PAT SMULLEN
RACEDAY SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 2026 IN AID OF
FEATURING Tote Irish Cambridgeshire Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race SUPPORTED BY BALLYLINCH STUD
OFFICIAL RACECARD:€5
PRESENTS THE
PAT SMULLEN RACE DAY IN AID OF
Turning Ireland into a global leader for pancreatic research: It’s very rare that the words “pancreatic cancer” and “good news” are mentioned in the same sentence, but we have a genuine breakthrough to celebrate. Everybody who has supported the Pat Smullen Fund, Cancer Trials Ireland and the Pat Smullen Race Day at the Curragh over the past seven years has helped put Ireland on the map in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Because of that – people in Ireland will get faster access to this breakthrough treatment. It means a lot to me personally – and I hope it means the same to you – that there are families who will have more time together in the future, because of what we are done together since 2019. The Pat Smullen Fund has always been about building a brighter future for people facing pancreatic cancer. I think we are living up to that mission, and that’s down to the strong support of the horse racing community, and the people in Ireland are affected by pancreatic cancer. Thank you for your support – and please keep on supporting us. There’s a lot more work to be done, more trials to open, more lives to improve. We want to keep on building a brighter future. Frances Crowley
There has been a major breakthrough – researchers have been able to develop a treatment that target the main mutation (RAS) in patients with pancreatic cancer. This new drug is called Daraxonrasib. It was evaluated in a phase III randomised clinical trial. The trial involved patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who had already received chemotherapy, but whose cancer had progressed (what we call ‘second line’ treatment). The patients on the trial received either the standard treatment for pancreatic cancer at this stage or their disease, or this new drug, Daraxonrasib. What we saw was that the new drug doubled survival. And we’re now seeing this treatment move even earlier. It is being tested as a first treatment for people diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, either with chemotherapy or on its own, and the results so far are very promising. What we ultimately believe is that all patients with pancreatic cancer – whether you have a cancer that is considered resectable (treatable with surgery), or a cancer that is locally advanced, or a cancer that is advanced - will be receiving KRAS inhibitors at the outset in the near future. As of today, we do not have access to the drugs. And we are all very excited about being able to use this therapy for our patients. But we are going to have clinical trials. We’re going to have trials with this drug and other KRAS inhibitors. And that is because we now have an ecosystem in Ireland where we are able to deliver clinical trials, where our partners in pharmaceutics are going to come to us to be able to deliver these trials for our patients. And ultimately, that is down to this community who have been raising awareness of clinical trials and who have been supporting physicians to treat pancreatic cancer in Ireland. This is probably the most historic moment for patients with pancreatic cancer, for patients in the future who are going to get pancreatic cancer, for caregivers, for physicians, we are now entering an absolute new era for treating patients with this disease. Prof Grainne O’Kane
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Congratulations to some of our winning owners from Saturday 22th August. It was a pleasure to celebrate with you!
OFFICIALS SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST 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: Justice Leonie Reynolds Mr. Peter Law Mr. John Martin-Smith Mr. Noel McCaffrey Mr. L. Walsh CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P.L. Malone STARTER: Mr. J.R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. D. Maher HANDICAPPER Mr. G. O’Gorman STEWARDS SECRETARIES
CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. P.F. Graffin
Mr. A. Ring & Ms. P. Hassett MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. A. McGoldrick VETERINARY OFFICER:
For information and all the latest news, visit:
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
www.curragh.ie
Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey & Ms. M. O’Neill
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS:
RACE DAY DINING From Elegant Experiences to Casual Favourites
LILYWHITES LOUNGE
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.
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FOODHALL
ATRIUM CAFÉ
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
GROUND FLOOR CHAMPIONS HALL
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TRACKFACTS
AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION
2m
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 (163 wins from 751 runners, 22%) runs DARKNESS FALLS, ALBANY COUNTY & KINGDOM OF CAMELOT (1.18), EXCEPTIONALLY, SO LOVELY & SPECKLES (1.53), GREAT BARRIER REEF (3.03), DROP DEAD GORGEOUS & GARDEN PARTY (3.40). J P O’BRIEN (90 wins from 803 runners, 11%) runs CLUSTER and MOON SAND (1.18), BALLYSKEAGH and BELLESQUE (1.53), RULER’S CONTROL and BEIBHINN (3.03), PRINCESS CHILD and SINDRIA (3.40), HARDY WARRIOR (4.15), DUKE SILVER (5.25). J P MURTAGH (44 wins from 466 runners, 9%) runs ROMAYAN, LUMIEREBLEU & A I NATION (1.18), FINAL VOYAGE and RAHMI (4.15), POWERACCLAIM (4.50). G M LYONS (39 wins from 307 runners, 13%) runs HIGHEST ORDER (1.18), LIVENKA (3.03), FAIYUM (3.40). MRS J HARRINGTON (38 wins from 516 runners, 7%) runs SAMNINA (1.53), MARGOT MAE (2.28), DARK VIPER (5.25).
TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
J P O’BRIEN (13 wins from 78 runners, 17%) runners listed above. H DE BROMHEAD (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs THALARA (3.40). AIDAN O’BRIEN (8 wins from 50 runners, 16%) runners listed above. G BOUGHEY (8 wins from 37 runners, 22%) runs DELLA PACE (3.40). G CROMWELL (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs MR DIBBS and OLE OLE (5.25).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT CURRAGH (2021-2026) WITH RIDES:
RYAN MOORE (118 wins from 346 rides, 34%) rides DARKNESS FALLS (1.18), SO LOVELY (1.53), GREAT BARRIER REEF (3.03), DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (3.40). COLIN KEANE (72 wins from 548 rides, 13%) rides CLUSTER (1.18), SEA OF RAIN (1.53), LIVENKA (3.03), FAIYUM (3.40). BILLY LEE (63 wins from 518 rides, 12%) rides ADVERSITY (1.18), TOSCA NO CANDIS (1.53), VELOZEE (3.03), BOSPHORUS ROSE (3.40), BOOYEA (4.15). WAYNE LORDAN (42 wins from 405 rides, 10%) rides ALBANY COUNTY (1.18), EXCEPTIONALLY (1.53), GARDEN PARTY (3.40), HELLORHIGHWATER (4.15). CHRIS HAYES (40 wins from 523 rides, 8%) rides PAUL PIERRE (1.18), BALLYSKEAGH (1.53), LUCA BRILLANTE (2.28), RULER’S CONTROL (3.03), MERIDEN (3.40), KALIR (4.15).
JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
COLIN KEANE (6 wins from 32 rides, 19%) rides listed above. WAYNE LORDAN (5 wins from 27 rides, 19%) rides listed above. CHRISTOPHE SOUMILLON (5 wins from 24 rides, 21%) rides WHERE LOVE LIVES (3.03), MISS SCOTT (3.40). RYAN MOORE (3 wins from 29 rides, 10%) rides listed above. GARY CARROLL (3 wins from 29 rides, 10%) rides TED’S TURN (1.18), PIVOTAL ATTACK (3.40), LORD MASSUSUS (4.15). NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 27th August.
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DARK BLUEfilly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks Lightly-raced filly fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals atYork. at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flflat at wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105 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 16
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Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer
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.
The Curragh in association with Churchill Tyres would like to congratulate the following breeders who were responsible for winners on Saturday 22nd August. WINNING HORSE
Acula
BREEDER
Newtown Anner Stud
Bear on the Run
Kildare Racing Syndicate
Clonmacash
Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Giant Sequoia
Resolute Bloodstock LLC
Green Empress
Sunderland Holding INC
Monogram
Juddmonte Farms Inc
Queenstown
Yousaynothingatall
Coolmore
Whisperview Trading Ltd
All breeders of winners from July to November at The Curragh will be entered into a draw to win a free nomination to exciting new sire Maranoa Charlie Nb. the free nomination is non transferable
The Organising committee of the Pat Smullen Race Day would like to acknowledge and pay tribute for the support of the following who have made the day possible. Tote
TCD Racing Society
Martin Murphy & racing department
O’Toole’s Bar & Lounge Rhoda
of Horse Racing Ireland
Kileen’s Daybreak
Ballylinch Stud
Clonbullogue
IRHB
Mikey McGovern/
IRIS
Raheens GAA
Kevin Manning
Sonia Mullen
Levy Ireland Kildangan Stud
Gillian Holland
An Garda Siochana
Ciara Gillespie
Swans Shop Skryne, Co. Meath
Colin Hennigan
OLIVE LYNCH - A TRIBUTE We remember Olive Lynch today who sadly passed away with pancreatic cancer fifteen years ago. The Curragh to Curragh Cycle takes place in her memory
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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)
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FIRST RACE 1.18P.M. THE JOHN ORMONDE WEXFORD SAND IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF €22,000
1m
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440.
One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post
(For Race Conditions see page 58) (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race)
RACE ONE
Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
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J Jockey
T Trainer
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Age
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A I NATION
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Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Kalagia (Kodiac (GB)) J Ben Coen
J P Murtagh T Liam B Quinn O Jpd Bloodstock B
F 0
Dam won three times between 5f and 1m. Beaten 8l behind Push The Boat Out at 125-1 when 11th of 19 on his racecourse debut here over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 20
125/1 Jamie Powell 9.7 8 1/4L 11th of 19 to Push The Boat Out 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd/Frm
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ADVERSITY (GB)
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Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Oblong Song (GB) (Nathaniel)
9-5
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Natalia Lupini T G C Myddelton O Newsells Park Stud B
J Billy Lee
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Son of Wootton Bassett cost 65,000gns as a yearling but is probably set a stiff task on debut. Star Rating HH
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ALBANY COUNTY
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9-5
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Br B c Camelot (GB) - Many Colours (GB) (Green Desert (USA)) J Wayne Lordan
A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O Grenane House Stud B
F 4
Half-brother to Mother Earth, won four times at 6f and 1m including two Group 1 races. Finished 2l behind Zarak Pasha when fourth of 10 at 25-1 on his racecourse debut here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 13
25/1 J. Cleary 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L s/hd 4th to Zarak Pasha 9.7 here 16 AUG 10rn mdn 1m 1f Gd
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CLUSTER (GB)
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Br B c Frankel (GB) - Shoal (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Colin Keane
9-5
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Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd B
Dam won at 1m 2f and is from one of the best Juddmonte families, with the leading owners teaming up with Joseph O’Brien to unleash an exciting youngster here last week. Fascinating newcomer. Star Rating HHHH
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CMON NOW THE VIEW
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Br B c Calyx (GB) - The Winker (Galileo Gold (GB))
9-5
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Garry Caldwell T View Syndicate O Lewinstown Farm B
J Wesley Joyce (3)
Dam a lightly raced maiden. This maiden is expected to be hot and the son of Calyx would be a surprise winner. Star Rating H
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Br B c Camelot (GB) - You’resobeautiful (No Nay Never (USA)) J Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien T Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith O Lynch Bages Ltd B
F 3
Half-brother to The Flying Seagull, won at 6f. Third of 5 behind Green Dreamer beaten 4 1/2l at 17-2 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 37
17/2 Wayne Lordan 9.7 2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Green Dreamer 9.7 LEP 23 JUL 5rn mdn 1m Gd
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Br B c Dark Angel - Clerisy (GB) (Kingman (GB)) J Jack Kearney (3)
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G M Lyons T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms Ltd B
F 47
Full brother to Polygram, won twice at 1m and 1m 1f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 9l behind Ile de France at 20-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month. Star Rating HH 20/1 Gary Carroll 9.7 8 1/2L 7th of 13 to Ile De France (USA) 9.7 DUN 15 AUG mdn 1m Std 6/1 Colin Keane 9.7 2L 2 1/2L 6L 4th to Green Dreamer 9.7 LEP 23 JUL 5rn mdn 1m Gd
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KINGDOM OF CAMELOT (FR)
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Br B c Camelot (GB) - Peinture Secrete (Lope De Vega)
A P O’Brien T Smith,Magnier,Tabor,Westerberg,Brant O S C E A Haras de la Perelle B
J J Cleary (5)
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Cost no less than 1.2m euros as a yearling and he holds a couple of Group 2 entries. Plenty of attention will be focused on him. Star Rating HHH
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LUMIEREBLEU
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Br B c Blue Point - Faradays Law (Lawman (FR)) J Seamie Heffernan
9-5
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J P Murtagh T Mrs Joan Keaney-Dempsey O Norwegian Wood Stud B
Half-brother to Melismatic, won twice at 1m. Changed hands for 78,000 euros as a yearling but other newcomers appeal more today. Star Rating HH
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MOON SAND (FR)
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Br Gr c Sea The Moon (GER) - Laylana (FR) (Footstepsinthesand (GB))
9-5
(131) (12)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Barry Fowler O M Xavier Malaviolle B
J Declan McDonogh F 9
Dam won at 1m and 1m 1f. Beaten 9l behind Zarak Pasha at 80-1 when 9th of 10 on his racecourse debut here over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 13
80/1 Scott McCullagh 9.7 9L 9th of 10 to Zarak Pasha 9.7 here 16 AUG mdn 1m 1f Gd
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NOUVEAU GREY (FR)
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Br Gr c New Bay (GB) - Grey Anatomy (GB) (Slickly (FR)) J Shane Foley
9-5
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Ross O’Sullivan T Ms Amanda Torrens O Cherryvalley Farm B
Half-brother to Zagrey, won five times between 1m and 1m 4f including a Group 1 race, and he sold for 145,000 euros as a yearling. Merits respect ahead of his introduction. Star Rating HHH
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PAUL PIERRE
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Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Amma Grace (Galileo) J Chris Hayes
9-5
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D K Weld T Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd B
Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f and is from the brilliant Moyglare family of Kyprios and Free Eagle. He holds an engagement in the National Stakes and it would be unwise not to take him very seriously. Star Rating HHH
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ROCK ON JOHNNY
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Br B g Dubawi Legend - Miss Dinky (El Kabeir (USA)) J Adam Caffrey
F 85
9-5
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Adrian McGuinness T John Tuite & J Tuite O John & James Tuite B
Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 13l behind Citrus Springs when fifth of 16 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 17
40/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 12L 5th of 16 to Citrus Springs (USA) 9.3 GOW 12 AUG mdn 7f Gd 5/1 Adam Caffrey 9.1 13L 8th of 9 to Full Volume (FR) 9.3 BELW 3 JUL mdn 7f 195yds Gd 17
RACE ONE
Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 14
FIRST RACE 1.18P.M. 14
ROMAYAN
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Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Romiyna (Nathaniel) J Jamie Powell
F 9
9-5
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J P Murtagh T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O Haras de Son Altesse l’Aga Khan SCEA B
Half-brother to Romzina, won at 1m 2f. Beaten 9l behind Shakespeare at 125-1 when 9th of 11 on his racecourse debut here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 20
RACE ONE
125/1 Jamie Powell 9.7 9 1/4L 9th of 11 to Shakespeare (GB) 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 7f Gd/Frm
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SILK TWIST
2
Br B c Churchill - Black Silk (GB) (Foxwedge (AUS))
9-5
(131) (16)
Thomas Mullins T Shay Byrne O D Harron & Edgeridge Ltd B
J N G McCullagh
Dam won four times between 6f and 7f. Sire Churchill imparts some stamina but he is possibly best watched for the time being. Star Rating HH
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TED’S TURN
2
Br Ch c New Bay (GB) - Sea Prose (FR) (Lope de Vega) J Gary Carroll
F 5
9-5
(131) (10)
Joseph G Murphy T Edward M Walsh O Edward Walsh B
Half-brother to Sea Poetry, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f. Finished 5l behind Nola Soul when fifth of 7 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 7f (good) in May. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 106
20/1 Gary Carroll 9.7 5L 5th of 7 to Nola Soul (USA) 9.7 LEP 15 MAY mdn 7f Gd
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Albany County, 9/2 Darkness Falls, Kingdom Of Camelot (FR), 11/2 Cluster (GB), 15/2 Paul Pierre, 16/1 Highest Order (GB), Ted’s Turn, 25/1 A I Nation, Adversity (GB), Lumierebleu, Moon Sand (FR), Romayan, 33/1 Cmon Now The View, Nouveau Grey (FR), Rock On Johnny, Silk Twist
2025 - 1st Hawk Mountain 2nd Mr Vettori 3rd Port Of Spain (1 min. 44.8 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT Ryan Moore sides with DARKNESS FALLS and he may prove the pick. The Camelot colt shaped nicely when third on his debut at Leopardstown and that form has worked out well. The winner Green Dreamer was third in Group 2 company here last week, while the runner-up Shakespeare was a maiden winner earlier in the month. Stablemate Albany County was an eyecatcher when fourth on his introduction here 13 days ago and is a lively second string. He is also open to a nice bit of improvement. Joseph O’Brien has already had a nice winner for Juddmonte and Cluster is an interesting newcomer. The Frankel colt is out of a winning full-sister to brilliant racemare Midday.
WIN: DARKNESS FALLS
DANGER: Albany County
RACE SPONSOR
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THE DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS TODAY
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SECOND RACE 1.53P.M. THE NEWTOWNANNER STUD IRISH EBF STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
1m
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400.
One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post
(For Race Conditions see page 58) (Registered as the Flame Of Tara Stakes) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
HR Handicap Rating
No
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
Draw
1
BALLYSKEAGH
2
9-2
(128)
(4)
Br B f Gleneagles - Adana (FR) (Le Havre) J Chris Hayes
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Mrs A M O’Brien O Adana Partnership B
F 51
RACE TWO
Half-sister to Iathus Danica, won three times between 1m 1f and 1m 5f. Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month, beating Star Glory by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 44
7/4Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 won 1/2L ns from Star Glory 9.2 and Sea Of Rain 8.10 LEP 16 JUL 12rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd 1min 31sec 4/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.4 6L 5th of 15 to Damsel In Distress 9.0 ROS 30 JUN mdn 7f 94yds Gd
2
BELLESQUE
2
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Belesta (GB) (Xaar (GB)) HR Handicap Rating 92 J Declan McDonogh F 213
9-2
(128) (10)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Mrs E Irwin & Mrs John Magnier O Rockhart Trading Ltd B
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 6 behind Sergei Diaghilev beaten 1 1/2l at 10-3 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 22
100/30 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 GOW 7 AUG 6rn Listed 1m Gd 1/1Fav Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 won 3/4L 1/2L from So Lovely (USA) 9.2 and Exceptionally (USA) 8.11 LEP 16 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 43.4sec 7/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Maire Rua (GB) 9.2 LEP 9 JUL 13rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd
3
DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
2
Br B f Minzaal - Shenoya (FR) (Zoffany) J Ben Coen
9-2
(128)
(8)
Daniel McLoughlin T Tim Porter O Ringfort Stud Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 95 F 514
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Alwaysanangel when fourth of 9 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 15
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 28/1 Scott McCullagh 9.2 13L 5th of 8 to Beibhinn 9.2 LIST 31 MAY mdn 6f 60yds Gd
4
EXCEPTIONALLY (USA)
2
9-2
(128)
(9)
Br B f Into Mischief (USA) - Together Forever (Galileo) J Wayne Lordan
F 033
A P O’Brien T Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith O Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt B
Placed once in three starts. Third of 14 behind Ibelieveicanfly beaten 6l at 8-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 20
8/1 Ronan Whelan 9.2 5L 1/2L 3rd to Ibelieveicanfly (USA) 9.2 here 9 AUG 14rn 7f Gd/Frm 18/1 J. Cleary 8.11 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Bellesque 9.2 LEP 16 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd 16/1 J. Cleary 8.11 16L 12th of 13 to Alpha 9.2 here 28 JUN mdn 7f Gd
5
SAMNINA
2
Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Weetamoo (Le Havre) J Shane Foley
F 41
9-2
(128)
(2)
Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd B
Dam won three times at 1m 1f and 1m 4f. A winner at 4-1 at Galway over 7f (yielding) on her latest outing last month, beating Madam Secretary by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 2 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 32
4/1 Shane Foley 9.2 won 3/4L 3/4L from Madam Secretary 9.2 and Silver Kiss 9.2 GAL 28 JUL 12rn mdn 7f Yld 1min 31.4sec 50/1 Shane Foley 9.2 6L 2 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Alpha 9.2 here 28 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd
6
SEA OF RAIN
2
Br B f Naval Crown (GB) - Neophilia (Teofilo) J Colin Keane
HR Handicap Rating 87 F 422314
9-2
(128)
(6)
J S Bolger T Mrs J S Bolger O J S Bolger B
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 4l behind Sergei Diaghilev when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 22
9/1 HR86 Colin Keane 9.0 3/4L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Sergei Diaghilev 9.5 GOW 7 AUG 6rn Listed 1m Gd 9/4Fav HR78 Declan McDonogh 9.1 won 3 1/2L nk from Citrus Springs (USA) 9.3 and Miss Twilight 8.9 LEP 23 JUL 12rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 26.7sec 11/4 HR78 Declan McDonogh 8.10 1/2L ns 3rd to Ballyskeagh 9.4 LEP 16 JUL 12rn mdn 7f 50yds Gd 22
7
SO LOVELY (USA)
2
9-2
(128)
(7)
Br B Br f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Love (Galileo) J Ryan Moore
F 221
A P O’Brien T Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor O Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt B
Won on her latest outing when 2-5fav at Leopardstown over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Zenith Blaze by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 9
2/5Fav Wayne Lordan 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from Zenith Blaze (GB) 9.2 and Isle Of Capri 9.2 and Villaray 9.2 LEP 20 AUG 14rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm 1min 27.3sec Ryan Moore 9.2 hd 2nd to Avalon Queen (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 13rn mdn 7f Gd /Frm 6/1 Wayne Lordan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Bellesque 9.2 LEP 16 JUL 6rn mdn 1m Gd
8
SPECKLES
2
9-2
(128)
(5)
J Ronan Whelan
A P O’Brien T Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith O Coolmore B
F 62
Half-sister to Boogie Woogie, won twice at 1m 2f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 5l by Ibelieveicanfly when second of 14 at 11-2 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 20
11/2 J. Cleary 8.11 5L 2nd to Ibelieveicanfly (USA) 9.2 here 9 AUG 14rn 7f Gd/Frm 12/1 Wayne Lordan 9.2 3 3/4L 6th of 9 to Shi Yang 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd/Frm
9
SWORD OF STATE
2
9-2
(128)
(3)
Br B f State of Rest - Alchemilla (GB) (Dubai Destination (USA)) J Rory Cleary
Brendan W Duke T Martin Hayes & Peter Slezak O Forenaghts Stud Farm B
HR Handicap Rating 78 F 718
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Emotional Hedging at 3-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 11
3/1 Rory Cleary 9.1 11L last of 8 to Emotional Hedging 9.1 ROS 18 AUG 7f 111yds Gd 18/1 Rory Cleary 8.10 won 1 1/4L 3L from Seaxburh 8.12 and Why Oh Why 8.5 GOW 25 JUL 10rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 26.9sec 200/1 Rory Cleary 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 9 to Shi Yang 9.2 here 19 JUL mdn 7f Gd/Frm
10
TOSCA NO CANDIS
2
Br B f Blue Point - Honeymead (Pivotal (GB)) J Billy Lee
HR Handicap Rating 92 F 5551
9-2
(128)
(1)
Robson De Aguiar T Scuderia Scolari & Giselle De Aguiar O James F Hanly B
A winner at 10-3 at Dundalk over 6f on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Crayons In The Sky by 3/4l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 4 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 14
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 25/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.1 3 1/2L 5th of 7 to Dancing Destiny 8.7 NAAS 4 JUL Listed 1m Gd
Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Samnina, 4/1 So Lovely (USA), 9/2 Ballyskeagh, 11/2 Bellesque, 15/2 Tosca No Candis, 10/1 Speckles, 14/1 Damsel In Distress, 20/1 Sea Of Rain, 25/1 Exceptionally (USA), 50/1 Sword Of State
2025 - 1st Queen Of Hawaii 2nd Moments Of Joy (USA) 3rd Ridersinthesky (GER) (1 min. 41.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT Connections feel a mile will bring improvement from SO LOVELY and she could prove the one to beat. The Wootton Bassett filly, a daughter of brilliant racemare Love, won on her third attempt at Leopardstown nine days ago and there should be more to come now back up in trip as her dam was an Oaks winner. She is fancied to turn the tables on Bellesque, who she chased home on her first start. That Joseph O’Brien-trained filly has run well to finish placed in Listed company against the boys since. Samnina won a decent looking Galway maiden last month and the runner-up has been second in a Listed race since. She’s another to consider.
WIN: SO LOVELY
DANGER: Bellesque
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RACE TWO
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Seventh Heaven (Galileo)
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7f
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 25th August. 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 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
HR Handicap Rating
No
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
Draw
1
TRADEWINDS
2
10-3
(143)
(1)
Br B c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Badr Al Badoor (Acclamation (GB)) J Paddy Harnett (3)
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg O Mrs T Mahon B
HR Handicap Rating 85 F 532330
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 7l behind Push The Boat Out at 8-1 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 6 runs, 0 wins, 4 places Days Since Last Run 20
8/1 HR87 Paddy Harnett 9.2 7 1/4L 10th of 19 to Push The Boat Out 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd/Frm 9/4Fav HR82 Paddy Harnett 9.3 (CP) hd hd 3rd to I Ready 9.1 here 19 JUL 8rn hcp 6f Gd/Frm 3/1 HR85 Gavin Ryan 9.7 2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to April Mist 9.2 BELW 3 JUL 8rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd
2
BANKS OF THE BOYNE
2
Br B g Space Traveller (GB) - High Shine (GB) (Paco Boy)
RACE THREE
J Wesley Joyce (3)
HR Handicap Rating 79 F 802241
9-11
(137)
(6)
Michael Mulvany T Michael Mulvany O Ms Ethel Anne Moloney B
Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month, beating Sovreigns Joy by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 9
9/4Fav HR79 Wesley Joyce 8.10 won 3/4L hd from Sovreigns Joy (GB) 9.7 and The Green Helmet 9.5 LEP 20 AUG 14rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 27sec 7/2Fav HR80 Wesley Joyce 9.9 1 1/4L 1L nk 4th to Howlin Wolf 8.12 here 16 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 14/1 HR81 Wesley Joyce 9.10 4 3/4L 2nd to Seven Nation Army (GER) 9.11 GAL 30 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft
3
LUCA BRILLANTE
2
Br Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Making Light (Tamayuz (GB)) J Chris Hayes
HR Handicap Rating 78 F 672
9-10
(136)
(2)
D K Weld T Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd B
Placed once in three starts. Beaten a neck by Cashel Queen when second of 12 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Roscommon over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 11
8/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 nk 2nd to Cashel Queen 8.11 ROS 18 AUG 12rn mdn 7f 111yds Gd 125/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 5 3/4L 7th of 19 to Push The Boat Out 9.7 here 9 AUG mdn 6f Gd/Frm 33/1 Chris Hayes 9.2 20L 6th of 7 to Confucius 9.7 NAAS 9 MAY mdn 5f 205yds Gd
4
MARGOT MAE
2
9-10
(136)
(3)
Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Moody Blue (Invincible Spirit) J Shane Foley
Mrs John Harrington T Alpha Racing O Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D Hyland B
HR Handicap Rating 78 F 637
Placed once in three starts. Beaten 9l behind Maire Rua at 4-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 51
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 10/1 Shane Foley 9.2 3/4L nk 3rd to Blonde Over Blue (GB) 9.2 LEP 4 JUN 10rn mdn 7f 20yds Sft 11/1 Shane Foley 9.2 7 1/4L 6th of 8 to Tribeca 9.7 NAV 25 APR mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld
5
ELYATTA
(TStrap)
2
Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Kukri Klass (The Gurkha)
8-9
(121)
(5)
Noel Meade T G Matthews O Mr J McGlynn B
HR Handicap Rating 63 J Reese Holohan (7) F 089
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 9l behind Lady Patrona at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (yielding) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24
10/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.1 8 3/4L 9th of 11 to Lady Patrona (GB) 8.5 SLGO 5 AUG mdn 6f Yld 66/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 9 1/4L 8th of 15 to Damsel In Distress 9.0 ROS 30 JUN mdn 7f 94yds Gd 22/1 Colin Keane 9.1 10L 10th of 17 to Switching Sides 9.9 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 6f Gd
6
EXCHANGE STUDENT
2
Br B f Extreme Choice (AUS) - Sweet Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) HR Handicap Rating 55 J Julian Pietropaolo (7) F 7004
8-7
(119)
(4)
J A Stack T Craig Bernick O Glen Hill Farm B
Yet to place in four starts. Finished 6l behind Hi Corbett Court when fourth of 12 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Sligo over 6f (yielding) earlier this month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 24
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 200/1 Andrew Slattery 9.2 16L 11th of 13 to Alpha 9.2 here 28 JUN mdn 7f Gd 28
TStrap worn by No. 5. Long Handicap - Exchange Student 8-01(113) Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Banks Of The Boyne, 3/1 Luca Brillante, 4/1 Tradewinds, 7/1 Exchange Student, 8/1 Margot Mae, 12/1 Elyatta
2025 - 1st Jordi Bear 2nd Which Wolf Wins 3rd Invincible Will (1 min. 27.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT LUCA BRILLANTE showed a nice bit of improvement on her third outing at Roscommon and may be able to make a winning start in handicap company. The No Nay Never filly just lost out close home to the more experienced Cashel Queen and a mark of 78 looks fair. Banks Of The Boyne gained a deserved success in a Leopardstown maiden and looks an obvious contender. Tradewinds finished mid-division in a maiden here last time, but had some good placed form previously and is capable of getting involved.
DANGER: Banks Of The Boyne
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FOURTH RACE 3.03P.M. THE HEIDER FAMILY STABLES ROUND TOWER STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
6f
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post
Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400.
(For Race Conditions see page 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
HR Handicap Rating
No
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
Draw
1
GREAT BARRIER REEF
2
9-10
(136)
(5)
Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Gems (GB) (Haafhd (GB)) J Ryan Moore
A P O’Brien T D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg O Barronstown Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 109 F 111
He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 6-1 in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing in June, beating Adaay Of Scarlett by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 3 runs, 3 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €184,555.80 Days Since Last Run 74
W. M. Lordan 9.3 won 1/2L nk from Adaay of Scarlett 9.3 and Royal Heritage (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN 21rn Group 2 6f Gd /Frm 1min 13.1sec 8/15Fav Ryan Moore 9.5 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Carry The Flag 9.5 and Immortal Guard 9.5 here 24 MAY 7rn Group 3 6f Gd 1min 11.3sec 4/9Fav Ryan Moore 9.6 won 6L 1 3/4L from Ischgl 9.7 and Bull Shark 9.7 here 19 APR 7rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 18.3sec
2
PUSH THE BOAT OUT
2
Br Gr c Kodi Bear - Brief Angel (Dark Angel) J Seamie Heffernan
9-5
(131)
(7)
M D O’Callaghan T Push The Boat Out Partnership O Clive Cox B
F 1
Dam a lightly raced maiden. A winner at 16-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Marco Polo by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €14,725.00 Days Since Last Run 20
16/1 Colin Keane 9.7 won 1 1/4L 3/4L from Marco Polo 9.7 and New Bond Street (GB) 9.2 here 9 AUG 19rn mdn 6f Gd/Frm 1min 10.5sec
3
RULER’S CONTROL
(TStrap)
RACE FOUR
Br B c Territories - Reinette (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Chris Hayes
2
9-5
(131)
(1)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Reeves Thoroughbred Racing O Harriet & Jenny Byrne B
HR Handicap Rating 100 F 145
A winner at 5f on heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Dr Rascal when fifth of 6 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 32
James Doyle 9.3 (TS) 4L 5th of 6 to Dr Rascal (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 28 JUL Group 2 7f Gd Joseph Sheridan 9.2 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to King of Cloughan 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN 25rn Listed 6f Gd /Frm 15/2 Luke McAteer 9.7 won hd 3 1/4L from Force Noir 9.7 and Bull Shark 9.7 here 15 MAR 7rn mdn 5f Hvy 1min 6.5sec
4
WHERE LOVE LIVES
2
9-5
(131)
(2)
Br B c Cotai Glory (GB) - Bettys Hope (GB) (Anjaal (GB)) J C Soumillon
Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd O Tally-Ho Stud B
F 1104
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Man’s Best Friend when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood over 6f (good to firm) last month. Has won at Sandown and Thirsk this season. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 30
Billy Loughnane 9.2 1L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Man’s Best Friend 9.2 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 10rn Group 2 6f Gd /Frm Kevin Stott 9.3 8L 12th of 21 to Orthodox (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 20 JUN Group 2 5f Gd /Frm Kevin Stott 9.2 won 1/2L nk from Adaay of Scarlett 9.2 and Princesse d’Orange (GB) 8.11 SANDOWN PARK 28 MAY 8rn Listed 5f 10yds Gd 1min 2.3sec
5
BEIBHINN
(Visor)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Osraige (Siyouni (FR)) HR Handicap Rating 93 J Declan McDonogh F 41336
2
9-2
(128)
(6)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Mrs A M O’Brien O Whisperview Trading Ltd B
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 8l behind Alwaysanangel when sixth of 9 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €12,958.00 Days Since Last Run 15
22/1 HR95 Declan McDonogh 9.2 (CP) 7 3/4L 6th of 9 to Alwaysanangel 9.2 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd Maxime Guyon 8.13 2L 10L 3rd to Tokaido (GB) 9.2 CHANTILLY 19 JUL 3rn Group 2 6f Gd 18/1 Declan McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sun Goddess 9.2 here 27 JUN 6rn Group 2 6f Gd/Frm
6
LIVENKA (GB)
2
Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Pavlosk (USA) (Arch (USA)) J Colin Keane
F 3311
9-2
(128)
(3)
G M Lyons T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms Ltd B
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-6fav at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Maeda Matsu by 3 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €121,308.00 Days Since Last Run 26
4/6Fav Colin Keane 8.11 won 3 1/2L 1 3/4L from Maeda Matsu 8.9 and South Dakota 9.8 NAAS 3 AUG 11rn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 11.2sec 5/6Fav Colin Keane 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from Star Of State 9.2 and Silver Kiss 9.2 FAIR 8 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 13sec 5/2 Colin Keane 9.2 6L 2 1/4L 3rd to Alpha 9.2 here 28 JUN 13rn mdn 7f Gd 32
7
VELOZEE
2
9-2
(128)
(4)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Ocean Life (Territories) J Billy Lee
P Twomey T Gary Matthews,Steve Weston & Lucky Hat O Grange & Manister House Studs B
HR Handicap Rating 108 F 114833
Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sun Goddess beaten 1 3/4l at 11-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 6 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €42,408.00 Days Since Last Run 20
11/1 HR97 Billy Lee 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Sun Goddess 9.2 here 9 AUG 8rn Group 1 6f Gd/Frm W. J. Lee 9.2 nk 3/4L 3rd to Moonrise 9.2 ASCOT 25 JUL 11rn Group 3 6f Gd /Frm W. J. Lee 9.2 4L 8th of 27 to Victorious 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 5f Gd /Frm
TStrap worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Great Barrier Reef, 11/4 Velozee, 6/1 Livenka (GB), 15/2 Push The Boat Out, 11/1 Where Love Lives, 12/1 Ruler’s Control, 20/1 Beibhinn
2025 - 1st Mission Central 2nd The Publican’s Son (USA) 3rd Learntodiscover (GB) (1 min. 12.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT GREAT BARRIER REEF comes here after being taken out at Deauville last Sunday and can make a winning return after a little break. The No Nay Never colt was last seen completing a hat-trick in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. He still looked a touch green then, drifting left when on his own in the centre, and there could be further improvement to come. Velozee looks the obvious threat, getting a nice chunk of weight. She ran a fine race to finish third behind Sun Goddess in the Phoenix Stakes over C&D earlier in the month. Livenka was a cosy winner of the valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas and deserves a shot at this level.
WIN: GREAT BARRIER REEF
DANGER: Velozee
Barry Lacy representing Heider Family Stables 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.
The Heider Family
GEORGE BRYAN A familiar face has been missing at The Curragh recently. George Bryan, our resident jeweller and ‘binocular man’, has been unable to attend, due to illness, but he has been ably represented by his daughter Holly. A constant presence at all major Irish race-meetings for almost 40 years, George is a universally liked and respected member of the racing community. The Curragh is delighted today to make a presentation to Holly to pass onto her father in recognition of George’s contribution to the racing scene and particularly to The Curragh. We wish George and his daughters, Holly, April and Phoebe, all the best and we keep George in our thoughts and prayers. 33
RACE FOUR
RACE SPONSOR
SNOW FAIRY
THE CURRAGH IS DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE MAGNIFICENT MARE SNOW FAIRY TODAY WITH THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP BY MRS CRISTINA PATINO.
RACE RECORD RUNS 21 WINS 8 2NDS 4 EARNINGS £3,911,804 THE PLAYSTOWE MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES - LINGFIELD THE BLUE SQUARE HEIGHT OF FASHION STAKES - GOODWOOD THE INVESTEC OAKS - EPSOM THE DARLEY IRISH OAKS - CURRAGH THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II COMMEMORATIVE CUP - KYOTO THE CATHAY PACIFIC HONG KONG CUP - SHA TIN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II COMMEMORATIVE CUP - KYOTO THE RED MILLS IRISH CHAMPION STAKES - LEOPARDSTOWN
JOHN LEEPER (RIGHT) WINNING THE BETWAY FAIRWAY STAKES AT NEWMARKET
PROGENY TO DATE Belle De Neige (IRE) - 2015 m x Elusive Pimpernel (USA) Virgin Snow - 2017 f x Gleneagles (IRE) John Leeper (IRE) - 2018 g x Frankel Don Simon (IRE) - 2021 c x Sea The Stars (IRE) Snow Runner (IRE) - 2024 c x Gleneagles (IRE) Snowed Under (IRE) - 2025 c x Night of Thunder (IRE) SHE IS CURRENTLY IN FOAL TO DELACROIX
FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M. 1m 1f
THE SNOW FAIRY FILLIES STAKES OF €70,000 (GROUP 3)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400.
One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres)
(For Race Conditions see page 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
HR Handicap Rating
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
Draw
1
BOSPHORUS ROSE (GB)
4
9-7
(133)
(9)
Br B f Golden Horn (GB) - May Rose (Lawman (FR)) J Billy Lee
T Trainer
No
HR Handicap Rating 102 F 630-315
P Twomey T Mrs Emma Kennedy O Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd B
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Believed when fifth of 8 at 5-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes at Cork over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 14 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €56,520.70 Days Since Last Run 15
5/2 HR103 Billy Lee 9.9 2 1/4L 5th of 8 to Believed 8.13 CK 14 AUG Group 3 1m 4f Gd 4/1 HR98 Billy Lee 9.6 won 4 3/4L 3/4L from Abbey Actress 9.6 and Starford 10.0 ROS 30 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f 17yds Gd 2min 39.8sec 7/1 HR96 Colin Keane 9.9 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sparan Nua 8.8 CK 14 JUN 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd
2
FAIYUM (GB)
4
Br B f Frankel (GB) - Quail (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Colin Keane
9-7
(133)
(6)
G M Lyons T Juddmonte O Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 107 F 1121-34
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sindria when fourth of 9 at 8-11fav on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good - yielding) in May. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 6 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €57,820.00 Days Since Last Run 116
8/11Fav HR110 Gary Carroll 9.8 2 1/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Sindria 9.5 GOW 5 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 5/6Fav HR111 Colin Keane 10.0 1/2L 2L 3rd to Celestial Orbit (GB) 9.11 here 3 APR 10rn Group 3 1m Sft/Hvy 5/6Fav HR99 Colin Keane 9.2 won 7L 3L from Higher Leaves 9.7 and She’s A Nation 9.2 GOW 20 SEP 25 14rn Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 2min 4.8sec
3
PRINCESS CHILD (FR)
(TStrap)
Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Princesse Li (GB) (Dawn Approach) J Scott McCullagh
HR Handicap Rating 103 F 7250w0
5
9-7
(133) (11)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Janine Byrne O Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois B
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 5l behind Suzie Songs at 5-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 27 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Win Earnings €157,300.00 Days Since Last Run 15
RACE FIVE
5/1 HR103 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 (TS) 5 1/4L last of 11 to Suzie Songs 8.10 CK 14 AUG Listed 7f Gd 33/1 HR105 Declan McDonogh 9.2 (TS) 4L 11th of 12 to City Of Memphis 9.2 here 24 MAY Group 2 1m Gd 7/1 HR105 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.12 (TS) 3L 5th of 10 to City Of Memphis 9.9 LEP 10 MAY Group 3 7f Gd
4
SINDRIA
4
Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Miss Liguria (GB) (Galileo) HR Handicap Rating 101 J Declan McDonogh F 4-11935
9-7
(133)
(5)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Sights On Gold Three Partnership O Ringfort Stud Ltd B
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good - yielding and soft ground. Finished 3l behind Purview when fifth of 7 at 25-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) in June. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 10 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €50,669.00 Days Since Last Run 62
25/1 HR100 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 3L 5th of 7 to Purview (GB) 9.9 here 28 JUN Group 3 1m 2f Gd 9/2 HR100 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.12 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 9/1 HR100 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 3 1/2L 9th of 12 to City Of Memphis 9.2 here 24 MAY Group 2 1m Gd
5
SPICY MARGARITA
4
Br Ch f Earthlight - Nahoodh (Clodovil) J Leigh Roche
HR Handicap Rating 93 F 0-58487
9-7
(133)
(2)
Robson De Aguiar T Amo Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar O Loughtown Stud B
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Summer Is Tomorrow at 12-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 18 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 35
12/1 HR95 Paddy Harnett 9.2 11L last of 7 to Summer Is Tomorrow 9.9 GOW 25 JUL 1m 1f 110yds Gd 150/1 HR95 Donagh O’Connor 9.5 22L last of 8 to Moody 9.5 here 18 JUL Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Frm 40/1 HR93 Donagh O’Connor 9.4 1/2L 1 1/4L ns 4th to Zodiac Bear 9.9 here 28 JUN 6rn Listed 1m Gd
6
SYZYGY (GB)
(CPiece)
4
Br B f Cable Bay - Solfilia (GB) (Teofilo) J Ben Coen
HR Handicap Rating 97 F 336249
9-7
(133) (10)
Daniel McLoughlin T Andrew Davis O Andrew Davis B
She has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on heavy and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Jagged Edge at 12-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 12 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €27,140.00 Days Since Last Run 8
12/1 HR98 Scott McCullagh 9.4 (BK) 6L 9th of 10 to Jagged Edge 9.9 KILL 21 AUG Listed 1m 30yds Gd 22/1 HR98 Ben Coen 9.6 (BK) 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 2L 4th to Geryon 9.0 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Group 3 1m 1f Gd 50/1 HR82 Scott McCullagh 9.9 (BK) 1/2L 2nd to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 38
7
THALARA
6
Br B f Awtaad - Third Dimension (FR) (Suave Dancer (USA)) J Andrew Slattery
HR Handicap Rating 100 F 7-33310-
9-7
(133)
(7)
Henry de Bromhead T Marianne Klay O Swordlestown Little B
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Faiyum when last of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (heavy) in September last year. Star Rating HH
Career Record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €35,400.00 Days Since Last Run 343
8/1 HR101 Andrew Slattery 9.7 95L last of 14 to Faiyum (GB) 9.2 GOW 20 SEP 25 Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 6/1 HR95 Andrew Slattery 9.4 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Duckadilly 9.4 and Soft Winds 9.4 KILL 22 AUG 25 9rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 1min 42.2sec 20/1 HR95 Andrew Slattery 9.9 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Barnavara 8.12 NAV 7 JUN 25 12rn Listed 1m 30yds Yld
8
DELLA PACE (GB)
3
Br B f Camelot (GB) - Wild Abandon (GB) (Kingman (GB)) J Ronan Whelan
HR Handicap Rating 93 F 15-2434
9-0
(126)
(8)
George Boughey (in GB) T Mrs R G Hillen O Car Colston Hall Stud B
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Rebel Moon when fourth of 5 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Al Shira’aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes at Naas over 1m 2f (good) in June. Star Rating HH
Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €4,965.50 Days Since Last Run 66
7/1 HR93 Billy Lee 9.2 nk 5L 1/2L 4th to Rebel Moon (GB) 9.2 NAAS 24 JUN 5rn Group 3 1m 2f 84yds Gd Jamie Spencer 9.2 s/hd nk 3rd to Venetia (GB) 9.2 GOODWOOD 7 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 1f 197yds Sft Pat Cosgrave 9.2 hd 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Inis Mor (FR) 9.2 GOODWOOD 23 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 1f 197yds Gd
9
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS
(TStrap)
3
9-0
(126)
(3)
Br B f Dubawi - You’resothrilling (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) J Ryan Moore
HR Handicap Rating 95 F 13958
A P O’Brien T Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier O Coolmore B
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Meriden at 17-2 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €11,780.00 Days Since Last Run 45
17/2 HR97 Wayne Lordan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 11L 8th of 10 to Meriden (GB) 9.2 KILL 15 JUL Listed 1m 40yds Gd 2/1Fav HR100 Ryan Moore 8.12 4 3/4L 5th of 9 to Duckadilly 9.9 NAV 7 JUN Listed 1m 30yds Gd 7/2 Wayne Lordan 9.2 17L last of 9 to Causeway 9.5 here 23 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Gd
10
GARDEN PARTY
3
9-0
(126)
(1)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Roly Poly (USA) (War Front (USA)) J Wayne Lordan
A P O’Brien T D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg O Coolmore B
HR Handicap Rating 87 F 22-1
Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Cork over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month, beating Zadawa by 3/4l. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €8,835.00 Days Since Last Run 15
11
MERIDEN (GB)
3
9-0
(126) (13)
Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Midweek (GB) (Motivator (GB)) J Chris Hayes
Denis Gerard Hogan T Patrick John O’Brien & Mrs Paul Shanahan O Juddmonte Farms Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 103 F 111112
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Pivotal Attack when second of 9 at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding - soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 10 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €113,687.00 Days Since Last Run 30
2/1Fav HR103 Chris Hayes 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Pivotal Attack (GB) 9.0 GAL 30 JUL 9rn Listed 7f Yld/Sft 11/2 HR97 Chris Hayes 9.2 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Green Carrera (GB) 9.2 and Sky Watch 9.2 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd 1min 42.7sec 7/2Fav HR86 Chris Hayes 8.8 won 3L nk from Mallavelly 9.0 and Aviatrice 9.5 here 27 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 1min 25.1sec
12
=MISS SCOTT
3
9-0
(126) (15)
Br B f Night Of Thunder - Queen Guenevere (Camelot (GB)) J C Soumillon
John & Thady Gosden (in GB) T The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation Ltd O Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes B
HR Handicap Rating 102 F 1-212
Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 1l by On Message when second of 7 at 13-8jt-fav on her latest outing at Salisbury over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €29,903.40 Days Since Last Run 17
Oisin Murphy 8.10 1L 2nd to On Message (GB) 8.10 SALISBURY 12 AUG 7rn Listed 1m 1f 201yds Gd /Frm William Buick 9.8 (H) won 1 3/4L 3L from Manaar 9.8 and Aura Champagne 9.2 NEWBURY 18 JUL 5rn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 2min 8.7sec Oisin Murphy 9.9 (H) 1/2L 2nd to Manaar 9.2 NEWBURY 11 JUN 11rn 1m 1f Gd /Sft
13
PIVOTAL ATTACK (GB)
Br Ch f Pinatubo - Romp (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Gary Carroll
HR Handicap Rating 103 F 62-3841
3
9-0
(126)
(4)
Joseph G Murphy T Robert J W Moran O Miss K J Keir B
Successful twice at 7f on yielding and yielding - soft ground. A winner at 3-1 at Galway over 7f (yielding - soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Meriden by 1 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €42,722.50 Days Since Last Run 30
3/1 HR98 Gary Carroll 9.0 won 1 1/2L 3L from Meriden (GB) 9.3 and La Brodeuse (GB) 9.7 GAL 30 JUL 9rn Listed 7f Yld/Sft 1min 30.2sec 7/2 HR100 Gary Carroll 9.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Meriden (GB) 9.2 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd 33/1 HR102 Gary Carroll 9.2 12L 8th of 11 to Precise 9.2 here 24 MAY Group 1 1m Gd 39
RACE FIVE
6/5Fav Ryan Moore 9.3 won 3/4L 1/2L from Zadawa (FR) 9.3 and Serendipia 9.3 CK 14 AUG 11rn mdn 1m 2f 90yds Gd 2min 10.8sec 5/6Fav Liam Keniry 9.2 1 1/2L 2nd to Proposition 9.7 GAL 27 OCT 25 12rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 8/1 Liam Keniry 9.2 3 1/2L 2nd to Minerva 9.2 LEP 18 OCT 25 13rn mdn 7f 30yds Yld
FIFTH RACE 3.40P.M. 14
SAGA GAGA
3
Br Ch f Lucky Vega - Sageness (Most Improved) J Seamie Heffernan
(126) (14)
9-0
M D O’Callaghan T Blackbox Bloodstock Limited O Blackbox Bloodstock Limited B
HR Handicap Rating 96 F 7115
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 3f on good and yielding ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Nil Bua Gan Dua when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €22,971.00 Days Since Last Run 35
13/2 HR96 Jamie Powell 9.0 4 1/4L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) 9.5 GOW 25 JUL Listed 1m 4f 20yds Gd 3/1 HR90 Oisin Murphy 9.5 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Spanish Temptress 10.0 and Ankara (FR) 10.0 KILL 14 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 88yds Gd 2min 26.6sec 14/1 Jamie Powell 9.3 won 1/2L 5 1/2L from Vanir 8.12 and Sangreal 9.3 GOW 12 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 5.7sec
15
SKY WATCH
(CPiece)
Br B f Starman (GB) - Inuk (Kodiac (GB)) J Jamie Powell
3
(126) (12)
9-0
M D O’Callaghan T Sky Watch Partnership O Tally-Ho Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 96 F 631-533
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Meriden beaten 3l at 16-1 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €10,620.00 Days Since Last Run 45
16/1 HR96 Colin Keane 9.2 (CP) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Meriden (GB) 9.2 KILL 15 JUL 10rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd Jamie Powell 9.2 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Timeforshowcasing (GB) 9.2 DUSSELDORF 31 MAY 10rn Group 2 1m Sft 50/1 HR81 Leigh Roche 9.2 3L 5th of 12 to Kensington Lane 9.2 here 4 MAY Group 3 1m Gd
= Denotes Supplementary Entry
CPiece worn by No. 6, No. 15. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 9. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Miss Scott, 9/2 Faiyum (GB), 13/2 Bosphorus Rose (GB), 15/2 Pivotal Attack (GB), 10/1 Meriden (GB), 11/1 Garden Party, 14/1 Thalara, Drop Dead Gorgeous, 16/1 Princess Child (FR), Sindria, Della Pace (GB), Sky Watch, 25/1 Syzygy (GB), Saga Gaga, 33/1 Spicy Margarita
2025 - 1st Red Letter (GB) 2nd Sand Gazelle (GB) 3rd Barnavara (1 min. 51.2 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT English runner MISS SCOTT has a smart pedigree and has progressed well in four career starts. By a top stallion and a half-sister to two Listed winners, she herself finished runner-up at Listed level at Salisbury earlier this month, with the third-placed filly having previously contested the French Oaks. The Gosdens’ three-year-old likes this distance and handles somewhat easy ground. Faiyum has disappointed on two runs this year but is nonetheless able, while Sindria drops in grade after contesting a Group 3 in June. Pivotal Attack and Meriden are closely matched on their two respective recent Listed wins.
RACE FIVE
WIN: MISS SCOTT
DANGER: Faiyum
RACE SPONSOR
A representative of Mrs Cristina Patino will present the Snow Fairy Perpetual Trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
Mrs Cristina Patino
THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE - STATISTICS 2026 (Includes all race days to date) Top 5 Jockeys (by no. of winners) Ryan Lee Moore Colin Thomas Keane Dylan Browne McMonagle William James Lee Wayne Martin Lordan
Rides 59 59 82 72 64
1st 18 13 12 11 5
2nd 6 7 13 10 8
3rd 5 10 9 11 7
4th 8 4 9 6 3
Prize Money €1,985,130.00 €501,890.00 €878,490.00 €590,230.00 €720,240.00
Top 5 Trainers (by prize money) Aidan O’Brien Joseph Patrick O’Brien Robson De Aguiar P. Twomey Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Runs 111 129 59 28 34
1st 21 16 4 3 5
2nd 15 25 10 3 4
3rd 14 12 7 6 6
4th 13 13 9 3 1
Prize Money €2,921,710.00 €1,277,700.00 €356,530.00 €355,350.00 €311,785.00
Top Trainers (by no. of winners): A.P.O’Brien (21), Joseph Patrick O’Brien (16), Andrew Slattery (6), Ger Lyons (5), Michael Mulvany (5), Donnacha Aidan O’Brien (5) 47 individual trainers have won races in 2026 Top 5 Owners (by prize money) Mrs.John Magnier Michael Tabor Derrick Smith Peter M. Brant Westerberg Ireland
Runs 134 121 106 22 65
1st 24 23 17 3 14
2nd 18 14 13 8 9
40
3rd 19 18 13 3 12
4th 14 12 12 1 7
Prize Money €904,924.56 €683,970.06 €505,069.90 €447,929.00 €434,854.00
SIXTH RACE 4.15P.M. THE TOTE IRISH CAMBRIDGESHIRE OF €100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)
1m
One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th August. Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000.
(For Race Conditions see page 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
No
Horse
1
BIG GOSSEY
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
HR Handicap Rating Age
st-lb
(lbs)
9
10-2
(142) (14)
(TStrap)
Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show (Danehill (USA)) J Sam Coen (5)
Draw
Charles O’Brien T Allegro Syndicate O Mr E Heary B
HR Handicap Rating 107 F 192125
Has won 12 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 7-2 behind Big Mojo when last of 5 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 91 runs, 12 wins, 24 places Win Earnings €404,610.00 Days Since Last Run 20
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 15/2 HR107 Billy Lee 9.10 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Power Blue 9.3 here 19 JUL 7rn Group 2 7f Gd/Frm 5/2Fav HR107 Billy Lee 9.10 (TS) won 3/4L ns from Tango Flare 9.7 and Bodhi Bear 9.7 here 28 JUN 9rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 11.2sec
2
HARDY WARRIOR
(V,T)
3
Br Ch c Pinatubo - Hazel Bay (Iffraaj (GB))
9-7
(133) (17)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Millennium Stud SP ZO O O Moyglare Stud Farm B
HR Handicap Rating 104 J Declan McDonogh F 4-13443
Successful twice at 1m on soft and yielding - soft ground. Third of 10 behind Jagged Edge beaten 2 1/2l at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €22,402.00 Days Since Last Run 8
11/8Fav HR104 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Jagged Edge 9.9 KILL 21 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 30yds Gd 9/2 HR105 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 (CP) 1 3/4L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 17rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 5/6Fav HR107 Declan McDonogh 9.8 3 1/4L 3L 1 1/2L 4th to Bunyola Bay 9.6 GOW 1 JUN 13rn 1m 1f 120yds Yld
3
RIBEE
(TStrap)
Br B g Ribchester - White Light (GB) (Dubawi) J Ben Coen
4
9-7
(133)
(6)
Michael Mulvany T Lee Regan Partnership O Oristown Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 98 F 1-15275
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy. Finished 6l behind Orandi when fifth of 17 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 18 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €81,025.00 Days Since Last Run 32
11/1 HR99 Gary Carroll 9.10 (TS) 6L 5th of 17 to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 9/1 HR100 Ben Coen 9.7 (TS) 3 1/4L 7th of 11 to The Lion In Winter 9.7 LEP 15 APR Listed 1m Yld/Sft 8/1 HR98 Gary Carroll 9.12 (TS) 3 3/4L 2nd to Fiver Friday 8.7 here 3 APR 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy
4
RAHMI
7
Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Rayna (Selkirk (USA)) J Rory Mulligan (5)
HR Handicap Rating 97 F 6-98062
9-6
(132)
(4)
J P Murtagh T Richard McNally & Leo Walsh & L Murrin O His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C B
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 1 1/4l by Benevento when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
RACE SIX
Career Record 25 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €170,890.00 Days Since Last Run 22
5/1 HR100 Rory Mulligan 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Benevento 9.12 GOW 7 AUG 6rn 1m Gd 9/2 HR102 Ben Coen 10.2 5 1/2L 6th of 7 to Glory To Be 8.7 FAIR 8 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 18/1 HR106 Rory Mulligan 9.10 7 1/2L last of 15 to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd
5
PIERRE ROYAL
4
Br B g Kingman (GB) - Rose de Pierre (Dubawi) J Adam Caffrey
HR Handicap Rating 93 F 16-6124
9-2
(128) (10)
Adrian McGuinness T A Twist Of Fate Syndicate O Moyglare Stud Farm B
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Dunum when fourth of 14 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €65,980.00 Days Since Last Run 27
7/4Fav HR91 Adam Caffrey 9.3 1 3/4L nk nk 4th to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 7/2Fav HR91 Adam Caffrey 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL 17rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 12/1 HR82 Adam Caffrey 8.12 won 1 1/4L 3L from Booyea 9.0 and Playin Cool 9.0 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 35.4sec
6
LORD MASSUSUS
(TStrap)
Br Br g Markaz - Wajaha (Haafhd (GB)) J Gary Carroll
HR Handicap Rating 92 F 367805
6
9-1
(127) (11)
Joseph G Murphy T John N Bourke O Longrove Stud B
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Finished 4l behind Dunum when fifth of 14 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 40 runs, 7 wins, 6 places Win Earnings €189,685.00 Days Since Last Run 27
28/1 HR95 Gary Carroll 9.7 (TS) 4L 5th of 14 to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Yld 14/1 HR95 Paddy Harnett 9.1 (CP) 17L 15th of 17 to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 12/1 HR97 Sam Coen 9.9 5L 8th of 11 to Thread Of Gold 8.9 LEP 9 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 42
7
LOUGHREA
4
9-0
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sweethill (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) J Andrew Slattery
(126)
(7)
Andrew Slattery T Mrs C Holohan O Acorn Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 91 F 5-211
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. A winner at 10-3 at Leopardstown over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Aviatrice by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €29,450.00 Days Since Last Run 44
100/30 HR86 Andrew Slattery 9.12 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Aviatrice 10.0 and How’sthebai 9.8 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 1min 40.4sec 5/2Fav Sam Coen 9.13 won nk 3/4L from Gliondar (FR) 9.8 and Karrygrant 9.8 here 26 JUN 13rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 39.3sec 16/1 Andrew Slattery 10.6 3/4L 2nd to Rolltight 9.8 GOW 20 MAY 15rn mdn 1m Gd/Yld
8
DOS MUKASAN (FR)
4
8-13
(125)
(1)
Br Ch g Golden Horde - Dalkeya (FR) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) J Shane Foley
Gerard O’Leary T Purosangue Racing Syndicate O S A S Sumbe B
HR Handicap Rating 90 F 310-009
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Dunum at 66-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 14 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €61,900.00 Days Since Last Run 27
66/1 HR91 Nicola Burns 8.12 5L 9th of 14 to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Yld 50/1 HR96 N.G. McCullagh 10.0 11L 11th of 12 to Key Witness 9.2 CK 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft 50/1 HR97 Ben Coen 9.12 41L 19th of 21 to Key Witness 8.5 here 3 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy
9
FINAL VOYAGE
(CPiece)
Br B g Camacho (GB) - Shamayel (GB) (Pivotal (GB)) J Jessica Maye (7)
8
8-13
(125)
(3)
J P Murtagh T JP Murtagh Racing O Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 90 F 471702
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 2f on good - yielding ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Kalir when second of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 57 runs, 8 wins, 15 places Win Earnings €89,523.80 Days Since Last Run 20
33/1 HR88 Jessica Maye 9.6 1/2L 2nd to Kalir 9.3 here 9 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 16/1 HR90 Jessica Maye 9.4 8 1/2L 11th of 13 to Jagged Edge 9.11 NAAS 17 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd 8/1 HR90 Jessica Maye 9.1 6L 7th of 12 to Key Witness 9.2 CK 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft
10
BOOYEA
(Blinkers)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold (GB) - Newgate Lodge (Namid (GB)) J Billy Lee
HR Handicap Rating 89 F 00-5028
6
8-12?+2 (124) (16)
Thomas Gibney T Ballinlough Syndicate O J & F Reilly B
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l behind Kalir at 4-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 25 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €82,600.00 Days Since Last Run 20
4/1 HR89 Dylan Browne McMonagle 10.0 (BK) 4L 8th of 10 to Kalir 9.3 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 10/1 HR84 Billy Lee 9.0 (BK) 1 1/4L 2nd to Pierre Royal 8.12 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 7/1 HR85 Billy Lee 10.5 29L 10th of 15 to Daler 9.9 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft
11
HELLORHIGHWATER (GB)
4
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Fashion Trade (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J Wayne Lordan
HR Handicap Rating 88 F 221-1
8-11
(123)
(9)
Natalia Lupini T Thehell Partnership O Whitsbury Manor Stud B
Successful twice at 1m on soft and yielding ground. A winner at 6-1 at Limerick over 1m (yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating Spanish Temptress by a nose. Star Rating HHH 6/1 HR85 Leigh Roche 9.9 won ns 1/2L from Spanish Temptress 9.3 and Fast Tara 8.10 LIM 25 APR 16rn Ext hcp 1m 50yds Yld 1min 50.4sec 8/15Fav Gary Carroll 9.8 won 1 3/4L 2L from Naples 9.8 and Tina’s Charm 9.3 CK 10 SEP 25 16rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 43.9sec 2/1 Robert Whearty 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Iron Fist 9.8 KILL 16 JUL 25 7rn mdn 1m 40yds Sft
12
MANTON BAY
3
Br B c Ulysses - Synergy (FR) (Victory Note (USA)) J Luke McAteer
8-11(inc 7lb ex)(123) (2) David Marnane T MRC International O Mr Canice Farrell B
HR Handicap Rating 94 F 1-32821
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 13-8fav at Killarney over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Totally Puzzled by 1/2l. Carries a 7lb penalty today for that success. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €22,400.00 Days Since Last Run 8
13/8Fav HR87 Luke McAteer 9.13 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Totally Puzzled 9.8 and Elmakaya 9.7 KILL 21 AUG 8rn 1m 30yds Gd 1min 41.8sec 7/4Fav HR87 Luke McAteer 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Dark Viper (GB) 9.2 LEP 23 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 13/2 HR87 Luke McAteer 9.3 6L 8th of 16 to King Of Earth (GB) 9.1 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
13
KALIR
(CPiece)
3
8-8
(120) (12)
Br B g Night of Thunder - Kalaxana (Rock of Gibraltar) J Chris Hayes
D K Weld T Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan O His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C B
HR Handicap Rating 91 F 4-34411
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 6-1 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Final Voyage by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €26,505.00 Days Since Last Run 20
6/1 HR85 Chris Hayes 9.3 (CP) won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Final Voyage 9.6 and No More Porter 8.13 here 9 AUG 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 1min 36.7sec 3/1 HR82 Chris Hayes 9.8 (CP) won nk 4L from Cello Sonata (GB) 9.8 and Elusive Path 9.8 KILL 15 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 40yds Gd 1min 44.9sec 5/1 HR79 Chris Hayes 9.8 (CP) 1/2L ns 3/4L 4th to Listentodwindblow 9.8 NAAS 24 JUN 15rn mdn 1m Gd 43
RACE SIX
Career Record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €18,860.00 Days Since Last Run 126
SIXTH RACE 4.15P.M. 14
PLAYIN COOL
4
Br B g Belardo - Colour Play (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) J Nathan Crosse
8-7
(119)
(5)
John James Feane T J Browne O Kilnamoragh Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 84 F 1-80230
A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Thread Of Gold at 11-2 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €8,850.00 Days Since Last Run 51
11/2 HR84 Ronan Whelan 9.1 10L last of 11 to Thread Of Gold 8.9 LEP 9 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 10/1 HR84 Ronan Whelan 9.0 1 1/4L 3L 3rd to Pierre Royal 8.12 here 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 100/30Fav HR80 J. Cleary 9.6 ns 2nd to Bella Isabella 9.12 LEP 4 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f 20yds Sft
15
GENUINE ARTICLE (GB)
Br B g Muhaarar (GB) - Bona Fide (GB) (Frankel (GB)) J Nicola Burns (5)
HR Handicap Rating 83 F 00-0500
(TStrap)
6
8-7?+2 (119) (13)
Gerard Keane T Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate O Juddmonte Farms Ltd B
Successful twice at 1m on soft and yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Dunum at 14-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HH
Career Record 25 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Win Earnings €20,355.00 Days Since Last Run 27
14/1 HR87 Rory Cleary 8.13 (CP) (TS) 14L last of 14 to Dunum 9.8 GAL 2 AUG Ext hcp 7f Yld 14/1 HR87 Leigh Roche 8.12 (CP) (TS) 13L 12th of 17 to Orandi (FR) 9.0 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 14/1 HR90 Gary Carroll 9.8 5 1/2L 5th of 12 to Key Witness 9.2 CK 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Sft
16
SLIEVE BINNIAN
6
Br Gr g Awtaad - Qertaas (Linamix (FR)) J Jamie Powell
HR Handicap Rating 83 F 006974
8-7
(119)
(8)
David Marnane T Paul Rooney O Shadwell Estate Company Limited B
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding and on the all-weather. Finished 1l behind Touch The Moon when fourth of 14 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HH
Career Record 37 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €159,890.00 Days Since Last Run 14
7/2Fav HR83 Luke McAteer 9.2 1/2L nk hd 4th to Touch The Moon 9.8 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 33/1 HR85 Robbie Colgan 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 11 to Thread Of Gold 8.9 LEP 9 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 20/1 HR88 Luke McAteer 9.4 7 1/4L 9th of 13 to Pierre Royal 8.12 here 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd
17
ENGINES ON
(C,T)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Van de Cappelle (Pivotal (GB)) HR Handicap Rating 82 J Keithen Kennedy (5) F 731-000
6
8-7
(119) (15)
John Andrew Kinsella T Peter Stone O Cloughmealy Stud B
He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. Beaten 7l behind Gleneagle Bay at 33-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) in June. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap. Star Rating H
Career Record 18 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €41,890.00 Days Since Last Run 76
33/1 HR86 Declan McDonogh 8.9 (V) (TS) 7 1/2L 14th of 15 to Gleneagle Bay 8.12 CK 14 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 16/1 HR90 Chris Hayes 9.5 (TS) 15L 13th of 21 to Key Witness 8.5 here 3 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR91 Chris Hayes 9.0 (CP) (TS) 20L 16th of 25 to Ribee 8.12 here 15 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy
18
JOHNNY SODA
3
Br Ch g Cotai Glory (GB) - Maghzaa (Aqlaam (GB)) HR Handicap Rating 87 J Reese Holohan (7) F 157112
8-7
(119) (18)
Adrian McGuinness T Go Nutz Racing Syndicate O Colm McEvoy B
He has won three times at 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten a neck by Minella Rockett when second of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) last month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HHH
RACE SIX
Career Record 11 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €32,395.00 Days Since Last Run 31
11/2 HR85 Adam Caffrey 9.9 nk 2nd to Minella Rockett 9.4 GAL 29 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 4/1 HR80 Adam Caffrey 10.0 won 1/2L 1/2L from Vishaya 9.8 and Glitter And Glory 9.8 KILL 13 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 1min 45.9sec 4/1 HR76 Adam Caffrey 9.0 won 1/2L 1/2L from Glitter And Glory 8.13 and Krasimir 9.7 LEP 18 JUN 5rn 1m Gd 1min 42.6sec
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight Blinkers worn by No. 10. C,T worn by No. 17. CPiece worn by No. 9, No. 13. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3, No. 6, No. 15. V,T worn by No. 2. Long Handicap - Genuine Article (GB) 8-06(118), Slieve Binnian 8-06(118), Engines On 8-05(117), Johnny Soda 8-04(116) Alternative Handicap - Hardy Warrior 9-10, Ribee 9-10, Rahmi 9-09, Pierre Royal 9-05, Lord Massusus 9-04, Loughrea 9-03, Dos Mukasan (FR) 9-02, Final Voyage 9-02, Booyea 9-01, Hellorhighwater (GB) 9-00, Manton Bay 9-00, Kalir 8-11, Playin Cool 8-10, Genuine Article (GB) 8-09, Slieve Binnian 8-09, Engines On 8-08, Johnny Soda 8-07 Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Hardy Warrior, 11/2 Pierre Royal, 6/1 Loughrea, 7/1 Manton Bay, 8/1 Kalir, 10/1 Hellorhighwater (GB), 12/1 Ribee, 14/1 Big Gossey, Rahmi, Lord Massusus, Booyea, 16/1 Final Voyage, 25/1 Genuine Article (GB), Johnny Soda, 33/1 Slieve Binnian, 50/1 Playin Cool, 66/1 Dos Mukasan (FR), Engines On
2025 - 1st Jagged Edge 2nd Genuine Article (GB) 3rd Engines On (1 min. 38.8 sec.)
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CURRAGH COMMENT HARDY WARRIOR was a smart juvenile and ran well in a recent Listed race. Runner-up to Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini last September before finishing fourth in a Group 1, the Pinatubo colt ran well in a Galway handicap in July and was a fast-finishing third at Killarney last week. He should continue to progress and will be fine on softening ground. Pierre Royal finished second in that Galway race, with Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee in fifth, and both are capable handicappers. Manton Bay is hindered by a 7lb penalty for a recent success, while stablemate Slieve Binnian would prefer a sound surface. Popular top-weight Big Gossey has had another excellent year, but has never won at a mile.
WIN: HARDY WARRIOR
DANGER: Pierre Royal
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6f
Six Furlongs (1,200 metres) Three Quarter Mile Post
Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 25th August. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360.
(For Race Conditions see page 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
HR Handicap Rating
No
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
Draw
1
GERRIT’S GEM
6
10-3
(143)
(5)
Br Ch g Belardo - Oonagh (Arakan (USA)) J J Cleary
J G Coogan T Gerrit O’Reilly O Ms Barbel Reiss B
HR Handicap Rating 73 F 24-0070
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Mint Man at 40-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 18 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €26,255.00 Days Since Last Run 20
40/1 HR76 Scott McCullagh 9.10 3L 10th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 18/1 HR79 Terry Casey 9.7 7 1/2L 7th of 9 to Jon Riggens 9.6 NAV 7 JUN Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 50/1 HR83 Terry Casey 8.5 4 1/4L 13th of 22 to Headmaster (GB) 9.1 here 23 MAY Ext hcp 6f Gd
2
FAOLADH
4
Br B g Kodi Bear - Lumiere Astrale (FR) (Trempolino (USA)) J Ava Maher (7)
HR Handicap Rating 71 F 169001
10-1
(141) (18)
Andrew Slattery T Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate O Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd B
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and yielding ground. A winner at 22-1 at Galway over 7f (yielding) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating The Sweet Escape by a short head. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 20 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €25,931.00 Days Since Last Run 28
22/1 HR68 Adam Browne-Souza 9.5 won s/hd s/hd from The Sweet Escape (GB) 9.13 and Apache Outlaw 10.0 GAL 1 AUG 13rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 1min 27.9sec 33/1 HR68 Adam Browne-Souza 9.5 (CP) (TS) 26L 14th of 17 to Lady Arwen (GB) 9.12 GAL 28 JUL Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 7/1 HR71 Sam Coen 9.13 (TS) 11L 13th of 14 to Ardadslosttheplot 8.12 LEP 16 JUL Ext hcp 7f 50yds Gd
3
NAOI
4
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Rince Beo (Frankel (GB)) J Sam Coen
10-0
(140)
(4)
W McCreery T Ian Rush & M A Ryan O Michael Ryan B
HR Handicap Rating 70 F 3338-1
A winner at 20-1 at Leopardstown over 7f (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Free Solo by 3/4l. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €8,835.00 Days Since Last Run 9
20/1 HR66 Sam Coen 9.5 won 3/4L nk from Free Solo 9.7 and Ninth Crusade 9.13 LEP 20 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Yld 1min 26.6sec 5/1 HR72 Donagh O’Connor 9.8 8 1/4L 8th of 12 to Vlhova (GB) 9.0 KILL 14 JUL 25 Ext hcp 1m 20yds Yld/Sft 5/6Fav Billy Lee 9.3 nk 1 3/4L 3rd to Rajala 9.3 DRYL 30 MAY 25 9rn mdn 7f Gd
4
FLAMING RIB
(Visor)
Br B g Ribchester - Suddenly (GER) (Excelebration) J Conor Cusack (7)
HR Handicap Rating 69 F 40-5487
7
9-13
(139)
(3)
Adrian McGuinness T Dooley Thoroughbreds O Kildaragh Stud B
Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Red Evolution at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 37 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €473,048.70 Days Since Last Run 26
25/1 HR71 Shane Foley 9.2 (V) 8L 7th of 11 to Red Evolution 10.0 NAAS 3 AUG hcp 5f 205yds Gd 6/1 HR75 Adam Caffrey 9.9 8L 8th of 10 to Gotta Catch’em All 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 7/2 HR78 Sam Coen 9.7 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Treasure Rose 9.8 DRYL 19 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 6f 214yds Sft
5
POWERACCLAIM
4
Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Nancy Astor (GB) (Shamardal (USA))
(136) (12)
J P Murtagh T Mrs B Cooney O Camogue Stud Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 66 J Patrick McGettigan F 35-4043
RACE SEVEN
9-10
Placed in five of ten starts. Third of 15 behind Gotta Catch’em All beaten 2 1/2l at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 10 runs, 0 wins, 5 places Days Since Last Run 49
4/1Fav HR68 Ben Coen 9.12 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Gotta Catch’em All 9.6 NAV 11 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 9/1 HR69 Seamie Heffernan 9.13 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Sommelier (GB) 9.10 here 3 JUN 20rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 7/1 HR73 Yudish Geerdharry 9.10 (H) 8L 13th of 16 to Arctic Steps 9.7 NAAS 9 MAY hcp 5f Gd
6
FOUR BLONDES
5
Br Ch f Gleneagles - Symposium (GB) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) J Shane Markey (7)
HR Handicap Rating 65 F 98-4056
9-9
(135) (13)
Ross O’Sullivan T John Bowden O Foxhill Bloodstock Ltd B
A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Clonmacash when sixth of 27 at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 23 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €8,555.00 Days Since Last Run 7
14/1 HR68 Siobhan Rutledge 9.12 3 3/4L 6th of 27 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.11 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 12/1 HR72 Donagh O’Connor 9.6 5 1/2L 5th of 10 to Gotta Catch’em All 9.2 NAAS 22 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 15/2 HR72 Siobhan Rutledge 10.2 36L last of 20 to Sommelier (GB) 9.10 here 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld 48
7
LETHIMFLY
4
Br Ch g Ribchester - Our Joy (Kodiac (GB))
9-9
(135) (11)
Gerard Keane T Boyneside Syndicate O Ballyphilip Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 65 J Darragh O’Sullivan (4) F 30-2000
A winner at 5f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Sovereign Cry at 16-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Noel Meade. Star Rating HH
Career Record 14 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 56
16/1 HR68 Keithen Kennedy 9.12 (BK) 6 1/2L 10th of 12 to Sovereign Cry 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd 11/1 HR70 Colin Keane 10.0 (CP) 9 1/2L 16th of 21 to Happy Henry 8.8 NAV 7 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd 7/2Fav HR74 Adam Caffrey 9.8 7 3/4L 10th of 12 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.9 DUN 26 MAY Ext hcp 5f Std
8
CALL THE CAVALRY
3
9-7
Br B g Soldier’s Call (GB) - End of An Era (Azamour) J Adam Grant (7)
(133)
(1)
Chris Timmons T Royal Racing Club O GHS Bloodstock B
HR Handicap Rating 66 F 5-2560
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 14l behind Trek Home at 50-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 14
50/1 HR68 Milo Malone 9.1 13L 10th of 14 to Trek Home 9.1 DUN 15 AUG mdn 7f Std 17/2 HR71 Gary Carroll 9.8 (CP) 5 1/4L 6th of 9 to Real Encounter 9.3 DUN 23 APR mdn 5f Std 16/1 Gary Carroll 9.8 3L 5th of 14 to Glitter And Glory 9.3 DUN 20 MAR mdn 7f Std
9
ROSATO
(CPiece)
5
9-6
Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cherry Wine (Dream Ahead (USA)) J Rory Mulligan
(132) (16)
Charles Weld T Mrs John M Weld O Mr E McKenna B
HR Handicap Rating 62 F 907202
She has won three times at 6f on good - yielding and yielding ground. Beaten a short head by Clonmacash when second of 27 at 17-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH
Career Record 25 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €19,765.00 Days Since Last Run 7
17/2 HR58 Rory Mulligan 8.11 (CP) s/hd 2nd to Clonmacash (GB) 9.11 here 22 AUG 27rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 7/1 HR58 Patrick McGettigan 8.4 3L 11th of 14 to Mint Man (GB) 9.0 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 8/1 HR54 Patrick McGettigan 9.5 nk 2nd to El Fontenaro 9.9 CK 24 JUL 19rn hcp (0-60)6f Gd/Frm
10
COINCIDENTAL GLORY
3
9-5
(131) (10)
Br Ch g Cotai Glory (GB) - Coincidently (GB) (Acclamation (GB))
Adrian McGuinness T Cyril McMullan & J Fairhurst O Tom Radley B
HR Handicap Rating 64 J Reese Holohan (2) F 463294
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Clonmacash when fourth of 27 at 10-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 20 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Win Earnings €6,785.00 Days Since Last Run 7
10/1 HR64 Adam Caffrey 9.5 s/hd 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Clonmacash (GB) 9.11 here 22 AUG 27rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 12/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 8.13 9 1/2L 9th of 15 to Dancing Saxon 10.0 GAL 27 JUL Ext hcp 7f Yld 13/2 HR65 Declan McDonogh 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Gotta Catch’em All 9.6 NAV 11 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd
11
TOP BILLER (GB)
4
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Balancing Act (No Nay Never (USA)) J Jared Huggan (7)
HR Handicap Rating 60 F 660202
9-4
(130) (21)
Denis Gerard Hogan T Premier Racing Club O Whitsbury Manor Stud B
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l by Little Miss Magic when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f (good) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Julia & Shelley Birkett in the UK. Star Rating HH
Career Record 24 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €7,693.30 Days Since Last Run 72
Dylan Hogan 9.9 (BK) (TS) 4 3/4L 2nd to Little Miss Magic 9.9 LINGFIELD PARK 18 JUN 9rn 6f Gd Daniel Muscutt 9.3 (BK) (TS) 8L 12th of 13 to Neptune Legend 9.9 BRIGHTON 29 MAY hcp (46-55)5f 215yds Gd /Frm Dylan Hogan 9.3 (BK) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Moonhall Lass 9.0 YARMOUTH 28 APR 8rn hcp (46-55)6f 3yds Gd
12
APOTHIC RED
(Visor)
3
9-2
(128)
(8)
HR Handicap Rating 61 J Sadhbh Tormey (7) F 0-86572
T G McCourt T Mrs Pauline McCourt/Donal O’Leary/Don’t Ask The Wife Syndicate O Mr E McKenna B
Beaten 1/2l by Sand Art when second of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Sligo over 6f (yielding) earlier this month, his only placing from seven starts. Star Rating HHHHH Career Record 7 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 24
5/1 HR59 James Ryan 10.1 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Sand Art 8.3 SLGO 5 AUG 12rn hcp (0-60)6f Yld 5/1 HR61 Sadhbh Tormey 8.12 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to Gilts 8.4 GOW 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Yld 10/1 HR61 James Ryan 9.5 5 1/4L 5th of 18 to Meriden (GB) 9.8 here 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Yld
13
DERVO ANNIE
3
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Apple Anni (Fast Company) HR Handicap Rating 61 J Julian Pietropaolo (2) F 215267
9-2
(128)
(7)
Ms Claire O’Connell T J Dervan O Mrs Natalie Gilligan B
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Dancing Saxon at 16-1 when seventh of 15 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 33
16/1 HR63 Rory Cleary 8.11 8 1/4L 7th of 15 to Dancing Saxon 10.0 GAL 27 JUL Ext hcp 7f Yld 11/1 HR63 Rory Cleary 8.11 4 1/2L 6th of 8 to Johnny Soda 10.0 KILL 13 JUL Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 16/1 HR60 Rory Cleary 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Caitouna 9.6 FAIR 1 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 49
RACE SEVEN
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cherry Wine (Dream Ahead (USA))
SEVENTH RACE 4.50P.M. 14
TAWAAZON
(B,T)
Br B g Invincible Spirit - Tamadhor (Arcano) J Shay Wallace (7)
HR Handicap Rating 56 F 295945
8
9-0
(126)
(6)
John Andrew Kinsella T J O Mythen O Shadwell Estate Company Limited B
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Steel Magnolia when fifth of 19 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 68 runs, 9 wins, 14 places Win Earnings €89,090.00 Days Since Last Run 6
5/1 HR57 Chris Hayes 9.13 (BK) (TS) 5L 5th of 19 to Steel Magnolia 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (0-60)5f Gd 7/1 HR58 Terry Casey 9.7 (BK) (TS) 1 1/4L hd 1 3/4L 4th to Dandy Land 9.9 NAAS 3 AUG 15rn hcp (0-60)5f Gd 12/1 HR60 Keithen Kennedy 8.3 (BK) (TS) 3L 9th of 18 to Mary Shoelaces 8.7 here 18 JUL Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm
15
CAFFU ZAFEEN
(CPiece)
5
8-12
(124) (19)
Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Shy Angel (GB) (Zamindar (USA)) J Nicola Burns
Paul W Flynn T Declan Sheridan O Rabbah Bloodstock Limited B
HR Handicap Rating 54 F 66-0009
Placed in three of 14 starts. Beaten 5l behind Clonmacash at 33-1 when 9th of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HH
Career Record 14 runs, 0 wins, 3 places Days Since Last Run 7
33/1 HR56 Leigh Roche 9.0 5L 9th of 27 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.11 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 6f Gd 20/1 HR60 Reese Holohan 9.12 6 3/4L 11th of 15 to Dandy Land 9.9 NAAS 3 AUG hcp (0-60)5f Gd 66/1 HR62 Robert Whearty 9.6 (H) 10L last of 15 to Goal Exceeded (GB) 9.10 LEP 18 JUN hcp 7f 45yds Gd
16
I’M SPARTACUS
5
Br Ch g Profitable - Air Of Mystery (GB) (Sakhee’s Secret (GB)) J Keithen Kennedy
8-10
(122) (20)
Adrian McGuinness T P & C McKeever O Donal Boylan B
HR Handicap Rating 52 F 160480
Winner of seven races at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Steel Magnolia at 17-2 when 14th of 19 on his latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 55 runs, 7 wins, 12 places Win Earnings €39,614.30 Days Since Last Run 6
17/2 HR55 Adam Caffrey 9.11 10L 14th of 19 to Steel Magnolia 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG hcp (0-60)5f Gd 9/1 HR58 Adam Caffrey 10.0 5 1/2L 8th of 19 to El Fontenaro 9.9 CK 24 JUL hcp (0-60)6f Gd/Frm 10/1 HR59 Adam Caffrey 10.1 3/4L 4L 1 3/4L 4th to Rappell 9.13 LIM 11 JUL 14rn hcp (0-60)6f 150yds Gd
17
SIMMERING SEAS
(CPiece)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Cloudspin (USA) (Storm Cat (USA)) J Jimmy Dalton (7)
HR Handicap Rating 54 F 07-6024
3
8-9
(121) (14)
Daniel James Murphy T Damien Moore O Minch Bloodstock B
Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Steel Magnolia when fourth of 19 at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 8 runs, 0 wins, 2 places Days Since Last Run 6
7/2Fav HR54 Terry Casey 9.1 3 3/4L 1/2L ns 4th to Steel Magnolia 9.1 NAAS 23 AUG 19rn hcp (0-60)5f Gd 11/4Fav HR54 Terry Casey 8.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Amerilis (GB) 9.13 CK 14 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR58 Seamie Heffernan 9.3 6 1/4L 10th of 15 to Alnofoor (GB) 9.8 BELW 11 APR hcp (0-60)5f 3yds Sft
18
STRIKEPOINT
3
Br B g Phoenix of Spain - Hollybrowne (Holy Roman Emperor)
8-9
(121) (17)
John James Feane T R J McSharry O Kilnamoragh Stud B
HR Handicap Rating 54 J Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (2) F 709
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 10l behind Institute at 66-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f earlier this month. Star Rating HH Career Record 3 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 14
66/1 Gavin Ryan 9.8 9 1/2L 9th of 12 to Institute 9.3 DUN 15 AUG mdn 5f Std 100/1 Rory Cleary 9.8 9 3/4L 10th of 13 to Finika 9.3 CK 24 JUL mdn 6f Gd/Frm 80/1 Rory Cleary 9.8 8 1/2L 7th of 13 to Cool Azul 9.8 NAV 11 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd
19
FONTAINE KHALED
3
8-8
(120)
(2)
Br B f Earthlight - Rolling Deep (GB) (Kingman (GB))
RACE SEVEN
HR Handicap Rating 53 J Jessica O’Gorman (4) F 008375
Eddie & Patrick Harty T Dan Kiely & C O’Neill & Apollo Thoroughbreds O Rockton Stud/Mr & Mrs Bill O’Neill B
Placed once in nine starts. Finished 10l behind Beau Army when fifth of 14 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 9 runs, 0 wins, 1 places Days Since Last Run 22
14/1 HR54 Jessica O’Gorman 9.3 10L 5th of 14 to Beau Army 8.11 GOW 7 AUG hcp (0-60)7f Gd 6/1 HR55 Jessica O’Gorman 9.2 10L 7th of 15 to Dream Legend 9.10 BELW 2 JUL hcp (0-60)7f 211yds Gd 10/1 HR55 Jessica O’Gorman 9.1 1/2L 3L 3rd to Meriden (GB) 9.10 DRYL 29 MAY 14rn hcp (0-60)7f Gd
20
ANOTHER NICE’DAY
(CPiece)
Br B g Starman (GB) - Elphin (GB) (Frankel (GB)) J Orla Tynan (4)
HR Handicap Rating 51 F 006174
3
8-7
(119) (15)
Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T T L Dempsey O Kilcarn Stud B
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 3l behind Amerilis when fourth of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Star Rating HHH Career Record 11 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €7,068.00 Days Since Last Run 15
13/2 HR52 Orla Tynan 8.5 (CP) 2 1/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Amerilis (GB) 9.13 CK 14 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR52 Orla Tynan 8.12 (CP) 5 1/4L 7th of 15 to Dandy Land 9.9 NAAS 3 AUG hcp (0-60)5f Gd 17/2 HR42 Orla Tynan 8.0 (CP) won 1/2L hd from Amerilis (GB) 9.11 and Cashel Blue 9.9 NAV 11 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 59.5sec 50
The Holden Plant Rentals Apprentice Handicap of €18,000
21
PURE VALOUR
(TStrap)
4
8-7
(119)
(9)
Br Gr f Far Above - Valen (Acclamation (GB)) J Mel Sheridan (7)
HR Handicap Rating 44 F 97606
J G Coogan T Mrs Annette Coogan & J M O’Reilly & Frank Condra O Cloneymore Farm Ltd B
Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 7l behind Harry’s Hill when sixth of 11 at 100-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 5lb out of the handicap. Star Rating H Career Record 5 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 13
100/1 HR47 Reese Holohan 8.0 6 3/4L 6th of 11 to Harry’s Hill (GB) 9.8 here 16 AUG Ext hcp 5f Gd 33/1 HR47 Declan McDonogh 9.3 (TS) 29L last of 12 to Pete’s Dream 9.2 FAIR 1 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 160yds Gd 150/1 Declan McDonogh 10.2 18L 6th of 8 to Dark Lucinda 9.2 GOW 5 MAY mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld
B,T worn by No. 14. CPiece worn by No. 9, No. 15, No. 17, No. 20. TStrap worn by No. 21. Visor worn by No. 4, No. 12. Long Handicap - Another Nice’day 8-06(118), Pure Valour 8-02(114) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Faoladh, 5/1 Naoi, 13/2 Rosato, 15/2 Coincidental Glory, 10/1 Apothic Red, Simmering Seas, 11/1 Poweracclaim, Another Nice’day, 14/1 Four Blondes, 16/1 Fontaine Khaled, 25/1 Dervo Annie, Tawaazon, 33/1 Gerrit’s Gem, Flaming Rib, Lethimfly, Top Biller (GB), Caffu Zafeen, I’m Spartacus, Pure Valour, 50/1 Call The Cavalry, Strikepoint
2025 - 1st Carrigans Grove 2nd Amicitia 3rd Send Harry (1 min. 11.5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT APOTHIC RED steps up in grade having finished second at Sligo, but should be competitive. Although well held in maidens, he wasn’t beaten far behind prolific winner Meriden here in April and ran well under a big weight at Sligo. He has been raised 2lb, but his jockey claims 7lb and he gets the nod. Naoi hit the back of the net at Leopardstown, but is effectively 9lb higher as his same rider is unable to utilise his 5lb claim. Rosato is 4lb higher and without her rider’s 5lb claim having finished second over C&D last week. Faoladh tries this trip for the first time.
WIN: APOTHIC RED
DANGER: Naoi
RACE SPONSOR
A representative of Holden Plant Rentals will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
BETTING EXPLAINED
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 51
RACE SEVEN
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.
THE PAT SMULLEN CANCER TRIALS IRELAND CHARITY RACE SUPPORTED BY BALLYLINCH STUD The Curragh is delighted to welcome all the riders taking part in the race this year and wish them all the very best of luck. We would also like to congratulate them on their amazing fund raising efforts which will benefit Cancer Trials Ireland. We would also like to thank Ballyinch Stud for sponsoring the race. AVA BOURKE Ava is from Tipperary and grew up riding ponies before she transitioned to racehorses and is currently riding out for Willie Mullins this summer. Ava is riding in the charity race because cancer is something that affects everyone, with many of her family members being diagnosed in the past. When she got the opportunity to ride in the race, she was delighted to be able to give back to such an incredible charity in memory of Pat Smullen. EIMEAR BROWNE From Meath originally but living in Roscommon for the last 20 years. Riding in the charity race is fulfilling a childhood dream. Eimear decided to get back into the saddle after a 20-year absence to ride in the race. Eimear has been getting race ready by riding out for Paul Flynn and for her cousin Gavin Cromwell. The work of Cancer Trials Ireland is very personal to Eimear as she has lost a lot of family members to cancer. She is also riding for her friend Suzy Breen who is going through her own cancer journey. NINA CARBERRY Meath native and Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North-West, Nina is known in racing circles for her stellar career on the track, including an Irish Grand National victory and multiple Cheltenham successes. Nina is dusting off her boots to ride in the charity race to continue Pat Smullen’s legacy to support the vital work of Cancer Trials Ireland and raise life-saving funds for pancreatic cancer research and clinical trials. Nina is excited to get back in the saddle for such a worthy cause. DAISY MAY CHRISTIE Daisy May is making the trip from Northamptonshire in England to ride in the charity race. She is inspired to take part for such a brilliant cause and in honour of her aunt who successfully went through her own cancer journey a number of years ago. Daisy Mae is excited to ride at such an iconic racecourse for a cause so close to so many people’s hearts.
ROSIN CONWAY Rosin, from Offaly, was inspired to take part in the race in memory of her Grandad and his brother who passed away from cancer. Their family’s strong connection to racing and their horses, which Pat Smullen rode, felt a fitting link for Roisin to honour them and raise money for cancer research. Rosin has been riding out six days a week for trainer Eddie Power. Rosin feels very honoured to ride on such an important day and hopes to ride in the silks connected to her grandfather’s syndicate. JOHN ENNIS John, a racehorse trainer, originally from Longwood in Co Meath, now living in Lexington in Kentucky is riding in the race in honour of his cousin who passed away from cancer last year, leaving a young family behind. Padraig Roche, John’s friend from his Curragh days is providing his horse and he is looking forward to come back the Curragh Racecourse to ride in such an important race for an amazing charity like Cancer Trials Ireland. FRANCIS FAGAN Francis from Kildare Town, was encouraged to ride in the race by his friend and former jockey Michael Hussey and is riding in memory of his friend who passed away from cancer four years ago. Francis is riding in the race with his brother Owen for a bit of support and competitive spirit. He has been riding out with Peter Fahey as much as possible and is enjoying getting back into riding after 25 years for such an important charity like Cancer Trials Ireland. OWEN FAGAN Owen, from Kildare town, works for Juddmonte Farms who Pat Smullen regularly rode for, so the charity race is a cause close to his heart. Owen’s brother Francis is also riding in the race and despite having a very competitive spirit, he would be delighted to see his brother do well, as it’s his first time to ride on a racecourse. Owen is getting fit for the race with his own racehorse and Connemara ponies he and his son have at home and will ride in the race for Joseph O’Brien. TOM FOLEY Tom, from Nenagh, County Tipperary, works in regenerative medicine and is passionate about medical research and finding cures for cancer. A former weigh room colleague of Pat Smullen, Tom is very passionate about being part of Pat’s legacy to raise money for Cancer Trials Ireland. Having previously been a professional jockey for 17 years in the US and Japan, he is excited to return to the saddle for such an important cause, which affects so many families and households.
MAX HART From County Wickow, the Pat Smullen charity race was the inspiration for Max to learn how to ride a racehorse. Since January he has been riding for Gordon Elliott, learning the basics and building up his fitness and riding skills. Max’s grandparents have battled and continue to battle cancer, so he is taking part in the race to raise money for an incredible cause that supports vital cancer research and patient care.
TARA HAYES Tara from the Curragh, is riding in the race for her aunt, who battled cancer a few years ago. She is also motivated by friends whose parents have been affected by the disease, so she is keen to support cancer research. Tara has been working for Jessica Harrington for the last three years while completing her biomedical degree. Tara is balancing excitement with a few nerves but is looking forward to an amazing day.
TADHG MCGUINESS From Lusk in County Dublin, Tadhg is taking part in the race in memory his two uncles who passed away from cancer. He is also following in the footsteps of his sister Aisling, who took part in the race in 2024. It means a lot to Tadhg to raise money for such a good cause. Tadhg works full-time, alongside his dad Ado McGuinness, so he is riding out every day and getting great advice and tips from his dad and stable jockey Adam Caffrey. ORLA MCKENNA Orla, from Collon in County Louth, has followed the charity race for several years and previously took part in the charity cycle before deciding to ride in the charity race. Orla got the bug for riding in races when she competed in the Corinthian Challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys. Orla is currently riding out for Gavin Cromwell four mornings a week. Orla is grateful for the support from Gavin, his owners, Keith Donoghue, Gary Carroll and all staff in Gavin’s yard. ALEX O’CONNOR Alex O’Connor is from Dublin and is friends with Paddy Smullen through pony camp, so the charity race has always been something he has wanted to do, to support Paddy and the great fundraising and awareness his mum and sisters have championed for Cancer Trials Ireland. He has been riding out for Ian Donoghue and Dermot Weld and feels really privileged to ride in the race for such an important cause. ANNIE O’NEILL Annie is from Ballymore Eustace in Kildare and is taking part in the charity race to support family members currently battling cancer and to support the great work of Cancer Trials Ireland. Annie has been riding out most days for Cormac Farrell and has received plenty of helpful advice and tips from the lads in the yard. This will be Annie’s first-time riding on the track, and she is excited and grateful for the special opportunity. JANE O’SULLIVAN Jane, from Rathfarnham in Dublin, is taking part in memory of her uncle, who died from cancer in December 2024. She feels the race is a meaningful way to honour his memory while also celebrating Pat Smullen’s legacy and raising funds for an incredible cause like Cancer Trials Ireland. Jane only rode her first racehorse in January and has been riding out at Gordon Elliott’s yard, getting great advice and support from the yard. Her focus for race day is to stay calm, enjoy the experience and soak up the special atmosphere. AVA BOURKE GORDON POWER Gordon, Ava is from from Tipperary Dunmore and East grew in County up riding Waterford, ponies before is returning she transitioned to ride at a to racecourse racefor horses the first and time is currently since September riding out for 2002. Willie HeMullins has worked this summer. for Jim Ava Bolger is riding for theinlast the 24 charity years race since because retiringcancer from the is something saddle. Gordon that affects rode on everyone the track with with many Pat and of her were great familyfriends members andbeing weighdiagnosed room colleagues, in the past. so this When race she has gotbeen the opportunity on Gordon’storadar ride for in the a few race, years. she Gordon was delighted is honoured to be able to ride to in give Pat’s back memory, to suchtoan support incredible a great charity in cause memory and of generate Pat Smullen. funds for Cancer Trials Ireland. ALISTER WELD As Number one jockey to Alister’s grandfather Dermot Weld, Pat Smullen is fondly remembered in Alister’s family. Curragh native Alister, sees the race as a great opportunity to raise money for Cancer Trials Ireland’s vital projects and has been preparing for the race by riding out a few lots every morning for his grandfather up the Old Vic and the Free Eagle gallops. Alister is going to embrace his grandfather’s advice to keep a cool head, keep relaxed and enjoy the moment with the other charity riders. LISA WYNNE Lisa, from Tallaght in Dublin, has always dreamt to ride in a race and was particularly motivated to take part in the race this year because her father is battling cancer and has recently completed his radiation treatment. Lisa has been riding horses since she was 19 and rides out for Charles O’Brien two days a week, while looking after her two young children. She is riding her friend’s horse which is in training with Sabrina Harty.
EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M.
1m 4f
THE PAT SMULLEN CANCER TRIALS IRELAND CHARITY RACE SUPPORTED BY BALLYLINCH STUD
One Mile and Four Furlongs (The 4th running of the Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race on 29th August 2026) (2,400 metres) (A Private Sweepstakes Charity Race with an entry fee of €3,000 per rider) (All proceeds to Cancer Trials Ireland) Howth Post This race will not be started from stalls. (For Race Conditions see page 58) Br Breeding
B Breeder
O Owner
F Form
J Jockey
T Trainer
Horse
Age
st-lb
(lbs)
1
DARK VIPER (GB)
5
12-9
(177)
Br B Gr g Dark Angel - Grande Bleue (Oasis Dream (GB)) J Tara Hayes
HR Handicap Rating
No
HR Handicap Rating 83 F 885216
Mrs John Harrington T Dan Kiely O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd B
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and heavy ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kalir when sixth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 34 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Win Earnings €41,275.00 Days Since Last Run 20
12/1 HR83 Shane Foley 9.8 (BK) 3L 6th of 10 to Kalir 9.3 here 9 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 9/1 HR78 Shane Foley 9.2 (BK) won 2 1/4L ns from Manton Bay 9.2 and Glyndwr 9.5 LEP 23 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 54.9sec 15/2 HR75 Keithen Kennedy 9.4 (BK) 3/4L 2nd to Frank Pickle 9.6 LEP 9 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
2
NDAAWI (GB)
6
Br B g Cracksman (GB) - Mount Elbrus (GB) (Barathea) J Nina Carberry
HR Handicap Rating 90 F 3-30110
12-9
(177)
Gordon Elliott T EASYFIX O Rabbah Bloodstock Limited B
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 5f on good and good to soft ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in April). Won on his latest flat outing when 8-13fav at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) in May, beating Sky Captain by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Career Record 14 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €28,124.00 Days Since Last Run 30
25/1 HR152 James Smith 11.6 (CP) 21L 12th of 19fn, 20rn to Putapoundinthejar 10.2 GAL 30 JUL Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 8/13Fav HR90 Mr H.C. Swan 11.0 (CP) won 1/2L 8L from Sky Captain 11.5 and The Mediator 10.12 LIST 31 MAY 6rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 3min 8.6sec 6/4 HR152 Josh Williamson 10.11 (CP) won 3 1/4L 5 1/2L from Absurde (FR) 11.2 and No Looking Back 11.2 CK 5 APR 7rn hdl 2m 70yds Yld
3
DUKE SILVER
6
Br B g Order of St George - Angel Chorus (Dylan Thomas) J Owen Fagan
F 7603u0
12-6
(174)
Joseph Patrick O’Brien T Miss Sarah O’Brien O Miss Sarah O’Brien B
Beaten 12l behind Gentleman Joe at 18-1 when eighth of 9 on his flat debut at Listowel over 1m 5f (good) in June last year. Star Rating HHH Career Record 1 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €34,515.00 Days Since Last Run 7
5/1 HR132 J.J. Slevin 11.12 48L last of 13fn, 14rn to Londonofficecallin 10.9 KILL 22 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 80yds Gd 11/4 J.J. Slevin 11.12 u.r. in race won by Pinot Gris 11.12 WEX 3 JUL 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd 14/1 HR130 Hugh Horgan 10.6 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Blue Mosque 10.5 PUN 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld
4
KING GRIS (FR)
6
12-6
(174)
Br Gr g Gris De Gris - Dexterite (FR) (Laveron (GB)) J Jane O’Sullivan
F 911-557
Gordon Elliott T Little Emperor Syndicate O E A R L Trinquet, M Olivier Trinquet & M Marc Trinquet B
Beaten 11l behind Driveonwill at 9-1 when seventh of 14 on his chase debut at Downpatrick over 2m 3f (good - yielding) in May. Star Rating HHH Career Record 11 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €12,184.40 Days Since Last Run 99
9/1 Josh Williamson 11.7 (BK) 11L 7th of 12fn, 14rn to Driveonwill 11.12 DWNP 22 MAY beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR93 Sam Ewing 11.7 (BK) 12L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Gangster Granny 11.6 DWNP 8 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 7/2 HR94 Jack Kennedy 10.10 (BK) 18L 5th of 8fn, 10rn to Only For Our Man 10.4 DRYL 12 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f Gd
5
FREE FLOW (USA)
6
12-3
(171)
Br B g Flintshire (GB) - Lone Tigress (USA) (Tale Of The Cat (USA))
J Roisin Conway
Edward F Power T HR Handicap Rating 67 Edward F Power O F 07-0906 Jeffrey K Ramsey, Stephanie E Ramsey & William K Ramsey B
Placed in four of 15 starts; but has won a hurdle. Finished 8l behind Pavilion End when fifth of 8 at 11-2 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in January last year. Star Rating HH Career Record 15 runs, 0 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €7,375.00 Days Since Last Run 39
11/2 HR100 Michael Kenneally 10.1 (CP) 18L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Eye Of A Tiger 10.7 BAL 21 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 89yds Gd 12/1 HR103 Thomas O’Connor 11.7 (BK) 20L 11th of 13 to Something Noble 11.8 LIM 22 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 20/1 HR106 Liam McKenna 11.3 25L 9th of 11 to Umpire’s Call 11.6 NAAS 4 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy
6
MR DIBBS
7
RACE EIGHT
Br B g Yeats - Nicholastown (Shantou (USA)) J Eimear Browne
F 60-p186
12-3
(171)
Gavin Cromwell T James O’Rourke O Martin J Dibbs B
Finished 14l behind Strong Contender when sixth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Sligo over 3m 2f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 21 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €14,148.00 Days Since Last Run 10
11/2 HR102 Eoin Staples 11.3 (BK) 13L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Strong Contender 10.1 SLGO 19 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 168yds Gd 5/1 HR102 Eoin Staples 10.13 (BK) 24L 8th of 15 to She’ll Be Kept 11.3 ROS 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 210yds Yld/Sft 8/1 HR97 Michael Kenneally 10.8 (BK) won nk 8 1/2L from Evans Secret (GB) 11.0 and Survivors Sister 11.1 SLGO 12 MAY 12rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 172yds Gd 54
7
OLE OLE (FR)
4
Br B g Cloth Of Stars - Flute Bowl (GB) (Black Sam Bellamy) J Orla McKenna
F 222-f1
12-3
(171)
Gavin Cromwell T Vasile Ionesi O M Christopher Stedman B
Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 1-3fav at Bellewstown over 2m 1f (yielding) in April, beating Monntie by 11l. Star Rating HHH Career Record 6 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €7,068.00 Days Since Last Run 133
1/3Fav HR123 Keith Donoghue 10.13 (H) won 11L 1/2L from Monntie 10.1 and Manoir De Mirande (FR) 11.7 BELW 18 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 30yds Yld Keith Donoghue 11.4 fell in race won by Saratoga 11.6 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR 22rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft 11/1 Keith Donoghue 11.1 hd 2nd to Hardy Stuff (USA) 11.0 LEP 27 DEC 25 19rn mdn hdl 2m Yld
8
THE MEDIATOR
9
12-3
(171)
Br Br g Maxios (GB) - All About Love (GER) (Winged Love) J Max Hart
HR Handicap Rating 78 F 133-345
Gordon Elliott T Mrs Sheila O’Ryan & John F Doyle & Grant Leon O The Loving Partnership B
A winner at 2m 1f on soft ground; has also won a hurdle and a NH flat race. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Murat when last of 5 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 16 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 51
16/1 HR78 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 11.5 (CP) 30L last of 5 to Murat 11.2 LEP 9 JUL 1m 7f Gd 15/2 HR79 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 10.12 (BK) 1/2L 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.10 BELW 2 JUL 7rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd 20/1 HR79 Ms C.E. O’Ryan 10.12 (BK) 1/2L 8L 3rd to Ndaawi (GB) 11.0 LIST 31 MAY 6rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd
9
TYSON FURY (GB)
9
Br Ch g Iffraaj (GB) - Za Za Zoom (Le Vie Dei Colori (GB)) J Tom Foley
HR Handicap Rating 86 F 062032
12-3
(171)
Denis Gerard Hogan T Mary B Hogan O Scuderia Archi Romani B
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 2m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Comfort Zone at 50-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 2m 1f (yielding) last month. Star Rating HHH
Career Record 29 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Win Earnings €28,287.40 Days Since Last Run 21
6/5Fav HR116 Daniel King 11.12 2 1/4L 2nd to Cooladdi 11.4 KILB 8 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd 10/1 HR117 Sean Flanagan 11.12 7 1/2L 4L 3rd to Columbus (GER) 11.12 GAL 1 AUG 19rn mdn hdl 2m 175yds Gd/Yld 50/1 HR89 Miss G. Benson 11.0 19L 16th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 GAL 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld
10
WILD SAPPHIRE
(TStrap)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Sapphire (Medicean (GB)) J Alister Weld
HR Handicap Rating 77 F 24-2518
4
12-3
(171)
D K Weld T Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd B
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Dark Viper at 13-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) last month. Star Rating HHHH Career Record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €6,479.00 Days Since Last Run 37
13/2 HR77 Chris Hayes 9.1 (TS) 13L last of 8 to Dark Viper (GB) 9.2 LEP 23 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 6/4Fav HR77 Chris Hayes 9.9 (TS) won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Sron Na Caise 9.9 and Dolly Hello 9.4 KILL 14 JUL 7rn mdn 1m 30yds Gd 1min 43.6sec 7/2 HR81 Chris Hayes 9.9 (V) 8L 5th of 17 to Purple Moon 9.2 GOW 9 APR mdn 1m 1f 130yds Sft
11
NEO SMART
(TStrap)
5
Br B f Belardo - Neophilia (Teofilo) J Gordon Power
12-1
(169)
J S Bolger T Mrs J S Bolger O J S Bolger B
HR Handicap Rating 68 F 745466
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Yousaynothingatall when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Career Record 38 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Win Earnings €27,140.00 Days Since Last Run 7
9/1 HR68 Wesley Joyce 8.4 (TS) 3L 6th of 11 to Yousaynothingatall 9.4 here 22 AUG Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 7/2Fav HR68 Declan McDonogh 9.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 6th of 13 to Comfort Line 9.6 here 16 AUG Ext hcp 1m Gd 4/1Fav HR69 Nicola Burns 9.0 (TS) nk hd 1 1/2L 4th to Alfred Tennyson 9.12 GOW 7 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
12
LONELYHARBOURWALL
4
Br B g Profitable - Topaz Clear (Pivotal (GB)) J Alex O‘Connor
F 080
12-0
(168)
D K Weld T Race & Stay Racing Club O Irish Emerald Stud B
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Uncle Goalie when last of 13 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 2 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Days Since Last Run 9
100/1 Chris Hayes 10.0 20L last of 13 to Uncle Goalie 9.8 LEP 20 AUG mdn 1m Gd/Yld 100/1 Chris Hayes 10.2 15L 8th of 12 to Rock Of Claremont 9.8 GOW 12 AUG mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd/Frm 9/1 Mr P.J. Smullen 11.3 35L 10th of 13 to Lola O C 11.3 ROS 4 AUG Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Yld/Sft
O’REILLY (FR)
8
Br B g Frankel (GB) - Fann (USA) (Diesis) J Francis Fagan
F 03320-6
12-0
(168)
Peter Fahey T Ms Bernadette Leigh O S A R L Baileys Haras Des Trois Chapelles B
A winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over five years ago. Beaten 12l behind Nans View at 50-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (yielding) in August last year. Star Rating H Career Record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €7,080.00 Days Since Last Run 117
28/1 HR112 John Shinnick 11.12 (TS) 10L 6th of 16fn, 19rn to Berto Ramirez (GB) 10.9 DRYL 4 MAY mdn hdl 2m 1f 88yds Gd 13/2 HR114 Sam Ewing 11.12 (H) 35L 11th of 12 to Blake (GB) 11.12 DRYL 1 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m 190yds Yld 11/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 6L 2nd to Gameball 11.12 PUN 15 OCT 25 13rn mdn hdl 2m 95yds Gd/Yld 55
RACE EIGHT
13
EIGHTH RACE 5.25P.M. 14
STAR HARBOUR
8
Br B g Sea The Stars - Sioduil (Oasis Dream (GB))
12-0
(168)
Adrian McGuinness T Total Recall Racing Club O Mrs Jacqueline Norris B
HR Handicap Rating 86 J Tadhg McGuinness F 425522
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 1/2l by Touch The Moon when second of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Career Record 67 runs, 7 wins, 13 places Win Earnings €152,855.00 Days Since Last Run 14
11/2 HR90 Declan McDonogh 9.9 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Touch The Moon 9.8 DUN 15 AUG 14rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 15/2 HR86 Declan McDonogh 9.0 (V) 4L 2nd to Fixation 9.4 GOW 12 AUG 8rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 100yds Gd/Frm Oisin Orr 9.10 (V) 6L 5th of 7 to Salamanca City 9.6 RIPON 18 JUL hcp (0-95)1m 4f 10yds Gd
15
SUPREME LAW
7
12-0
(168)
Br B g Lawman (FR) - Serendib’s Glory (Holy Roman Emperor) J Lisa Wynne
Sabrina J Harty T Ms Maria Kelly O Donal Commins & Lawman Syndicate B
HR Handicap Rating 40 F 50-00-96
Placed twice in 21 starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Ragmans Corner when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Killarney over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating H Career Record 21 runs, 0 wins, 2 places Days Since Last Run 8
300/1 HR40 Mr J. G. Chute 10.11 37L 6th of 8 to Ragmans Corner 11.7 KILL 21 AUG 2m 180yds Gd 200/1 HR40 Mr J. G. Chute 10.0 42L last of 9 to Boxing Great 11.7 LEP 6 AUG Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd/Frm 150/1 HR43 Ms M. Kelly 10.6 48L last of 10fn, 11rn to Louiescall 11.1 LEP 7 AUG 25 Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd
16
TALKING TOUGH
9
12-0
Br B g Tough As Nails - Granny On Fire (Trade Fair (GB)) J Ava Bourke
(168)
S M Duffy T Garry Fleming O Larry Mulvany B
HR Handicap Rating 44 F 0-60874
Successful at 6f and 7f on good and soft ground, but last win was over six years ago. Finished 8l behind She’s Ideal when fourth of 9 at 150-1 on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating H
Career Record 81 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Win Earnings €11,800.00 Days Since Last Run 40
150/1 HR34 Shane Foley 8.12 (CP) 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to She’s Ideal 8.10 BAL 20 JUL 9rn 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld 200/1 HR34 Mr C.G. Ryan 10.7 (CP) 39L last of 7 to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.10 BELW 2 JUL 1m 4f 71yds Gd 50/1 HR37 Shay Wallace 8.3 (V) 19L 8th of 12 to Albatala 9.1 DRYL 20 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 2f 96yds Sft
17
IDOMYTHING
4
11-12
(166)
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Havant (GB) (Halling (USA)) J Annie O’Neill
Thomas Cleary T Mrs K F Cleary O Mrs James Wigan & London TB Services Ltd B
HR Handicap Rating 39 F 8-87060
A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Private Larry at 28-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Star Rating H Career Record 18 runs, 1 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 57
28/1 HR41 Rory Cleary 8.11 12L 10th of 16 to Private Larry 8.10 BELW 3 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 4f 37yds Gd 25/1 HR42 Gavin Ryan 8.12 9 1/4L 6th of 14 to Deluca Chop (FR) 8.11 DRYL 20 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 4f 207yds Sft 33/1 HR45 Rory Cleary 9.1 18L 13th of 16 to Deluca Chop (FR) 8.6 NAV 7 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 5f Gd
18
I’M FLATTERED
6
Br B f Churchill - Just For You (GB) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) J John Ennis
HR Handicap Rating 55 F 66-8708
11-12
(166)
Padraig Roche T Padraig Roche O Mrs Noreen McManus B
Unplaced in all four starts; but has won a hurdle. Beaten 12l behind Killyclogher Rose at 125-1 when 14th of 15 on her latest flat outing at Naas over 1m 3f (good) in June. Star Rating HH Career Record 4 runs, 0 wins, 0 places Win Earnings €5,900.00 Days Since Last Run 36
9/1 HR92 Aidan Kelly 11.6 (CP) (TS) 34L 8th of 14fn, 16rn to Dream Shaper 10.3 KILB 24 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd 125/1 HR57 Ross Fagan 8.8 (TS) 11L 14th of 15 to Killyclogher Rose 9.8 NAAS 24 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 194yds Gd 15/2 HR93 Aidan Kelly 11.4 (TS) 13L 7th of 12fn, 15rn to Getaway Henry 10.9 CLON 5 JUN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 113yds Gd
19
PARTY DRESS
(TStrap)
Br Gr f Mastercraftsman - Magie Noire (Marju) HR Handicap Rating 65 J Daisy Mae Christie F 00-p645
6
11-12
(166)
W McCreery T Party Dress Partnership O Mylestown Farms Ltd B
Successful at 1m 1f and 2m 1f on good and soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Finished 6l behind Tatum when fifth of 9 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 7f (good) last month. Star Rating HH Career Record 18 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Win Earnings €13,275.00 Days Since Last Run 37
RACE EIGHT
4/1 HR67 Donagh O’Connor 9.11 (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 9 to Tatum 9.4 LEP 23 JUL Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 12/1 HR68 Megan Telford-Kelly 9.5 (TS) 3 1/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Loyal Touch 9.13 KILL 15 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 40/1 HR68 Wesley Joyce 9.2 (TS) 3 1/4L 6th of 14 to Darius Dark 8.6 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm
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The Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud
RESERVES 20
WESTERN FOLD
7
12-9
(177)
Br B g Westerner (GB) - Fieldtown (Anshan) J
Gordon Elliott T Weld-Spec (Glasgow) Ltd & Dee L’Estrange O Martin J Dibbs B
F 13-20b1
A winner at 18-1 in in the Grade 1 Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown over 3m 1f (yielding) on his latest outing in April, beating Fleur In The Park by 4l. Reserve. Star Rating HHH Career Record 23 runs, 7 wins, 3 places Win Earnings €341,190.00 Days Since Last Run 123
18/1 HR155 Jack Kennedy 11.10 won 3 3/4L 4 1/2L from Fleur In The Park 11.10 and Nowwhatdoyouthink 11.10 PUN 28 APR 9rn nov.ch Grade 1 3m 213yds Yld 14/1 HR156 Danny Gilligan 11.10 br.d in race won by Fleur In The Park 11.10 FAIR 5 APR 8rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 4f Yld/Sft Danny Gilligan 11.7 30L 10th of 14 to Kitzbuhel (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 3m 1f Gd /Sft
21
SNEDDY EDDIE
6
Br B g Churchill - Water Feature (GB) (Dansili (GB)) J
F 0-05541
12-6
(174)
Gordon Elliott T An Mhi Rioga Syndicate O Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd B
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy; has also won a hurdle earlier this month. Beaten 6l behind Sierra De Gredos at 7-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest flat outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) in July last year. Also scheduled to appear at Down Royal last night. Reserve. Star Rating HH
Career Record 20 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €18,290.00 Days Since Last Run 20
7/1 HR85 Jack Kennedy 11.3 (CP) won 1 1/4L 3 1/4L from My Good Pal 10.13 and Bob The Builder 10.9 DWNP 9 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 10/1 HR87 Joshua Halford 10.8 (CP) 11L 4 1/2L 11L 4th to Dream Shaper 10.3 KILB 24 JUL 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 200yds Gd 9/2 HR88 Jack Kennedy 11.2 (H) 15L 5th of 15 to Small Bucks 11.3 DWNP 14 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd
22
COOLE CAFE
4
Br B f Kodi Bear - Breath of Fire (Dragon Pulse) J
12-4
(172)
Gavin Cromwell T James F Dunne O James F Dunne B
F 1-7113
Third of 16 behind Even Tho beaten 17l at 9-1 on her latest outing in the Grade 3 Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race at Punchestown over 2m 1f (yielding) in April. Star Rating HHH Career Record 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Win Earnings €33,005.00 Days Since Last Run 122
9/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.3 (H) 16L hd 3rd to Even Tho 11.11 PUN 29 APR 16rn Bumper 2m 132yds Yld 7/2 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.0 (H) won 3/4L 1/2L from Brady Hartsfield 11.7 and Apache Peak 11.7 LIM 22 MAR 7rn Bumper 2m 50yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 Eoghan Finegan 10.10 (H) won 3 1/2L 2 1/4L from Apache Peak 11.3 and Todo Bien 11.3 NAAS 7 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 158yds Std
TStrap worn by No. 10, No. 11, No. 19. Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Ndaawi (GB), 5/1 Dark Viper (GB), 13/2 Star Harbour, 10/1 Ole Ole (FR), 12/1 Wild Sapphire, 14/1 Tyson Fury (GB), 16/1 Duke Silver, King Gris (FR), Party Dress, 20/1 Mr Dibbs, 25/1 Free Flow (USA), The Mediator, Neo Smart, 50/1 Lonelyharbourwall, O’reilly (FR), Talking Tough, Idomything, I’m Flattered, 100/1 Supreme Law
2025 - (2 min. 34.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT ‘Nina in the bumper’ hasn’t been whispered at an Irish racecourse in some years, but the Carberry clan’s politician returns for a one-off spin in this Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Charity Race and can score on high-class hurdler NDAAWI. Winner of the 2025 Galway Hurdle, Ndaawi was mid-division when attempting to defend his crown in July but drops in company for today’s commendable cause. Pat Smullen’s old ally, trainer Dermot Weld, is well represented by his grandson Alister Weld, who takes his first ride on Wild Sapphire.
WIN: NDAAWI
DANGER: Wild Sapphir
RACE SPONSOR
John O’Connor representing Ballylinch Stud joined by the Smullen Family will present a trophy to the winning owner and rider and mementos to all other riders in the race.
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RACE EIGHT
SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
The Irish Champions Festival
CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.18p.m. The John Ormonde Wexford Sand Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €22,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by John Ormonde Wexford Sand 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 colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. €220 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner. There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12958; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440 SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.53p.m. The Newtownanner Stud Irish EBF Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Registered as the Flame Of Tara Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Newtownanner Stud and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) 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 1 mile. €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 22 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.28p.m. The Audi Naas Nursery Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Sheehy Motor Group) 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 25th August. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €12369; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.03p.m. The Heider Family Stables Round Tower 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 two years old only. About 6 furlongs. €700 to enter, €70 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra Of two Group 3 races or a Group 2 race 5lb extra Of a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.40p.m. The Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes of €70,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Anamoine Ltd) 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 fillies only. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €490 to enter on August 5th €280 extra if forfeit not declared by August 25th or €7,000 if entered by August 25th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2026) 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. The winning horse in this race will be entitled to a refund equivalent to the total cost of running for a horse which had been entered at the initial entry stage should they run in the Blandford Stakes.. Closing Date: 5th August 2026. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €41230; Second: €14000; Third: €7000; Fourth: €3500; Fifth: €2100; Sixth: €1400 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.15p.m. The Tote Irish Cambridgeshire of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €58,900), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 17th August, 2026, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st July, 2025. (105 = 10st). About 1 mile. €600 to enter on August 12th €400 extra if forfeit not declared by August 25th and €100 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Alternative Handicap The Directors of the IHRB have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 2 (iii). Closing Date: 12th August 2026. Handicaps calculated 18th August. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €58900; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.50p.m. The Holden Plant Rentals Apprentice Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Holden Plant Rentals) 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 = 10st). About 6 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: Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners). Allowances - (up to and including 25th August and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed 7lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed 4lb; Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed 2lb. *Including races under any N.H. Rules. Handicaps calculated 25th August. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €10602; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud (The 4th running of the Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race on 29th August 2026) (A Private Sweepstakes Charity Race with an entry fee of €3,000 per rider) (All proceeds to Cancer Trials Ireland). For four years old and upwards which have run at least three times under the Rules of Racing or the I.N.H.S Rules, of which at least one of these runs must have been since 1st September, 2025 (Point To Points excluded) and which are rated 90 or less under Rules Of Racing. Horses which have not been recorded as Racing Active with a Licensed Trainer by Friday 14th August will be automatically struck out of this race. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €0.90 to enter, €0.10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2025) Winner of a *race to carry 3lbs extra for each race won. (Maximum penalty 9lbs) *Including any race under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing Riders: To qualify as a Rider to participate in this race you must have a minimum of an Amateur Riders’ Licence or you must pass a Charity Race Competency Assessment at R.A.C.E. and pass a Medical with their GP. The doctor signing off on any participant must use the Curragh Medical form as issued to all applicants Riders will be asked to ride in the memory of someone they lost from cancer or to support someone who has cancer or recovered from cancer. A copy of the signed Medical Certificate must be forwarded to The Curragh Racecourse. It is strictly subject to attaining the above qualifications that a Riders’ entry will be accepted. N.B. The mandatory percentage deductions shall not apply to this race. A horse which has won a Private Sweepstakes shall not on that account incur a penalty or be debarred from claiming any allowance or from taking part in any race. Horses that run in this race do not lose their eligibility to run in Point to Point Steeplechases. The Curragh Racecourse will present a trophy to the winning rider and mementoes to all riders who take part in this race. The Curragh Racecourse will also present a gift to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. Please note that the Organising Committee reserve the right to accept or reject any application. No horse shall be permitted to wear Blinkers, Visor, Hood, Eye Shield, Eye cover, Sheepskin Cheekpieces or any similar device. Horses that require to be led to the start will not be permitted to take part. In the event of this race being over-subscribed the Organising Committee reserve the right to select the 19 runners and 3 reserves and to accept or reject any Rider/Horse. Entries for horses that are not returned as Racing Active on Friday 14 August at time of entry will not be accepted. If a Rider has not paid the €3,000 entry by Friday 21st August 2026, they will not be eligible to participate in the race. Entries Close 12 Noon Monday 24th August Declarations to Curragh Racecourse before 9am Thursday, 27th August N.B. ALL ENTRIES and DECLARATIONS TO BE MADE TO THE RACE ORGANISER. Race Organiser: Curragh Racecourse Phone: (045) 441 205. This race will not be started from stalls. 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