Curragh Racecard - Sunday 18th July - Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend - Day 2 by Weatherbys

SUNDAY, 18TH JULY, 2021 CURRAGH RACECOURSE

GROUP 2

2021 Fixtures Sunday 8th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes

Friday 13th August

Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes Comer Group International St Leger Trial

Saturday 21st August

Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes Coolmore Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes

Friday 27th August

Heider Family Stables Round Tower Stakes Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire Flame of Tara Stakes & Snow Fairy Stakes

Sunday 12th September Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes Moyglare Stud Stakes Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes Comer Group International Irish St Leger Moyglare Jewels Blandford Stakes

Saturday 25th September

William Hill Renaissance Stakes Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes

Sunday 26th September

Weld Park Stakes Raa Atoll Loughbrown Stakes

Sunday 10th October

Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch Handicap Staffordstown Stud Stakes Hatstone Solicitors Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Thursday 14th October Tuesday 26th October

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Curragh for Day 2 of the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend. This is always a very special event and promises to be as good as ever this year. It is great that we will have the owners back racing as they contribute so much to our sport. While we are disappointed not to have more than 500 attendees here, we have to respect the Covid protocols and we look forward to welcoming great numbers back before too long. This afternoon we have two Group 2 races on an eight race card so there is plenty to look forward to. The two principal races are very generously sponsored by Robert Ng for the Minstrel Stakes and by Shane Ryan for the Kilboy Estate Stakes. The Minstrel Stakes celebrates the career of Romanised who won the Minstrel Stakes twice in a fine career, the highlight being his win in the Group 1 Jacques le Marois in Deauville. Romanised was trained on the Curragh by Ken Condon who is a great ambassador for the Curragh Training Grounds. The Kilboy Estate Stakes has produced many great champions including Magical who won it in 2018 before going on to win seven Group 1 races. Hopefully today’s race will produce another worthy champion. Today we welcome back Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital and Finlay Volvo, who are all generous long term partners of ours. We also welcome Cavalor Equine Nutrition who are sponsoring for the first time and we hope that today marks the start of a long relationship. We are very grateful to the Irish Stallion Farms for their continued support, they are the biggest race sponsors in Ireland. I would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous contribution to the Curragh and ask you to support them whenever you can. We would like to say a particular thank you to all the Front-Line Workers who have done a magnificent job is looking after us all during the Covid crisis. Your contribution has been total, and we are all greatly indebted to you. For those of you reading this through our digital race card, I hope that you will enjoy the racing, either on TV or by following it through our social media channels. Today’s racing is being covered by Racing TV, so there is no reason to miss out on the action. Thanks again for all your support of the Curragh, we really appreciate it. I hope you enjoy the racing and once again a big thank you to Juddmonte and all our sponsors for their continued support. Kind regards PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

OFFICIALS

JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS FESTIVAL SATURDAY & SUNDAY - JULY 17TH & 18TH 2021 SECOND DAY - SUNDAY 18TH JULY The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly

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

observed.

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

are officiating at today’s race meeting:

The following list of Stewards and Officials ACTING STEWARDS:

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh

Mr. Laurence McFerran

VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Ernan O’Donnell

Mr. Sean Barry

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

Ms. Jill Farrell Mr. P. D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Ms. C. S. Murphy STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever HANDICAPPER: Mr. G. O’Gorman

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

For information and all the latest news, visit: www.curragh.ie

STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. H. Hynes MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. J. Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Cullen SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. K. O’Connor

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10 SEARCH FOR A SONG (24) Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

411-6p3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T Last year’s winner who has taken her time to come to hand but arrives on the back of a decent effort when third to Magical in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. The step back up in trip ought to suit her. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Search For A Song 3 flat wins €393,499.70 CD — Handicap Rating 115

50/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 9.9 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 3rd to Magical 9.9 here 26 JUL 6rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR115 O.J. Orr 10.2 (H) p.u. in race won by Snow 8.13 CK 5 JUL 11rn Group 3 1m 4f Yld 2/1Fav HR116 O.J. Orr 9.2 14L 6th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd/Frm 14

Owner’s Silks (illustration)

Saddle Cloth Number

Horse Name

Number of days since last ran

Age

(kgs)

Draw

Colour of horse

B - Bay Br - Brown Ch - Chestnut Gr - Grey Ro - Roan

Sex of horse

c - colt f - filly g - gelding h - horse m - mare

Sire (Father)

Dam (Mother)

Form Guide

Previous Performances

16 Br

Official Handicap Rating

B O F J T

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.

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GRANDSTAND SEATING & TERRACE

RACETRACK

ICONS Bookmakers Tote Toilets Seating Beverages Food Ice Cream

RACETRACK

OUTSIDE AREA

RACETRACK

1. 2. 3. 4. Queens Room 5. The Beech Tree Enclosure 6. he Parade Ring Lounge 7. Bookmakers Ring 8. The Curragh Plaza 9. Grandstand Seating & Terrace

TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES TRACK INFORMATION

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

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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The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: J P O’BRIEN (12 wins from 72 runners, 17%) runs VOICE OF ANGELS (1.35), I SIYOU BABY and ROYAL BLEND (2.45), EMPHATIC ANSWER (3.20), LOVELY ESTEEM (3.55), ZAYNUDIN (4.30), RATIB (5.00). A P O’BRIEN (11 wins from 47 runners, 23%) runs CONCERT HALL and KISS YOU LATER (1.35), MILITARY STYLE and ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (2.10), MARTINIQUE (3.55), YARRAWONGA (4.30). MRS D FOSTER (8 wins from 45 runners, 18%) runs ROYAL EAGLE (4.30).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (8 wins from 54 rides, 15%) rides PANAMA RED (1.35), POWER UNDER ME (2.10), SHABAYA (2.45), FLAGGED (3.20), ROYAL EAGLE (4.30), ALEX D (5.00), YOUNG ANGEL (5.30). RYAN MOORE (7 wins from 31 rides, 23%) rides CONCERT HALL (1.35), ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (2.10), MARTINIQUE (3.55), YARRAWONGA (4.30). CHRIS HAYES (7 wins from 51 rides, 14%) rides SHINPACHI (4.30), AMAZING EMMA (5.30).

FANCY THAT K J CONDON won the 2.10 race in 2019 and 2020. The stable is represented by Thunder Beauty in the race today. A P O’BRIEN won the 2.10 race in 2013 and 2017. The stable is represented by Military Style and Order Of Australia in the race today. A P O’BRIEN won the 3.55 race in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The stable is represented by Martinique in the race today.

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 5.30 Cityman (won off 85 down 5lb to 80).

STABLE MOVES 4.30 BACK O’ THE NET has moved from O McKiernan to Miss S J Harty; 4.30 LOUGH SWILLY PEARL has moved from G Scott to N C Kelly; 4.30 ZAYNUDIN has moved from M Halford to J P O’Brien; 5.00 WILD DOLLAR has moved from E Harty to E & P Harty. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 16th July.

GUIDE TO RACING

Like a tourist in a foreign country, the novice racegoer soon picks up enough of the language to get by, and then rapidly becomes fluent. Here are some of the most common racing terms you are likely to hear when you are racing. Brush up on them and you will sound like a seasoned professional in no time! ALLOWANCE

DISTANCE

The weight concession the horse is given to compensate for its rider’s inexperience.

The length of a race.

ANTE-POST

Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls.

Betting (usually for the most important races) days or even months before the race is due to take place.

APPRENTICE Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while they are learning.

BACKWARD Young horse which needs time to mature.

CLERK OF THE COURSE Official in charge of running the racing programme, at the Curragh it is Brendan Sheridan.

CLERK OF THE SCALES Key in the delivery of a successful racing operation. Their job is to check that the horses in each race carry the correct weights.

COLOURS The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

COLT Male, ungelded horse, up to four years old.

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

DAM Mother of a horse.

DRAW FILLY Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL Horse of either sex 1 January the following year.

from

its

birth

until

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING Castrated horse.

GOING Description of the course conditions under foot.

HAND Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured at the shoulder.

HANDICAP A race in which horses carry weight relevant to their handicap mark (rating).

JOLLY Betting term for the horse with the shortest odds (the favourite).

JUDGE

SIRE

Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses.

Father of a horse.

JUVENILE

When a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from the animal’s hoof.

Two-year old horse.

SPREAD A PLATE

MAIDEN

SP/STARTING PRICE

Horse which has not yet won a race.

Official price of a horse at which bets are settled in the betting shops.

MARE Female horse, five years and over.

STAYER

ODDS ON

A horse more suited to running over longer distances.

Where a bet’s winnings are less than the stake - e.g. winning a £2 bet wins you £1 so you get back £3.

PACE

STEWARDS ENQUIRY Enquiry by panel of men and women responsible for seeing rules are adhered to into a race’s running.

‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders.

TIC-TAC

PENALTY

Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

Weight added to the handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were published.

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS

PHOTO FINISH

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

Electronic photo device which determines minimal distance in a close finish.

Weighing jockey before and after race to ensure correct weight has been carried.

PLATE

WINNER ALRIGHT

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

Official confirmation that the Stewards are happy that the winner has broken no rules.

SCHOOLED

Occurs when the race is about to start.

Trained to jump.

YEARLING

SHORT RUNNER

Horse of either sex from 1 31 December of the year following its birth.

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps.

January

TRACK TALKS In our latest series of track talks, Fran Berry walks the course and provides valuable insight into how to ride the famed Curragh track.

Click below to see Fran’s talks on each distance.

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6F 12F

You can also click on the map in the top right of the racing pages to see Fran’s talks

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16F

1m 4f

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.35P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF W16,500

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r9735; Second: r3300; Third: r1650; Fourth: r825; Fifth: r495; Sixth: r330.

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

RACE SPONSOR

A representative of the Irish EBF will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

Placepot - Races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. PLAY THE PLACEPOT NOW! TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

CONCERT HALL (11)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

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2 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B f Dubawi - Was B Was Syndicate O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

Out of the Oaks winner Was and she put in a promising display when finishing second of nine on her debut over 6f at Fairyhouse recently. Should improve for that experience, and for this step up in trip. Star Rating 5 Concert Hall 10/11Fav W.M. Lordan 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Pennine Hills 9.2 FAIR 7 JUL 9rn mdn 6f Gd

DIFFERENT VIBES (-)

Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Framed (GB) B Framed Syndicate O David J Byrne

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(7) F

Billy Lee J K J Condon T

A full-sister to 7f juvenile winner Move Over but she may be best watched on her racecourse debut today given how strong this race appears to be. Star Rating 2

KERKIYRA (23)

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Kerisa B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

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4 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Finished fourth of 14 in a competitive maiden over this course and distance last month. Has to be of some interest this afternoon on the back of that performance. Star Rating 4 Kerkiyra 14/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 s/hd 2 3/4L 1L 4th to Discoveries 9.2 here 25 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd

KISS YOU LATER (-)

Br B f Galileo - Switch (USA) B Moyglare Stud Farm O Moyglare Stud Farm & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

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Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Out of a Grade 1 winner in the US and it would be no surprise to see her go well this afternoon, despite her lack of previous race experience. Star Rating 4

LITTERATUS (11)

Br Ch f Dawn Approach - Christinas Letter B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

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5 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Filled fifth place (behind Concert Hall) on her racecourse debut over 6f at Fairyhouse 11 days ago and she certainly has an each-way chance this afternoon based on that evidence. Star Rating 3 Litteratus 9/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 5L 5th of 9 to Pennine Hills 9.2 FAIR 7 JUL mdn 6f Gd

PANAMA RED (34)

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4 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br Ch f Showcasing (GB) - Allegation (FR) B Corduff Stud & Farmleigh Bloodstock Ltd O Against All Odds Partnership

Not beaten far at all when finishing fourth of six on her debut over 7f at Gowran Park 34 days ago and she should not be underestimated today. Star Rating 4 Panama Red 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 1/4L ns ns 4th to Seisai 9.2 GOW 14 JUN 6rn mdn 7f Gd

PANTELLERIA (USA) (23)

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9 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Kyllachy Queen B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate O Kilboy Estate

Well held when ninth of 14 on her racecourse debut over this course and distance last month and others appear to be safer picks in this event. Star Rating 2 Pantelleria (USA) 50/1 T.P. Madden 9.2 8 3/4L 9th of 14 to Discoveries 9.2 here 25 JUN mdn 7f Gd

PURPLE GOWN (-)

(Hood)

Br Ch f Teofilo - Saintly Hertfield (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

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Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

Closely related to plenty of winners, including the 1m to 1m 2f scorer Late Debate, but a watching brief is advised on debut in a race of this nature. Star Rating 2

SHAMIYANA (-)

Br B f Sea The Stars - Shamreen B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

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(10) F

Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

The first foal out of a mare who was a dual 1m 2f Group 2 winner for these connections and any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating 4

10 VOICE OF ANGELS (GB) (-)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Ring The Bell B Fairway Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd O Fairway SAS

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(9) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Out of a full-sister to Group 1 winners Hydrangea and Hermosa and this daughter of Dark Angel is another newcomer that merits consideration in a very interesting contest. Star Rating 4

RACE ONE

Hood worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Concert Hall, 4/1 Kerkiyra, 5/1 Kiss You Later, 13/2 Panama Red, 10/1 Litteratus, Shamiyana, Voice Of Angels (GB), 16/1 Purple Gown, 20/1 Pantelleria (USA), 25/1 Different Vibes

2020 - 1st Snowfall (JPN) 2nd Sister Rosetta 3rd Loch Lein (1 min. 27.3 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT It was no surprise to see that CONCERT HALL found 6f too sharp on her debut at Fairyhouse recently but plenty of positives can be taken from that second-placed finish. The daughter of Dubawi and Oaks winner Was should relish this extra furlong and the experience she gained that day could prove to be vital. Kerkiyra also caught the eye on her debut over C&D and she should not be underestimated, while Panama Red is another with valid form claims. Kiss You Later, Shamiyana and Voice Of Angels are all well-bred newcomers and they merit market inspections.

WIN: CONCERT HALL

DANGER: KERKIYRA

Every winning owner at the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend 2021 will receive a complimentary bottle of Dingle Whiskey courtesy of Dingle Whiskey.

THANK YOU The Curragh would like to thank Eva Bucher–Haefner’s Moyglare Stud for the generous sponsorship of the Stable Staff Canteen for the 2021 season.

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

MR ROBERT NG

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE

Group 1

KEENELAND

Phoenix Stakes EUROPE’S FIRST 2YO GROUP 1 OF 2021

S U N D A Y 8 TH A U G U S T 2 0 2 1 First Race at 1.25pm

THE ROMANISED MINSTREL STAKES Named this year after both a dual winner of the race and The Minstrel himself, who won both the 198th Derby at Epsom and the Irish Derby here at The Curragh in 1977, the Minstrel Stakes is a Group 2, run over seven furlongs and has seen a multitude of high-class winners over the years. Where better to start than with Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois champion Romanised himself, who won this in both 2019 and 2020 for his trainer Ken Condon, ridden on both occasions by Billy Lee. The son of Holy Roman Emperor was hugely impressive on both occasions, initially in beating the Frankie Dettori-ridden Hey Gaman with a wicked turn of foot inside the final furlong and then in remarkably similar style to defeat the smart Aidan O’Brien-trained Lancaster House last year. Tracking the early leader throughout, Romanised was perfectly positioned by Lee and despite finding himself a little short of room against the far rail two furlongs from home, the jockey didn’t panic and waited for the gap to appear. Appear it did and Lee switched his mount left, around Lancaster House, approaching the final furlong, where Romanised picked up in the manner of a classy colt under minimal pressure, staying on strongly to put a length and three quarters between him and his rival at the line. See how the race panned out with the replay on the following page. There have actually been three dual winners of the Minstrel Stakes, the other two being Ramooz (1997 & 1999) for trainer Ben Hanbury and the great Gordon Lord Byron for the Tom Hogan team.

Coincidentally, or perhaps not, Billy Lee was the man in the saddle for Gordon Lord Byron’s second triumph back in 2016, therefore he’s ridden three of the last five winners - a trend to follow perhaps! The Minstrel Stakes were two of the much missed Gordon Lord Byron’s four victories at the Curragh, the second coming at the grand old age of eight where he showed all of his trademark battling qualities to hold off the challenge of Sovereign Debt in a thriller. Aidan O’Brien is the race’s most successful trainer, with five Minstrel Stakes wins to his name; Wandering Thoughts (1994), King Charlemagne (2001), Air Chief Marshal (2010), Darwin (2013) and Spirit Of Valor (2017). King Charlemagne’s victory was part of an unbeaten season as a three-year-old that included, much like Romanised, a Group 1 victory in France, this time in the Prix Maurice De Gheest. Maybe the winner this afternoon could also follow that path from Ireland to France later on in the season.

ROMANISED

A talented Classic winner, Romanised ran out an easy winner of the 2018 Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas, seeing off a strong field to win under Shane Foley by two and a quarter lengths. Trained expertly by Ken Condon, Romanised further enhanced his reputation when winning the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois and by winning back to back renewals of the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes.

Jamesie, winner of 8 races including Gr.3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh, retrained by Rebecca Rafter to compete in showing classes.

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FULLERTON

SECOND RACE 2.10P.M. THE ROMANISED MINSTREL STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

RACE SPONSOR

Ken Condon, representing the sponsor Mr. Robert Ng, will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (33)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

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Br B c Australia (GB) - Senta’s Dream (GB) (Blinkers) B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Mrs A M O’Brien

11916-8 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Last year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile hero who finished down the field on his return behind Palace Pier in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot. The drop in grade might see him bounce back to winning ways. Winning Range GY-Fm & AW. Star Rating 5 Order Of Australia 3 flat wins r1,660,852.10 C — Handicap Rating 119 R. L. Moore 9.0 (BK) 6L 8th of 11 to Palace Pier (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 15 JUN Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Pierre-Charles Boudot 8.13 (BK) 4 3/4L 6th of 10 to Golden Sixty (AUS) 9.0 SHA TIN 13 DEC 20 Group 1 1m Gd Pierre-Charles Boudot 8.11 (BK) won nk 3/4L from Circus Maximus 9.0 and Lope Y Fernandez 8.11 KEENELAND 7 NOV 20 14rn Group 1 1m Frm 1min 33.7sec

CURRENT OPTION (71)

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(1)

151-424 F Gavin Ryan J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Coppertop B Grangecon Holdings Ltd O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan & Shamrock Thoroughbreds

A Group 3 winner at Tipperary last October who ran with plenty of credit when runner-up to Lancaster House over course and distance in April. He subsequently ran below his best at Haydock, but he is capable of better. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Current Option 5 flat wins r201,565.80 D — Handicap Rating 106 P. Cosgrave 9.13 1 1/4L 2L 3 1/4L 4th to Qaysar (FR) 9.8 HAYDOCK PARK 8 MAY 5rn Listed 7f 37yds Sft 15/2 HR107 G.M. Ryan 10.0 2 1/2L 2nd to Lancaster House 10.0 here 17 APR 11rn Group 3 7f Gd 3/1 HR107 C.T. Keane 9.9 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Harpocrates 9.4 DUN 12 MAR 6rn 1m Std

NJORD (50)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Rosalind Franklin (GB) B Mrs Eithne McDonnell O Blessingndisguise Partnership

(TStrap)

(136)

(2)

541-932 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

He has improved with each outing this season and his latest second in a Haydock Group 3 would give him every chance of being in the mix on this occasion. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 4 Njord 5 flat wins r111,313.20 C D — Handicap Rating 109 Shane Foley 9.0 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Kinross (GB) 9.0 HAYDOCK PARK 29 MAY 9rn Group 3 7f 37yds Gd /Sft 11/4 HR108 S. Foley 9.13 (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Snapraeterea 9.2 NAAS 16 MAY 7rn Listed 7f Sft 6/1 HR109 S. Foley 9.7 (TS) 17L 9th of 12 to Broome 9.7 NAAS 28 MAR Listed 1m 2f Sft

GALTEE MIST (7)

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(7)

031109 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Br B f Gale Force Ten (GB) - Lilac Mist (GB) B Robert Ryan, Brendan Quinn & Joan Quinn O T Egan & Mrs Bridget Dillon

She won twice in quick succession in early June in handicap company, but has been held on both outings since and faces a tough assignment stepping up in grade. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Galtee Mist 5 flat wins r46,054.00 CD — Handicap Rating 94 40/1 HR94 G.P. Halpin 9.10 7 3/4L 9th of 12 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.10 FAIR 11 JUL Group 3 7f Gd 10/1 HR94 O.J. Orr 9.12 6L 13th of 15 to Sindhia 8.10 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/4Fav HR89 G.F. Carroll 9.11 won 1/2L 3/4L from Silver Service 9.5 and Royal Canford 9.7 GOW 7 JUN 14rn hcp 7f Gd 1min 25.7sec

ACE AUSSIE (70)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Queenscliff B Longfield Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

(129)

(5)

210-23 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

He has run with credit on both starts this campaign, most notably when runner-up to Poetic Flare at Leopardstown in April, and the drop back to 7f may yield some improvement. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Ace Aussie 1 flat win r9,145.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 7/4Fav HR106 S. Foley 8.13 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Maker Of Kings 9.11 LEP 9 MAY 8rn Group 3 1m Gd 18/1 HR98 S. Foley 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR 12rn Listed 7f Gd 9/2 T.P. Madden 9.5 15L 11th of 13 to High Definition 9.5 here 26 SEP 20 Group 2 1m Yld

MILITARY STYLE (USA) (308)

(129)

(4)

1319- F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br B c War Front (USA) - Together Forever B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

A likely front-runner who was a Group 3 winner at Leopardstown during his juvenile campaign, and he has to be respected on his seasonal debut. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 3 Military Style (USA) 2 flat wins r38,645.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 16/1 HR104 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 9L 9th of 10 to Thunder Moon 9.5 here 13 SEP 20 Group 1 7f Gd 7/1 E.J. McNamara 9.5 won nk 1/2L from Van Gogh (USA) 9.5 and Masen (GB) 9.5 LEP 6 AUG 20 10rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 28sec 4/9Fav W.M. Lordan 9.5 nk 3/4L 3rd to Minaun 9.0 CK 5 JUL 20 4rn Group 3 6f Gd

POWER UNDER ME (63)

(129)

(6)

1-42 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B g Mehmas - Oonagh B Ms Barbel Reiss O Vincent Gaul

The son of Mehmas appeared to be unlucky on his latest start when placed second at Naas in May and the extra furlong may see him step forward on what he has achieved to date. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Power Under Me 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 104 17/2 HR96 C.T. Keane 9.5 nk hd 3rd to A Case Of You 9.5 NAAS 16 MAY 9rn Group 3 5f 205yds Sft 5/2Fav HR100 C.T. Keane 9.7 nk 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR 17rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 16/5 C.T. Keane 9.5 won 2 1/4L 3L from Coulthard 9.5 and Yulong De Legend 9.5 NAAS 18 OCT 20 16rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 15.2sec

THUNDER BEAUTY (7)

3 (V,T)

Br B f Night of Thunder - Quiania B Kildaragh Stud & Michael Downey O David K Kelly

(126)

(3)

57-0620 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

She was highly tried following her debut success here last July and appears to have a fair amount on her plate based on her latest start at Fairyhouse. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Thunder Beauty 1 flat win r9,735.00 C — Handicap Rating 97 17/2 HR101 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (TS) 10L last of 12 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.10 FAIR 11 JUL Group 3 7f Gd D. Tudhope 9.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Meu Amor (FR) 9.0 CARLISLE 23 JUN 8rn Listed 6f 195yds Gd /Frm 14/1 HR104 N.G. McCullagh 9.0 (TS) 3 3/4L 6th of 13 to Sonaiyla 9.8 here 2 JUN Group 3 6f Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 3. V,T worn by No. 8. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Order Of Australia, 4/1 Njord, 6/1 Ace Aussie, 13/2 Military Style (USA), 7/1 Power Under Me, 8/1 Current Option, 16/1 Galtee Mist, Thunder Beauty

2020 - 1st Romanised 2nd Lancaster House 3rd Surrounding (1 min. 25.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT ORDER OF AUSTRALIA can take advantage of a drop in grade having not run up to his best when eighth in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot on his return to action. Aidan O'Brien's colt improved a fair amount for dropping back in trip last season, most notably when landing the Breeders' Cup Mile, so the ease to 7f is unlikely to pose any concerns. Ace Aussie boasts form with Poetic Flare having chased him home at Leopardstown in April and he commands the utmost respect, along with Njord.

WIN: ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

DANGER: ACE AUSSIE

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THIRD RACE 2.45P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF W15,000

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r8850; Second: r3000; Third: r1500; Fourth: r750; Fifth: r450; Sixth: r300.

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

BEAGNACH SASTA (25)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(128)

(3)

023583 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br B f Dawn Approach - Sasamh B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Put up another respectable effort at Naas last month but a 0-9 career record speaks for itself. She did run well here back in May but looks a filly that may be far better off in handicaps. Star Rating 3 Beagnach Sasta — Handicap Rating 72 11/4 HR74 K.J. Manning 9.2 hd 4L 3rd to Mother Country (GB) 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd 6/1 HR74 K.J. Manning 9.2 13L 8th of 14 to Mariesque 9.2 GOW 7 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 5/1 HR74 L.T. McAteer 8.11 6L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Prairie Dancer 9.7 ROS 31 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

BREAKER OF CHAINS (USA) (-)

Br B f Bernardini (USA) - Amansara (USA) B Godolphin & Spartan Team Investments LLC O Fergus Galvin

(128)

(4) F

Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

An intriguing debutant from a yard that knows how to ready one first time out, especially those of the female variety. The mile shouldn’t be an issue either as she is related to two siblings who won over the trip stateside. Star Rating 3

FILAMENT (-)

Br B f Anjaal (GB) - Beziers B Corrin Stud & Blackwater Bloodstock ltd O Hewins Hoare Partnership

(128)

(9) F

Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

Tough task set on debut, but the stable are in good form which always helps. On pedigree, a mile may well stretch her being related to 7f winners at most. Star Rating 2

GIVE HER A SQUEEZE (16)

3 (Hood)

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Marie Jeanne (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Anthony F O’Callaghan

(128)

(1)

5334-02 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Seems to have improved since joining the McCreery yard this season and would have a strong chance here if building on her most recent effort at Bellewstown behind an odds-on Ballydoyle filly. Did struggle on her only run here back in April, though. Star Rating 4 Give Her A Squeeze — Handicap Rating 79 18/1 HR79 W.J. Lee 9.2 (H) 3 1/2L 2nd to Friendly 9.2 BELW 2 JUL 8rn mdn 7f 175yds Gd 12/1 HR82 G.P. Halpin 9.2 24L 24th of 25 to Abeona 9.13 here 17 APR mdn 6f Gd 7/2 HR85 R.P. Whelan 9.2 3/4L 1 1/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Flirting Bridge 9.2 DUN 27 NOV 20 14rn mdn 1m Std

GLANDORE HARBOUR (-)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Cmonbabylitemyfire B Grange Stud O Robert J W Moran

(128)

(7) F

Oisin Orr J John Joseph Murphy T

Not sure what to expect on debut but on pedigree she is bred more to be a sprinter being related to Listed-winning filly Orlaith. By the same token, though, she is by Camelot so could be a nice blend. Star Rating 2

I SIYOU BABY (GB) (25)

(128)

(5)

8-72 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Stacey Sutton (FR) B Aston Mullins Stud O Champion Thoroughbreds

One of the least exposed fillies in the line-up and seems to be improving with racing. Was mowed down late at Naas last month and if building on that for her in-form stable, she is capable of going one better. Star Rating 5 I Siyou Baby (GB) — Handicap Rating 73 9/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 hd 2nd to Mother Country (GB) 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN 14rn mdn 1m Gd 10/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 5 1/4L 7th of 12 to Neptune Rock 9.2 LEP 10 JUN mdn 6f 181yds Gd 17/2 S.M. Crosse 9.2 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to Flirting Bridge 9.2 DUN 27 NOV 20 mdn 1m Std

ROYAL BLEND (GB) (270)

(128)

(6)

952255- F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Zoffany - Timely (GB) B Denford Stud Ltd O The Al Mamoura Partnership

Was slightly unlucky not to break the maiden tag as a two-year-old but there is every chance she would have grown into her frame over the winter. Capable sort, but she will need to be good to win after an absence. Star Rating 3 Royal Blend (GB) — Handicap Rating 86 5/6Fav HR90 D. McMonagle 8.11 4 3/4L 5th of 8 to Ones Are Wild (GB) 9.4 GOW 21 OCT 20 mdn 7f Hvy 33/1 HR83 T.E. Whelan 9.0 3 1/2L 5th of 7 to Sweet Gardenia (GB) 9.0 TIPP 3 OCT 20 Listed 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 15/8Fav D. McMonagle 8.8 1 3/4L 2nd to Dame Dandy 8.13 GAL 8 SEP 20 8rn mdn 7f 24yds Hvy

SHABAYA (21)

(128)

(2)

7 F Colin Keane J D K Weld T

Br B f Teofilo - Shebella B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

Didn’t shape without promise here on debut when taking up the lead 2f out before fading late. The booking of Colin Keane catches the eye and it’s worth noting that her brother Sheberghan won second time up after coming 7th on debut. Star Rating 3 Shabaya 16/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 9 1/2L 7th of 16 to Emporio 9.7 here 27 JUN mdn 1m Gd/Frm

TELLTHEMI’MHERE (38)

Br B f Belardo - Empress Charlotte (GB) B Belmont Bloodstock Ltd O P O’Rourke

(128)

(8)

7-46942 F Gary Halpin J P O’Rourke (R) T

She could not have gone much closer last month at Leopardstown, where she had the reopposing I Siyou Baby behind. Ran very respectably before that at Killarney in a race that has worked out extremely well. Star Rating 4 Tellthemi’mhere — Handicap Rating 77 16/1 HR75 G.P. Halpin 9.2 hd 2nd to Neptune Rock 9.2 LEP 10 JUN 12rn mdn 6f 181yds Gd 40/1 HR65 G.P. Halpin 9.0 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to La Petite Coco 9.0 KILL 11 MAY 10rn 1m 31yds Sft 40/1 G.P. Halpin 9.2 10L 9th of 14 to Diderot (GB) 9.7 DUN 12 MAR mdn 1m Std

Hood worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Royal Blend (GB), 4/1 Give Her A Squeeze, 9/2 Tellthemi’mhere, 5/1 I Siyou Baby (GB), 6/1 Beagnach Sasta, 10/1 Breaker Of Chains (USA), Shabaya, 20/1 Filament, Glandore Harbour No corresponding race last year.

RACE THREE

CURRAGH COMMENT The Joseph O'Brien stable has been ticking over nicely of late and his filly I SIYOU BABY gets the vote to break her maiden tag here. She was nabbed late at Naas last month and can go one better. Feared most are Tellthemi'mhere, who has run well on recent outings, and Give Her A Squeeze, who seems to have improved since making the switch to the McCreery stable. Breaker Of Chains is a newcomer to note for a stable known for readying one.

WIN: I SIYOU BABY

DANGER: GIVE HER A SQUEEZE

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5f 5f 6f 6f 6f 63yds 6f 63yds 7f 7f 8f 8f 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 8f Rnd 9f 9f 10f 11f 12f 13f 14f 16f

57.17s 58.20s 1m 8.10s 1m 9.35s 1m 12.40s 1m 14.26s 1m 21.14s 1m 20.90s 1m 35.00s 1m 37.03s 1m 34.30s 1m 40.08s 1m 35.10s 1m 49.20s 1m 57.73s 2m 0.60s 2m 18.60s 2m 25.60s 2m 49.90s 2m 55.40s 3m 21.80s

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9-5 8-11 9-0 9-3 9-8 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-4 9-0 8-13 8-13 9-5 8-6 8-13 9-0 8-7 8-7 7-8

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DANK

2013 KILBOY ESTATE STAKES WINNER

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FOURTH RACE 3.20P.M. THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF FILLIES HANDICAP OF W26,000

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r15340; Second: r5200; Third: r2600; Fourth: r1300; Fifth: r780; Sixth: r520.

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding No

Horse

MIA MENTO (22)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(138)

(2)

(CPiece)

Br B f Casamento - Mia Divina (GB) B C Marnane O Summerseat Stables Ltd

J Jockey

53-0052 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Hard to win with but arguably produced a career-best effort in defeat over 7f here last time. Has something to prove over 1m, however. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Mia Mento 1 flat win r15,375.00 — Handicap Rating 87 16/1 HR83 S. Foley 9.1 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Sindhia 8.10 here 26 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 15/2 HR84 S. Foley 9.4 (CP) 1 3/4L 5th of 16 to Dream Today 9.3 FAIR 11 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 22/1 HR84 S. Foley 9.6 (H) 3L 11th of 14 to Galtee Mist 9.11 GOW 7 JUN hcp 7f Gd

SINDHIA (11)

(134)

(4)

25-8314 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Br B f Mastercraftsman - Sinaniya (USA) B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

As good as ever when winning over 7f here last month but was held off this mark at Fairyhouse latest. This 1m trip has stretched her previously. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Sindhia 2 flat wins r65,490.00 C — Handicap Rating 83 7/2Fav HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.2 1/2L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 8/1 HR78 R.P. Whelan 8.10 won 1/2L nk from Mia Mento 9.1 and French Rain 9.5 here 26 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 25.9sec 6/1 HR78 R.P. Whelan 9.2 hd 3/4L 3rd to Sh Boom (GB) 9.11 GOW 13 JUN 11rn hcp 7f Gd

CELTIC CROWN (5)

Br B f Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Kosika (USA) B Moran Stud Farm O Robert J W Moran

(133)

(1)

(incl. 6ex ) 513231 F Cian MacRedmond (7) J John Joseph Murphy T

Was winning for the third time inside a year when scoring decisively over this trip at Killarney on Tuesday. Looks well treated under a 6lb penalty. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Celtic Crown 3 flat wins r26,550.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 5/2Fav HR76 C.T. Keane 9.12 won 2 1/4L 1L from Imposing Supreme 9.5 and Bardo Contiguo 9.3 KILL 13 JUL 14rn hcp (50-80)1m 30yds Gd 1min 41.8sec 11/2 HR76 N.G. McCullagh 8.8 nk 3L 3rd to Princesse Mathilde (GB) 8.7 DRYL 19 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd 8/1 HR75 R.C. Colgan 9.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Overheer (GB) 10.0 GOW 7 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

HARRIET’S FORCE (11)

Br B f Lethal Force - Its On The Air B Limestone & Tara Studs O Sean Fitzsimons/Phoenix Bloodstock Syndicate

(133)

(3)

826-680 F Conor Maxwell J Keith Henry Clarke T

Lone success from 25 attempts came on the all-weather and toiled at triple-digit odds when returned to the turf at Fairyhouse recently. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Harriet’s Force 1 flat win r11,088.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 100/1 HR83 R.C. Colgan 9.2 10L 14th of 15 to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 14/1 HR86 S. Foley 9.10 4 1/2L 8th of 13 to Well Suited 8.12 DUN 12 FEB hcp 1m Std 14/1 HR87 G.P. Brouder 9.9 3L 6th of 14 to Bobby K 9.4 DUN 22 JAN hcp 1m Std

EMPHATIC ANSWER (68)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Ask Me Nicely B Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien O Rectory Road Holdings Limited & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien

(127)

(5)

632-1 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Showed maiden promise before staying on strongly to score on her handicap bow at Killarney, albeit on softer ground. Ensuing 7lb rise looks fair, one to consider. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Emphatic Answer 1 flat win r6,785.00 — Handicap Rating 84 7/1 HR77 S.M. Crosse 9.9 won 1/2L nk from Prince Of Peace 9.0 and Vocito 8.10 KILL 11 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 31yds Sft 1min 45.6sec 100/30 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3 1/4L 2nd to Sacred Rhyme 9.2 THU 8 OCT 20 12rn mdn 1m 11yds Sft 5/2Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to New Emerald Bay 8.11 PUN 3 SEP 20 9rn mdn 7f Sft

FLAGGED (GB) (38)

(127)

(6)

6132 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Grasped (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Juddmonte

Won a maiden over this trip and has shown up well in both handicap starts, including over further. Should remain competitive with improvement likely. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Flagged (GB) 1 flat win r7,965.00 D — Handicap Rating 84 9/2 HR82 C.T. Keane 9.10 1 1/4L 2nd to Sweet Molly Malone (USA) 9.6 LEP 10 JUN 6rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 41yds Gd 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.6 4 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to La Petite Coco 9.0 KILL 11 MAY 10rn 1m 31yds Sft 9/4 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Friendly 9.2 and Windsor Pass 9.2 LIM 24 APR 12rn mdn 1m Gd 1min 45.1sec

NEW HILL (35)

(126)

(7)

38-5311 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Br B f Dragon Pulse - Munaasaba B T Kenny & P Byrne O T Kenny

Much-improved to win her last two handicap starts over 7f, comfortably making all at Gowran last time. Obviously bigger questions asked after a 10lb hike. Winning Range Gd-yld-Gd. Star Rating 3. New Hill 2 flat wins r12,980.00 — Handicap Rating 83 100/30 HR73 R.C. Colgan 9.12 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Gegenpressing (GB) 9.13 and Captain Middleton 9.10 GOW 13 JUN 10rn hcp (45-75)7f Gd 1min 27.2sec 5/1 HR65 R.C. Colgan 9.7 won s/hd 2 3/4L from Zumoradda 9.10 and Tall Story 9.8 ROS 31 MAY 12rn hcp (45-75)7f 55yds Gd/Yld 1min 33sec 11/2 HR64 B.M. Coen 9.13 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Lord Dudley 9.5 ROS 11 MAY 14rn hcp (45-65)7f 70yds Sft

CPiece worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Mia Mento, 7/2 Celtic Crown, 4/1 Emphatic Answer, 9/2 Sindhia, 13/2 Flagged (GB), 7/1 New Hill, 25/1 Harriet’s Force No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT An intriguing contest in which CELTIC CROWN might just hold the edge having advertised her present wellbeing with a decisive success under similar conditions at Killarney earlier in the week. The Hallowed Crown filly does get further than this and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to anchor her, given that hat-trick seeker New Hill and Mia Mento have niggling stamina queries to answer. The biggest threat may come from Emphatic Answer, who swooped late to score in the mud on her handicap bow, though she's unproven on a sound surface.

WIN: CELTIC CROWN

DANGER: EMPHATIC ANSWER

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RACE FOUR

MAGICAL

2018 KILBOY ESTATE STAKES WINNER

Magical took this race on her ascension to greatness, with this being her second win at Group level. The cosy win in this race set her up for a season of clashes in top Group 1’s

THE KILBOY ESTATE STAKES This race was established in 2004 and reached Group 3 status in 2011 before being promoted to Group 2 status in 2013 as part of the expansion and enhancement of the programme for fillies and mares in Europe. Its roll of honour includes a host of horses who have gone to achieve notable success both at home and abroad, perhaps none more so than the brilliant Magical, who went on to Group 1 triumph no less than seven times after winning the Kilboy Estate Stakes back in 2018. Magical by name and nature, the Aidan O’Brien-trained filly bolted up here as a three-year-old, making all in extremely comfortable style under Ryan Moore. Her career skyrocketed from then on, with two Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cups and a Group 1 Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes going her way here at The Curragh, while two Irish Champion Stakes triumphs came at Leopardstown and victories on QIPCO British Champions Day in both 2018 and 2019, all helping her cement her status as one of the best race mares in recent memory. While few can match quite that level of achievement, there still have been plenty of classy winners of this race, including the Sir Michael Stoutetrained Dank, who won this back in 2013. She went on to international success, when taking the Grade 1 Beverly D Stakes before coming out on top in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita in the same year. The same trainer was back the very next year to take his second Kilboy Estate Stakes courtesy of Mango Diva, but his two winners in the race fall one short of the two joint winningmost trainers in the race’s history. David Wachman won three renewals of this race in the space of five years as Navajo Moon (2008), Latin Love (2010) and Tannery (2012) all were first

past the post, but it wasn’t long before the Aidan O’Brien powerhouse drew level with three winners in four years. Wedding Vow was the first to get on the board for O’Brien in 2015, before Elizabeth Browning landed the odds in 2017 and the aforementioned Magical blew her rivals away 12 months later.

Success in this clearly runs in the family too, as Aidan’s son, Joseph O’Brien saddled the 2019 winner, Red Tea, who was ridden by Donnacha, also a member of the O’Brien clan. Last year’s renewal of this famous race saw trainer Ger Lyons and jockey Colin Keane secure their first victory in the race as they teamed up with Lemista who came from almost last to first, staying on strongly to deny the Aidan O’Brien team a fourth win in the Kilboy Estate Stakes. See how the race panned out in the video below.

FIFTH RACE 3.55P.M. 1m 1f

THE KILBOY ESTATE STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

One Mile and One Furlong (1,800 metres)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

RACE SPONSOR

John Maher, representing Kilboy Estate will present the Kilboy Estate Perpetual Trophy to the winning owner and a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a prize to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

ANGEL POWER (GB) (252)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(140)

(3)

221111- F Silvestre De Sousa J Roger Varian (in GB) T

Br Gr f Lope de Vega - Burning Rules B Mrs James Wigan O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Highly progressive last year, culminating in a comfortable Group 2 win in Italy in November. Hasn’t raced since but looks capable of getting involved under a 3lb penalty. Winning Range GS and AW. Star Rating 4 Angel Power (GB) 4 Flat wins €188,891 — Handicap Rating 108 Gerald Mosse 8.12 won 2 1/2L ns from Spirit of Nelson 9.1 and No Limit Credit (GER) 8.12 ROME 8 NOV 20 8rn Group 2 1m 2f Gd Silvestre De Sousa 8.13 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Anna Nerium (GB) 9.3 and Virgin Snow (GB) 8.13 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 20 14rn Group 3 1m 2f Sft 2min 8.5sec Olivier Peslier 8.12 won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Extreme Fast (FR) 8.12 and Chorba (FR) 8.12 PARISLONGCHAMP 3 SEP 20 9rn Listed 1m 2f 110yds G /Sft 2min 11.1sec

RACE FIVE

ASTADASH (23)

4 (CPiece)

Br Ch f Zoffany - Starfish B Manister House Stud O Mrs Frank Barry & Mrs Luke Barry

(137)

(6)

541-428 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

Improved when second in a Listed race at Ayr on her penultimate start but failed to build on that in a Group 3 at Newcastle last time. Needs to improve to get competitive in this company. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Astadash 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 95 Cam Hardie 9.5 (CP) 5L 8th of 9 to Zeyaadah 8.7 NEWCASTLE 25 JUN Group 3 1m 2f 42yds Std Cam Hardie 9.0 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Bharani Star (GER) 9.0 AYR 19 MAY 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd /Frm 13/2 HR83 S. Foley 10.0 1 1/2L nk nk 4th to Sense Of Worth 9.5 DUN 18 APR 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

INSINUENDO (21)

Br B f Gleneagles - Obama Rule B Mountarmstrong Stud O DM Deegan Partnership

(137)

(8)

1-314 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Progressive four-year-old, winning a Group 3 at Naas in May before producing a highly respectable fourth in the Group 1 Pretty Polly Stakes at this track last time. Still open to improvement and looks a threat. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Insinuendo 2 flat wins r44,840.00 — Handicap Rating 105 14/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 nk 2 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Thundering Nights 9.12 here 27 JUN 8rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Frm 15/2 HR98 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Thunder Kiss 9.11 and Willow 8.10 NAAS 8 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft 2min 13.3sec 11/2 W.J. Lee 9.6 s/hd nk 3rd to Harpocrates 9.11 TIPP 20 APR 5rn 7f 100yds Yld

APRIL SHOWERS (25)

Br B f Galileo - Butterfly Cove (USA) B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(128)

(4)

4217-03 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Ridden positively when producing her best effort in a Listed race at Naas last time, finishing third but ultimately put in her place by the front two. More is required now stepping up in grade. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 April Showers 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 96 25/1 HR91 G.M. Ryan 9.2 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Willow 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR91 G.M. Ryan 9.2 13L 12th of 15 to Rocky Sky 9.2 NAV 25 APR Listed 1m 2f Gd 9/2 G.M. Ryan 9.2 4 1/4L 7th of 12 to Fantasy Lady 9.2 here 11 OCT 20 Listed 1m Sft

CREATE BELIEF (30)

Br B f Awtaad - Girl of The Hour (GB) B Laurence Kennedy O RacehorseClub

(128)

(2)

3-1011 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Highly impressive when winning the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month, travelling well and finishing her race strongly. Faces quicker ground on this occasion but looks a serious player now moving up in grade. Winning Range SH-Sft. Star Rating 5 Create Belief 3 flat wins r77,955.60 C — Handicap Rating 110 Ben Coen 9.2 won 5 1/2L 3L from Samoot 8.5 and Messidor 8.9 ASCOT 18 JUN 21rn hcp (0-105)1m Hvy 1min 44.1sec 7/2Fav HR87 B.M. Coen 9.7 won 1L 1 3/4L from Holly Golightly 9.7 and Magic Carousel 8.1 here 22 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 41.8sec 15/2 B.M. Coen 9.2 11L 10th of 15 to Rocky Sky 9.2 NAV 25 APR Listed 1m 2f Gd

LOVELY ESTEEM (GB) (84)

(128)

(5)

4-14 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Persona Grata (GB) B Puerari, Hazan, Gravereaux & Oceanic O John C Oxley

Has improved with racing, winning a Dundalk maiden in January before running respectably when fourth in a Listed event at Navan in April. Not been seen since and she needs to step up again now upped in class. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Lovely Esteem (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 94 16/1 HR88 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 4 1/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Rocky Sky 9.2 NAV 25 APR 15rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2/5Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.2 won 2 1/2L 3 3/4L from Thrumps Dream 9.2 and Tassel Flower 8.11 DUN 22 JAN 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27.9sec 13/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 hd 3 3/4L hd 4th to Nicest 8.11 LEP 23 JUL 20 10rn mdn 1m Gd

MARTINIQUE (GB) (29)

(128)

(1)

08-16 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B f Le Havre - Phiz (GER) B Minster Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

Showed an impressive turn of foot when landing a Listowel maiden early last month but failed to build on that effort when sixth in the Ulster Oaks next time. Needs plenty of improvement now up in grade. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Martinique (GB) 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 90 6/4Fav HR90 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 5L 6th of 8 to Princesse Mathilde (GB) 8.7 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd 4/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 2 1/2L 1L from Ahandfulofsummers 9.2 and Hamwood Flier 9.2 LIST 5 JUN 10rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 44.3sec 28/1 P.B. Beggy 9.2 5L 8th of 16 to Cecelia Clementine 9.2 here 6 NOV 20 mdn 1m Hvy

OODNADATTA (21)

(128)

(7)

1539-8 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Australia (GB) - Bewitched B R Scarborough & Carradale O R Scarborough & Mrs John Magnier

Posted a career-best effort when third in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at this track last September. Faced a tough task on her return in the Pretty Polly last month and she may get closer this time. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Oodnadatta 1 flat win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 106 25/1 HR107 C.T. Keane 9.0 5 1/2L last of 8 to Thundering Nights 9.12 here 27 JUN Group 1 1m 2f Gd/Frm S. Foley 8.10 5 3/4L 9th of 14 to Aunt Pearl 8.10 KEENELAND 6 NOV 20 Group 1 1m Gd 22/1 S. Foley 9.2 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Shale 9.2 here 13 SEP 20 13rn Group 1 7f Gd

CPiece worn by No. 2. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Create Belief, 7/2 Angel Power (GB), 5/1 Insinuendo, 6/1 Oodnadatta, 8/1 April Showers, 10/1 Lovely Esteem (GB), 14/1 Martinique (GB), 16/1 Astadash

2020 - 1st Lemista 2nd Lovelier 3rd Kiss For A Jewel (1 min. 58.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Not the deepest Group 2 on paper, with a number of the runners requiring notable improvement in order to reach the level needed to operate in this company. That comment certainly doesn't apply to CREATE BELIEF, however, with the three-year-old having posted a huge performance when slamming her rivals in the Sandringham last time off a mark of 97. Now rated 110, a repeat of that sort of form will give her an excellent chance of taking this step up in class in her stride. Angel Power doesn't have race-fitness on her side but should still make a bold bid, such was the level of improvement she showed last year, while Insinuendo may still be capable of better and is also feared.

WIN: CREATE BELIEF

DANGER: ANGEL POWER

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SIXTH RACE 4.30P.M.

1m 4f

THE CAVALOR EQUINE NUTRITION MAIDEN OF W12,000

One Mile and Four Furlongs (2,400 metres) Howth Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r7080; Second: r2400; Third: r1200; Fourth: r600; Fifth: r360; Sixth: r240.

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

BACK O’ THE NET (331)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(144)

(6)

0605- F Silvestre De Sousa J Sabrina J Harty T

Br B g Nathaniel - Junia Tepzia B James Waldron O Mrs M Harty

Didn’t show too many encouraging signs in his short hurdling career. Has been off the track for nearly a year and is best watched on stable debut. Star Rating 2 Back O’ The Net 22/1 B. Browne 10.13 (TS) 25L 5th of 13fn, 14rn to Curlew Hill 12.0 KILB 21 AUG 20 mdn hdl 2m Sft 100/1 Mr J.W. Reilly 11.2 (TS) 21L 10th of 14 to Papal Lodge 11.9 ROS 3 AUG 20 Bumper 1m 7f 80yds Yld 50/1 B. Browne 11.3 36L 6th of 9fn, 13rn to Automatic 12.0 LIM 23 JUL 20 mdn hdl 2m Yld

LOUGH SWILLY PEARL (76)

RACE SIX

(139)

(1)

22880-0 F Seamie Heffernan J Noel C Kelly T

Br B f Born To Sea - Black Pearl B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd O MRCR Racing Syndicate

Placed on two occasions last year. Last of 23 on seasonal reappearance and steps up markedly in trip. Others make more appeal. Star Rating 2 Lough Swilly Pearl — Handicap Rating 70 150/1 HR73 Jack Enright 9.5 (H) 42L last of 23 to Pretty Rebel 9.7 here 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 100/1 HR73 W.M. Lordan 9.2 13L 10th of 12 to Feminism 9.2 DUN 11 DEC 20 mdn 7f Std 11/1 HR74 L.T. McAteer 8.11 28L 8th of 11 to Miss Molly T 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 20 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

ANTHEM (23)

Br Ch g Australia (GB) - Sophie Germain B John Hayes O Mrs S Kelly

(CPiece)

(133)

(10)

0 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Gelding by Australia who cost 300,000gns as a yearling. Posted an underwhelming effort when well-fancied on debut and it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward. Star Rating 2 Anthem 4/1 S. Foley 9.7 18L last of 10 to Interpretation 9.7 here 25 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd

SEATTLE SOUND (48)

(133)

(4)

78 F Gary Carroll J Luke Comer T

Br B c Australia (GB) - Inch Perfect (USA) B Inch Perfect Syndicate O Luke Comer

Has thrown away the race at the start on his two outings. Bred to appreciate this step up in trip and further progression could be on the horizon should he get away with no quibbles. Star Rating 2 Seattle Sound 14/1 N.M. Crosse 9.2 10L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Prairie Dancer 9.7 ROS 31 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 16L 7th of 18 to Modus Operandi 9.7 NAV 15 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd

SHINPACHI (14)

Br B c Galileo - Sea Siren (AUS) B Coolmore O Toshihiro Matsumoto

(CPiece)

(133)

(11)

0-632 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

This Galileo colt has been edging in the right direction lately, placing on his last two starts. These conditions shouldn’t pose too many problems and he’s one to watch. Star Rating 3 Shinpachi — Handicap Rating 79 4/1 HR79 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (CP) 4 1/4L 2nd to King Of The Castle 9.7 LIM 4 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 13/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (CP) hd 3 3/4L 3rd to Tashi 10.2 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Gd/Yld 28/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 7 3/4L 6th of 17 to Southern Lights 9.7 LEP 14 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

SLAY THE DRAGON (-)

Br B c Buratino - Daring Damsel B Mr S Holmes O M Buckley

(133)

(12) F

Robbie Colgan J Sabrina J Harty T

Daring Damsel colt by Buratino Star. This looks like a tough assignment on debut but his sire won on his first outing so he merits consideration. Star Rating 2

VALLEYOFTHEEAGLES (21)

(133)

(3)

8 F Michael Hussey J Martin Hassett (R) T

Br B g Free Eagle - Dabawiyah B Roundhill Stud & Irish National Stud O Deirdre Hassett

Was sent off 100/1 when finishing eighth of 16 on debut over 1m last month. This step up in trip should suit and he could take a step forward. Star Rating 2 Valleyoftheeagles 100/1 M.C. Hussey 9.7 11L 8th of 16 to Emporio 9.7 here 27 JUN mdn 1m Gd/Frm

YARRAWONGA (95)

(133)

(5)

50-0 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Gems (GB) B Ms Siobhan O’Rahilly O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

Failed to live up to his expensive price tag on his two outings last year. Never looked comfortable on reappearance and will be hoping this step up in trip ignites a flame. Star Rating 2 Yarrawonga 16/1 W.M. Lordan 9.7 11L 11th of 17 to Southern Lights 9.7 LEP 14 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd 5/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 46L last of 12 to Malaysian 9.2 CK 16 SEP 20 mdn 1m Gd 3/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 8 1/4L 5th of 10 to San Martino 9.4 KILL 21 AUG 20 mdn 1m 50yds Hvy

ZAYNUDIN (92)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Zanoubiya B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O OTI Racing

(133)

(7)

33 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Has showed significant signs of promise over 1m2f on his two outings. Kept on well to finish third last time out behind a classy individual, who has since placed in Group 1 company, and he rates the one to beat now attempting this trip. Star Rating 4 Zaynudin 14/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Wordsworth 9.7 here 17 APR 21rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 12/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 1/2L nk 3rd to Sir Lamorak 9.7 DUN 26 MAR 14rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

10 BOSCA CHEOIL (273)

Br Ch f Dawn Approach - Pianota (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(Hood)

(128)

(2)

00- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Her two outings last year leave plenty to be desired. It doesn’t look like she’s screaming out for this trip but she could be a surprise package. Star Rating 3 Bosca Cheoil 50/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 18L 14th of 18 to Elizabethan (USA) 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 mdn 6f Sft 100/1 W.T. Byrne 8.9 14L 15th of 17 to Van Gogh (USA) 9.7 here 27 SEP 20 mdn 7f Gd/Yld

RACE SIX

11 LIGHT FURY (-)

Br B f Sea The Stars - History Note B CDA Bloodstock O Copacabana Syndicate

(128)

(9) F

Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T

Half-sister to Cinnte Winnte, won at 1m. The Sea The Stars filly will find easier opportunities than this and the market can provide the best guide on debut. Star Rating 2

12 ROYAL EAGLE (-)

Br B f Free Eagle - Nitya (FR) B Ms Anne Coughlan O David Monaghan & Adam Lord & Paddy Monaghan

(128)

(13) F

Colin Keane J Mrs Denise Foster T

Full sister to Franno, won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f. Intriguing newcomer with the added bonus of Colin Keane in the saddle. Respected. Star Rating 3

13 WRITEWHENYOULAND (11)

2?+2

(128)

(8)

090-044 F Adrian O’Shea (5) J Mrs A M O’Shea (R) T

Br Ch f Prince of Lir - Beauty And Style (AUS) B Kellsgrange Stud O Sean Delaney Partnership

Yet to place in nine starts. This will require a career-best, although, there could be more to come at this trip. Star Rating 3 Writewhenyouland — Handicap Rating 57 18/1 HR60 Adrian O’Shea 9.5 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Sea Sessions (GB) 9.9 FAIR 7 JUL 9rn 1m 2f Gd 50/1 HR58 Adrian O’Shea 9.5 2L 2L 1L 4th to Alice Kitty 8.13 BAL 21 JUN 8rn 1m 1f 125yds Gd 50/1 HR59 Adrian O’Shea 9.5 12L 10th of 11 to Lisabetta 8.10 GOW 14 JUN hcp (45-65)7f Gd

CPiece worn by No. 3, No. 5. Hood worn by No. 10. ?+2 indicates possible overweight. Probable Starting Prices - 11/10 Zaynudin, 4/1 Shinpachi, 10/1 Anthem, 12/1 Royal Eagle, 14/1 Yarrawonga, 16/1 Seattle Sound, Valleyoftheeagles, 20/1 Lough Swilly Pearl, Slay The Dragon, Bosca Cheoil, Light Fury, Writewhenyouland, 25/1 Back O’ The Net

No corresponding race last year.

RACE SIX

CURRAGH COMMENT While it is easy to pick holes in many of these candidates, ZAYNUDIN arrives on the back of two encouraging outings over 1m2f. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding hit the line strong on both occasions and, now the form of each contest has been advertised handsomely, gets the vote to shed the maiden tag on stable debut. Shinpachi took a step in the right direction last time out and it would be no surprise if we saw further progress from the Galileo cut. Colin Keane opts to get on board Royal Eagle and the debutant must be respected.

WIN: ZAYNUDIN

DANGER: SHINPACHI

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00P.M.

1m 2f

THE SYCAMORE LODGE EQUINE HOSPITAL HANDICAP OF W15,500

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

(For Race Conditions see page 67)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

HELL BENT (29)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(138)

(5)

5-0210 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br Ch c Mastercraftsman - Fikrah (GB) B Ms Alice Fitzgerald O Mill House LLC

Very disappointing when upped in trip for valuable handicap at Down Royal but this should be much more to his liking back down to 1m2f. He had won easily at Sligo previous to that and is worthy of respect here. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 4. Hell Bent 1 flat win r11,210.00 — Handicap Rating 89 14/1 HR90 T.P. Madden 9.9 75L 12th of 13 to Iowa 8.12 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 150yds Gd 7/4Fav S. Foley 9.7 won 5L hd from Prairie Dancer 9.2 and War Thunder (GB) 9.7 SLGO 2 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 2f 142yds Gd/Yld 2min 25.2sec 12/1 S. Foley 9.7 2 3/4L 2nd to Southern Lights 9.7 LEP 14 APR 17rn mdn 1m 2f Gd

WILD DOLLAR (56)

3 (TStrap)

Br B g Zoffany - Shy Bride B Barronstown Stud O Stanley G Watson

(136)

(2)

991 F M A Gallagher J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Pulled off a shock win in a maiden here back in May when showing a fine attitude. The form has also worked out with the second and fourth winning since but he is set to encounter much different ground today on handicap debut. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3. Wild Dollar 1 flat win r9,735.00 CD — Handicap Rating 87 20/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) won s/hd 2nd to Citronnade (GB)(disq) 9.2 here 23 MAY 13rn mdn 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 2min 21.8sec 80/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 (TS) 13L 9th of 17fn, 18rn to The Mediterranean 9.7 LEP 9 MAY mdn 1m 4f Gd 80/1 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 10L 9th of 17 to Southern Lights 9.7 LEP 14 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd

RATIB (GB) (29)

RACE SEVEN

Br Ch c Frankel (GB) - Posset (GB) B Sahara Group Holdings O Sh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi

(133)

(1)

51-729 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Hasn’t really come to hand as a three-year-old just yet having failed to figure in two of his three starts this season. Would hold some semblance of a chance though if bouncing back to the form of his Down Royal second in June. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2. Ratib (GB) 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 84 17/2 HR85 D. McMonagle 8.13 21L 9th of 13 to Iowa 8.12 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 150yds Gd 3/1Fav HR84 D. McMonagle 9.11 2 1/2L 2nd to Sheishybrid 9.5 DRYL 4 JUN 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 150yds Gd/Frm 100/30 HR85 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 11L last of 7 to Benaud 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY 1m 2f Yld/Sft

CHICAGO BLACK HAWK (6)

(131)

(3)

73-5636 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B g Night of Thunder - Wizara B Forenaghts Stud Farm O Samuel M Mencoff

The step up in trip might be just what the doctor ordered for this six race maiden. Along with making his handicap debut off what could be a lenient mark for last years winning connections. Star Rating 3. Chicago Black Hawk — Handicap Rating 82 2/1Fav HR82 S.B. Kelly 9.4 12L 6th of 12 to River Eden 9.2 DUN 12 JUL mdn 1m Std 9/4Fav HR78 B.M. Coen 9.7 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Hamwood Flier 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN 16rn mdn 7f Gd 5/2 B.M. Coen 9.7 (CP) 6 1/4L 6th of 17 to Can’thelpfallin 9.2 CK 19 MAY mdn 7f Yld

ALEX D (GB) (10)

Br B g Oasis Dream (GB) - Archive (GB) B Pantile Stud O David Spratt & Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(129)

(4)

0-05044 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Has been running respectably of late without threatening the judge and needs something to revitalise him. The step up in trip may just do that although he is not ideally bred for it. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3. Alex D (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 80 12/1 HR81 C.T. Keane 9.2 s/hd 2 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Blue For You 9.9 LEP 8 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 13/2 HR82 G.F. Carroll 9.4 hd 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Hype 9.9 LEP 17 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Frm 7/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 8.8 (CP) 3 1/4L 12th of 14 to Galtee Mist 9.11 GOW 7 JUN hcp 7f Gd

ALWAYS WAITIN (USA) (35)

(TStrap)

Br B c Tamarkuz (USA) - Abby Road B Glidawn Stud O Barouche Stud (Ireland) Ltd

(128)

(6)

342-19 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Was well behind the reopposing Moddy Poddle on his last start at Gowran and hard to see him overturning that form. He remains unexposed though and that was his handicap debut so could improve from it. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2. Always Waitin (USA) 1 flat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 79 7/1 HR80 N.M. Crosse 9.12 15L 9th of 10 to Moddy Poddle 8.13 GOW 13 JUN hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 8/11Fav HR81 W.J. Lee 9.7 won hd 1 3/4L from Dicey Mo Chara (GB) 9.7 and Cisne 9.2 DUN 20 JAN 8rn mdn 1m Std 1min 40.5sec 3/1 G.P. Halpin 9.7 4L 2nd to Isle Of Sark (USA) 9.7 DUN 16 NOV 20 14rn mdn 7f Std

MODDY PODDLE (35)

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Dream Impossible B D J Maher O D J Maher

(TStrap)

(126)

(7)

999-431 F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Receives weight from all her rivals here and deserved to be rewarded for her consistency this season with a taking win last month at Gowran. She has been raised 8lb for that which may not be enough to halt her progress. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5. Moddy Poddle 1 flat win r6,785.00 — Handicap Rating 77 11/4Fav HR69 Siobhan Rutledge 8.13 won 2L 1/2L from Himalayan Beauty 9.5 and Bears Hug 9.4 GOW 13 JUN 10rn hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 3.3sec 18/1 HR66 R.C. Colgan 9.10 2 1/4L nk 3rd to Aurora Princess 9.2 LEP 3 JUN 20rn hcp (45-70)1m 2f Gd 28/1 HR68 R.C. Colgan 9.10 (TS) nk 1/2L 1L 4th to Princess Sela 9.12 GOW 4 MAY 15rn hcp 7f Yld/Sft

TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 6, No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Moddy Poddle, 10/3 Alex D (GB), 4/1 Chicago Black Hawk, 11/2 Wild Dollar, 7/1 Ratib (GB), 10/1 Hell Bent, 14/1 Always Waitin (USA)

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CURRAGH COMMENT MODDY PODDLE is clearly a filly that is going places and, getting weight from all her rivals here, she can follow up her recent success at Gowran. If you can forgive Hell Bent's last run, he must also be of interest here back down in trip having bolted up at Sligo. Chicago Black Hawk has been shaping well in maidens and he also makes the shortlist on handicap debut for last year's winning connections.

DANGER: CHICAGO BLACK HAWK

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RACE SEVEN

WIN: MODDY PODDLE

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EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M. THE FINLAY VOLVO HANDICAP OF W11,500 (50-80)

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r6785; Second: r2300; Third: r1150; Fourth: r575; Fifth: r345; Sixth: r230.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

CITYMAN (GB) (7)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(142)

(9)

(TStrap)

Br Br g Slade Power - Ebrah (GB) B Springcombe Park Stud O Michael G Quinlan

J Jockey

0060-38 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Andrew Slattery T

Finished third on his return to action over 6f here in June but was well held at Fairyhouse last time. May reward each-way support this afternoon. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Cityman (GB) 3 flat wins r38,440.00 D — Handicap Rating 80 9/2 HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.2 (TS) 4L 8th of 10 to Inflection Point 10.0 FAIR 11 JUL Ext hcp 6f Gd 33/1 HR78 Amy Jo Hayes 8.5 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 33/1 HR88 A.J. Slattery 8.8 (BK) 14L 14th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 8.6 here 18 JUL 20 Ext hcp 6f 63yds Yld

ARNHEM (21)

(140)

(4)

31-8335 F Gavin Ryan J Natalia Lupini T

Br B g Dandy Man - My Causeway Dream B Leslie Laverty O Leslie Laverty & Natalia Lupini

Far from disgraced when finishing fifth in the Rockingham over course and distance last time and a reproduction of that form today would give him a decent chance. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 5 Arnhem 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 78 25/1 HR75 A.J. Slattery 8.3 2 3/4L 5th of 17 to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 7/2Fav HR75 G.M. Ryan 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Chocquinto 8.10 DRYL 19 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 10/1 HR74 P.A. Harnett 9.12 hd nk 3rd to Chocquinto 9.4 DRYL 4 JUN 11rn hcp (50-80)5f Gd/Frm

AFFABLE (GB) (7)

Br Br f New Approach - Al Baidaa (GB) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Mrs Pauline Condon

(TStrap)

(137)

(11)

044113 F J M Sheridan (5) J K J Condon T

Won twice prior to finishing a close third over 6f at Fairyhouse last time and it would be no surprise to see her in the mix once again today. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 4 Affable (GB) 3 flat wins r24,464.70 — Handicap Rating 75 7/1 HR75 J.M. Sheridan 8.9 (TS) nk 3/4L 3rd to Inflection Point 10.0 FAIR 11 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 6f Gd 5/1 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 8.9 (TS) won 3/4L 1/2L from Misterio 8.1 and Mrs Bouquet (GB) 10.0 NAAS 3 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 1min 12.1sec 11/1 HR62 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Ola Bonita 10.0 and Pirate Lass 9.13 ROS 29 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f 63yds Gd 1min 33.3sec

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SCREEN SIREN (25)

(136)

(10)

37-0315 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J Sarah Lynam T

Br B f Slade Power - Chelsy B E Lynam O N W T Dalzell

Got off the mark over this trip at Cork two starts ago but will need to improve on her fifth-placed finish at Naas last time to be successful today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Screen Siren 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 78 9/1 HR79 D. McMonagle 8.5 3 1/2L 5th of 8 to Wood Ranger 9.0 NAAS 23 JUN hcp 5f 205yds Gd 17/2 HR71 M.P. Sheehy 8.2 won 1 1/2L hd from Roxette (GER) 8.12 and Grammata 9.1 CK 9 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 1min .6sec 22/1 HR67 M.P. Sheehy 8.1 nk ns 3rd to Iva Batt 9.2 CK 19 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft

YOUNG ANGEL (42)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Wizz Kid B Ballylinch Stud O Ballylinch Stud

(136)

(13)

391 F Colin Keane J D K Weld T

Successful in an extended 6f maiden at Listowel last month and she has to be of some interest given how well-bred and unexposed she is. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Young Angel 1 flat win r8,850.00 — Handicap Rating 78 15/2 O.J. Orr 9.2 won nk 2 1/2L from Even Flow 8.11 and Provocateuse 9.2 LIST 6 JUN 10rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 1min 20.3sec 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.2 12L 9th of 13 to Coins Cross 9.7 SLGO 18 MAY mdn 5f 200yds Yld/Sft 9/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Linda Barrett 8.13 NAV 27 MAR 14rn mdn 5f Hvy

CHOCQUINTO (17)

(135)

(7)

501517 F Sam Ewing (5) J Miss Hilary McLoughlin (R) T

Br B f Requinto - Sara Hammock B Timothy Bourke O Timothy Bourke

Has won twice over 5f at Down Royal already this year but others appear to be much safer picks in this very competitive contest. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 2 Chocquinto 3 flat wins r22,420.00 CD — Handicap Rating 73 8/1 HR73 Sam Ewing 8.7 5 1/4L 7th of 10 to That’s Mad (GB) 8.13 BELW 1 JUL Ext hcp 5f 3yds Gd 13/2 HR67 Sam Ewing 8.10 won 1/2L 1/2L from That’s Mad (GB) 9.7 and Arnhem 9.9 DRYL 19 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 1min .1sec 10/1 HR68 A.J. Slattery 8.8 2 1/4L 5th of 10 to Screen Siren 8.2 CK 9 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld

WOODROW (37)

(134)

(1)

22-1830 F Rory Cleary J C W J Farrell T

Br B g Ivawood - Stormy Larissa B Rodger O’Dwyer O Swipe Right Syndicate

A winner over 6f at Dundalk earlier in the year but his two most recent performances suggest that he is likely struggle in this company. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Woodrow 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 72 16/1 HR73 M.P. Sheehy 8.2 4L 12th of 16 to Dream Today 9.3 FAIR 11 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 7/2 HR74 R.P. Cleary 10.2 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Rocky Dreams (GB) 9.6 DUN 12 MAY 10rn 6f Std 7/2Fav HR77 R.P. Cleary 8.10 5 1/4L 8th of 9 to Big Gossey 8.13 DUN 19 FEB Ext hcp 6f Std

PROVOCATEUSE (16)

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Malicieuse B Niarchos Family O Niarchos Family

3 (CPiece)

(133)

(12)

223-531 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Makes her handicap debut this afternoon having got off the mark in a 5f maiden at Bellewstown earlier in the month. Merits a place on the shortlist. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Provocateuse 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 75 4/7Fav HR75 S. Foley 9.2 (CP) won 1 1/2L 1 1/4L from Wait A Little 9.2 and Realtin Fantasy 9.4 BELW 2 JUL 9rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd 1min 1sec 2/1Fav HR77 S. Foley 9.2 nk 2 1/2L 3rd to Young Angel 9.2 LIST 6 JUN 10rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 13/8Fav HR80 S. Foley 9.2 3 1/2L 5th of 14 to Linda Barrett 8.13 NAV 27 MAR mdn 5f Hvy

HODD’S GIRL (8)

Br Gr f Zebedee (GB) - Ms Inkonia Hodd B Morgan Ferris O The Rocky Horror Partnership

(131)

(15)

062880 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

A dual-winner on the all-weather at Dundalk in the winter, she has been disappointing of late, fluffing the start on her most recent outings, and has a bit to prove. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Hodd’s Girl 2 flat wins r11,210.00 D — Handicap Rating 69 22/1 HR69 C.J. MacRedmond 9.5 31L last of 17 to Amazing Emma 8.7 NAV 10 JUL hcp (45-75)5f Gd 11/2 HR69 M.P. Sheehy 10.0 4 1/2L 8th of 17 to Attelboro 8.3 TIPP 30 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Frm 6/1 HR69 E.A. Fitzgerald 9.4 16L 8th of 9 to Noirvento 9.10 SLGO 15 JUN hcp 5f 170yds Yld

Br B f Mehmas - Bishop’s Lake (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Joseph G Murphy

(130)

(6)

0-16205 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Her best form to date has come at Sligo, which includes a victory earlier in the year, and she may face a tough assignment on all known evidence. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Herb Of Grace 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 72 33/1 HR72 G.F. Carroll 9.10 4 1/2L 5th of 17 to Amazing Emma 8.7 NAV 10 JUL hcp (45-75)5f Gd 14/1 HR72 W.M. Lordan 8.6 10L last of 10 to That’s Mad (GB) 8.13 BELW 1 JUL Ext hcp 5f 3yds Gd 5/2Fav HR70 G.F. Carroll 9.8 1L 2nd to Noirvento 9.10 SLGO 15 JUN 9rn hcp 5f 170yds Yld

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10 HERB OF GRACE (8)

11 JERED MADDOX (GB) (18)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Al Janadeirya (GB) B Times of Wigan Ltd O City Equine II Syndicate

(Blinkers)

(130)

(14)

621484 F Oisin Orr J David Marnane T

The drop back to 5f didn’t appear to inconvenience him when fourth at Tipperary last month and he isn’t without a chance remaining at this distance. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Jered Maddox (GB) 2 flat wins r10,572.00 — Handicap Rating 68 14/1 HR68 P.A. Harnett 9.11 (BK) 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Attelboro 8.3 TIPP 30 JUN 17rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR70 O.J. Orr 8.13 (BK) 4 1/2L last of 8 to Alhaazm (GB) 9.13 DUN 18 APR Ext hcp 7f Std 4/1 HR70 O.J. Orr 9.4 (BK) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Irish Acclaim 9.8 DUN 26 MAR 12rn Ext hcp 6f Std

12 BRAVE DISPLAY (7)

(B,T)

Br B g Requinto - Ashtown Girl B Barry Noonan O R P Behan

(129)

(5)

170103 F Seamie Heffernan J J J Lambe T

He ran well off the same mark at Fairyhouse last Sunday and the drop back in trip is unlikely to stop him from being competitive once again. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Brave Display 6 flat wins r39,828.00 CD — Handicap Rating 67 33/1 HR67 C.D. Hayes 10.1 (BK) nk 1L 3rd to It’s All A Joke 8.3 FAIR 11 JUL 18rn hcp (45-70)6f Gd 16/1 HR67 Siobhan Rutledge 7.13 (BK) (TS) 7 1/4L 12th of 17 to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 14/1 HR52 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 (BK) (TS) won 6L 1/2L from Plough Boy 9.4 and Basrah Breeze 8.9 DRYL 19 JUN 11rn hcp (45-65)6f 180yds Gd 1min 27.6sec

13 FINE DISTRACTION (15)

(C,T)

Br B g Gutaifan - Muzdaan B Yeomanstown Stud O Do Well Syndicate

(122)

(2)

023030 F Declan McDonogh J D J Bunyan T

He is yet to shed the maiden tag in 17 attempts and the change of headgear, from blinkers to cheekpieces, will need to bring about some improvement for him to figure. Star Rating 3 Fine Distraction — Handicap Rating 64 6/1 HR63 A.J. Slattery 9.9 (BK) (TS) 17L 12th of 14 to The Cola Kid (GB) 9.13 NAAS 3 JUL hcp (45-65)5f 205yds Gd 11/2 HR63 D. McMonagle 9.4 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Attelboro 8.3 TIPP 30 JUN 17rn hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Frm 15/2 HR63 C.D. Hayes 9.7 (BK) (TS) 18L 15th of 16 to Dandyville 9.10 FAIR 11 JUN hcp (45-70)6f Gd/Frm

14 AMAZING EMMA (8)

(121)

(3)

546331 F Chris Hayes J Liam McAteer (R) T

Br Ch f Mehmas - Tanyeli B J McAteer & L McAteer O John McAteer

She rewarded connections for a couple of decent efforts by getting her head in front on turf for the first time at Navan. An 8lb rise is unlikely to stop her from being competitive. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Amazing Emma 2 flat wins r12,980.00 D — Handicap Rating 63 4/1 HR55 C.D. Hayes 8.7 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Chitra (GB) 9.7 and Parkers Hill 10.2 NAV 10 JUL 17rn hcp (45-75)5f Gd 1min 1.6sec 7/2 HR55 C.T. Keane 9.1 3 3/4L hd 3rd to Lord Dudley 10.0 FAIR 7 JUL 14rn hcp (45-70)6f Gd 11/2 HR55 Sam Ewing 8.13 s/hd 1 3/4L 3rd to Drish Hero 9.13 BELW 2 JUL 12rn hcp (45-65)5f 3yds Gd

15 NO SPEED LIMIT (FR) (7)

Br B g Elusive City (USA) - Trully Blessed (FR) B M Thierry de la Heronniere & Mme Emmanuelle Morin O Conor McKenna

(121)

(8)

605027 F Wayne Lordan J Patrick J McKenna (R) T

A repeat of his penultimate start when second at Bellewstown over this distance could see him bounce back after weakening close home at Fairyhouse latest. Winning Range Hvy & AW. Star Rating 3 No Speed Limit (FR) 3 flat wins r30,796.50 — Handicap Rating 59 16/1 HR59 S. Foley 9.7 (H) 2 1/2L 7th of 18 to It’s All A Joke 8.3 FAIR 11 JUL hcp (45-70)6f Gd 7/1 HR56 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (H) s/hd 2nd to Drish Hero 9.13 BELW 2 JUL 12rn hcp (45-65)5f 3yds Gd 14/1 HR56 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (H) 7 3/4L 11th of 17 to Attelboro 8.3 TIPP 30 JUN hcp (45-70)5f Gd/Frm

B,T worn by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 11. C,T worn by No. 13. CPiece worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 3.

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Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Affable (GB), 11/2 Amazing Emma, 6/1 Young Angel, 7/1 Provocateuse, 8/1 Arnhem, Brave Display, 12/1 Jered Maddox (GB), 14/1 Cityman (GB), Herb Of Grace, 16/1 Chocquinto, Fine Distraction, 20/1 Screen Siren, No Speed Limit (FR), 25/1 Woodrow, Hodd’s Girl

2020 - 1st Elzaamone 2nd Boughtinthedark 3rd Snow Patch (1 min. 0.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Plenty of these have claims but a chance can be taken with ARNHEM, who was not far behind the winner when finishing fifth in the Rockingham over C&D last month. Based on that evidence, the five-year-old should be hard to beat off a 2lb lower mark and eased in grade today. Amazing Emma has to be of some interest having scored at Navan eight days ago, while the unexposed pair of Young Angel and Provocateuse merit consideration on their handicap debuts.

WIN: ARNHEM

DANGER: AMAZING EMMA

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.35p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of w16,500 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €9,900, (Penalty Value: €9,735) Second will receive €3,300, Third will receive €1,650, Fourth will receive €825, Fifth will receive €495, Sixth will receive €330. For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €132 to enter, €33 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 2lbs. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €9735; Second: €3300; Third: €1650; Fourth: €825; Fifth: €495; Sixth: €330. SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Romanised Minstrel Stakes of w100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Mr Robert Ng) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For three years old and upwards. About 7 furlongs. €400 to enter on June 9th; €200 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 13th or €10,000 if entered by July 13th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of w15,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850) Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile. €120 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 10lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €8850; Second: €3000; Third: €1500; Fourth: €750; Fifth: €450; Sixth: €300. SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap of w26,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340) Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible (100 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. €208 to enter, €52 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Kilboy Estate Stakes of w100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Kilboy Estate) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000) Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For three years old and upwards fillies only that have not won a Group 1 race. About 1 mile 1 furlong. €400 to enter on June 9th; €200 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 13th or €10,000 if entered by July 13th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2020) Winner of a Group 2 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.30p.m. The Cavalor Equine Nutrition Maiden of w12,000 (Generously sponsored by Equillence Ltd) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080) Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €96 to enter, €24 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 7lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 4lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €7080; Second: €2400; Third: €1200; Fourth: €600; Fifth: €360; Sixth: €240. SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.00p.m. The Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital Handicap of w15,500 (Generously sponsored by Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145) Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €124 to enter, €31 extra if declared to run. Penalties (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Weights raised by 1lbs. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310. SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.30p.m. The Finlay Volvo Handicap of w11,500 (50-80) (Generously sponsored by Finlay Volvo) Winner will receive €6,900 (Penalty Value: €6,785) Second will receive €2,300 Third will receive €1,150, Fourth will receive €575, Fifth will receive €345, Sixth will receive €230. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-80. Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 5 furlongs. €92 to enter, €23 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: €6785; Second: €2300; Third: €1150; Fourth: €575; Fifth: €345; Sixth: €230. SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE

K IL B O Y ES TAT E STAKES R O L L of H O N O U R YEAR WINNER

OWNER

BREEDER

JOCKEY

TRAINER

2020

Lemista

Peter M Brant

Drumlin Bloodstock

C T Keane

G.M.Lyons

2019

Red Tea

Capel Street Syndicate

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum

Donnacha O’Brien Joseph O’Brien

2018

Magical

Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor

Chelston and Wynatt – Orpendale

Ryan Moore

2017

Elizabeth Browning

China Horse Club Int. Ltd. & Mrs. John Magnier

Desert Star Phoenix Jvc

Seamie Heffernan A P O’Brien

2016

Bocca Baciata

Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

Citadel Stud

Colm O’Donoghue

2015

WeddingVow

Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith

Remember When Joseph O’Brien Syndicate

A P O’Brien

Mrs. John Harrington A P O’Brien

2014

Mango Diva

Antoniades Family

A G Antoniades

Ryan Moore

Sir Michael Stoute

2013

Dank

James Wigan

London Thoroughbred Services Ltd.

Ryan Moore

Sir Michael Stoute

2012

Tannery

Mrs. D.P. Magnier

Grange Stud

Wayne Lordan

DavidWachman

2011

Manieree

Maxwell Morris

Max Morris

Niall McCullagh

John Oxx

2010

Latin Love

Mrs. John Magnier

Tower Bloodstock Ryan Moore

David Wachman

2009

She’s Our Mark

B & M Syndicate

M.Barrett & Redmyre Bloodstock

Danny Grant

Pat Flynn

2008

Navajo Moon

Mrs. John Magnier

Southern Bloodstock

Wayne Lordan

DavidWachman

Noel O’Callaghan

2007

Alexander Tango

2006

Blessyourpinksox Basil Brindley

Philip Brady

Wayne Lordan

Tommy Stack

Basil Brindley

Fran Berry

Peter Casey

2005

Adaala

Hamdan Al Maktoum

Shadwell Farm Inc. Declan McDonogh Kevin Prendergast

2004

Tropical Lady

George J. Kent

John Boden & Willie Kane

Kevin Manning

Kilboy Estate, Dolla, Silvermines, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary, E45 Y674. Tel: +353 067 25600 Email: info@kilboy.com

Jim Bolger