Friday 19th June 2026 (E) Summer Festival 2026 – Day 1
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Today’s Officials
Race Meeting Over The Maze Racecourse Officials
Manager Ms. Emma Meehan
Assistant Manager Ms. Susan McCartney
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Hon. Medical Officers Dr Victoria McCandless
Dr Rebecca Gibson
Dr Joe Dugan
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Mr. David Turley M.V.B, M.R.C.V.S
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Ms. Quirine Tettelaar M.Vet.Med, M.R.C.V.S.
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Mr. L. Wyer
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Mr. J.R. Banahan
Mr. D. Cullen
Mr. M. Bird
Mr. P. Deegan
Dr. V. McCandless
Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. C. Warren Raceday Integrity Officers Team
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Guide to Racing
ALLOWANCE
The deduction in the weight a horse must carry. This can be a result of the age or gender of the horse or the jockey’s inexperience.
ANTE-POST
A bet placed in advance of the final declarations. Bookmakers usually offer better odds, but no refunds are given in the event of a non-runner.
APPRENTICE
A trainee flat jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.
BACKWARD
Young horse which needs time to mature.
BANKER
The horse expected to win – usually a shortpriced favourite.
BLINKERS
A type of headgear fitted to a horse that limits its field of vision, designed to make horses concentrate.
BUMPER
A flat race run under jump rules, used to educate young prospective jumps horses. Officially called National Hunt Flat race.
CHEEKPIECES
A form of headgear which consists of pieces of sheepskin placed on either side of the bridle, plays a similar role to blinkers as in they are designed to make horses concentrate.
CLERK OF THE COURSE
Official in charge of running the racing programme, at Down Royal it is Brian Hamilton.
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Official responsible for checking the horses in each race carry the correct weights.
COLOURS
The racing silks worn by jockeys.
COLT
Male ungelded horse, up to four-years-old.
CONDITIONAL JOCKEY
A jump jockey, under 26 years old, who receives a weight allowance for inexperience until he has ridden a certain number of winners.
DAM Mother of a horse.
DISTANCE
Length of a race.
FILLY
Female horse, up to four-years-old.
FORM
A horses’ race record which is denoted by figures and letters next to its name in the race card.
FURLONG
220 yards or one eighth of a mile.
GELDING
Castrated horse.
GOING
The underfoot conditions of the racing surface. Ranges from Heavy to Firm.
HANDICAP
A type of race in which horses carry different weights depending on the overall rating, which is determined by the handicapper.
HANDICAPPER
An official who assesses how horses should be rated, based on their previous performances.
HURDLES
The obstacles jumped during a hurdle race. They are smaller than fences and sometimes referred to as flights.
JUDGE
Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.
MAIDEN
A horse who has yet to win a race.
MARE
Female horse, aged 5 or older.
NATIONAL HUNT
Racing over fences and hurdles; otherwise known as Jumps Racing.
PENALTY
Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.
PHOTO FINISH
In a close race, where the placings cannot be determined easily, the result is determined by the judge by examination of a photograph taken by a camera on the finishing line.
SIRE
Father of a horse.
STALLS
The starting boxes from which horses begin a flat race.
STEWARDS ENQUIRY
A hearing held by stewarding officials into a race to determine if the rules of racing have been broken.
TONGUE TIE
A strap of material used to tie down a horses tongue to prevent getting over the bit and obstructing its airways.
UNDER STARTERS ORDERS
The moment a race is about to begin.
WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN
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1
Bit Of A Buzz (IRE) 7
c Bay by Showcasing - Electric (Twilight Son)
Owner: Mrs A L T Moore
Bred by: Ballyphilip
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3)
2
Draw 5
Liteman (IRE)
c Bay by Earthlight - Kurland (Kheleyf)
Owner: Maureen Hehir
Bred by: Ms Maureen Hehir
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, white stars
Jockey: Yudish Geerdharry (7)
3
Draw 1
Quinn Blue (IRE)
c Bay by Inns of Court - Quinns Red Rose (Red Jazz)
Owner: Michael O’Callaghan
Bred by: Michael O’Callaghan
Colours: DARK BLUE, red epaulettes, red cap, dark blue star
Jockey: Leigh Roche Trainer: M D O’Callaghan
(IRE)
Draw 3
c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Badr Al Badoor (Acclamation)
Owner: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Bred by: Mrs T Mahon
Colours: DARK BLUE
Jockey: Chris Hayes Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
5
Draw 7
Best Love (IRE) 46
f Bay by Kodi Bear - Bits of Love (Showcasing)
Owner: Paul Fitzpatrick Racing & Partners
Bred by: Peter, Hugh & Philip McCutcheon
Colours: BLACK, white cross sashes, royal blue sleeves, white cap, royal blue
Jockey: Jessica O’Gorman (7)
record 1 runs
Verdict Beaten 7.5l on debut in a Curragh maiden; should have taken a step forward; go closer here Probable SP: 13/2
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Draw 6
Edels Charm (IRE)
f Bay by Coulsty - Blue Artemis (Showcasing)
Owner: Michael Mulvany
Bred by: Wardstown Stud Ltd
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (3)
Draw 2
Magical Moonlight (IRE) 22
f Grey by Invincible Army - Lil Grey (Starspangledbanner)
Owner: Bayview Syndicate
Bred by: Yeomanstown Stud
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, white & emerald green halved sleeves, emerald green
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
Shafters Legacy (IRE) 5
f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Placid (Intello)
Owner: Damien Moore
Bred by: Michael Buckley
Colours:
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton (7)
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
LAST YEAR 1st Sir Alfie, 2nd Silver Flash, 3rd Howd’yadoit TRAINER G M Lyons WEIGHT 9-7 TIME 1m 0.80 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Tradewinds, 4 Quinn Blue, 9-2 Bit Of A Buzz, 13-2 Best Love, 10 Magical Moonlight, 12 Edels Charm, Liteman, 66 Shafters Legacy
RACE 1 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Tradewinds
RACE VERDICT
Having shown much-improved form on second start at the Curragh last time, TRADEWINDS will take plenty of stopping with the drop to 5f unlikely to be an issue. Bit Of A Buzz shouldn’t be far away while Quinn Blue is most interesting of the newcomers. [Tyrone Molloy]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: TRADEWINDS
Next Best: Bit Of A Buzz
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Liteman
●Foaled Mar 18, 2024
●Sire Earthlight (IRE) (7.3f)
●Dam Kurland (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Kheleyf (USA) (7.0f)
●(n/s E4,500 Y); sixth foal; half-brother to Australian 7f/1m winner Baltic Coast; dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (RPR 93), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Rajasinghe, out of Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Tradewinds
●Foaled Apr 07, 2024
●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f)
●Dam Badr Al Badoor (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Acclamation (GB) (6.9f)
●E220,000 Y; eighth foal; half-brother to five winners inc Archer’s Dream (5f/6f inc Listed; RPR 109), Hickory (7f inc 2yo/AW; 101) and Archer’s Grace (7f AW; 72); dam 6f/6.5f winner (inc 2yo/AW; 103), half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Profitable
PEDIGREE WATCH Best Love
●Foaled Jan 25, 2024
●Sire Kodi Bear (IRE) (7.0f)
●Dam Bits Of Love (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Showcasing (GB) (6.8f)
●E17,000 Y; first foal; dam French 1m AW winner, half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Art Lover, out of French 7.5f Listed winning half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Bocaiuva
PEDIGREE WATCH Edels Charm
●Foaled Feb 01, 2024
●Sire Coulsty (IRE) (7.7f)
●Dam Blue Artemis (GB)
●Dam’s sire Showcasing (GB) (6.8f)
●E4,500 Y; first foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 66), half-sister to winners Panama (6f/6.5f 2yo inc US) and Maybury (KSA 1m), out of 1m2f winner
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Distance 5f
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EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £75 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €14,136 SECOND €4,800 THIRD €2,400 FOURTH €1,200 FIFTH €720 SIXTH €480
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 10st) DECLARED 7 STARTING FROM STALLS
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Draw 3
Sarahmae (IRE) 5
f Bay by Magna Grecia - Emirates Joy (Street Cry)
Owner: Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien
Bred by: Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud
Colours: WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap
Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €47,722
Handicap Rating 84
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan
Form 7/2Fav HR74 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 won 1 1/2L 2L from Fox In Flight (GB) 9.3 and Genesis 9.10 CK 14 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 1min .1sec 40/1 HR79 Keithen Kennedy 8.3 (CP) 6L 20th of 22 to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 CUR 23 MAY Ext
6f Gd 16/1 HR82 Reese Holohan 9.0 7L 6th of 10 to Stag Night 10.0 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 5f Sft Recent Finishes 6-80601
HHHHH Verdict Won at Cork 5 days ago; up 10lb but a big player if in the same form on a quick turnaround Probable SP: 7/4 2
Daneh Of Dandy (IRE) 62
3 9-07
Draw 7
f Bay by Dandy Man - Berlinga (Frankel)
Owner: David J Byrne
Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, emerald green cap, white star Career record 7 runs, 2 wins Prize-money earned €13,334 Handicap Rating 83
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor
Trainer: P Twomey Form Daniel Tudhope 9.4 10L 11th of 14 to Simplify 9.2 THIRSK 18 APR hcp (71-90)5f Gd Hector Crouch 9.10 3L 5th of 9 to Temple of Athena (GB) 9.8 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 MAR hcp (66-85)5f 21yds Std Billy Loughnane 9.0 4L 8th of 12 to Chairmanfourtimes 9.5 AYR 19 SEP 25 Listed 5f Sft
Recent Finishes 9158-50 Star Rating HHHII
Smart 2yo ran poorly last time and changed hands since; check the market on stable debut
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Draw 2
Verdict
Probable SP: 9/2
Shadow Of The Moon (IRE) 27
f Grey by Havana Grey - Treasured (Dark Angel)
Owner: P J Towell
Bred by: Mr Benjamin Shoare
Colours: YELLOW, emerald green star & sleeves, quartered cap Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €10,839 Handicap Rating 74 4 9-04
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (3)
Trainer: John James Feane
Form 9/1 HR79 Patrick McGettigan 8.3 8 1/4L last of 22 to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 11/1 HR80 Luke McAteer 9.5 8 3/4L 8th of 10 to Stag Night 10.0 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 5f Sft 8/11Fav Luke McAteer 9.3 won 3 1/4L hd from Arklow Lad 9.8 and Hot To Foxtrot 9.4 here 5 SEP 25 10rn mdn 5f Gd 1min .4sec
Recent Finishes 021-80 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
C&D winner last year; below that form in two starts this year; returning to here may help
Probable SP: 13/2
4
Draw 1
Mary Shoelaces (IRE) 34
f Brown by U S Navy Flag - Mary’s Daughter (Royal Applause)
Owner: Edward P Harty
Bred by: Turbo Bloodstock
Colours: BLACK, amber sleeves, white cap
Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €41,576
Handicap Rating 72
Jockey: Jessica O’Gorman (7)
5 9-02 Blinkers
Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty
Form 18/1 HR75 Jessica O’Gorman 8.11 11L last of 10 to Howd’yadoit 9.12 NAV 16 MAY Ext hcp 5f Yld 11/2 HR67 Jessica O’Gorman 9.4 (BK) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Jordan Breeze 8.9 and Tino Pai 8.9 CUR
10/1 HR68 Jessica O’Gorman 9.5 5 3/4L 9th of 18 to Amicitia 9.7 NAV 6 SEP 25 Ext hcp 5f Gd Recent Finishes 71491-0 Star Rating
Verdict Below her best
Treasured Royal (IRE) 5
f Bay by Nando Parrado - Treasured (Dark Angel) Owner: Kiva Cromwell & Coragh Bloodstock Limited
Bred by: Mr Benjamin Shoare
Colours: DARK BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, red & white hooped cap Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €20,265 Handicap Rating 74
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
Trainer: Gavin Cromwell
Form 4/1 HR76 Gary Carroll 9.5 (H) 5 1/4L 5th of 10 to Sarahmae 9.10 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 3/1Fav HR78 Gary Carroll 9.12 (H) 1 1/4L 2 3/4L s/hd 4th to Stone Bear 9.0 FAIR 28 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 6f 25yds Gd 22/1 HR77 Jack Kearney 8.12 (H) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Chicago Pope 9.9 NAAS 9 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
Recent Finishes 60-0345 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Beaten 5l by Sarahmae at Cork last time over this trip; work to do even on better terms Probable SP: 11/2
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Draw 4
Two And Two (IRE) 15
f Bay by Far Above - Charming Rose (Kingman)
Owner: Syndicates Racing Bred by: M Guillaume de Saint Seine
Colours: WHITE, black cap, red star Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €10,429
Handicap Rating 71
Jockey: Conor Cusack (7)
Form 12/1 HR72 Conor Cusack 9.9 44L last of 13 to Only One Scobie 9.1 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy
Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin
7/1 HR75 Nathan Crosse 8.12 (H) 2 1/2L 5th of 12 to Smoke Them Out 9.5 CUR 15 MAR Ext hcp 6f Hvy
40/1 Nathan Crosse 9.0 won 3/4L 3/4L from This Guy 8.12 and Passage Of Power (USA) 9.5 DUN 13 JAN 10rn 6f Std 1min 14.2sec Recent Finishes 8-150 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Failed to stay 1m when poor last time; could
7
Draw 6
Bel Espoir (IRE) 7
f Bay by Kodiac - Hope Lake (Shamardal)
Owner: Ms Yvonne Hennessy & Ms S O’Neill
Bred by: Irish Emerald Stud
Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap Career record 7 runs Handicap Rating 31
Jockey: Shay Wallace (7)
Form 40/1 HR35 Gavin Ryan 8.10 10L 11th of 15 to Rodeeve (GB) 8.13 FAIR 12 JUN hcp (0-60)6f Gd
50/1 HR40 Shay Wallace 8.4 8L 10th of 17 to Baggot Street 9.6 NAV 16 MAY hcp (0-60)5f 180yds Yld
Trainer: James M Barcoe
80/1 HR43 Jimmy Dalton 8.6 7 3/4L 9th of 14 to Gegenpressing (GB) 9.5 SLGO 3 MAY hcp (0-60)6f 61yds Sft Recent Finishes 90-0900 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict Well beaten lately and is 23lb out of the handicap so can’t be entertained Probable SP: 100/1
Blinkers ON No. 4 Hood ON No. 5
Long Handicap: Bel Espoir 6-12(96)
LAST YEAR 1st Aurora Nova, 2nd Moral Turpitude, 3rd Shoney TRAINER Andrew McNamara WEIGHT 8-9 TIME 59.66 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Sarahmae, 9-2 Daneh Of Dandy, 5 Mary Shoelaces, 11-2 Treasured Royal, 6 Two And Two, 13-2 Shadow Of The Moon, 100 Bel Espoir
RACE 2 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Sarahmae
RACE VERDICT
Though SARAHMAE has been raised 10lb for her Cork win over this trip five days ago, she has been competitive off similar marks in the past so can win again. Mary Shoelaces might be the one to give her most to do. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: SARAHMAE Next Best: Treasured Royal
Race Result
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH
Sarahmae
●Foaled Jan 22, 2022
●Sire Magna Grecia (IRE) (8.6f)
●Dam Emirates Joy (USA)
●Dam’s sire Street Cry (IRE) (9.8f)
●E20,000 Y; sixth foal; half-sister to winners
My Excelsa (5f AW; RPR 68), Zia Polly (Italian 1m/8.5f 2yo) and Union Joy (Greek 5f/6.5f); dam placed 7f/1m AW (78), half-sister to 1m
Listed winner Zorion
PEDIGREE WATCH
Mary Shoelaces
●Foaled Mar 10, 2021
●Sire U S Navy Flag (USA) (8.1f)
●Dam Mary’s Daughter (GB)
●Dam’s sire Royal Applause (GB) (7.6f)
●E30,000 Y; sixth foal; closely related to 5f-8.7f winner Declarationoflove (inc GB 2yo/Italy; RPR 80), half-sister to French 1m1f winner Melrose (63); dam Group-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner (95), sister to 5f-7.4f Flat and 2m2f hurdle winner King’s Bastion
PEDIGREE WATCH
Shadow Of The Moon
●Foaled Mar 15, 2022
●Sire Havana Grey (GB) (6.3f)
●Dam Treasured (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Dark Angel (IRE) (7.6f)
●E16,000 F; fourth foal; dam unraced sister to 6f/7f 2yo winner Banner Road, half-sister to 1m1f-1m5f winner Rattle And Hum, out of 6f 2yo winner
PEDIGREE WATCH
Two And Two
●Foaled Mar 24, 2023
●Sire Far Above (IRE) (6.8f)
●Dam Charming Rose (GB)
●Dam’s sire Kingman (GB) (8.6f)
●Second foal; dam unplaced 7f/1m AW 2yo (RPR 60), half-sister to 1m/1m2f Listed winner Scentasia, out of unraced close relative of German 1m2f Listed winner
Promesse De L’Aube, half-sister to Listed winners Elite Army (1m4f) and Pure Diamond (7f)
Distance 5f THE
OF €12,000
Future Ticketing will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £75 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,068 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old only (70 = 10st)
DECLARED 9
STARTING FROM STALLS
1
Draw 8
Gonna Be Golden (IRE) 16
f Bay by Kodi Bear - Kymera (Fastnet Rock)
Owner: A Oliver
Bred by: M Ryan
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross sashes & armlet, striped cap Career record 5 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €14,361 Handicap Rating 69
Jockey: Sam Coen (5) Trainer: A
Form 18/1 HR72 Sam Coen 9.11 11L 11th of 18 to Meriden (GB) 9.8 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR73 Chris Hayes 9.7 u.r. in race won by Stone Bear 9.0 FAIR 28 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 6f 25yds Gd 10/1 HR75 Billy Lee 9.8 25L last of 13 to Arctic Assassin 9.1 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft Recent Finishes 51-0u0
Verdict Well beaten last time; the drop to 5f with a tongue-tie added needs to re-ignite the spark
Probable SP: 11/1
2
Draw 6
Aughlish (IRE) 24
f Chesnut by Soldier’s Call - Ty Rock Brandy (Dandy Man)
Owner: David Laverty
Bred by: D Laverty & T Heatrich
Colours: RED & WHITE HALVED, black cap, red star Career record 5 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,586 Handicap Rating 68
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3)
Form 17/2 HR70 Declan McDonogh 9.3 5 1/4L 7th of 9 to Lamar Canyon 9.1 DUN
9/2 HR72 Declan McDonogh 9.3 (CP) 13L 5th of 7 to Baiana (GER) 9.3 SLGO 3
3
Draw 7
3 9-13
Trainer: Ms Claire O’Connell
5f
mdn 6f 61yds Sft 9/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 2 1/2L 2nd to Real Encounter 9.3 DUN 23 APR 9rn mdn 5f
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Jockey: Chris Hayes
4
Draw 3
Cashel Blue (IRE) 21
f Bay by Space Blues - Blue Uluru (Choisir)
Owner: N L Varney
Bred by: Montbard
Colours: TARTAN, white sleeves, yellow cap Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Prize-money
Rating 64
66/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 11L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Namiid 9.8 NAV 16 MAY mdn 5f Yld 33/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 29L 14th of 15 to
The
Jockey: Scott McCullagh Trainer: Jarlath P
5
Draw 9
This Guy (IRE) 21
g Bay by Blue Point - Baheeja (Dubawi)
Owner: Paul M O’Loughlin
Bred by: Tinnakill Blds, J Cantillon & A Byrne
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, emerald green star Career record 15 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €14,192 Handicap Rating 62 3 9-07
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor
Trainer: Daniel James Murphy
Form 3/1Fav HR64 Colin Keane 9.11 nk 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Cashel Blue 9.5 here 29 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd
20/1 HR68 Ben Coen 9.2 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 8th of 20 to Genesis 10.1 CUR 4 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd
20/1 HR70 Ben Coen 9.2 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 7th of 12 to Amiata 9.11 NAAS 27 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd Recent Finishes 356784 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Ran well enough behind Cashel Blue over C&D last time but seemed to find this a bit sharp Probable SP: 6/1
6
Draw 2
Baby Basma (IRE)
57 f Bay by Ardad - Morning Basma (Born To Sea)
Owner: Jaber Abdullah
Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €10,873
Handicap Rating 59
Jockey: Leigh Roche Trainer: Eoghan Joseph O’Neill
Form 4/1 HR65
Chris Hayes 9.0 ns 4 1/2L 5L 4th to Flanker Jet (GB) 9.5 DUN 13
5rn 6f Std 17/2 Colin Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1L from Sup Of Red 8.13 and Slaney View 9.2
Recent Finishes 1-47
7 Draw 1 Spirit Above (IRE) 21 g Bay by Far Above - Spirit of Sisra (Zoffany)
Owner: Kevin John Smith
Bred by: Woodleigh Stables
Colours: WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,268
Handicap Rating 55 3 9-00
Trainer: Kevin Michael Smith
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
Form 16/1 HR52 Julian Pietropaolo 8.6 nk 2nd to Cashel
66/1 HR55 Leigh Roche 9.1 (TS) 15L last of 13 to Stone Bear 9.3 DUN 1 APR Ext hcp 6f Std
66/1 Billy Lee 9.6 (H) (TS) 34L last of 7 to Accredited (FR) 9.6 NAAS 22 MAR mdn 7f Sft
Recent Finishes 7-7702 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Just denied
Jockey: Sean Davis
g Bay by Far Above - Dujac (Muhaarar)
Owner: Ms Sinéad O’Scanaill
Bred by: Mr Micheal Orlandi
Colours: DARK GREEN, beige braces, beige seams on sleeves, dark green cap, beige diamonds
Career record 17 runs, 1 wins Prize-money earned €8,585 Handicap Rating 52 3 8-11
Trainer: Sean Davis
10.1 CUR 4 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 80/1 HR66 Luke McAteer 8.13 (H) 19L 19th of 21 to Bint Majestic Roi 9.12 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 6f Sft
Recent Finishes 000000 Star Rating
Long handicap: Mini Cotai 8-00(112)
LAST YEAR 1st Billie Be Quick, 2nd Vanderbilt House, 3rd Arctic Steps
TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 9-9 TIME 1m 0.02 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Cashel Blue, Spirit Above, 6 This Guy, 8 Aughlish, The Right One, 11 Gonna Be Golden, 14 Baby Basma, 18 Mini Cotai, 25 The Love Machine
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Spirit Above
RACE VERDICT
Well-drawn to get up on the pace again, SPIRIT ABOVE could turn the tables on his C&D conqueror last time, Cashel Blue on 3lb better terms. This Guy has a bit of ground to make up on the aforementioned pair but can run well again. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
Selection: SPIRIT ABOVE Next Best: Cashel Blue
Race Result
Best Turned Out
Bluegrass & Down Royal Racecourse are pleased to sponsor the Best Turned Out prize for today’s races.
Thanks To Our Sponsors Down Royal Racecourse would like to thank Ampion Ltd, BOYLE Sports, Future Ticketing, Harvertech, Irish European Breeders Fund, Mencap, Proparamedics and Medicall their generous sponsorship of today’s meeting.
Distance 5f
€12,000
Ampion will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £75 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €7,068 SECOND €2,400 THIRD €1,200 FOURTH €600 FIFTH €360 SIXTH €240
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
DECLARED 11 STARTING FROM STALLS
1
Draw 7
Clonmacash (GB) 12
g Bay by Charming Thought - Orientate (Equiano)
Owner: Mark Devlin/J Mackle/Skylark Racing Syndicate
Bred by: Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Colours: RED, black panel, black armlet, red cap
Career record 53 runs, 6 wins, 14 places Prize-money earned €74,058
Handicap Rating 75
Jockey: Sam Coen (5)
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
Form 22/1 HR75 Sam Coen 9.5 (V) s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Jon Riggens 9.6 NAV 7 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 10/1 HR80 Gabriella Hill 9.7 (V) 5 1/4L 5th of 12 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.9 DUN 26 MAY Ext hcp 5f Std Adam Caffrey 9.7 (V) 8L 9th of 12 to Rosenpur (GER) 9.7 CHESTER 8 MAY hcp (61-80)6f 17yds Gd
Recent Finishes 341953 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict
2
Draw 5
Stronger record on AW although his run at Navan last time was one of his better efforts
Probable SP: 5/1
Arctic Steps (IRE) 24 f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Arctic Haze (Kodiac)
Owner: Ms Amanda Torrens
Bred by: Caroline Hanly,Sean Ronan & Mark Hanly
Colours: RED, grey stars, grey star on cap
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €25,828
Handicap Rating 72 4 10-02 Cpiece
Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor
Form 6/1 HR74 Patrick McGettigan 9.3 (CP) 7 3/4L 9th of 12 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.9 DUN 26 MAY Ext hcp 5f Std 10/1 HR68 Patrick McGettigan 9.7 (CP) won 1/2L 1/2L from Nouvel Espoir 9.7 and Stone Bear 8.13
10/1 HR68 Reese Holohan 9.5 (CP) 6 1/2L 5th of 16 to Sporting Hero (GB) 9.6
Finishes 622519
Took record on turf to 2-10 when winning at Naas; poor AW run latest; chance Probable
3
(IRE) 12
Jockey: Scott McCullagh Trainer: Edward Lynam Form 11/2 HR74 Enola Pollet 8.13 3 1/2L 5th of 9 to Jon Riggens 9.6
14/1 HR80 Ben Coen 10.0 7 1/4L 9th of 13 to Bint Majestic Roi 10.0 NAAS 9 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
Finishes 563925
Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: Noel Meade
5
Draw 8
Jordan Breeze (IRE) 12
g Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Little Sweetheart (Lawman)
Owner: Mrs Patrick J Flynn
Bred by: Lykke Til Group
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, black & emerald green quartered cap Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money
€19,185 Handicap Rating 62
Jockey: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (7)
Trainer: Patrick J Flynn
Form 6/1 HR62 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 8.13 (H) 6 1/4L 11th of 21 to Happy Henry 8.8 NAV 7 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 3/1Fav HR60 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9.9 (H) won 3/4L 3/4L from Whatswrongnow 9.0 and Steel Magnolia 9.2
Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap Career record 29 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned
Jockey: Shay Wallace (7)
15/2 HR64 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 7L 6th of 9 to Jon Riggens 9.6
7
Draw 3
Shamanka (IRE) 16
f Bay by Shaman - Duchess Power (Dutch Art)
Owner: Eamon Purcell
Bred by: Ballintry Stud & G Rogers
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow sleeves, emerald green diamonds, emerald green cap, white diamonds
Career record 8 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,588
Handicap Rating 61
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (3)
Form 80/1 HR62 Wesley Joyce 9.3 (TS) 11L 17th of 20 to Sommelier (GB) 9.10 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 22/1 HR66 Wayne Lordan 9.10 11L 13th of 14 to Collective Power 9.12 DUN 28 NOV 25 Ext hcp 6f Std 10/1 HR66 Wayne Lordan 9.3 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Ballintogher 9.8 DUN 19 NOV 25 6rn mdn 6f Std
Trainer: Harry Cleary
Recent Finishes 63530-0
Spirit Of Eagles (IRE) 22
f Bay by Gleneagles - Tranquil Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
Owner: Martin Flinter
Bred by: Mrs Renata Coleman
Colours: WHITE, black seams, check cap Career record 42 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €26,478 Handicap Rating 59
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3) Trainer: Thomas Dowling
Form 11/1 HR40 Billy Lee 9.2 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 4L from Profit Surge 9.8 and Gloriously Glam 9.13
125/1 HR37 James Ryan 9.5 (TS) 10L 11th of 12 to Una Matata 9.5
50-0031
10
Draw 2
She’s A Gift (GB) 18
f Bay by Iffraaj - Encore Moi (Exceed And Excel)
Owner: Dermot McGuinness
Bred by: Canary Thoroughbreds
Colours: DARK BLUE, white hoop, white armlet, striped cap Career record 16 runs, 1 places Prize-money
Handicap Rating 52
Jockey: Conor Cusack (7)
Trainer:
Form Siobhan Rutledge 9.9 nk 2nd to He’s An Angel (GB) 9.9 WOLVERHAMPTON 1 JUN 11rn 5f 21yds Std
33/1 HR49 Chris Hayes 8.7 8 1/4L 14th of 16 to Arctic Steps 9.7 NAAS 9 MAY hcp 5f Gd
200/1 HR39 Siobhan Rutledge 9.10 6L 7th of 9 to Real Encounter 9.3 DUN 23 APR mdn 5f Std
Recent Finishes 0-45702
11
Draw 6
Skillman Ave (IRE) 14
f Bay by Soldier’s Call - Imelda Mayhem (Byron)
Owner: Derek Kierans
Bred by: Ballyhane
Colours: WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €15,301
Jockey: Jessica Maye (7)
Handicap Rating 39 4 8-07 Blinkers
Trainer: John C McConnell
Form 28/1 HR43 Siobhan Rutledge 9.1 (V) 21L last of 17 to I’m Spartacus 9.10 FAIR 5 JUN hcp (0-60)6f Gd 25/1 HR48 Siobhan Rutledge 9.1 (BK) 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to Gegenpressing (GB) 9.5 SLGO 3 MAY hcp (0-60)6f 61yds Sft
12/1 HR51 Jessica O’Gorman 8.2 (V) 9 1/4L 8th of 16 to Sporting Hero (GB) 9.6 NAV 25 APR Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 80-0880 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict
Won last season off 68 but mark in freefall since and no sign of revival; 10lb wrong Probable SP: 50/1
Visor ON No. 1 Cpiece ON No. 2 Blinkers ON No. 4, 11 C,T ON No. 7, 8
Long handicap: Skillman Ave 7-12(110)
LAST YEAR 1st Surpass And Shine, 2nd Cuban Grey, 3rd Mint Man
TRAINER Patrick J Flynn WEIGHT 9-12 TIME 59.66 secs GOING good
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
Few make huge appeal here but the forecast rain could help JORDAN BREEZE to add to his soft ground Cork win after a poor run on good ground at Navan. Arctic Steps brought his turf record to 2-10 when winning at Naas and he could go well back on this surface. Spirit Of Eagles has taken a mammoth hit for her claimer victory last time when beating higher-rated rivals. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
BETTING FORECAST 5 Arctic Steps, Clonmacash, Spirit Of Eagles, 11-2 Jordan Breeze, Nouvel Espoir, 13-2 Collective Power, 9 She’s A Gift, 12 Lethimfly, 18 Verified, 28 Shamanka, 50 Skillman Ave The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Jordan Breeze
Selection: JORDAN BREEZE Next Best: Clonmacash
Race Result
Distances Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
Distance 7f
(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race)
BOYLE Sports will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. Down Royal Racecourse is pleased to present £75 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
WINNER €9,424 SECOND €3,200 THIRD €1,600 FOURTH €800 FIFTH €480 SIXTH €320 RACE CONDITIONS For two years old only, maidens at starting and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than #30,000 WEIGHTS 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.
DECLARED 17 STARTING FROM STALLS
1
Draw 16
High Morals (USA) 46
c Bay by Highly Motivated - Moral Clarity (Siyouni)
Owner: William Durkan
Bred by: John McCormack Bloodstock LLC
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots Career record 1 runs
Jockey: Leigh Roche Trainer: William Durkan Form 3/1Fav Chris Hayes 9.4 5
2
Draw 12
Jockey: Killian Leonard
The Pipeman (IRE)
c Bay by Cotai Glory - Las Aves (Desert Style)
Owner: Condron Concrete Ltd
Bred by: John Paul Condron
Colours: YELLOW, black hoop, black chevrons on sleeves, black diamond on cap
3
Draw 9
Full Volume (FR)
c Bay by Lucky Vega - Red Azalea (Galileo)
Owner: Ace Stud
Bred by: Yulong Investments Pty Ltd Colours:
Jockey: Scott McCullagh
Jockey: Terry Casey (7)
c Bay by Ten Sovereigns - Mahaarat (Dubawi)
Owner: Yamen Kalach
Bred by: Layla Sophia Kalach
Colours: DARK GREEN, white star, emerald green sleeves, dark green cap
5
Draw 4
THE BOYLE SPORTS MEDIAN AUCTION
Portaliffe Phil (IRE) 7
c Bay by Awtaad - Debuetantin (Big Shuffle)
Owner: Declan Sheridan
Bred by: Kildaragh Stud Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white star, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue stars Career record 2 runs
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
Jockey: Conor Cusack (7)
Form 125/1 Adam Caffrey 9.5 15L 16th of 17 to Switching Sides 9.9 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 6f Gd 8/1 Adam Caffrey 9.5 15L 8th of 9 to Maggie Walker 8.8 CK 19 MAY mdn 6f Sft
Recent Finishes 80
Verdict Has beaten just two rivals from two starts; unlikely
6
Draw 8
Joga Bonito (GB)
22
c Grey by Territories - Aurora Gray (Rip Van Winkle)
Owner: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
Bred by: Culworth Grounds Farm
Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €5,700
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor Trainer: P Twomey
Form 11/8Fav Billy Lee 9.0 3 1/2L 2nd to High King 9.2 FAIR 28 MAY 8rn 6f 25yds Gd 2/1Fav Billy Lee 9.2 1/2L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Dancing Destiny 8.9 ROS 11 MAY 10rn mdn 7f 111yds Gd Recent Finishes 42
11/8
7
Draw 13
Kraar (IRE) 19
c Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Big Little Lie (Dark Angel)
Owner: Abdullah Fahad Al Attiyah
Bred by: Michael Byrne
Colours: WHITE, blue tribale star, blue cap
Jockey: Chris Hayes Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien Form 20/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 12L 7th of 11 to The Scallionator 8.13 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd
Finishes 7
Short head ahead of Shesthedevil
8
Draw 10
Noble Agenda (IRE)
c Bay by King of Change - Supreme Quest (Exceed And Excel)
Owner: Hard Bet Partnership Bred by: Ballinafad Stud
Colours: RED, royal blue chevron,
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
9
Draw 7
Supreme Act (IRE)
c Bay by Supremacy - Rosa Albertine (Camelot)
Owner: Premier Spirit Again Syndicate
Bred by: Mr Micheal P Grealish
Colours: LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white & yellow check cap
HHIII
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton (7) Trainer: Andrew Slattery
10
Draw 15
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3)
Shesthedevil (IRE)
f Bay by Cotai Glory - Unique Cut (Kodiac)
Owner: Black Steel Square Syndicate
Bred by: Ballinafad Stud
Colours: GREY, black hollow box, black & grey quartered cap
record 1 runs
9-03
Trainer: Patrick Magee Form 28/1 Patrick McGettigan 8.8 (H) 12L 8th of 11 to The
11
Draw 3
Closefield Beau (IRE)
g Bay by Nando Parrado - Dawaa (Tamayuz)
Owner: Closefield Syndicate
Bred by: Loughtown Stud
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue chevron, light blue sleeves, yellow chevrons, light
yellow diamond
Jockey: Gary Halpin Trainer: Daniel McLoughlin
12
Draw 5
Golden Arizona (IRE) 7
c Chesnut by Arizona - Golden Leg (Australia)
Owner: Ray Grehan
Bred by: Whitefriar Stud
Colours: MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €858
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (3)
Trainer: Jack W Davison
13
Draw 1
Sophia Royale (IRE) 31
f Bay by Soldier’s Call - Whisper Aloud (Swiss Spirit)
Owner: Ruth McCreery & Brian O’Dwyer
Bred by: Ballyhane
Colours: BLACK & YELLOW STRIPES, black
Jockey: Megan Telford-Kelly (7)
40/1 Rory Mulligan 8.3 7 3/4L 7th of 9 to Maggie
66/1 Gavin Ryan 8.9 21L last of 10 to Edward Thatch 9.9 CK 3 MAY mdn 5f Sft Recent Finishes 07
14
Draw 17
Spanish View (IRE)
f Chesnut by Phoenix of Spain - Hanvarana (Leroidesanimaux)
Owner: Sinead Fahey
Bred by: Irish National Stud
Colours: PINK, emerald green seams, emerald green cap 2 8-11
Jockey: Sean Davis Trainer: Jarlath P Fahey
Recent Finishes Star Rating HHIII
3,000 euros yearling; half-sister to two winners but others more appealing
RESERVES
15
Draw 11
Jockey:
Pink Venom (IRE)
15
f Bay by Soldier’s Call - Periwinkle (Teofilo)
Owner: Noel Hartley
Bred by: Funcheon Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: WHITE, emerald green panel, emerald green star on cap Career record 1 runs
Form 80/1 Jamie Powell 9.2 13L 7th of 10 to Blonde Over Blue (GB) 9.2 LEP 4 JUN mdn 7f 20yds Sft
SP: 18/1
2 8-11
Trainer: J P Murtagh
Recent Finishes 7 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Reserve; 13.5l seventh of ten on debut (80-1); others more likely Probable SP: No Odds
16
Draw 6
Jockey:
Caoch The Piper (IRE) 8
f Bay by Awtaad - Worlds Apart (New Bay)
Owner: Charles Kerwin
Bred by: C Eglington & C Elliot
Colours: BLACK, red sash & sleeves, royal blue cap Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €225
Form 14/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.1 13L 6th of 8 to Pisiffik Ginger 9.3 LEP 11 JUN mdn 7f 35yds Sft
Recent Finishes 6
17
Draw 2
Jockey:
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Verdict Reserve; moderate effort at Leopardstown when sixth of eight; more needed Probable SP: No Odds
Oristown Boy (IRE) 7
g Bay by Inns of Court - Billie Eria (Tamayuz)
Owner: Ms Lisa Sheridan & Patrick M O’Brien & Larry Murray
Bred by: Michael O’Mahony
Colours: RED & WHITE DIABOLO, halved sleeves, quartered cap Career record 1 runs
Form 66/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.13 12L 13th of 17 to Switching Sides 9.9 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 6f Gd
Recent Finishes 0
Trainer: Joseph Anthony Murray
Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Reserve; well beaten on debut when stumbling; others preferred Probable SP: No Odds
Cpiece ON No. 13
LAST YEAR 1st North Coast, 2nd Nazario, 3rd World Tour TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1m 28.29 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Joga Bonito, 6 Full Volume, High Morals, 12 The Pipeman, 14 Golden Arizona, 15 Kraar, Noble Agenda, Sophia Royale, 16 Supreme Act, 18 Closefield Beau, Shesthedevil, Spanish View, 20 Mutamarid Lsk, 25 Portaliffe Phil
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
The Racing Post Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
Selection: Joga Bonito
RACE VERDICT
While JOGO BONITO has disappointed as favourite in both his starts, he has run with credit and appeals as the most likely winner on form. Full Volume is an interesting debutant from Jessica Harrington. High Morals was an expensive yearling but disappointed when sent off favourite for his debut. He is likely capable of more. [Denis Harney]
Source: Racing Post
Selection: JOGA BONITO Next Best: Full Volume
1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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5
Draw 1
Flaming Rib (IRE) 15
g Bay by Ribchester - Suddenly (Excelebration)
Owner: Dooley Thoroughbreds
Bred by: Kildaragh Stud
Colours: BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars
Career record 34 runs, 7 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €516,382
Handicap Rating 78
Jockey: Sam Coen (5)
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
Form 20/1 HR79 Reese Holohan 9.1 6 3/4L 5th of 10 to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft
5/1 HR83 Shane Foley 8.11 (CP) 7 3/4L last of 10 to Instant Appeal (GB) 8.13 DUN 17 DEC 25 hcp 7f Std
14/1 HR84 Adam Caffrey 9.10 3/4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Little Empire 8.8 DUN 21 NOV 25 11rn 7f Std
Recent Finishes 44940-5
Verdict
6
Draw 10
Star Rating HHIII
Seven wins aborad but none since 2023; may come forward from seasonal return Probable SP: 16/1
Blues Emperor (IRE)
26 g Chesnut by Gleneagles - Bean Uasal (Oasis Dream)
Owner: Five Year Plan Syndicate
Bred by: Mrs Helen Keaveney
Colours: DARK GREEN, yellow disc, white sleeves, yellow chevrons, maroon cap, yellow star
Career record 34 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Prize-money earned €132,724
Handicap Rating 77
Jockey: Scott McCullagh
Trainer: William Harvey
Form 9/1 HR79 Nathan Crosse 9.13 (CP) 10L 13th of 19 to Pretty Omagh Girl 9.6 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
66/1 HR79 Nathan Crosse 9.13 (CP) hd nk 1/2L 4th to Merisi Diamond 9.3 CUR 19 APR 17rn Ext hcp 7f Sft
66/1 HR83 Nathan Crosse 8.12 (CP) 24L 16th of 21 to Key Witness 8.5 CUR 3 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy
Recent Finishes 6-08040 Star Rating
Verdict Five wins for former yard but poor overall for new one; 12lb below last winning
SP: 14/1
7
Draw 14
Eddie G (IRE) 15
g Bay by Kuroshio - Leitra Lady (Azamour)
Owner: Taceec Syndicate
Bred by: P G Connolly
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark blue cap, white star Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €21,972 Handicap Rating 74
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3)
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
Form 28/1 HR75 Nicola Burns 8.13 (TS) 14L 9th of 10 to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft 9/2 HR80 Sam Coen 9.5 (TS) 12L last of 6 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 10.0 CK 20 MAY 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd 18/1 HR79 Adam Caffrey 9.13 (TS) hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Shoot To Kill 9.9 ROS 12 MAY 25 14rn Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd
Recent
Summer Island (USA) 26
g Bay by Caravaggio - Anita Partner (Majestic Warrior)
9
Draw 3
Treasure Rose (IRE) 38
f Bay by Inns of Court - Wild Mix (Mastercraftsman)
Owner: Anthony Paul Smurfit
Bred by: Kelly Equine Services
Colours: YELLOW, royal blue epaulettes, royal blue star on cap Career record 9 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €15,468 Handicap Rating 74 4 9-08
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor
Form 6/5Fav HR76 Seamie Heffernan 9.4 nk 2nd to Hygge (GB) 9.9 KILL 12 MAY 13rn mdn 1m 31yds Gd
7/1 HR76 Ben Coen 9.3 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Tea Rose 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 16rn mdn 7f Yld
Recent Finishes 2423-22
Verdict
10
Draw 5
Trainer: J P Murtagh
Five-time runner-up from nine starts; makes h’cap debut and consistency will pay soon Probable SP: 11/4
Thurso (GB) 12
g Bay by Dutch Art - Rebecca Rocks (Exceed And Excel)
Owner: G E O’Leary
Bred by: Hunscote Stud Limited
Colours: GREY, red seams, grey sleeves, white cap, red star
Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €28,368 Handicap Rating 72
Jockey: Wesley Joyce (3)
Trainer: G E O’Leary
Form 22/1 HR72 Seamie Heffernan 10.2 3/4L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Happy Henry 8.8 NAV 7 JUN 21rn Ext hcp 5f Gd Finley Marsh 9.9 won 1L 1/2L from Candy Warhol (USA) 9.1 and Some Nightmare 8.9 BATH 12 MAY 7rn hcp (51-70)5f 160yds Frm 1min 11.4sec Oliver Hoodless 9.0 (CP) 3L last of 8 to Tabby (GB) 9.6 SOUTHWELL 29 APR hcp (56-75)6f 17yds Std
Recent Finishes 558814 Star Rating HHHHI
Verdict Four-time British winner was a respectable fourth on stable debut; trip should suit Probable SP: 11/2
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Draw 12
Imperial Dream (IRE) 46
g Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Iffa Red (Iffraaj)
Owner: Dream Team Syndicate
Bred by: Kilweelran Ltd
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, emerald green stars, emerald green star on cap Career record 29 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Prize-money earned €44,824 Handicap Rating 67
Jockey: Alan Persse (5)
Trainer: Patrick J Flynn
Form 22/1 HR70 Alan Persse 9.9 6 3/4L 15th of 20 to Genesis 10.1 CUR 4 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 16/1 HR71 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 8.12 13L last of 10 to Dontspoilasale 9.5 DUN 14 NOV 25 hcp 6f Std 4/1Fav HR71 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9.8 1/2L 1 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Darkdeserthighway 9.8 DUN 24 OCT 25 14rn Ext hcp 7f Std Recent Finishes 56240-0 Star Rating HHIII Verdict Close C&D fourth in 2024 and won at the Curragh later in year; struggled since Probable SP: 20/1
Battle Borne (IRE) 24
Draw 13
g Bay by Acclamation - Rope A Dope (Bungle Inthejungle)
Owner: Patrick J McKenna
Bred by: Mr N O’Hare
Colours: YELLOW, black & white check cap Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Prize-money earned €12,278 Handicap Rating 64 4 8-12 Cpiece
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
Trainer: Patrick J McKenna
Form 14/1 HR69 Patrick McGettigan 9.3 (CP) 3 1/2L 2nd to The Liffey 9.10 DUN 26 MAY 10rn 1m Std 66/1 HR70 Jamie Orr 9.7 (BK) 19L last of 15 to Monvoe 8.12 LEP 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 50/1 HR71 Patrick McGettigan 9.0 (CP) 19L last of 17 to Vega’s Muse (GB) 9.6 LEP 12 APR Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld
Recent Finishes 100002 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Won a modest 7f AW m’den but soundly beaten since; last of all in two recent turf runs Probable SP: 16/1
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Draw 8
Gotta Catch’em
All (IRE) 32
g Bay by Free Eagle - Allegra Tak (Invincible Spirit)
Owner: Mrs S Bury & Ralph Kelly & Odhran O’Neill & Thomas Cox
Bred by: Con O’Leary & Mary Rogers
Colours: WHITE, red hoop, red sleeves, white armlet, red cap, white star
Career record 24 runs, 8 places Prize-money earned €19,340 Handicap Rating 64
Jockey: Conor Cusack (7)
Form 17/2 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.0 (CP) 7 1/4L 9th of 11 to Sir Jeremy 9.2 ROS 18
Yld 8/1 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.10 (CP) 7 1/2L 6th of 23 to Obscenity 9.9
12/1 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.0 5 3/4L 7th of 17 to Vega’s Muse (GB) 9.6
Recent Finishes 284-769
Draw 7
Minaun View (GB) 8
f Chesnut by Bated Breath - Vote Often (Beat Hollow)
Owner: Paul Hardman
Bred by: Whatton Manor Stud & Thurso Ltd
Colours: RED, light green hollow box, light green chevrons on sleeves, light green cap Career record 17 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €7,510 Handicap Rating 63
Trainer: H Rogers
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Trainer: Adrian McGuinness
Form 17/2 HR64 Adam Caffrey 9.8 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 12 to Meriden (GB) 9.12 LEP 11 JUN Ext hcp 7f 35yds Sft 9/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 (CP) 2L 6th of 14 to Faoladh 9.4 here 29 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 13/2 HR67 J. Cleary 8.10 (CP) (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 14 to Sun Soldier 9.11 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd Recent Finishes 073565
Star Rating HHHII
Verdict 0-17 but has found some consistency on turf recently; beaten 2l over C&D last month Probable SP: 10/1
T/S ON No. 4, 7 Cpiece ON No. 6, 9, 12 C,T ON No. 14
LAST YEAR 1st Summer Snow, 2nd Pier Pressure, 3rd Black Storm TRAINER Peter Lawlor WEIGHT 9-6 TIME 1m 26.88 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Treasure Rose, 5 Little Empire, Summer Island, 11-2 Thurso, 10 Gotta Catch’em All, Minaun View, 14 Blues Emperor, 16 Battle Borne, Flaming Rib, 20 Imperial Dream, 25 Eddie G, 33 others
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
RACE VERDICT
With five runner-up finishes from nine starts, TREASURE ROSE should have her consistency rewarded at some stage and it may be on handicap bow. Thurso is a four-time British winner and shaped as though a return to further would suit on his Irish debut. Summer Island and Little Empire round out the shortlist. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
Selection: TREASURE ROSE Next Best: Flaming Rib
Distances Time 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
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THE LAURA NICHOLAS MEMORIAL HANDICAP OF €10,000 (RATED 0-60)
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WINNER €5,900 SECOND €2,000 THIRD €1,000 FOURTH €500 FIFTH €300 SIXTH €200
RACE CONDITIONS An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 0-60
DECLARED 17 STARTING FROM STALLS
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Draw 12
Blue Anthem (GB) 32
g Bay by Starspangledbanner - Blues Sister (Compton Place)
Owner: Purosangue Racing Syndicate
Bred by: Mr & Mrs M Morris, Mr & Mrs P Hopper
Colours: EMERALD GREEN & RED CHECK, royal blue sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €19,731
Handicap Rating 60
Jockey: Scott McCullagh
Trainer: Gerard O’Leary
Form 20/1 HR64 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 (TS) 9 1/2L 8th of 15 to Thrifty Of Digby 10.0 ROS 18 MAY Ext hcp 7f 94yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR67 Shane Foley 9.11 5 3/4L 13th of 20 to Genesis 10.1 CUR 4 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd 14/1 HR69 Siobhan Rutledge 9.10 12L 13th of 21 to Bint Majestic Roi 9.12 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 6f Sft
Recent Finishes 2-95008 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Poor form for new yard but drops in grade now (won off 70 in past); not dismissed Probable SP: 14/1
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Draw 15
Alex Belardo (IRE) 18
g Chesnut by Belardo - Silver Tide (Silver Hawk)
Owner: Rockview Stables
Bred by: Christopher Grosso
Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue sleeves, light blue stars, dark blue cap, light blue stars
Career record 25 runs, 1 wins, 10 places Prize-money earned €20,601
Handicap Rating 58 5 10-00 Visor
Trainer: John C McConnell
Jockey: Donagh O’Connor
Form Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 (V) nk 2nd to Asian Journey 9.8 WOLVERHAMPTON 1 JUN 11rn hcp (46-60)1m 143yds Std 4/1 HR57 Adam Grant 9.6 (BK) 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Alto Sax 8.10 DUN 1 APR hcp (0-60)1m Std 15/2 HR58 Siobhan Rutledge 9.11 (BK) 3 1/4L 5th of 14 to Amemri (GB) 9.13 DUN 20 MAR hcp (0-60)7f Std Recent Finishes 333562
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Draw 6
46 g Bay by Harry Angel - Brooklyn’s Rose (Holy Roman Emperor) Owner: John M Keogh Bred by: Mr Declan Landy
Colours: BLACK, black cap, pink star Career record 42 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Prize-money earned €25,186 Handicap Rating 55
Jockey: Killian Leonard Trainer: S M Duffy
Form 10/1 HR59 Reese Holohan 8.10 (CP) 8 1/4L 11th of 15 to Summer Island (USA) 9.9 CUR 4 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 7/1 HR56 N.G. McCullagh 9.12 (CP) nk 1L 3rd to Comfort Line 9.6 DUN 23 APR 10rn hcp (0-60)1m Std 12/1 HR59 N.G. McCullagh 10.1 (CP) 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to Exceeding 9.5 LEP 15 APR hcp (0-60)7f Yld/Sft
THE LAURA NICHOLAS MEMORIAL HANDICAP
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Draw 14
Pete’s Dream (IRE) 126
g Bay by Elzaam - Michael’s Missile (Majestic Missile)
Owner: Declan Michael Diviney
Bred by: Declan Diviney
Colours: YELLOW & BLACK DIAMONDS, black sleeves, yellow diamonds, yellow cap, black diamond Career record 12 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,730
Handicap Rating 54
Jockey: Jimmy Dalton (7)
Form 13/2 HR56 Nathan Crosse 9.12 (V) 6 1/4L 9th of 13 to Jazzy Dancer 9.3 DUN 13 FEB hcp (0-60)7f Std 11/2 HR57 Sam Coen 9.7 5 1/4L 8th of 14 to Thaloria (GB) 10.2 DUN 28 JAN hcp (0-60)7f Std 9/2 HR60 Sam Coen 9.8 5 3/4L 6th of 14 to Fleetfootsoldier 9.11 DUN 19 NOV 25 hcp (0-60)7f Std
Trainer: Andrew Slattery
Recent Finishes 7606-89 Star Rating
Verdict M’den
Jockey: Sam Coen (5)
Ukiyo (IRE)
7 f Bay by Kuroshio - Cumbrian Applause (Vale of York)
Owner: Paul D Mulligan
Bred by: Patrick J Moloney
Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue sleeves, light blue cap, royal blue star
Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €11,517
Handicap Rating 54
Trainer: Andrew Kinirons
Form 9/1 HR55 Robbie Colgan 9.11 3 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Rodeeve (GB) 8.13 FAIR 12 JUN 15rn hcp (0-60)6f Gd 11/1 HR54 Patrick McGettigan 8.7 (TS) 9 3/4L 15th of 20 to Sommelier (GB) 9.10 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 16/1 HR54 Patrick McGettigan 9.5 (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to La La Lucrative 9.1 LIST 31 MAY 15rn hcp (0-60)7f Gd
Recent Finishes 720203 Star Rating HHHII
Verdict Won at Cork off 6lb higher last season; good placed efforts this term inc’ latest Probable SP: 10/1
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Draw 13
Toy Soldier (IRE) 38
g Bay by Soldier’s Call - Royal Highness (Dream Ahead)
Owner: K Jardine & A Green
Bred by: Ballyhane Stud
Colours: DARK BLUE, red star, white armlet, red cap, white star Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €13,786 Handicap Rating 52
4 9-08 Blinkers
Jockey: Leigh Roche
Trainer: Maurice Andrew Ahern
Form 4/1 HR53 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 (BK) s/hd nk 1 1/2L 4th to Nibras Rainbow 9.2 KILL 12 MAY 15rn hcp (0-60)1m 31yds Gd 80/1 HR57 Nathan Crosse 9.1 (BK) 24L 13th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 CUR 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy 125/1 HR62 Julian Pietropaolo 8.13 (BK) 13L 13th of 14 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.7 DUN 16 JAN Ext hcp 7f Std
Recent Finishes 000-004
Dervo Annie (IRE) 7
f Bay by Bungle Inthejungle - Apple Anni (Fast Company)
Owner: J Dervan
Bred by: Mrs Natalie Gilligan
Colours: BLACK & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, black & red hooped sleeves, white & emerald green quartered cap
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Prize-money earned €7,800
Handicap Rating 60
Jockey: Jack Kearney (3)
3 9-07
Trainer: Ms Claire O’Connell
Form 7/4Fav HR54 Colin Keane 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from El Fontenaro 9.1 and Whatswrongnow 8.9 FAIR 12 JUN 16rn hcp (0-60)6f Gd
14/1 HR49 Colin Keane 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Meriden (GB) 9.10 here 29 MAY 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Gd 25/1 HR52 Chris Hayes 8.10 13L 7th of 13 to Dream Legend 8.7 BELW 11 APR Ext hcp 7f 205yds Sft
Recent Finishes 708-721 Star Rating HHHHH
Verdict Built on good C&D second to win last time; rider’s claim helps with rise; chance Probable SP: 5/2
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Draw 11
Concaire (IRE) 9
g Bay by Ghaiyyath - Hopeless Romantic (Invincible Spirit)
Owner: Concaire Syndicate
Bred by: Kiltown Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, pink cap Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money
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Jockey: Chris Hayes
Trainer: Richard John O’Brien Form 3/1Fav HR56 Billy Lee 9.2 (H) ns 2nd to Unfamiliar 8.12 LIM 10 JUN 13rn hcp (0-60)7f Yld 9/1 HR59 Billy Lee 9.1 (H) 3 1/4L 6th of 14 to Cisterna 8.13 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd 150/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 (H) 18L 8th of 15 to Samurai Mike (GB) 9.8 CK 3 MAY mdn 6f Sft
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Zephron (GB) 58
g Bay by Ivawood - Amarylis (Rip Van Winkle)
Owner: Anthony McCann
Bred by: James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd
Colours: PINK, purple star, purple seams on sleeves, purple star on cap
Career record 52 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Prize-money earned €55,860
Handicap Rating 50 9 9-06
Jockey: Adam Grant (7) Trainer: Anthony McCann
Form 14/1 HR54 Luke McAteer 9.10 (BK) 14L 11th of 14 to Kitty Bear 9.0 GOW 22 APR hcp (0-60)7f Sft 33/1 HR56 Mikey Sheehy 9.12 (CP) 3 3/4L 7th of 16 to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.11 GOW 9 APR hcp (0-60)7f 180yds Sft 15/2 HR57 Luke McAteer 9.13 (CP) 29L last of 15 to Alnofoor (GB) 9.2
Recent Finishes 000-070
HHIII Verdict Five-time winner had weak form last season and that trend has
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Lady Kelly (IRE) 22
DARK GREEN, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €108 Handicap Rating 58
Jockey: Yudish Geerdharry (7)
3 9-05 Blinkers
Trainer: J P Murtagh Form 11/1 HR61 Ben Coen 9.3 (BK) 3 1/2L 6th of 13 to Fortuity 9.5
hcp 7f Gd 20/1 Ben Coen 9.3 23L 8th of 10 to Yousaynothingatall 9.3 CK 3 MAY mdn 1m 2f 120yds Sft/Hvy 7/1 Ben Coen 9.3 12L 9th of 14 to Mixed Feelings 9.3 LEP 15 APR mdn 1m Yld/Sft
Recent Finishes 8-986
Miqdaad (IRE) 22
g Grey by Dark Angel - Khatiba (Kheleyf)
Owner: John C McConnell
Bred by: Godolphin
Colours: WHITE, white cap, black star Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Prize-money earned €9,410 Handicap Rating 41
Jockey: Jessica O’Gorman (7)
Trainer: John C McConnell Form 25/1 HR42 Siobhan Rutledge 8.9 (V) 16L 16th of 18 to
11/1 HR46 Ross Coakley 9.2 (V) 5 1/4L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Altimara 10.2 LEP 7 AUG 25 hcp (0-60)7f 42yds Gd 20/1 HR44 Ross Coakley 9.2 (V) 1/2L 2nd to She’s Smart 9.7 LIM 12 JUL 25 13rn hcp (0-60)6f 150yds Gd
Recent Finishes 0-7028-0 Star Rating HIIII
Verdict AW m’den winner in 2024; poor return at F’house; needs to improve hugely
(IRE)
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g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Etoile de Lune (Zamindar) Owner: Conor McKenna & Patrick J McKenna & Emmet McKenna Bred by: Tullamaine Castle Stud Colours: YELLOW, black cap, white star Career record 62 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Prize-money earned €57,373 Handicap Rating 41 8 8-11 Cpiece
Trainer: Patrick J McKenna
Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey (7)
Form 16/1 HR41 Sadhbh Tormey 8.4 10L 11th of 14 to Queen Aethelflaed 9.9 GOW 12 JUN hcp (0-60)1m Yld
9/1 HR40 Sadhbh Tormey 8.9 2 1/2L nk 3rd to Real Petite (GER) 9.1 GOW 1 JUN 16rn hcp (0-60)1m Yld
40/1 HR44 Patrick McGettigan 8.9 (V) 18L 12th of 14 to Kitty Bear 9.0 GOW 22 APR hcp (0-60)7f Sft
Recent Finishes 000030 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Third at Gowran on penultimate was rare positive recent effort; well h’capped at best Probable SP: 25/1
THE LAURA NICHOLAS MEMORIAL HANDICAP
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Draw 7
Mullacash Buzz (IRE) 39
g Bay by War Command - September Lily (Cape Cross)
Owner: Martin Flinter
Bred by: Martin & Maureen Flinter
Colours: WHITE, black seams, check cap
Career record 51 runs, 6 wins, 9 places Prize-money earned €53,755 Handicap Rating 40
Jockey: Rory Mulligan (5)
Form 8/1
HR42 J. Cleary 8.8 (BK) (TS) 9L 6th of 14 to Kitty Bear 9.9 ROS 11 MAY hcp (0-60)7f 111yds Gd
Trainer: Thomas Dowling
22/1 HR49 J. Cleary 9.0 (TS) nk 1L 1 1/4L 4th to Comfort Line 9.6 DUN 23 APR 10rn hcp (0-60)1m Std
20/1 HR53 Sadhbh Tormey 8.13 (TS) 7 3/4L 10th of 13 to Jazzy Dancer 9.3 DUN 13 FEB hcp (0-60)7f Std
Recent Finishes 63-0046 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Rated 7lb lower on turf; fair fourth on AW in April; weakened into sixth on turf latest Probable SP: 15/1
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Draw 4
Stonyfalls (IRE)
21 f Bay by Supremacy - Maria Kristina (Footstepsinthesand)
Owner: Paul Traynor
Bred by: Kildaragh Stud
Colours: YELLOW, grey star, yellow cap
Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €100
Handicap Rating 51
Jockey:
Form 66/1 HR53 Siobhan Rutledge 9.3 6L 6th of 14 to Meriden (GB) 9.10 here 29
hcp (0-60)7f Gd 300/1 HR59 Wesley Joyce 8.13 13L 9th of 12 to Prevalence (GB) 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 mdn 7f Std
125/1 Wayne Hassett 8.5 18L last of 12 to Stars Will Shine 9.0 here 29 SEP 25 mdn 7f 26yds Yld
3 8-12
Trainer: Paul Traynor
Recent Finishes 0809-6 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Reserve; soundly beaten in m’dens; 66-1 on h’cap bow over C&D when sixth of 14
Probable SP: No Odds
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Draw 3
Royal County Glory (IRE) 18
g Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Wychwood Whisper (Belardo)
Owner: Kevin John Smith
Bred by: Mr M Enright
Colours: WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Prize-money earned €10,660 Handicap Rating 60
3 9-07
Jockey:
Trainer: Kevin Michael Smith
Form 9/2Fav HR60 Julian Pietropaolo 9.6 7 1/2L 9th of 16 to Real Petite (GER) 9.1 GOW 1 JUN hcp (0-60)1m Yld 17/2 HR62 Julian Pietropaolo 8.11 3L 5th of 13 to Fortuity 9.5 FAIR 28 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd
100/30Fav HR57 Julian Pietropaolo 8.6 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Methgal 9.8 and Cosmic Force (GB) 9.0 DUN 10 APR 12rn hcp (0-60)7f Std 1min 28sec
Recent Finishes 24-3159 Star Rating HHIII
Verdict Reserve; AW winner in April off 3lb lower; claims at his best Probable SP: No Odds
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Draw 9
Brains (IRE) 18
g Bay by Dandy Man - Pure Jazz (Marju)
Owner: P Sweeney
Bred by: Kilnamoragh Stud
Colours: LIGHT BLUE & DARK BLUE HALVED, light blue sleeves & cap Career record 88 runs, 14 wins, 16 places Prize-money earned €115,038 Handicap Rating 59
10-01 B,T
Jockey:
Form 5/1 HR59 Shay Wallace 10.0 (BK) 6 1/2L 6th of 16 to Real Petite (GER) 9.1 GOW 1 JUN hcp (0-60)1m Yld
Verdict Reserve; veteran shaped nicely in opening two runs but a bit below that latest Probable SP: No Odds
T/S ON No. 1 Visor ON No. 2 Cpiece ON No. 3, 4, 10, 12, 13 Blinkers ON No. 7, 11 Hood ON No. 9 C,T ON No. 14 B,T ON No. 17
LAST YEAR 1st The Bog Bank, 2nd Spirit Of Eagles, 3rd Shelbourne Flyer
TRAINER T G McCourt WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1m 27.66 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Dervo Annie, 5 Concaire, 13-2 Alex Belardo, 15-2 Hot To Foxtrot, 8 Toy Soldier, 10 Ukiyo, 14 Blue Anthem, Lady Kelly, Pete’s Dream, Roman Harry, 15 Mullacash Buzz, 25 Rock Etoile, Zephron, 33 Miqdaad
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
Post
Selection: Dervo Annie
RACE VERDICT
There was no shame in DERVO ANNIE’s second over C&D given it came behind a dual subsequent winner, and the selection confirmed her promise when winning at Fairyhouse last time. Her rider’s claim halves her rise for that win. Concaire is of interest considering his close second last time despite doing a few things wrong. Hot To Foxtrot is another who comes here off the back of a positive run last time. [Denis Harney] Source: Racing Post
Selection: DERVO ANNIE Next Best: Alex Belardo
Race Result
Distances Time
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Sunday 20th June | Gates Open: 12 Noon
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RACE 1: 5.10pm
THE HARVERTECH MAIDEN OF €18,000 Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. For two years old only, maidens at starting. About 5 furlongs. €180 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls.
RACE 2: 5.40pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF €24,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€8,000)). Winner will receive €14,400 (Penalty Value: €14,136), Second will receive €4,800, Third will receive €2,400, Fourth will receive €1,200, Fifth will receive €720, Sixth will receive €480. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible. (90 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €240 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 15th June. Starting from stalls.
RACE 3: 6.15pm
THE WILLWEGO HANDICAP OF €12,000 Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap for three years old only. (70 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 15th June. Starting from stalls.
RACE 4: 6.50pm
THE AMPION ELECTRICAL TEST AND SOLAR HANDICAP OF €12,000 Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,068), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards. (70 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €120 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 15th June. Starting from stalls.
RACE 5: 7.25pm
THE BOYLE SPORTS MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF €16,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race). Winner will receive €9,600 (Penalty Value: €9,424), Second will receive €3,200, Third will receive €1,600, Fourth will receive €800, Fifth will receive €480, Sixth will receive €320. For two years old only, maidens at starting and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000. About 7 furlongs. €160 to enter, €16 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €24,000 allowed 2lb If median price established by the sire is not more than €18,000 allowed 4lb If median price established by the sire is not more than €12,000 allowed 6lb If median price established by the sire is not more than €6,000 allowed 8lb. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls.
RACE 6: 8.00pm
THE PROPARAMEDICS AND MEDICALL HANDICAP OF €15,000 Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,835), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards. (80 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €150 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 15th June. Starting from stalls.
RACE 7: 8.30pm
THE LAURA NICHOLAS MEMORIAL HANDICAP OF €10,000 (RATED 0-60) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 0-60. About 7 furlongs. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 15th June. Starting from stalls.
