SATURDAY 28TH MARCH,2026
Easter Race into
FRIDAY 3 APRIL RD
SATURDAY28THMARCH
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 Vincent O’Connor
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Joe O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
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. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. Anthony Byrne
Mr. Stephen Collins
Mr. Patrick Coveney
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPER
Mr. M. Bird
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr. A. Ring & Ms. P. Hassett
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. A. McGoldrick
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell & Ms. M. O’Neill
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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(2021-2026)WITHRUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (159 wins from 740 runners, 21%) runs CLOSELY (1.25), ALBERT EINSTEIN & NEOLITHIC (3.05), LEWIS CARROLL (3.40), GEORGE STUBBS and KING OF SPARTA (4.50).
J P O’BRIEN (82 wins from 777 runners, 11%) runs SPRING IS HERE (1.25), PRINCESS CHILD & SARACEN (3.05), LISTENTODWINDBLOW (3.40).
G M LYONS (45 wins from 330 runners, 14%) runs NEPTUNES STAIRCASE (2.30).
TRAINERSINFORM
MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
H DE BROMHEAD (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs LITTLE SURE SHOT (1.25), FACTUAL FACT (2.30), WANNABE ROYAL (3.05).
A O’BRIEN (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runners listed above G ELLIOTT (3 wins from 46 runners, 7%) runs RAYDAMANN (2.30).
TOPCOURSEJOCKEYS
LEADINGJOCKEYSATCURRAGH(2021-2026)WITHRIDES:
RYAN MOORE (111 wins from 344 rides, 32%) rides CLOSELY (1.25), ALBERT EINSTEIN (3.05), LEWIS CARROLL (3.40), GEORGE STUBBS (4.50).
BILLY LEE (58 wins from 503 rides, 12%) rides LITTLE SURE SHOT (1.25), STAG NIGHT (1.55), FACTUAL FACT (2.30), BIG GOSSEY (3.05), INVENTRESS (4.15), BELL EX TOO (4.50), MERISI DIAMOND (5.25).
SHANE FOLEY (43 wins from 497 rides, 9%) rides TOLEBI (1.55), TEN BOB TONY (3.05), THISISTHEWAY (3.40), SPACE WARRIOR (4.15), EICHAN SAN (5.25).
JOCKEYSINFORM
MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
RYAN MOORE (4 wins from 9 rides, 44%) rides listed above RONAN WHELAN (3 wins from 10 rides, 30%) rides ABOVEHERONLYSKY (1.25), WANNABE ROYAL (3.05), HILTONS PASS (3.40), ANNIE’S ANGEL (4.15).
BILLY LEE (2 wins from 19 rides, 11%) rides listed above CLASSYTIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 3.05 TEN BOB TONY (down 3 grades); 3.05 EAST HAMPTON (down 2).
FANCYTHAT
AIDAN O’BRIEN won the 3.05 race in 2020 and 2021
The stable is represented by Albert Einstein and Neolithic in the race today.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 26th March.
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
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
A 2 flat
€51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
€51,499.70— 105 Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and Spirit of Appin 9.7 AUG 10rn Listed
C.D. Hayes 9.0 4 4th to Star Catcher 9.0 here 20
9.0 C.D. 9.0 to Trethias 9.0
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
Gd
30.3sec 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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RACE 1.25P.M.
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 20l behind Breaking Dawn at 28-1 when 9th of 16 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Breaking Dawn when last of 16 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating H
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 14l behind Mayflower when sixth of 7 at 9-4 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) in July last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with P Twomey in Ireland. Star Rating HHH
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Nargys (Lawman (FR)) 54- F B Mr Frank Hutchinson Ryan Moore J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Suzie Songs when fourth of 10 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good) in June last year Star Rating HHHHH
Closely
20/1 Wayne Lordan 9.2 nk
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Crimson Rock (USA) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 15l behind Alibah at 66-1 when 12th of 16 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) in July last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Ms Sheila Lavery in Ireland. Star Rating HH
B f Kodiac (GB) - Taste The Salt (Born To Sea) F B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Seamie Heffernan J O J A Stack J A Stack T
Half-sister to Big Leader, who won three times over 1m, and she isn’t one to discount on her racecourse debut. Star Rating HHH
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 15l behind Luna Mia at 16-1 when last of 16 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding - soft) in September last year She is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Half-sister to Halfway Line, won four times at 7f and 1m. She is related to some useful types but may prove better in handicaps. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Ceo Stealth Mode, won at 6f. Beaten 20l behind Trojan Warrior at 50-1 when seventh of 11 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Dam unraced. Related to some useful types but would be a surprise winner Star Rating HH
Br Ch f Mehmas - Ceistiu (Vocalised (USA))
B J S Bolger
O Molly&Paul Willis Racing,Mrs J S Bolger
Placed in both starts. Third of 10 behind Baby Basma beaten 2 1/2l at 15-8 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) in April last year Star Rating HHHH
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Awohaam (Iffraaj (GB))
B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 12l behind Pass Me If You Can at 11-8fav when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in January Star Rating HHHH
J O Michael Hilary Burke Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Spring Is Here Handicap Rating 82 11/8Fav HR88 Declan McDonogh 9.1
100/30 Declan McDonogh 9.0
13/8 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3
Blinkers worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 2, No 3. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Slaney View, 11/4 Spring Is Here, 4/1 Closely, 6/1 Little Sure Shot, 10/1 Amerilis (GB), 16/1 Focaccia, 25/1 Espritroyale, Meriden (GB), 33/1 Aboveheronlysky, Ochtar Againn, Opalite (GB), 50/1 Deirdreanme 2025 - 1st Pickersgill 2nd Kilmood Susan 3rd Vanderbilt House (1 min. 18.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CLOSELY shaped with promise on her second start last summer, when fourth at Cork, and may be able to strike on her return. The No Nay Never filly didn’t show much on her debut at Listowel but it was a much better performance 12 days later and the form of that race, won by Suzie Songs, has worked out well. Spring Is Here disappointed on her return at Dundalk but is capable of better than that showing. The Starspangledbanner filly kept good company last season, finishing fourth in Listed company on two occasions. Slaney View was sent off favourite for the opening juvenile race last season, which was won by subsequent Group 1 winner Power Blue She’s another to consider WIN: CLOSELY
DANGER: Spring Is Here
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ABBREVIATIONSEXPLAINED
You will occasionally see letters after a horses form figures in the racecard today - for example 45-2301 CD BF. But what do these actually mean and why are they shown?
C Stands for course and simply means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh. You may have heard the phrase ‘Horses for courses’ which implies that some horses perform better at certain racecourses. Therefore, previous winning form here at Curragh may suggest that it will run well again today
D Stands for distance and means that the horse has won over the same distance it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit.
CD Stands for course and distance so not only has the horse previously won here at Curragh but when doing so it also won over the same distance that it is racing over today So, winning form over today’s course and distance may indicate that another strong performance is on the cards.
C D If there is gap between the C and the D it means that the horse has previously won here at Curragh and also won over the same distance that it is racing over today but at another racecourse So today’s distance should suit and the horse will also be suited by the course
BF Stands for Beaten Favourite. Advises that a horse was well fancied in the past but despite being sent off favourite it failed to win. This can be off-putting to some punters especially if it is sent off favourite again today
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Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 24th March. Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
in September last year Star Rating HHH
12/1 HR98 Gary Carroll 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Grande Marques 9.0 TIPP 31 AUG 25 13rn Listed 5f Yld 50/1 HR102 Gary Carroll 9.9 (BK) 7L 7th of 8 to Arizona Blaze (GB) 9.5 here 19 JUL 25 Group
B g Dandy Man - Destieux (Rip Van Winkle)
B Wood Hall Stud
O Wood Hall Stud Limited
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 4l behind Gazelle D’or when fifth of 11 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating HHH
Keke (GB) 6 flat wins €123,015.00 CD Handicap Rating 98
7/2Fav HR99 Billy Lee 10.0 (TS) 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Gazelle D’or 8.11 here 27
B g Golden Horde - Tomyris (GB) (Invincible
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Spycatcher at 40-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Prix de Seine-et-Oise at Chantilly over 6f (heavy) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HH
Tolebi (FR) 1 flat win €13,500.00 Handicap Rating 95
Cristian Demuro 8.13 19L last of 12 to Spycatcher 9.0 CHANTILLY 27 OCT 25 Group 3 6f Sft /Hvy Cristian Demuro 9.0 11L 11th of 12 to Alzahir (FR) 9.0 CHANTILLY 2 OCT 25 Listed 5f 110yds Gd /Sft Cristian Demuro 8.13 2L 1L 3rd to Detonate (FR) 8.13 DEAUVILLE 5
Br B f Equiano (FR) - Via Aurelia (Antonius Pius (USA)) (CPiece) 314610- F B Mrs Renata Coleman Chris Hayes J O Aidan Gleeson & Joseph E Keeling M C Grassick T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Carla Ridge when 12th of 18 on her latest outing here over 6f (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Gazelle D’or 5 flat wins €87,910.00 CD Handicap Rating 89 9/1 HR89 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 (CP) 22L 12th of 18 to Carla Ridge 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 Listed 6f Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR83 Chris Hayes 8.11 (CP) won nk 1/2L from Kendall Roy (GB) 9.5 and Airspeed 8.9 here 27 SEP 25 11rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 1min 2.4sec 28/1 HR82 N.G. McCullagh 8.7 (CP) 3 1/4L 6th of 23 to Tango Flare 9.1
B g Goken (FR) - Byburg (FR) (Sageburg)
B MME Camille Vitse & MME Valerie Decouz Adam Caffrey J O J Fairhurst & Cyril McMullan Adrian McGuinness T
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 15l behind Dmaniac at 14-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Third of 9 behind Dmaniac beaten 5l at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Mrs S Rowley-Williams
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 13l behind Candy at 18-1 when 20th of 25 on his latest outing at Ayr over 6f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
Bodhi Bear 2 flat wins €20,060.00 D Handicap Rating
James Doyle 9.8 (TS) 12L 20th of 25 to Candy (GB) 9.10
12/1 HR92 J.M. Sheridan 8.12 7L 9th of 16 to Go Athletico (FR) 8.9
Seamie Heffernan 9.3 10L 23rd of 24 to Adrestia (GB) 8.12 ASCOT
Successful twice at 6f on heavy ground. Won on his latest outing when 7-2jt-fav here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month, beating Unique Journey by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Dmaniac (GB) 2 flat wins €33,005.00 C Handicap
Wayne Hassett 8.13 (TS) nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Unique Journey 9.13
Br B g Dark
Winner of five races at 6f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 6l behind Engines On at 9-2 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing here over 7f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HHH
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Sir Les Patterson at 50-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in November last year Star Rating H
Nezeeh 5 flat wins €44,400.60 C D Handicap Rating 87
50/1 HR87 Shane Foley 9.1 (BK) 13L last of 9 to Sir Les Patterson (GB) 9.1 DUN 26 NOV 25 hcp 6f Std 66/1 HR87 J. Cleary 8.12 (CP) 7 1/2L 6th of 7 to Tokenomics (FR) 10.0 DUN 7 NOV 25 Ext hcp 1m Std 6/1 HR88 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 (BK) 19L last of 11 to Stag Night 9.8 NAAS 11 OCT 25 hcp 5f Yld
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Champagne Queen (GB) (Showcasing (GB)) 488-000- F B Whitsbury Manor Stud Gavin Ryan J O Rob Egan Kieran P Cotter T
Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 17l behind Circe at 22-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) in May last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating H
Sommelier (GB) 2 flat wins €9,586.50 Handicap Rating 84
Hollie Doyle 9.9 (CP) (TS) 17L last of 10 to Circe 9.8 WINDSOR 26 MAY 25 hcp (69-88)6f 12yds Gd /Frm Marco Ghiani 9.9 (CP) 4L 10th of 13 to Muker 8.10 THIRSK 3 MAY 25 hcp (71-90)5f Gd Tom Marquand 9.2 (TS) 4L last of 10 to Golden Mind 9.7 KEMPTON PARK 12 FEB 25 hcp (81-100)6f AWT 12 STAYSOUND SUSIE (13)
(122) (10) Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Eucharist (Acclamation (GB)) (CPiece) 04391-5 F B Mortlestown Stables Jimmy Dalton (7) J O Dreamers & Believers Syndicate Andrew Slattery T
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy Finished 8l behind Dmaniac when fifth of 9 at 10-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Staysound Susie 3 flat wins €31,565.00
A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Third of 14 behind Staysound Susie beaten 2l at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH
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She has won four times from 5f to 6f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Noble Nation when fourth of 15 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Runs from 8lb out of handicap Star Rating HH
Magical Vision 4 flat wins €35,695.00 CD Handicap Rating 71
6/1 HR72 J. Cleary 9.11 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Noble Nation 9.10 NAAS
15/2 HR79 Chris Hayes 8.9 5L 7th of 12 to Two Stars 9.7
100/30 HR75 Chris Hayes 8.13 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Two Stars 9.8 and Laugh
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 10 CPiece worn by No 4, No 12. TStrap worn by No 2, No 5. Long Handicap - Magical Vision 7-13(111)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Dmaniac (GB), 9/2 Erosandpsyche, Keke (GB), 8/1 Smoke Them Out, 10/1 Stag Night, Magical Vision, 11/1 Tolebi (FR), Gazelle D’or, Airspeed, 20/1 Heavenly Power, Staysound Susie, 50/1 Go Athletico (FR), Bodhi Bear, 100/1 Sommelier (GB), 150/1 Nezeeh 2025 - 1st Two Stars 2nd Betsen (GB) 3rd Stag Night (1 min. 2.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
DMANIAC was impressive on his return to action here 13 days ago and can defy a 7lb hike. The Washington DC gelding travelled really well when scoring by a cosy three-and-a-quarter lengths in similarly testing conditions and the drop back in trip doesn’t look like a concern. The four-year-old is progressive and loves the mud. Stag Night was third behind the selection last time and is entitled to get a bit closer now on revised terms. Smoke Them Out was also a winner here on the opening day and has to be respected. He went up 4lb but only has 3lb claimed off his back this time as opposed to 7lb last time
WIN: DMANIAC
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DANGER: Stag Night
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THIRD RACE 2.30P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th March. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
Successful twice at 1m 2f on
and soft - heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago Well beaten at 14-1 behind Ribee when 24th of 25 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) in July ‘24, beating Boxing Great by 10l. Star Rating HHHH
Placed in all three of his starts. Beaten a nose by Switch From Diesel when second of 23 at 10-3 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHHH
Fact (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 77
8/1 Mike O’Connor 11.12 p.u. in race won by Sortudo 11.12 CK 23 NOV 25 15rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 200yds Yld/Sft
100/30 Ronan Whelan 9.13 ns 2nd to Switch From Diesel 9.8 here 2 NOV 25 23rn mdn 1m 4f Hvy 5/2 Gary Carroll 9.9 8 1/2L 2nd to Seo Linn 9.4 KILL 6 OCT 25 6rn mdn 1m 3f 50yds Sft
4 BLUE MOON BOY (49)
(7)
Br B g Gustav Klimt - Timeless Dream (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) 5198-97 F B Gerhard Matte Patrick McGettigan (7) J O G Matte Andrew Kinirons T
Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Ribee at 11-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Blue Moon Boy 2 flat wins €16,815.00 Handicap Rating 76
66/1 Daniel King 11.0 78L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Jalon D’oudairies (FR) 11.12 NAAS 7 FEB mdn hdl 2m 2f 101yds Sft/Hvy
200/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.7 48L 9th of 12 to Kai Lung (FR) 11.7 NAAS 25 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 190yds Hvy 40/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.0 38L 8th of 13 to Immediate Effect (GB) 11.0 PUN 31 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 105yds Yld
5 GOD OF THUNDER (22) 7 9 8 (134) (3)
Br B g Tagula - Tawjeeh (GB) (Haafhd (GB)) (TStrap) 0467-97 F B Corrin Stud J M Sheridan J O Raymond McMahon Denis Gerard Hogan T
He has won three times at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Riyami at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 2m earlier this month. Star Rating HH
God Of Thunder 3 flat wins €38,680.40 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 74
25/1 HR77 Mr J.M. Halford 11.4 11L 7th of 11 to Riyami 11.3 DUN 6 MAR hcp 2m Std 66/1 HR78 Alan Casey 9.5 21L 9th of 10 to Unterberg 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 14/1 HR80 Keithen Kennedy 9.8 5 1/2L 7th of 14 to Powerful Hook Head (GER) 9.3
B g Coulsty - Dream Belle (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 16l behind Ephesus at 3-1fav when 12th of 13 on his latest flat outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (soft) in October last year He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HH
He has won three times at 1m
Placed twice in nine starts. Beaten 6l behind Bryant at 33-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 2m in November last year Star Rating HH
Muntz 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 70 7/1 HR117 Cian Quirke 11.11 3 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Welluknow 11.6 FAIR 15 JAN 5rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Sft
25/1 HR115 Cian Quirke 11.7 nk 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Spinola Bay (GB) 10.12 LEP 26
Wayne Hassett 8.8
Placed once in three starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Switch From Diesel when fifth of 23 at 11-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Placed in three of 11 starts. Finished 6l behind Jump Allen when sixth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest flat outing at Punchestown over 2m (heavy) last month. Star Rating HH
9.9 31L 14th of 17fn, 18rn to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 9.0 LEP 19
Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 11/2 HR75 Sam Ewing 10.3 12L 6th of 9 to Lohengrin (GB) 10.3 LAY
Br B f Calyx (GB) - Ihtiraam (Teofilo)
F B Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell Ben Coen J O Mrs Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell Daniel McLoughlin T
A winner at 11-4 at Roscommon over 1m 4f (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Daymer Bay by 15l. Star Rating HHHHH
Nancee Spain 1 flat win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 68 11/4 HR54 Ben Coen 9.4 won 15L 1/2L from Daymer Bay 8.10 and Viceregent (GB) 9.4
11/2 HR54 Scott McCullagh 9.4 (CP) 3L 2nd to Tickling 9.0 THU 9 OCT 25 9rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 132yds Gd/Yld 11/2 HR53 Ben Coen 9.11 (CP) 3 1/2L 2nd to Whats New 10.2 ROS 1 SEP 25 11rn hcp
Br B g Rock of Gibraltar - Shes An Art (Excellent Art (GB))
F B P J Kavanagh
McAteer J O P J Kavanagh Rory Anthony Devine T
Placed in three of 15 starts. Beaten 7l behind Fitzroy Gardens at 9-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Alan McIntyre Star Rating HH
Rock Of Ireland Handicap Rating 66
9/1 HR69 Robert Whearty 9.3 6 1/2L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Fitzroy Gardens 8.12 DUN 14
1m 4f Std 18/1 HR71 Robert Whearty 9.9 (CP) 5L 7th of 14 to Quickshot (USA) 9.9 DUN 26 SEP
9/4Fav
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Slurricane at 8-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Br Gr f Alhebayeb - Pointed Arch (Rock of Gibraltar) (TStrap) 075f9-6 F B D G Iceton Wayne Lordan J O Black Steel Square Syndicate Patrick Magee T
Arch Enemy 6 flat wins €58,410.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C D Handicap Rating 62
40/1
HR62 Robbie Colgan 9.6 (TS) 7 1/4L 6th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15
80/1 HR104 Eoin Walsh 11.5 (CP) 19L 9th of 13 to Themanintheboots 10.8 NAV 17 NOV 25 Ext
Sft 12/1
HR104 Eoghan Finegan 10.13 fell in race won by Bannow Blaze 10.13 WEX 27 OCT 25
Br B g Farhh (GB) - Alessandria (GB) (Sunday Silence (USA)) (TStrap) 04821-9 F B Godolphin Nathan Crosse J O Full Of Hope Syndicate Denis Gerard Hogan T
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Electric Beauty when sixth of 26 at 40-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH A winner at 1m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Beauparc at 20-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Tassarolo (GB) 1 flat win €5,900.00 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 Handicap Rating 61
20/1 HR63 Leigh Roche 8.11 (TS) 17L last of 9 to Beauparc 9.4 DUN 13 MAR hcp 1m 4f Std 5/1
HR115 Gavin Brouder 11.4 (CP) (TS) won 1L 1/2L from Tatateo 11.6 and Lambay Island 11.3 THU 16 OCT 25 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR115 Gavin Brouder 11.5 (CP) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Wholelotofbusiness 11.3 KILL 5 OCT 25 6rn
CPiece worn by No 1. TStrap worn by No 5, No 14, No 15. Visor worn by No 6. Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Factual Fact (FR), 5/1 Neptunes Staircase, 11/2 Nancee Spain, 15/2 Maeve Brennan, 12/1 Dutch Gold, Blue Moon Boy, Rain (GER), Arch Enemy, 16/1 Coul Dreamer, Mr Rango, Nelson Muntz, 20/1 Rock Of Ireland, 25/1 Raydamann (FR), Tassarolo (GB), 50/1 God Of Thunder
2025 - 1st Leinster 2nd Bear Profit 3rd Whimsy (GB) (2 min. 46.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
There could be more to come from NANCEE SPAIN this season. The Calyx filly really blossomed on her final start last term, after some promising efforts, when scoring by a wide margin at Roscommon. She looked like a strong galloper in testing conditions that day and the big track here should play to her strengths. Neptunes Staircase was also an impressive winner at Roscommon on his last start but that did come back in July 2024. Ger Lyons is sure to have him fairly fit for his return though and he’s respected. Factual Fact was narrowly denied in a maiden here last November, by a smart mare in Switch From Diesel, and he is another for the shortlist.
WIN: NANCEE SPAIN
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Neptunes Staircase
1XBET GLADNESS STAKES
OVERVIEW
The Gladness Stakes was first run in 1963 and is named after Gladness, a successful Irish-trained horse of the 1950s. Initially contested over longer distances, it was shortened to its current seven furlongs in 1970, reflecting its modern role as a specialist sprint/mile trial. Over time, the race has shifted in status: it was elevated to Group 3 level in 1987 before being downgraded back to Listed status from 2024. Despite these changes, it has retained its reputation as a key early fixture in the Irish flat racing calendar.
The roll of honour includes several high-class performers and notable names in racing history such as Nijinsky, who won the race in 1970, plus more recently dual winners Mustameet and Lancaster House
Overall, the Gladness Stakes combines heritage, competitive conditions, and a strategic position in the season, making it a valuable indicator of form for the months ahead.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
Victory last year went to the experienced sprinter Big Gossey, an eight-year-old trained by Charles O’Brien and ridden by Billy Lee. Sent off at 7/1, he produced a strong, determined performance, travelling prominently before taking the lead inside the final furlong and holding on under pressure to win by half a length.
The runner-up was Camille Pissarro, a threeyear-old representing the powerful Aidan O’Brien yard, who stayed on strongly from off the pace but could not quite reel in the winner. Close behind in third was Officer, another threeyear-old from the same stable, highlighting the strength in depth among the younger generation.
THIS YEAR’S PREVIEW
Eight of the last 12 winners were aged 4
Eight of the last 12 winners had at least 2 previous runs at the Curragh
3 of the last 12 winners were favourites
All eyes will be on Albert Einstein as Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old looks set for a hattrick here today With a pair of wins at Naas and here in May, further success in this Listed Contest looks likely ahead of his trip to Newmarket for the 2,000 Guineas. Ryan Moore will be in the saddle for this one. Ed Walker’s Ten Bob Tony looks to be his chief rival. The five-year-old was 13th in the Champion Sprint on his last start but he steps back up to 7f here All three of his previous wins have come over that trip Last year’s winner Big Gossey will also be in action as he looks to defend his crown. He’s winless since this contest last year and doing the double will be a big ask but he has definitely got it in him.
2025 winner: Big Gossey
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
to 1m on
He has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Powerful Glory at 28-1 when 13th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Ribee when 22nd of 25 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
B Manor Farm Stud & J E Rose
J O N Molloy David Marnane T
Successful at 6f and 7f on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Marvelman when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Betfred Park Stakes at Doncaster over 7f (soft) in September last year Star Rating HHH
East Hampton (GB) 2 flat wins €41,300.00 C D Handicap Rating 109 Oisin Orr 9.2 20L 10th of 11 to Marvelman 9.2 DONCASTER 13 SEP 25 Group 2 7f 6yds Sft 100/30 HR109 Luke McAteer 9.1 1 3/4L 6th of 7 to Super Sox (GB) 9.2 CK 14 AUG 25 Listed 7f Gd 25/1 HR99 Luke McAteer 9.3 nk 2nd to Diego Velazquez 9.10 here 20 JUL 25 10rn Group 2 7f Gd/Yld
RAHMI (175)
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(135) (8) Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Rayna (Selkirk (USA)) 031-416- F
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin J P Murtagh T
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 4 1/2l behind Native Warrior when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Rahmi 4 flat wins €170,890.00 C D Handicap Rating 111
R. M. Mulligan 9.9 5L 6th of 15 to Native Warrior (GB) 9.5 ASCOT 4
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7f Sft 14/1 HR103 Rory Mulligan 9.7 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Glenfinnan
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Noble Champion when 13th of 15 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) in June last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating HH
Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Princesse Li (GB) (Dawn
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 2 1/2l behind Ridari when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein at ParisLongchamp over 1m (good to soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Princess Child (FR) 5 flat
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lady Wannabe (Camelot (GB)) 175734- F B Churchtown House Stud Ronan Whelan J O Coolmara Stables Limited Henry de Bromhead T
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Carla Ridge when fourth of 18 at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (softheavy) in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph Patrick O’Brien. Star Rating HH
Wannabe Royal 1 flat win €8,555.00 D Handicap Rating 92
8/1 HR92 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 10L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Carla Ridge 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 18rn Listed 6f Sft/Hvy
4/1 HR92 Wayne Hassett 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Akecheta 9.3 GOW 20 SEP 25 6rn 7f Hvy 8/1 HR92 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Red Letter (GB) 9.2 KILL 16 JUL 25 Listed
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Yet (USA) (War Front (USA)) 11- F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-11fav here over 6f (good) in May last year, beating Power Blue by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHHH
Albert Einstein 2 flat wins €46,020.00 C 4/11Fav Ryan Moore 9.5 won 3/4L 3/4L from Power Blue 9.5 and Andab 9.5
NEOLITHIC (266)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Starlite Sienna (Elusive Pimpernel (USA)) (CPiece) 871- F B T Molan Wayne Lordan J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T
A winner at 9-1 at Naas over 6f (good) on his latest outing in July last year, beating Howd’yadoit by 3l. Star Rating HH
Neolithic 1 flat win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 94
9/1 Wayne Lordan 9.4 (CP) won 3L 2 3/4L from Howd’yadoit 8.11 and The Piper’s Call 9.2 NAAS 5 JUL 25 8rn 5f 205yds Gd
11.2sec 13/2 Mark Crehan 9.3 18L 7th of 14 to Gavoo 9.0 LIST 1 JUN 25 mdn 6f 60yds Gd/Yld 100/30 Ryan Moore 9.6 8 3/4L 8th of 14 to Andab 9.4 here 5 MAY 25 mdn 6f Gd
CPiece worn by No 10 TStrap worn by No 3, No 6, No 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Albert Einstein, 15/2 Ten Bob Tony, 8/1 East Hampton (GB), Rahmi, Princess Child (FR), 11/1 Lord Massusus, Big Gossey, Saracen (FR), 14/1 Neolithic, 20/1 Wannabe Royal 2025 - 1st Big Gossey 2nd Camille Pissarro 3rd Officer (1 min. 31.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
All eyes will be on ALBERT EINSTEIN as he makes a surprise appearance in preparation for the 2000 Guineas. Aidan O’Brien hasn’t been shy about how highly he rates the Wootton Bassett colt, who won both starts early last season. He faces a stiff enough task against some talented older horses but if he’s the star they think he is in Ballydoyle, he should come through this test. English raider Ten Bob Tony sets the standard with his official rating of 112. He was placed in Group 1 company over this trip in France last October and is a big player on that form. Princess Child, a Group 3 winner last year, handles cut and is another who is respected.
WIN: ALBERT EINSTEIN
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: TEN BOB TONY
A representative of 1xBet 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.
FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M.
THE 1XBET.IE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF IRISH RACING MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
Rating HHHH
Finished 4 1/2l behind Lark In The Mornin when fifth of 11 at 11-1 on her flat debut at Listowel over 1m 6f (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH
B g Kameko (USA) - Coquette Noire (Holy Roman Emperor)
Paul Marsh
O James Morgan/Karl Kirwan/Akissfromarose Syndicate
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Glitter And Glory when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating H
B c Siyouni (FR) - More Beautiful (USA) (War Front (USA))
B Coolmore
Moore
Beaten 8l behind Flushing Meadows at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good) in June last year Star Rating HHH
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor A P O’Brien T Lewis Carroll 12/1 Wayne Lordan 9.7 8 1/4L 9th of 13 to Flushing Meadows (USA) 9.7 here 4 JUN 25 mdn 6f Gd 5 LISTENTODWINDBLOW (161)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lady Gorgeous (GB) (Compton Place (GB)) (TStrap) 4056- F B Mr Frank Hutchinson J M Sheridan J O Thoroughbred Racing Syndicate/Bronsan Racing Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 7l behind Christmas Day when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Mongey Communications Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
B c Australia (GB) - Cascella (Iffraaj (GB))
F B Phillistown House Seamie Heffernan J O Clodagh Mitchell & Deirdre Hassett Martin Hassett T
Placed once in two starts. Third of 13 behind Causeway beaten 2 1/2l at 100-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 6l by Soldier’s Tree when second of 14 at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f in January Star
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Son of Australia who isn’t expected to make too much of an impact on his first taste of competitive action. Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 11l behind Victory Tip when sixth of 23 at 6-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Breaking Dawn when 12th of 16 on his latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Third of 9 behind Unauthorized beaten 1l at 5-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 16l behind Flanker Jet when last of 5 at 33-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating H
Unplaced in all eight starts. Beaten 17l behind John La Bear at 66-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating H
Dam unraced. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Breaking Dawn when 13th of 16 on her racecourse debut here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Hiltons
CPiece worn by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Thisistheway, 10/3 Listentodwindblow, 5/1 Zenford, 6/1 Loch Gamhna, 7/1 Spacebound (GB), 10/1 Lewis Carroll, 11/1 Templenoe, 25/1 Darwin’s Angel, 50/1 The Wee Man, Billy Jean, 66/1 Mr Perth, Hiltons Pass, 100/1 Akissfromarose 2025 - 1st Mathan 2nd Dmaniac (GB) 3rd Monkstown (1 min. 33.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Joseph O’Brien, who has made a flying start to the new turf season, can land this with LISTENTODWINDBLOW A promising fourth on his debut at Cork, the Wootton Bassett colt was then far from disgraced when finishing mid-division in two strongly-contested sales races. Again, there was enough to take from his final outing when sixth in a Group 3 at Leopardstown to suggest he should be winning his maiden. Third on his sole start as a juvenile, the Johnny Murtagh-trained Zenford is entitled to be all the better for that initial experience Spacebound, who shaped with promise on his introduction at Dundalk in January, is another with claims.
WIN: LISTENTODWINDBLOW
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Zenford
A representative of 1xBet 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.
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.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
HANDICAPS EXPLAINED
After three races on the track, the handicap rating system knows enough about a horse to give them an official rating, which in turn determines how much weight they carry in future contests.
For example, if one horse is rated 100, and the other is rated 95, the horse rated five points more than the other will essentially carry an additional 5lb in weight. Should the horse carrying 5lb extra continue to beat horses rated inferior to them or amongst those with similar figures, that horse would rise up the class system to tackle harder races against better individuals.
The aim of a handicap race is to give every horse an equal chance of winning, and the plan is to have every horse crossing the finish line at the same time - which is surprisingly yet to happen!
Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May
The Highstool Prophets Featuring Visit
The stage is set. The race is on. The Maestro is ready.
HANDICAP OF €21,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th March. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH
to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21
17/2 HR70 Patrick McGettigan 9.0 won 7L 2 1/2L from Katashuna 9.10 and Mr Rango 9.11
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 9-1 at Navan over 1m 2f (soft) on her latest outing in April last year, beating Doctor Grace by 3 1/2l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with John S O’Donoghue Star Rating HHH
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Princess Pearlita (Manduro (GER))
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Beaten 19l behind Titanium at 50-1 when 19th of 23 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HH
12/1 HR82 Julian Pietropaolo 9.9 (BK) (TS) hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Highbury See See 9.3
Br B Gr f Mastercraftsman - My Daydream (Oasis Dream (GB))
F B Kenilworth House Stud Billy Lee J O Mrs D Vasicek P Twomey T
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Green Triangle at 6-4fav when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) in June last year Star Rating HHH
Inventress
11/4Fav Billy Lee 9.3 3 1/4L 2nd
5130-06 F B S C E A Haras De La Perelle Rory Mulligan (5) J O Damian C Nolan & D P Kilmurray & Exors of the Late Liam Gavin & Kieran Clarke Ciaran Murphy T
Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Ribee when sixth of 25 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Titanium (FR) 8 flat
Successful at 7f and 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Ribee at 12-1 when 9th of 25 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft and yielding - soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Titanium at 14-1 when 16th of 23 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Linden Bloodstock Ltd
O Conor O’Connor & Colum Currie & Mark Devenny
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Finished 9l behind Ribee when sixth of 16 at 5-1 on her latest flat outing at Galway over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year She is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHH
Annie’s Angel 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 75 9/1 Michael Kenneally 10.9 70L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Moulin Labbe (FR) 11.7 NAV 28 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy James Bowen 11.2 6L 2nd to The Procrastinator (GB) 10.13 HEREFORD 11 FEB 9rn mdn hdl 2m 53yds Hvy
66/1 Patrick M O’Brien 10.9 35L 6th of 12 to Charme De Faust (FR) 10.6 THU 29 JAN mdn hdl 1m 7f 179yds Hvy 9 FRANK PICKLE (160)
B g Free Eagle - Merited (Art Connoisseur)
B P E I Newell
O Readsland Racing
Placed once in seven starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Pillar Of Hope when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Frank Pickle Handicap Rating 75 9/1 HR77 Ben Coen 10.0 26L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 9.0 LEP 19 OCT 25
hcp 1m 2f Hvy 85/40Fav HR77 Sam Coen 9.12 3 1/2L 6th of 12 to Benavente (GB) 8.7
Has won 12 races from 5f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Neo Smart at 66-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating H
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. A winner at 20-1 over this course and distance (heavy) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Lough Leane by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
DUN 27 FEB Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 66/1 HR68 Wesley Joyce 9.10 13L 11th of 14 to Royal Impact 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 7f Std
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Genoah when fifth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in January He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Electric Beauty at 8-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (soft) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Adrian McGuinness. Star Rating HH
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 8l behind So Golden when fifth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest flat outing at Clonmel over 1m 2f (yielding - soft) in September last year Star Rating HH
50/1
Warrior 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 Handicap Rating 64
Sean Cleary-Farrell
Yld 8/1
HR98 Anna McGuinness 11.12 (BK) p.u. in race won by Dameauscottlestown
Yld 15/2 HR100 Danny Mullins 10.13 (BK) s/hd 6
B,T worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 5. TStrap worn by No 12. Visor worn by No 8. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Pillar Of Hope (GB), 9/2 Electric Beauty, 11/2 Spanish Temptress, 15/2 Abbey Actress, 11/1 Inventress, Perry Mason (GB), 12/1 Earls, Charming Whisper (GB), 16/1 Titanium (FR), 20/1 Annie’s Angel, Frank Pickle, Sir Jeremy, 25/1 Space Warrior, 66/1 Shoot To Kill
No corresponding race
CURRAGH COMMENT
A C&D winner last November, the Ciaran Murphy-trained TITANIUM can add to that success. The seven-year-old Zarak gelding again showed his liking for this track when an encouraging sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincolnshire Dropped 2lb, he should have come on in terms of fitness and is entitled to be one of the leading contenders. Charming Whisper is of definite interest if the ground dries out. A five-time winner on turf, the son of Charm Spirit caught the eye at Dundalk on his most recent start and should appreciate returning to this surface Perry Mason is another who should be all the sharper for a recent run.
WIN: TITANIUM
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Charming Whisper
A representative of 1xBet 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.
BETTING EXPLAINED
The first thing to consider is which type of bet you wish to place The most common is a win bet, where if your selection wins, you win. It is a no nonsense, on the nose bet and if you are lucky enough to pick a big-priced winner, you will receive a nice return. For example, place €5 to win on a 10-1 shot and you will receive €55 back, €50 winnings plus your €5 stake.
Another common bet is each-way This is effectively two bets in one One bet is on your selection to win and the other is on it to place. Depending on the type of race and how many runners are in the race will determine how many places are offered. The industry standard bookmaker place terms are as follows:
All races of less than 5 runners – win only
All races of 5-7 runners –1/4 odds a place, 1,2
All other races of more than 8 runners –1/5, 1,2,3
Handicaps of 12-15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3
Handicaps of more than 15 runners –1/4 , 1,2,3,4
FURLONG PODCAST AT 1XBET.IE
MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
B g Zarak (FR) - Askerana (Pivotal (GB))
His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C
Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
won at 1m 2f Any market support should be noted. Star Rating HHH
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Nudge The Judge (Excelebration)
Dam a lightly raced maiden. This appears to be a big ask on his racecourse bow Star Rating HH
B c Camelot (GB) - Inca Princess (Holy Roman Emperor)
B Coolmore
O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith
Half-brother to Johannes Vermeer, won four times between 7f and 1m 2f including a Group 1 race Makes plenty of appeal. Star Rating HHHH
Br B g Coulsty - Moonlit View (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
Mattock Equine Ltd
O Charlestown Dancers Syndicate
Half-brother to Rocket Warrior, won three times between 1m and 1m 2f Could be vulnerable in a race of this nature Star Rating H
Br B c Dubawi - Best In The World (Galileo)
B Coolmore
O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 3l by Straight Up when second of 13 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Listowel over 7f (heavy) in September last year He is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
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Br B c Gleneagles - Carrie’s Vision (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB))
B Shane & Carmel Lawlor
(1)
Coen J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg J P Murtagh T
Dam won at 5f A 280,000gns purchase as a yearling and he should not be underestimated. Star Rating HHH
Dam
Br B c Frankel (GB) - Shielding (GB) (Kingman (GB))
Mrs S M Rogers
Dam unraced. From a successful Juddmonte family and is one of the more interesting newcomers. Star Rating HHH
Br B g Dawn Approach - Ard Fheis (Lil’s Boy (USA))
B J S Bolger
Half-brother to Ceol Na Nog, won four times at 1m 2f and 1m 5f Shares his page with plenty of winners. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch c Night of Thunder - Sea of Faith (Sea The Stars)
Sunderland Holdings Inc
Placed once in three starts. Finished 6l behind Hawk Mountain when fourth of 5 at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) in September last year Star Rating HHHHH
Br B g Camelot (GB) - Love Magic (GB) (Dansili (GB))
B Kilcarn Stud Jamie Powell J O Miss P F O’Kelly J P Murtagh T
Half-brother to Channel, won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 3f including a Group 1 race. From a top-class family but others make slightly more appeal. Star Rating HH
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Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - La Foglietta (GB) (Lope de Vega) F B Highclere Stud & David Redvers B’Stock Chris Hayes J O Redzone Diamond Syndicate J G Coogan T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. This is a big ask given his lack of race experience Star Rating HH
C,T worn by No. 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Shaihaan, 7/2 George Stubbs, King Of Sparta, 9/2 Latin America, 8/1 Asakir, 16/1 Mighty Wave, 20/1 Leeward, Sir Trancealot, 66/1 Bell Ex Too, Halon Bay, Threebiggulps (GB) 2025 - 1st Woodshaw Whisper 2nd Propose 3rd Dabashan (2 min. 15.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
With an official rating of 102, the Donnacha O’Brien-trained SHAIHAAN can open his account. Seventh on debut here in July, the Night Of Thunder colt stepped forward to finish runner-up to a subsequent Group 1 winner at Dundalk next time Fourth in a Group 2 back at this track on his final juvenile start, he can hit the ground running this term. An impeccably bred colt, the Aidan O’Brien-trained newcomer George Stubbs commands maximum respect. Stablemate King Of Sparta, who showed promise in two runs last season, cannot be ruled out in first-time cheekpieces. WIN: SHAIHAAN DANGER: George Stubbs
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HEADGEAR EXPLAINED
Have you ever wondered why some horses wear headgear? Is it just a fashion accessory? Most definitely not. Headgear is a useful tool in the armoury of a trainer and is used to aid a horse’s performance on the track.
BLINKERS - Blinkers can be used to aid concentration. A half cup placed behind the horses eye helps them to keep looking forwards to focus on the job at hand - winning their race!
VISORS - Very similar to blinkers but with a slit cut in the side of the cup, which enables a horse to see the other runners around them.
CHEEKPIECES - Sheepskin Cheekpieces work on a similar principle to Blinkers and Visors but allow a slightly better range of vision.
EYE SHIELDS - Eye Shields are a fine mesh that covers the entire eye but they do allow full vision.
HOOD - Covering the ears and head, a hood is used for horses that are easily spooked by crowds or noises, rather than for concentration purposes.
NOSEBAND - A Noseband is designed to restrict the field of vision and encourage a horse to focus on the race, usually lowering their head in the process.
TONGUE STRAP - Horses do not breathe through their mouth but even so, it can hamper speed and performance to have their mouth open or tongue flopping about. A tongue strap prevents this by keeping the tongue in place for the duration of the race.
EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M.
HANDICAP OF €18,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 24th March. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
He has won three times at 1m on good and yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Loingseoir at 10-1 when 10th of 26 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
4/1 HR75 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.11 9L 5th of 9fn, 10rn
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten a head by Syzygy when second of 18 at 7-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Merisi Diamond 4 flat wins €36,875.00 CD Handicap
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Independent Expert at 6-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH A winner at 6-1 at Dundalk over 7f on his latest outing last month, beating Lahore Da King by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
15/2 HR63 Jack Kearney 9.9 (TS) 6L 2 3/4L 3rd to Soldier’s
18/1 James Ryan 9.8 (TS) 3 1/2L
Art (GB)) (CPiece)
F B Mr Ali Belhab Shane Foley J O Eichan San Partnership Daniel James Murphy T
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 5l behind Noble Nation at 7-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Eichan San Handicap Rating 68
7/1 HR70 James Ryan 10.0 4 3/4L 7th of 15 to Noble
Successful twice at 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 33-1 behind Smoke Them Out when last of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating H
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Electric Beauty at 8-1 when eighth of 26 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Goldrush Kid 1 flat win €10,620.00 C Handicap Rating 65
8/1 HR66 Jack Kearney 9.7 (CP) (TS) 9 3/4L 8th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10
14/1 HR95 Eoghan Finegan 11.9 (CP) (TS) 23L 10th of 17fn, 18rn to Dameauscottlestown 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 105yds Yld 50/1 HR97 Eoghan Finegan 11.4 (CP) (TS) 35L 8th of 18fn, 24rn to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16
Br B g National Defense (GB) - Cotton Camera (Lilbourne Lad)
F B Oghill House Stud
He has won four times at 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 13l behind Ocean Manifest at 200-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in January Star Rating H
Giselles Defence 4 flat wins €21,904.30 Handicap Rating 64 200/1 HR67 Rory Cleary 9.1 12L last of 11 to Ocean
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and yielding ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Smoke Them Out when 11th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Paddy Harnett 8.11 (CP) (TS) 25L 11th of 12 to Smoke Them Out 9.5
hcp 6f Hvy 28/1 HR68 Wayne Hassett 9.9 (CP) (TS) 15L 18th of 22 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.4 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 25/1 HR69 Wayne Hassett 9.10 (BK) 24L 14th of 18 to Syzygy (GB) 9.2 here 4 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m Sft 11
Meon Valley Stud Gabriella Hill (7) J O Breen White & Martin W White & Ms Hazel McGuinness & Declan Sheridan Adrian McGuinness T
Successful at 5f and 7f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 8l behind Noble Nation at 25-1 when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H
Zabriskie Point (GB) 2 flat wins €17,595.50 D Handicap Rating 64 25/1 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.11 (CP) 8L 9th of 15 to Noble
33/1 HR70 Gabriella Hill 9.7 (CP) p.u. in race won by Electric Beauty 9.10
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Ext hcp 1m Hvy 40/1 HR68 Gabriella Hill 9.6 (CP) 11L 8th of 14 to Royal Impact 9.8 DUN 20 FEB Ext hcp 7f Std
JIM (13) 6 9 7 (133)
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Electric Beauty when 19th of 26 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Electric Beauty at 33-1 when seventh of 26 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Br B g Cityscape (GB) - Kyllarney (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) (TStrap) 00007-2 F B Mount Coote Estates Julian Pietropaolo (7) J O Maurice Andrew Ahern Maurice Andrew Ahern T
Lough Leane 6 flat wins €35,825.80 Handicap Rating 62
25/1
10/1
HR61 Adam Browne-Souza 8.12 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15 MAR 26rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy
HR66 Julian Pietropaolo 9.3 (V) 8 1/2L 7th of 14 to Darkdeserthighway 9.8 DUN 24 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Std
40/1 HR63 Julian Pietropaolo 9.0 (TS) 9 1/2L 14th of 25 to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21 OCT 25
Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Wild Whim (Whipper (USA)) 119368- F B Belmont Bloodstock Ltd Gary
O Anthony F McLoughlin R P Burns T
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Pillar Of Hope at 22-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Deuteronomy 3 flat wins €18,880.00 Handicap Rating 61
22/1 HR62 Nicola Burns 8.6 (BK) 15L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 9.0 LEP 19 OCT
11/1 HR62 Nicola Burns 8.13 (BK) 4 1/4L 6th of 15 to Zaraahmando 9.7 CK 10 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m
16/1 HR63 Nicola Burns 9.1 (BK) nk 2 3/4L 3rd to Thrifty Of Digby 10.0 GOW 2
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Bella Ferrari (GB) (Bated Breath (GB)) (TStrap) 3-6252-0 F B Biddestone Stud Ltd Joseph Harnett (7) J O Miss Niamh Fahey Mark Fahey T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Moyassr at 16-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in January Star Rating HH
Ferrari Desert (GB) 1 flat win €5,900.00 D Handicap Rating 61 16/1 HR61 Joseph Harnett 8.12 (TS) 7 3/4L 10th of 14 to Moyassr 10.1 DUN 30
hcp 1m
7/1 HR63 Keithen Kennedy 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Master Garvey 8.12 DUN 21 MAR 25 13rn hcp (47-65)1m Std 9/1 HR61 Keithen Kennedy 8.11 (TS) 4L 5th of 13 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 9.9
17 MOGWLI (13)
9 5 (131) (9) Br Gr g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Susiescot (Verglas) (Visor) 25150-0 F B Mrs Amanda McCreery Megan Telford-Kelly (7) J O W McCreery W McCreery T
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Electric Beauty when 14th of 26 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Mogwli 8 flat wins €49,265.00
HR62 Nathan Crosse 8.10 (V) 12L 15th of 20 to Key Witness 9.2 here 2 NOV 25 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 33/1 HR61 Megan Telford-Kelly 8.12 (V) 2L 5th of 26 to Loingseoir 9.5 here 16 OCT 25 Ext hcp 7f Yld
Br B f Battalion Runner (USA) - Kitana (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) (Hood) 821980- F B Orpen Horses Ltd Luke McAteer J O Orpen Horses Limited James M Barrett T
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Nikki Swango at 9-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year Star Rating HH
Not Simple 1 flat win €5,900.00 D Handicap Rating 60 9/1 HR61 Luke McAteer 9.5 (H) 8L 10th of 14 to Nikki Swango 9.10 DUN 3 DEC 25 Ext hcp 7f Std 10/1 HR62 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 (H) 8 3/4L 8th of 14 to Daler 9.13 DUN 29 OCT 25 hcp 1m Std 16/1 HR62 Adam Browne-Souza 9.2 (H) 11L 9th of 16 to Capital Theory (GB) 9.10 NAAS 12 OCT 25 hcp 1m 2f 125yds Yld
Br B g War Of Will (USA) - Mutually Benefit (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) (TStrap) 00066/- F B Glen Hill Farm Andrew Slattery J O Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Andrew Slattery T
Yet to place in five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Amber Blossom when sixth of 13 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November ‘24. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Emmet Mullins. Star Rating H
Red Charlie (USA) Handicap Rating 58
18/1 HR65 Sam Coen 9.2 (TS) 4 1/2L 6th of 13 to Amber Blossom (GB) 8.12
14/1 HR66 Leigh Roche 8.7 8L 6th of 7 to Sweet Chariot 9.0
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Marians Gal when 11th of 14 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in November last year Star Rating H
B g Hellvelyn (GB) - Yarrita (GB) (Tragic Role (USA)) (Blinkers)
R D and M Close
F
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from soft to heavy and on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Electric Beauty when fifth of 26 at 20-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Hell Left Loose (GB) 6 flat wins €34,220.00 Handicap Rating 50
20/1 HR51 Mel Sheridan 7.13 (BK) 6 3/4L 5th of 25fn, 26rn to Electric Beauty 9.10 here 15
hcp 1m Hvy 66/1 HR43 Mel Sheridan 8.6 (BK) 9 3/4L 9th of 14 to Aingeal Dorcha 9.0 DUN 20 FEB hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 33/1 HR45 Alan Casey 8.8 (BK) 10L 12th of 13 to Jazzy Dancer 9.3 DUN 13 FEB hcp (0-60)7f Std
B g Estidhkaar - Lil Sophella (Indian Haven (GB))
B Ms R Prenderville
O T Kavanagh
Yet to place in three starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Playin Cool when last of 13 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year Runs from 1lb out of handicap Star Rating HH
Merepark Handicap Rating 48
300/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 42L last of 13 to Playin Cool 9.8 LEP 19 OCT 25 mdn 1m 1f Hvy
125/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 31L last of 16 to Unwavering Monarch (FR) 9.3 NAAS 11 OCT 25 mdn 1m Yld
100/1 Leigh Roche 9.8 18L 10th of 15 to Subsonic 9.3 here 27 SEP 25 mdn 1m 2f Yld/Sft
Br Ch f Dragon Pulse - Pretty Love (Duke of Marmalade)
B D & K Muldoon
O Mrs Karen Muldoon
Placed twice in ten starts. Beaten 10l behind Vervain at 16-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (good) in July last year Runs from 3lb out of handicap Star Rating HH
Kilgharrahs Love Handicap Rating 46
16/1 HR48 Rory Cleary 9.2 (V) 9 3/4L last of 7 to Vervain 9.9 CK 25 JUL 25 hcp (0-60)1m 4f Gd
100/1 HR46 Rory Cleary 9.3 13L 6th of 8 to Defiantly (FR) 9.8 KILL 14 JUL 25 mdn 1m 3f 73yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR48 Rory Cleary 8.7 9L 8th of 11 to Highbury See See 9.9 GOW 15 JUN 25 Ext hcp 7f Sft
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No 10, No 21. C,T worn by No 7, No 8. CPiece worn by No 5, No 11. Hood worn by No 18. TStrap worn by No 3, No 14, No 16, No 19 V,T worn by No 13. Visor worn by No 17
Long Handicap - Merepark 8-06(118), Kilgharrahs Love 8-04(116)
Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 God Knows, 5/1 Royal Impact, Mickey The Steel (GB), Lough Leane, 8/1 Eichan San, 11/1 Merisi Diamond, 12/1 Zipster, Goldrush Kid, 14/1 Hell Left Loose (GB), 20/1 Genuine Jim, Red Charlie (USA), Merepark, 33/1 Zabriskie Point (GB), Deuteronomy, Ferrari Desert (GB), Not Simple, 50/1 Secret Magician, Rampage, Mogwli, Kilgharrahs Love, 100/1 Green Icon (FR), Giselles Defence, Anightaway No corresponding race.
CURRAGH COMMENT
ROYAL IMPACT has leading claims if he can transfer his all-weather form to the turf. Off the mark on his handicap debut at Dundalk last time, the form of that race has been well advertised subsequently and he tops the shortlist. Runner-up over a mile here last time, Lough Leane should again make his presence felt. A six-time winner on the all-weather, the six-year-old has run some solid races on turf for his current trainer God Knows is another that could get involved.
WIN: ROYAL IMPACT
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Lough Leane
A representative of Cavalor Equine Nutrition 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.
RaceintoEaster! GoodFridayRacing
1stRace1.22pm
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The 1xBet.ie Supports Safe Gambling Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting About 6 furlongs €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.55p.m. The Your Game. Your Odds. Your 1xBet.ie Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,615), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st) About 5 furlongs €350 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 24th March. Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €20615; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.30p.m. The McDonnell’s Bar Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by McDonnell’s Bar) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,369), 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 four years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile 4 furlongs €210 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 24th March. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.05p.m. The 1xBet.ie Supports Irish Racing Gladness Stakes of €50,000 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,450), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000 For three years old and upwards About 7 furlongs €500 to enter, €50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st April, 2025) Winner of a Listed race or a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €29450; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting About 7 furlongs €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 6lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Feel The Rush With 1xBet.ie Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,369), 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 four years old and upwards (80 = 10st) About 1 mile €210 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 24th March. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420
SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Final Furlong Podcast At 1xBet.ie Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by 1xBet) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old only, maidens at starting About 1 mile 2 furlongs €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE
EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Cavalor Equine Nutrition Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Cavalor Equine Nutrition) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (70 = 10st) About 7 furlongs €180 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 24th March. Starting from stalls Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360
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