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OFFICIALS SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER Under the Rules of Racing

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

RECEIVER OF ENTRIES: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.

racemeetings to ensure that their rules are

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

Officials are officiating at today’s race

MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr Jennifer Pugh Dr Matthew Fay Dr Adrian McGoldrick Dr Bernard Healy Dr Dermot Nolan VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Vincent O’Connor Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Mark MacRedmond Mr Tom Austin Mr Pat O’Sullivan FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly Evan Halford No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

properly observed. The following list of Stewards and meeting: STEWARDS ON DUTY: Mr. Justice Leonie Reynolds Mr. Peter N. Reynolds Mr. Robert Dore Mr. C.P. Magnier Mr. L. Walsh CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. H. Hynes STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. D. Maher HANDICAPPER Mr. M. Bird STEWARDS SECRETARIES

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Mr. L. Aspell & Ms. P. Hassett MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. C. Duigenan VETERINARY OFFICER:

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TRACKFACTS

AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION

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.

1m6f

1m4f

1m2f

1m21/2f

1m2f

1m1f

1m(new)

1m1f 5f Position of 2m, 1m6f and 1m4f starts dependent on which course is in use: Derby (inner horseshoe) or Plate (outer)

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TOP COURSE TRAINERS LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS:

AIDAN O’BRIEN (164 wins from 758 runners, 22%) runs RAGING BULL, MAXIMILIEN LUCE & HMAS PERTH (1.25), GREATEST KNIGHT, CAPABILITY BROWN & KINGDOM OF CAMELOT (2.00), BRUSSELS & CHARLES DARWIN (2.35), FILM SET (3.45), PORT OF SPAIN (4.20). J P O’BRIEN (92 wins from 809 runners, 11%) runs CLUSTER (2.00), VALUE PENDING (3.45), GLENROYAL,GALILEO DAME, SHOSHOLOZA, A PIECE OF HEAVEN, CORNELIENNE, SHODA, KINGSTONIAN, SKY CAPTAIN,TENNESSEE STUD, LIGHT UP THE DARK, LEINSTER, UXMAL, PUTURHANDSTOGETHER & COMFORT ZONE (4.20), MOON SAND (4.55). J P MURTAGH (42 wins from 468 runners, 9%) runs YELLOW SKY (1.25), DARIVAN & LUMIEREBLEU (2.00), ROYAL BAY CEN (2.35), CURRACLOE (3.45). MRS J HARRINGTON (36 wins from 508 runners, 7%) runs ACTIVITY (1.25), BREATH OF PARADISE (2.00), LADY PATRONA (3.45), OUR BOY BAILEY and MARGOT MAE (4.55), DOUBLE INDIAN (5.30). D K WELD (23 wins from 240 runners, 10%) runs SHEREKIYA (5.30).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

W HAGGAS (14 wins from 62 runners, 23%) runs VALIANCY (4.20). J P O’BRIEN (13 wins from 67 runners, 19%) runners listed above. K R BURKE (11 wins from 65 runners, 17%) runs SOUL LOVE (2.35). W P MULLINS (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) runs BUNTING, SIRIUS, ABSURDE & THE REVEREND (4.20). MRS J HARRINGTON (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT CURRAGH (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:

COLIN KEANE (73 wins from 551 rides, 13%) rides MUSCOGEE NATION (1.25), BLAKE (4.20), GABBY HAYES (4.55). BILLY LEE (62 wins from 521 rides, 12%) rides GOLDEN IDOL (1.25), SILENT KINGDOM (2.00), POWER BLUE (2.35), OTSANA (3.10), ALPINE WEDDING (3.45), THE REVEREND (4.20). WAYNE LORDAN (42 wins from 411 rides, 10%) rides A GOOD YARN (3.10). CHRIS HAYES (39 wins from 521 rides, 7%) rides TSALI (1.25), BREATH OF PARADISE (2.00), TRIBAL BELLE (3.10), MATAVAI BAY (4.55). BEN COEN (33 wins from 498 rides, 7%) rides YELLOW SKY (1.25), DARIVAN (2.00), ROYAL BAY CEN (2.35), LILLI’S ANGEL (3.10), CURRACLOE (3.45), BUNTING (4.20), CLOSEFIELD BEAU (4.55).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

JAMES DOYLE (8 wins from 25 rides, 32%) rides VALIANCY (4.20). BILLY LEE (8 wins from 49 rides, 16%) rides listed above. JOSEPH SHERIDAN (6 wins from 42 rides, 14%) rides AH SURE LOOK (1.25). BEN COEN (5 wins from 41 rides, 12%) rides listed above. COLIN KEANE (4 wins from 44 rides, 9%) rides listed above. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th September.

HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD 1

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SUN GODDESS

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Etoile Bleu (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) A P O’Brien T HR Handicap Rating 103 D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg O F 2121 Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd B

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 2-7fav over this course and distance (good to fifirm) rm) in June, beating Green Empress by 3/4l. Star Rating 5 Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €91,295.00 Days Since Last Run 43

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 188yds Gd 2min 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 Gd 14

Owner’s Silks (illustration)

Saddle Cloth Number

Horse Name

Number of days since last ran

Age

(kgs)

Draw

Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey Ro = Roan

Sex of horse c = colt f = ﬁlly g = gelding h = horse m = mare

Sire (Father)

Dam (Mother)

Form

Previous Performances

Form Comment

Breeding

Handicap Rating

Trainer

Owner

Breeder

Jockey

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.

RACE DAY DINING From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites

Walk-In Dining

Enhance your raceday at the Curragh with a range of dining experiences to suit every occasion - from elegant restaurants and private hospitality to relaxed cafés and family-friendly favourites throughout the day.

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SHODA CAFÉ

SECOND FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR OF THE QUEENS ROOM

Take in one of the best views of the track while enjoying a traditional Ploughman’s Plate or a selection of freshly prepared chef’s sandwiches.

Enjoy the famous Queen’s View overlooking the Parade Ring while relaxing with tea, coffee, toasties and sweet treats.

FOODHALL

ATRIUM CAFÉ

GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL

Hearty, great-value meals for the whole family, with classic favourites and dedicated kids’ options - perfect for a relaxed bite during the day.

Freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, and a selection of tea, coffee and soft drinksideal for a quick and tasty stop between races. Proudly serving award winning Velo Coffee.

CHAMPAGNE BAR FIRST FLOOR

Perfect for a stylish raceday treat, the Champagne Bar welcomes walk-ins and offers everything from elegant afternoon tea to creative street-food flights.

ORBY’S BY LUCY MAIN ENTRANCE

Pre-Booking Essential

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Enjoy one of the Curragh’s most popular raceday dining experiences. Guests can savour a delicious three-course buffet lunch across selected race days, whilst Classic race meetings feature an elegant four-course à la carte menu.

Celebrate in style with a private raceday experience tailored for your occasion. Choose from a relaxed street-food menu, a three-course buffet lunch, or a refined four-course à la carte menu, all delivered with exceptional service and spectacular racing views.

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Around The Paddock A Simple Guide A bright, alert expression & pricked ears are a good sign

Blinkers and visors keep a horse focused, often a negative because the horse is otherwise not concentrating on the race

A good walk: the hindleg gets well underneath, the hips dip & sway like a super model, the tail base will show the hip

A ﬁt horse is easy to see, very lean & tight

A top-class Group 1 horse carries itself well, the good walk clear in the angle of hindquarters (bottom), large clear eye & ears

Look at the length between the saddle and the hindquarters: the longer the back, usually the further the horse will stay (10f+/ 1¼miles+)

A short-coupled horse, rounder & plumper, is usually a better sprinter (5f/6f/7f)

Army Equitation School The Curragh is delighted to welcome members of the Army Equitation School to the races today. We would like to acknowledge their centenary this year and thank them for the long standing support of the racecourse!

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 11

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. THE ARMY EQUITATION CENTENARY IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €22,000

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.

(For Race Conditions see page 46)

RACE ONE

Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

HR Handicap Rating

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

ACTIVITY

9-7

(133) (3)

Br B g Gleneagles - Punakha (Acclamation (GB)) J Nathan Crosse

Draw

Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Eimear Mulhern B

F 8

Dam won at 1m. Beaten 16l behind Wall Street at 14-1 when last of 8 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 52

14/1 Shane Foley 9.5 16L last of 8 to Wall Street (GB) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Frm

AH SURE LOOK

9-7

(133) (10)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Minnie Haha (FR) (Style Vendome (FR))

Martin Hassett T Keith Breen And Michael M. Walsh O Mr Gerry Byrne B

J J M Sheridan

Dam won at 1m and is related to some very smart types. That said, he appears to face a tough task on his ﬁrst outing. Star Rating HH

GOLDEN IDOL

9-7

(133) (9)

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Jeremy’s Legacy (Jeremy (USA))

Henry de Bromhead T Team Valor International LLC & Gary Barber O Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock B

J Billy Lee

Half-brother to Tempo Madness, won three times at 7f. One of the more interesting newcomers on paper. Star Rating HHH

HMAS PERTH (USA)

(TStrap)

9-7

(133) (15)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Stars At Night (Galileo) J Wayne Lordan

A P O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Orpendale & Rockhart Trading LTD B

F 32

Half-brother to Poker Face, won six times at 1m and 1m 2f including two Group 2 races. Placed in both starts. Beaten a head by Al Jabbar when second of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 2 places Days Since Last Run 15

W. M. Lordan 9.7 (TS) hd 2nd to Al Jabbar 9.7 DONCASTER 12 SEP 10rn mdn 1m Gd 12/1 J. Cleary 9.0 (TS) 4 3/4L 3L 3rd to Trean 9.5 GAL 27 JUL 8rn mdn 7f Yld

JOHNTOM (GB)

9-7

(133) (5)

Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Caprella (GB) (Kheleyf (USA)) J Gary Carroll

Gavin Cromwell T Mrs Mary Furlong & John Somers O Evelyn Yates B

F 8

Half-brother to Navello, won six times at 5f and 6f. Beaten 12l behind Nouveau Grey at 33-1 when eighth of 11 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

33/1 Gary Carroll 9.7 12L 8th of 11 to Nouveau Grey (FR) 9.7 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 7f Yld

MAXIMILIEN LUCE

9-7

(133) (1)

Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Sweet Molly Malone (USA) (American Pharoah (USA)) J J Cleary (5)

A P O’Brien T Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O Coolmore B

Half-brother to Always Happy, won at 1m. From a terriﬁc family that links back to Galileo and Sea The Stars. Commands the utmost respect. Star Rating HHH

MUSCOGEE NATION (CAN)

Br Gr c Golden Pal (USA) - Tulsa (CAN) (Zensational (USA)) J Colin Keane

F 7

9-7

(133) (13)

M D O’Callaghan T Muscogee Nation Partnership O Josham Farms B

Dam unraced. Beaten 8l behind Man’s Best Friend at 9-2 when seventh of 18 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 6f (good) in July. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 67

NORMANTON

Br B g Ghaiyyath - Allez Sophia (Kingman (GB)) J Luke McAteer

9-7

(133) (16)

David Marnane T MRC International O Joseph Stewart Investments Ltd B

Half-brother to Raison D’etre, won at 5f. 47,000gns purchase who looks the type that will thrive when having experience under his belt. Star Rating HHH

ONE FLASH

Br Ch c Mehmas - Taawfan (Night of Thunder)

9-7

(133) (11)

Adrian Sexton T MEB Equine Syndicate O Dr Jim Moore B

J Wesley Joyce

Full brother to Ballistic Missile, won at 5f and 6f. Sale price dropped after breezing in June but it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if he could be competitive. Star Rating HH

OVERHEAD DRIVE

Br Ch c Ghaiyyath - Parisienne Ways (Power (GB)) J Seamie Heffernan

9-7

(133) (14)

John Joseph Murphy T Overhead Drive O An Bloodstock & Sandra Russell B

Dam a lightly raced maiden. His pedigree suggests he will come into his own over further. Star Rating HH

RAGING BULL

9-7

(133) (6)

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Way To My Heart (Galileo) J Ryan Moore

A P O’Brien T Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,O’Brien O Whisperview Trading Ltd B

F 7

Half-brother to No Way It’s Today, won six times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 7l behind Shakespeare at 18-1 when seventh of 11 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 49

18/1 J. Cleary 9.2 7L 7th of 11 to Shakespeare (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Frm

SILK TWIST

Br B c Churchill - Black Silk (GB) (Foxwedge (AUS)) J Scott McCullagh

F 0

9-7

(133) (2)

Thomas Mullins T Shay Byrne O D Harron & Edgeridge Ltd B

Dam won four times between 6f and 7f. Beaten 13l behind Diamonds And Dames at 25-1 when 13th of 15 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

25/1 Nathan Crosse 9.1 12L 13th of 15 to Diamonds And Dames 9.4 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 7f Yld

SOHO DRAGON

Br B c Showcasing (GB) - Dansky (Dansili (GB)) J Donagh O’Connor

Dam unraced. Appears to be up against it this afternoon. Star Rating HH

9-7

(133) (7)

John Joseph Murphy T Soho Dragon Partnership O Ballylinch Stud B

RACE ONE

9/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 7 3/4L 7th of 18 to Man’s Best Friend 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 5f 205yds Gd

FIRST RACE 1.25P.M. 14

TSALI

Br B c Lucky Vega - Highest Praise (GB) (Acclamation (GB)) J Chris Hayes

9-7

(133) (8)

Kevin Thomas Coleman T Atomic Racing O Highest Praise Syndicate B

RACE ONE

Half-brother to Megarry, who won three times between 6f and 7f including in Listed company. Boasts an interesting pedigree and isn’t one to completely discount. Star Rating HH

YELLOW SKY

Br B c Night of Thunder - Hoorreya (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Ben Coen

9-7

(133) (12)

J P Murtagh T Mrs A Althani O Mrs B A Hanbury B

F 56

Half-brother to Cinammon Coco, won in an all-weather ﬂat race at 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 17-2 when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in July. Star Rating HH 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 62 Career Record 17/2 Ben Coen 9.5 20L 6th of 8 to Trean 9.5 GAL 27 JUL mdn 7f Yld 33/1 Ben Coen 9.5 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 here 27 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Frm

ALPHA BETTY

Br B f Nando Parrado (GB) - Alphabetique (GB) (Zamindar (USA)) J Rory Cleary

9-2

(128) (4)

C W J Farrell T C W J Farrell O Ringfort Stud B

Half-sister to Iamimmaculate, won at 1m. Likely to be out of her depth on her ﬁrst racecourse appearance. Star Rating H

TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 8/11 Hmas Perth (USA), 3/1 Maximilien Luce, 8/1 Raging Bull, 10/1 Golden Idol, 20/1 Muscogee Nation (CAN), 33/1 Activity, Normanton, Soho Dragon, Tsali, Yellow Sky, 50/1 Johntom (GB), One Flash, Overhead Drive, 66/1 Ah Sure Look, Silk Twist, Alpha Betty

2025 - 1st Spangled Sands 2nd Zia Zabel 3rd White Sand Beach (USA) (1 min. 30.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT HMAS PERTH can open his account at the third attempt. A promising third on his introduction at Galway in July, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt was then only beaten a head at Doncaster on his second start recently. The son of Justify notably holds a Group 1 entry next month and would need to be winning this if he is to take up that engagement. A half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Precise, Raging Bull showed he possesses some ability when staying on late to finish seventh over C&D on his debut last month. He should be all the better for that experience. Muscogee Nation also merits attention.

WIN: HMAS PERTH

DANGER: Raging Bull

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Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.

One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres)

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

HR Handicap Rating

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

ALONE ALL ALONE (GB)

9-7

(133) (9)

Draw

Br B c Ten Sovereigns - Dubai Cyclone (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) J Ronan Whelan

Eoghan Joseph O’Neill T R Toogood O Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP B

F 0

RACE TWO

Half-brother to City Cyclone, won seven times at 6f and 7f. Beaten 13l behind Diamonds And Dames at 33-1 when last of 15 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

33/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 13L last of 15 to Diamonds And Dames 9.4 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 7f Yld

BREATH OF PARADISE

Br B c Blackbeard - Valeurette (USA) (Street Sense (USA)) J Chris Hayes

9-7

(133) (8)

Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Grenane House Stud B

F 43

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Third of 10 behind Zarak Pasha beaten 1 3/4l at 25-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 42

25/1 Shane Foley 9.7 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Zarak Pasha 9.7 here 16 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 1f Gd 12/1 Shane Foley 9.7 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Aix La Chapelle (USA) 9.7 here 3 JUN 6rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld

CAPABILITY BROWN

9-7

(133) (1)

Br Ch c Dubawi - Maybe (Galileo) J Wayne Lordan

A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O Coolmore B

F 63

Half-brother to Saxon Warrior, won four times at 1m including two Group 1 races. Placed once in two starts. Third of 15 behind dead-heaters Drumbeat and Equus Victor beaten 3 1/2l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 26

13/2 J. Cleary 9.0 3 1/2L 3rd to Drumbeat 9.5 and Equus Victor 9.5 D/H ﬁrst GOW 1 SEP 15rn mdn 7f Yld 12/1 J. Cleary 9.2 7 3/4L last of 6 to City Of Dubai 9.7 KILL 13 JUL mdn 1m 20yds Gd

CLUSTER (GB)

Br B c Frankel (GB) - Shoal (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Colin Keane

F 3

9-7

(133) (6)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd B

Dam won at 1m 2f. Third of 13 behind Darkness Falls beaten 8l at 17-2 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 29

17/2 Colin Keane 9.5 7L 1/2L 3rd to Darkness Falls 9.5 here 29 AUG 13rn mdn 1m Gd

COME ON NODDY

Br B g Proﬁtable - Gullible (Make Believe (GB)) J Wesley Joyce

9-7

(133) (4)

Michael Mulvany T Alan Sheridan O John Irish B

F 90

Half-brother to Easily Convinced, won twice at 7f and 1m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Salt Lake when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

250/1 Ben Coen 9.5 22L 10th of 12 to Salt Lake 9.5 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 5f 205yds Yld 40/1 Wesley Joyce 9.4 45L last of 9 to Cleodolinda 9.2 NAV 7 JUN mdn 5f Gd

DARIVAN

Br B c Zarak (FR) - Dariyma (FR) (City Zip (USA)) J Ben Coen

F 6

9-7

(133) (5)

J P Murtagh T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O HH Aga Khan Stud SC B

Dam won three times at 1m 2f. Finished 8l behind Giant Sequoia when sixth of 8 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 92

33/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 here 27 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Frm

GREATEST KNIGHT

9-7

(133) (10)

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Beautiful Illusion (Shamardal (USA))

A P O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Lynch Bages Ltd B

J J Cleary (5)

Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 1f. It will be interesting to see how he compares to his stable companions who all have racecourse experience. Star Rating HHH

KINGDOM OF CAMELOT (FR)

9-7

(133) (12)

J Ryan Moore

A P O’Brien T Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant O S C E A Haras de la Perelle B

F 4

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 9l behind Darkness Falls when fourth of 13 at 18-1 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 29

18/1 J. Cleary 9.0 7L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Darkness Falls 9.5 here 29 AUG 13rn mdn 1m Gd

LUMIEREBLEU

Br B c Blue Point - Faradays Law (Lawman (FR)) J Seamie Heffernan

F 0

9-7

(133) (3)

J P Murtagh T Mrs Joan Keaney-Dempsey O Norwegian Wood Stud B

Half-brother to Melismatic, won twice at 1m. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Darkness Falls when 12th of 13 on his racecourse debut here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 29

100/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 20L 12th of 13 to Darkness Falls 9.5 here 29 AUG mdn 1m Gd

SILENT KINGDOM

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Vadariya (GB) (Sea The Stars)

9-7

(133) (2)

Diego Dias T Diego Dias O Barronstown Stud B

J Billy Lee

Half-brother to Waliyak, won three times between 1m and 1m 2f including a Group 3 race. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and is likely to enter calculations. Star Rating HHH

TOO TOO MUCH (GB)

9-7

(133) (7)

Br B c Too Darn Hot (GB) - Astronomy’s Choice (GB) (Redoute’s Choice (AUS)) M D O’Callaghan T

Too Too Much Partnership O Mr R J H Geffen B

J Jamie Powell

Full brother to Keble Spirit, won at 1m 2f. Price increased by 20,000gns when purchased at the Craven Breeze-Up sale and he is deﬁnitely worth a second look. Star Rating HHH

WARRAWOOD (GB)

Br B c Space Blues - Albamara (GB) (Galileo) J Scott McCullagh

9-7

(133) (11)

Daniel McLoughlin T Glyn Davies O Miss K Rausing B

Half-brother to Achnamara, won three times over the ﬂat at 1m 4f and 2m, twice on the all-weather at 1m 4f and 1m 6f and twice over hurdles at 2m 3f and 2m 4f. Bred to stay well and may well need further to be seen at his best. Star Rating HH

Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Breath Of Paradise, 7/2 Greatest Knight, 9/2 Cluster (GB), 11/2 Capability Brown, Kingdom Of Camelot (FR), 12/1 Silent Kingdom, Too Too Much (GB), 14/1 Darivan, 33/1 Warrawood (GB), 100/1 Alone All Alone (GB), Lumierebleu, 200/1 Come On Noddy

2025 - 1st South Island 2nd Cape Cod 3rd Enceladus (1 min. 59.2 sec.)

RACE TWO

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Peinture Secrete (Lope De Vega)

SECOND RACE 2.00P.M. CURRAGH COMMENT The Jessica Harrington-trained BREATH OF PARADISE can make his experience count to score at the third time of asking. Fourth on his debut over 7f here in June, the Blackbeard colt went one place better when upped in trip over course and distance, and that form has since been boosted. Following a pleasing introduction at this venue last month, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Cluster should be much sharper now. He has the potential to take a significant step forward on this second start. A place behind Cluster in that aforementioned race, King Of Camelot is another that should leave his debut form well behind.

WIN: BREATH OF PARADISE

DANGER: Cluster

RACE TWO

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of Harris Group 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.

THANK YOU The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2026 racing season.

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.

H.H. THE AMIR SWORD FESTIVAL A L R AY YA N R AC E CO U R S E , D O H A - QATA R

Saturday 13 th February 2027

H.H. THE AMIR SWORD (Gr.1 PA) 3 rd leg of the Doha Triple Crown (For purebred arabians) - 2,500,000.00 US$ 4-year-olds and up / about 2400m (1m4f) / turf H.H. THE AMIR TROPHY (International Gr.2- QAGr.1) (For thoroughbreds) presented by Longines 2,500,000.00 US$ 4-year-olds and up / about 2400m (1m4f) / turf

SI X I N T ER N ATION A L R AC E S. U S$ 6 . 8 MIL L IO N I N P R IZ E M ON E Y.

QATAR INTERNATIONAL CUP (Gr.1 PA) (For purebred arabians) - 500,000.00 US$ 4-year-olds and up / about 1600m (1m) / turf

DUKHAN SPRINT CUP (QA Gr.3)

IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING CUP (International LR - QA Gr.2)

For northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere 3-year-olds and up / about 1200m (6f) / turf

(For thoroughbreds) - 500,000.00 US$

(For thoroughbreds) - 400,000.00 US$

For northern hemisphere - 4-year-olds and up

AL RAYYAN MILE (QA Gr.2)

Or southern hemisphere - 3-year-olds and up / about 1600m (1m) / turf

3-year-olds only / about 1600m (1m) / turf

(For thoroughbreds) - 400,000.00 US$

For more information, please contact: Patricia Musial (de Mieulle), Head of International Affairs Unit p.musial@qrec.gov.qa | Office: +974 4419 7632 | Mobile: +974 5553 6839

THIRD RACE 2.35P.M. THE QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB RENAISSANCE STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400.

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

POWER BLUE

9-10

(136) (8)

Br B c Space Blues - Visions (Worthadd) J Billy Lee

HR Handicap Rating

Draw

Robson De Aguiar T AMO Racing Limited O Finanza Locale Consulting B

HR Handicap Rating 110 F 274410

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Notable Speech when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Sky Bet City Of York Stakes at York over 7f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 12 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €294,870.00 Days Since Last Run 36

David Egan 9.3 24L 12th of 14 to Notable Speech (GB) 9.8 YORK 22 AUG Group 1 7f Gd /Sft 11/10Fav HR109 Rossa Ryan 9.3 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Big Gossey 9.10 and Audience (GB) 9.10 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 1min 22.7sec David Egan 9.2 s/hd 1 3/4L 4L 4th to Bow Echo 9.2 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 1 7f 213yds Gd /Frm

BIG GOSSEY

Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA))

RACE THREE

J Robert Whearty

9-7

(133) (1)

Charles O’Brien T Allegro Syndicate O Mr E Heary B

HR Handicap Rating 104 F 212590

Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Comanche Brave at 40-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing here over 5f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 93 runs, 12 wins, 24 places Win Earnings €404,610.00 Days Since Last Run 14

40/1 HR106 Billy Lee 9.6 (TS) 7L 10th of 17 to Comanche Brave 9.6 here 13 SEP Group 1 5f Yld 25/1 HR107 Sam Coen 9.11 (TS) 11L 9th of 17 to Loughrea 9.0 here 29 AUG Ext hcp 1m Yld 7/2 HR107 Billy Lee 9.7 (TS) 21L last of 5 to Big Mojo 9.7 here 9 AUG Group 3 6f Gd/Frm

EAST HAMPTON (GB)

Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Sitar (GB) (Aqlaam (GB)) J Robbie Colgan

HR Handicap Rating 104 F 60-2566

9-7

(133) (6)

David Marnane T N Molloy O Manor Farm Stud & J E Rose B

Successful at 6f and 7f on yielding - soft and soft - heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Jagged Edge when sixth of 10 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 16 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €41,300.00 Days Since Last Run 37

28/1 HR107 Luke McAteer 9.9 5 1/4L 6th of 10 to Jagged Edge 9.9 KILL 21 AUG Listed 1m 30yds Gd 22/1 HR107 Luke McAteer 9.10 16L last of 6fn, 7rn to Power Blue 9.3 here 19 JUL Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 4/1 HR109 Luke McAteer 9.9 6 1/4L 5th of 7 to Native Warrior (GB) 9.9 LEP 11 JUN Group 3 7f 35yds Sft

TANGO FLARE

(V,T)

Br B g Fulbright (GB) - Magadar (USA) (Lujain (USA)) J Luke McAteer

9-7

(133) (3)

Patrick T Foley T R J McSharry O Kilnamoragh Stud B

HR Handicap Rating 96 F 901209

Winner of ﬁve races at 6f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 6l behind Coul Angel at 33-1 when 9th of 24 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 30 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €135,088.00 Days Since Last Run 14

33/1 HR98 Luke McAteer 9.7 (V) (TS) 5 3/4L 9th of 24 to Coul Angel 9.4 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 6f Yld 22/1 HR101 Luke McAteer 9.13 (V) (TS) 15L 19th of 20 to Sondad (GB) 9.10 here 18 JUL Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Frm 10/1 HR98 Luke McAteer 9.7 (V) 3/4L 2nd to Big Gossey 9.10 here 28 JUN 9rn Listed 6f Gd

BRUSSELS (GB)

(C,T)

9-5

(131) (2)

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Fond Words (Shamardal (USA)) J Ryan Moore

A P O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Haras des Trois Chapelles B

HR Handicap Rating 101 F 640507

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Comanche Brave at 80-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest outing here over 5f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 13 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €17,700.00 Days Since Last Run 14

80/1 HR101 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 7th of 17 to Comanche Brave 9.6 here 13 SEP Group 1 5f Yld Ryan Moore 9.0 (CP) (TS) 6L 12th of 15 to American Affair (GB) 9.4 GOODWOOD 31 JUL Group 2 5f Gd /Frm 40/1 HR101 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 5th of 10 to Cover Up 9.9 here 18 JUL Group 2 5f Gd/Frm

CHARLES DARWIN

9-5

(131) (4)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin (Born To Sea) J Wayne Lordan

A P O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Newstead Breeding B

HR Handicap Rating 103 F 11-1800

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft. Beaten 17l behind Cover Up at 12-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 5f (good to ﬁrm) in July. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 8 runs, 4 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €166,157.90 Days Since Last Run 71

12/1 HR107 Ryan Moore 9.5 (BK) 16L last of 10 to Cover Up 9.9 here 18 JUL Group 2 5f Gd/Frm W. M. Lordan 9.2 (BK) 9L 16th of 22 to Venetian Sun 8.13 ASCOT 19 JUN Group 1 6f Gd /Frm 1/1Fav HR110 Ryan Moore 9.8 8 3/4L last of 8 to Havana Anna (GB) 9.2 NAAS 17 MAY Group 3 5f 205yds Gd

FREGADA

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Violet’s Gift (Cadeaux Genereux) J J M Sheridan

9-4

(130) (5)

John James Feane T Ballyhimikin Stud O James F Hanly B

HR Handicap Rating 90 F 0-96643

A winner at 6f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Third of 15 behind Soul Love beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) in July. Star Rating HHH Career Record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 67

10/1 HR96 Ronan Whelan 9.7 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Soul Love (GB) 9.5 NAAS 22 JUL 15rn Listed 5f 205yds Gd 11/1 HR96 Ronan Whelan 9.2 3/4L ns 3/4L 4th to Big Gossey 9.10 here 28 JUN 9rn Listed 6f Gd 8/1 HR97 Ronan Whelan 9.4 3 1/2L 6th of 8 to Kendall Roy (GB) 9.9 CK 14 JUN Listed 5f Gd

ROYAL BAY CEN

Br Ch f New Bay (GB) - Royal Razalma (Lope de Vega) J Ben Coen

9-2

(128) (7)

J P Murtagh T David A Skelly O Yeguada Centurion S L B

HR Handicap Rating 104 F 1445-14

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 1/2l behind Havana Anna when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Goffs Lacken Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) in May. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €54,772.50 Days Since Last Run 133

7/1 HR107 Ben Coen 9.2 hd nk hd 4th to Havana Anna (GB) 9.2 NAAS 17 MAY 8rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 15/2 HR98 Ben Coen 9.2 won 9L 1/2L from Quiet Mutiny 9.2 and Oh Cecelia 9.2 CK 3 MAY 8rn Listed 5f 110yds Sft 1min 9.7sec A. Madamet 8.13 10L 5th of 6 to Samangan 9.2 CHANTILLY 11 OCT 25 Group 2 6f Sft

SOUL LOVE (GB)

Br Ch f Starman (GB) - Lambeth Walk (GB) (Charm Spirit) HR Handicap Rating 101 J Pierre-Louis Jamin F 191312

9-2

(128) (9)

K R Burke (in GB) T David Ward O Northern Star Bloodstock Ltd B

She has won four times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Chantez when second of 8 at 9-4 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Has won 3 times this season. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 7 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €79,194.30 Days Since Last Run 35

9/4 HR101 Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.4 1/2L 2nd to Chantez 9.7 NAAS 23 AUG 8rn Group 3 5f 205yds Gd 11/8Fav HR101 Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.5 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Dancing Saxon 9.2 and Fregada 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL 15rn Listed 5f 205yds Gd 1min 8.2sec Pierre-Louis Jamin 9.0 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Flora of Bermuda 9.6 YORK 10 JUL 13rn Group 3 6f Gd /Frm

C,T worn by No. 5. V,T worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Power Blue, 10/3 Soul Love (GB), 4/1 Royal Bay Cen, 5/1 Brussels (GB), 10/1 East Hampton (GB), Charles Darwin, 12/1 Fregada, 16/1 Big Gossey, 20/1 Tango Flare

2025 - 1st Art Power 2nd King Cuan (GB) 3rd Spycatcher (1 min. 13.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Trainer Karl Burke does exceptionally well with his Irish raiders and SOUL LOVE could continue that trend. Having landed a Listed contest at Naas in July, the filly found only one too good when runner-up in a Group 3 back at that same venue last month. A lightly-raced daughter of Starman, she remains open to further improvement after only seven career starts. Cork Listed winner Royal Bay Cen would be a serious threat if the rain arrives, although the Johnny Murtagh-trained daughter of New Bay was a creditable fourth on good ground in a Group 3 at Naas in May. Power Blue shouldn’t be discounted despite a below-par effort in the City Of York Stakes last month.

WIN: SOUL LOVE

DANGER: Royal Bay Cen

RACE SPONSOR

Ahmed Sheebani representing the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club 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.

THE DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS TODAY!

FRIENDS OF THE CURRAGH

RACE THREE

FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. THE CELEBRATING COUNTY KILDARE AND LEXINGTON TWINNING MAIDEN OF €20,000

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400.

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

Horse

UPPER WEST SIDE

J Jockey

T Trainer

(TStrap)

HR Handicap Rating

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

9-10

(136) (14)

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Sindjara (USA) (Include (USA)) J James Ryan

Draw

Edward Lynam T Aileen Lynam O Mrs J Norris B

F 0

Half-brother to Claire Underwood, won twice between 1m 1f and 1m 4f. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Enigma Code when last of 18 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 18

80/1 James Ryan 9.13 (H) 37L last of 18 to Enigma Code (GB) 9.8 CK 9 SEP mdn 1m Gd

A GOOD YARN

Br B g Calyx (GB) - Music To My Ears (Australia (GB)) J Wayne Lordan

9-8

(134) (1)

Aidan Anthony Howard T John P McManus O Mrs Noreen McManus B

F 6

Dam won twice between 7f and 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Thenandnow when sixth of 24 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (soft) in April. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 161

33/1 Wayne Lordan 9.8 4 1/2L 6th of 24 to Thenandnow 9.3 here 19 APR mdn 6f Sft

PORT ARTHUR

(Blinkers)

9-8

(134) (7)

RACE FOUR

Br Br g Australia (GB) - Vestavia (Alhaarth) J Robbie Colgan

HR Handicap Rating 74 F 34-350

M C Grassick T Joseph E Keeling & Aidan Gleeson & M C Grassick O Mr M C Grassick B

Placed once in ﬁve starts. Beaten 20l behind Back Straight at 28-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Punchestown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 12

28/1 HR76 Billy Lee 9.8 20L 11th of 14 to Back Straight (GB) 9.8 PUN 15 SEP mdn 1m 1f 30yds Gd 8/1 HR79 Wayne Lordan 9.8 7L 5th of 13 to Uncle Goalie 9.8 LEP 20 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Yld 18/1 Billy Lee 9.5 2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Likedbymike 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 5rn 5f 205yds Gd

SPIDER STAR

Br B Br g Starman (GB) - Leala (Montjeu)

9-8

(134) (3)

David Harry Kelly T Mrs P Nagle O Empire Bloodstock Ltd B

J Adam Browne-Souza (7) F 0

Half-brother to Obviously, won ten times at 7f and 1m including three Grade 1 races. Beaten 18l behind Feel Happy at 80-1 when 14th of 16 on his racecourse debut at Cork over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 28

80/1 Andrew Slattery 9.8 18L 14th of 16 to Feel Happy 9.0 CK 30 AUG mdn 6f Yld

VALENTINO ECLIPSE

Br B c Gleneagles - Emirate Jewel (USA) (Pivotal (GB)) J Seamie Heffernan

9-8

(134) (11)

J A Stack T Iman Hartono O Mr Iman Hartono B

F 24

Placed once in two starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Loughrea when fourth of 13 at 9-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in June. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 93

9/2 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 nk 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Loughrea 9.13 here 26 JUN 13rn mdn 1m Gd 9/4 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 (H) nk 2nd to Halon Bay 9.8 LEP 10 MAY 9rn mdn 7f Gd

PETTICOAT PILOT

(Hood)

Br Br f Mehmas - Too Close (Danehill Dancer) J Darragh O’Sullivan (7)

F 0/-

9-5

(131) (8)

David Edward Finn T David Edward Finn O Kevin Murphy B

Beaten 19l behind Firebird at 66-1 when last of 15 on her racecourse debut at Cork over 6f (good) in July ‘24. She is wearing a hood for the ﬁrst time. Having her ﬁrst run for a new stable today, previously with Miss Susan A Finn in Ireland. Star Rating H

Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 793

66/1 Paddy Harnett 8.12 18L last of 15 to Firebird (GB) 9.3 CK 26 JUL 24 mdn 6f Gd

CAISLEAN NI CUAN

Br B f Mehmas - Caislean (Camelot (GB)) J N G McCullagh

9-3

(129) (2)

Thomas Mullins T Mrs Helen Mullins O J S Bolger B

HR Handicap Rating 57 F 47500

Yet to place in ﬁve starts. Beaten 7l behind Clonmacash at 50-1 when 16th of 27 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 36

50/1 HR63 N.G. McCullagh 9.4 7 1/4L 16th of 27 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.11 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 28/1 HR66 N.G. McCullagh 8.10 5 1/2L 12th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 40/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.3 10L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Sindagan 9.8 GAL 28 JUL mdn 7f Yld

GAINEAMH MIN

9-3

(129) (10)

Br B f Proﬁtable - A Step Too Far (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) J Wesley Joyce

Sean Byrne T Lee Redmond & Charles Cummins O Sinead Dunne & Dbs Bloodstock B

F 07

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 6l behind Forza Magico at 66-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 23

66/1 Wesley Joyce 9.0 5 3/4L 7th of 12 to Forza Magico (GB) 9.3 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 5f Gd 50/1 Wesley Joyce 9.0 13L 12th of 13 to Finika 9.3 CK 24 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Frm

LILLI’S ANGEL

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Flower of May (GB) (Iffraaj (GB)) J Ben Coen

9-3

(129) (9)

Daniel McLoughlin T Daniel McLoughlin O Patrick McLoughlin B

HR Handicap Rating 66 F 984

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Feel Happy when fourth of 16 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 28

12/1 Scott McCullagh 9.3 hd 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Feel Happy 9.0 CK 30 AUG 16rn mdn 6f Yld 20/1 Ben Coen 9.3 6 1/4L 8th of 11 to Rebel Wave 9.3 here 18 JUL mdn 7f Gd/Frm 28/1 Scott McCullagh 9.3 8L 9th of 20 to Suspicious Mindz (GB) 9.1 here 27 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm

OTSANA

(TStrap)

Br B f Cotai Glory (GB) - Pivotal Era (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Billy Lee

9-3

(129) (5)

P Twomey T Akela Thoroughbreds Ltd O Long Inch Ltd B

F 53

Placed once in two starts. Third of 12 behind Forza Magico beaten 2 1/2l at 2-1 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 23

2/1 Billy Lee 9.3 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Forza Magico (GB) 9.3 DRYL 4 SEP 12rn mdn 5f Gd 14/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.3 4L 5th of 11 to Rebel Wave 9.3 here 18 JUL mdn 7f Gd/Frm

SAGA LUCIA

(TStrap)

9-3

(129) (6)

Br Ch f Cotai Glory (GB) - Saga’s Legacy (Footstepsinthesand (GB))

M D O’Callaghan T Blackbox Bloodstock Limited O Joli Racing B

HR Handicap Rating 73 J Reese Holohan (7) F 56-69

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Only One Scobie when last of 9 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 37

12/1 HR75 Jamie Powell 10.0 (TS) last of 9 to Only One Scobie 9.7 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd 10/1 Oisin Murphy 9.3 (TS) 5 3/4L 6th of 11 to Rebel Wave 9.3 here 18 JUL mdn 7f Gd/Frm 15/2 Jamie Powell 8.11 (TS) 11L 6th of 14 to How’sthebai 9.4 DUN 24 OCT 25 mdn 1m Std

THE HIDDEN GARDEN

Br Ch f Australia (GB) - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) J Declan McDonogh

9-3

(129) (13)

Eddie & Patrick Harty T John P McManus O Mrs Noreen McManus B

Full sister to Expensive Rose, won at 7f. Her dam was a Group 3 winner over 7f and she has to be of some interest on debut. Star Rating HHH

TOURIN

Br B f Mehmas - Tecla (Whipper (USA)) J Gavin Ryan

F 36

9-3

(129) (12)

J A Stack T Anthony Rogers & Mrs Sonia Rogers O Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers B

Placed once in two starts. Finished 10l behind Starborn Legend when sixth of 14 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 26

7/1 Gavin Ryan 9.3 9 1/2L 6th of 14 to Starborn Legend 9.8 GOW 1 SEP mdn 7f Yld 7/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Motta Alta 9.3 LIM 19 JUN 16rn mdn 7f Sft

RACE FOUR

FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M. 14

TRIBAL BELLE

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Falabelle (Choisir (AUS)) J Chris Hayes

F 0

9-3

(129) (4)

Gerard O’Leary T Gerard O’Leary O Daniel Joseph Sweeney B

Dam won at 5f. Beaten 17l behind Starborn Legend at 25-1 when 10th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 26

25/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 16L 10th of 14 to Starborn Legend 9.8 GOW 1 SEP mdn 7f Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 10, No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Valentino Eclipse, 9/4 Otsana, 5/1 Lilli’s Angel, 15/2 A Good Yarn, 16/1 Tourin, 20/1 Port Arthur, The Hidden Garden, 33/1 Gaineamh Min, Saga Lucia, 50/1 Caislean Ni Cuan, 100/1 Tribal Belle, 150/1 Upper West Side, Spider Star, Petticoat Pilot

2025 - 1st Spodo Komodo (GB) 2nd Lunigiana 3rd Poweracclaim (1 min. 15.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT A drop in trip may suit VALENTINO ECLIPSE and he can make it third time lucky. The Gleneagles colt ran a big race on his debut at Leopardstown back in May. He was edged out close home over 7f and a mile here subsequently probably stretched him. That said, the form is solid as the race was won by Irish Cambridgeshire winner Loughrea. Otsana goes the other way, stepping up from the minimum trip having been third at Down Royal last time. She looks like the obvious danger. A Good Yarn made a promising debut when sixth here back in April and is another to consider.

WIN: VALENTINO ECLIPSE

DANGER: Otsana

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RACE FOUR

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FIFTH RACE 3.45P.M. THE DARLEY FILLIES STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3) (REGISTERED AS THE WELD PARK STAKES)

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400.

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

HR Handicap Rating

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

ALPINE WEDDING

9-2

(128) (6)

Draw

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Wedding Dress (GB) (Tamayuz (GB)) J Billy Lee

P Twomey T Patrick Hale O M Hanly, C Hanly & M Buckley B

HR Handicap Rating 90 F 53541

A winner at 10-3 at Cork over 7f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Haven by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 18

100/30 HR89 Billy Lee 9.2 won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Haven 9.2 and Golden Ring 8.11 CK 9 SEP 17rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 26.2sec 6/1 HR90 Billy Lee 9.2 3 1/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Curracloe (USA) 9.2 GOW 1 SEP 16rn mdn 7f Yld 20/1 Billy Lee 9.2 5 1/2L 5th of 9 to Alwaysanangel 9.2 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd

CURRACLOE (USA)

Br B f Baaeed (GB) - Sassy Little Lila (USA) (Artie Schiller (USA)) J Ben Coen

9-2

(128) (8)

J P Murtagh T Qatar Racing Limited O Frederica Stable B

F 1

Dam won twice between 1m and 1m 2f. A winner at 22-1 at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) on her racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Snowing by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 1 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 26

22/1 Ben Coen 9.2 won 3 1/4L 1 1/4L from Snowing 9.2 and Zenith Blaze (GB) 9.2 GOW 1 SEP 16rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 28.5sec

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS

Br B f Minzaal - Shenoya (FR) (Zoffany) J Colin Keane

9-2

(128) (5)

Daniel McLoughlin T Tim Porter O Ringfort Stud Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 95 F 5143

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Sea Of Rain beaten 1l at 17-2 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 29

RACE FIVE

17/2 HR95 Ben Coen 9.2 3/4L nk 3rd to Sea Of Rain 9.2 here 29 AUG 10rn Group 3 1m Gd 25/1 Ben Coen 9.2 1 3/4L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Alwaysanangel 9.2 CK 14 AUG 9rn Listed 7f Gd 11/1 Ben Coen 9.0 won 1 1/4L 2 3/4L from Sea Of Rain 8.10 and Nando Royale 8.13 ROS 30 JUN 15rn mdn 7f 94yds Gd 1min 34.2sec

FILM SET (USA)

9-2

(128) (3)

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - History (Galileo) J Ryan Moore

A P O’Brien T Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith O Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt & Westerberg Irleand ULC B

F 52

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 9l by Timeless Tale when second of 15 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 35

7/1 J. Cleary 8.11 8 1/2L 2nd to Timeless Tale 9.2 NAAS 23 AUG 15rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd 11/1 J. Cleary 8.11 8 1/2L 5th of 9 to Livenka (GB) 9.2 FAIR 8 JUL mdn 6f Gd

FINE LINE

9-2

(128) (2)

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Shelter (Le Havre) J Robbie Colgan

Denis Gerard Hogan T Patrick John O’Brien O Denis Mccarthy & Cotton Hse Bloodstock B

HR Handicap Rating 79 F 007442

Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Star Of State when second of 15 at 200-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (yielding) earlier this month, her only placing from 7 starts. Star Rating HH Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 14

200/1 HR61 J.M. Sheridan 9.0 2 1/4L 2nd to Star Of State 9.2 here 13 SEP 15rn 6f 63yds Yld 11/4Fav HR61 Reese Holohan 8.11 2 1/4L 1 1/2L hd 4th to Romance (GER) 9.11 DRYL 4 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 7f 27yds Gd 11/2 HR63 Shane Foley 8.11 3 1/4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Seaxburh 9.9 KILL 21 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd

LADY PATRONA (GB)

9-2

(128) (7)

Br Ch f Cotai Glory (GB) - Presiding Officer (GB) (Beat Hollow (GB)) J Keithen Kennedy

Mrs John Harrington T Lady Patrona Partnership O Pursuit of Success LLC B

HR Handicap Rating 85 F 244137

A winner at evens at Sligo over 6f (yielding) in August, beating Emotional Hedging by 1l. Seventh of 10 at 100-1 on her last outing at Leopardstown earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 15

100/1 HR83 Keithen Kennedy 9.2 7 3/4L 7th of 10 to Maire Rua (GB) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP Listed 7f Gd 5/1 HR81 Shane Foley 9.3 hd hd 3rd to Lars Soldier 9.2 NAV 5 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 1/1Fav HR79 Keithen Kennedy 8.5 won 1L 1 1/2L from Emotional Hedging 9.1 and The Green Helmet 9.1 SLGO 5 AUG 11rn mdn 6f Yld 1min 18.2sec

TOSCA NO CANDIS

Br B f Blue Point - Honeymead (Pivotal (GB)) HR Handicap Rating 92 J Donagh O’Connor F 55517

9-2

(128) (1)

Robson De Aguiar T Scuderia Scolari & Giselle De Aguiar O James F Hanly B

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Sea Of Rain at 28-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 29

28/1 HR92 Billy Lee 9.2 8 3/4L 7th of 10 to Sea Of Rain 9.2 here 29 AUG Group 3 1m Gd 100/30 HR92 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 won 3/4L 3 1/2L from Crayons In The Sky (GB) 9.4 and Hip Hop Chrissy 9.2 DUN 15 AUG 14rn mdn 6f Std 1min 12.5sec 125/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.2 7L 5th of 6 to Alpha 9.2 LEP 23 JUL Group 3 7f Gd

VALUE PENDING (GB)

(TStrap)

Br B f Harry Angel - Everkyllachy (Kyllachy (GB)) J J M Sheridan

9-2

(128) (4)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Miss A H Marshall O Karen Eddy B

F 1

Dam won four times between 5f and 7f. A winner at 12-1 at Dundalk over 6f on her racecourse debut earlier this month, beating Thumama Glory by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 9

12/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (TS) won 1 1/2L nk from Thumama Glory 9.8 and Arrowstock 9.3 DUN 18 SEP 12rn mdn 6f Std 1min 13.6sec

TStrap worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Damsel In Distress, 3/1 Curracloe (USA), 9/2 Alpine Wedding, Value Pending (GB), 10/1 Tosca No Candis, 12/1 Film Set (USA), Fine Line, 20/1 Lady Patrona (GB)

2025 - 1st Black Caviar Gold 2nd Pivotal Attack (GB) 3rd Minerva (1 min. 29.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT CURRACLOE went off a big price on her debut at Gowran but ran out an impressive winner and can take the step up into stakes company now. The daughter of Baaeed quickened away in fine style in the closing stages at the start of the month. Snowing, who chased her home, was third in Listed company subsequently at the Irish Champions Festival. Trainer Danny McLoughlin has already bagged a few stakes races this season and Damsel In Distress, third at this level over a mile here late last month, is a big player. Value Pending is another once-raced maiden winner who has to be respected. She looked smart on her debut at Dundalk just nine days ago.

DANGER: Damsel In Distress

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RACE FIVE

WIN: CURRACLOE

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SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M. THE FRIENDS OF THE CURRAGH IRISH CESAREWITCH OF €500,000 (RATED 0-110) (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Handicaps calculated 11th August. Value to winner: €269500; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €7500; Eighth: €7500; Ninth: €5000; Tenth: €5000.

Two Miles and 170 Yards (3,350 metres) T Trainer HR Handicap Rating

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

CHALLY CHUTE

10-2

(142) (21)

Draw

Br Ch g Fast Company - Edith Somerville (Refuse To Bend) J Sam Coen (5)

Ross O’Sullivan T Ms Julie White O Dominic O’Neill and Julie White B

HR Handicap Rating 109 F 0-121-25

Winner of six races from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Finished 10l behind Bosphorus Rose when ﬁfth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good) in June. Star Rating H

Career Record 23 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €93,810.00 Days Since Last Run 89

5/1 HR112 Donagh O’Connor 10.0 10L 5th of 8 to Bosphorus Rose (GB) 9.6 ROS 30 JUN Listed 1m 4f 17yds Gd 5/1 HR112 Jamie Powell 9.12 1/2L 2nd to Layfayette 9.9 LIM 19 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 4f 70yds Sft 11/8Fav HR112 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 won 3 1/2L 11L from The Shunter 9.9 and Bonnie Moon (FR) 9.0 here 2 NOV 25 10rn Group 3 2m 111yds Hvy 3min 55.5sec

ABSURDE (FR)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Incroyable (USA) (Singspiel) J Daniel King

10-0

(140) (8)

W P Mullins T H O S Syndicate O Wertheimer & Frere B

HR Handicap Rating 107 F 378-027

He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f, but last win was over two years ago; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 10l behind Half Yours when eighth of 24 in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington over 2m (good to soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 22 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €404,713.10 Days Since Last Run 149

40/1 HR151 Harry Cobden 11.12 33L last of 7 to Lossiemouth (FR) 11.5 PUN 1 MAY hdl Grade 1 2m 45yds Yld 5/6Fav HR153 Harry Cobden 11.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Ndaawi (GB) 10.11 CK 5 APR 7rn hdl 2m 70yds Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.13 34L 20th of 23 to Wilful 11.2 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

TENNESSEE STUD

(CPiece)

10-0

(140) (33)

Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - In My Dreams (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Joseph Patrick O’Brien T J Hugh Horgan (5)

HR Handicap Rating 107 F 41-0367

Westerberg,Tabor,Magnier,Smith O Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien B

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Scandinavia when last of 7 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €257,780.00 Days Since Last Run 14

40/1 HR107 Colin Keane 9.10 (CP) 23L last of 7 to Scandinavia (USA) 9.10 here 13 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 16/1 HR109 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 10L last of 6 to Trustyourinstinct 9.11 here 19 JUL Group 2 1m 6f 4yds Gd/Frm 5/2 HR112 Declan McDonogh 9.10 2 1/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Carmers 9.10 DRYL 29 MAY 5rn Listed 2m Gd

LEINSTER

(TStrap)

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Black Envy (GB) (Kingman (GB)) J Seamie Heffernan

9-12

(138) (4)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Al Shira’aa Racing O Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L B

HR Handicap Rating 105 F 9-44535

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Scandinavia when ﬁfth of 7 at 100-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

RACE SIX

Career Record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €54,870.00 Days Since Last Run 14

100/1 HR104 J.M. Sheridan 9.10 (TS) 8 1/4L 5th of 7 to Scandinavia (USA) 9.10 here 13 SEP Group 1 1m 6f Gd 7/1 HR105 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (TS) 4 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Queenstown 9.9 here 22 AUG 6rn Group 3 1m 6f Gd 3/1Fav HR105 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 12L 5th of 10 to Layfayette 9.9 LIM 19 JUN Listed 1m 4f 70yds Sft

A PIECE OF HEAVEN (FR)

(TStrap)

Br B g Jukebox Jury - Activa (GER) (Sendawar) J Luke McAteer

9-11

(137) (1)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Syndicates Racing O MME Sheila Audoersch B

HR Handicap Rating 104 F 3-02216

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 2m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 16l behind Illinois when sixth of 13 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 6f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 13 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €132,570.30 Days Since Last Run 99

Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (TS) 15L 6th of 13 to Illinois 9.4 ASCOT 20 JUN 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 (TS) won 1/2L 1/2L from Maxi King 8.12 and Duraji 9.0 CHESTER 8 MAY 15rn hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd 4min 1.1sec 11/2 HR102 Shay Wallace 8.12 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Layfayette 9.5 here 3 APR 7rn 1m 6f Sft/Hvy

THE REVEREND (GB)

(TStrap)

Br B g Lope de Vega - Burning Rules (Aussie Rules (USA)) J Billy Lee

HR Handicap Rating 103 F 511-1u4

9-10

(136) (18)

W P Mullins T Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy O Mrs Anita Wigan B

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy; has also won a hurdle in January. Finished 1 1/4l behind Immutable when fourth of 21 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 10 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €157,239.80 Days Since Last Run 15

14/1 HR103 Sam Coen 9.9 (TS) nk 3/4L s/hd 4th to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP 21rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 12/1 Harry Cobden 11.12 u.r. in race won by Talk The Talk (FR) 11.12 LEP 1 FEB 12rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m Hvy 4/11Fav Paul Townend 11.12 (H) won 4 3/4L nk from Dawn Coming 10.13 and Maxfort 11.12 CK 3 JAN 17rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld/Sft

UXMAL

Br B g Galileo - Only Mine (Pour Moi) J Scott McCullagh

9-9

(135) (17)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd O Flaxman Stables Ireland Limited B

HR Handicap Rating 102 F 11-75-34

He has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to ﬁrm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Counting Coup when fourth of 6 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 6f (yielding - soft) in July. Star Rating H

Career Record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €84,205.80 Days Since Last Run 58

6/4Fav HR105 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 ns 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Counting Coup 9.9 GAL 31 JUL 6rn 1m 6f 14yds Yld/Sft 14/1 HR105 Nathan Crosse 9.9 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Layfayette 9.9 LIM 19 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 4f 70yds Sft 4/1 HR108 Wayne Hassett 9.9 25L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Chally Chute 9.9 here 2 NOV 25 Group 3 2m 111yds Hvy

HOLY SEE

9-8

(134) (28)

Br B g Night of Thunder - Lady Of The Lamp (Invincible Spirit) J Jamie Orr (7)

William Durkan T William Durkan O Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers B

HR Handicap Rating 101 F 1-31020

Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle in December last year. Beaten 17l behind Pole Star at 9-2 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €22,280.00 Days Since Last Run 15

Oisin Orr 9.12 17L 10th of 10fn, 11rn to Pole Star (GB) 8.9 CHESTER 12 SEP hcp 1m 7f 196yds Sft 40/1 HR98 Ms K.M. Ryan 11.9 3/4L 2nd to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 22/1 HR98 Jamie Orr 8.13 24L 11th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 here 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

COMFORT ZONE

(Visor)

Br B g Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) J Julian Pietropaolo (7)

9-5

(131) (32)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T John P McManus O Mrs Noreen McManus B

HR Handicap Rating 98 F 0p0109

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m 1f on good and yielding ground; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Immutable at 40-1 when 9th of 21 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 20 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €131,165.00 Days Since Last Run 15

40/1 HR97 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (CP) 2 1/2L 9th of 21 to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 3/1Fav HR131 Harry Cobden 11.3 (CP) 18L 13th of 16fn, 20rn to Grann’s Boy 10.13 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR91 Mr D. O’Connor 11.9 (CP) won 3/4L 1/2L from Holy See 11.9 and Teed Up 10.13 GAL 27 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 3min 55.4sec

VALIANCY

(CPiece)

Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Dromana (Dutch Art (GB)) J James Doyle

HR Handicap Rating 97 F 321-169

9-4

(130) (5)

William Haggas (in GB) T Wathnan Racing O Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers B

He has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Deﬁantly when 9th of 15 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good to ﬁrm) in July. Star Rating HHH Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €84,941.40 Days Since Last Run 58

James Doyle 9.6 (CP) 21L 9th of 15 to Deﬁantly (FR) 9.7 GOODWOOD 31 JUL hcp (0-105)2m 4f 137yds Gd /Frm James Doyle 9.10 4L 6th of 16 to Daiquiri Bay (GB) 9.12 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm James Doyle 9.9 won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Ghaiyya (GB) 9.8 and Ride The Thunder 9.7 HAMILTON PARK 17 MAY 12rn hcp (71-90)1m 5f 16yds Gd 2min 45.6sec

BUNTING (FR)

9-3

Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - That’s Crazy (Lord Shanakill (USA)) J Ben Coen

(129) (24)

W P Mullins T Tony Bloom O Mme P Brandt B

HR Handicap Rating 96 F 996061

A winner at 1m 3f on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago; has also won a hurdle (latest NH win was last month). Beaten 11l behind Kizlyar at 14-1 when 12th of 20 on his latest ﬂat outing at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Star Rating H

10/11Fav Danny Mullins 11.2 won 15L 34L from Runcok (FR) 11.7 and Addragoole 11.7 BAL 24 AUG 3rn chse 2m 1f 55yds Gd 9/1 HR132 Danny Mullins 11.4 8L 6th of 16fn, 20rn to Grann’s Boy 10.13 GAL 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Gd/Yld Harry Vigors 9.3 11L 12th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm

BLAKE (GB)

Br B g Zoffany - Love’s Secret (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Colin Keane

HR Handicap Rating 94 F 12-52f2

9-1

(127) (13)

Noel Meade T Mrs P Sloan O Love’s Secret Partnership B

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground; has also won a hurdle in November last year. Finished second but awarded race at Leopardstown over 1m 4f, when 16-1 (heavy) in October last year, beating Navy Waters. Star Rating HH

Career Record 10 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €45,316.70 Days Since Last Run 152

17/2 HR138 Donagh Meyler 11.12 4 1/4L 2nd to Eachtotheirown 11.12 PUN 28 APR 8rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 132yds Yld 4/1 HR138 Donagh Meyler 11.4 (CP) fell in race won by Koktail Brut (FR) 11.10 FAIR 5 APR 7rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 11/10Fav HR139 Sam Ewing 11.1 nk 2nd to Le Labo 11.1 NAAS 8 MAR 5rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 77yds Sft/Hvy

TIM TOE

Br B g Joshua Tree - Kilbarry Rose (Doyen) J Ronan Whelan

HR Handicap Rating 94 F 25-1313

9-1

(127) (12)

Henry de Bromhead T C Acheson O Kilbarry Lodge Stud B

Successful at 1m and 1m 3f on good and soft ground; has also won a NH ﬂat race. Third of 20 behind Kizlyar beaten 2 3/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €17,081.00 Days Since Last Run 103

R. P. Whelan 9.3 hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN 20rn hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 9/1 HR91 Ronan Whelan 10.7 won 1/2L 1/2L from God Of Power 9.9 and Thread Of Gold 9.9 LIST 31 MAY 5rn 1m Gd 1min 42.9sec 11/2 Ronan Whelan 9.12 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Kizlyar 9.12 KILL 12 MAY 6rn 1m 6f 44yds Gd 33

RACE SIX

Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €13,500.00 Days Since Last Run 34

SIXTH RACE 4.20P.M. 14

IMMUTABLE

6 9-0 (7lbs ex) (126) (31)

Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Rosie Scot (Holy Roman Emperor) J Gary Carroll

Joseph G Murphy T Gerard Kervick O Paul Newman & Swordlestown Little B

HR Handicap Rating 93 F 6-09221

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 5f; has also won a hurdle. A winner at 25-1 at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Yousaynothingatall by a neck. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 17 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €133,485.00 Days Since Last Run 15

25/1 HR85 Luke McAteer 8.10 won nk 3/4L from Yousaynothingatall 8.10 and Too Bossy For Us 8.12 LEP 12 SEP 21rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 45.4sec 12/1 HR85 Gary Carroll 8.13 1 3/4L 2nd to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 5/1Fav HR84 Gary Carroll 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY 15rn hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy

SKY CAPTAIN

Br B g Fracas - Saoire (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J J M Sheridan

9-0

(126) (2)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Joseph Joyce O Cahermorris Stables Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 93 F 12-226

A winner at 1m 4f on yielding ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Orandi when sixth of 22 at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €6,490.00 Days Since Last Run 14

8/1 HR92 Colin Keane 9.3 3 1/2L 6th of 22 to Orandi (FR) 9.6 here 13 SEP Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/4 HR92 Mr J.C. Barry 11.5 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Ndaawi (GB) 11.0 LIST 31 MAY 6rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 6/5Fav HR92 Billy Lee 9.12 (V) 3/4L 2nd to Kizlyar 9.12 KILL 12 MAY 6rn 1m 6f 44yds Gd

EAGLE FANG

(Blinkers)

Br B g Free Eagle - Scatina (Samum (GER))

8-13

(125) (11)

William Durkan T William Durkan O Tinnakill Bloodstock B

HR Handicap Rating 92 J Sadhbh Tormey (7) F 262148

A winner at 1m 6f on good ground; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Beaten 5l behind Gaoth Chuil at 3-1jt-fav when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HH

Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €6,479.00 Days Since Last Run 37

3/1Fav HR92 Chris Hayes 9.10 (V) 5 1/4L 8th of 10 to Gaoth Chuil 8.2 KILL 21 AUG Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 13/2 HR90 Mr J.C. Barry 11.8 (V) 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 15/8Fav Ms K.M. Ryan 11.5 (V) won 1 1/2L 6 1/2L from Sunny South West 11.12 and Path D’oroux (FR) 11.5 KILL 14 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 3min 13.3sec

GALILEO DAME

(CPiece)

8-13

(125) (29)

Br Ch f Galileo Gold (GB) - Two For Tea (Mount Nelson (GB)) J Chris Hayes

HR Handicap Rating 92 F 477033

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Annus Mirabilis Syndicate/Sean O’Driscoll/Middle Cow Unlimited O Tally-Ho Stud B

A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in February. Third of 16 behind Beset beaten 4l at 18-1 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 18 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €8,850.00 Days Since Last Run 19

18/1 HR92 Chris Hayes 9.9 (CP) 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Beset (GB) 9.12 GAL 8 SEP 16rn Listed 1m 4f Sft 5/2 HR92 Julian Pietropaolo 8.7 (CP) ns 1 1/4L 3rd to Counting Coup 9.9 GAL 31 JUL 6rn 1m 6f 14yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR93 Mr B. O’Neill 11.11 9 3/4L 10th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld

GLENROYAL

(Visor)

Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Reine de Coeur (Montjeu)

8-13

(125) (16)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Ray Grehan O Whitefrair Stud B

HR Handicap Rating 92 J Keithen Kennedy (5) F 11-7080

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 7l behind Immutable at 40-1 when 18th of 21 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H

RACE SIX

Career Record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €28,615.00 Days Since Last Run 15

40/1 HR91 Chris Hayes 9.2 (CP) 7 1/2L 18th of 21 to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 33/1 HR92 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 (CP) 7 3/4L 8th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld Declan McDonogh 9.4 (CP) 51L 19th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm

GRANITE BAY (GB)

(CPiece)

Br B g Time Test (GB) - Indira (GB) (Sleeping Indian (GB))

8-13

(125) (9)

Jarlath P Fahey T Mrs Sarah Collins O Larry Stratton B

HR Handicap Rating 92 J Reese Holohan (7) F 42-4372

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1l by Pole Star when second of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 17 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €23,010.00 Days Since Last Run 15

Nathan Crosse 9.3 1L 2nd to Pole Star (GB) 8.9 CHESTER 12 SEP 11rn hcp 1m 7f 196yds Sft 7/2Fav HR92 Mr D. Doyle 11.3 7 3/4L 7th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 7/1 HR89 Ronan Whelan 8.11 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Poetic Sound 9.2 here 3 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

PORT OF SPAIN

8-13

(125) (6)

Br B c St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Alive Alive Oh (GB) (Duke of Marmalade) J Ryan Moore

A P O’Brien T Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith O Mrs Sue Ann Foley B

HR Handicap Rating 101 F 37-5072

A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Beaten a neck by Minella Rockett when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €8,850.00 Days Since Last Run 35

13/2 HR101 J. Cleary 9.7 (CP) nk 2nd to Minella Rockett 8.2 NAAS 23 AUG 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 184yds Gd 22/1 HR102 Wayne Lordan 9.5 (CP) 5 1/4L 7th of 18 to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 (CP) 26L last of 11 to Limestone 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 34

The Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch of €500,000 (Rated 0-110) (Premier Handicap)

PUTURHANDSTOGETHER

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Round Of Applause (GB) (Galileo) J N G McCullagh

HR Handicap Rating 91 F 6-00700

8-12

(124) (26)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T John P McManus O Mrs Noreen McManus B

Successful at 1m 2f and 2m 1f on good and yielding ground; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 16l behind Kizlyar at 5-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest ﬂat outing at Ascot over 2m 4f (good to ﬁrm) in June. Star Rating HH

Career Record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €335,800.00 Days Since Last Run 59

16/1 HR140 Harry Cobden 10.13 57L 18th of 19fn, 20rn to Putapoundinthejar 10.2 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 (CP) 16L 16th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm Billy Loughnane 8.11 6L 7th of 15 to A Piece of Heaven (FR) 9.6 CHESTER 8 MAY hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd

TRUTH BE TOLD

Br B g Too Darn Hot (GB) - Princess Highway (USA) (Street Cry) J Robbie Colgan

8-12

(124) (30)

M C Grassick T K Campbell O Moyglare Stud Farm B

HR Handicap Rating 91 F 941-126

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 5f on good and good - yielding ground. Finished 2l behind Immutable when sixth of 21 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 12 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €24,165.00 Days Since Last Run 15

10/1 HR90 Billy Lee 9.1 2L 6th of 21 to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 11/4Fav HR87 Billy Lee 10.0 nk 2nd to War Rooms 9.10 BAL 20 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 17/2 HR80 Billy Lee 9.8 won 3/4L nk from Kilcrea Rock 9.5 and Sonoran 9.9 LEP 10 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 9.1sec

SIRIUS (FR)

(Hood)

Br Br f Ectot (GB) - Across The Sky (Cape Cross) J Andrew Slattery

8-11

(123) (23)

W P Mullins T Coldunell Limited O M Sylvain Vidal B

HR Handicap Rating 90 F 014-01-0

She has won four times from 1m 3f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Beaten 12l behind Comfort Zone at 18-1 when 11th of 20 on her latest outing at Galway over 2m 1f (yielding) in July. Star Rating H

Career Record 15 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €99,200.00 Days Since Last Run 62

18/1 HR91 Mr D.H. Dunsdon 11.9 (H) 11L 11th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 9/2 HR91 Mr D.H. Dunsdon 11.1 (H) won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Smooth Tom 11.9 and The Mediator 11.7 here 21 OCT 25 12rn 1m 4f Hvy 2min 46.2sec 50/1 HR91 Ben Coen 9.2 (H) 9L 13th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 here 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld

CORNELIENNE

Br B Br f Golden Horn (GB) - Australienne (Monsun (GER)) J Jamie Powell

HR Handicap Rating 89 F 12-04-25

8-10

(122) (7)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T John P McManus O Wertheimer & Frere B

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Thatwilldoso when last of 5 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H

Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €24,500.00 Days Since Last Run 53

15/2 HR92 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.10 6 1/2L last of 5 to Thatwilldoso 8.10 SLGO 5 AUG Ext hcp 1m 2f 100yds Yld 7/2 Mark Walsh 11.7 12L 2nd to Bambino Fever 11.7 FAIR 14 JAN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 55yds Yld 25/1 J.J. Slevin 11.7 1/2L 11L 1/2L 4th to Oldschool Outlaw 11.7 NAAS 15 DEC 25 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

KINGSTONIAN (GB)

(Visor)

Br B g Study of Man - Kinetica (GB) (Stormy Atlantic (USA)) J Nathan Crosse

HR Handicap Rating 89 F 13-2943

8-10

(122) (27)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Kingstonian Partnership O Miss K Rausing B

A winner at 1m 4f on good - yielding ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Thread Of Gold when fourth of 18 at 9-2 on his latest ﬂat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding - soft) in July. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH

15/8Fav J.J. Slevin 11.9 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Minella Hollow 11.12 KILL 22 AUG 16rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 9/2 HR89 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (CP) 1 3/4L hd nk 4th to Thread Of Gold 9.0 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 100/30Fav HR89 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.13 7 1/4L 9th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 here 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd

LIGHT UP THE DARK (GB)

(CPiece)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Tiptree (Duke of Marmalade)

8-10

(122) (20)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T John P McManus O Michelle Morris B

HR Handicap Rating 89 J Declan McDonogh F 34-1492

Successful at 1m 5f and 1m 6f on good and soft ground; has also won two NH ﬂat races. Beaten 1/2l by Gaoth Chuil when second of 10 at 3-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €15,325.00 Days Since Last Run 37

3/1Fav HR89 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Gaoth Chuil 8.2 KILL 21 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 17/2 HR89 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.7 9 1/2L 9th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 100/30 HR89 J.M. Sheridan 10.1 s/hd 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Tounsivator (FR) 9.8 FAIR 8 JUL 8rn 1m 5f 200yds Gd

SHOSHOLOZA

(TStrap)

8-10

(122) (15)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Ecosse (GB) (Acclamation (GB)) J Wayne Lordan

HR Handicap Rating 98 F 15-866

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Emma Palmer & William Slattery & Mrs A M O’Brien O Whisperview Trading Ltd B

A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Madbadanddangerous when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (soft) in June. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H

Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €10,620.00 Days Since Last Run 99

17/2 HR100 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 4 3/4L 6th of 9 to Madbadanddangerous 8.9 DRYL 20 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 207yds Sft 11/1 HR104 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 8 1/2L 6th of 9 to Causeway 9.5 here 23 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd 22/1 Declan McDonogh 9.5 6 1/4L 8th of 9 to Christmas Day 9.8 LEP 12 APR Group 3 1m 2f Yld 35

RACE SIX

Career Record 9 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 36

ZANNDABAD

(TStrap)

8-10

Br B g Iffraaj (GB) - Zanoubiya (Dalakhani) J James Ryan

(122) (10)

A J Martin T P G Davies O S A Aga Khan B

HR Handicap Rating 89 F 11-0880

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f, but last win was over three years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in November last year). Well beaten at 10-1 when 14th of 16 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Star Rating H

Career Record 23 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €44,000.00 Days Since Last Run 37

Jamie Spencer 9.1 (TS) 49L 14th of 16 to Plage de Havre (GB) 9.12 YORK 21 AUG hcp 1m 3f 188yds Gd /Sft N. G. McCullagh 8.13 (TS) 6L 8th of 20 to Align The Stars 9.6 NEWCASTLE 27 JUN hcp 2m 56yds AWT Clifford Lee 8.10 (TS) 8L 8th of 15 to A Piece of Heaven (FR) 9.6 CHESTER 8 MAY hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd

SHODA

(TStrap)

Br B f Nathaniel - Que Pasa (Loup Solitaire (USA)) J Shay Wallace (7)

8-9

(121) (3)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Ray Grehan O Mr Patrick McCormack B

HR Handicap Rating 88 F 3-39781

Successful at 1m 4f and 2m 1f on soft and yielding ground; has also won a hurdle last month. Won on her latest ﬂat outing when 5-4fav at Clonmel over 2m 1f (soft) in September last year, beating Not Just Any Eagle by a neck. Star Rating H

Career Record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €19,470.00 Days Since Last Run 49

4/5Fav HR111 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) won 4 1/2L 11L from Searcog 11.4 and Santa Paula 10.8 DWNP 9 AUG 7rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 3/1 HR113 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (TS) 12L 8th of 16fn, 20rn to Mr Hollywood 11.12 GAL 29 JUL mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd 4/1 HR115 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) 27L 7th of 9fn, 13rn to Missus Beeton 11.2 LEP 3 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 72yds Sft

MADBADANDDANGEROUS

Br B g Coulsty - Bonneﬁo (GB) (Teoﬁlo) J Gavin Ryan

8-8

(120) (14)

Noel Meade T J Hunt O Suroben Ltd & Summerhill B’Stock B

HR Handicap Rating 96 F 271160

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 5f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 9l behind Immutable at 25-1 when 20th of 21 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H

Career Record 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €85,430.00 Days Since Last Run 15

25/1 HR94 Gavin Ryan 8.11 9 1/2L 20th of 21 to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 9/1 HR96 Gary Carroll 9.7 6L 6th of 9 to Highwayman (FR) 9.7 LEP 20 AUG Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR89 Colin Keane 10.0 won nk 1 1/4L from Sharkeyboy (FR) 9.9 and Vantage Code 8.8 GAL 27 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 84yds Yld 2min 53.9sec

RESERVES 31

TOO BOSSY FOR US

(CPiece)

8-9

(121) (19)

Br B g Golden Horn (GB) - Above The Clouds (FR) (High Chaparral) J

W P Mullins T H O S Syndicate O Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited B

HR Handicap Rating 88 F 666603

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in February. Third of 21 behind Immutable beaten 1l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Reserve. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 16 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €15,517.20 Days Since Last Run 15

11/1 HR87 Ben Coen 8.12 (CP) nk 3/4L 3rd to Immutable 8.10 LEP 12 SEP 21rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 18/1 HR138 Mark Walsh 10.11 (CP) 25L 14th of 19fn, 20rn to Putapoundinthejar 10.2 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 11/1 HR87 Miss J. Townend 11.5 (CP) 3L 6th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld

ALPHONSE LE GRANDE

(TStrap)

Br B g Sea The Stars - Dolce Strega (Zoffany) J

HR Handicap Rating 87 F 67-0054

8-8

(120) (22)

A J Martin T Bet Small Win Big Syndicate O Renzo Forni B

RACE SIX

Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 2m 3f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind Defiantly when fourth of 15 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 2m 5f (good to firm) in July. Reserve. Star Rating HH

Career Record 34 runs, 6 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €192,519.50 Days Since Last Run 58

Jamie Powell 8.10 (TS) 3L 5L 2 1/2L 4th to Deﬁantly (FR) 9.7 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 15rn hcp (0-105)2m 4f 137yds Gd /Frm Sam Coen 9.6 (TS) 3L 5th of 20 to Believitanducan 9.6 NEWCASTLE 27 JUN hcp 2m 56yds AWT Jamie Powell 8.9 (TS) 14L 12th of 15 to A Piece of Heaven (FR) 9.6 CHESTER 8 MAY hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd

MICHONNE (GB)

Br B f Cracksman (GB) - Best Regards (Tamayuz (GB)) J

HR Handicap Rating 86 F 117-250

8-7

(119) (25)

Mrs John Harrington T Linda Kiely O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd B

A winner at 2m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Not Just Any Eagle when last of 11 on her latest outing at Clonmel over 2m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Reserve. Star Rating H Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €15,600.00 Days Since Last Run 11

11/1 HR86 Shane Foley 9.10 21L last of 11 to Not Just Any Eagle 8.5 CLON 16 SEP Ext hcp 2m 174yds Yld 40/1 Donagh Meyler 10.7 13L 5th of 7fn, 9rn to Proactif (FR) 11.0 FAIR 6 APR hdl Grade 2 2m Yld/Sft 12/1 Donagh Meyler 10.7 4L 2nd to Majolique (FR) 10.7 NAAS 22 FEB 5rn hdl Listed 1m 7f 110yds Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 16. CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 10, No. 17, No. 19, No. 26, No. 31. Hood worn by No. 23. TStrap worn by No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 27, No. 28, No. 29, No. 32. Visor worn by No. 9, No. 18, No. 25.

Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Tim Toe, 13/2 The Reverend (GB), 15/2 Sky Captain, 10/1 Absurde (FR), Port Of Spain, 16/1 A Piece Of Heaven (FR), Granite Bay (GB), Light Up The Dark (GB), 20/1 Leinster, Valiancy, Blake (GB), Eagle Fang, 25/1 Tennessee Stud, Immutable, Truth Be Told, Kingstonian (GB), 33/1 Chally Chute, Comfort Zone, Bunting (FR), Galileo Dame, Puturhandstogether, Shosholoza, Shoda, 50/1 Uxmal, Holy See, Madbadanddangerous, 66/1 Glenroyal, Sirius (FR), Cornelienne, Zanndabad

2025 - 1st Puturhandstogether 2nd Chally Chute 3rd Queenstown (3 min. 46.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT THE REVEREND caught the eye finishing strongly for fourth in the Petingo Handicap at Leopardstown and is taken to land this valuable prize. Willie Mullins’ charge can race of an unchanged mark and is fancied to turn the tables with the winner Immutable, who was raised 8lb for that success. Tim Toe, who ran a big race over 2m4f at Royal Ascot in June, merits plenty of respect, while Light Up The Dark and Sky Captain may prove best of the Joseph O’Brien contingent. The Ballydoyle representative Port Of Spain is another to consider.

WIN: THE REVEREND

DANGER: Tim Toe

RACE SPONSOR

Joe Keeling representing the Friends of The Curragh 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. He will also present the Friends of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch perpetual trophy to the winning owner.

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RACE SIX

DOY OURE COGNI SEANYOFT HE SEBE HA VI OURS?

SEVENTH RACE 4.55P.M. THE KWIFF MORE BANG FOR YOUR BET NURSERY HANDICAP OF €21,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420.

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

HR Handicap Rating

Horse

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

OUR BOY BAILEY

9-12

(138) (2)

Br B g Bayside Boy - Zaafran (GB) (Singspiel)

Draw

Mrs John Harrington T Woodridge Stables Limited O Woodridge Stables Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 80 J Keithen Kennedy (5) F 2074

Placed once in four starts. Finished 8l behind Salt Lake when fourth of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 10

17/2 Shane Foley 9.5 3 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Salt Lake 9.5 NAAS 17 SEP 12rn mdn 5f 205yds Yld 11/4 Shane Foley 9.5 22L 7th of 8 to Trean 9.5 GAL 27 JUL mdn 7f Yld Shane Foley 9.2 5L 11th of 25 to King of Cloughan 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 6f Gd /Frm

MOON SAND (FR)

Br Gr c Sea The Moon (GER) - Laylana (FR) (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) J J M Sheridan

HR Handicap Rating 77 F 996

9-9

(135) (3)

Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Barry Fowler O M Xavier Malaviolle B

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 9l behind Salt Lake when sixth of 12 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 8 1/2L 6th of 12 to Salt Lake 9.5 NAAS 17 SEP mdn 5f 205yds Yld 150/1 Declan McDonogh 9.5 12L 9th of 13 to Darkness Falls 9.5 here 29 AUG mdn 1m Gd 80/1 Scott McCullagh 9.7 9L 9th of 10 to Zarak Pasha 9.7 here 16 AUG mdn 1m 1f Gd

ROMANCE (GER)

(TStrap)

9-8

Br Gr f Kendargent (FR) - Romance Story (New Approach) J Andrew Slattery

(134) (10)

Josh Halley T Mrs E Halley O Gestut Hof Ittlingen B

HR Handicap Rating 76 F 50612

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Letmeentertainyou when second of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €7,068.00 Days Since Last Run 5

13/2 HR76 Andrew Slattery 8.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Letmeentertainyou (FR) 9.4 LIST 22 SEP 7rn 1m Yld 7/1 HR68 Andrew Slattery 9.11 (TS) won 2 1/4L 1 1/2L from Elyatta 9.3 and Summer Sent You 9.5 DRYL 4 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 7f 27yds Gd 1min 27sec 25/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.4 3 3/4L 6th of 14 to Banks Of The Boyne 8.10 LEP 20 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Yld

MARGOT MAE

(CPiece)

9-7

(133) (1)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Moody Blue (Invincible Spirit) J Scott McCullagh

Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D Hyland B

HR Handicap Rating 75 F 63755

Placed once in ﬁve starts. Finished 5l behind Letmeentertainyou when ﬁfth of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Listowel over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 5

10/1 HR75 Shane Foley 8.12 (CP) 5 1/4L 5th of 7 to Letmeentertainyou (FR) 9.4 LIST 22 SEP 1m Yld 100/30 HR78 Shane Foley 9.10 6 1/4L 5th of 6 to Exchange Student 8.0 here 29 AUG Ext hcp 7f Gd 4/1 Scott McCullagh 9.2 8 1/4L 7th of 13 to Maire Rua (GB) 9.2 LEP 9 JUL mdn 7f 50yds Gd

GABBY HAYES

9-2

(128) (7)

Br B g Space Traveller (GB) - Poker Hospital (GB) (Rock of Gibraltar)

RACE SEVEN

J Colin Keane

Noel Meade T Noel Meade Racing Ltd O Golden Vale Stud B

HR Handicap Rating 70 F 966

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Sovreigns Joy when sixth of 14 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 23

50/1 Adam Caffrey 9.1 6L 6th of 14 to Sovreigns Joy (GB) 9.7 DRYL 4 SEP mdn 7f 27yds Gd 50/1 Chris Hayes 8.13 6L 6th of 8 to Emotional Hedging 9.1 ROS 18 AUG 7f 111yds Gd 40/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.13 10L 9th of 10 to Oristown Boy 8.8 GAL 2 AUG mdn 7f Yld

CLOSEFIELD BEAU

Br B g Nando Parrado (GB) - Dawaa (GB) (Tamayuz (GB)) J Ben Coen

HR Handicap Rating 69 F 078

9-1

(127) (8)

Daniel McLoughlin T Closefield Syndicate O Loughtown Stud B

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 9l behind dead-heaters Drumbeat and Equus Victor at 300-1 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 26

300/1 Nathan Crosse 9.5 8 3/4L 8th of 15 to Drumbeat 9.5 and Equus Victor 9.5 D/H ﬁrst GOW 1 SEP mdn 7f Yld 200/1 Jamie Powell 9.0 14L 7th of 16 to Citrus Springs (USA) 9.3 GOW 12 AUG mdn 7f Gd 40/1 Gary Halpin 9.2 11L 10th of 13 to Noble Agenda 8.13 DRYL 19 JUN mdn 6f 214yds Sft

MATAVAI BAY

Br B f Dandy Man - Westfalica (GER) (Areion (GER)) J Chris Hayes

8-13

(125) (12)

Kevin Thomas Coleman T Atomic Racing O Castletown Stud & Partners B

HR Handicap Rating 67 F 065

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 7l behind Cashel Queen when ﬁfth of 12 at 125-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 40

125/1 Shane Foley 9.2 6 1/2L 5th of 12 to Cashel Queen 8.11 ROS 18 AUG mdn 7f 111yds Gd 66/1 Rory Cleary 9.2 7L 6th of 11 to Lady Patrona (GB) 8.5 SLGO 5 AUG mdn 6f Yld 33/1 Ben Coen 9.2 15L last of 10 to Sword Of State 8.10 GOW 25 JUL mdn 7f Gd

EXCHANGE STUDENT

8-12

Br B f Extreme Choice (AUS) - Sweet Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN))

(124) (11)

J A Stack T Craig Bernick O Glen Hill Farm B

HR Handicap Rating 66 J Julian Pietropaolo (7) F 70041

A winner at 9-1 over this course and distance (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Luca Brillante by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,369.00 Days Since Last Run 29

9/1 HR55 Julian Pietropaolo 8.0 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Luca Brillante 9.10 and Banks Of The Boyne 9.8 here 29 AUG 6rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.3sec 14/1 HR56 Andrew Slattery 8.12 3 1/2L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Hi Corbett Court 9.13 SLGO 5 AUG 12rn hcp 6f Yld 200/1 Gavin Ryan 9.2 14L 15th of 18 to Man’s Best Friend 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL mdn 5f 205yds Gd

SCARLET DREAM

Br B f Ardad - True Scarlet (Make Believe (GB)) J Adam Caffrey

8-12

(124) (9)

Adrian McGuinness T Adrian McGuinness O Edward Walsh B

HR Handicap Rating 66 F 7945

Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 7l behind Pink Venom when ﬁfth of 7 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 6

14/1 HR70 Colin Keane 9.2 7 1/4L 5th of 7 to Pink Venom 8.13 FAIR 21 SEP hcp 6f Gd 16/1 Adam Caffrey 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Best Love 8.12 NAV 2 SEP 8rn mdn 5f Gd 150/1 Leigh Roche 8.11 7 1/4L 9th of 16 to Maeda Matsu 8.11 NAAS 23 AUG mdn 7f Gd

TWO BRIGADE

(CPiece)

Br Br c Invincible Army - Faithful Duchess (Bachelor Duke (USA)) HR Handicap Rating 65 J Reese Holohan (7) F 856862

8-11

(123) (4)

M D O’Callaghan T Mrs M D O’Callaghan O Mr Darren Curley B

Placed once in six starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Cromane when second of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 10

10/1 HR64 Reese Holohan 8.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Cromane (GB) 9.9 NAAS 17 SEP 13rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 8/1 HR68 Colin Keane 9.1 (CP) 8 3/4L 6th of 8 to Supreme Lord 9.12 NAV 27 AUG Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 16/1 HR70 Jamie Powell 9.12 (CP) 13L 8th of 12 to Hi Corbett Court 9.13 SLGO 5 AUG hcp 6f Yld

SUPREME ACT

(Visor)

Br B g Supremacy - Rosa Albertine (Camelot (GB)) J Jimmy Dalton (7)

HR Handicap Rating 62 F 8708

8-8?+2 (120) (5)

Andrew Slattery T Premier Spirit Again Syndicate O Mr Micheal P Grealish B

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 5l behind Cromane at 12-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 1m (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 10

12/1 HR65 Andrew Slattery 9.7 5 1/4L 8th of 13 to Cromane (GB) 9.9 NAAS 17 SEP Ext hcp 1m Yld 150/1 Andrew Slattery 9.4 18L 11th of 15 to Joga Bonito (GB) 9.4 GAL 31 JUL mdn 7f Yld/Sft 40/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.8 11L 7th of 9 to Full Volume (FR) 9.3 BELW 3 JUL mdn 7f 195yds Gd

SOMETHINGABOUTLOVE

Br B f Soldier’s Call (GB) - Le Freak (Born To Sea) J Rory Cleary

HR Handicap Rating 53 F 684

8-7

(119) (6)

C W J Farrell T N Hayes O A McMullan & M O’Grady B

Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 8l behind Shesthedevil when fourth of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 6

40/1 Rory Cleary 9.0 1/2L hd 7 1/2L 4th to Shesthedevil 9.7 FAIR 21 SEP 6rn 7f Gd 100/1 Rory Cleary 8.10 8 3/4L 8th of 13 to Roeillaun 9.4 NAV 5 SEP mdn 5f 180yds Gd 66/1 Rory Cleary 8.8 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to Best Love 8.12 NAV 2 SEP mdn 5f Gd

?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight CPiece worn by No. 4, No. 10. TStrap worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 11. Long Handicap - Somethingaboutlove 7-13(111) Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Exchange Student, 7/2 Romance (GER), 4/1 Two Brigade, 10/1 Our Boy Bailey, 11/1 Moon Sand (FR), 14/1 Gabby Hayes, Scarlet Dream, 20/1 Matavai Bay, 25/1 Margot Mae, Supreme Act, 50/1 Closeﬁeld Beau, Somethingaboutlove

2025 - 1st Invincible Will 2nd Sunrise Angel 3rd Sanctijude (1 min. 31.7 sec.)

RACE SEVEN

SEVENTH RACE 4.55P.M. CURRAGH COMMENT ROMANCE is progressing well and can add to a Down Royal victory earlier this month. The selection showed a smart turn of foot coming from off the pace to score over this trip and again finished well in a rated race when runner-up at Listowel on Tuesday, with Margot Mae over three lengths back in fifth. Exchange Student beat Luca Brillante, who has won since, over C&D last month and, if settling better, should again play a prominent role. Two Brigade has no stamina concerns having stayed on well at Naas last time and Reese Holohan again takes the mount claiming 7lb.

WIN: ROMANCE

DANGER: Exchange Student

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EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M.

1m 2f

THE KWIFF SUPERCHARGED BETTING (Q.R.) HANDICAP OF €18,000

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360.

One Mile and Two Furlongs (2,000 metres) Waterford Post

(For Race Conditions see page 46) Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

Horse

KIMY (FR)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

(CPiece)

HR Handicap Rating

Age

st-lb

(lbs)

12-4

(172) (9)

Br B f Barastraight (GB) - Minimiss (FR) (Spirit One (FR)) J Mr C Mullins (7)

Draw

Thomas Mullins T

HR Handicap Rating 72 Mrs Rita Byrne O F 007296 M Jerome Chauvigne & S C E A du Haras des Sablonnets B

Placed once in ﬁve starts; but has won a hurdle. Finished 19l behind Dream On Baby when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Tramore over 2m (good) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €6,195.00 Days Since Last Run 45

16/1 HR74 Ms K.M. Ryan 10.2 19L 6th of 9 to Dream On Baby 10.4 TRAM 13 AUG mdn 2m Gd 33/1 HR75 Mr C. Mullins 11.0 21L 9th of 18 to Abbotsford (GB) 11.1 GAL 29 JUL mdn 1m 4f 43yds Yld 6/1 Nicola Burns 8.13 1/2L 2nd to El Galvino (GB) 9.9 TRAM 7 JUL 10rn mdn 1m 4f Gd

JUSTENZIA

(TStrap)

Br B f Ghaiyyath - Renzia (GER) (Sea The Stars) J Mr H C Swan

12-3

(171) (7)

Denis Gerard Hogan T Varland Syndicate O Rabbah Bloodstock Limited B

HR Handicap Rating 71 F 200702

A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Lauderdale King when second of 18 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHHHH

Career Record 18 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 28

8/1 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 2 1/4L 2nd to Lauderdale King 9.5 CK 30 AUG 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 28/1 HR70 Chris Hayes 10.0 (CP) 9 1/4L 10th of 17 to Faro Island (GB) 9.10 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld/Sft 18/1 HR72 Chris Hayes 9.6 14L 7th of 10 to Merlin The Wizard (GB) 9.6 BAL 22 JUN hcp 1m 1f 163yds Yld

NO MORE PORTER

(C,T)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (Dalakhani) J Mr J Dunne (7)

12-2

(170) (23)

Adrian McGuinness T Dooley Thoroughbreds O Mr I Holloway B

HR Handicap Rating 70 F 283045

He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 5l behind Follow Me when ﬁfth of 14 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Punchestown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 66 runs, 3 wins, 23 places Win Earnings €27,140.00 Days Since Last Run 12

9/1 HR72 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (V) 5L 5th of 14 to Follow Me (FR) 9.11 PUN 15 SEP Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd 3/1Fav HR72 Mr P.W. Mullins 12.3 (TS) hd 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Initial Blue 12.0 LAY 10 SEP 10rn Ext hcp 6f Std 17/2 HR74 Adam Caffrey 9.8 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 11th of 15 to Sonoran 9.13 NAV 2 SEP Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd

ALFALFA

Br B g Sir Prancealot - Mrs Popple (GB) (Hernando (FR)) J Mr D Doyle (7)

11-12

(166) (10)

Timothy Doyle T Mrs Claire Doyle O Mrs Claire Doyle B

HR Handicap Rating 66 F 6-55410-

Successful twice at 1m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Syzygy at 12-1 when 21st of 25 on his latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HH Career Record 27 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €18,290.00 Days Since Last Run 341

12/1 HR69 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.6 17L 21st of 25 to Syzygy (GB) 9.9 here 21 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Hvy 13/2 HR63 Ms J.I. Stokes 10.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Gotta Catch’em All 10.4 and The Mediator 10.13 here 4 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 2min 46.6sec 25/1 HR63 Mr D. Doyle 11.2 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Castleheath 11.6 here 28 SEP 25 22rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft

CHIPSRDOWN

(Visor)

Br B f Kodi Bear - Casino Girl (GB) (Shamardal (USA)) J Mr A P Ryan (5)

11-12

(166) (21)

Andrew Slattery T Mrs B Howard O Tom Howard B

HR Handicap Rating 66 F 502311

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to ﬁrm and yielding - soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav at Gowran Park over 1m (yielding - soft) earlier this month, beating Cause I Like You by 2 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €12,968.00 Days Since Last Run 8

9/4Fav HR58 Sam Coen 9.9 (V) won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Cause I Like You 9.0 and Princess Chloe 9.10 GOW 19 SEP 16rn hcp (0-60)1m Yld/Sft 1min 46.3sec 7/2Fav HR55 Andrew Slattery 9.11 (V) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Half Nutz 8.0 and William F Browne 10.0 LEP 18 JUN 15rn hcp (0-60)1m 1f Gd/Frm 1min 55.1sec 7/1 HR55 Andrew Slattery 9.11 (V) 1 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Queen Aethelﬂaed 9.9 GOW 12 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)1m Yld

DOUBLE INDIAN (GB)

(Blinkers)

RACE EIGHT

Br Ch c Indian Haven (GB) - Silkenveil (Indian Ridge) J Mr L Whitty (7)

HR Handicap Rating 64 F 09780

11-10

(164) (2)

Mrs John Harrington T Ms Susan Prichard-Jones O Suzi Pritchard-Jones B

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 14l behind Fianna at 50-1 when 13th of 16 on his latest outing at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good - yielding) last month. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 40

50/1 HR68 Scott McCullagh 9.12 13L 13th of 16 to Fianna 9.0 ROS 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 200/1 Mr L. Whitty 11.5 15L 8th of 12 to Eagle Fang 11.5 KILL 14 JUL mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 125/1 Darragh O’Sullivan 9.2 9 3/4L 7th of 10 to El Galvino (GB) 9.9 TRAM 7 JUL mdn 1m 4f Gd

IT’S GOOD TO TALK

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Hikari (Galileo) J Miss O M Queally (7)

11-10

(164) (16)

Emmet Mullins T Mrs Claire Gleeson O Brucetown Farms Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 64 F 290000

Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Handani when 17th of 21 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 22

100/1 HR61 Jamie Powell 10.0 24L 17th of 20fn, 21rn to Handani 9.8 NAV 5 SEP mdn 1m 2f 10yds Gd 22/1 Miss O.M. Queally 11.5 24L 10th of 18 to Abbotsford (GB) 11.1 GAL 29 JUL mdn 1m 4f 43yds Yld 125/1 Scott McCullagh 10.7 16L 11th of 15 to Confused 9.8 GOW 1 JUN mdn 1m 1f 120yds Yld

DARK SUMMIT (GB)

(TStrap)

Br Gr g Dark Angel - Icespire (GB) (Frankel (GB)) J Mr J L Gleeson

11-8

(162) (3)

Paul W Flynn T Tuesday Club Racing Syndicate O Juddmonte Farms Ireland Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 62 F 000083

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Third of 14 behind Taj Crown beaten 2 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the ﬁrst time. Having his ﬁrst run for a new stable today. Star Rating HHHH

Career Record 13 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €10,500.00 Days Since Last Run 53

7/1 HR67 Chris Hayes 9.7 nk 2 1/2L 3rd to Taj Crown 9.13 SLGO 5 AUG 14rn 1m 2f 100yds Yld 16/1 HR70 Chris Hayes 10.0 (CP) 7 1/2L 8th of 17 to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.12 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 18/1 HR73 Billy Lee 9.7 6 3/4L 11th of 13 to Frank Pickle 9.6 LEP 9 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd

ELUSIVE DUKE

11-8

(162) (14)

Br Gr g Elzaam (AUS) - Elusive Duchess (Elusive Pimpernel (USA))

M A Molloy T Elusive Duke Partnership O Thomas Westropp Bennett B

HR Handicap Rating 62 J Ms E C Costello (7) F 227200

A winner at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Star Strewn at 6-1 when 11th of 18 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 18 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 18

6/1 HR63 Colin Keane 9.8 6L 11th of 18 to Star Strewn 9.10 CK 9 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd 6/1 HR65 Wesley Joyce 9.6 11L 10th of 17 to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.12 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 3/1Fav HR62 Colin Keane 9.7 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.6 BAL 20 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld

FIANNA

(C,T)

Br B f Belardo - Diva (GER) (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Mr O McGill (5)

11-8

(162) (17)

Aidan Anthony Howard T S J Mullin O S V Schilcher B

HR Handicap Rating 62 F 5635-71

A winner at 14-1 at Roscommon over 1m 4f (good - yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Lady Plimsoll by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 10 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €7,068.00 Days Since Last Run 40

14/1 HR56 James Ryan 9.0 (CP) (TS) won 1 1/2L 2 1/4L from Lady Plimsoll 10.0 and Summer Snow 9.8 ROS 18 AUG 16rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 2min 45.1sec 14/1 HR57 Seamie Heffernan 9.13 (TS) 14L 7th of 13 to Prom Queen 8.10 GOW 22 APR hcp (0-60)1m 5f 160yds Sft 8/1 HR61 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.2 (V) 5 3/4L 5th of 8 to Doctor Grace 9.12 DRYL 18 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd

SHEREKIYA

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Shehreen (Iffraaj (GB)) J Mr F Maguire

HR Handicap Rating 67 F 754-738

11-8

(162) (11)

D K Weld T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C B

Placed once in six starts. Beaten 3l behind Star Strewn at 5-1 when eighth of 18 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 18

5/1 HR67 Chris Hayes 9.7 3 1/4L 8th of 18 to Star Strewn 9.10 CK 9 SEP Ext hcp 1m Gd 11/1 HR68 Chris Hayes 9.6 nk ns 3rd to Comfort Line 9.6 here 16 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 16/1 HR68 Chris Hayes 9.6 2 3/4L 7th of 16 to Zheleznaya Dama (USA) 9.0 NAAS 3 AUG Ext hcp 7f Gd

TIMANDI

Br B f Camacho (GB) - La Divina (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) J Mr B T Stone (7)

HR Handicap Rating 61 F 094127

11-7

(161) (15)

James M Barrett T Mrs N K Griffin & T Brosnan O Basil Brindley B

A winner at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Taj Crown at 10-3 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Sligo over 1m 2f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 17 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 53

100/30 HR63 Luke McAteer 9.8 5 1/2L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Taj Crown 9.13 SLGO 5 AUG 1m 2f 100yds Yld 10/1 HR63 Luke McAteer 9.10 1/2L 2nd to Minaun View (GB) 9.6 KILL 15 JUL 14rn 1m 40yds Gd 5/2 HR55 Luke McAteer 8.12 won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Plontier (FR) 9.2 and Battling Siki 8.12 TRAM 7 JUL 6rn 1m 4f Gd 2min 43.4sec

CASHELDALE LASS

(CPiece)

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Owega Dale (Refuse To Bend) J Mr J C Barry

HR Handicap Rating 60 F 028083

11-6

(160) (20)

Andrew Kinirons T Sean & Gary Murphy O Sean Murphy B

Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Killyclogher Rose at 6-1 when 12th of 15 on her latest ﬂat outing at Naas over 1m 3f (good) in June. Star Rating H Career Record 11 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 50

14/1 Conor Smithers 10.9 2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Kingside Lady 10.8 WEX 8 AUG 11rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 9/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.0 21L 8th of 10fn, 11rn to Manoir De Mirande (FR) 11.7 SLGO 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd 6/1 HR63 Patrick McGettigan 9.5 (CP) 6 3/4L 12th of 15 to Killyclogher Rose 9.8 NAAS 24 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 194yds Gd 43

RACE EIGHT

EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M. 14

OUT ON FRIDAY

11-6

Br B g Masterofthehorse - Macsteps (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) J Mr B P Leahy (7)

(160) (12)

Philip M Byrne T A P Deegan O Mr Antony Deegan B

HR Handicap Rating 60 F 207050

Has won eight races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Lauderdale King when last of 18 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (yielding) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 88 runs, 8 wins, 14 places Win Earnings €51,625.00 Days Since Last Run 28

33/1 HR62 Wesley Joyce 9.3 52L last of 18 to Lauderdale King 9.5 CK 30 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 10/1 HR62 Wesley Joyce 9.3 4 1/2L 5th of 16 to Fianna 9.0 ROS 18 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f 48yds Gd/Yld 50/1 HR63 Wesley Joyce 9.4 28L 10th of 16fn, 18rn to Vantage Code 9.2 GAL 31 JUL Ext hcp 1m 6f 14yds Yld/Sft

LAMBERELLA

(TStrap)

Br Ch f Gleneagles - Lambari (FR) (Medicean (GB))

11-5

(159) (5)

David Marnane T MRC International O Lambari Partnership B

HR Handicap Rating 64 J Mr T B Merrigan (7) F 958040

Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 13l behind Comfort Line at 18-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 42

18/1 HR67 Luke McAteer 9.5 (TS) 12L 11th of 13 to Comfort Line 9.6 here 16 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 16/1 HR67 Luke McAteer 9.7 (TS) 4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Themis 10.0 LIM 11 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 65yds Gd 12/1 HR71 Nathan Crosse 8.7 33L 10th of 13 to Electric Beauty 9.7 LEP 11 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft

ROCKET ROBYN (GB)

(B,T)

11-4

Br Ch f Harry Angel - Glee Club (GB) (Kyllachy (GB)) J Mr P A King (3)

(158) (18)

Martin Hassett T Noel R Walsh O Miss K J Keir B

HR Handicap Rating 58 F 069295

Placed twice in 11 starts. Finished 18l behind Ryefield Dasher when fifth of 10 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding - soft) earlier this month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Star Rating H

Career Record 11 runs, 0 wins, 2 places Days Since Last Run 8

14/1 HR62 Paddy Harnett 9.5 (TS) 17L 5th of 10 to Ryeﬁeld Dasher 9.3 GOW 19 SEP mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld/Sft 18/1 HR64 Paddy Harnett 9.5 (TS) 13L 9th of 18 to Lauderdale King 9.5 CK 30 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld 11/1 HR65 Paddy Harnett 8.13 (TS) 6 1/2L 2nd to Duvessa 9.4 DUN 12 JUL 6rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

DONT GET ME WRONG

(CPiece)

11-3

(157) (8)

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Fine Judgment (GB) (Compton Place (GB))

Gerard O’Leary T Lance Bloodstock Limited O Hunting Hill Stud B

HR Handicap Rating 62 J Mr B M Coonan (7) F 518-972

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Femme Beauty when second of 4 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good to ﬁrm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating HHH

Career Record 7 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 43

Cieren Fallon 9.0 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Femme Beauty 9.8 NEWMARKET 15 AUG 4rn hcp (51-70)1m 2f Gd /Frm 33/1 HR64 J. Cleary 8.7 12L 7th of 10 to Nermal 9.6 ROS 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 28/1 HR66 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Cisterna 8.13 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd

LAMAR VALLEY (GB)

Br B f Mohaather (GB) - Pamushana (Teoﬁlo) J Mr D G Lavery

11-3

(157) (4)

Kevin Thomas Coleman T Atomic Racing O East Layton Stud Ltd B

HR Handicap Rating 62 F 068

Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 8l behind Mawhibah at 100-1 when eighth of 21 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 25

100/1 Leigh Roche 9.3 8L 8th of 21 to Mawhibah (QA) 9.3 NAV 2 SEP mdn 1m 2f Gd 66/1 Leigh Roche 9.3 6 1/2L 6th of 12 to Rest Your Mind 9.10 GAL 1 AUG mdn 1m 73yds Yld 33/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 19L 10th of 14 to Saga Gaga 9.3 GOW 12 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

BELLE NUIT

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Kitlyn (Zoffany) J Mr S Cotter (7)

11-2

(156) (13)

Paul Nolan T Happy Gerries Syndicate O Ms S Rothwell B

HR Handicap Rating 61 F 540-049

Placed once in six starts. Beaten 19l behind Coulstys Way at 10-1 when 9th of 15 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 19

10/1 HR62 Paddy Harnett 8.12 18L 9th of 15 to Coulstys Way 9.2 GAL 8 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 33/1 HR65 Chris Hayes 9.9 nk 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Jp’s Express 9.5 GAL 31 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR67 Chris Hayes 9.3 14L 10th of 15 to Contrary To Law 9.6 FAIR 8 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

IF NOT FOR GRACE

11-2

(156) (1)

RACE EIGHT

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Docklands Grace (USA) (Honour And Glory (USA)) J Ms S Joubert (7)

Liam P Cusack T Fontstown Syndicate O Derrymore House Syndicate B

HR Handicap Rating 56 F 0808

Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 13l behind Handani at 300-1 when eighth of 21 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 22

300/1 James Ryan 10.0 12L 8th of 20fn, 21rn to Handani 9.8 NAV 5 SEP mdn 1m 2f 10yds Gd 150/1 Leigh Roche 10.2 21L 13th of 15 to Minaun View (GB) 8.11 GOW 12 AUG 1m Gd 125/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.9 34L 8th of 10 to Harana 9.4 BAL 22 JUN mdn 1m 1f 163yds Yld 44

The Kwiff Supercharged Betting (Q.R.) Handicap of €18,000

PALACE TYNE

Br B g Palace Pier (GB) - Crystal Starlet (GB) (Frankel (GB))

10-12

(152) (22)

Padraig Roche T Padraig Roche O Natalma Bloodstock B

HR Handicap Rating 57 J Miss A B O’Connor F 0093-0

Placed once in ﬁve starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Servare when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Navan over 1m 2f (heavy) in March. Star Rating H Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 181

9/1 HR61 Chris Hayes 9.4 (CP) 22L 12th of 13 to Servare (USA) 9.2 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 2f Hvy 15/2 HR63 Jamie Powell 8.6 (CP) 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to My Corbett Court 9.7 NAV 28 AUG 25 9rn mdn 1m 20yds Yld 300/1 James Ryan 9.5 14L last of 9 to Montreal 9.5 LEP 7 AUG 25 mdn 1m Gd

BHEAN SAIBHRE

(C,T)

10-9

(149) (19)

Br B f Decorated Knight (GB) - Island Odyssey (GB) (Dansili (GB)) Aidan Anthony Howard T HR Handicap Rating 49 J Mr L P Shanahan (7) F 44p821

Bap Syndicate O Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan B

Placed in three of 11 starts; but has won two hurdles (latest NH win was last month). Finished 6l behind Prom Queen when fourth of 13 at 2-1fav on her latest ﬂat outing at Gowran Park over 1m 6f (soft) in April. Declared to run at Dundalk on Friday. Star Rating HH

Career Record 11 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €14,148.00 Days Since Last Run 37

12/1 HR105 Peter Smithers 11.2 (TS) won 1 3/4L 1 3/4L from Cloonainra 11.5 and Blue Reed (FR) 10.6 KILB 21 AUG 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 200yds Gd 9/1 HR103 Peter Smithers 11.5 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Max Meridius 10.8 BAL 21 JUL 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd 20/1 HR106 Peter Smithers 11.5 (TS) 54L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Global Skies (GB) 11.9 LIM 2 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd

CHAIN OF DESTINY

(Blinkers)

Br B g Churchill - Always Special (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

10-8

(148) (6)

David Edward Finn T David Edward Finn O Mr W Evans B

HR Handicap Rating 48 J Miss L Costello (7) F 096//-950

Placed once in ten starts. Well beaten at 400-1 behind Eagle Fang when last of 12 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 6f (good) in July. He is wearing blinkers for the ﬁrst time. Star Rating H Career Record 10 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 75

400/1 HR51 Mr W.T. Ladd Finn 11.5 53L last of 12 to Eagle Fang 11.5 KILL 14 JUL mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 200/1 HR51 Mr W.T. Ladd Finn 10.7 30L 5th of 6 to Ndaawi (GB) 11.0 LIST 31 MAY 1m 5f 80yds Gd 300/1 HR52 Mr W.T. Ladd Finn 10.3 17L last of 9 to Factual Fact (FR) 12.3 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp 2m 182yds Gd

CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE

(Hood)

Br Ch f Helmet (AUS) - Philae (USA) (Seeking The Gold (USA)) J Miss M Walsh (7)

HR Handicap Rating 47 F 272940

10-7

(147) (24)

H Rogers T Nap Racing Syndicate O Godolphin B

A winner at 1m 2f on yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 18l behind Reponse Finale at 10-1 when 12th of 15 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good to ﬁrm) last month. Star Rating H

Career Record 33 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €6,195.00 Days Since Last Run 46

10/1 HR50 Chris Hayes 9.6 (H) 17L 12th of 15 to Reponse Finale 8.12 GOW 12 AUG hcp (0-60)1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm 22/1 HR109 Sean Flanagan 10.10 (H) 2 1/2L s/hd 4 1/2L 4th to Venusienne (FR) 11.9 GAL 29 JUL 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd 4/1 HR50 Chris Hayes 9.6 (H) 10L 9th of 12 to Arch Enemy 9.10 NAV 11 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 2f 40yds Gd

B,T worn by No. 16. Blinkers worn by No. 6, No. 23. C,T worn by No. 3, No. 10, No. 22. CPiece worn by No. 1, No. 13, No. 17. Hood worn by No. 24. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 8, No. 15. Visor worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Chipsrdown, 11/2 Fianna, 7/1 Dont Get Me Wrong, 8/1 Justenzia, 10/1 Sherekiya, 11/1 No More Porter, Bhean Saibhre, 14/1 Alfalfa, 16/1 Timandi, Lamar Valley (GB), 25/1 It’s Good To Talk, Dark Summit (GB), Lamberella, Belle Nuit, 33/1 Double Indian (GB), Elusive Duke, Casheldale Lass, Out On Friday, Rocket Robyn (GB), If Not For Grace, Palace Tyne, 50/1 Kimy (FR), Cleopatra’s Needle, 150/1 Chain Of Destiny

2025 - 1st Castleheath 2nd Gotta Catch’em All 3rd Sylkie (GB) (2 min. 12.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT JUSTENZIA won over a similar trip at Clonmel last year and has strong claims after beating all bar Lauderdale King over 1m4f at Cork last time. The form of that contest has worked out particularly well, given the winner, fourth and sixth have all won since. Chipsrdown is on a hat-trick after scoring at Gowran last time, although an 8lb rise will make life more difficult, while Dark Summit has dropped to an attractive mark. Sherekiya is another to consider, along with Fianna and No More Porter.

DANGER: Chipsrdown

RACE SPONSOR

Jack Milner representing 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.

RACE EIGHT

WIN: JUSTENZIA

FIRST RACE 1.25p.m. The Army Equitation Centenary Irish EBF Maiden of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,958), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €220 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.00p.m. The Izuzu Ireland Irish EBF Maiden of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Harris Group and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,958), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €220 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.35p.m. The Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Renaissance Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For three years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €490 to enter on September 2nd €280 extra if forfeit not declared by September 22nd or €7,000 if entered by September 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 5lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2026) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of two Group 3 races or of a Group 2 race 5lb extra Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Closing Date: 2nd September 2026. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Celebrating County Kildare And Lexington Twinning Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by County Kildare Twinning) 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 6 furlongs. €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €11780; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Darley Fillies Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Registered as the Weld Park Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Darley Stallions) Winner will receive €42,000 (Penalty Value: €41,230), Second will receive €14,000, Third will receive €7,000, Fourth will receive €3,500, Fifth will receive €2,100, Sixth will receive €1,400. For two years old ﬁllies only. About 7 furlongs. €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch of €500,000 (Rated 0-110) (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by the Friends Of The Curragh) Winner will receive €275,000 (Penalty Value: €269,500), Second will receive €100,000, Third will receive €50,000, Fourth will receive €25,000, Fifth will receive €15,000, Sixth will receive €10,000, Seventh will receive €7,500, Eighth will receive €7,500, Ninth will receive €5,000, Tenth will receive €5,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 0-110 that have run four or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 10th August, 2026, and that have had at least one run over a distance of eleven furlongs or more between 1st August, 2025 and 21st September, 2026 inclusive. About 2 miles 170 yards. €1,375 to enter on August 5th €1,375 extra if forfeit not declared by August 26th €1,375 extra if forfeit not declared by September 22nd and €1,375 extra if declared to run. Penalties – (after calculation of the handicap) Winner of a race 7lb extra Of two or more races 10lb extra. HRI Directive 6 is suspended for the purpose of this race. In the event of the top weight remaining prior to the preliminary ballot being less than 10st 2lb, it shall be raised to that weight and all of the other horses shall be raised by an equal amount. (Penalties incurred by winning after the calculation of the weights shall be added to the weight of the horse as originally published before the raising of weights) The preliminary ballot will then be made in accordance with HRI Directive 10 except the winners of The Lilywhites Handicap at the Curragh on June 3rd, 2026, The Ulster Derby Handicap at Down Royal on June 20th, 2026, The Connacht (Q.R.) Handicap at Galway on July 27th, 2026, The Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap at Killarney on August 21st, 2026 and The Petingo Handicap at Leopardstown on September 12th, 2026 which shall be exempt from the ballot if their weight is 8st 7lb or above. The Directors of the IHRB have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race.. Any horse entered in this race which has not run in a race over a distance of eleven furlongs or more between 1st August, 2025 and 21st September, 2026 inclusive will be automatically struck out of the race on 22nd September. This race WILL be started from stalls.. Closing Date: 5th August 2026. Handicaps calculated 11th August. Weights raised by 1lb. Value to winner: €269500; Second: €100000; Third: €50000; Fourth: €25000; Fifth: €15000; Sixth: €10000; Seventh: €7500; Eighth: €7500; Ninth: €5000; Tenth: €5000 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.55p.m. The Kwiff More Bang For Your Bet Nursery Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Kwiff) 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 two years old only. (80 = 9st 12lbs). About 7 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 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.30p.m. The Kwiff Supercharged Betting (Q.R.) Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Kwiff) 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 three years old and upwards. (70 = 12st 2lbs). About 1 mile 2 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. Riders: Qualiﬁed Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 in this race. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lb.. Handicaps calculated 22nd September. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE 46

Dubawi

Dubai Millennium

A breed-shaping stallion. By a generational talent. The Dubawi dynasty: after five decades in the game, it’s our proudest achievement. Blood and brilliance, now reaching forward into horseracing’s future... Thrilled to have been a big part of the racing world since 1977.