I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to the Curragh today for our second Classic of the 2026 Irish flat racing season – the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas as well as the prestigious Tattersalls Gold Cup.
Many thanks to all owners with runners here today – we greatly appreciate your support and wish you success on the track. Please enjoy the hospitality in our Tattersalls Owners Club on Level 2 of the racecourse.
I would also like to thank our race sponsors Revamp Conservation and Restoration, Irish Stallion Farms, Kilkea Castle Hotel, Lanwades Stud, BYD at Finlay Motors Group, Velo Coffee, Cavalor Equine Nutrition and of course our feature race sponsors Tattersalls who are great supporters of Irish racing.
We were delighted last year to announce a three-year extension of our partnership with Tattersalls which covers the three Group 1 races over Guineas weekend and the Owners and Trainers Lounge here at the Curragh.
We are grateful to all of the Tattersalls team for their consistent support of the Curragh.
Once again, we are seeing a good spread of winners at the Curragh this year and are delighted at the number of English trained runners throughout the weekend – you are very welcome, and we hope you enjoy your visit to the Curragh.
Our two Group1 feature races are part of the Tote World Pool and we are grateful to our friends in the Hong Kong Jockey Club for this partnership. The larger pools should increase the odds of many horses, so good luck with your choices.
As well as the racing, there is plenty of entertainment off track including “Conversations with Daragh Ó Conchúir” on our Champions Hall Stage, Nitetrain in Lilywhites Lounge and various activities to keep mini racegoers occupied in the Moyglare Kids Zone.
Our team are here to assist with any enquiries and observations you may have, so please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.
Enjoy the racing and we look forward to seeing you back at the Curragh many more times during the year.
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
OFFICIALS
SUNDAY24THMAY
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
Evan Halford
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. Laurence McFerran
Dr. Paddy Molony
Mr. Joseph M. McGrath
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
RACEDAYINTEGRITYOFFICERSTEAM No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. A. Ring & Mr. L. Aspell
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. C. Duigenan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.
Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Mr. C. Warren, Mr. D. Fennessy & Mr. D.J. Condell
RACE DAY DINING
From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites
Enhance your raceday at the Curragh with a range of dining experiences to suit every occasion - from elegant restaurants and private hospitality to relaxed cafés and family-friendly favourites throughout the day.
ST. LEGER RESTAURANT
THIRD FLOOR
Enjoy one of the Curragh’s most popular raceday dining experiences. Guests can savour a delicious three-course buffet lunch across selected race days, whilst Classic race meetings feature an elegant four-course à la carte menu.
Pre-booking is essential.
CHAMPAGNE BAR
FIRST FLOOR
Perfect for a stylish raceday treat, the Champagne Bar welcomes walk-ins and offers everything from elegant afternoon tea to creative street-food flights.
PRIVATE SUITES
SECOND & THIRD FLOOR
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 racingviews.
Pre-booking is essential.
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)
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
Ch f Galileo - Polised Gem (Danehill (USA))
105
J Chris Hayes F 1241
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 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed
14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?
YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
IS CASH ACCEPTED?
YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.
DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?
YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS
WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?
WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP
WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?
THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.
ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?
YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.
WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?
LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
TRACKFACTS 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:
A O’BRIEN (158 wins from 747 runners, 21%) runs HEAVEN’S GLORY, SNOWING & SUN GODDESS (1.45), GREAT BARRIER REEF & CARRY THE FLAG (2.15), WHITE SAND BEACH (2.45), EDWARD HAMILTON & MINNIE HAUK (3.55), BEAUTIFY, PRECISE & TRUE LOVE (4.30).
J P O’BRIEN (85 wins from 793 runners, 11%) runs AKARI & GREEN EMPRESS (1.45), OTHERWORLDLY (2.15), GREEN CARRERA (2.45), PRINCESS CHILD, QUEBEC, SINDRIA & CELESTIAL ORBIT (3.20), SINMARA (4.30), DELTA, KINGSTONIAN & LARK IN THE MORNIN (5.40).
MRS J HARRINGTON (44 wins from 545 runners, 8%) runs LADY PATRONA (1.45), GLAMAZON & PUNICA GRANATUM (2.45), GREEN IMPACT (3.55), MARAZION and SEA CORAL and CARTHUSIAN (5.40).
G M LYONS (44 wins from 328 runners, 13%) runs PREVALENCE (2.45).
P TWOMEY (23 wins from 128 runners, 18%) runs ONE LOOK and CITY OF MEMPHIS (3.20), BLACK CAVIAR GOLD (4.30).
TRAINERSINFORM MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
A BALDING (12 wins from 70 runners, 17%) runs STATEIRA (3.20).
J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runners listed above H DE BROMHEAD (11 wins from 45 runners, 24%) runs ANUSHKA (2.45), CHUTZPAL & TRUBSHAW (5.40).
W P MULLINS (9 wins from 31 runners, 29%) runs HIGHWIND and STORM HEART (5.40).
A O’BRIEN (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runners listed above TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:
RYAN MOORE (110 wins from 347 rides, 32%) rides SUN GODDESS (1.45), GREAT BARRIER REEF (2.15), WHITE SAND BEACH (2.45), QUEBEC (3.20), MINNIE HAUK (3.55), TRUE LOVE (4.30).
BILLY LEE (59 wins from 506 rides, 12%) rides ANUSHKA (2.45), CITY OF MEMPHIS (3.20), BLACK CAVIAR GOLD (4.30), SPANISH TEMPTRESS (5.05), CHUTZPAL (5.40).
DYLAN MCMONAGLE (51 wins from 455 rides, 11%) rides AKARI (1.45), OTHERWORLDLY (2.15), GREEN CARRERA (2.45), CELESTIAL ORBIT (3.20), SINMARA (4.30), NAVAGIO (5.05), KINGSTONIAN (5.40).
SHANE FOLEY (43 wins from 494 rides, 9%) rides LADY PATRONA (1.45), PUNICA GRANATUM (2.45), GREEN IMPACT (3.55), MARAZION (5.40).
WAYNE LORDAN (42 wins from 392 rides, 11%) rides SNOWING (1.45), CARRY THE FLAG (2.15), GOOMAH (2.45), EDWARD HAMILTON (3.55), PRECISE (4.30), THALORIA (5.05), ALBA CHIARA (5.40). JOCKEYSINFORM MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
OISIN MURPHY (13 wins from 61 rides, 21%) rides STARS WILL SHINE (2.45), STATEIRA (3.20), BAY CITY ROLLER (3.55), DELTA (5.40).
BILLY LEE (10 wins from 51 rides, 20%) rides listed above
RYAN MOORE (7 wins from 30 rides, 23%) rides listed above
WILLIAM BUICK (7 wins from 26 rides, 27%) rides FRANCOPHONE (3.20), ABASHIRI (4.30).
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 22nd May
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.
REVAMP CONSERVATION WHATWEDO
Revamp Conservation specialise in the conservation and restoration of historic structures and archaeological monuments. With services such as , Condition Assessments, Reconstructing of heritage brick and stone work, facade restoration, masonry cleaning, external and internal lime plasterwork, structural repairs, outbuilding, stables and walled garden restoration and much more.
Revamp have been involved as the specialist conservation sub contractor in numerous projects which have won awards, such projects include
PEARSEROOFPROJECT
IRISH CONSTRUCTION OF EXCELLENCE AWARDSPROJECT OF THE YEAR 2022
MAIN CONTRACTOR - SISK
Our role was to conserve and restore all the historic brickwork associated with Pearse Station.
“Revamp Conservation completed the brick remediation works within the scope of the project during 2019 and 2020. The brick repair scope included replicating and rebuilding decorative Victorian brickwork in a historic manner. Other works included repairing bricks and large-scale repointing with lime mortars. John Sisk and Son demand the highest quality when employing specialist subcontractors. John Lonergan and his team delivered this to the satisfaction of all involved including the Employer Iarnród Eireann. I would have no hesitation in recommending Revamp Conservation.”
Alan Donnelly, Contracts Manager, John Sisk & Son
ELLISCOURT
AWARD : CONSERVATION AWARD FOR A SINGLE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT 2023 IN THE BUILDING AND ARCHITECT AWARDS OF THE YEAR AWARDS.
Revamp played a pivotal role in one of the first purpose-built Dublin Corporation flat complexes, constructed in the 1880s conserving the historic brickwork.
Revamp caters for resident and commercial projects, for further information:
Contact: John Lonergan: 085 205 1985
Email: info@revampconversation.com
Or see: www.revampconservation.com
IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €25,000
(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) Stalls centre of course
Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. (For Race Conditions see page 62)
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Br B Br f Sioux Nation (USA) - Lampetia (Australia (GB))
J Donagh O’Connor
Br B f Tiz The Law (USA) - Brie’s Lucky Charm (USA) (Mastercraftsman) Robson De Aguiar T Scuderia Scolari O
J J M Sheridan
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sea Empress (Sea The Stars)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Zagitova (Galileo) A P O’Brien T M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg O J J Cleary (5)
7 PALA AURELIA
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Scream Blue Murder (Oratorio) J
J Seamie Heffernan F 5 Coolmore & Cayton Park
Half-sister to Wargrave, won on the flat at 7f, over hurdles at 2m and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 2f Finished 7l behind Your Song when last of 5 at 14-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Nictate (Teofilo)
M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
Wayne Lordan
Half-sister to Maljoom, won twice at 7f and 1m including a Group 2 race Made a whopping 950,000gns as a yearling so all eyes will be on her Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Etoile Bleu (Starspangledbanner (AUS))
J Magnier,M
J Ryan Moore F 2
Dam unraced. Beaten a head by Carry The Flag when second of 7 at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Blinkers worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Sun Goddess, 7/1 Lan De Ghaire, 8/1 Heaven’s Glory, 10/1 Snowing, 11/1 Lady Patrona (GB), 12/1 Akari, Green Empress, 25/1 Pala Aurelia, 33/1 Amsterdam’s Law (USA) 2025 - 1st Balantina 2nd Cape Sounion 3rd Beautify (1 min. 11.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
SUN GODDESS was a fast finisher over 5f on her debut at Naas and can put that experience to good use The Sioux Nation filly powered home to dead-heat for a close second and would have been up in another couple of strides. That promising effort came against colts and the extra furlong looks sure to suit. Lan De Ghaire has been beaten no more than a length on both starts and is likely to go well. All five newcomers, including 950,000gns yearling Snowing, hold entries in a Group 2 over C&D next month, so this has the makings of a hot contest.
WIN: SUN GODDESS
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Lan De Ghaire
John Lonergan of Revamp Restoration and Conservation will present a trophy to the winning owner and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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SECOND RACE 2.15P.M.
THE KILKEA CASTLE MARBLE HILL STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Midsummer Breeze (GB) (Havana Gold)
J James Ryan F 2
Half-brother to Scarfo, won at 7f Beaten 4l by Confucius when second of 7 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
J Wayne Lordan F 21
Half-brother to Elsals, won twice at 7f Won on his latest outing when 3-10fav at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating dead-heaters Abletai and Sun Goddess by a head. Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Cork over 5f (soft) earlier this month, beating Hanney Boy by 6l. Star Rating HHHH
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Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Gems (GB) (Haafhd (GB)) A P O’Brien T D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M
Full brother to Mystery Power, won four times between 6f and 1m 1f including a Group 2 race Won on his racecourse debut when 4-9fav over this course and distance (soft) last month, beating Ischgl by 6l. Star Rating HHHHH
Dam won twice at 6f A winner at 7-2 over this course and distance (good) on his racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Otherworldly by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced. A winner at 18-1 here over 5f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Confucius by a nose Star Rating HHH
Full brother to Hygge, won at 1m. Beaten 1/2l by Immortal Guard when second of 12 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Kardinya, won at 1m 1f Third of 5 behind Maria Quiteria beaten 9l at 6-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f in March. Star Rating H
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Great Barrier Reef, 4/1 Carry The Flag, 8/1 Immortal Guard, 10/1 Edward Thatch, 12/1 Lars Soldier, 14/1 Otherworldly, 25/1 Alaskan Bear, 100/1 Brazilian Diva 2025 - 1st Albert Einstein 2nd Power Blue 3rd Andab (1 min. 11 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
The form of the C&D maiden won by GREAT BARRIER REEF hasn’t been enhanced by those who finished behind him, but the No Nay Never colt was visually impressive as he scooted clear to post a six-length victory Races like the Coventry and Dewhurst were mentioned in the aftermath, and it will be a surprise if he’s not better suited by the likely quicker ground on this occasion. Edward Thatch won easily over 5f at Cork and is another who will likely be encountering a sounder surface Otherworldly had a luckless passage when second to Immortal Guard over C&D and could reverse the form.
WIN: GREAT BARRIER REEF
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Edward Thatch
Aidan O’Sullivan and Adrian Mooney representing Kilkea Castle will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockeys and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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THIRD RACE 2.45P.M.
THE BYD AT FINLAY MOTOR GROUP SPRING FILLIES HANDICAP OF €50,000 (PREMIER
HANDICAP)
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post A winner at 7f on yielding - soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kensington Lane when sixth of 12 at 25-1 on her latest
J Jack Kearney (3) F 1-66
over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Br Ch f Starman (GB) - Vital Body (FR) (Gold Away)
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Finished 15l behind Sugar Island when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Placed in four of five starts. Beaten 7l behind Kensington Lane at 22-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
5/2 HR85 Wayne Lordan 9.3 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Drop Dead Gorgeous 9.3 NAAS 22 MAR 10rn mdn 1m Sft 1/1Fav Wayne Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Mr Vettori 9.7 GOW 20 OCT 25 9rn mdn 1m 75yds
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Spinning Around beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
15/2 Gary Carroll 9.2 7 1/2L
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Spinning Around when fifth of 12 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Cape Cod at 9-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Spinning Around when second of 12 at 13-2 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Placed in three of four starts. Third of 13 behind Signora beaten 6l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Limerick over 7f (yielding) last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH
Placed once in three starts. Third of 9 behind Halon Bay beaten 3/4l at 13-8fav on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Seamie Heffernan 9.1 6 1/2L 7th of 15 to Caught U
LIBERATION DATE (GB)
Br B f Ghaiyyath - Fourth Way (Iffraaj (GB))
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 19l behind Blanc De Blanc at 9-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in February Star Rating H
Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €15,000 Days Since Last Run 86 9/1 HR77 Billy Lee 9.3 18L last of 9 to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 27 FEB 1m Std 5/6Fav Luke McAteer 9.1 won nk nk from Daring Grace (GB) 8.13 and Sagasti
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 11l behind Dorset at 25-1 when 17th of 30 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
Won on her latest outing when 5-2jt-fav at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating Maxminelli by a neck. Runs from 7lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
Visor worn
Long Handicap - Glamazon 8-00(112)
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Prevalence (GB), 6/1 Green Carrera (GB), 8/1 Expert Dancer (GB), 10/1 Glamazon, 11/1 White Sand Beach (USA), 12/1 Stars Will Shine, Anushka, Goomah, 14/1 Mayflower, Punica Granatum, 25/1 Cherry Hill Girl, Liberation Date (GB) 2025 - 1st Shiota 2nd Gloriously Glam 3rd Lady Lilac (1 min. 36.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
PREVALENCE and Green Carrera finished upsides when placed over 7f here earlier in the month and the former can come out on top in the rematch. A maiden winner on the all-weather in November, Ger Lyons’ runner did plenty wrong last time, losing ground at the start and difficult to settle, but came home well enough to suggest that stepping up in trip will suit. Green Carrera is already proven over this trip and is respected along with Mayflower, who has performed creditably in a pair of Group 3 races this term.
WIN: PREVALENCE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Green Carrera
A representative of BYD and Finlay Motor Group will present a trophy to the winning owner and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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.
WelcometoJuneFest2026!
We have a spectacular line up that you won’t want to miss!
With over 30 fantastic art, music, dance and seriously FUN events, get ready to make thousands of memories right here in Newbridge!
Get foot loose at the Festival of Dance, enjoy ABBA tribute Bjorn Identity in Market Square, experience heartwarming moments at the Family Fun Day and release your inner Cosplayer at Comic Con.
Come along to Picnic In The Park for live music, fairies, kids entertainment and play Where’s Woolly? with the family to be in with a chance of winning a €200 Smyths toys voucher!
In a festival first we bring world music to St. Patrick’s with Mohammad Sykhan, a Tiny Shop concert to Noah’s Ark and serious fun for the whole family when the Crochet Olympics comes to the Town Hall.
We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible community arts festival with you at June Fest
Annie Morris
June Fest Chairperson
Proud to mark 30 incredible years of providing security at The Curragh Racecourse! Here’s to the team that keeps the heart of Irish racing safe and secure.
Our Business Security Services Include:
Provision of Security Officers for buildings and events
Front of House and Concierge Staff
Lone Worker Protection
CCTV Monitoring
Alarm Monitoring • Vehicle Tracking
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FOURTH RACE 3.20P.M.
THE LANWADES STUD
STAKES
OF €130,000 (GROUP 2)
(Registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes) Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
Br B f Mehmas - Penelopa (GB) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))
J David Egan F 700-194
HR104 Rowan Scott 9.0 won 2 1/4L nk from Instant Appeal (GB) 9.2 and Tokenomics (FR) 9.5
Br B f Pinatubo - Queen of The Stars (GB) (Sea The Stars)
94
J Donagh O’Connor F 42-1140
De Aguiar T
& Giselle De Aguiar
on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Starford at 80-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating H
5/2Fav HR92 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 won 3/4L s/hd from Brewing (GB) 8.9 and Ndaawi (GB) 9.7
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Rose Bonheur (GB) (Danehill Dancer) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
HR 104 J P Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier & K MacLennan O J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 07402-1
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 33-1 over this course and distance (soft - heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Princess Child by 1/2l.
33/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 won 1/2L 2L from Princess Child (FR) 10.0 and Faiyum (GB) 10.0 here 3
Jason Watson 8.11 2 1/2L 2nd to Moon Cloud (FR) 8.11 SAINT-CLOUD 9 NOV 25 18rn Listed
has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav in the Group 3 Al
18/1 Billy Lee 9.2 4 1/2L 5th of 12 to Lake Victoria 9.2
She
Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Signora by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. A winner at 18-1 in the Group 2 Betfred Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Cathedral by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 9l behind Kalpana at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f (good) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
3/1 HR108 James Doyle 9.8 3 1/2L 2nd to Barnavara 9.2
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 3l behind City Of Memphis when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind City Of Memphis at 50-1 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good - yielding and soft ground. A winner at 7-2 at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Lemsairbat by 2 1/4l. Star Rating HH
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav at Newcastle over 7f last month, beating Indigo Dream by 2l. Star Rating HHH
Indigo Dream (GB) 9.2 NEWCASTLE 16
P. J. McDonald 9.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Bridget’s View (GB) 9.4 SOUTHWELL
CPiece worn by No 8. TStrap worn by No 6, No 7, No 9.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 City Of Memphis, 9/2 Jancis, 5/1 One Look, 11/1 Stateira (FR), 12/1 California Dreamer (GB), 16/1 Celestial Orbit (GB), Hey Boo (GB), Princess Child (FR), 25/1 Francophone (GB), 50/1 Sindria, 66/1 Carolina Jetstream (GB), Quebec (GER) 2025 - 1st Porta Fortuna 2nd One Look 3rd Naomi Lapaglia (GB) (1 min. 35.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Fifth in last year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas over C&D, the lightly-raced CITY OF MEMPHIS has won both starts this season and can continue her progression. The Sioux Nation filly won a Group 3 over 7f at Leopardstown earlier in the month and stepping back up to a mile shouldn’t be an issue Jancis was a revelation when landing a Group 2 over 1m1f at Newmarket and she’s expected to have her say A stablemate of the selection, One Look was a first-time-out winner last term and should also be considered.
WIN: CITY OF MEMPHIS
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Jancis
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FEATURE THE TATTERSALLS
CUP FACTS&STATS
OVERVIEW
The Tattersalls Gold Cup is one of Ireland’s most prestigious middle-distance races. First run in 1962, this Group 1 contest has long been regarded as a key early-season championship test for elite horses aged over three years and regularly attracts the best talent from Ireland, Britain and beyond.
The race has produced many outstanding winners and amongst the most memorable was Daylami, who captured the prize in 1998 before going on to enjoy a remarkable career that included victories in the Eclipse, Coronation Cup, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Irish Champion Stakes and the Breeders Cup Turf Another outstanding name on the list of honours is the 2001 winner Fantastic Light.
No discussion of this race would be complete without mentioning the dominance of Aidan O’Brien and his 11 winners in this race Magical’s dual victories in 2019 and 2020 will have been a particular highlight for the legendary trainer
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
Los Angeles followed nicely on from his Mooresbridge success here earlier in the month to pick up a big win here and continue Aidan O’Brien’s tremendous success in this contest. With Ryan Moore in the saddle the fouryear-old son of Camelot was prominent throughout, leading from inside the final two furlongs. He was briefly caught inside the final furlong but kept on well to secure the win.
Just half a length behind in second was Anmaat. The Owen Burrows trained gelding had a strong race under Jim Crowley, waiting towards the rear and biding his time He made a late charge for the front but couldn’t find enough to fend off Los Angeles. Andrew Balding’s Kalpana took third.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
11 of the last 12 winners were aged 4 or 5
5 of the last 12 winners were trained by Aidan O’Brien
8 of the last 12 winners had won at the Curragh before
Aidan O’Brien has trained 11 winners of this race throughout his career and this year he has a great chance of making it 12 with the well-fancied Minnie Hauk. The four-year-old daughter of Frankel had a fantastic 2025, racking up multiple Group 1 successes including the Oaks at Epsom, the Irish Oaks here at Curragh and the Yorkshire Oaks at York. After her impressive display in taking the Mooresbridge here earlier this month she will be the one to beat. Heading up the British contingent will be Almaqam and Saddadd. The former, trained by Ed Walker, has to yet to feature this season but put forward a top effort when third in the Champion Stakes in October and will be a contender here Saddadd was a strong winner in a Sandown Group 3 last month and there is certainly more to come from Roger Varian’s colt.
2025 winner: Los Angeles
FIFTH RACE 3.55P.M.
THE TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP OF €500,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €294500; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer HR Handicap Rating One Mile and and a Half Furlongs 110 Yards (2,100 metres) Gold Cup Post
Br B c Lope de Vega - Talmada (USA) (Cape Cross)
Ed Walker (in GB) T HR 122 Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum O
J Kieran Shoemark F 2-31233- Groom - Westy Filipowicz Godolphin B
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Third of 11 behind Calandagan beaten 4l at 28-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (good) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 11 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €86,446 Days Since Last Run 218
Kieran Shoemark 9.7 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Calandagan 9.7 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 11rn
William Buick 9.3 1/2L 2L 3rd to Byzantine Dream (JPN) 9.3 PARISLONGCHAMP
Kieran Shoemark 9.8 2 3/4L 2nd to Royal Champion 9.8 YORK 26
2 BAY CITY ROLLER 4 9-5 (3)
Br B c New Bay (GB) - Bloomfield (Teofilo) George Scott (in GB) T
HR 117 Victorious Forever O
J Oisin Murphy F 62241-2 Groom - Rosie Beanland John Connaughton B
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Lambourn when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Deepbridge Huxley Stakes at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. StarRating HHH
Career Record 11 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €209,286 Days Since Last Run 16 Oisin Murphy 9.8 nk 2nd to Lambourn 9.3 CHESTER 8 MAY 9rn
Adrie de Vries 9.1 won 7L 4L from Tiffany 9.3 and Rashford (FR) 9.6 MUNICH 8
Mickael Barzalona 8.10 hd nk 2 1/2L 4th to Convergent 8.10 PARISLONGCHAMP 19
3 EDWARD HAMILTON (Blinkers)4 9-5 (5)
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Blue Kimono (Invincible Spirit) A P O’Brien T
HR 108 Peter M Brant & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith O J Wayne Lordan F 10-02 Groom - Bart O’Gorman White Birch Farm, SC B
A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Minnie Hauk when second of 6 at 125-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €7,200 Days Since Last Run 20 125/1 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Minnie Hauk 9.2 here 4 MAY 6rn Group 2 1m 2f Gd 66/1 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (BK) 20L last of 12 to Starford 9.5 here 19 APR Group 3 1m 2f
Whelan
4 GREEN IMPACT 4 9-5 (2)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Emerald Green (GB) (Galileo) Mrs John Harrington T HR 111 Marcstown Farms SC O J Shane Foley F 1-6164-4 Groom - Darragh O’Sullivan Mr M Chan B
has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 4l behind Starford when fourth of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 8 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €135,032 Days Since Last Run 35 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 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
ROYAL RHYME (TStrap) 6 9-5 (8)
Br B c Lope de Vega - Dubai Queen (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) K R Burke (in GB) T
HR 112 Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid O J Clifford Lee F 73-35-65 Groom - Mark Simms Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum B
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 3 1/2l behind Lambourn when fifth of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Deepbridge Huxley Stakes at Chester over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Career Record 18 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €177,582 Days Since Last Run 16
Clifford Lee 9.3 (TS) 4L 5th of 9 to Lambourn 9.3
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 2-1 in the Group 3 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating King Of Cities by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
He
7 TIBERIUS THUNDER
9-5 (1)
Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Ellthea (Kodiac (GB)) Robson De Aguiar T
HR 101 AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar O
J David Egan F 4548-74 Groom - Vencente Paeva Castlefarm Stud B
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Minnie Hauk when fourth of 6 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €7,200 Days Since Last Run 20
50/1
12/1
HR103 David Egan 9.6 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Minnie Hauk 9.2 here 4
HR104 David Egan 9.7 51L 7th of 8 to Beset (GB) 9.5 NAAS 22 MAR Listed 1m 2f 125yds Sft Frankie Dettori 8.10 3 1/2L 8th of 9 to World Beater (USA) 8.10 SARATOGA 2 AUG 25
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Multilingual (GB) (Dansili (GB)) A P O’Brien T HR 123 Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O J Ryan Moore F 11126-1 Groom - Jamie Gillespie B V Sangster B
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on her latest outing when 4-6fav here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating Edward Hamilton by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 9 runs, 6 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €1,274,044 Days Since Last Run 20 4/6Fav HR123 Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Edward Hamilton 9.5 and Adelaide River 9.5
Christophe Soumillon 8.7 4 3/4L 6th of 14 to Ethical Diamond 9.0 DEL-MAR 1 NOV 25 Group 1
4f Frm Christophe Soumillon 8.9 hd 2nd to Daryz (FR) 8.13 PARISLONGCHAMP 5 OCT 25 17rn Group 1 1m 4f Sft /Hvy Blinkers worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 8/15 Minnie Hauk, 5/1 Almaqam (GB), 6/1 Saddadd, 8/1 Bay City Roller, 20/1 Royal Rhyme, 25/1 Green Impact, 66/1 Tiberius Thunder, 100/1 Edward Hamilton 2025 - 1st Los Angeles 2nd Anmaat 3rd Kalpana (GB) (2 min. 8.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
MINNIE HAUK enjoyed a tremendous campaign last season completing the Oaks/Irish Oaks double and adding a further Group 1 victory at York for good measure The Frankel filly lost nothing in defeat when beaten a head by Daryz in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and warmed up for this test with a comfortable win in a Group 2 here earlier this month. Almaqam also showed smart form last year finishing off the season with a fine third behind Calandagan in the Champion Stakes at Ascot, while Bay City Roller was a wide-margin winner of a Group 1 on soft ground in Germany Saddadd should also be considered for the places.
WIN: MINNIE HAUK
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Almaqam
Edmond Mahony, Chairman Tattersalls will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €200 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and a €200 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. A member of the Rogers Family will present the Rogers Perpetual Trophy to the winning owner.
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!
The Irish 1000 Guineas is the second of the prestigious Irish Classic races. Run over a mile, this race is for three-year-old fillies. First established in 1922 where Lady Violette took the win, it serves as Ireland’s equivalent of the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.
The roll of honour of this race includes Pidget in 1972 who scored here en route to completing an impressive double with her success in the Irish St Leger that same year In 2004, Attraction became the first horse to win both the 1000 Guineas and the Irish 2000 Guineas, a monumental achievement. Finsceal Beo became the second to achieve this feat in 2007 Arguably the most famous winner in recent years was Winter who completed the Guineas double in 2017
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
The 2025 renewal of this contest saw Aidan O’Brien’s well-backed favourite Lake Victoria produce the win in impressive style. The threeyear-old raced prominently throughout the contest, sitting on the inner and waiting for room. Ryan Moore edged his mount left from two furlongs out and the filly pushed into the lead inside the final furlong. There was no catching her from here and she took the win comfortably.
California Dreamer was a surprise in second, Adrian Murray’s filly went off at a massive 50/1. She led for almost the entire race and was just headed by Lake Victoria in the final furlong; despite her best efforts she was no match for the winner but took a clear second.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
10 of the last 12 winners had a rating of 101 or higher
Seven of the last 12 winners had at least one previous run here
Six of the last 12 winners ran in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket
A strong field of 12 goes to the post here and it’s hard to look past True Love Aidan O’Brien’s No Nay Never filly has been in superb form this season with wins in the Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown and the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. This three-year-old will take some stopping. Her biggest threat may be stablemate Precise who rounded off her two-year-old season with an easy win in the Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket. She struggled when seventh in the 1000 Guineas but should be better here. The lightly raced Abashiri looks to be the pick of the British runners. Charlie Appleby’s Frankel filly will be starting for just the third time here today though will need to find more than she did at Newmarket earlier this month. Recent Newbury winner Sukanya is another to keep an eye on after her successful return to action last month.
2025 winner: Lake Victoria
(GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Sobetsu (GB) (Dubawi) Charlie Appleby (in GB) T HR 107 Godolphin O
J William Buick F 1-5 Groom - Louise Kaye Godolphin B
Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €4,966 Days Since Last Run 21
William Buick 9.2 4L 5th of 19 to True Love 9.2 NEWMARKET 3
William Buick 9.2 won 4L nk from Venetia (GB) 9.2 and Crownright (GB) 9.2
2 AMERICA QUEEN 3 9-2 (4)
Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Misscomplacent (GB) (Compton Place (GB)) Richard Hughes (in GB) T
HR 108 Jaber Abdullah O
J Billy Loughnane F 124-2 Groom - Daniel Bonner Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd B
Star Rating HHH A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten a neck by Azleet when second of 12 at 9-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €6,828 Days Since Last Run 39
Rossa Ryan 9.2 nk 2nd to Azleet (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 15 APR 12rn Group 3 7f Gd
Billy Loughnane 9.2 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to True Love 9.2 NEWMARKET 27 SEP 25 9rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.2 1L 2nd to Royal Fixation (GB) 9.2 YORK 21 AUG 25 11rn Group 2 6f Gd /Frm
3 BEAUTIFY 3 9-2 (11)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Words (Dansili (GB)) A P O’Brien T
HR 111 Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O
J Ronan Whelan F 3128-8 Groom - Holly Gillespie Coolmore B
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Azleet at 9-2 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €72,000 Days Since Last Run 39 Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 8th of 12 to Azleet (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 15 APR Group 3 7f Gd
Tom Marquand 9.2 12L 8th of 9 to True Love 9.2 NEWMARKET 27 SEP 25 Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 9/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Precise 9.2 here 14 SEP 25 7rn
4 BLACK CAVIAR GOLD (CPiece) 3 9-2 (6)
Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Perfect Outing (GB) (Outstrip (GB)) P Twomey T
HR 104 Bond Thoroughbred Limited O
J Billy Lee F 3411-92 Groom - Aine Ryan Gerard Corry & Ringfort Stud B
twice at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Kensington Lane when second of 12 at 8-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.
Career Record 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €46,800 Days Since Last Run 20 8/1 HR107
APR Group 3 7f 42yds Yld 4/1 HR85 Billy Lee 9.2 won 2 3/4L s/hd from Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.2 and Minerva 9.2 here 28 SEP 25 9rn Group 3 7f Sft 1min 29.3sec
twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 15-2 at Sandown over 7f (good) on her latest outing in July last year, beating Jennifer Jane by a neck. Star Rating H
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 14-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Black Caviar Gold by 3/4l. Star Rating HH
Successful
Star Rating HHH
Successful
Frankel (GB)
1. Abashiri (GB)
Sobetsu (GB)
Havana Grey (GB)
2. America Queen (IRE)
Misscomplacent (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Kind (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Lake Toya (USA)
Havana Gold (IRE)
Blanc de Chine (IRE)
Compton Place (GB)
Miss Rimex (IRE)
Iffraaj (GB)
Wootton Bassett (GB)
3. Beautify (IRE)
Words (IRE)
Balladonia (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Moonstone (GB)
Havana Gold (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Darshaan
Shinko Hermes (IRE)
Teofilo (IRE)
Jessica’s Dream (IRE)
Dark Angel (IRE)
Nullarbor (GB)
Indian Ridge
Nosey
Ezzoud (IRE)
Blue Guitar
Zafonic (USA)
Pastorale (GB)
Primo Dominie
Susquehanna Days (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Dalakhani (IRE)
Solo de Lune (IRE)
Teofilo (IRE)
Jessica’s Dream (IRE)
Havana Grey (GB)
4. Black Caviar Gold (IRE)
Perfect Outing (GB)
Blanc de Chine (IRE)
Outstrip (GB)
Makara (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
Night of Thunder (IRE)
5. Hope Queen (IRE)
Motion (GB)
Forest Storm (GB)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Attraction (GB)
Choisir (AUS)
Starspangledbanner(AUS)
6. Kensington Lane (IRE)
Almost Always (IRE)
Gold Anthem (AUS)
Galileo (IRE)
Ramruma (USA)
Dark Angel (IRE)
Nullarbor (GB)
Exceed And Excel (AUS)
Asi Siempre (USA)
Lion Cavern (USA)
Rohita (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Quiet Storm (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Efisio
Flirtation (GB)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Great Selection (AUS)
Made of Gold (USA)
National Song (AUS)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Diesis
Princess of Man
A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by True Love when second of 13 at 28-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Third of 13 behind True Love beaten 3l at 10-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Beaten 5l behind True
Br B f Kingman (GB) - Playful Sound (GB) (Street Cry) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
HR 94 Wells Watson O J DylanBrowneMcMonagle F 3-14 Groom
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Kensington Lane when fourth of 12 at 7-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
9.2
5/4Fav J.M. Sheridan 9.1 won 6L 3 1/2L from Rayzera 9.1 and Croi Gra 9.1 GOW 8 APR 7rn mdn 7f 180yds
Br Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Shiba (FR) (Rail Link (GB)) Jack Channon (in GB) T
HR 102 Opulence Thoroughbreds & Partner III O
J Tom Marquand F 17429-1 Groom - Alfie Haynes Corps Commerce Ltd B
Tom Marquand 9.2 13L 9th of 10 to Zanthos (FR) 9.2 NEWMARKET 26 SEP 25 Group 2 7f Gd /Frm 10/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Diamond Necklace 9.2 LEP 13
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Alluringly (USA) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) A P O’Brien T
HR 116 Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O J Ryan Moore F 1218-11 Groom - Siobhan Bergin Coolmore B
Winneroffiveracesfrom5fto1mongroundvaryingfromgoodtofirmtogood-yielding.Awinnerat5-1intheGroup1Betfred1000GuineasStakesatNewmarket over 1m (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Evolutionist by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Leopardstown this season. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 9 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €767,381
and Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.2
W.M.
k Denotes second entry CPiece worn by No 4.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Precise, 9/4 True Love, 7/1 Abashiri (GB), 8/1 Sukanya (GB), 14/1 Black Caviar Gold, 16/1 America Queen, 25/1 Magny Cours, Pivotal Attack (GB), 33/1 Beautify, Hope Queen, Kensington Lane, 50/1 Sinmara (GB) 2025 - 1st Lake Victoria 2nd California Dreamer (GB) 3rd Cercene (1 min. 36.3 sec.)
Love at 9-5fav when seventh of 19 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 16-1 in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury over 7f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Touleen by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
Awtaad (IRE)
7. Magny Cours (IRE)
Ares Choix (GB)
Pinatubo (IRE)
8. Pivotal Attack (GB)
Romp (GB)
Starspangledbanner(AUS)
9. Precise (IRE)
Way To My Heart (IRE)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Asheerah (GB)
Choisir (AUS)
Ares Vallis (IRE)
Shamardal (USA)
Lava Flow (IRE)
Pivotal (GB)
Short Affair (GB)
Choisir (AUS)
Gold Anthem (AUS)
Galileo (IRE)
Mystical Lady (IRE)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Park Appeal
Shamardal (USA)
Adaala (USA)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Great Selection (AUS)
Caerleon (USA)
Hoedown Honey (CAN)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Dalakhani (IRE)
Mount Elbrus (GB)
Polar Falcon (USA)
Fearless Revival
Singspiel (IRE)
L’Affaire Monique (GB)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Great Selection (AUS)
Made of Gold (USA)
National Song (AUS)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Halling (USA)
Lady Icarus (GB)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Kingman (GB)
10. Sinmara (GB)
Playful Sound (GB)
Zenda (GB)
Street Cry (IRE)
Giants Play (USA)
Havana Gold (IRE)
Havana Grey (GB)
11. Sukanya (GB)
Shiba (FR)
Blanc de Chine (IRE)
Rail Link (GB)
Symba’s Dream (USA)
Scat Daddy (USA)
No Nay Never (USA)
12. True Love (IRE)
Alluringly (USA)
Cat’s Eye Witness (USA)
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
All For Glory (USA)
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Machiavellian (USA)
Helen Street
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Playful Act (IRE)
Teofilo (IRE)
Jessica’s Dream (IRE)
Dark Angel (IRE)
Nullarbor (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Docklands (USA)
Vindication (USA)
Lyphard Gal (USA)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Elusive Quality (USA)
Comical Cat (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
All Too Beautiful (IRE)
CURRAGH COMMENT
TRUE LOVE was a speedy juvenile winning the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket, before dispelling any worries about her staying a mile last time when finishing strongly to land the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. The daughter of No Nay Never holds both Abashiri and Precise on that form but the latter, who was the champion two-year-old filly, had an interrupted preparation this spring and may now get a lot closer Magny Cours and Pivotal Attack filled the places behind the selection at Leopardstown last month, while America Queen and Black Caviar Gold are the pick of the remainder
WIN: TRUE LOVE
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Precise
Tammy O’Brien, Director of Tattersalls will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and €200 to the groom in charge of the winning horse and €200 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake.
Another common bet is each-way
This is effectively two bets in one. One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place
Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
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THE VELO COFFEE HANDICAP OF €25,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Chute Hall Lady (Dark Angel)
J Patrick McGettigan (5) F 11380-9
over
(good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain - Sweet Temptation (Amadeus Wolf (GB)) Richard
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft and yielding - soft ground. Beaten a nose by Hellorhighwater when second of 16 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Merisi Diamond when fourth of 17 at 66-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
10th
12
latest
12th of 17 to Vega’s Muse (GB) 9.6
16/1 HR85 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 (TS) 10L 5th of 8 to Dark Viper (GB) 9.1 LEP
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 6l behind
when sixth of 9 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Bellewstown
October last year Star
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Sun Soldier when fourth of 14 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Key Witness at 40-1 when
of
on her
outing at Cork over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Shavasi
over 1m (soft) in
Rating HH
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Third of 9 behind Lough Leane beaten 3 1/2l at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav here over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Comfort Line by 3l. Star Rating HHHHH
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Sun Soldier at 7-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Glory To Be when sixth of 16 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on soft and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Sun Soldier when sixth of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Placed once in three starts. Finished 7l behind Tina’s Charm when fourth of 13 at 6-5fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating HHH
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Sun Soldier at 10-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Placed once in three starts. Finished 11l behind Gaiety Girl when sixth of 12 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in March. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 17l behind Satono Chevalier at 80-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Finished 4l behind Benavente when sixth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in December last year Star Rating HH
11/2 HR70 Adam Caffrey 9.4 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 2 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Far From Dandy 9.10 DUN
Br Br g Slade Power - Belle Mare Plage (GB) (Canford Cliffs) Keith Henry Clarke T HR 66 Karl Davis/Phoenix Bloodstock Syndicate O J Luke McAteer F 7109-84 Belle Mare Partnership B
Successful at 7f and 1m on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Ohailbhic when fourth of 14 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in March. Star Rating HHH
Beaten 2 1/2l by Lough Leane when second of 9 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good - yielding) earlier this month, his only placing from eight starts. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Monvoe when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
C,T worn by No 17, No 19 CPiece worn by No 3. Hood worn by No 20 TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 4, No. 10, No. 12, No. 15.
Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Summer Island (USA), 8/1 Spanish Temptress, 10/1 Blues Emperor, 11/1 Pretty Omagh Girl, 12/1 Highbury See See, No More Porter, 14/1 Greek Flower, 16/1 Java Wood, 20/1 Merlin The Wizard (GB), Grecian Power, Hexagonal, 25/1 Banner Beauty, Neo Smart, Thaloria (GB), Navagio, Albion Power, 33/1 Zaraahmando, 50/1 Summer Snow, Va Va Vroom, 66/1 Liberate (GB)
SUMMER ISLAND made a successful start for Natalia Lupini over this trip at Dundalk in February and is improving at a rate of knots judged by his latest outing here over 7f when quickening clear inside the final furlong, with Java Wood back in fifth. Highbury See See won over C&D last autumn and again shaped well here last month, but is probably best suited by softer ground. Spanish Temptress also comes here in good form, but is another who would appreciate an ease Others to consider include Greek Flower and Thaloria.
WIN: SUMMER ISLAND
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Highbury See See
Rob Horgan of Velo Coffee will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockeys and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
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CAVALOR EQUINE
HANDICAP OF €30,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th May Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600 (For Race Conditions see page 62)
One Mile and Six Furlongs (2,800 metres) He has won three
A winner at 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Finished 15l behind Saratoga when fifth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (heavy) in September last year Star Rating HHH
1/1Fav HR92 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 (TS) won hd 3 3/4L from Edelak 9.6 and Floresta 8.12
Br B g Time Test (GB) - Indira (GB) (Sleeping Indian (GB)) Jarlath P Fahey T
HR 89 Mrs Sarah Collins O J Ronan Whelan
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and yielding ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Holy See when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
9.7 GOW 9 APR 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 4/1 HR88 Ronan Whelan 9.12 1L 2nd to Slurricane 8.13 GAL 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 11/1 HR87 Ronan Whelan 8.11 2 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th
4 KILMEADEN (TStrap) 4 9-13
Br B g Galileo - Aegean Girl (Henrythenavigator (USA)) Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T HR 89 M & T Wachman/C Shanahan/Magnier/Tabor O J Paddy Harnett (5) F 2b-1447 Lynch Bages
A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground; has also won a hurdle in January. Beaten 7l behind Londonofficecallin at 10-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
8.11 CK 3
hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 7/4 HR126 R. Deegan 11.7 1/2L 15L 19L 4th to Dschingis Desire (FR) 10.7 LIM 12 MAR 5rn hdl 2m
A winner at 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 3/4l by Shrimp Shady when second of 17 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Finished 6l behind Beylerbeyi when fifth of 19 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (good to firm) in October last year Star Rating HHH
(soft) last month. Star Rating HH
winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle Finished 2l
22-1
outing at Down Royal over 2m 3f (good) in September last year Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Final Voyage at 33-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
Br B f Galiway (GB) - Soudainete (GER) (Iffraaj (GB))
John Harrington T
83 J P O’Flaherty O J Keithen Kennedy (5) F 8-1620-0 Ecurie Haras des Marais & Guy Pariente
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 19l behind Londonofficecallin at 25-1 when 12th of 15 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. She is wearing a hood for the first time Star Rating HH
30yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR86 Shane Foley 9.4 22L last of 11 to Lady Lunette 10.2 DUN 31 OCT 25 hcp 1m 4f
7/2 HR88 Shane Foley 9.5 5L 2nd to Snapretend
Lupini T HR 82 Mrs Tracey O’Hare & D W Sloan & William Jones O J Wayne Lordan F 723012- Troy Cullen & Equos Ltd B
second
5/2Fav HR66 Wayne Lordan 9.13 44L 11th of 12 to Galaxy
won four hurdles (latest
was earlier this month).
12l
A winner on his latest flat outing at Mont De Marsan over 1m 4f (good) in March ‘23, beating Shelby by
A
behind Alba Chiara when fourth of 14 at
on his latest
A winner at 2m 3f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Navy Waters when
of 8 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 6f on good ground; has also
NH win
Beaten
behind Light As Air at 18-1 when 12th of 20 on his latest flat outing at Naas over 2m (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
7l. Star Rating HHHHH
He has won three
from
1m 4f on heavy and soft - heavy ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle (latest NH win was in March). Finished 5l behind Exquisite Acclaim when fifth of 10 at 9-1 on his latest flat outing at Laytown over 7f in September last year Star Rating HH
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground; has also won a hurdle Finished 5l behind Light Up The Dark when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Truth Be Told at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from firm to soft; has also won a hurdle. Beaten a neck by St Faz when second of 8 at 11-2 on her latest flat outing at Musselburgh over 2m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH
Placed once in six starts. Beaten 11l behind Satono Chevalier at 11-2 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Inchiquin Maid at 10-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 2m in February Star Rating H
He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding; has also won a hurdle Won on his latest outing when 11-2jt-fav at Navan over 1m 5f (good - yielding) last month, beating Granville Street by a neck. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 1m 5f and 1m 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Kool One at 11-1 when eighth of 20 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HH
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Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Tu Eres Mi Amore (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Ciaran Murphy T HR 71 Zoom Buddies Syndicate O J Jamie
Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to yielding and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 14l behind Satono Chevalier at 25-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H
A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle Finished 4 1/2l behind Doctor Grace when fourth of 14 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 6l by Obscenity when second of 23 at 9-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft and yielding - soft ground; has also won a hurdle Beaten 11l behind Slurricane at 16-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Runs from 3lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 15, No 20 C,T worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 6, No 8, No 17, No 19, No 23. Hood worn by No 10, No 16. TStrap worn by No 2, No 4, No 9, No 18, No 22.
Long Handicap - Spanish John 8-04(116)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Kingstonian (GB), 8/1 Lark In The Mornin (GER), 10/1 Reverend Hubert, 12/1 Kool One (SPA), 14/1 Highwind (FR), Storm Heart (FR), Marazion, 20/1 Delta (GB), Kilmeaden, Alba Chiara, Chutzpal, Maeve Brennan, 25/1 Granite Bay (GB), Ragmans Corner, Come On The Lads, Slurricane, Whimsy (GB), Carthusian, 33/1 Robbies Rock (GB), Westminster Moon, Sea Coral (FR), Genoah, Trubshaw (GB), High Honour (GB), 50/1 Pavilion End (GB), Steps In The Sand, Spanish John 2025 - 1st Robbies Rock (GB) 2nd La Vita Nova 3rd Common Practice (3 min. 0.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Willie Mullins is a good starting point when trying to solve a staying Flat handicap and he relies on two interesting contenders in STORM HEART and Highwind. The former hasn’t run on the Flat since easily winning a maiden in France over three years ago but has proved a smart sort over hurdles, winning the Grade 3 Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran. Highwind was fourth behind Alba Chiara in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal last September and now meets that rival on considerably better terms. Kilmeaden and Kingstonian filled the minor placings behind Saratoga over a similar trip at Listowel last autumn, and Kingstonian ran a cracker when reappearing in the Chester Plate earlier this month.
WIN: STORM HEART
Tom Versprille and Claire Merrick of Cavalor will present a
DANGER: Highwind
to the
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Revamp Conservation And Restoration Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Revamp Conservation And Restoration and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (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) Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The Kilkea Castle Marble Hill Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Kilkea Castle) 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 two years old only About 6 furlongs €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The BYD At Finlay Motor Group Spring Fillies Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by BYD and Finlay Motor Group) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,450), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 An extended handicap for three years old fillies only that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (100 = 9st 12lbs) About 1 mile €500 to enter, €50 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 19th May. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Lanwades Stud Stakes of €130,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Lanwades Stud) 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 four years old and upwards fillies only About 1 mile €780 to enter on April 15th €260 extra if forfeit not declared by April 29th €390 extra if forfeit not declared by May 19th or €13,000 if entered by May 19th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2025) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Closing Date: 15th April 2026 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €76570; Second: €26000; Third: €13000; Fourth: €6500; Fifth: €3900; Sixth: €2600
SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Tattersalls Gold Cup of €500,000 (Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) Winner will receive €300,000 (Penalty Value: €294,500), Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000 For four years old and upwards About 1 mile 2 furlongs 110 yards €2,250 to enter on March 18th €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by April 22nd €2,250 extra if forfeit not declared by May 19th or €50,000 if entered by May 19th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Closing Date: 18th March 2026 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €294500; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas of €500,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) Winner will receive €290,000 (Penalty Value: €285,000), Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €5,000, Eighth will receive €5,000 For three years old fillies only About 1 mile €625 to enter on September 24th or €12,500 if entered on April 1st €950 extra if forfeit not declared by December 3rd €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 1st €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by May 19th or €50,000 if entered by May 19th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Closing Date: 24th September 2025 Starting from stalls Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €5000; Eighth: €5000
SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 5.05p.m. The Velo Coffee Handicap of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Velo Coffee Roasters) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 19th May. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €14725; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500
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EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The CAVALOR Equine Nutrition Handicap of €30,000 (Generously sponsored by CAVALOR Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €18,000 (Penalty Value: €17,670), Second will receive €6,000, Third will receive €3,000, Fourth will receive €1,500, Fifth will receive €900, Sixth will receive €600 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st) About 1 mile 6 furlongs €300 to enter, €30 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 19th May Starting from stalls Value to winner: €17670; Second: €6000; Third: €3000; Fourth: €1500; Fifth: €900; Sixth: €600
