Curragh Racecard - Saturday 23rd August by Weatherbys

SATURDAY 23RD AUGUST WOOTTON BASSETT

Featuring The Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2) & the Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (Group 2) The Curragh

ALPHACENTAURI

THE CURRAGH IS DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE REMARKABLE MARE ALPHA CENTAURI TODAY, WITH THE GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP OF THE DEBUTANTE STAKES BY NIARCHOS RACING.

RACE RECORD

RUNS 10 WINS 6 2NDS 2 EARNINGS £1,254,827

THE COOLMORE NO NAY NEVER IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN - NAAS

THE COOLMORE STUD IRISH EBF FILLIES’ SPRINT STAKES - NAAS

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 1,000 GUINEAS - CURRAGH

THE CORONATION STAKES - ROYAL ASCOT

THE TATTERSALLS FALMOUTH STAKES - NEWMARKET

THE PRIX DU HARAS DE FRESNAY-LE-BUFFARD JACQUES LE MAROIS - DEAUVILLE

FIRST FOAL - SATURN - GALILEO X ALPHA CENTAURI

SECOND FOAL - EARTH - GALILEO X ALPHA CENTAURI

THIRD FOAL - PROXIMA CENTAURI - CIRCUS MAXIMUS X ALPHA CENTAURI

FOURTH FOAL - UNNAMED - SEA THE STARS X ALPHA CENTAURI

FIFTH FOAL UNNAMED - WOOTTON BASSETT X ALPHA CENTAURI

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Under the Rules of Racing

RECEIVEROFENTRIES:

Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

STAKEHOLDER:

Horse Racing Ireland

MEDICALOFFICERS:

Dr Jennifer Pugh

Dr Matthew Fay

Dr Adrian McGoldrick

Dr Bernard Healy

Dr Dermot Nolan

VETERINARYOFFICERS:

Mr Joe O’Donnell

Mr John Byrne

Mr Ernan O’Donnell

FARRIERS:

Eamon Behan

Sean Kelly

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

CLERKOFTHECOURSE: B. Sheridan

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulﬁlling 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:

STEWARDSONDUTY:

Mr. Charles C. Cunningham

Ms. Meta Osborne

Mr. Anthony Byrne

Mr. Neil McGrath

Mr. Liam Walsh

CLERKOFTHECOURSE:

Mr. B. Sheridan

CLERKOFTHESCALES:

Mr. D. Maher

STARTER:

Mr. J.R Banahan

JUDGE:

Mr. A. L. McKeever

HANDICAPPER

Mr. M. Weedon

STEWARDSSECRETARY

Mr. L. Aspell

MEDICALOFFICER:

Dr. G. Fay

CLERICALASSISTANT

Ms. T. Dewberry

VETERINARYOFFICER:

Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S..

VETERINARYASSISTANTS:

Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy

SECURITYOFFICER:

Mr. C. Gordon

TRACKFACTS ANDOTHERRACINGINFORMATION

ABOUTTODAY’SRACES

TRACKINFORMATION

A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill ﬁnish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course

TOPCOURSETRAINERS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (162 wins from 739 runners, 22%) runs ICE DANCER and CIRCLE OF LIFE and SAVILE ROW (1.42), CONSTITUTION RIVER (3.27), COMPOSING (4.02), SARATOGA (5.10).

J P O’BRIEN (81 wins from 760 runners, 11%) runs NIL BUA GAN DUA and LAUDA (1.42), FORTUNA VERA and SISSI (2.52), GO JUST DO IT (3.27), ANGELO PIO (4.37).

MRS J HARRINGTON (45 wins from 572 runners, 8%) runs STARFINCH and RESURGENCE (1.42), LA VITA NOVA (2.52), SPRING DANCE (4.37), LIFTING SAILS (5.10).

TRAINERSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

K R BURKE (9 wins from 35 runners, 26%) runs EVOLUTIONIST (4.02).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runners listed above A MURRAY (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs KING WINNER (5.10).

TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS-

LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2019-2024)WITHRUNNERS:

SHANE FOLEY (45 wins from 509 rides, 9%) rides RESURGENCE (1.42), BE GOOD OR BEGONE (2.17), LA VITA NOVA (2.52), EVOLUTIONIST (4.02), SPRING DANCE (4.37), LIFTING SAILS (5.10), CUPOLA (5.40).

CHRIS HAYES (39 wins from 551 rides, 7%) rides TRUSTMORE (1.42), ASTUTE POWER (2.17), DREAM ESCAPE (4.37), ETAWA (5.10).

WAYNE LORDAN (35 wins from 377 rides, 9%) rides CIRCLE OF LIFE (1.42), GLORY TO BE (2.17), CONSTITUTION RIVER (3.27), COMPOSING (4.02), SARATOGA (5.10), BEANO POWER (5.40).

JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:

SHANE FOLEY (6 wins from 33 rides, 18%) rides RESURGENCE (1.42), BE GOOD OR BEGONE (2.17), LA VITA NOVA (2.52), EVOLUTIONIST (4.02), SPRING DANCE (4.37), LIFTING SAILS (5.10), CUPOLA (5.40).

WAYNE LORDAN (4 wins from 24 rides, 17%) rides CIRCLE OF LIFE (1.42), GLORY TO BE (2.17), CONSTITUTION RIVER (3.27), COMPOSING (4.02), SARATOGA (5.10), BEANO POWER (5.40).

JOSEPH SHERIDAN (4 wins from 19 rides, 21%) rides THREAD OF GOLD (1.42), CECCO (2.17), BRIGHT NIGHT (5.10), NEZEEH (5.40).

STABLEMOVES

5.40 CUPOLA has moved from C Cox to William Harvey

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 21st August

HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD

10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)

SEARCHFORASONG

Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem

3 8 11 (123) (8)

1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T

outclassing her Galtres Stakes

Lightly-raced ﬁlly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 ﬂat wins

€51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105

Search For A 2 ﬂat wins €51,499.70— 105 For €51,499 0— Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and

Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f

14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were conﬁrmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

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Saturday August 16th. to celebrate with you!

GENERAL INFORMATION

IS THERE A FREE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?

YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.

IS CASH ACCEPTED?

YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.

DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?

YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS

WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?

WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.

ARE DOGS ALLOWED?

ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.

CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP

WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?

THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.

ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?

YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.

WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?

LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM

FIRST RACE 1.42P.M.

THE COOLMORE STUD LITTLE BIG BEAR

IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer

B g Study of Man - Acapella Blu (Dubawi)

Moyglare Stud Farm

Half-brother to Alice Monet, won twice at 1m 1f and 1m 2f Today’s starting point will be of beneﬁt to him in the future Star Rating H

Br B c Dubawi - Athena (Camelot (GB))

B Coolmore

O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

Full brother to Never Ending Story, won three times at 7f including two Group 3 races. Holds plenty of big-race entries and this son of Dubawi has to enter the equation. Star Rating HHHHH

Br B c Kodi Bear - Clenaghcastle Lady (Acclamation (GB))

Mr D McCarthy

O Coolbane Stud Partnership

Half-brother to Lord Clenaghcastle, won ﬁve times between 5f and 1m. Watch the market for a clue as to what is expected ﬁrst time out. Star Rating HHH

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - A New Dawn (Zoffany)

B Mr Scott Heider

O Scott C Heider

Dam won at 6f Son of Wootton Bassett who is worth more than a cursory glance ahead of his ﬁrst taste of competitive action. Star Rating HHH

5 NIL BUA GAN DUA (USA) (-)

Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Bellize (USA) (Noble Mission (GB))

B Thor-Bred Stables LLC Dylan Browne McMonagle

O A K Whelan & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Price rose from $38,000 as a yearling to 160,000 euros at the breeze-ups earlier in the year. Must be taken seriously. Star Rating HHHH

Br B c Too Darn Hot (GB) - Recover Me (FR) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Shane Foley J O Zhang Yuesheng Mrs John Harrington

Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Too Darn Hot colt who makes plenty of appeal on paper and cannot be dismissed lightly Star Rating HHH

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Mission Secrete (Galileo)

B Paget Bloodstock

O Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Brant,Westerberg

(3)

Half-brother to Mahari, won four times between 1m 2f and 1m 4f. Sire No Nay Never should inject speed into that pedigree and he is an obvious contender Star Rating HHH

Br B c Mehmas - Shoshoni Wind (GB) (Sleeping Indian (GB))

B Tally-Ho Stud

Michael O’Callaghan

Full brother to Caturra, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 2 race Bought for 140,000gns at the breeze-ups earlier this year and he is expected to know his job Star Rating HHHH

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Freedonia (GB) (Selkirk (USA))

B Niarchos Family

O Maribeth Sandford

Coen

Half-brother to Albigna, won three times from 6f to 1m including a Group 1 race With that breeding, it’s no surprise that he cost 300,000 euros as a yearling. Star Rating HHH

Br Br g Ghaiyyath - Woven Lace (GB) (Hard Spun (USA))

Ringfort Stud Ltd

Mrs J M Mullins

Half-brother to Broderie, won three times between 1m and 1m 2f Made 100,000gns as a foal, but only 40,000gns just under a year later Might be best watched for the time being. Star Rating HH

Br Ch c Sioux Nation (USA) - Watersign (Ruler of The World)

Noel Dooly

J Kirkland

Dam unraced. 150,000gns purchase at the breeze-ups back in the spring and it wouldn’t be the biggest surprise if he hit the ground running. Star Rating HHH

Br Br c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Vadaiyma (FR) (Dansili (GB))

B Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan SCEA

O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

Half-brother to Valsad, won at 1m 2f Hails from a good family and it might pay to give him a second glance ahead of his debut. Star Rating HHH

Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lugnaquilla (Galileo)

B Coolmore

O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

Full sister to Serious Contender, won twice at 1m and 1m 2f before making Lambourn pull out all the stops in this year’s Irish Derby. Expected to play a leading role on her introduction. Star Rating HHHH

Mehmas - Astadash (Zoffany)

B Mrs Liz Barry & Mr Luke Barry Nathan Crosse

O Mrs Frank Barry & Mrs Luke Barry

Mrs John Harrington

Dam won at 1m 1f and 1m 3f including a Group 3 race. Nice blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree and she could show up well ﬁrst time out. Star Rating HHH

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Ice Dancer, 3/1 Circle Of Life, Savile Row, 20/1 Ciarrai Abu, Daring Heart, Lauda, Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA), Resurgence, Shadow Run, Take Charge Star, Thread Of Gold, Trustmore, Vidmiyr, Starﬁnch

2024 - 1st Officer 2nd Storm Piece (GB) 3rd Thrice (1 min. 26.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

The market is going to be very revealing ahead of this juvenile maiden. Aidan O’Brien takes the wraps off three horses and the pick of them looks to be CIRCLE OF LIFE. This Dubawi colt is a full-brother to a Group 3-winning French Oaks runner-up and has a clutch of big-race entries, including two at the highest level. His stablemate Ice Dancer is related to an Irish Derby runner-up and should have a bright future Shadow Run catches the eye as a full-brother to a Group 2 winner and holds an entry at that level in the Mill Reef Joseph O’Brien is also well represented and his American Pharoah colt Nil Bua Gan Dua has a Group 2 option at Newmarket.

WIN: CIRCLE OF LIDE

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Shadow Run

A representative of Coolmore Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY

At every race meeting there are specially qualiﬁed equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if an injury occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse.

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

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

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SECOND RACE 2.17P.M.

Stalls centre of course Value to

€11800; Second:

Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

Half-brother to Alpha Centauri, won six times at 6f and 1m including four Group 1 races. Beaten 11l behind Mountain Bear at 12-1 when 10th of 18 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June ‘23. Star Rating HH

Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 14l behind Cuban Grey at 10-1 when last of 18 on his latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

Full brother to Bigwood, won three times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 16l behind Bishopton at 150-1 when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 12l behind Collecting Coin at 66-1 when eighth of 14 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH

Half-brother to Major Power, won ﬁve times at 6f and 7f Will probably develop into a useful sprint handicapper much further down the line Star Rating HH

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Ohmyviette at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in December last year. Star Rating HH

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 6l behind Spent All Me Money at 22-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHH

Placed once in four starts. Third of 14 behind Collecting Coin beaten 4 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Full brother to Loveday, won at 5f Bred to be quick and he is worth a second look in the market ahead of his debut. Star Rating HHH

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten 12l behind Colter Bay at 6-4fav when 9th of 17 on his latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Doesn’t make a massive amount of appeal on paper and it is best to look elsewhere Star Rating HH

Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Star Mind at 14-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 16l behind Noli Timere at 125-1 when 15th of 19 on her latest outing at Naas over 1m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Br Ch f Cotai Glory (GB) - Hamster Jam (Dutch Art (GB))

Placed twice in three starts. Third of 17 behind Colter Bay beaten 2l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHHHH

B f Mehmas - Invincible Me (Invincible

Full sister to Mehmento, won three times at 7f Beaten 17l behind Charasson at 40-1 when 15th of 17 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HH

(GB)

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Cape Violet (Cape Cross)

B Andrew Davis

O Yutori Partnership

Full sister to Bimble, won at 6f Not expected to make too much of a nuisance of herself at the ﬁrst time of asking. Star Rating HH

Blinkers worn by No 7, No 12. Hood worn by No 3. TStrap worn by No 6. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Washington Street, 11/4 Men Of Honour, Glory To Be, 7/1 Bluebelardo, 33/1 Desert Power, Astute Power, Snowballs, Be Good Or Begone, Cash Me, Yutori (GB), 66/1 Bennu, Java Wood, Arklow Lad, Cali Case (GB), Cecco (USA), Mise Freisin 2024 - 1st Tina’s Indian 2nd White Clover 3rd Pansy Poe (1 min. 11.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

GLORY TO BE attracted plenty of support in Cork and ran a pleasing race in third. That was her first start since switching to Michael Grassick and the form received a boost when the runner-up came out and landed a Tipperary maiden. Washington Street put together a sequence of three runner-up finishes in a row before underperforming at Cork. He holds Men Of Honour (second and fifth respectively) on their meeting over C&D at the end of June and could bounce back to form. Snowballs has winners in his pedigree and this newcomer could show up well for Willie McCreery, while Desert Power is entitled to come on from last month’s first run back following a long absence WIN: GLORY TO BE

DANGER: Washington Street

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Congratulations to Johnny Murtagh and his team for winning the Cavalor Equine Nutrition Best Turned Out Horse League for the month of July.

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NE VILLE O’BYRNE TRIBUTE 1945 - 2018

ONE of the most unassuming men you would ever meet, Neville O’Byrne’s inﬂuence was felt in many aspects of life He was a man who adopted a style of quiet diplomacy, though it was backed by a steely resolve.

Neville was known widely for his integrity, both by members of the legal profession and by the leading ﬁgures in racing and breeding. He was passionate when it came to his many interests, including family and friends, work, racing and rugby.

In his legal profession Neville was managing partner of William Fry, while he was a well-remembered and highly-respected senior steward of the Turf Club, now the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board. In addition, he was a board member of Horse Racing Ireland and a governor of the Irish European Breeders’ Fund who are remembering him today with a race named in his honour

To all these roles he brought an unassuming nature, wise counsel, good judgement, common sense, fairness, and a dry sense of humour.

Neville was appointed senior steward of the Turf Club in December 2013, six years after becoming a member, and chaired its compliance and regulations committee. He was noted for his conciliatory approach, always seeking to ﬁnd common ground and agreement. Other roles included being a director of Curragh Racecourse Ltd and a member of the Leopardstown Racecourse Committee.

Working closely with other like-minded people who were keen to establish a world-class weekend of racing in Ireland, Neville played a signiﬁcant role in the establishment of the Irish Champions Weekend, staged at both Leopardstown and the Curragh.

History was made when Neville handed over the senior steward baton to the ﬁrst female to hold the position, Meta Osborne. At the time of his death, she said: “Irish racing has lost a true stalwart; he was a real mentor”. The then Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh added that he “was a wise counsel to many”.

Neville O’Byrne died on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018. He was 73. He was married to Maud for over 45 years, father to Rachel, father-in-law to Daniel and grandfather to Zoe and Harry.

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THIRD RACE 2.52P.M.

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th August. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Third of 10 behind San Salvador beaten 3l at 13-8fav on her latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH

9.4 (CP) hd nk 3rd to Elana Osario (GB)

7/1 HR73 C. Geerdharry 9.0 (CP) won 4 1/2L 1/2L from Annie’s Angel 8.13 and Thrifty Of Digby 9.4

B f Gleneagles - Burke’s Rock (GB) (Cape Cross)

B George Kent

William Crager

A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Fireblade at 7-4fav when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Ascot over 2m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

La Vita Nova 1 ﬂat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 84

Hollie Doyle 9.2 (CP) (TS) 10L 8th of 9 to Fireblade (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 9 AUG hcp (81-100)1m 7f 209yds Gd /Frm 9/2 HR85 S. Foley 9.11 (TS) 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Mo Ghille

3 HEATHER (28) 3

(135) (8) Br B f Camelot (GB) - Question Times (GB)

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Emit at 5-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH

Heather 2 ﬂat wins €18,880.00 Handicap Rating 90 5/1 HR91 G.F Carroll 9.0 10L last of 8 to Emit 9.5 GOW 26 JUL Listed 1m 4f 50yds Gd

5/6Fav HR89 G.F Carroll 9.4 3 1/4L 2nd to Mo Ghille Mar 9.10 DRYL 18 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 11/4 HR83 Nicola Burns 8.3 won hd 4 1/2L from Elana Osario (GB) 9.11 and No Niki No 9.12

4 ORIOLE (GB) (7)

Br B f Nathaniel - Redstart (GB) (Cockney Rebel) (Blinkers) 0-09392 F B A D G Oldrey & G C Hartigan Leigh Roche J O In For The Crack Syndicate Mark Fahey T

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Tounsivator when second of 9 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Oriole (GB) 3 ﬂat wins €21,957.80 Handicap Rating 81 7/1 HR76 L.F Roche 10.0 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Tounsivator (FR) 10.2 TRAM 16 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

6/1 HR77 D. Browne McMonagle 9.12 (CP) 9L 9th of 18 to Thatwilldoso 9.7 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 1m 3f 180yds Yld 7/2 HR77 D. Browne McMonagle 10.1 (CP) 3L 2 1/4L 3rd to No Niki No 10.8 TRAM 8 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 1m 4f

B f Free Eagle - Secret Path (Approve)

F B Dominick Glennane Jack Kearney (3) J O Peter Gleeson & Mark Gleeson Gerard Keane T

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Mo Ghille Mar when ﬁfth of 6 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Beauparc

A winner at 7-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing in June, beating Jannah Star by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH

Br Gr f Waldgeist (GB) - Queen of Power (Medicean (GB))

F B Mrs Max Morris Declan McDonogh J O Maxwell Morris Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 15l behind Heather at 14-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 5f (yielding) in June Star Rating HHH

Sissi 1 ﬂat win €7,965.00 Handicap Rating 77

14/1 HR77 D. Browne McMonagle 9.5 (TS) 15L 9th of 12 to Heather 8.3 BAL 23 JUN hcp 1m 5f 9yds Yld 7/1 HR73 D. Browne McMonagle 9.4 (TS) won nk 1 1/2L from Alinta 9.4 and Calais (GB) 9.4

28/1 D.P. McDonogh 10.2 (TS) 14L 7th of 14 to Gotomylovely 9.2 GOW 16 APR mdn 1m Sft 8

Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Magie Noire (Marju) (CPiece) 589182 F B Mylestown Farms Ltd Nathan Crosse J O Party Dress Partnership W McCreery T

Successful at 1m 1f and 2m 1f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle in November last year Beaten 3l by Louiescall when second of 11 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Party Dress 2 ﬂat wins €13,275.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 73

8/1 HR73 Ms N. Pulcini 11.5 (CP) 3L 2nd to Louiescall 11.1 LEP 7 AUG 11rn Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 18/1 HR74 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.1 (V) (TS) 7 3/4L 8th of 16 to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 8.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 25/1 HR68 Jessica Maye 9.5 (TS) won s/hd 1 1/4L from Makaiah 9.3 and Carried With Love 9.4

9 FORTUNA VERA (26)

Br Ch f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Alla Breve (GB) (Dansili (GB))

741326 F B Alla Breve Partnership Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 13l behind Kilmeaden when sixth of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH

Fortuna Vera 2 ﬂat wins €22,420.00 Handicap Rating 80 10/1 HR80 M.W Hassett 9.1 13L 6th of 11 to Kilmeaden 9.1 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 84yds Yld 3/1Fav HR79 J. Pietropaolo 8.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 8.6 here 27 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 4/1 HR79 M.W Hassett 8.2 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Gotomylovely 9.3 GOW 2 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 1f

Blinkers worn by No 4. CPiece worn by No 2, No 8. Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Shaool, It’s A Heartbeat, Party Dress, 13/2 La Vita Nova, Oriole (GB), Sissi, 15/2 Heather, Beauparc, 33/1 Fortuna Vera 2024 - 1st Ameerat Jumaira (GB) 2nd Belhaven 3rd Gangster Granny (2 min. 33.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

HEATHER wasn’t a factor in Listed class last month, but looks nicely weighted on her return to handicap company Prior to that Gowran Park assignment, she put together two victories and a trio of runner-up berths. Nicola Burns, who is having an excellent season, takes 7lb off her back. Shaool keeps banking cheques and her consistency gives her a shot at defying top weight. Oriole was on and off the bridle in Tramore before finishing well in second, so first-time blinkers could have a really positive impact on her It’s A Heartbeat is the dark horse as she is lightly raced and won a maiden over C&D back in June She looks to have plenty of potential.

WIN: HEATHER

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Shaool

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FOURTH RACE 3.27P.M.

THE COOLMORE STUD WOOTTON BASSETT TOM COOPER IRISH EBF FUTURITY STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Soho Susie (Montjeu)

B Soho Susie Partnership

O Ana O’Brien

Half-brother to Zephina, won at 6f A winner at 10-3 at Killarney over 1m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Bellamano by 3l. Star Rating HHHH

Dam won at 7f Placed once in two starts. Beaten 8l by Mission Central when second of 28 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Won on his latest outing when 1-5fav at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month, beating Spangled Sands by 4l. Star Rating HHHHH

Br B c Lope de Vega - Oboe (USA) (Mizzen Mast (USA))

F B Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Gary Carroll J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm

Dam won at 7f A winner at 18-1 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Kensington Lane by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHHH

Half-brother to Cheval Victorious, won twice at 6f and 7f. Finished 1 1/2l behind New Zealand when fourth of 15 at 17-2 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Probable Starting Prices - 4/7 Constitution River (FR), 4/1 Geryon, 11/2 A Boy Named Susie, 12/1 Go Just Do It (GB), 20/1 Chicago Pope 2024 - 1st Henri Matisse 2nd Hotazhell (GB) 3rd Scorthy Champ (1 min. 24.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

Aidan O’Brien has dominated this Group 2 prize over the past decade and CONSTITUTION RIVER can add to the Ballydoyle trainer’s great record. The son of Wootton Bassett made a pleasing debut at Newmarket before going one better when justifying long odds-on favouritism over this trip at Galway A Boy Named Susie looked a useful prospect when quickening clear to score on debut at Killarney, while Geryon defied a market drift when also making a winning start over C&D a fortnight ago Go Just Do It made a bright start when fourth here last month in a maiden that has been working out well since WIN: CONSTITUTION RIVER DANGER: Geryon

TOMCOOPERANAPPRECIATION

Tom Cooper was a legendary bloodstock agent who was associated with many top horses during his illustrious career. He founded BBA Ireland in 1962 and was the ﬁrst Irish-based agent to purchase at the Keeneland Yearling Sales, in 1959.

He also had a strong association with trainer Vincent O’Brien and was responsible for purchasing many of his best horses. He sadly passed away in 1990.

The Curragh is delighted to be able to remember Tom today. The winning owner of The Coolmore Wootton Bassett Tom Cooper Futurity Stakes will receive the Tom Cooper Perpetual Trophy.

FIFTH RACE 4.02P.M.

THE

DEBUTANTE STAKES OF €120,000 (GROUP 2)

Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

B f Ten Sovereigns - Balankiyla (FR) (Montjeu)

B Summerhill/Lynch Bages/S Murphy

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Green Spirit when second of 8 at 10-3 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix Six Perfections at Deauville over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

6/1 O. Murphy 9.2 won 1L 1L from Cape Sounion 9.2 and Beautify 9.2

Dam won at 6f A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 4l behind Composing when fourth of 5 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Saudi Cup Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HH

Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Epona Plays (Australia (GB))

F B Renzo Forni Wayne Lordan J O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg A P O’Brien T

Successful twice at 7f on good and yielding - soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-9fav in the Group 3 Saudi Cup Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month, beating Skydance by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH

Composing 2 wins €47,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 102 4/9Fav

W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from Cape Sounion 9.2 and Justiciar 9.2 here 27 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 1min

3/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2

Br Ch f Night of Thunder - Model Guest (GB) (Showcasing (GB))

F B Gigginstown House Shane Foley J O Zhang Yuesheng K R Burke (in GB) T

Dam won at 7f Won on her latest outing when 13-8fav at Newmarket over 1m (good to ﬁrm) earlier this month, beating Lyrics Of Life by 1l. Star Rating HHH

Evolutionist 1 Flat Win €6,209.60 Shane Foley 9.2 won 1L 4 1/4L from Lyrics of Life (GB) 9.2 and Legacy Link (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 8

Sam James 9.2 1 1/2L 3/4L hd 4th to Tavana (GB) 9.2 HAYDOCK PARK 4 JUL 6rn 6f 212yds Gd

5 SKYDANCE (GB) (30)

Br B f Night of Thunder - Paix (Muhaarar (GB)) 332 F B Skymarc Farm Inc and Ecurie Des Monceaux

Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Composing when second of 5 at 4-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Saudi Cup Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

Dam won at 1m 4f Successful twice at 6f on good ground. A winner at 7-2 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing in June, beating Flushing Meadows by a short head. Star Rating HHHH

Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Composing, 11/4 Balantina, Suzie Songs, 8/1 Skydance (GB), 14/1 Brownstown (GB), 16/1 Evolutionist 2024 - 1st Bedtime Story 2nd Exactly 3rd Barnavara (1 min. 23.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

COMPOSING was soundly beaten on debut behind Balantina but has taken a significant step forward with each run since, winning a maiden over C&D before impressively making all in the Group 3 Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown. The daughter of Wootton Bassett had Skydance over three lengths behind in second, with Brownstown in fourth, and looks a highly progressive filly Balantina has since been placed in the Albany at Royal Ascot and another Group 3 in Deauville Suzie Songs followed up a debut win at Cork by landing the Anglesey Stakes here on Irish Derby weekend and is another to consider

WIN: COMPOSING

DANGER: Skydance

RACESPONSOR

Alan Cooper representing Niarchos Racing will present a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

CURRAGH MERCHANDISE

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th August. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

A winner at 1m on soft ground; has also won a hurdle in January Third of 9 behind Granite Bay beaten 1 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest ﬂat outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHHHH

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Cheeky Wink at 28-1 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing at Tipperary over 1m 4f (yielding) in April. Star Rating HH

3 FRANK PICKLE (36)

Br B g Free Eagle - Merited

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 13l behind Purple Sky at 8-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 3f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/2l by Prairie Dancer when second of 13 at 11-4fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June Star Rating HHH

9/2 HR77 S. Coen 9.4 ns 1 1/4L 3rd

Sir Callisto 9.8 DUN 21 FEB 7rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 11/2 HR77 S. Coen 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Genoah 10.0 DUN 12 FEB 7rn

Br B c Sottsass (FR) - Angelical (Dark Angel) (TStrap) 843115 F B Noel Moran & Valerie Moran Dylan Browne McMonagle J O W Treacy & Andrew Treacy Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Purple Sky when ﬁfth of 10 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 3f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

3/1Fav HR75 S.T. McCullagh 10.5 (TS) won 1/2L 4 1/4L from Paddydaddy 9.6 and Alba Chiara 9.11

2/1Fav HR68 D. Browne McMonagle 9.8 (TS) won 2 1/4L 3/4L

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Silent Age when sixth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Star Rating HHH

Won on her latest outing when 8-13fav at Dundalk over 1m 3f

beating Auburn Avenue by 3l. Star Rating HHHH

A winner at 1m 3f on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in May Beaten 19l behind Tounsivator at 50-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Tramore over 1m 4f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H

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Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Crystal Diamond (GB) (Teoﬁlo) (Blinkers) 135626 F B Barronstown Stud Nicola Burns (7) J O P Sweeney R Donohoe T

Winner of ﬁve races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Ob La Di when sixth of 16 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH

Autocrat 5 ﬂat wins €33,335.00 D Handicap Rating 69 18/1 HR69 K.G. Kennedy 8.13 (BK) 3 3/4L 6th of 16 to Ob La Di 9.13 NAAS 4 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 84yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR67 Nicola Burns 9.11 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Duke Of Leggagh 9.4 ROS 12 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 46yds Gd 9/1 HR69 Nicola Burns 8.10 (BK) 8 3/4L 6th of 11 to Molly

10 DABOYA (23)

9 5 (131) (8) Br Gr f Gleneagles - Dabulena (Siyouni (FR))

F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Keithen Kennedy (5) J O Goatsbridge Syndicate R Donohoe T

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Glenroyal when fourth of 18 at 66-1 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH

Daboya 1 ﬂat win €7,375.00

80/1 HR71 A.J Slattery 8.12 9 3/4L 9th of 10 to Elana Osario (GB) 10.0 KILL 15

Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Yld/Sft 80/1 HR72 D.J. O’Connor 8.13 9 3/4L 9th of 16 to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 8.6

Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Danehill

A winner at 1m 3f on heavy ground. Beaten 16l behind Glenroyal at 33-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest ﬂat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Sinbad My Dad at 9-1 when 19th of 21 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Successful at 6f and 1m 2f on good to ﬁrm and good ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Kilmeaden when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH

B J S Bolger

McDonogh J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T

Yet to place in four starts. Finished 8l behind January when ﬁfth of 6 at 250-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) in June last year Star Rating HHH

Goldino Handicap Rating 67

250/1 R.P Cleary 9.1 8L 5th of 6 to January 9.2 GOW 17 JUN 24 mdn 7f Gd

150/1

R.P Cleary 9.2 11L last of 9 to Bedtime Story 9.2 LEP 6 JUN 24 mdn 7f 60yds Gd

66/1 R.P Cleary 8.9 7 1/2L 9th of 13 to Powerful Nation 9.6 CK 21 MAY 24 mdn 5f Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No 9, No 10 TStrap worn by No 2, No 5. Visor worn by No 6.

Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Angelo Pio, 4/1 Dancing Steve, 5/1 Autocrat, Miss Nifty, 6/1 Daboya, 7/1 Eighty Eight, 8/1 Spring Dance, 12/1 Solar Breeze, 50/1 Sir Callisto, Dream Escape (GB), 66/1 Frank Pickle, Voice Of Reason, 150/1 Slurricane, Goldino 2024 - 1st Masoun (FR) 2nd Solar Breeze 3rd French Company (2 min. 8.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

SLURRICANE won on the Flat at Killarney last year and was a useful juvenile hurdler, winning at Punchestown before a creditable fifth in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival. The Ross O’Sullivan-trained gelding now reverts to the level and may have most to fear from Spring Dance, who finished strongly when landing a Dundalk maiden over an extended 1m2f last month. Autocrat has gained all five career wins at Dundalk, but has a much lower rating on turf and was runner-up on his penultimate start over this trip at Roscommon. Dick Donohoe also saddles Daboya, who made the frame at Galway last time

WIN: SLURRICANE

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Spring Dance

A representative of Kwiff will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

SEVENTH RACE 5.10P.M.

THE DONOHUE MARQUEES

MAIDEN OF €20,000

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 46)

Beaten 15l behind Collecting Coin at 250-1 when 9th of 14 on his Flat debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H

P. Hanlon 11.1 61L last of 11 to Pralognan (FR) 11.9 DWNP 15 JUN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft

Br B g Nathaniel - Contentment (GB) (Cacique)

Mrs F S Williams & Newsells Park Stud

Mrs Grainne Colville

Dam unraced. 18,000gns son of Nathaniel who is expected to come on from this ﬁrst day at school. Star Rating H

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Asteya (Tiger Hill)

Whisperview Trading Ltd

Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs A M O’Brien

Full brother to Hazel, won at 7f There is plenty of stamina in his pedigree, but sire No Nay Never imparts speed so he must be respected. Star Rating HHH

Br B c Lope de Vega - Hamariyna (Sea The Moon (GER)) 9-6 F B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben

O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan

Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Cadogan when sixth of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Br B g Threat - Havaianas (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

B S A R L De Chambure Haras D’etreham

O Anderson Correa De Oliveira

Half-brother to Haviassor, won three times at 1m 1f and 1m 4f Not really fancied to go too close on his introduction. Star Rating HH

Br Gr c Camelot (GB) - Dialafara (FR) (Anabaa (USA))

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Wayne Lordan J O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T

Third of 9 behind Apples And Bananas beaten 4l at 2-1fav on his racecourse debut at Killarney over 1m (good) in July last year Star Rating HHHH

Hamadhan

Placed in both starts. Beaten 1l by Cadogan when second of 13 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Br B f Study of Man - Nocturne (GER) (Rock of Gibraltar)

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Half-sister to Tyrrhenian Sea, won ﬁve times at 1m and 1m 2f. Makes some appeal on paper, but starts off in what looks quite a warm maiden. Star Rating HH

B f Kingman (GB) - Etneya (Siyouni (FR))

His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 11l behind Offshore Bay when fourth of 8 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (soft) in June She is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time Star Rating HHHH

C.D Hayes 9.3 3 1/4L 5L 2 1/2L 4th to Offshore Bay 9.3 GOW 15 JUN 8rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Sft 5/6Fav C.D Hayes 9.1 4L 1

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Br Ch f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Gold Zain (GB) (Aqlaam (GB)) 2 F B Mr John Kirkland Shane Foley J O J Kirkland & Mrs J M Ryan Mrs John Harrington T

Half-sister to Rhythm Of Zain, won twice at 5f. Beaten 2 3/4l by Floresta when second of 8 at 10-1 on her racecourse debut at Limerick over 1m 3f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH

Lifting Sails

10/1 K.G. Kennedy 8.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Floresta 9.3 LIM 12 JUL 8rn mdn 1m 3f 70yds Gd

Blinkers worn by No 9.

Probable Starting Prices - 11/8 Slaney Drive, 11/4 Saratoga, 9/2 Etawa, 10/1 Lifting Sails, 20/1 Hamadhan, Bright Night, 25/1 Baron Blake (FR), Bartholomew (GB), Direct Approach, King Winner (FR) 2024 - 1st Fighter 2nd Ard Na Mara 3rd Young Churchill (2 min. 6.6 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT

SLANEY DRIVE has plenty to recommend him and can get off the mark at the third attempt. The Jim Bolger-trained colt was third in a 1m4f maiden here that has thrown up a couple of subsequent winners before slightly hampered when runner-up to Cadogan over 1m1f at Leopardstown, with Hamadhan over seven lengths behind. Saratoga was third on debut in a strong Killarney maiden last summer, but hasn’t been seen since and it will be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour Etawa hasn’t progressed since a promising start at Leopardstown and is now fitted with blinkers, while Lifting Sails indicated ability on debut at Limerick.

WIN: SLANEY DRIVE

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Lifting Sails

Mark Donohue will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

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CURRAGH COMMENT

EMERALD HARMONY got up close home to beat the progressive Cuban Grey at Bellewstown back in April and has dropped to a competitive mark. The Johnny Murtagh-trained filly wasn’t favoured by the draw here on her penultimate start before finishing well into third behind Ballysax Lil’ Mick at Tipperary with Nezeeh, successful here last Saturday, close up in fourth and Hero Of The Hour in sixth. Beano Power won on soft ground at Navan this spring and has held her form well since, while Titan Sun made a promising start for current connections when showing good pace throughout at Cork.

WIN: EMERALD HARMONY

RACESPONSOR

DANGER: Nezeeh

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ARTIST OF THE CURRAGH

GOFFS MILLIONS DAY | SATURDAY 27 SEPT TH

The Curragh is delighted to launch the 2025 - 2026 “Artist of the Curragh” competition.

We would like to invite entries from artists from all over County Kildare to take part.

Please submit any piece of your artwork and a brief outline in no more than 100 words why you would like to be considered to be one of the five finalists who will be selected to come to the Curragh on Goffs Millions Race Day, Saturday 27th September, to paint a Curragh race day scene.

The artist judged to be the overall winner by the Curragh Racecourse will receive a commission to the value of €1500 which will be on display at the racecourse throughout 2026.

FIRST RACE 1.42p.m. The Coolmore Stud Little Big Bear Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and that HAVE NOT RUN IN A RACE. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

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SECOND RACE 2.17p.m. The Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Sheehy Motors Group) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

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THIRD RACE 2.52p.m. The Neville O’Byrne Memorial Irish EBF Fillies Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340) Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards ﬁllies only that are EBF eligible (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 19th August. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520

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FOURTH RACE 3.27p.m. The Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Tom Cooper Irish EBF Futurity Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2)

(Generously sponsored by Coolmore Stud and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000, Third will receive €12,000, Fourth will receive €6,000, Fifth will receive €3,600, Sixth will receive €2,400 For two years old only. About 7 furlongs. €600 to enter on July 16th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by August 19th or €12,000 if entered by August 19th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 2 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400 SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE

FIFTH RACE 4.02p.m. The Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes of €120,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Niarchos Racing) Winner will receive €72,000 (Penalty Value: €70,800) Second will receive €24,000 Third will receive €12,000 Fourth will receive €6,000 Fifth will receive €3,600 Sixth will receive €2,400 For two years old ﬁllies only About 7 furlongs. €600 to enter on July 16th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by July 30th; €360 extra if forfeit not declared by August 19th or €12,000 if entered by August 19th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 2 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 1 race 5lb extra. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Moyglare Stud Stakes. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €70800; Second: €24000; Third: €12000; Fourth: €6000; Fifth: €3600; Sixth: €2400

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SIXTH RACE 4.37p.m. The Kwiff: Home Of The Supercharge Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Eaton Gate Gaming) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390) Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 19th August. Weights raised by 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420

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SEVENTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Donohue Marquees Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Donohue Marquees) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800) Second will receive €4,000 Third will receive €2,000 Fourth will receive €1,000 Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400

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EIGHTH RACE 5.40p.m. The Kwiff: Proud Sponsors Of The Supercharge Series Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Eaton Gate Gaming) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620) Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 19th August. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360

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“Probably as good a Royal Ascot sprinting two-yearold as I’ve ridden. Big and powerful, I couldn’t have been more impressed by him.”

RYAN MOORE

European Champion 2YO rated 5lbs clear of his nearest rival his nearest