Leopardstown 12.04.26 Online

CLASSIC TRIALS DAY

Sunday 12th April 2026

Under The INHS Rules | Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd March

Sunday 12th April 2026

Chairperson: Committee Members:

TODAYS OFFICIALS

Mr. Jim Mulqueen

Mrs. Eimear Mulhern

Mrs. Una Manning

Ms. Niamh Egan

Mrs. Suzanne Eade

Mr. Paul Dermody

Mr. Patrick Prendergast

Mr. John Kennedy

Mr. Tommy Breen

Ms. Sarah Judge

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Raceday Stewards: Ms. T. Breen (Chairperson), Mr. R. Ryan, Mr. N. McCaffrey, Mr. M. Magnier & Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone

Starter: Mr. J.R. Banahan

Judge: Mr. D. Maher

Handicapper: Mr. G. O’Gorman

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. P. Deegan

Medical Officer: Dr. A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Mr. C. Warren, Ms. M. O’Neill & Mr. J. Casey

Raceday Integrity Officers Team

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.

Hon. Surgeon to the Club: Mr. Gary O’Toole, BSc (Hons), MB BAO BCh (Hons), BMedSci MCh AFRCSI FRCS (Tr & Orth).

Commentator: Mr. Jerry Hannon

Farrier: Mr. Eamon Behan & Mr. Charlie Flanagan

Veterinary Surgeons: Highfield Veterinary Clinic, Lisadell Equine Hospital, Ó’Scanaill & Associates Veterinary Surgeons, Ratoath Veterinary Clinic

Doctors to the Club:

Dr. R Downey, Dr. F Kenny, Dr. C.J. Murphy & Dr. A McGoldrick

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WiFi

Free Wi-Fi is available to all patrons – Select Free Racecourse Wi-Fi, no password is required.

Lost Property

All lost property is returned to the Racecourse Administration Office after racing. Tel:01-289 0500

Merchandise

The Merchandise Hut is by the Yard Area for Leopardstownbranded caps, beanies, magnets, flip-flops, and more!

Toilets

Toilets are on all floors of Leopardstown Racecourse. Just follow the signs!

First Aid

MediCall is in the First Aid room by the Kid’s Play Area. Order of Malta First Aid is in the new Weighroom Building near the Gardaí Hut.

Evacuation

During an evacuation, stay calm, follow staff instructions, and use the nearest marked exit. Avoid lifts for safety.

ATMs

ATMs are by the info hut (main entrance) and Ground Floor Grandstand near the burger bar. All bars accept card payments.

Cloakroom + Phone charging

Our complimentary cloakroom and phone charging station is located downstairs in the Grandstand.

Shuttle Buses

Courtesy shuttle buses run all day to various locations. Buggies assist with mobility between car parks before and after racing.

Mark Clayton Chief Executive, HRI Racecourses

Leopardstown Racecourse

E: mclayton@leopardstown.com

T: (01) 289 0510

A very warm welcome to Leopardstown Racecourse!

Welcome to the Ballylinch Stud Classic Trials Day, the opening meeting of the 2026 Flat Season at Leopardstown and some may say, the start of the main Flat Season. We are delighted to welcome back our sponsors, jockeys, owners, trainers, stable staff, and look forward to a spring and summer of top-class flat racing here in the heart of Dublin.

We have a seven-race card for you this afternoon. The day is packed full of racing action where future Group and Classic contenders can be seen. The highlights being Group 3 races, the Ballylinch Stud Red Rocks Stakes, the Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes and the P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes.

Many high-class horses have consolidated the reputation of these Group events as an important early-season test. The Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes, has become synonymous with fillies going on to Classic glory, with recent winner Homeless Songs, following up in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. Furthermore in 2025, Cerene (finished 3rd) went on to win the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. In last season’s Ballylinch Stud Red Rock Stakes, Henri Matisse (1st) fought off Arizona Blaze (3rd), setting both colts on their way to Group 1 glory.

The P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes is an established trial for the Derby. Last year saw subsequent Eclipse and Juddmonte International winner Delacroix, edge out dual Derby winner Lambourn.

As we begin our flat season, we look forward to what’s to be another memorable campaign at Leopardstown and thank our owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, sponsors and racegoers for their continued support throughout the year ahead. Thanks again to our sponsors Ballylinch Stud and Tony Harmon Services for their support today.

On behalf of the Leopardstown team, we hope you have a great day. If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please let us know.

NOTICES

1. Please note that it is a condition of admission to the racecourse that the Leopardstown Club Ltd. will not be responsible for any incident that may occur to any person or persons involving personal or other injury or injuries and that all persons entering upon the racecourse lands and premises do so entirely at their own risk.

2. The Leopardstown Club Ltd. will not accept liability for the loss of or damage to any property belonging to or in the possession of any person or persons using the racecourse lands and premises owned by the Leopardstown Club Ltd.

3. In the event of today’s meeting being abandoned before the start of the 2nd race, customers will be issued with a voucher which will gain them free admission to any one of the next three race meetings.

4. Should the meeting be abandoned after the start of the 2nd race there will be no refunds made. In either event, there will be no cash refunds.

5. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this card and no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.

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EMERGENCY NOTICE!

In the event of a Garda Siochana order to evacuate the stands and enclosures, the following procedures will be adopted:

1. ORDERS TO EVACUATE WILL BE MADE ON THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.

2. VISUAL NOTICE WILL BE FLASHED ON THE CLOSED CIRCUIT T.V. 3. THE FIRE ALARM MAY BE SOUNDED INTERMITTENTLY.

Customers should proceed in an orderly fashion, through the EXITS to the ASSEMBLY POINTS on the RACETRACK, and remain there until the ALL CLEAR has been given.

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Horse Care on Raceday

The wellbeing of horses is integral to the thoroughbred racehorse industry. Racecourses play their part through adherence to a clear set of industry standards. Prior to each race meeting an independent track inspection is carried out by an IHRB accredited “Clerk of the Course”. This individual will check all equine facilities, including ground conditions, railing, stables and veterinary care facilities. All racecourses must meet the required standards to be granted a licence to race.

At every race meeting a team of equine veterinary surgeons supervise the wellbeing of horses. All racecourse vets must be members of the Association of Irish Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (AIRVS) and will have received specialist training in the field of racecourse work.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer at each meeting has responsibilities including:

• Horse Identification - achieved through checking their microchip numbers against those recorded in their passports.

• Drug Testing - a process is vital to ensure the integrity of the sport.

• General oversight of horse care and wellbeing.

• Provision of advice to the Stewards, on veterinary matters.

A racecourse vet will check horses at the start for each race. If they deem any horse unfit to race at this point, they have the authority to withdraw the horse. During the race the vets follow on, within the convoy of vehicles seen on the service road. Other vehicles in this convoy include doctors, paramedics and ground-staff. This whole team will swing into action if any incident occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse or jockey receiving treatment. This allows the veterinary or medical teams some privacy to fully assess the casualty. Racegoers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured participant.

The Blue Cross Horse Ambulance are also present every meeting, the service is operated by skilled personnel using specially equipped horse ambulances. They work to support the Veterinary Team. They respond swiftly to any incidents involving injured horses and transport them off the racetrack for specialist veterinary care if required.

The presentation of the horses on race day reflects the preparation at home. The results of good feeding, good housing, good health, and good wellbeing are clear to see when a horse appears at the races bright-eyed with a gleaming coat and a spring in their step. Raceday is great opportunity for the public to observe the high standards of care given to these horses.

All horses are accompanied on raceday by their own dedicated stable staff. These skilled people will have spent many months and sometimes years preparing their horses for the raceday. They lavish care and attention, day in, day out, in all weathers, and the industry is extremely proud of these excellent individuals. They help maintain Ireland’s position as an international leader in the thoroughbred breeding, training, and racing industry, ensuring best-in-class integrity and equine welfare standards.

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Covered an exceptional book of 195 mares including the dams of 15 Gr.1 Horses

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Look De Vega At Ballylinch

Ballylinch Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €10,013 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth €850 Fifth €510 Sixth €340

Race conditions For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting Weights 9st 3lbs.

Declared 16

Starting from stalls

Owned by: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd f Bay by Frankel - Diaphora (Pivotal)

Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Donnacha

Owned by: Stonethorn Stud Farms Limited f Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Trethias (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: BLACK, white disc, black cap

Bred by: Stonethorn Stud Farm Ltd

RACING POST VERDICT Night Of Thunder filly; another for market likely best guide on debut Probable SP: 20/1

3 Draw 14

Chris Hayes

Elmakaya (Ire) 3 9-03

Owned by: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Eldama (Siyouni)

Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C D K Weld KILDARE

RACING POST VERDICT Wootton Bassett filly and Irish Oaks entry; yard won this last year with a debutante Probable SP: 11/2

4 Draw 12

Forty Six A (Ire)

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

13 3 9-03

f Bay by Dawn Approach - Alertness (Teofilo)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW 42

RACING POST VERDICT Navan second encouraging; back to 1m here in what appears a stronger maiden Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €5,505

Forty Six A

16/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 2 3/4L 2nd to Sir Benji 9.8 NAV 30 MAR 13rn mdn 1m 2f Hvy 11/1 Declan McDonogh 9.0 1 3/4L 3 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Pollenca 9.0 CUR 15 MAR 11rn mdn 7f Hvy

5

Draw 2

Andrew Slattery

Gimme Energy (Ire)

156 3 9-03

Owned by: Callanan Family Partnership

f Grey by Blue Point - Crystal Snowflake (Danehill Dancer)

Colours: DARK GREEN, red star, red stars on sleeves, red cap

Bred by: Mrs Mary Gallagher John S O’Donoghue KILDARE 80-

RACING POST VERDICT Major improvement needed on 2yo form to play a role on seasonal return Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 2 runs

Gimme Energy

16/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 15L 10th of 12 to Prevalence (GB) 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 mdn 7f Std 16/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 8 1/4L 8th of 16 to Luna Mia (GB) 9.2 NAAS 18 SEP 25 mdn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft

6

Draw 1

Jamie Powell

Grey Intentions (Ire)

195

Owned by: Thomas J Quinn & Brian P Whelan f Grey by Sottsass - Hug And A Kiss (Thewayyouare)

Colours: LIGHT GREEN, purple star & sleeves, purple cap, light green star

3 9-03

Bred by: Klawervlei Stud Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE 07-

RACING POST VERDICT Mildly encouraging run on second juvenile start but looks a more likely type for handicaps Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 2 runs

Grey Intentions

100/1 Jamie Powell 8.9 8 1/2L 7th of 12 to Stars Will Shine 9.0 DRYL 29 SEP 25 mdn 7f 26yds Yld

33/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 16L last of 11 to Sugar Island 9.2 CUR 20 JUL 25 mdn 7f Gd/Yld

David Egan

7

Draw 10

Look De Vega At Ballylinch

Hiltons Pass (Ire) 15

Owned by: P & M Partnership

f Bay by Raven’s Pass - In Pigiama (Duke of Marmalade)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN

3 9-03

John S O’Donoghue KILDARE 00

Bred by: Miss Francesca Turri

RACING POST VERDICT Twice soundly beaten in Curragh maidens last month at huge odds; easily passed over Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 2 runs

Hiltons Pass

250/1 Ronan Whelan 9.1 (H) 29L 11th of 13 to Lewis Carroll 9.6 CUR 28 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

66/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 (H) 24L 13th of 16 to Breaking Dawn (GB) 9.7 CUR 15 MAR mdn 6f Hvy

8

Draw 6

Ronan Whelan

Indomiknow (Ire) 123

Owned by: Mrs Heather de Bromhead f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Knowing You (Pivotal)

Colours: RED, pink epaulettes, red cap, pink stars

3 9-03

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 54-

Bred by: Irish National Stud

RACING POST VERDICT Okay efforts on both late-season juvenile runs at Dundalk; may want more time Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €912 Indomiknow

7/1 Billy Lee 9.2 ns 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Mo Mhuirin 9.2 DUN 10 DEC 25 11rn mdn 1m Std 16/1 Billy Lee 9.2 7 1/4L 5th of 12 to Prevalence (GB) 9.2 DUN 7 NOV 25 mdn 7f Std

9

Draw 8

Wayne Lordan

Institute (Ire) 163

Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor f Bay by Frankel - Acapulco (Scat Daddy)

Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

3 9-03

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 722-

RACING POST VERDICT Juvenile form at sprint trips but bred to appreciate this longer trip Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,501 Institute -- Handicap Rating 82

5/2 J. Cleary 8.11 (TS) 3 1/2L 2nd to Aegina (GB) 9.2 DUN 31 OCT 25 7rn mdn 5f Std

16/5 Wayne Lordan 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Josh’s Joy 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 15rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 9/5 Wayne Lordan 9.2 4 3/4L 7th of 13 to Yellowstone Lake (FR) 9.2 DUN 26 SEP 25 mdn 7f Std

10

Draw 16

Gary Carroll

Justiciar (Ire)

Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Soul Search (Zoffany)

Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud G M Lyons MEATH 37-

RACING POST VERDICT Promising Curragh maiden debut no built on afterwards; should stay 1m Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,711

Justiciar

15/8Fav Colin Keane 9.0 9L 7th of 10 to Diamond Necklace 8.11 CUR 9 AUG 25 7f Gd 6/1 Colin Keane 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Composing 9.2 CUR 27 JUN 25 13rn mdn 7f Gd

11

Draw 13

Lamberella (Ire) 194 3 9-03

Owned by: MRC International f Chesnut by Gleneagles - Lambari (Medicean)

Colours: BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Bred by: Lambari Partnership David Marnane TIPPERARY 0-

RACING POST VERDICT Gleneagles filly finished last of 16 on Cork debut in September; can only be watched Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 1 runs

Lamberella

200/1 Luke McAteer 9.2 24L last of 16 to Bloom 8.11 CK 30 SEP 25 mdn 1m Yld

12

Draw 15

Ryan

Purely (Ire) 165

Blinkers, 3 9-03

Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier f Bay by Siyouni - Curvy (Galileo)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 77-

RACING POST VERDICT Plenty of improvement needed on two juvenile runs; blinkers tried Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs

Purely

11/8Fav Ronan Whelan 9.2 7 1/4L 7th of 14 to Anushka 9.2 DUN 29 OCT 25 mdn 7f Std 7/2 J. Cleary 8.11 8 1/2L 7th of 15 to Josh’s Joy 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 mdn 5f 205yds Yld

13

Draw 7

Declan McDonogh

Rodeo Blues (Ire)

Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate/Sean O’Driscoll/Middle Cow Unlimited f Bay/Brown by Blue Point - Rodeo Drive (Kodi Bear)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds

Bred by: Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey & Claire Fitzsimon Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Seemingly the lesser likely of Joseph O’Brien’s pair but worth a look for future reference Probable SP: 14/1

14

Draw 3

Yudish Geerdharry (7)

00-

Sands Castle (Ire) 161

Owned by: Vincent Kelly f Bay by Sands of Mali - Light At Dawn (Dawn Approach)

Colours: YELLOW, royal blue seams, yellow cap

Bred by: Alan & Elaine Strain Adrian

RACING POST VERDICT Soundly beaten in both late-season maidens at big odds; easily overlooked now Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 2 runs

Sands Castle

250/1 Wesley Joyce 8.13 36L 14th of 20 to James J Braddock (GB) 9.4 CUR 2 NO V 25 mdn 1m Hvy

200/1 Killian Leonard 8.9 33L 10th of 11 to Marjorie Daw 8.13 GOW 20 OCT 25 mdn 1m 75yds Hvy

15

Draw 9

Billy Lee

33265-

Skydance (GB) 210

Owned by: Al Shira’aa Racing f Bay by Night of Thunder - Paix (Muhaarar) Colours: BLACK, red chevrons on sleeves, red cap

Bred by: Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux W

RACING POST VERDICT Highly-tried maiden last season; Irish 1,000 Guineas entry could stay 1m+; big player Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 5 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €31,383 Skydance (GB) -- Handicap Rating 106

100/1 Billy Lee 9.2 3 3/4L 5th of 7 to Precise 9.2 CUR 14 SEP 25 Group 1 7f Yld

9/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 17L last of 6 to Composing 9.2 CUR 23 AUG 25 Group 2 7f Gd 4/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Composing 9.2 here 24 JUL 25 5rn Group 3 7f 57yds Gd/Yld

16 Draw 5

Thundering On (GB) 173

3 9-03

J M Sheridan

Owned by: Shapoor Mistry f Chesnut by Frankel - Thundering Nights (Night of Thunder) Colours: MAROON, yellow stars on sleeves, maroon cap Bred by: Mr Shapoor Mistry Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 42RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 second last October; could prove the one to beat if handling this better ground Probable SP: 13/8 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €11,595 Thundering On (GB)

6/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to Sugar Island 9.2 CUR 21 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m Hvy 9/1 Wayne Hassett 8.13 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Cameo 9.2 CUR 4 OCT 25 13rn mdn 7f Sft Blinkers ON No. 12

Last Year 1st Tarima, 2nd Noli Timere, 3rd Made U Blush TRAINER D. K. Weld WEIGHT 129 TIME 1 min. 42.4 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Thundering On, 5-2 Skydance, 11-2 Elmakaya, 15-2 Forty Six A, Institute, 8 Justiciar, 12 Beatific, 14 Rodeo Blues, 20 Cromac Quay, Purely, 25 Indomiknow, 66 Grey Intentions, 100 others

RACE 1 PREDICTOR

The 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.)

RACE VERDICT

Skydance begins the campaign one of the most highly-rated maidens and demands plenty of respect, but the less exposed THUNDERING ON could surpass her this season and gets the vote, even though she will be in her prime over further. Dermot Weld took this last year with a newcomer so his Elmakay has to be respected on debut. Justiciar and Institute hold place claims on their best juvenile form, while Forty Six A has a possible fitness advantage. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: THUNDERING ON Next Best: Skydance

RACE RESULT

Distance 1m

Starting from stalls 2.45pm

2 The Sunday 10th May

Leopardstown Club Ltd will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €100 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 and upwards rated 0-60 Declared 23

START

FINISH

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER

1

Draw 15

Land Of The Giants (Ire)

23 Hood, 4 10-02

Owned by: Mark Devlin & Nigel O’Hare & Philip Smith & Bart O’Sullivan g Chesnut by Calyx - Silky (Montjeu)

Colours: RED, black panel, black armlet, red cap Bred by: Mr Jack Devaney

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 27-3600

RACING POST VERDICT Maiden who has done most of his racing at Dundalk, career-low mark, still hard to fancy Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 15 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €5,920

Land Of The Giants -- Handicap Rating 60

40/1 HR62 Gabriella Hill 8.13 (H) 9 1/2L 10th of 13 to Baila Conmigo 9.5 DUN 20 MAR Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 33/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 6 1/2L 12th of 14 to Ohailbhic 9.10 DUN 13 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 9/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 6 1/2L 6th of 10 to Battle Borne 9.2 DUN 20 FEB mdn 7f Std

2

Draw 2

James Ryan

Rampage (Ire)

15 V,T, 7 10-02

Owned by: Mrs Pauline McCourt/Whyte’s Stamullen Syndicate/Stephen Sweeney/Donal O’Leary g Bay by New Bay - Hall Hee (Invincible Spirit) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow epaulettes, yellow cap, emerald green star Bred by: Ennistown Stud T G McCourt MEATH 3030-70

RACING POST VERDICT Ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month, others much preferred Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 55 runs, 4 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €51,353 Rampage 4 flat wins €25,075.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 60

14/1 HR63 Sadhbh Tormey 9.0 (V) (TS) 19L 13th of 23 to Red Charlie (USA) 9.2 CUR 28 MAR Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

33/1 HR63 Cian Fahy 8.11 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 7th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 CUR 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy

17/2

HR63 James Ryan 9.7 (V) (TS) 7 1/2L 11th of 14 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.3 DUN 19 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Std

3

Draw 14

Comfort Line (Ire) 11

Visor, 9 10-00

Owned by: Adrian McGuinness g Grey by Alhebayeb - Begin The Beguine (Peintre Celebre) Colours: MAROON, yellow sash, yellow chevrons on sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Thomas G Cooke Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 605204

RACING POST VERDICT Has a better strike rate on AW, one of three runners for the stable, hard to be confident Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 111 runs, 9 wins, 28 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €148,070 Comfort Line 9 flat wins €68,145.00 D -- Handicap Rating 58

9/2 HR59 Gabriella Hill 9.8 (V) s/hd 3 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Alto Sax 8.10 DUN 1 APR 11rn hcp (0-60)1m Std 5/1 HR59 Cillian Rowan 9.5 (V) 8L 10th of 14 to Methgal 9.4 DUN 27 MAR hcp (0-60)7f Std 16/1 HR59 Cillian Rowan 9.5 (V) 2L 2nd to Amemri (GB) 9.13 DUN 20 MAR 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Std

4

Draw 4

Billy Lee

Sedro Woolley (Ire) 60

Owned by: South House Stud,Estate of Noel Murphy g Bay by Blue Point - Asoof (Dubawi)

Visor, 4 10-00

Colours: PURPLE, yellow stars, white & emerald green striped sleeves, purple cap, yellow star

Bred by: South House Stud W McCreery KILDARE 5-56

RACING POST VERDICT Qualified for a mark with two AW runs, one of the less exposed runners, worth considering Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €616

Sedro Woolley -- Handicap Rating 58

85/40 Declan McDonogh 10.7 3 1/2L 6th of 8 to Faustyna 9.1 DUN 11 FEB mdn 6f Std

12/1 Hugh Horgan 9.7 14L 5th of 14 to Soldier’s Tree 9.2 DUN 23 JAN mdn 7f Std

12/1 Nathan Crosse 9.8 11L 5th of 12 to Admiral Churchill (GB) 9.8 LIM 25 APR 25 mdn 7f Sft

5

Draw 23

Ross Coakley

Chavajod (GB) 37

CPiece, 8 9-10

Owned by: D P Coakley & Joseph F Costello & Arthur Connick & Patrick Coakley g Grey by Toronado - Deire Na Sli (Aussie Rules)

Colours: PINK, black seams, dark green sleeves & cap

80000-0 RACING POST VERDICT Inconsistent on turf last season, out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign Probable SP: 25/1

Bred by: The National Stud D P Coakley KILDARE

Career record 57 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €54,870 Chavajod (GB) 5 flat wins €32,450.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 54

7/1 HR57 Ross Coakley 9.13 (V) 8 1/2L 12th of 13 to Bella Colombia 10.1 DUN 6 MAR hcp (0-60)1m Std

20/1 HR60 Shane Foley 10.2 22L 13th of 14 to Spy (GB) 9.13 DUN 10 DEC 25 hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 22/1 HR63 Wesley Joyce 9.4 (V) 8 1/4L last of 14 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.3 DUN 19 NO V 25 Ext hcp 1m Std

J M Sheridan

6

Draw 13

Searcog (Ire)

50 TStrap, 4 9-10

Owned by: Eleven Apostles Syndicate f Bay by Inns of Court - Good Speech (Haatef)

Colours: YELLOW, emerald green hoop, halved sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Joseph G Reid

Patrick Magee CAVAN 24446-5

RACING POST VERDICT Fair hurdles form apart from a poor handicap run last time, probably best over further Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €10,747 Searcog 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 54

9/2 HR107 Eoghan Finegan 10.6 83L 5th of 6 to Mode Avion (FR) 11.4 FAIR 21 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Hvy

50/1 Eoghan Finegan 10.0 8L 6th of 18fn, 19rn to Hardy Stuff (USA) 11.0 here 27 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld 10/1 Eoghan Finegan 10.1 4 1/4L 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 25 12rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

Believeth (Ire) 60

Draw 11

4 9-09

Owned by: Michael Akers & J A Stack f Bay by Acclamation - Treeline (Champs Elysees) Colours: BLACK, grey spots, black cap Bred by: Rathbarry Stud J A Stack TIPPERARY 8/-05

RACING POST VERDICT Ran once in 2024, two Dundalk runs this year, could be a dark horse on handicap debut Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €220 Believeth -- Handicap Rating 53

50/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.4 11L 5th of 9 to Ben Lawers (GB) 9.4 DUN 11 FEB mdn 1m Std 20/1 Darragh O’Sullivan 8.11 25L 10th of 14 to Soldier’s Tree 9.2 DUN 23 JAN mdn 7f Std 66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 9 3/4L 8th of 19 to Ides Of March 9.7 CUR 10 AUG 24 mdn 6f Gd/Frm

Heart Of Darkness (GB) 37

Draw 8

Visor, 5 9-07

Owned by: Bart O’Sullivan & Des Whyte & Diarmuid McHugh & Muir O’Loghlen f Bay by Mehmas - One Kiss (Sayif)

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange stars, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, white cap, orange stars

Bred by: Llety Farms Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN 49-2005

RACING POST VERDICT Uneven form at Dundalk during the winter, 0-9 turf record is negative Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 20 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €13,200 Heart Of Darkness (GB) 1 flat win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 51 7/1 HR52 Ronan Whelan 9.7 (V) 2 1/4L 5th of 13 to Bella Colombia 10.1 DUN 6 MAR hcp (0-60)1m Std 12/1 HR53 Gabriella Hill 9.2 8 1/2L 10th of 14 to Summer Island (USA) 9.8 DUN 6 FEB hcp (0-60)1m Std

4/1 HR53 Adam Caffrey 9.9 6 1/4L 10th of 13 to Kitty Bear 8.2 DUN 23 JAN hcp (0-60)1m Std

9

Draw 17

Robbie Colgan

Launch Time (GB) 121

CPiece, 4 9-05

Owned by: Noel Flanagan g Bay by Time Test - Blondikova (Pivotal) Colours: MAROON, yellow braces, yellow armlet, yellow star on cap Bred by: Francesca Archibald & Alison Jackson Cian Hughes DUBLIN 003348RACING POST VERDICT Capable of making his presence felt based on late-season 2025 form, cheekpieces may help Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 8 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €2,851

Launch Time (GB) -- Handicap Rating 49

15/2 HR51 Eryka Snioch 8.13 4 1/2L 8th of 14 to Bint Majestic Roi 9.7 DUN 12 DEC 25 hcp (0-60)1m Std

12/1 HR51 Chris Hayes 8.7 1/2L nk 1 3/4L 4th to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 CUR 21 OCT 25 22rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 3/1Fav HR51 Colin Keane 9.5 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Boyne Valley 9.6 NAV 8 OCT 25 17rn hcp (0-60)1m 2f 30yds Yld

Cleopatra’s Needle (Ire) 256

Draw 1

Chris Hayes

Hood, 8 9-04

Owned by: Nap Racing Syndicate f Chesnut by Helmet - Philae (Seeking The Gold) Colours: DARK BLUE, white star, white sleeves, maroon stars, white cap, maroon stars Bred by: Godolphin H Rogers LOUTH 665201-

RACING POST VERDICT Flat strike rate of 1-29 is a worry, hurdles form shows that she has plenty of ability Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 37 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €42,500 Cleopatra’s Needle 1 flat win €6,195.00 2 N.H. wins €23,895.00 -- Handicap Rating 48 22/1 HR98 Patrick M O’Brien 9.9 (H) (TS) won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Billie Frechette 10.11 and Enfranchise 11.5 GAL 30 JUL 25 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd 10/1 HR50 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (V) (TS) 11L 18th of 20 to Unterberg 9.13 here 10 JUL 25 hcp (0-60)1m 1f Gd/Frm 12/1 HR50 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (V) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Exceeding 8.10 BELW 3 JUL 25 15rn hcp (0-60)7f 211yds Gd

Gobi Star (Ire) 60

Draw 21

Owned by: Patrick J Digan & Ms Yvonne Hennessy g Bay by Starspangledbanner - Good To Follow (Kyllachy) Colours: WHITE & PURPLE DIAMONDS

Bred by: Mr Edward Lynam James M Barcoe KILKENNY 0-0-070

RACING POST VERDICT Very weak form (turf/AW) since last July, sole turf win was in a 5f maiden in 2022

Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 41 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €41,493

Gobi Star 4 flat wins €25,370.00 -- Handicap Rating 47

80/1 HR54 Declan McDonogh 10.0 12L last of 14 to Masked Angel 9.9 DUN 11 FEB hcp (0-60)6f Std

100/1 HR58 Orla Tynan 8.0 7 3/4L last of 7 to Dontspoilasale 9.4 DUN 16 JAN hcp 6f Std

150/1 HR62 Shay Wallace 8.3 9 1/2L 10th of 14 to Venetian 8.12 DUN 9 JAN Ext hcp 7f Std

Nicola Burns (5)

12

Draw 19

Alto

Sax

(Ire)

11 Blinkers, 5 9-01

Owned by: Normal People Partnership g Bay by Saxon Warrior - Full Credit (Cacique)

Colours: MAROON & WHITE CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Mr D Spratt Peter Fahey KILDARE 907-001

RACING POST VERDICT Out of form at Dundalk until winning there 11 days ago, won two claimers on turf in 2024 Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €26,995 Alto Sax 3 flat wins €20,060.00 D -- Handicap Rating 45

12/1 HR40 Nicola Burns 8.10 (BK) won s/hd 3 3/4L from Kitty Bear 8.8 and Master Garvey 8.12 DUN 1 APR 11rn hcp (0-60)1m Std 1min 39.7sec

20/1 HR42 Leigh Roche 8.12 (BK) 13L 12th of 14 to Without Love (GB) 8.10 DUN 30 JAN hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 9/1

HR47 Leigh Roche 9.3 (H) 14L 13th of 14 to Beat The Devil 9.6 DUN 9 JAN hcp (0-60)1m Std

Moonlight Molly (Ire)

246

Draw 3

Owned by: Redzone Diamond Syndicate f Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Gallygaskins (Free Eagle) Colours: BLACK, red diamond, red diamonds on sleeves, red diamond on cap Bred by: Mr Conor O’Meara J G Coogan KILDARE 009-

RACING POST VERDICT Out of her depth in maidens last year, no apparent chance but good 7lb claimer booked Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 3 runs

Moonlight Molly -- Handicap Rating 60

300/1 Killian Leonard 9.2 (TS) 16L 9th of 10 to Geryon 9.7 CUR 9 AUG 25 mdn 7f Gd

66/1 Killian Leonard 8.8 (TS) 8 1/4L 11th of 15 to Time Bender 8.13 here 17 JUL 25 mdn 7f 50yds Gd

66/1 Chris Hayes 8.8 19L 20th of 21 to Ipanema Queen 8.8 CUR 23 MAY 25 mdn 6f Gd

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Draw 16

Bel Espoir (Ire)

267 4 9-00

Owned by: Ms Yvonne Hennessy & Ms S O’Neill f Bay by Kodiac - Hope Lake (Shamardal) Colours: RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap Bred by: Irish Emerald Stud James M Barcoe KILKENNY 7-90-

RACING POST VERDICT Finished in front of only a few rivals in maidens, impossible to make a solid case for her Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 3 runs

Bel Espoir -- Handicap Rating 44

300/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.7 14L 19th of 21 to Shelbiana 9.3 CUR 19 JUL 25 mdn 7f Gd

40/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 34L 9th of 10 to Abiding Star 9.8 BELW 4 JUL 25 mdn 5f 3yds Gd

200/1 Nathan Crosse 9.2 35L last of 7 to Tribal Nation (GB) 9.7 GAL 28 OCT 24 mdn 7f Hvy

15

Draw 10

Hale Bopp (Ire) 51

8 8-13

Owned by: P Sweeney g Bay by Belardo - Emperors Pearl (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & DARK BLUE HALVED, light blue sleeves & cap Bred by: Ringfort Stud R Donohoe KILKENNY 824-540

RACING POST VERDICT Well below best on most recent Dundalk run, place chance on the balance of winter AW form Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 60 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €64,658

Hale Bopp 5 flat wins €43,365.00 D -- Handicap Rating 43

11/1 HR48 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 15L 12th of 14 to Aingeal Dorcha 9.0 DUN 20 FEB hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 14/1 HR48 James Ryan 9.4 1/2L 1 1/2L 1L 4th to Mythical Rock 9.6 DUN 30 JAN 13rn hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 4/1 HR48 Patrick McGettigan 8.11 3 1/2L 5th of 14 to Georg Zhukov 9.7 DUN 9 JAN hcp (0-60)1m Std

Siobhan Rutledge (3)

Owned by: O B P Carroll & Ralph Kelly & Thomas Cox g Bay by Canford Cliffs - Scallywag (Raven’s Pass) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, black slvs., white cap. Bred by: J M Beever H Rogers LOUTH u49-3-8

RACING POST VERDICT Out of the handicap at Naas on seasonal debut, this is a more realistic task Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 56 runs, 4 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €52,506 Clifftop (GB) 3 flat wins €18,300.50 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 C -- Handicap Rating 41 33/1 HR41 Siobhan Rutledge 8.4 20L 8th of 12 to Sir Allen (GB) 9.8 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 6f Hvy 6/1 HR116 Kieren Buckley 11.5 7 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Lightkeeper 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR 25 6rn nov.ch 2m 3f 140yds Gd 17/2 HR48 Siobhan Rutledge 8.10 12L 9th of 15 to Positive Energy 9.11 NAV 9 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)1m 2f Gd/Yld

Miss Americana (GB) 3

Declan McDonogh

Draw 18

4 8-11

Owned by: Painestown Syndicate f Bay by Sea The Moon - Swansdown (Dubawi) Colours: YELLOW, royal blue disc & sleeves, hooped cap Bred by: Fittocks Stud Charles O’Brien KILDARE 92446-2

RACING POST VERDICT Should go close if fully recovered after a much-improved display at Gowran on Thursday Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 10 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,941 Miss Americana (GB) -- Handicap Rating 41

8/1 HR41 Shane Foley 8.11 s/hd 2nd to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.11 GOW 9 APR 16rn hcp (0-60)7f 180yds Sft

7/2 HR43 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 8 3/4L 6th of 14 to Hell Left Loose (GB) 8.2 GOW 20 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 75yds Hvy

11/2 HR43 Declan McDonogh 8.9 5L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Forlio (GB) 9.9 NAV 8 OCT 25 17rn hcp (0-60)1m 2f 30yds Yld

Andrew Slattery

18

Draw 9

My Girl Robyn (Ire) 198 4 8-11

Owned by: J F Carroll

f Bay by Vadamos - Kissing Bubbles (Kodiac)

Colours: RED, emerald green stars, red sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Messrs W Neville & J Carroll

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 0000-

RACING POST VERDICT Big price when in rear at Dundalk on handicap debut, stable’s good form offers some hope Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 4 runs

My Girl Robyn -- Handicap Rating 41

50/1 HR45 Andrew Slattery 8.11 9 1/2L 10th of 14 to Famous Enough 8.12 DUN 26 SEP 25 hcp (0-60)1m Std

300/1 Adam Browne-Souza 8.10 17L 10th of 14 to Katashuna 9.3 NAV 6 SEP 25 mdn 1m 30yds Gd

200/1 Adam Browne-Souza 8.10 26L 11th of 13 to Two For Joy 8.12 CK 14 AUG 25 mdn 1m 2f 90yds Gd

19

Draw 6

Dalton (7)

04470-0

Darwin’s Angel (Ire) 15

Owned by: David Duffy Partnership f Bay by Ardad - Lydia Becker (Sleeping Indian)

Colours: BLACK, black cap, pink star

Bred by: Paul & Jim McCartan S M Duffy LAOIS

RACING POST VERDICT Twice finished fourth at a modest level last year, out of her depth in a maiden on return Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €1,635

Darwin’s Angel -- Handicap Rating 55

300/1 HR57 Alan Casey 8.8 (CP) 30L 12th of 13 to Lewis Carroll 9.6 CUR 28 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR61 Alan Casey 8.12 16L last of 11 to John La Bear 9.3 DUN 3 DEC 25 Ext hcp 1m Std 14/1 HR64 Jack Kearney 9.3 (BK) 3L 7th of 14 to Whistling Jamesie (GB) 9.8 DUN 14 OCT 25 Ext hcp 6f Std

20

Draw 12

Swift Charm (Ire) 72

Owned by: W R Crawford

f Chesnut by Dandy Man - Imasumaq (Teofilo)

Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue seams, dark blue sleeves, light blue star on cap

Bred by: Stonepark Farms Ltd W R Crawford ARMAGH 007-0

RACING POST VERDICT Weak AW form including in a handicap, tongue-tie on, jockey booking is the only positive Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 4 runs

Swift Charm -- Handicap Rating 54

50/1 HR56 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 14L 12th of 14 to Beau Army 8.11 DUN 30 JAN hcp (0-60)7f Std 300/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 7L 7th of 12 to Liberation Date (GB) 9.1 DUN 12 DEC 25 mdn 7f Std 200/1

J.M. Sheridan 9.2 21L 12th of 14 to Senator Of State 9.2 DUN 5 DEC 25 mdn 1m Std

21

Draw 7

8008-00

RESERVES

Bang Po (Ire) 65

Owned by: Daltt Syndicate

g Bay by Cotai Glory - Bushieb (Bushranger)

Colours: YELLOW & WHITE DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, white star on cap

Blinkers, 6 8-10

Bred by: John Kavanagh Liam McAteer MEATH

RACING POST VERDICT First reserve, only win was in 2023, has struggled in two Dundalk runs in recent months Probable SP: No Odds Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 4 %Prize-money earned €11,544 Bang Po 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 35

100/1 HR40 J. Cleary 8.10 (BK) 17L last of 14 to Summer Island (USA) 9.8 DUN 6 FEB hcp (0-60)1m Std

28/1 HR40 Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 8.3 (BK) 17L 11th of 13 to Mythical Rock 9.6 DUN 30 JAN hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std

25/1 HR42 Terry Casey 8.4 (BK) 6 1/2L 8th of 17 to Boyne Valley 9.6 NAV 8 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 2f 30yds Yld

22

Draw

5 Rock Etoile (Ire) 3

Visor, 8 9-04

Owned by: Conor McKenna & Patrick J McKenna & Emmet McKenna g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Etoile de Lune (Zamindar)

Colours: YELLOW, black cap, white star

Bred by: Tullamaine Castle Stud Patrick J McKenna TYRONE 40-0000

RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve, six-time winner, out of form at Dundalk, in rear at Gowran on Thursday Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 59 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €56,473 Rock Etoile 6 flat wins €36,580.00 D -- Handicap Rating 48

12/1 HR48 Seamie Heffernan 9.4 12L 14th of 16 to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.11 GOW 9 APR hcp (0-60)7f 180yds Sft

125/1 HR51 Siobhan Rutledge 8.9 10L 11th of 12 to The Liffey 9.10 DUN 13 FEB 1m Std

66/1 HR54 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 8 1/4L 11th of 13 to Kitty Bear 8.2 DUN 23 JAN hcp (0-60)1m Std

23

Draw 22

Romantic War (Ire) 156

CPiece, 4 8-10

Owned by: Lios Dearg Partnership g Bay by Acclamation - Ilulisset (Rock of Gibraltar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white diamond, royal blue cap, red diamonds Bred by: Ciaran De Barra & Rathbarry Stud J G Murray OFFALY 583830RACING POST VERDICT Third reserve, still a maiden after 21 outings, respectable run on final 2025 turf start Probable SP: No Odds Career record 21 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,119 Romantic War -- Handicap Rating 40

50/1 HR41 Wesley Joyce 8.6 (CP) 26L last of 14 to Johnny’s Oasis (GB) 9.6 DUN 7 NOV 25 hcp (0-60)1m Std

40/1 HR41 Wesley Joyce 8.6 (CP) 6L 3 1/4L 3rd to Perry Mason (GB) 10.1 GAL 27 OCT 25 15rn hcp (0-60)7f Hvy

33/1 HR42 Terry Casey 8.4 (CP) (TS) 16L 8th of 14 to Hell Left Loose (GB) 8.2 GOW 20 OCT 25 hcp (0-60)1m 75yds Hvy Hood ON No. 1, 10 V,T ON No. 2 Visor ON No. 3, 4, 8, 22 Cpiece ON No. 5, 9, 19, 23 T/S ON No. 6, 20 B,T ON No. 11 Blinkers ON No. 12, 21

Last Year 1st Brains, 2nd Genuine Jim, 3rd Storm Eric TRAINER R.Donohoe WEIGHT 142 TIME 1 min. 42.4 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Miss Americana, 13-2 Alto Sax, 7 Searcog, 8 Sedro Woolley, 10 Believeth, Launch Time, 12 Cleopatra’s Needle, Comfort Line, Heart Of Darkness, 14 Land Of The Giants, 16 Hale Bopp, 20 Clifftop, My Girl Robyn, Rampage, 25 Chavajod, Darwin’s Angel, Gobi Star, Moonlight Molly, Swift Charm, 33 Bel Espoir

RACE 2 PREDICTOR

The 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: ALTO SAX

RACE VERDICT

It looks significant that Charles O’Brien allows MISS AMERICANA to take her chance after Thursday’s short-head second at Gowran. Sedro Woolley and Believeth are relatively unexposed types who could feature along with Searcog, Cleopatra’s Needle and Alto Sax. Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MISS AMERICANA Next Best: Alto Sax

RACE RESULT

Distance 1m

Starting from stalls 3.20pm

The Leopardstown Members Handicap of

Leopardstown Club Ltd will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €11,780 Second €4,000 Third €2,000 Fourth €1,000 Fifth €600 Sixth €400

Race conditions An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st).

Declared 18

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Draw 17

Va Va Vroom (Ire) 175

START

FINISH

Owned by: Capital Thoroughbreds Syndicate f Brown by Bated Breath - Grace Note (Swiss Spirit) Colours: BLACK, pink chevron, white cap Bred by: Manister House Stud Gavin Cromwell MEATH 5-5805RACING POST VERDICT Struggled in handicaps last season; wide draw a negative on return Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €23,993 Va Va Vroom 1 flat win €14,750.00 C -- Handicap Rating 83 16/1 HR85 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 (TS) 10L 5th of 8 to Dark Viper (GB) 9.1 here 19 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 25/1 HR90 Shane Foley 9.0 (TS) 14L 10th of 12 to Bellaphina 9.0 CUR 29 JUN 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd 17/2 HR93 Keithen Kennedy 9.12 (TS) 9 1/2L 8th of 10 to Orchidaceae 9.13 FAIR 6 JUN 25 Ext hcp 7f Gd

2

Draw 12

Jack Kearney (3)

Sonoran (Ire) 137

Owned by: Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons g Bay/Brown by Arizona - Falling Rain (Danehill Dancer) Colours: WHITE, large royal blue spots & sleeves, striped cap Bred by: Chapel Lane Farm L T D G M Lyons MEATH 126403RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t really progress as hoped last season; others preferred on return Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €13,962 Sonoran 1 flat win €9,440.00 -- Handicap Rating 82

4/1Fav HR82 Colin Keane 10.0 (TS) 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Far From Dandy 9.10 DUN 26 NOV 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m Std 25/1 HR86 Gary Carroll 9.7 (TS) 10L 11th of 13 to Valorous Power (GER) 9.4 DUN 10 OCT 25 hcp 1m Std 16/1 HR89 Colin Keane 9.10 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/2L 14L 4th to Akecheta 9.3 GOW 20 SEP 25 6rn 7f Hvy

3 Draw 10

Scott McCullagh

Syzygy (GB) 28

Owned by: Andrew Davis f Bay by Cable Bay - Solfilia (Teofilo) Colours: DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, halved sleeves, maroon cap, white star Bred by: Andrew Davis Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE 77111-3

RACING POST VERDICT Lincoln third a big player if handling quicker ground Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 42 %Prize-money earned €34,694 Syzygy (GB) 3 flat wins €27,140.00 D -- Handicap Rating 82

16/1 HR77 Nathan Crosse 8.7 (CP) 1 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Ribee 8.12 CUR 15 MAR 25rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy

100/30 HR69 Ben Coen 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Pillar Of Hope (GB) 10.0 and Chica Guerrera 9.10 CUR 21 OCT 25 25rn Ext hcp

12/1 HR61 Nathan Crosse 9.2 won hd 4 3/4L from God Knows 9.4 and Rampage 8.11 CUR 4 OCT 25

4

Draw 18

Fixation (Ire)

114 4 9-13

Owned by: JP Murtagh Racing g Chesnut by Tamayuz - Infatuation (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: DARK GREEN, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap

Bred by: Thomas Hassett J P Murtagh KILDARE -02612RACING POST VERDICT Progressive on AW last autumn; likely more to offer on turf but wide draw far from ideal Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €12,161

Fixation 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 79

9/4Fav HR77 Shane Foley 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Far From Dandy 9.7 DUN 19 DEC 25 10rn 1m Std

5/4Fav HR70 Ben Coen 9.10 won nk 2 3/4L from Tribal Moon 10.0 and Moyassr 9.9 DUN 28 NOV 25 14rn Ext hcp

9/1 Sam Coen 9.1 9 1/2L 6th of 16 to Hellorhighwater (GB) 9.8 CK 10 SEP 25 mdn 1m Sft

Nicola Burns (5) 5 Draw 13

Walhaan (Ire) 51

V,T, 10 9-13

Owned by: Ask Dot Syndicate g Grey by Dark Angel - Back In The Frame (Dutch Art) Colours: WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, emerald green cap, white star

Bred by: B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH 510-438 RACING POST VERDICT Marked drop in trip here and visor replace cheekpieces; others preferred Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 72 runs, 8 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €140,640 Walhaan 7 flat wins €61,595.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C -- Handicap Rating 79

8/1 HR81 Patrick McGettigan 9.8 (CP) 10L 8th of 10 to Unterberg 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

100/30 HR82 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 1 1/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Take Heart 9.11 DUN 11 FEB 4rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 9/1 HR83 Ben Coen 10.3 (CP) (TS) 3L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to The Real Screamer 9.9 DUN 28 JAN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

Robbie Colgan 6

Draw 9

The Leopardstown Members Handicap

Anvika (Ire) 161

Owned by: Spyglass Syndicate

f Chesnut by Dandy Man - Desert Way (Giant’s Causeway)

Colours: GREY, large pink spots & sleeves, pink cap

TStrap, 5 9-11

Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH 942390-

Bred by: CGD Syndicate

RACING POST VERDICT C&D second in September gives her definite claims if forward enough on seasonal return Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €51,077 Anvika 2 flat wins

€15,930.00 -- Handicap Rating 77

40/1 HR80 Rory Cleary 8.13 (TS) 13L 17th of 23 to Titanium (FR) 8.0 CUR 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy

150/1 HR78 Robbie Colgan 9.5 (TS) 7 3/4L 9th of 17 to Onemoredance 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 Listed 1m Yld 6/1 HR78 Sam Coen 9.4 (TS) 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Miracle Beauty 9.8 FAIR 22 SEP 25 12rn Ext hcp 7f Yld

Vega’s Muse (GB) 192

Keithen Kennedy (5)

Draw 4

322613-

Owned by: M J Drapac f Chesnut by Lope de Vega - Boomer (Kingman) Colours: RED, royal blue disc, halved sleeves, red cap Bred by: Chasemore Farm

RACING POST VERDICT Couple of near misses here last year before Killarney win; respected Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €16,461 Vega’s Muse (GB) 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 77

8/1 HR75 Shane Foley 9.6 (CP) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Shavasi 9.12 BELW 2 OCT 25 9rn Ext hcp 7f 195yds Sft

CPiece, 4 9-11

5/1Fav HR67 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) won 3 3/4L 1/2L from No Such Thing 8.11 and Touted Plan 9.2 KILL 22 AUG 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd 1min 43.1sec

5/1Fav HR68 Keithen Kennedy 9.8 (BK) 8 3/4L 6th of 16 to Mother Mara (GB) 9.6 GAL 1 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld

Navagio (Ire) 66

Draw 2

TStrap, 7 9-10

Owned by: Mill Stream Racing Syndicate g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Souzie Colours: YELLOW, maroon diamond, dark blue sleeves, yellow & dark blue hooped cap Bred by: Ballygallon Stud Limited Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH 4350-00 RACING POST VERDICT Poor hurdles form over the winter; doesn’t appeal as well treated Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 32 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €82,901 Navagio 3 flat wins €31,860.00 D -- Handicap Rating 76

250/1 Eoin Walsh 11.12 (H) (TS) 83L 15th of 17 to Laurets D’estruval (FR) 11.4 THU 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m 34yds Sft

150/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 (H) last of 18fn, 20rn to I Started A Joke 11.12 PUN 11 JAN mdn hdl 2m 122yds Sft/Hvy

150/1 Kieren Buckley 11.12 (H) 47L 12th of 21fn, 22rn to Murat 11.12 here 26 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m Yld

9

Draw 15

Seamie Heffernan

Molto Amichi (Ire) 188

Owned by: Muchos Amigos Syndicate g Bay by Caravaggio - Moruadh (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: WHITE, dark blue hollow box, dark blue armlet, dark blue cap

5 9-09

Bred by: Moran Stud Farm Eoin Griffin KILKENNY 42253fRACING POST VERDICT Maiden ran well here last summer, faller over hurdles when last seen, best watched Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 12 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €16,934 Molto Amichi -- Handicap Rating 75

15/2 Ricky Doyle 11.3 fell in race won by Ace Brannigan 11.4 TIPP 6 OCT 25 11rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld

4/1 HR79 Nicola Burns 8.4 1 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Cap Saint Martin (FR) 8.6 NAAS 24 AUG 25 6rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 110yds Gd

7/2Fav HR79 Colin Keane 10.0 3 1/4L 5th of 16 to Ob La Di 9.13 NAAS 4 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld

10

Draw 7

Wesley Joyce (3)

Spent All Me Money (Ire)

236 CPiece, 4 9-09

Owned by: Vincent Kelly g Bay by No Nay Never - Creative Director (War Front)

Colours: YELLOW, royal blue seams, yellow cap

Bred by: Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S

Adrian Sexton KILDARE 014310RACING POST VERDICT Naas winner last summer flopped at Roscommon; lacks a recent run Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 28 %Prize-money earned €14,850

Spent All Me Money 2 flat wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 75

8/1 HR77 Colin Keane 9.5 (CP) 12L 11th of 12 to Free Solo 9.4 ROS 19 AUG 25 Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd

25/1 HR72 Shane Foley 9.10 (CP) won ns 1/2L from Touted Plan 8.13 and Verhoyen (GB) 10.0 NAAS 4 AUG 25 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 1min

9/4 HR72 James Ryan 9.8 (CP) 10L 6L 3rd to Alice Monet 10.0 FAIR 9 JUL 25 4rn 1m 1f 210yds Gd

Merlin The Wizard (GB) 23

6 9-08

Draw 1

Donagh O’Connor

Owned by: Mrs L Honan & Ronnie Quinn g Bay by Camelot - Sweet Gentle Kiss (Henrythenavigator) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green epaulettes & sleeves, dark green cap

Bred by: Blue Diamond Stud Farm R P Cody KILKENNY 0570-02

RACING POST VERDICT Recent Dundalk second runs off same mark; could go well from a good draw Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 17 %Prize-money earned €31,745

Merlin The Wizard (GB) 3 flat wins €23,965.50 D -- Handicap Rating 74

12/1 HR74 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 2L 2nd to Ohailbhic 9.4 DUN 20 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 1m Std

22/1 HR75 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 5 3/4L 10th of 13 to Neo Smart 9.6 DUN 27 FEB hcp 1m Std 12/1 HR80 Patrick McGettigan 9.7 14L last of 15 to Summer Snow 10.1 GAL 29 JUL 25 Ext hcp 7f Yld

Billy Lee

12

Draw 8

Little Miss P (Ire) 253

Owned by: Miceal Martin Sammon f Bay by Kodi Bear - Pelican Waters (Key of Luck)

4 9-07

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, orange cap, emerald green star

Bred by: Ms A Sammon W McCreery KILDARE 63555RACING POST VERDICT Promise in maidens last year; opening mark okay so worth a look Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,129 Little Miss P -- Handicap Rating 73

11/2 HR77 Nathan Crosse 9.3 1 1/4L 5th of 16 to Blue Moon Boy 9.8 GAL 2 AUG 25 mdn 1m 73yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR79 Wayne Lordan 9.3 10L 5th of 8 to Defiantly (FR) 9.8 KILL 14 JUL 25 mdn 1m 3f 73yds Yld/Sft 14/1 Nathan Crosse 9.3 8 1/4L 5th of 16 to Valorous Power (GER) 9.8 LIM 11 JUN 25 mdn 1m Gd

Loingseoir (Ire) 161

Draw 16

N G McCullagh

Owned by: W Keeling & M C Grassick & Mrs M J Grassick g Bay by Henrythenavigator - Only Exception (Jeremy)

Colours: WHITE, pink hoop, black & pink halved sleeves, white cap, pink diamond Bred by: M Grassick & A Goonan M C Grassick

KILDARE 378010RACING POST VERDICT 10yo hasn’t won off this high a mark so has it to do, and draw a negative Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 72 runs, 7 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €107,709 Loingseoir 7 flat wins €49,855.00 D -- Handicap Rating 73

25/1 HR73 J. Cleary 9.2 (TS) 12L 14th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 CUR 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 28/1 HR66 J. Cleary 9.5 (TS) won ns 1L from Miss Nifty 9.0 and Tofino 9.8 CUR 16 OCT 25 26rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 1min 31.1sec 10/1 HR67 Freya Frain 8.8 (TS) 13L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Highbury See See 9.3 CUR 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft

Borne

Owned by: Patrick J McKenna g Bay by Acclamation - Rope A Dope (Bungle Inthejungle) Colours: YELLOW, black & white check cap

Patrick McGettigan (5)

392100

Bred by: Mr N O’Hare

J

RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk maiden winner has struggled since in handicaps; of limited appeal back on turf Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €10,378 Battle Borne 1 flat win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 71 40/1 HR72 Patrick McGettigan 8.11 (CP) 9L 10th of 11 to Ohailbhic 9.4 DUN 20 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 11/1 HR74 Billy Lee 9.8 (CP) 6L 11th of 14 to Una Matata 9.3 DUN 6 MAR Ext hcp 7f Std 11/2 HR66 Patrick McGettigan 9.2 (CP) won s/hd 1 3/4L from Go Out (FR) 9.9 and Gaiety Girl 9.4 DUN 20 FEB 10rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27.1sec

Faoladh (Ire)

30

Andrew Slattery

Draw 14

Owned by: Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate g Bay by Kodi Bear - Lumiere Astrale (Trempolino)

TStrap, 4 9-02

Colours: ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 62150-9

RACING POST VERDICT C&D winner last summer all the better for recent AW comeback run; considered Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €12,670 Faoladh 1 flat win €8,850.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 68

40/1 HR70 Sam Coen 9.9 (TS) 4 3/4L 9th of 14 to Ohailbhic 9.10 DUN 13 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 8/1 HR73 Andrew Slattery 9.9 (TS) 10L 10th of 12 to Vlhova (GB) 9.0 KILL 14 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 20yds Yld/Sft

6/1 HR73 Adam Browne-Souza 9.7 (TS) 5L 5th of 13 to Onemoredance 9.10 TIPP 2 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm

Gotta Catch’em All (Ire)

163 6 9-00

Draw 11

Owned by: Mrs S Bury & Ralph Kelly & Odhran O’Neill & Thomas Cox g Bay by Free Eagle - Allegra Tak (Invincible Spirit)

Colours: White, red hoop, red sleeves, white armlet, red cap, white star

Bred by: Con O’Leary & Mary Rogers H Rogers LOUTH 622284-

RACING POST VERDICT Best form is over further; may need this comeback run Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 21 runs, 8 places Prize-money earned €19,232

Gotta Catch’em All -- Handicap Rating 66

7/1 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.1 (CP) (TS) 3/4L ns 1 1/4L 4th to Glyndwr 9.10 DUN 31 OCT 25 10rn Ext hcp 1m Std

9/2 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.1 (CP) 6 1/2L 8th of 13 to Ephesus 9.7 ROS 13 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f 46yds Sft

3/1Fav HR64 Miss M. Walsh 10.4 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Alfalfa 10.3 CUR 4

Pallatine Hills (Ire) 190 TStrap, 4 9-00

Draw 5

Jamie Powell

Owned by: C O’Neill,L Kinsella & Partners g Bay by Circus Maximus - Shy Bride (Excellent Art) Colours: PURPLE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, hooped cap

Bred by: Barronstown Stud Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE 483550RACING POST VERDICT Maiden down to a decent mark and good draw; contender if forward enough on seasonal return Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 11 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,965

Pallatine Hills -- Handicap Rating 66

10/1 HR69 Chris Hayes 9.10 (BK) 21L 12th of 18 to Syzygy (GB) 9.2 CUR 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft

100/30Fav HR70 Jamie Powell 9.6 4L 5th of 15 to Zaraahmando 9.7 CK 10 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft

9/2 HR72 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 (BK) 2 3/4L 5th of 12 to Tilani 8.9 GAL 3 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 73yds Sft

Robert Whearty

18

Draw 6

224725

The Leopardstown Members Handicap

Beat The Devil (Ire) 11

Owned by: Black Steel Square Syndicate g Bay by Estidhkaar - Xerxes (Key of Luck)

Colours: GREY, black hollow box, black & grey quartered cap Bred by: Limestone & Tara Studs

RACING POST VERDICT Fit from good AW campaign and back in trip; each-way claims Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €16,157 Beat The Devil 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 63

4/1

HR63 Colin Keane 9.7 (TS) 5 3/4L 5th of 13 to Sir Callisto 10.2 DUN 1 APR hcp 1m 4f Std

9/1 HR63 Jack Kearney 9.4 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Baila Conmigo 9.5 DUN 20 MAR 13rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/2 HR64 Jack Kearney 9.5 (TS) 4L 7th of 14 to Ohailbhic 9.10 DUN 13 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std

T/S ON No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 Cpiece ON No. 3, 7, 10, 14 V,T ON No. 5

Last Year 1st Dark Viper, 2nd Artful Approach, 3rd Expound TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 131 TIME 1 min. 41.2 sec. GOING Good

TStrap, 4 8-11

Patrick Magee CAVAN

BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Syzygy, 15-2 Merlin The Wizard, 8 Faoladh, Vega’s Muse, 10 Anvika, Beat The Devil, 12 Fixation, Little Miss P, Pallatine Hills, Sonoran, 14 Battle Borne, Walhaan, 16 Va Va Vroom, 20 Loingseoir, Molto Amichi, Spent All Me Money, 25 Gotta Catch’em All, Navagio

RACE 3 PREDICTOR

The 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: FAOLADH

RACE VERDICT

Irish Lincoln third Syzygy rates a mjaor player again if handling these quicker conditions, while Vega’s Muse and Anvika appeal if forward enough on return. However, a chance is taken on recent Dundalk second MERLIN

THE WIZARD who seems to have found his level now, having been rated in the 90’s in his prime in Britain. C&D winner Faoladh is expected to come on from his recent AW comeback run and could feature. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MERLIN THE WIZARD Next Best: Faoladh

RACE RESULT

PEDIGREE WATCH

Faoladh

●Foaled Apr 22, 2022

●Sire Kodi Bear (IRE) (7.0f)

●Dam Lumiere Astrale (FR)

●Dam’s sire Trempolino (USA) (11.8f)

●E18,000 F, E40,000 Y; ninth foal; halfbrother to five winners inc Theme Astral (French 13.5f; RPR 104), Feed The Goater (7f-1m inc AW; 89) and Brehon Star (9.5f Flat, 67; 2m chase); dam Listed-placed 12.5f winner (97)

PEDIGREE

WATCH

Va Va Vroom

●Foaled Feb 13, 2022

●Sire Bated Breath (GB) (7.4f)

●Dam Grace Note (GB)

●Dam’s sire Swiss Spirit (GB) (6.3f)

●E30,000 Y; first foal; dam 7f/1m maiden (RPR 59), half-sister to winners Simply Breathless (6f-8.5f inc 2yo/US Grade 3) and Breath Away (US 7.5f Listed), out of 1m winning half-sister to German 6f Listed winner

Ballylinch Stud 2,000 Guineas Trial

Henri Matisse

Race Preview:

Power Blue is bidding to become the first Pattern winner in his own right for Robson De Aguiar since he stepped up from his key role as assistant to Adrian Murray at his Westmeath base.

A son of Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Space Blues, Power Blue tackles seven furlongs for the first time and carries a 3lb penalty for a Group 1 victory over the subsequent Cheveley Park winner True Love in the six-furlong Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last August. His pedigree suggests he will stay an extra furlong, and soft ground should not be a problem based on his victory in the first juvenile race of last season.

Key Stats

Aidan O’Brien has won this seven times in last ten years, six of those wins were ridden by Ryan Moore. Jim Bolger has taken two renewals.

Nine winners had at least three career runs. Eight were winning on their seasonal reappearance.

True Love’s trainer, Aidan O’Brien, saddles four runners in search of a fourth consecutive win in the race. Ryan Moore’s choice of Flushing Meadows is especially noteworthy, considering he did not race again after a defeat at this venue last July. However, it would be unwise to rule out Dorset, again the mount of Jack Cleary, who was aboard for his two important wins last season. Trojan Warrior, who looked potentially smart based on his only start last term, will be ridden by Wayne Lordan.

Grey Swallow went on to win the Irish Derby in 2004.

Ger Lyons, successful with Dr Kempf in this event in 2022, saddles Geryon, a Lope De Vega colt who won a maiden at the Curragh on his debut last August and was second to Ballydoyle-trained colts in two Group 2 events. Though no match for the subsequent William Hill Futurity winner Hawk Mountain in the Beresford Stakes, he looks capable of winning at Pattern level.

Previous Years Review:

Aidan O’Brien has trained seven of the last ten winners of this seven-furlong event, which has a fine record of showcasing emerging talent among the Classic generation of Irish-trained colts.

O’Brien’s 2025 winner Henri Matisse embellished that tradition by winning the Poule d’Essai des Poulains (French 2,000 Guineas) at Longchamp. Third-placed Arizona Blaze later achieved Group 1 glory in the Flying Five at the Curragh.

The 2021 edition paved the way for several toplevel wins. The Jim Bolger-trained Poetic Flare won the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and gained further Group 1 honours at Royal Ascot in the St James’s Palace Stakes. Two of those who finished behind him at Leopardstown also enjoyed top-level success later: the Ken Condon-trained Laws Of Indices in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville, and the Ado McGuinness-trained A Case Of You in the Prix de l’Abbaye and again at Meydan the following season.

Gustav Klimt won the race for O’Brien in 2018, with his stablemate U S Navy Flag finishing last of four runners. U S Navy Flag turned the tables on Gustav Klimt when the pair were placed in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, and retrieved his top-class juvenile form when landing the July Cup.

Runner-up to Ballydoyle’s Never No More in the 2019 race, Madhmoon ran a terrific race for Kevin Prendergast when runner-up to Anthony Van Dyck in the Derby.

3.55pm RACE 4

Distance 7f42y

Ballylinch Stud Red Rocks Stakes of €70,000 (Group

3)

(Registered as the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud)

Ballylinch Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €41,230 Second €14,000 Third €7,000 Fourth €3,500 Fifth €2,100 Sixth €1,400

Race conditions For three years old colts and geldings only

Weights 9st 5lbs. Declared 11

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Draw 11

Starting from stalls

/ WEIGHT / TRAINER

Power Blue (Ire) 246 3 9-08

Owned by: AMO Racing Limited c Bay by Space Blues - Visions (Worthadd)

Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars Bred by: Finanza Locale Consulting Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH 132531RACING POST VERDICT Reversed previous form with True Love to win the Phoenix Stakes, big chance if he stays Probable SP: 9/4

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €238,265 Power Blue 2 flat wins €218,300.00 -- Handicap Rating 114

10/1 David Egan 9.5 won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from True Love 9.2 and Green Sense 9.2 CUR 9 AUG 25 5rn Group 1 6f Gd 1min 9.2sec 4/1 David Egan 9.5 5L 3/4L 3rd to True Love 9.2 CUR 19 JUL 25 4rn Group 2 6f Gd David Egan 9.3 4L 5th of 20 to Gstaad (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 17 JUN 25 Group 2 6f Gd /Frm

2

Draw 6

Dorset (Ire)

176 3 9-05

Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg c Grey by Wootton Bassett - Snowflakes (Galileo) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Snowflakes Syndicate A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 215411RACING POST VERDICT Goffs Million winner followed that up with C&D Group 3 win, strong contender, handles soft Probable SP: 8/1

J Cleary

Career record 6 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €539,546 Dorset 3 flat wins €542,200.00 C -- Handicap Rating 106

13/8 HR103 J. Cleary 9.5 won 1/2L 4 1/2L from Daytona 9.5 and Spangled Sands 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 5rn Group 3 7f 30yds Yld/Sft 1min 33.6sec 17/2 J. Cleary 9.5 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from August George 9.5 and Composing 9.0 CUR 27 SEP 25 30rn 7f Sft 1min 28.9sec 22/1 Gavin Ryan 9.5 (H) hd 2 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Zavateri 9.5 CUR 14 SEP 25 6rn Group 1 7f Yld

Flushing Meadows (USA) 262

3 9-05

Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Hence (Galileo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 122RACING POST VERDICT Promising sort, doubts raised by 6l Group 3 defeat over C&D in July, Ryan Moore aboard Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €32,884 Flushing Meadows (USA) 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 103

Ryan Moore

Draw 7

30/100Fav Ryan Moore 9.5 6L 2nd to North Coast 9.5 here 24 JUL 25 4rn Group 3 7f 57yds Gd/Yld 2/9Fav Ryan Moore 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Suzie Songs 9.2 CUR 28 JUN 25 5rn Group 3 6f 63yds Gd 5/2 Ryan Moore 9.7 won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from The Piper’s Call 9.7 and North Coast 9.7 CUR 4 JUN 25 13rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 12.5sec

Gary Carroll 4 Draw 10

Geryon (Ire)

197 TStrap, 3 9-05

Owned by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd c Bay by Lope de Vega - Oboe (Mizzen Mast) Colours: BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Bred by: Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd G M Lyons MEATH 122RACING POST VERDICT Form ties in with smart Ballydoyle colts Constitution River and Hawk Mountain, respected Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €54,554

Geryon 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 107

9/4 Colin Keane 9.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Hawk Mountain 9.5 CUR 27 SEP 25 5rn Group 2 1m Yld/Sft 3/1 Gary Carroll 9.5 2L 2nd to Constitution River (FR) 9.5 CUR 23 AUG 25 5rn Group 2 7f Gd 18/1 Colin Keane 9.7 won 1 1/4L nk from Kensington Lane 8.11 and Charles Fort (GB) 9.7 CUR 9 AUG 25 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 23.6sec

Iron Lily (Ire) 165 3 9-05

Owned by: Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Lily de Vega (Lope de Vega) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, black seams, white sleeves & cap Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 21RACING POST VERDICT Had plenty in reserve when winning a Dundalk last October, can win more races this term Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €13,705

Billy Lee

Draw 3

Iron Lily 1 flat win €10,620.00

9/4 Shane Foley 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Evening Blues 9.7 and Golden Trigger 9.7 DUN 29 OCT 25 13rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27.1sec 12/1 Shane Foley 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Causeway 9.5 CUR 4 OCT 25 13rn mdn 7f Sft

Draw 1

15-

Ballylinch Stud Red Rocks Stakes

Mumhan (Ire) 176

Owned by: Mrs J S Bolger

c Bay by Mehmas - Yes Oh Yes (Gone West)

Colours: WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Bred by: J S Bolger

RACING POST VERDICT Debut maiden winner, beaten 14l when last of five in Killavullan Stakes over C&D Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €12,355 Mumhan 1 flat win €11,800.00

14/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 14L last of 5 to Dorset 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 Group 3 7f 30yds Yld/Sft 8/1 Declan McDonogh 9.7 won 1/2L 1/2L from White Smoke 9.2 and Starred 9.7 CUR 27 SEP 25 16rn

7 Draw 4

69128-3

Redemption Road (GB) 44

Owned by: MRC International g Bay by Without Parole - Olivia Pope (Lilbourne Lad)

Colours: BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Bred by: Abingdon & Witney College

RACING POST VERDICT 89-rated gelding faces a daunting task in a race of this standard, fit from a Dundalk run Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €20,470 Redemption Road (GB) 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 89 18/1 HR89 Robbie Colgan 9.11 (H) 3L 3 1/4L 3rd to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 27 FEB 9rn 1m Std 9/2 HR84 Luke McAteer 9.3 (H) 7 3/4L 8th of 11 to Alphecca 9.0 NAAS 12 OCT 25 7f Yld 11/1 HR84 Luke McAteer 9.6 (H) 1/2L 2nd to Limestone 9.12 LIST 23 SEP 25 5rn 1m Hvy

3 9-05

3 9-05

Owned by: Fowler/Blake/Magnier/Shanahan/MacLennan c Bay/Brown by Beau Liam - Annie Walker (War Chant) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white cross of lorraine, white diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap, white diamonds

Bred by: Lynn & Christ Boutte Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 28RACING POST VERDICT In rear in the Middle Park after a promising debut in a Group 3 event at the Curragh Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €10,835

The Publican’s Son (USA) Oisin Murphy 9.2 5L 8th of 9 to Wise Approach 9.2 NEWMARKET 27 SEP 25 Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 40/1 Ronan Whelan 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Mission Central 9.5 CUR 30 AUG 25 10rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld

9 Draw 2

Seamie Heffernan

22215-

Thesecretadversary

(Ire) 211 3 9-05

Owned by: Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier c Chesnut by St Mark’s Basilica - Too Soon To Panic (Gleneagles)

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white square, light blue cap

Bred by: Coolmore & Cayton Park Stud J A Stack TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT Not disgraced in a Grade 1 in Canada after beating good yardstick Brussels at Tipperary Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €65,055

Thesecretadversary 1 flat win €26,550.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

Frankie Dettori 8.10 2 1/2L 5th of 10 to Argos (USA) 8.10 WOODBINE 13 SEP 25 Group 1 1m Frm 3/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 won 1L 1/2L from Brussels (GB) 9.5 and Suspicious Mindz (GB) 9.5 TIPP 8 AUG 25 6rn Listed 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 1min 37.5sec

Seamie Heffernan 9.7 3/4L 2nd to Rochfortbridge 9.7 AYR 21 JUL 25 5rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd /Sft

10

Draw 8

Wayne Lordan

Trojan Warrior (USA) 173 3 9-05

Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier c Bay/Brown by Wootton Bassett - Monday (Fastnet Rock)

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & blue cap

Bred by: Chelston/Orpendale/Wynatt A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 1-

RACING POST VERDICT Left an impression he would stay a lot further when winning over 6f on only start at two Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €11,215 Trojan Warrior (USA) 1 flat win €11,800.00 13/2 Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 1 1/2L 2L from Go Just Do It (GB) 9.7 and Expert Dancer (GB) 9.2 CUR 21 OCT 25 11rn mdn 6f Hvy 1min 16.1sec

11

Draw 9

Ronan Whelan

Warsaw

(Ire) 299

Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg c Brown by Wootton Bassett - Espania (Galileo)

Colours: DARK BLUE

TStrap, 3 9-05

Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 10-

RACING POST VERDICT Made a winning debut at Navan, not seen again after a mid-division finish in the Coventry Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €10,093 Warsaw 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

W. M. Lordan 9.3 6L 10th of 20 to Gstaad (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 17 JUN 25 Group 2 6f Gd /Frm 18/1 J. Cleary 9.2 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Fairy Oak (GB) 8.13 and Kansas 9.7 NAV 7 JUN 25 12rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 1.1sec

T/S ON No. 4, 11

Last Year 1st Henri Matisse, 2nd Comanche Brave, 3rd Arizona Blaze TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 134 TIME 1 min. 28.4 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Power Blue, 9-2 Flushing Meadows, Geryon, 13-2 Trojan Warrior, 8 Dorset, Thesecretadversary, 10 The Publican’s Son, 12 Warsaw, 14 Iron Lily, 20 Mumhan, 40 Redemption Road

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

The 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: GERYON

RACE VERDICT

Aidan O’Brien’s four-strong squad may not have the ammunition to cope with POWER BLUE, a 6f Group 1 winner with good prospects of staying this trip. Ryan Moore’s choice of Flushing Meadows is a strong indicator, but Dorset and Trojan Warrior are also appealing. Geryon has form linked to a couple of talented Ballydoyle colts and merits respect.

[Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: POWER BLUE Next Best: Flushing Meadows

RACE RESULT

PEDIGREE CORNER

PEDIGREE

WATCH

Geryon

●Foaled Apr 17, 2023

●Sire Lope De Vega (IRE) (8.9f)

●Dam Oboe (USA)

●Dam’s sire Mizzen Mast (USA) (8.9f)

●Third foal; dam twice-raced French 7.5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 78), sister to US 1m Grade 2 winner Filimbi, out of US 1m1f/1m2f Grade 1 winner

PEDIGREE WATCH

Trojan Warrior

●Foaled Apr 11, 2023

●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f)

●Dam Monday (USA)

●Dam’s sire Fastnet Rock (AUS) (10.0f)

●Second foal; dam 7f 2yo Listed winner (RPR 104), half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Red Riding Hood, out of 1m 2yo Group 1 winning sister to 7f-1m2f Group 1 winner Misty For Me

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Power Blue

●Foaled Feb 01, 2023

●Sire Space Blues (IRE) (7.8f)

●Dam Visions (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Worthadd (IRE) (8.3f)

●E30,000 F, £44,000 Y; first foal; dam Italian 7f/7.5f winner (inc 2yo), sister to Italian 6f 2yo/1m winner Accidental Love, out of Italian 6f Group 3 winner

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Iron Lily

●Foaled Mar 03, 2023

●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f)

●Dam Lily De Vega (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Lope De Vega (IRE) (8.9f)

●Second foal; half-brother to 1m winner Star Of Dubai (RPR 79); dam unraced sister to 7f/1m winner Lion Hearted, half-sister to winners Bossy Guest (smart 6f; 2,000 Guineas fourth) and Liberating (useful 5f 2yo), out of 7f/1m winner

Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle

1,000

Guineas Trial

Before that Newmarket triumph, for which she carries a 3lb penalty, she was no match for Power Blue in the Phoenix Stakes. That form is due to be tested in the preceding race (3:55).

The daughter of No Nay Never has powerful credentials but faces two unknowns: this is her first attempt at seven furlongs, and the first time she has run on anything other than a sound surface.

Paddy Twomey, who trained the 2024 winner A Lilac Rolla, has an interesting contender in Black Caviar Gold, who ended a four-race juvenile campaign on a bright note by winning the Group 3 Weld Park Stakes on yielding-to-soft ground at the Curragh. Pivotal Attack, runner-up in that event, represents Joe Murphy, who saddled the subsequent Coronation Stakes winner Cercene to finish third in last year’s race. She could be a progressive filly this season.

Race Preview:

The reappearance of star juvenile filly True Love provides the main focus of attention in a potentially informative contest. Despite failing to meet expectations when favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar last October, she begins the new season with a tall reputation based on her wins in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and the Cheveley Park. Key

Aidan O’Brien has taken this on 12 occasions with just Homecoming Queen and Virginia Waters winning both this & the Newmarket 1,000 Guineas but he has tasted victory only three times in the past 10 years. None of the last ten winners was penalised.

Only two winning favourites have emerged during that period.

Composing is a useful second string for Aidan O’Brien. Though found wanting at Group 1 level, she showed smart form last summer with a hattrick that featured a victory over the Ger Lyons-trained Suzie Songs in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes at the Curragh.

Blanc De Blanc, who has two Dundalk wins to her name, could pose a threat if coping with the switch to turf.

Previous Years Review:

This Group 3 fillies’ event is an important early-season test that has served as a staging-post for many leading Irish-trained fillies in recent years. That was certainly the case when Cercene emerged as a major force after finishing third behind the Dermot Weldtrained Swelter in last season’s edition.

After another third-place finish in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, Cercene gave veteran Tipperary trainer Joe Murphy and jockey Gary Carroll a treasured first Group 1 success in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Flat

Run over 7 furlongs, 42 yards.

€70,000 €41,230

To the Winner Total prize fund

Defeat in the Ballylinchsponsored race has often preceded greater things. In 2016, Jessica Harrington’s star filly Alpha Centauri struggled in testing conditions. She bounced back from that reverse to win four Grade 1s in a row. Aidan O’Brien-trained Group 1 winners Empress Josephine and Joan Of Arc also made a first three-yearold appearance in the event, as did Joseph O’Brien’s subsequent Group/Grade 1 winner Iridessa and Viadera, later a Grade 1 scorer in the US.

Several winners have progressed to Classic and Group 1 glory. Aidan O’Brien’s 2012 victor, Homecoming Queen, won the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket by a stunning nine lengths, and his 2014 winner, Bracelet, captured the Irish Oaks.

Adrian Keatley’s 2016 winner Jet Setting performed a massive giant-killing feat by beating O’Brien’s brilliant Minding in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. Dermot Weld’s 2022 winner Homeless Songs also won the fillies’ Classic.

The 2017 race, in which the Ballydoyle-trained Hydrangea beat stablemate Winter by a head, was strikingly influential. Hydrangea later won twice at the highest level, including another victory over Winter in Leopardstown’s Matron Stakes. However, by that stage Winter had outshone her with four consecutive Group 1 wins, delivering a Newmarket/Curragh 1,000 Guineas double and winning the Coronation Stakes and Falmouth Stakes.

FACTS STATISTICS AND

Distance 7f42y

Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes of €70,000

(Group 3)

(Registered as the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes)

(Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud)

Ballylinch Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €41,230 Second €14,000 Third €7,000 Fourth €3,500 Fifth €2,100 Sixth €1,400

Race conditions For three years old fillies only Weights 9st 2lbs.

Declared 15

Starting from stalls

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Draw 13

Wayne Lordan

Composing (Ire) 184

Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Epona Plays (Australia)

Colours: DARK BLUE

/ WEIGHT / TRAINER

3 9-05

O’Brien TIPPERARY 111436-

Bred by: Renzo Forni

RACING POST VERDICT Very experienced filly, solid form over this trip, rated 10lb below stablemate True Love Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 42 %Prize-money earned €226,234

Composing 3 flat wins €118,000.00 C -- Handicap Rating 105

W. M. Lordan 9.2 11L 6th of 10 to Precise 9.2 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 25 Group 1 1m Gd 5/6Fav Ronan Whelan 9.0 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Dorset 9.5 CUR 27 SEP 25 30rn 7f Sft 1/1Fav C. Soumillon 9.2 3/4L 1 3/4L hd 4th to Precise 9.2 CUR 14 SEP 25 7rn Group 1 7f Yld

2

Draw 15

Ryan Moore

True Love (Ire) 163

Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier f Bay by No Nay Never - Alluringly (Fastnet Rock)

3 9-05

Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 211218-

RACING POST VERDICT Queen Mary/Cheveley Park winner, steps up to 7f, clear best if coping with trip/ground Probable SP: 5/4

Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 42 %Prize-money earned €429,141

True Love 3 flat wins €361,182.50 -- Handicap Rating 115

W.M. Lordan 8.7 5 3/4L 8th of 12 to Cy Fair (USA) 8.7 DEL-MAR 31 OCT 25 Group 1 5f Frm

W. M. Lordan 9.2 won 3/4L 1L from Havana Anna (GB) 9.2 and Royal Fixation (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 27 SEP 25 9rn Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 1min 11sec

1/4Fav Ryan Moore 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Power Blue 9.5 CUR 9 AUG 25 5rn Group 1 6f Gd

Robbie Colgan 3 Draw 11

Anushka (Ire)

165 3 9-02

Owned by: Dr S P Fitzgerald f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Dramatista (Lope de Vega) Colours: CREAM, emerald green cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap Bred by: Cherryvalley Farms Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 631RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk maiden winner on her third start, this is highly ambitious for an 82-rated filly Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €9,884

Anushka 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 82

6/1 Shane Foley 9.2 won 3/4L nk from What About Us (GB) 8.13 and Guardian Of Realm (GB) 9.2 DUN 29 OCT

7/1 Billy Lee 9.3 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Kindergarten 8.13 NAV 8 OCT 25 14rn mdn 5f 180yds Yld 7/2 Robbie Colgan 9.0 6L 6th of 13 to Redemption Road (GB) 9.3 TIPP 31 AUG 25 mdn 7f 110yds Yld

4

Draw 7

Black Caviar Gold (Ire) 196

3 9-02

Owned by: Bond Thoroughbred Limited f Grey by Havana Grey - Perfect Outing (Outstrip) Colours: BLACK, large yellow spots, yellow armlet, yellow cap Bred by: Gerard Corry & Ringfort Stud P Twomey TIPPERARY 3411RACING POST VERDICT Promoted from 85 to 108 for Curragh Group 3 win on soft, needs to sustain that improvement Probable SP: 4/1

Billy Lee

Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €46,133 Black Caviar Gold 2 flat wins €46,020.00 -- Handicap Rating 108 4/1 HR85 Billy Lee 9.2 won 2 3/4L s/hd from Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.2 and Minerva 9.2 CUR 28 SEP 25 9rn Group 3

29.3sec 100/30 Billy Lee 9.3 won 3L 1/2L from River Ara 9.2 and Josh’s Joy 9.2 CK 10 SEP 25 9rn mdn 7f Sft 1min

10/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 2 3/4L 1/2L 3 3/4L 4th to Precise 8.11 CK 14 AUG 25 11rn mdn 7f Gd

David Egan 5 Draw 12

Blanc De Blanc (USA) 44 3 9-02

Owned by: AMO Racing Limited f Brown by Not This Time - Wonderful (Gal) Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars Bred by: Dattt Farm LLC Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH 11 RACING POST VERDICT Still looked raw when recording the second of two Dundalk 1m wins, may find 7f too sharp Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 2 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €30,680 Blanc De Blanc (USA) 2 flat wins €30,680.00

7/2Fav Donagh O’Connor 9.3 won 3L 3 1/4L from Whatchadoin 9.11 and Redemption Road (GB) 9.11 DUN 27

9/4 Donagh O’Connor 9.3 won nk 2 1/2L from Astronomically 8.12 and Eclat (GB) 9.3 DUN 9 JAN 14rn

Oisin Murphy

6

Draw 1

Ballylinch Stud Priory Belle Stakes

Caught U Sleeping (Ire) 173

Owned by: Anthony Clarke

f Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Parasail (New Approach)

Colours: BLACK, white chevron & sleeves, black cap, yellow star

Hood, 3 9-02

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Noel Meade MEATH 136-

RACING POST VERDICT Ran poorly over 1m on heavy on final start, better judged on Listed third over C&D Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €23,143

Caught U Sleeping 1 flat win

€14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 97

12/1 Ben Coen 9.2 15L 6th of 8 to Sugar Island 9.2 CUR 21 OCT 25 Group 3 1m Hvy

16/1 Ben Coen 9.2 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Diamond Necklace 9.2 here 13 SEP 25 8rn Listed 7f Gd/Yld 17/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.11 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Running Point 8.9 and Elly Bay 8.6

1min 28.7sec

Draw 6

Chris Hayes

Kensington Lane (Ire) 196

Owned by: Mrs A M O’Brien

f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Almost Always (Galileo) Colours: ORANGE, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, orange cap Bred by: Almost Always Partnership

952219RACING POST VERDICT Experienced filly, flopped in Group 3 race won by Black Caviar Gold on final start at two Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €17,336 Kensington Lane 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 92

3 9-02

4/1 HR92 Gavin Ryan 9.2 17L last of 9 to Black Caviar Gold 9.2 CUR 28 SEP 25 Group 3 7f Sft 9/4 HR83 Gavin Ryan 9.2 won 5L 1L from Luna Mia (GB) 9.2 and Jojo’s Legacy 9.2 GOW 2 SEP 25 10rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 27.8sec

7/1 HR83 Paddy Harnett 8.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Geryon 9.7 CUR 9 AUG 25 10rn mdn 7f Gd

Draw 3

Jamie Powell

Owned by: Liquid Lunch Syndicate f Grey by Saxon Warrior - Ascended (Dark Angel) Colours: WHITE & PINK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped cap

Bred by: Michelle Morris Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE 441-

RACING POST VERDICT Thurles maiden winner after a fine effort in a C&D Listed race, needs to raise her game Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €18,581 Killashee Warrior (GB) 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 94

7/4 Jamie Powell 9.4 won 1 3/4L 1 1/4L from Matilda Joslyngage 8.9 and Chapel Lane 9.3 THU 9 OCT 25 11rn mdn 1m 44yds Gd/ Yld 1min 45.9sec

50/1 Jamie Powell 9.2 2 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Diamond Necklace 9.2 here 13 SEP 25 8rn Listed 7f Gd/Yld 28/1 Jamie Powell 8.13 hd 2L 3/4L 4th to Smexy 9.2 here 21 AUG 25 11rn mdn 7f 30yds Gd

9

Draw 9

Ben Coen

Magny Cours (Ire) 167

Owned by: Ecurie Ama Zing Team f Bay by Awtaad - Ares Choix (Choisir)

Colours: BROWN, royal blue seams, striped cap Bred by: Hunting Hill Stud

3 9-02

Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE 038252RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 second in France last October, well held by Black Caviar Gold on Curragh running Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 7 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €64,476

Magny Cours -- Handicap Rating 102

Mickael Barzalona 8.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Half Sovereign (FR) 8.11 CHANTILLY 27 OCT 25 9rn Group 3 7f Sft /Hvy

28/1 HR88 Ben Coen 9.2 7 1/4L 5th of 9 to Black Caviar Gold 9.2 CUR 28 SEP 25 Group 3 7f Sft 16/1 Ben Coen 8.12 3 1/2L 2nd to Alparslan 9.7 CUR 14 SEP 25 16rn 6f 63yds Yld

10

Draw 14

Seamie Heffernan

Mayflower (Ire) 262 3 9-02

Owned by: J Kirkland

f Bay by Ardad - Tropical Cyclone (Shamardal)

Colours: RED, white diamond & sleeves, white cap, red star

Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud Stephen Thorne DUBLIN 1-

RACING POST VERDICT Handled soft ground when making a winning debut at this venue last July, big jump in class Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €14,019 Mayflower 1 flat win €14,750.00 C 12/1 Ben Coen 8.13 won 1 1/4L 5L from Teewinot 9.1 and Cherry Hill Girl 8.9 here 24 JUL 25 7rn

11

Draw 2

J M Sheridan

Pivotal Attack (GB) 196 3 9-02

Owned by: Robert J W Moran f Chesnut by Pinatubo - Romp (Pivotal)

Colours: YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, yellow cap, black button

Bred by: Miss K J Keir Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY 5162RACING POST VERDICT Ended last season with a positive effort behind Black Caviar Gold in a Curragh Group 3 Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €26,193 Pivotal Attack (GB) 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

4/1 HR100 Gary Carroll 9.2 2 3/4L 2nd to Black Caviar Gold 9.2 CUR 28 SEP 25 9rn Group 3 7f Sft 25/1 Gary Carroll 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 7 to Precise 9.2 CUR 14 SEP 25 Group 1 7f Yld 9/2 Gary Carroll 9.2 won 4 1/4L 2 3/4L from Amelia Earhart 8.11 and Black Caviar Gold 9.2 GAL 29 JUL 25

Ronan Whelan

12

Draw 10

6231-

River Ara (Ire)

176

Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith f Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Twitch (Azamour)

Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

Bred by: Clarecastle Stud Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

RACING POST VERDICT No match for Black Caviar Gold in a maiden, nursery winner, stable has stronger candidates Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €22,401

River Ara 1 flat win €17,700.00 C -- Handicap Rating 93

13/8Fav HR85 J. Cleary 9.5 won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Iamimmaculate 9.1 and Cherry Hill Girl 9.8 here 18 OCT 25

11/8Fav Wayne Lordan 9.2 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Bloom 8.11 CK 30 SEP 25 16rn mdn 1m Yld 7/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 3L 2nd to Black Caviar Gold 9.3 CK 10 SEP 25 9rn mdn 7f Sft

Draw 8

Declan McDonogh

Slaney View (Ire) 15

3

Owned by: Molly&Paul Willis Racing,Mrs J S Bolger f Chesnut by Mehmas - Ceistiu (Vocalised) Colours: DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, light blue stars on sleeves, dark blue cap, light blue stars

Bred by: J S Bolger J S Bolger CARLOW 23-2

RACING POST VERDICT Placed on all three starts, capable of winning races, has an unenviable task in this grade Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €8,931

Slaney View -- Handicap Rating 77

11/4Fav Gary Carroll 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Opalite (GB) 9.3 CUR 28 MAR 12rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 15/8 Ross Coakley 9.2 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Baby Basma 9.2 CK 6 APR 25 10rn mdn 5f Gd 13/8Fav Ross Coakley 9.2 3 3/4L 2nd to Power Blue 9.7 CUR 16 MAR 25 7rn mdn 5f Sft

14 Draw 4

Gary Carroll

Suzie Songs (Ire)

Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Florence Camille (Galileo)

Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star. Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm

G M Lyons MEATH 1127RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 winner and Group 2 runner-up, finished last in the Moyglare, can hold her own here Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €65,407 Suzie Songs 2 flat wins €46,020.00 -- Handicap Rating 101

18/1 Colin Keane 9.2 (H) 14L last of 7 to Precise 9.2 CUR 14 SEP 25 Group 1 7f Yld 4/1 Gary Carroll 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Composing 9.2 CUR 23 AUG 25 6rn Group 2 7f Gd 7/2 Colin Keane 9.2 won s/hd 3 1/4L from Flushing Meadows (USA) 9.5 and Stop The Nation 9.5 CUR 28 JUN 25 5rn Group 3 6f 63yds Gd 1min 15.5sec

15

Draw 5

Donagh O’Connor

White Lily (Ire) 182

3 9-02

Owned by: Stacey Fitzgibbon f Chesnut by Soldier’s Call - Myrtie (Champs Elysees) Colours: DARK GREEN, white sleeves, white & dark green check cap Bred by: Ballygallon Stud Limited David J Geary LIMERICK 83RACING POST VERDICT Long-priced third over 6f at Naas last autumn, looks out of her depth at this level Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,540 White Lily 125/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Josh’s Joy 9.2 NAAS 12 OCT 25 15rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 80/1 Paddy Harnett 8.11 20L 8th of 9 to Black Caviar Gold 9.3 CK 10 SEP 25 mdn 7f Sft Hood ON No. 6

Last Year 1st Swelter, 2nd Exactly, 3rd Cercene

TRAINER D. K. Weld WEIGHT 128 TIME 1 min. 27.5 sec. GOING Good - Yielding

BETTING FORECAST 5-4 True Love, 4 Black Caviar Gold, 7 Composing, 8 Blanc De Blanc, Pivotal Attack, 10 Caught U Sleeping, Suzie Songs, 12 Magny Cours, 20 Kensington Lane, Killashee Warrior, Mayflower, River Ara, 40 Slaney View, 50 Anushka, 100 White Lily

RACE 5 PREDICTOR

The 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.)

RACE VERDICT

If True Love gets the trip and handles an ease in the ground, she could make short work of these rivals. However, it could pay to oppose her with BLACK CAVIAR GOLD, who signed off last season with a strong performance to beat Pivotal Attack at the Curragh. If excused a failure in the Moyglare, Suzie Songs comes into the reckoning, along with unexposed turf debutante Blanc De Blanc, unbeaten in two Dundalk runs. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BLACK CAVIAR GOLD

Next Best: True Love

RACE PIONEERS

THE HORSES BEHIND THE RACES

PRIORY BELLE

1993 Priolo - Ingabelle (Taufan)

Won Gr.1 Moyglare Stud Stakes, Curragh

Priory Belle carried the Ballylinch colours to victory in the Gr.1 Moyglare Stud Stakes, trained by Jim Bolger, she was the Joint Champion 2yo Filly in Ireland in 1995. After retiring to the paddocks she became the ancestress of many Ballylinch-bred winners including Group 1 winner Opinion and Group winners Fox Hunt and Anam Allta.

RED ROCKS

2003 Galileo - Pharmacist (Machiavellian)

Won Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Turf, Churchill Downs

Won Gr.1 Man O’War Stakes, Belmont Park

Red Rocks was bred by Ballylinch and trained by Brian Meehan to win the Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs in 2006. He added another top-level triumph to his record, defeating US Horse of the Year Curlin in the Gr.1 Man o’ War Stakes at Belmont.

The P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3)

Key Stats

Aidan O’Brien has won this race 12 times, two of whom went on to win the Derby at Epsom.

Of the jockeys still riding only Ryan Moore (three) and Shane Foley (two) have won this more than once.

Race Preview:

Aidan O’Brien provides four runners, headed by Pierre Bonnard, who emerged as one of the stable’s top middledistance prospects after winning in quick succession at Newmarket and Saint-Cloud last October. The latter run gives him an edge over the Donnacha O’Brien-trained A Boy Named Susie. Joseph O’Brien’s impressive Curragh maiden winner James J Braddock appeals as a colt with potential for improvement.

LastYear’s Winner!

The 2025 edition ranks among the most influential in the event’s proud history. Oddson winner Delacroix developed into one of the season’s top colts, winning the Coral-Eclipse StakesatSandownandtheIrishChampionStakes. His Ballydoyle stablemate Lambourn finished secondenroutetoDerbytriumphsatEpsomand theCurragh,adoublecompletedbythree20thcenturywinnersoftherace,Galileo(2001),High Chaparral(2002)andHarzand(2016).

Flat Run over 1 mile, 2 furlongs.

€70,000 €41,230 Total prize fund

To the Winner

Trainers & Jockeys with the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.

Trainers:

Aidan O’Brien has won this race four times in past ten years.

Jockeys: Ryan Moore has ridden the winner three times.

FACTS STATISTICS AND

Distance 1m2f

The McGrath Family will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €41,230 Second €14,000 Third €7,000 Fourth €3,500 Fifth €2,100 Sixth €1,400

Race conditions For three years old only Weights 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Declared 9

Starting from stalls

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1 Draw 3

Ryan Moore

/ WEIGHT / TRAINER

Pierre Bonnard (Ire) 168 3 9-10

Owned by: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg c Bay by Camelot - Sultanina (New Approach)

Colours: DARK BLUE

Bred by: Rathasker Stud A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 4111RACING POST VERDICT Group 1 winner at Saint-Cloud, rematch with 2l second A Boy Named Susie on 5lb worse terms Probable SP: 11/10 Career record 4 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 75 %Prize-money earned €189,011 Pierre Bonnard 3 flat wins €197,881.40 D -- Handicap Rating 113 Christophe Soumillon 9.0 won 2L nk from A Boy Named Susie 9.0 and Proof (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 10rn Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy 2min 8.3sec C. Soumillon 9.4 won 1 1/2L 1L from Endorsement 9.4 and Del Maro (GER) 9.4 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 2min 4.6sec 6/5Fav Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 2 1/4L 4 1/2L from Shaihaan 9.7 and Nazario 9.7 DUN 15 AUG 25 12rn mdn 1m Std 1min 38sec

2

Draw 7

Wayne Lordan

Christmas Day (Ire) 176 3 9-08

Owned by: Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg,Brant c Bay by Camelot - Beauly (Sea The Stars) Colours: PINK

Bred by: Framont Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 3511RACING POST VERDICT Short head winner from A Boy Named Susie over 1m1f here, extra furlong should suit Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €49,716 Christmas Day 2 flat wins €50,150.00 C -- Handicap Rating 107 13/2 HR91 J. Cleary 9.5 won s/hd 1 3/4L from A Boy Named Susie 9.5 and Port Of Spain 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m 1f Yld

6/4Fav Wayne Lordan 9.5 won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Hedjet (USA) 9.5 and Hamiyan (FR) 9.5 GOW 20 SEP 25 9rn mdn

5/1 J. Cleary 9.2 6 1/2L 5th of 12 to Endorsement 9.7 TIPP 31 AUG 25 mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld

A Boy Named Susie (Ire)

168 3 9-05

Draw 2

Owned by: Ana O’Brien c Bay by Starspangledbanner - Soho Susie (Montjeu) Colours: MAROON, black hoop, black armlet, black diamond on cap Bred by: Soho Susie Partnership Donnacha Aidan O’Brien TIPPERARY 14422-

RACING POST VERDICT Needs to reverse form with Pierre Bonnard and Christmas Day to win, solid place chance Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €89,434 A Boy Named Susie 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 107

Mickael Barzalona 9.0 2L 2nd to Pierre Bonnard 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 10rn Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy 12/1 HR99 Chris Hayes 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Christmas Day 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m 1f Yld 17/2 Gavin Ryan 9.5 5L 1/2L ns 4th to Benvenuto Cellini 9.5 here 13 SEP 25 4rn Group 2 1m Gd/Yld

Endorsement (Ire) 168

Draw 6

Ronan Whelan

Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Embellish (Galileo)

Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Embellish Syndicate A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 2128-

RACING POST VERDICT Good effort behind Pierre Bonnard in the Zetland Stakes, well held on Saint-Cloud running Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €29,415 Endorsement 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 105 Wayne Lordan 9.0 5 1/2L 8th of 10 to Pierre Bonnard 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy W. M. Lordan 9.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Pierre Bonnard 9.4 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 1/1Fav Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 1 3/4L 1L from Limestone 9.7 and Winday (FR) 9.7 TIPP 31 AUG 25 12rn mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld 2min 1.3sec

Chris Hayes 5 Draw 5

Italy (GB) 183 Hood, 3 9-05

Owned by: Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Brant,Westerberg c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Bound (Galileo) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, white cap Bred by: Lordship Stud A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 12238RACING POST VERDICT Smart form at two in Britain and when third in the National Stakes, needs to settle better Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €110,951 Italy (GB) 1 flat win €11,800.00 C -- Handicap Rating 112

W. M. Lordan 9.3 7L 8th of 9 to Gewan (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 25 Group 1 7f Gd /Frm 7/2 Ronan Whelan 9.5 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Zavateri 9.5 CUR 14

Ryan Moore 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Gewan (GB) 9.3 YORK 20 AUG 25 7rn Group 3

J M Sheridan

The P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3)

6

Draw 4

21-

James J Braddock (GB) 161

Owned by: Aziz Kheir Aust Partners & Kevin Blake c Bay by Zarak - Burkina Faso (Mukhadram)

3 9-05

Colours: NAVY BLUE, 5 gold spots, navy blue collar, navy blue & gold halved sleeves, gold cuffs, gold & dark blue quartered cap

Bred by: Mrs Anita Wigan Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

RACING POST VERDICT Impressed in winning a 1m Curragh maiden on heavy gorund last November, promising colt Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €16,727

James J Braddock (GB) 1 flat win €14,750.00

9/4Fav Wayne Hassett 9.4 won 6L 2 3/4L from Cannes 9.7 and Atomic City 9.7 CUR 2 NOV 25 20rn mdn 1m Hvy 1min 45.9sec

9/4Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Sugar Goodson 9.7 NAV 8 OCT 25 13rn mdn 1m 40yds Yld

Shosholoza (Ire) 168

Draw 9

3 9-05

Owned by: Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Emma Palmer & William Slattery & Mrs A M O’Brien c Bay by Australia - Ecosse (Acclamation)

Colours: YELLOW & PURPLE QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 15-

RACING POST VERDICT Creditable fifth at Saint-Cloud but held by Pierre Bonnard and A Boy Named Susie Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €16,889

Shosholoza 1 flat win €10,620.00

Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 2 3/4L 5th of 10 to Pierre Bonnard 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 Group 1 1m 2f Sft /Hvy 10/1 Wayne Hassett 9.4 won 5 1/2L 5 1/2L from Acclamatic 9.7 and Claret 9.2

South Island (Ire)

176 3 9-05

8

Owned by: P Smith,Magnier,Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Amarena (Soldier Hollow) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, dark blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, dark blue & light blue quartered cap

Bred by: Mr M Matsushima Donnacha Aidan O’Brien TIPPERARY 52618RACING POST VERDICT Unplaced in races won by Endorsement and Christmas Day, trainer’s second string Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €15,378 South Island 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

7/1 HR94 Gavin Ryan 9.5 15L last of 8 to Christmas Day 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 Group 3 1m 1f Yld

7/2 HR79 Gavin Ryan 9.7 won 1 3/4L 3 1/2L from Cape Cod 9.7 and Enceladus 9.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 8rn

4/1 Paddy Harnett 9.2 (CP) 9 3/4L 6th of 12 to Endorsement 9.7 TIPP 31 AUG 25 mdn 1m 1f Gd/Yld

9 Draw 1 Victory Tip (Ire) 28 3 9-05

Billy Lee

Owned by: C Jones g Bay by Invincible Army - Tip It On The Top (War Chant) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Bred by: Eimear Mulhern Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD 1

RACING POST VERDICT Coped admirably with heavy ground on debut at the Curragh, stiff task at this level Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €11,780 Victory Tip 1 flat win €11,780.00 16/1 Billy Lee 9.5 won 1 1/4L 3 3/4L from Joe Cool 10.7 and Shaftesbury Avenue (USA) 9.5 CUR 15 MAR 23rn mdn 1m Hvy 1min 51.2sec Hood ON No. 5

BETTING FORECAST 11-10 Pierre Bonnard, 11-2 James J Braddock, 6 A Boy Named Susie, 13-2 Christmas Day, 7 Shosholoza, 10 Endorsement, Italy, 25 Victory Tip, 50 South Island

RACE 6 PREDICTOR

The 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: VICTORY TIP Last Year 1st Delacroix, 2nd Lambourn, 3rd Tiberius Thunder TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 134 TIME 2 min. 6.1 sec. GOING Good - Yielding

RACE VERDICT

Two wins at 1m2f last season imply that PIERRE BONNARD can become a credible Derby contender. He can advance his claims here by confirming Saint-Cloud form with A Boy Named Susie. In a line-up dominated by the three O’Brien stables, James J Braddock is interesting despite his lack of exposure to Pattern opposition as a juvenile. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: PIERRE BONNARD Next Best: A Boy Named Susie

Distance 1m2f

Starting from stalls 5.25pm RACE 7

The Tony Harmon Services Handicap of €25,000

(Generously sponsored by Tony Harmon Services)

Tony Harmon Services will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner. They will also provide €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

Winner €14,725 Second €5,000 Third €2,500 Fourth €1,250 Fifth €750 Sixth €500

Race conditions An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs)

Declared 8

COLOURS / RIDER NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE

1

Draw 1

Cape Cod (Ire)

/ WEIGHT / TRAINER

183 3 10-00

Owned by: Westerberg,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Brant c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Accolade (Orpen) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Awbeg Stud A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 9321RACING POST VERDICT Steadily progressive at two; should stay 1m2f; type to continue improving Probable SP: 5/2

Ryan Moore

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €18,913 Cape Cod 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 5/6Fav HR92 J. Cleary 9.2 won 3/4L 2L from Handani 9.7 and Enceladus 9.7 NAAS 11 OCT 25 8rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 45.3sec 10/11Fav Wayne Lordan 9.7 1 3/4L 2nd to South Island 9.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 8rn mdn 1m 1f Yld/Sft 7/1 Mark Crehan 9.4 1/2L hd 3rd to Port Of Spain 9.7 PUN 16 SEP 25 10rn mdn 1m 30yds Gd/Yld

2

Draw 6

Extravagant (Ire) 201

3 9-07

Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg c Brown by Wootton Bassett - Strawberry Fledge (Kingmambo) Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 23814RACING POST VERDICT Remains open to progress back on better ground and should appreciate this longer trip Probable SP: 9/2

Wayne Lordan

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €14,703 Extravagant 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

5/1 HR87 Wayne Lordan 9.9 1/2L 7 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Limestone 9.12 LIST 23 SEP 25 5rn 1m Hvy 5/1 HR80 J. Cleary 9.7 won 1 1/2L nk from Bellamano 9.4 and The Holy Apostle 9.0 KILL 22 AUG 25 9rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd 1min

3/1 HR83 Ryan Moore 9.8 10L last of 8 to Stop The Nation 9.9 CUR 19 JUL 25 hcp 6f Gd

Gary Carroll 3 Draw 2

Marjorie Daw (Ire)

174

3 9-07

Owned by: Tadhg O’Sullivan & Shane R Stafford & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd f Chesnut by Sottsass - Lady Glinka (Galileo) Colours: RED, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap

Bred by: Sean Browne Bloodstock Ltd Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY 41-

RACING POST VERDICT Gowran maiden winner will relish 1m2f; high enough mark but unexposed Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €14,969

Marjorie Daw 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

4/1 Gary Carroll 8.13 won ns 3 3/4L from Sanctijude 9.1 and Chablis Rock 9.1 GOW 20 OCT 25 11rn

12/1 Leigh Roche 9.3 5 1/2L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Cherry Hill Girl 8.11 LIST 22 SEP 25 9rn mdn 1m Hvy

4

Draw 8

Andrew Slattery

Cherry Hill Girl (Ire)

21

Owned by: W J Ryan

f Bay by Belardo - Gleeful (Pivotal)

Colours: YELLOW, red epaulettes, hooped sleeves, yellow cap, red spots

3 9-05

Bred by: Mrs E Thompson Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY 3613-7

RACING POST VERDICT 1m winner last year but not really bred for this longer trip Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €18,961

Cherry Hill Girl 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 83

14/1 HR84 Andrew Slattery 9.2 5L 7th of 13 to Causeway 9.12 NAAS 22 MAR Ext hcp 7f Sft

12/1 HR83 Andrew Slattery 9.8 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to River Ara 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft

13/2 Andrew Slattery 8.11 won 5 1/2L 3/4L from World Tour 9.1 and Castelluccia 8.11 LIST 22 SEP 25 9rn

Oisin Murphy 5 Draw 5

Madbadanddangerous

(Ire) 182 3 9-03

Owned by: J Hunt

g Bay by Coulsty - Bonnefio (Teofilo)

Colours: WHITE, black spots, white sleeves, white cap, black spots Bred by: Suroben Ltd & Summerhill B’Stock Noel Meade MEATH 213RACING POST VERDICT Juvenile form suggested he would appreciate this step up in trip; okay mark so respected Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €27,895 Madbadanddangerous 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 81

18/5 Colin Keane 9.1 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Alphecca 9.0 NAAS 12 OCT 25 11rn 7f Yld

5/2Fav Colin Keane 9.1 won hd 2 1/2L from Duke Of Cumberland 9.6 and Alphecca 8.12 NAAS 18 SEP 25 16rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 34sec 16/1 Colin Keane 9.1 1/2L 2nd to Redemption Road (GB) 9.3 TIPP 31 AUG 25 13rn mdn 7f 110yds Yld

Keithen Kennedy (5)

6

Draw 7

The Tony Harmon Services Handicap

Pierre Grosse (GB) 182

Owned by: Mrs J Barrett & Richard Galway g Chesnut by Palace Pier - Waldfabel (Frankel)

3 9-02

Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue stars, light blue sleeves, dark blue stars, light blue cap, dark blue stars

Bred by: Newsells Park Stud

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE 436-

RACING POST VERDICT Not far off Madbandandangerous on Naas run on these revised terms; longer trip to suit Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,210

Pierre Grosse (GB) -- Handicap Rating 80

80/1 Keithen Kennedy 9.9 6 3/4L 6th of 11 to Alphecca 9.0 NAAS 12 OCT 25 7f Yld

11/4

Shane Foley 9.9 ns 10L 3rd to Check This Out 9.6 ROS 19 AUG 25 5rn 7f 111yds Gd 18/1 Shane Foley 9.5 8L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Montreal 9.5 here 7 AUG 25 9rn mdn 1m Gd

So Must I (Ire) 51

Draw 4

J

M Sheridan

3 9-02

Owned by: Thoroughbred Alliance Syndicate f Chesnut by Sottsass - Adana (Le Havre)

Colours: DARK GREEN, grey sash, grey cap

Bred by: Adana Partnership

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 9-861

RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk winner over this trip one to keep improving; rider/trainer having good time of it Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €7,820

So Must I 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 80 4/1 HR74 Declan McDonogh 9.6 won 1/2L 6 1/2L from Arrietty 9.7 and Divelment 9.2 DUN 20

40/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 2L 6th of 13 to Flanker Jet (GB) 9.8 DUN 23 JAN mdn 7f Std 28/1 Gary Halpin 9.3 7 1/4L 8th of 14 to Blanc De Blanc (USA) 9.3 DUN 9 JAN mdn 1m Std

8

Draw 3

Declan McDonogh

Another Day Done (Ire) 79

Owned by: D Michaux c Bay by Sottsass - Elleanthus (War Command)

CPiece, 3 8-11

Colours: EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, yellow diamond on cap

Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY 7607-14

RACING POST VERDICT Dundalk winner now upped in trip and one to consider Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €7,514

Another Day Done 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 75

7/4Fav HR75 Declan McDonogh 9.7 (V) 1/2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Dawn Flame (GB) 8.0 DUN 23 JAN 6rn hcp 1m Std 10/1 HR63 Declan McDonogh 9.7 (V) won 5 1/2L 1/2L from Grey Sands 8.9 and Apiary 9.0 DUN 13 JAN 11rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 39.1sec 33/1 HR65 Declan McDonogh 9.7 4 1/2L 7th of 13 to Coincidental Glor y 9.7 DUN 17 DEC 25 Ext hcp 7f Std

Last Year 1st Serious Contender, 2nd Light As Air, 3rd Glen To Glen TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 135 TIME 2 min. 7.3 sec. GOING Good

BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Cape Cod, 9-2 Extravagant, So Must I, 6 Another Day Done, 13-2 Madbadanddangerous, 9 Marjorie Daw, 10 Pierre Grosse, 12 Cherry Hill Girl

RACE 7 PREDICTOR

The 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: CHERRY HILL GIRL

Cpiece ON No. 8 RACE RESULT

RACE VERDICT

There may be more to come from the topweight CAPE COD, although he could face a serious threat here from stablemate Extravagant. Joseph O’Brien’s pair at the foot of the handicap So Must I and Another Day Done are respected.

[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: CAPE COD Next Best: Another Day Done

PEDIGREE CORNER

PEDIGREE WATCH

Cherry Hill Girl

●Foaled Mar 09, 2023

●Sire Belardo (IRE) (8.8f)

●Dam Gleeful (GB)

●Dam’s sire Pivotal (GB) (8.0f)

●E6,000 Y; second foal; half-sister to 1m winner Goldrush Kid (RPR 76); dam 7f AW winner (74), out of useful 6f 2yo winner, is granddaughter of 6f winning sister to highclass 6f-7f winner Byron

PEDIGREE WATCH

So Must I

●Foaled Apr 03, 2023

●Sire Sottsass (FR) (10.3f)

●Dam Adana (FR)

●Dam’s sire Le Havre (IRE) (10.5f)

●Third foal; closely related to 1m AW winner

Port Light (inc 2yo; RPR 101); dam unplaced 9.5f 2yo/1m3f in France, half-sister to 2m4f3m2f hurdle/chase winner Gran Paradiso, out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to Derby winner

Ruler Of The World

PEDIGREE WATCH

Cape Cod

●Foaled Mar 29, 2023

●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f)

●Dam Accolade (FR)

●Dam’s sire Orpen (USA) (7.6f)

●E200,000 F, 350,000gns Y; second foal; dam 7f/1m2f winner in Martinique, half-sister to French 1m Group 3 winner The Summit (by Wootton Bassett) and French Listedplaced 1m2f-1m4f winner One One One, out of maiden half-sister to 5f Group 2 winner

Chineur

PEDIGREE WATCH

Another Day Done

●Foaled Mar 06, 2023

●Sire Sottsass (FR) (10.3f)

●Dam Elleanthus (IRE)

●Dam’s sire War Command (USA) (9.0f)

●Third foal; half-brother to 6f/7f winner

Orchidaceae (inc 2yo; RPR 98); dam 7f 2yo winner (93), closely related to 1m winner Eos, half-sister to winners Mountain Bear (7f 2yo Listed) and Moon Daisy (useful 1m4f/13.5f)

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 2.10pm

LOOK DE VEGA AT BALLYLINCH STUD FILLIES MAIDEN OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud). Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,013), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. For three years old fillies only, maidens at starting About 1 mile. €170 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 3lbs. Starting from stalls

RACE 2: 2.45pm

THE SUNDAY 10TH MAY LEOPARDSTOWN FAMILY DAY HANDICAP OF €12,000 (0-60) 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 and upwards rated 0-60 About 1 mile. €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 7th April. Starting from stalls

RACE 3: 3.20pm

THE LEOPARDSTOWN MEMBERS HANDICAP OF €20,000 Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 7th April. Starting from stalls

RACE 4: 3.55pm

BALLYLINCH STUD RED ROCKS STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3) (Registered as the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud). Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For three years old colts and geldings only About 7 furlongs 42 yards. €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Penalty - Winner of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls

RACE 5: 4.25pm

BALLYLINCH STUD PRIORY BELLE STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3) (Registered as the Leopardstown 1,000 Guineas Trial Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud). Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For three years old fillies only About 7 furlongs 42 yards. €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalty - Winner of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls

RACE 6: 4.55pm

THE P.W. MCGRATH MEMORIAL BALLYSAX STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For three years old only About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls

RACE 7: 5.25pm

THE TONY HARMON SERVICES HANDICAP OF €25,000 (Generously sponsored by Tony Harmon Services). Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs) About 1 mile 2 furlongs €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. 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 7th April. Starting from stalls

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