Day 1 - 12 September 2026
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The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes G1 The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes G1 The HKJC World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes G1
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Day 1 - LEOPARDSTOWN Saturday 12th September 2026 RACECOURSE COMMITTEE Chairperson:
Mr. Jim Mulqueen
Committee Members:
Mrs. Eimear Mulhern Mrs. Una Manning Ms. Niamh Egan Mrs. Suzanne Eade Ms. Sarah Judge
OFFICIALS
Mr. Paul Dermody Mr. Patrick Prendergast Mr. John Kennedy Mr. Tommy Breen
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:
Mr. T. Breen (Chairperson), Mr. Justice T. Hunt, Mr. J.McStay,
Mr. C.J. O’Reilly & 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 Handicappers: Mr. G. O’ Gorman & Mr. M. Bird Stewards Secretaries:
Mr. L. Aspell & Mr. C.J. Sweeney
Medical Officers:
Dr. J. Pugh
Veterinary Officers:
Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.& Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants:
Mr. J. Casey, Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell 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
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Céad Míle Fáilte to you all to Leopardstown this afternoon for the opening day of Irish Champions Festival. This is not just one of the highlights of our calendar, but one that resonates throughout the racing world. Today at Leopardstown we will, for the first time, enjoy three Group 1 Flat races on a single card. The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes regularly features very prominently in the World’s Top 100 Races published at the end of the year. We hope this year’s renewal receives similar recognition. We are delighted to host representatives of the Bahrain Turf Club and, once again, we are very grateful for their support of our richest race over the weekend. The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes is very strongly contested as always and we welcome the HKJC World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes, for juveniles over nine furlongs, to the roster of Group 1 races in Ireland. Our partnership with World Pool facilitates Tote betting on all of today’s races across multiple pools. This offers our racing unrivalled exposure and interest globally and it is very important to us. A word of thanks goes to our race sponsors over the two days – their collaboration really amplifies the weekend. To our international guests, welcome to Leopardstown. And to everyone involved with today’s runners, from at home and abroad, we wish you the very best of luck. We hope you have a great day and that many of you can join us again at the Curragh tomorrow for day two of Irish Champions Festival.
Suzanne Eade Chief Executive, Horse Racing Ireland
Welcome to the 13th running of the Irish Champions Festival – Day 1 at Leopardstown Racecourse. It is a privilege to welcome you as we celebrate the very best of Irish Flat Racing. My sincere thanks to everyone who has made this weekend possible, including our sponsors and partners, owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, stakeholders and, of course, you, our patrons. Today’s card features five Group races, including three outstanding Group 1 contests. We are especially grateful to Ballylinch Stud, the Irish European Breeders Fund, Bahrain Turf Club, Coolmore, World Pool and TonyBet for their valued support. The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes has been won by greats including Sea The Stars, Golden Horn, Almanzor, Magical and Roaring Lion. This year, Item, Almaqam and Constitution River renew their rivalry following the Juddmonte International at York. The Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes again features leading fillies and mares, with last year’s winner Fallen Angel returning to defend her title. We are also delighted with the interest in the new Group 1 Golden Fleece Stakes, sponsored by HKJC World Pool, with ten runners declared, including two UK challengers. Away from the track, enjoy live music, the Champion Style Awards, Style Lounge, tipster panel, and Q&A with Tony Cascarino, alongside activations from our event partners. Thank you for joining us, and enjoy a memorable day at the 2026 Irish Champions Festival.
Mark Clayton CEO Leopardstown Racecourse
USEFUL INFORMATION
20. Kids Zone & Café
18. Ballyogan/South Entrance
17. Level 4, Penthouse Suite (A-H)
16. Level 3, The Circle Lounge
15. Level 3, The Larkspur Bar
14. Level 3, Private Suites (1-12)
13. Level 3, The Panoramic Suite
12. Level 2, Leopardstown Owners/Trainers Lounge
11. Level 2, The 1888 Restaurant
10. Level 2, Member Bar
9. Champions Bar (Opposite Parade Ring)
8. Grandstand Building
7. Merchandise Hut
6. Colours Bar
5. Legacy Wine Bar
4. Racing Hall
3. Racecard Sales
2. Leopardstown Pavilion
1. Main Entrance
Enclosure Map
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KNOW YOUR EXIT ROUTE.
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1.35pm RACE 1
Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes of €100,000 (Listed Race)
Distance 7f
(Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud &
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the Irish EBF (€20,000))
Winner €58,900 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions For two years old fillies
Weights 9st 2lbs. Declared 11 Starting from stalls START
only that are EBF eligible and that have not won a Listed race or at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Group race.
FINISH
Ballylinch Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Apollo’s Comet (Ire) 13
Draw 7
2 9-02
Owned by: OMEGA Racing & Seamus McGowan
f Roan by Mehmas - Maggie’s Delight (Mastercraftsman) Colours: PINK, dark blue seams, striped sleeves, dark blue star on cap Bred by: Maggie’s Delight Partnership Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT C&D winner who didn’t get chance to show what she could do in a Group 3 latest Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €19,628 Apollo’s Comet 1 win €17,670.00 C Billy Loughnane 9.2 6 3/4L 7th of 8 to Light of Dawn (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 30 AUG Group 3 7f Sft 2/1Fav Shane Foley 9.2 won ns nk from Sea Of Rain 8.8 and Miss Ellie Mae 8.12 here 18 JUN 10rn 7f 45yds Gd 1min 31.6sec 10/1 Shane Foley 9.0 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Florida Bay 9.0 FAIR 5 JUN 9rn 7f Gd 317
Shane Foley
2
Draw 4
Bellesque (Ire) 14
2 9-02
Owned by: Mrs E Irwin & Mrs John Magnier
f Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Belesta (Xaar) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS,em.green sleeves,em.green cap,blue diamonds 2138 Bred by: Rockhart Trading Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Useful filly rated 91 but she did take a backward step in a Group 3 last time Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €21,566 Bellesque 1 win €12,958.00 C -- Handicap Rating 91 13/2 HR92 Declan McDonogh 9.2 12L 8th of 10 to Sea Of Rain 9.2 CUR 29 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 100/30 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 GOW 7 AUG 6rn Listed 1m Gd 1/1Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from So Lovely (USA) 9.2 and Exceptionally (USA) 8.11 here 16 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 43.4sec
Declan McDonogh
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Draw 8
Blonde Over Blue (GB) 21
TStrap, 2 9-02
Owned by: Oxley/O’Connor/Ballyhimikin
f Bay by Lope de Vega - American Bridge (Kodiac) Colours: LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW CHECK, yellow & white striped sleeves, light blue & yellow quartered cap 145 Bred by: Michael E Wates CBE Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Maiden winner but she’s failed to rise to the occasion in Group races Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €18,158 Blonde Over Blue (GB) 1 win €12,958.00 C -- Handicap Rating 91 40/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 (TS) 6L last of 5 to Green Empress 9.2 CUR 22 AUG Group 2 7f Gd 9/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 hd 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Alpha 9.2 here 23 JUL 6rn Group 3 7f Gd 6/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 won 3/4L nk from Alpha 9.2 and Margot Mae 9.2 here 4 JUN 10rn mdn 7f 20yds Sft 1min 35.3sec J M Sheridan
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Draw 1
Ibelieveicanfly (USA) 21
Hood, 2 9-02 Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
f Chesnut by Frankel - That Which Is Not (Elusive Quality) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap 42414 Bred by: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt & Flaxman Holdings, LTD Ryan Moore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Only 1-5 but held her own in a Group 2 the last time; she’s improved for the hood Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €34,961 Ibelieveicanfly (USA) 1 win €20,615.00 D -- Handicap Rating 100 6/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 (H) nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Green Empress 9.2 CUR 22 AUG 5rn Group 2 7f Gd 13/8Fav Ryan Moore 9.2 (H) won 5L 1/2L from Speckles 8.11 and Exceptionally (USA) 9.2 CUR 9 AUG 14rn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 22.8sec 1/3Fav Ryan Moore 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Shi Yang 9.2 CUR 19 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm
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Ballylinch Stud Irish EBF Ingabelle Stakes (Listed Race) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
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Lady Patrona (GB) 7
Draw 10
2 9-02
Owned by: Lady Patrona Partnership
f Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Presiding Officer (Beat Hollow) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red seams, white cap Bred by: Pursuit of Success LLC Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT 6f Sligo winner; since beaten off 81 in a nursery so looks very vulnerable at this level Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €24,265 Lady Patrona (GB) 1 win €14,725.00 -- Handicap Rating 83 5/1 HR81 Shane Foley 9.3 hd hd 3rd to Lars Soldier 9.2 NAV 5 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 1/1Fav HR79 Keithen Kennedy 8.5 won 1L 1 1/2L from Emotional Hedging 9.1 and The Green Helmet 9.1 SLGO 5 AUG 11rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 18.2sec 9/4 Shane Foley 9.2 2 1/4L 1/2L hd 4th to Brazilian Diva 9.2 NAAS 24 JUN 8rn mdn 5f Gd 24413
Keithen Kennedy
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Maeda Matsu (Ire) 20
Draw 3
2 9-02
Owned by: Maeda Matsu Partnership
f Bay by Dubawi Legend - Poole Belle (Canford Cliffs) Colours: RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap Bred by: Miss Claire Noone Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Her maiden win was more workmanlike than fancy but she’s a promising filly Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €53,075 Maeda Matsu 1 win €14,725.00 D 7/1 Rory Cleary 8.11 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Star Glory 8.13 and Silver Kiss 8.13 NAAS 23 AUG 16rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 27.9sec 100/1 Rory Cleary 8.9 3 1/2L 2nd to Livenka (GB) 8.11 NAAS 3 AUG 11rn 5f 205yds Gd 21
Rory Cleary
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Maire Rua (GB) 29
Draw 11
2 9-02
Owned by: Juddmonte
f Grey by Frankel - Red Impression (Dark Angel) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Looked good over C&D and the race didn’t go to plan when a beaten favourite at Cork Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €17,408 Maire Rua (GB) 1 win €12,958.00 C 5/4Fav Colin Keane 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Alwaysanangel 9.2 CK 14 AUG 9rn Listed 7f Gd 13/8Fav Colin Keane 9.2 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Bellesque 9.2 and Nevermindtherain 9.2 here 9 JUL 13rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd 1min 30.1sec 13
Colin Keane
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Miss Cashman Hooke (Ire) 20
Draw 5
2 9-02
Owned by: Karen McMullen
f Bay by Starspangledbanner - Pink Damsel (Galileo) Colours: GREY & BLACK HOOPS, grey sleeves, hooped cap Bred by: Pink Damsel Syndicate Natalia Lupini ARMAGH RACING POST VERDICT Started slowly so did well to finish fourth of 15 over 6f at Naas; big jump in class Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €975 Miss Cashman Hooke 3/1 Billy Lee 9.0 1 1/4L 1L hd 4th to Zoar (USA) 9.7 NAAS 23 AUG 15rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 4
Ben Coen
9
Shi Yang (Ire) 29
Draw 6
2 9-02
Owned by: AMO Racing Limited
f Bay by Blackbeard - Pearl Chavez (Postponed) Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars Bred by: Farranamanagh House Stud Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Shock maiden winner and made no impression in a Listed race at Cork next time Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €14,234 Shi Yang 1 win €12,958.00 D -- Handicap Rating 80 50/1 HR80 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 9 1/2L 7th of 9 to Alwaysanangel 9.2 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 50/1 Rossa Ryan 9.2 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Admired Beauty 9.2 and Alpine Wedding 9.2 CUR 19 JUL 9rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 26.5sec 13/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 5L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 7rn mdn 5f Gd David Egan
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10 Snowing (Ire) 11 Draw 2
2 9-02
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
f Bay by No Nay Never - Nictate (Teofilo) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves, royal blue cap Pierre-Charles A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 5262 Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd Boudot RACING POST VERDICT Could be on the upgrade now over 7f but has plenty to find on the figures Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €9,016 Snowing -- Handicap Rating 88 9/4 Wayne Lordan 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Curracloe (USA) 9.2 GOW 1 SEP 16rn mdn 7f Yld 7/4Fav Ryan Moore 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 19 to Push The Boat Out 9.7 CUR 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd/Frm 7/4 J. Cleary 8.11 5L 2nd to Concorde Landed 9.2 NAAS 4 JUL 7rn mdn 5f Gd
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1.35pm RACE 1 COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
11
Draw 9
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Timeless Tale (Ire) 20
2 9-02
Owned by: Mrs A O’Callaghan
f Bay by Sioux Nation - Storyline (Kodiac) Colours: DARK BLUE, red cross sashes, white cap 1 Billy Lee Bred by: Mrs Jean Brennan W McCreery KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Hard not to be impressed by how she stormed clear for a wide-margin debut win at Naas (6f) Probable SP: 3/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100% Prize-money earned €12,958 Timeless Tale 1 win €12,958.00 14/1 Billy Lee 9.2 won 8 1/2L 1/2L from Film Set (USA) 8.11 and Pink Venom 9.2 NAAS 23 AUG 15rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 10sec T/S ON No. 3 Hood ON No. 4
Last Year 1st Diamond Necklace, 2nd Sukanya, 3rd Caught U Sleeping TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 128 TIME 1 min. 28.2 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Maire Rua, 11-4 Ibelieveicanfly, 3 Timeless Tale, 8 Maeda Matsu, 12 Bellesque, 14 Apollo’s Comet, 20 Blonde Over Blue, 25 Snowing, 33 Miss Cashman Hooke, 50 Lady Patrona, Shi Yang
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
This isn’t a strong renewal and if there’s a future star on show, it could be TIMELESS TALE who didn’t half look good at Naas where she posted smart figures for a newcomer. Ibelieveicanfly is progressing in headgear and, armed with plenty of experience, she is feared most ahead of Maire Rua who wasn’t seen to best effect on her promotion to this level at Cork. Maeda Matsu and Apollo’s Comet could be capable of the personal bests demanded to feature in the finish.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: TIMELESS TALE Next Best: Ibelieveicanfly
SELECTION: IBELIEVEICANFLY
RACE RESULT Time
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KEY STAT
David Egan (Shi Yang) has a strike rate of 22% (12 from 54) in the last 14 days. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER PEDIGREE WATCH Ibelieveicanfly
PEDIGREE WATCH Maire Rua
●Foaled Apr 28, 2024 ●Sire Frankel (GB) (10.5f) ●Dam That Which Is Not (USA) ●Dam’s sire Elusive Quality (USA) (8.0f) ●Sixth foal; closely related to 1m-10.6f
●Foaled Mar 11, 2024 ●Sire Frankel (GB) (10.5f) ●Dam Red Impression (GB) ●Dam’s sire Dark Angel (IRE) (7.6f) ●Third foal; sister to winners Red Letter
winner Piz Badile (inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; RPR 116), half-sister to 6f/7f winner Yosemite Valley (inc Listed; 117); dam 1m1f-10.5f winner (inc AW/Listed; 105), out of 10.5f Group 1 winner from fine family
(7f-1m1f inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 113) and Res Ipsa (1m; 88); dam Listed-placed 6f AW 2yo winner (97), half-sister to 1m winner Perigee, out of 6f 2yo winning close relative of 7f Group 1 winner Etoile Montante 16
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2.10pm RACE 2
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap of €150,000 (Premier Handicap)
Distance 7f
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000))
Winner €88,350 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 Race conditions An extended handicap for three
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least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2025 (105 = 10st). START Declared 21
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FINISH
The Irish EBF will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Tokenomics (Fr) 37
Draw 9
5 10-00
Owned by: N Molloy
g Bay by The Grey Gatsby - Danni Samuel (Elusive City) Colours: BLACK & ORANGE STRIPES, black sleeves, orange star on cap 1-34267 Bred by: M John Kilpatrick David Marnane TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Last two runs need forgiving but those were Listed/Group 3 assignments Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 21 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €85,320 Tokenomics (FR) 5 flat wins €58,705.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 101 16/1 HR103 Luke McAteer 9.9 7 3/4L 7th of 8 to Isaac Newton 9.2 here 6 AUG Group 3 1m Gd/Frm 5/2 HR104 Luke McAteer 9.9 2 3/4L last of 6 to Zodiac Bear 9.9 CUR 28 JUN Listed 1m Gd 11/2 HR102 Luke McAteer 9.9 1 1/4L 2nd to Catalina Delcarpio 9.6 here 10 MAY 8rn Listed 1m Gd Luke McAteer
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Draw 20
Andab (Ire) 43
Visor, 3 9-12
Owned by: Al Shaqab Racing & Trevor C Stewart
g Bay by Saxon Warrior - Tickled Pink (Invincible Spirit) Colours: Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold fringe J M Sheridan Bred by: T Stewart Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Handicap debutant with flashes of classy form, though not in his last two races Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €180,818 Andab 2 flat wins €42,775.00 D -- Handicap Rating 103 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 (BK) 8L 5th of 7 to Shayem 9.3 GOODWOOD 31 JUL Group 3 1m Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 (V) 8L 7th of 16 to Thesecretadversary 9.6 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm Oisin Murphy 9.5 (CP) 5 1/2L hd 3rd to Talk of New York (GB) 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 28 MAY 8rn Listed 1m Gd 232375
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Excellent Believe (GB) 70
4 9-12
Owned by: Shamrock Thoroughbreds
g Bay by Make Believe - Lambeth Walk (Charm Spirit) Colours: WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars 22-3300 Bred by: David Ward Stephen Thorne DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Oisin Murphy a notable jockey booking and interesting on peak form for Jack Channon Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 27% Prize-money earned €73,303 Excellent Believe (GB) 3 flat wins €28,677.10 -- Handicap Rating 99 James Doyle 9.5 13L 13th of 14 to Indalo 9.1 SANDOWN PARK 4 JUL hcp 1m Gd /Frm Toby Moore 9.1 18L 27th of 28 to Rogue Diplomat 9.0 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp 1m Gd /Frm 11/4Fav HR108 Tom Marquand 9.9 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Catalina Delcarpio 9.6 here 10 MAY 8rn Listed 1m Gd Oisin Murphy
4
Draw 8
Vafortino (Ire) 41
8 9-12
Owned by: D MacAuliffe, Anoj Don and Dahab Racing
g Bay by New Bay - Arbaah (Invasor) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light blue epaulets, striped sleeves & cap Bred by: China Horse Club Charlie Fellowes GB RACING POST VERDICT Might have gone close in a valuable 7f handicap at Galway had he not been caught in a hole Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 40 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €504,379 Vafortino 6 flat wins €217,087.40 C D -- Handicap Rating 99 15/2 HR100 Ronan Whelan 9.12 1 3/4L nk 3rd to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 7f Yld C. Soumillon 9.8 5L 9th of 28 to Mezcala (GB) 9.1 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-105)7f Gd /Frm Billy Loughnane 9.6 4L 8th of 18 to Maybe Not (GB) 8.3 YORK 14 MAY hcp 7f 192yds Gd James Doyle
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5
Draw 18
Benevento (Ire) 13
4 9-11
Owned by: AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar
g Bay by Wootton Bassett - Pollyana (Whipper) Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars 04-7312 Bred by: J Wall & E Kennedy Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Bumped into one last time at Cork and entitled to be competitive off this sort of mark Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €84,359 Benevento 3 flat wins €57,192.20 -- Handicap Rating 98 5/2 HR98 Billy Lee 10.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Bamako Beach 9.9 CK 30 AUG 8rn 7f Yld 8/1 HR98 Donagh O’Connor 9.12 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Rahmi 9.7 and God Of Power 9.4 GOW 7 AUG 6rn 1m Gd 1min 38.7sec 11/1 HR100 Donagh O’Connor 9.12 6 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Summer Is Tomorrow 9.9 GOW 25 JUL 7rn 1m 1f 110yds Gd David Egan
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The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap (Premier Handicap) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 3
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Dorset (Ire) 6
3 9-09
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 894007 Bred by: Snowflakes Syndicate A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Well held in a Galway handicap before another run last weekend when pacemaking Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €544,616 Dorset 3 flat wins €542,200.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 100 Wayne Lordan 8.13 15L last of 7 to Erdenali (FR) 8.13 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 SEP Group 1 1m Gd /Sft 14/1 HR102 Wayne Lordan 9.8 10L 13th of 14 to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Yld W. M. Lordan 9.2 23L last of 12 to Bow Echo 9.2 GOODWOOD 29 JUL Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Ryan Moore
7
Draw 11
Fort Vega (Fr) 29
TStrap, 6 9-06
Owned by: K Lavery
g Bay by Lope De Vega - Prudente (Dansili) Colours: RED, yellow panel, black sleeves, red & yellow striped cap 25-2329 Bred by: S A S U Ecurie des Monceaux & Ecurie Skymarc Farm Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Capable off this mark and had been running well prior to latest 9th at Listed level Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €132,562 Fort Vega (FR) 3 flat wins €79,650.00 D -- Handicap Rating 93 9/1 HR96 Rory Cleary 9.7 4L 9th of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 100/30 HR96 Rory Cleary 9.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Suzie Songs 8.12 NAAS 22 JUL 3rn 7f Gd 11/2 HR96 Rory Cleary 9.5 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd Robbie Colgan
8
Draw 1
Gleneagle Bay (Ire) 41
CPiece, 6 9-06
Owned by: Amo Racing Limited
g Bay by Gleneagles - Charlotte Rua (Redback) Colours: PURPLE, white cap 045166 Bred by: Rossenarra Bloodstock Limited Stephen Thorne DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT 4th last year and a winner since; neither of his Galway races panned out ideally Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 11% Prize-money earned €155,415 Gleneagle Bay 2 flat wins €65,685.00 D -- Handicap Rating 93 9/1 HR96 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.8 (CP) 4 1/4L 6th of 14 to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Yld 11/1 HR96 Donagh O’Connor 9.7 (CP) 7 3/4L 6th of 17 to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 6/1 HR89 Colin Keane 8.12 (CP) won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Headmaster (GB) 9.0 and Fort Vega (FR) 9.5 CK 14 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 25.7sec Colin Keane
9
Draw 17
Mirsky (GB) 12
7 9-06
Owned by: J N Blackburn
g Chesnut by Siyouni - Latice (Inchinor) Colours: BEIGE, red seams, armlets & cap Kieran Shoemark 079992 Bred by: George Strawbridge RACING POST VERDICT Back to form at Ripon but that was over 1m and he’s 0-5 over 7f for this yard Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 34 runs, 7 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €236,987 Mirsky (GB) -7 flat wins €155,009.20- Handicap Rating 93 Mark Winn 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Spoken Truth 9.1 RIPON 31 AUG 9rn hcp (81-100)1m Sft Mark Winn 8.11 7L 9th of 14 to The Lost King (GB) 9.6 YORK 20 AUG hcp 7f 192yds Gd /Sft Daniel Tudhope 9.7 3L 9th of 11 to Witch Hunter (FR) 9.2 THIRSK 1 AUG hcp (86-105)7f 218yds Gd
10 Rahmi (Ire) 14 Draw 21
David O’Meara GB
7 9-06
Owned by: Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin
g Chesnut by Pivotal - Rayna (Selkirk) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron, yellow chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue star Seamie Heffernan 980626 Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C J P Murtagh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Can break slowly but has to be of interest when he won this last year off 10lb higher Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €237,715 Rahmi 4 flat wins €170,890.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 93 12/1 HR97 Rory Mulligan 9.1 10L 6th of 17 to Loughrea 9.0 CUR 29 AUG Ext hcp 1m Yld 5/1 HR100 Rory Mulligan 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Benevento 9.12 GOW 7 AUG 6rn 1m Gd 9/2 HR102 Ben Coen 10.2 5 1/2L 6th of 7 to Glory To Be 8.7 FAIR 8 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd
11
Draw 15
L L Koulsty (Ire) 29
3 9-04
Owned by: Dr Marcella Burns
g Bay by Coulsty - Subsidize (Dandy Man) Colours: YELLOW, white sleeves, yellow diabolo, yellow cap, white diamond Rory Mulligan (5) 364113 Bred by: Herbertstown House Stud John S O’Donoghue KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT 15lb higher than for last win; likely flattered by latest third in a slowly run Listed Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 37% Prize-money earned €48,802 L L Koulsty 3 flat wins €42,435.00 D -- Handicap Rating 95 14/1 HR90 Rory Mulligan 9.1 1 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG 11rn Listed 7f Gd 4/1 HR86 Rory Mulligan 8.9 won s/hd 3/4L from Yaupon De Replay (USA) 9.10 and Ocean’s Breath 9.6 NAAS 4 JUL 6rn 7f Gd 1min 28.4sec 7/2 HR77 Rory Mulligan 8.5 won 1 1/2L 1L from Smoke Them Out 8.8 and Goal Exceeded (GB) 8.0 CK 19 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 29.9sec
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2.10pm RACE 2 COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
12 Sindagan (Ire) 29 Draw 16
3 9-03
Owned by: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
g Bay by Mehmas - Sindhia (Mastercraftsman) Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap 4-23216 Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J P Murtagh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Could still be on the upgrade and a strongly run handicap would suit him Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14% Prize-money earned €20,935 Sindagan 1 flat win €11,191.00 D -- Handicap Rating 94 9/2 HR96 Ben Coen 9.1 3 1/2L 6th of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 9/4Fav HR96 Ben Coen 9.8 won 1L 5 1/2L from Almeiyda 9.3 and Uncle Goalie 9.8 GAL 28 JUL 14rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 32.8sec 100/30 HR83 Ben Coen 9.8 1 1/2L 2nd to Bamako Beach 9.8 FAIR 8 JUL 15rn mdn 7f Gd
13 Collecting Coin (GB) 21 Draw 7
4 9-02
Owned by: Bayliss, Gavin and Turner
g Bay by Lope de Vega - Mighty Spirit (Acclamation) Colours: DARK GREEN, orange diamond, orange & dark green diabolo on sleeves, orange cap, dark green star 430612 Bred by: Coverdale Stud Jennie Candlish GB RACING POST VERDICT Galway maiden winner; two improved efforts at Chester for current yard; bad draw latest Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €46,549 Collecting Coin (GB) 2 flat wins €19,534.50 D -- Handicap Rating 89 Darragh Keenan 8.11 1/2L 2nd to Whip Cracker 9.6 CHESTER 22 AUG 13rn hcp 7f 127yds Gd /Sft George Wood 10.2 won 1 3/4L 4L from Woodstock (GB) 9.12 and Cool Molly 9.7 CHESTER 25 JUL 8rn hcp (61-80)7f 127yds Gd 1min 31.9sec 11/1 HR81 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) 4 1/4L 6th of 17 to Summer Island (USA) 8.12 CUR 26 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd Billy Lee
14 Carnival Of Light (GB) 23 Draw 2
4 9-01
Owned by: Kingsley Park Owners Club
f Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Endless Echoes (Shamardal) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, light green epaulets 44110 Bred by: Godolphin C Soumillon Charlie Johnston GB RACING POST VERDICT 2-2 on AW; well beaten at the York Ebor festival last time and turf form is unconvincing Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 40% Prize-money earned €15,855 Carnival Of Light (GB) -2 flat wins €12,223.00- Handicap Rating 88 Oliver Stammers 9.0 22L 16th of 19 to Machadadorp (GB) 8.9 YORK 20 AUG hcp (0-100)7f Gd /Sft Oliver Stammers 10.1 won nk 3L from Inside Story 9.3 and Ghisa 9.1 WOLVERHAMPTON 31 JUL 9rn hcp (66-85)7f 36yds Std 1min 27.9sec Oliver Stammers 9.9 won 5L nk from Korbut (GB) 9.2 and One of The Boys 9.7 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 JUL 9rn mdn 7f 36yds Std 1min 27.7sec
15 Victory Tip (Ire) 86 Draw 5
3 9-00
Owned by: C Jones
g Bay by Invincible Army - Tip It On The Top (War Chant) Colours: MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop Declan McDonogh 1920 Bred by: Eimear Mulhern Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT 66-1 for the Britannia at Royal Ascot and performed accordingly; has enough to prove Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €16,505 Victory Tip 1 flat win €11,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 13L 23rd of 30 to Moonfall 8.10 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm 14/1 HR90 Billy Lee 9.2 1 1/4L 2nd to Bobby McGee (GB) 9.0 NAAS 17 MAY 7rn 1m Gd 25/1 Billy Lee 9.5 10L last of 9 to Christmas Day 9.8 here 12 APR Group 3 1m 2f Yld
16 Booyea (Ire) 14 Draw 6
Blinkers, 6 8-13
Owned by: Ballinlough Syndicate
g Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Newgate Lodge (Namid) Colours: WHITE, yellow sleeves, red cap, yellow diamond 0-50284 Bred by: J & F Reilly Thomas Gibney MEATH RACING POST VERDICT On a losing run and the positive effect blinkers initially had might be wearing thin Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €138,326 Booyea 4 flat wins €82,600.00 D -- Handicap Rating 86 11/1 HR89 Billy Lee 8.13 (BK) 3L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Loughrea 9.0 CUR 29 AUG 17rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 4/1 HR89 Dylan Browne McMonagle 10.0 (BK) 4L 8th of 10 to Kalir 9.3 CUR 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 10/1 HR84 Billy Lee 9.0 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Pierre Royal 8.12 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd Chris Hayes
17
Draw 14
Howd’yadoit (Ire) 21
3 8-12
Owned by: Sean Jones
g Bay by Nando Parrado - Madam Macie (Bertolini) Colours: WHITE, large royal blue spots & sleeves, striped cap 174805 Bred by: Michael McGlynn RACING POST VERDICT Struggled since winning off 2lb higher at Navan in May and that was over 5f Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 21% Prize-money earned €139,514 Howd’yadoit 3 flat wins €130,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 89 50/1 HR95 Jack Kearney 9.4 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to Bear On The Run 8.13 CUR 22 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 28/1 HR98 Nicola Burns 9.3 4 3/4L last of 11 to Ipanema Queen 9.2 CK 24 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 5/1 HR98 Colin Keane 9.7 5 3/4L 8th of 9 to Kerdos 9.0 DUN 12 JUL hcp 5f Std Gary Carroll
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G M Lyons MEATH
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Sovereign Path Handicap (Premier Handicap) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
18
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Krasimir (Ire) 22
C,T, 3 8-08
Owned by: David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons
Draw 10
g Bay by Mehmas - Fine Lace (Frankel) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap Reese Holohan (7) Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Never out of the three in nine starts, latterly in a deep 1m handicap at York Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11% Prize-money earned €37,577 Krasimir 1 flat win €8,835.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 Colin Keane 8.10 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Blue Courvoisier (GB) 9.2 YORK 21 AUG 19rn hcp (0-105)7f 192yds Gd /Sft 15/2 HR84 Gary Carroll 9.8 (BK) (TS) nk hd 3rd to Minella Rockett 9.4 GAL 29 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 13/8Fav HR84 Colin Keane 9.8 (BK) (TS) won 1 1/4L nk from Karrygrant 9.8 and Rock Of Claremont 9.8 DUN 12 JUL 10rn mdn 1m Std 1min 39sec 233133
RESERVES
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Oro Blanco (Ire) 56 Owned by: Rebels & Rogues Syndicate
Draw 13
3 8-07
g Grey by Havana Grey - Style And Grace (So You Think) Colours: RED & ROYAL BLUE HALVED, white sleeves, white cap, royal blue star Bred by: Jerry Horan & Partner Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Keithen Kennedy 53118 (5) RACING POST VERDICT First reserve; didn’t look happy on fast ground when 8th of 20 on handicap debut Probable SP: No Odds Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 40% Prize-money earned €24,542 Oro Blanco 2 flat wins €22,382.00 D -- Handicap Rating 84 11/2 HR88 Shane Foley 8.9 5 1/2L 8th of 20 to Sondad (GB) 9.10 CUR 18 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Frm 8/11Fav HR82 Shane Foley 8.13 won 3/4L from Gavoo 9.1 NAAS 24 JUN 2rn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 9.6sec 11/1 Scott McCullagh 9.8 won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Krasimir 9.8 and Elusive Path 9.8 FAIR 5 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 28.2sec
20 Temperance (Ire) 20
Blinkers, 4 8-10
Owned by: Thomas Hore
Draw 12
f Bay by Churchill - Boastful (Clodovil) Colours: DARK BLUE, pink sash, white sleeves, dark blue cap, pink star 58-6077 Bred by: Mrs Louise Quinn Miss Kate McGivern WEXFORD RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve; not the easiest to assess right now and the blinkers are new Probable SP: No Odds Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6% Prize-money earned €39,635 Temperance 1 flat win €26,550.00 -- Handicap Rating 83 100/1 HR84 Chris Hayes 9.7 (CP) 8 3/4L 7th of 8 to Chantez 9.7 NAAS 23 AUG Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 100/1 HR84 Chris Hayes 9.2 (CP) 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 66/1 HR84 Chris Hayes 9.7 (CP) 8 1/2L 11th of 15 to Soul Love (GB) 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Gd
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Dark Viper (GB) 34
Blinkers, 5 8-08?+2
Owned by: Dan Kiely
Draw 19
g Bay/Grey by Dark Angel - Grande Bleue (Oasis Dream) Colours: RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars Bred by: Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Third reserve; has only ever won here but not easy to catch right; prefers further Probable SP: No Odds Career record 35 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 8% Prize-money earned €76,288 Dark Viper (GB) 3 flat wins €41,275.00 C -- Handicap Rating 81 12/1 HR83 Shane Foley 9.8 (BK) 3L 6th of 10 to Kalir 9.3 CUR 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 9/1 HR78 Shane Foley 9.2 (BK) won 2 1/4L ns from Manton Bay 9.2 and Glyndwr 9.5 here 23 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 54.9sec 15/2 HR75 Keithen Kennedy 9.4 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Frank Pickle 9.6 here 9 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd Shane Foley
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Visor ON No. 2 T/S ON No. 7 Cpiece ON No. 8 Blinkers ON No. 16, 20, 21 C,T ON No. 18
? + 2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
Last Year 1st Rahmi, 2nd Glenfinnan, 3rd Tribal Nation TRAINER J.P. Murtagh WEIGHT 133 TIME 1 min. 26.7 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6 Benevento, 7 Krasimir, 15-2 Rahmi, 9 Vafortino, 10 Excellent Believe, Sindagan, 12 Andab, Collecting Coin, 14 Fort Vega, Gleneagle Bay, 16 L L Koulsty, Mirsky, Victory Tip, 20 Tokenomics, 25 Booyea, Carnival Of Light, Dorset, 33 Howd’yadoit
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.)
RACE VERDICT
Last year’s winner Rahmi returns off a 10lb lower mark, but he wouldn’t want to be as slowly away as at the Curragh last time. His stablemate Sindagan could be interesting on his handicap debut, while Amo’s pair Benevento and Gleneagle Bay make the shortlist along with Krasimir and Excellent Believe. However, the suggestion is the evergreen 8yo VAFORTINO who was badly deprived of running room when a closing third off the same mark at Galway.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: VAFORTINO Next Best: Krasimir
SELECTION: RAHMI 23
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Golden Fleece Stakes Leopardstown - Day 1 - 13th September 2025 Established in 2007 and named in honour of Vincent O’Brien’s unbeaten 1982 Derby winner, the Golden Fleece Stakes has evolved over the years and has earned promotion to Group 1 status over a new distance of one mile and a furlong. In 2013, its first year as a Group 3 event, it was won by Australia, a Galileo colt who completed the Derby/Irish Derby double the following year. His trainer, Aidan O’Brien, has won 11 of the last 16 editions, including with another subsequent dual Derby winner, Auguste Rodin, in 2022. Jessica Harrington has supplied two of the last six winners. The late Kevin Prendergast saddled the 2018 winner, Madhmoon, who went on to be second in the 2019 Derby. Aidan O’Brien’s four-strong team for Ireland’s newest Group 1 race is led by Darkness Falls, a Camelot colt who impressed when winning a Curragh maiden by seven lengths two weeks ago. He has clearly made considerable progress since finishing third behind Green Dreamer and Shakespeare at this venue in July. Joseph O’Brien’s Green Dreamer and Fozzy Stack’s Nola Soul were both eclipsed by a Ballydoyle duo in the Futurity Stakes at the Curragh. Quest For Stars stretched his unbeaten record to three by beating a good yardstick at Salisbury a month ago and is a strong challenger for the Godolphin team.
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Key Statistics: All ten winners were trained in Ireland. Nine winners had won their previous race, all in 7f or 1m maidens. The one horse who hadn’t won placed second in a Group race. Six of the winners were favourites.
Last Year’s Winner → Ridden to an emphatic win by Christophe Soumillon in a four-runner contest 12 months ago, Benvenuto Cellini returned to win the Chester Vase in May. He was controversially deemed a non-runner in the Derby before beating the Epsom winner Christmas Day in the Irish Derby.
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€1,50,000 €88,500 to the winner Total prize fund of
Winning Connections: Trainers & Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the race five times in the past decade. Jessica Harrington has won the race twice.
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Jockey Ryan Moore and Shane Foley have both ridden three winners.
GROUP 1: 1 mile 1 furlongs, 2 year olds only
Year
Winner
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
2021
Atomic Jones
Sean Jones/David Spratt/Lynn Lyons
Ger Lyons
Colin Keane
2022
Auguste Rodin
Tabor/Smith/Magnier/ Westerberg
Aidan O’Brien
Ryan Moore
2023
Diego Velazquez
Smith/Magnier/Tabor/ Westerberg/Brant
Aidan O’Brien
Ryan Moore
2024
Green Impact
Marc Chan
Jessica Harrington
Shane Foley
2025
Benvenuto Cellini
Brant/Magnier/Tabor/ Smith/Westerberg
Aidan O’Brien
C. Soumillon
2.45pm RACE 3
The HKJC World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)
Distance 1m1f
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Winner €235,600 Second €80,000 Third €40,000 Fourth €20,000 Fifth €12,000 Sixth €8,000 Race conditions For two years old colts and fillies only. Weights 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Declared 10 Starting from stalls
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COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Aix La Chapelle (USA) 51
Draw 10
2 9-05 Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited
c Bay by Justify - Immortal Verse (Pivotal) Groom: Samite Loca Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt & Merriebelle Stables, LLC A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Hung left when 3rd (placed 4th) in the Tyros Stakes here last time; has a fair bit to find Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €15,688 Aix La Chapelle (USA) 1 win €12,958.00 13/8 Ryan Moore 9.5 disq 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Florida Bay 9.5 here 23 JUL 6rn Group 3 7f Gd 4/1 Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Bull Shark 9.7 and Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.7 CUR 3 JUN 6rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 26.3sec 1w3D
C Soumillon
2
Darkness Falls (Ire) 14
Draw 6
2 9-05
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
Groom: Yvonne Zurcher c Bay by Camelot - You’resobeautiful (No Nay Never) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Easy Curragh maiden winner; seems powerful yard’s selected runner so commands respect Probable SP: 7/4 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €14,916 Darkness Falls 1 win €12,958.00 4/6Fav Ryan Moore 9.5 won 7L 1/2L from Albany County 9.5 and Cluster (GB) 9.5 CUR 29 AUG 13rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 40.2sec 17/2 Wayne Lordan 9.7 2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Green Dreamer 9.7 here 23 JUL 5rn mdn 1m Gd 31
Ryan Moore
3
Green Dreamer (Ire) 21
Draw 5
2 9-05
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Groom: Najib Ishrat c Bay by Churchill - Power’s Dream (Power) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots 513 J M Sheridan Bred by: Kilfeacle Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Maiden winner here (1m); third in the 7f Futurity since; step up in trip to suit; player Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €24,946 Green Dreamer 1 win €12,958.00 C -- Handicap Rating 104 25/1 Declan McDonogh 9.5 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 CUR 22 AUG 6rn Group 2 7f Gd 5/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 won 2L 2 1/2L from Shakespeare (GB) 9.7 and Darkness Falls 9.7 here 23 JUL 5rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 42.5sec 33/1 Declan McDonogh 9.7 3 1/4L 5th of 6 to City Of Dubai 9.7 KILL 13 JUL mdn 1m 20yds Gd
4
Jesus Green (Ire) 37
Draw 9
Owned by: Chris So Chun Hung
2 9-05 Groom: Chris McGill
c Bay by Ghaiyyath - Marbella (Invincible Spirit) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, yellow cross sashes, yellow armlet, black cap, yellow star 2 Colin Keane Bred by: Ruskerne Ltd Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Second in a 1m maiden here on debut; should be sharper now and put up an improved effort Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,158 Jesus Green 9/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Wall Street (GB) 9.5 here 6 AUG 8rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm
5
Nola Soul (USA) 21
Draw 1
Owned by: Craig Bernick
2 9-05 Groom: Andrzej Wrobel
c Bay by Justify - Sing Me Home (Muhaarar) Colours: ORANGE, white chevron, black sleeves, white armlet, yellow cap Bred by: John D Gunther J A Stack TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Chesham winner was 4th in Futurity since; will have to settle better to stay this trip Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 66% Prize-money earned €99,549 Nola Soul (USA) 2 wins €94,437.80 C -- Handicap Rating 104 7/2 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 1/2L 3/4L s/hd 4th to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 CUR 22 AUG 6rn Group 2 7f Gd Seamie Heffernan 9.5 won 1/2L hd from On Just Terms (USA) 9.5 and Aperoll (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 18 JUN 15rn Listed 7f Gd /Frm 1min 26.8sec 15/2 Seamie Heffernan 9.7 won 3/4L 1/2L from King Of Cloughan 9.7 and Florida Bay 9.7 here 15 MAY 7rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 29sec
Seamie Heffernan
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The HKJC World Pool Golden Fleece Stakes (Group 1) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 4
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Pikachu (GB) 22 Owned by: Amo Racing Limited
2 9-05
=Quest For Stars (Fr) 31
2 9-05
Groom: Paddy Trainor c Bay by Frankel - Bocca Baciata (Big Bad Bob) Colours: VIOLET, white quartered cap Bred by: Yulong Investments Charlie Johnston GB RACING POST VERDICT Has run well in defeat in Group 2 races and won over 1m; should stay and is a player Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €45,327 Pikachu (GB) -1 flat win €8,379.30- Handicap Rating 106 David Egan 9.7 won 12L 8L from Trumpety Trump 9.2 and Nice Neasy Does It (GB) 9.2 HAMILTON PARK 21 AUG 3rn mdn 1m 68yds Gd /Sft 1min 48.4sec David Egan 9.3 1/2L s/hd 3L 4th to Dr Rascal (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 28 JUL 6rn Group 2 7f Gd Rowan Scott 9.3 s/hd 1 1/4L 3rd to Al Hudaiba (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 11 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd /Frm 25341
David Egan
7
Draw 8
Owned by: Godolphin
Groom: Sachin Sonawane c Bay by Sea The Stars - Singforthemoment (No Nay Never) Colours: ROYAL BLUE Bred by: Ind N Singforthemoment 2024 Charlie Appleby GB RACING POST VERDICT Best form to win a Listed over 1m last time; prospects of staying this trip so considered Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 3 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 100% Prize-money earned €73,578 Quest For Stars (FR) -3 flat wins €73,541.40- Handicap Rating 103 Connor Planas 9.3 won nk 1/2L from Scommessa Sicura 8.12 and Rocket Boy 9.3 SALISBURY 12 AUG 6rn Listed 1m Gd /Frm 1min 43.8sec Connor Planas 9.11 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Grove Street (GB) 9.4 and Lancaster Tower (GB) 9.4 SANDOWN PARK 29 JUL 6rn 7f Gd /Frm 1min 31.5sec Connor Planas 9.7 won s/hd nk from Amir Lehbab (FR) 9.7 and Night Star 9.7 DONCASTER 9 JUL 7rn 7f 6yds Gd /Frm 1min 25.5sec James Doyle
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8
Draw 3
Shakespeare (GB) 34
2 9-05
Owned by: Brant,Magnier,Tabor,Smith,Westerberg
Groom: Ashliegh Prowse c Chesnut by Dubawi - Lady Bowthorpe (Nathaniel) Colours: DARK GREEN, light green yoke, light green armlet, dark green cap Pierre-Charles Bred by: ELB Bloodstock Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 321 Boudot RACING POST VERDICT Won a Curragh maiden last time; has to find a fair bit more to take this but can run well Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €21,553 Shakespeare (GB) 1 win €14,725.00 8/15Fav Ryan Moore 9.7 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Benown 9.7 and Loughrea N Roll 9.7 CUR 9 AUG 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 23.9sec 4/9Fav Ryan Moore 9.7 2L 2nd to Green Dreamer 9.7 here 23 JUL 5rn mdn 1m Gd 15/2 J. Cleary 9.0 2 1/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 CUR 27 JUN 8rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm
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Draw 7
Victory Speech (Ire) 42
2 9-05
Owned by: Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Words (Dansili) Groom: Aaron Smullen Colours: DARK BLUE 21 Gavin Ryan Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Beat Zarak Pasha to win a Galway maiden; should stay this trip but has a fair bit to find Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €17,683 Victory Speech 1 win €12,958.00 11/10Fav Wayne Lordan 9.7 won 3/4L 4L from Zarak Pasha 9.7 and Thomas Chippendale 9.2 GAL 1 AUG 4rn mdn 1m 73yds Yld 1min 49.5sec 8/1 Wayne Lordan 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Porto Vecchio 9.5 CUR 18 JUL 6rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm
10 Zarak Pasha (Ire) 27 Draw 2
2 9-05
Owned by: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Groom: Adnan Khan c Bay by Zarak - Ray of Sunshine (Dawn Approach) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, white cap 421 Declan McDonogh Bred by: M Al-Qatami & K M Al-Mudhaf Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Won over this trip at Curragh last time but has a bit to find on form with some of these Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €17,974 Zarak Pasha 1 win €12,958.00 D 6/4 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dancinginthecity 9.7 and Breath Of Paradise 9.7 CUR 16 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 1f Gd 1min 53.2sec 6/4 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 3/4L 2nd to Victory Speech 9.7 GAL 1 AUG 4rn mdn 1m 73yds Yld 16/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to City Of Dubai 9.7 KILL 13 JUL 6rn mdn 1m 20yds Gd
= denotes supplementary entry Last Year 1st Benvenuto Cellini, 2nd Hardy Warrior, 3rd Nil Bua Gan Dua TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 131 TIME 1 min. 42.3 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Darkness Falls, 5 Green Dreamer, Quest For Stars, 6 Nola Soul, 12 Pikachu, 14 Jesus Green, Shakespeare, 16 Aix La Chapelle, Victory Speech, Zarak Pasha
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RACE VERDICT
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
Promoted to a Group 1 race this year, with the distance increased by a furlong. A competitive field but it seems telling that runaway Curragh maiden winner DARKNESS FALLS is the choice of Ryan Moore from the Ballydoyle quartet and he is taken to score. Green Dreamer could be the best of the Joseph O’Brien trio, while the UK-trained pair of Pikachu and Quest For Stars are respected. [Tyrone Molloy]
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.)
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DARKNESS FALLS Next Best: Green Dreamer SELECTION: QUEST FOR STARS
RACE RESULT Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Doyle (Quest For Stars, Leopardstown 2:45) RED-HOT James has ridden 6 winners from 13 rides in the past 14 days. RIDER That’s a 46% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER PEDIGREE WATCH Quest For Stars
PEDIGREE WATCH Pikachu
●Foaled Jan 22, 2024 ●Sire Sea The Stars (IRE) (11.2f) ●Dam Singforthemoment (IRE) ●Dam’s sire No Nay Never (USA) (7.5f) ●E700,000 Y; first foal; dam French 1m
●Foaled Mar 22, 2024 ●Sire Frankel (GB) (10.5f) ●Dam Bocca Baciata (IRE) ●Dam’s sire Big Bad Bob (IRE) (9.4f) ●450,000gns Y; sixth foal; closely related to
PEDIGREE WATCH Victory Speech
PEDIGREE WATCH Nola Soul
●Foaled Jan 25, 2024 ●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f) ●Dam Words (IRE) ●Dam’s sire Dansili (GB) (9.8f) ●Seventh foal; brother to 6f 2yo Group 2
●Foaled Feb 15, 2024 ●Sire Justify (USA) (10.3f) ●Dam Sing Me Home (GB) ●Dam’s sire Muhaarar (GB) (8.7f) ●$220,000 Y; second foal; half-brother to US
2yo Listed winner (RPR 100), sister to 6f 2yo winner North Wind, half-sister to useful winners Jawhar (1m-10.4f) and Mundahesh (7f inc 2yo), out of once-raced half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Trans Island
1m winner Foniska (inc 2yo/Listed; RPR 107), half-brother to winners Botagoz (7f-1m2f inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; 110) and Boca Queen (Canadian 7f turf; dam 1m-1m2f winner (inc 2yo/Group 2; 113)
winner Beautify (RPR 107), half-brother to winners Library (7.5f 2yo/1m2f Listed; 109) and Vice President (1m2f; 93); dam 7f 2yo/1m4f Group 3 winner (105), half-sister to Derby runner-up US Army Ranger
1m dirt winner Equal Force; dam unplaced 7f8.5f US turf, half-sister to US 1m winner, out of close relative to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Andromeda’s Hero, half-sister to US 1m/1m2f Grade 1 winner Stay Thirsty
LEOPARDSTOWN LEADING TRAINERS SINCE 2020 TRAINER
WINS-RUNS STRIKE-RATE 2NDS
3RDS
4THS
WIN PRIZE
TOTAL PRIZE PROFIT/LOSS
A P O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien Mrs John Harrington G M Lyons D K Weld
109–502 65–497 50–389 46–312 32–223
66 62 61 28 28
50 59 39 40 28
£5,313,000 £983,700 £1,235,400 £1,134,300 £762,900
£7,327,000 -74.90 £1,988,260 -78.61 £1,824,250 3.04 £1,694,230 -54.75 £1,345,750 -32.76
22% 13% 13% 15% 14%
86 60 37 37 29 30
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3.15pm RACE 4
The World Pool Bet With The Tote Kilternan Stakes of €100,000 (Group 3)
Distance 1m4f
(Generously sponsored by Tote)
Winner €58,900 Second €20,000 Third €10,000 Fourth €5,000 Fifth €3,000 Sixth €2,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards
Declared 11
Trifecta Placepot THANKS TO O
Starting from stalls START
that have not won a Group 1 race. Weights 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs.
FINISH
The HKJC World Pool will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Draw 7
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Sons And Lovers (GB) 60
5 10-00
Owned by: H O S Syndicate
Groom: Michael Brophy g Bay by Study Of Man - So In Love (Smart Strike) Colours: WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star 3-14451 Bred by: Miss K Rausing Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Won two Group 2s this year, latest at Longchamp over 1m6f; this trip might be too sharp Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 22% Prize-money earned €1,506,608 Sons And Lovers (GB) 4 flat wins €1,391,348.70 CD -- Handicap Rating 114 D. Browne McMonagle 9.4 (TS) won hd nk from Parachutiste 9.1 and Double Major 9.1 PARISLONGCHAMP 14 JUL 6rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd /Frm 3min 2.8sec Pierre-Charles Boudot 9.3 (CP) 5L 5th of 12 to Giavellotto 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Jan Brueghel 9.2 CHESTER 7 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 5f 84yds Gd Oisin Murphy
2
Draw 11
Purview (GB) 76 Owned by: Juddmonte Farms Inc
4 9-12
c Bay by Kingman - Variable (Sea The Stars) Groom: Jeff Byrne Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap 2251-11 Bred by: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd D K Weld KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Has won twice at the Curragh this year with best run over this trip; looks the one to beat Probable SP: 6/4 Career record 7 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 57% Prize-money earned €155,486 Purview (GB) 4 flat wins €125,520.00 D -- Handicap Rating 118 1/1Fav HR118 Colin Keane 9.9 won 3/4L 3/4L from Trustyourinstinct 9.9 and Hotazhell (GB) 9.9 CUR 28 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 3.2sec 4/1 HR110 Colin Keane 9.10 won 6L 1 3/4L from Trustyourinstinct 9.12 and Arouet (FR) 9.7 CUR 23 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 2min 30.5sec 11/5Fav HR110 Colin Keane 9.5 won 1 1/4L 2L from Cadogan (GB) 9.5 and Iowa City (FR) 9.1 CK 30 SEP 25 7rn Listed 1m 2f 90yds Yld 2min 13.5sec Colin Keane
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Draw 9
Goodie Two Shoes (Ire) 42
TStrap, 7 9-11
Owned by: John P McManus
f Bay by Fastnet Rock - Fits Like A Glove (Galileo) Groom: Sajid Hussain Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Declan McDonogh 132-821 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Second in Melbourne Cup last year and won a Goodwood Group 2 last time; trip on sharp side Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 8 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 36% Prize-money earned €1,015,974 Goodie Two Shoes 7 flat wins €322,991.70 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 (TS) won ns hd from Santorini Star 9.12 and Waardah 9.9 GOODWOOD 1 AUG 6rn Group 2 1m 6f Gd /Frm 3min .3sec 11/4 HR108 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Floresta 9.9 FAIR 8 JUL 9rn Group 3 1m 5f 200yds Gd 4/1 HR109 Declan McDonogh 9.7 (TS) 17L 8th of 10 to Layfayette 9.9 LIM 19 JUN Listed 1m 4f 70yds Sft
4
=Arabian Crown (Fr) 65
Draw 1
Owned by: Godolphin
5
Gaucher (GB) 37
5 9-09
g Bay by Dubawi - Dubai Rose (Dubai Destination) Groom: Dina Heggum Colours: ROYAL BLUE 6351-52 Bred by: G B Partnership Charlie Appleby GB RACING POST VERDICT Dual Group 3 winner was 2nd to Rebel’s Romance in Group 2 last time; has to be considered Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 12 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 41% Prize-money earned €245,157 Arabian Crown (FR) -5 flat wins €162,648.30- Handicap Rating 112 James Doyle 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Rebel’s Romance 9.11 NEWMARKET 9 JUL 4rn Group 2 1m 4f Gd /Frm William Buick 9.3 15L 5th of 6 to Tenability (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 7 JUN Listed 1m 3f 218yds Sft Billy Loughnane 9.7 won nk 4 1/4L from Caviar Heights 9.7 and Nightwalker (GB) 8.13 WINDSOR 23 AUG 25 4rn Listed 1m 3f 99yds Gd /Frm 2min 22.6sec James Doyle
Draw 3
TStrap, 7 9-09
Owned by: Mrs Rose Boyd & Mrs Marie J Armstrong
g Chesnut by Frankel - Left Hand (Dubawi) Groom: Arjun Singh Colours: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, striped cap 41-1203 Bred by: Wertheimer Et Frere W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Smart dual-purpose sort was 2nd to Ethical Diamond over C&D last time; can run well again Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 29 runs, 8 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 27% Prize-money earned €216,733 Gaucher (GB) 4 flat wins €54,305.00 4 N.H. wins €64,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 108 20/1 HR108 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (TS) s/hd 1L 3rd to Ethical Diamond 9.9 here 6 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Frm Colin Keane 9.5 (TS) 7L 13th of 16 to Map Of Stars (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 16 JUN Listed 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm Billy Loughnane 9.12 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to The Glen Rovers (GB) 8.8 NEWCASTLE 3 APR 14rn hcp 1m 2f 42yds Std David Egan
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The World Pool Bet With The Tote Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 8
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Green Impact (Ire) 37
4 9-09
Owned by: Marcstown Farms SC
Groom: Keith Farrell c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Emerald Green (Galileo) Colours: MAUVE, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple star 164-442 Bred by: Mr M Chan Shane Foley Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Group 2 winner as a 2yo here; just denied by Ethical Diamond over C&D last time; a player Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 30% Prize-money earned €192,890 Green Impact 3 flat wins €125,670.00 C -- Handicap Rating 109 9/2 HR109 Shane Foley 9.9 s/hd 2nd to Ethical Diamond 9.9 here 6 AUG 7rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd/Frm 18/1 HR111 Shane Foley 9.5 2L 3/4L 6L 4th to Almaqam (GB) 9.5 CUR 24 MAY 7rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 7/1 HR112 Shane Foley 9.5 3/4L 2 3/4L nk 4th to Starford 9.5 CUR 19 APR 12rn Group 3 1m 2f Sft
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In My Teens (Ire) 42
Draw 2
Hood, 4 9-06
Owned by: John P McManus
Groom: Poonam Singh f Bay by Camelot - Jer’s Girl (Jeremy) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star 7-60916 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Gary Carroll Gavin Cromwell MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Easy Curragh premier h’cap winner in June but not as good at this level at Goodwood since Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €80,979 In My Teens 2 flat wins €67,455.00 D -- Handicap Rating 109 Oisin Murphy 9.0 (H) 5L 6th of 8 to Enfjaar 9.3 GOODWOOD 1 AUG Group 3 1m 3f 218yds Gd /Frm 9/1 HR96 Gary Carroll 9.11 (H) won 7L 1 3/4L from This Songisforyou (USA) 9.12 and The Real Screamer 9.6 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 2min 30.1sec 12/1 HR98 Gary Carroll 9.12 (H) 6 3/4L 9th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
8
Draw 10
James J Braddock (GB) 76
3 9-04
Owned by: Aziz Kheir Aust Partners & Kevin Blake
Groom: Michael Freaney g Bay by Zarak - Burkina Faso (Mukhadram) Colours: NAVY BLUE, 5 gold spots, navy blue collar, navy blue & gold halved sleeves, gold cuffs, gold & dark blue quartered cap 21-5136 Bred by: Mrs Anita Wigan Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Won Derby Trial over 1m2f here then third in the big race itself; poor Irish Derby since Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €319,457 James J Braddock (GB) 2 flat wins €73,650.00 C -- Handicap Rating 111 7/1 HR111 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 24L 6th of 8 to Benvenuto Cellini 9.2 CUR 28 JUN Group 1 1m 4f Gd Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 2 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Christmas Day 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Sft 9/1 HR100 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 won s/hd nk from Pierre Bonnard 9.5 and Endorsement 9.5 here 10 MAY 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 8.2sec J M Sheridan
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Draw 6
Asakir (Ire) 87
CPiece, 3 9-01
Owned by: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
g Bay by Zarak - Askerana (Pivotal) Groom: Johnny Sullivan Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap 3127 Bred by: His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J P Murtagh KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Course winner was well beaten in Group 2 Queen’s Vase when last seen; improvement needed Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €21,716 Asakir 1 flat win €10,013.00 C -- Handicap Rating 100 Ben Coen 9.2 (CP) 4L 7th of 11 to Limestone 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 2/1 Ben Coen 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Limestone 9.5 NAV 16 MAY 5rn Listed 1m 5f Yld 85/40 Ben Coen 9.8 won 1 1/2L 4 1/4L from Cannes 9.8 and Wyman 9.8 here 15 APR 11rn mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft 2min 17.4sec
10 Piazza San Marco (USA) 23 Draw 4
3 9-01
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
c Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Willow (American Pharoah) Groom: Michael Webster Snr Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Orpendale/ Chelston/ Wynatt A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Decent 2yo form; not a bad return in a 1m6f Listed race here; needs lots more today Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €16,824 Piazza San Marco (USA) 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 102 5/1 HR105 Wayne Lordan 9.7 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Highwayman (FR) 9.7 here 20 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld Ronan Whelan 9.0 3 1/2L 6th of 7 to Puerto Rico 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 Group 1 1m Sft /Hvy 11/10Fav Ronan Whelan 9.5 s/hd 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Christmas Day 9.5 here 18 OCT 25 8rn Group 3 1m 1f Yld Ryan Moore
7146-3
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Draw 5
Thread Of Gold (Ire) 43
3 9-01
Owned by: Team Valor International LLC & Gary Barber
g Brown by Ghaiyyath - Woven Lace (Hard Spun) Groom: Katie Murphy Colours: EMERALD GREEN, red chevron, red cap, emerald green diamond Bred by: Ringfort Stud Ltd W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Progressive sort won premier handicaps over 1m1f here and 1m4f at Galway; can run well Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 60% Prize-money earned €136,507 Thread Of Gold 3 flat wins €135,490.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 104 3/1Fav HR97 Billy Lee 9.0 won 1 3/4L hd from Immutable 8.13 and Night Moon (GER) 8.13 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 2min 45.8sec 7/1 HR88 Wayne Lordan 8.9 won 1 1/4L hd from Diego El Queso 10.0 and Jamestown 9.0 here 9 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 51.1sec 3/1 Colin Keane 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Tim Toe 10.7 LIST 31 MAY 5rn 1m Gd Billy Lee
17-311
T/S ON No. 3, 5 Hood ON No. 7 Cpiece ON No. 9
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3.15pm RACE 4 = denotes supplementary entry Last Year 1st Convergent, 2nd Fleetfoot, 3rd Sons And Lovers TRAINER K.R.Burke (in GB) WEIGHT 127 TIME 2 min. 35.4 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Purview, 6 Thread Of Gold, 8 Green Impact, Sons And Lovers, 10 Goodie Two Shoes, James J Braddock, 12 Arabian Crown, Piazza San Marco, 16 In My Teens, 20 Gaucher, 33 Asakir
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.)
RACE VERDICT
Though lightly-raced, PURVIEW has a progressive profile and is the highest-rated in this field. He hasn’t been seen since winning at the Curragh in June but goes well fresh so can take this. Arabian Crown and Green Impact are solid at this level so can run well, while the returning James J Braddock is of interest. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: PURVIEW Next Best: Green Impact SELECTION: GREEN IMPACT
RACE RESULT Time
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
REPEAT
PERFORMANCE
In the 3:15 Leop last year Sons And Lovers finished 3rd, beaten 2l recording a RPR of 111 at 11/1 ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER PEDIGREE WATCH Purview
PEDIGREE WATCH Green Impact ●Foaled Jan 18, 2022 ●Sire Wootton Bassett (GB) (9.3f) ●Dam Emerald Green (GB) ●Dam’s sire Galileo (IRE) (11.4f) ●First foal; dam runner-up 1m2f/13.5f (RPR
●Foaled Apr 01, 2022 ●Sire Kingman (GB) (8.6f) ●Dam Variable (GB) ●Dam’s sire Sea The Stars (IRE) (11.2f) ●Second foal; dam 1m4f winner (inc Listed;
70), half-sister to winners Alphabet (Groupplaced 6f), Aerion Power (useful 7f/1m inc 2yo) and Mirage (US 1m stakes), out of 7f 2yo winning half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Power
RPR 105), half-sister to useful 1m-2m1f Flat and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Prince Imperial, out of 1m 2yo Group 1 winner, is granddaughter of Group-placed 10.5f winner
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The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)
A fascinating renewal of rivalry between the Juddmonte-owned Blue Bolt, a four-year-old filly unbeaten in four starts this season, and Coolmore’s Irish 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes winner Precise. When they clashed in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, Blue Bolt won by two lengths. Precise narrowed the margin to half a length in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville. However, she has since suffered another reverse at the same venue in the Prix Jacques le Marois. Blue Bolt last tasted defeat when no match for Fallen Angel in the Sun Chariot Stakes last October. History is against the Karl Burke-trained mare, since no horse has won this event twice.
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Key Statistics: Only two of the last ten winners were trained outside Ireland (both by Karl Burke). Three-year-olds have won eight of last ten runnings. Only two winners were drawn from stall four or lower.
Last Year’s Winner → Runner-up to Porta Fortuna in the 2024 race, the Karl Burke-trained Fallen Angel was a winning favourite last year. Previously successful in the Prix Rothschild at Deauville, she completed a Group 1 hat-trick when winning the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket last October.
Group 1: Run over 1 mile
€400,000 €236,000 to the winner Total prize fund of
Winning Connections: Trainers & Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Trainer Aidan O’Brien is the most successful trainer in the race’s history but has only won the race twice in the past ten years. Karl Burke has also won it twice in the same period.
Jockey Wayne Lordon (two wins) is the only jockey to have won this more than once in the past decade.
HALL OF FAME GROUP 1: 1 Mile, 3 year olds and upwards, fillies only Year
Winner
No Speak 2021 Alexander 2022 Pearls Galore 2023 Tahiyra
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
Charles Jessica Shane Foley O’Callaghan Harrington SCEA Haras de Paddy Twomey Billy Lee Saint Pair du Mont Chris Hayes H.H.Aga Khan Dermot Weld
2024 Porta Fortuna
Medallion/S Weston/B Fowler/ Reeves T’Bs
Donnacha O’Brien
Tom Marquand
2025 Fallen Angel
Wathnan Racing
K. R. Burke
James Doyle
3.55pm RACE 5
The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes of €400,000 (Group 1)
Distance 1m
(Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud)
Winner €235,600 Second €80,000 Third €40,000 Fourth €20,000 Fifth €12,000 Sixth €8,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards
Trifecta Placepot
Starting from stalls START
fillies only. Weights 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Declared 9
FINISH
Coolmore Stud will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. They will give €100 to each additional groom in the race. The Groom of the winning horse will also receive €250
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Blue Bolt (Ire) 41
Draw 9
4 9-07
Owned by: Juddmonte
f Bay by Blue Point - Mayhem (Whipper) Groom: Marie Perrault Colours: GREEN, pink sash and cap, white sleeves 22-1111 Bred by: C-Squared Investments Andrew Balding GB RACING POST VERDICT Has beaten Precise in Group 1s last twice and has to remain at her best to do so again Probable SP: 5/4 Career record 10 runs, 7 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 70% Prize-money earned €796,971 Blue Bolt D -7 flat wins €707,606.90- Handicap Rating 119 Colin Keane 9.5 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Precise 8.13 and Moon Target (GB) 8.13 DEAUVILLE 2 AUG 8rn Group 1 1m Gd 1min 35.7sec Colin Keane 9.9 won 2L 2 3/4L from Precise 9.0 and Balantina 9.0 NEWMARKET 10 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 1min 37.3sec Colin Keane 9.2 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Jancis 9.5 and Friendly Soul (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN 15rn Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm 1min 39sec Colin Keane
2
Draw 7
Carolina Jetstream (GB) 22
4 9-07
Owned by: AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar
f Bay by Pinatubo - Queen of The Stars (Sea The Stars) Groom: Marcello Sorres Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Was 5l behind Blue Bolt in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes and has plenty to find today Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €103,053 Carolina Jetstream (GB) 4 flat wins €45,725.00 D -- Handicap Rating 104 3/1 HR105 Wayne Lordan 9.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Jagged Edge 9.9 KILL 21 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 66/1 HR105 Donagh O’Connor 9.12 14L last of 8 to Estrange 9.12 CUR 27 JUN Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Frm Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 6th of 15 to Blue Bolt 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 7f 213yds Gd /Frm David Egan
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Draw 3
City Of Memphis (Ire) 111
4 9-07
Owned by: Zinlo Syndicate
f Bay by Sioux Nation - Decorative (Danehill Dancer) Groom: Israel Snacimento Colours: LIGHT BLUE, white & pink striped sleeves, pink cap 15-111 Bred by: Decorative Syndicate Billy Lee P Twomey TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Group 2 winner when last seen in May; goes well fresh but a bit to find with some of these Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 4 wins Strike-Rate 80% Prize-money earned €143,457 City Of Memphis 4 flat wins €134,304.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 107 2/1Fav HR107 Billy Lee 9.2 won 1L 1/2L from Carolina Jetstream (GB) 9.2 and Stateira (FR) 9.2 CUR 24 MAY 12rn Group 2 1m Gd 1min 36.5sec 7/4Fav HR106 Billy Lee 9.9 won 1 1/2L nk from Signora 8.11 and Snellen 9.12 here 10 MAY 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 28.5sec 11/10Fav HR106 Billy Lee 9.6 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Cowardofthecounty 9.7 and Lord Massusus 9.7 GOW 22 APR 5rn 7f Sft 1min 32sec
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Draw 4
Duckadilly (Ire) 55
5 9-07
Owned by: Duckadilly Partnership
f Bay by Churchill - Alutiq (Kodiac) Groom: Carlos Athilas Vieira Colours: LIGHT BLUE, purple seams, light blue cap 0-71515 Bred by: Murcot Investments Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 winner at this track in July but below form last time and has loads to find Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 12 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €107,757 Duckadilly 4 flat wins €91,620.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 100 18/1 HR100 Scott McCullagh 9.7 7L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Power Blue 9.3 CUR 19 JUL Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 4/1 HR100 Scott McCullagh 9.9 won 1/2L 1/2L from Phenomenal Filly 9.1 and Nancy J 9.9 here 9 JUL 6rn Group 3 7f 50yds Gd 1min 28.8sec 7/1 HR100 Scott McCullagh 9.7 2 1/2L 5th of 6 to Zodiac Bear 9.9 CUR 28 JUN Listed 1m Gd Ben Coen
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Draw 8
Fallen Angel (GB) 35
CPiece, 5 9-07
Owned by: Wathnan Racing
f Grey by Too Darn Hot - Agnes Stewart (Lawman) Groom: Alice Kettlewell Colours: PEACOCK BLUE, old gold sleeves, red cap 1110-43 Bred by: Branton Court Stud LLP K R Burke GB RACING POST VERDICT Won this last year; not at her best in two runs this year but dangerous to rule her out Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 16 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 43% Prize-money earned €1,304,403 Fallen Angel (GB) 7 flat wins €1,136,510.30 CD -- Handicap Rating 114 James Doyle 9.4 (CP) 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Calendar Girl (GB) 8.11 HAYDOCK PARK 8 AUG 10rn Listed 7f 212yds Gd James Doyle 9.5 (CP) 3/4L 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to See The Fire (GB) 9.2 YORK 14 MAY 4rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd James Doyle 9.3 (CP) 8L 10th of 16 to Cicero’s Gift (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 18 OCT 25 Group 1 1m Gd James Doyle
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The Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes (Group 1) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 6
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
*Meriden (GB) 14 Owned by: Patrick John O’Brien & Mrs Paul Shanahan
3 9-02
Pivotal Attack (GB) 14
3 9-02
Groom: Megan Brown f Bay by Bated Breath - Midweek (Motivator) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green hoop, white sleeves, black armlet, dark green cap, J M Sheridan emerald green diamond 111126 Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Didn’t stay 1m1f at the Curragh last time; this trip suits better but lots to find today Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 11 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 45% Prize-money earned €124,484 Meriden (GB) 5 flat wins €113,687.00 C -- Handicap Rating 102 11/2 HR103 Chris Hayes 9.0 8 1/4L 6th of 14 to Miss Scott 9.0 CUR 29 AUG Group 3 1m 1f Gd 2/1Fav HR103 Chris Hayes 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.0 GAL 30 JUL 9rn Listed 7f Yld/Sft 11/2 HR97 Chris Hayes 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Green Carrera (GB) 9.2 and Sky Watch 9.2 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd 1min 42.7sec
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Draw 2
Owned by: Robert J W Moran
Groom: Olive Gaul f Chesnut by Pinatubo - Romp (Pivotal) Colours: YELLOW, black shield with stars emblem, yellow & black vertical halved sleeves, yellow cap, black button 2-38418 Bred by: Miss K J Keir Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Listed winner didn’t stay 1m1f at the Curragh since; lots to find with the best of these Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 22% Prize-money earned €65,296 Pivotal Attack (GB) 2 flat wins €42,722.50 -- Handicap Rating 102 6/1 HR103 Gary Carroll 9.0 10L 8th of 14 to Miss Scott 9.0 CUR 29 AUG Group 3 1m 1f Gd 3/1 HR98 Gary Carroll 9.0 won 1 1/2L 3L from Meriden (GB) 9.3 and La Brodeuse (GB) 9.7 GAL 30 JUL 9rn Listed 7f Yld/Sft 1min 30.2sec 7/2 HR100 Gary Carroll 9.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Meriden (GB) 9.2 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd Oisin Murphy
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Precise (Ire) 27
Draw 1
3 9-02
Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Way To My Heart (Galileo) Groom: Trevor O’Neill Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Four Group 1 wins; beaten by Blue Bolt twice lately but looks sure to go close again Probable SP: 15/8 Career record 11 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 54% Prize-money earned €1,651,761 Precise 6 flat wins €1,403,837.60 D -- Handicap Rating 115 Ryan Moore 8.10 nk 1/2L 3rd to Rayif 9.0 DEAUVILLE 16 AUG 10rn Group 1 1m Gd Ryan Moore 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Blue Bolt 9.5 DEAUVILLE 2 AUG 8rn Group 1 1m Gd Ryan Moore 9.0 2L 2nd to Blue Bolt 9.9 NEWMARKET 10 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Ryan Moore
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True Love (Ire) 34
Draw 5
3 9-02
Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
f Bay by No Nay Never - Alluringly (Fastnet Rock) Groom: Siobhan Bergin Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Pierre-Charles Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 112325 Boudot RACING POST VERDICT The 1000 Guineas winner but held in four Group 1s since including twice by Precise Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 38% Prize-money earned €1,096,684 True Love 5 flat wins €744,628.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 113 Wayne Lordan 8.11 1 1/2L 5th of 11 to Samangan 9.1 DEAUVILLE 9 AUG Group 1 6f 110yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Thesecretadversary 9.3 DEAUVILLE 12 JUL 8rn Group 1 7f Gd /Frm W. M. Lordan 9.2 1 1/2L nk 3rd to Precise 9.2 ASCOT 19 JUN 9rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm Cpiece ON No. 5
* denotes second entry
Last Year 1st Fallen Angel, 2nd Exactly, 3rd Atsila TRAINER K.R.Burke (in GB) WEIGHT 133 TIME 1 min. 38.9 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Blue Bolt, 15-8 Precise, 8 Fallen Angel, True Love, 10 City Of Memphis, 40 Meriden, 50 others
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
A tremendous renewal featuring the third clash between Precise and BLUE BOLT, the two standout performers on this year’s form. Though the latter wasn’t at her best in beating the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner at Deauville last time, her yard remains in top form and she can maintain her superiority over that rival. Last year’s winner Fallen Angel has been well below her best twice this term, but it would be dangerous to dismiss her, with any softening of the ground a help. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: BLUE BOLT Next Best: Fallen Angel
SELECTION: FALLEN ANGEL 41
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The Tonybet Solonaway Stakes of €200,000 (Group 2)
Trifecta Placepot
(Generously sponsored by Tonybet)
Distance 1m
Winner €117,800 Second €40,000 Third €20,000 Fourth €10,000 Fifth €6,000 Sixth €4,000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards Weights 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs.
Starting from stalls START
FINISH
Fillies allowed 3lbs. Declared 10 Tonybet will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer & Jockey. They will also present €250 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Draw 4
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Audience (GB) 37 Owned by: Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer
C,H, 7 9-10
g Bay by Iffraaj - Ladyship (Oasis Dream) Groom: Charlotte Mulhall Colours: GREY, brown seams, brown cap Bred by: Cheveley Park Stud Limited David O’Meara GB RACING POST VERDICT Good runs twice at this track lately and once at the Curragh; can be keen; a bit to find Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 31 runs, 5 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €786,389 Audience (GB) D -5 flat wins €448,452.90- Handicap Rating 106 13/2 HR106 Colin Keane 9.9 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Isaac Newton 9.2 here 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd/Frm 7/1 HR106 Colin Keane 9.10 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Power Blue 9.3 CUR 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 28/1 HR102 Colin Keane 9.9 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Native Warrior (GB) 9.9 here 11 JUN 7rn Group 3 7f 35yds Sft Billy Lee
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Draw 8
Cowardofthecounty (Ire) 37
TStrap, 4 9-10
Owned by: Annus Mirabilis Syndicate
g Bay by Kodi Bear - Hawaajib (Elusive City) Groom: Akmal Khan Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds Bred by: Sandra Russell & Lismacue Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Has run well in defeat in pattern company lately but has a fair bit to find today Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €98,036 Cowardofthecounty 3 flat wins €62,696.50 -- Handicap Rating 100 13/2 HR100 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (TS) 5L 5th of 8 to Isaac Newton 9.2 here 6 AUG Group 3 1m Gd/Frm 14/1 HR100 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Geryon 9.0 here 16 JUL 6rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 9/1 HR99 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Zodiac Bear 9.9 CUR 28 JUN 6rn Listed 1m Gd
Declan McDonogh
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Draw 9
Expanded (Ire) 118 Owned by: Coolmore, Westerberg & Mrs A M O’Brien
CPiece, 4 9-10
c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Jigsaw (Galileo) Groom: Enora Hervio Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap Pierre-Charles A P O’Brien TIPPERARY -996-22 Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Boudot RACING POST VERDICT Has to improve on his Listed race second-places from earlier this term; cheekpieces added Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14% Prize-money earned €163,334 Expanded 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 106 9/4 HR109 Ryan Moore 9.11 hd 2nd to Wannabe Royal 9.6 NAAS 17 MAY 8rn Listed 7f Gd 15/2 HR110 Ronan Whelan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to The Lion In Winter 9.7 here 15 APR 11rn Listed 1m Yld/Sft 100/30Fav HR113 C. Soumillon 9.5 3 1/2L 6th of 9 to Alakazi (FR) 9.5 here 13 SEP 25 Group 2 1m Gd/Yld
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Draw 7
Hazdann (Ire) 12
4 9-10
Owned by: Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
c Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Hazmiyra (Pivotal) Groom: Tom Keogh Colours: GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap Bred by: His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C D K Weld KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won a 1m2f Roscommon conditions race last time but will have to step up on that form Probable SP: 18/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 40% Prize-money earned €24,683 Hazdann 2 flat wins €22,402.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 1/1Fav HR103 Chris Hayes 9.10 won 1/2L 1/2L from God Of Power 9.7 and Dial Me In 9.3 ROS 31 AUG 5rn 1m 2f 63yds Gd/Yld 2min 17.2sec 10/1 HR103 Chris Hayes 9.9 3 3/4L 7th of 10 to Isaac Newton 8.12 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 1f Gd 9/2 Chris Hayes 9.5 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Henri Matisse 9.8 here 30 MAR 25 7rn Group 3 7f 30yds Gd/Yld Chris Hayes
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Draw 3
Quddwah (GB) 168
TStrap, 6 9-10
Owned by: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
c Bay by Kingman - Sajjhaa (King’s Best) Groom: Seamus O’Gorman Colours: YELLOW, black epaulettes, yellow cap 20-1412 Bred by: Godolphin Simon & Ed Crisford GB RACING POST VERDICT Runner-up to Ombudsman in a Group 1 when last seen; highest-rated and goes well fresh Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 16 runs, 8 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €1,541,265 Quddwah (GB) 8 flat wins €515,431.00 D -- Handicap Rating 114 C. Demuro 9.0 (TS) 2L 2nd to Ombudsman 9.0 MEYDAN 28 MAR 11rn Group 1 1m 1f Gd Ryan Moore 9.0 (TS) won 2 1/2L hd from Dividend (GB) 9.0 and Holloway Boy (GB) 9.0 MEYDAN 28 FEB 8rn Group 2 1m 1f Gd 1min 53.1sec Mickael Barzalona 9.0 (TS) 1L 1L 1 1/2L 4th to Strauss (JPN) 9.0 ABU DHABI 7 FEB 15rn Listed 1m Gd James Doyle
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The Tonybet Solonaway Stakes (Group 2) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 2
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Faiyum (GB) 14
4 9-07
Owned by: Juddmonte
Groom: Ella Morris f Bay by Frankel - Quail (Pivotal) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, pink sash, white sleeves, pink cap 121-342 Bred by: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Colin Keane G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Group 3 winner but hasn’t been at her best this term and softer ground suits better Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 42% Prize-money earned €91,673 Faiyum (GB) 3 flat wins €57,820.00 D -- Handicap Rating 105 3/1Fav HR107 Colin Keane 9.7 3 3/4L 2nd to Miss Scott 9.0 CUR 29 AUG 14rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 8/11Fav HR110 Gary Carroll 9.8 2 1/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Sindria 9.5 GOW 5 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 5/6Fav HR111 Colin Keane 10.0 1/2L 2L 3rd to Celestial Orbit (GB) 9.11 CUR 3 APR 10rn Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy
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Princess Child (Fr) 13
Draw 6
TStrap, 5 9-07
Owned by: Janine Byrne
f Bay by Dariyan - Princesse Li (Dawn Approach) Groom: Qaiser Alam Colours: WHITE, royal blue cross of lorraine, black cap 250w06 Bred by: Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Inconsistent this year and has to produce a career-best to cope with some of these rivals Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 28 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 17% Prize-money earned €258,804 Princess Child (FR) 5 flat wins €157,300.00 D -- Handicap Rating 100 11/1 HR103 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 (TS) 5 1/4L 6th of 12 to Magny Cours 9.2 CK 30 AUG Group 3 7f Yld 5/1 HR103 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 5 1/4L last of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 33/1 HR105 Declan McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 4L 11th of 12 to City Of Memphis 9.2 CUR 24 MAY Group 2 1m Gd J M Sheridan
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Draw 1
Charles Fort (GB) 27
3 9-05
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
Groom: Bart O’Gorman c Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Archangel Gabriel (Arch) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap 23419-2 Bred by: Hunscote Stud Limited A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Second in the 1m2f Royal Whip Stakes on return; has to take a significant step forward Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €28,969 Charles Fort (GB) 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 102 22/1 HR89 Wayne Lordan 9.2 5L 2nd to A Boy Named Susie 9.2 CUR 16 AUG 4rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 5/4Fav HR93 Wayne Lordan 9.5 8 3/4L 9th of 12 to Yaupon De Replay (USA) 9.0 FAIR 22 SEP 25 Listed 6f Yld 11/8Fav HR85 J. Cleary 9.0 won 4L 8 1/2L from Strike Zone 9.5 and Sunrise Angel 9.5 CK 10 SEP 25 10rn mdn 6f Yld/Sft 1min 12.9sec C Soumillon
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Draw 10
Isaac Newton (Ire) 37 Owned by: D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
3 9-05
c Bay by Camelot - Etive (Elusive Quality) Groom: Isaax Rquardo Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap 451631 Bred by: Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill Ryan Moore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Won the Group 3 Desmond Stakes over C&D; looks the pick of his yard’s trio so respected Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 30% Prize-money earned €154,881 Isaac Newton 3 flat wins €117,252.20 CD -- Handicap Rating 110 10/1 HR104 Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Needle Match (GB) 9.2 and Audience (GB) 9.9 here 6 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m Gd/Frm 1min 38.1sec 11/2 HR105 Wayne Lordan 9.0 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Geryon 9.0 here 16 JUL 6rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 6/1 HR105 Ryan Moore 8.11 12L 6th of 7 to Purview (GB) 9.9 CUR 28 JUN Group 3 1m 2f Gd
10 Power Blue (Ire) 21 Draw 5
3 9-05
Owned by: AMO Racing Limited
c Bay by Space Blues - Visions (Worthadd) Groom: Bruno Sousea Colours: PURPLE, white cap, purple stars Bred by: Finanza Locale Consulting Robson De Aguiar WESTMEATH RACING POST VERDICT Was poor in a York Group 1 last time; has to rebound; this trip probably stretches him too Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €391,213 Power Blue 3 flat wins €294,870.00 -- Handicap Rating 110 David Egan 9.3 24L 12th of 14 to Notable Speech (GB) 9.8 YORK 22 AUG Group 1 7f Gd /Sft 11/10Fav HR109 Rossa Ryan 9.3 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Big Gossey 9.10 and Audience (GB) 9.10 CUR 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 1min 22.7sec David Egan 9.2 s/hd 1 3/4L 4L 4th to Bow Echo 9.2 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm David Egan
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Last Year 1st Alakazi, 2nd Mutasarref, 3rd Comanche Brave TRAINER J.P. Murtagh WEIGHT 131 TIME 1 min. 39.7 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Isaac Newton, 11-4 Quddwah, 7-2 Power Blue, 9 Expanded, 10 Audience, Faiyum, 18 Hazdann, 25 Charles Fort, Cowardofthecounty, 33 Princess Child
RACE RESULT Time
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4.25pm RACE 6 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.)
RACE VERDICT
The highest-rated runner in the field QUDDWAH hasn’t been seen since second to Ombudsman in the Dubai Turf in March but he goes well fresh and can repeat his yard’s 2022 win in this race. Isaac Newton and Audience can give him most to do. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: QUDDWAH Next Best: Isaac Newton
SELECTION: ISAAC NEWTON
REPEAT
PERFORMANCE
In the 4:25 Leop last year Expanded finished 6th, beaten 3 1/2l recording a RPR of 107 at 100/30F ridden by Christophe Soumillon. Source: Racing Post
PEDIGREE CORNER PEDIGREE WATCH Isaac Newton
PEDIGREE WATCH Quddwah
●Foaled Feb 19, 2023 ●Sire Camelot (GB) (11.2f) ●Dam Etive (USA) ●Dam’s sire Elusive Quality (USA) (8.0f) ●E380,000 Y; ninth foal; half-brother to
●Foaled Feb 23, 2020 ●Sire Kingman (GB) (8.6f) ●Dam Sajjhaa (GB) ●Dam’s sire King’s Best (USA) (9.0f) ●5th foal; closely related to 7f winner Lawa-
winners Scots Pine (UAE 7f-1m1f dirt; RPR 83) and Betty Loch (7f AW; 78); dam 7f/1m winner (inc 2yo/Listed; 105), half-sister to Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Master Of The Seas, out of French 1,000 Guineas runner-up
hed (RPR 89), half-brother to winners Barshaa (1m inc AW; 84) and Nabbeyl (Italian 7.5f11.5f); dam 1m-1m2f winner (inc dual UAE Gr 1; 117) out of 10.5f winner, is granddaughter of Lancashire Oaks winner Noushkey
PEDIGREE WATCH Power Blue
PEDIGREE WATCH Hazdann ●Foaled Apr 07, 2022 ●Sire Night Of Thunder (IRE) (8.1f) ●Dam Hazmiyra (IRE) ●Dam’s sire Pivotal (GB) (8.0f) ●Fourth foal; half-brother to French
●Foaled Feb 01, 2023 ●Sire Space Blues (IRE) (8.0f) ●Dam Visions (IRE) ●Dam’s sire Worthadd (IRE) (8.3f) ●E30,000 F, £44,000 Y; first foal; dam Italian
Group-placed 6f winner Haziym (RPR 104); dam twice-raced 7f winner (87), out of Groupplaced 1m2f winning half-sister to Derby/Irish Derby winner Harzand, 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Harasiya and 1m4f Listed winner Hazarafa
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The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1)
This marks the first appearance on home soil this season of the Aidan O’Brien-trained Prix du Jockey-Club and Coral-Eclipse winner Constitution River. Things did not go to plan for the Wootton Bassett colt when he lost his unbeaten seasonal record in finishing third behind Item and Almaqam in the Juddmonte International at York. That marked a third York win for the Dante and Sky Bet winner Item, who suffered his only defeat on unsuitably soft ground in the Derby. The five-year-old Almaqam took Group 1 honours for the first time in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh in May, while A Boy Named Susie has run with credit behind Constitution River at Chantilly and Sandown.
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Key Statistics: Three-year-olds have won seven of the last ten runnings, including the last five. Nine of the last ten previously won a Group 1 contest. In the past ten years, three Eclipse winners have taken this event, as have two International winners and two Dante winners.
Last Year’s Winner →
Winner of two early-season Classic trials at the venue and also victorious in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, Delacroix justified favouritism with a smooth defeat of the high-class Anmaat, giving Aidan O’Brien a recordextending 13th success in Ireland’s premier all-aged race. The Dubawi colt was retired to stud at Coolmore after finishing fourth behind Calandagan in the Champion Stakes at Ascot.
Group 1:
Run over 1 mile 2 furlongs
€1,250,000 €712,500 to the winner Total prize fund of
Winning Connections: Trainers & Jockeys with some of the strongest records in the race over the last 10 years.
Trainer Aidan O’Brien is the most successful trainer in the race’s history having won it 13 times including six of the last seven renewals
HALL OF FAME
Jockey Ryan Moore has ridden the winner four times in the past ten years.
GROUP 1: 1 Mile 2 furlongs, 3 year olds and upwards
Year
Winner
Owner
Trainer
Jockey
2021
St. Mark’s Basilica
Derrick Smith
Aidan O’Brien
Ryan Moore
2022
Luxembourg
Westerberg / Mrs. J. Magnier / M. Tabor / D. Smith
Aidan O’Brien
Ryan Moore
2023
Auguste Rodin
Westerberg / Mrs. J. Magnier / M. Tabor / D. Smith
Aidan O’Brien
Ryan Moore
2024
Economics
Isa Salman Al Khalifa
William Haggas
Tom Marquand
2025
Delacroix
Smith/Magnier/Tabor
Aidan O’Brien
C. Soumillon
5.00pm RACE 7
The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes of €1,250,000 (Group 1)
Distance 1m2f
(Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club)
Winner €711,250 Second €250,000 Third €125,000 Fourth €62,500 Fifth €37,500 Sixth €25,000 Seventh €12,500 Eighth €12,5000 Race conditions For three years old and upwards. Weights 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs.
Declared 8
Trifecta
Starting from stalls START
FINISH
Fillies allowed 3lbs. Bahrain Turf Club will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning Owner, Trainer, Jockey and Groom. The owner will also receive a perpetual trophy. They will also present €500 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
Draw 8
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Almaqam (GB) 24 Owned by: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
5 9-09
c Bay by Lope de Vega - Talmada (Cape Cross) Groom: Charles Guet Colours: YELLOW, black epaulettes, yellow cap 233-142 Bred by: Godolphin Ed Walker GB RACING POST VERDICT Tattersalls Gold Cup winner, fine effort to split Item and Constitution River at York Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 28% Prize-money earned €1,146,523 Almaqam (GB) 4 flat wins €380,797.70 -- Handicap Rating 125 Kieran Shoemark 9.8 hd 2nd to Item (GB) 9.1 YORK 19 AUG 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd Kieran Shoemark 9.2 4L 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Ombudsman 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN 8rn Group 1 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm 13/2 HR122 Kieran Shoemark 9.5 won 2L 3/4L from Bay City Roller 9.5 and Saddadd 9.5 CUR 24 MAY 7rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 2min 6.8sec Kieran Shoemark
2
Draw 1
Hotazhell (GB) 48
CPiece, 4 9-09
Owned by: Silverton Hill Partnership
Groom: Mikey McGuane c Bay by Too Darn Hot - Azenzar (Danehill Dancer) Colours: PINK, black diamonds on sleeves, black diamonds on cap 40-2D31 Bred by: Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Group 1 winner at two, back at the top of his game when landing a 1m2f Group 1 in Germany Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 14 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 35% Prize-money earned €558,307 Hotazhell (GB) 5 flat wins €358,739.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 116 Shane Foley 9.6 (CP) won ns 1/2L from Timeforshowcasing (GB) 8.8 and Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) 9.6 MUNICH 26 JUL 10rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd 2min 4.2sec 6/1 HR116 Shane Foley 9.9 (CP) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Purview (GB) 9.9 CUR 28 JUN 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 5/4Fav HR117 Shane Foley 9.9 disq ns 2nd to Isaac Newton 8.12 NAV 7 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 1f Gd Shane Foley
3
Draw 6
Lambourn (Ire) 49 Owned by: Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
4 9-09
=Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) 28
4 9-09
c Bay by Australia - Gossamer Wings (Scat Daddy) Groom: Anna Larsdottir Colours: DARK BLUE 4-13054 Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Last year’s Derby and Irish Derby winner, has failed to make a major impact this season Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 14 runs, 6 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 42% Prize-money earned €2,292,361 Lambourn 6 flat wins €2,059,655.80 -- Handicap Rating 119 William Buick 9.9 1 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Kalpana (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 25 JUL 9rn Group 1 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.3 (CP) 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Calandagan 9.3 SAINT-CLOUD 5 JUL Group 1 1m 4f Gd /Frm W. M. Lordan 9.3 (CP) 19L 11th of 12 to Giavellotto 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
Declan McDonogh
4
Draw 7
Owned by: Victorious Forever
5
A Boy Named Susie (Ire) 27
Groom: Abigail Pierce c Bay by Kameko - Eva Maria (Sea The Stars) Colours: RED, white striped sleeves and cap 20-5231 Bred by: Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd George Scott GB RACING POST VERDICT Deauville Group 3 winner, prefaced that with third to Hotazhell at Munich on yard debut Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 17 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €1,431,838 Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB) 4 flat wins €1,144,712.60 D -- Handicap Rating 115 C. Soumillon 9.0 won nk 2L from Map Of Stars (GB) 9.0 and First Look 9.0 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 8rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Sft 2min 7.4sec Oisin Murphy 9.6 ns 1/2L 3rd to Hotazhell (GB) 9.6 MUNICH 26 JUL 10rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd Cieren Fallon 9.5 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Map Of Stars (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 16 JUN 16rn Listed 1m 1f 212yds Gd /Frm C Soumillon
Draw 2
Owned by: Ana O’Brien
3 9-03
Groom: Ger Lane c Bay by Starspangledbanner - Soho Susie (Montjeu) Colours: MAROON, black hoop, black armlet, black diamond on cap 22-3421 Bred by: Soho Susie Partnership Donnacha Aidan O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Royal Whip last time was a formality, has run with credit behind Constitution River Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 22% Prize-money earned €467,839 A Boy Named Susie 2 flat wins €55,980.00 D -- Handicap Rating 117 1/7Fav HR118 Oisin Murphy 9.2 won 5L 2 1/4L from Charles Fort (GB) 9.2 and Omni Man 9.9 CUR 16 AUG 4rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 2min 5.2sec Oisin Murphy 8.13 3L 2nd to Constitution River (FR) 8.13 SANDOWN PARK 4 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Gd /Frm Maxime Guyon 9.2 3/4L hd 1 3/4L 4th to Constitution River (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 31 MAY 16rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd Oisin Murphy
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The Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Constitution River (Fr) 24
Draw 3
3 9-03
Owned by: M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Chuppy (Le Havre) Groom: David Hickey Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap 11-1113 Bred by: E U R L LG Bloodstock A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Prix du Jockey Club and Eclipse winner, tactics came unstuck when third to Item at York Probable SP: 13/8 Career record 7 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 71% Prize-money earned €1,837,610 Constitution River (FR) 5 flat wins €1,648,791.90 -- Handicap Rating 123 Ryan Moore 9.1 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Item (GB) 9.1 YORK 19 AUG 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd Ryan Moore 8.13 won 3L nk from A Boy Named Susie 8.13 and Hawk Mountain 8.13 SANDOWN PARK 4 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Gd /Frm 2min 4.4sec Ryan Moore 9.2 won 3/4L hd from Hawk Mountain 9.2 and Montreal 9.2 CHANTILLY 31 MAY 16rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 2min 3.5sec Ryan Moore
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Hawk Mountain (Ire) 24
Draw 5
3 9-03
Owned by: Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Hydrangea (Galileo) Groom: Liah Corcoran Colours: PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap Pierre-Charles A P O’Brien TIPPERARY 11-1236 Bred by: Coolmore Boudot RACING POST VERDICT Group 1 winner at two, second fiddle to Constitution River this term, same scenario now Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 8 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €734,925 Hawk Mountain 4 flat wins €255,850.60 -- Handicap Rating 116 W. M. Lordan 9.1 (CP) 25L 6th of 8 to Item (GB) 9.1 YORK 19 AUG Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd W. M. Lordan 8.13 (CP) 3L nk 3rd to Constitution River (FR) 8.13 SANDOWN PARK 4 JUL 7rn Group 1 1m 1f 209yds Gd /Frm Christophe Soumillon 9.2 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Constitution River (FR) 9.2 CHANTILLY 31 MAY 16rn Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd
8
Item (GB) 24
Draw 4
3 9-03
Owned by: Juddmonte
c Chesnut by Frankel - Capla Temptress (Lope De Vega) Groom: Barry Lewis Colours: GREEN, pink sash and cap, white sleeves 11-1911 Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Inc Colin Keane Andrew Balding GB RACING POST VERDICT Flawless but for Derby failure, claimed two of these scalps at York, big chance in rematch Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 6 runs, 5 wins Strike-Rate 83% Prize-money earned €1,251,245 Item (GB) 5 flat wins €1,221,885.10-- Handicap Rating 126 Colin Keane 9.1 won hd 3 1/2L from Almaqam (GB) 9.8 and Constitution River (FR) 9.1 YORK 19 AUG 8rn Group 1 1m 2f 56yds Gd 2min 8.4sec Rob Hornby 9.2 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Pride of Arras 9.8 and Damysus (GB) 9.8 YORK 25 JUL 5rn Group 2 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Frm 2min 11.5sec Colin Keane 9.2 26L 9th of 14 to Christmas Day 9.2 EPSOM DOWNS 6 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Sft Cpiece ON No. 2
= denotes supplementary entry Last Year 1st Delacroix, 2nd Anmaat, 3rd Royal Champion TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 129 TIME 2 min. 4.6 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Constitution River, 9-4 Item, 9-2 Almaqam, 7 A Boy Named Susie, 14 Wimbledon Hawkeye, 20 Hawk Mountain, 25 Hotazhell, 33 Lambourn
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RACE VERDICT
A fascinating reprise of the Juddmonte International. It would be easy enough to frame this as an excellent chance for the Prix du Jockey Club and Coral-Eclipse winner Constitution River to make amends for his York defeat. However, ITEM has been flawless except for his Derby failure on unsuitably soft ground and on his only 1m4f attempt. At the likely odds, he is worth a bet against the O’Brien standard-bearer. The York runner-up Almaqam and the Eclipse runner-up A Boy Named Susie can compete for a share of the place money. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: ITEM Next Best: Constitution River
SELECTION: A BOY NAMED SUSIE
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Distance 1m5f
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Winner €88,350 Second €30,000 Third €15,000 Fourth €7,500 Fifth €4,500 Sixth €3,000 Race conditions An extended handicap for three
Trifecta
those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2025 (105 = 10st). Declared 26
Starting from stalls
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COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
The Reverend (GB) 223
Draw 6
TStrap, 5 10-00
Owned by: Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy
g Bay by Lope de Vega - Burning Rules (Aussie Rules) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap Bred by: Mrs Anita Wigan W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Ended in Britain with a big 1m6f handicap win, two Irish hurdle runs, valuable 5lb claimed Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 11 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 45% Prize-money earned €182,879 The Reverend (GB) 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 12/1 Harry Cobden 11.12 u.r. in race won by Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 here 1 FEB 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Hvy 4/11Fav Paul Townend 11.12 (H) won 4 3/4L nk from Dawn Coming 10.13 and Maxfort 11.12 CK 3 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft Tom Marquand 9.5 won nk 1 1/4L from Dramatic Star (GB) 8.10 and Stressfree (FR) 9.9 HAYDOCK PARK 6 SEP 25 15rn hcp (0-105)1m 6f 1yds Gd 3min 1.3sec Sam Coen (5)
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Poetic Sound (Ire) 21
Draw 11
5 9-11
Owned by: Miss Kerri Lyons
g Brown by Poet’s Word - Ceoil An Aith (Accordion) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange sash, white sleeves, orange cap 06-3170 Bred by: J J Keaney G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Beat Factual Fact in a 1m6f handicap at the Curragh in June, down the field in the Ebor Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €60,304 Poetic Sound 3 flat wins €48,625.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 G. F. Carroll 9.4 (CP) 18L 17th of 22 to Daiquiri Bay (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG hcp 1m 5f 188yds Gd /Sft 5/1 HR102 Colin Keane 10.2 5 3/4L 7th of 11 to Reverend Hubert 9.2 CUR 26 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd/Frm 10/1 HR94 Colin Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1L from Factual Fact (FR) 8.7 and Granite Bay (GB) 8.11 CUR 3 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 3min 2.1sec Gary Carroll
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This Songisforyou (USA) 43
Draw 19
8 9-09
Owned by: Mrs A F Mee
g Grey by Temple City - Song Of Hours (Unbridled’s Song) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap 550-729 Bred by: Malibu Farm, LLC James Doyle Emmet Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Last win was almost two years ago, good Curragh second, met some trouble at Galway Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €144,656 This Songisforyou (USA) 2 flat wins €94,990.00 1 N.H. win €10,030.00 -- Handicap Rating 98 12/1 HR100 Ronan Whelan 10.0 5 3/4L 9th of 18 to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 40/1 HR97 Colin Keane 9.12 7L 2nd to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 4/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 39L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Holy Joe 11.4 CLON 5 JUN mdn hdl 2m 113yds Gd
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Comfort Zone (Ire) 42
Draw 3
CPiece, 7 9-08
Owned by: John P McManus
g Bay by Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 3-0p010 Bred by: Mrs Noreen McManus Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Won the big 2m amateur handicap at Galway, subsequent hurdles run may have come too soon Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 32 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 18% Prize-money earned €312,151 Comfort Zone 3 flat wins €131,165.00 3 N.H. wins €93,946.90 -- Handicap Rating 97 3/1Fav HR131 Harry Cobden 11.3 (CP) 18L 13th of 16fn, 20rn to Grann’s Boy 10.13 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR91 Mr D. O’Connor 11.9 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Holy See 11.9 and Teed Up 10.13 GAL 27 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 3min 55.4sec Tom Marquand 9.6 (BK) 11L 11th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm J M Sheridan
5
Counting Coup (Ire) 43
Draw 18
6 9-07
Owned by: John O’Shaughnessy & Maurice Andrew Ahern
g Bay by Vita Venturi - For Gortnatona (Oscar) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, red stars, royal blue cap Bred by: James Gordon & Donie Sheehan Maurice Andrew Ahern CORK RACING POST VERDICT Very little mileage on the clock, makes handicap debut with reasonable prospects Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €19,425 Counting Coup 2 flat wins €17,375.50 -- Handicap Rating 96 11/1 HR90 Leigh Roche 9.9 won ns 1 1/4L from Taipan (FR) 9.9 and Galileo Dame 8.7 GAL 31 JUL 6rn 1m 6f 14yds Yld/Sft 3min 18.6sec 22/1 HR90 Leigh Roche 9.11 4 3/4L 3/4L 4L 4th to Bosphorus Rose (GB) 9.6 ROS 30 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f 17yds Gd 25/1 Nathan Crosse 9.9 won 3L 2 1/2L from Daddy Long Legs (FR) 9.9 and Duvessa 9.4 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 207yds Sft 2min 55.8sec Rory Cleary
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The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
6
Draw 9
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Dawn Rising (Ire) 43
TStrap, 9 9-07
Owned by: John P McManus
g Bay by Galileo - Devoted To You (Danehill Dancer) Colours: EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star Declan McDonogh 2-80780 Bred by: Barronstown Stud Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Great effort when second in the 2025 Cesarewitch, way below that level of form this term Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 32 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €371,491 Dawn Rising 3 flat wins €101,089.10 2 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 96 33/1 HR98 Declan McDonogh 9.12 17L last of 18 to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 28/1 HR99 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 11L 8th of 13 to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 16/1 HR101 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 16L 7th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld
7
Draw 12
Evanesco (GB) 22 Owned by: Amo Racing Limited
3 9-07
c Bay by Too Darn Hot - Golden Gazelle (Galileo) Colours: VIOLET, white quartered cap 417531 Bred by: Ammerland Verwaltung GmbH & Co KG Charlie Johnston GB RACING POST VERDICT Won with a bit to spare at Hamilton on his first try at 1m4f, holds a leading chance Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 27% Prize-money earned €130,866 Evanesco (GB) 1 flat win €84,377.00-- Handicap Rating 104 David Egan 9.2 won 1 1/4L hd from Salamanca City 9.1 and Yabher (GB) 9.12 HAMILTON PARK 21 AUG 13rn hcp 1m 4f 15yds Gd /Sft 2min 35.7sec David Egan 9.8 1L s/hd 3rd to Ciarrai Abu 8.9 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 14rn hcp 1m 1f 197yds Gd /Frm David Egan 9.9 5L 5th of 6 to Heraldry (GB) 8.12 NEWMARKET 10 JUL hcp (0-105)1m 2f Gd /Frm David Egan
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Draw 13
Port Of Spain (Ire) 20
CPiece, 3 9-06
Owned by: Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
c Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Alive Alive Oh (Duke of Marmalade) Colours: MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap 37-5072 Bred by: Mrs Sue Ann Foley A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Looked a smart prospect at two, disappointing but some renewed promise in handicaps Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10% Prize-money earned €25,923 Port Of Spain 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 13/2 HR101 J. Cleary 9.7 (CP) nk 2nd to Minella Rockett 8.2 NAAS 23 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 22/1 HR102 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (CP) 5 1/4L 7th of 18 to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 (CP) 26L last of 11 to Limestone 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore
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Draw 15
Glenroyal (Ire) 47
CPiece, 4 9-02
Owned by: Ray Grehan
g Chesnut by Australia - Reine de Coeur (Montjeu) Colours: MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap 011-708 Bred by: Whitefrair Stud Chris Hayes Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Showed good form on soft ground last autumn, down the field behind Comfort Zone at Galway Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €29,510 Glenroyal 3 flat wins €28,615.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 33/1 HR92 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 (CP) 7 3/4L 8th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld Declan McDonogh 9.4 (CP) 51L 19th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 14/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 35L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Hi Ho Idaho 11.4 KILL 11 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld
10 Helvic Dream (Ire) 44 Draw 24
TStrap, 9 9-02
Owned by: Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs M Cahill
g Bay by Power - Rachevie (Danehill Dancer) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, pink chevron & cap 00-0096 Bred by: T O’Dwyer & K O’Brien Adam Caffrey Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Fair sixth in the Galway Hurdle, made little impression on his only Flat start this season Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 48 runs, 6 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 12% Prize-money earned €423,712 Helvic Dream 5 flat wins €243,100.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 12/1 HR136 Donagh Meyler 10.9 (TS) 4 1/2L 6th of 19fn, 20rn to Putapoundinthejar 10.2 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 10/1 HR96 Sam Coen 9.5 (TS) 16L 9th of 14fn, 15rn to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR137 Donagh Meyler 11.0 (TS) 36L last of 17fn, 18rn to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 9.7 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft
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Draw 7
Westminster Moon (Ire) 24 Owned by: Cheeky Pups,Surf Coast Racing,Sean Duke
TStrap, 6 9-02
g Bay by Sea The Moon - My Daydream (Oasis Dream) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow & royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars 071004 Bred by: Kenilworth House Stud Robbie Colgan A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Won a 1m6f handicap at the Curragh in May, good effort over a longer trip at York Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 26 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €144,109 Westminster Moon 6 flat wins €55,645.70 -- Handicap Rating 91 Robert Colgan 9.1 (TS) 1L 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Small Fry 9.6 YORK 19 AUG 16rn hcp 2m 56yds Gd 12/1 HR92 Mr F. Maguire 11.10 (TS) 15L 13th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld Seamie Heffernan 9.4 (TS) 14L 13th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 59
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5.35pm RACE 8 COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
12 Cannes (Ire) 23 Draw 16
3 9-01
Owned by: Al Shaqab Racing & Stall Perlen AB
c Bay by Sea The Stars - Celeste de La Mer (Zoffany) Colours: Silver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold fringe 2-21032 Bred by: Langan, Hickey & Sunderland Holding Inc Colin Keane Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Good overall claims, second to a stablemate in a 1m6f Listed race here last month Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €37,618 Cannes 1 flat win €10,013.00 C -- Handicap Rating 98 7/2 HR95 Declan McDonogh 9.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Highwayman (FR) 9.7 here 20 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 hd 4 1/4L 3rd to Infraad 9.2 GOODWOOD 29 JUL 8rn hcp (0-105)1m 3f 218yds Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 11L 14th of 19 to Enceladus 8.12 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
13 Truth Be Told (Ire) 54 Draw 5
4 9-01
Owned by: K Campbell
g Bay by Too Darn Hot - Princess Highway (Street Cry) Colours: YELLOW 5941-12 Billy Lee Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm M C Grassick KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won over 1m2f here on yard debut, a little unlucky when beaten by War Rooms at Ballinrobe Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18% Prize-money earned €31,758 Truth Be Told 2 flat wins €24,165.00 C -- Handicap Rating 90 11/4Fav HR87 Billy Lee 10.0 nk 2nd to War Rooms 9.10 BAL 20 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 17/2 HR80 Billy Lee 9.8 won 3/4L nk from Kilcrea Rock 9.5 and Sonoran 9.9 here 10 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.1sec 15/2 HR73 Chris Hayes 9.3 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Lady Plimsoll 8.11 and Angelo Pio 10.0 THU 9 OCT 25 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 132yds Gd/Yld 2min 43.2sec
14 Factual Fact (Fr) 22 Draw 17
7 8-13
Owned by: C Acheson
g Bay by Authorized - Sweet Rose (New Approach) Colours: MAUVE, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue cap, mauve star p-21203 Bred by: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD RACING POST VERDICT Good early-season for, bounced back from a poor Curragh run when third at Killarney Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €39,333 Factual Fact (FR) 1 flat win €8,835.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 88 4/1 HR89 Ronan Whelan 9.7 1/2L hd 3rd to Gaoth Chuil 8.2 KILL 21 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 4/1 HR89 Ronan Whelan 9.4 37L last of 13 to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 100/30Fav HR85 Andrew Slattery 8.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld Conor Cusack (7)
15 War Rooms (Ire) 22 Draw 8
CPiece, 5 8-13
Owned by: Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate
g Bay by Churchill - Apticanti (Aptitude) Colours: WHITE, emerald green sash & sleeves, orange cap 00-8016 Bred by: Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud Gerard Keane MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Beat Truth Be Told by a neck at Ballinrobe, behind Factual Fact when sixth at Killarney. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10% Prize-money earned €54,967 War Rooms 2 flat wins €15,905.80 -- Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR89 Seamie Heffernan 9.7 (CP) 2 1/4L 6th of 10 to Gaoth Chuil 8.2 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 4/1 HR83 Colin Keane 9.10 (CP) won nk 1 3/4L from Truth Be Told 10.0 and Sea Coral (FR) 9.6 BAL 20 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 2min 55sec 50/1 HR86 Seamie Heffernan 9.0 10L 13th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
Seamie Heffernan
16 Wyman (Ire) 23 Draw 4
C,T, 3 8-13
Owned by: Hampstead Holdings LLC
c Chesnut by Australia - Cmonbabylitemyfire (Piccolo) Colours: PINK, orange sash, white sleeves, pink cap, orange star 55-3114 Bred by: Grange Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won a small-field C&D conditions race before fourth in a 1m6f Listed race, handicap debut Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €33,730 Wyman 2 flat wins €29,450.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 96 100/30 HR93 Shane Foley 9.7 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 1 3/4L hd 4th to Highwayman (FR) 9.7 here 20 AUG 9rn Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld 11/4 HR88 Shane Foley 9.12 (TS) won 3 3/4L 8L from Keepsgettingbetter 9.3 and Lord Aus 8.13 here 23 JUL 4rn 1m 5f Gd 2min 47.4sec 12/1 HR80 Shane Foley 9.8 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Numantia 9.8 and Zadawa (FR) 9.3 CUR 26 JUN 11rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm 2min 4.9sec Shane Foley
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Draw 10
Too Bossy For Us (Ire) 44
CPiece, 5 8-12
Owned by: H O S Syndicate
g Bay by Golden Horn - Above The Clouds (High Chaparral) Colours: WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star p66660 Bred by: Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited Ben Coen W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Finished third in this race last year, needs to improve on what he has shown this term Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9% Prize-money earned €89,523 Too Bossy For Us 1 flat win €15,517.20 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 87 18/1 HR138 Mark Walsh 10.11 (CP) 25L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Putapoundinthejar 10.2 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 11/1 HR87 Miss J. Townend 11.5 (CP) 3L 6th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 9/2 HR88 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 5L 6th of 11 to Reverend Hubert 9.2 CUR 26 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd/Frm 60
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
18 Madbadanddangerous (Ire) 23 Draw 20
3 8-11
Owned by: J Hunt
g Bay by Coulsty - Bonnefio (Teofilo) Colours: WHITE, black spots, white sleeves, white cap, black spots 3-27116 Bred by: Suroben Ltd & Summerhill B’Stock Noel Meade MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Ulster Derby winner, backed that up at Galway, possibly too high in the ratings now Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 37% Prize-money earned €103,750 Madbadanddangerous 3 flat wins €85,430.00 -- Handicap Rating 94 9/1 HR96 Gary Carroll 9.7 6L 6th of 9 to Highwayman (FR) 9.7 here 20 AUG Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR89 Colin Keane 10.0 won nk 1 1/4L from Sharkeyboy (FR) 9.9 and Vantage Code 8.8 GAL 27 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 84yds Yld 2min 53.9sec 18/1 HR83 Gavin Ryan 8.9 won 3/4L 1L from Pierre Grosse (GB) 8.2 and Bay Of Stars (GB) 8.9 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 207yds Sft 2min 54.2sec Gavin Ryan
19 Immutable (Ire) 43 Draw 23
6 8-10
Owned by: Gerard Kervick
g Bay by Muhaarar - Rosie Scot (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: RED, black panel, hooped sleeves, striped cap 56-0922 Bred by: Paul Newman & Swordlestown Little Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Seems best suited by soft ground, not certain to uphold Galway form with Night Moon Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €103,259 Immutable 3 flat wins €45,135.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 12/1 HR85 Gary Carroll 8.13 1 3/4L 2nd to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 5/1Fav HR84 Gary Carroll 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY 15rn hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR86 Billy Lee 9.0 18L 9th of 18 to Fiver Friday 8.7 CUR 3 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy Luke McAteer
20 Night Moon (GER) 43 Draw 1
6 8-10
Owned by: Havent A Pot Partnership
g Bay by Sea The Moon - Noble Lady (Sholokhov) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, emerald green panel, white cap 755-213 Bred by: Gestut Etzean W P Mullins CARLOW RACING POST VERDICT Maiden over hurdles, has done better since sent back to the Flat, pleasing third at Galway Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13% Prize-money earned €33,246 Night Moon (GER) 2 flat wins €16,210.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 9/1 HR85 Andrew Slattery 8.13 1 3/4L hd 3rd to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 6/1 HR71 Ben Coen 9.5 won 7 1/2L s/hd from Maeve Brennan 9.4 and Just Keep Flying (USA) 9.13 FAIR 12 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Gd 3min 5.4sec 4/1 Paul Townend 11.4 (H) (TS) 7 1/2L 2nd to Jony R 11.12 DRYL 20 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft Andrew Slattery
21 Star Harbour (Ire) 28 Draw 2
Visor, 8 8-10
Owned by: Total Recall Racing Club
g Bay by Sea The Stars - Sioduil (Oasis Dream) Colours: YELLOW, red braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap Reese Holohan (7) 425522 Bred by: Mrs Jacqueline Norris Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Seven wins on turf, 0-18 on AW, Dundalk second was encouraging in the circumstances Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 73 runs, 7 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 9% Prize-money earned €279,724 Star Harbour 7 flat wins €152,855.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 11/2 HR90 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Touch The Moon 9.8 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/2 HR86 Declan McDonogh 9.0 (V) 4L 2nd to Fixation 9.4 GOW 12 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 100yds Gd/Frm Oisin Orr 9.10 (V) 6L 5th of 7 to Salamanca City 9.6 RIPON 18 JUL hcp (0-95)1m 4f 10yds Gd
22 Yousaynothingatall (Ire) 21 Draw 21
CPiece, 3 8-10
Owned by: Shane R Stafford/Annus Mirabilis Syndicate
f Bay by Australia - Dont Ask Me At All (No Nay Never) Colours: LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds 331321 Bred by: Whisperview Trading Ltd Oisin Murphy Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Consistent filly has prospered in handicaps lately, went close over 1m4f before 1m4f win Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €43,201 Yousaynothingatall 2 flat wins €30,039.00 -- Handicap Rating 93 9/4Fav HR88 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (CP) won 1 1/4L s/hd from Nellcote 8.13 and Navy Waters 9.10 CUR 22 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 2min 33.8sec 4/1 HR83 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.11 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Genchev (GB) 10.0 CUR 18 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Frm 15/2 HR80 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 (CP) 7L 4 1/4L 3rd to Endorsement 9.5 here 4 JUN 4rn Listed 1m 4f Sft
23 Sunny South West (Ire) 25 Draw 25
Hood, 6 8-09
Owned by: Sean Dalton
g Brown by Valirann - Classic Sun (Monsun) Colours: PINK, large black spots & sleeves, pink cap 46-2225 Bred by: Mr Cathal Persse J Cleary (5) Edward F Power TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Bumper/hurdles winner. has taken well to the Flat, good 5lb claimer up for handicap debut Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 27% Prize-money earned €29,944 Sunny South West 3 N.H. wins €19,470.00 -- Handicap Rating 84 4/1 HR85 J. Cleary 9.12 (H) 4 1/4L 5th of 14 to Magnum Cor 9.8 ROS 18 AUG mdn 1m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 4/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.12 (H) 7 1/2L 2nd to Abbotsford (GB) 11.1 GAL 29 JUL 18rn mdn 1m 4f 43yds Yld 2/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.12 (H) 1 1/2L 2nd to Eagle Fang 11.5 KILL 14 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 61
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5.35pm RACE 8 COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER RESERVES
24 Diamond Exchange (Ire) 20 Draw 14
CPiece, 4 8-07
Owned by: Bronsan Racing & H Redknapp & John Breslin
f Bay by Wootton Bassett - Snow Wind (High Chaparral) Colours: DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap Keithen Kennedy 187518 Bred by: Castlehyde Stud Mrs John Harrington KILDARE (5) RACING POST VERDICT First reserve, two wins this term, out of sorts in Naas event won by Minella Rockett Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 23% Prize-money earned €59,087 Diamond Exchange 3 flat wins €27,105.00 C -- Handicap Rating 80 4/1 HR82 Shane Foley 9.0 (CP) 29L 8th of 9 to Minella Rockett 8.2 NAAS 23 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 17/2 HR79 Shane Foley 9.13 (CP) won hd 1/2L from Nakasero 9.4 and Pavilion End (GB) 9.9 NAAS 3 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 2min 17.6sec 11/2 HR80 Keithen Kennedy 9.1 (CP) 3 1/4L 5th of 9 to Saga Gaga 9.5 KILL 14 JUL Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Gd
25 Minella Rockett (Ire) 20 Draw 26
3 8-07
Owned by: John J Nallen
g Chesnut by New Bay - Ebalista (Selkirk) Colours: WHITE, maroon panel, quartered cap 2-45111 Bred by: Forenaghts Stud Farm John J Nallen TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Second reserve, progressive in winning a juvenile maiden hurdle and two Flat handicaps Probable SP: No Odds Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33% Prize-money earned €44,930 Minella Rockett 2 flat wins €30,039.00 1 N.H. win €7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 88 7/2Fav HR84 Reese Holohan 8.2 won nk 2 1/4L from Port Of Spain 9.7 and Ob La Di 9.0 NAAS 23 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 2min 17.2sec 10/1 HR80 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 won nk hd from Johnny Soda 9.9 and Krasimir 9.8 GAL 29 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 1min 55.3sec 11/10Fav Daniel King 11.0 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Sofi’s Gift 10.2 and Nicky Larson (FR) 11.0 LIM 2 JUL 9rn mdn hdl 2m 110yds Gd
26 En Or (Fr) 5 Draw 22
TStrap, 8 8-07
Owned by: John Hartnett & Helen Hartnett
g Bay by Dariyan - Decize (Kentucky Dynamite) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, orange hoop, hooped sleeves, check cap 70-3092 Bred by: E U R L Freddy Head A J Martin MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Third reserve, second over hurdles on Monday, ran at Laytown on Thursday, 3lb wrong Probable SP: No Odds Career record 42 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 14% Prize-money earned €83,374 En Or (FR) 6 flat wins €66,870.00 -- Handicap Rating 79 7/4Fav HR114 Daniel King 11.12 (TS) 4 1/4L 2nd to Firebrand (GER) 11.7 GAL 7 SEP 20rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Yld 25/1 HR84 Ben Coen 10.4 (TS) 13L last of 9 to Marmeladova 9.9 here 16 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 40/1 HR86 Wayne Lordan 8.8 (TS) 25L last of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld T/S ON No. 1, 6, 10, 11, 26 Cpiece ON No. 4, 8, 9, 15, 17, 22, 24 C,T ON No. 16 Visor ON No. 21 Hood ON No. 23
Long Handicap Diamond Exchange Ire 8-05(117), Minella Rockett Ire 8-05(117), En Or Fr 8-04(116)
Last Year 1st Happy Pharoah, 2nd Light As Air, 3rd Aeronautic TRAINER Donnacha Aidan O’Brien WEIGHT 121 TIME 2 min. 46.2 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 6 Cannes, 7 The Reverend, 8 Yousaynothingatall, 10 Evanesco, This Songisforyou, Wyman, 12 Night Moon, 14 Comfort Zone, Counting Coup, Immutable, 16 Truth Be Told, Westminster Moon, 20 Port Of Spain, Too Bossy For Us, War Rooms, 22 Sunny South West, 25 Factual Fact, Helvic Dream, Madbadanddangerous, Star Harbour, 33 Poetic Sound, 40 Glenroyal, 66 Dawn Rising
RACE 8 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
A 3yo has won the last three editions, and CANNES gets the vote to continue the trend following last month’s second in a 1m6f Listed event at this track. That race also brings Wyman into calculations. The sole British challenger Evanesco makes plenty of appeal on the strength of a 1m4f win at Hamilton. Night Moon is perhaps the most interesting of a Willie Mullins trio, though The Reverend is the class act of the race and will benefit from Sam Coen’s claim. This Songisforyou is worth a market check. Sunny South West could be a lively outsider. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: CANNES Next Best: Westminster Moon
SELECTION: WESTMINSTER MOON
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6.10pm RACE 9
The World Pool Bet With Tote Autumn Fillies Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap)
Distance 1m60y
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Declared 19 Starting from stalls
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COLOURS / RIDER
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
1
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Quebec (GER) 22
Draw 11
CPiece, 4 10-00
Owned by: Sights On Gold Four Partnership
f Bay by Sea The Moon - Q’s Gorl (Soldier Hollow) Colours: Emerald green & dark blue chevrons, red sleeves & cap 638-805 Bred by: Gestut Brummerhoff Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY RACING POST VERDICT Smart form in Germany, cheekpieces tried now after a respectable Killarney display Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10% Prize-money earned €23,381 Quebec (GER) 1 flat win €6,000.00 -- Handicap Rating 95 50/1 HR97 Declan McDonogh 9.4 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to Jagged Edge 9.9 KILL 21 AUG Listed 1m 30yds Gd 66/1 HR99 Ryan Moore 9.2 16L last of 12 to City Of Memphis 9.2 CUR 24 MAY Group 2 1m Gd 50/1 HR100 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 5L 8th of 10 to City Of Memphis 9.9 here 10 MAY Group 3 7f Gd J M Sheridan
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Draw 8
Suzie Songs (Ire) 29
TStrap, 3 9-12
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm
f Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - Florence Camille (Galileo) Colours: BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star. 27-0411 Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has kept good company; Listed 7f winner on latest, definite prospects of getting the trip Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 8 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50% Prize-money earned €106,434 Suzie Songs 4 flat wins €86,072.00 -- Handicap Rating 98 5/2Fav HR98 Colin Keane 8.10 (TS) won 1 1/2L s/hd from Spinning Around 8.10 and L L Koulsty 9.1 CK 14 AUG 11rn Listed 7f Gd 1min 23.9sec 2/1 HR98 Colin Keane 8.12 (TS) won 1 1/4L hd from Fort Vega (FR) 9.10 and Phenomenal Filly 8.12 NAAS 22 JUL 3rn 7f Gd 1min 26.9sec 8/1 HR98 James Ryan 9.12 (TS) s/hd 3/4L 3/4L 4th to L L Koulsty 8.9 NAAS 4 JUL 6rn 7f Gd Colin Keane
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Draw 4
Chica Guerrera (Ire) 38
4 9-10
Owned by: Trouble & Strife Syndicate
f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Elusive Gold (Elusive City) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white seams on sleeves, white diamond on cap Reese Holohan (7) 243102 Bred by: Tom McDonald Mark Fahey KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Probably best at around 1m2f, took a big rise in the ratings for a Down Royal win in June Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15% Prize-money earned €53,507 Chica Guerrera 3 flat wins €31,827.50 -- Handicap Rating 91 11/4 HR93 Reese Holohan 9.4 hd 2nd to Thatwilldoso 8.10 SLGO 5 AUG 5rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 100yds Yld 20/1 HR93 Reese Holohan 9.0 9 1/2L 14th of 18 to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 4/1 HR79 Ronan Whelan 9.1 won 6 1/2L 1 3/4L from Apercu 9.12 and Lady Lilac 9.5 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 2min 19.1sec
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Draw 5
Aviatrice (Ire) 35
4 9-09
Owned by: N Molloy
f Bay by Phoenix of Spain - Virtudes (Invincible Spirit) Colours: BLACK & ORANGE STRIPES, black sleeves, orange star on cap 1-30328 Bred by: Nanallac Stud David Marnane TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Listed winner on AW, 0-10 on turf, second to the progressive Loughrea over C&D in July Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 18% Prize-money earned €87,190 Aviatrice 3 flat wins €55,460.00 -- Handicap Rating 90 Clifford Lee 9.4 5L 8th of 10 to Calendar Girl (GB) 8.11 HAYDOCK PARK 8 AUG Listed 7f 212yds Gd 3/1 HR88 Luke McAteer 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Loughrea 9.12 here 16 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 7/2Fav HR88 Luke McAteer 9.5 3L nk 3rd to Meriden (GB) 8.8 CUR 27 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm Luke McAteer
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Draw 19
Tahcawin (Ire) 29
C,T, 3 9-08
Owned by: Michael Mullane
f Bay by Sioux Nation - Amazonite (Lawman) Colours: PURPLE & LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, purple sleeves, white cap Bred by: Janet Herlihy & Noralla Stud Farm Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Highly tried since second in a 6f handicap at Naas in May, first attempt at this trip Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 9% Prize-money earned €27,891 Tahcawin 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 94 12/1 HR96 Gary Carroll 8.11 (TS) 3L 5th of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 7/1 HR99 Gary Carroll 9.2 6 1/4L 9th of 15 to Soul Love (GB) 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL Listed 5f 205yds Gd 5/1 HR100 Gary Carroll 8.9 4L 5th of 9 to Big Gossey 9.10 CUR 28 JUN Listed 6f Gd Billy Lee
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NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
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Draw 16
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
Drop Dead Gorgeous (Ire) 14
3 9-07
Owned by: Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier
f Bay by Dubawi - You’resothrilling (Storm Cat) Colours: ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap 139589 Bred by: Coolmore A P O’Brien TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Naas maiden winner, found wanting in Group/Listed races, may find her level in handicaps Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €19,055 Drop Dead Gorgeous 1 flat win €11,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 93 14/1 HR95 Ryan Moore 9.0 (TS) 11L 9th of 14 to Miss Scott 9.0 CUR 29 AUG Group 3 1m 1f Gd 17/2 HR97 Wayne Lordan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 11L 8th of 10 to Meriden (GB) 9.2 KILL 15 JUL Listed 1m 40yds Gd 2/1Fav HR100 Ryan Moore 8.12 4 3/4L 5th of 9 to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 30yds Gd Ryan Moore
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Pink Oxalis (Ire) 23
Draw 18
Blinkers, 5 9-05
Owned by: Essam S
f Grey by Caravaggio - African Beat (Cape Cross) Colours: YELLOW, red disc, red sleeves, yellow spots, yellow cap Jack Kearney (3) 356256 Bred by: Lynch Bages Ltd Stephen Thorne DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Snug winner of this race 12 months ago, mixed form this season, unwise to rule her out Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13% Prize-money earned €107,437 Pink Oxalis 4 flat wins €92,925.00 C -- Handicap Rating 86 5/1 HR90 Jack Kearney 9.11 (BK) 2L 6th of 8 to Tachos 8.10 here 20 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 18/1 HR90 Jack Kearney 9.11 (BK) 5L 5th of 13 to Cala Bonita 8.7 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld/Sft 12/1 HR88 Jack Kearney 9.10 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Kirkland Sioux 8.7 CUR 19 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm
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Draw 3
Killashee Warrior (GB) 103
3 9-03
Owned by: Liquid Lunch Syndicate
f Grey by Saxon Warrior - Ascended (Dark Angel) Colours: WHITE & PINK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, striped cap 441-478 Bred by: Michelle Morris Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Sights lowered after three ambitious runs, noteworthy jockey booking for handicap debut Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €22,111 Killashee Warrior (GB) 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 89 14/1 HR91 Jamie Powell 8.11 11L 8th of 13 to Bunyola Bay 9.6 GOW 1 JUN 1m 1f 120yds Yld 18/1 HR94 Jamie Powell 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 12 to Kensington Lane 9.2 CUR 4 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 28/1 HR94 Jamie Powell 9.2 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to True Love 9.5 here 12 APR 13rn Group 3 7f 42yds Yld Oisin Murphy
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Draw 9
Electric Beauty (Ire) 93
4 9-01
Owned by: Clearys Syndicate
f Grey by Mastercraftsman - Set Fire (Bertolini) Colours: DARK BLUE, light blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap Wesley Joyce (3) 204321 Bred by: Tipper House Stud Michael Mulvany MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Kept busy in the first half of the year, given a break after a C&D win, seems best on soft Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €50,235 Electric Beauty 4 flat wins €38,312.00 C -- Handicap Rating 82 5/1 HR76 Wesley Joyce 9.7 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Great Mover 9.6 and Anvika 9.5 here 11 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 2min 1.5sec 13/2 HR77 Wesley Joyce 9.8 1 3/4L 2nd to Sir Jeremy 9.2 ROS 18 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Yld 12/1 HR77 Wesley Joyce 9.1 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Lady Mairen 9.13 SLGO 3 MAY 10rn hcp 1m 2f 158yds Sft
10 Mallavelly (Ire) 23 Draw 2
TStrap, 5 9-00
Owned by: David Spratt
f Bay by Siyouni - Villa d’Amore (Mastercraftsman) Colours: YELLOW, emerald green & yellow striped sleeves, yellow cap Bred by: Villa D’amore Syndicate G M Lyons MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Was 6lb higher when third in this race last year, not at her best lately, could surprise Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13% Prize-money earned €78,359 Mallavelly 3 flat wins €30,385.00 C -- Handicap Rating 81 15/2 HR85 Gary Carroll 9.9 (CP) 3L 7th of 8 to Tachos 8.10 here 20 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 4/1 HR86 Colin Keane 9.10 (TS) 5 1/4L 6th of 7 to Rebel Wave 8.11 GOW 7 AUG hcp 7f Gd 2/1Fav HR84 Colin Keane 9.9 (TS) 1 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Kirkland Sioux 8.7 CUR 19 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm Gary Carroll
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Draw 13
Guardian Of Realm (GB) 20
Hood, 3 8-13
Owned by: O’Brien & Shanahan Partnership
f Bay by Kingman - Principle Role (Empire Maker) Colours: EMERALD GREEN, dark green hoop, white sleeves, black armlet, dark green cap, Seamie Heffernan emerald green diamond 322-617 Bred by: Juddmonte Farms Inc Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY RACING POST VERDICT Useful form for Ger Lyons, raced too keenly on stable/handicap debut over 1m3f at Naas Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €19,202 Guardian Of Realm (GB) 1 flat win €11,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR88 Chris Hayes 8.13 20L 7th of 9 to Minella Rockett 8.2 NAAS 23 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 8/1 HR77 Colin Keane 9.3 (H) won 6L 2L from Mai Dahlia 9.3 and Mathoura 9.3 FAIR 28 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 1f 210yds Gd 2min 10.2sec 11/2 HR79 Colin Keane 9.3 (H) 4 1/4L 6th of 8 to Totally Puzzled 9.3 NAAS 17 MAY mdn 1m Gd
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6.10pm RACE 9 COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
12 Mayflower (Ire) 22 Draw 12
CPiece, 3 8-12
Owned by: J Kirkland
f Bay by Ardad - Tropical Cyclone (Shamardal) Colours: RED, white diamond & sleeves, white cap, red star 1-66574 Bred by: Tally-Ho Stud David Egan Stephen Thorne DUBLIN RACING POST VERDICT Course maiden winner at two, unplaced in two handicap attempts, others are more appealing Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16% Prize-money earned €17,009 Mayflower 1 flat win €14,750.00 C -- Handicap Rating 84 9/1 HR88 Jack Kearney 9.11 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Manton Bay 9.13 KILL 21 AUG 8rn 1m 30yds Gd 10/1 HR90 Ben Coen 10.0 (CP) 10L 7th of 11 to Minella Rockett 9.4 GAL 29 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 10/1 HR92 Jack Kearney 9.9 4L 5th of 12 to Green Carrera (GB) 9.1 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
13 Thrifty Of Digby (Ire) 23 Draw 14
CPiece, 5 8-12
Owned by: P Harty
f Chesnut by Profitable - Abstain (Araafa) Colours: DARK GREEN, large white spots, white spots on sleeves, dark green cap, white spots 811p32 Shane Foley Bred by: Mrs P O’Rourke Mrs John Harrington KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Two wins this season, holding her form, split Tachos and Bella Colombia here last month Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20% Prize-money earned €59,597 Thrifty Of Digby 5 flat wins €45,977.00 -- Handicap Rating 79 11/2 HR81 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) hd 2nd to Tachos 8.10 here 20 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 7/2 HR81 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Rebel Wave 8.11 GOW 7 AUG 7rn hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR80 Scott McCullagh 9.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Chica Guerrera 9.1 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft
14 Rebel Wave (Ire) 36 Draw 1
3 8-10
Owned by: Valmont & Ballylinch Stud
f Bay by New Bay - Freedom March (Oasis Dream) Colours: WHITE, royal blue sleeves, pink armlet, pink cap Bred by: Freedom March Syndicate W McCreery KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Wins in a Curragh maiden and a Gowran handicap came at 7f, fair chance of staying this far Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 40% Prize-money earned €29,753 Rebel Wave 2 flat wins €26,799.50 -- Handicap Rating 82 9/4Fav HR79 Billy Lee 8.11 won nk 1 1/4L from Rion Rubette (GB) 9.7 and Thrifty Of Digby 9.5 GOW 7 AUG 7rn hcp 7f Gd 1min 25.9sec 4/1 HR78 Billy Lee 9.3 won hd 2L from Stooked 9.3 and Nautic Star 9.3 CUR 18 JUL 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 25sec 11/2 Ben Coen 9.3 hd 2nd to Expert Dancer (GB) 9.3 LIM 19 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Sft Ben Coen
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15 Blue Blue Moon (Ire) 41 Draw 6
CPiece, 3 8-08
Owned by: Moyglare Stud Farm
f Chesnut by Space Blues - Acqua di Gioia (Galileo) Colours: BLACK, white slvs, white cap Patrick J P Murtagh KILDARE 5-751 Bred by: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd McGettigan (5) RACING POST VERDICT Won over a similar trip at Galway in her first handicap, further progress likely Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25% Prize-money earned €11,761 Blue Blue Moon 1 flat win €10,602.00 -- Handicap Rating 80 14/1 HR74 Patrick McGettigan 9.3 won 1 1/2L hd from Iamimmaculate 10.0 and Felix Somary 8.13 GAL 2 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 73yds Yld 1min 45.2sec 5/2Fav Ben Coen 9.3 7 3/4L 5th of 9 to Nellcote 9.3 LIM 11 JUL mdn 1m 4f 65yds Gd 12/1 Ben Coen 9.3 7 1/2L 7th of 8 to Galileo Noir 9.8 CUR 3 APR mdn 1m 1f Sft/Hvy
16 Marmeladova (Ire) 10 Draw 15
5 8-07
Owned by: Readsland Racing
f Bay by Inns of Court - Dance Around (Bushranger) Colours: DARK BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, quartered cap 210650 Bred by: P Newell Gavin Ryan K J Condon KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Progress has stalled since a 1m2f victory here in July, questions to answer at this stage Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14% Prize-money earned €27,018 Marmeladova 2 flat wins €18,259.00 C -- Handicap Rating 74 13/2 HR76 Billy Lee 9.10 7 1/4L 12th of 15 to Sonoran 9.13 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 12/1 HR78 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 1 3/4L 5th of 8 to Tachos 8.10 here 20 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 11/1 HR78 Robbie Colgan 10.2 12L 6th of 7 to Rakki (GB) 9.8 TRAM 15 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld
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Draw 7
Bella Colombia (Ire) 23
5 8-07
Owned by: COR Racing Syndicate
f Bay by The Last Lion - Daanaat (Kheleyf) Colours: GREY, beige braces, purple sleeves, beige stars, purple cap, beige star Andrew Slattery 523113 Bred by: Cottage Lodge Stud W McCreery KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won at Killarney and over C&D before third behind Tachos and Thrifty Of Digby on latest Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12% Prize-money earned €46,225 Bella Colombia 4 flat wins €32,435.00 C -- Handicap Rating 73 11/2 HR75 Ben Coen 8.13 hd 1/2L 3rd to Tachos 8.10 here 20 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 6/1 HR67 Sam Coen 9.6 won hd 3 1/4L from Darkdeserthighway 9.6 and Tachos 9.11 here 6 AUG 22rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 1min 53sec 85/40Fav HR60 Sam Coen 9.11 won 1 1/2L nk from Jasmine Affanalis 10.2 and Pete’s Dream 9.7 KILL 15 JUL 13rn hcp (0-60)1m 40yds Gd 1min 44.8sec 68
The World Pool Bet With Tote Autumn Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap) COLOURS
NO / DRAW / FORM / HORSE
AGE / WEIGHT / TRAINER
18 Tachos (Ire) 23 Draw 10
C,T, 5 8-07
Owned by: Colvin G Ryan
f Bay by Gleneagles - Outside Inside (Holy Roman Emperor) Colours: BROWN, green hoop, brown & white striped sleeves, green cap 690531 Bred by: Exors of the Late G J Freyne D K Weld KILDARE RACING POST VERDICT Won narrowly from Thrifty Of Digby last time, also closely matched with Bella Colombia Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13% Prize-money earned €47,928 Tachos 3 flat wins €34,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 72 3/1Fav HR72 Chris Hayes 8.10 (CP) won hd 1/2L from Thrifty Of Digby 9.5 and Bella Colombia 8.13 here 20 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 1min 42sec 11/2 HR72 Paddy Harnett 9.11 (TS) hd 3 1/4L 3rd to Bella Colombia 9.6 here 6 AUG 22rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm 9/1 HR75 Chris Hayes 9.1 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 6 to Loughrea 9.12 here 16 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd Chris Hayes
19 Anvika (Ire) 10 Draw 17
TStrap, 5 8-07
Owned by: Spyglass Syndicate
f Chesnut by Dandy Man - Desert Way (Giant’s Causeway) Colours: GREY, large pink spots & sleeves, pink cap 003365 Bred by: CGD Syndicate Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH RACING POST VERDICT Has a poor strike rate but was second in this last year, yard emerging from a quiet spell Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 32 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 6% Prize-money earned €55,377 Anvika 2 flat wins €15,930.00 -- Handicap Rating 71 9/1 HR73 Rory Cleary 9.7 (TS) 3L 5th of 15 to Sonoran 9.13 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 18/1 HR73 Rory Cleary 8.7 (TS) 4L 6th of 11 to Thread Of Gold 8.9 here 9 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 4/1 HR73 Robbie Colgan 9.7 (TS) 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Spanish Temptress 9.11 LIM 19 JUN 6rn Ext hcp 1m Sft Rory Cleary
Cpiece ON No. 1, 12, 13, 15 T/S ON No. 2, 10, 19 C,T ON No. 5, 18 Blinkers ON No. 7 Hood ON No. 11 Long Handicap Bella Colombia Ire 8-06(118), Tachos Ire 8-05(117), Anvika Ire 8-04(116)
Last Year 1st Pink Oxalis, 2nd Anvika, 3rd Mallavelly TRAINER Stephen Thorne WEIGHT 133 TIME 1 min. 40.9 sec. GOING Good - Yielding BETTING FORECAST 4 Suzie Songs, 6 Aviatrice, 7 Rebel Wave, 9 Blue Blue Moon, 10 Killashee Warrior, Pink Oxalis, 12 Bella Colombia, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Electric Beauty, Quebec, Tachos, 14 Thrifty Of Digby, 16 Anvika, Mallavelly, Tahcawin, 20 Chica Guerrera, Guardian Of Realm, Mayflower, 25 Marmeladova
RACE VERDICT
RACE 9 PREDICTOR
There could be more improvement to come from SUZIE SONGS who shaped as if she would stay further when winning a 7f Listed race at Cork. Lower down the handicap scale, Rebel Wave can maintain a progressive profile. Killashee Warrior has kept good company and could feature on her handicap debut. Anvika, who split Pink Oxalis and Malavelly when second in this race last year, could go well again at rewarding odds. [Alan
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.)
Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: SUZIE SONGS Next Best: Killashee Warrior
SELECTION: BELLA COLOMBIA
RACE RESULT Time
Distance
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REPEAT
In the 6:10 Leop last year Anvika finished 2nd, beaten 1 3/4l off a mark of 76 at 40/1 ridden by Rory Cleary.
KEY STAT
Chris Hayes (Tachos) has a strike rate of 40% when riding for owner Colvin G Ryan at Leopardstown. Source: Racing Post
PERFORMANCE
Source: Racing Post
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RACE CONDITIONS RACE 1: 1.35pm BALLYLINCH STUD IRISH EBF INGABELLE STAKES OF €100,000 (LISTED RACE) (Generously sponsored by Ballylinch Stud & the Irish EBF (€20,000)). Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For two years old fillies only that are EBF eligible and that have not won a Listed race or at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Group race. About 7 furlongs. €1,000 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Starting from stalls.
RACE 2: 2.10pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF SOVEREIGN PATH HANDICAP OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)). Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,350), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 31st August, 2026, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2025 (105 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €900 to enter on August 26th €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 26th August 2026. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Weights raised by 1lb. Starting from stalls.
RACE 3: 2.45pm THE HKJC WORLD POOL GOLDEN FLEECE STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1) (Generously sponsored by Tote). Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €235,600), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000. For two years old colts and fillies only. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €1,800 to enter on June 24th or €10,000 if entered on July 29th €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th €1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €40,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 24th June 2026. Starting from stalls.
RACE 4: 3.15pm THE WORLD POOL BET WITH THE TOTE KILTERNAN STAKES OF €100,000 (GROUP 3) (Generously sponsored by Tote). Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For three years old and upwards that have not won a Group 1 race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €700 to enter on August 19th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €10,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2026). Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 19th August 2026. Starting from stalls.
RACE 5: 3.55pm THE COOLMORE AMERICA ‘JUSTIFY’ MATRON STAKES OF €400,000 (GROUP 1) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud). Winner will receive €240,000 (Penalty Value: €235,600), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000. For three years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile. €1,800 to enter on June 24th or €10,000 if entered on July 29th €800 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th €1,800 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €40,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning filly in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US60,000) should they run in any other race at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup Championships International starters will receive a travel allowance in an amount equal to US40,000. Closing Date: 24th June 2026. Starting from stalls.
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RACE CONDITIONS RACE 6: 4.25pm THE TONYBET SOLONAWAY STAKES OF €200,000 (GROUP 2) (Generously sponsored by Tonybet). Winner will receive €120,000 (Penalty Value: €117,800), Second will receive €40,000, Third will receive €20,000, Fourth will receive €10,000, Fifth will receive €6,000, Sixth will receive €4,000. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile. €1,200 to enter on August 5th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 19th €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €20,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2026). Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 5th August 2026. Starting from stalls.
RACE 7: 5.00pm THE ROYAL BAHRAIN IRISH CHAMPION STAKES OF €1,250,000 (GROUP 1) (Generously sponsored by the Bahrain Turf Club). Winner will receive €725,000 (Penalty Value: €711,250), Second will receive €250,000, Third will receive €125,000, Fourth will receive €62,500, Fifth will receive €37,500, Sixth will receive €25,000, Seventh will receive €12,500, Eighth will receive €12,500. For three years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €4,375 to enter on May 27th or €22,500 if entered on July 29th €4,375 extra if forfeit not declared by June 24th €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th or €75,000 if entered by September 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. A BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE RACE Under the Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ Program, the winning horse in this race will automatically earn a start in the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) Championship Race. Subject to the horse being nominated, Breeders’ Cup will pay all the applicable pre-entry and entry fees for this race or the equivalent amount (US125,000) should they run in any other race in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as provided in the ‘Win and You’re In’ Program Rules. All Breeders’ Cup World Championship International starters will receive a travel allowance an amount equal to US40,000. BAHRAIN INTERNATONAL TROPHY ‘AUTOMATIC INVITATION RACE’ The first, second and third placed horses in this race will receive automatic qualification for the 2026 Bahrain International Trophy to be held in Bahrain on Friday, 13th November. For more information on The Bahrain International Trophy please email adrian@irbracing.com. Closing Date: 27th May 2026. Starting from stalls.
RACE 8: 5.35pm THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF PETINGO HANDICAP OF €150,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€25,000)). Winner will receive €90,000 (Penalty Value: €88,350), Second will receive €30,000, Third will receive €15,000, Fourth will receive €7,500, Fifth will receive €4,500, Sixth will receive €3,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 31st August, 2026, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st August, 2025 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 5 furlongs. €900 to enter on August 26th €600 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 26th August 2026. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Starting from stalls.
RACE 9: 6.10pm THE WORLD POOL BET WITH TOTE AUTUMN FILLIES HANDICAP OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by Tote). Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 31st August, 2026, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st August, 2025 (100 = 10st). About 1 mile 60 yards. €600 to enter on August 26th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by September 8th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. The Directors of the I.H.R.B. have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 12.00 noon Friday 11th September. Closing Date: 26th August 2026. Handicaps calculated 1st September. Weights raised by 5lbs. Starting from stalls.
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