SUNDAY 19TH APRIL, 2026
OFFICIALS
SUNDAY19THAPRIL
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Vincent O’Connor
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Joe O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Charles C. Cunningham
Mr. Thomas Breen
Mrs. Siobhan Keegan
Mr. John Tyrrell
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPER
Mr. M. Bird
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. P. Houlihan
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. D.J. Condell & Ms. M. O’Neill
RACEDAYINTEGRITYOFFICERSTEAM
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
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SEARCHFORASONG
SEARCHFORASONG(24)
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T DARK BLUE
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals atYork. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3
by her Galtres Stakes Very
Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— 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
14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20
2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating
TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course TOPCOURSETRAINERS
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (156 wins from 745 runners, 21%) runs CARRY THE FLAG (1.15), GREAT BARRIER REEF (2.25), EDWARD HAMILTON and TWAIN (3.35), CACTUS (4.10), CLOSELY (5.20).
J P O’BRIEN (82 wins from 783 runners, 10%) runs STAR PROSPECT (1.15), SANTERNO (2.25), BESET, STARFORD, OMNI MAN & TRUSTYOURINSTINCT (3.35), SWEET BABY ZOU and RAGAIRE (4.10), PASS THE BUCK and ARCTIC ASSASSIN (5.20).
J P MURTAGH (46 wins from 457 runners, 10%) runs DUKE OF ARRAKIS (2.25), BUBBLE GUM (3.35).
G M LYONS (45 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs RED LETTER (3.35).
MRS J HARRINGTON (44 wins from 552 runners, 8%) runs GREEN IMPACT (3.35), THENANDNOW (4.10).
TRAINERSINFORM MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
J P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 60 runners, 15%) runners listed above
G ELLIOTT (8 wins from 90 runners, 9%) runs BOSTON BENJAMIN (5.20).
K R BURKE (8 wins from 48 runners, 17%) runs ROYAL RHYME (3.35).
AIDAN O’BRIEN (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runners listed above
H DE BROMHEAD (6 wins from 58 runners, 10%) runs DIVINE BELIEVER (5.20).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:
RYAN MOORE (108 wins from 347 rides, 31%) rides CARRY THE FLAG (1.15), GREAT BARRIER REEF (2.25), TWAIN (3.35), CACTUS (4.10), CLOSELY (5.20).
COLIN KEANE (80 wins from 585 rides, 14%) rides WHAT A GIRL WANTS (1.15), ALNOFOOR (3.00), RED LETTER (3.35), MAGNA KOTCHA (4.10), BOSTON BENJAMIN (5.20). BILLY LEE (59 wins from 508 rides, 12%) rides STAG NIGHT (1.50), RAPPELL (3.00), STARMAN TOM (4.10), MERISI DIAMOND (4.45), GONNA BE GOLDEN (5.20).
SHANE FOLEY (43 wins from 497 rides, 9%) rides NOBLE NATION (1.50), GO OUT (3.00), GREEN IMPACT (3.35), THENANDNOW (4.10), DREOILIN (5.20).
WAYNE LORDAN (42 wins from 390 rides, 11%) rides EDWARD HAMILTON (3.35), A GOOD YARN (4.10).
JOCKEYSINFORM
MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
COLIN KEANE (7 wins from 32 rides, 22%) rides listed above
JOSEPH SHERIDAN (6 wins from 36 rides, 17%) rides STAR PROSPECT (1.15), RIBBLE EMPEROR (1.50), ANGEL OF PROMISE (3.00), OMNI MAN (3.35), SWEET BABY ZOU (4.10), HEXAGONAL (4.45), ARCTIC ASSASSIN (5.20).
RYAN MOORE (5 wins from 24 rides, 21%) rides listed above
BILLY LEE (4 wins from 39 rides, 10%) rides listed above.
WAYNE LORDAN (3 wins from 21 rides, 14%) rides listed above CLASSYTIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.35 ROYAL RHYME (down 2 grades).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th April
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THIRD FLOOR
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CHAMPAGNE BAR
FIRST FLOOR
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PRIVATE SUITES
SECOND & THIRD FLOOR
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ORBY’S BY LUCY
MAIN ENTRANCE
A raceday favourite for breakfast, brunch or lunch, serving everything from light bites to hearty dishes with wonderful views of the Parade Ring
FOODHALL
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
Hearty, great-value meals for the whole family, with classic favourites and dedicated kids’ options - perfect for a relaxed bite during the day.
LILYWHITES LOUNGE
SECOND FLOOR
SHODA CAFÉ
GROUND FLOOR OF THE QUEENS ROOM
Take in one of the best views of the track while enjoying a traditional Ploughman’s Plate or a selection of freshly prepared chef’s sandwiches.
Enjoy the famous Queen’s View overlooking the Parade Ring while relaxing with tea, coffee, toasties and sweet treats.
ATRIUM CAFÉ
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
Freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and a selection of tea, coffee and soft drinksideal for a quick and tasty stop between races. Proudly serving award winning Velo Coffee.
A bright, alert expression & pricked ears are a good sign
Blinkers and visors keep a horse focused, often a negative because the horse is otherwise not concentrating on the race
Around The PaddockA Simple Guide
A fit horse is easy to see, very lean & tight
Look at the length between the saddle and the hindquarters: the longer the back, usually the further the horse will stay (10f+/ 1¼miles+)
A good walk: the hindleg gets well underneath, the hips dip & sway like a super model, the tail base will show the hip
A top-class Group 1 horse carries itself well, the good walk clear in the angle of hindquarters (bottom), large clear eye & ears
A short-coupled horse, rounder & plumper, is usually a better sprinter (5f/6f/7f)
Fee €12,500 (31st Dec terms) Fast, Consistent & Good Looking
G3 winner at 2
G1, G2, G3 winner at 3
Won or placed 14 times from 17 runs
Broke Track record at Chantilly over 5f (G3 Prix Sigy)
Timeform Rated 119
FIRST RACE 1.15P.M.
THE ARIZONA BLAZE STANDING AT THE IRISH
NATIONAL STUD IRISH EBF RACE OF €23,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €13547; Second: €4600; Third: €2300; Fourth: €1150; Fifth: €690; Sixth: €460. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
B c Arizona - Kofariti (Kodiac (GB))
Grange Stud
Sean Cahill
Half-brother to Lady Chartwell, won at 1m 2f There is speed in his pedigree, but this looks a tough starting point for him. Star Rating H
Br B c Persian Force - Baroness Blixen (GB) (Showcasing (GB))
Mr Donnchadh Higgins
AMO Racing Limited
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 15 behind A Bear Affair beaten 3 1/2l at 7-2fav on his racecourse debut at Doncaster over 5f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Ejaazah (Acclamation (GB))
B Summerhill Bloodstock
O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant
Half-brother to Elsals, won twice at 7f, as well as Listed-winning juvenile Secret Hideaway Changed hands for €250,000 as a yearling and he is expected to hit the ground running. Star Rating HHHH
Br B c Starman (GB) - Swiss Kiss (GB) (Dansili (GB))
O John C Oxley
Half-brother to Wrought Iron, won twice at 6f Bought for €135,000 as a yearling and he is bred to be quick. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Ubettabelieveit - Dozy (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Richard Kent & Robert Percival
O Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell
De Aguiar T
Half-sister to Together Aclaim, won at 1m 2f and 1m 3f Placed once in two starts. Third of 6 behind New Yorker beaten 1 3/4l at 11-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
6 WHAT A
GIRL WANTS
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Br B f Persian Force - Hoodna (Invincible Spirit)
B Tally-Ho Stud Colin Keane J O AMO Racing Limited Robson De Aguiar T
Half-sister to Evening Saigon, won twice at 5f and 6f, and Dubai Dominion, who was a smart juvenile Doesn’t appear to be the stable’s first string. Star Rating HH
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Carry The Flag, 3/1 Blixen Force, 10/3 Belle Island (GB), 11/2 Star Prospect, What A Girl Wants, 33/1 Arizona Raider 2025 - 1st Stop The Nation 2nd Aegina (GB) 3rd Evening Blues (1 min. 0.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BLIXEN FORCE has the benefit of a run, which could prove crucial. The Persian Force colt was sent off favourite for the Brocklesby at Doncaster just over three weeks ago and showed some greenness when asked for his effort over a furlong from home It was a promising run to finish third to A Bear Affair and he can build on it. Stablemate Belle Island has performed well on the all-weather and the soft ground presents a different challenge Ballydoyle newcomer Carry The Flag also has to be on the shortlist. The No Nay Never colt was a €250,000 yearling and is a half-brother to a Listed winner
WIN: BLIXEN FORCE
DANGER: Belle Island
THECURRAGHRACECOURSE-STATISTICS2026
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OF €26,000
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 14th April. Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
B f Equiano (FR) - Via Aurelia (Antonius Pius (USA)) (CPiece)
O Aidan Gleeson & Joseph E Keeling
Gazelle D’or 5 flat wins €87,910.00 CD Handicap Rating 89 9/1 HR89 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 (CP) 22L 12th of 18 to Carla Ridge 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 Listed 6f Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR83 Chris Hayes 8.11 (CP) won nk 1/2L from Kendall Roy (GB) 9.5 and Airspeed 8.9 here 27
28/1 HR82 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 (CP) 3 1/4L 6th of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1 here 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld 2 STAG NIGHT (22)
Grassick
(6) Br B g Tagula - Maid To Order (Zafonic (USA)) 3715-32
B M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud
O Mrs Amanda McCreery
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 1 1/2l by Bodhi Bear when second of 14 at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Stag Night 5 flat wins €48,380.00 C D Handicap Rating 89
9/2 HR88 Billy Lee 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Bodhi Bear 9.1 here 28 MAR 14rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy
4/1 HR89 Billy Lee 9.5 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dmaniac (GB) 8.10 here 15 MAR 9rn
3 SOMMELIER (GB) (22) 5 9
(134) (3)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Champagne Queen (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) 88-000-0 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud Gavin Ryan J O Rob Egan Kieran P Cotter T
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Bodhi Bear at 50-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating H
Sommelier (GB) 2 flat wins €9,586.50 Handicap Rating 83
50/1 HR84 Gavin Ryan 8.12 11L 11th of 14 to Bodhi Bear 9.1 here 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy Hollie Doyle 9.9 (CP) (TS) 17L last of 10 to Circe 9.8 WINDSOR 26 MAY 25 hcp (69-88)6f 12yds Gd /Frm Marco Ghiani 9.9 (CP) 4L 10th of 13 to Muker 8.10 THIRSK 3 MAY 25 hcp (71-90)5f Gd
4 SARAHMAE (16)
Br B f Magna Grecia - Emirates Joy (USA) (Street Cry) 8046-80 F B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud Reese Holohan (7) J O Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien Denis Gerard Hogan T
She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 16l behind Staysound Susie at 33-1 when 14th of 16 on her latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Sarahmae 3 flat wins €35,105.00 CD Handicap Rating 82
33/1 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 15L 14th of 16 to Staysound Susie 9.2 here 3 APR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR86 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 19L 8th of 9 to Dmaniac (GB) 8.10 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 6f Hvy 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
5 BUDDY BATT (37) 5 9 5 (131) (5) Br Ch g Dragon Pulse - Nora Batt (Art Connoisseur)
F B J W Nicholson Ronan Whelan J O Brian Bunyan/Straight To Victory Syndicate Tracey Collins T
He has won four times at 5f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Dundalk over 5f last month, beating Lethimfly by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Buddy Batt 4 flat wins €39,215.00 D Handicap Rating 80
6/4Fav HR77 Ronan Whelan 9.6 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Lethimfly 9.3 and Clonmacash (GB) 9.8 DUN 13
Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Treasured (Dark Angel) 021-
Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav at Down Royal over 5f (good) in September last year, beating Arklow Lad by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Inns of Court - Trisara (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
F B Killura Agri Limited
Heffernan J O Mrs Michael J Byrne & Jerry P Murphy M J Byrne T
A winner at 5f on good - yielding ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Staysound Susie when sixth of 16 at 7-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Likedbymike 1 flat win €10,620.00 D Handicap Rating 79
7/1 HR79 Colin Keane 9.5 2 3/4L 6th of 16 to Staysound Susie 9.2 here 3 APR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 11/1 HR80 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 (CP) 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 25/1 HR80 Paddy Harnett 9.9 (CP) 12L 12th of 17 to Dmaniac (GB) 9.2 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Hvy
Br Gr g Havana Grey (GB) - Tout Va Bien (Verglas) (C,T)
F B Plantation Stud Rory Mulligan (5) J O McKenna Partnership Patrick J McKenna (R) T
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Bay Of Supremacy when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Cuban Grey (GB) 6 flat wins €54,582.80 CD Handicap Rating 76
9/2 HR76 Rory Mulligan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Bay Of Supremacy 8.7 BELW 11 APR 10rn Ext hcp 5f 3yds Sft 6/1 HR77 Rory Mulligan 9.1 (CP) 5 1/2L 5th of 6 to Buddy Batt 9.6 DUN 13 MAR hcp 5f
David Egan 9.6 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Master of My Fate 9.8
B g Ribchester - Gamrah (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
F B Mrs P K O’Rourke J M Sheridan J O P C O’Donnell P C O’Donnell T
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 3/4l by Little Empire when second of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year Star Rating HHH Ribble Emperor Handicap Rating 74
8/1 HR72 Declan McDonogh 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Little Empire 8.8 DUN 21
10/1 HR69 Declan McDonogh 9.8 3L 2nd to Diego El Queso 9.8 DUN 31
7f
8 9 (121) (8) Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Mooching Along (Mujahid (USA))
B D J Sweeney Shane Foley J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Naas over 6f (soft) last month, beating Exceeding by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Noble Nation 3 flat wins €20,343.00 Handicap Rating 70
4/1Fav HR66 Shane Foley 9.10 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Exceeding 8.7 and Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.8
6/1 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 15L 13th of 17 to Dmaniac (GB) 9.2 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Hvy 5/1 HR69 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.7 10L last of 18 to Ze Do Asfalto 10.0 FAIR 22 SEP 25 Ext hcp 6f Yld
C,T worn by No 8. CPiece worn by No 1.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Stag Night, 4/1 Noble Nation, 5/1 Cuban Grey (GB), 7/1 Buddy Batt, Shadow Of The Moon, 8/1 Gazelle D’or, Ribble Emperor, 12/1 Likedbymike, 33/1 Sommelier (GB), Sarahmae
2025 - 1st Cuban Grey (GB) 2nd Never Shout Never 3rd Mary Shoelaces (59.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
NOBLE NATION may be able to bag a follow-up win here He travelled strongly when scoring at Naas four weeks ago and was perhaps value for a bit more than his winning margin suggests. The form has been boosted recently with the runner-up Exceeding scoring at Leopardstown on Wednesday Stag Night has run well here on two outings this season and is only 1lb higher than when chasing home Bodhi Bear latest. He looks like a potential danger, likewise Shadow Of The Moon, who was an easy maiden winner when last seen.
WIN: NOBLE NATION
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Stag Night
A representative of SIS will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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Success
Congratulations to some our winning owners from the Easter Raceday . It was a pleasure to celebrate with you!
IRISH STALLION FARMS
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3.1 million towards Irish prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to over €66m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
THIRD RACE 2.25P.M.
THE VISIT THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD AND GARDENS
IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €22,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
B c Mehmas - Raas (USA) (Iffraaj (GB))
O AMO Racing Limited
Full brother to Shelton, won at 7f Third of 7 behind Ruler’s Control beaten 3 1/2l at 6-1 on his racecourse debut here over 5f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Rockview Stables Ltd
Half-brother to Hardstyle, won three times between 7f and 1m 1f 40,000-euro purchase as a yearling, although this trip might be short enough for him. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Candella, won at 1m 2f Expected to come into his own when faced with a stiffer test of stamina, and probably a lower standard of opposition. Star Rating H
O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
Full brother to Mystery Power, won four times between 6f and 1m 1f including a Group 2 race Looks the part on paper and he is sure to attract plenty of attention. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B g Inns of Court - Dame Dandy (Dandy Man)
B Mr Shane O’Rourke
McAteer
Dam won at 7f Sire Inns Of Court should impart plenty of pace but others make more appeal this afternoon. Star Rating HH
O Denis A McKenna Ciaran Murphy T 6
Br B c Perfect Power - Rogue Missile (GB) (Dandy Man)
B Rogues Gallery Racing Donagh O’Connor J O Giselle De Aguiar & AMO Racing Limited Robson De Aguiar T
Dam won twice at 6f Finished 17l behind Lars Soldier when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut here over 5f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bambino Cavallo (Caravaggio (USA)) F
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Declan McDonogh J O Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. From the extended family of Rock Of Gibraltar and he must be given plenty of respect ahead of this first taste of competitive action. Star Rating HHH
Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Great Barrier Reef, 9/4 Bull Shark, 9/2 Santerno, 8/1 Duke Of Arrakis, 20/1 Ischgl, New Mexico (GB), 25/1 Frogs Hollow Creek 2025 - 1st Green Sense 2nd Extravagant 3rd Zaltan (1 min. 14.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
GREAT BARRIER REEF was one of the two-year-olds Aidan O’Brien flagged up at his media morning a few weeks back and the No Nay Never colt may be able to make a winning debut here. He is a full-brother to Superlative Stakes winner Mystery Power and could be Royal Ascot material. Bull Shark has a run under his belt and is a big player He didn’t trouble the front two on his debut here last month but it was a promising effort and the fourth horse has won since Joseph O’Brien’s newcomer Santerno also makes some appeal.
WIN: GREAT BARRIER REEF
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Bull Shark
A representative of The Irish National Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out
FOURTH RACE 3.00P.M.
THE FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE HANDICAP OF €18,000
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 14th April. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B f Churchill - Queen Grace (Choisir (AUS)) (CPiece) 132210- F B Ms Sinead Maher Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (7) J O Ms Sinead Maher Patrick J Flynn T
She has won three times from 5f to 6f
Rappell
Carrigans Grove 3 flat wins €22,420.00 CD Handicap Rating 72
4/1Fav HR72 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9.9 (CP) 3 1/2L 10th of 14 to Rappell 9.12 DUN 26 SEP
6/1 HR67 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9.8 (CP) won 1/2L nk from Amicitia 8.13 and Send Harry 9.5 here 30 AUG
5/2Fav HR64 Gary Carroll 9.8 nk 2nd to Nezeeh 9.11 here 16 AUG 25 13rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 2 GO OUT (FR) (35)
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
6f
Beaten 3 1/2l
HHH
6f Gd/Yld
Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 6l behind Smoke Them Out at 14-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Go Out (FR) Handicap Rating 71 14/1 HR72 Shane Foley 9.9 6L 7th of 12 to Smoke Them Out 9.5
HR73 Reese Holohan 9.10 5 1/2L 8th of 11 to I’m Spartacus 9.6 DUN 6
Placed once in five starts. Finished 4l behind Heaven’s Wish when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in December last year Star Rating HHH
11/2 Ben Coen 9.8 (H) 8 1/4L 5th of 7 to Lunigiana 9.3 DUN 7 NOV 25 mdn 5f Std 100/1 Ben Coen 9.8 (H) (TS) s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Glory To Be 9.3 NAV 22 OCT
4 RAPPELL (18)
Br Ch g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Spinning Lucy (Spinning World (USA))
F B Coolagown Bloodstock Ltd Billy Lee J O P McGuire Paul W Flynn T Rappell 4 flat wins €31,860.00 CD Handicap Rating 70 13/2 HR71 Billy Lee 9.5 (BK) 8 1/2L 9th of 12 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.6 DUN 1 APR Ext hcp 6f Std 9/4Fav HR72 Billy Lee 10.2 (BK) 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to Collective Power 9.12 DUN 28 NOV 25 Ext hcp 6f Std 100/30 HR72 Keithen Kennedy 9.1 (V) 3 1/4L hd 1/2L 4th to Dontspoilasale 9.5
He has won four times at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Clonmacash at 13-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Bishopton when fifth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating H
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Red Charlie when fourth of 23 at 9-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch f Ghaiyyath - Shaqwar (GB) (Sea The Moon (GER)) 8901-54 F B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Andrew Slattery J O William Anthony Slattery Andrew Slattery T
Bint Majestic Roi 1 flat win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 68
12/1 HR64 Andrew Slattery 8.7 nk nk 3/4L 4th to Staysound Susie 9.2 here 3 APR 16rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR64 Orla Tynan 9.1 2 1/2L 5th of 14 to Moyassr 9.2 DUN 13 JAN Ext hcp 1m Std 50/1 HR59 Orla Tynan 9.7 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Una Matata 10.4 and River Derwent (GB) 9.1 DUN 12
SAN (22)
Br Ch g New Bay (GB) - Agent Allison (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) 4484-70 F B Mr Ali Belhab Diego Lima J O Eichan San Partnership Daniel James Murphy T
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 11-2 behind Red Charlie when 19th of 23 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Eichan San Handicap Rating 66 11/2 HR68 Shane Foley 9.12 (CP) 25L 19th of 23 to Red Charlie (USA) 9.2 here 28 MAR Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy
7/1 HR70 James Ryan 10.0 4 3/4L 7th of 15 to Noble Nation 9.10 NAAS 22 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 10/1 HR70 Ryusei Sakai 9.8 (CP) 1 3/4L 2L 2L 4th to Hellorhighwater (GB) 9.8 CK 10
9 NOUVEL ESPOIR (168) 6 9 10 (136) (5) Br B g Harry Angel - Hope Lake (Shamardal (USA))
F B Irish Emerald Stud E E
(10) J O Ms Yvonne Hennessy & Ms S O’Neill
He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Beaten 5l behind Staysound Susie at 11-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (heavy) in November last year Star Rating H
Nouvel Espoir 3 flat wins €20,355.00 Handicap Rating 66
11/1 HR66 Wayne Hassett 8.4 4 3/4L 8th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 9/2 HR65 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 1/2L hd nk 4th to Dark Ace 9.11 NAV 22 OCT 25 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 5/1Fav HR65 Jimmy Dalton 9.2 7 3/4L 13th of 16 to Mary Shoelaces 9.4 here 16 OCT 25 hcp 5f Yld/Sft
Br B f Dark Angel - Lethal Promise (Invincible Spirit)
F B Irish National Stud J M Sheridan J O Edward Lynam Edward Lynam T
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 6l behind Shelbiana at 28-1 when 9th of 21 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in July last year Star Rating HH
Angel Of Promise Handicap Rating 65
28/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (TS) 5 3/4L 9th of 21 to Shelbiana 9.3 here 19 JUL 25 mdn 7f Gd 16/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 15L 14th of 17 to Charasson 9.3 here 28 JUN 25 mdn 6f Gd 28/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 2 1/2L 6th of 18 to Cold Hearted 9.3 here 4 JUN 25 mdn 6f 63yds Gd
11 REPOSADO (GB)
Robson De Aguiar T
Placed twice in 13 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Noble Nation when sixth of 15 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Reposado (GB) Handicap Rating 65 10/1 HR65 David Egan 9.9 3 1/4L 6th of 15 to Noble Nation 9.10 NAAS 22 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 14/1 HR65 Rowan Scott 9.9 1 1/4L 2nd to I’m Spartacus 9.6 DUN 6 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 6f Std 16/1 HR67 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 s/hd 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Battle Borne 9.2 DUN 20 FEB 10rn mdn 7f Std
ROSATO (168)
9 6 (132) (10) Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cherry Wine (Dream Ahead (USA)) 445538-
She has won three times at 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Key Witness at 13-2 when eighth of 20 on her latest outing here over 7f (heavy) in November last year. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Daler at 11-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in October last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Successful at 5f and 6f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 11-2 at Bellewstown over 5f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Jordan Breeze by 1l. Star Rating HHHHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 8l behind Opalite at 50-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
B g Far Above - Dujac (GB) (Muhaarar (GB)) (Hood) 456-000 F B Mr Micheal Orlandi Luke McAteer J O Ms Sinéad O’Scanaill Sean Davis T The Love Machine 1 flat win €6,785.00 Handicap Rating 66
A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Dream Legend when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating H
40/1 HR67 Luke McAteer 9.11 30L 12th of 13 to Dream Legend 8.7 BELW 11 APR Ext hcp 7f 205yds Sft 50/1 HR70 Sean Davis 9.12 9 3/4L 12th of 15 to
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 9l behind Roaring Fire at 25-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
Oppenheimer Handicap Rating 65 25/1 Robbie Colgan 9.5
7f Gd 11/1 Robbie Colgan 9.4 7 3/4L 11th of 14 to Fairy Oak (GB) 8.12 LEP 17 JUL 25 mdn 6f 110yds Gd
18 APOTHIC RED (35)
Mr E McKenna
8 11 (123) (17)
Tormey (7)
O Mrs Pauline McCourt/Donal O’Leary/Don’t Ask The Wife Syndicate T G McCourt T
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 13l behind Breaking Dawn at 125-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating H
Apothic Red Handicap Rating 64
125/1 James Ryan 9.7 12L 8th of 16 to Breaking Dawn (GB) 9.7 here 15 MAR mdn 6f Hvy 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 19 ANDOSKY (11) 3 8
(122) (14)
Br B f Nando Parrado (GB) - Lexington Sky (Iffraaj (GB)) (TStrap) 64529-5 F B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Wesley Joyce (3) J O Michael Mulvany Michael Mulvany
Placed once in six starts. Finished 9l behind Survivor’s Code when fifth of 10 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Andosky Handicap Rating 63 9/1 HR64 Gary Carroll 9.12 (TS) 8 1/2L 5th of 10 to Survivor’s
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 9l behind Noble Nation at 8-1 when 11th of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
Br Ch g Mazameer - Vintage Steps (Bahamian Bounty (GB)) 0-601D0-3 F B P Balding N G McCullagh J O Liam Tougher Miss Katy Brown T
Has won eight races at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Third of 15 behind Alnofoor beaten 1 1/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Art Of Unity (GB) 6 flat wins €43,993.90 C Handicap Rating 49
16/1
14/1
14/1
HR49 Luke McAteer 9.5 1L nk 3rd to Alnofoor (GB) 9.8 BELW 11 APR 15rn hcp (0-60)5f 3yds Sft
HR54 Nicola Burns 9.3 (V) 20L last of 19 to Velvet Skies 10.2 NAV 22 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)5f 180yds Sft
HR49 Nicola Burns 9.0 (V) won disq hd 1 1/4L from Steel Magnolia 9.5 and Only Spoofing 10.2 BELW
CPiece worn by No 1. H,T worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 16. TStrap worn by No 13, No 14, No 15, No 19, No 20
Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Carrigans Grove, Alnofoor (GB), 8/1 Rosato, Art Of Unity (GB), 10/1 Bint Majestic Roi, 11/1 Rappell, Royal Impact, Eichan San, Reposado (GB), Andosky, 20/1 Astute Power, Angel Of Promise, 25/1 Go Out (FR), William F Browne, Aboveheronlysky, Oppenheimer, Fontaine Khaled, 33/1 Blue Anthem (GB), Apothic Red, 66/1 The Love Machine, 150/1 Nouvel Espoir
2025 - 1st Gazelle D’or 2nd Rathbranchurch 3rd Gordon Bennett (1 min. 12.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
ALNOFOOR comes here in fine form and may be able to bag another win before the handicapper catches up with him. The Twilight Son gelding was well backed when winning on his return at Navan and followed that up with a convincing success at Bellewstown eight days ago Going back up in trip doesn’t look like an issue and another bold showing looks assured. Bint Majestic Roi ran well when fourth over course and distance 16 days ago That was her first start over a sprint trip and she could improve from the experience, while it’s worth keeping an eye on Astute Power as well.
WIN: ALNOFOOR
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Bint Majestic Roi
A representative of 1xBet will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the
FIFTH RACE 3.35P.M.
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and yielding ground. Finished 12l behind Shaool when sixth of 10 at 9-2 on his
McDonogh 9.12 8L 7th of 9 to Convergent 9.1
4/9Fav HR110 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.12 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Layfayette
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 17l behind Fiver Friday at 3-1fav when seventh of 18 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
10.1 16L 7th of 18 to Fiver Friday 8.7
11/1 HR97 Andrew Slattery 9.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Ribee 8.12 here 15 MAR 25rn Ext hcp
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Well beaten at 16-1 behind Shaool when last of 10 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HH
16/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 35L last of 10 to Shaool 9.2 LEP 19 OCT 25 Listed 1m 2f Hvy 11/10Fav Wayne Lordan 9.8 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Emerald Green (GB) (Galileo)
O Marcstown Farms SC
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Royal Champion when fourth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) in July last year Star Rating HHHH
Green Impact 3 flat wins €125,670.00 Handicap Rating 112 Shane Foley 8.13 2 3/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to
12/1 HR112 Shane Foley 9.2 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to Lambourn 9.2 here 29 JUN 25 Group 1 1m 4f Gd 11/8Fav HR112 Shane Foley 9.3 won 1/2L 3L from Currawood 9.0 and Azada 9.7 LEP 5 JUN 25 7rn Listed 1m 1f Gd 1min
5 OMNI MAN (205)
Br B g Invincible Spirit - Pretty Face (GB) (Rainbow Quest (USA)) (TStrap) 215163- F B Bernard Cooke J M Sheridan J O Go Racing Limited Joseph Patrick
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground. Third of 13 behind Phantom Flight beaten 2 3/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in September last year Star Rating HHH
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 11 behind Barnavara beaten 6l at 11-8fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH
Br B c Lope de Vega - Dubai Queen (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) (TStrap) 4673-35- F B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Clifford Lee J O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K R Burke (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Los Angeles when fifth of 9 at 20-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in May last year. Star Rating HHHHH
Royal Rhyme 5 flat wins €177,581.60 D Handicap Rating 114
20/1 Clifford Lee 9.5 (TS) 4 1/2L 5th of 9 to Los Angeles 9.5 here 25 MAY 25 Group 1 1m 2f
Gd Clifford Lee 9.2 (TS) nk 2L 3rd to Sosie 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 27 APR 25 6rn
Clifford Lee 9.2 2 1/2L nk 2L 3/4L 3rd to Aventure 8.12 PARISLONGCHAMP 27
Br B g Beckford (GB) - Red Stars (Manduro (GER)) 11217-5 F B Newtown Anner Stud Scott
O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on ground varying from soft to heavy Finished 8l behind Fiver Friday when fifth of 18 at 11-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Starford 3 flat wins €41,890.00 Handicap Rating 102
11/1 HR102 J.M. Sheridan 10.2 7 1/2L 5th of 18 to Fiver Friday 8.7
13/8Fav HR102 Wayne Hassett 9.2 15L 7th of 15 to Beset (GB) 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Listed 1m 4f Hvy 11/8FavHR90DylanBrowneMcMonagle8.12won31/2L21/2LfromGraniteBay(GB)9.0andClearQuartz8.6LIST22SEP2511rnExthcp1m3f15ydsHvy2min36.2sec
9 TWAIN (539)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Wading (Montjeu) 11/- F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T Twain 2 flat wins €153,470.00 Handicap Rating 110 Ryan Moore 9.0 won 1 1/4L 4 1/2L from Mount Kilimanjaro (FR) 9.0 and Apples And Bananas 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 7-1 in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud over 1m (heavy) on his latest outing in October ‘24, beating Mount Kilimanjaro by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH
28/1 Mark Crehan 9.2 won 6L hd from Mississippi River 8.12 and Serengeti (FR) 9.5 LEP 19 OCT
10 BESET (GB) (28)
Br B f Expert Eye (GB) - Beshayer (FR) (Galileo) (CPiece) 35921-1 F B Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
She has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 11-4 at Naas over 1m 3f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Lemsairbat by 3l. Star Rating HHH
Beset (GB) 4 flat wins €80,921.40 C Handicap Rating 106 11/4 HR106 Declan McDonogh 9.5 (CP) won 3L 2L from Lemsairbat (FR) 9.2 and Sunchart (GB) 9.7
7/1 HR100 Declan McDonogh 9.2 (CP) won 7 1/2L 3/4L from Royal Entry 9.2 and Snapretend 8.11 here 2 NOV
16/1 HR88 Declan McDonogh 9.7 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Fleur De Chine (GB) 9.7 NAAS 12 OCT 25 16rn Listed 1m 4f Yld 11 BUBBLE GUM (FR) (16) 5 9 2
Br B f Cloth Of Stars - Bambara (GB) (High Chaparral)
F B M Rashit Shaykhutdinov Ben Coen J O Australian Bloodstock J P Murtagh T
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on good and heavy ground. Beaten 13l behind Celestial Orbit at 40-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Bubble Gum (FR) 3 flat wins €57,000.00 Handicap Rating 102
40/1 HR103 Ben Coen 9.11 12L 7th of 10 to Celestial Orbit (GB) 9.11 here 3 APR Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy 11/10Fav HR103 Billy Lee 9.9 5 3/4L 5th of 10 to Magical Hope (GB) 9.9 CK 13 JUN 25 Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Yld 7/4Fav Billy Lee 9.2 won 1 1/2L nk from Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 9.2 and Goodie Two Shoes 9.2
Br B f Pinatubo - Queen of The Stars (GB) (Sea The Stars)
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Egan
O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Robson De Aguiar
She has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Stateira when fourth of 11 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Carolina Jetstream (GB) 4 flat wins €45,725.00 Handicap Rating 95
Rowan Scott 9.12 2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Stateira (FR) 9.12 NEWCASTLE 3 APR 11rn hcp 7f 14yds Std 5/2Fav HR92 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 won 3/4L s/hd from Brewing (GB) 8.9 and Ndaawi (GB) 9.7
11/4 HR91 Donagh O’Connor 9.7 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Little Empire 8.8 and Apache Outlaw 9.10
Blinkers worn by No 3. CPiece worn by No 10 TStrap worn by No 5, No 7. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Royal Rhyme, 6/1 Green Impact, 13/2 Trustyourinstinct, Red Letter (GB), Twain, 8/1 Beset (GB), 10/1 Omni Man, 14/1 Eastwatch, Starford, Bubble Gum (FR), 16/1 Carolina Jetstream (GB), 20/1 Edward Hamilton 2025 - 1st Galen (GB) 2nd Jan Brueghel 3rd Sons And Lovers (GB) (2 min. 6.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
ROYAL RHYME has some very strong Group 1 form in the book. He only made the track twice last season and was a commendable fifth to Los Angeles in the Tattersalls Gold Cup here last May The pick of his form is a third-placed effort in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October 2024. He has an absence to overcome, but should appreciate this ground. Green Impact is another interesting one on his return. He picked up an injury after finishing fourth in the York Stakes last July, but is a talented sort and could play a big role Group 1-winning two-year-old Twain is a fascinating runner, but may be best watched after a long absence
WIN: ROYAL RHYME
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Green Impact
A representative of the Tote will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out
HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY
At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if an injury occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment.
This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.
The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.
A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake.
Another common bet is each-way This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
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 46)
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Gaiety Girl at 8-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH
g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Bay Filly Rolla (GB) (Showcasing (GB))
B Mrs F Shaw & RMM Bloodstock
O Ms Sinéad O’Scanaill
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Cardiff By The Sea when last of 11 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H Beaten 8l behind Charasson at 50-1 when seventh of 17 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June last year Star Rating HH
Symphony (GB)
Ch g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Dream Kart (Dream Ahead (USA))
B John O’Connor & Friar Ings Stud Ltd
O Team Raw Partnership
Mrs Noreen McManus
O John P McManus
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m. Sees competitive action for the first time and he may be best watched for now Star Rating HH
O M R Sabatine & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Casey McLiney & Stanley Tsang J A Stack
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Breaking Dawn when fifth of 16 at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Amiata at 250-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Navan over 5f (yielding) in August last year Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Beaten 10l behind Golddream at 80-1 when seventh of 10 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Half-brother to Game Breaker, won three times at 6f Son of Blue Point who cost €30,000 as a yearling, but others are preferred today Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Accredited when sixth of 7 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating H
Full brother to Brigid’s Cloak, won at 6f Price increased dramatically from 85,000gns as a foal to 400,000gns less than a year later Warrants consideration on that fact alone Star Rating HHH
Br B g Starman (GB) - Lady Willpower (GB) (Multiplex (GB))
B Tally-Ho Stud
O Poor Fools Syndicate/Deirdre Cotter/Thomas W McGrath
Half-brother to Kessaar Power, won three times at 6f and 1m. Beaten 1l by Cardiff By The Sea when second of 11 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - La Foglietta (GB) (Lope de Vega)
B Highclere Stud & David Redvers B’Stock
Redzone
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 20l behind Golddream at 150-1 when last of 10 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month. Star Rating H
Br B g James Garfield - Silver Tide (USA) (Silver Hawk (USA))
B Christopher Grosso
O Cafe Du Journal Syndicate
Half-brother to Path Of Silver, won four times at 7f and 1m, while another half-brother Silverkode was a useful handicapper who excelled here Still makes only limited appeal. Star Rating HH
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Easily (Galileo)
Easily Partnership
O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 11l behind Rosie Frith at 8-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Cactus Handicap Rating 72
Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Solfeggio (Bated Breath (GB))
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Cost just €8,000 as a yearling and it’s difficult to make a case for her first time out. Star Rating HH
16 GLEN AND TONIC (142)
Br B f Gleneagles - Ocean Life (Territories)
B Grange & Manister House Studs
MRC International
Placed twice in six starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Innumerable when fifth of 13 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year Star Rating HHH
Glen And Tonic Handicap Rating 71 15/8Fav HR72
Full sister to Grande Marques, won twice at 5f and 6f including in Listed company for these connections. Interesting to see what the market makes of her Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind Michael’s Well when sixth of 14 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (soft) in October last year. Star Rating HH
Br B f Magna Grecia - Chirkova (USA) (Sadler’s
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Wild Bessie when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
MISS MOORE CEN (GB)
Br B f Dark Angel - Lastroseofsummer (Haafhd (GB))
Full sister to Sir Tommy Cen, won twice at 7f and 1m. Related to plenty of winners but this is likely to be a good maiden so she is best given more time Star Rating HH
Magna Kotcha
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Opalite at 40-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Brownstown when 11th of 17 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) in June last year She is wearing a tongue-tie and a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 18l behind Bobby Mcgee at 25-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Sweet Baby Zou (GB) 25/1 Declan McDonogh
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Br B f Dubawi - Albigna (Zoffany) 2457- F B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Shane Foley J O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Mrs John Harrington T
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 6l behind Mumhan at 9-2 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating HHHH
Thenandnow Handicap Rating 75 9/2 HR78 Shane Foley 9.2 6 1/4L 7th of 16 to Mumhan 9.7 here 27 SEP 25 mdn 6f Yld/Sft 100/30 Shane Foley 9.2 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Smexy 9.2 LEP 21 AUG 25 mdn 7f 30yds Gd 2/1 Shane Foley 9.2 4 1/4L 2 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.2 GAL 29 JUL 25 8rn mdn 7f Yld
H,T worn by No 22. Hood worn by No 7, No 16.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Starman Tom, 9/2 Ragaire (GB), Thenandnow, 6/1 Cactus, 8/1 Glen And Tonic, 16/1 Cantilever, Grande Cuvee, 20/1 Dreaminthejungle, A Good Yarn, Concaire, Cool Azul, Lar Na Coille, 33/1 Tide Of Fortune, Gilts, Magna Kotcha, Miss Moore Cen (GB), 50/1 Bartolito, Sweet Baby Zou (GB), 66/1 New Divide, Ochtar Againn, Spiritofthedawn, 100/1 Classical Symphony (GB), 150/1 Changing Direction, Threebiggulps (GB) 2025 - 1st No Return 2nd No Alibi (USA) 3rd Cold Hearted (1 min. 13.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
STARMAN TOM shaped with plenty of promise on his debut at Cork and can step forward. The Starman gelding overcame a tardy start to chase home cosy winner Cardiff By The Sea and that form looks strong as the winner was fourth in the Queen Mary last season. The highest rated of those with official marks is the Jessica Harrington-trained Thenandnow Her best run came on her debut over 7f at Leopardstown, but she had some decent efforts subsequently and is entitled to play a big role in this company Cactus would be one of the lesser lights in Ballydoyle, but she has some decent placed form and could get involved.
WIN: STARMAN TOM
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DANGER: Thenandnow
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Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th April. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br Gr g Lethal Force - Real Me (GB) (Mark of Esteem)
F B Peter Onslow Paddy Harnett (5) J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
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Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground
Real Force (GB) 5 flat wins €56,725.00 C D Handicap Rating 85
16/1 HR86 Siobhan Rutledge 8.13 3 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Dmaniac (GB) 8.10 here 15 MAR 9rn Ext hcp 6f Hvy 17/2 HR89 Sam Coen 9.7 (BK) 10L 12th of 14 to Staysound Susie 8.4 here 2 NOV 25
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
2 EARLS (22)
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Princess Pearlita (Manduro (GER)) (B,T) 18360-0 F B Mr M Enright
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 20l behind Perry Mason at 33-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating H
Earls 11 flat wins €160,305.60 D Handicap Rating 81
33/1 HR82 Gary Carroll 10.2 (BK) (TS) 19L 10th of 14 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.8 here 28
Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR82 Robert Whearty 9.1 (BK) (TS) 18L 19th of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 17/2
3 BLUES EMPEROR (16)
Br Ch g Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream (GB)) (CPiece)
F B Mrs Helen Keaveney Nathan Crosse J O Five Year Plan Syndicate William Harvey T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 66-1 behind Key Witness when 16th of 21 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Blues Emperor 5 flat wins €99,415.00 C D Handicap Rating 79
66/1 HR83 Nathan Crosse 8.12 (CP) 24L 16th of 21 to Key Witness 8.5
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hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 80/1 HR86 Nathan Crosse 9.11 7 3/4L 8th of 12 to Independent Expert 9.6 NAAS 22
hcp 7f Sft 66/1 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 33L last of 13 to Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.9 DUN 20
4 SAN
AER (28)
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teacht An Earraig (USA) (Galileo) (TStrap) 74424-9 F B J S Bolger Donagh O’Connor J O
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 10l behind Independent Expert at 8-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
NAAS 22 MAR Ext hcp 7f Sft 11/4 HR99 Donagh Meyler 11.13 (TS) 2 1/2L nk 10L 4th to Harry’s Dream 11.0 THU 27 NOV 25 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 11yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR76 Donagh O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Ribee 9.11 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy
5 SMOKE THEM OUT (22)
He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to soft - heavy Finished 8l behind Bodhi Bear when sixth of 14 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Third of 14 behind Falls Of Acharn beaten 2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH
(heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Placed in four of eight starts. Third of 9 behind Beautiful Affair beaten 2 1/4l at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year Star Rating HHH
Nicola Burns 9.1 (BK) 10L 8th of 15 to Never Loose 9.3 GAL 27 OCT 25 mdn 7f Hvy 5/2 HR87 J.M. Sheridan 9.13 (CP) 5 1/2L 24L 3rd to Glenroyal 9.11
Br Ch g Sands of Mali (FR) - Invade (Intense Focus (USA)) (C,T) 1-42401 F B Ballyhane Yudish Geerdharry (7) J O M Rafiq Anthony Mullins T
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 14-1 at Bellewstown over 1m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mehman by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Lahore Da King 3 flat wins €18,868.00 D Handicap Rating 75 14/1 HR67 Yudish Geerdharry 9.4 (CP) (TS) won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Mehman (GB) 10.3 and
7/2Fav HR67 James Ryan 9.1 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 13th of 14 to Una Matata 9.3 DUN 6
6/1 HR67 Iqbal Khan 8.8 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L hd 1/2L 4th to
hcp 7f
B M Grassick & A Goonan N
O W Keeling & M C Grassick & Mrs M J Grassick M C Grassick T
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 11l behind Key Witness at 25-1 when 14th of 20 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HH
Loingseoir 7 flat wins €49,855.00
28/1 HR66 J. Cleary 9.5 (TS) won ns 1L from Miss Nifty 9.0 and Tofino 9.8 here 16 OCT 25 26rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 1min
10/1 HR67 Freya Frain 8.8 (TS) 13L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Highbury See See 9.3 here 4
Br B g War Of Will (USA) - Mutually Benefit (USA)
A winner at 11-1 over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Mickey The Steel by 5l. Star Rating HHHHH
Charlie (USA) 1 flat win €10,602.00 CD Handicap Rating 73 11/1 HR58 Andrew Slattery 9.2 (TS) won 4 3/4L 1 3/4L from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and
18/1 HR65 Sam Coen 9.2 (TS) 4 1/2L 6th of 13 to Amber Blossom (GB) 8.12 DUN 20 NOV 24 hcp (47-65)7f Std 14/1 HR66 Leigh Roche 8.7 8L 6th of 7 to Sweet Chariot 9.0
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 23 behind Red Charlie beaten 7l at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHHH
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 13l behind Matt Connor at 25-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Twinkle Twinkle (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) (TStrap) 86586-2 F B Star Cottage Stud Adam Caffrey J O Ms Hazel McGuinness & Martin W White & Declan Sheridan & Breen White Adrian McGuinness T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1/2l by Glory To Be when second of 16 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Goal Exceeded (GB) 2 flat wins €27,435.00 CD Handicap Rating 67 11/2 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.1 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Glory To Be 9.8 LEP 15 APR 16rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 14/1 HR68 Adam Caffrey 9.2 (TS) 3 3/4L 6th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 9/1 HR70 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (TS) 4L 8th of 26 to Loingseoir 9.5 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Yld
Br B g Coulsty - Subsidize (GB) (Dandy Man) (CPiece) 51-3 F B Herbertstown House Stud Ronan Whelan
Marcella Burns John S O’Donoghue T
A winner at 6f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 9 behind Silky Lass beaten 5l at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in February He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHH
L L Koulsty 1 flat win €15,930.00 Handicap Rating 80 Oisin McSweeney 9.7 3/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Silky Lass (GB) 8.6 NEWCASTLE 15 FEB 9rn 1m 5yds Std 13/2 Ronan Whelan 9.1 won ns s/hd from Rosie Frith 8.6 and Stars Will Shine 9.0 CK 10 SEP 25 14rn 6f Yld/Sft 1min 13sec 11/2 Ben Coen 9.3 5L 5th of 11 to Solomon Islands 8.13 LEP 21 AUG 25 mdn 7f 30yds Gd 16 MICKEY THE STEEL (GB) (22)
Br B g Hot Streak - Blue Maiden (GB) (Medicean (GB)) (C,T) 424-332 F B Overbury Stallions Ltd Wesley Joyce (3) J O Ms Lisa Sheridan Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l by Red Charlie when second of 23 at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Mickey The Steel (GB) 5 flat wins €38,055.00 C Handicap Rating 67 15/2 HR66 Wesley Joyce 9.7 (CP) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Red Charlie (USA) 9.2 here 28 MAR 23rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy
5/1 HR67 Wesley Joyce 9.8 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Noble Nation 9.10 NAAS 22 MAR 15rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 6/1 HR67 Wesley Joyce 9.1 (CP) nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Smoke Them Out 9.5 here 15
17 LADY MARY HEATH (20) 4 8 12 (124) (15) Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Lastdanceforme (Danehill Dancer) u000-47 F B Mrs Claire Berry J Cleary (5) J O Claire Berry Aidan Anthony Howard T
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 12l behind Satono Chevalier at 15-2 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Lady Mary Heath Handicap Rating 64
15/2 HR64 J. Cleary 9.8 11L 7th of 13 to Satono Chevalier 9.3 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 2f Hvy 66/1 HR64 J. Cleary 9.3 2 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15 MAR 26rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 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
B,T worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 6. C,T worn by No 9, No 12, No 16.
CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 15. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 7, No. 10, No. 13, No. 14.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Red Charlie (USA), 11/2 Sun Soldier, Goal Exceeded (GB), 6/1 Lahore Da King, 8/1 Local Lad, L L Koulsty, Mickey The Steel (GB), 11/1 Smoke Them Out, 14/1 Merisi Diamond, 16/1 San Aer, 20/1 Lady Mary Heath, 25/1 Real Force (GB), Jon Riggens, 50/1 Hexagonal, 100/1 Earls, Loingseoir, 150/1 Blues Emperor 2025 - 1st Neo Smart 2nd Showhound (GB) 3rd El Bello (GB) (1 min. 25.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
RED CHARLIE got a fair hike for his easy win here just over three weeks ago, but may be able to follow up The US-bred gelding, who was a four-and-three-quarter-length victor over C&D in testing conditions, remains very unexposed and may be able to defy the 15lb rise Mickey The Steel, who chased him home, is now a stone better off so is entitled to give him a bit more to think about. Merisi Diamond was third in that race so has to come into calculations, especially in first-time cheekpieces. Recent Bellewstown winner Lahore Da King also has to be on the shortlist.
WIN: RED CHARLIE
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DANGER: Mickey The Steel
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Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May
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The stage is set. The race is on. The Maestro is ready.
EIGHTH RACE 5.20P.M.
THE YOUR GAME, YOUR ODDS, YOUR 1XBET.IE HANDICAP OF €21,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th April. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 46)
Placed twice in four starts. Finished 6l behind River Ara when fourth of 12 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
A winner at 10-1 at Dundalk over 7f on his latest outing in February, beating Salacious by a nose Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 9-2 at Dundalk over 7f on her latest outing in December last year, beating Great Plains Lady by a head. Star Rating HHH
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Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 9l behind Proposition at 66-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
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F B Mistress Of Venice Syndicate Ben Coen J O Tony Branagan Meats Limited Patrick T Foley T
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 5l behind Invincible Will at 5-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh. Star Rating HH
Venetian Star Handicap Rating 74
Ch g Cotai Glory (GB) - Maghzaa (Aqlaam (GB))
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 14l behind Causeway at 12-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 6l behind Opalite at 16-5 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 17-2 at Galway over 7f (heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Aquilla Star by 3l. Star Rating HHH
The Glen 1 flat
€7,375.00 Handicap Rating
17/2 HR64 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 won 3L s/hd from Aquilla Star 9.5 and Mr Tony 9.2 GAL 27
7f Hvy 1min 36sec 6/1 HR63 Shane Foley 9.5 5L 2nd to Synners Kid 10.2 BELW 2 OCT 25 11rn Ext hcp 7f 195yds Sft 8/1 HR64 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 5 1/4L 8th of 14 to Sovereign Thought 9.5
9 MO ANAM CHARA (137)
Br B f Circus Maximus - Gwerrann (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 9642- F B T Whelan & Ronan Whelan Racing Ltd Ronan Whelan J O Mrs Kathleen Whelan Mark Fahey T
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by John La Bear when second of 11 at 11-4jt-fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating HHH
Mo Anam Chara Handicap Rating 70 11/4Fav HR68 Ronan Whelan 9.12 1 1/4L 2nd to John La Bear 9.3 DUN 3 DEC 25 11rn Ext hcp 1m Std
66/1 Wayne Hassett 8.8 ns hd 3 3/4L 4th to Alissam 8.13 DUN 12 NOV 25 14rn mdn 7f Std 20/1 Leigh Roche 9.2 16L 6th of 10 to Classiest 9.2 GAL 27 OCT 25 mdn 1m 73yds Sft/Hvy
10 DIVINE BELIEVER (28)
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Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Divine Balance (USA) (Union Rags (USA)) 007 F B Paul Cairns Racing Ltd Robbie Colgan J O Paul Cairns Racing Limited Henry de Bromhead T
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 9l behind Drop Dead Gorgeous at 200-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Divine Believer Handicap Rating 69
200/1 Robbie Colgan 9.3 8 1/4L 7th of 10 to Drop Dead Gorgeous 9.3 NAAS 22 MAR mdn 1m Sft 250/1 Robbie Colgan 9.3 9 3/4L 12th of 14 to Son Of Beauty 9.5 DUN 6
mdn 1m Std 50/1 Robbie Colgan 9.3 14L 11th of 14 to Handshake (GER) 9.8 DUN 30 JAN mdn 1m Std
11 ARCTIC ASSASSIN (165)
Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Gharaaneej (Pivotal (GB)) (CPiece) 079- F B Gharaaneej Partnership J M Sheridan J O Mrs A M O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 9l behind Back To Me at 40-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Arctic Assassin Handicap Rating 68
40/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 9L 9th of 11 to Back To Me 8.9 DUN 5 NOV 25 mdn 6f Std 125/1 Hugh Horgan 8.13 8L 7th of 16 to Acclamatic 9.6 here 16 OCT 25 mdn 1m Yld 20/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 14L 11th of 13 to Sugar Goodson 9.7 NAV 8 OCT 25 mdn 1m 40yds Yld
12 PASS THE BUCK (165)
Br B g Australia (GB) - Zofar Zogood (Zoffany) (CPiece) 007- F B Zofar Zogood Partnership Declan
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 7l behind Back To Me at 200-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HH
Yet to place in four starts. Finished 8l behind Empty Wallet when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
B J S Bolger
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 7l by Servare when second of 13 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH
Dreoilin Handicap Rating 63
5/1 HR63 Declan McDonogh 9.6 7L 2nd to Servare (USA) 9.2 NAV 30 MAR 13rn hcp 1m 2f Hvy
80/1 Declan McDonogh 9.2 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 1L 4th to Breaking Dawn (GB) 9.7 here 15 MAR 16rn mdn 6f Hvy 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
CPiece worn by No 11, No 12. TStrap worn by No 2.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Mo Anam Chara, 9/2 Down The Glen, 11/2 Boston Benjamin, Gonna Be Golden, 8/1 Dreoilin, 11/1 Hamiyan (FR), Closely, 14/1 Hambelton, 20/1 Venetian Star, Johnny Soda, 33/1 Vantage Code, Divine Believer, Arctic Assassin, Pass The Buck 2025 - 1st Scott Key 2nd Ribee 3rd Ohmali (1 min. 45.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
HAMIYAN had some nice runs in maidens last term and doesn’t look harshly treated off a mark of 79 on his second handicap start. The Wootton Bassett gelding was placed twice from four runs, including when third to recent Ballysax winner Christmas Day at Gowran Park. Boston Benjamin brings winning form into the race, having scored at Dundalk back in February He remains unexposed and Colin Keane is an eyecatching booking. Closely weakened on her comeback run in a maiden here last month, but it would be no surprise if she stepped forward with that outing under her belt.
WIN: HAMIYAN DANGER: Boston Benjamin
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HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.15p.m. The Arizona Blaze Standing At The Irish National Stud Irish EBF Race of €23,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish National Stud and the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €13,800 (Penalty Value: €13,547), Second will receive €4,600, Third will receive €2,300, Fourth will receive €1,150, Fifth will receive €690, Sixth will receive €460 For two years old only that are EBF eligible and that have not won more than one race About 5 furlongs €230 to enter, €23 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. PenaltyWinner of a race 5lb extra. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €13547; Second: €4600; Third: €2300; Fourth: €1150; Fifth: €690; Sixth: €460
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SECOND RACE 1.50p.m. The SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by SIS) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,314), Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st) About 5 furlongs €260 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 14th April. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520
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THIRD RACE 2.25p.m. The Visit The Irish National Stud And Gardens Irish EBF Maiden of €22,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish National 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 6 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
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FOURTH RACE 3.00p.m. The Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie 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 three years old and upwards (70 = 10st) About 6 furlongs €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 14th April. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360
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FIFTH RACE 3.35p.m. The Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Alleged Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3)
(Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400 For four years old and upwards About 1 mile 2 furlongs €490 to enter on March 25th €280 extra if forfeit not declared by April 14th or €7,000 if entered by April 14th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2025) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Closing Date: 25th March 2026 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400
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SIXTH RACE 4.10p.m. The Bermingham Cameras Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Bermingham Cameras 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 8lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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SEVENTH RACE 4.45p.m The 1xBet.ie Supports Safe Gambling Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) 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 7 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 14th April. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
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EIGHTH RACE 5.20p.m. The Your Game, Your Odds, Your 1xBet.ie Handicap of €21,000
(Generously sponsored by 1xBet) 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 only (80 = 9st 12lbs) About 1 mile €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 14th April. Weights raised by 1lb Starting from stalls Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
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