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Saturday 25th June 2022

Welcome to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby I am delighted to welcome you to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as we celebrate our 15th year as title sponsor and our 21st year in association with The Curragh Racecourse. This year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby marks the 157th running of the historic race which was first run in 1866. Despite the challenges over the past couple of years, Dubai Duty Free has continued to operate its retail business at Dubai International Airport and recently reopened our retail operation in Al Maktoum International. In December 2021 we marked our 38th anniversary and recorded annual sales of US$976 million, an increase of 40% over the previous year. A key component of our success has been our commitment to investing in and developing the retail offer, which included the opening of luxury boutiques; a Christian Dior in Concourse A and B, a Louis Vuitton retail outlet in Concourse B and a Cartier boutique also in Concourse B. I am very proud of the great efforts made by our team of staff and managers in the past couple of years and I am very grateful to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Duty Free, for his ongoing support of our operation. As part of our ongoing promotion of Dubai, we have successfully utilised sports sponsorship to promote the city as a leading business and leisure destination. In addition to being title sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, which offers a rich purse of Euro 1 million, the operation also regularly flies the flag in the UK for two-day race meetings in April and September at the historic Newbury Racecourse and at Ascot Racecourse for the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup in August. Other major sporting events that receive our support include the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free and attracts the top WTA and ATP tennis players in the world. This year, the tournament celebrated its 30th anniversary and was won by Jelena Ostapenko and Andrey Rublev, respectively, who both claimed their maiden Dubai titles. Our international sporting story continues with our support to the Horizon Irish Open taking place at the beautiful Mount Juliet Estate from 30th June – 3rd July, for which we are an official partner. I would like to thank The Curragh Racecourse, Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board and Horse Racing Ireland for extending such a warm welcome to Dubai Duty Free. I hope that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby brings with it some of the excitement and glamour that is synonymous with Dubai itself. I wish you all a pleasant day of racing and stay safe.

Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman & CEO Dubai Duty

OFFICIALS SATURDAY 25TH JUNE 2022 The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

Racing. In fulﬁling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules

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

are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

are officiating at today’s race meeting: ACTING STEWARDS:

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh

Mr. Laurence McFerran

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

Mr. Paddy Molony Mr. N.P. Lambert Mr Peter. N. Reynolds Mr P.D. Matthews

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly John McAteer

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. H. Hynes

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

STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr L. Walsh & Mr. P. Moloney MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. P. Houlihan

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICERS: Dr. L. Hillyer MRVS & Mr. Anthony Ryan MVB.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Mr. D. Fennessy, Mr D.J. Condell & Ms. C.S. Murphy SECURITY OFFICERS: Mr. C. Gordon & Mr. D. Buckley

Official Racecard €3 3

I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby – the highlight of the season here at the Curragh. After two years of Covid restrictions, we are very much enjoying being able to welcome racegoers back to the Curragh and I hope that you have a good day. We are very grateful to today’s title sponsor Dubai Duty Free and in particular I would like to welcome Colm and Breeda McLoughlin and Sinead and Jihad El Sibai who are true friends of Irish racing. This support, together with that of Horse Racing Ireland, is critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh. We are also grateful to Gain Equine Nutrition, ARM Holding and the Irish EBF for their sponsorship of today’s programme. We have made changes to our offering this year which we hope you will enjoy, and we are always interested in hearing customer feedback. Please try out our Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall. Free seating is also available at the front of the stand throughout the ﬁnal furlong. There is plenty of entertainment throughout the enclosures today as well as food and beverage outlets, while after racing, the party will continue in the parade ring area. I would like to thank all owners with runners here today also - we hope your experience is a good one and we thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy your day and look forward to welcoming you back here at the Curragh many more times during the season. Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

TODAY’S SCHEDULE 11am - Gates Open 11:15am - 12:30pm - Newbridge Gospel Choir (Parade Ring) 12pm -3pm - Bailey/Gordon (Beech Tree) 12pm -5pm - NITETRAIN (Derby Bar) 12pm - 6pm - Bunoscionn (Green Zone/West End) 12:30pm - Paddy Power’s ‘From The Horse’s Mouth’ – LIVE from The Curragh. Our expert panel look through the card for a cracking day’s racing (Parade Ring) 1:25pm - Race 1 - The Dubai Duty Free Dash (Listed) 1:35pm - Presentation by Dubai Duty Free to Barretstown Children’s Charity (The Charity was founded by actor Paul Newman at the Irish Derby in 1994) 2pm - Race 2 - The Dubai Duty Free Summer Fillies Handicap 2:35pm - Race 3 - The Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes (Listed) (Governor of Maryland Larry Hogan to judge the best turned out horse before the race) 2:45pm - Dubai Duty Free Most Stylish competition in association with The K Club – presentation to both winners (Parade Ring)

3pm - 5pm - Roisin McAlindin (Beech Tree) 3.05pm - Race 4 - The GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2) 3:15pm - Chloe Agnew (from Celtic Women) accompanied by the Army Band under the instruction of Captain Fergal Carroll to perform the National Anthems of Ireland and UAE 3:25pm - Jockeys lead into parade ring by the members of the Military Police of the Defence Forces with ﬂags of Ireland and the UAE to be accompanied by members of the Kildare Pony Club Minimus teams into parade ring 3:35pm - Chloe Agnew and Army Band perform Curragh of Kildare (Parade Ring) 3.45pm - Race 5 - The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1 Classic) Fanfare at time of presentation (Army Band) 4.20pm - Race 6 - The ARM Holding International Stakes (Group 3) 4.50pm - Race 7 - The Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap 5.25pm - Race 8 - The Dubai Duty Free Handicap 5:40pm - 7pm - Smash Hits in concert (Parade Ring Plaza)

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THE TEAM AT THE CURRAGH

Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive

Evan Arkwright Racing and Sponsorship Manager

Paul Keane Sales Manager

Robbie Moore Stable Yard Manager

Richie Brophy Grounds Manager

Jean Monahan General Administration Manager

Pat Kelly Training Grounds Manager

Joanna Hyland Race Day Administation Assistant

Ciara Doyle Racing and Training Grounds Executive

Tara Buick Marketing, PR and Comms Executive

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THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MOST STYLISH MAN AND LADY IN ASSOCIATION WITH

PRIZES This year’s Most Stylish Lady will walk away with a holiday of a lifetime, courtesy of Dubai Duty Free comprising of five glorious nights for the winner and a guest in Dubai Duty Free’s own, 5 star hotel, The Jumeirah Creekside as well as €1,000 to spend at the multi award-winning Dubai Duty Free and return flights together with a K Club VIP experience. Back on home soil, the winner and a guest will also be treated to a two-night stay in a luxurious Liffey Suite at The K Club, dinner on one evening in South Bar & Restaurant, spa treatments plus transfers to or from Dublin Airport (if required). The prize for Most Stylish Man is a fantastic five-star K Club VIP experience which includes two nights in a luxury suite, dinner on both evenings in two of the resort’s stylish and buzzing new restaurants, The Palmer and South, and a long list of fabulous resort activities including Segway tours, spa treatments, whiskey tasting, clay-pigeon shooting and a €500 voucher to spend at nearby Kildare Village. The winners also receive a magnum of Taittinger

OUR STYLE SPOTTERS WITH OUR JUDGES DOIREANN GARRIHY, GREG O’SHEA & BAIRBRE POWER WILL BE ACTIVE FROM THE START OF THE RACE DAY TO SELECT CONTENDERS WHO WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN AMAZING PRIZES COURTESY OF DUBAI DUTY FREE AND THE K CLUB The winners will be announced in the Beech Tree Enclosure at 2.25pm and will be presented with the prizes by Breeda McLoughlin, wife of Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Dubai Duty Free and Paul Heery, General Manager The K Club.

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

411-6p3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T Last year’s winner who has taken her time to come to hand but arrives on the back of a decent effort when third to Magical in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The step back up in trip ought to suit her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins €393,499.70 CD — Handicap Rating 115

50/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 10.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld 2/1Fav HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 14L 6th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 14

Owner’s Silks (illustration)

Saddle Cloth Number

Horse Name

Number of days since last ran

Age

(kgs)

Draw

Sire (Father)

Dam (Mother)

Form Guide

Previous Performances

16 Br

Official Handicap Rating

Colour of horse

B - Bay Br - Brown Ch - Chestnut Gr - Grey Ro - Roan

Sex of horse

c - colt f - filly g - gelding h - horse m - mare

O F J T

Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. 14

TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES 2m

TRACK INFORMATION

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.

1m6f

1m4f

1m2f

1m21/2f

1m2f

1m1f

1m(new)

1m1f 5f Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f starts dependent on which course is in use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)

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TOP COURSE TRAINERS - LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2017-2022) WITH RUNNERS AIDAN O’BRIEN (144 wins from 794 runners, 18%) runs PRETTIEST (1.25), THE ACROPOLIS (2.35), BLACKBEARD and AGE OF KINGS (3.05), TUESDAY (3.45), AIKHAL (4.20). J P O’BRIEN (67 wins from 586 runners, 11%) runs NEPTUNE ROCK and NIGHT OF ROMANCE (2.00), EMPHATIC ANSWER (2.35), APACHE OUTLAW (3.05), HANNIBAL BARCA (3.45), VISUALISATION and VEGA MAGNIFICO (4.20), RIVER EDEN and DANTE’S PASS (4.50), ISLE OF SARK and DANCE JUPITER (5.25). MRS J HARRINGTON (54 wins from 476 runners, 11%) runs CONFIDENT STAR (2.35), JUNGLE COVE (4.50), LAELAPS (5.25). G M LYONS (42 wins from 352 runners, 12%) runs POWER UNDER ME and PIRATE JENNY (1.25), MARBLING (2.00), SH BOOM and STRAIGHT ANSWER (2.35), BUCKY LARSON (4.50), TEAM OF FIRSTS and IDES OF AUGUST (5.25). J S BOLGER (33 wins from 461 runners, 7%) runs SHE’S TROUBLE (2.00), WEXFORD NATIVE (2.35), BOUNDLESS OCEAN (3.45), MAC SWINEY (4.20), MCTIGUE (4.50), DAYLIGHT COME (5.25).

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (15 wins from 48 runners, 31%) runners listed above. AIDAN O’BRIEN (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runners listed above. H DE BROMHEAD (6 wins from 28 runners, 21%) runs MOSALA (4.50), CATENA ZAPATA (5.25). R BECKETT (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs WESTOVER (3.45). MRS J HARRINGTON (4 wins from 35 runners, 11%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS - LEADING JOCKEYS AT CURRAGH (2017-2022) WITH RIDES COLIN KEANE (70 wins from 511 rides, 14%) rides POWER UNDER ME (1.25), MARBLING (2.00), STRAIGHT ANSWER (2.35), WESTOVER (3.45), BUCKY LARSON (4.50), TEAM OF FIRSTS (5.25). RYAN MOORE (63 wins from 250 rides, 25%) rides THE ACROPOLIS (2.35), BLACKBEARD (3.05), TUESDAY (3.45), AIKHAL (4.20). SHANE FOLEY (49 wins from 455 rides, 11%) rides CONFIDENT STAR (2.35), JUNGLE COVE (4.50), LAELAPS (5.25). SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (42 wins from 353 rides, 12%) rides PRETTIEST (1.25), BIG BABY BULL (4.50), MAGIC CHEGAGA (5.25). BILLY LEE (37 wins from 381 rides, 10%) rides TERESA MENDOZA (1.25), NEEDLE LACE (2.00), FRENCH CLAIM (3.45), RUMBLES OF THUNDER (4.20), BAY OF BENGAL (5.25).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: RYAN MOORE (8 wins from 40 rides, 20%) rides listed above. BILLY LEE (7 wins from 38 rides, 18%) rides listed above. JAKE COEN (6 wins from 25 rides, 24%) rides BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE (1.25), ISLE OF SARK (5.25). DYLAN MCMONAGLE (5 wins from 27 rides, 19%) rides NIGHT OF ROMANCE (2.00), EMPHATIC ANSWER (2.35), VEGA MAGNIFICO (4.20). SHANE CROSSE (5 wins from 18 rides, 28%) rides HANNIBAL BARCA (3.45), DANTE’S PASS (4.50).

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.50 Saltonstall (won off 102 down 3lb to 99).

GUIDE TO RACING

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent. Here are some of the most common racing terms you are likely to hear when you are racing. Brush up on them and you will sound like a seasoned professional in no time! ALLOWANCE

DISTANCE

The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

The length of a race.

ANTE-POST

Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls.

Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE Official in charge of running the racing programme, at the Curragh it is Brendan Sheridan.

CLERK OF THE SCALES Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Their job is to check that the horses in each race carry the correct weights.

COLOURS The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

DAM

DRAW FILLY Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL Horse of either sex 1 January the following year.

from

its

birth

until

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING Castrated horse.

GOING Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

HANDICAP A race in which horses carry weight relevant to their handicap mark (rating).

JOLLY Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

Mother of a horse.

JUDGE

SIRE

Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses.

Father of a horse.

JUVENILE

When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

Two-year old horse.

SPREAD A PLATE

MAIDEN

SP/STARTING PRICE

Horse which has not yet won a race.

Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

MARE Female horse, five years and over.

STAYER

ODDS ON

A horse more suited to running over longer distances.

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake - e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE

STEWARDS ENQUIRY Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

TIC-TAC

PENALTY

Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS

PHOTO FINISH

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

PLATE

WINNER ALRIGHT

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

Official confirmation that the Stewards are happy that the winner has broken no rules.

SCHOOLED

Occurs when the race is about to start.

Trained to jump.

YEARLING

SHORT RUNNER

Horse of either sex from 1 31 December of the year following its birth.

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps. 17

January

TRACK TALKS In our latest series of track talks, Fran Berry walks the course and provides valuable insight into how to ride the famed Curragh track.

Click below to see Fran’s talks on each distance.

5F 10F

6F 12F

7F 14F

You can also click on the map in the top right of the racing pages to see Fran’s talks

8F 16F

1m 4f

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

In addition to the Racecourse, the Curragh is also home to the Training Grounds which contains 80 miles of gallops over 1,500 acres. The natural turf gallops which have been nurtured for centuries in a unique environment are complemented by a range of surfaces which can be used for all types of work during all seasons. The range of gallops provides trainers with great scope to tailor each horse’s work to suit their individual needs, with gallops varying in length, gradient and surface. Horses trained on The Curragh have won multiple Group 1 and Classic races all over the world

CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Kevin Prendergast Happy 90th Birthday to multiple Group 1 and Classic winning trainer Kevin Prendergast. His father Paddy was also an extremely successful and legendary trainer winning many major races around the world including the Irish Derby at The Curragh with Ragusa and Meadow Court. Kevin trained his ﬁrst winner in 1963 and with over 2000 winners since then, he has written himself into the history books. The Curragh has always been and continues to be an “essential” part of his training regime. 20

Always

SP or Better on win bets

On every Irish & UK race meeting!

We’ll always pay at least SP on Win bets and if the Tote dividend is greater, we’ll pay out at that price. Promotion applies to Tote Win and win part of each way bets on all Irish & UK races, staking limits apply. Irish racecourse, Tote.ie, Tote App, Tote.co.uk and 21 selected UK racecourse customers only. Full terms and conditions available at Toteireland.ie. 18+. Dunlewey.org

THE 1999 Montjeu gives Cash Asmussen a second victory in the race for John Hammond, following up his win in the French Derby

1866 Selim wins the inaugural running

1977 The Minstrel does the Epsom-Curragh Derby double under Lester Piggott, surviving a late stewards enquiry to keep the race

1981 Shergar wins the race to follow up his record breaking Epsom Derby win

1970 Nijinsky wins the Classic on route to winning the English Triple Crown

1990 Salsabil becomes only the second ﬁlly to win the race, defeating a strong ﬁeld for trainer John Dunlop

2014 The classy Australia lands the race for father-son combo of Aidan and Joseph O’Brien 2012 Camelot is imperious in victory to record Aidan O’Brien’s seventh consecutive win

2020 Santiago records a seventh win in 10 years for Aidan O’Brien

2016 Harzand proves a popular winner for Pat Smullen

2001 Galileo comes out on top under a ﬁne ride by Mick Kinane

2021 Hurricane Lane runs down Lone Eagle late in the day for William Buick

2022

RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. 6f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE DASH STAKES OF €75,000 (LISTED RACE)

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r44250; Second: r15000; Third: r7500; Fourth: r3750; Fifth: r2250; Sixth: r1500. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 92)

RACE SPONSOR

Jasmin Micoyco representing Dubai Duty Free will present trophies to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom and €100 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

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Horse

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B Breeder

Br B c Clodovil - Majestic Dubawi (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Michael M O’Brien & M G Hogan

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(Blinkers)

42-0575 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Has won nine races from 6f to 1m. A bit to ﬁnd on current form and he may prove vulnerable once more giving weight to all of his rivals. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Majestic Colt 9 ﬂat wins r79,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 20/1 HR100 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 5L 5th of 6 to Geocentric 9.0 CK 8 JUN Listed 5f Gd 150/1 HR104 James J. Doyle 9.5 (CP) 11L 7th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR107 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 6L 5th of 7 to Brostaigh 8.9 NAAS 15 MAY Listed 5f Gd

POWER UNDER ME (35)

Br B g Mehmas - Oonagh B Ms Barbel Reiss

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3261-16 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

O Vincent Gaul

He has won three times at 6f. Unsuccessful when bidding for a hat-trick on his latest outing in Group company but he’s a key player back down in class. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 5 Power Under Me 3 ﬂat wins r54,870.00 CD — Handicap Rating 110 100/30 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.5 8 3/4L 6th of 9 to Brad The Brief (GB) 9.5 here 21 MAY Group 2 6f Gd/Yld 5/2Fav HR105 C.T. Keane 9.12 won nk 1 1/2L from Mooneista 9.9 and Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.7 CK 3 APR 10rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 11.9sec 15/8Fav HR105 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 2 3/4L 2 1/2L from Teresa Mendoza 9.2 and Star In The Making (GB) 9.3 here 10 OCT 21 14rn Listed 6f Yld/Sft 1min 14.5sec

PRISONER’S DILEMMA (GB) (29)

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Br Ch g Toronado - Keep The Secret (GB) B Mr & Mrs N Welby O Epitome Racing

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139141 F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f. In fine fettle with two wins from his last three starts and, though this is tougher, he merits consideration. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 6 flat wins r46,020.00 D — Handicap Rating 100 8/1 HR91 D.W. O’Connor 9.12 (CP) won 1/2L 3/4L from San Andreas 9.9 and Warrior Brave (GB) 10.2 FAIR 27 MAY 6rn 6f Gd 1min 16.4sec 9/2 HR91 J. Coen 9.3 (CP) 3L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Spanish Tenor 9.0 NAAS 27 MAR 13rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR84 D.W. O’Connor 10.0 (CP) won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Inflection Point 10.0 and Jered Maddox (GB) 9.2 DUN 25 MAR 10rn Ext hcp 6f Std 1min 12.1sec

MEASURE OF MAGIC (41)

Br B f Kodi Bear - Lilly Be B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey O JP Murtagh Racing

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3793-56 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

She has won four times from 5f to 6f. Holds every chance on official ratings and perhaps the ﬁrst-time visor will aid her chances. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Measure Of Magic 4 ﬂat wins r76,110.00 — Handicap Rating 100 3/1 HR102 B.M. Coen 9.4 6 1/4L 6th of 7 to Brostaigh 8.9 NAAS 15 MAY Listed 5f Gd 4/1 HR103 B.M. Coen 9.7 3 1/4L 5th of 10 to Power Under Me 9.12 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Gd 12/1 HR104 B.M. Coen 9.2 5L 1/2L 3rd to Art Power 9.7 here 25 SEP 21 9rn Group 3 6f Gd 24

TERESA MENDOZA (36)

Br Ch f Territories - Ceoldrama (USA) B Ennistown Stud O Ecurie Ama Zing Team

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442-695 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

A winner at 6f. She’s proved consistent at this level and, though entitled to be in the shake-up, she may ﬁnd a couple too strong. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Teresa Mendoza 1 ﬂat win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 92 Martin Harley 9.5 (CP) (TS) 4L 5th of 11 to Sense of Duty (GB) 8.10 HAYDOCK PARK 20 MAY Listed 6f Gd Martin Harley 9.4 (CP) (TS) 5L 9th of 15 to White Lavender 9.4 BATH 14 APR Listed 5f 10yds Gd /Sft 11/1 HR94 W.J. Lee 9.4 (TS) 4 3/4L 6th of 10 to Power Under Me 9.12 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Gd

BEAUTIFUL SUNSHINE (GB) (7)

Br B f Ardad - Lastuce (FR) B Jocelyn targett O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

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960237 F Jake Coen J Adrian Murray T

Successful twice at 5f. Two creditable efforts over 5f on her two latest starts and perhaps the return to further will prompt some improvement. Winning Range Sft-GS. Star Rating 3 Beautiful Sunshine (GB) 2 ﬂat wins r11,467.40 — Handicap Rating 87 Gary Halpin 9.0 2L 7th of 10 to Guilded 9.0 AYR 18 JUN Listed 5f Gd 11/1 HR87 J. Coen 8.8 3 3/4L s/hd 3rd to Ano Syra 8.7 here 1 JUN 10rn hcp 5f Gd 20/1 HR85 R.G. Ryan 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld

HERMANA ESTRELLA (34)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - The Last Sister B Castlefarm Stud O Paul D Smith & Joe Poulin & J Carthy

(121)

(5)

1-0 F Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

A winner at 6f. Unable to land a blow in the Irish Guineas last month but she remains open to improvement and could have more to offer at this level. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Hermana Estrella 1 ﬂat win r40,120.00 — Handicap Rating 105 25/1 HR106 J.P. Spencer 9.2 16L 13th of 14 to Homeless Songs 9.2 here 22 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 1L 5 1/2L from Quick Suzy 9.2 and Missing Matron 9.2 NAAS 16 MAY 21 7rn Group 3 5f 205yds Sft 1min 13.7sec

PIRATE JENNY (17)

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Chica Whopa B C O P Hanbury O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(121)

(6)

21-12 F Chris Hayes J G M Lyons T

Successful twice at 6f. Progressive ﬁlly who was narrowly denied at Cork on her latest outing and she’s likely to mount another bold bid. Winning Range Yld-GY. Star Rating 4 Pirate Jenny 2 ﬂat wins r24,485.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 4/1 HR93 M.A. Enright 8.11 s/hd 2nd to Geocentric 9.0 CK 8 JUN 6rn Listed 5f Gd 5/2Fav HR88 C.T. Keane 9.6 won 3/4L nk from Beautiful Sunshine (GB) 9.3 and Affable (GB) 9.1 here 22 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 1min 13.2sec 5/6Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 2L from Hotel Wren 9.4 and Dancing Rebel 9.2 CK 28 SEP 21 14rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 13.5sec

PRETTIEST (USA) (17)

(121)

(10)

77-2696 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br Ch f Dubawi - Alice Springs B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

A winner at 6f. Hasn’t progressed as expected since winning her maiden last year and she faces another stiff assignment this afternoon. Foolish to ignore for this yard, though. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Prettiest (USA) 1 ﬂat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 90 11/1 HR93 R.L. Moore 8.11 5 1/4L last of 6 to Geocentric 9.0 CK 8 JUN Listed 5f Gd 14/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 7L 9th of 13 to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd 9/1 HR99 R.L. Moore 8.11 7L 6th of 8 to Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.9 here 2 MAY Group 3 7f Yld

10 SALITEH (GB) (8)

Br B f Ardad - Poesy (GB) B Corps Commerce Ltd O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar

(121)

(7)

514530 F Gary Halpin J Adrian Murray T

A winner at 5f. Needs to prove herself over this far and, though she’s not discounted, others hold more pressing claims. One for the each-way player. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Saliteh (GB) 1 ﬂat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 95 S. De Sousa 9.0 (TS) 3L 12th of 27 to Latin Lover 8.2 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp (0-105)5f Gd /Frm 125/1 HR88 G.P. Halpin 9.2 3L 2 3/4L 3rd to Twilight Jet 9.5 NAAS 15 MAY 6rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 80/1 HR72 G.P. Halpin 9.2 2 3/4L 5th of 13 to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd

RACE ONE

11 SIESTA BEACH (GB) (50)

(121)

(8)

442D18-0 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Br B f Oasis Dream (GB) - Eraadaat B J W Parry O J Higgins

A winner at 6f. Plenty to find on official ratings and will need to find much more if she’s to trouble the judge. Others make more appeal today. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Siesta Beach (GB) 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 86 28/1 HR87 L.F. Roche 9.2 8 1/4L 11th of 13 to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.5 CK 6 MAY Listed 5f 110yds Gd Tom Marquand 9.0 6L 8th of 13 to Symphony Perfect 9.0 NEWMARKET 29 OCT 21 Listed 6f Gd 11/4 L.F. Roche 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Knocklane Lass 9.2 and Karkiyna 9.2 NAAS 17 OCT 21 18rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 1min 15.9sec

Blinkers worn by No. 1. C,T worn by No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Power Under Me, 11/2 Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB), 13/2 Hermana Estrella, 7/1 Pirate Jenny, 8/1 Measure Of Magic, Saliteh (GB), 14/1 Teresa Mendoza, Prettiest (USA), 16/1 Majestic Colt, 20/1 Beautiful Sunshine (GB), 25/1 Siesta Beach (GB)

2021 - 1st Romantic Proposal 2nd Teresa Mendoza 3rd Quarantine Dreams (1 min. 12.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT A case can be made for several but perhaps none more so than POWER UNDER ME, whose winning streak came to an end in the Greelands Stakes last month. Ger Lyons’ four-year-old could take all of the beating dropping in class, as his official rating of 110 suggests, and he can regain the winning thread. The progressive Pirate Jenny should appreciate a return to 6f after being narrowly denied over 5f on her latest outing and is feared most, while Hermana Estrella could bounce back from a below-par effort in the Irish Guineas. 26

WIN: POWER UNDER ME

DANGER: Private Jenny

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

5f 5f 6f 6f 6f 63yds 6f 63yds 7f 7f 8f 8f 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 9f 9f 10f 11f 12f 13f 14f 16f

57.17s 58.20s 1m 8.10s 1m 9.35s 1m 12.40s 1m 14.26s 1m 21.14s 1m 20.90s 1m 35.00s 1m 37.03s 1m 34.30s 1m 40.08s 1m 35.10s 1m 49.20s 1m 57.73s 2m 0.60s 2m 18.60s 2m 25.60s 2m 49.90s 2m 55.40s 3m 21.80s

Horse

Bali Royal (GB) Lahinch Invincible Spirit Sudirman (USA) Bold Tack (Disq) Actress Trade Fair (GB) Hawk Wing (USA) Arctic Storm (GB) Avenue Gabriel (GB) Llyn Gwynant (GB) Flying Jib Emperor Claudius (USA) Chelsea Rose Grandee Market Booster (USA) Lisieux Rose (IRE) St. Jovite (USA) Esprit D’Etoile (USA) Arrikala King Carew

Age

Weight

7 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 5

9-5 8-11 9-0 9-3 9-8 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-4 9-0 8-13 8-13 9-5 8-6 8-13 9-0 8-7 8-7 7-8

Going

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SHERGAR AND THE IRISH DERBY

It has now been 41 years since since the victory of Shergar in the Irish Derby. A supers winning the 1981 Epsom Derby and the Irish Derby, before following up at Ascot in the

star who transcended the sport of thoroughbred racing, Shergar became known for e King George VI Stakes, where he beat older rivals in an almighty race.

Shergar emerged as a star at Epsom in the Derby, where he was a wide margin winner under Walter Swinburn. In a performance which stopped the racing world, he was the easiest Derby winner in history and looked to have the world at his hooves. The 1981 Irish Derby saw Lester Piggott take over from Walter Swinburn in the saddle due to a suspension. Piggott moved Shergar into the lead with three furlongs left to race and won easily, comfortably accounting for Cut Above and Willie Carson back in second. His Curragh romp remains one of the best performanes in the history of the Irish Derby, proving he was not just above average, but exceptional.

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SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. THE DUBAI DUTY FREE SUMMER FILLIES HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 92)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

Horse

NEPTUNE ROCK (10)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(140)

(8)

Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Silent Thoughts B Barronstown Stud O Michael O’Flynn

567-740 F Hugh Horgan (7) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A winner at 7f. She bids to end a losing streak that stretches back to June last year, but her recent handicapping efforts have been disappointing and it may be best to look elsewhere. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Neptune Rock 1 ﬂat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 95 Shane Crosse 9.6 4L 10th of 20 to Rising Star (GB) 9.1 ASCOT 15 JUN hcp (0-105)7f 213yds Gd /Frm 22/1 HR96 H.J. Horgan 9.13 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to New York Angel 8.6 GOW 11 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 18/1 HR97 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 5 3/4L last of 7 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.7 LEP 6 APR Listed 1m Gd

SURROUNDING (19)

Br B f Lilbourne Lad - Roundabout Girl B P E I Newell

(TStrap)

(140)

(5)

02502-4 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

O P E I Newell

Has won ten races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Winning Range YS-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Surrounding 10 ﬂat wins r254,570.00 C D — Handicap Rating 95 18/1 HR95 R.P. Whelan 9.13 (TS) 1 3/4L hd 1L 4th to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN 13rn hcp 7f Yld 9/1 HR95 N.G. McCullagh 9.4 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Friendly 9.2 DUN 5 NOV 21 14rn Listed 1m Std 9/1 HR97 R.P. Whelan 9.8 (TS) 7 1/4L 10th of 16 to Masen (GB) 9.11 LEP 11 SEP 21 Ext hcp 7f 37yds Gd

EMILIE GRAY (55)

(139)

(3)

126-542 F Danny Gilligan (10) J D K Weld T

Br Gr f Dubawi - Carla Bianca B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm

She recorded a promising second in a fillies’ Listed race last month and a drop in grade looks set to suit. She could benefit from a drop of rain, though. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Emilie Gray 1 flat win r8,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Stella (GER) 9.0 HANNOVER 1 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Gd 28/1 HR94 C.D. Hayes 9.6 1/2L 1L 1 3/4L 4th to Markaz Paname 8.10 here 10 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR94 C.D. Hayes 9.11 5 1/2L 5th of 6 to Mother Earth 10.0 here 26 MAR Group 3 1m Yld

MARBLING (GB) (19)

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Bracing Breeze (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(138)

(10)

08510-7 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Successful twice at 7f. She was disappointing on her reappearance earlier this month and is now 5lb higher than her last winning mark, so she has a bit to prove. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Marbling (GB) 1 ﬂat win r14,750.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 12/1 HR93 G.F. Carroll 9.11 5L 7th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN hcp 7f Yld 9/2 HR94 G.F. Carroll 9.4 5 1/2L 12th of 14 to Friendly 9.2 DUN 5 NOV 21 Listed 1m Std 11/5Fav HR88 C.T. Keane 10.2 won 1L 4 1/2L from Sister Lola 9.5 and Camdeboo 9.11 DUN 15 OCT 21 8rn hcp (70-100)7f AWT 1min 24.3sec 36

PALE IRIS (36)

(CPiece) Br B f Dragon Pulse - Brimful B Thomas Shirley O Jacqueline Moloney & Gerard Kervick & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd

(134)

(9)

880-000 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Successful at 6f and 7f, but her losing run stretches back to over a year now. Connections reach for cheekpieces, but her recent recent performances suggest she is up against it. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Pale Iris 2 ﬂat wins r37,465.00 CD — Handicap Rating 89 15/2 HR93 G.F. Carroll 10.3 10L 10th of 18 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.9 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 150/1 HR95 G.F. Carroll 9.4 4 3/4L 11th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 50/1 HR96 G.F. Carroll 9.12 12L 13th of 17 to Punk Poet 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft

DEXTER BELLE (34)

Br B f Ajaya (GB) - Thousandfold (USA) B Rathbarry Stud O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

(132)

(7)

7-130-6 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

She was beaten three and a quarter lengths on her handicap debut over 6f last month, but kept on during that contest so a step up in trip could be in her favour. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Dexter Belle 1 ﬂat win r3,337.00 — Handicap Rating 87 20/1 HR87 C.D. Hayes 10.0 3 1/4L 6th of 17 to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld Daniel Tudhope 8.12 13L last of 10 to Light Refrain (GB) 8.12 YORK 9 JUL 21 Group 3 6f Gd Daniel Tudhope 8.11 3L 5L 3rd to Winter Power 9.2 YORK 13 MAY 21 8rn Listed 5f Gd

NIGHT OF ROMANCE (GB) (13)

Br Ch f Night Of Thunder - Shohrah B Llety Farms O Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate

(130)

(11)

1650-01 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

She has won four times from 6f to 7f. She won comfortably on her latest outing over 7f, and a 9lb raised mark doesn’t look set to stop her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Night Of Romance (GB) 4 ﬂat wins r49,251.50 D — Handicap Rating 85 6/1 HR76 D. McMonagle 9.1 won 2L 1 1/2L from Pretty Rebel 9.7 and New York Angel 8.13 GOW 12 JUN 11rn hcp 7f Gd 1min 24.8sec 8/1 HR78 D. McMonagle 9.5 4 3/4L 10th of 17 to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR79 S.M. Crosse 9.6 6L 13th of 18 to Dilawara (FR) 9.10 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 7f Gd

SHE’S TROUBLE (258)

Br B f Fracas - Take Flight B Mrs M Joyce O Mrs Marguerite Joyce & Mrs J S Bolger

(129)

(6)

3130- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

She remains unexposed at this trip and showed promise when ﬁnishing third in a Group 3 at this track last year, but she will be one to watch on her return to action. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 She’s Trouble 1 ﬂat win r10,325.00 C — Handicap Rating 93 33/1 HR94 K.J. Manning 9.2 (CP) 22L last of 11 to Limiti Di Greccio 9.2 here 10 OCT 21 Listed 1m Yld 11/1 HR90 K.J. Manning 9.2 (CP) 3/4L 2L 3rd to Magical Lagoon 9.2 here 27 AUG 21 7rn Group 3 1m Gd 4/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dissociate 9.2 and Agartha 9.2 here 23 MAY 21 8rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 21.8sec

NEEDLE LACE (GB) (36)

(Hood)

Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - Rosaline B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum O David K Kelly

(126)

(1)

223129 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

She kept on strongly to beat Admirality Place (now rated 86) in a maiden contest at Limerick earlier in the year, and she could well be better than her mark suggests. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Needle Lace (GB) 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 81 28/1 HR81 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 (H) 3 1/4L 9th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 16/5Fav HR80 W.J. Lee 9.4 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to New York Angel 8.6 GOW 11 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 13/2 HR72 N.G. McCullagh 9.4 (H) won nk 2L from Admiralty Place (GB) 9.9 and Maristella 9.4 LIM 23 APR 16rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 45.7sec

10 AFFABLE (GB) (13)

Br Br f New Approach - Al Baidaa (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Mrs Pauline Condon

(TStrap)

10?+2 (122)

(4)

8-59436 F J M Sheridan (3) J K J Condon T

She looks to be a fairly versatile sort but her last win was on soft ground, and she hasn’t been as productive on drier turf recently. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Affable (GB) 4 ﬂat wins r36,264.70 D — Handicap Rating 77 13/2 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (TS) 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Night Of Romance (GB) 9.1 GOW 12 JUN hcp 7f Gd 11/1 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (TS) 3/4L nk 3rd to Pirate Jenny 9.6 here 22 MAY 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (TS) 1L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Timourid 9.4 ROS 9 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy

RACE TWO

11 KARKIYNA (29)

3 (Visor)

RACE TWO

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Karamaya B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(121)

(2)

623-521 F Danny Sheehy (3) J J P Murtagh T

She won easily over 7f at Fairyhouse last month, beating Guilia Frasi by three and a half lengths. That was her ﬁrst win from eight runs and there looks to be more to come. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Karkiyna 1 ﬂat win r7,375.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 9/4 HR78 B.M. Coen 9.3 (V) won 3 1/2L 1 1/2L from Giulia Frasi (GB) 9.3 and Red Azalea 9.3 FAIR 27 MAY 15rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 31sec 8/11Fav HR80 B.M. Coen 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Stayincotai 9.8 GOW 7 APR 16rn mdn 7f Gd 9/1 HR80 B.M. Coen 9.3 2 1/2L 5th of 19 to Perfect Thunder (GB) 9.3 here 26 MAR mdn 7f Yld

?+2lb indicates possible jockey 2lb overweight CPiece worn by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 9. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 10. Visor worn by No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Emilie Gray, 5/1 Night Of Romance (GB), Karkiyna, 8/1 Surrounding, Dexter Belle, Needle Lace (GB), 10/1 Marbling (GB), Affable (GB), 12/1 She’s Trouble, 14/1 Neptune Rock, 16/1 Pale Iris

2021 - 1st Sindhia 2nd Mia Mento 3rd French Rain (1 min. 25.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT In what promises to be a competitive event, preference is for KARKIYNA, given she earned a breakthrough success on good ground recently. She looks feasibly treated going handicapping for the first time off 85, getting a weight-for-age allowance, and Danny Sheehy takes off 3lb in the plate, so she could go very close. Night Of Romance should not be underestimated following her most recent win, while Emilie Gray is another worthy of consideration dropping in grade.

DANGER: Night Of Romance

WIN: KARKIYNA

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY

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15 YEARS OF THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY

2022 marks the 15th year of sponsorship by Dubai Duty Free of the Irish Derby, the premier Classic in the Irish flat racing season.

2008

The ﬁrst year of sponsorship by Dubai Duty Free of the Irish Derby yielded a familiar result, with the Aidan O’Brien-trained Frozen Fire making a winning debut at the Curragh and running out the 16/1 winner under Seamie Heffernan.

Fame And Glory went one better at the Curragh than at Epsom, winning cosily under Johnny Murtagh by a ﬁve length margin. Settled into mid-division, Fame And Glory stretched away a furlong from the ﬁnish to win comfortably.

2010

A talented son of Galileo, Cape Blanco made it ﬁve in a row for Aidan O’Brien when seeing off stablemates Midas Touch and Jan Vermeer to run out a half length winner and land back to back renewals of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby for Johnny Murtagh.

Treasure Beach was only beaten a head at Epsom but made amends at the Curragh, winning in the hands of Colm O’Donoghue. He led home a Ballydoyle 1-2-3, with Seville and Memphis Tennessee rounding out the placings.

2012

2009

2011

Camelot made it ﬁve races in a row and maintained his unbeaten record when winning as 1/5 favourite under Joseph O’Brien, marking a ﬁrst Irish Derby for the rider. He saw off four rivals to win cosily and maintain his reputation as a leading colt.

It was up to Jim Bolger to halt the period of Ballydoyle dominance, and Trading Leather did so in 2013. A winner of the Silver Stakes on his previous win, he got the better of Galileo Rock, Festive Cheer and Ruler Of The World to win the 2013 renewal.

2014

One of the best winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, Australia was imperious and made it an Epsom-Curragh double when winning as 1/8 favourite under Joseph O’Brien. He made it another 1-2-3 for Ballydoyle, with Kingﬁsher and Orchestra in behind.

Behind Golden Horn at Epsom, Jack Hobbs showed his class to win the 2015 renewal of the race under William Buick for John Gosden and the Godolphin team. He became the ﬁrst British-trained winner since Balanchine in 1994.

2016

2017

2013

2015

A ﬁne winner under Pat Smullen, Harzand backed up his dominant Epsom victory by winning cosily to give Dermot Weld his ﬁrst winner of the race since Grey Swallow in 2004, who was also ridden to victory by Pat Smullen.

Capri showed grit and determination to turn round the form from Epsom and come out on top in a blanket ﬁnish under Seamie Heffernan. Delivered late, he beat Cracksman into second and Epsom winner Wings Of Eagles into third.

A ﬁrst Classic winner for Joseph O’Brien as a trainer, and a ﬁrst Irish Classic winner for brother Donnacha in the saddle, Latrobe improved from his course and distance maiden win to see off Rostropovich and the talented Saxon Warrior.

2018

2019 A surprise winner of the 2019 renewal, Sovereign was most impressive when making all under Padraig Beggy to see off Epsom winner Anthony Van Dyck and six other rivals by a wide six length margin.

2020

Hurricane Lane ran a brilliant race at Epsom in defeat before taking victory in last year’s classic. Frankie Dettori looked as though he may have stolen victory from the front, but Buick would not be denied and under an excellent drive ran Lone Eagle down in the shadows of the post.

2021

A comfortable winner at Royal Ascot, Santiago was backed up quickly and just held off the late surge of stablemate Tiger Moth to record another Classic winner for Seamie Heffernan and Aidan O’Brien.

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THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY 2022 TROPHY

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THIRD RACE 2.35P.M.

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One Mile (1,600 metres) New Mile Post

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(For Race Conditions see page 92)

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RACE THREE

Jackpot Races 3,4,5,6’ Play the Jackpot Now! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

PRETREVILLE (FR) (16)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(140)

(1)

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Pegase Hurry (USA) B M Serge Boucheron O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Gerard Augustin-Normand

0-12213 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

He has done very well since a gelding operation before running in February and the step back up to a mile is likely to suit; vulnerable for win purposes though. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Pretreville (FR) 9 ﬂat wins r155,555.00 D — Handicap Rating 110 4/1 HR111 R.P. Whelan 9.12 2L ns 3rd to Dr Zempf (GB) 8.13 LEP 9 JUN 5rn Group 3 7f 12yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR105 R.P. Whelan 9.9 won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Ivy League 8.10 and Patrick Sarsﬁeld (FR) 9.9 LEP 8 MAY 6rn Group 3 1m Gd 1min 41.8sec 9/1 HR107 R.P. Whelan 9.7 2 1/2L 2nd to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.7 LEP 6 APR 7rn Listed 1m Gd

CHARTERHOUSE (GB) (23)

Br B g Charming Thought (GB) - Crocus Rose (GB) B Exors of the Late Mrs B E Moore O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

(Blinkers)

(135)

(9)

9639-03 F Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

He hasn’t shown much in both starts this season and has plenty to find on ratings, which does not inspire much confidence against talented opposition. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Charterhouse (GB) 2 flat wins r25,665.00 C D — Handicap Rating 99 28/1 HR101 R.C. Colgan 9.9 (BK) 3 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Cadillac 9.9 LEP 2 JUN 6rn Listed 1m 1f Gd 66/1 HR102 D. McMonagle 9.11 10L 24th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 12/1 HR102 R.C. Colgan 9.5 (BK) 9 3/4L 9th of 10 to Bear Story 9.5 DUN 24 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 2f 150yds Std

RAADOBARG (30)

(TStrap)

Br B c Night Of Thunder - Queen Bodicea B Pier House Stud O AMO Racing Limited

(135)

(4)

836-118 F Rossa Ryan J J P Murtagh T

An emphatic winner of the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in March, but found the step up to this grade a step too far on his most recent outing. Looks opposable here. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Raadobarg 5 ﬂat wins r103,173.10 CD — Handicap Rating 108 B.M. Coen 9.0 (TS) 11L 8th of 13 to Jeri (FR) 9.0 PARISLONGCHAMP 26 MAY Listed 1m Sft 5/6Fav HR107 B.M. Coen 9.11 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Lust 9.7 and Baradar 9.7 TIPP 21 APR 7rn 7f 100yds Sft/Hvy 1min 43.2sec 9/2Fav HR98 B.M. Coen 9.7 (TS) won 2L ns from Comfort Line 8.0 and Star Harbour 9.1 here 26 MAR 26rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 1min 43.1sec

EMPHATIC ANSWER (34)

(130)

(10)

552-452 F Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ask Me Nicely Dylan Browne McMonagle J B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien T O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien Must hold strong claims on the back of a gallant runner-up effort over this course and distance in a Group 2 last month, with the form of her stable another plus. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Emphatic Answer 2 ﬂat wins r22,125.00 CD — Handicap Rating 104 25/1 HR100 D. McMonagle 9.2 nk 2nd to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.2 here 22 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m Gd 4/1 HR102 J. Coen 8.9 5 3/4L 5th of 7 to Raadobarg 9.11 TIPP 21 APR 7f 100yds Sft/Hvy 8/1 HR102 S.M. Crosse 9.11 3/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Mother Earth 10.0 here 26 MAR 6rn Group 3 1m Yld

SH BOOM (GB) (34)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Nouvelle Lune (GB) B J G Davis & Star Pointe Ltd O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(CPiece)

(130)

(8)

15-3253 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Would appear to be the second string of the Ger Lyons-trained pair on jockey bookings, but she is not without a chance if backing up her most recent effort over C&D. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sh Boom (GB) 3 ﬂat wins r28,890.90 C D — Handicap Rating 100 22/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.2 (CP) nk 2L 3rd to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.2 here 22 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m Gd 13/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.9 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Twilight Spinner (GB) 9.9 here 2 MAY Group 3 7f Yld 16/1 HR95 G.F. Carroll 9.6 1/2L 2nd to Markaz Paname 8.10 here 10 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd/Yld

STRAIGHT ANSWER (GB) (16)

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Straight Thinking (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

(TStrap)

(128)

(6)

118-262 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Was no match for his talented stablemate in a Group 3 contest at Leopardstown, but he did give the distinct impression that stepping up to a mile could be the making of him. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Straight Answer (GB) 2 ﬂat wins r33,335.00 C — Handicap Rating 107 8/1 HR106 G.F. Carroll 8.13 (TS) 2L 2nd to Dr Zempf (GB) 8.13 LEP 9 JUN 5rn Group 3 7f 12yds Gd/Yld 7/4 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.5 (TS) 7 3/4L last of 6 to Twilight Jet 9.5 NAAS 15 MAY Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 11/8Fav HR111 C.T. Keane 9.5 (TS) 1L 2nd to New York City 9.5 NAV 23 APR 7rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd

CONFIDENT STAR (252)

Br B c Lope de Vega - Freedom March (GB) B Freedom March Synd & Lope de Vega Synd O Ecurie Ama Zing Team

(125)

(7)

6217- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Faces a stiff assignment on his first run since last October, though there is a chance he may have progressed over the winter. A bit to prove in this company all the same. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Confident Star 1 flat win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 98 11/1 S. Foley 9.5 2L 7th of 9 to Glounthaune 9.5 LEP 16 OCT 21 Group 3 7f Gd 11/10Fav S. Foley 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Aikhal 9.5 and Navagio 9.5 CK 8 SEP 21 11rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 26.9sec 12/1 S. Foley 9.7 hd 2nd to Pride Of Derry (GB) 9.7 ROS 16 AUG 21 12rn mdn 7f 71yds Gd/Yld

THE ACROPOLIS (20)

Br B c Churchill - Hairy Rocket (GB) B Frank Dunne O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

(125)

(5)

375-290 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

He has been pitched in at the deep end the last twice and this class drop could be just what the doctor ordered. May ﬁnd a couple too strong for win purposes though. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 The Acropolis 1 ﬂat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 100 Frankie Dettori 9.2 15L 14th of 15 to Vadeni (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 5 JUN Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Sft Ryan Moore 9.3 7L 9th of 15 to Modern Games 9.3 PARISLONGCHAMP 15 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Sft 12/1 HR100 E.J. McNamara 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Dr Zempf (GB) 9.5 LEP 2 APR 8rn Listed 7f Gd

WEXFORD NATIVE (11)

Br B c Teoﬁlo - Yes Oh Yes (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(125)

(3)

1240 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

His fourth-placed ﬁnish in the Irish 2000 Guineas over C&D appeals as the best form on offer and if forgiven his most recent outing at Royal Ascot, he looks the one to beat. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Wexford Native 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 109 K. J. Manning 9.2 12L 10th of 11 to Coroebus 9.2 ASCOT 14 JUN Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 25/1 HR102 K.J. Manning 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Native Trail (GB) 9.2 here 21 MAY 9rn Group 1 1m Gd/Yld 7/2 K.J. Manning 9.5 4L 2nd to Buckaroo (GB) 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Listed 1m Yld

10 MISS MIRABELL (34)

Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Tallulah Bell (USA) B Mrs Jacqueline Norris O Ms Jacqueline Norris

(120)

(2)

513 F Chris Hayes J J P Murtagh T

Yet to show enough to be worthy of serious consideration and this could be a step too far for a ﬁlly who has only won a maiden and was third in a handicap latest. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Miss Mirabell 1 ﬂat win r8,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 9/2 HR94 B.M. Coen 9.6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Nectaris (GB) 9.0 here 22 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1/1Fav B.M. Coen 9.3 won 5L hd from Shamiyana 9.3 and Lizzy’s Filly 9.3 GOW 11 MAY 16rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 39.6sec 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 3 1/2L 5th of 16 to Affogato 9.3 GOW 13 APR mdn 1m Yld/Sft

RACE THREE

Blinkers worn by No. 2. CPiece worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Wexford Native, 9/2 Pretreville (FR), 5/1 Raadobarg, Emphatic Answer, Straight Answer (GB), 8/1 The Acropolis, 12/1 Conﬁdent Star, 14/1 Sh Boom (GB), Miss Mirabell, 20/1 Charterhouse (GB)

2021 - 1st Fourhometwo (GB) 2nd Khartoum (USA) 3rd State Of Rest (1 min. 41.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

RACE THREE

WEXFORD NATIVE has been a work in progress for Jim Bolger since his debut win at Navan in March. The son of Teofilo showed what he is capable of when beaten only three lengths in the Irish 2000 Guineas last month and he can strike on this drop in grade. Emphatic Answer bounced back to form with a narrow defeat in a Group 2 over C&D and she is sure to be a major player alongside Straight Answer, who is very interesting going over a mile for the first time. Pretreville and Raadobarg can also have a say in proceedings.

WIN: WEXFORD NATIVE

DANGER: Emphatic Answer

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THE GAIN RAILWAY STAKES The Railway Stakes is one of the oldest two-year-old races in the country having first been run in 1851. From 1973 through to 2002 it held Group 3 status and since then it has been run as a Group 2 contest. It is the premier domestic trial for the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes run in August and since 2005 6 horses have won both races – George Washington (2005), Holy Roman Emperor (2006), Mastercraftsman (2008), Alfred Nobel (2009), Sudirman 2013 and Siskin (2019). For the first time this year, the GAIN Railway Stakes forms part of the “Champion Collection”, a series of three races forming a clear pathway of progression for two-year-olds. The winner of today’s race gains an automatic entry to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, the first two-year-old Group 1 race of the season. The first race in the series, the GAIN First Flier Stakes, was won by Fozzy Stack’s talented Castle Star, who then followed up in the second race of the series, the GAIN Marble Hill Stakes. The talented son of Starspangledbanner has looked much the best juvenile sprinter around following those two fine wins. A host of talented horses have won the GAIN Railway Stakes. Subsequent Champion Sire and sire of Medaglia d’Oro, Kitten’s Joy and Paddy O’Prado to name a few, El Prado, won this race under Lester Piggott in 1991 for trainer Vincent O’Brien, while the 2000’s saw a period of dominance by Aidan O’Brien. King of Kings became O’Brien’s first winner in 1997, with the likes of Rock of Gibraltar, George Washington, Holy Roman Emperor and Mastercraftsman all successful in the race during unrivalled Ballydoyle success. Back to back winners trained in the UK, Formosina and Lilbourne Lad, trained by Jeremy Noseda and Richard Hannon Sr respectively, marked a notable sea change and it wasn’t until 2015 that Aidan O’Brien won the race again, with Painted Cliffs.

In recent years, Ger Lyons has tasted success, first with Medicine Jack in 2016 and then Siskin in 2019, both ridden by Colin Keane. In last year’s renewal, Ken Condon recorded a welcome win with Laws Of Indices, a talented son of Power who defied big odds to win under Chris Hayes. Ridden for the first time by Hayes, Laws Of Indices started the 66/1 outsider of the field, which included the smart Lucky Vega, Aidan O’Brien’s Merchants Quay and the Ger Lyons-trained favourite, To Glory. Held up at the back of the field, Hayes moved his mount into a challenging positon two furlongs out and asked is mount for more in the final furlong, where he tenaciously took up the lead. Go Bears Go won an extremely competitve renewal of last year’s race. He became the first British trained winner since the Richard Hannon trained Kool Kompany back in 2014.

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

Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r70800; Second: r24000; Third: r12000; Fourth: r6000; Fifth: r3600; Sixth: r2400. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

(For Race Conditions see page 92)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding

Horse

AGE OF KINGS (11)

B Breeder

Br B c Kingman (GB) - Turret Rocks B Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd O Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(131)

(4)

(TStrap)

217 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

A winner here on his second start at the beginning of the month before ﬁnishing seventh in the Coventry at Royal Ascot, having been well supported beforehand. A tongue-tie might aid his cause. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Age Of Kings 1 win r13,570.00 CD L. Dettori 9.3 7L 7th of 17 to Bradsell (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 14 JUN Group 2 6f Gd /Frm 4/7Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won 4L 4 1/2L from New Image (GB) 9.5 and News At Ten (GB) 9.5 here 1 JUN 5rn 6f Gd 1min 14.6sec 15/8 W.M. Lordan 9.5 ns 2nd to Shartash 9.5 NAAS 7 MAY 4rn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft

APACHE OUTLAW (15)

Br Ch c Churchill - Focus of Attention B Whisperview Trading Ltd

(131)

(5)

321 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

O E S Racing

He has looked a work in progress so far in his career with victory at the third time of asking at Fairyhouse earlier in the month. This is a much tougher assignment, though. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Apache Outlaw 1 win r11,800.00 D 5/6Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.3 won 3/4L 1/2L from Palace Gardens 8.12 and Reinforce 9.5 FAIR 10 JUN 17rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 17.7sec 15/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 1 3/4L 2nd to Papilio 9.4 here 20 MAY 18rn mdn 6f Yld 9/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 6 1/2L hd 3rd to Comhra 8.9 ROS 9 MAY 15rn mdn 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy

BLACKBEARD (11)

(131)

(6)

1114 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin B Newstead Breeding O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

Lost his unbeaten record when fourth in the Coventry last week and the son of No Nay Never sets a high standard for the opposition to beat. Winning Range Yld-GY & AW. Star Rating 4 Blackbeard 3 wins r67,850.00 CD — Handicap Rating 105 R. L. Moore 9.3 1 1/2L nk 2L 4th to Bradsell (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 14 JUN 17rn Group 2 6f Gd /Frm 5/2 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 3 1/2L 2 1/4L from Tough Talk 9.5 and Mehmar 9.5 here 21 MAY 5rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld 1min 14.7sec 11/10Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Crispy Cat (GB) 9.5 and Treasure Trove 9.0 here 2 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Yld/Sft 1min 3.9sec

BORLETTI (28)

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Planchart (USA) B Ballylinch Stud O P Garvey & Ballylinch Stud

(131)

(2)

46 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

Yet to place in both career outings to date in maiden company and the colt appears to have plenty on his plate stepping up in both in class and distance. Star Rating 2 Borletti 13/2 A.J. Slattery 9.7 6 3/4L 6th of 10 to Wodao (FR) 9.7 NAV 28 MAY mdn 5f Gd 4/1 A.J. Slattery 9.7 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Crispy Cat (GB) 9.7 CK 3 APR 6rn mdn 5f Gd

CRISPY CAT (GB) (9)

(131)

(3)

1223 F Rossa Ryan J M D O’Callaghan T

Br B c Ardad - Mara Grey B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi O AMO Racing Limited

A likely pace angle who arrives having placed in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot, after being hampered in the closing stages by the winner, but the extra furlong has to be a minor concern. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Crispy Cat (GB) 1 win r9,440.00 — Handicap Rating 104 S. De Sousa 9.3 1 3/4L nk 3rd to The Ridler (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN 10rn Group 2 5f Gd /Frm Rossa Ryan 9.5 nk 2nd to Maria Branwell 9.0 SANDOWN PARK 26 MAY 7rn Listed 5f 10yds Gd /Sft 5/2 L.F. Roche 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Blackbeard 9.5 here 2 MAY 5rn Listed 5f Yld/Sft

SHARTASH (49)

Br B c Invincible Spirit - Shamreen B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(131)

(1)

31 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Built on his debut third here when getting the better of Age Of Kings at Naas last month. The manner of that performance suggests he is worth his place up in grade. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 5 Shartash 1 win r12,980.00 10/11Fav B.M. Coen 9.5 won ns 5L from Age Of Kings 9.5 and Nituna 9.0 NAAS 7 MAY 4rn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 1min 16.4sec 16/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 s/hd 2 3/4L 3rd to Tough Talk 9.7 here 10 APR 13rn mdn 6f Yld

TStrap worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 15/8 Blackbeard, 3/1 Shartash, 4/1 Age Of Kings, Crispy Cat (GB), 15/2 Apache Outlaw, 33/1 Borletti RACE FOUR

2021 - 1st Go Bears Go 2nd Castle Star 3rd Masseto (GB) (1 min. 12.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Blackbeard (fourth) and Age Of Kings (seventh) both contested the Coventry at Royal Ascot with the pair well supported in the market before the race. The former, who had been unbeaten going into that event, is preferred once again, with Ryan Moore choosing him, but the vote goes to SHARTASH. The son of Invincible Spirit improved from his debut third here to beat Age Of Kings at Naas and better is expected up in grade, especially with him coming into this a fresher horse. Crispy Cat was unlucky when third in the Norfolk and he is likely to be in the mix.

WIN: SHARTASH

DANGER: Blackbeard

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GALILEO AND THE IRISH DERBY

21 years since the victory of Galileo in the Irish Derby and his legacy has lived on ever the Epsom Derby, Irish Derby and the King George at Ascot, Galileo will be remembere

since. A horse who emulated the exploits of Shergar from 20 years earlier in winning ed not only for his success on the track but the legacy he has created as a stallion.

An unbeaten star at the time of his Curragh triumph, Galileo saw off his rivals easily at Epsom before dispatching them with similar content in the Irish equivalent. Ridden by Mick Kinane, who rode him in all his starts, Kinane let his mount make smooth progress into the straight and took the lead up two furlongs from the finish. He stretched away, winning easily by four lengths over his rivals, with Morshdi back in second, Golan back in third and a certain Vinnie Roe back in seventh.

GALILEO A LEGACY

GALIL

Sadler’s Wells - Urb 2001 Epsom D 2001 Irish De 2001 King Georg Elizabeth Diamon

SOLDIER OF FORTUNE

CAPE BLANCO

TREASURE BEACH

TEOFILO

Out of Affianced

Out of Laurel Delight

Out of Honorine

2007 Irish Derby Winner

2010 Irish Derby Winner

2011 Irish Derby Winner

Out of Speirbhean 2006 National Stakes winne Unbeaten juvenile

TRADING LEATHER Out of Night Visit 2013 Irish Derby winner

Halla Na Saoire

NEW APPROACH

Out of Siamsa

Out of Park Express

Unraced full sister to 2012 Irish Derby third Light Heavy

2008 Epsom Derby Winner

MAC SWINEY Out of Halla Na Saoire 2021 Irish 2,000 Guineas Winner

Few horses in the thoroughbred world have had the same impact on the breed as Galileo. Not only a super sire in his own right, many of his progeny have become sires in their own right, making him a sire of sires. His impact on the Irish Derby has been unchallenged, with his bloodline traceable back through some iconic winners of this race.

LEO

ban Sea (Miswaki) Derby Winner erby Winner ge VI and Queen nd Stakes Winner

FRANKEL

AUSTRALIA

CAPRI

SOVEREIGN

Out of Kind

Out of Ouija Board

Out of Dialafara

Out of Devoted To You

Unbeaten superstar

2014 Irish Derby Winner

2017 Irish Derby Winner

2019 Irish Derby Winner

CRACKSMAN

BROOME

Out of Rhadegunda

Out of Sweepstake

2017 Irish Derby runner up

2019 Irish Derby sixth

ANTHONY VAN DYCK Out of Believe’N’Succeed 2019 Irish Derby runner up

HIGH DEFINITION Out of Palace

LONE EAGLE

2020 Beresford Stakes Winner

Out of Modernstone 2021 Irish Derby runner up

REMEMBERING THE LEGE

First and foremost, we were all deeply saddened by the recent death of Lester Piggott and were honoured to have unveiled his statue donated by the St. George Family during the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival. Lester’s first winner of an Irish Classic was Paddy Prendergast-trained Meadow Court in the 1965 Irish Derby - the famous occasion when co-owner Bing Crosby burst into an impromptu rendition of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” on the winner’s podium. Meadow Court, who had come to the Curragh after finishing runner-up to Sea Bird II in the Derby at Epsom, was the first of five Piggottpartnered winners of Ireland’s premier race. In 1967 Ribocco, like Meadow Court runner-up at Epsom, led home an Englishtrained 1-2-3-4, and the following year Ribocco’s full brother Ribero, ridden by Lester, beat Liam Ward-ridden Sir Ivor, who had scorched home at Epsom. The only horse to win the Irish Derby when trained by Vincent O’Brien and ridden by Lester Piggott was The Minstrel in 1977, while the greatest of all Piggott triumphs in the midsummer showpiece came aboard the immortal Shergar, whom Lester got to ride as regular jockey Walter Swinburn was suspended. Those of a certain age can still hear the unforgettable Peter O’Sullevan call of a famous race: “He’s only in an exercise canter!” In all Lester rode the winners of sixteen Irish Classics from Meadow Court in 1965 to Rodrigo De Triano in 1992, and his tally of thirty English Classics include ten horses trained in Ireland: nine by Vincent O’Brien, plus 1981 Oaks winner Blue Wind, trained by Dermot Weld.

ENDARY LESTER PIGGOTT

LESTER PIGGOTT’S IRISH CLASSIC WINNERS Irish Two Thousand Guineas 1970 Decies (trained by B Van Cutsem, GB) 1978 Jaazeiro (MV O’Brien, IRE) 1992 Rodrigo De Triano (P Chapple-Byam, GB) Irish One Thousand Guineas 1971 Favoletta (H Wragg, GB) 1979 Godetia (MV O’Brien) Irish Derby 1965 Meadow Court (P Prendergast, IRE) 1967 Ribocco (RF Johnson Houghton, GB) 1968 Ribero (RF Johnson Houghton, GB) 1977 The Minstrel (MV O’Brien, IRE) 1981 Shergar (M Stoute, GB) Irish Oaks 1970 Santa Tina (C Millbank, FR) 1975 Juliette Marny (J Tree, GB) 1979 Godetia (MV O’Brien, IRE) Irish St Leger 1967 Dan Kano (J Lenehan, IRE) 1975 Caucasus (MV O’Brien, IRE) 1976 Meneval (MV O’Brien IRE)

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The 2022 renewal of the Irish Derby sees many historic owners and breeders in action but none have dominated the field like Coolmore in recent years. For the last two decades, the Irish Derby has yielded some fantastic wins for Aidan O’Brien and these run of successes are inextricably tied to Coolmore and to the male line of Sadler’s Wells, which has supplied five of his eight winners in the Derby during the 2000-2010 spell, including the almighty Galileo. Following his success in 2001, Galileo retired to stud at Coolmore in 2002, and quickly made an impact, finishing seventh among all European sires of 2006 with just two crops of racing age. His stud career his gone from strength to strength, in 2007 he sired Soldier Of Fortune to win the Irish Derby. In 2010, 2011 and 2013 he also sired the winner and there was no denying that he had already become a legendary name in bloodstock His progeny didn’t stop there, and his more recent success stories include Australia, Capri and Soverign. This year Coolmore is once again well represented, and none look more exciting than their superstar filly Tuesday. The Galileo filly is hoping to join an exclusive club of mares’ to win the Irish Derby and would be the first since Balanchine in 1994, if she were to oblige. She is related to some top class Coolmore bred horses, that include her two full sisters, Minding, who won the Pretty Polly Stakes and Empress Josephine, who won last year’s Irish 1000 Guineas. 73

LEGENDARY

WINNERS

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY WE LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE WINNERS THAT HAVE HELPED SHAPE THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY INTO ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RACES IN THE WORLD

HISTORY The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners. Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles. Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races. In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-and-three-quarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-and-a-half.

1970 NIJINSKY Vincent O’Brien won the Irish Derby on seven occasions during his career and perhaps the most iconic of those victories was that of Nijinsky in 1970. The son of Northern Dancer arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby as the unbeaten winner of the 2000 Guineas and Derby and he didn’t disappoint. Nijinsky would go on to even greater fame in the months after that, completing the fabled Triple Crown by winning the St Leger at Doncaster. To this day, no other horse has completed the Triple Crown.

1981 SHERGAR Having won the Derby by no less than 10 lengths in 1981, he arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby on a wave of expectation. With Lester Piggott taking over the reins from Walter Swinburn, the son of Great Nephew made no mistake, prevailing by a very easy four lengths. After his racing career ﬁnished later that year, Shergar returned to The Curragh to stand as a sire in Ballymany Stud. Such was the regard he was held in by Irish racing people, he was paraded down the main street in Newbridge in scenes unlikely to ever be repeated. 74

1992 ST JOVITE 1990 SALSABIL Prior to the 1990 renewal of the Irish Derby, 90 years had passed since Gallinaria won the race in 1900.

There have been few more spectacular winners than St Jovite in 1991. While the son of Pleasant Colony had ﬁnished second to Dr Devious in the Derby earlier that month, the rematch at the Curragh was no contest at all, with St Jovite powering away from his rival to score by a remarkable 12 lengths.

In 1994 Balanchie beat King’s Theatre to make it two wins in four years after a 90-year drought. Since then, only two other fillies’ have contested the race, Qualify, who like this year’s runner Tuesday, won the Espsom Oaks on her previous start. She finished sixth to Jack Hobbs in 2015. The other was the William Mott trained New York Girl, she finished seventh in 2020. Will Tuesday make it winner number eleven today?

It wasn’t just a visually impressive performance either, as he came home in a time of 2 minutes 25.6 seconds, which smashed the previous race record of 2 minutes 28.8 seconds set by Tambourine II in 1962. It is a record that stands to this day.

2001 GALILEO Arguably the best of Aidan O’Brien’s twelve winners of the Irish Derby is Galileo, who won by four lengths in 2001. The son of Sadler’s Wells followed his Epsom success with another smooth victory in the hands of Mick Kinane before completing a notable treble when landing the King George at Ascot. He has since become the greatest stallion of his generation, to date siring ﬁve winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. 75

2022

2022 will mark the 157th running of the Irish Derby. This is the 15th year of sponsorship of Ireland’s ﬂagship race by Dubai Duty Free.

History

The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners. Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles. Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races. In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-and-threequarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-and-a-half.

Female Trainers

The Irish Derby has never been won by a horse representing a female trainer. The Jessica Harrington-trained Gold Maze was the latest one to attempt to break the hoodoo in the 2020 renewal.

British Challengers

British runners have traditionally enjoyed much success in the race (22 wins in the last 50 years), and again enjoyed success in last year’s race. Hurricane Lane joined 2015 winner Jack Hobb’s as the most recent British winners. The biggest ever British raiding party was in 1996 when a nine-strong British team came up short behind the Dermot Weld-trained Zagreb.

Maidens The last maiden to win the Irish Derby was Sindon in 1958, trained by Michael Dawson in Ireland and ridden by Liam Ward.

French Challengers

Pardal, third in 1950, was the ﬁrst French runner in the race. He was owned by Marcel Boussac and ridden by Rae Johnstone. French-trained horses have won the Irish Derby eight times in all including four victories in the last 25 years, namely; Hurricane Run in 2005, his sire Montjeu in 1999, Dream Well in 1998 and Winged Love in 1995. Malacate (1976), Irish Ball (1971), Prince Regent (1969) and Tambourine (1962) were the others.

Record Time The fastest winning time in the Derby was registered by St Jovite in 1992 when Jim Bolger’s brilliant colt came home in a time of 2 min 25.6 sec, which smashed the previous record of 2 min 28.8 sec set by Tambourine II in 1962. 76

Smallest/Largest Fields

The smallest ever field was in 1868 when Madeira defeated his sole rival, Bee Quick, by six lengths. Madeira only ran twice after his Irish Derby win where he was beaten on successive days at Bellewstown! 1962 witnessed the biggest ever turnout for the race as Tambourine II saw off 23 rivals to become the first ever French-trained winner of the race. 2012 and 2014 saw the joint smallest fields since 1912, with just four rivals taking their chances against the Derby heroes Camelot and Australia respectively. This year 8 runners line up, which is 4 fewer than 2021.

Dead Heats

Only twice has the result of the Irish Derby come down to a dead heat and on both occasions the horses involved have been English-trained raiders. Haine and Zodiac shared the honours in 1924, while 10 years later Patriot King and Primero were inseparable passing the post.

Most Successful Jockey Morny Wing is the most successful jockey in the Irish Derby, recording six victories between 1921 and 1946. Steve Donoghue and Lester Piggott both won ﬁve. Seamus Heffernan is the most successful current licenced jockey with three wins in the race.

Most Successful Owners

The 2016 victory of Harzand saw the Aga Khan overtake his grandfather His Highness the Aga Khan III as the most successful individual owner in the history of the race with what was his sixth success. The latter had his colours carried to victory ﬁve times between 1925 and 1949, while Shergar gave the present Aga Khan his ﬁrst success in 1981 and was followed by Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1988), Sinndar (2000), Alamshar (2003) and the aforementioned Harzand (2016). Mind, that title could well be disputed as various combinations of the Coolmore partners, namely John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, have owned 14 winners of the race in the last 22 years. Indeed, all bar one of the recent winners have all carried the silks of Derrick Smith, which puts him right behind the Aga Khan.

Winning Siblings The last siblings to win the race were Ribocco in 1967 and his full-brother Ribero in 1968. Both horses were trained in England by Fulke Johnson-Houghton, ridden by Lester Piggott and owned by Charles Engelhard.

Leading Sire

Another jointly held title, the accolade of the most successful sire in the race is held by Gallinule, Sadler’s Wells and the perennial Galileo – three giants of their time. Gallinule produced six winners between 1895 and 1901, while Sadler’s Wells got off the mark with Old Vic in 1989. The following year his daughter Salsabil won before Dream Well in 1998, Montjeu in 1999, Galileo in 2001 and High Chaparral in 2002. Sovereign’s 2019 win saw Galileo join Gallinule and Sadler’s Wells as the leading sire of the race with six winners.

Beaten French Derby Runners Cape Blanco was the last horse to be beaten in the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) before winning the Irish Derby in 2010. He is not alone in showing improved form here at the Curragh as ﬁve years earlier, Hurricane Run ﬁnished second in the Prix du Jockey Club before triumphing in the Irish Derby as favourite. In 1995, Winged Love improved from his third place at Chantilly to capture Ireland’s premier Classic.

Shortest Priced/Longest Priced Winner In 1907, Orby was the first horse to attempt the English-Irish Derby double and he duly obliged, with his starting price of 1/10 making him the shortest ever priced winner of the Classic. The shortest priced horse in the race since then was Australia at 1/8 in the 2014 renewal. Zarathustra is the longest-priced winner, prevailing at 50/1 in 1954. Ridden by Paddy Powell and trained by Michael Hurley, he had finished fifth in the Irish 2000 Guineas but had run badly in the Gallinule Stakes on his previous start.

* N.B The distance of the Prix du Jockey Club was shortened from 12 furlongs to 10½ furlongs in 2005.

Fillies’ Record

Beaten Epsom Runners In Recent Years Both Frozen Fire in 2008 and Soldier of Fortune in 2007 finished unplaced at Epsom before triumphing in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Soldier of Fortune was fifth at Epsom while Frozen Fire was only 11th. Last year’s winner Capri finished 6th at Epsom before winning at the Curragh. Previous to that duo, the last horse to win the Irish Derby after having been unplaced at Epsom was Tyrnavos (12th at Epsom) who caused a 25/1 shock on soft ground in 1980. Others who were placed at Epsom before triumphing at the Curragh recently were last year’s winner Hurricane Lane third), Jack Hobbs (second at Epsom) in 2015, Treasure Beach (second at Epsom) in 2011, Fame and Glory (second at Epsom) in 2009, Dylan Thomas (third at Epsom) in 2006, Alamshar (third at Epsom) in 2003, St Jovite (second at Epsom) in 1992, Sir Harry Lewis (fourth at Epsom) in 1987, Law Society (second at Epsom) in 1985 and the great El Gran Senor (second at Epsom) in 1984. St Jovite’s win was unusual in that he turned the tables on his Epsom conqueror Dr Devious, finishing two lengths second to him at Epsom prior to inflicting a 12-length defeat on him at the Curragh. 77

Only 10 fillies’ have won the race since it’s inception and the first of these came in 1871. Maid Of Athens won only the sixth race since it’s inception and the following year Trickstress made it two from two for the fillies. Gallinaria made it winner number eight but the next filly to win didn’t come until 1990 in the form of Salsabil. She was quickly followed by Balanchine in 1994 and this year Tuesday is looking to make it winner number eleven.

Record of Favourites in the Last 10 Years

2011 Carlton House – fourth 2012 Camelot – won 2013 Ruler Of The World – ﬁfth 2014 Australia – won 2015 Jack Hobbs – won 2016 Harzand - won 2017 Wings Of Eagles - fourth 2018 Saxon Warrior - fourth 2019 Anthony Van Dyck - second 2020 Santiago - won 2021 High Deﬁnition - tenth

FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M.

1m 4f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY OF €1,000,000 (GROUP 1)

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r570000; Second: r200000; Third: r100000; Fourth: r50000; Fifth: r30000; Sixth: r20000; Seventh: r10000; Eighth: r10000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race’

(For Race Conditions see page 92)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

Horse

BOUNDLESS OCEAN (23)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

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Draw

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Br B c Teoﬁlo - Novel Approach B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

5-21032 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

RACE FIVE

He has been competitive in Group 3/Listed company on his last couple of starts, including over this distance at Leopardstown, but this appears to be a step too far. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Groom - Tom Agar Boundless Ocean 1 ﬂat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 103 1/1Fav HR103 K.J. Manning 9.5 1L 2nd to Cairde Go Deo (FR) 9.3 LEP 2 JUN 4rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 11/4 HR100 K.J. Manning 9.5 1L 1 3/4L 3rd to Hannibal Barca 9.5 here 20 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld K. J. Manning 9.0 9L 13th of 15 to Coroebus 9.0 NEWMARKET 30 APR Group 1 1m Gd

FRENCH CLAIM (FR) (48)

Br B c French Fifteen (FR) - Zahrada (USA) B Mathieu Daguzan-Garros, Jean-Claude Gour

(128)

(8)

14-13 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

O Teme Valley

An impressive winner on his return to action at Cork before finishing third to Stone Age at Leopardstown. Any rain in the forecast would benefit his chance. Winning Range YS-Yld. Star Rating 3 Groom - Josh Cahil French Claim (FR) 2 flat wins r19,765.00 — Handicap Rating 107 11/4 HR107 W.J. Lee 9.5 5 1/2L nk 3rd to Stone Age 9.5 LEP 8 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 5/6Fav HR100 W.J. Lee 9.9 won 9L 8L from Sussex (USA) 9.9 and Great Max 9.9 CK 16 APR 5rn 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 2min 14.7sec 9/2 W.J. Lee 9.5 1/2L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Duke De Sessa 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 13rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd

*GLORY DAZE (21)

(128)

(7)

630-120 F Ronan Whelan J A Oliver T

Br B c Cotai Glory (GB) - Pioneer Alexander B Mountarmstrong Stud O Glory Gold Partnership

He ﬁlled the runner-up spot in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown before struggling to make an impact at Epsom earlier in the month. The return to a more conventional track may see him in a better light. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Glory Daze 1 ﬂat win r8,850.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 Groom - Roger Bradley R. P. Whelan 9.2 24L 14th of 17 to Desert Crown (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 18/1 HR98 R.P. Whelan 9.5 5 1/2L 2nd to Stone Age 9.5 LEP 8 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/2 G.F. Carroll 9.8 won 3 1/4L 1 3/4L from Cougar (JPN) 9.8 and Waterville 9.8 here 10 APR 13rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld 2min 12.2sec

HANNIBAL BARCA (36)

Br B c Zoffany - Innocent Air (GB) B Brittas House Stud O Ecurie Ama Zing Team

(128)

(6)

314-1 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A smart performer when trained by Brian Meehan, having run with credit in the Vertem Futurity behind Luxembourg, he made a winning start in Ireland and remains open to progression. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 3 Groom - Azhar Khan Hannibal Barca 2 ﬂat wins r41,467.40 C — Handicap Rating 111 7/4Fav HR111 S.M. Crosse 9.5 won 1L 1 3/4L from Lyrical Poetry 9.2 and Boundless Ocean 9.5 here 20 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 2min 9.9sec P. Mulrennan 9.1 1 3/4L s/hd hd 4th to Luxembourg 9.1 DONCASTER 23 OCT 21 8rn Group 1 1m Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 won 2L 1 1/2L from Thunder Roar (GB) 9.2 and Conservative 9.2 SALISBURY 30 SEP 21 10rn 6f 213yds Sft 1min 30.1sec 78

Teoﬁlo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE)

1. Boundless Ocean (IRE)

New Approach (IRE) Novel Approach (IRE) Altarejos (IRE) Turtle Bowl (IRE) French Fifteen (FR) Spring Morning (FR)

2. French Claim (FR)

Galileo (IRE) Zahrada (USA) Wait For Spring (USA) Exceed And Excel (AUS) Cotai Glory (GB) Continua (USA)

3. Glory Daze (IRE)

Rip Van Winkle (IRE) Pioneer Alexander (IRE) Laoub (USA) Dansili (GB) Zoffany (IRE) Tyranny (GB)

4. Hannibal Barca (IRE)

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Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Saviour (USA) Galileo (IRE) Park Express Vettori (IRE) Ange Bleu (USA) Dyhim Diamond (IRE) Clara Bow (FR) Ashkalani (IRE) Zarzaya (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Seeking The Gold (USA) Polish Spring (IRE) Danehill (USA) Patrona (USA) Elusive Quality (USA) Inﬁnite Spirit (USA) Galileo (IRE) Looking Back (IRE) Red Ransom (USA) Lisieux (USA) Danehill (USA) Hasili (IRE) Machiavellian (USA) Dust Dancer (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) The Minstrel (CAN) Fabulous Native (USA)

RACE FIVE

Galileo (IRE)

LIONEL (GB) (36)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega - Gretchen (GB) B Normandie Stud Ltd O Normandie Stud Ltd

(128)

(4)

2-31 F Jamie Spencer J David Menuisier (in GB) T

Bred to stay well and shed the maiden tag at the third attempt in a Listed contest at Goodwood following a pair of eye-catching displays in novice/maiden company at Newbury. Not one to discount lightly. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Lionel (GB) 1 ﬂat win €37,132 — Handicap Rating 102 Grooms - Philippe Mercier & Alex Badri Jamie Spencer 9.2 won nk 1/2L from Aldous Huxley 9.2 and Lysander (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 20 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 3f 44yds Sft 2min 33.3sec Jamie Spencer 9.5 nk 1/2L 3rd to Natural World 9.5 NEWBURY 16 APR 12rn mdn 1m 3f Gd Jamie Spencer 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Zain Nights (GB) 9.5 NEWBURY 22 OCT 21 10rn 1m Hvy

PIZ BADILE (21)

Br B Br c Ulysses - That Which Is Not (USA) B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

(128)

(2)

12-10 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Displayed a tough attitude when landing the Ballysax at Leopardstown in April before an underwhelming performance at Epsom. This assignment may suit him better, though. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Groom - Sergiy Panenko Piz Badile 2 ﬂat wins r37,760.00 — Handicap Rating 109 L. Dettori 9.2 16L 12th of 17 to Desert Crown (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 4/1 HR105 G.M. Ryan 9.5 won s/hd 3 3/4L from Buckaroo (GB) 9.5 and Duke De Sessa 9.8 LEP 2 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.8sec 10/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Duke De Sessa 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 13rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd

WESTOVER (GB) (21)

Br B c Frankel (GB) - Mirabilis (USA) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

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(5)

122-13 F Colin Keane J Ralph Beckett (in GB) T

Shaped as the second best horse in the Derby earlier this month when staying on powerfully after meeting trouble when preparing to challenge. That effort was a big step forward and he commands the utmost respect. Winning Range GS-Gd. Star Rating 5 Westover (GB) 2 ﬂat wins €60,439— Handicap Rating 116 Groom - Chun Lee Rob Hornby 9.2 2 1/2L hd 3rd to Desert Crown (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 17rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd Rob Hornby 9.1 won s/hd 1L from Cash 9.1 and Goldspur 9.1 SANDOWN PARK 22 APR 6rn Group 3 1m 1f 209yds Gd 2min 13.5sec Ryan Moore 9.3 nk 2nd to Mr Professor 9.3 PONTEFRACT 18 OCT 21 11rn Listed 1m 6yds Sft

+TUESDAY (22)

Br B f Galileo - Lillie Langtry B Coolmore O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

(125)

(1)

2-1321 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Improved for the step up to 1m 4f when just holding on in the Oaks, following a pair of placed efforts in the 1000/Irish 1,000 Guineas, and she is entitled to have further improvement to come. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Groom - Trevor O’Neill Tuesday 2 ﬂat wins r380,165.40 — Handicap Rating 117 R. L. Moore 9.2 won s/hd 3 1/4L from Emily Upjohn (GB) 9.2 and Nashwa (GB) 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 3 JUN 11rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd 2min 37.8sec 11/4Fav HR109 R.L. Moore 9.2 5 1/2L 2nd to Homeless Songs 9.2 here 22 MAY 14rn Group 1 1m Gd L. Dettori 9.0 nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Cachet 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY 13rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm

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Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Tuesday, 13/8 Westover (GB), 8/1 Hannibal Barca, Lionel (GB), Piz Badile, 33/1 French Claim (FR), 50/1 Boundless Ocean, Glory Daze

2021 - 1st Hurricane Lane 2nd Lone Eagle 3rd Wordsworth (2 min. 33.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Tuesday bids to become the first filly since Balanchine in 1994 to beat her male counterparts and Aidan O’Brien’s sole representative arrives having just denied Emily Upjohn in the Oaks at Epsom. She could have more to offer, with that being her first effort over further than a mile, but WESTOVER, who was third in the Derby, shades the vote. The son of Frankel was hampered at a crucial point and the manner in which he finished off suggests the stiffer finish here will play to his strengths. Piz Badile (12th) didn’t appear to handle Epsom and is worth another chance, while Hannibal Barca and Lionel are others who are capable of progressing further.

WIN: WESTOVER

DANGER: Tuesday

RACE FIVE

Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

5. Lionel (GB)

Galileo (IRE) Gretchen (GB) Dolores (GB) Galileo (IRE) Ulysses (IRE) Light Shift (USA)

6. Piz Badile (IRE)

Elusive Quality (USA) That Which Is Not (USA) Shiva (JPN) Galileo (IRE) Frankel (GB) Kind (IRE)

7. Westover (GB)

Lear Fan (USA) Mirabilis (USA) Media Nox (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

8. Tuesday (IRE)

Danehill Dancer (IRE) Lillie Langtry (IRE) Hoity Toity (GB)

Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Agnus (IRE) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Kingmambo (USA) Lingerie (GB) Gone West (USA) Touch of Greatness (USA) Hector Protector (USA) Lingerie (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Danehill (USA) Rainbow Lake (GB) Roberto (USA) Wac (USA) Lycius (USA) Sky Love (USA) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) Mira Adonde (USA) Darshaan Hiwaayati (GB)

RACE FIVE

Shamardal (USA)

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THE A.R.M HOLDING INTERNATIONAL STAKES Originally held at Phoenix Park and run as the Whitehall Stakes, this race transferred to the Curragh in 1991. At various points it has been run over a mile and also nine furlongs but since 2010 it has been staged over its current distance of ten furlongs. At one time the race held Group 2 status but it has been run as a Group 3 since 2004. Two of the recent winners of the race have gone on to enjoy notable success in Australia with the 2018 scorer Yucatan scoring at Group 2 level in the Southern Hemisphere while the 2017 scorer Johannes Vermeer was beaten just half a length in that year’s Melbourne Cup. Between them Aidan O’Brien and Dermot Weld have dominated this race in recent times and up until recently, Emmet Mullins and Ralph Beckett are the only other trainers to have won this race since 2008. As we remember Pat Smullen this weekend, his name features heavily in the rich history of this race. Pat landed his ﬁrst winner in 2005, onboard Moonlight Dance for Dermot Weld, and recorded a further four wins in the race, all aboard Dermot Weld-trained horses. Famous Name won in 2009, with Precious Gem following up in 2010 and Famous Name winning again, back to back, in 2011 and 2012. A consistent performer for the Juddmonte operation, Famous Name was placed in a French Derby and was a wide margin winner in all three of his successes. In 2009 he beat Staying On by two lengths, beat Irish Derby third Jan Vermeer by six lengths in 2011 and saw off a classy ﬁeld by three and three quarter lengths in 2012. His wins capped off four successive years of wins for both Pat Smullen and Dermot Weld, before the Aidan O’Brien dominance came into full force.

Seamie Heffernan won the race back to back in 2013 and 2014 with Flying The Flag and Mekong River respectively, while the victory of the Ralph Beckett-trained Air Pilot was a welcome winner for UK trainers in 2015. Sir Isaac Newton, Johannes Vermeer and Yucatan resumed business as normal for Ballydoyle, before O’Brien the younger, Joseph, trained Buckhurst to victory in 2019 under Wayne Lordan. Last year the race was ran in October due to a shuffling of the calendar thanks to the COVID pandemic, but we saw a classy winner all the same. Noel Meade’s Helvic Dream had been a good third in the Northfields Handicap on Irish Champions Weekend the time before, and progressed well to win by seven a half lengths on his first run at Group 3 level. He was held up in rear by Colin Keane and travelled much the best throughout the rest, moving wide and sweeping past the field in fine style to record a huge win for the Meade yard. Cadillac repaid John Harrington by just prevailing in a tight finish against Dawn Patrol. Shane Foley had his hands full early on, but he managed to settle the colt at the back of the field. He disputed the lead heading into the final furlong before pulling marginally clear to win by a short head.

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M.

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THE ARM HOLDING INTERNATIONAL STAKES OF €100,000 (GROUP 3)

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post

Starting From Stalls. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

Horse

BEAR STORY (34)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(138)

(7)

Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Angels Story B John Connaughton O J Connaughton

15-3326 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Has surprisingly still to win on turf from 12 attempts. For all that, he went close in a Group 2 over C&D last month and warrants respect. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Bear Story 2 ﬂat wins r35,990.00 — Handicap Rating 107 66/1 HR107 R.P. Whelan 9.5 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Alenquer (FR) 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 14/1 HR106 R.P. Whelan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Layfayette 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f Yld 25/1 HR102 R.P. Whelan 9.8 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld

MAC SWINEY (34)

Br Ch c New Approach - Halla Na Saoire B J S Bolger

(135)

(3)

65030-7 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

O Mrs J S Bolger

RACE SIX

Mud-lover who landed last year’s Irish 2000 Guineas but didn’t add to his tally in six subsequent runs. Lots to prove after a low-key return. Winning Range Hvy-SH. Star Rating 3 Mac Swiney 4 ﬂat wins r443,821.10 C — Handicap Rating 117 22/1 HR118 K.J. Manning 9.5 9L 7th of 8 to Alenquer (FR) 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd K.J. Manning 8.11 17L last of 12 to Loves Only You (JPN) 8.10 SHA TIN 12 DEC 21 Group 1 1m 2f Gd K. J. Manning 9.1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sealiway (FR) 9.1 ASCOT 16 OCT 21 9rn Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Sft

VISUALISATION (36)

(135)

(4)

814-935 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B Br g No Nay Never (USA) - Roselita B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Harold John Millar

His best success came in a Listed race at Listowel in September. Decent effort in a tough handicap over an inadequate 1m last month. Winning Range SY & AW. Star Rating 2 Visualisation 4 ﬂat wins r61,950.00 C — Handicap Rating 105 8/1 HR105 J. Coen 9.7 1 3/4L 5th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 22/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3/4L 1L 3rd to Layfayette 9.5 here 2 MAY 7rn Group 2 1m 2f Yld 17/2 HR105 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 4 3/4L last of 9 to Layfayette 9.5 here 10 APR Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld

RUMBLES OF THUNDER (52)

Br Ch f Night Of Thunder - Blanche Neige (GB) B F Killen O P Twomey

(132)

(1)

1187-41 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Dual French juvenile winner and has progressed for this yard on the evidence of a smooth Listed win at Gowran latest. Bold bid anticipated. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 5 Rumbles Of Thunder 2 ﬂat wins r45,525.00 D — Handicap Rating 102 3/1 HR102 C.T. Keane 9.12 won 3L 1L from Seisai 8.12 and Shahaada 9.9 GOW 4 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 3.3sec 7/2 HR102 W.J. Lee 9.5 4 1/2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Thunder Kiss 9.7 CK 16 APR 12rn Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld/Sft Eddy Hardouin 8.9 4L 7th of 12 to Ambition (GB) 8.13 TOULOUSE 11 NOV 21 Group 3 1m 2f 110yds Sft 88

DUKE DE SESSA (35)

(126)

(6)

161-355 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Br B c Lope de Vega - Dark Crusader B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

A Group 3 juvenile winner but hasn’t quite kicked on as expected this season, never landing a blow in the Irish 2,000 Guineas latest. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Duke De Sessa 2 ﬂat wins r39,825.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 50/1 HR105 C.D. Hayes 9.2 6L 5th of 9 to Native Trail (GB) 9.2 here 21 MAY Group 1 1m Gd/Yld 5/1 HR106 C.D. Hayes 9.5 9 1/4L 5th of 7 to Stone Age 9.5 LEP 8 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd 100/30Fav HR106 C.D. Hayes 9.8 s/hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Piz Badile 9.5 LEP 2 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd

AIKHAL (11)

Br B c Galileo - Diamond Fields B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd O Ms Mary Slack,Coolmore,Westerberg

(123)

(5)

2144-0 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Has only won a maiden but wasn’t disgraced in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud. Outclassed in the St James’s Palace Stakes on his return. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Aikhal 1 ﬂat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 108 R. L. Moore 9.2 14L last of 11 to Coroebus 9.2 ASCOT 14 JUN Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm Ioritz Mendizabal 9.0 hd 1 1/4L hd 4th to Angel Bleu (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 23 OCT 21 6rn Group 1 1m Sft /Hvy Colin Keane 9.1 2L 2 1/2L hd 4th to Coroebus 9.1 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 21 10rn Group 3 1m Gd

VEGA MAGNIFICO (42)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega - Hit The Sky B Knocktoran Stud&Hit The Sky Partnership O Rectory Road Holdings Limited

(TStrap)

(123)

(2)

4-41 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Low-mileage colt who landed a Navan maiden in fetching fashion last month. Still unexposed and has to be taken seriously given his likeable pedigree. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Vega Magniﬁco 1 ﬂat win r7,670.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 15/2 D. McMonagle 9.8 (TS) won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Newfoundland 9.8 and Cougar (JPN) 9.8 NAV 14 MAY 12rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 7.7sec 13/2 D. McMonagle 9.8 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Boundless Ocean 9.8 LEP 6 APR 7rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 100/30 S.M. Crosse 9.7 1L hd 1L 4th to Unconquerable 9.7 NAAS 3 JUL 21 6rn mdn 7f Gd

TStrap worn by No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Mac Swiney, 7/2 Rumbles Of Thunder, 9/2 Bear Story, 13/2 Duke De Sessa, 8/1 Vega Magniﬁco, 10/1 Visualisation, Aikhal

2021 - 1st Cadillac 2nd Dawn Patrol 3rd True Self (2 min. 8.8 sec.)

French recruit RUMBLES OF THUNDER looked better than ever when sluicing to an impressive victory in Gowran Park Listed company on just her second start for Paddy Twomey last month and the highly-regarded filly looks more than capable of winning a Group 3 event of this nature. Bear Story is still searching for a first turf success but a repeat of his performance when a runner-up in the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes over C&D would elevate him firmly into contention, while Vega Magnifico created a hugely favourable impression when landing a Navan maiden last time and looks open to any amount of improvement.

WIN: RUMBLES OF THUNDER

DANGER: Vega Magnifico

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M. THE DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP OF €50,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

Horse

CARRYTHEONE (GB) (50)

B Breeder

Br B g Lope de Vega - Song of Passion B Pevens Racing O Any Excuse For A Holiday Syndicate

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(143)

(16)

(Hood)

0129-57 F Scott McCullagh (5) J J P Murtagh T

Dual C&D winner who has performed creditably on both of his starts this year, including when dropped to 7f at Cork last time. Not one to dismiss. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Carrytheone (GB) 3 ﬂat wins r25,960.00 CD — Handicap Rating 103 17/2 HR105 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 7th of 25 to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 12/1 HR105 S.B. Kelly 10.0 (H) 4 1/4L 5th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 5/1 HR106 B.M. Coen 9.9 (H) 7L 9th of 16 to Masen (GB) 9.7 LEP 23 OCT 21 Listed 7f Gd

SALTONSTALL (GB) (36)

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Macleya (GER) B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd

(C,T)

(139)

(9)

702-740 F Gavin Ryan J Adrian McGuinness T

O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan

Useful performer on his day, proving adept in these big-ﬁeld handicaps, though he made little impact over course and distance on his latest outing. Others are favoured. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Saltonstall (GB) 7 ﬂat wins r195,860.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 33/1 HR101 C.J. MacRedmond 9.5 (CP) (TS) 5 1/2L 15th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR102 C.T. Keane 9.7 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 1L ns 4th to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.7 LEP 6 APR 7rn Listed 1m Gd 12/1 HR102 C.T. Keane 9.11 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 7th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

CASANOVA (GB) (36)

RACE SEVEN

(138)

(13)

348-247 F Adam Caffrey (10) J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B g Frankel (GB) - Karen’s Caper (USA) B Godolphin O Dooley Thoroughbreds

Twice a winner last season and has shown his effectiveness over C&D on his latest two runs, ﬁnishing fourth in the Irish Lincoln before a close seventh last month. May get involved. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Casanova (GB) 4 ﬂat wins r32,516.40 D — Handicap Rating 98 40/1 HR99 Adam Caffrey 8.12 2 1/4L 7th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 40/1 HR99 Adam Caffrey 8.12 2L ns 1L 4th to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR 26rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 9/2 HR99 R.P. Whelan 9.5 1 3/4L 2nd to San Andreas 8.12 DUN 11 MAR 5rn 1m Std

DANTE’S PASS (238)

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Freedom Pass (USA) B Mr James Lombard O Rolline O’Callaghan

(137)

(2)

115- F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Unable to match expectations in Listed company at Newmarket on his ﬁnal outing last season but looked a promising type when winning on his previous two starts. Type to progress on his handicap debut. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 4 Dante’s Pass 2 ﬂat wins r15,045.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 R. L. Moore 8.13 7L 5th of 9 to Zakouski (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 30 OCT 21 Listed 1m Gd 9/2 S.M. Crosse 9.11 won 3L nk from Pretty Rebel 9.8 and Doolin Dancer 9.7 LIM 9 OCT 21 7rn 7f Hvy 1min 38.3sec 15/2 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 3/4L 1L from Knight Of Malta (USA) 9.1 and Kojin 9.7 LIST 23 SEP 21 15rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 43.6sec 96

RIVER EDEN (232)

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Lady Heidi (GB) B Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd O Sun Bloodstock

(TStrap)

(134)

(6)

1596- F Mikey Sheehy (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Looked a horse to follow when hacking up at Dundalk on her debut last July and, despite not quite delivering on that initial promise in three subsequent starts, she may still have more to offer. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 River Eden 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 94 100/30Fav HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 3 1/4L 6th of 14 to Friendly 9.2 DUN 5 NOV 21 Listed 1m Std 13/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 6L 9th of 17 to Elysium 9.2 NAAS 17 OCT 21 Listed 1m Yld 5/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 3 3/4L 5th of 10 to Bear Story 9.5 DUN 24 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 2f 150yds Std

STAR HARBOUR (36)

Br B g Sea The Stars - Sioduil B Mrs Jacqueline Norris O Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited

(Visor)

(133)

(5)

5780-30 F Ben Coen J Adrian McGuinness T

Successful twice last season and produced an excellent effort when third in the Irish Lincoln over C&D on his penultimate start. Short of room here on his only subsequent outing and may get involved. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Star Harbour 2 ﬂat wins r32,745.00 — Handicap Rating 93 12/1 HR94 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 (V) 3 1/2L 10th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 18/1 HR92 G.M. Ryan 9.1 (V) 2L ns 3rd to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR 26rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 25/1 HR93 C.J. MacRedmond 9.9 (V) 6L 10th of 12 to Eagle’s Flight 9.4 DUN 8 OCT 21 hcp 1m Std

FASTNET CROWN (9)

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Fastnet Lady B Michael Smith O M J Smith

(C,T)

(132)

(11)

35-8480 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Third in last year’s Irish Cambridgeshire over course and distance and has shaped better than the result in some strong handicaps this season. Not discounted in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Fastnet Crown 2 ﬂat wins r18,290.00 C D — Handicap Rating 92 L. F. Roche 8.13 3L 10th of 29 to Inver Park (GB) 9.1 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-105)7f Gd /Frm 11/1 HR93 L.F. Roche 9.2 (BK) (TS) 3 1/4L 8th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 11/1 HR92 L.F. Roche 9.1 (BK) (TS) nk hd hd 4th to Lord Dudley 8.5 CK 6 MAY 25rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

PIERRE LAPIN (36)

Br B g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Beatrix Potter B CBS Bloodstock O Gary Devlin & Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Nigel O’Hare & Joseph McCrory

(132)

(15)

40-9004 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Not lived up to some of his early potential but he offered distinct promise when a running-on fourth over C&D last month. Interesting prospect. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Pierre Lapin 2 ﬂat wins r54,446.10 — Handicap Rating 92 50/1 HR92 B.M. Coen 9.1 1 1/4L s/hd hd 4th to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY 27rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld Rowan Scott 9.1 7L 11th of 11fn, 12rn to Batwan (FR) 9.6 MEYDAN 25 FEB hcp 6f Gd Andrea Atzeni 8.10 17L 14th of 16 to Storm Damage (GB) 9.3 MEYDAN 11 FEB Listed 7f Gd

SIRJACK THOMAS (36)

(132)

(14)

0000-00 F Cian MacRedmond (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

Br Gr g Fast Company - Veliyka B Mr P Morrison O Dooley Thoroughbreds

Successful twice last summer, including over course and distance, but his form largely tailed off after that. Has shown little in two outings this season and probably best to focus elsewhere. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Sirjack Thomas 6 ﬂat wins r129,547.50 CD — Handicap Rating 92 66/1 HR95 L.T. McAteer 9.1 7 3/4L 21st of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 28/1 HR96 J. Coen 8.12 8 1/2L 16th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld 28/1 HR97 C.J. MacRedmond 9.11 8 3/4L last of 13 to In From The Cold 9.5 LEP 23 OCT 21 Ext hcp 1m Gd

10 MOSALA (35)

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Glamorous (GER) B Richard & Nora Ahern O C Acheson

(TStrap)

(130)

(4)

3136f-0 F Wayne Lordan J Henry de Bromhead T

Posted progressive form last season, which included a win in a competitive heat at Leopardstown in July. Entitled to strip fitter for his reappearance run here last month and may figure. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Mosala 2 flat wins r59,590.00 — Handicap Rating 90 14/1 HR92 C.D. Hayes 9.6 (TS) 12L 11th of 19 to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 100/30 Rachael Blackmore 11.9 (TS) fell in race won by Crowns Major (JPN) 11.9 CK 31 OCT 21 20rn mdn hdl 2m Sft 9/1 HR92 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 1 1/4L 6th of 23 to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 here 12 SEP 21 Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

RACE SEVEN

11 BUCKY LARSON (19)

(129)

(19)

8447-40 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Jessie Jane B Manister House Stud O Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

Successful at Naas last July for his top trainer/jockey combination but has found things tougher in subsequent runs, including when well held at Gowran Park last time. Others have more appealing profiles. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Bucky Larson 6 flat wins r56,240.00 D — Handicap Rating 89 8/1 HR90 C.T. Keane 9.8 13L 12th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN hcp 7f Yld 11/1 HR91 G.F. Carroll 10.1 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Hale Bopp 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 6/1 HR91 S.P. Bird 8.4 1 3/4L 7th of 8 to Inflection Point 8.8 DUN 17 DEC 21 hcp 7f Std

12 JUNGLE COVE (23)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman - Purple Glow B W Maxwell Ervine O Mrs John Harrington

(127)

(20)

140-243 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

A versatile type who has shown consistent form in three starts at Leopardstown this season, including when a staying-on third last time. One to note for his leading yard. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Jungle Cove 2 ﬂat wins r13,275.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 13/2 HR86 S.T. McCullagh 9.0 1/2L 2L 3rd to Chicago Bear 9.2 LEP 2 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 10/1 HR85 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 1L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Dublin Journal 9.5 LEP 8 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 11/1 HR85 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 3L 2nd to Haziya 9.1 LEP 2 APR 17rn hcp (50-85)1m Gd

13 TIMOURID (19)

Br B g Gleneagles - Timabiyra B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Galway Girl Syndicate

(C,T)

(127)

(10)

07-2210 F Luke McAteer (3) J Paul W Flynn T

Produced his best effort for this yard when winning at Roscommon on his penultimate start but failed to back that up when well beaten at Gowran Park last time. Needs the cheekpieces to have a positive effect. Winning Range Hvy-GS & AW. Star Rating 3 Timourid 4 ﬂat wins r27,435.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 9/2Fav HR87 L.T. McAteer 9.2 (TS) 9 3/4L 11th of 13 to Spanish Tenor 9.5 GOW 6 JUN hcp 7f Yld 13/2 HR80 L.T. McAteer 9.4 (TS) won 1L 1/2L from Cosmic Vega 9.9 and No More Porter 9.3 ROS 9 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 1min 36.8sec 40/1 HR79 L.T. McAteer 9.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Mutasarref (GB) 10.2 LEP 6 APR 17rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd

14 START LINE (13)

Br B c Rock of Gibraltar - Elmaam (GB) B Michael Shefflin O Nasir Askar

(126)

(3)

713 F N G McCullagh J M Halford T

Created a good impression when winning at Killarney on his penultimate outing before a creditable third when upped in grade at Gowran Park earlier this month. One to consider on his handicap debut. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 3 Start Line 1 ﬂat win r8,555.00 — Handicap Rating 96 11/1 R.P. Whelan 9.6 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Gear Up 9.6 GOW 12 JUN 7rn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 4/1 S. Foley 9.8 won 4 1/2L 2 1/4L from Culcor (GB) 9.8 and Melnik 9.8 KILL 17 MAY 6rn mdn 1m 31yds Yld/Sft 1min 47.2sec 28/1 R.P. Whelan 9.8 4L 7th of 15 to Baroque Artist 9.8 LIM 23 APR mdn 7f Gd

15 MCTIGUE (13)

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Fracas - Tradfest B Mrs M Joyce O Mrs Marguerite Joyce & Mrs J S Bolger

(125)

(7)

416-84 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Landed a Leopardstown maiden last August before ﬁnding life tough in Pattern company on his next two outings. Showed more in a Gowran Park conditions event last time but others look more likely. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 McTigue 1 ﬂat win r9,735.00 D — Handicap Rating 95 25/1 HR90 K.J. Manning 9.6 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Gear Up 9.6 GOW 12 JUN 7rn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 9/1 HR91 K.J. Manning 9.5 12L last of 8 to Dr Zempf (GB) 9.5 LEP 2 APR Listed 7f Gd R. P. Cleary 9.1 12L 6th of 8 to Luxembourg 9.1 DONCASTER 23 OCT 21 Group 1 1m Sft

16 BIG BABY BULL (70)

Br Ch g Tagula - Grotta Del Fauno B Azienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti O Big Blue Star Syndicate

(TStrap)

(124)

(1)

23537-0 F Seamie Heffernan J A J Martin T

Course winner back in 2020 for his previous yard but failed to match those heights subsequently. Made little impact on his stable debut at Cork in April and has to step up. Winning Range GS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Big Baby Bull 3 ﬂat wins r55,587.50 C D — Handicap Rating 84 33/1 HR86 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (TS) 14L 15th of 17 to Punk Poet 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 15/2 HR87 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (CP) (TS) 3 1/2L 7th of 11 to Arcanears 8.11 DUN 29 OCT 21 hcp 6f Std 11/2 HR87 D. King 9.6 (CP) 1L 1/2L 3rd to Dilawara (FR) 9.10 LEP 23 OCT 21 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

17 NO MORE PORTER (36)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra B Mr I Holloway O No More Porter Syndicate

(124)

(18)

139-632 F Jamie Powell (7) J John James Feane T

Showed progressive form last season, winning twice, including over course and distance in August. Ran a cracker when second in the Emerald Mile here last month and should go well. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 5 No More Porter 2 ﬂat wins r15,340.00 CD — Handicap Rating 84 11/2 HR84 J.A. Powell 8.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY 27rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 7/1 HR83 J. Coen 9.3 1L 1/2L 3rd to Timourid 9.4 ROS 9 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR83 K.J. Manning 9.7 3 1/2L 6th of 13 to Blairmayne 9.8 NAAS 25 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd

18 SHERKIN ISLAND (250)

Br B f Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Galvaun B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(121)

(17)

3159- F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Successful in a Galway maiden last July before ﬁnishing last on her only two subsequent runs. Still has the scope to progress but this is a tough ask on her return. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Sherkin Island 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 81 9/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 9.9 21L last of 9 to Lust 10.0 GOW 18 OCT 21 Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 11/10Fav HR88 C.T. Keane 9.3 8L last of 5 to Casanova (GB) 10.0 PUN 14 SEP 21 1m 1f Gd 8/13Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Kojin 9.7 and Champion Green 9.7 GAL 31 JUL 21 16rn mdn 1m 73yds Gd 1min 45.9sec

19 CHAVAJOD (GB) (37)

Br Gr g Toronado - Deire Na Sli B The National Stud O Padraic Joyce

(Blinkers)

(120)

(8)

922-230 F Rory Cleary J M D O’Callaghan T

Improved performer last year when ﬁtted with blinkers, landing a Roscommon handicap in August before a series of creditable placed efforts. Back on the Flat after a spin over hurdles last month and not without hope. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Chavajod (GB) 1 ﬂat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 80 16/1 R.A. Doyle 11.7 37L last of 14 to Must Meet Cecil 10.8 TIPP 19 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd 3/1Fav HR81 L.F. Roche 9.0 (BK) s/hd 3/4L 3rd to Punk Poet 9.2 DUN 25 FEB 11rn hcp 1m Std 4/1Fav HR76 L.F. Roche 9.5 (BK) nk 2nd to Catena Zapata 9.10 DUN 11 FEB 14rn hcp 1m Std

20 EASTERN WIND (GB) (9)

Br B f Farhh (GB) - Random (GB) B Ed’s Stud Ltd O John P McGovern

(CPiece)

7?+2

(119)

(12)

10-6331 F Robert Whearty (7) J T G McCourt T

?+2 Indicates possible jockey overweight Blinkers worn by No. 19. C,T worn by No. 2, No. 7, No. 13. CPiece worn by No. 20. Hood worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 10, No. 16. Visor worn by No. 6. Long Handicap - Eastern Wind (GB) 7-12 (110) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 No More Porter, 6/1 Pierre Lapin, 8/1 River Eden, 10/1 Carrytheone (GB), Dante’s Pass, Fastnet Crown, Jungle Cove, Start Line, 12/1 Casanova (GB), Star Harbour, 14/1 Chavajod (GB), 16/1 Bucky Larson, Timourid, 20/1 McTigue, Sherkin Island, Eastern Wind (GB), 25/1 Saltonstall (GB), Mosala, 33/1 Sirjack Thomas, Big Baby Bull

2021 - 1st Sirjack Thomas 2nd Dream Tale (GB) 3rd Bopedro (FR) (1 min. 40.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Unsurprisingly, a case can be made for plenty in this field and Pierre Lapin, one of five runners for Adrian McGuinness, is a noteworthy contender after an eye-catching fourth in the Emerald Mile over course and distance last time. However, NO MORE PORTER finished a couple of places ahead of his rival when second on that occasion and, with the possibility of more still to come, the four-year-old gets the nod. The Joseph O’Brien-trained Dante’s Pass remains unexposed and is an intriguing prospect on his handicap debut.

WIN: NO MORE PORTER

DANGER: Pierre Lapin

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Stepped up when winning a Leopardstown handicap in first-time cheekpieces on her latest start, making all. Open to further improvement but may find things tough from 9lb out of the handicap. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Eastern Wind (GB) 2 flat wins r20,945.00 D — Handicap Rating 80 5/1 HR76 J.J.G. Ryan 8.9 (CP) won nk ns from Chaos Control 9.2 and Mudamer 9.7 LEP 16 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 1min 43.4sec 16/1 HR76 J.J.G. Ryan 8.11 3 1/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Voice Of Angels (GB) 8.7 NAV 28 MAY 4rn 1m Gd 8/1 HR77 R. Whearty 8.7 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Amortentia 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY 10rn hcp 1m Gd

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EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M.

1m 2f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP OF €25,000

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: r14750; Second: r5000; Third: r2500; Fourth: r1250; Fifth: r750; Sixth: r500. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

Horse

FINANS BAY (23)

B Breeder

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Wrood (USA) B N Hartery O N Hartery

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(142)

(11)

(Blinkers)

3450-04 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Yet to get going this year and looks to have plenty on his plate burdened with top-weight today. Unlikely to be giving the judge any problems. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Finans Bay 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 97 9/1 HR100 R.P. Whelan 9.9 (BK) 3 3/4L 3 1/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Cadillac 9.9 LEP 2 JUN 6rn Listed 1m 1f Gd 22/1 HR102 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 14L 13th of 19 to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR103 N.G. McCullagh 9.9 17L 12th of 14 to Georgeville (GB) 9.9 LEP 16 OCT 21 Listed 1m 2f Gd

TEAM OF FIRSTS (GB) (17)

Br B g Zoffany - Mount Crystal B The Pocock Family

(140)

(2)

541-407 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

Made a pleasing return over 1m 5f at Navan but well below that form in two starts subsequently. Although not totally dismissed, others make more appeal. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Team Of Firsts (GB) 2 ﬂat wins r20,355.00 D — Handicap Rating 95 13/2 HR96 C.T. Keane 10.0 11L 7th of 9 to Hell Bent 9.4 CK 8 JUN hcp 1m 4f Gd 18/1 HR97 G.F. Carroll 9.7 18L 10th of 12 to Raise You 9.7 here 21 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd/Yld 7/2 HR97 C.T. Keane 10.0 hd 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Dartan (GB) 8.10 NAV 29 MAR 10rn hcp 1m 5f Gd

IDES OF AUGUST (USA) (23)

(139)

(7)

5216-07 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Br B Br g More Than Ready (USA) - Alina (USA) B Newtown Anner Stud Farm O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Built on his comeback run when slightly worse than midﬁeld at Leopardstown last time and any further improvement would give him an each-way chance today. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Ides Of August (USA) 2 ﬂat wins r36,285.00 — Handicap Rating 94 14/1 HR96 G.F. Carroll 10.1 5 3/4L 7th of 12 to Chicago Bear 9.2 LEP 2 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 33/1 HR98 C.T. Keane 9.12 11L 10th of 19 to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 9/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.5 4 1/4L 6th of 10 to Bear Story 9.5 DUN 24 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 2f 150yds Std

RACE EIGHT

ISLE OF SARK (USA) (35)

Br B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Endless Fancy (USA) B Kenneth L Ramsey & Sarah K Ramsey O Teme Valley

(TStrap)

(139)

(12)

5533-20 F Jake Coen (7) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Usually a consistent sort so his tame effort over course and distance latest was a slight surprise. Went down by the narrowest of margins the time before. No forlorn hope. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Isle Of Sark (USA) 1 ﬂat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 94 28/1 HR97 J. Coen 9.4 (TS) 16L 17th of 19 to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR97 J. Coen 9.0 (TS) ns 2nd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 DUN 25 FEB 7rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 3/1 HR98 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 (TS) 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Leo De Fury 9.7 DUN 17 SEP 21 5rn 1m 4f Std 104

DANCE JUPITER (20)

(138)

(6)

1-002-63 F Hugh Horgan (7) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br Br g Kingsbarns - Mascara (GB) B Mr Richard Murphy O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

Has shaped encouragingly in both starts so far this year and dropping back from 1m 5f will likely suit. With the talented Hugh Horgan taking 7lb off his back, he is one to note. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 4 Dance Jupiter 2 ﬂat wins r16,237.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 5/6Fav HR93 Mr T. Hamilton 11.0 1 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Dark Spark 10.7 LIST 5 JUN 6rn 1m 4f 210yds Yld 11/2 HR94 J. Coen 9.2 2 1/2L 6th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 4/1 HR95 S.M. Crosse 9.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Casanova (GB) 10.0 PUN 14 SEP 21 5rn 1m 1f Gd

LAELAPS (36)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Magen’s Star B Mr Maurice Regan O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(138)

(1)

104-890 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Will certainly need to improve on recent performances to land the spoils in this contest, but a further 4lb drop in the ratings gives him an outside chance at least. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 3 Laelaps 2 ﬂat wins r18,880.00 — Handicap Rating 93 25/1 HR97 S.T. McCullagh 9.1 6 1/4L 18th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR99 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 5 1/4L 9th of 17 to Tip Of The Spear 8.12 CK 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR99 S. Foley 9.8 5 1/2L 8th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

CHICAGO BEAR (23)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Ebalista B Forenaghts Stud Farm O OTI Racing

(135)

(3)

85-4311 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Recent victories over 1m (here) and 1m 1f (Leopardstown) show him to be arriving at the top of his game and another bold bid beckons, despite a further 7lb rise. Winning Range GY-Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Chicago Bear 3 ﬂat wins r23,305.00 C — Handicap Rating 90 4/1 HR83 B.M. Coen 9.2 won 1/2L 2L from Coill Na Sionainne 8.8 and Jungle Cove 9.0 LEP 2 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 57.7sec 13/2 HR78 B.M. Coen 10.0 won nk nk from Morning Approach 8.11 and Plunkett (GB) 9.11 here 21 MAY 26rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd/Yld 1min 41.7sec 3/1Fav HR77 J.A. Powell 9.7 (H) 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Dedillon 9.5 CK 6 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

CRYSTAL BLACK (41)

Br B g Teoﬁlo - She’s Our Mark (GB) B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(134)

(5)

81963-6 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

Entitled to improve on his comeback run over 1m at Naas and went very close over this course and distance on his penultimate start. Worthy of consideration. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Crystal Black 1 ﬂat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 89 17/2 HR91 C.D. Hayes 10.1 7 1/4L 6th of 13 to Hale Bopp 9.9 NAAS 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/1 HR90 L.F. Roche 8.8 (V) nk nk 3rd to Max Mayhem (GB) 8.8 here 12 SEP 21 23rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 28/1 HR91 C.D. Hayes 8.8 (V) 4 1/2L 6th of 27 to Bopedro (FR) 9.3 here 27 AUG 21 Ext hcp 1m Gd

CATENA ZAPATA (36)

Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Pretty Priceless B Woodtown House Stud O OTI Racing

4 (TStrap)

(133)

(10)

5380-10 F Wayne Lordan J Henry de Bromhead T

Two from four on the all-weather but placed just once in six turf appearances. Showed little last time and would be a shock winner of this contest. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Catena Zapata 2 ﬂat wins r15,045.00 — Handicap Rating 88 33/1 HR89 W.J. Lee 8.12 (TS) 13L 26th of 27 to Celtic Crown 8.7 here 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 7/1 HR81 W.J. Lee 9.10 (TS) won nk 2 1/2L from Chavajod (GB) 9.5 and Tyrconnell 10.1 DUN 11 FEB 14rn hcp 1m Std 1min 39.1sec 50/1 HR86 C.D. Hayes 9.5 (TS) 13L 10th of 11 to Horoscope 9.5 KILL 19 AUG 21 Listed 1m 30yds Gd

Br Ch f Teoﬁlo - Moving Heart B Moyglare Stud Farm O Magic Lads Syndicate

(131)

(8)

1390-91 F Seamie Heffernan J B Duffy (R) T

Successful at this venue 12 months ago and beneﬁtted from a return to faster ground when scoring over 1m at Limerick last time. Ticks plenty of boxes. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 4 Magic Chegaga 4 ﬂat wins r35,105.00 C D — Handicap Rating 86 15/2 HR82 C.T. Keane 9.6 won hd 3/4L from Mazagran (GB) 9.11 and Dedillon 9.9 LIM 11 JUN 10rn hcp 1m Gd 1min 40.8sec 12/1 HR84 O.J. Orr 9.8 22L 9th of 13 to Rosscarbery (GER) 10.0 ROS 23 MAY hcp 1m 2f 13yds Sft 14/1 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 23L last of 14 to Astadash 9.7 GOW 18 SEP 21 Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Yld

RACE EIGHT

10 MAGIC CHEGAGA (14)

11 DAYLIGHT COME (15)

(C,T)

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Oiche Ghealai B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(130)

(13)

21/-0841 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

He was always doing enough when scoring over an extended 1m 5f at Fairyhouse last time and cutting back in distance is unlikely to bother him. Resected despite a 9lb hike. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4 Daylight Come 2 ﬂat wins r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 85 5/1 HR76 K.J. Manning 9.8 (CP) (TS) won 1 1/4L 8 1/2L from San Martino 9.11 and Sheishybrid 9.9 FAIR 10 JUN 9rn hcp (50-85)1m 5f 150yds Gd 3min 5.2sec 33/1 HR77 R.P. Cleary 8.7 (CP) (TS) 4L 3 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY 19rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 14/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 10.0 (CP) (TS) 8L 8th of 15 to Lord Erskine 8.11 ROS 9 MAY Ext hcp 1m 3f 213yds Sft/Hvy

12 BAY OF BENGAL (19)

Br Ch f New Bay (GB) - Spesialta (GB) B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(125)

(9)

12 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Built on her maiden success when runner-up on handicap debut at Gowran and, with her mark unchanged, she is unlikely to be far away at the ﬁnish here. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Bay Of Bengal 1 ﬂat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 80 5/1Fav HR80 W.J. Lee 10.0 1L 2nd to Dha Leath 9.7 GOW 6 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Yld 8/1 W.J. Lee 9.4 won s/hd 1 1/2L from True Artist 9.8 and Startedwithakiss 9.4 GOW 13 APR 17rn mdn 1m 1f 130yds Yld/Sft 2min 10.6sec

13 LOINGSEOIR (35)

Br B g Henrythenavigator (USA) - Only Exception B M Grassick & A Goonan O Mrs M J Grassick & Thomas Oliver Hudson & M C Grassick & W Keeling

(122)

(4)

218-053 F J Cleary (7) J M C Grassick T

Placed at long odds over course and distance last time and dropped 2lb subsequently. Must have an each-way chance again, but needs to improve to be winning this. Winning Range SH-GY. Star Rating 3 Loingseoir 4 ﬂat wins r25,370.00 C D — Handicap Rating 77 25/1 HR78 J.A. Powell 8.1 4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Mashhoor (GB) 9.1 here 21 MAY 19rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR78 Annalise Cullen 9.5 2 1/4L 5th of 16 to Dha Leath 9.2 LIM 23 APR hcp 1m Gd 80/1 HR78 R.P. Cleary 8.7 9L 18th of 25fn, 26rn to Raadobarg 9.7 here 26 MAR Ext hcp 1m Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 1. C,T worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Chicago Bear, 5/1 Daylight Come, Bay Of Bengal, 8/1 Dance Jupiter, Magic Chegaga, 10/1 Team Of Firsts (GB), Isle Of Sark (USA), Crystal Black, Loingseoir, 12/1 Ides Of August (USA), 14/1 Laelaps, 16/1 Finans Bay, Catena Zapata

2021 - 1st Longbourn 2nd Solene Lilyette 3rd Miss Myers (2 min. 10.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT CHICAGO BEAR has looked a different beast since being gelded and returning from a break, building on a couple of solid placed efforts to score both over 1m here and over 1m1f at Leopardstown. He now goes back up in trip and has a further 7lb rise to contend with, but remains the one to beat. Bay Of Bengal has done little wrong in two starts thus far and another bold bid is likely, while Dance Jupiter, Crystal Black, Magic Chegaga and Daylight Come add further spice to the race.

WIN: CHICAGO BEAR

DANGER: Crystal Black 106106

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NEWBRIDGE SHUTTLE BUS DEPART Newbridge Station Riverbank The Square (Eddie Rockets) Keadeen (Opposite) The Curragh

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DEPART RETURN JOURNEY The Curragh Newbridge Station River Bank The Square (Eddie Rockets) Keadeen (Opposite)

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Dash Stakes of €75,000 (Listed Race) (Registered as the Belgrave Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250) Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500. For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €600 to enter, €150 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2021) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls Centre of Course. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €44250; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500. SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Summer Fillies Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards ﬁllies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing on or before 13th June, 2022, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2021 (100 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €400 to enter on June 8th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Weights raised by 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 14th June. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Celebration Stakes of €75,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250) Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500. For three years old and upwards that have not won Group 1 or a Group 2 race. About 1 mile. €600 to enter, €150 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2021) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. (New Mile Course). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €44250; Second: €15000; Third: €7500; Fourth: €3750; Fifth: €2250; Sixth: €1500. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The GAIN Railway Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) 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 two years old only. About 6 furlongs. €480 to enter on May 18th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by June 1st; €480 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st or €12,000 if entered by June 21st. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Free Entry Race (Phoenix Stakes). Stalls Centre Of Course. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400. SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby of €1,000,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €580,000 (Penalty Value: €570,000) Second will receive €200,000, Third will receive €100,000, Fourth will receive €50,000, Fifth will receive €30,000, Sixth will receive €20,000, Seventh will receive €10,000, Eighth will receive €10,000. For three years old colts and ﬁllies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €2,000 to enter on November 3rd or €20,000 if entered on May 18th €2,000 extra if forfeit not declared by January 12th; €3,000 extra if forfeit not declared by April 20th; €3,000 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st or €75,000 if entered by June 21st. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €570000; Second: €200000; Third: €100000; Fourth: €50000; Fifth: €30000; Sixth: €20000; Seventh: €10000; Eighth: €10000. SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The ARM Holding International Stakes of €100,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by ARM Holding) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €500 to enter on June 1st; €500 extra if forfeit not declared by June 21st or €10,000 if entered by June 21st. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 11lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2021). Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE PAGE 74 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Handicap of €50,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Derby Festival Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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 and upwards that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2021 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. SEE PAGE 82 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Handicap of €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,750) 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 (95 = 10st). About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €200 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. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Handicaps calculated 21st June. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500. SEE PAGE 88 FOR THIS RACE

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