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OFFICIALS JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WEEKEND
DAY TWO SUNDAY 19TH JULY Under the Rules of Racing
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racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and
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TODAY’S CONTENTS Today’s Officials
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Today’s Schedule
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Find Your Way
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How to Read Your Racecard
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Trackfacts
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Raceday Dining
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Around The Paddock
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General Information
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Race Conditions
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Br Ch f Galileo - Polised Gem (Danehill (USA)) J Chris Hayes
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D K Weld T Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd B
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place Earnings €51,499.70 Days Since Last Run 24
Oisin Murphy 8.12 8. 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. C.D. Hayes 99.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2/1Fav C.D.
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Previous Performances
Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer Handicap Rating
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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TRACKFACTS
AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION
2m
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.
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1m4f
1m21/2f
1m2f
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1m1f 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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TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (164 wins from 739 runners, 22%) runs BOLD COMMANDER (1.40), WHITE SAND BEACH and CAPE PRIMROSE (2.10), IBELIEVEICANFLY and BEACH and SPECKLES (2.40), DORSET (3.15), ILLINOIS (4.25). J P O’BRIEN (85 wins from 798 runners, 11%) runs MOSEL and STAR PERFORMER (2.10), GREEN SPARKLE and CITRUS SPRINGS (2.40), KIRKLAND SIOUX (3.50), TENNESSEE STUD and AL RIFFA and TRUSTYOURINSTINCT (4.25), SEVEN NATION ARMY (5.00), SOLNESS (5.30). J P MURTAGH (45 wins from 462 runners, 10%) runs MY IRISH LADY (1.40), ZODIAC BEAR (3.15), FLORESTA (4.25), WOODLAWN LILY (5.00), SAKOKU (5.30). MRS J HARRINGTON (44 wins from 537 runners, 8%) runs TRUMPH and MATHOURA (2.10), GLITTER AND GLORY (3.50), GREEN IMPACT (4.25), PIERRE GROSSE (5.30). G M LYONS (42 wins from 315 runners, 13%) runs SOUTHERN BOULEVARD and LA TACHE (1.40), MALLAVELLY (3.50).
TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
J P O’BRIEN (19 wins from 55 runners, 35%) runners listed above. G M LYONS (6 wins from 29 runners, 21%) runners listed above. AIDAN O’BRIEN (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runners listed above. DONNACHA O’BRIEN (4 wins from 15 runners, 27%) runs HAPPY PHAROAH (4.25), TRADEWINDS (5.00), NUMANTIA (5.30). D O’MEARA (3 wins from 53 runners, 6%) runs AUDIENCE (3.15).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT CURRAGH (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:
RYAN MOORE (119 wins from 343 rides, 35%) rides BOLD COMMANDER (1.40), WHITE SAND BEACH (2.10), IBELIEVEICANFLY (2.40), DORSET (3.15), ILLINOIS (4.25). COLIN KEANE (75 wins from 562 rides, 13%) rides LA TACHE (1.40), AUDIENCE (3.15), MALLAVELLY (3.50), I READY (5.00), ABBOTSFORD (5.30). BILLY LEE (62 wins from 517 rides, 12%) rides LITMUS TEST (1.40), ALPINE WEDDING (2.40), BIG GOSSEY (3.15), ORCHIDACEAE (3.50), TOKYO TOWER (5.30). DYLAN MCMONAGLE (55 wins from 482 rides, 11%) rides STAR PERFORMER (2.10), CITRUS SPRINGS (2.40), SANCTIJUDE (3.50), AL RIFFA (4.25), SEVEN NATION ARMY (5.00). WAYNE LORDAN (42 wins from 404 rides, 10%) rides ABLETAI (1.40), CAPE PRIMROSE (2.10), SPECKLES (2.40).
JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (13 wins from 48 rides, 27%) rides listed above. ROSSA RYAN (13 wins from 63 rides, 21%) rides SHI YANG (2.40), POWER BLUE (3.15), DALLAS STAR (4.25). COLIN KEANE (11 wins from 55 rides, 20%) rides listed above. CHRIS HAYES (7 wins from 37 rides, 19%) rides SUNATIA (2.10). BILLY LEE (6 wins from 53 rides, 11%) rides listed above. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 17th July.
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RACE DAY DINING From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites
Walk-In Dining
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Celebrate in style with a private raceday experience tailored for your occasion. Choose from a relaxed street-food menu, a three-course buffet lunch, or a refined four-course à la carte menu, all delivered with exceptional service and spectacular racing views.
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Perfect for a stylish raceday treat, the Champagne Bar welcomes walk-ins and offers everything from elegant afternoon tea to creative street-food flights.
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.
Lighter Bites
LILYWHITES LOUNGE
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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.
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For hospitality bookings on future race days visit curragh.ie
Around The Paddock A Simple Guide 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
A good walk: the hindleg gets well underneath, the hips dip & sway like a super model, the tail base will show the hip
A fit horse is easy to see, very lean & tight
A top-class Group 1 horse carries itself well, the good walk clear in the angle of hindquarters (bottom), large clear eye & ears
Look at the length between the saddle and the hindquarters: the longer the back, usually the further the horse will stay (10f+/ 1¼miles+)
A short-coupled horse, rounder & plumper, is usually a better sprinter (5f/6f/7f)
GENERAL INFORMATION ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE? YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
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ARE DOGS ALLOWED? ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
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(For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
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RACE ONE
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ABLETAI
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9-7
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Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Elanora (No Nay Never (USA)) J Wayne Lordan
M C Grassick T Joseph E Keeling & W Keeling O Rathbeale Stud Ulc B
HR Handicap Rating 93 F 826
Placed once in three starts. Finished 6l behind Carry The Flag when sixth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 15
7/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 6L 6th of 10 to Carry The Flag 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Listed 5f Gd 80/1 Billy Lee 9.7 hd D/h for 2nd with Sun Goddess 8.11 to Carry The Flag 9.7 NAAS 9 MAY 7rn mdn 5f Gd 16/1 Billy Lee 9.7 14L last of 8 to Tribeca 9.7 NAV 25 APR mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld
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ATLANTIC BRIDGE
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Br B Br c Dubawi Legend - Breedj (Acclamation (GB)) J Donagh O’Connor
9-7
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Robson De Aguiar T J Kirkland O Mylestown Farms Ltd B
Half-brother to Ruby’s Profit, won three times at 5f. His sale price increased significantly from 23,000 euro to 300,000 when sold at a breeze-up sale in May and he has to enter the reckoning. Star Rating HHHH
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BOLD COMMANDER
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Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Alphabet (GB) (Lawman (FR)) J Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien T Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O Coolmore B
F 52
Full brother to First Approach, won twice at 5f and 6f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by April Mist when second of 8 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 16
2/1 J. Cleary 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to April Mist 9.2 BELW 3 JUL 8rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd 6/1 Wayne Lordan 9.5 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd
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INVINCIBLE IRISH
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Br B g Invincible Army - Briseuse de Coeur (Dark Angel)
9-7
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Daniel McLoughlin T Cill Dara Syndicate O Chris Mullins B
J Nathan Crosse
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Related to some useful types but he would be a surprise winner all things considered. Star Rating HH
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LA TACHE
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Br B c Mehmas - No Lippy (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Colin Keane
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G M Lyons T W P Richards O Tally-Ho Stud B
F 64
Full brother to Lady Nunthorpe, won twice at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Nail House when fourth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 11
9/2 Colin Keane 9.5 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Nail House 9.5 FAIR 8 JUL 8rn mdn 6f Gd 12/1 Colin Keane 9.7 8 1/2L 6th of 13 to Celeron (GB) 9.7 here 3 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Yld
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LITMUS TEST (GB)
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Br Gr c Havana Grey (GB) - Deciding Vote (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Billy Lee
F 2
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9-7
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P Twomey T D J Burke O Bickmarsh Stud B
Half-brother to Niigata, won at 1m 2f. Beaten 1 1/4l by New Yorker when second of 6 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f in April. He is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 100
100/30 Billy Lee 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to New Yorker (USA) 9.7 DUN 10 APR 6rn mdn 5f Std
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Br B g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Young Special (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) J Rory Cleary
F 696
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9-7
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Kevin Thomas Coleman T Drambling Syndicate O Michael G Holden B
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Grayrobin when sixth of 9 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Star Rating HH 28/1 Rory Cleary 8.13 6L 6th of 9 to Grayrobin (GB) 9.7 BELW 2 JUL mdn 5f 3yds Gd 28/1 Julian Pietropaolo 8.7 15L 9th of 11 to The Scallionator 8.13 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd 33/1 Rory Cleary 9.0 8 1/4L 6th of 10 to Belle Of The Ball 8.11 CK 19 MAY mdn 5f Sft
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BRAGEIRO
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Br B f Blue Point - Annie B (Dark Angel)
9-2
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Ross O’Sullivan T Anna Mary Kehoe O Mr J Kehoe B
J Shane Foley
Half-sister to Down The Glen, won at 7f. 120,000-euro purchase at Goffs Orby Book 1 and isn’t one to be discounted on his racecourse bow. Star Rating HHH
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MY IRISH LADY
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Br B f Minzaal - Champagne Please (Australia (GB)) J Ben Coen
9-2
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J P Murtagh T Maribeth Sandford O Equos Ltd & Troy Cullen B
F 6
Dam unraced. Finished 13l behind Concorde Landed when sixth of 7 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 15
12/1 Ben Coen 9.2 12L 6th of 7 to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 5f Gd
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SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
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Br R f No Nay Never (USA) - Sans Equivoque (GER) (Stormy River (FR)) J Gary Carroll
G M Lyons T Southern Boulevard Partnership O Capital Bloodstock B
F 5
Half-sister to Mount Kosciuszko, won three times at 1m. Finished 9l behind Concorde Landed when fifth of 7 at 17-2 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 15
17/2 Gary Carroll 9.2 9L 5th of 7 to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 5f Gd
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STAR ABOVE ME
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Br Ch f Starman (GB) - Maisie Ellie (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) J Andrew Slattery
9-2
(1)
Andrew Slattery T Damien Moore O J G Reid & Dara Reid B
Dam a lightly raced maiden. She appeals as the type who may do well in nurseries later on in the campaign. Star Rating HH
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STELLAR PATH
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9-2
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Br Ch f Naval Crown (GB) - Sirya Star (GB) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) J Gavin Ryan
Kieran P Cotter T Shabby Hill Bloodstock Syndicate O Rathbran House Stud & Windlestone B
F 98
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Beibhinn at 66-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Listowel over 6f (good) in May. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating H Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 49
66/1 Leigh Roche 9.2 19L last of 8 to Beibhinn 9.2 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd 18/1 Leigh Roche 8.13 14L 9th of 10 to Belle Of The Ball 8.11 CK 19 MAY mdn 5f Sft
Blinkers worn by No. 5. C,T worn by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 7. TStrap worn by No. 12. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Bold Commander, 4/1 Litmus Test (GB), 5/1 Abletai, 7/1 Atlantic Bridge, La Tache, 20/1 The Drambling Man, Brageiro, Southern Boulevard, Star Above Me, 25/1 My Irish Lady, 50/1 Invincible Irish, 66/1 Stellar Path
2025 - 1st Howd’yadoit 2nd Jack The Bachelor 3rd Namiid (1 min. 0.1 sec.)
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RACE ONE
Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 17
CURRAGH COMMENT
ABLETAI improved for dropping in trip on his second start, finishing just a head behind the classy Carry The Flag. Although his subsequent effort at Listed level was slightly underwhelming, this Phoenix Stakes-entered colt sets the standard with an official rating of 93. Atlantic Bridge cost 300,000 euro at a breeze-up sale in May and comes from a speedy family, while Bold Commander progressed from his debut when second at Bellewstown and is entitled to have more to offer.
DANGER: Atlantic Bridge
RACE ONE
WIN: ABLETAI
Trainers League (Includes 15th March, 28th March, 3rd April & 19th April) Andrew Slattery Joseph O’Brien Aidan O’Brien Johnny Murtagh Michael Mulvany
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SECOND RACE 2.10P.M. 1m 1f
THE CAVALOR EQUINE NUTRITION IRISH EBF 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 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres) T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Horse
1
CAPE PRIMROSE
(CPiece)
Age
st-lb
Draw
3
9-3
(4)
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Again (Danehill Dancer) J Wayne Lordan
HR Handicap Rating 76 F 52-45
A P O’Brien T Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O Coolmore B
Placed once in four starts. Finished 6l behind Glyfada when fifth of 9 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) in April. Star Rating HHHH
RACE TWO
Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 83
9/2 HR79 Ryan Moore 9.3 (CP) 6 1/4L 5th of 9 to Glyfada 9.3 NAAS 27 APR mdn 1m 2f 84yds Gd 9/4 Wayne Lordan 9.3 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Rebel Moon (GB) 9.3 GOW 9 APR 7rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Sft 8/13Fav Wayne Lordan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Green Carrera (GB) 9.2 THU 9 OCT 25 9rn mdn 1m 44yds Gd/Yld
2
MATHOURA
3
Br B f Calyx (GB) - Ilioushka (Iffraaj (GB)) J Shane Foley
F 23
9-3
(6)
Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Grenane House Stud B
Placed once in two starts. Third of 7 behind Guardian Of Realm beaten 8l at 5-2 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) in May. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 52
5/2 Shane Foley 9.3 6L 2L 3rd to Guardian Of Realm (GB) 9.3 FAIR 28 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 1f 210yds Gd 11/2 Shane Foley 9.2 3 1/2L 2nd to Dark Lucinda 9.2 GOW 5 MAY 8rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld
3
MOSEL
3
Br Ch f Waldgeist (GB) - Agala (Lope de Vega) J J M Sheridan
9-3
(8)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Maxwell Morris O Max Morris B
Half-sister to Summer Sail, won three times at 6f and 7f and placed at Listed level. Represents top connections and is expected to be competitive on her first career start. Star Rating HHH
4
STAR PERFORMER
3
Br B f Sea The Stars - K Club (Kodiac (GB)) J Dylan Browne McMonagle
9-3
(5)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Mrs Doreen Tabor O Sunderland Holding INC B
Dam won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 3 race. Appears to the the first string from the yard judged on jockey bookings and she has to enter calculations. Star Rating HHHHH
5
STORM PETREL
3
Br B f Gleneagles - Empress Makeda (Sea The Stars) J Gary Halpin
9-3
(1)
Ms M McDowall T Ms M McDowall O South House Stud B
F 0-4
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Elusive Echo when fourth of 12 at 80-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 19
80/1 Yudish Geerdharry 8.10 nk 1 3/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Elusive Echo 9.3 ROS 30 JUN 12rn mdn 7f 94yds Gd 125/1 Killian Leonard 9.2 17L 12th of 16 to Port Ferdinand 9.7 NAAS 18 SEP 25 mdn 7f Yld/Sft
6
SUNATIA (FR)
3
Br B f Night Of Thunder - Summaya (Azamour) J Chris Hayes
F 0
9-3
(7)
D K Weld T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O H H The Aga Khan’s Studs B
Half-sister to Sumiha, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 4f including a Group 3 race. Beaten 17l behind Moonlit Sun at 25-1 when 14th of 19 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 25
25/1 Leigh Roche 9.3 17L 14th of 19 to Moonlit Sun 9.3 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 1m Gd
20
7
TRUMPH
3
9-3
(2)
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Melodrama (Oratorio) J Nathan Crosse
Mrs John Harrington T Robert Lanigan O Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners B
F 8-
Half-sister to Many A Year, won twice at 6f. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Minerva when eighth of 13 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding) in October last year. Star Rating H Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 274
25/1 Nathan Crosse 9.2 20L 8th of 13 to Minerva 9.2 LEP 18 OCT 25 mdn 7f 30yds Yld
8
WHITE SAND BEACH (USA)
(Blinkers)
3
9-3
(3)
Br Ch f Dubawi - Alice Springs (Galileo) J Ryan Moore
HR Handicap Rating 81 F 308822
A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt B
Career Record 9 runs, 0 wins, 6 places Days Since Last Run 6
5/2 HR82 Wayne Lordan 9.3 (BK) 3 3/4L 2nd to Vauntingly 9.3 KILL 13 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 3f 73yds Gd 7/2 HR82 Wayne Lordan 9.3 (BK) 1L 2nd to Moonlit Sun 9.3 NAAS 24 JUN 19rn mdn 1m Gd 28/1 HR82 Wayne Lordan 8.12 (CP) 9L 8th of 9 to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 30yds Gd
Blinkers worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 White Sand Beach (USA), 4/1 Cape Primrose, Mathoura, 6/1 Star Performer, 7/1 Mosel, 14/1 Storm Petrel, 25/1 Sunatia (FR), 33/1 Trumph
2025 - 1st Queen Of The Bogs 2nd Noli Timere 3rd Sunlight Dance (1 min. 57.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT STAR PERFORMER gets the vote on debut for Joseph O’Brien, whose yard remains in excellent form. A 160,000-euro breeze-up purchase for Michael Tabor, the daughter of Sea The Stars has the pedigree and connections to make an immediate impact under Dylan Browne McMonagle. White Sand Beach has had nine starts and an official rating of 81. She continues to knock on the door, including when runner-up at Killarney on Monday, and she is respected, along with stable companion Cape Primrose, who showed promise last year behind Green Carrera but is yet to show that level of form in two outings this year.
WIN: STAR PERFORMER
DANGER: White Sand Beach
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HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY 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) 21
RACE TWO
Placed in six of nine starts. Beaten 4l by Vauntingly when second of 9 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
THIRD RACE 2.40P.M. THE 1XBET.IE SUPPORTING IRISH SPORT IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €22,000
(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440. (For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
7f
Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
J Jockey
Horse
1
ADMIRED BEAUTY
Br B f Blue Point - Blissful Beauty (FR) (Olympic Glory)
Age
st-lb
Draw
2
9-2
(2)
J S Bolger T Miss Clare Manning O Mr Mark Gittins B
J Declan McDonogh
Dam won at 1m 2f. From the family of Australian Group 2 winner Home Of The Brave, who did very well when racing in the UK for Hugo Palmer, and a bold bid isn’t out of the question. Star Rating HHH
2
ALPINE WEDDING
2
9-2
(10)
Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Wedding Dress (GB) (Tamayuz (GB))
RACE THREE
J Billy Lee
P Twomey T Patrick Hale O M Hanly, C Hanly & M Buckley B
F 5
Full sister to Sydneyarms Chelsea, won twice at 6f including a Group 3 race. Finished 7l behind Blonde Over Blue when fifth of 10 at 5-1 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 45
5/1 Billy Lee 9.2 6 3/4L 5th of 10 to Blonde Over Blue (GB) 9.2 LEP 4 JUN mdn 7f 20yds Sft
3
BEACH
2
9-2
(4)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Was (Galileo)
A P O’Brien T Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith O Coolmore B
J J Cleary (5)
Half-sister to Concert Hall, won three times at 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. Her pedigree is an interesting mix of speed and stamina, by No Nay Never out of an Oaks winner in Was, but others from the stable are preferred. Star Rating HHH
4
CITRUS SPRINGS (USA)
2
9-2
(6)
Br Br f Olympiad (USA) - California Spirit (USA) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Munir/Souede/MacLennan et al O International Equities Holding, Inc B
J Dylan Browne McMonagle F 6
Half-sister to Spirit Maker, won four times at 1m and 1m 1f. Finished 14l behind Beibhinn when sixth of 8 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Listowel over 6f (good) in May. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 49
6/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 14L 6th of 8 to Beibhinn 9.2 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd
5
FLY SMARTLY
2
Br B f Mehmas - Smart Flies (Dawn Approach) J Donagh O’Connor F 3
9-2
(1)
Robson De Aguiar T Mrs A O’Callaghan O Mrs M Joyce B
Dam won at 7f. Third of 7 behind Concorde Landed beaten 7l at 18-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 15
18/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 5L 1 1/2L 3rd to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 7rn mdn 5f Gd
6
GREEN SPARKLE
2
9-2
(9)
Br B f Lope de Vega - Runaway Sparkle (GB) (Green Desert (USA))
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Simon Munir & Isaac Souede O Gestut Kussaburg & Lope de Vega Synd B
J J M Sheridan
Half-sister to Real Appeal, won six times between 5f and 1m including a Group 2 race. 120,000-euro purchase at Goffs Orby Book 1 who is entitled to be in the mix on her debut. Star Rating HHH
22
7
IBELIEVEICANFLY (USA)
2
9-2
(5)
Br Ch f Frankel (GB) - That Which Is Not (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) J Ryan Moore
F 42
A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt & Flaxman Holdings, LTD B
Half-sister to Piz Badile, won twice between 1m and 1m 3f including a Group 3 race. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 6l by Alpha when second of 13 at 5-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 21
5/1 Wayne Lordan 9.2 6L 2nd to Alpha 9.2 here 28 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 2/1Fav Ryan Moore 9.2 3/4L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Blonde Over Blue (GB) 9.2 LEP 4 JUN 10rn mdn 7f 20yds Sft
8
SHI YANG
2
Br B f Blackbeard - Pearl Chavez (GB) (Postponed) J Rossa Ryan
9-2
(8)
Robson De Aguiar T AMO Racing Limited O Farranamanagh House Stud B
F 54
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Concorde Landed when fourth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 15
13/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 5L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 7rn mdn 5f Gd 6/4Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 3 3/4L 5th of 8 to Brazilian Diva 9.2 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 5f Gd
9
SPECKLES
2
9-2
(7)
A P O’Brien T Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith O Coolmore B
J Wayne Lordan
Half-sister to Boogie Woogie, won twice at 1m 2f. She has plenty of stamina on the dam’s side of her pedigree, being out of a dual Oaks heroine, and commands the utmost respect. Star Rating HHHH
10
SWORD OF STATE
2
9-2
(3)
Br B f State of Rest - Alchemilla (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA))
Brendan W Duke T Martin Hayes & Peter Slezak O Forenaghts Stud Farm B
J Rory Cleary
Half-sister to Stardrifter, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f. Related to plenty of winners but she may prove better over a longer trip in time. Star Rating HH
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Ibelieveicanfly (USA), 5/1 Beach, Speckles, 15/2 Alpine Wedding, Green Sparkle, Shi Yang, 10/1 Fly Smartly, 12/1 Citrus Springs (USA), 16/1 Admired Beauty, 33/1 Sword Of State
2025 - 1st Sugar Island 2nd Saint Agatha 3rd Ridersinthesky (GER) (1 min. 30.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT IBELIEVEICANFLY has contested two of the strongest maidens run this season and has bumped into two smart fillies. The Frankel filly was favourite on debut but could only manage fourth before chasing home her stable companion Alpha on her second start. That was still a very good run and she should take plenty of beating on this occasion. Alpine Wedding finished behind the selection on debut and, holding Moyglare and Debutante entries, she is expected to come forward from that experience, while the impeccably-bred Sparkles is worth noting for the future.
WIN: IBELIEVEICANFLY
DANGER: Alpine Wedding
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RACE THREE
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Seventh Heaven (Galileo)
The Curragh in association with Churchill Tyres would like to congratulate the following breeders who were responsible for winners during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival WINNING HORSE
BREEDER
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Jean Philippe Dubois
Alpha Ballinea Star Benvenuto Cellini
Coolmore & Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Old Carhue Stud Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
Big Gossey
Mr E Heary
Darius Dark
Newtown Anner Stud
Estrange
A Stroud, T Stewart & J Hanly
Fixation
Thomas Hassett
Genesis
M Foley
Giant Sequoia
Resolute Bloodstock
In My Teens
Mrs. Noreen McManus
King of Earth
Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Loughrea
Acorn Stud
Meriden
Juddmonte Farms
Midnight Dusk
Springcomg Park Stud
Pierre Royal
Moyglare Stud Farm
Prevalence
Juddmonte Farms
Purview
Juddmonte Farms
Reverend Hubert San Andreas Summer Island
Charlie Brooks Grangemore Stud Brandywine Farm (Jim & Pam Robinson)
Sun Goddess
Owenstown Bloodstock
Suspicious Mindz
Smarden Thoroughbreds
Wyman Zodiac Bear
Grange Stud Mrs Jean Brennan
All breeders of winners from July to November at The Curragh will be entered into a draw to win a free nomination to exciting new sire Maranoa Charlie Nb. the free nomination is non transferable
FEATURE GROUP
TWO THEGLENROYALHOTELAND SHODACAFÉMINSTRELSTAKES PRIZE MONEY €130,000
OVERVIEW
KEY TRENDS
The Minstrel Stakes is one of Ireland’s leading summer contests for milers and specialist seven-furlong performers. Run over 7 furlongs, the Group 2 race is open to thoroughbreds aged three years and older and takes place each July as part of the track’s high-quality midsummer programme.
10 of the last 12 winners were aged 4 or older
Named in honour of the outstanding Irish-trained racehorse The Minstrel, winner of the Derby and Irish Derby in 1977, the race has undergone several changes since its inception. Originally staged at Phoenix Park over a mile for three-yearolds, it moved to the Curragh in 1991, was opened to older horses and later shortened to its current distance of 7 furlongs. It was promoted to Group 2 status in 2016. The race has attracted a number of top-class performers over the years, with recent winners including dual winners Romanised and Order Of Australia, as well as future Group 1 winner Diego Velazquez.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
10/12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting 9/12 winners had at least 1 win in a group 1-3 race
2025 winner: Diego Velazquez.
Dropping back into Group 2 company, Diego Velazquez showed his class 12 months ago when coming home a comfortable winner under Ryan Moore. Breaking well from the stalls, the Aidan O’Brien runner was sent into a share of the lead before eventually settling just behind the pacesetter, California Dreamer. Moore was one of the first to make his move, quickly sending the eventual winner to challenge the long-time leader. East Hampton emerged as the biggest threat, closing to within a short head of the Ballydoyle runner, but Diego Velazquez’s class ultimately shone through as he held his rival to land the Group 2 prize.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025
Ten-time course winner Big Gossey once again lines up in search of an eleventh success. Last time out, he justified favouritism in the Listed Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash, scoring by just under a length following a fine ride from Billy Lee. Lee retains the partnership aboard the Charles O’Brien-trained sprinter, who arrives here with every chance of adding another Curragh victory to his impressive record. British raider Audience was only narrowly denied in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown last time out. A proven performer over this distance, he remains a dangerous opponent despite now being in the latter stages of his career. East Hampton has gone close on several occasions at the Curragh, finishing in the first three on each of his last three starts over course and distance. He looks almost certain to give another good account of himself, and this could be the day he returns to the winner’s enclosure. Power Blue looks the pick of the two three-year-olds in the field. He drops back into much calmer waters after contesting three consecutive Group 1 races and should find this company far more manageable. YEAR
WINNER [DRAW]
TRAINER
JOCKEY
2025
Diego Velazquez [6]
AGE WGT SP 4
9-10
11/8F
A P O’Brien
Ryan Moore
RPR 115
2024
Poet Master [7]
4
9-10
7/2
K R Burke
Sam James
118
2023
Zarinsk [10]
3
9-0
11/5F
G M Lyons
Colin Keane
111
2022
Order Of Australia [1]
5
9-10
4/5F
A P O’Brien
Ryan Moore
120
2021
Order Of Australia [8]
4
9-13
2/1F
A P O’Brien
Ryan Moore
119 119
2020
Romanised [3]
5
9-10
9/4
K J Condon
W J Lee
2019
Romanised [6]
4
9-8
2/1
K J Condon
W J Lee
119
2018
Larchmont Lad [3]
4
9-8
4/1
David O’Meara
James Doyle
112
2017
Spirit Of Valor [8]
3
9-1
5/2J
A P O’Brien
Ryan Moore
117
2016
Gordon Lord Byron [6]
8
9-9
16/1
T Hogan
W J Lee
116
FOURTH RACE 3.15P.M. THE GLENROYAL HOTEL AND SHODA CAFÉ MINSTREL STAKES OF €130,000 (GROUP 2)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600.
(For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Horse
1
AUDIENCE (GB)
Age
st-lb
Draw
7
9-10
(4)
(CPiece)
Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Ladyship (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Colin Keane
7f
HR Handicap Rating 106 F 300092
David O’Meara (in GB) T Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer O Cheveley Park Stud Limited B
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3/4l by Native Warrior when second of 7 at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 29 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Win Earnings €448,452.90 Days Since Last Run 38
28/1 HR102 Colin Keane 9.9 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Native Warrior (GB) 9.9 LEP 11 JUN 7rn Group 3 7f 35yds Sft Mark Winn 9.10 (CP) 22L 9th of 11 to Lake Forest (GB) 9.10 HAYDOCK PARK 9 MAY Listed 6f 212yds Gd B. Pinheiro 9.4 (CP) 20L last of 13 to Elnajmm (GB) 9.7 MEYDAN 6 MAR 7f Gd
2
BIG GOSSEY
(TStrap)
Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) J Billy Lee
9
9-10
(3)
Charles O’Brien T Allegro Syndicate O Mr E Heary B
HR Handicap Rating 107 F 2-01921
Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav here over 6f (good) last month, beating Tango Flare by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 89 runs, 12 wins, 23 places Win Earnings €404,610.00 Days Since Last Run 21
5/2Fav HR107 Billy Lee 9.10 (TS) won 3/4L ns from Tango Flare 9.7 and Bodhi Bear 9.7 here 28 JUN 9rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 11.2sec 18/1 HR107 Billy Lee 9.5 (TS) 2L 2nd to Comanche Brave 9.5 here 23 MAY 10rn Group 2 6f Gd 40/1 HR107 Robert Whearty 9.12 (TS) 4 1/4L 9th of 15 to Mission Central 9.2 NAAS 27 APR Listed 5f Gd
RACE FOUR
3
J Luke McAteer
EAST HAMPTON (GB)
4
Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Sitar (GB) (Aqlaam (GB))
David Marnane T N Molloy O Manor Farm Stud & J E Rose B
HR Handicap Rating 107 F 5260-25
9-10
(6)
Successful at 6f and 7f on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Native Warrior when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 14 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €41,300.00 Days Since Last Run 38
4/1 HR109 Luke McAteer 9.9 6 1/4L 5th of 7 to Native Warrior (GB) 9.9 LEP 11 JUN Group 3 7f 35yds Sft 9/1 HR109 Luke McAteer 9.9 1 1/2L 2nd to Big Gossey 9.9 here 28 MAR 10rn Listed 7f Sft/Hvy Oisin Orr 9.2 20L 10th of 11 to Marvelman 9.2 DONCASTER 13 SEP 25 Group 2 7f 6yds Sft
4
ZODIAC BEAR
(CPiece)
Br B g Kodi Bear - Tut (Intikhab (USA)) J Ben Coen
4
9-10
(1)
J P Murtagh T Seamus McPeake O Mrs Jean Brennan B
HR Handicap Rating 104 F 013-41
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. A winner at 4-1 here over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Alcantor by 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €67,750.00 Days Since Last Run 21
4/1 HR103 Ben Coen 9.9 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Alcantor (FR) 9.9 and Cowardofthecounty 9.9 here 28 JUN 6rn Listed 1m Gd 1min 38.8sec 14/1 HR103 Ben Coen 9.9 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Native Warrior (GB) 9.9 LEP 11 JUN 7rn Group 3 7f 35yds Sft 10/1 Seamie Heffernan 8.13 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Copacabana Sands 8.10 LEP 12 JUN 25 11rn Group 3 7f 47yds Sft
5
DUCKADILLY
5
Br B f Churchill - Alutiq (Kodiac (GB)) J Scott McCullagh
9-7
(2)
Daniel McLoughlin T Duckadilly Partnership O Murcot Investments B
HR Handicap Rating 100 F 40-7151
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 4-1 in the Group 3 XIN GIN Irish EBF Brownstown Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Phenomenal Filly by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 11 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €91,620.00 Days Since Last Run 10
4/1 HR100 Scott McCullagh 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Phenomenal Filly 9.1 and Nancy J 9.9 LEP 9 JUL 6rn Group 3 7f 50yds Gd 1min 28.8sec 7/1 HR100 Scott McCullagh 9.7 2 1/2L 5th of 6 to Zodiac Bear 9.9 here 28 JUN Listed 1m Gd 7/1 HR98 Ben Coen 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Syzygy (GB) 9.9 and Sindria 9.12 NAV 7 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 1min 42.8sec
6
DORSET
3
9-3
(7)
Br Gr c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Snowflakes (Galileo) J Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien T D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg O Snowflakes Syndicate B
HR Handicap Rating 103 F 411-789
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 9l behind Thesecretadversary at 66-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €542,200.00 Days Since Last Run 29
W. M. Lordan 9.6 9L 9th of 16 to Thesecretadversary 9.6 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm Christophe Soumillon 9.2 6 1/2L 8th of 13 to Rayif 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 10 MAY Group 1 1m Sft /Hvy 4/1Fav HR106 J. Cleary 9.5 5L 7th of 10fn, 11rn to Thesecretadversary 9.5 LEP 12 APR Group 3 7f 42yds Gd/Yld 26
7
POWER BLUE
3
Br B c Space Blues - Visions (Worthadd) J Rossa Ryan
HR Handicap Rating 109 F 31-2744
9-3
(5)
Robson De Aguiar T AMO Racing Limited O Finanza Locale Consulting B
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Bow Echo when fourth of 6 at 50-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €218,300.00 Days Since Last Run 33
David Egan 9.2 s/hd 1 3/4L 4L 4th to Bow Echo 9.2 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 28/1 HR110 David Egan 9.2 3L 1L nk 4th to Gstaad (GB) 9.2 here 23 MAY 9rn Group 1 1m Gd David Egan 9.2 13L 7th of 14 to Bow Echo 9.2 NEWMARKET 2 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm
CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 4. TStrap worn by No. 2. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Power Blue, 4/1 Big Gossey, 6/1 Audience (GB), East Hampton (GB), Zodiac Bear, 13/2 Dorset, 10/1 Duckadilly
2025 - 1st Diego Velazquez 2nd East Hampton (GB) 3rd Mutasarref (GB) (1 min. 28.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
POWER BLUE ran with plenty of credit when fourth in the St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot and the drop in class represents a fine opportunity for the Amo colt to get back to winning ways. Audience bounced back to form when runner-up at Leopardstown last time and if he gets an easy time in front, the former Lockinge winner may prove difficult to peg back under Colin Keane. Course legend Big Gossey seeks to gain another success here after a heroic effort most recently and he may prove reliable for place prospects.
DANGER: Audience
RACE FOUR
WIN: POWER BLUE
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FIFTH RACE 3.50P.M. THE RACING WORLD 50TH ANNIVERSARY IRISH EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF €26,000
1m
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th July. Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520.
One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
(For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
Horse
1
ORCHIDACEAE
(CPiece)
Br B f Churchill - Elleanthus (War Command (USA)) J Billy Lee
Age
st-lb
Draw
4
10-0
(6)
A Oliver T Team Valor International LLC O Whisperview Trading Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 89 F 60180-6
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Meriden when sixth of 11 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €43,070.00 Days Since Last Run 22
11/1 HR90 Billy Lee 9.7 6 1/2L 6th of 11 to Meriden (GB) 8.8 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 25/1 HR92 Ben Coen 9.9 8 1/2L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Pink Oxalis 9.7 LEP 13 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 18/1 HR96 Andrew Slattery 9.2 11L 8th of 10 to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 KILL 16 JUL 25 Listed 1m 40yds Sft
2
PINK OXALIS
(Blinkers)
Br Gr f Caravaggio (USA) - African Beat (Cape Cross) J Jack Kearney (3)
5
9-13
(1)
Stephen Thorne T Essam S O Lynch Bages Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 88 F 7-00356
She has won four times at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Rion Rubette when sixth of 8 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 26 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €92,925.00 Days Since Last Run 37
18/1 HR90 Jack Kearney 9.11 (BK) 5L 6th of 8 to Rion Rubette (GB) 9.1 GOW 12 JUN hcp 7f Yld 12/1 HR90 Jack Kearney 9.11 (BK) 8 3/4L 5th of 8 to Thrifty Of Digby 8.13 GOW 1 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 120yds Yld 14/1 HR90 Jack Kearney 9.11 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Rion Rubette (GB) 8.12 GOW 22 APR 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft
3
MALLAVELLY
(TStrap)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Villa d’Amore (Mastercraftsman) J Colin Keane
5
9-9
(5)
G M Lyons T David Spratt O Villa D’amore Syndicate B
HR Handicap Rating 84 F 163-072
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Meriden when second of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 19 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €30,385.00 Days Since Last Run 22
RACE FIVE
12/1 HR83 Gary Carroll 9.0 (TS) 3L 2nd to Meriden (GB) 8.8 here 27 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 8/1 HR85 Jack Kearney 9.11 (TS) 12L 7th of 10 to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft 66/1 HR88 James Ryan 9.9 (TS) 10L last of 10 to City Of Memphis 9.9 LEP 10 MAY Group 3 7f Gd
4
SANCTIJUDE
(Visor)
3
8-12
(3)
Br Ch f Churchill - Byzantium (GB) (Dutch Art (GB))
W McCreery T Deegan Racing Syndicate O Trevor Dalzell & Castletown Bloodstock B
HR Handicap Rating 81 J Dylan Browne McMonagle F 2-43417
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 5l behind King Of Earth at 33-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing here over 1m 1f (good) last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HHH Career Record 11 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €9,424.00 Days Since Last Run 21
33/1 HR81 Wayne Lordan 8.11 (CP) 5 1/4L 7th of 16 to King Of Earth (GB) 9.1 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 7/4Fav HR79 Billy Lee 9.3 won s/hd 2 1/4L from Fleur De Provence 9.3 and Bofa Beach (GB) 9.3 GOW 20 MAY 9rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld 1min 42.8sec 7/2Fav HR79 Billy Lee 9.5 1 1/4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Spinning Around 8.13 here 4 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
5
KIRKLAND SIOUX
3
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Kirkland Lady (Camelot (GB)) HR Handicap Rating 76 J Declan McDonogh F 07571
8-7
(4)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Rectory Road Holdings Limited O Whisperview Trading Ltd B
A winner at 6-1 at Fairyhouse over 1m 1f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Kc Bear by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €8,835.00 Days Since Last Run 18
6/1 HR64 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.8 won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Kc Bear 9.8 and Jp’s Express 9.5 FAIR 1 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m 160yds Gd 1min 51.2sec 18/1 HR65 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 8 3/4L 7th of 16 to Lord Aus 9.7 LIM 10 JUN Ext hcp 1m 3f 210yds Gd/Yld 25/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 8L 5th of 11 to Amenita 9.3 GOW 1 JUN mdn 1m Yld
6
GLITTER AND GLORY
(CPiece)
3
8-7
(2)
Br B f Lucky Vega - Golddragon Reef (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) J Keithen Kennedy (5)
Mrs John Harrington T Glamour & Glory Syndicate O Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty B
HR Handicap Rating 74 F 3-21523
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Johnny Soda beaten 1l at 4-1 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 11 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €10,013.00 Days Since Last Run 6
4/1 HR74 Nathan Crosse 9.8 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Johnny Soda 10.0 KILL 13 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 7/2 HR74 Shane Foley 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Johnny Soda 9.0 LEP 18 JUN 5rn 1m Gd 16/1 HR74 Keithen Kennedy 8.5 1 1/4L 5th of 13 to Invincible Will 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 28
Blinkers worn by No. 2. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Long Handicap - Glitter And Glory 8-05(117) Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Mallavelly, 11/4 Kirkland Sioux, 4/1 Glitter And Glory, 15/2 Orchidaceae, 8/1 Sanctijude, 14/1 Pink Oxalis
2025 - 1st Pink Oxalis 2nd Empress Artemis 3rd Vierson (1 min. 41.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT Runner-up over 7f here last month, MALLAVELLY can go one better. Keeping on well close home on that occasion, the Ger Lyons-trained mare should appreciate stepping back up to a mile now. The form of that race has already received a significant boost with the winner going on to land a Listed contest at Killarney earlier in the week. Successful in the corresponding race last year, Pink Oxalis has almost certainly been laid out for a repeat. Despite not coming into this in the same form as 12 months ago, the five-year-old has to be respected. An unexposed three-year-old, Kirkland Sioux also warrants attention in a competitive affair.
WIN: MALLAVELLY
DANGER: Pink Oxalis
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TWO THE1XBET.IE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF IRISH RACING CURRAGH CUP PRIZE MONEY €130,000
OVERVIEW
KEY TRENDS
The Curragh Cup is one of Ireland’s leading staying contests, bringing together top-class middle and long-distance performers each summer. Run over 1 mile and 6 furlongs, the Group 2 race is open to thoroughbreds aged three years and older. First staged in 1987, the race was initially run at Listed level before being promoted to Group 3 status in 1994. Its growing prestige was recognised with a further upgrade to Group 2 in 2016, cementing its place among Europe’s leading staying races.
8 of the last 12 winners were aged 4 or older 10/12 winners had their last run within the last 34 days
The Curragh Cup boasts an impressive roll of honour, with notable winners including Vintage Crop, Daliapour, Kastoria, Red Cadeaux and Rekindling. Often serving as a stepping stone to major staying prizes such as the Irish St. Leger back here at the Curragh in September.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
8/12 winners had at least 1 win in a group 1-3 race
2025 winner: Al Riffa
Al Riffa proved himself a level above his rivals when scoring by an impressive five lengths under Dylan Browne McMonagle for Joseph O’Brien. The five-year-old was anchored near the rear of the field, where he had only two behind him for much of the contest. Drawn To Dream set honest enough fractions for Seamie Heffernan, with around six lengths separating the field as they turned into the home straight. Shackleton was first to challenge under Ryan Moore and despite being headed, did battle back gamely to claim second however he was only ever playing for a place, with the impervious Al Riffa coming home a ready winner, after a sustained run down the outside of the field.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
ROLL OF HONOUR 2016-2025
2025 winner Al Riffa returns to defend his crown for Joseph O’Brien and will once again be partnered by regular rider Dylan Browne McMonagle. He was a class above his rivals 12 months ago, but now, as a six-yearold, he must defy a trend that has seen no horse of that age win this race since 2019. Previous dual winners are a common feature of this contest, however, so it would come as no surprise were this classy performer to successfully defend his title. Illinois produced a game performance to land the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot. He now drops back markedly in trip, but the talented son of Galileo possesses more than enough ability to make his presence felt in a race of this nature. Tennessee Stud was a little disappointing at Down Royal last time, although he has already proven himself at Group 2 level. Quicker ground may not bring out the best in him, and Joseph O’Brien will be hoping for some rain to enhance his chances of success. YEAR
WINNER [DRAW]
2025
Al Riffa [7]
AGE WGT SP 5
9-11
4/5F
JOCKEY
Dylan Browne McMonagle Joseph Patrick O’Brien
TRAINER
118
2024
Tower Of London [10]
4
9-11
13/8
Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien
119
2023
Emily Dickinson [3]
4
9-8
6/4F
Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien
117
2022
Camorra [3]
5
9-11
10/1
Colin Keane
G M Lyons
109
2021
Amhran Na Bhfiann [2]
4
9-13
9/2
Colin Keane
A P O’Brien
111
2020
Twilight Payment [1]
7
9-13
8/15F
Declan McDonogh
Joseph Patrick O’Brien
115
2019
Twilight Payment [7]
6
9-11
7/1
Kevin Manning
J S Bolger
111
2018
Flag Of Honour [3]
3
8-11
7/2
Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien
110
2017
Rekindling [5]
3
8-11
4/1
Wayne Lordan
Joseph Patrick O’Brien
113
2016
Sword Fighter [1]
3
8-10
11/4
Seamie Heffernan
A P O’Brien
RPR
106
SIXTH RACE 4.25P.M. THE 1XBET.IE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF IRISH RACING CURRAGH CUP OF €130,000 (GROUP 2)
1m1m 6f 4y 6f
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600.
(For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
One Mile and Six Furlongs Four Yards (2,800 metres) T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Horse
1
AL RIFFA (FR)
(CPiece)
Age
st-lb
Draw
6
9-11
(1)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Love On My Mind (Galileo)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T HR Handicap Rating 118 Australian Bloodstock Two O J Dylan Browne McMonagle F 174-634 S A R L de Chambure Haras d’Etreham, M Benoit Chalmel, et al B Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 11l behind Scandinavia when fourth of 11 at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Gold Cup at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 20 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €701,535.00 Days Since Last Run 31
Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (CP) hd 9L 1 1/2L 4th to Scandinavia (USA) 9.3 ASCOT 18 JUN 11rn Group 1 2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 (CP) nk s/hd 3rd to Caballo De Mar 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 21 MAY 9rn Group 1 1m 7f 110yds Sft Declan McDonogh 9.3 (V) 5L 6th of 10 to Fairy Glen (FR) 8.13 MEYDAN 28 MAR Group 2 2m Gd
2
DALLAS STAR (FR)
5
9-11
(3)
Br B g Cloth Of Stars - Agathe Rare (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) J Rossa Ryan
Robson De Aguiar T AMO Racing Limited O Mme Eliane Dieuaide,S A S Domaine Billard Et Fils B
HR Handicap Rating 100 F 332547
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 3f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Illinois when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 22 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €50,189.80 Days Since Last Run 29
David Egan 9.4 31L 7th of 13 to Illinois 9.4 ASCOT 20 JUN 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 5/1 HR103 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Carmers 9.10 DRYL 29 MAY 5rn Listed 2m Gd 12/1 HR98 Donagh O’Connor 9.5 5 1/4L 5th of 6 to Scandinavia (USA) 9.10 LEP 15 MAY Group 3 1m 6f Gd
3
GREEN IMPACT
4
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Emerald Green (GB) (Galileo) J Shane Foley
HR Handicap Rating 109 F 6164-44
9-11
(7)
Mrs John Harrington T Marcstown Farms SC O Mr M Chan B
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 9l behind Almaqam when fourth of 7 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in May. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €125,670.00 Days Since Last Run 56
18/1 HR111 Shane Foley 9.5 2L 3/4L 6L 4th to Almaqam (GB) 9.5 here 24 MAY 7rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 7/1 HR112 Shane Foley 9.5 3/4L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Starford 9.5 here 19 APR 12rn Group 3 1m 2f Sft Shane Foley 8.13 2 3/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to Royal Champion 9.8 YORK 26 JUL 25 7rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd
4
HAPPY PHAROAH
(TStrap)
Br B g American Pharoah (USA) - Happily (Galileo) J Paddy Harnett
HR Handicap Rating 106 F 1210-72
4
9-11
(6)
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T F W Lynch O Coolmore B
He has won three times at 1m 5f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 1/2l by Scandinavia when second of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 6f (good) in May. Star Rating HHH
RACE SIX
Career Record 10 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €112,100.00 Days Since Last Run 65
18/1 HR104 Paddy Harnett 9.5 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Scandinavia (USA) 9.10 LEP 15 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 7/1 HR105 Paddy Harnett 9.7 (TS) 37L last of 7 to Layfayette 9.5 here 3 APR 1m 6f Sft/Hvy 17/2 HR98 Gavin Ryan 9.0 (TS) 26L 26th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 here 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld
5
ILLINOIS
5
9-11
(2)
Br B c Galileo - Danedrop (Danehill (USA)) J Ryan Moore
HR Handicap Rating 111 F 227-361
A P O’Brien T Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O Coolmore B
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to firm) last month, beating French Master by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 16 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €466,610.50 Days Since Last Run 29
Ryan Moore 9.4 won nk 2 3/4L from French Master 9.4 and Mr Hollywood 9.4 ASCOT 20 JUN 13rn 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 4min 45.5sec R. P. Whelan 9.2 99+L last of 6 to Bay City Roller 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft W. M. Lordan 9.2 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Jan Brueghel 9.2 CHESTER 7 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 5f 84yds Gd
6
TENNESSEE STUD
4
9-11
(4)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - In My Dreams (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T J J M Sheridan
HR Handicap Rating 109 F 3441-03
Westerberg,Tabor,Magnier,Smith O Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien B
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 5 behind Carmers beaten 7l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 2m (good) in May. Star Rating HHH Career Record 11 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €257,780.00 Days Since Last Run 51
5/2 HR112 Declan McDonogh 9.10 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Carmers 9.10 DRYL 29 MAY 5rn Listed 2m Gd Ryan Moore 9.1 5 1/2L 10th of 11 to Sons And Lovers (GB) 9.2 RIYADH 14 FEB hcp Group 2 1m 7f Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 won nk 7 1/2L from Emit 9.2 and Surabad (GB) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 4 OCT 25 7rn Group 2 1m 7f Sft /Hvy 3min 17.8sec 32
7
TRUSTYOURINSTINCT
6
Br Ch g Churchill - Gussy Goose (Danehill Dancer)
9-11
(5)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T John P McManus O Mrs Noreen McManus B
HR Handicap Rating 109 J Declan McDonogh F 76-7212
Winner of seven races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 3/4l by Purview when second of 7 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 19 runs, 7 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €190,847.00 Days Since Last Run 21
17/2 HR109 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 3/4L 2nd to Purview (GB) 9.9 here 28 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 1/12Fav HR109 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.13 won 1 1/2L 6L from Leopold The First 9.10 and Tiberius Thunder 9.13 GOW 12 JUN 4rn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 9.1sec 5/2Fav HR109 Declan McDonogh 9.12 6L 2nd to Purview (GB) 9.10 here 23 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 4f Gd
8
FLORESTA
(CPiece)
Br B f Waldgeist (GB) - Cailini Alainn (Danehill Dancer) J Ben Coen
HR Handicap Rating 107 F 1215-01
4
9-8
(8)
J P Murtagh T Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd O Newtown Anner Stud B
She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. A winner at 6-1 in the Group 3 Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Goodie Two Shoes by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 8 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €74,860.00 Days Since Last Run 11
6/1 HR100 Ben Coen 9.9 (CP) won 1 1/2L 5 1/2L from Goodie Two Shoes 9.9 and Perfect Your Craft 9.9 FAIR 8 JUL 9rn Group 3 1m 5f 200yds Gd 2min 56.3sec 9/2 HR101 Ben Coen 9.5 19L last of 10 to Moody 9.5 GOW 5 MAY Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld Ben Coen 8.12 4L 5th of 11 to Santorini Star 9.7 DONCASTER 11 SEP 25 Group 2 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Sft
CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Al Riffa (FR), 4/1 Illinois, 11/2 Trustyourinstinct, 6/1 Tennessee Stud, Floresta, 10/1 Green Impact, 11/1 Happy Pharoah, 20/1 Dallas Star (FR)
2025 - 1st Al Riffa (FR) 2nd Shackleton 3rd Drawn To Dream (3 min. 1.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT AL RIFFA can make it back-to-back wins in this race. An impressive scorer on his first try at this trip in last year’s renewal, the Joseph O’Brien-trained six-year-old went on to land the Irish St Leger over C&D on his next start. Having run with credit in both the Melbourne Cup and Hong Kong Vase after, the son of Wootton Bassett has raced over further this season. Dropping back to this distance should see him hard to beat. Queen Alexandra Stakes winner Illinois rates the main danger. A thorough stayer, the son of Galileo may just be vulnerable to one with a better turn of foot, while Green Impact also has to be of interest stepping up in distance.
DANGER: Illinois
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RACE SIX
WIN: AL RIFFA
SEVENTH RACE 5.00P.M. THE JAMES NOLAN BAR KILDARE NURSERY HANDICAP OF €26,000
6f
Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 14th July. Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520.
(For Race Conditions see page 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Horse
1
LARS SOLDIER
Br B g Soldier’s Call (GB) - Amber Dawn (Buratino) J Wesley Joyce (3)
Age
st-lb
Draw
2
9-12
(6)
Michael Mulvany T Laurence Mulvany O Malachy M Harney B
HR Handicap Rating 86 F 4153
A winner at 5f on soft - heavy ground. Third of 8 behind High King beaten 5l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) in May. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €17,670.00 Days Since Last Run 52
2/1 Wesley Joyce 9.1 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to High King 9.2 FAIR 28 MAY 8rn 6f 25yds Gd 33/1 Wesley Joyce 9.5 6 1/4L 5th of 7 to Great Barrier Reef 9.5 here 24 MAY Group 3 6f Gd 18/1 Wesley Joyce 9.4 won ns 3 1/2L from Confucius 9.7 and Edward Thatch 9.7 here 3 APR 8rn mdn 5f Sft/Hvy 1min 5.1sec
2
TRADEWINDS
(CPiece)
2
9-8
(1)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Badr Al Badoor (Acclamation (GB)) J Paddy Harnett (5)
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Mrs T Mahon B
HR Handicap Rating 82 F 5323
Placed in three of four starts. Third of 8 behind April Mist beaten 5l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Days Since Last Run 16
3/1 HR85 Gavin Ryan 9.7 2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to April Mist 9.2 BELW 3 JUL 8rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd 4/7Fav Chris Hayes 9.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Magical Moonlight 8.11 DRYL 19 JUN 8rn mdn 5f Sft 4/1 Chris Hayes 9.7 2L s/hd 3rd to Celeron (GB) 9.7 here 3 JUN 13rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld
3
DESERT ALCHEMIST
2
Br B c Ghaiyyath - Gemma (Siyouni (FR)) J Luke McAteer
9-5
(3)
David Marnane T MRC International O Westward Bloodstock Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 79 F 386
Placed once in three starts. Finished 6l behind Abraham Lincoln when sixth of 12 at 80-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 23
80/1 Luke McAteer 9.7 6 1/4L 6th of 12 to Abraham Lincoln (GB) 9.7 here 26 JUN mdn 6f Gd 11/2 Luke McAteer 9.7 12L 8th of 9 to Cleodolinda 9.2 NAV 7 JUN mdn 5f Gd 11/1 Luke McAteer 9.9 2L 3/4L 3rd to Maggie Walker 8.8 CK 19 MAY 9rn mdn 6f Sft
4
I READY
(CPiece)
Br B g Invincible Army - Bask In Glory (Cotai Glory (GB)) J Colin Keane
2
9-1
(5)
Paul W Flynn T Philip Carney O Leo Hayes B
HR Handicap Rating 75 F 658
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 6l behind Shesthedevil at 14-1 when eighth of 17 on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 8
14/1 Sadhbh Tormey 8.8 6L 8th of 17 to Shesthedevil 8.8 NAV 11 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd 14/1 Robert Whearty 9.0 5 3/4L 5th of 8 to High King 9.2 FAIR 28 MAY 6f 25yds Gd 80/1 Robert Whearty 9.5 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Gd
5
SEVEN NATION ARMY (GER)
2
9-0
(7)
Br Ch g Counterattack (AUS) - Scouting (New Approach)
RACE SEVEN
HR Handicap Rating 74 J Dylan Browne McMonagle F 886
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate/Kevin Blake O Gestut Karlshof B
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 7l behind Maggie Walker when sixth of 9 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (soft) in May. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 61
22/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 6 1/2L 6th of 9 to Maggie Walker 8.8 CK 19 MAY mdn 6f Sft 28/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 21L 8th of 10 to Barrow Boy 9.5 NAV 16 MAY mdn 5f 180yds Gd 17/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 8L 8th of 10 to Dancing Destiny 8.9 ROS 11 MAY mdn 7f 111yds Gd
6
BELLE ISLAND (GB)
2
Br B f Ubettabelieveit - Dozy (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) J Keithen Kennedy (5)
HR Handicap Rating 73 F 2360
8-13
(4)
Robson De Aguiar T Gary Devlin & N W T Dalzell O Richard Kent & Robert Percival B
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 11l behind Carry The Flag at 50-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 15
50/1 HR74 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 10L last of 10 to Carry The Flag 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Listed 5f Gd 14/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.0 16L last of 6 to Star Prospect 9.5 here 19 APR 5f Sft 11/2 Mikey Sheehy 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to New Yorker (USA) 9.7 DUN 10 APR 6rn mdn 5f Std 34
7
LUCY’S PROMISE
2
Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Casino Queen (Gleneagles) J Shane Foley
HR Handicap Rating 71 F 076
8-11
(8)
Adrian McGuinness T The Junior Bs Partnership O Mr B Quinn B
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 4l behind Shesthedevil when sixth of 17 at 150-1 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 8
150/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.8 4L 6th of 17 to Shesthedevil 8.8 NAV 11 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd 80/1 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (H) 15L 7th of 9 to Celtic Moon (FR) 8.13 BELW 2 JUL mdn 7f 211yds Gd 100/1 Rory Cleary 8.8 11L 12th of 17 to Switching Sides 9.9 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 6f Gd
8
WOODLAWN LILY
2
Br Ch f Space Blues - Pile Ou Face (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) J Jamie Powell
HR Handicap Rating 66 F 467
8-7
(2)
J P Murtagh T Conor Whelehan O Mrs Noreen O’Donovan B
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 14l behind Concorde Landed at 66-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 15
66/1 Jamie Powell 9.2 13L last of 7 to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL mdn 5f Gd 15/2 Ben Coen 9.2 12L 6th of 7 to Carry The Flag 9.7 NAAS 9 MAY mdn 5f Gd 25/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 s/hd hd 1 3/4L 4th to Velozee 9.2 CK 4 APR 6rn mdn 5f Sft
CPiece worn by No. 2, No. 4. Long Handicap - Woodlawn Lily 8-06(118) Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Lars Soldier, 11/4 Tradewinds, 7/1 Desert Alchemist, Seven Nation Army (GER), 8/1 I Ready, Lucy’s Promise, 10/1 Woodlawn Lily, 16/1 Belle Island (GB)
2025 - 1st Stop The Nation 2nd Which Wolf Wins 3rd Gavoo (1 min. 14.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT Highly tried since winning his maiden over the minimum trip here in April, LARS SOLDIER can defy top-weight. With both the second and third horses in that aforementioned contest going on to score next time, the form of that particular contest looks strong. Wesley Joyce takes a valuable 3lb off here and an opening mark of 86 looks fair. Equipped with first-time cheekpieces and with Colin Keane a significant booking, I Ready has to be a leading contender. Gelded since last seen, Seven Nation Army is one that could improve on what he has shown to date. Any market support for the Joseph O’Brien-trained representative should be noted.
WIN: LARS SOLDIER
DANGER: I Ready
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED 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!
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RACE SEVEN
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.
EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M.
1m 4f
THE FINAL FURLONG PODCAST WITH 1XBET.IE IRISH EBF 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 38) Br Breeding
B Breeder No
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post T Trainer HR Handicap Rating
Horse
1
SOLNESS (FR)
Br B g Konig Turf (GER) - Solveigh (GER) (Tiger Hill) J J J Slevin
Age
st-lb
Draw
8
10-5
(5)
(TStrap)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Bronsan Racing O M L Bloodstock Limited B
F 431-523
Third of 6 behind Edwardstone beaten 4 1/2l at 5-4fav on his latest outing in the Grade 1 bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown over 1m 7f (good) in April. Star Rating HHH Career Record 29 runs, 9 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €323,965.00 Days Since Last Run 85
J. J. Slevin 11.10 (CP) (TS) hd 4L 3rd to Edwardstone (GB) 11.10 SANDOWN PARK 25 APR 6rn chse Grade 1 1m 7f 99yds Gd J. J. Slevin 11.10 (CP) (TS) nk 2nd to Grey Dawning 11.10 AINTREE 10 APR 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Gd /Sft 5/1 HR166 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (V) (TS) 87L last of 5fn, 6rn to Majborough (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB chse Grade 1 2m 1f Sft
2
ABBOTSFORD (GB)
3
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Ruscombe (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Colin Keane
9-8
(4)
D K Weld T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms Ltd B
F 8-2
Placed once in two starts. Beaten a head by Atomic City when second of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (soft) in May. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 77
15/2 Chris Hayes 9.6 hd 2nd to Atomic City 9.6 CK 3 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 2f 120yds Sft/Hvy 9/2 Colin Keane 9.7 12L 8th of 14 to Senator Of State 9.2 DUN 5 DEC 25 mdn 1m Std
R J Gavin Ryan
3
NUMANTIA
3
9-8
(6)
Br Gr c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Bewitched (Dansili (GB))
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Barry Fowler O R Scarborough & Carradale B
F 42
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Wyman when second of 11 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 23
2/1Fav Gavin Ryan 9.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Wyman 9.8 here 26 JUN 11rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm 8/1 Paddy Harnett 9.3 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Count Bezukhov 9.8 here 23 MAY 15rn mdn 1m 2f Gd
4
PIERRE GROSSE (GB)
3
Br Ch g Palace Pier (GB) - Waldfabel (GB) (Frankel (GB)) J Shane Foley
HR Handicap Rating 83 F 36-3242
9-8
(1)
Mrs John Harrington T Mrs J Barrett & Richard Galway O Newsells Park Stud B
Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten 3/4l by Madbadanddangerous when second of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Days Since Last Run 29
10/1 HR79 Keithen Kennedy 8.2 3/4L 2nd to Madbadanddangerous 8.9 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 207yds Sft 5/2 HR80 Keithen Kennedy 9.3 3 1/4L 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Antigua 9.3 FAIR 5 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 1f 190yds Gd 3/1 HR81 Shane Foley 9.3 4 1/2L 2nd to Perisher 9.4 NAAS 9 MAY 6rn 1m 2f 84yds Gd
5
TEOEST
3
Br B g Teofilo - Estiqbaal (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Declan McDonogh F 4
9-8
(7)
J S Bolger T Mrs J S Bolger O J S Bolger B
Half-brother to Ambitious Approach, won at 1m 2f. Finished 10l behind Believed when fourth of 10 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 4f in May. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 54
22/1 Andrew Slattery 9.8 8 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Believed 9.3 DUN 26 MAY 10rn mdn 1m 4f Std
6
TOKYO TOWER
3
RACE EIGHT
Br B c Japan (GB) - Salve Annetta (GB) (Mastercraftsman) J Billy Lee
F 6
9-8
(3)
Jack Foley T Donnchadh Doyle O Gestut Hony-Hof B
Dam won twice at 1m 3f. Finished 3 1/2l behind Wyman when sixth of 11 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 23
100/30 Oisin Murphy 9.8 3 1/4L 6th of 11 to Wyman 9.8 here 26 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm
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7
SAKOKU
(TStrap)
Br B f Sea The Stars - Fawz (GB) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) J Ben Coen
F 92
3
9-3
(2)
J P Murtagh T Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd O Newtown Anner Stud B
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Echo Inferno when second of 10 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 31
16/1 Ben Coen 9.3 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Echo Inferno (GB) 9.8 LEP 18 JUN 10rn mdn 1m 5f Gd/Frm 15/2 Ben Coen 9.3 13L 9th of 15 to Count Bezukhov 9.8 here 23 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd
TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Abbotsford (GB), 4/1 Pierre Grosse (GB), Sakoku, 9/2 Solness (FR), Numantia, 12/1 Tokyo Tower, 25/1 Teoest
2025 - 1st Light As Air 2nd Winston Junior 3rd Slaney Drive (2 min. 36.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Just touched off at Cork on his seasonal debut, ABBOTSFORD can make amends. A twice-raced son of Frankel, the Dermot Weld-trained gelding kept on strongly last time, suggesting that the extra distance will be very much in his favour here. Runner-up at this track last time, the Donnacha O’Brien-trained Numantia should appreciate stepping up in trip. Another to take minor honours on her most recent start, Sakoku shouldn’t be far away. Having stepped up considerably on her first run, the Johnny Murtagh-trained filly could still have more to offer.
WIN: ABBOTSFORD
DANGER: Numantia
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.
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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RACE EIGHT
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.
RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The 1xBet.ie Proud Partners Of Irish Sport Irish EBF Maiden of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) 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. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Cavalor Equine Nutrition Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Cavalor Equine Nutrition and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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 fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.40p.m. The 1xBet.ie Supporting Irish Sport Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €22,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by 1xBet and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) 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 fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €220 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (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).. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.15p.m. The Glenroyal Hotel And Shoda Café Minstrel Stakes of €130,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by the Glenroyal Hotel) Winner will receive €78,000 (Penalty Value: €76,570), Second will receive €26,000, Third will receive €13,000, Fourth will receive €6,500, Fifth will receive €3,900, Sixth will receive €2,600. For three years old and upwards. About 7 furlongs. €780 to enter on June 10th €260 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th €390 extra if forfeit not declared by July 14th or €13,000 if entered by July 14th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2025) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Closing Date: 10th June 2026. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.50p.m. The Racing World 50th Anniversary Irish EBF Fillies Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by the Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders Alliance and the Irish EBF (€7,500)) 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 three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible. (90 = 10st). About 1 mile. €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 July. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.25p.m. The 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Curragh Cup of €130,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €78,000 (Penalty Value: €76,570), Second will receive €26,000, Third will receive €13,000, Fourth will receive €6,500, Fifth will receive €3,900, Sixth will receive €2,600. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 4 yards. €780 to enter on June 10th €260 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th €390 extra if forfeit not declared by July 14th or €13,000 if entered by July 14th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2025 for races of eleven furlongs and over) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Closing Date: 10th June 2026. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.00p.m. The James Nolan Bar Kildare Nursery Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by James Nolan Bar, Kildare Town) 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 two years old only. (90 = 9st 12lbs). About 6 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 July. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €15314; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520 SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.30p.m. The Final Furlong Podcast With 1xBet.ie Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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 1 mile 4 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. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE 38
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