9 (TS) 49L 13th of 15 to Boycetown 11.7 DRYL 26 DEC 25 Bumper 2m 1f 53yds Yld 16/1 Mr D. McGill 11.7 (TS) 60L last of 6 to Ballyfad 11.7 DRYL 1 NOV 25 Bumper 2m 190yds Yld

PURPLE MOON (-)

Br Ch g Ribchester - Gianetta (SWI) (Whipper (USA)) B Belmont Bloodstock Ltd O P O’Rourke

Best watched on debut, unless the market suggests otherwise. Star Rating H

(147)

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Jimmy Dalton (7) J P O’Rourke (R) T

SPANISH RISING (202)

Br B g Phoenix of Spain - Champagne Aerial (Night Shift (USA)) B Brooklyn Farm & Irish National Stud O R S Brookhouse

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52- F Gary Carroll J Henry de Bromhead T

Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1l by Final Secret when second of 7 at 6-4 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) in August last year. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with B F Brookhouse. Star Rating HHHH Spanish Rising Jason Hart 9.7 1L 2nd to Final Secret (GB) 9.0 RIPON 25 AUG 25 7rn mdn 1m 1f 170yds Gd Clifford Lee 9.7 11L 5th of 7 to Respond 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 8 AUG 25 mdn 1m 2f 42yds Gd

AREYOUSURE (16)

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08 F Cillian Rowan (10) J Diego Dias T

Br B g Nando Parrado (GB) - Moonbi Haven (Deﬁnite Article (GB)) B Mrs Mary Rose Hayes O Stem Racing Syndicate

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Sutton Hoo at 150-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating H Areyousure 150/1 Yudish Geerdharry 9.1 12L 8th of 13 to Sutton Hoo 9.8 DUN 27 FEB mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 80/1 Yudish Geerdharry 9.1 24L 10th of 12 to Heartbeat Supreme 9.8 DUN 13 FEB mdn 1m Std

BASILANO (-)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Basilic (Violence (USA)) B Ms Nicola Fitzgerald O Rebecca May

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Rory Mulligan (5) J R K Watson T

Dam a lightly raced maiden. This looks a tough enough starting point and he’s entitled to improve for the run. Star Rating H

10 CLONBUN (65)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Elusive Laurence (Lawman (FR)) B Colm Griffin O Colm G Griffin

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7 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Full brother to Majestic Steps, won at 6f. Beaten 13l behind Goldinthesea at 33-1 when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in January. Star Rating H Clonbun 33/1 Yudish Geerdharry 9.1 13L 7th of 14 to Goldinthesea 9.8 DUN 9 JAN mdn 1m Std

11 DARIUS DARK (133)

Br B g Dark Angel - Cailini Alainn (Danehill Dancer) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

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09- F Jamie Powell J J P Murtagh T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 19l behind James J Braddock at 125-1 when 9th of 20 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating H Darius Dark 125/1 Ross Coakley 9.7 18L 9th of 20 to James J Braddock (GB) 9.4 here 2 NOV 25 mdn 1m Hvy 28/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 15L 10th of 11 to Ex Animo 9.5 LEP 18 OCT 25 mdn 1m Yld

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0-9 F J Cleary (5) J Thomas Dowling T

Br B g Coulsty - Twiggy’s Girl (Manduro (GER)) B Miss Eileen Farrelly O Mrs Eileen Dowling & Joseph Bell

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Flanker Jet at 250-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in January. Star Rating H Emily’s Boy 250/1 Wesley Joyce 9.5 10L 9th of 13 to Flanker Jet (GB) 9.8 DUN 23 JAN mdn 7f Std 6/1 J. Cleary 9.2 22L last of 14 to Leveraging 9.7 DUN 19 DEC 25 mdn 6f Std

13 HASSANIYA (178)

Br B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Few Words (GB) (Fraam (GB)) B Golden Vale Stud O Hassaniya Partnership

(131)

(6)

8- F Colin Keane J M D O’Callaghan T

Beaten 9l behind Madbadanddangerous at 16-1 when eighth of 16 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (yielding - soft) in September last year. Star Rating HH Hassaniya 16/1 Jamie Powell 8.12 9 1/4L 8th of 16 to Madbadanddangerous 9.1 NAAS 18 SEP 25 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

RACE SEVEN

12 EMILY’S BOY (51)

14 KART OF GOLD (16)

Br B g Proﬁtable - Dream Kart (Dream Ahead (USA)) B John O’Connor & Friar Ings Stud Ltd O Short, Legal & Lime Partnership

(131)

(4)

(TStrap) 70 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Sutton Hoo at 50-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H Kart Of Gold 50/1 Adam Caffrey 9.8 14L 10th of 13 to Sutton Hoo 9.8 DUN 27 FEB mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 11/1 Adam Caffrey 9.8 8 1/4L 7th of 14 to Handshake (GER) 9.8 DUN 30 JAN mdn 1m Std

15 KENOUGH (FR) (-)

Br Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Stracy (FR) (Motivator (GB)) B Guy Pariente Holding SPRL O H O S Syndicate

J M Sheridan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

(131)

(11) F

Full brother to Strako, won ﬁve times between 7f and 1m 2f. Plenty to like about his proﬁle on debut and respected for a top yard. Star Rating HHH

16 NOTAHAIROUTOFPLACE (GB) (-)

Br B g Belardo - Saltwater (GB) (Fountain of Youth) B Bearstone Stud O Geoffrey Ruddock

(131)

(9) F

Shane Foley J R K Watson T

Half-brother to Dc Flyer, won at 5f and 6f. Interesting jockey booking for his debut but others look stronger. Star Rating H

17 ONE TEN (FR) (-)

Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Masaniva (USA) (American Pharoah (USA)) B S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham O Stem Racing Syndicate

(131)

(18) F

Yudish Geerdharry (7) J Diego Dias T

It would be a bit of a surprise if he was good enough to win a maiden like this on debut. Star Rating HH

18 POWER STRIKE (16)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Satiate (GB) (Frankel (GB)) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Jaber Abdullah

6 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

(131)

(8)

Dam unraced. Finished 11l behind Blanc De Blanc when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HHH Power Strike 5/1 Declan McDonogh 9.5 10L 6th of 9 to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 27 FEB 1m Std

19 PRIVATE LARRY (46)

RACE SEVEN

(131)

(22)

0-0 F Jessica O’Gorman (7) J Alan McIntyre T

Br B c Inns of Court - New To Wexford (New Approach) B Barry Judge O Ruth McCreery

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Porter at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January. Star Rating H Private Larry 66/1 Ben Coen 9.8 (CP) 8 3/4L 10th of 14 to Porter 9.8 DUN 28 JAN mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 50/1 Leigh Roche 8.13 14L last of 11 to Whatchadoin 8.13 DUN 29 OCT 25 mdn 6f Std

20 SCIENTIFIC (-)

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Tanoura (Dalakhani) B Barronstown Stud O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

(131)

(17) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Tarawa, won three times at 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 3 race. Certainly of interest on his debut representing the powerful Aidan O’Brien yard, but he’s also got Shaftesbury Avenue. Watch the market. Star Rating HHHH

21 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE (USA) (-)

Br B c Maxﬁeld (USA) - Belle’s Finale (USA) (Ghostzapper (USA)) B Ramspring Farm O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

(131)

(16) F

Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Up To The Mark, won six times between 6f and 1m 2f in the US including three Grade 1 races. Lots to like about this colt on his debut and he should go very close. Star Rating HHHH

22 TEMPLENOE (139)

(131)

(5)

6- F Seamie Heffernan J J A Stack T

Br B g Magna Grecia - Drumquina (Holy Roman Emperor) B Mrs T Stack and Mrs Jane Rowlinson O Mrs Jane Rowlinson

Finished 6l behind Proposition when sixth of 12 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (soft - heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Templenoe 12/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.7 6L 6th of 12 to Proposition 9.7 GAL 27 OCT 25 mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

23 VICTORY TIP (-)

Br B g Invincible Army - Tip It On The Top (War Chant (USA)) B Eimear Mulhern O C Jones

(131)

(23) F

Billy Lee J Henry de Bromhead T

Half-brother to Kraken Filly, won at 1m 2f. He isn’t without place claims on his racecourse introduction. Keep an eye on him. Star Rating HHH

24 WILLWALLYBETHERE (46)

Br Ch g Waldgeist (GB) - Twice Certain (Lawman (FR)) B OConnor International&WaldgeistSyndicate O John Bernard O’Connor

(131)

(21)

0 F Darragh O’Sullivan (7) J Daniel William O’Sullivan T

Dam won at 1m 1f. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Porter when last of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January. Star Rating H Willwallybethere 80/1 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.1 55L last of 14 to Porter 9.8 DUN 28 JAN mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

25 ZELANI (-)

Br B g New Bay (GB) - Zenya (Raven’s Pass (USA)) B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

(131)

(1)

F (Hood) Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Hood worn by No. 25. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 14. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Navinsky (FR), 11/2 Spanish Rising, 15/2 Scientiﬁc, Shaftesbury Avenue (USA), 10/1 Zelani, 11/1 Kenough (FR), Victory Tip, 14/1 Pedro The Poet, Templenoe, 16/1 Eagle’s Quest (GB), Hassaniya, Power Strike, 25/1 Majestic King, Clonbun, One Ten (FR), 33/1 Joe Cool, 50/1 Purple Moon, Basilano, Kart Of Gold, Notahairoutofplace (GB), 66/1 Darius Dark, Private Larry, Willwallybethere, 100/1 Areyousure, Emily’s Boy

2025 - 1st Dupont Law 2nd First Wave (FR) 3rd Mister Adam (GB) (1 min. 48.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT NAVINSKY was just edged out late on when second at Navan in September and may be able to go one better now. The Zarak gelding went down by a neck to Railwayview Lady that day and had recent Cheltenham Festival winner Saratoga back in third. Ryan Moore rides Scientific so he looks the pick of the Ballydoyle newcomers. The Wootton Bassett colt is a half-brother to Group 3 winners Taniyar, Tanaza and Tarawa. Stablemate Shaftesbury Avenue is a half-brother to three-time US Grade 1 winner Up To The Mark, while Spanish Rising is another to consider.

WIN: NAVINSKY

DANGER: Scientific

RACE SEVEN

Dam won at 1m 2f. He is wearing a hood on his racecourse debut and must be taken seriously for top connections, especially if the market vibes are strong. Star Rating HHH

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EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M. THE 1XBET.IE SUPPORTING IRISH RACING HANDICAP OF €18,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360.

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

(For Race Conditions see page 54) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Horse

Age

(lbs)

Draw

RAYBIYA (232)

(142)

(20)

Br Ch f Almanzor (FR) - Rayisa (Holy Roman Emperor) B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs

428-500- F Billy Lee J Richard John O’Brien T

O Frank J Lynch & Maria Lynch

A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Pier Pressure at 33-1 when 12th of 16 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) in July last year. Star Rating HH Raybiya 1 ﬂat win €8,500.00 — Handicap Rating 72 33/1 HR78 Jack Kearney 9.9 (V) 8 3/4L 12th of 16 to Pier Pressure (FR) 9.7 GOW 26 JUL 25 hcp 1m Gd 33/1 HR80 Jack Kearney 9.4 9 3/4L last of 10 to Elana Osario (GB) 10.0 KILL 15 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR80 Billy Lee 10.0 (H) 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Thatwilldoso 8.13 ROS 1 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Yld

KILMOOD SUSAN (165)

(140)

(22)

244100- F Wesley Joyce (3) J Michael Mulvany T

Br B f Belardo - Majraa (FR) (Invincible Spirit) B Coole House Farm Ltd O Michael Mulvany

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Nezeeh at 11-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (soft) in October last year. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Daniel James Murphy. Star Rating HH Kilmood Susan 1 ﬂat win €7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 70 11/1 HR72 Shane Foley 9.6 (BK) 17L last of 10 to Nezeeh 10.4 BELW 1 OCT 25 Ext hcp 5f 3yds Sft 8/1 HR72 Shane Foley 9.5 (BK) 36L 17th of 20 to Gerrit’s Gem 8.12 CK 10 SEP 25 hcp 6f Sft 2/1Fav HR72 Shane Foley 9.3 (BK) won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Glory To Be 9.3 and Asdana 9.3 CK 13 JUN 25 12rn mdn 5f Gd 1min 1sec

ZABRISKIE POINT (GB) (23)

(140)

(9)

Br B g Blue Point - Familliarity (GB) (Nayef (USA)) (CPiece) 840-898 F B Meon Valley Stud Gabriella Hill (7) J O Breen White & Martin W White & Ms Hazel McGuinness & Declan Sheridan Adrian McGuinness T

Successful at 5f and 7f on good to ﬁrm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Royal Impact at 40-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH Zabriskie Point (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €17,595.50 — Handicap Rating 70 40/1 HR68 Gabriella Hill 9.6 (CP) 11L 8th of 14 to Royal Impact 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 7f Std 33/1 HR73 Ronan Whelan 9.7 (CP) 7 1/2L last of 9 to Una Matata 9.1 DUN 6 FEB hcp 7f Std 20/1 HR74 Rory Cleary 8.13 (CP) 11L last of 8 to Exquisite Acclaim 9.7 DUN 28 JAN hcp 7f Std

HEXAGONAL (116)

Br B g Lope De Vega - Modernstone (GB) (Duke Of Marmalade) B Ballylinch Stud O T & M Partnership

(139)

(3)

(TStrap) 74350- F Daniel King J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 8l behind Notforalongtime at 33-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating HHH Hexagonal — Handicap Rating 69 33/1 HR69 Keithen Kennedy 9.8 8L 13th of 14 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.3 DUN 19 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Std 11/1 HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 6 3/4L 5th of 10 to Eastern Peace 9.3 DUN 14 NOV 25 mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/8Fav Colin Keane 9.11 3L nk 3rd to Millraceflow 9.8 ROS 13 OCT 25 7rn mdn 7f 111yds Sft

KAKORI (146)

(137)

(18)

Br B f Le Havre - Saracene (Dubawi) B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(TStrap) 8765- F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RACE EIGHT

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Ribee when ﬁfth of 16 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHHHH Kakori — Handicap Rating 67 9/1 HR67 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.11 (TS) 4 1/4L 5th of 16 to Ribee 10.5 GOW 20 OCT 25 hcp 7f Hvy 11/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 9 1/4L 7th of 14 to Smiling 9.3 DRYL 29 SEP 25 mdn 7f 26yds Yld 16/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 (TS) 11L 7th of 15 to Naples 9.8 LIST 22 SEP 25 mdn 1m Hvy

LA TULIPE NOIRE (112)

Br B f Berkshire - Ambermaryrose (Cape Cross) B Patrick Meagher O Aengus King

(137)

(1)

(CPiece) 115338- F Jessica O’Gorman (7) J Aengus King T

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Third of 20 behind Key Witness beaten 1l at 9-1 on her latest ﬂat outing here over 7f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHHH La Tulipe Noire 3 ﬂat wins €20,650.00 D — Handicap Rating 67 11/1 HR84 Cian Cullinan 9.10 (CP) 40L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Halsafari 9.10 CK 23 NOV 25 hcp hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft 9/1 HR64 J.M. Sheridan 8.12 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 20rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 16/1 HR64 Seamie Heffernan 8.12 (CP) 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy 48

ELECTRIC BEAUTY (16)

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Set Fire (Bertolini (USA)) B Tipper House Stud O Clearys Syndicate

(136)

(19)

556-800 F Jamie Powell J Michael Mulvany T

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Daonethatgotaway at 40-1 when 11th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Star Rating HH Electric Beauty 2 ﬂat wins €15,930.00 — Handicap Rating 66 40/1 HR62 Wesley Joyce 9.1 9L 11th of 14 to Daonethatgotaway (GB) 9.7 DUN 27 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 66/1 HR68 Wesley Joyce 9.10 13L 11th of 14 to Royal Impact 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 7f Std 25/1 HR69 Sadhbh Tormey 8.7 7 1/4L 8th of 9 to Una Matata 9.1 DUN 6 FEB hcp 7f Std

GOLDRUSH KID (74)

(136)

(17)

(C,T) 776080- F Jack Kearney (3) J Patrick Magee T

Br B g Unfortunately - Gleeful (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) B Mrs E Thompson O Dolores Magee

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Ribee at 11-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest ﬂat outing at Galway over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HH Goldrush Kid 1 ﬂat win €10,620.00 CD — Handicap Rating 66 14/1 HR95 Eoghan Finegan 11.9 (CP) (TS) 23L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld 50/1 HR97 Eoghan Finegan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 35L 8th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy 11/1 HR67 Robert Whearty 9.1 (BK) (TS) 19L 10th of 16 to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT 25 hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy

SATONO CHEVALIER (9)

(136)

(4)

(V,T) 93-2276 F Reese Holohan (7) J Aidan Melia T

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Albisola (Montjeu) B B Flay Thoroughbreds Inc O Hanna Heffernan

He has won three times at 1m 4f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 10l behind Riyami when sixth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 2m earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Satono Chevalier 3 ﬂat wins €21,240.00 — Handicap Rating 66 10/1 HR67 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.1 9 1/2L 6th of 11 to Riyami 11.3 DUN 6 MAR hcp 2m Std 13/2 HR67 Rory Cleary 9.1 5 3/4L 7th of 10 to Unterberg 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 100/30 HR67 Jack Kearney 9.8 4 1/4L 2nd to Drucker (USA) 9.5 DUN 6 FEB 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

10 CAPTAIN CIANO (30)

Br Br g Invincible Army - My Kathleen (Roderic O’Connor) B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd O David Hoey

(135)

(25)

(Hood) 57402-5 F James Ryan J T G McCourt T

Placed once in seven starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Unterberg when ﬁfth of 11 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HHH Captain Ciano — Handicap Rating 65 25/1 HR65 James Ryan 9.8 (H) 4 1/2L 5th of 11 to Unterberg 9.9 DUN 13 FEB Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 20/1 HR68 Robert Whearty 8.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Bringsty (GB) 9.2 GOW 16 APR 25 17rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Sft 33/1 HR71 James Ryan 9.10 6 3/4L 11th of 15 to Tam Lin 9.7 BELW 5 APR 25 Ext hcp 7f 195yds Gd

11 ROYAL ALLIANCE (FR) (58)

Br B g Persian King - Alliance D’or (Linngari) B French Bloodstock Agency O K Jardine & Maurice Andrew Ahern

(TStrap) 00000-0 F Julian Pietropaolo (7) J Maurice Andrew Ahern T

12 GENUINE JIM (145)

(135)

(16)

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Clonmacash at 40-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in January. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H Royal Alliance (FR) 1 ﬂat win €3,910.30 — Handicap Rating 65 40/1 HR70 Jamie Orr 9.4 17L last of 14 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.7 DUN 16 JAN Ext hcp 7f Std 100/1 HR76 Julian Pietropaolo 9.2 21L 19th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 150/1 HR78 Leigh Roche 9.9 25L last of 15 to Spanish Temptress 9.3 ROS 13 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f 111yds Sft

(134)

(21)

210697- F Nicola Burns (5) J R P Burns T

Br Ch g Galileo Gold (GB) - Sister Anne (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA)) B A McLoughlin O Anthony F McLoughlin

Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Syzygy at 16-1 when seventh of 25 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Genuine Jim 2 ﬂat wins €17,700.00 C D — Handicap Rating 64 16/1 HR64 Nicola Burns 9.1 6 1/4L 7th of 25 to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 5/1 HR66 Nicola Burns 9.3 15L 9th of 18 to Syzygy (GB) 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft 17/2 HR66 Nicola Burns 9.7 9 1/4L 6th of 16 to Great Mover 9.0 GOW 20 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Hvy

Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Lastdanceforme (Danehill Dancer) B Mrs Claire Berry O Claire Berry

u000- F J Cleary (5) J Aidan Anthony Howard T

(134)

(12)

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 7l behind Shelbiana at 300-1 when 11th of 21 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in July last year. Star Rating H Lady Mary Heath — Handicap Rating 64 300/1 HR47 Rory Cleary 9.3 (H) 6 1/2L 11th of 21 to Shelbiana 9.3 here 19 JUL 25 mdn 7f Gd 150/1 Jamie Powell 9.0 (H) 20L 12th of 18 to Cold Hearted 9.3 here 4 JUN 25 mdn 6f 63yds Gd 150/1 Jamie Powell 9.0 (H) 9 1/2L 10th of 11 to Pickersgill 9.3 here 29 MAR 25 mdn 6f Sft

RACE EIGHT

13 LADY MARY HEATH (239)

14 CONVINCING (38)

Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Queen of Malta (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) B Ms Maria Joseﬁna Barrio O James Bourke

(133)

(6)

3900-07 F Ben Coen J Ciaran Murphy T

Placed twice in 11 starts. Beaten 6l behind Cherry Pink at 6-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest ﬂat outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in November last year. Star Rating HH Convincing — Handicap Rating 63 150/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 48L 7th of 17 to Laurets D’estruval (FR) 11.4 THU 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m 34yds Sft 125/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 58L 13th of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 PUN 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy 125/1 Eoin Walsh 10.13 42L 10th of 17 to Starting Fifteen (GB) 10.13 LIM 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

15 RAMPAGE (116)

(133)

(7)

Br B g New Bay (GB) - Hall Hee (Invincible Spirit) (C,T) 863030- F B Ennistown Stud Cian Fahy (10) J O Mrs Pauline McCourt/Whyte’s Stamullen Syndicate/Stephen Sweeney/Donal O’Leary T G McCourt T

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Notforalongtime at 17-2 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in November last year. Star Rating HHH Rampage 4 ﬂat wins €25,075.00 D — Handicap Rating 63 17/2 HR63 James Ryan 9.7 (V) (TS) 7 1/2L 11th of 14 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.3 DUN 19 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Std 12/1 HR61 James Ryan 9.5 (V) (TS) ns 1/2L 3rd to Albion Power 9.10 DUN 29 OCT 25 14rn hcp 1m Std 6/1 HR62 Sadhbh Tormey 8.10 (V) (TS) 9 1/4L 12th of 22 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy

16 ARCH ENEMY (118)

(132)

(13)

(TStrap) 8075f9- F Robbie Colgan J Patrick Magee T

Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Pointed Arch (Rock of Gibraltar) B D G Iceton O Black Steel Square Syndicate

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Finished 15l behind Duke Of Leggagh when fifth of 9 at 11-2 on her latest flat outing at Bellewstown over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year. Star Rating HHH Arch Enemy 6 flat wins €58,410.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C D — Handicap Rating 62 80/1 HR104 Eoin Walsh 11.5 (CP) 19L 9th of 13 to Themanintheboots 10.8 NAV 17 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Sft 12/1 HR104 Eoghan Finegan 10.13 fell in race won by Bannow Blaze 10.13 WEX 27 OCT 25 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 100yds Yld 11/2 HR66 Julian Pietropaolo 9.8 14L 5th of 9 to Duke Of Leggagh 9.9 BELW 1 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f 110yds Sft

17 MOGWLI (133)

Br Gr g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Susiescot (Verglas) B Mrs Amanda McCreery O W McCreery

(132)

(26)

825150- F Leigh Roche J W McCreery T

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to yielding - soft. Beaten 12l behind Key Witness at 33-1 when 15th of 20 on his latest outing here over 7f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HH Mogwli 8 ﬂat wins €49,265.00 C D — Handicap Rating 62 33/1 HR62 Nathan Crosse 8.10 (V) 12L 15th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 33/1 HR61 Megan Telford-Kelly 8.12 (V) 2L 5th of 26 to Loingseoir 9.5 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Yld 8/1 HR56 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.2 (V) won hd 3 1/4L from Nibras Rainbow 9.3 and Mythical Rock 9.12 BELW 1 OCT 25 15rn hcp (0-60)7f 205yds Sft 1min 49.1sec

18 TARA NA RI (135)

Br B g River Boyne - Beau Nuage (Mukhadram (GB)) B D G Iceton O Derek Iceton

(132)

(14)

9-98- F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 8l behind Diego El Queso at 66-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year. Star Rating HHH Tara Na Ri — Handicap Rating 62 66/1 Ben Coen 9.8 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to Diego El Queso 9.8 DUN 31 OCT 25 mdn 1m Std 33/1 Ben Coen 9.8 15L 9th of 13 to Playin Cool 9.8 LEP 19 OCT 25 mdn 1m 1f Hvy 22/1 Colin Keane 9.0 8 3/4L 9th of 19 to Bodhi Bear 9.6 NAV 23 OCT 24 mdn 5f 180yds Yld

19 LOUGH LEANE (142)

Br B g Cityscape (GB) - Kyllarney (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) B Mount Coote Estates O Maurice Andrew Ahern

(TStrap) 000007- F Adam Browne-Souza (7) J Maurice Andrew Ahern T

20 YOUR OUT OF LINE (25)

(131)

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RACE EIGHT

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Darkdeserthighway at 10-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year. Star Rating HH Lough Leane 6 ﬂat wins €35,825.80 D — Handicap Rating 61 10/1 HR66 Julian Pietropaolo 9.3 (V) 8 1/2L 7th of 14 to Darkdeserthighway 9.8 DUN 24 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Std 40/1 HR63 Julian Pietropaolo 9.0 (TS) 9 1/2L 14th of 25 to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 40/1 HR66 Leigh Roche 9.10 15L last of 13 to Bishopton 9.5 DRYL 29 SEP 25 Ext hcp 7f 26yds Yld

Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Wichita Line (Roderic O’Connor) B Thomastown Farm Ltd O T J Ward

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048-0-00 F Donagh O’Connor J Ross O’Sullivan T

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 14l behind Alto Sax at 10-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest ﬂat outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) in May ‘24. Star Rating HH Your Out Of Line — Handicap Rating 59 150/1 Donagh Meyler 11.4 (H) 51L 13th of 16 to Straight John (FR) 11.4 PUN 18 FEB mdn hdl 2m 157yds Sft 200/1 Liam McKenna 11.7 (H) 33L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Too Bossy For Us 11.12 PUN 4 FEB mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 150/1 Liam McKenna 11.2 88L last of 19fn, 21rn to Ballyfad 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld

21 TIMANDI (32)

Br B f Camacho (GB) - La Divina (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) B Basil Brindley O Mrs N K Griffin & T Brosnan

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4505-50 F Adam Grant (7) J James M Barrett T

Yet to place in 11 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Baila Conmigo when last of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Star Rating HH Timandi — Handicap Rating 58 25/1 HR59 Rory Cleary 9.13 28L last of 14 to Baila Conmigo 9.10 DUN 11 FEB hcp (0-60)1m 4f Std 11/1 HR60 Reese Holohan 9.4 6 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Limestone Red 9.10 DUN 13 JAN hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 40/1 HR61 Rory Cleary 8.9 1 1/4L 5th of 13 to Benavente (GB) 9.6 DUN 10 DEC 25 1m 4f Std

22 TOY SOLDIER (58)

Br B g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Royal Highness (Dream Ahead (USA)) B Ballyhane Stud O K Jardine & A Green

(Blinkers) 00000-0 F Nathan Crosse J Maurice Andrew Ahern T

23 CORDOUAN (FR) (162)

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Successful twice at 7f on good to ﬁrm and good to soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Clonmacash at 125-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in January. Star Rating H Toy Soldier 2 ﬂat wins €8,759.00 — Handicap Rating 57 125/1 HR62 Julian Pietropaolo 8.13 (BK) 13L 13th of 14 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.7 DUN 16 JAN Ext hcp 7f Std 50/1 HR66 Yudish Geerdharry 9.0 28L last of 14 to Benavente (GB) 9.2 DUN 17 DEC 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 100/1 HR69 Leigh Roche 9.13 25L 14th of 16 to Ribee 10.5 GOW 20 OCT 25 hcp 7f Hvy

Br B g Shalaa - Piler Lann (FR) (Le Havre) B S N C Ecurie De Castillon Et Al O P Sweeney

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(V,T) 539088- F Patrick McGettigan (7) J P Sweeney T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Smoke Them Out at 12-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) in October last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating HHH Cordouan (FR) 3 flat wins €18,147.70 — Handicap Rating 55 12/1 HR57 Luke McAteer 9.1 (V) 9 1/4L 8th of 15 to Smoke Them Out 9.3 here 4 OCT 25 hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR59 Patrick McGettigan 9.8 6 1/2L 8th of 14 to Barretstown 9.6 DUN 19 SEP 25 hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 17/2 HR62 Luke McAteer 9.6 11L 16th of 21 to Tofino 8.13 here 16 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m Gd

24 SIMPSON’S PARADOX (30)

Br B g Mastercraftsman - Alpha Lupi (Rahy (USA)) B Niarchos Family O Village Partnership

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(C,T) 80-60p-7 F Chris Hayes J John Andrew Kinsella T

A winner at 1m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 5l behind Jazzy Dancer at 16-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH Simpson’s Paradox 1 ﬂat win €7,375.00 — Handicap Rating 52 16/1 HR54 James Ryan 9.10 (BK) (TS) 5L 7th of 13 to Jazzy Dancer 9.3 DUN 13 FEB hcp (0-60)7f Std 66/1 HR90 Sam Ewing 10.6 (TS) p.u. in race won by Fierce Handay 11.11 FAIR 13 DEC 25 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft 80/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 92L 15th of 20fn, 21rn to Koktail Brut (FR) 11.12 PUN 13 NOV 25 mdn hdl 1m 7f 187yds Hvy

25 STARTING MONDAY (139)

Br Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Turning Times (Pivotal (GB)) B Patrick Ryan

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(CPiece) 603804- F Wayne Hassett (3) J Gillian Scott T

O Starting Monday Syndicate

Successful at 7f and 1m on heavy and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over ﬁve years ago. Finished 8l behind You Make Me Smile when fourth of 18 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH Starting Monday 2 ﬂat wins €13,275.00 CD — Handicap Rating 52 16/1 HR53 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.2 (CP) 4 1/2L 1L 2 1/4L 4th to You Make Me Smile 9.2 GAL 27 OCT 25 18rn hcp (0-60)1m 3f 180yds Hvy 33/1 HR54 Seamie Heffernan 8.12 (CP) 9 1/2L 13th of 25 to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 4/1 HR55 Billy Lee 9.11 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 15 to Draiocht 8.10 KILL 6 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 30yds Sft

26 HELL LEFT LOOSE (GB) (23)

9?+2 (121)

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(Blinkers) 00-0609 F Mel Sheridan (10) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Br B g Hellvelyn (GB) - Yarrita (GB) (Tragic Role (USA)) B R D and M Close O Premier Racing Club

Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Aingeal Dorcha at 66-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating H Hell Left Loose (GB) 6 ﬂat wins €34,220.00 D — Handicap Rating 51 66/1 HR43 Mel Sheridan 8.6 (BK) 9 3/4L 9th of 14 to Aingeal Dorcha 9.0 DUN 20 FEB hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 33/1 HR45 Alan Casey 8.8 (BK) 10L 12th of 13 to Jazzy Dancer 9.3 DUN 13 FEB hcp (0-60)7f Std 66/1 HR47 Mel Sheridan 8.7 (BK) 2 3/4L 6th of 13 to Kitty Bear 8.2 DUN 23 JAN hcp (0-60)1m Std

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Br Ch g Lope de Vega - Eldama (Siyouni (FR)) B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Premier Racing Club

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(C,T) 740f-p F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Amplitude when 10th of 16 on his latest ﬂat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) in September last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Elman — Handicap Rating 73 Jonathan Burke 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Winston Junior 11.0 ASCOT 17 JAN 10rn hdl 1m 7f 157yds Sft 100/1 Ryan Treacy 11.0 (TS) fell in race won by Bertutea (FR) 11.0 LIM 26 DEC 25 11rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy 5/1 Ben Coen 9.8 (TS) 38L 10th of 16 to Amplitude 9.8 GOW 20 SEP 25 mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 51

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27 ELMAN (57)

28 MEREPARK (147)

Br B g Estidhkaar - Lil Sophella (Indian Haven (GB)) B Ms R Prenderville O T Kavanagh

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000- F J

Padraig Roche T

Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Playin Cool when last of 13 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating H Merepark — Handicap Rating 48 300/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 42L last of 13 to Playin Cool 9.8 LEP 19 OCT 25 mdn 1m 1f Hvy 125/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 31L last of 16 to Unwavering Monarch (FR) 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 mdn 1m Yld 100/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 18L 10th of 15 to Subsonic 9.3 here 27 SEP 25 mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft

29 MASTER GARVEY (44)

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Br B g Dragon Pulse - Free Lance (Grand Lodge (USA)) (TStrap) 6990-45 F B Lisieux Stud Rory Mulligan (5) J O Patrick M O’Brien & Larry Murray & Richard W Walsh & Derek Cummins Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

Successful at 7f and 1m on heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Mythical Rock when ﬁfth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January. Star Rating HHH Master Garvey 2 ﬂat wins €17,995.00 D — Handicap Rating 42 13/2 HR43 Wesley Joyce 8.10 (TS) 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Mythical Rock 9.6 DUN 30 JAN hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 13/2 HR43 Declan McDonogh 8.13 (TS) 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Limestone Red 9.10 DUN 13 JAN 14rn hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 20/1 HR45 Wesley Joyce 8.12 (CP) (TS) 17L 13th of 17 to Forlio (GB) 9.9 NAV 8 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 2f 30yds Yld

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No. 22, No. 26. C,T worn by No. 8, No. 15, No. 24, No. 27. CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 6, No. 25. Hood worn by No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 5, No. 11, No. 16, No. 19, No. 29. V,T worn by No. 9, No. 23. Long Handicap - Merepark 8-06(118), Master Garvey 8-00(112) Probable Starting Prices - 8/1 Starting Monday, 10/1 Kakori, 12/1 Captain Ciano, 14/1 Genuine Jim, Rampage, Arch Enemy, Cordouan (FR), Simpson’s Paradox, 16/1 La Tulipe Noire, Satono Chevalier, 20/1 Kilmood Susan, Zabriskie Point (GB), Hexagonal, Goldrush Kid, Convincing, Mogwli, Tara Na Ri, Lough Leane, Your Out Of Line, Timandi, 25/1 Raybiya, Electric Beauty, 50/1 Royal Alliance (FR), Lady Mary Heath, Toy Soldier, Hell Left Loose (GB)

2025 - 1st Goldrush Kid 2nd Narlita (GER) 3rd Martinelli (1 min. 50 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT KAKORI showed progression last season and may be able to make a winning return here. The Le Havre filly stayed on nicely to finish fifth in testing conditions on her handicap debut at Gowran last October. The four-year-old looks open to further improvement this term. La Tulipe Noire ran well over seven furlongs here in November and she’s capable of getting involved. Former C&D winner Starting Monday is a fairly consistent sort and is another who could make his presence felt.

DANGER: La Tulipe Noire

WIN: KAKORI

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SATURDAY 28TH MARCH An 8-race programme featuring the 1xBet.ie Gladness Stakes (Listed) 1st Race 1.20pm 52

CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Topgear At Capital Stud Irish EBF Maiden of €22,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Capital Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,958), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 5 furlongs. €220 to enter, €22 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: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Nua CLaD Hub Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The Nua’s Mobile Sensory Units Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,369), 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. €210 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Weights raised by 3lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Nua’s Canine Therapy Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,615), 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 6 furlongs. €350 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. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Weights raised by 2lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Mental Health Matters Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), 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 7 furlongs. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 2nd March, 2026, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st February, 2025. (105 = 10st). About 1 mile. €600 to enter on February 25th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by March 10th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Closing Date: 25th February 2026. Handicaps calculated 3rd March. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.55p.m. The Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), 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 colts and geldings only, maidens at starting. About 1 mile. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.30p.m. The 1xBet.ie Supporting Irish Racing Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards. (70 = 10st). About 1 mile. €180 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 10th March. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE 54

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