Curragh Racecard - Monday 3rd May

The Curragh

SOTTSASS World Champion 3YO & ‘Arc’ winner

MONDAY 3RD MAY 2021 FEATURING THE

Coolmore Stud Sottsass Mooresbridge Stakes-Gr.2 Coolmore Stud Circus Maximus Athasi Stakes-Gr.3 The Dick McCormick Tetrarch Stakes-L.R.

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ALPHA CENTAURI FREEDONIA BANIMPIRE LA GRANDE ZOA MRS MARSH LOOKING BACK BUNDITTEN BLUE MOONSTONE HIGH FIDELITY FOUNTAIN OF PEACE AND MANY MORE!

European Champion 3YO Filly & Horse Of The Year Gr.2 winner & dam of Gr.1 Prix Marcel Boussac winner ALBIGNA Dual Gr.2 winner & runner-up in the Gr.1 Irish Oaks Dam of Gr.1 winner TRIP TO PARIS Dam of Champion Miler CANFORD CLIFFS Dam of 3-time Gr.1 winner RIP VAN WINKLE Dam of Gr.2 Coventry Stakes winner RAJASINGHE Half-sister to 3-time Gr.1 winner BLUE BUNTING Half-sister to World Champion HURRICANE RUN Half-sister to Gr.1 winner DENEBOLA

❝ I was very taken

with Circus Maximus when I inspected him.

He has size, substance, a fantastic action and has a lot of class about him.❞ Michael Donohue, BBA Ireland

TRIPLE GR.1-WINNING MILER BY SIRE OF SIRES GALILEO Contact: Coolmore Stud Tel: +353-52-6131298. Castlehyde Stud Tel: +353-25-31966.

E-mail: sales@coolmore.ie Website: www.coolmore.com 2

Good Afternoon and welcome to the Curragh for our first May meeting.

We have a real feast of quality racing in store for you today with some very competitive racing.

We are very fortunate to have great sponsors in the Curragh and today we welcome, Coolmore Stud, GAIN Equine Nutrition, Sentinel Ireland, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF and AES Ireland, our waste management partner who is part of the Bord Na Mona Group. I would like to thank them for their generous support of the Curragh and ask you to support them whenever you can. The feature race this afternoon is the Coolmore Stud Sottsass Mooresbridge Stakes. This Group 2 contest is always a great race and we are looking forward to another quality contest this afternoon. Coolmore also very kindly sponsor the Coolmore Stud Circus Maximus Athasi Stakes, and the Dick McCormick Tetrarch Stakes. The GAIN First Flyer Stakes is the first race in a really exciting new series, the Champions Collection culminating with the GAIN Railway Stakes on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF sponsor two races this afternoon and also support three other races. They are Irish racing’s biggest sponsor, and we are very grateful to them.

It is good to see that the county is beginning to open up again and we hope that we will be able to welcome back our patrons in limited numbers during the summer. The facility is looking great, and we can’t wait to share it with you. In the meantime, we look forward to engaging with you through the various channels. All our racing is covered on Racing TV and you can also follow it through our various social media channels. Our digital card is proving very popular, make sure to use it and I hope that you enjoy it.

Racing at the Curragh is only possible with the support of the owners.

It is a big disappointment that we can’t welcome you here today, but we would like to thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Curragh before too long.

The grooms play a very import role in racing as they care for the horses that our sport is all about. I would like to thank Moyglare Stud who sponsor the catering for stable staff at every meeting at the Curragh.

I hope that you and your family are well and please stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Curragh before too long.

PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

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OFFICIALS MONDAY 3RD MAY 2021 The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

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

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

observed.

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

are officiating at today’s race meeting:

The following list of Stewards and Officials ACTING STEWARDS:

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Bernard Healy

Mr. Justice Frank Clarke

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

Mr. Stephen Collins

Mr. Philip Caffrey Mr. P. D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P. L. Malone STARTER:

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

Mr. D. Cullen JUDGE: Ms. J. Walsh HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. L. Walsh & Mr. P. Moloney MEDICAL OFFICER:

For information and all the latest news, visit:

Dr. B. Healy VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. D. J. Condell SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD 3

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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

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Official Handicap Rating

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

Sex of horse

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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January

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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.

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)

6f63y

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7f

The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J HARRINGTON (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs ANCIENT SPIRIT (2.35), VALERIA MESSALINA, NO SPEAK ALEXANDER and ZAFFY’S PRIDE (3.10), FERMOY and MALAYSIAN (3.45), COSMIC VEGA and ACE AUSSIE (4.20), SHONA MEA (4.55).

A P O’BRIEN (7 wins from 28 runners, 25%)runs CADAMOSTO (2.00), BROOME (2.35), ELIZABETHAN and QUEEN’S SPEECH (3.10), MONTEGO BAY (3.45), HOROSCOPE and MERCHANTS QUAY (4.20).

J S BOLGER (5 wins from 26 runners, 19%) runs THEOGONY (1.30), MISSING MATRON (2.00), LUNAR SPACE (4.20).

J P O’BRIEN (5 wins from 66 runners, 8%) runs SNAPIUS (1.30), TWILIGHT PAYMENT (2.35), MESSIDOR and RUSSIAN RIVER (3.45), MAGNANIMOUS, FEDERAL and HYPE (4.20).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: RYAN MOORE (12 wins from 45 rides, 27%) rides CADAMOSTO (2.00), BROOME (2.35), QUEEN’S SPEECH (3.10), MONTEGO BAY (3.45), HOROSCOPE (4.20).

COLIN KEANE (7 wins from 45 rides, 16%) rides LADY TANZANITE (1.30), HELVIC DREAM (2.35), SOUL SEARCH (3.10), LUMINESCE (3.45), NOTRE BELLE BETE (4.20), ZEN SILENCE (5.25).

SHANE FOLEY (5 wins from 45 rides, 11%) rides KEEL BAY (2.00), ANCIENT SPIRIT (2.35), NO SPEAK ALEXANDER (3.10), MALAYSIAN (3.45), ACE AUSSIE (4.20), ABLAH (5.25).

DECLAN MCDONOGH (4 wins from 26 rides, 15%) rides SNAPIUS (1.30), FEDERAL (4.20).

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 5.25 Fit For Function (won off 70 down 6lb to 64) Celtic Manor (won off 76 down 13lb to 63) Rattling Jewel (won off 65 down 13lb to 52).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 2.35 race in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

The stable is represented by Broome in the race today.

CLASSY TIPS The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race:

3.10 CHAMPERS ELYSEES (down 2 grades) VALERIA MESSALINA (down 2).

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CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Johnny Levins Johnny Levins is a young ambitious trainer based out of The Curragh Racing Stables here on the edge of The Curragh. An ex-jumps jockey, Johnny achieved multiple successes in the saddle. He rode for Charlie Swan and Brendan Powell to name just two and learned a great amount in all the yards he worked in which he can now bring to his own training operation. He also was assistant trainer to Shane Broderick for a number of years and in 2013 took out his own trainers’ licence and got off the mark with a winner very quickly. Johnny has done very well each season training winners on the flat with horses such as Your Pal Tal who won seven times for Johnny and placed multiple times. In recent times has started to also have a handful of jumps horses who have performed well over obstacles, proving his capability to train flat and national hunt horses here at his Curragh yard.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.30P.M. THE IRISH EBF STALLION AUCTION SERIES MAIDEN OF W25,000

6f

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

Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r14750; Second: r5000; Third: r2500; Fourth: r1250; Fifth: r750; Sixth: r500.

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

RACE SPONSOR

The Irish EBF will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a €50 One4All voucher to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. Peter Keatley Curragh Equine Groundcare will also present €50 to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

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THEOGONY (-) €42,480

B Breeder

O Owner

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J Jockey

T Trainer

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Draw

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9

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(133)

(6)

Br Ch c Teofilo - Sway Me Now (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

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Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

A £36,000 buy who is a full brother to the stable’s Agitare, who was a winner at 7f. Has to be respected for a top operation. Star Rating 4

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THUNDER ECLIPSE (-) €47,200

2

9

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Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Emirate Jewel (USA) B Mr Iman Hartono O Iman Hartono

(133)

(12) F

Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

A son of Holy Roman Emperor, who appears to come from a useful family and can’t be overlooked here. He may prove better over further in time, but it would be no surprise to see him run well here. Star Rating 3

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SNAPIUS (-) €30,000

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Br B c Buratino - Snap Alam B J P Farrell O J P Farrell

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(129)

(4) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

He is related to his handler’s Group-placed duo Snapraeterea and Snapraeceps and is out of a five-time winning mare. Has to be taken seriously representing a top team. Star Rating 4

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DOITFORANDREW (GB) (12) €10,540

Br B c Ribchester - Exacting (GB) B Mr & Mrs G Middlebrook O J M Rosser

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(127)

(11)

5 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

Represents the yard that won this in 2018, but was far too keen when held on debut at Dundalk. A step forward is required now but the step up to 6f could suit. Star Rating 4 Doitforandrew (GB) 9/1 A.J. Slattery 8.12 4L last of 5 to Lord Gorgeous 9.5 DUN 21 APR mdn 5f Std

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LADY TANZANITE (FR) (-) €40,000

2

9

0

Br B f Myboycharlie - Question Of Time (FR) B Mme Magalen Bryant O Dr R Lambe & Dr J Climax

(126)

(2) F

Colin Keane J D K Weld T

A well-bred filly who cost €40,000 and is a half-sister to Good Question, who won nine times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Warrants plenty of respect on debut. Star Rating 3

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GREGOR MENDEL (-) €5,000

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Br B c French Navy (GB) - Sovereign Street (GB) B John Davison O Emma Davison

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(125)

(3) F

Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

A French Navy colt, who is a half-brother to the stable’s 7f winner Cisco Disco, but might have to settle for a minor role debuting in hot waters here.

Star Rating 2

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PALAIS D’ELYSEE (GB) (-) €23,600

2

8

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Br Ch f Ribchester - Royal Grace (GB) B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd O Fitzwilliam Racing

(124)

(9) F

Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Cost £20,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to two winning sprinters. Debuts for a yard that have started the season well and a market check may guide best. Star Rating 3

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PILBARA GOLD (-) €22,420

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8

12

Br Ch f Galileo Gold (GB) - Almond Brook (GB) B Novidale Ltd & Eoghan Grogan O Lios Dearg Syndicate

(124)

(7) F

Billy Lee J K J Condon T

A daughter of Galileo Gold, who cost £19,000 and is the first foal of an unraced half-sister to Listed winners Splashdown and Cosmodrome.

She is best watched on this occasion. Star Rating 2

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QUICK SUZY (13) €20,000

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Br B f Profitable - Snooze B Oghill House Stud & Jasleen O M Dunphy & Patrick J Dunphy & S Dunphy & Ms Aoife Dunphy

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(122)

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2 F Gary Carroll J Gavin Cromwell T

Caught the eye when going close at Tipperary on debut and the Profitable filly looks to have a great chance of opening her account here if in the same form. Star Rating 5 Quick Suzy 7/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Elliptic 9.2 TIPP 20 APR 13rn mdn 5f Yld

10 HOT SUNSET (GB) (-) €4,400

2

Br B f Hot Streak - Spunger (GB) B Howses Stud O Patrick M O’Brien & Stephen Luddy

(TStrap)

8

8

(120)

(10) F

Joe Doyle J Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T

A daughter of Hot Streak who is a half-sister to six different winners and should be at home over this starting trip. She wears a tongue-tie on debut and could prove capable. Star Rating 3

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RACE ONE

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RACE ONE

11 KIMBAH (12) €1,200

2

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Br B f The Last Lion - Monaazalah B Mr T M Jennings O Rory Slevin

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(120)

(5)

4 F Adam Farragher (7) J Nigel Thomas Slevin T

She performed with credit for a long way on debut and could build on that Dundalk starting point now trying an extra furlong.

That racecourse experience could give her a slight edge and she could hit the frame. Star Rating 4 Kimbah 25/1 A.J. Farragher 8.1 hd 2 1/2L nk 4th to Lord Gorgeous 9.5 DUN 21 APR 5rn mdn 5f Std

12 SHANGHAI DRAGON (-) €7,080 Br B f Dragon Pulse - Lady Heartbeat (GB) B Edmond Kent O Shanghai Racing Partnership

2

8

8

(120)

(8) F

Danny Sheehy (3) J J P Murtagh T

A Dragon Pulse filly who is a sister to 7f winners Eyelool and Petticoat Rule. Her dam is a half-sister to the Listed-placed Lonely Heart and the youngster represents a capable stable in decent form of late. Star Rating 3

TStrap worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Quick Suzy, 9/2 Lady Tanzanite (FR), 8/1 Theogony, Snapius, 12/1 Thunder Eclipse, Palais D’elysee (GB), 16/1 Pilbara Gold, Kimbah, 20/1 Shanghai Dragon, 25/1 Doitforandrew (GB), Gregor Mendel, Hot Sunset (GB)

2020 - No corresponding meeting last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT QUICK SUZY caught the eye when second on debut at Tipperary recently and a step up in trip could help Gavin Cromwell’s youngster go one better here. Kimbah (fourth) and Doitforandrew (fifth) finished in rear at Dundalk last month, but are others who could appreciate the move up to 6f. Theogony, Snapius and Lady Tanzanite all represent leading stables and could prove to be the pick of the newcomers on show.

WIN: QUICK SUZY

DANGER: THEOGONY

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DICK MCCORMICK A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY MAN OF THE TURF Richard McCormick looks back at the illustrious career of his father Dick McCormick and his association with the legendary The Tetrarch.

Richard qualified as a vet and set up a successful practice based in County Meath he was a successful trainer based on the Curragh from 1970 to 1982. Notable horses he trained included Hardboy, Folk Hero, Aristocracy, champion sprinter Willy Willy and Balidaress, who subsequently was the dam of Group 1 winner Park Appeal.

In all his races, The Tetrarch was ridden by the legendary Steve Donoghue (winner of six English Derbies and 10 times Champion Jockey from 1910-1920), but in his morning work he was only ever ridden by an 18-year-old Irishman, Dick McCormick.

In 1944, Dick McCormick trained initially as private trainer to A.P Reynolds in Kildalkey, Co. Meath. The partnership won 40 races in three years including the Phoenix Stakes, Beresford Stakes and the Irish Oaks.

On dissolution of this arrangement, Dick moved to the Curragh where he became a public trainer at the famous Co Kildare training facility.

During his Irish-based training years, 1944 until his death in 1963, Dick McCormick was iconic for training fillies, particularly two-year-olds.

After all, he did win two Phoenix Stakes (otherwise known as the‘1500’), Leopardstown Produce Stakes, Beresford Stakes, three Maher nurseries, Patriotic, Irish Oaks, Madrid Free Handicap, etc., all with fillies. Dick also produced a number of high class apprentices including P.J. Corrigan, P.J. Crosby, J.T. Farrelly and the doyen of them all P.F. Conlon who according to Irish Horse Annual statistics of 1949 (at which time he in the middle of his five year apprenticeship:1946-1951 to Dick) rode 35 winners (including seven doubles) of such races as the Royal Whip, Maher Nursery, Anglesey Stakes, National Produce Stakes and the Ulster Cambridgeshire.

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SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. THE GAIN FIRST FLIER STAKES OF W37,500 (LISTED RACE)

5f

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r22125; Second: r7500; Third: r3750; Fourth: r1875; Fifth: r1125; Sixth: r750.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

CADAMOSTO (23)

Br B Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Saucy Spirit (GB) B Peter Henley & Eric Mc Donnell O D Smith,M Tabor,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

2

9

5

(131)

(3)

(TStrap)

1 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Dam won at 6f. Off the mark at the first attempt with an impressive performance over this trip at Dundalk last month and he looks a nice prospect for his powerful trainer. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Cadamosto 1 win r8,260.00 D 7/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 (TS) won 3 1/2L 1 3/4L from Silver Surfer (GB) 9.7 and Threebagsfull 9.7 DUN 10 APR 9rn mdn 5f Std 59.7sec

2

CASTLE STAR (16)

2

9

5

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Awohaam B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue O Mrs T Gaffney & Mrs Treasa O’Loughlin & Mrs Barbara Murphy

(131)

(5)

22 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Dam won twice at 7f. Lost out by a short head to the reopposing It’ll Do My Day on his debut at Cork, before another close second over 6f here a fortnight ago. Should have his say again. Star Rating 4 Castle Star 9/4Fav C.D. Hayes 9.7 nk 2nd to Glounthaune 9.7 here 17 APR 11rn mdn 6f Gd 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 s/hd 2nd to It’ll Do My Day 9.7 CK 3 APR 11rn mdn 5f Yld

3

IT’LL DO MY DAY (30)

2

9

Br Gr c The Last Lion - Bingfling B Thomastown Farm Ltd O L Mulvany

5

(131)

(1)

21 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

Dam unraced. Stepped up on his debut second when touching off Castle Star to land a 5f Cork maiden and there could be more to come.

Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 It’ll Do My Day 1 win r9,145.00 D 7/2 G.F. Carroll 9.7 won s/hd 3 1/2L from Castle Star 9.7 and Jarvis 9.7 CK 3 APR 11rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 2.1sec 14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 4 3/4L 2nd to Missing Matron 9.2 here 21 MAR 8rn mdn 5f Sft/Hvy

4

LORD GORGEOUS (12)

2

Br B c Bated Breath (GB) - Dawreya B Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd O Rapscallion Syndicate

9

5

(131)

(6)

31 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Showed the benefit of his Naas debut when making all over this trip at Dundalk and further progress is expected now back on turf. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Lord Gorgeous 1 win r11,800.00 D 11/8Fav B.M. Coen 9.5 won hd 2 1/2L from Elzaam Tales 9.3 and Loveday 9.0 DUN 21 APR 5rn mdn 5f Std 59.6sec 11/2 S.B. Kelly 9.4 3 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Tenebrism (USA) 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR 9rn mdn 5f Sft

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CHEERUPSLEEPYJEAN (FR) (16)

2

9

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Time Will Tell (FR) B M Xavier Malaviolle O Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs T Stack

0

(126)

(8)

1 F Jamie Spencer J J A Stack T

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Overcame greenness early on to make a winning debut in good style over this course and distance last month and she has scope for plenty of improvement. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Cheerupsleepyjean (FR) 1 win r12,980.00 CD 5/2 C.D. Hayes 8.13 won 2 1/4L nk from Charlie De Rio (GB) 8.13 and Missing Matron 9.4 here 17 APR 5rn 5f Gd 1min 2.8sec

6

ELLIPTIC (13)

2

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Aqua de Vida B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

9

0

(126)

(4)

1 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Dam unraced. Despite looking far from the finished article, she ran out a cosy winner on debut over this trip at Tipperary and warrants the utmost respect with that experience under her belt. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Elliptic 1 win r9,145.00 D 3/1Fav G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Quick Suzy 9.2 and Harmony Rose (GB) 9.2 TIPP 20 APR 13rn mdn 5f Yld 1min .2sec

7

KEEL BAY (-)

2

9

0

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Slieve (GB) B Brian Williamson O Aprilis Partnership

(126)

(9) F

Shane Foley J K J Condon T

Half-sister to Amadeus Wolfe Tone, won 22 times between 6f and 1m. Making her racecourse debut this afternoon and has been set a fairly stiff opening assignment, so may be best watched for the time being. Star Rating 2

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LOVEDAY (12)

2

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Bank On Black B Mrs Amanda McCreery O Mrs Amanda McCreery

9

0

(Visor)

(126)

(7)

3 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Half-sister to Social Butterfly, won three times at 5f and 6f. Cost 22,000gns. Showed signs of ability when third over 5f at Dundalk on debut, but needs to reverse form with the reopposing winner, Lord Gorgeous. Star Rating 2 Loveday 11/2 W.J. Lee 9.0 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Lord Gorgeous 9.5 DUN 21 APR 5rn mdn 5f Std

9

MISSING MATRON (16)

2

Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Bring Back Matron B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

9

0

(126)

(2)

13 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

A winner over this course and distance on her introduction in March, but was then a beaten favourite when third behind the reopposing Cheerupsleepyjean here a fortnight ago. Respected but may want further already. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Missing Matron 1 win r9,735.00 CD 10/11Fav K.J. Manning 9.4 2 1/4L nk 3rd to Cheerupsleepyjean (FR) 8.13 here 17 APR 5rn 5f Gd 16/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 won 4 3/4L 3/4L from It’ll Do My Day 9.7 and Freedom Of Speech 9.2 here 21 MAR 8rn mdn 5f Sft/Hvy 1min 5.8sec

TStrap worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Cadamosto, 4/1 Cheerupsleepyjean (FR), Elliptic, 11/2 Castle Star, 7/1 Missing Matron, 8/1 Lord Gorgeous, 14/1 It’ll Do My Day, 25/1 Keel Bay, Loveday

2020 - 1st Frenetic 2nd Chief Little Hawk (USA) 3rd Blue Cabochon (1 min. 0.47 sec)

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RACE TWO

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CURRAGH COMMENT The obvious starting point is CADAMOSTO, who quickly put the race to bed and pulled clear in the style of a smart sort on debut at Dundalk. Aidan O’Brien’s colt could have plenty more to come now switched to turf and is fancied to make it two from two. That said, giving 5lb to Cheerupsleepyjean will be no easy task, as Fozzy Stack’s filly was clearly very green early on over C&D a fortnight ago but still ran out an easy winner (Missing Matron third) and should know more about the game second time out. Elliptic is another filly getting weight from the boys and looked useful when making a winning start at Tipperary.

DANGER: CHEERUPSLEEPYJEAN

RACE TWO

WIN: CADAMOSTO

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THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

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Horse

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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

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Race Date

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THE COOLMORE STUD SOTTSASS MOORESBRIDGE STAKES The Mooresbridge takes its name from, unsurprisingly, a bridge close to the racecourse, the Moore’s Bridge.

Held as a Listed race for most of it’s time, the race was upgraded to Group 3 level in 2003 before being granted a further step up to Group 2 level in 2017.

Seen as the perfect starting point for mile and a quarter and mile and a half horses, the race has an illustrious role of honour which looks set to be enhanced this year.

Two riders have both won this race five times - Mick Kinane and the much missed Pat Smullen. Smullen was onboard Fascinating Rock for his victory in 2015, while the most successful trainer in this race is, again unsurprisingly, one Aidan O’Brien.

The Ballydoyle machine has reigned supreme for a number of years now, winning consecutive renewals from 2010 - 2014 before Dermot Weld ended the dominance with Fascinating Rock in 2015.

Normal service resumed though from 2016-2019 with a golden generation of Ballydoyle horses, with Found, Minding, Cliffs of Moher and Magical all using this race as a starting point before going on to Group 1 events on their next start.

One name which stands out is the extraordinary Minding. An astonishing filly, she dazzled at the Curragh when winning the Moyglare as a two-year-old and the Pretty Polly as a three-year-old.

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Last year’s renewal was held in June due to the COVID pandemic, with the Jessica Harrington-trained Leo De Fury coming out on top over the Aidan O’Brien-trained Fleeting.

Given a confident hold up ride by Shane Foley, the then colt (now gelding) made smooth headway to challenge and then take the lead a furlong or so from home.

Foley was keen to keep his mount up to his work and rode Leo De Fury clear in the final stages, staying on strongly at the line to win nicely by three lengths. Fleeting was also held up but, although finding some traffic problems, had every chance to put it up to the winner but couldn’t bridge that gap. Numerian rounded off the placings for Joseph O’Brien back in third under Declan McDonogh.

Refresh your memory of the race by viewing the replay below, watch for the horse in the green and white silks held up at the back!

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THIRD RACE 2.35P.M.

1m 2f

THE COOLMORE SOTTSASS IRISH EBF MOORESBRIDGE STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

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.

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

RACE SPONSOR

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

TWILIGHT PAYMENT (181)

Br B g Teofilo - Dream On Buddy B J S Bolger O LLoyd J Williams Syndicate

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

8

9

8

(134)

(3)

(C,T)

721131- F Seamie Heffernan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Has won eight races from 1m 4f to 2m, most recently the Melbourne Cup on his latest outing in November. Cuts back in trip here but has the class needed to figure. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 4 Twilight Payment 8 flat wins r3,009,617.50 C — Handicap Rating 117 Jye McNeil 8.10 (CP) (TS) won 1/2L hd from Tiger Moth 8.4 and Prince Of Arran (GB) 8.8 FLEMINGTON 3 NOV 20 23rn hcp Group 1 2m Gd 3min 17.3sec 9/2 HR115 W.M. Lordan 9.11 (CP) (TS) 2L nk 3rd to Search For A Song 9.8 here 13 SEP 20 8rn Group 1 1m 6f Gd 8/15Fav HR112 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 (CP) (TS) won 8L 7L from Master Of Reality 9.13 and Camphor 9.10 here 18 JUL 20 6rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd/Yld 3min 7.1sec

2

ANCIENT SPIRIT (GER) (19)

6

Br B c Invincible Spirit - Assisi (GER) B Gestut Schlenderhan O Zhang Yuesheng

9

5

(131)

(2)

12294-5 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m, most recently a Listed contest over 1m here last summer. Others are better treated on these terms but he’s no forlorn hope for a place. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Ancient Spirit (GER) 5 flat wins r187,250.00 C — Handicap Rating 108 3/1 HR109 S. Foley 9.10 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Lope Y Fernandez 9.7 LEP 14 APR Listed 1m Gd S.M. Crosse 9.2 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to The Revenant (GB) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 OCT 20 7rn Group 2 1m Hvy 14/1 HR109 S. Foley 9.10 19L 9th of 10 to Safe Voyage 9.10 LEP 12 SEP 20 Group 2 1m Gd

3

BROOME (16)

5

9

5

Br B c Australia (GB) - Sweepstake B Epona Bloodstock Ltd O Masaaki Matsushima & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(131)

(6)

46-40-11 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f. He posted a career-best performance when landing the Group 3 Alleged Stakes over this course and distance last month and rates the one to beat. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 5 Broome 5 flat wins r157,113.00 CD — Handicap Rating 115 1/2Fav HR115 R.L. Moore 9.5 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Thundering Nights 9.5 and Up Helly Aa 9.5 here 17 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 5.4sec 7/2 HR112 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 3 1/2L 6L from Sunchart (GB) 9.7 and Sonnyboyliston 9.7 NAAS 28 MAR 12rn Listed 1m 2f Sft 2min 18.7sec C.T. Keane 9.7 63L last of 13 to Trueshan (FR) 9.7 ASCOT 17 OCT 20 Group 2 1m 7f 209yds Sft

4

HELVIC DREAM (16)

4

Br B g Power (GB) - Rachevie B T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien O Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill

9

5

(131)

(4)

3318-84 F Colin Keane J Noel Meade T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f, including a Group 3 over this track and trip in October. Was well held when fourth behind Broome last time out, though. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Helvic Dream 3 flat wins r56,070.00 CD — Handicap Rating 108 18/1 HR109 C.T. Keane 9.8 1/2L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Broome 9.5 here 17 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.12 15L 8th of 12 to Broome 9.7 NAAS 28 MAR Listed 1m 2f Sft 5/4Fav HR110 C.T. Keane 9.10 12L 8th of 12 to Amma Grace 9.0 LEP 24 OCT 20 Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

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5

SALTONSTALL (GB) (19)

7

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Macleya (GER) B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan

9

(C,T)

5

(131)

(5)

111-472 F Gavin Ryan J Adrian McGuinness T

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 1f. Although he performed creditably in defeat behind Lope Y Fernandez at Leopardstown last time, his best form is over shorter trips than this. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Saltonstall (GB) 7 flat wins r195,860.00 C — Handicap Rating 109 11/1 HR110 G.M. Ryan 9.10 (CP) 5 1/2L 2nd to Lope Y Fernandez 9.7 LEP 14 APR 8rn Listed 1m Gd 18/1 HR111 G.M. Ryan 9.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 12 to Broome 9.7 NAAS 28 MAR Listed 1m 2f Sft G.M. Ryan 9.0 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 4 3/4L 1/2L 4th to True Self 8.9 RIYADH 20 FEB 12rn 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Frm

UP HELLY AA (16)

5

Br B c Galileo - Fiesolana B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

(Visor)

9

5

(131)

(1)

1-232-63 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Successful twice at 1m 1f. Was behind Helvic Dream over course and distance last year and behind Broome here over the same track and trip recently. Others are therefore more appealing for win purposes. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Up Helly Aa 2 flat wins r34,250.00 — Handicap Rating 104 7/1 HR104 W.J. Lee 9.5 (V) 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Broome 9.5 here 17 APR 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 100/30Fav HR105 W.J. Lee 9.7 12L 6th of 12 to Broome 9.7 NAAS 28 MAR Listed 1m 2f Sft 2/1Fav HR105 W.J. Lee 9.9 7 1/2L 2nd to Helvic Dream 9.5 here 11 OCT 20 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Sft

C,T worn by No. 1, No. 5. Visor worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Broome, 2/1 Twilight Payment, 11/2 Saltonstall (GB), 8/1 Ancient Spirit (GER), Helvic Dream, Up Helly Aa

2020 - 1st Leo De Fury 2nd Fleeting 3rd Numerian (2 min. 14.01 sec)

CURRAGH COMMENT Twilight Payment is the class act in the race and takes to the track for the first time since landing the Melbourne Cup in November. Over this shorter trip, on his seasonal return, however, he might be worth taking on with BROOME, who confirmed his effectiveness under these conditions last month when landing a Group 3 over this track and trip, with Up Helly Aa (third) and Helvic Dream (fourth) both in arrears. Saltonstall ran well over 1m at Leopardstown last time but others have stronger distance form in the book.

WIN: BROOME

DANGER: TWILIGHT PAYMENT

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY

At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs.

It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.

The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary.

A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority.

THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

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RACE THREE

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THE COOLMORE STUD CIRCUS MAXIMUS ATHASI STAKES This race returns to the Curragh following a year where it was staged at Naas, as part of the racing calendar shift owing to the COVID pandemic.

The race is named after one of the great broodmares from the early part of the last century whose progeny included Trigo - winner of the English Derby and St Leger in 1929.

Looking back through the years and Dermot Weld’s record has kept strong despite the conditions changes to this race. After holding Group 3 status from 1973-1986, it was then run as a Listed race before regaining Group 3 status in 2003, during which time Weld trained six of his seven winners. For a period the Athasi was restricted to three-year-olds but it was opened to four-year-olds in 1993 and since 2001 older mares have also been eligible to run in the race.

In the last 50 years just three fillies have been able to complete the Athasi-Irish 1,000 Guineas double, the most recent being Ridgewood Pearl in 1995. Miralla in 1975 and Wenduyne in 1969 were the other fillies to win both races in the last 50 years.

The race has been won by a different trainer every year since 2008. One of the most impressive winners in recent years was the Mick Halfordtrained Rehana who, in the colours of the Aga Khan, wo comfortably under Pat Smullen in 2017. The win was Halford’s first success in the race since saddling back to back winners in 2006 and 2007 with Jazz Princess and Eastern Appeal respectively.

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The race last year was held at Naas in November of 2020, a marked shift in both course and time from it’s usual slot at the Curragh in early May. The lightly-raced With Thanks came out on top, providing English trainers with the first win in the race for some time, thanks to Newmarket handler William Haggas.

Owned by Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum, the lightly-raced daughter of Camacho came over to Naas as an unexposed type, having only had four runs in her career at that point. A winner on debut at Newmarket under then three pound claime Cieren Fallon, With Thanks had then been narrowly touched off in a novice event at Thirsk before bouncing back under a penalty at Catterick.

Upped to Listed company at Goodwood she found Royal Ascot winner Onassis one too good and could only manage second, but found a different gear under Chris Hayes up to Group 3 company and she ran out an authoritative winner. Despite being wide and close up, Hayes looked confident throughout and committed a furlong from home, with his mount striding away to win by five lengths over Paddy Twomey’s Silk Forest back in second and Ger Lyons’ Soul Search back in third.

Take a look back on the 2019 renewal, when the race was last at the Curragh.

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FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE COOLMORE STUD CIRCUS MAXIMUS IRISH EBF ATHASI STAKES OF W67,500 (GROUP 3)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r39825; Second: r13500; Third: r6750; Fourth: r3375; Fifth: r2025; Sixth: r1350.

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

RACE SPONSOR

Coolmore Stud will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out

TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding No

Horse

1

CHAMPERS ELYSEES (212)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

4

10

2

(142)

(3)

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - La Cuvee (GB) B Mr Karl Bowen O Teruya Yoshida

2-11114- F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

A hugely progressive filly last season, winning four on the bounce ranging from a course-and-distance handicap success in June to landing the Matron Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend, and she commands the utmost respect. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 5 Champers Elysees 5 flat wins r238,360.00 CD — Handicap Rating 115 Colin Keane 9.0 1 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Nazeef (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 3 OCT 20 12rn Group 1 1m Hvy 9/2 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Peaceful 9.2 and Fancy Blue 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 11rn Group 1 1m Gd 1min 39.7sec 5/6Fav HR110 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 won 1/2L 5L from Pearls Galore (FR) 9.2 and Parent’s Prayer 9.2 GOW 2 SEP 20 11rn Group 3 7f 110yds Sft/Hvy 1min 36.4sec

2

VALERIA MESSALINA (233)

4

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Arty Crafty (USA) B Airlie Stud O Marc Chan

10

0

(140)

(4)

12-9126- F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

She improved from her run in the Irish 1,000 Guineas to win a Group 3 at Cork in July before running some fine races in defeat.

The four-year-old remains open to further improvement. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Valeria Messalina 2 flat wins r48,101.50 D — Handicap Rating 109 11/1 HR109 W. Buick 9.2 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Champers Elysees 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 Group 1 1m Gd L. Dettori 8.13 s/hd 2nd to One Master (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 20 12rn Group 3 7f Gd /Frm 11/2 HR99 S. Foley 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from Unforgetable 9.2 and Soul Search 9.2 CK 12 JUL 20 12rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 23.7sec

3

SOUL SEARCH (183)

4

9

11

Br B f Zoffany - Ecoutila (USA) B Marston Norelands & Richmond Bloodstock O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

(137)

(6)

225383- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

She possesses a lot of ability, despite her record of 1-15, and boasts solid credentials in her bid to enter the reckoning. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Soul Search 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 100 7/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.2 5L 1/2L 3rd to With Thanks 9.2 NAAS 1 NOV 20 15rn Group 3 7f Hvy 7/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.2 (BK) 6 1/2L 8th of 14 to Parent’s Prayer 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 Listed 1m Sft 14/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (BK) s/hd 1 3/4L 3rd to Current Option 9.7 TIPP 3 OCT 20 11rn Group 3 7f 100yds Yld/Sft

4

BELLE IMAGE (197)

3

Br B f Kodi Bear - Semblance (GB) B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly O John Lavery

8

13

(125)

(2)

6310- F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Displayed some promise last season by placing in a valuable sales race at the course before getting off the mark at the third. That said, she faces a much tougher assignment on this occasion. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Belle Image 1 flat win r16,520.00 C — Handicap Rating 85 5/1 HR88 R.C. Colgan 9.4 22L 14th of 16 to Ecliptical 9.3 NAAS 18 OCT 20 7f Sft 2/1Fav R.C. Colgan 9.2 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Rosie Bassett (GB) 8.10 and Avagardner (GB) 9.3 here 26 SEP 20 14rn 6f Yld 1min 15.1sec 33/1 R.C. Colgan 9.0 s/hd nk 3rd to Shark Two One (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP 20 20rn 6f 63yds Gd

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5

ELIZABETHAN (USA) (26)

3

8

Br B f War Front (USA) - Misty For Me B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

13

(125)

(7)

7431-2 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

A full sister to Group 1 winners US Navy Flag and Roly Poly who took her time in gaining her sole victory at Naas in October. She bumped into a well-handicapped rival on her return but will need to step forward from that effort. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Elizabethan (USA) 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 92 3/1Fav HR92 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 5L 2nd to Queenship 8.1 GOW 7 APR 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 100/30 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1 1/4L 3L from Elanora 8.13 and Colfer Kay 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 18rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 15.6sec 3/1Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Keeper Of Time 8.13 NAAS 17 SEP 20 16rn mdn 6f Gd

6

NO SPEAK ALEXANDER (218)

3

Br B f Shalaa - Rapacity Alexander B Mountarmstrong Stud O Charles O’Callaghan & Noel O’Callaghan & Paul O’Callaghan

8

13

(125)

(8)

71424- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

A Roscommon maiden winner who ran some decent races subsequently despite not getting her head in front again. She cannot be discounted with the likelihood of natural progression over the winter. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 No Speak Alexander 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 102 3/1Fav HR102 S. Foley 9.2 1 1/2L 3/4L ns 4th to Elysium 9.2 here 27 SEP 20 10rn Group 3 7f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR102 S. Foley 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 11rn Listed 7f Gd Frankie Dettori 8.11 nk 1L nk 4th to Fev Rover 8.11 DEAUVILLE 22 AUG 20 8rn Group 2 7f Sft

QUEEN’S SPEECH (USA) (182)

3

8

13

Br Ch f American Pharoah (USA) - Paradise Playgirl (USA) B Pollock Farms O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

(125)

(1)

1- F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Made a very taking start to her career when running out an impressive winner of a C&D maiden in November. She rates as an exciting prospect for the season ahead and drier ground won’t be an inconvenience. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Queen’s Speech (USA) 1 flat win r9,735.00 CD 11/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 5L hd from Disco Boots 9.2 and Sunniyra 9.2 here 2 NOV 20 16rn mdn 7f Hvy 1min 32.7sec

8

SWEET GARDENIA (GB) (204)

3

8

Br Ch f Showcasing (GB) - Penny Royale (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud O Hewins Hoare Partnership

13

(125)

(5)

714010- F Oisin Orr J John Joseph Murphy T

A Listed winner on her penultimate outing at Tipperary. However, that was by far her best performance to date and she a lot to prove in her attempt to repeat it.. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 2 Sweet Gardenia (GB) 2 flat wins r65,750.00 — Handicap Rating 97 10/1 HR97 R.C. Colgan 9.5 10L 11th of 12 to Fantasy Lady 9.2 here 11 OCT 20 Listed 1m Sft 25/1 HR92 R.C. Colgan 9.0 won 1L 1/2L from Ontario 9.5 and Vafortino 9.5 TIPP 3 OCT 20 7rn Listed 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 1min 38.9sec 28/1 HR92 R.C. Colgan 9.2 5 3/4L 10th of 11 to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 Listed 7f Gd

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ZAFFY’S PRIDE (22)

3

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Zaafran (GB) B Summerseat Stables Ltd O Blessingndisguise Partnership

8

13

(125)

(9)

25112-4 F N G McCullagh J Mrs John Harrington T

The filly raced keenly on her return to action in the 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown so it is to her credit that she was able to finish fourth.

Winning Range AW Star Rating 3 Zaffy’s Pride 2 flat wins r42,775.00 D — Handicap Rating 99 20/1 HR98 T.P. Madden 9.2 hd 1L 3/4L 4th to Keeper Of Time 9.2 LEP 11 APR 15rn Group 3 7f Gd 4/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 17 OCT 20 7rn Group 3 7f Yld 7/1 T.P. Madden 9.0 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Magnanimous 9.5 and Admiral Nelson (GB) 9.5 DUN 2 OCT 20 8rn Listed 7f Std 1min 25.1sec

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Queen’s Speech (USA), 2/1 Champers Elysees, 6/1 No Speak Alexander, 10/1 Valeria Messalina, 14/1 Soul Search, 16/1 Elizabethan (USA), Zaffy’s Pride, 20/1 Sweet Gardenia (GB), 50/1 Belle Image

2020 - 1st With Thanks 2nd Silk Forest 3rd Soul Search (1 min. 36.71 sec)

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CURRAGH COMMENT Queen’s Speech couldn’t have been more impressive when landing her maiden success over course and distance in November and she warrants plenty of consideration on her second career start. That said, she is thrown in at the deep end and will need to be very smart to beat CHAMPERS ELYSEES. One of the most improved horses in training last season, Johnny Murtagh’s filly went from landing a handicap here in June off 86 to winning at the highest level in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown and there is every chance she could take another step forward. Valeria Messalina and No Speak Alexander appeal most of the remainder.

WIN: CHAMPERS ELYSEES

DANGER: VALERIA MESSALINA

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2021 Fixtures Saturday 22nd May -

Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival

Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes Lanwades Stud Stakes GAIN Marble Hill Stakes Betway Spring Fillies’ Premier Handicap

Sunday 23rd May - Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival

Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas Tattersalls Gold Cup Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes Betway Guineas Premier Handicap

Wednesday 2nd June

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap Sky Bet Orby Stakes & Ballyogan Stakes

Friday 25th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

AES Apprentice Jockeys Derby TRI Equestrian Handicap

Saturday 26th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby GAIN Railway Stakes A.R.M Holding International Stakes

Sunday 27th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes Paddy Power Rockingham Handicap Airlie Stud Stakes Comer Group International Curragh Cup

Saturday 17th July - Juddmonte Irish Oaks

Juddmonte Irish Oaks Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes Paddy Power Scurry Handicap Paddy Power Sapphire Stakes Ladies Derby

Sunday 18th July

Kilboy Estate Stakes & Romanised Minstrel Stakes

Sunday 8th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes

Friday 13th August

Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes Comer Group International St Leger Trial

Saturday 21st August

Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes Coolmore Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes

Friday 27th August

Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire Flame of Tara Stakes & Snow Fairy Stakes

Sunday 12th September - Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes Moyglare Stud Stakes Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes Comer Group International Irish St Leger Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes

Saturday 25th September

Renaissance Stakes Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes

Sunday 26th September

Weld Park Stakes Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes

Sunday 10th October

Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch Handicap Staffordstown Stud Stakes

Thursday 14th October

Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Tuesday 26th October

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FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF W23,500

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: r13865; Second: r4700; Third: r2350; Fourth: r1175; Fifth: r705; Sixth: r470.

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

MESSIDOR (22)

B Breeder

O Owner

Br B f Vadamos (FR) - Pyrenean Queen B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd O Blue Devil Racing Stable LLC

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

12

(138)

(11)

2611-38 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (5) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful twice at 7f. Was third in a Listed contest over 1m at Dundalk in March and is one to consider now lowering her sights after her run in a Leopardstown Group 3 last month. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Messidor 2 flat wins r19,175.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 20/1 HR91 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 4 3/4L 8th of 15 to Keeper Of Time 9.2 LEP 11 APR Group 3 7f Gd 5/4Fav HR91 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 5L nk 3rd to My Generation (USA) 9.0 DUN 5 MAR 7rn Listed 1m Std 11/4 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Hale Bopp 9.2 and Let Me Pass 9.4 DUN 2 DEC 20 13rn 7f Std 1min 26.6sec

RACE FIVE

2

LET’S (8)

3

Br B f Shalaa - Elizabelle B TEK Squarey O Let’s Partnership

9

10

(Hood)

(136)

(5)

531-44 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

A winner at 6f on the all-weather in November. Was fourth in a Listed sprint at Navan on her turf bow last month and has place claims if building on that performance. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Let’s 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR85 S. Foley 9.0 (H) 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Measure Of Magic 9.0 NAV 25 APR 9rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd 100/30 HR86 W.J. Lee 9.3 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Aikido 9.10 DUN 21 APR 6rn 6f Std 6/5Fav W.J. Lee 9.2 (H) won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Twilight Man (GB) 9.4 and Smart Remark 8.9 DUN 27 NOV 20 13rn mdn 6f Std 1min 12.3sec

3

NEW EMERALD BAY (204)

3

9

Br B f New Bay (GB) - Lucky Pipit (GB) B Stonepark Farms Ltd & New Bay Syndicate O Syndicates Racing

10

(136)

(9)

3198- F Danny Sheehy (3) J J P Murtagh T

A winner at 7f in a maiden at Punchestown last term but she is banking on this drop in grade sparking improvement after finishing down the field in Listed and Group 3 races subsequently. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 New Emerald Bay 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 90 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 7 3/4L 8th of 10 to A Case Of You 9.5 here 11 OCT 20 Group 3 6f 63yds Sft 17/2 W.J. Lee 9.2 5 1/2L 9th of 11 to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 Listed 7f Gd 7/2 D.E. Sheehy 8.11 won 3/4L 1/2L from Giuliana (GER) 9.2 and Emphatic Answer 9.2 PUN 3 SEP 20 9rn mdn 7f Sft 1min 35.2sec

4

LUMINESCE (GB) (204)

3

Br B f Muhaarar (GB) - Must Be Me (GB) B Biddestone Stud Ltd O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

9

6

(132)

(2)

150- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Made a winning debut over 6f at Fairyhouse last year and she was highly tried subsequently. It would come as no surprise to see her bounce back to form now handicapping on her reappearance. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Luminesce (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 86 25/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 7 3/4L 10th of 12 to Fantasy Lady 9.2 here 11 OCT 20 Listed 1m Sft 9/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 10L last of 5 to Mother Earth 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 20 Group 3 6f Yld/Sft 6/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1L from Mahaaseel (GB) 9.2 and Aliyza 9.2 FAIR 18 JUN 20 8rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm 1min 15.7sec

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5

RUSSIAN RIVER (38)

3

Br B f Dandy Man - Kazatzka (GB) B Coleman Bloodstock Limited O By The Way Partnership

(TStrap)

9

5

(131)

(7)

621-5 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Landed a Dundalk maiden over 6f in November and although she disappointed over 1m there latest, this drop in help and switch to handicaps could benefit her this afternoon. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Russian River 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 85 13/2 HR85 D. McMonagle 8.13 (TS) 8 3/4L 5th of 11 to To Glory (GB) 9.9 DUN 26 MAR 1m Std 8/11Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) won 3/4L 2 3/4L from Ferrybank (GB) 9.7 and Ramon Di Loria 9.7 DUN 27 NOV 20 14rn mdn 6f Std 1min 11.8sec 3/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Sister Rosetta 9.2 DUN 9 NOV 20 14rn mdn 6f Std

6

MALAYSIAN (229)

3

Br Ch f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Booker (GB) B Mrs Sue Ann Foley & Mrs David Wachman O S C Khaw/Mrs P K Cooper/Jessie’s Brat Pack Syndicate/Elaine Lawlor

9

1

(127)

(3)

51- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Landed a 1m maiden at Cork on her second career start last year and would be interesting on her handicap debut here if the market vibes are positive on her seasonal return. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Malaysian 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 81 9/1 T.P. Madden 9.2 won hd 3L from Belmont Avenue 9.7 and Always Waitin (USA) 9.7 CK 16 SEP 20 12rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42.8sec 11/2 T.P. Madden 9.2 7 3/4L 5th of 6 to Shale 8.11 GOW 8 JUL 20 mdn 1m Sft/Hvy

7

MONTEGO BAY (19)

3

9

0

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Lesson In Life (GB) B Camas Park & Lynch Bages O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(126)

(8)

45-4 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

8

PALE IRIS (25)

3

8

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Brimful B Thomas Shirley O Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd

13

(125)

(12)

5-43 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Placed once in three starts but has improved with each outing so far. An opening mark of 79 appears exploitable and she has the benefit of a recent 1m run at Gowran to her name. Star Rating 4 Pale Iris — Handicap Rating 79 5/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Create Belief 9.2 GOW 8 APR 16rn mdn 1m Sft 33/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Joan Of Arc 9.2 here 21 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 33/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 3 3/4L 5th of 16 to Alex D (GB) 9.7 LIM 10 OCT 20 mdn 7f Hvy

9

GINSBURG (15)

3

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Hallie’s Comet B Mighty Universe Ltd O Tan Kai Chah

8

(CPiece)

12

(124)

(6)

7-33 F Sam Ewing (5) J Kieran P Cotter T

Placed twice in three starts and appears to be improving with each outing. An opening mark of 78 looks workable and she could benefit from the step back up to 7f, over which she’s placed previously. Star Rating 4 Ginsburg — Handicap Rating 78 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 (CP) 1L 1/2L 3rd to Iva Batt 9.2 DUN 18 APR 14rn mdn 6f Std 18/1 Sam Ewing 8.11 3/4L 1L 3rd to Maoilin (USA) 9.2 DUN 31 MAR 14rn mdn 7f Std 9/1 R.P. Cleary 8.11 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Queenship 8.9 DUN 4 DEC 20 mdn 7f Std

10 MORNING APPROACH (9)

3

Br B f Dawn Approach - Cape of Night B Mrs S Grassick O Morning Approach Syndicate

8

11

(123)

(10)

1-8 F Jessica Maye (10) J W McCreery T

Made a winning debut over this trip at Dundalk in December. Ran below that level on her handicap bow over 1m at Limerick recently but the return to 7f may help this afternoon. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Morning Approach 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 77 13/2 HR80 W.J. Lee 9.0 5 1/4L 8th of 12 to Dedillon 9.7 LIM 24 APR hcp 1m Gd 8/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from Brosna Empress 9.2 and No Browsin 9.2 DUN 18 DEC 20 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26.4sec

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RACE FIVE

Unplaced on all three starts, including on her seasonal return in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown last month, but she looks just the sort who could excel now making her handicap debut. Star Rating 5 Montego Bay — Handicap Rating 80 9/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 2L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Acanella (GB) 9.2 LEP 14 APR 13rn mdn 1m Gd 7/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 4 3/4L 5th of 16 to Claonadh 9.2 here 6 NOV 20 mdn 5f Hvy 8/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 s/hd 1 1/4L ns 4th to Anjalawi 9.2 DUN 30 OCT 20 14rn mdn 5f Std

11 FERMOY (36)

3

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Ramone B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud O Alpha Racing 2020

8

9

(121)

(1)

775-0 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

Yet to place in four starts. Has been handicapped accordingly and cannot be ruled out for respected connections, but there are stronger alternatives in this line-up nevertheless. Star Rating 2 Fermoy — Handicap Rating 75 22/1 HR76 S. Foley 9.2 13L 15th of 19 to Empress Josephine 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR mdn 1m Hvy 25/1 T.P. Madden 9.2 1 1/2L 5th of 14 to Thinking Of You (USA) 9.2 LIM 11 SEP 20 mdn 6f 150yds Sft 17/2 S. Foley 9.2 9L 7th of 9 to April Showers 8.13 NAV 29 AUG 20 mdn 1m Sft

12 KALUZ (GB) (173)

3

Br B f The Gurkha - Wavelet (GB) B Miss K Rausing O Orpen Horses Limited

8

6

(118)

(4)

650126- F Rory Cleary J James M Barrett T

A winner over an extended 7f at Tipperary in September and was placed over this trip at Dundalk in October. On the same mark on turf here as she returns from a 173-day absence. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Kaluz (GB) 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 71 6/1Fav HR73 R.P. Cleary 9.10 6 3/4L 6th of 14 to Going Global 9.4 DUN 11 NOV 20 hcp 7f Std 10/1 HR72 L.T. McAteer 8.11 1/2L 2nd to Fight Zone (USA) 9.9 DUN 2 OCT 20 11rn hcp 7f Std 4/1 HR64 L.T. McAteer 9.5 won 2L 1/2L from Creative Mojo 9.11 and Rich Law No Law 9.1 TIPP 15 SEP 20 10rn hcp (45-65)7f 110yds Gd/Yld 1min 37.1sec

CPiece worn by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 5.

Long Handicap - Kaluz (GB) 8-5 (117) Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Montego Bay, 13/2 Ginsburg, 7/1 Malaysian, 8/1 Let’s, Russian River, Pale Iris, 10/1 Messidor, New Emerald Bay, Luminesce (GB), Morning Approach, 12/1 Kaluz (GB), 16/1 Fermoy

RACE FIVE

CURRAGH COMMENT A wide-open heat in which the sporting suggestion is Aidan O’Brien’s MONTEGO BAY. The 250,000-euro recruit finished her race off well over 1m on her reappearance at Leopardstown last month and an opening mark of 80 appears workable now she drops back slightly in trip. Pale Iris and Ginsburg have been quietly improving in maiden company and are respected with match fitness on their side, while grade droppers New Emerald Bay, Let’s, Luminesce and Messidor cannot be discounted either.

WIN: MONTEGO BAY

DANGER: NEW EMERALD BAY

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THE TETRARCH A TRIBUTE TO THE “SPOTTED WONDER” It is over 100 years (1913) since The Tetrarch blazed across the equine sky like a meteorite, remaining unbeaten in seven runs and subsequently from 130 lifetime foals founding a dynasty on both sides of the Atlantic.

An undefeated grey, The Tetrarch founded a legacy which stretched far and wide in the thoroughbred world.

Born and raised in County Kildare, The Tetrarch was by French sire Roi Herode out of the British-bred Vahren.

In demand as a yearling, he was sold to Dermot McCalmont and sent into training with Atty Persse.

Nicknamed the “Spotted Wonder”, The Tetrarch sparkled on the track, winning all of his seven starts in 1913, including the Woodcote at Epsom, the Coventry at TRAINER: Atty Persse Royal Ascot and the National Stakes at OWNER: Dermot McCalmont Sandown.

SIRE: Roi Herode (FR) However, his rags to riches career came DAM: Vahren (GB) to an abrupt end in October 1913 when BREEDER: Edward Kennedy he sustained an injury at the end of his two-year-old campaign. Although hopeful that he would eventually recover, he was retired unbeaten and his legacy has since led to him being named Britain’s two-year-old of the 20th century.

When sufficiently recovered, The Tetrarch was sent to Thomastown Stud in County Kilkenny before being relocated later to Ballylinch Stud, owned by his racing owner Dermot McCalmont. His now-known legacy was less so back in 1915 and he unpopular to potential breeders Infertility problems meant he only sired 130 foals in his stud career, but they were deep in quality and in 1919 he was the leading sire in the UK and Ireland. One particular progeny of his was Tetratema, a homebred son of The Tetrarch, who won all of his sprint races and took the English 2000 Guineas as a three-year-old.

Returned to sprinting he excelled as a was a star horse for connections.

He also produced Mumtaz Mahal, a mare who can list Bold Ruler, Secretariat, Abernant and Shergar among her descendants.

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THE DICK MCCORMICK TETRARCH STAKES The event is named after The Tetrarch, a legendary Irish racehorse and sire foaled in 1911.

For a period the Tetrarch Stakes held Group 3 status. It was downgraded to Listed level in 2011.

The Tetrarch Stakes can serve as a trial for the Irish 2,000 Guineas.

The last horse to win both races was Awtaad in 2016.

Mick Kinane guided five horses to victory in this, making him the winning-most rider in the history of the race, while Vincent O’Brien saddled 13 winners, starting in 1968 with Harry and ending with College Chapel in 1993.

Always a competitive race, the likes of Desert King, subsequent winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas and Irish Derby, and Creachadoir, subsequent winner of the Joel Stakes at Newmarket at the Lockinge at Newbury as a four-year-old, have won this race.

However, the most high-profile winner of this in recent years is Awtaad.

A winning two-year-old, Awtaad made his seasonal debut as a three-year-old in the Madrid Handicap at the Curragh over seven furlongs.

He won easily, progressing to win this race and then the Irish 2,000 Guineas, all at the Curragh.

A talented individual, Chris Hayes was in the saddle for all his races and guided the son of Cape Cross throughout a fine season.

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Last year, the Tetrarch was one of the many races rescheduled to other racecourses throughout the country. This particular race was moved to Cork in early September, and Aztec Parade saw off Free Solo and Agitare in a competitive contest.

The Johnny Murtagh-trained son of Anjaal was always in the leading pack under champion jockey Colin Keane and travelled well to deliver his challenge a furlong from home. Using his extra stamina over the trip he ran on smoothly under Keane and drew away to win by a length and a quarter from the Jessica Harrington-trained Free Solo back in second and the Jim Bolger-trained Agitare back in third.

Following that win, Aztec Parade was sold to Hong Kong and now races under the name of Yo Beauty. Trained by former champion rider in Hong Kong Tony Cruz, Aztec Parade (now Yo Beauty) has struggled to trouble the judge in recent runs at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, but imports take time to adjust to the very different racing style in Asia.

View below the 2019 renewal of the Tetrarch Stakes, when it was last ran at the Curragh and was won by Shelir on only his second start for Dermot Weld, ridden by Chris Hayes in the colours of the Aga Khan.

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M. THE DICK MCCORMICK IRISH EBF TETRARCH STAKES OF W50,000 (LISTED RACE)

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 63)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

ACE AUSSIE (22)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

3

9

5

(131)

(5)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Queenscliff B Longfield Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

210-2 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

A winner over 7f at Cork in September before struggling in a 1m Group 2 here, but relished the drop back in class and trip when runner-up on his return in a similar event to this at Leopardstown last month. Strong claims. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 5 Ace Aussie 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 18/1 HR98 S. Foley 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR 12rn Listed 7f Gd 9/2 T.P. Madden 9.5 15L 11th of 13 to High Definition 9.5 here 26 SEP 20 Group 2 1m Yld 11/5 S. Foley 9.5 won 2 1/4L 1 1/2L from Colour Sergeant 9.5 and Mexico City (FR) 9.5 CK 9 SEP 20 10rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 23.2sec

2

COSMIC VEGA (194)

3

RACE SIX

Br B g Lope de Vega - Pivotal Era (GB) B Mrs Noreen Clibborn O Long Inch Limited

9

5

(131)

(11)

144- F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

Failed to build on his winning debut over this trip at Leopardstown in two other outings as a juvenile, but trying a sound surface for the first time today is a potential source of improvement. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Cosmic Vega 1 flat win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 94 5/2 HR96 S. Foley 9.6 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Sandhurst 9.2 GOW 21 OCT 20 5rn 7f Hvy 7/1 S. Foley 9.5 1L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.0 TIPP 3 OCT 20 7rn Listed 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 7/4Fav S. Foley 9.7 won 2 1/2L 2 3/4L from Razdan 9.7 and Song Of Peace (USA) 9.7 LEP 20 AUG 20 6rn mdn 7f 20yds Hvy 1min 37.6sec

3

FEDERAL (276)

3

Br B c Zoffany - Zee Zee Gee (GB) B Brittas House Stud O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate

9

5

(131)

(9)

1- F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Made quite a striking impression when flying home for a ready success over this trip at Leopardstown last summer. The layoff is a concern but he is clearly pretty useful and warrants the utmost respect on his return. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Federal 1 flat win r9,735.00 D 15/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 won 1L hd from Alqabeela 9.2 and Privilege (GB) 9.7 LEP 31 JUL 20 8rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 33.6sec

4

HOROSCOPE (22)

3

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Inca Wood (UAE) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(B,T)

9

5

(131)

(1)

42-17 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a winning return in a maiden over this course and distance, but was soundly beaten behind three of these rivals when upped to this grade at Leopardstown last month. He’s open to improvement, though. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Horoscope 1 flat win r7,080.00 CD — Handicap Rating 99 8/1 R.L. Moore 9.5 (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR Listed 7f Gd 9/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 (TS) won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Meishar (ARG) 10.7 and Valhalla’s Dream 9.2 here 21 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 33.6sec 8/13Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.5 4L 2nd to Sword Zorro 9.5 LEP 24 OCT 20 6rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

44

5

HYPE (187)

3

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Eavesdrop B Gigginstown House Stud O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate

9

5

(131)

(8)

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

Progressed with each of his three outings last year and ended the campaign with a 7f Dundalk maiden victory. There could be more to come, but he will certainly need it if he’s to mount a bold bid for a double on his reappearance. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Hype 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 3/1 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Jeroboam (USA) 9.7 and Blue Planet (GB) 9.7 DUN 28 OCT 20 12rn mdn 7f Std 1min 25.7sec 15/8Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Fight Zone (USA) 9.5 NAAS 17 SEP 20 12rn mdn 6f Gd 16/1 S.M. Crosse 8.13 4 1/2L 8th of 18 to Lucky Vega 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN 20 mdn 6f Gd/Frm

6

LUNAR SPACE (9)

3

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

9

(Blinkers)

5

(131)

(4)

9033-62 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Placed once in seven starts. His short-head second in a 7f maiden at Leopardstown nine days ago was a steep in the right direction, but he has more on his plate today and will do well to make the frame. Star Rating 2 Lunar Space — Handicap Rating 81 16/1 HR71 K.J. Manning 9.7 (BK) s/hd 2nd to Corps Des Pages 9.7 LIM 24 APR 16rn mdn 7f Gd 11/1 HR71 K.J. Manning 9.3 7 1/4L 6th of 16 to Visualisation 9.11 GOW 8 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft 8/1 HR72 K.J. Manning 8.13 (CP) 2 1/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Snapraeterea 8.13 ROS 18 AUG 20 6rn 7f 80yds Sft/Hvy

7

MAGNANIMOUS (22)

3

Br B c Mehmas - Lillebonne (FR) B Peter Henley & John Connolly O HLT Partnership

9

5

(131)

(10)

22112-6 F Gary Halpin J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful at 7f and 1m. Made good progress last autumn and outran her odds of 16/1 when sixth in a similar Listed event at Leopardstown last month, but trailed Ace Aussie (second) and Notre Belle Bete (fourth). Entitled to strip fitter for that seasonal debut. Winning Range YG-GF. Star Rating 4 Magnanimous 2 flat wins r35,400.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 16/1 HR100 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3 1/2L 6th of 12 to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR Listed 7f Gd 11/4Fav HR97 S.M. Crosse 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Zaffy’s Pride 9.0 DUN 2 OCT 20 8rn Listed 7f Std 11/4 HR93 S.M. Crosse 9.10 won hd 2L from San Martino 9.7 and Vocito 8.6 LIST 22 SEP 20 7rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 1min 45sec

MERCHANTS QUAY (FR) (22)

3

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Painting B S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

9

(TStrap)

5

(131)

(2)

214-0 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

He won his maiden here over 6f last summer but failed to land a blow in a Listed contest at the Leopardstown on his recent return, when trailing Magnanimous (sixth) and Horoscope (seventh). Improvement for that outing would be no surprise, though. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Merchants Quay (FR) 1 flat win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 97 12/1 HR97 W.M. Lordan 9.5 5 3/4L 10th of 12 to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR Listed 7f Gd 5/2 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1/2L 2 3/4L hd 4th to Laws Of Indices 9.5 here 18 JUL 20 7rn Group 2 6f Yld 6/4Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1 1/4L 2L from Irish Chief (USA) 9.2 and Arctician 9.2 here 26 JUN 20 5rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14.5sec

9

NOTRE BELLE BETE (GB) (22)

3

9

5

Br Gr c Zoffany - Angelic Guest B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd O King Power Racing Co Limited

(131)

(6)

4 F Colin Keane J D J Bunyan T

Sent off 150/1 on his debut in a Listed contest over 7f Leopardstown last month, but ran a cracker to finish fourth with Ace Aussie only three-quarters of a length ahead in second. Green early on there and is open to plenty of improvement Star Rating 4 Notre Belle Bete (GB) 150/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 1 1/2L s/hd 1L 4th to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR 12rn Listed 7f Gd

10 STORM LEGEND (183)

3

Br B c Night of Thunder - Kymera B M Ryan O Boniface Ho Ka Kui

9

5

(131)

(3)

1- F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

The manner in which he stayed on to score by a wide margin over 6f at Naas on debut in November suggests that he will relish this extra furlong on his return to action. He looked a nice prospect and must be considered. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Storm Legend 1 flat win r9,145.00 6/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 won 3 1/4L hd from Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 and Dots De Feetya 9.0 NAAS 1 NOV 20 16rn mdn 6f Hvy 1min 18sec

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8

11 VALHALLA’S DREAM (16)

3

Br B c Morpheus (GB) - Lady Prism B Danny Coogan O Mrs C Taylor

9

5

(131)

(7)

34 F Luke McAteer J Anthony Mullins T

Finished third behind the reopposing Horoscope in a maiden over this trip on his introduction in March and failed build on that when fourth over 6f back at this venue last month. Up against it. Star Rating 2 Valhalla’s Dream 9/1 L.T. McAteer 9.2 3 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Abeona 9.13 here 17 APR 25rn mdn 6f Gd 16/1 L.T. McAteer 9.2 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Horoscope 9.7 here 21 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

B,T worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 8.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Ace Aussie, 4/1 Magnanimous, 13/2 Notre Belle Bete (GB), 7/1 Storm Legend, 8/1 Federal, Horoscope, Merchants Quay (FR), 10/1 Cosmic Vega, 14/1 Hype, 25/1 Lunar Space, 33/1 Valhalla’s Dream

2020 - 1st Aztec Parade 2nd Free Solo 3rd Agitare (1 min. 23.58 sec)

CURRAGH COMMENT The key piece for form looks to be a similar Listed event at Leopardstown last month, where ACE AUSSIE had four of these in arrears as he filled the runner-up spot behind Saturday’s 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare. That performance wants marking up as he fluffed the start and had to do it the hard way, so he is taken to frank the form on his way to going one better. Notre Belle Bete outran odds of 150/1 when less than a length behind the selection in fourth on his belated debut that day and, with scope for improvement, must be feared. Likewise Federal, who was a real eye-catcher when making a winning debut last July.

WIN: ACE AUSSIE

DANGER: FEDERAL

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55P.M. THE AES BORD NA MONA APPRENTICE HANDICAP OF W11,000

7f

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: r6490; Second: r2200; Third: r1100; Fourth: r550; Fifth: r330; Sixth: r220.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

No

Horse

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

1

TEXAS ROCK (36)

10

10

9

(149)

(7)

Br B g Rock Of Gibraltar - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling

(CPiece)

3953/-80 F Ryan Sexton (7) J M C Grassick T

A course-and-distance winner, who despite being out of sorts most recently, has been given a chance by the handicapper and could appreciate the return to a sound surface. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 3 Texas Rock 6 flat wins r92,157.50 CD — Handicap Rating 84 40/1 HR87 G.M. Ryan 9.6 15L 14th of 17 to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 28/1 HR88 G.M. Ryan 9.2 10L 8th of 11 to Downforce 9.10 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR94 W.J. Lee 10.4 (CP) nk 1/2L 3rd to Leagan Gaeilge 8.9 NAAS 24 JUL 19 5rn hcp 1m Gd

2

BARDO CONTIGUO (19)

5

10

Br B g Lope De Vega - Jillnextdoor B John O’Connor O South East Racing Club

2

(142)

(5)

0156-90 F Alan Persse (4) J Eoin Doyle T

He has finished down the field in both appearances so far this term and could be up against it here, off a mark 8lb higher than his most recent victory. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 2 Bardo Contiguo 2 flat wins r10,859.50 — Handicap Rating 77 40/1 HR78 M.A. Enright 10.0 4 3/4L 10th of 17 to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 40/1 HR79 M.A. Enright 9.8 8L 9th of 12 to Alhaazm (GB) 9.5 DUN 19 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 15/2 HR80 M.P. Sheehy 9.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 14 to Silver Service 9.9 LEP 24 OCT 20 hcp (50-80)7f Sft/Hvy

3

TRESORIER (GB) (191)

7

10

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Dunkerque (FR) - Treasure (FR) B E A R L Haras Du Quesnay O Dundalk Bay Sea Foods Limited

2

(142)

(19)

2-63197- F Paddy Harnett (4) J John James Feane T

He is only 1lb higher than when successful over 6f here last summer, but may need conditions to be softer than this to be at his very best.

Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Tresorier (GB) 2 flat wins r22,645.00 C — Handicap Rating 77 9/1 HR78 G.M. Ryan 9.11 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Silver Service 9.9 LEP 24 OCT 20 hcp (50-80)7f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR78 G.M. Ryan 9.11 8L 9th of 10 to Ramiro 9.3 LIST 24 SEP 20 hcp (50-80)7f Hvy 7/2Fav HR76 G.M. Ryan 8.11 won hd nk from Beckwith Place 9.2 and Galtee Mist 9.3 here 28 AUG 20 12rn hcp 6f Hvy 1min 18.2sec

4

ROCKY DREAMS (GB) (13)

4

Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Mrs Greeley (GB) B Minster Stud O Reddy To Rock Syndicate

10

1

(141)

(1)

41-94 F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

A lightly-raced four-year-old, who wasn’t disgraced on his debut for this handler at Tipperary and could appreciate the move up to the distance of his sole victory here. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Rocky Dreams (GB) 1 flat win r4,033.60 — Handicap Rating 76 14/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 8.8 6L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Indigo Balance 9.11 TIPP 20 APR 10rn hcp 5f Yld 50/1 HR80 James J. Doyle 10.0 6L 9th of 12 to Irish Acclaim 9.8 DUN 26 MAR Ext hcp 6f Std Kieran O’Neill 9.2 won 1/2L 2L from Ajyaall (FR) 9.9 and Messalina 8.6 WOLVERHAMPTON 5 SEP 20 11rn 7f 36yds Std 1min 29.6sec

50

5

EL PADRE (USA) (10)

5

Br B g Declaration Of War (USA) - Tashawak B Freddie Bloodstock O Anthony F McLoughlin

10

0

(140)

(14)

243-3 F Cian MacRedmond (4) J Adrian Murray T

Showed plenty of potential in maidens last season and made an encouraging reappearance when third at Cork on his handicap bow.

Competes off a 1lb higher mark here and has to be taken seriously. Star Rating 4 El Padre (USA) — Handicap Rating 75 9/1 HR74 J.A. Heffernan 8.12 1/2L 1L 3rd to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 9/1 D.P. McDonogh 10.1 3/4L 4L 3rd to Comfort Line 9.7 LIM 17 JUL 20 14rn mdn 1m Gd 4/1 L.F. Roche 10.0 hd 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 10.0 NAAS 24 JUN 20 15rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld

6

KHAFAAQ (GB) (10)

6

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Mujadil Draw B Sc Blueberry & Razza Del Sole Soc Agr O Eight Star Syndicate

10

(Visor)

0

(140)

(10)

358-007 F Andrew Slattery J Andrew Slattery T

A four-time winner who is now rated 1lb lower than his last winning figure, but has been out of sorts of late and others look much more likely.

Winning Range Hvy-GY & AW. Star Rating 2 Khafaaq (GB) 4 flat wins r25,679.50 D — Handicap Rating 75 33/1 HR77 A.J. Slattery 8.12 (V) 4 1/4L 7th of 15 to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 25/1 HR79 A.J. Slattery 8.5 16L last of 12fn, 14rn to Aesop 8.13 CK 3 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld 12/1 HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.11 24L 13th of 18 to Pepperoni Pete 9.2 NAV 27 MAR hcp 1m Hvy

7

OTTAWA FIRE (25)

4

10

Br Br g Anjaal (GB) - Little Italy (USA) B Gerard Mullins O JP Murtagh Racing

0

(140)

(15)

7-341 F Jamie Powell (7) J J P Murtagh T

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when making a winning debut for this handler at Gowran last month and could have lots more to come here, dropping back in trip slightly. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Ottawa Fire 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 75 2/1Fav HR64 B.M. Coen 10.2 won 2 1/4L 1 3/4L from No Way Jack 9.1 and Gregory’s Gift 9.6 GOW 8 APR 15rn hcp (45-65)1m Sft 1min 46.7sec 11/1 J.A. Powell 9.2 (H) 1 3/4L 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Turbo Command 9.5 DUN 29 JAN 12rn mdn 7f Std 25/1 R. Coakley 9.9 (H) 4 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Woodrow 9.9 DUN 11 JAN 13rn mdn 6f Std

8

HOWLING WOLF (19)

4

Br Gr g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Aussie Opera B Danny Coogan O CK Racing Partnership

9

(Blinkers)

13

(139)

(11)

78090-7 F Luke McAteer J James M Barrett T

Not disgraced on debut for this handler when beaten by four lengths at Leopardstown off this rating recently and could build on that encouraging seasonal return to hit the frame. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Howling Wolf 1 flat win r11,229.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 10/1 HR74 L.T. McAteer 9.5 (BK) 4L 7th of 17 to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 50/1 HR80 James J. Doyle 10.1 (TS) 11L last of 13fn, 14rn to Pulse Of Shanghai 9.8 DUN 11 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)7f Std 33/1 HR81 James J. Doyle 8.11 (TS) 12L last of 9 to Comfort Line 9.0 GOW 21 OCT 20 hcp (70-100)7f Hvy

LOUGH SWILLY PEARL (143)

4

Br B f Born To Sea - Black Pearl B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd O MRCR Racing Syndicate

9

(Hood)

12

(138)

(12)

9-22880- F Jack Enright (7) J Gillian Scott T

Twice picked up a silver medal in maiden company last season, but her form tailed off towards the end of the season and she has questions to answer on her handicap bow. Star Rating 2 Lough Swilly Pearl — Handicap Rating 73 100/1 HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.2 13L 10th of 12 to Feminism 9.2 DUN 11 DEC 20 mdn 7f Std 11/1 HR74 L.T. McAteer 8.11 28L 8th of 11 to Miss Molly T 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 20 mdn 7f Yld/Sft 7/1 HR76 K.J. Leonard 9.2 11L 8th of 16 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.2 LIM 17 JUL 20 mdn 7f Gd

10 DARK MAGIC (GB) (45)

7

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Dark Promise (GB) B Lordship Stud O Wall To Wall Syndicate

(CPiece)

9

11

(137)

(4)

2-21288 F Sean Cleary Farrell (7) J Thomas Cleary T

A five-time winner who has been kept busy on the all-weather during the early part of 2021. May find one or two too good here and is best watched. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Dark Magic (GB) 5 flat wins r26,996.30 D — Handicap Rating 72 18/1 HR73 R.P. Cleary 9.2 (CP) 7 3/4L 8th of 12 to Alhaazm (GB) 9.5 DUN 19 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 11/1 HR73 R.P. Cleary 9.7 (CP) 7 1/2L 8th of 13 to Tyrconnell 10.0 DUN 26 FEB Ext hcp 1m Std 6/1 HR72 S. Foley 10.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 2nd to Tyrconnell 10.0 DUN 29 JAN 10rn hcp (45-75)1m Std

51

RACE SEVEN

9

11 IMPOSING SUPREME (152)

5

9

Br Gr g Alhebayeb - Wild Ocean (GB) B Mr & Mrs John Banahan O Leonard Kinsella & Kevin Haigney

11

(137)

(6)

346247- F Adam Farragher (2) J Thomas Gibney T

A versatile performer, who performed with real consistency without getting on the scoresheet last season, and is capable of getting involved here off a workable rating. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Imposing Supreme 1 flat win r10,047.00 — Handicap Rating 72 5/1 HR72 G.F. Carroll 9.6 4 1/4L 7th of 13 to Whatharm 10.3 DUN 2 DEC 20 hcp 1m Std 7/2Fav HR74 G.F. Carroll 9.10 3L 1 1/2L s/hd 4th to Raphael (GER) 9.13 DUN 30 OCT 20 14rn hcp (50-80)1m Std 10/1 HR73 G.F. Carroll 8.12 hd 2nd to Alhaazm (GB) 8.12 DUN 9 OCT 20 13rn hcp 1m Std

12 KODIGREEN (253)

4

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Spring Green (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Galtee Racing Syndicate

9

11

(137)

(23)

059-60- F Tom Kiely Marshall (7) J Joseph G Murphy T

Yet to trouble the judge in five appearances so far and was well held on his handicap bow, which concluded his 2020 campaign. He is 7lb lower now, but has plenty to prove. Star Rating 2 Kodigreen — Handicap Rating 72 22/1 HR79 R.P. Whelan 8.10 22L last of 11 to Half Nutz 8.8 NAAS 23 AUG 20 Ext hcp 6f Sft 10/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 9.7 3 1/4L 6th of 16 to Papa Bear (FR) 9.7 NAV 9 JUL 20 mdn 5f 164yds Yld/Sft 8/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 8 3/4L 9th of 14 to Eloy D’amerval 9.5 NAAS 18 SEP 19 mdn 6f Gd

13 OUT ON FRIDAY (30)

5

9

Br B g Masterofthehorse - Macsteps B Mr Antony Deegan O A P Deegan

11

(137)

(24)

0130-08 F Sam Ewing J Philip M Byrne T

Not the most consistent of operators and some of his best and most recent performances have come over further than this. A watching brief is advised at this trip. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 2 Out On Friday 2 flat wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 72 66/1 HR74 K.J. Leonard 8.6 10L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Aesop 8.13 CK 3 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 30yds Yld 14/1 HR75 C.T. Keane 9.9 19L 10th of 18 to Pepperoni Pete 9.2 NAV 27 MAR hcp 1m Hvy 9/1 HR75 C.T. Keane 9.4 14L 11th of 14 to Teed Up 9.13 GAL 26 OCT 20 hcp 1m 73yds Hvy

14 PRETTY REBEL (26)

4

9

Br B f Gutaifan - La Chassotte (FR) B Lance Bloodstock O Lance Bloodstock Limited

11

(137)

(22)

6519-52 F Dean Curran (4) J Gerard O’Leary T

Broke her duck when successful over course and distance on soft ground in October and arrives here in great order having gone down by just a short head at Gowran last month. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 Pretty Rebel 1 flat win r5,310.00 CD — Handicap Rating 72 3/1Fav HR67 S. Foley 9.13 s/hd 2nd to Sister Lola 9.5 GOW 7 APR 15rn hcp (45-70)7f Sft 22/1 HR67 S. Foley 9.11 3 1/4L 5th of 20 to Starting Monday 10.1 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 10/1 HR68 L.T. McAteer 9.0 4L 9th of 18 to Sagittarius Rising 8.8 here 6 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)6f Hvy

15 TALKING TOUGH (19)

4

9

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Tough As Nails - Granny On Fire B Larry Mulvany O L Mulvany

11

(137)

(13)

00-6020 F Sean Bird (7) J Michael Mulvany T

Well held when seen over 10 furlongs at Leopardstown last month, but before that picked up a silver medal off a 1lb higher mark over a mile at Navan and can’t be completely ruled out dropping back to 7f here. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Talking Tough 2 flat wins r11,800.00 D — Handicap Rating 72 40/1 HR73 G.F. Carroll 9.9 10L 13th of 19 to Dancing Approach (GB) 9.13 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)1m 2f Gd 28/1 HR73 W.J. Lee 9.7 11L 2nd to Pepperoni Pete 9.2 NAV 27 MAR 18rn hcp 1m Hvy 17/2 HR59 G.F. Carroll 10.0 8 1/4L 13th of 14 to Gatsby Cap 9.12 DUN 1 FEB hcp (45-65)7f Std

16 ATLAS (19)

8

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Sheer Bliss B Max Morris O Round The Bend Again Syndicate

(CPiece)

9

10

(136)

(20)

60-8769 F Katelyn Young (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

He ran better than the bare result may suggest when competing off this mark at Leopardstown last month and this four-time winner had plenty of experience to call upon. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Atlas 4 flat wins r32,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 71 16/1 HR71 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (BK) 4 1/2L 9th of 17 to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 7/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 (BK) 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Kendred Soul 9.11 DUN 26 MAR 7f Std 28/1 HR75 P.A. Harnett 9.12 (BK) 5 3/4L 7th of 20 to Cyrus Dallin (GB) 10.2 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy

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17 SHOWMOLINA (GB) (159)

4

9

Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Crossmolina B Michael E Wates O Saffron Star Syndicate

10

(136)

(16)

5-860- F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

He is yet to figure in four starts and despite his efforts over 7f looking slightly more encouraging than those up at a mile, the Showcasing has plenty to prove making his handicap debut here. Star Rating 2 Showmolina (GB) — Handicap Rating 71 15/2 HR74 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 12L 10th of 14 to Orchid Gardens 8.9 DUN 25 NOV 20 mdn 1m Std 100/1 D. McMonagle 9.7 3 1/4L 6th of 14 to Ediyva 9.2 DUN 4 NOV 20 mdn 7f Std Tom Marquand 9.2 20L 8th of 11 to Lord Campari 9.2 NEWBURY 13 JUN 20 1m Gd /Sft

18 GOOD JOB POWER (19)

4

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Thousandfold (USA) B Rathbarry Stud O Fountain Hill Racing Syndicate

9

9

(135)

(18)

513-5-00 F Izzy Clifton (4) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Scored on fast ground at Epsom back in 2019 but raced only once last year and has found life tough since switching to Ireland this term.

Others look more likely types. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Good Job Power 1 flat win r5,031.40 — Handicap Rating 70 66/1 HR73 James J. Doyle 9.9 5 1/2L 12th of 17 to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 40/1 HR73 J.A. Heffernan 10.3 14L 14th of 20 to Cyrus Dallin (GB) 10.2 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy Thore Hammer Hansen 9.4 13L 5th of 7 to Epic Endeavour 9.5 CHEPSTOW 15 AUG 20 hcp (56-75)7f 16yds Sft

19 ILLETAS (13)

4

9

Br Ch g Power (GB) - Holy Matrimony B Mr Adrian Taylor O Mrs C Taylor

9

(135)

(8)

1060-08 F Willie Byrne (4) J Anthony Mullins T

Has found life tough since winning his maiden at Navan last summer. Has failed to make an impact in sprints this season but perhaps the step up to this trip will help. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Illetas 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 70 40/1 HR74 R.P. Cleary 8.7 13L 8th of 10 to Indigo Balance 9.11 TIPP 20 APR hcp 5f Yld 40/1 HR72 L.T. McAteer 9.8 11L last of 13 to Togoville 10.2 DUN 26 FEB hcp (45-75)6f Std 40/1 HR77 W.T. Byrne 9.4 7L 12th of 14 to Too Hard To Hold 9.1 DUN 20 NOV 20 hcp 6f Std

20 TAGGALO (26)

4

Br B f Tagula - Herridge B Ballinafad Stud O John C McConnell

9

8

(134)

(25)

48100-0 F Siobhan Rutledge (4) J John C McConnell T

Won a claimer at Fairyhouse in October, but three wuns in handicaps since have seen him beat a total of three horses home. Might be one of the back markers again. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Taggalo 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 69 50/1 HR70 Cillian McConnell 9.6 24L last of 15 to Sister Lola 9.5 GOW 7 APR hcp (45-70)7f Sft 40/1 HR70 Siobhan Rutledge 9.8 6L 12th of 13 to Eglish (GB) 9.6 DUN 20 NOV 20 hcp (45-70)7f Std 40/1 HR71 Siobhan Rutledge 9.1 13L 16th of 18 to Sagittarius Rising 8.8 here 6 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)6f Hvy

21 ONEIROI (22)

5

9

7

(133)

(17)

18-834-2 F Scott McCullagh J D Buckley (R) T

Ran a couple of really solid races in defeat last term and returned to action with a close-up second over a mile at Leopardstown last month.

Could make his presence felt in this. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Oneiroi 1 flat win r7,092.00 — Handicap Rating 68 7/1 HR66 R.P. Cleary 9.13 1/2L 2nd to Dream Tale (GB) 10.2 LEP 11 APR 16rn hcp (45-70)1m Gd 8/1 HR71 R.P. Whelan 9.12 hd 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Atlas 9.3 LEP 11 JUL 20 16rn hcp (50-75)7f 30yds Gd 20/1 HR70 L.F. Roche 9.11 hd 1/2L 3rd to Airgead 9.3 LEP 1 JUL 20 15rn hcp (50-75)7f Yld

22 SHONA MEA (22)

4

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Weekend Getaway B Irish National Stud O P Harty

9

7

(133)

(21)

21366-0 F Mikey Sheehy J Mrs John Harrington T

Certainly wasn’t winning out of turn when getting off the mark at Leopardstown last summer, but her form petered out a little after that and her reappearance run was not great. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Shona Mea 2 flat wins r10,620.00 — Handicap Rating 68 10/1 HR69 S. Foley 10.2 9 1/4L 14th of 16 to Dream Tale (GB) 10.2 LEP 11 APR hcp (45-70)1m Gd 6/1 HR70 T.P. Madden 9.4 13L 6th of 10 to Mccabe 9.4 CK 16 SEP 20 Ext hcp 1m Gd 4/1 HR72 S.T. McCullagh 8.13 5 1/2L 6th of 8 to Lightning Amber 9.12 LEP 20 AUG 20 Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy

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RACE SEVEN

Br B g Morpheus (GB) - Dafariyna B Mr Billy Brennan O D Buckley

23 WEE PABLO (19)

4

Br Gr Ro g Zebedee (GB) - Hilltown Gal B Holborn Trust Co O Tracey Commins & Fenian Reilly

(TStrap)

9

5

(131)

(9)

7-5881 F Dylan Browne McMonagle J Patrick Martin T

Struggled in four starts on the all-weather at Dundalk but that all changed when tackling turf for the first time as he won with a fair bit in hand at Leopardstown. Up 9lb here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Wee Pablo 1 flat win r5,900.00 D — Handicap Rating 66 14/1 HR57 D. McMonagle 9.3 (TS) won 2 1/2L 2 1/4L from Musalsal 9.6 and Coill Na Sionainne 8.6 LEP 14 APR 18rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 1min 30sec 33/1 HR59 D.E. Sheehy 9.12 (TS) 13L 8th of 14 to Is That Love 8.9 DUN 26 MAR hcp (45-65)1m Std 66/1 R.C. Colgan 10.7 9 3/4L 8th of 14 to Logo Hunter 9.7 DUN 5 MAR mdn 6f Std

24 WINDHAM BELLE (22)

4

Br B f Anjaal (GB) - Belle of The Blues B Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited O 119 Partnership

9

5

(131)

(3)

0490-90 F Cillian McConnell (7) J John C McConnell T

Has three placed efforts from 10 starts on turf and hasn’t won since striking on the all-weather in 2019. Well beaten at Leopardstown latest and needs to take a big step forward. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Windham Belle 1 flat win r12,320.00 — Handicap Rating 66 50/1 HR68 Cillian McConnell 9.5 7 1/4L 11th of 16 to Dream Tale (GB) 10.2 LEP 11 APR hcp (45-70)1m Gd 40/1 HR71 W.J. Lee 9.0 (BK) 7 3/4L last of 9 to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.8 DUN 5 FEB hcp 5f Std 33/1 HR72 W.J. Lee 9.13 (BK) 6 1/2L 11th of 14 to Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.13 DUN 18 DEC 20 hcp (45-75)7f Std

25 TERRA ROSSA (9)

5

Br B g Showcasing (GB) - Roseraie B Skymarc Farm O A Oliver

9

2

(128)

(2)

33-0 F Conor McGovern J A Oliver T

Yet to get his head in front, but he filled third place on his first two starts at Navan and Naas. Never really got involved at Limerick on his reappearance and has a bit to prove after that. Star Rating 3 Terra Rossa — Handicap Rating 63 18/1 C.J. McGovern 9.6 9 3/4L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Solene Lilyette 9.1 LIM 24 APR mdn 1m Gd 3/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Breaking News 9.2 NAAS 7 NOV 20 11rn mdn 6f Hvy 16/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 3 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sounds Of Spring 9.7 NAV 22 OCT 20 13rn mdn 5f 164yds Sft

Blinkers worn by No. 8. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 10, No. 16.

Hood worn by No. 9. TStrap worn by No. 23. Visor worn by No. 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Ottawa Fire, 11/2 Pretty Rebel, 6/1 Oneiroi, 13/2 Wee Pablo, 7/1 El Padre (USA), 10/1 Imposing Supreme, 14/1 Tresorier (GB), Howling Wolf, 16/1 Atlas, 20/1 Rocky Dreams (GB), Khafaaq (GB), Dark Magic (GB), 25/1 Texas Rock, Bardo Contiguo, Lough Swilly Pearl, Out On Friday, Talking Tough, Showmolina (GB), Shona Mea, Terra Rossa, 33/1 Kodigreen, Good Job Power, Illetas, Windham Belle, 50/1 Taggalo

CURRAGH COMMENT Ottawa Fire and Wee Pablo impressed when opening their respective accounts last time and despite both feeling the wrath of the handicapper, are likely to make their presence felt once again here. Oneiroi went close over a mile at Leopardstown recently and is only 2lb higher dropping back to 7f, while El Padre made an eye-catching switch to the handicap ranks when third at Cork and has shaped like a first victory shouldn’t be too far away. However, there is plenty pointing in the direction of PRETTY REBEL, who was a courseand-distance winner in October and rattled the crossbar when returned to this trip at Gowran last month.

RACE SEVEN

WIN: PRETTY REBEL

DANGER: WEE PABLO

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EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M. THE SENTINEL IRELAND HANDICAP OF W11,000 (45-75)

6f

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

Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: r6490; Second: r2200; Third: r1100; Fourth: r550; Fifth: r330; Sixth: r220.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

1

SILVERKODE (164)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

st

lb

(lbs)

Draw

7

10

2

(142)

(11)

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Silver Tide (USA) B Oliver Murphy O T Egan

0-30000- F Ben Coen J Joseph G Murphy T

The gelding has run well fresh in the past but the fact he hasn’t got his head in front since June 2017 tempers enthusiasm for win purposes.

Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 3 Silverkode 3 flat wins r28,336.00 C — Handicap Rating 75 33/1 HR75 O.J. Orr 8.13 (BK) 12L last of 13 to Pulse Of Shanghai 9.2 DUN 20 NOV 20 7f Std 33/1 HR77 O.J. Orr 10.0 (CP) 6L 11th of 18 to Sagittarius Rising 8.8 here 6 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)6f Hvy 28/1 HR77 M.A. Gallagher 8.8 (CP) 7L 11th of 14 to Mudlahhim 8.9 DUN 9 OCT 20 hcp (70-100)7f Std

2

DOUBLE KODIAC (10)

5

10

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Via Lattea B Haras Du Mezeray O Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate

1

(141)

(28)

6-3000-6 F Gavin Ryan J Leanne Breen T

A useful performer when trained by Simon Crisford in England who is yet to deliver the level of form he is capable of producing. Others make more appeal. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 2 Double Kodiac 1 flat win r13,500.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 33/1 HR74 C.D. Hayes 8.12 3 3/4L 6th of 15 to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 25/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 10.0 4 3/4L 10th of 12 to War Hero 9.9 DUN 25 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)7f Std 50/1 HR83 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 10L 11th of 14 to Bucky Larson 9.12 DUN 6 NOV 20 Ext hcp 1m Std

3

SURE CERT (218)

5

10

Br Ch f Dandy Man - Handicraft B Mubarak Al Naemi O Miss S Foley

1

(141)

(16)

75610- F Luke McAteer (5) J Patrick T Foley T

Benefited from the drop to 7f when scoring at Fairyhouse in September and she can be forgiven his final start with it being a quick turnaround.

She is of interest now tackling a sprint for the first time. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Sure Cert 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 74 7/2Fav HR74 L.T. McAteer 10.6 18L 11th of 13 to Lady Savanah 8.10 here 27 SEP 20 hcp (45-70)1m Gd/Yld 28/1 HR68 L.T. McAteer 9.9 won 1/2L 3/4L from Tony The Gent 9.11 and War Hero 9.10 FAIR 21 SEP 20 16rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 31.3sec 33/1 L.T. McAteer 9.3 7 1/4L 6th of 15 to Laggata (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG 20 mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd

RACE EIGHT

4

ROXETTE (GER) (19)

4

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Rusookh (GB) B Graf u Grafin von Stauffenberg O Mrs Kathleen Whelan

10

0

(140)

(30)

64/-010 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Built on the promise shown as a juvenile when scoring in great style on her handicap bow at Cork in April. She was disappointing on her subsequent outing but is worth another chance. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Roxette (GER) 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 73 100/30Fav HR73 R.P. Whelan 9.9 7L 13th of 17 to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp (50-80)7f Gd 18/1 HR65 R.P. Whelan 10.2 won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Musalsal 9.6 and Plunkett (GB) 9.6 CK 3 APR 16rn hcp (45-65)7f Yld/Sft 1min 28.4sec 50/1 R.P. Whelan 10.2 14L 13th of 20 to Joan Of Arc 9.2 here 21 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

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5

ZEPHRON (GB) (19)

Br B g Ivawood - Amarylis B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd O R MacBriatharlaoch

4 (CPiece)

10

0

(140)

(27)

0637-44 F Annalise Cullen (10) J Denis W Cullen T

He has shaped well on both his outings this season and isn’t one to discount returning to 6f with him boasting the potential for further improvement. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 4 Zephron (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 73 10/1 HR73 Annalise Cullen 8.13 nk nk 3/4L 4th to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR 17rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 15/2 HR73 Annalise Cullen 8.6 nk 3L 2L 4th to Wonder Elzaam 10.4 NAAS 28 MAR 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy 12/1 HR75 Annalise Cullen 9.2 (CP) 3L 7th of 18 to Sagittarius Rising 8.8 here 6 NOV 20 hcp (50-80)6f Hvy

6

MACHO TIME (13)

4

9

Br B g Camacho (GB) - Galeaza (GB) B Denis McDonnell O Peateawhy Syndicate

13

(139)

(7)

60680-5 F Oisin Orr J Eamonn O’Connell T

Both his victories came as a juvenile and he didn’t return to that level of form when with Karl Burke last season. As a result, this appears to be a tough assignment. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Macho Time 2 flat wins r10,637.90 D — Handicap Rating 72 150/1 HR72 O.J. Orr 9.7 14L last of 5 to Harpocrates 9.11 TIPP 20 APR 7f 100yds Yld Ben Curtis 9.6 (V) 10L 13th of 14 to Lucky Lodge (GB) 8.8 NEWCASTLE 25 SEP 20 hcp (61-75)6f Std Harrison Shaw 9.3 4L 8th of 12 to Marshal Dan 9.12 HAYDOCK PARK 10 SEP 20 hcp (61-80)7f 37yds Sft

7

TRUEBA (43)

5

Br Br g Alhebayeb - Rosa Clara B D G Iceton O JP Murtagh Racing

9

11

(137)

(6)

1633-92 F Nikita Kane (7) J Edmond Daniel Linehan (R) T

He stepped forward from his return when second over C&D in March and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix once again.

Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Trueba 3 flat wins r17,960.00 C D — Handicap Rating 70 18/1 HR70 Nikita Amelia Kane 9.7 2 3/4L 2nd to Cyrus Dallin (GB) 10.2 here 21 MAR 20rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR71 J.A. Powell 9.2 5 1/4L 9th of 13 to Togoville 10.2 DUN 26 FEB hcp (45-75)6f Std 7/2 HR71 Nikita Amelia Kane 8.13 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Taggalo 8.12 FAIR 1 OCT 20 10rn 6f Sft

8

NOIRVENTO (143)

Br B f Le Cadre Noir - Controvento B Demi O’Reilly O Altar Ego Syndicate

6

9

(TStrap)

10

(136)

(23)

628317- F N G McCullagh J Tracey Collins T

She enjoyed a consistent season in 2020, winning twice and placing on another three occasions, and the mare could have more to offer.

Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Noirvento 4 flat wins r23,293.50 D — Handicap Rating 69 4/1 HR70 M.C. Hussey 10.2 (TS) 4 1/4L 7th of 14 to Irish Acclaim 9.11 DUN 11 DEC 20 hcp (45-70)6f Std 5/4Fav HR63 R.P. Whelan 10.0 (TS) won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Fit For Function (GB) 9.12 and Pretty Smart 9.2 DUN 20 NOV 20 14rn hcp (45-65)6f Std 1min 12.8sec 3/1Fav HR63 G.M. Ryan 9.11 (TS) nk s/hd 3rd to Pillar (GB) 8.12 DUN 23 OCT 20 14rn hcp (45-65)6f Std

9

INVENTOR (GB) (13)

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Patent Joy B Godolphin O Miss Catriona Mac Nabb

4

9

9

(CPiece)

(135)

(9)

068-51 F Billy Lee J Gillian Scott T

The drop to the minimum distance saw him improve at Tipperary last time when gaining his first victory in five outings and he is open to further improvement. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 3 Inventor (GB) 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 68 10/1 HR62 W.J. Lee 9.13 (CP) won 1 1/4L hd from Niamh Elizabeth 8.13 and Blastofmagic (GB) 8.11 TIPP 20 APR 15rn hcp (45-65)5f Yld 1min .8sec 20/1 HR63 W.J. Lee 9.9 (CP) 8 1/4L 5th of 15 to Sister Lola 9.5 GOW 7 APR hcp (45-70)7f Sft 28/1 N.M. Crosse 9.7 (V) 18L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Irish Admiral 9.7 DUN 15 AUG 20 mdn 7f AWT

Br B g Declaration of War (USA) - Sugar Mint B Grangecon Stud O Mark Devlin

6 (V,T)

9

9

(135)

(18)

135-147 F Cian MacRedmond (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

Dundalk specialist who has run with credit in the past on turf but he will need to improve despite being 19lb lower on this surface.

Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 War Hero 6 flat wins r56,882.00 D — Handicap Rating 68 4/1 HR88 C.J. MacRedmond 9.0 (V) (TS) 5L 7th of 9 to Big Gossey 8.13 DUN 19 FEB Ext hcp 6f Std 11/2 HR89 C.J. MacRedmond 9.3 (V) (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to Whatharm 10.0 DUN 29 JAN 12rn hcp 7f Std 11/2 HR84 C.J. MacRedmond 9.6 (V) (TS) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Eglish (GB) 9.1 and Alfredo Arcano 10.6 DUN 22 JAN 13rn hcp 6f Std 1min 12.1sec

RACE EIGHT

10 WAR HERO (73)

11 MULZAMM (12)

9

Br B g Cape Cross - Vine Street B Darley O Premier Racing Club

9

7

(133)

(13)

940495 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

He continues to drop down the handicap being 5lb lower than his last victory at Galway in July 2020.. Best watched on this occasion.

Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Mulzamm 6 flat wins r42,054.80 — Handicap Rating 66 12/1 HR63 D. McMonagle 8.9 (CP) 2 1/2L 5th of 10 to Approach The City 9.3 DUN 21 APR 1m Std 22/1 HR69 C.T. Keane 10.1 (CP) 11L 9th of 15 to Sister Lola 9.5 GOW 7 APR hcp (45-70)7f Sft 14/1 HR66 S. Foley 9.11 (CP) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Kendred Soul 9.11 DUN 26 MAR 11rn 7f Std

12 FIT FOR FUNCTION (GB) (15)

8

Br B g Captain Gerrard - Victoria Peek B Mickley Stud O Mrs Patricia Mullane

9

5

(131)

(17)

6-45601 F Tom Kiely Marshall (10) J Joseph G Murphy T

Returned to the winner’s enclosure at Dundalk last time but his best form has come on turning tracks and he has a bit to find on all known form at this course. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Fit For Function (GB) 7 flat wins r64,133.50 D — Handicap Rating 64 13/2 HR57 Tom Kiely Marshall 8.12 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Adams Barbour 9.2 and Amazing One (GB) 8.10 DUN 18 APR 14rn hcp (45-65)6f Std 1min 12.9sec 15/2 HR57 G.F. Carroll 9.9 11L 18th of 22 to Brave Display 8.11 here 17 APR hcp (45-65)6f Gd 16/1 HR59 Tom Kiely Marshall 8.9 2 1/2L 6th of 14 to Jered Maddox (GB) 9.10 DUN 12 MAR hcp (45-70)6f Std

13 BABY POWER (164)

8

Br B f Frozen Power - Mama Angela B Mr B Caldwell O Bernard Caldwell

9

(C,T)

4

(130)

(1)

0-21596- F Danny Sheehy (3) J Garry Caldwell T

She is 3lb higher than her last success which came at Fairyhouse last June but the mare appears to be up against it on her first run since November. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 2 Baby Power 4 flat wins r30,882.00 CD — Handicap Rating 63 12/1 HR63 G.M. Ryan 10.0 (V) (TS) 6L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Noirvento 10.0 DUN 20 NOV 20 hcp (45-65)6f Std 12/1 HR65 Sam Ewing 9.9 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 9th of 11 to Adams Barbour 8.3 DUN 9 NOV 20 hcp (45-65)6f Std 9/1 HR65 G.M. Ryan 9.13 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 5th of 11 to The Cola Kid (GB) 9.3 CK 29 SEP 20 hcp (45-65)6f Gd

14 CELTIC MANOR (37)

5

Br B g Dandy Man - Celtic Lynn B Patrick M Ryan O Mrs J P Duffy & Mark Kinsella

9

(CPiece)

4

(130)

(19)

900-065 F Shane Crosse J Garvan Donnelly T

Twice a winner in the UK for William Haggas in 2019, he is yet to follow up on those efforts since moving to Ireland. May find a few of these too strong for him. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 2 Celtic Manor 2 flat wins r8,337.80 — Handicap Rating 63 11/2Fav HR65 S.M. Crosse 9.9 3L 5th of 17 to Conversant 9.0 NAV 27 MAR Ext hcp 5f Hvy 25/1 HR67 S.M. Crosse 9.11 5 1/4L 6th of 20 to Cyrus Dallin (GB) 10.2 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR69 B.M. Coen 10.1 15L 11th of 12 to Sunset Nova 9.7 DUN 1 FEB hcp (45-70)6f Std

15 THE BLUE GARTER (GB) (157) Br B f Kodi Bear - You’re My Cracker (GB) B Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney O Joseph Duke

3

9

(Blinkers)

4

(130)

(14)

3007- F Rory Cleary J Brendan W Duke T

She didn’t kick on from a promising debut when third at Down Royal in September but a pair of blinkers on her return to action may bring about the improvement needed. Star Rating 3 The Blue Garter (GB) — Handicap Rating 73 40/1 HR80 C.D. Hayes 9.2 7 1/4L 7th of 14 to Flirting Bridge 9.2 DUN 27 NOV 20 mdn 1m Std 50/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 8L 11th of 13 to Hazel 8.13 DUN 6 NOV 20 mdn 7f Std 9/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 8 1/2L 12th of 16 to Keeper Of Time 8.13 NAAS 17 SEP 20 mdn 6f Gd

RACE EIGHT

16 TWILIGHT MAN (GB) (15)

3

Br B g Twilight Son (GB) - Dozy B M E Broughton O Michael G Quinlan

9

4

(130)

(10)

522-04 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

He has shaped with a fair amount of promise so far in his career but his sole effort on turf, when down the field at Cork in April, has to raise some concerns. Star Rating 3 Twilight Man (GB) — Handicap Rating 73 7/1 HR74 A.J. Slattery 8.4 1/2L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Maggie Thunder 8.9 DUN 18 APR 6rn Ext hcp 5f Std 10/1 HR75 W.M. Lordan 8.8 13L 14th of 15 to Logo Hunter 9.3 CK 3 APR Ext hcp 5f Yld 9/4 A.J. Slattery 9.4 3 3/4L 2nd to Let’s 9.2 DUN 27 NOV 20 13rn mdn 6f Std 58

17 MAJESKI MAN (16)

4

Br Ch g Dandy Man - Fly By Magic B Ardrums House Stud O Mrs Ian Fox

9

(C,T)

3

(129)

(25)

60-005-6 F Gary Carroll J Mrs Denise Foster T

Unplaced in all six starts to date but his latest effort at the course wasn’t a bad one and the application of first-time cheekpieces may elicit some progression. Star Rating 3 Majeski Man — Handicap Rating 62 8/1 HR62 W.J. Lee 10.0 (TS) 6 1/2L 6th of 22 to Brave Display 8.11 here 17 APR hcp (45-65)6f Gd 66/1 HR61 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (TS) 3L 5th of 15 to Midnight Fire 9.7 here 26 SEP 20 mdn 6f Yld 28/1 HR63 G.F. Carroll 9.10 (TS) 18L 14th of 15 to Cracking Name 10.2 TIPP 14 SEP 20 hcp (45-65)7f 100yds Gd/Yld

18 TEDDY BOY (16)

6

Br B g Dandy Man - Tartufo Dolce B Ballyhane Stud O Ms Aileen Lynam

9

(CPiece)

3

(129)

(8)

0358-64 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

He didn’t get the rub of the green when fourth over course-and-distance last month and would be of serious interest if having a clearer run on this occasion. Winning Range Sft-Yld. Star Rating 4 Teddy Boy 2 flat wins r11,810.00 — Handicap Rating 62 15/2 HR63 C.D. Hayes 10.1 1 1/2L 1/2L 3L 4th to Brave Display 8.11 here 17 APR 22rn hcp (45-65)6f Gd 11/2Fav HR63 C.D. Hayes 9.7 4 1/2L 6th of 17 to Conversant 9.0 NAV 27 MAR Ext hcp 5f Hvy 6/1 HR63 C.D. Hayes 10.2 (CP) 5L 8th of 14 to Tynamite 9.1 DUN 2 DEC 20 hcp (45-65)6f Std

19 BLUE WOOD (33)

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Br B g Requinto - Talkin Kate B Mr Peadar Kelly O Peadar Kelly

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0-405-55 F Kevin Manning J John James Feane T

Yet to place in eight starts so far but he has run well on both his outings in 2021 and there could be more to come on his return to turf.

Star Rating 3 Blue Wood — Handicap Rating 61 10/1 HR64 K.J. Manning 10.2 (H) 3L 5th of 14 to Adams Barbour 8.12 DUN 31 MAR hcp (45-65)5f Std 40/1 HR64 K.J. Manning 10.1 (H) 3 1/2L 5th of 14 to Gormanston 9.3 DUN 19 MAR hcp (45-65)7f Std 7/1 HR69 S.P. Davis 9.12 (TS) 3L 5th of 8 to Lord Mczie 9.7 DUN 12 JUL 20 mdn 5f Std

20 CAUGHT IN THE WILD (33)

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Br Ch c Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Whatagoodcatch B Mr Thomas Jones O Mrs Dolores Jones

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(TStrap)

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4/-70 F Seamie Heffernan J John C McConnell T

Yet to place in three starts but the drop in trip on his handicap debut might unlock some progression and any market support should be noted.

Star Rating 3 Caught In The Wild — Handicap Rating 61 50/1 G.F. Carroll 9.9 (TS) 21L 13th of 14 to Dedillon 9.1 DUN 31 MAR mdn 1m Std 40/1 Siobhan Rutledge 9.2 (TS) 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Forbearance 9.4 DUN 17 FEB mdn 1m Std 66/1 R.P. Downey 9.5 2 3/4L 6 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Dune Of Pilat (FR) 9.2 DUN 20 DEC 19 14rn mdn 7f Std

21 UPSTATE NEW YORK (7)

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Br Gr g No Nay Never (USA) - Mizayin B Mrs Anna Giunta O Gerard Jude Murphy

(C,T)

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959800 F Robbie Colgan J Damian Joseph English T

He has placed once in 12 starts and is fitted with first-time cheekpieces as he bids to improve on his midfield finish over 1m at Naas last month.

More needed. Star Rating 2 Upstate New York — Handicap Rating 59 50/1 HR60 R.C. Colgan 9.11 (TS) 7 1/4L 12th of 20 to Blue Raven 9.12 and Hidden Spark 8.5 D/H first NAAS 26 APR hcp (45-65)1m Gd 18/1 HR64 R.C. Colgan 10.2 (TS) 6L 11th of 13 to Silk Cravat (GB) 9.8 DUN 19 FEB hcp (45-65)1m Std 40/1 HR67 R.C. Colgan 9.13 4 1/2L 8th of 12 to Well Suited 10.0 DUN 29 JAN hcp (45-70)7f Std

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Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Danuta (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O Tan Kai Chah

(CPiece)

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04-2521 F Colin Keane J Kieran P Cotter T

Broke her duck at the seventh attempt when landing a 5f maiden at Dundalk in February. A mark of 69 appears fair and she could benefit from the fitting of first-time cheekpieces. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Zen Silence 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 69 6/4Fav HR69 C.T. Keane 9.2 (BK) won 1L s/hd from Tassel Flower 8.11 and Blue Cabochon 9.2 DUN 12 FEB 12rn mdn 5f Std 1min .9sec 13/2 HR69 S. Foley 8.11 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Drish Venture 9.6 DUN 29 JAN 6rn 5f Std 13/8Fav HR69 Sam Ewing 9.4 2 3/4L 5th of 7 to Harry’s Hill (GB) 9.3 DUN 15 JAN Ext hcp 5f Std 59

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23 SILVERBACK JACK (187)

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Br Br Gr g Zebedee (GB) - Emma’s Surprise (GB) B Miss Deirdre Cogan O Mrs Michael J Byrne

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(TStrap)

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07600- F Mark Enright J M J Byrne T

Yet to place in five starts and although he’s fitted with a first-time tongue-tie this afternoon and has recently been cut 7lb in the ratings, a big leap of faith is needed to side with him. Star Rating 2 Silverback Jack — Handicap Rating 57 33/1 HR64 S.M. Crosse 10.0 10L 11th of 14 to Guiding 9.3 DUN 28 OCT 20 hcp (45-65)7f Std 25/1 HR66 S.M. Crosse 10.1 17L 14th of 16 to Max’s Dandy 8.4 LIM 10 OCT 20 hcp (45-70)7f Hvy 300/1 K.K. Hennessy 9.0 6 3/4L 6th of 14 to Fiscal Rules 9.7 CK 29 SEP 20 mdn 7f Gd

24 ABLAH (USA) (15)

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Br B f Air Force Blue (USA) - Here Comes Lucinda (USA) B Kingswood Farm, LLC & Peter McFarland O Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited

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4-43320 F Shane Foley J Adrian McGuinness T

A winner at 6f on the all-weather last year. Rated 6lb higher now and 0-6 on turf, though there was promise to take from her 5f Naas second in March and she is no forlorn hope for a place. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Ablah (USA) 1 flat win r5,900.00 D — Handicap Rating 66 5/1 HR66 C.J. MacRedmond 9.1 (V) 7 3/4L last of 10 to No Patience 9.7 DUN 18 APR Ext hcp 7f Std 7/1 HR63 C.J. MacRedmond 8.12 (V) 1 1/2L 2nd to Zegos Surprise 8.8 NAAS 28 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 13/2 HR63 R.P. Whelan 9.5 (V) nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Rock Etoile 9.3 DUN 19 MAR 14rn Ext hcp 1m Std

25 MARKIEVICZ (168)

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Br B f Dandy Man - Viztoria B Ms Sheila Lavery O John Lavery

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0979- F Leigh Roche J Ms Sheila Lavery T

She has finished unplaced on all four of her starts in maiden company and has something to prove now making her handicap debut.

Star Rating 2 Markievicz — Handicap Rating 66 25/1 HR71 R.C. Colgan 9.2 13L 9th of 14 to Charmed (GB) 9.0 DUN 16 NOV 20 mdn 5f Std 66/1 Sam Ewing 8.9 5 1/4L 7th of 16 to Claonadh 9.2 here 6 NOV 20 mdn 5f Hvy 150/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 9 3/4L 9th of 18 to Elizabethan (USA) 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 mdn 6f Sft

26 BATTLE OF EVERMORE (13)

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8

Br B g Dandy Man - Lady Ravenna B Forenaghts Stud & Tinnakill Bloodstock O Mulgrave Partnership

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(122)

(15)

0-70 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

Yet to place in three starts and he would be a surprise winner if breaking his duck on his handicap debut this afternoon. Star Rating 2 Battle Of Evermore — Handicap Rating 65 28/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 13L 13th of 18 to Erosandpsyche 9.7 TIPP 20 APR mdn 5f Yld 200/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 6 1/2L 7th of 23 to Watercolormemories 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR mdn 5f 205yds Sft 50/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 21L 15th of 18 to Rosie Bassett (GB) 9.2 here 15 OCT 20 mdn 5f Sft

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5

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Wagtail (GB) B Mogeely Stud O J F Levins

(TStrap)

8

10

(122)

(5)

7-59 F Melanie Horsman (10) J J F Levins T

Unplaced on all three starts and he will need to step up plenty on his last run in a claimer at Dundalk if he’s to make a winning start on turf.

Star Rating 2 Keep The Receipt — Handicap Rating 55 66/1 N.M. Crosse 8.5 (TS) 7 1/4L 9th of 13 to Comin’ Through (AUS) 9.6 DUN 17 FEB 7f Std 10/1 D.W. O’Connor 10.4 (TS) 8 1/4L 5th of 14 to Shackleton Hero 9.7 DUN 1 FEB mdn 6f Std 22/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 3 1/4L 7th of 14 to Monzoon (GB) 9.3 DUN 18 SEP 20 mdn 1m Std

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Br Gr f Canford Cliffs - Fancy Intense (GB) B Brian Dolan O All That Jazz Syndicate

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83-000-9 F Adam Farragher (7) J James M Barcoe T

The pick of her efforts to date came when third in a 1m maiden here last term but she’s failed to run to a similar level on her four subsequent outings. Star Rating 2 Jazz And Blues — Handicap Rating 54 80/1 HR55 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 5 3/4L 9th of 15 to Inventor (GB) 9.13 TIPP 20 APR hcp (45-65)5f Yld 125/1 HR61 D.J. O’Keeffe 9.11 51L last of 18 to Youceeyouceecee 9.1 here 2 NOV 20 hcp (45-65)7f Hvy 66/1 HR66 J.A. Powell 9.5 31L last of 18 to Roving Mission (USA) 10.1 here 14 AUG 20 hcp (45-70)1m Gd 60

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Br B g Clodovil - Inourthoughts B Mr James Hughes O Reginald Roberts

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(CPiece)

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(24)

716-984 F Tom Madden J Reginald Roberts T

Struck over 5f at Dundalk in November and left behind a couple of midfield finishes when fourth over the extended 5f at Navan last time.

Has place claims if building on that effort. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Dee Sprinter 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 53 15/2 HR54 Siobhan Rutledge 8.11 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Gordon Bennett 9.2 NAV 25 APR 14rn hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Gd 18/1 HR56 S.T. McCullagh 9.3 (BK) 7 1/4L 8th of 22 to Brave Display 8.11 here 17 APR hcp (45-65)6f Gd 18/1 HR57 O.J. Orr 9.1 (BK) 9 1/4L 9th of 17 to Conversant 9.0 NAV 27 MAR Ext hcp 5f Hvy

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9

Br B g Royal Applause (GB) - Mutoon B Robert Pocock O John J F O’Mahony

8

(C,T)

7

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(3)

4000-00 F Wayne Lordan J Martin Hassett (R) T

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f, including two over course and distance. Has badly lost his way since last summer though and he is best watched, for all he is nicely handicapped. Winning Range Hvy-YS & AW. Star Rating 2 Rattling Jewel (GB) 6 flat wins r56,423.20 CD — Handicap Rating 52 80/1 HR53 W.M. Lordan 8.6 (TS) 18L 13th of 16 to Wonder Elzaam 10.4 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy 50/1 HR55 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (TS) 11L 12th of 14 to Sabrina Fairchild 10.0 DUN 29 JAN hcp (45-65)6f Std 22/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.0 (BK) 57L last of 14 to Bardo Contiguo 9.9 TIPP 3 OCT 20 hcp (45-70)7f 100yds Yld/Sft

RESERVES 31 PORTER ROCKWELL (12)

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Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mrakeb (USA) B Ladyswood Stud O Eoin Banville & Peter Robin Parkhill & K Bolger

8

6

(CPiece)

(118)

(26)

0-960-00 F J

Noel Meade T

Unplaced on all six starts and he is banking on the fitting of first-time cheekpieces sparking major improvement if making the cut.

First Reserve. Star Rating 2 Porter Rockwell — Handicap Rating 51 40/1 HR55 Sam Ewing 8.11 (TS) 11L last of 12 to Tipperary Moon 9.4 DUN 21 APR hcp (45-70)7f Std 25/1 HR56 C.T. Keane 9.2 (TS) 7 1/4L 12th of 15 to Akhlaaq (GB) 9.11 LEP 11 APR hcp (45-70)1m Gd 11/1 HR62 G.M. Ryan 9.6 11L 13th of 18 to Take My Hand 9.1 LEP 16 JUL 20 hcp (45-65)7f Gd

32 BELEAGUERMENT (12)

5

Br B Br g Kodiac (GB) - Blockade B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Cathal McGuckin

(TStrap)

8

6

(118)

(20)

30-0249 F Siobhan Rutledge (7) J John C McConnell T

Successful at 6f and 7f and has been running to a consistent level in defeat on the all-weather this spring. Would have place possibilities if getting a run. Second Reserve. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Beleaguerment 2 flat wins r10,320.60 D — Handicap Rating 51 5/1 HR60 R.P. Cleary 9.7 (TS) 6L 9th of 12 to Tipperary Moon 9.4 DUN 21 APR hcp (45-70)7f Std 9/2 HR60 R.P. Cleary 10.0 (TS) 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Tipperary Moon 9.5 DUN 31 MAR 13rn hcp (45-65)7f Std 12/1 HR60 G.F. Carroll 9.11 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Gormanston 9.3 DUN 19 MAR 14rn hcp (45-65)7f Std

33 THERIVERRUNSDEEP (13)

5

Br B f Camacho (GB) - Dough On The Go (USA) B Mubarak Al Naemi O Seamus G O’Donnell

8

6

(118)

(32) 00-9 F J

Seamus G O’Donnell T

Blinkers worn by No. 15. C,T worn by No. 13, No. 17, No. 21, No. 30.

CPiece worn by No. 5, No. 9, No. 14, No. 18, No. 22, No. 29, No. 31.

TStrap worn by No. 8, No. 20, No. 23, No. 27, No. 32. V,T worn by No. 10.

Probable Starting Prices - 8/1 Zen Silence, 10/1 Zephron (GB), Trueba, Inventor (GB), 12/1 Noirvento, Fit For Function (GB), Teddy Boy, Ablah (USA), Dee Sprinter, 14/1 Roxette (GER), War Hero, Baby Power, Celtic Manor, Blue Wood, 16/1 Mulzamm, Twilight Man (GB), Majeski Man, Keep The Receipt, 20/1 Double Kodiac, Sure Cert, 25/1 Macho Time, The Blue Garter (GB), Caught In The Wild, Upstate New York, Battle Of Evermore, 33/1 Silverkode, Silverback Jack, Markievicz, Jazz And Blues,

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Unplaced on all three starts and she would be flattered by her opening mark of 51, if taking her chance, based on what she’s shown so far.

Third Reserve. Star Rating 2 Theriverrunsdeep — Handicap Rating 51 150/1 S.J. Cummins 9.5 11L 9th of 18 to Erosandpsyche 9.7 TIPP 20 APR mdn 5f Yld 80/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.8 21L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Irish Admiral 9.7 DUN 15 AUG 20 mdn 7f AWT 28/1 A.J. Farragher 9.1 17L 11th of 15 to Zephron (GB) 9.7 TIPP 7 AUG 20 mdn 7f 115yds Yld/Sft

CURRAGH COMMENT ZEN SILENCE opened her account in a 5f maiden at Dundalk in February when keeping on strongly in the closing stages, suggesting a return to this longer trip should not inconvenience. Kieran Cotter’s three-year-old has the assistance of Colin Keane in the saddle once again and is fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Dandy Man filly Sure Cert is worth a market check now sprinting for the first time, while Trueba and Zephron are unlikely to be far away either if building on solid efforts last time.

WIN: ZEN SILENCE

DANGER: SURE CERT

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 1.30p.m. The Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (A race in the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€9,000)) 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. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2020 for €60,000 or less at a designated or specified sale. About 6 furlongs. €200 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) - (Note, the first sale after 1st July, 2020 at one of the ‘designated’ sales will be the price used to determine any allowance received if the horse is sold more than once. For horses sold at other specified sales the highest price achieved by the horse at any such sale or the median of the sire, whichever is the higher, will be the price used to determine any allowance received) If price determining allowances is not more than €50,000 allowed 2lb; If not more than €40,000 allowed 4lb; If not more than €30,000 allowed 6lb; If not more than €20,000 allowed 8lb; If not more than €10,000 allowed 10lb (Auction prices in euro must be stipulated at time of entry). Exclusions - Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2020 for €60,001 or more. Conversion Rates To Euro (For Horses Purchased Abroad) 2020 Sterling Guinea - €1.24; 2021 Sterling Guinea - €1.18; 2020 British Pound €1.18; 2021 British Pound - €1.12; 2020 US Dollar - €0.89; 2021 US Dollar - €0.82. See RAS for the full list of designated and specified sales. All horses which run in or are declared and balloted from this race qualify for the Irish EBF Stallion Auction Series Race Final to be held at Naas on October 17th, 2021. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €14750; Second: €5000; Third: €2500; Fourth: €1250; Fifth: €750; Sixth: €500.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The GAIN First Flier Stakes of €37,500 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750. For two years old only. About 5 furlongs. €300 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €22125; Second: €7500; Third: €3750; Fourth: €1875; Fifth: €1125; Sixth: €750.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The Coolmore Sottsass Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes of €100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000)) 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 four years old and upwards.

About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €400 to enter on March 31st, €200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 14th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by April 28th or €10,000 if entered by April 28th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Coolmore Stud Circus Maximus Irish EBF Athasi Stakes of €67,500 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000)) Winner will receive €40,500 (Penalty Value: €39,825), Second will receive €13,500, Third will receive €6,750, Fourth will receive €3,375, Fifth will receive €2,025, Sixth will receive €1,350. For three years old and upwards fillies only. About 7 furlongs. €337.50 to enter on April 14th, €337.50 extra if forfeit not declared by April 28th or €6,750 if entered by April 28th.

Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2020) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €39825; Second: €13500; Third: €6750; Fourth: €3375; Fifth: €2025; Sixth: €1350.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap of €23,500 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€8,000)) Winner will receive €14,100 (Penalty Value: €13,865), Second will receive €4,700, Third will receive €2,350, Fourth will receive €1,175, Fifth will receive €705, Sixth will receive €470. An extended handicap for three years old fillies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 9st 10lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. €188 to enter, €47 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: €13865; Second: €4700; Third: €2350; Fourth: €1175; Fifth: €705; Sixth: €470.

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Dick McCormick Irish EBF Tetrarch Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) 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. For three years old only that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000.

SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.55p.m. The AES Bord na Mona Apprentice Handicap of €11,000 (Generously sponsored by AES) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.

Riders: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority. Allowances - (up to and including 29th April and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed 7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed 4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220.

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Sentinel Ireland Handicap of €11,000 (45-75) (Generously sponsored by Sentinel Ireland) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490) Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-75. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. €88 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 28th April. Value to winner: €6490; Second: €2200; Third: €1100; Fourth: €550; Fifth: €330; Sixth: €220.

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