SEA THE MOON
Sire of 19 individual Group winners including 5 Group 1 winners
“Exceptional results and exciting 3yos to run in 2025 throughout Europe”
STUDY OF MAN
The Leading Northern Hemisphere 2nd crop sire by % Group horses to runners in 2024
Sire of Group 1 winner KALPANA and Group 2 winners DEEPONE and BIRTHE
“The best is yet to come...”
I would like to warmly welcome all racegoers to the Curragh today for our second Classic of the 2025 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 Tally Ho Stud, Irish Stallion Farms, Gain, Lanwades Stud, QuinnBet, the Glenroyal Hotel and Shoda Cafe and of course our feature race sponsors Tattersalls who are great supporters of Irish racing.
Earlier this week we were delighted 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 Edmond Mahony and his team for their consistent support of the Curragh.
Last year we had 70 different winning trainers here at the Curragh and a strong British challenge was a feature of the year. Our 11 Group 1 races were shared amongst 8 winning trainers, and we enjoyed some outstanding racing. 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.
In addition to the excellent racing, there’s a fantastic array of off-track entertainment to enjoy including Carnival at the Curragh. We hope our junior racegoers enjoy the exciting selection of rides, games, and fun activities we’ve lined up just for them. Throughout the day, you can also soak up the festival atmosphere with live entertainment in both the Paddock Bar and Lilywhites Lounge the perfect places to relax, mingle, and enjoy the festival spirit!
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
SUNDAY25THMAY
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVEROFENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Laurence McFerran
Mr. Robert Dore
Mr. Anthony Byrne
Mr. Philip Caffrey
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. D. Maher
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A. L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. J. Pugh
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Mr. C. Warren & Mr. D. Fennessy
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. K. O’Connor
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3
Search For A Song 2 flat wins €51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and of 9.7 AUG
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
C.D. 9.0 to Star Catcher 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn
C.D. 9.0 to Trethias (GB) 9.0
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
The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION
ABOUTTODAY’SRACES
TRACKINFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type. The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.
TOPCOURSETRAINERS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (158 wins from 761 runners, 21%) runs BEAUTIFY and COMPOSING (1.20),
FIRST APPROACH and ALBERT EINSTEIN (1.55), LOS ANGELES and CONTINUOUS (3.05), JANUARY and LAKE VICTORIA (3.40), GIFTED (5.25).
J P O’BRIEN (84 wins from 776 runners, 11%) runs SO MUST I and DANCING SAXON (1.20), ANDAB (1.55), BIRTHE (2.30), NATURALLY NIMBLE and COMMON PRACTICE (4.50), MATRICE (5.25).
MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 588 runners, 9%) runs TAIYI (1.20), FIONA MACCOUL and GLORIOUSLY GLAM (4.15), LA VITA NOVA (4.50), MITTENS (5.25).
TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
AIDAN O’BRIEN (18 wins from 51 runners, 35%) runners listed above A BALDING (12 wins from 61 runners, 20%) runs KALPANA (3.05).
H DE BROMHEAD (10 wins from 31 runners, 32%) runs RUBIES FROM BURMA (2.30), CHUTZPAL (4.50).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (93 wins from 307 rides, 30%) rides PORTA FORTUNA (2.30).
COLIN KEANE (87 wins from 622 rides, 14%) rides NAOMI LAPAGLIA (2.30), WHITE BIRCH (3.05), JALIYAH (3.40), GRANITE BAY (4.50), NOLI TIMERE (5.25).
BILLY LEE (63 wins from 512 rides, 12%) rides AMERILIS (1.20), ONE LOOK (2.30), DEEPONE (3.05), CITY OF MEMPHIS (3.40), LAST AMMO (4.50), AVANT NOUS (5.25
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
WAYNE LORDAN (11 wins from 28 rides, 39%) rides DARK OAK (4.50).
RYAN MOORE (9 wins from 34 rides, 26%) rides listed above
BILLY LEE (8 wins from 45 rides, 18%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 23rd May.
FIRST RACE 1.20P.M.
THE TALLY HO STUD IRISH EBF FILLIES
MAIDEN OF €20,000
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Half-sister to Heavenly Holly, won three times at 7f Price rose to €175,000 as a yearling and stable newcomers always command attention. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Ten Sovereigns - Balankiyla (FR) (Montjeu)
Half-sister to Baiyka, won at 1m 4f Finished 7l behind Andab when fourth of 14 at 5-2fav on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Words (Dansili (GB))
Coolmore
Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Half-sister to Library, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f including in Listed company, and also made the frame in the Irish Oaks. Has to enter the equation. Star Rating HHHH
Full sister to Hamlet, won at 6f and 7f. Beaten 1 1/4l by Simply Astounding when second of 13 at 7-4 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Epona Plays (Australia (GB))
B Renzo Forni
O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Dam won four times at 1m and 1m 1f including a Group 2 race. Bought for 300,000gns and this daughter of Wootton Bassett is sure to attract plenty of support. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lady Adelaide (Australia (GB))
B Fishdance
O Fishdance Limited Joseph
Half-sister to Dancing Gemini, won four times at 7f and 1m including a Group 2 race That pedigree is sure to attract plenty of attention and she must be considered closely Star Rating HHHH
Balantina
Br B f Space Blues - Divine Authority ()
James F Hanly
Ballyhimikin Stud
Half-sister to Fumata Bianca, won five times in all weather flat races at 1m and 1m 2f, in NH flat race at 1m and on the flat at 1m 2f Might need further than this in time Star Rating H
Br B f Kodi Bear - Stranagone (Motivator (GB))
B Eimear Mulhern
Maribeth Sandford
Half-sister to Mathematician, won twice at 1m 2f and 1m 3f There is also speed in her breeding and this €100,000 yearling is no forlorn hope Star Rating HH
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hasimiyya (Shamardal (USA))
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
Half-sister to Hasiyna, won twice at 6f From the extended family of dual Derby hero Harzand and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of her Star Rating HHH
Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright And Sunny (Galileo)
Castlehyde Stud & Barronstown Stud
& Stack
Dam unraced. Cost €60,000 as a yearling and it won’t be the biggest surprise if she hits the ground running. Star Rating HH
Br Br f Bolt d’Oro (USA) - Orquidias Biz (USA) (Fed Biz (USA))
Machmer Hall
AMO Racing Limited
Dam won at 5f Connections had to go to $600,000 for her earlier in the year and she warrants maximum consideration on that hefty price tag alone Star Rating HHH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Artisan Doue (Mastercraftsman)
B Mrs A Callanan
David Granville
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Doesn’t make too much appeal on debut and it is best to look elsewhere in a race as informative as this will probably turn out to be Star Rating H
Br Ch f Sottsass (FR) - Adana (FR) (Le Havre)
B Adana Partnership
O Thoroughbred Alliance Syndicate
Half-sister to Iathus Danica, won three times between 1m 1f and 1m 5f Expected to come into her own once she goes further, possibly even next year. Star Rating HHH
Dam unraced. Finished 6l behind First Approach when sixth of 9 at 14-1 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Cape Sounion, 7/2 Composing, 6/1 Amerilis (GB), 7/1 Beautify, Paris Carver (USA), 8/1 Balantina, 10/1 Dancing Saxon, 14/1 Hasita, So Must I, 16/1 Mchenry Sunrise, 20/1 Taiyi, 33/1 Gia Mor, 50/1 Divine Blue, 66/1 Princess Sioux 2024 - 1st Heavens Gate 2nd January 3rd Grande Marques (1 min. 13.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CAPE SOUNION showed smart ability on debut and can put that experience to good use Although the well-bred winner of that Naas race was subsequently well beaten at Group 3 level, the selection arguably shaped with more promise as she missed the break, had to be switched to challenge and finished well. She should improve from that run. Beautify is out of Words, who was a Group 3 winner, and is a half-sister to a Listed winner. Dancing Saxon boasts a smart pedigree, while Paris Carver was a 600,000-dollar breeze-up purchase
WIN: CAPE SOUNION
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Beautify
A representative of Tally Ho Stud 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 1.55P.M.
THE
MARBLE HILL STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3)
Stalls Centre of Course Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Dam won at 5f Won on his debut when 1-2fav at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Evening Blues by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Full brother to Victoria Road, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f including a Group 1 race A winner at 8-1 over this course and distance (good) on his debut earlier this month, beating Gavoo by 5l. Star Rating HHHH
Half-brother to Lisboa, won at 1m 2f A winner at 5-2 at Naas over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Amiata by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 5f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Lady Iman beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Controversial Lady, won three times between 7f and 1m 1f A winner at 5f on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Lady Iman when fourth of 6 at 50-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Blackbeard Fillies Sprint Stakes at Naas over 6f (good). Star Rating HH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Thrown in at the deep end on her introduction and it is difficult to make a case for her Star Rating H
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Condensed (GB) (Dansili (GB)) (Blinkers) 60 F B Mr Thomas Hore Robert Whearty J O LNA Racing Syndicate Adrian Murray T
Half-sister to Clarita, won twice at 7f Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Leblon Queen at 40-1 when 12th of 15 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating H
Stonezilian
40/1 W.M. Lordan 9.1 10L 12th of 15 to Leblon Queen 8.9 ROS 12 MAY mdn 7f 111yds Gd 5/1 D. McMonagle 9.2 5L last of 6 to Miami Destination 9.2 here 29 MAR mdn 5f Sft
Blinkers worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 4/7 Albert Einstein, 5/2 Andab, 6/1 Power Blue, 10/1 First Approach, 50/1 Miami Destination, 100/1 She’s Too Kool, Stonezilian 2024 - 1st Arizona Blaze (GB) 2nd Camille Pissarro 3rd Midnight Strike (1
CURRAGH COMMENT
ALBERT EINSTEIN produced a smart effort on his debut recently From a good family and out of a juvenile Group-placed dam, he was accompanied by his trainer to the start for that Naas introduction and produced a fine performance to wear down the once-raced runner-up He should continue to progress. Andab is a brother to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner Victoria Road and he too showed high-class potential over C&D earlier this month. He should give the selection a good race Power Blue wasn’t beaten far in Listed company here and also commands attention.
WIN: ALBERT EINSTEIN
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Andab
Phillip Gilligan of GAIN Equine Nutrition, joined by Richard Fitzsimons and Katriona Kinsella 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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THE LANWADES STUD STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 9-2 at Naas over 1m (yielding) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Sakti by 2l. Star Rating HH
B Sabah Mubarak Al Sabah
She has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten when last of 12 on her latest run in a Group 1 contest at ParisLongchamp over 1m 4f (soft) in September. First run for a new stable today. Star Rating HH
Successful twice at 7f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 1/2l by Madam Celeste when second of 12 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind One Look beaten 2l at 5-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH
She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. A winner at 9-2 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Ecstatic by 1 3/4l. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Third of 10 behind Soprano beaten 2 3/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m in March. Star Rating HH
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground. A winner at 11-2 in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing ‘Mutamakina’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Fiery Lucy by 4l. Star Rating HHHH
9.9 won 4L nk from Fiery Lucy (GB) 8.11 and
11/4Fav HR96 N.M. Crosse 9.4 (H) 4L 5th of 14 to Power Under
10/1 HR83 N.M. Crosse 9.3 (H) won 3 3/4L 1 1/2L from Snellen 9.6 and
TStrap worn by No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Porta Fortuna, 11/2 Vera’s Secret, 6/1 One Look, 7/1 Birthe, 8/1 Azada, Jancis, 10/1 Naomi Lapaglia (GB), 14/1 Rubies From Burma (USA) 2024 - 1st Ocean Jewel 2nd Goldana 3rd Rogue Millennium (1
CURRAGH COMMENT
Four-time Group 1-winning gem PORTA FORTUNA meets some race-fit rivals on seasonal reappearance but can score She failed by a neck in the English Guineas last May and while well held at November’s Breeders Cup, met significant trouble in-running then. Today’s race will tee her up for next month’s Royal Ascot hat-trick attempt but she has sufficient ability, and form on softening-ground, to score Late-comer Vera’s Secret is now six but seems to be improving and scooted clear to win at Leopardstown last time One Look, whose rider Billy Lee is bidding for a fifth consecutive win in this race, also landed a Group 3 recently and is ground-versatile WIN: PORTA FORTUNA
DANGER: Vera’s Secret
RACESPONSOR
John Oxx representing Lanwades Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and will present a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
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Auguste Rodin was sent off the warm favourite for Ballydoyle, with Ryan Moore on board. He sat toward the rear of the field, tracked all the way by White Birch. Coming down the home straight, the pair travelled powerfully, before settling down to battle it out inside the final two furlongs. The Aidan O’Brien four-year-old was first to commit but was quickly reeled in by John Joseph Murphy’s contender, who showed a superior turn of foot to win the Group 1 contest by three lengths.
FOURTH RACE 3.05P.M.
THE TATTERSALLS GOLD CUP
OF €500,000 (GROUP 1)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €295000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
October last year, beating Calandagan by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
PARISLONGCHAMP
Jim Crowley 9.7 won nk 1L from Certain Lad (GB) 9.7 and Regal Reality (GB) 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 10
Br B c Heart’s Cry (JPN) - Fluff (Galileo) (Blinkers) 009-395 F B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt Wayne Lordan J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2l behind Rebel’s Romance when last of 5 at 9-2 on his latest run in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Continuous (JPN) 5 flat wins €714,915.30 C Handicap
/Frm D. McMonagle 9.3 8 1/4L 9th of
3 CRYPTO FORCE (GB) (43)
(131) (9)
Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare (Galileo) 73644-6 F B Mr W A Tinkler David Egan J O AMO Racing
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 10l behind Galen when sixth of 7 at 20-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating H
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on varying ground. Finished 11l behind Dallas Star when fourth of 5 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in April last year Star Rating H
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Soul Rush when fourth of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HH
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating White Birch by a neck. Star Rating HHHHH
Awtaad (IRE)
1. Anmaat (IRE)
African Moonlight (UAE)
Heart’s Cry (JPN)
2. Continuous (JPN)
Fluff (IRE)
Time Test (GB)
3. Crypto Force (GB)
Luna Mare (IRE)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Asheerah (GB)
Halling (USA)
African Peace (USA)
Sunday Silence (USA)
Irish Dance (JPN)
Galileo (IRE)
Sumora (IRE)
Dubawi (IRE)
Passage of Time (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Pale Moon Rising (IRE)
Deep Impact (JPN)
Green Desert (USA)
Park Appeal
Shamardal (USA)
Adaala (USA)
Diesis
Dance Machine
Roberto (USA)
Galla Placidia (FR)
Halo (USA)
Wishing Well (USA)
Tony Bin
Buper Dance (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rain Flower (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Dansili (GB)
Clepsydra (GB)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Kingmambo (USA)
Baraka (IRE)
Sunday Silence (USA)
Wind In Her Hair (IRE)
Study of Man (IRE)
4. Deepone (GB)
Avyanna (IRE)
Second Happiness (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
My Emma (GB)
Green Desert (USA)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
5. Ghostwriter (IRE)
Moorside (GB)
Rafha
Champs Elysees (GB)
Marching West (USA)
Montjeu (IRE)
Camelot (GB)
6. Los Angeles (IRE)
Frequential (GB)
Tarfah (USA)
Dansili (GB)
Violante (USA)
Storm Cat (USA)
Miesque (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Marju (IRE)
Pato
Danzig (USA)
Foreign Courier (USA)
Kris
Eljazzi
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Gone West (USA)
Zaizafon (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Floripedes (FR)
Kingmambo (USA)
Fickle (GB)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Kingmambo (USA)
Allez Les Trois (USA)
7 ROYAL RHYME (28)
9 5 (131) (3)
Br B c Lope de Vega - Dubai Queen (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) (TStrap) 54673-3 F
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K R Burke (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Sosie beaten 2 1/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH
Royal Rhyme 5 flat wins €186,139.80 Handicap Rating 117
Clifford Lee 9.2 (TS) nk 2L 3rd to Sosie 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP
Clifford Lee 9.7 (TS) 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Anmaat 9.7 ASCOT 19
25/1 HR113 C. Lee 9.9 (TS) 3L 7th of 8 to Economics (GB) 9.3
8
Br Gr c Ulysses - Diagnostic (GB) (Dutch Art (GB)) (TStrap) 84-111-2 F B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Colin Keane J O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez John Joseph Murphy T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Los Angeles when second of 6 at 3-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
White Birch (GB) 5 flat wins €436,600.00 CD Handicap Rating 121
3/1 HR122 C.T. Keane 9.5 (TS) nk 2nd to Los
Br B f Study of Man - Zero Gravity (GB) (Dansili (GB)) 123111- F B Juddmonte Farms
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 10-3fav in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Fillies Wingspan Mares Stakes at Ascot over 1m 4f in October, beating Wingspan by 2l Star Rating HHH
Blinkers worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 7, No 8.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Los Angeles, 3/1 White Birch (GB), 4/1 Kalpana (GB), 11/2 Anmaat, 6/1 Ghostwriter, 20/1 Royal Rhyme, 50/1 Continuous (JPN), Deepone (GB), 250/1 Crypto Force (GB) 2024 - 1st White Birch (GB) 2nd Auguste Rodin 3rd Crypto Force (GB) (2 min. 11.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Irish Derby winner LOS ANGELES is the pick amongst some middle-distance heavyweights. His Classic success came between English Derby and Prix de l’Arc third-placings and while he would prefer 1m4f, today’s race is a helpful 110 yards further than when beating White Birch earlier this month. Admittedly well-held by Anmaat in October’s British Champion Stakes, the selection was hampered then while the race also came 13 days after his fine Arc effort. Anmaat has progressed with racing and relishes soft ground, but needs to produce his best form to win on seasonal reappearance Last year’s winner White Birch should compete, while Kalpana won October’s British Champion Fillies & Mares Stakes but now meets males racing over a slightly inadequate distance WIN: LOS ANGELES DANGER: Anmaat
RACESPONSOR
Edmond Mahony, Chairman of 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.
Lope de Vega (IRE)
7. Royal Rhyme (IRE)
Dubai Queen (USA)
Ulysses (IRE)
8. White Birch (GB)
Diagnostic (GB)
Study of Man (IRE)
9. Kalpana (GB)
Zero Gravity (GB)
Shamardal (USA)
Lady Vettori (GB)
Kingmambo (USA)
Zomaradah (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Light Shift (USA)
Dutch Art (GB)
Holistic (GB)
Deep Impact (JPN)
Second Happiness (USA)
Dansili (GB)
Imbabala (GB)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Helsinki (GB)
Vettori (IRE)
Lady Golconda (FR)
Mr Prospector (USA)
Miesque (USA)
Deploy
Jawaher (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Kingmambo (USA)
Lingerie (GB)
Medicean (GB)
Halland Park Lass (IRE)
Pivotal (GB)
Doctor’s Glory (USA)
Sunday Silence (USA)
Wind In Her Hair (IRE)
Storm Cat (USA)
Miesque (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Hasili (IRE)
Zafonic (USA)
Interval
Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas The Jockeys
By Donn McClean
Gavin Ryan (1. Atsila)
Gavin Ryan had ridden over 20 winners before he sat his Leaving Cert in 2019 The following year, he was crowned champion apprentice when he rode 51 winners, which saw him finish sixth in the overall jockeys’ championship
He has quickly established himself in the top echelons of Irish jockeys. His relationship with trainer Donnacha O’Brien has been key in that regard, and he landed his first Group 1 race when he rode Proud And Regal to victory for the trainer in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud in October 2022. He rode Atsila to win her maiden on her racecourse debut at Bellewstown last month, and he rode her again to win the Group 3 Athasi Stakes at The Curragh three weeks ago, over the Irish 1000 Guineas course and distance, and he goes into today’s race with a real chance of adding an Irish 1000 Guineas to his CV
David Egan (2. California Dreamer)
It’s not a bit surprising that David Egan can ride horses. He’s bred for it. Son of Sandra Hughes, who trained Thunder And Roses to win the Irish Grand National, and multiple Group 1-winning jockey John Egan, David’s grandfather is the late Dessie Hughes, top class jockey, top class trainer, top class person, and his uncle is Richard Hughes, three-time champion jockey in Britain. Champion apprentice in Britain in 2017, David won his first Group 1 race when he steered Mishriff to victory in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in 2021, and he won his second when he won the Juddmonte International at York four months later on the same Mishriff He won his first Classic just over a year later when he claimed the St Leger at Doncaster on Eldar Eldarov, and he landed his first Irish Classic 364 days later when he won the Irish St Leger on the same horse back home at The Curragh.
Gary Carroll (3. Cercene)
Son of jockey Raymond Carroll, who rode Gonzales to victory in the Irish St Leger in 1980 for trainer Vincent O’Brien and owner Robert Sangster, Gary Carroll claimed the first big-race win of his career when, as a 5lb claimer, he won the Ebor at York in 2009 on the Willie Mullins-trained Sesenta.
Champion apprentice in Ireland the same year with 44 winners, he shared the apprentices’ title too in 2010 with Joseph O’Brien and Ben Curtis, at the end of a three-way tussle that went all the way to the final day of the season. In the top 10 in the Irish jockeys’ championship every year for the last five years, Gary rode Quick Suzy to win the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2021 for Gavin Cromwell, and he rode Snellen to win the Chesham Stakes back at Royal Ascot, also for Gavin Cromwell, two years later A strong relationship has evolved between the rider and the Gold Cup-winning trainer, as it was between the rider and trainer Joe Murphy, for whom he rode Gustavus Weston to win the Greenlands Stakes on this weekend in 2021, and for whom he rides Cercene in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas today
Billy Lee (4. City Of Memphis)
If it wasn’t for Colin Keane, Billy Lee would have been champion jockey in Ireland for each of the last three years. In 2022, he went mighty close, he was one ahead with five racing days left in the season. He was second again in 2023, and again last year, when he broke through the 100-winner barrier for the calendar year
Billy Lee landed his first Group 1 prize when he won the Matron Stakes in 2014 in Fiesolana for trainer Willie McCreery, also a first Group 1 win for the trainer He won the Prix Jacques le Marois in 2019 on Romanised and he won the Flying Five on Moss Tucker, both for Ken Condon, and he won Group 1 races in 2022 on La Petit Coco and Pearls Galore, both for Paddy Twomey, with whom he has struck up a fantastic relationship, and for whom he rides City Of Memphis in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas today
Hollie Doyle (5. Duty First)
Hollie Doyle is a trend-setter, a glass-ceiling-breaker When she won the Prix de Diane, the French Oaks, on Nashwa in 2022 for John and Thady Gosden, she became the first female rider to win a European Group 1 Classic. When she won the Carey Group Handicap at Ascot two weeks ago on Brindavan for Sean Woods, she notched up her 1,023rd winner in Britain, more than any other female rider ever
Voted the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year in 2020, and third in the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Award the same year, Hollie Doyle won her first Group 1 race when she drove the Archie Watson-trained Glen Shiel to victory in the British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot in October 2020, getting the Pivotal gelding home by a nose from Brando More victories at the highest level followed, Trueshan for Alan King in the Goodwood Cup and in the Prix
du Cadran, and The Platinum Queen for Richard Fahey in the Prix de l’Abbaye, while she and Nashwa followed up their Prix de Diane victory by winning the Nassau Stakes later in 2022 and by winning the Falmouth Stakes in 2023.
Joint-second in the British jockeys’ championship in 2022, a higher placing than any other female rider ever, she rode her first Group 1 winner in Ireland when she landed the Flying Five on Bradsell last September for Archie Watson. She rides Duty First today, also for Archie Watson, in her bid to achieve another milestone and win her first Irish Classic.
Oisín Murphy (6. Officer)
A native of Killarney in County Kerry, Oisín Murphy spent much of his formative time as a fledgling rider with his uncle Jim Culloty, who famously rode Best Mate to 12 of his 14 wins, including his three victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup
It was always flat racing for Oisín Murphy though and, after bursting onto the scene in 2013 when with Andrew Balding in Britain, he embarked on a fast-track to the top of the sport. Champion apprentice in Britain in 2014, he claimed the champion jockey’s title in Britain for the first time in 2019, a title he retained in 2020 and in 2021, and one which he regained last year
He has added many of the top races around the world to his CV: the Prix de la Foret in France, the Japan Cup, the Breeders’ Cup Distaff in America, the Hong Kong Vase, the Dubai Turf, as well as the 1000 Guineas and the 2000 Guineas in Britain, and the Nassau Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the Commonwealth Cup and the Eclipse He landed his biggest win to date in Ireland in September 2018, when he drove Roaring Lion to victory in the Irish Champion Stakes, and he will obviously be hoping to add to his Irish Group 1 haul today on Flight.
Colin Keane (7. Jaliyah)
Colin Keane is Ireland’s champion jockey He has been Ireland’s champion jockey every year for the last five years. It’s a continuum.
In 2021, he rode 141 winners in Ireland, more winners than any jockey had ever ridden in one Irish Flat racing season, beating the previous best by 15. It is likely that tally will stand for a long time, unless Keane himself beats it sometime soon.
He travels too Recognition of his talents goes well beyond Ireland’s borders these days. He has won Group 1 races in Ireland, France, Italy and America and, when David Menuisier was looking for a rider for Tamfana in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket last October, it wasn’t wholly surprising that Colin Keane was his go-to jockey The perennial champion delivered too, unsurprisingly, with a ride of extreme simplicity and maximum efficiency, that saw him land his first Group 1 prize in Britain.
Wayne Lordan (8. January)
From Upton in County Cork, Wayne Lordan rode his first Group 1 winner in August 2010, when he sprang a 100/1 shock on the then unheralded Sole Power in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York.
It is somewhat incongruous that he beat the Aidan O’Brien-trained favourite Starspangledbanner into second place that day because, these days, trainer and rider are usually on the same team, enjoying many successes together at the highest level. They have teamed up to win the 1000 Guineas with Winter and Hermosa, the Matron Stakes with Hydrangea, the Tattersalls Gold Cup with Magical and the Moyglare Stud Stakes with Lake Victoria. Wayne Lordan rode January to win her maiden at Gowran Park in June last year, and he is back on board the Kingman filly again today for her seasonal return in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas.
Ryan Moore (9. Lake Victoria)
Ryan Moore won 19 Group or Grade 1 races last year. He won 19 Group or Grade 1 races too in 2023, at least one Group 1 win every month from March to November inclusive, and dotted, as they were, around the globe: Ireland, Britain, France, Dubai, Australia, America. On four different continents. He is the go-to international rider, the jockey to whom the planet looks, and he is Aidan O’Brien’s number one
Name a famous horse race in the world, anywhere in the world, and Ryan Moore has probably won it. The Epsom Derby? Of course, four times. The Oaks? Four times too The Ascot Gold Cup? Also four times. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in France? Twice The Prix du Cadran, also in France? Also twice. The Bayerisches Zuchtrennen in Germany? Linngari, 2008. The Gran Criterium in Italy? Scintillo, 2007
Go further afield. The Breeders’ Cup Turf in America? Yes, five times. The Canadian International? Twice. The Hong Kong Vase? Three times. The Japan Cup? Twice. The Tenno Sho? The Asahi Hai Futurity? Yes and yes. The Dubia Sheema Classic? Check. The Dubai Turf? Check again. The Cox Plate in Australia? The Golden Slipper? The Mackinnon Stakes? Yes, yes and yes. The Melbourne Cup? The race that stops a nation (Australia)? Protectionist, 2014. The Irish 1000 Guineas? Three times. Marvellous, Winter and Hermosa. The market says that he is likely to make it four times today on Lake Victoria.
Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas The Jockeys Cont.
By Donn McClean
Dylan Browne McMonagle (10.
Simmering)
Dylan Browne McMonagle’s reputation reached racing before he did. 218 wins on the pony racing circuit will do that. And the Dingle Derby, and just about every race at Dingle.
He hit the ground running too when he took out his apprentice’s licence He rode his first Group race winner in April 2021, Baron Samedi in the Group 3 Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan, a 20/1 shot on the day and still an apprentice Trainer Joseph O’Brien was happy to put him up in a Group race, even though an apprentice can’t utilise his claim in a Group race
And it snowballed. Champion apprentice for the first time in 2021, champion apprentice for the second time in 2022, first Group 1 win in September 2022, Al Riffa in the National Stakes for his boss Joseph O’Brien. He rode the Ollie Sangster-trained Simmering for the first time in the Group 2 Prix du Calvados at Deauville last August, and he delivered her with a well-timed run to win easily He rode the Too Darn Hot filly again in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket three weeks ago, in which they finished third, and he will be hoping that they can go two places better today
Chris Hayes (11. Swelter)
It is ironic that Chris Hayes rode his first winner on a horse named Anonymity.
Almost all of the rider’s early big-race wins were for Kevin Prendergast. It is nine years ago this weekend that he rode Awtaad for his boss in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas, and the pair of them came home two and a half lengths clear of the Newmarket Guineas winner Galileo Gold.
Many more Group 1 wins have followed since, Search For A Song and Romantic Proposal and Homeless Songs. In 2022, Chris Hayes rode Tahiyra for Dermot Weld to win the Moyglare Stud Stakes, and in 2023 he rode the Siyouni filly to win the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes and the Matron Stakes.
He has struck up a fantastic partnership with Dermot Weld. Together, they have won two of the last three renewals of the Irish 1000 Guineas with Homeless Songs and Tahiyra and, with Swelter, they have a big chance of further enhancing that record today
Shane Foley (12. Tamam Desert)
Shane Foley rode the first Group 1 winner of his career on this weekend nine years ago, when he drove the Adrian Keatley-trained filly Jet Setting home in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas, getting to the winning line a head in front of warm favourite Minding. And he rode his second on this weekend seven years ago, when he teamed up with trainer Ken Condon and won the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas on the 25/1 shot Romanised.
His latest Group 1 win was at Doncaster in October, when he teamed up with Jessica Harrington, as is his wont these days, and got Hotazhell home by a nose in the Futurity Trophy He has been teaming up with Jessica Harrington for a while now, quite successfully too, as evidenced by the exploits of Millisle and Albigna and Lucky Vega and No Speak Alexander and Discoveries and Magical Lagoon at the top level. He rode Tamam Desert for Eoghan O’Neill for the first time on her debut this season in the Naas Oaks Trial two weeks ago The Sea The Moon filly should come on for that run, and she is a lively outsider in the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas today.
Ridden by Danny Tudhope, Fallen Angel proved her love for the Curragh after returning to the scene of last year’s Moyglare victory to make it 2-2 here. She dictated the fractions and responded generously when asked to raise the tempo from 2f down, winning with plenty to spare The daughter of Too Darn Hot looked at home in the rain-softened conditions to win in emphatic style by over two and a half lengths. A Lilac Rolla outrun her odds to finish second, while Aidan O’Brien had to settle for third this year with Opera Singer
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Br B f Mehmas - Penelopa
(good) on her
outing earlier this month, beating Cercene by 1/2l. Star Rating HH A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 1 1/4l behind Atsila when fourth of 11 at 18-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
3 CERCENE (20) 3
Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Tschierschen (Acclamation (GB)) 317-32 F
B China Horse Club
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Atsila when second of 11 at 10-3 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Decorative (Danehill Dancer)
B Decorative Syndicate Groom - Israel Snacimento Billy
J O Zinlo Syndicate P Twomey T
Half-sister to Spirit Of The Bay, won three times at 1m and 1m 2f Won on her debut outing when 8-13fav at Cork over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Bonus Time by 2 3/4l. Star Rating HH
Br B f Showcasing (GB) - Dream Dana (Dream Ahead (USA))
B Plantation Stud Groom - Lucy Pulling Hollie Doyle J O Victorious Racing Archie Watson (in GB) T
Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Desert Flower at 22-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating H
First (GB) 2 flat
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1l by Desert Flower when second of 10 at 28-1 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
Phoenix of Spain (IRE)
1. Atsila (IRE)
Scala Romana (IRE)
Mehmas (IRE)
2. California Dreamer (GB)
Penelopa (GB)
Australia (GB)
3. Cercene (IRE)
Tschierschen (IRE)
Lope de Vega (IRE)
Lucky Clio (IRE)
Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)
Sliding Scale (GB)
Acclamation (GB)
Lucina (GB)
Giant’s Causeway (USA)
Lady Linda (USA)
Galileo (IRE)
Ouija Board (GB)
Acclamation (GB)
Roo (GB)
Scat Daddy (USA)
Shamardal (USA)
Lady Vettori (GB)
Key of Luck (USA)
Special Lady (FR)
Danehill (USA)
L’On Vite (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
High And Low (GB)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Machiavellian (USA)
Lunda (IRE)
Storm Cat (USA)
Mariah’s Storm (USA)
Torrential (USA)
La Cucina (IRE)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Selection Board
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Rudimentary (USA)
Shall We Run (GB)
Johannesburg (USA)
Love Style (USA)
Sioux Nation (USA)
4. City of Memphis (IRE)
Decorative (IRE)
Dream The Blues (IRE)
Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Source of Life (IRE)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Showcasing (GB)
5. Duty First (GB)
Dream Dana (IRE)
Arabesque (GB)
Dream Ahead (USA)
Lidanna (GB)
Pivotal (GB)
Siyouni (FR)
6. Flight (GB)
Run Wild (GER)
Sichilla (IRE)
Amaron (GB)
Rondinay (FR)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Catch The Blues (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Mira Adonde (USA)
Fasliyev (USA)
Asnieres (USA)
Green Desert (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Zafonic (USA)
Prophecy (IRE)
Diktat (GB)
Land of Dreams (GB)
Nicholas (USA)
Shapely Test (USA)
Polar Falcon (USA)
Fearless Revival
Danehill (USA)
Slipstream Queen (USA)
Shamardal (USA)
Amandalini (GB)
Cadeaux Genereux
Topline (GER)
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 1l by Garden Of Eden when second of 8 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l by Desert Flower when second of 7 at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 1 bet365 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket over 1m (good to soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
Sean Levey 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Quiet Reflection (GB) (Showcasing (GB))
B Coolmore Groom - Trevor O’Neill
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on varying ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Desert Flower when sixth of 10 at 9-4 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Ryan Moore 9.2 won 3L 1/2L
Br B f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Cashla Bay (GB) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) 1124-73 F
B Lofts Hall Stud Groom - Sophie Trevena Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Al Shaqab Racing Ollie Sangster (in GB) T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 10 behind Desert Flower beaten 2l at 33-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
C. Soumillon 9.2 10L 7th of 15 to Duty First (GB) 9.2 NEWBURY 12
D. McMonagle 8.11 ns 1/2L 3L 4th to Vertical Blue 8.11 PARISLONGCHAMP
3
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Groom - Liam Carthy Chris Hayes J O Juddmonte D K Weld T Swelter (GB) 2 flat
at 7f and 1m on good and good - yielding ground. A winner at 6-1 in the Group 3
yielding)
O Jaber Abdullah Eoghan
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Garden Of Eden when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
= Denotes Supplementary Entry
Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Lake Victoria, 4/1 Swelter (GB), 9/2 Flight (GB), 6/1 Simmering (GB), 14/1 Atsila, City Of Memphis, 20/1 January, 25/1 Cercene, 33/1 Duty First (GB), 66/1 California Dreamer (GB), Jaliyah, 100/1 Tamam Desert 2024 - 1st Fallen Angel (GB) 2nd A Lilac Rolla 3rd Opera Singer (USA) (1 min. 40.8 sec.)
Successful
Ballylinch Stud ‘Priory Belle’ Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (good -
on her latest outing in March, beating Exactly by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Mehmas (IRE)
7. Jaliyah (IRE)
I’m Donna (IRE)
Kingman (GB)
8. January (IRE)
I Can Fly (GB)
9. Lake Victoria (IRE)
Frankel (GB)
Acclamation (GB)
Lucina (GB)
Frankel (GB)
Tariysha (IRE)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Zenda (GB)
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Madonna Dell’orto (GB)
Galileo (IRE)
Kind (IRE)
Showcasing (GB)
Royal Applause (GB)
Princess Athena
Machiavellian (USA)
Lunda (IRE)
Galileo (IRE)
Kind (IRE)
Daylami (IRE)
Tarwiya (IRE)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Danehill (USA)
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
Montjeu (IRE)
Sabria (USA)
Sadler’s Wells (USA)
Urban Sea (USA)
Danehill (USA)
Rainbow Lake (GB)
Oasis Dream (GB)
Arabesque (GB)
Quiet Reflection (GB)
My Delirium (GB)
Dubawi (IRE)
Too Darn Hot (GB)
10. Simmering (GB)
Cashla Bay (GB)
Dar Re Mi (GB)
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Rose Blossom (GB)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Kingman (GB)
11. Swelter (GB)
Hot Snap (GB)
Zenda (GB)
Pivotal (GB)
Midsummer (GB)
Sea The Stars (IRE)
Sea The Moon (GER)
12. Tamam Desert (IRE)
My Spirit (IRE)
Sanwa (GER)
Invincible Spirit (IRE)
My Renee (USA)
Haafhd (GB)
Clare Hills (IRE)
Dubai Millennium (GB)
Zomaradah (GB)
Singspiel (IRE)
Darara
Danehill (USA)
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
Pastoral Pursuits (GB)
Lamarita (GB)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Zamindar (USA)
Hope (IRE)
Polar Falcon (USA)
Fearless Revival
Kingmambo (USA)
Modena (USA)
Cape Cross (IRE)
Urban Sea (USA)
Monsun (GER)
Sacarina (GB)
Green Desert (USA)
Rafha
Kris S (USA)
Mayenne (USA)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Almost certain to have improved from Newmarket, LAKE VICTORIA can reverse form with both Flight and Simmering. Having been slow to come to hand this spring, trainer Aidan O’Brien had expressed doubts about the filly being ready in time for the English Guineas. To her credit, the daughter of Frankel ran a huge race, staying on nicely inside the last furlong to finish sixth. Flight, who outran her odds to chase home the winner at Newmarket, should also be better for that first start of the season. The unexposed Swelter and Newmarket third Simmering are also worthy of consideration.
WIN: LAKE VICTORIA
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Flight
Edmond Mahony, Chairman 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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Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
B f City Light (FR) - Scripturale (FR) (Makfi (GB))
O Raymond Killeen & Joseph P Burke
She has won three times at 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 3l by Nicoreni when second of 9 at 3-1 on her latest outing in a Group 3 contest at Baden-Baden over 1m in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today. Star Rating HHHHH
Aurelien Lemaitre 8.12 9L 7th of 9 to Vertical Blue
Alexis Pouchin 9.0 3L 4L nk 4th to Zarigana (GB) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 12
Br B f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Muniza (Sea The Stars)
Won on her latest outing when 7-2jt-fav here over 7f (good) earlier this month, beating Sweet Chariot by 1l, her first success from six starts. Star Rating HH
1 flat win €15,340.00 C Handicap Rating
Successful at 6f and 1m on good and yielding ground. A winner at 33-1 at Naas over 1m (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Mississippi River by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Won on her latest outing when 15-8fav at Gowran Park over 7f (heavy) last month, beating Kilmood Susan by 2 1/4l, her first success from two starts. Star Rating HHH
25/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 6 3/4L 5th of 11 to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 here 21 JUL
(120) (8) Br B f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Calyxa (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) (Blinkers) 5303-51 F B Gestut Haus Ittlingen Rory Cleary J O Mrs Wendy O’Leary Noel Meade T
A winner at 12-1 at Naas over 1m (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Sharayka by a neck, her first success from seven starts. Star Rating HH
Calrissiana (GB) 1 flat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 80 12/1 HR77 R.P Cleary 9.3 (BK) won nk 2 1/4L
B Michael Enright Leigh Roche J O M J Enright G M Lyons T
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Cee En Gee when fourth of 11 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Having her first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 9l behind Murkala at 16-1 when 10th of 15 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 5lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
A winner at 6f on yielding - soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Unique Journey at 9-1 when 13th of 17 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) last month. Runs from 5lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
Br B f Inns of Court - Lilac Mist (GB) (Spectrum)
Placed twice in five starts. Finished 6l behind Inventress when fourth of 10 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap Star Rating H
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 5.
Long Handicap - Empress Artemis 8-5 (117), Fiona MacCoul 8-2 (114), Gloriously Glam 8-2 (114), Lady Lilac 8-1 (113)
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Murkala, 5/1 Shiota, Varshini, 7/1 Empress Artemis, 8/1 La Guapisima (FR), Calrissiana (GB), 10/1 Lady Lilac, 14/1 Fiona Maccoul, Gloriously Glam 2024 - 1st Zaynab 2nd Flight Of Fancy 3rd Asian Daze (1 min. 40.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Runner-up in a Group 3 at Baden-Baden on her final start as a juvenile, LA GUAPISIMA can defy top-weight. Having her first start for trainer Gavin Cromwell, the French Listed winner sets a high standard in a race of this nature Her presence at the head of the weights also means that the four towards the bottom are forced to race from out of the handicap Given her apparent preference for soft ground, any rain that falls will be welcome Shiota, who landed a competitive handicap at Naas recently, has to be respected despite her subsequent rise Varshini and Empress Artemis are others to consider
WIN: LA GUAPISIMA
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Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 2m 3f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 33-1 at Newmarket over 2m 2f (soft) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Manxman by a nose. Star Rating HHH
16/1 HR87 Mr B.M. Coonan 10.11 (TS) 20L 11th of 18fn, 20rn to Sirius (FR) 10.13
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Dundalk over 1m 4f in January, beating Eighty Eight by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Brosna Town 2 flat wins €18,585.00 Handicap Rating 84 2/1Fav
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle in December last year A winner at 11-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (heavy) on her latest flat outing in October last year, beating Scholarship by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH
Successful at 1m 1f and 2m on yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Fairytale Princess when fifth of 17 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) in May last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HH
A winner at 11-4 at Navan over 1m 2f (good) on his latest flat outing in September last year, beating Dahab by 2l. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 4f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in March). Third of 4 behind Smooth Tom beaten 3 1/2l at 11-10fav on his latest flat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (good to firm) in August last year Star Rating HHHHH
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from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and yielding ground. A winner at 9-2 at Listowel over 1m 6f (yielding) on his latest outing in September last year, beating Dark Oak by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Finished 10l behind Aeronautic when fourth of 5 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good - yielding) in July last year Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding and on the all-weather A winner at 10-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Reaching High by a short head. Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. A winner at 4-1 at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Desert Friend by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
Placed in three of seven starts. Finished 4l behind Not Just Any Eagle when fourth of 14 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m 6f on good ground; has also won a hurdle in December last year Beaten 2 3/4l by Mordor when second of 15 at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground. Finished 5l behind Ascending when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won three times from 1m 5f to 2m on good and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle Beaten 9l behind Mordor at 22-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this
Star Rating HH
She has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on good ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 14l behind Mordor at 80-1 when 11th of 15 on her latest outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
B f Almanzor (FR) - April Eighteen (Azamour )
A winner at Lyon La Soie over 1m 1f in December ‘22, beating Sir Walter by 1 1/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Willie Mullins. Star Rating HH
11.3 2 1/2L 1/2L 8L 4th to Zenta (FR) 11.7 FAIR 5 FEB 11rn beg.ch 2m 5f 55yds Sft/Hvy 13/2 S.F O’Keeffe 10.13
Br B g Ruler of The World - Midsomer (So You Think (NZ))
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 15l behind Leinster at 18-1 when 14th of 18 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (soft) in March. Star Rating HH
Placed in seven of 14 starts. Finished 1 1/4l behind Out On Friday when fourth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br Gr g Elzaam (AUS)
A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Beauparc when fifth of 8 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good ground and on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 20l behind Dark Note at 3-1 when seventh of 19 on his latest outing at Punchestown over 2m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Prema (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA)) (C,T)
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A winner at 1m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago Beaten 13l behind Not Just Any Eagle at 16-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HH
Pralognan (FR) 1 flat win €9,000.00 Handicap Rating 70
16/1 HR73 Caragh Monaghan 9.0 (TS) 13L 9th of 14 to Not Just Any Eagle 9.5
18/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (TS) 14L 13th of 15 to Himalayan Heights 9.13 LEP 9
9/1 HR92 D. King 11.6 (TS) 9 1/4L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Tasmanian Girl 10.7 THU
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Br Br g Maxios (GB) - All About Love (GER) (Winged Love) (Blinkers) 422210- F B The Loving Partnership Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Mrs Sheila O’Ryan & John F Doyle & Dee L’Estrange & Grant Leon Gordon Elliott T
Placed twice in six starts; but has won a hurdleand a NH flat race (latest NH win was in November last year). Finished 4 1/2l behind Busselton when fifth of 17 at 20-1 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 2m (yielding) in July last year Star Rating HH
The Mediator 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 Handicap Rating 69
7/1 HR115 Sam Ewing 10.13 (BK) 54L 14th of 15 to Clarens 10.4 NAV 16 NOV 24 hcp hdl (80-130)2m 50yds Gd/Yld 8/11Fav HR115 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (BK) won 8 1/2L 4 1/4L from Complete Fiction 11.5 and Faceman 11.4 FAIR 5 NOV 24 13rn mdn hdl 2m Gd 11/8 HR115 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (BK) 4 1/4L 2nd to Cappucino 11.12 PUN 16 OCT 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 59yds Gd/Yld
Blinkers worn by No 20, No 22. C,T worn by No 6, No 12, No 21. CPiece worn by No 14. TStrap worn by No 1, No 2, No 4, No 8, No 15.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Naturally Nimble (GER), 8/1 Alphonse Le Grande, Brosna Town, Common Practice, Granite Bay (GB), Molly Hall, 10/1 Robbies Rock (GB), 11/1 Arch Enemy, Not Just Any Eagle, 12/1 Rock Of Ireland, 14/1 La Vita Nova, 16/1 Ozark Daze (GB), 20/1 Dark Oak, Morse, Scatchwah, Chutzpal, Pralognan (FR), 33/1 Sign From Above, The Mediator, 50/1 Last Ammo, Miss Manzor (GB), 100/1 Curious Bride 2024 - 1st Fairytale Princess 2nd Grappa Nonino 3rd Rain (GER) (3 min. 7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
A Grade 3 winner over fences at Thurles on his penultimate start, COMMON PRACTICE is undeniably well treated on his return to the Flat. Lightly raced in this sphere in recent years, the Joseph O’Brien-trained gelding can race off 1lb lower than when narrowly denied at the Galway Festival in 2022. Prior to that effort, the son of Gleneagles had won the Apprentice Derby at this track. Given his rate of improvement over jumps subsequently, it is hard to believe that a mark of 81 is beyond him. Killarney runner-up Robbies Rock has to be a serious contender in first-time cheekpieces, while both Molly Hall and Granite Bay deserve consideration.
WIN: COMMON PRACTICE
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MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 54)
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 10l behind Dawn Spirit when fourth of 16 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Finished 4l behind Giselle when fifth of 16 at 13-2 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (good) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Darzina when fifth of 9 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 14l behind Sound Of Lightning at 200-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien
Half-sister to Espionage, won twice at 7f and 1m 4f She makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and commands obvious respect given her connections. Star Rating HHHH
Br B f Arizona - Artistic Legacy (Teofilo)
B Peter Bergin
O Teresa Conway & John Patrick Kennedy
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Worth a market check ahead of her racecourse debut, but this looks a tough starting place Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Dahlia Noir at 100-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 3/4l by Bay Colony when second of 7 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Limerick over 1m 4f (soft - heavy) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Half-sister to Torre Del Oro, won at 1m 4f. Beaten 1/2l by Kalixa when second of 12 at 11-4 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 1m 2f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHHH
Half-sister to Warnaq, won four times over the Flat between 1m and 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m. She is wearing a hood on debut and others make more appeal. Star Rating HH
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Tarima when second of 7 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) in March. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Sheranda (Siyouni (FR))
B Rockhart Trading Ltd Gavin Ryan J O DJ Stable LLC,Medallion,Weston,Hoffman Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 18l behind Faiyum at 33-1 when seventh of 14 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 1m (soft - heavy) in March. Star Rating HH
Blinkers worn by No 1. CPiece worn by No 3, No 8. Hood worn by No 10 Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Mittens, 9/2 Avant Nous (FR), 5/1 Gifted, Matrice, 13/2 Noli Timere, 10/1 Crystal Ball, 14/1 Adrienne, 16/1 Sharpen, 50/1 Marzanda, 66/1 Le Fleur Princess, Nancee Spain, 100/1 Ethereal Star 2024 - 1st Hanalia 2nd Lily Hart 3rd Sidiza (2 min. 14.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Having caught the eye when finishing second at Naas on her debut last month, MITTENS can open her account. The Jessica Harrington-trained filly lost her position early in the straight before staying on strongly to take minor honours close home A Munster Oaks entry suggests the daughter of Night Of Thunder has been pleasing connections in the wake of that promising start. A half-sister to a Group 1-placed colt, Gifted has to be respected on her introduction. Aidan O’Brien has struck with a number of similar types in recent weeks. Matrice, who wears first-time cheekpieces, is another who holds claims.
WIN: MITTENS DANGER: Gifted
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.20p.m. The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Tally Ho Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.55p.m. The GAIN Marble Hill Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €36,000, (Penalty Value: €35,400), Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200 For two years old only About 6 furlongs. €540 to enter, €60 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The Lanwades Stud Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Lanwades Stud) Winner will receive €72,000, (Penalty Value: €70,800), Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For four years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile. €600 to enter on April 16th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by April 30th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th or €12,000 if entered by May 20th Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2024) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The Tattersalls Gold Cup of €500,000 (Group 1)
(Generously sponsored by Tattersalls Ltd) Winner will receive €300,000, (Penalty Value: €295,000), 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 For four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs 110 yards. €2,000 to enter on March 19th; €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by April 23rd; €2,000 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th or €50,000 if entered by May 20th Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €295000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.40p.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 25th or €12,500 if entered on April 2nd €950 extra if forfeit not declared by December 4th; €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by April 2nd; €2,175 extra if forfeit not declared by May 20th or €50,000 if entered by May 20th Weights: 9st 2lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €285000; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The QuinnBet Spring Fillies Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by QuinnBet) Winner will receive €30,000, (Penalty Value: €29,500), 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. €450 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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Cryoclinic.ie Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by Cryoclinic.ie) Winner will receive €15,600, (Penalty Value: €15,340), Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 6 furlongs. €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 20th May. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520
SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Glenroyal Hotel And Shoda Café Irish EBF Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by the Glenroyal Hotel and Shoda Café and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €12,000, (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE
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