Curragh Racecard - Saturday 17th July - Juddmonte Irish Oaks Festival - Day 1 by Weatherbys

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Saturday, 17th July 2021

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to The Curragh for the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend. This is the always a very special event and promises to be as good as ever this year. It is great that we will have our 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 welcome great numbers back before too long. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks is a very prestigious race that has produced so many great champions over the years. One of the most recent of them was Enable in 2017, who won no fewer than 11 Group 1 races including the Irish and English Oaks double. Appropriately she was owned and bred by today’s sponsors, Juddmonte. Today, Snowfall will look to be the 15th filly to complete the famous Irish and English Oaks double. Today we have eight races and there is so much quality, it promises to be a great afternoon of racing. I would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous contribution to the Curragh. Today we welcome back Juddmonte Farms Ireland as title sponsor of the Irish Oaks, we are also delighted to have Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables in Dubai, Paddy Power and Kildare Village represented today, who are all generous long term partners of ours. We also have two new sponsors, Dingle Whiskey and Aquaturf, and we hope that today marks the start of a long relationship with them. We are also very grateful to the Irish Stallion Farms for their continued support, they are the biggest race sponsors in Ireland. We would ask you to support our sponsors whenever you can. The Kildare Village Ladies Derby also features and it is the premier race for the lady riders each year, the race they all want to win. Last year the race was won by Princess Zoe who went on a winning streak after her Curragh success, culminating in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran in Longchamp. Let’s hope another champion emerges today. We would like to say a particular thank you to all the Front-Line Workers who have done a magnificent job in 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, RTE and ITV 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 FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 17TH 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. STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh VETERINARY OFFICERS: Mr Joe O’Donnell Mr John Byrne Mr Ernan O’Donnell FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting: ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Justice Frank Clarke Mr. M. C. Hickey Mr. N. B. Wachman Mr. H. Hynes CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Ms. C. S. Murphy ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. M. Daly STARTER: Mr. D. Cullen JUDGE: Mr. A.L. McKeever

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

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

HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird STEWARDS SECRETARIES: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. P. Moloney MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. J. Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. E. Costello, M.V.B. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. J. Condell SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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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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ICONS Bookmakers Tote Toilets Seating Beverages Food Ice Cream

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OUTSIDE AREA

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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 (13 wins from 76 runners, 17%) runs ALMANERA (1.10), SWIFT ONE (1.45), ANDREAS VESALIUS and HADMAN (2.20), MARIESQUE (3.25), SPEAK IN COLOURS (4.00). A P O’BRIEN (10 wins from 44 runners, 23%) runs SHARK BAY and LORENZO LOTTO (1.10), THE ENTERTAINER (2.20), DIVINELY, SNOWFALL, WILLOW and LA JOCONDE (3.25), HECTOR DE MARIS (5.10). D O’MEARA (9 wins from 83 runners, 11%) runs GULLIVER (4.00). MRS D FOSTER (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs GEALACH and ELITE TROOPER GREY (4.35).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (9 wins from 56 rides, 16%) rides SEN DING (1.10), JARVIS (1.45), BEAUTY INSPIRE (2.20), MOONEISTA (2.50), PARTY HOUSE (3.25), MARBLING (4.00), IRISH POSEIDON (5.10). CHRIS HAYES (7 wins from 51 rides, 14%) rides ZOFFMAN (1.10), DAISY PEERS (2.20), ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (2.50), AHANDFULOFSUMMERS (3.25), GOODNIGHT GIRL (4.00), DEWCUP (5.10). RYAN MOORE (6 wins from 29 rides, 21%) rides SHARK BAY (1.10), THE ENTERTAINER (2.20), SNOWFALL (3.25), HECTOR DE MARIS (5.10). SHANE FOLEY (5 wins from 50 rides, 10%) rides PIONEERING SPIRIT (1.10), EVER PRESENT (5.10).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 1.10 race in 2011, 2013 and 2014 and 2015 and 2017 and 2019. The stable is represented by Lorenzo Lotto and Shark Bay in the race today. J S BOLGER won the 1.10 race in 2018 and 2020. The stable is represented by Manu Et Corde in the race today. A P O’BRIEN won the 2.20 race in 2013, 2014 and 2016 and 2017. The stable is represented by The Entertainer in the race today. E LYNAM won the 2.50 race in 2013 and 2019. The stable is represented by Romantic Proposal in the race today. A P O’BRIEN won the 3.25 race in 2014 and 2016. The stable is represented by Divinely, La Joconde, Snowfall and Willow in the race today.

WEIGHTWATCHER The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 4.00 Gulliver (won off 102 down 3lb to 99). NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 15th 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.

5F 10F

6F 12F

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

7F 14F

16F

1m 4f

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

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THE JUDDMONT

1895 Sapling wins the inaugural running

1973 Dahlia beats English 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Mysterious en route to winning the King George

1981 Blue Wind does the EpsomCurragh double for Walter Swinburn and Dermot Weld

1988 Diminuendo and Melodist dead head to land a unique double victory for Sheikh Mohammed 1992 User Friendly does the Oaks double and wins her second Group 1, before folliwing up in the Yorkshire Oaks and the English St Leger

TE IRISH OAKS 2020 Even So becomes a second Classic winner for Ger Lyons and Colin Keane

2010 Snow Fairy continues her fairytale winning streak 2004 Ouija Board wins easily under a fine ride from Kieren Fallon 2006 Alexandrova makes wins the first of three consecutive Irish Oaks for Aidan O’Brien, completing the Epsom-Curragh double at the same time

2009 Jamie Spencer toys with his rivals as Sariska wins easily

2021

2017 Enable struts her stuff in the Juddmonte silks

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OUIJA BOARD

2004 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

A tough and talented filly, Ouija Board did the Epsom-Curragh double under Kieren Fallon before winning at the Breeders’ Cup (twice) and Hong Kong later in her career.

CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Charles O’Brien Son of legendary trainer Vincent O’Brien, Charles started his training career on The Curragh in 1993 before he purchased his yard at Barronrath Stud located close to Straffan in Co. Kildare. He has always maintained his Curragh license and gallops horses regularly on the Training Grounds. Although he is more associated with the flat, Charles has also enjoyed success with small number of National Hunt horses. Big race winners during his career include multiple stakes winners Lord Admiral, Burden of Proof and Bewitched.

IRISH STALLION FARMS

IRISH R ACING’S LARGEST SPONSOR SUPPORTING IRISH R ACING SINCE 1983 €52 million in sponsorship since 1983 to Irish Racing Contribution of €2.6 million towards Irish prize-money in 2021 Supporting both Flat & National Hunt races

Irish European Breeders’ Fund Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62 For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie www.ebfstallions.com

RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.10P.M. THE JUDDMONTE FARMS EXPERT EYE IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF W18,000

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r10620; Second: r3600; Third: r1800; Fourth: r900; Fifth: r540; Sixth: r360.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

Rory Mahon, representing Juddmonte Farms Ireland, 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

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B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

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Br B c Alhebayeb - Goldthroat B Mrs S M Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington O Stephen Patrick Flynn & Mrs Patrick J Flynn

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Conor Hoban J Patrick J Flynn T

A half-brother to the Group 1-winning two-year-old Zafisio but he was a 12,000-euro purchase as a yearling and is probably best watched on his racecourse debut today. Star Rating 2

ALMANERA (-)

Br B c Almanzor (FR) - La Pedrera B Dunmore Stud Ltd O Martin O’Sullivan/Annus Mirabilis Syndicate/Justin Edward Casse

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Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A 65,000gns purchase in April who is closely related to winners in France and he is out of a half-sister to the Group 1 winner Naaqoos. Any market support would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

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Br Gr g Kodiac (GB) - Syann B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

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34 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Has shown promise in both of his previous starts but a recent gelding operation will need to bring about some improvement if he is going to have anything more than each-way claims today. Star Rating 3 Barud (GB) 5/2 C.T. Keane 9.5 5 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Point Lonsdale 9.5 here 2 JUN 11rn mdn 7f Yld 9/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Pinar Del Rio (GB) 9.5 here 22 MAY 9rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

EIGHTY EIGHT (-)

Br Ch c Dragon Pulse - Divine Flavour (USA) B Forenaghts Stud Farm O Anthony Paul Smurfit

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Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Out of an unraced half-sister to the 7f juvenile winner Indomitable but, given how strong this race appears to be, others are likely to be safer picks this afternoon. Star Rating 2

JOHN THE BAPTIST (-)

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Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Scream Blue Murder B Coolmore & Clayton Park Stud Ltd O Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier

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Mark Enright J J A Stack T

The fourth foal out of a mare who has already produced three black-type performers and he certainly merits a market inspection based on that evidence on his racecourse debut. Star Rating 3

KAWAZAKI (-)

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Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Marie Josephe (GB) B Ms Rachel Bennett O Miss Anna Calder

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Rory Cleary J C W J Farrell T

Connections parted with 45,000 pounds to purchase him as a yearling and he is out of a mare who scored over 1m 2f. That said, a watching brief is advised given his lack of experience. Star Rating 2

LORENZO LOTTO (-)

Br B Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Instant Sparkle B Barronstown Stud O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith

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Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Half-brother to Making Light, who won five times at 7f and 1m including two Group 3 races. He should not be underestimated given that connections purchased him for 150,000gns last year. Star Rating 4

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5 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br B c Teofilo - Tiffilia B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Only beaten by half a length when finishing fifth on his debut over this course and distance last month and he should only benefit from that first race experience. Star Rating 4 Manu Et Corde 3/1Fav K.J. Manning 9.5 .5L 5th of 9 to Atomic Jones (FR) 9.5 here 27 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Frm

PIONEERING SPIRIT (USA) (-)

Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Foundation Spirit (USA) B International Equities Holding, Inc O Alpha Racing

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Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Shares his page with plenty of winners in the US and he showed enough promise at a breeze-up sale in April for connections to part with 100,000gns to purchase him. Star Rating 4

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Br Ch c Mehmas - Marol B M & T Syndicate O M Roden & Ray Nolan & Annabel Hillman

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6 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Finished sixth of 11 on his debut over 6f here a few weeks ago and he will have to find significant improvement to get off the mark today. Star Rating 2 Sen Ding 20/1 Sam Ewing 9.2 6 1/4L 6th of 11 to Beauty Inspire 9.7 here 25 JUN mdn 6f Gd

RACE ONE

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Br Ch c Australia (GB) - Defrost My Heart B Fair Salina O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg

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3 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Showed plenty of promise when a very close third on his debut over this course and distance last month and he is arguably the one to beat on the back of that performance. Star Rating 5 Shark Bay 5/1 R.L. Moore 9.5 s/hd ns 3rd to Atomic Jones (FR) 9.5 here 27 JUN 9rn mdn 7f Gd/Frm

12 ZOFFMAN (-)

Br B c Zoffany - Empowermentofwomen B Joe and Edel Banahan O James Owens & Mrs Derville Meade

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Chris Hayes J Noel Meade T

A half-brother to Greengage, who won nine times between 1m 1f and 1m 5f. From the family of Big Orange but this may be too tough an ask on his racecourse bow. Star Rating 2

Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Shark Bay, 5/1 Barud (GB), 6/1 Manu Et Corde, 13/2 Lorenzo Lotto, 10/1 Pioneering Spirit (USA), Sen Ding, 12/1 Almanera, 16/1 Eighty Eight, John The Baptist, Zoffman, 33/1 All In The Mind, Kawazaki

2020 - 1st Mac Swiney 2nd Wembley 3rd Colour Sergeant (1 min. 26.9 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT SHARK BAY displayed plenty of promise when overcoming greenness to finish a close third on his racecourse debut over C&D three weeks ago. With that experience now under his belt, the son of Australia should be very hard to beat this afternoon. Manu Et Corde was not far behind the selection on that occasion and should be in the mix once again. Lorenzo Lotto, who is a half-brother to the Group 3 winner Making Light, is arguably the most noteworthy newcomer, although Pioneering Spirit and John The Baptist should not be underestimated.

WIN: SHARK BAY

DANGER: MANU ET CORDE

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PEEPING FAWN 2007 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

A classy three-year-old, Peeping Fawn landed the Irish Oaks on what was only her second win, but she followed that up to win the Nassau Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks, both under Johnny Murtagh.

THE CURRAGH CLASSIC The Curragh have teamed up with our partners at Dingle Distillery to create “The Curragh Classic”, the perfect cocktail to enjoy with the racing! • • • •

40ml Dingle Single Malt Whiskey 20ml Sweet Vermouth 10ml Chambord Orange Curracao/Triple Sec

1. Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass 2. Fill 2/3 with ice and stir for 90 seconds 3. Strain into chilled coupe/cocktail glass 4. Squeeze oils of one lemon peel over drink 5. Enjoy!

SECOND RACE 1.45P.M. THE DINGLE WHISKEY NURSERY HANDICAP OF W15,500

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

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

Fionn Cahill, representing Dingle Whiskey, 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

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6321 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B c Requinto - Pavlopetri B M & M Butler O Any Excuse For A Holiday Syndicate

Shed the maiden tag at the fourth time of asking last time out when showing a tremendous turn of foot inside the final furlong. He may build on that and rates a big player stepping back up in trip. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Threebagsfull 1 win r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 87 13/8Fav HR76 J.A. Powell 8.9 (CP) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Might And Mercy (GB) 8.10 and Special Power 8.13 BELW 1 JUL 10rn mdn 5f 3yds Gd 1min .9sec 100/30 B.M. Coen 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Admiral D 9.4 LIST 5 JUN 11rn mdn 6f 60yds Sft 13/2 B.M. Coen 9.7 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Cadamosto 9.7 DUN 10 APR 9rn mdn 5f Std

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410 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Br B c Ardad - Derval B Lynn Lodge Stud O Michael O’Callaghan

Won comfortably on his penultimate outing in testing conditions at Listowel. Inevitably found the Windsor Castle Stakes too hot to handle and he’ll need every drop of rain. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Admiral D 1 win r14,750.00 — Handicap Rating 84 L. F. Roche 9.3 6L 11th of 27 to Chipotle (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN Listed 5f Gd /Frm 11/4Fav L.F. Roche 9.4 won 1 1/4L hd from Threebagsfull 9.0 and Arges 9.4 LIST 5 JUN 11rn mdn 6f 60yds Sft 1min 21.8sec 7/1 L.F. Roche 9.1 1/2L 1L 2L 4th to Velocidad (GB) 9.0 FAIR 28 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy

SHINKANSEN (FR) (20)

Br Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Daidoo B M Manfred Wurtenberger & M Reinhard Stockli O Atlantic Thoroughbreds

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5427 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

This Caravaggio colt has shown glimpses of promise behind progressive rivals on his four outings. He didn’t stay 7f last time out and may have a say stepping back in trip. Star Rating 2 Shinkansen (FR) — Handicap Rating 80 13/2 G.M. Ryan 9.5 3L 7th of 9 to Atomic Jones (FR) 9.5 here 27 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Frm 7/2 G.M. Ryan 9.7 1 1/2L 2nd to Albion Square (GB) 9.7 NAV 30 MAY 7rn mdn 5f Yld 11/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 nk 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Glounthaune 9.7 here 17 APR 11rn mdn 6f Gd

CHERRY BLOOM (17)

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514 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Loveliness B Renzo Forni O Renzo Forni

Badly hampered in Listed company last time out when well held. That effort can be forgiven and she’s expected to mount a bold bid stepping into calmer waters. Nathan Crosse taking off 5lb in the saddle is an added benefit. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Cherry Bloom 1 win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 77 12/1 W.J. Lee 9.0 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 7L 4th to Sacred Bridge (GB) 9.0 TIPP 30 JUN 5rn Listed 5f Gd/Frm 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Caleta Sunrise 8.13 and Hot Sunset (GB) 9.2 DRYL 19 JUN 8rn mdn 5f Gd 1min 1.6sec 33/1 N.M. Crosse 8.8 8L 5th of 11 to Strapped 9.0 CK 7 MAY mdn 5f Gd

JARVIS (29)

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Br Ch c Profitable - Sorry Woman (FR) B Newtown Stud Syndicate O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(3)

374 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Showed plenty of promise on debut when finishing third at Cork. Has failed to build on that since and he appears to have plenty on his plate today. Star Rating 2 Jarvis — Handicap Rating 76 3/1 C.T. Keane 9.6 hd 1L 3 1/4L 4th to Snapius 8.9 LIM 18 JUN 8rn mdn 6f 150yds Gd 3/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.7 4 1/4L 7th of 13 to Silver Surfer (GB) 9.7 FAIR 11 JUN mdn 6f Gd/Frm 3/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.7 s/hd 3 1/2L 3rd to It’ll Do My Day 9.7 CK 3 APR 11rn mdn 5f Yld

SWIFT ONE (41)

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673 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Flavia Tatiana B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

Yet to hit the ground running this campaign. The slight drop back in trip may yield improvement, but others make more appeal. Star Rating 2 Swift One — Handicap Rating 71 12/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.2 3 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to The Acropolis 9.7 LIST 6 JUN 7rn mdn 6f 60yds Yld 14/1 D. McMonagle 9.2 7L 7th of 11 to Celtic Times 9.7 LEP 14 MAY mdn 7f Gd/Yld 7/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 8 3/4L 6th of 11 to Masseto (GB) 9.7 NAV 25 APR mdn 5f 164yds Gd

PEPSIWITHACAP (55)

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(6)

867 F Wayne Lordan J Gavin Cromwell T

Br B f Dawn Approach - Zamid (FR) B Mrs J Norris O Pepsiwithacap Syndicate

Hasn’t shown anything that inspires encouragement so far. She’ll undoubtedly be better over further and is best watched at this trip. Star Rating 2 Pepsiwithacap — Handicap Rating 69 28/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 10L 7th of 8 to She’s Trouble 9.2 here 23 MAY mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 80/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 4L 6th of 9 to King Of Bavaria 9.7 NAAS 8 MAY mdn 5f Yld/Sft 40/1 C.D. Maxwell 9.2 12L 8th of 13 to Elliptic 9.2 TIPP 20 APR mdn 5f Yld

TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Threebagsfull, 5/2 Admiral D, 5/1 Cherry Bloom, Jarvis, 8/1 Shinkansen (FR), Swift One, 14/1 Pepsiwithacap

2020 - 1st Revolutme 2nd Tammany Hall 3rd Lunar Space (1 min. 15.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Admiral D (first) got the better of THREEBAGSFULL (second) when they met at Listowel last month. The former is entitled to be thereabouts with a 7lb swing in his favour, however, the latter is taken to reverse the form after shedding the maiden tag last time out. The penny seemed to drop for the Johnny Mutagh-trained juvenile on that occasion and it would be a surprise if there wasn’t more to come off this mark. Cherry Bloom failed to fire on her latest outing but demands plenty of consideration now dropping into calmer waters.

WIN: THREEBAGSFULL

DANGER: ADMIRAL D

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RACE TWO

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2009 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

Another filly to do the Epsom-Curragh double, Jamie Spencer is best remembered for his win aboard Sariska, as he waved to Fran Berry onboard Roses For The Lady as Sariska cruised past her rival.

THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES ANGLESEY STAKES The Anglesey Stakes is run over the Anglesey Course, a unique distance to the Curragh Racecourse of 6 furlongs and 63 yards (1265m) and the oldest race in the Irish calendar to be continuously run over the same distance since it’s inauguration in 1829. The first running was won by Regulator, trained at Maddenstown. The Anglesey course and the Anglesey Stakes are named after Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey. As a Field Marshall he was second in command to the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo and he led what was described as a spectacular charge of the British Heavy Cavalry, which checked and in part routed the French Army. One of the last cannon shots fired that day hit Paget in the lower right leg necessitating amputation. In recognition of his heroism he was created Marquess of Anglesey on the 4th of July 1815. Henry Paget was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in February 1828. In December of that year he wrote a letter to Patrick Curtis, the Catholic Primate of Ireland stating his belief in the need for Catholic emancipation, this opinion led to him being sacked by the British government. In 1830 a new government was formed, and he was reappointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He was responsible for introducing state-aided education to 400,000 Irish children. We have no written records about the origins of the Anglesey Stakes, however it can be assumed that the inauguration of the race by the Turf Club in 1829 was in honour of Henry Paget as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Why a distance of 6 furlongs and 63 yards was decided upon is also unknown, however bestowing a starting post title as well as a race title upon the Marquess of Anglesey was an additional honour. Races run over the Anglesey course are described as a scurries, and a scurry is a unique race description to the Curragh Racecourse. Throughout the Curragh season several prestigious premier handicaps are run over this course, which is a seamless race-heritage going back to 1829 and the

inauguration of the Anglesey course and distance. No other racecourse in the world can boast such a unique distance with such a long history. Many a big name have won this race in the past, with Mick Kinane leadin the way as the winningmost jockey. Mick won this race five times, notably with Johannesburg in 2001 and One Cool Cat in 2003. His wins in that period represented a period of dominance for Kinane and Aidan O’Brien, as they won the race for three consecutive years as a partnership, with Ontario filling the gap as the 2002 winner. Aidan O’Brien was an unstoppable force during this period, winning the race for five consecutive years, with Seamie Heffernan and Kieren Fallon winning from the saddle in 2004 and 2005 respectively. A different O’Brien is the leading trainer in the history of this race, the legendary Vincent O’Brien. The first master of Ballydoyle took his first win in 1962 with Philemon, going on to win the race with Nijinsky in 1969, Storm Bird in 1980 and Lake Como in 1987 some of the most remembered winners of the Anglesey. See who won the race last year by watching the replay below.

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM

AND JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE

Built in 1990, Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables is the vision of Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum. Following specifications laid down by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the track and grandstand were constructed in 1990. A further level was added to the grandstand in 1995 to accommodate corporate hospitality guests. There is currently seating for over 2000 people. The Jebel Ali Racecourse has become known for its ‘Garden Party’ like atmosphere. Sheikh Ahmed has enjoyed considerable success on the track, racing some of the top names in thoroughbred racing over the last few years. His stable star is Addeybb, an admirably consistent horse who has been progressive throughout his whole career. Trained in Newmarket by William Haggas, Addeybb’s breakthrough win came in the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster in 2019, and since then he has won numerous times at Group level. He landed back to back Group 1 races in Australia at Rosehill and Randwick in 2020, before winning the British Champion Stakes on his final start in 2020. He returned to Australia to try and defend his crown in the Ranvet Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and did indeed retain the latter following a good battle with the talented Australian fily Verry Elleegant.

THIRD RACE 2.20P.M. THE JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE AND STABLES ANGLESEY STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

6f 63y

Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

Joseph and Regina Burke, representing Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables, 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.

RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

ANDREAS VESALIUS (21)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

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44106 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Vitello (GB) B Biddestone Stud Ltd O Paul H Redmond & T G Fitzgerald

A winner over 5f at Naas in May and he has not been disgraced in a pair of Group 2 contests since that victory. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Andreas Vesalius 1 win r22,125.00 — Handicap Rating 99 150/1 S.M. Crosse 9.5 4 1/4L 6th of 14 to Go Bears Go 9.5 here 26 JUN Group 2 6f Gd Shane Crosse 9.1 6L 10th of 15 to Perfect Power 9.1 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 5f Gd /Frm 11/4 D. McMonagle 9.0 won 1 3/4L 3L from Silver Surfer (GB) 8.12 and Twilight Jet 9.5 NAAS 16 MAY 5rn 5f Sft 1min 2.2sec

BEAUTY INSPIRE (22)

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1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br Ch c Mehmas - Darwell B Michael O’Mahony O Beauty Stable Partnership

Created a very big impression when winning impressively on his debut over course and distance last month. Has to prove himself at this level but looks to have a very bright future. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 Beauty Inspire 1 win r9,735.00 C 16/5Fav C.T. Keane 9.7 won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Cowboy Justice (GB) 9.7 and Up Above (GB) 9.7 here 25 JUN 11rn mdn 6f Gd 1min 14.8sec

CELTIC TIMES (17)

Br Ch c Dawn Approach - Teoirim B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

(Blinkers)

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23141 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Has won either side of his fourth-placed finish in the Marble Hill here in May and he should be thereabouts once again this afternoon. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Celtic Times 2 wins r17,700.00 — Handicap Rating 93 13/8Fav HR93 K.J. Manning 9.9 (BK) won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Howth 9.5 and Nectaris (GB) 9.0 TIPP 30 JUN 4rn 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 1min 36.5sec 17/2 R.P. Cleary 9.5 (BK) 2L 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Castle Star 9.5 here 22 MAY 7rn Group 3 6f Sft/Hvy 3/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 (BK) won nk 4 3/4L from Moony Beams (GB) 9.7 and Eurocrat (GB) 9.7 LEP 14 MAY 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 31.1sec

HADMAN (14)

2 (TStrap)

Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Anneli B Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd O The Al Mamoura Partnership

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6311 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A progressive colt, having won twice in recent weeks, but this significant step up in grade demands further improvement if he is going to make it a hat-trick today. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Hadman 2 wins r26,845.00 2/1Fav D. McMonagle 9.3 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Geocentric 9.3 and Heart To Heart (GB) 8.13 NAAS 3 JUL 9rn 5f 205yds Gd 1min 12.5sec 5/2 D. McMonagle 9.2 (TS) won hd s/hd from Unconquerable 9.7 and Once Upon A River 9.7 GOW 13 JUN 6rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 29.4sec 11/1 D. McMonagle 8.13 (TS) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dr Zempf (GB) 9.4 here 2 JUN 6rn 6f Yld

THE ENTERTAINER (21)

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Br Br c Caravaggio (USA) - Cape Joy B Mr B Doyle O M Tabor,D Smith Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

(131)

(4)

169 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Won on debut in May but his two subsequent performances in Group company suggest that he may be vulnerable in a race of this nature. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 The Entertainer 1 win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 94 20/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 6 1/4L 9th of 14 to Go Bears Go 9.5 here 26 JUN Group 2 6f Gd 3/1 R.L. Moore 9.5 9 3/4L 6th of 7 to Castle Star 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 3 6f Sft/Hvy 9/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Albion Square (GB) 9.7 and She’s Trouble 9.2 NAV 15 MAY 10rn mdn 5f 162yds Gd 1min 15.8sec

DAISY PEERS (GB) (7)

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231 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Br B f New Bay (GB) - Dumfriesshire (GB) B Anthony Mithen O A P Mithen

Showed promise in both starts prior to getting off the mark over 5f at Navan a week ago and she may have more to offer this afternoon. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Daisy Peers (GB) 1 win r14,160.00 — Handicap Rating 88 5/2Fav J.M. Sheridan 8.13 won 3L hd from Special Power 8.10 and Hot Sunset (GB) 8.8 NAV 10 JUL 11rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd 1min 13.3sec 11/4 A.J. Slattery 8.9 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Relaxed Artist 9.7 LEP 17 JUN 6rn 6f 191yds Gd/Frm 11/1 A.J. Slattery 8.11 nk 2nd to Elzaam Tales 9.3 ROS 31 MAY 10rn mdn 7f 55yds Gd/Yld

Blinkers worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 4. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Beauty Inspire, 3/1 The Entertainer, 4/1 Andreas Vesalius, 5/1 Hadman, 6/1 Celtic Times, 7/1 Daisy Peers (GB)

No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT In an open event a chance can be taken with BEAUTY INSPIRE, who has the least experience in this field but his debut victory over C&D was hugely impressive. The son of Mehmas obviously has to improve to win at this level but it would be no surprise to see him involved. Andreas Vesalius and Celtic Times have both been beaten at Group level already but they arguably set the standard, while Daisy Peers is another is consider.

WIN: BEAUTY INSPIRE

DANGER: ANDREAS VESALIUS

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

RACE THREE

PRINCESS ZOE

Winner of the 2020 Kildare Village Ladies Derby, Princess Zoe has scaled new heights for connections following her big race success last year. Having her second run for Tony Mullins since a move from Germany, Princess Zoe and Jody Townend won the Kildare Village Ladies Derby by a wide margin of five lengths. Racing off a mark of 70, the partnership were much the best and became one of Townend’s biggest winners at that stage in her fledgling career. Following that, she won three consecutive races, culminating in a Listed race, at Galway before making a trip to France a fruitful one by winning the Group 1 Prix du Cadran - a landmark success for young rider Joey Sheridan.

THE PADDY POWER SAPPHIRE STAKES Established in 2001, initially as a Listed contest called the Richard H Faught Memorial Stakes, run over the minimum trip of five furlongs, the Sapphire Stakes was renamed and reclassified as a Group 3 in 2008 before being raised to Group 2 level in 2015. Over the last two decades, there have been many top-class winners of the race, including sprinters who continue to shape the future of the breed. Respected sire Dandy Man was the 2006 winner of this contest, while Slade Power (2013) and Havana Grey (2018) have also embarked on stallion careers since their successes in the Sapphire Stakes. Only one horse has won this race more than once - Benbaun - and he did it when trained by two different trainers, four years apart. First a winner of the contest in 2005 as a four-year-old in the care of Mark Wallace and ridden by Kieren Fallon on the day, he returned at the grand old age of eight to double up under the late, great, Pat Smullen when trained by Kevin Ryan. Speaking of veteran champions, the evergreen Caspian Prince blazed to glory in 2017, also at the age of eight, in the quickest time recorded in the race since it was established. The amazing son of Dylan Thomas is still running over five furlongs to this day and after two victories in the past month, is still rated over 100 at the age of 12, an amazing feat. He was trained by British trainer, Tony Coyle, and it’s clear that horses that make the trip over the Irish Sea to compete must be highly respected - nine of the last 13 winners have been trained outside Ireland.

Speaking of which, two trainers have the joint best record in this race, one being Roger Charlton, who saddled Deportivo to victory in 2003 and Definightly in 2012, and the other being Mick Halford with his two wins in the Sapphire Stakes coming courtesy of the 2007 winner, Snaefell, and 2011’s champion, Invincible Ash. Funnily enough, the race’s top jockey rode three of those four winners above and Johnny Murtagh could even become the first man to both ride and train a winner in the Sapphire Stakes were Measure Of Magic to come home in front this afternoon. Last year’s renewal of the race went the way of the Simon & Ed Crisfordtrained A’Ali, who became the third three-year-old colt to win the race in the last seven years. Held up towards the rear of the contest early on by jockey Colin Keane, the son of the late Society Rock made eye-catching headway approaching the final furlong before running on strongly to defeat the Denis Hogan-trained Make A Challenge by a length at the line. It was his fourth Group 2 victory and his first as a three-year-old - see the video below to see how the race panned out.

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FOURTH RACE 2.50P.M. THE PADDY POWER SAPPHIRE STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres) Flying Post

Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

David McElroy, Head of Operations - Paddy Power, 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

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding No

Horse

GUSTAVUS WESTON (56)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

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53-5661 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Br Br g Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross B M Orlandi & J Harrod O Alfred Sweetnam

Kept on well in testing conditions last time out to land a Group 2 at this venue over 6f. The step back in trip is somewhat of a concern and he may want more rain. Winning Range SH-GY. Star Rating 3 Gustavus Weston 3 flat wins r106,720.00 C — Handicap Rating 108 14/1 HR98 G.F. Carroll 9.5 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Make A Challenge 9.5 and Sonaiyla 9.2 here 22 MAY 10rn Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 13sec 12/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.11 7L 6th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft 25/1 HR102 G.F. Carroll 9.11 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Lancaster House 10.0 here 17 APR Group 3 7f Gd

MAKE A CHALLENGE (21)

Br B g Invincible Spirit - Crinoline (USA) B Godolphin O M G Hogan & Walter O’Connor & James Joseph Reilly

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(3)

4-34728 F J M Sheridan J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Second to Gustavus Weston in Group 2 company last time out over 6f. This step back in trip doesn’t pose a problem and he ought to be thereabouts. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 106 7/2 HR106 James J. Doyle 9.12 (CP) 3 1/2L 8th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 9/1 HR106 James J. Doyle 9.5 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Gustavus Weston 9.5 here 22 MAY 10rn Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy 4/1 HR108 James J. Doyle 10.0 (CP) 9L 7th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft

STRONG JOHNSON (5)

Br B g Le Cadre Noir - Isabella Rose B David Mooney O D J Mooney

(TStrap)

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(135)

(6)

20-7203 F Scott McCullagh J J H Scott T

Has failed to fire so far this campaign and has a mountain to climb now stepping up to this grade. Winning Range GF-Yld. Star Rating 1 Strong Johnson 3 flat wins r57,242.00 CD — Handicap Rating 88 25/1 HR88 S.T. McCullagh 9.1 (TS) 3 1/4L nk 3rd to The Highway Rat 9.5 DUN 12 JUL 7rn hcp 5f Std 14/1 HR88 C.J. MacRedmond 8.7 9 1/2L 13th of 17 to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR86 L.T. McAteer 9.2 hd 2nd to Master Matt (GB) 9.12 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld

ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (21)

Br B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Playwithmyheart (GB) B Fastnet Stud Ltd O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

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647-321 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

Posted a career-best effort when winning in Listed company with plenty in hand last month. She could continue her ascendancy, although, this step back in trip presents a large question mark. Winning Range GY-Sft. Star Rating 3 Romantic Proposal 4 flat wins r106,525.50 C — Handicap Rating 105 11/4Fav HR101 C.D. Hayes 9.4 won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Teresa Mendoza 8.11 and Quarantine Dreams 9.2 here 26 JUN 16rn Listed 6f Gd 1min 12.2sec 6/1 HR99 S.M. Crosse 9.8 1/2L 2nd to Sonaiyla 9.8 here 2 JUN 13rn Group 3 6f Yld 20/1 HR99 S.M. Crosse 9.6 4 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY 10rn Listed 5f Sft

EROSANDPSYCHE (17)

Br B c Sepoy (AUS) - Sciolina B Allevamento Poggio San Giorgio SAS O P B Dreeling

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(5)

8u1931 F Oisin Orr J Kieran P Cotter T

Won a three-runner affair last month at Tipperary. Still relatively lightly raced and it would be no surprise to see plenty of progression today, although, he may have to settle for a minor role. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 2 Erosandpsyche 2 flat wins r19,175.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 4/5Fav HR101 O.J. Orr 9.4 won nk 2 1/4L from Back To Brussels 9.9 and Iva Batt 8.13 TIPP 30 JUN 3rn 5f Gd/Frm 58.8sec 66/1 HR91 O.J. Orr 9.4 1 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Logo Hunter 9.7 CK 9 JUN 11rn Listed 5f Yld 5/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 11L last of 9 to Measure Of Magic 9.0 NAV 25 APR Listed 5f 164yds Gd

LOGO HUNTER (38)

3 (TStrap)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Jadanna B Mountarmstrong Stud O Patrick Moyles

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(1)

121211 F Seamie Heffernan J Michael J Browne (R) T

Arrives in a rich vein of form having won four of his last six outings. He’s proven his versatility over 5f and 6f and this ground shouldn’t pose a problem. Leading credentials. Winning Range Sft-Yld & AW. Star Rating 5 Logo Hunter 4 flat wins r59,885.00 D — Handicap Rating 113 8/11Fav HR113 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) won 1 1/2L 3/4L from Dickiedooda 9.2 and Erosandpsyche 9.4 CK 9 JUN 11rn Listed 5f Yld 1min sec 11/2 HR105 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 (TS) won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Back To Brussels 9.6 and Romantic Proposal 9.6 NAAS 16 MAY 10rn Listed 5f Sft 1min sec 17/2 HR97 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Measure Of Magic 9.0 NAV 25 APR 9rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd

MEASURE OF MAGIC (29)

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733-113 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B f Kodi Bear - Lilly Be B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey O JP Murtagh Racing

Finished third in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup last month, five lengths behind the first two home. That is a cracking piece of form and she demands plenty of respect. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 4 Measure Of Magic 4 flat wins r76,110.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 1/1Fav HR102 B.M. Coen 9.2 won 3 1/4L 3/4L from Russian River 9.2 and Teresa Mendoza 9.2 CK 7 MAY 8rn Listed 5f 110yds Gd/Frm 1min 5.7sec 11/2 HR102 B.M. Coen 9.0 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Logo Hunter 9.5 and Lipizzaner (USA) 9.5 NAV 25 APR 9rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd 1min 13sec

MOONEISTA (29)

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(7)

1-3212D6 F Colin Keane J Jack W Davison T

Br B f Dandy Man - Moon Unit B Killarkin Stud O Mrs Paula Davison

Not disgraced when finishing sixth in the Commonwealth Cup last time out, finishing just behind a subsequent Group 1 winner. The booking of Colin Keane is a big bonus and she’s dangerous to dismiss. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Mooneista 2 flat wins r30,385.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 W. M. Lordan 8.11 3L 6th of 15 to Campanelle 8.11 ASCOT 18 JUN Group 1 6f Hvy 8/1 HR100 W.M. Lordan 9.2 disq nk 2nd to A Case Of You 9.5 NAAS 16 MAY 9rn Group 3 5f 205yds Sft 17/2 HR93 W.M. Lordan 8.10 won 3/4L 1/2L from Harry’s Bar (GB) 10.0 and Back To Brussels 9.6 NAAS 26 APR 9rn Listed 5f Gd 1min .1sec

CPiece worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - EVENS Logo Hunter, 4/1 Measure Of Magic, 11/2 Romantic Proposal, 8/1 Gustavus Weston, 10/1 Make A Challenge, Mooneista, 33/1 Erosandpsyche, 100/1 Strong Johnson

2020 - 1st A’Ali 2nd Make A Challenge 3rd Rapid Reaction (59.8 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Logo Hunter has gone from strength to strength this campaign, landing the spoils in four of his six outings. The son of Brazen Beau makes his first visit to the Curragh and rates the one to beat, however, a chance is taken on MOONEISTA. The Jack Davison-trained filly had been enjoying a progressive season before being at the mercy of mother nature in a gruelling Commonwealth Cup. She was by no means disgraced, finishing sixth of 15, and could mount a bold bid with Colin Keane in the saddle. Measure Of Magic finished third in the same contest and warrants respect.

WIN: MOONEISTA

DANGER: LOGO HUNTER

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THE JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS A BROODMARE DEFINING RACE

1985

1986

HELEN STREET

COLORSPIN

By Troy out of Waterway

By High Top out of Reprocolor

STREET CRY

OPERA HOUSE

Foaled 1998

Foaled 1988

Winner of the 2002 Dubai World Cup

Winner of the Tattersalls Gold Cup, Coronation Cup, Eclipse Stakes and King George from 1992-1993

International sire

STREET SENSE

ZENYATTA

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile & Kentucky Derby winner

World class filly and American Horse of the Year 2010

KAYF T

Foaled 1

2 x winner of the Cup & Irish S

WINX Australian superstar 25 x Group 1 winner

1993

WEMYSS BIGHT By Dancing Brave out of Bahamian

BEAT HOLLOW Foaled 1997 Group 1 winner in France National Hunt Sire

2005

SHAWANDA

By Sinndar out of Shamawna

ENCKE Foaled 2009 English St Leger winner

National Hun

Not only is the Juddmonte Irish Oaks a key race in it’s own right, it also has a very significant history when shaping the future generation of broodmares. A host of top class mares have won this race and produced future champions in their second careers at stud.

2004

OUIJA BOARD

By Cape Cross out of Selection Board

TARA

1994

e Ascot Gold St Leger

nt stallion

AUSTRALIA Foaled 2011 Double Derby winner Champion three-year-old colt

2008

MOONSTONE

By Dalakhani out of Solo De Lune

2010

SNOW FAIRY By Intikhab out of Woodland Dream

JOHN LEEPER

US ARMY RANGER

VIRGIN SNOW

Foaled 2013

Foaled 2017

Foaled 2018

Chester Vase winner & Epsom Derby second

Handicap winner & Group 3 placed

Listed winner & Epsom Derby fancy

EVEN SO

2020 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

Last year’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks winner capped a memorable few weeks for the Ger Lyons team and for Colin Keane. Fresh from the success of Siskin in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas, talented filly Even So showed marked improvement from a win in the Listed Oaks Trial at Naas to see off seven rivals under the in-form Colin Keane. Held in midfield, Keane kept his mount just off the pace and found Even So travelling very strongly as the field turned for home. See how the race unfolded with the replay below.

ENABLE

2017 JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS WINNER

A generational filly, Enable was imperious under Frankie Dettori, securing the Epsom-Curragh double and paving the way for a crack at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

FIFTH RACE 3.25P.M.

1m 4f

THE JUDDMONTE IRISH OAKS OF W400,000 (GROUP 1)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r228000; Second: r80000; Third: r40000; Fourth: r20000; Fifth: r12000; Sixth: r8000; Seventh: r4000; Eighth: r4000.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

Rory Mahon, representing Juddmonte Farms Ireland, will present a prize to be awarded to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. He will also award prizes to the groom in charge of the winning horse and to the grooms in charge of the horses placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th, in addition to all other grooms in charge of horses in the race. Juddmonte will also present an Oak tree to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

AHANDFULOFSUMMERS (42)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(128)

(4)

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320-352 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Br B f Galileo - Scream Blue Murder B Coolmore & Drakenstein Stud Pty Ltd O Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier

A beaten favourite in maiden company at Listowel last time and outclassed in a Listed contest at Chester prior to that. Has lots to find on official figures and best to look elsewhere. Star Rating 1 Ahandfulofsummers — Handicap Rating 86 Groom - Liam Esmonde 13/8Fav HR90 C.D. Hayes 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Martinique (GB) 9.2 LIST 5 JUN 10rn mdn 1m Sft William Buick 9.0 14L 5th of 7 to Dubai Fountain 9.0 CHESTER 5 MAY Listed 1m 3f 75yds Gd /Sft 3/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Empress Josephine 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR 19rn mdn 1m Hvy

RACE FIVE

DIVINELY (30)

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(128)

(6)

418-434 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Br B f Galileo - Red Evie B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

No match for stablemate Snowfall when third in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom and although backing that up with another solid effort at Royal Ascot last time, she looks to be playing for places today. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Groom - Trevor O’Neill Divinely 1 flat win r38,350.00 C — Handicap Rating 104 R. L. Moore 9.0 3/4L 1 3/4L nk 4th to Loving Dream (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 17 JUN 13rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm Seamie Heffernan 9.0 16L 1 3/4L 3rd to Snowfall (JPN) 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft R. L. Moore 9.0 3/4L 1L nk 4th to Sherbet Lemon (USA) 9.0 LINGFIELD PARK 8 MAY 8rn Listed 1m 3f 133yds Sft

LA JOCONDE (18)

Br B f Frankel (GB) - Wadyhatta (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd O M Tabor,D,Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

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(128)

(2)

32-2401 F Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

Beaten out of sight by stablemate Snowfall when 11th of 14 in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom last month and although breaking her maiden tag at Roscommon subsequently, she would be a shock winner. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 1 Groom - Leigh O’Brien La Joconde 1 flat win r7,965.00 — Handicap Rating 90 30/100Fav HR90 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Karatayka 9.2 and Ubuntu 8.11 ROS 29 JUN 7rn mdn 1m 2f 34yds Gd 2min 16.3sec William Buick 9.0 34L 11th of 14 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft Oisin Murphy 9.0 1L 4 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Dubai Fountain 9.0 CHESTER 5 MAY 7rn Listed 1m 3f 75yds Gd /Sft

MARIESQUE (24)

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(128)

(5)

4-15 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Lawman (FR) - Mireille B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud Limited

Has improved with each start to date and not disgraced at Listed level last time. This is a whole different ball game, though, and it would be a massive result if she could nick a place. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Mariesque 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 92 Groom - Eoin Freaney 12/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 4 3/4L 5th of 10 to Willow 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN Listed 1m 2f Gd 11/4Fav S.M. Crosse 9.2 won 2L 3 1/4L from Sheer Chance 8.11 and Sunniyra 9.2 GOW 7 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 2sec 16/1 S.M. Crosse 9.2 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Cecelia Clementine 9.2 here 6 NOV 20 16rn mdn 1m Hvy

NICEST (30)

Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Chicquita B Coolmore O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

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(128)

(3)

15-343 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Appreciated the step up to this trip when third in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot (Divinely fourth) and any further improvement should see her make the frame this afternoon. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Nicest 1 flat win r10,335.00 — Handicap Rating 105 Groom - Rachel Hickey Gavin Ryan 9.0 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Loving Dream (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 17 JUN 13rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 13/2 HR94 W.M. Lordan 8.7 hd 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Reve De Vol 8.12 here 2 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd/Yld R. L. Moore 9.0 1L 4 3/4L 3rd to Dubai Fountain 9.0 CHESTER 5 MAY 7rn Listed 1m 3f 75yds Gd /Sft

*PARTY HOUSE (24)

[to be completed later D20210717C211R05S06TOW]

(TStrap)

Br B f Camelot (GB) - Crazy Volume B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud O John Kalmanson

(128)

(7)

136 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Built on her debut success when third in Listed company at Navan, but then took a step backwards when sixth behind Willow at Naas last time and seemingly has it all to do here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 1 Groom - Mary Kate Kiernan Party House 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 94 9/2 C.T. Keane 9.2 (TS) 6L 6th of 10 to Willow 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN Listed 1m 2f Gd 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.0 (TS) nk 3 1/2L 3rd to Sir Lucan 9.5 NAV 15 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 5f Gd 10/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 (TS) won 1L 1 1/4L from The Blue Brilliant 9.2 and Umneyaat 9.2 NAAS 26 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 2min 12.7sec

SNOWFALL (JPN) (43)

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(128)

(1)

4598-11 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B f Deep Impact (JPN) - Best In The World B Roncon, Chelston Ire, Wynatt O Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

Has returned a much improved filly this year, building on her impressive Musidora success when trouncing her rivals in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom last time. Should justify skinny odds in this contest. Winning Range GY & GS. Star Rating 5 Snowfall (JPN) 3 flat wins r309,214.70 C — Handicap Rating 120 Groom - Aimee Butler L. Dettori 9.0 won 16L 1 3/4L from Mystery Angel 9.0 and Divinely 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN 14rn Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft 2min 42.6sec R. L. Moore 9.0 won 3 3/4L 1/2L from Noon Star (USA) 9.0 and Teona 9.0 YORK 12 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f 56yds Gd /Sft 2min 15.1sec J. Doyle 9.0 12L 8th of 10 to Pretty Gorgeous (FR) 9.0 NEWMARKET 9 OCT 20 Group 1 1m Sft

WILLOW (24)

Br B f American Pharoah (USA) - Peeping Fawn (USA) B Coolmore O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

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(128)

(8)

31-7301 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Possibly wasn’t in love with Epsom when finishing last of 14 in the Cazoo Oaks, as she was much better when beating subsequent scorer La Petite Coco at Naas last time. Each-way squeak. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Willow 2 flat wins r37,760.00 — Handicap Rating 100 Groom - Molly McGrath 11/2 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from La Petite Coco 9.2 and April Showers 9.2 NAAS 23 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2min 8.4sec W. M. Lordan 9.0 40L last of 14 to Snowfall (JPN) 9.0 EPSOM DOWNS 4 JUN Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Sft 11/4Fav HR94 W.M. Lordan 8.10 3/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Insinuendo 9.11 NAAS 8 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft

* Denotes second entry TStrap worn by No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 1/4 Snowfall (JPN), 8/1 Nicest, 10/1 Divinely, 14/1 Willow, 33/1 La Joconde, Mariesque, Party House, 66/1 Ahandfulofsummers

2020 - 1st Even So 2nd Cayenne Pepper 3rd Passion (2 min. 39.5 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT It would be a huge shock were SNOWFALL not to complete the hat-trick here. The Deep Impact filly has produced two performances of the highest calibre since returning this season, stepping forward from her easy Musidora success when bolting up in the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom last time, and anything but a comfortable win this afternoon would be a surprise. Nicest (third) was narrowly in front of Divinely (fourth) in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot and they could be left to fight it out for minor honours here, although Willow also has a place squeak.

WIN: SNOWFALL

DANGER: NICEST

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SIXTH RACE 4.00P.M. THE PADDY POWER SCURRY HANDICAP OF W100,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

6f 63y

Six Furlongs 63 Yards (1,250 metres) Anglesey Post

Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 6th July. Value to winner: r59000; Second: r20000; Third: r10000; Fourth: r5000; Fifth: r3000; Sixth: r2000.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

RACE SPONSOR

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

SPEAK IN COLOURS (GB) (21)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(140)

(2)

(B,T)

Br Gr c Excelebration - Maglietta Fina B Scuderia Archi Romani O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

J Jockey

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0-20570 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Has been plying his trade in Pattern and Listed company of late, without much success in recent outings. Could improve for the drop to handicaps for his belated debut in this sphere. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 3 Speak In Colours (GB) 7 flat wins r219,375.90 C — Handicap Rating 103 9/1 HR105 S.M. Crosse 10.0 (TS) 5L 10th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 15/2 HR108 S.M. Crosse 9.5 (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 10 to Gustavus Weston 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR110 S.M. Crosse 10.2 (TS) 5L 5th of 11 to Lancaster House 10.0 here 17 APR Group 3 7f Gd

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (21)

RACE SIX

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(139)

(5)

417970 F Cian MacRedmond (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Funny Enough (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud & Mrs M E Slade O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

Won a Listed race at Cork in April but hasn’t really shone in any races since. His young rider takes a handly 7lb off him but he may still find a few too good. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 2 Laugh A Minute (GB) 4 flat wins r216,342.20 — Handicap Rating 102 18/1 HR104 G.M. Ryan 9.12 6 1/4L 15th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 20/1 HR105 R.P. Whelan 10.0 (V) 5 3/4L 7th of 11 to Logo Hunter 9.7 CK 9 JUN Listed 5f Yld 12/1 HR106 G.M. Ryan 9.5 5L 9th of 10 to Gustavus Weston 9.5 here 22 MAY Group 2 6f Sft/Hvy

GULLIVER (GB) (28)

Br B g Sayif - Sweet Coincidence (GB) B S A Douch O Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited

(C,T)

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(136)

(8)

683065 F Gavin Ryan J David O’Meara (in GB) T

Ran a cracker off today’s mark when a staying-on fifth in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and though his running style can often see him out the back early, he is respected. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Gulliver (GB) 8 flat wins r214,704.50 — Handicap Rating 99 D. Tudhope 9.2 (CP) (TS) 2L 5th of 21 to Rohaan 9.8 ASCOT 19 JUN hcp (0-110)6f Sft Daniel Tudhope 9.2 (CP) (TS) 5L 6th of 18 to Mr Lupton 9.3 YORK 12 MAY hcp (86-105)6f Gd /Sft Martin Harley 9.5 (CP) (TS) 6L 11th of 12 to Summerghand 9.5 LINGFIELD PARK 2 APR 6f 1yds Std

WONDER ELZAAM (10)

4 (Blinkers)

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Artful Panda B Miss Marion Wallace O Ms A Li

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(136)

(4)

194090 F Luke McAteer (5) J Niall Thomas Egan T

Has done all of his winning over further than this and was midfield in a Listed race here last month. Struggled in handicap company at Fairyhouse last time, too. Winning Range Sft & AW. Star Rating 2 Wonder Elzaam 2 flat wins r13,570.00 — Handicap Rating 99 10/1 HR99 L.T. McAteer 9.13 (BK) 8 1/4L 11th of 15 to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 33/1 HR99 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (BK) 4 1/4L 9th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 22/1 HR100 A.J. Farragher 9.5 (BK) 12L 19th of 20 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm

MASTER MATT (GB) (20)

Br B g Slade Power - Ahaaly (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O F W Lynch

(B,T)

(135)

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(7)

59-2172 F Sam Ewing (5) J Matthew J Smith T

‘Won’ on his side when second over the minimum trip here last time and has some useful recent form over this trip too. 3lb higher here than that latest run but considered. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Master Matt (GB) 6 flat wins r53,514.50 C — Handicap Rating 98 13/2 HR95 C.T. Keane 9.7 (BK) 2L 2nd to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 50/1 HR95 Sam Ewing 9.9 (BK) (TS) 3 1/4L 7th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 11/4Fav HR91 C.T. Keane 9.12 (BK) won hd 1/2L from Strong Johnson 9.2 and Rough Diamond 9.4 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 58sec

VERHOYEN (GB) (56)

(130)

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Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (Blinkers) B Miss K Rausing O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & E J Dwyer & Patrick Pearse

(11)

0785-41 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

Made every yard to land a big-field handicap over slightly shorter here last time, capping a spell of really consistent form recently. The handicapper has hammered him with an 11lb rise though. Winning Range SH-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Verhoyen (GB) 4 flat wins r111,518.00 CD — Handicap Rating 93 12/1 HR82 W.J. Lee 8.10 (BK) won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Pretty Boy Floyd 7.13 and Pretty Rebel 8.7 here 22 MAY 22rn Ext hcp 5f 110yds Sft/Hvy 1min 8sec 12/1 HR81 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 (BK) 1/2L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Half Nutz 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 33/1 HR85 D.E. Sheehy 8.3 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP 20 Ext hcp 6f Gd

FASTNET CROWN (20)

(B,T)

Br B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Fastnet Lady B Michael Smith O M J Smith

(129)

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(18)

41-0291 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Has been raised 9lb for his recent success over this course and distance, but he remains relatively unexposed in this sphere and could be capable of maintaining his excellent form here. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Fastnet Crown 2 flat wins r18,290.00 C — Handicap Rating 92 13/2 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.6 (BK) (TS) won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Goodnight Girl 9.2 and Cityman (GB) 8.5 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 1min 13.3sec 8/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.3 (BK) (TS) 3 1/4L 9th of 16 to Dream Today 9.3 FAIR 11 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 20/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.7 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm

BIG GOSSEY (10)

(126)

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(14)

129506 F Michael Hussey J Charles O’Brien T

Br Gr g Gutaifan - Toy Show B Mr E Heary O Allegro Syndicate

Ran well over the minimum trip at Dundalk in March, but results since then have not been as impressive. Not beaten all that far at Fairyhouse latest but others are preferred. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Big Gossey 3 flat wins r30,110.00 C — Handicap Rating 89 66/1 HR89 M.C. Hussey 9.8 (H) 4 1/4L 6th of 15 to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 28/1 HR90 M.C. Hussey 9.2 11L 15th of 17 to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 11/4Fav HR92 G.P. Brouder 10.0 1 1/2L 5th of 6 to Maggie Thunder 8.9 DUN 18 APR Ext hcp 5f Std

PULSE OF SHANGHAI (20)

Br B g Dragon Pulse - Emsiyah (USA) B Mighty Universe Ltd O Tan Kai Chah & Mrs J M Ryan

(Blinkers)

(126)

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(1)

110-170 F Declan McDonogh J Kieran P Cotter T

Had been in excellent form on the all-weather over the winter and won again at Dundalk in March, but his two runs on turf since have not been as impressive. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 2 Pulse Of Shanghai 5 flat wins r39,249.50 — Handicap Rating 89 22/1 HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 6 1/2L 11th of 17 to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 18/1 HR94 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 4L 7th of 16 to Real Appeal (GER) 9.4 LEP 11 APR hcp 7f Gd 8/1 HR88 D.P. McDonogh 9.11 won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Big Gossey 9.8 and Mrs Bouquet (GB) 9.9 DUN 12 MAR 9rn hcp 5f Std 1min .3sec

10 HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (22) Br B Br g Garswood (GB) - Hightime Heroine B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

5 (Blinkers)

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(125)

(9)

1-59414 F Dylan Browne McMonagle (3) J D K Weld T

Followed up a Cork success in May with an excellent effort in defeat over this course and distance, where he led inside the final furlong only to finish fourth. Could go well again here. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 3 flat wins r64,605.00 — Handicap Rating 88 12/1 HR87 Sam Ewing 9.10 (BK) 1 1/4L 1/2L hd 4th to Ice Cold In Alex 9.1 here 25 JUN 26rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd 10/1 HR84 M.P. Sheehy 8.5 (BK) won hd hd from Fil The Power (GB) 8.3 and Real Appeal (GER) 9.10 CK 7 MAY 20rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 1min 25.4sec 7/2 HR84 C.T. Keane 9.8 (BK) 1/2L 1L 3/4L 4th to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm

RACE SIX

11 SENDMYLOVETOYOU (21)

Br B f Invincible Spirit - Sendmylovetorose (GB) B Mr M Enright O M J Enright

(CPiece)

(125)

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(6)

0561-00 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

Signed off 2020 with a Dundalk success but has been well beaten in two starts this year, including in Listed company over this track and trip. Others have stronger claims. Winning Range Yld & AW. Star Rating 3 Sendmylovetoyou 2 flat wins r20,664.00 C — Handicap Rating 88 80/1 HR88 B.M. Coen 9.4 (CP) 6L 14th of 16 to Romantic Proposal 9.4 here 26 JUN Listed 6f Gd 28/1 HR90 R.P. Whelan 9.4 (CP) 7 1/2L 10th of 15 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Yld 7/1 HR85 R.P. Whelan 9.2 (CP) won 3/4L nk from Inflection Point 9.11 and War Hero 8.8 DUN 11 DEC 20 12rn hcp 6f Std 1min 12sec

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2-365-65 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Bracing Breeze (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

French import who has done reasonably well in two starts for Ger Lyons, getting within two lengths of the winner off this mark here before a fair fifth in a Group 3 last time. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 5 Marbling (GB) — Handicap Rating 86 14/1 HR86 S.P. Davis 9.10 5 1/4L 5th of 12 to Pearls Galore (FR) 9.10 FAIR 11 JUL Group 3 7f Gd 4/1Fav HR86 C.T. Keane 9.4 1 1/2L 6th of 15 to Sindhia 8.10 here 26 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd A MADAMET 8.4 5L 5th of 7 to Lupo Nero (FR) 9.2 SAINT-CLOUD 14 OCT 20 1m Hvy

13 ICE COLD IN ALEX (10)

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Br B g Olden Times (GB) - Telesina (ITY) B Thomas Kinsella O Middleham Park Racing Ireland

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097412 F J M Sheridan (5) J K J Condon T

Ran on well to score over a furlong further here two starts ago and defied a 7lb rise for that to finish second over the same trip at Fairyhouse. Winning Range Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Ice Cold In Alex 5 flat wins r59,285.00 C — Handicap Rating 85 9/2 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 14/1 HR78 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Dixie Bluebell 8.8 and Imposing Supreme 8.10 here 25 JUN 26rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd 1min 25.5sec 16/5Fav HR77 Sam Ewing 9.12 (TS) nk s/hd s/hd 4th to Sasvana (GB) 8.5 LEP 10 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 6f 181yds Gd

14 ROUGH DIAMOND (46)

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120-03 F Mark Enright J Edward Lynam T

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Good To Follow B Mr Edward Lynam O N W T Dalzell & Edward Lynam

RACE SIX

Has run well here in the past, but seems to produce his very best efforts when there’s some give in the ground. Unexposed on a sounder surface though, so don’t rule him out. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Rough Diamond 1 flat win r7,080.00 C — Handicap Rating 84 9/1 HR83 M.A. Enright 9.4 hd 1/2L 3rd to Master Matt (GB) 9.12 TIPP 1 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR86 M.A. Enright 9.5 14L 12th of 17 to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 9/2 HR88 M.A. Enright 9.11 12L 10th of 18 to Galtee Mist 9.1 here 2 NOV 20 Ext hcp 7f Hvy

15 GOODNIGHT GIRL (14)

Br Gr f Clodovil - Leenavesta (USA) B Knockainey Stud O John Lynam

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966-926 F Chris Hayes J Sarah Lynam T

A losing run that goes all the way back to 2018 doesn’t tell the whole story, as she went close here two starts ago. Disappoining last time, though, and needs her very best. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Goodnight Girl 3 flat wins r16,834.10 — Handicap Rating 83 4/1 HR83 C.D. Hayes 10.0 (V) 2 1/4L 6th of 7 to Affable (GB) 8.9 NAAS 3 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 18/1 HR79 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (V) 3/4L 2nd to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 27 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 12/1 HR80 C.D. Hayes 9.9 8 1/2L 9th of 10 to Screen Siren 8.2 CK 9 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld

16 MAJOR POWER (22)

Br Gr g Bated Breath (GB) - Cool Power B Mrs Sabena Powers & Edward Lynam O Edward Lynam

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2-22150 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Edward Lynam T

A prolific winner over seven furlongs on the all-weather but he didn’t really make an impact over that trip here last time and has a bit to prove on turf. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Major Power 5 flat wins r32,175.50 — Handicap Rating 82 28/1 HR83 M.A. Enright 9.11 7 1/2L 12th of 26 to Ice Cold In Alex 9.1 here 25 JUN hcp (60-90)7f Gd 7/2 HR90 S.M. Crosse 10.5 1 3/4L 5th of 8 to Alhaazm (GB) 9.13 DUN 18 APR Ext hcp 7f Std 4/1 HR84 S.M. Crosse 9.13 won 1/2L 1L from Prisoner’s Dilemma (GB) 9.5 and Wonder Elzaam 9.11 DUN 5 MAR 8rn hcp 7f Std 1min 24.9sec

17 GRAMMATA (20)

Br B f Twilight Son (GB) - Parakopi B J Hanly, Castlemartin Sky & Skymarc Far O Lady O’Reilly

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31-6938 F Izzy Clifton (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Won her maiden well enough at Tipperary last autumn but has been campaigned exclusively over the minimum trip of late and has to show a bit more now upped in distance. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Grammata 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 84 18/1 HR84 James J. Doyle 8.6 4 3/4L 8th of 17 to Urban Beat 10.0 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 14/1 HR84 J.M. Sheridan 9.1 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Screen Siren 8.2 CK 9 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 5f Yld 8/1 HR88 James J. Doyle 8.11 13L 9th of 10 to Indigo Balance 9.11 TIPP 20 APR hcp 5f Yld

18 IS THAT LOVE (10)

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111557 F Wayne Lordan J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B g Es Que Love - Winnifred (GB) B Amrath Business Management O Mark Devlin & Gary Devlin & Joseph McCrory

Has won his fair share, though not since being raised 10lb for winning over an extended 7f at Roscommon in May. Might need some respite from the assessor. Winning Range SH-GY & AW. Star Rating 2 Is That Love 5 flat wins r29,500.00 — Handicap Rating 79 12/1 HR79 C.J. MacRedmond 8.5 5 1/4L 7th of 15 to Nebo 9.13 FAIR 7 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/1 HR79 C.J. MacRedmond 8.9 3L 5th of 17 to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 3/1Fav HR79 C.J. MacRedmond 9.3 2 1/2L 5th of 12 to Galtee Mist 10.0 LIST 5 JUN hcp (50-85)6f 60yds Sft

19 MIDNIGHT FIRE (20)

4 (TStrap)

Br B g Mayson (GB) - Virtually (GB) B Mr Donnchadh Higgins O N O’Flaherty

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5-14500 F M A Gallagher J Eddie & Patrick Harty T

Started this season in flying form, following up a win at Leopardstown with a close fourth at Cork and a fair fifth at this track. Things haven’t gone to plan the last twice, though. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Midnight Fire 2 flat wins r13,865.00 C — Handicap Rating 79 15/2 HR80 M.A. Gallagher 9.3 (TS) 4 3/4L 10th of 17 to Fastnet Crown 9.6 here 27 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 9/2Fav HR80 M.A. Gallagher 9.0 (TS) 5 3/4L 14th of 16 to Dream Today 9.3 FAIR 11 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd/Frm 11/2 HR80 M.A. Gallagher 8.8 (TS) 5L 5th of 22 to Verhoyen (GB) 8.10 here 22 MAY Ext hcp 5f 110yds Sft/Hvy

B,T worn by No. 1, No. 5, No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 4, No. 6, No. 9, No. 10. C,T worn by No. 3. CPiece worn by No. 11. TStrap worn by No. 13, No. 19. Visor worn by No. 15. ?+2 indicates possible overweight. Long Handicap - Grammata 8-4 (116), Is That Love 8-4 (116), Midnight Fire 8-4 (116)

2020 - 1st Romantic Proposal 2nd Gulliver (GB) 3rd Blairmayne (1 min. 17.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT MARBLING was a winner for Andre Fabre in France and has shown up well in two starts for Ger Lyons, including when not beaten far here on her Irish debut. She could be fully acclimatised now and can get the better of UK raider Gulliver, who went close in the Wokingham but can sometimes get caught out of his ground early on. Master Matt has to be respected after a good second over 5f here last time, while Verhoyen and Speak In Colours are two more to note in an open heat.

WIN: MARBLING

DANGER: SPEAK IN COLOURS

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RACE SIX

Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Ice Cold In Alex, 13/2 Gulliver (GB), 8/1 Speak In Colours (GB), Fastnet Crown, Marbling (GB), 10/1 Laugh A Minute (GB), Master Matt (GB), Verhoyen (GB), 12/1 Hightimeyouwon (GB), Rough Diamond, 14/1 Sendmylovetoyou, Goodnight Girl, Grammata, 20/1 Midnight Fire, 25/1 Wonder Elzaam, Big Gossey, Pulse Of Shanghai, Is That Love, 33/1 Major Power

RIDERS TO WATCH

LISA O’NEILL

One of the most sought after amateur jockeys in Ireland, Lisa has had great success riding under INH Rules for the Gordon Elliott stable, including a Kerry National victory on Wrath Of Titans as well as a Grade 2 bumper win courtesy of Darling Daughter. On the flat, she’s won this race twice (in 2017 and 2018) and she’s certainly one of the most experienced, classy riders in this field.

While Laura hasn’t yet ridden a winner on the flat, she’s a highly experienced, succesful pilot over jumps and in the Pointing field. She’s ridden for father, Michael, alongside other trainers such as Joseph O’Brien, Ross O’Sullivan and James Daniel Dullea.

LAURA HOURIGAN

Her ride, Moonmeister, was first past the post in 2019 before being later disqualified, so perhaps she can make up for that today.

JODY TOWNEND Jody exploded on to the scene last year with victory on Princess Zoe and an association with Champion Trainer, Willie Mullins has yielded victories on classy types in good races under both codes, such Great White Shark’s premier handicap win at Galway in 2019 and Grangee’s Grade 2 bumper win in February. She’s a superb rider and will be a threat to all today.

Another rider best known for their exploits MAXINE over the jumps, Maxine was a big part of the of one of Ireland’s biggest stories O’SULLIVAN progress last season in the shape of Dreal Deal, who improved almost 100lbs in the handicap in eight months. She partnered the hurdler to two handicap victories at Punchestown and Cork before he went on to win the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle.

However, her biggest success was in the Foxhunter chase at Cheltenham Fetsival, 2019, where she took the spoils on It Came To Pass, trained by her father, Eugene. Also a previous winner of this race, Helen Mooney is back this afternoon to try to add to the success gained when partnering Zeftan in the 2016 renewal.

HELEN MOONEY

She’s ridden for the likes of Denis Hogan, Sheila Lavery and Thomas Mullins in the past few years, so she’ll be hoping this year’s association with John McConnell will prove a profitable one.

GEORGIE BENSON Georgie may not have that much experience under rules compared to some of her rivals here, but the 21-year-old certainly has spent plenty of time looking after the best - Apple’s Jade and Cause Of Causes were both in Benson’s care working at Gordon Elliott’s. She’s ridden plenty in Point-to-Points and could well be a candidate for a break out season.

THE KILDARE VILLAGE LADIES DERBY First run in 2013, this mile and a half handicap is often a hotly contested affair open to the best Lady Riders. Run as a normal handicap, the riders can claim allowances dependent on the amount of winners they have ridden, and some star names on the flat and over jumps have won this race in recent years. Megan Nicholls landed the race in 2019 aboard Perfect Papatino for Joseph O’Brien after Moonmeister’s disqualifiaction. Lisa O’Neill had won the previous two renewals, with Batts Rock in 2018 and Miles To Memphis in 2017 for trainers Gordon Elliott and Denise Foster respectively. Helen Mooney took the race in 2016 with Zeftan for Adrian Keatley, with Nina Carberry winning for Tommy Stack in 2015 on Tooreen Legend. Alice Mills was victorious in 2014 with Wither Hills and French jockey Jessica Marcialis won in 2013 for Adrian McGuinness aboard Beau Michael. Last year Jody Townend burst onto the scene when guiding home Tony Mullins’ Princess Zoe to a five length success. Racing off a mark of 70, Townend kept her mount at the rear from their draw in 16, but found themselves travelling sweetly two furlongs out and drew away in the closing stages. 10 go to post this year, with past winners Jody Townend riding Zoffanien for Denis Hogan, Lisa O’Neill on board Muntahez for Aidan Howard and Helen Mooney taking the ride on Play The Game for John McConnell.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.35P.M.

1m 4f

THE KILDARE VILLAGE LADIES DERBY HANDICAP OF W21,000

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

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r12390; Second: r4200; Third: r2100; Fourth: r1050; Fifth: r630; Sixth: r420.

(For Race Conditions see page 83)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

ZOFFANIEN (77)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

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Draw

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218214 F Miss J Townend (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Br B g Zoffany - Australienne B Wertheimer & Frere O Liam Mulryan

Shown some promising form over hurdles last season including a win at Naas. Also has previous form on the Flat in France. Could go close with rising amateur jockey booked. Winning Range Hvy-GS. Star Rating 5 Zoffanien 2 flat wins r13,250.00 2 N.H. wins r17,995.00 — Handicap Rating 83 40/1 HR140 D. Meyler 11.2 3/4L 1 1/2L 2L 4th to Jeff Kidder 11.2 PUN 1 MAY 9rn hdl Grade 1 2m Gd/Yld 6/5Fav HR132 Rachael Blackmore 11.2 won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Andratx 10.12 and Ballywilliam Boy 10.12 BAL 16 APR 16rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 142yds Yld 2/1Fav HR128 K.J. Brouder 10.3 s/hd 2nd to Botani 10.6 CK 4 APR 13rn hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Gd

ELITE TROOPER GREY (16)

(Blinkers)

Br Gr g Fast Company - Evening Time B J F Tuthill O Francis Mangan

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1330-00 F Miss G Benson (7) J Mrs Denise Foster T

Needs to put recent hurdles efforts at Tipperary and Punchestown behind him. Could spark improvement now switched to the Flat with ground in his favour. Has to be respected in this field. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Elite Trooper Grey 1 flat win r15,340.00 1 N.H. win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 81 33/1 HR113 B.J. Cooper 11.0 (BK) 67L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Smitty Bacall 10.9 TIPP 1 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 22/1 HR114 Ms L. O’Neill 11.10 (BK) 42L 10th of 13fn, 16rn to Junior Rattler 10.11 PUN 31 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR114 J.W. Kennedy 10.2 (BK) 70L last of 10fn, 13rn to Jukebox Jive (FR) 10.11 NAV 18 DEC 20 Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

PLAY THE GAME (252)

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Neutral (GB) B Mrs T Mahon O Derek Kierans

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3-3u160- F Ms H Mooney (7) J John C McConnell T

Having his first run since November 2020 and doesn’t have the best record fresh. He is a winner at 7f on the Flat but that win was over six years ago. Needs more to get involved here. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 2 Play The Game 1 flat win r12,420.00 4 N.H. wins r43,693.00 — Handicap Rating 81 33/1 HR88 D. McMonagle 9.9 (H) (TS) 32L last of 13 to Son Of Hypnos 9.0 NAAS 7 NOV 20 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy 6/1 B. Hayes 11.3 (H) (TS) 36L 6th of 7 to Benruben 11.3 ROS 28 SEP 20 nov.ch Grade 3 2m 130yds Gd 85/40 B. Hayes 12.0 (H) (TS) won 3 1/2L 32L from Pakens Rock 12.0 and Soldier At War (GER) 12.0 LIST 21 SEP 20 5rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd

CRASSUS (14)

Br B g War Command (USA) - Buck Aspen (USA) B Paget Bloodstock O J Hunt

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2-33208 F Miss M O’Sullivan (5) J Noel Meade T

Still remains a maiden on the Flat but has form to warrant respect in this field. Also holds form over hurdles including a win at Limerick in December 2020, but would want ease in the ground. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Crassus 1 N.H. win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 68 25/1 HR120 J.M. Moore 10.0 42L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Winner Takes Itall (FR) 10.0 BELW 3 JUL hcp hdl 2m 188yds Gd 14/1 HR121 S.W. Flanagan 10.12 29L 11th of 19fn, 20rn to Shanroe (GB) 11.10 FAIR 5 APR hcp hdl 2m Yld 3/1Fav HR67 C.T. Keane 9.12 2 1/4L 2nd to All Class (FR) 8.3 NAV 27 MAR 16rn hcp (45-70)1m 5f Hvy

SHARE THE HONOUR (GB) (47)

Br Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Hometime (GB) B Newsells Park Stud O Always Optimists Syndicate

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000-450 F Miss L A Hourigan (5) J A J Martin T

Has previous form on the Flat at Galway and Dundalk but last win came in 2019 over hurdles at Tipperary. Will appreciate better ground and appears to be on a workable mark. Winning Range YS-GS. Star Rating 3 Share The Honour (GB) 2 flat wins r17,237.00 1 N.H. win r11,081.20 — Handicap Rating 67 9/1 HR69 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 (TS) 15L 11th of 12 to Loingseoir 9.6 ROS 31 MAY hcp (45-70)1m 3f 185yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR71 R.C. Colgan 9.10 (TS) 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Hook Head 9.4 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd 20/1 HR71 A.J. Slattery 8.3 (TS) 1 1/4L 1L 3/4L 4th to Scholastic 8.2 DUN 8 JAN 12rn hcp 2m Std

GEALACH (8)

5 (Blinkers)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Mouriyana B Tinnakill Bloodstock & E Cantillon O Bronx Boys Partnership

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740-947 F Miss A B O’Connor (5) J Mrs Denise Foster T

Yet to place in six starts on the Flat but has won a hurdle at Punchestown in December 2019. Unlikely to threaten places in this field and appears to be the stable’s second string. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Gealach 1 N.H. win r7,683.00 — Handicap Rating 65 12/1 HR119 J.C. Gainford 9.12 (BK) 57L last of 7fn, 8rn to Walking On Glass 10.0 KILB 9 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 180yds Gd Mr Ben Bromley 11.8 (BK) 2 1/2L 5 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Ever So Much 10.1 HEXHAM 12 JUN 8rn hcp hdl (0-125)2m 7f 63yds Gd 33/1 HR68 Sam Ewing 9.2 (BK) 10L 9th of 12 to Pempie 10.0 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd

STARLITE DANCER (46)

(Blinkers)

Br B g Canford Cliffs - Pivotalia B Mr Brian O’Neill O A W Young

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3-0010-0 F Miss J Young (7) J L Young T

Tailed off on seasonal return at Tipperary and will need to be sharper here. However he does hold form on the Flat with win at Cork over 7f on good ground in 2020. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Starlite Dancer 1 flat win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 64 25/1 HR65 Katelyn Young 9.3 32L last of 14 to Spanish Tenor 10.4 TIPP 1 JUN 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR70 C.D. Hayes 10.2 (BK) 8L 10th of 15 to Out On Friday 9.1 GAL 28 JUL 20 hcp (50-70)1m 123yds Sft 15/2 HR65 C.D. Hayes 10.2 (BK) won s/hd 1/2L from Cartesienne 9.8 and Lady Scathach 9.6 CK 5 JUL 20 17rn hcp (45-65)7f Gd 1min 23.6sec

AUBRETIA (29)

(TStrap)

Br Ch f Poet’s Voice (GB) - Abilene (GB) B Ballylinch Stud O Gogs Syndicate

7?+2

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7-u2-438 F Miss M Fortune (7) J C A Murphy T

Has been hinting a return to form with placed efforts over hurdles at Clonmel and Tipperary this season. Needs to build on that to get competitive here and still remains a maiden. Star Rating 2 Aubretia — Handicap Rating 60 16/1 L.A. McKenna 10.6 (TS) 21L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Mars Harper (GB) 12.0 DRYL 18 JUN mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 13/8Fav L.A. McKenna 11.3 (TS) 2 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Golfe Clair (FR) 11.12 CLON 11 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 54yds Gd 12/1 L.A. McKenna 10.8 (TS) 1 1/2L 11L 1L 4th to Gypsy Island 11.9 TIPP 6 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd

MUNTAHEZ (36)

Br B g Camacho (GB) - Sonning Rose B Tullpark Ltd O K Five Syndicate/Mrs Nuala Howard

(CPiece)

(131)

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000330 F Ms L O’Neill J Aidan Anthony Howard T

Can be a player if recapturing a third-placed effort at Navan in May when backed into favouritism. He is a previous winner on the Flat but that win came at Tipperary in 2019. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Muntahez 1 flat win r6,796.50 — Handicap Rating 58 4/1 HR58 C.T. Keane 9.9 (CP) 7 1/4L 11th of 17 to Ellaat (GB) 8.9 FAIR 11 JUN hcp (45-65)1m 4f Gd/Frm 5/1Fav HR58 C.T. Keane 9.10 (CP) nk 5L 3rd to Maunganui 8.11 NAV 30 MAY 23rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f Yld 12/1 HR57 C.T. Keane 9.12 1 1/4L ns 3rd to Matilda With Me 9.7 CK 19 MAY 17rn hcp (45-65)1m 2f 20yds Yld/Sft

10 DRAYTON CROSS (FR) (30)

Br B g Cape Cross - Kunegunda (GB) B Lord Halifax O Galalea Ltd

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390//-777 F Miss F Leaney (7) J Mrs Lorna Fowler T

A very lightly raced sort with only seven career starts and only returned to racing this year after a three-year layoff. Will need a career best to threaten the places in this line up. Star Rating 2 Drayton Cross (FR) — Handicap Rating 53 50/1 HR53 Miss F. Leaney 11.2 21L 7th of 15 to Ever Present 11.2 LEP 17 JUN mdn 1m 7f Gd/Frm 50/1 HR54 Miss F. Leaney 10.9 23L 7th of 13 to Saldier (FR) 10.9 LIST 6 JUN 1m 4f 210yds Gd/Yld 80/1 HR54 Miss F. Leaney 8.3 10L 7th of 9 to No Say Ever (GB) 8.13 LEP 14 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

RACE SEVEN

Blinkers worn by No. 2, No. 6, No. 7. CPiece worn by No. 9. H,T worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 5, No. 8. ?+2 indicates possible overweight. Long Handicap - Drayton Cross (FR) 9-0 (126) Probable Starting Prices - 13/8 Zoffanien, 5/2 Crassus, 6/1 Aubretia, 13/2 Muntahez, 10/1 Elite Trooper Grey, 14/1 Share The Honour (GB), 20/1 Starlite Dancer, 25/1 Play The Game, Gealach, Drayton Cross (FR)

2020 - 1st Princess Zoe (GER) 2nd Tara Dylan 3rd Wajaaha (2 min. 40.7 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT ZOFFANIEN is the strongest candidate in this field after some standout efforts over hurdles last season. The son of Zoffany also has form on the Flat from his days in France and could take all the beating with useful amateur Jody Townend booked. Muntahez could be the biggest danger off a low weight after posting some respectable runs on the Flat earlier this year, while Elite Trooper Grey is likely to prefer the forecast better conditions.

DANGER: MUNTAHEZ

WIN: ZOFFANIEN

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THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

RACE SEVEN

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

Horse

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EIGHTH RACE 5.10P.M.

THE AQUATURF HANDICAP OF W21,000

Two Miles (3,200 metres)

This race will not be started from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Value to winner: r12390; Second: r4200; Third: r2100; Fourth: r1050; Fifth: r630; Sixth: r420.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

EVER PRESENT (9)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

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Draw

14-8711 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Persian Memories B Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc O Anamoine Limited

A tough task giving weight to his rivals but could well be up to it after taking victories the last twice at Leapardstown. Remains unexposed after just the two starts on the level and ground should be ideal. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 5 Ever Present 2 flat wins r15,045.00 1 N.H. win r5,310.00 — Handicap Rating 95 7/2 Mr M. McGuane 11.7 won 1/2L hd from The Names Jock 11.7 and Shoshone Warrior 12.0 LEP 8 JUL 10rn 1m 7f Gd 3min 25.9sec 6/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.2 won 6L 6L from Monas Melody 11.4 and Crowns Major (JPN) 11.9 LEP 17 JUN 15rn mdn 1m 7f Gd/Frm 3min 23.1sec 14/1 Mr M. McGuane 11.9 24L 7th of 11 to Dysart Dynamo 12.2 PUN 29 APR Bumper 2m 40yds Yld

HECTOR DE MARIS (18)

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(128)

21-5782 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Frequential (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

A strong effort last time out when not beaten far in Listed company but needs to step up again if he is to figure here despite being top rated. The step up in trip could be be a help though. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 Hector De Maris 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 98 13/2 HR91 M.C. Hussey 9.1 1 1/4L 2nd to Layfayette 9.13 ROS 29 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 3f 195yds Gd 33/1 HR93 E.J. McNamara 9.12 7 3/4L 8th of 13 to Iowa 8.12 DRYL 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 150yds Gd 8/1 HR94 R.L. Moore 9.5 18L 7th of 9 to Earlswood (GB) 9.5 here 23 MAY Group 3 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

EFFERNOCK FIZZ (16)

Br B f Lovelace (GB) - Manx Fizz (GB) B Mr T B Sheridan O T B Sheridan

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(127)

624714 F N G McCullagh J Miss Katy Brown T

Had it all her own way when winning here over 1m4f on Irish Derby weekend. A much tougher task on her plate now but has won several times at 2m over hurdles so is dangerous to underestimate. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Effernock Fizz 3 flat wins r42,238.80 3 N.H. wins r22,467.00 C — Handicap Rating 82 6/1 HR123 A.W. Short 10.10 2L 18L 11L 4th to Sole Pretender 11.3 TIPP 1 JUL 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m 38yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR72 N.G. McCullagh 8.6 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Vultan 9.0 and Mosala 9.3 here 27 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm 2min 37.1sec 16/1 A.W. Short 10.9 32L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Darasso (FR) 11.2 LIST 7 JUN chse 2m 3f Gd

RACE EIGHT

IRISH POSEIDON (GER) (9)

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(127)

4-32440 F Colin Keane J Matthew J Smith T

Br B g Poseidon Adventure - Irish Eagle (GER) B Gestut Hofgut Heymann O Spoonful Of Irish Syndicate

Ran well behind the reopposing Effernock Fizz here last month but has disappointed since at Leopardstown. Most of his best form has been on the all-weather and it’s hard to see him figuring in this. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Irish Poseidon (GER) 5 flat wins r20,270.00 — Handicap Rating 82 22/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 8.6 (CP) 10L 12th of 13 to Mosala 8.7 LEP 8 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 8/1 HR83 Sam Ewing 8.10 (CP) 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Effernock Fizz 8.6 here 27 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm 13/8Fav B. Browne 11.11 1/2L 1 3/4L hd 4th to Mars Harper (GB) 12.0 DRYL 18 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd

DEWCUP (21)

Br Br g Finsceal Fior - Elyaadi (GB) B M Ryan O M A Ryan

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(B,T)

(126)

24-6532 F Chris Hayes J T M Walsh T

Has always been held in high regard over hurdles having placed in a Grade 2 but beginning to fulfil some potential on the level now. Ran a stormer over course and distance last month and entitled to build on that. Star Rating 4 Dewcup 4 N.H. wins r28,001.50 — Handicap Rating 81 5/1 HR77 C.D. Hayes 8.10 (TS) hd 2nd to Dalton Highway 9.2 here 26 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 2m Gd 11/8Fav HR77 D. McMonagle 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 9.9 BAL 21 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 169yds Gd 28/1 HR135 M.P. Walsh 12.0 (TS) 39L last of 5 to Echoes In Rain (FR) 11.7 PUN 27 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 100yds Yld

DINARD ROSE (21)

5 (CPiece)

Br B f Champs Elysees (GB) - Rose of Petra B Airlie Stud O Nina Walsh

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(119)

707034 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Nina Walsh (R) T

Has ground to make up with Dewcup from last time but is now 1lb better off. Seems to be returning to some semblance of form having not won on the Flat since August 2019 off a mark 10lb lower. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Dinard Rose 3 flat wins r19,207.50 2 N.H. wins r16,533.50 — Handicap Rating 74 8/1 HR74 A.J. Slattery 8.4 (BK) hd 3L 1/2L 4th to Dalton Highway 9.2 here 26 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 2m Gd 28/1 HR72 J.A. Heffernan 8.12 (BK) 5 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Foveros (FR) 8.6 here 23 MAY 16rn Ext hcp 2m Sft/Hvy 18/1 HR73 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 (CP) 18L 10th of 15 to Hazran 8.11 KILL 11 MAY hcp (50-80)2m 182yds Sft

B,T worn by No. 5. CPiece worn by No. 6. Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Ever Present, 11/4 Dewcup, 4/1 Hector De Maris, 5/1 Effernock Fizz, 6/1 Dinard Rose, 13/2 Irish Poseidon (GER)

No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT EVER PRESENT is the standout in this lineup despite having to give a chunk of weight to his rivals. He is unbeaten on the level, will relish the ground and could still improve on just his third start. Dewcup can follow him home having gone agonisingly close to breaking his maiden on the level over course and distance last month, while the well-bred but largely disappointing Hector De Maris could well be invigorated by the step up in trip.

WIN: EVER PRESENT

DANGER: DEWCUP

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2021 Fixtures Sunday 18th July

Kilboy Estate Stakes & Romanised Minstrel Stakes

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

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.10p.m. The Juddmonte Farms Expert Eye Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €18,000

(Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €144 to enter, €36 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360 SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 1.45p.m. The Dingle Whiskey Nursery Handicap of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by Dingle Whiskey) 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 two 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 6 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. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Weights raised by 3lbs. Value to winner: €9145; Second: €3100; Third: €1550; Fourth: €775; Fifth: €465; Sixth: €310 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.20p.m. The Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For two years old only. About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 race 5lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 2.50p.m. The Paddy Power Sapphire Stakes of €100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) 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 5 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 5lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st November, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.25p.m. The Juddmonte Irish Oaks of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Juddmonte Farms Ireland) Winner will receive €232,000 (Penalty Value: €228,000), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000, Seventh will receive €4,000, Eighth will receive €4,000. For three years old fillies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €1,000 to enter on November 4th or €10,000 if entered on May 19th, €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by January 13th, €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by April 21st, €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by July 13th or €40,000 if entered by July 13th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €228000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000; Seventh: €4000; Eighth: €4000 SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Paddy Power Scurry Handicap of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Paddy Power) 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. 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 5th July, 2021, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2020 (105 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs 63 yards. €400 to enter on June 30th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by July 13th and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls centre of course. Handicaps calculated 6th July. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 62 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Value Retail) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (85 = 11st 2lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 2lbs. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €168 to enter, €42 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Riders: Ladies who are Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 (iii). Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 1lbs 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. Weights raised by 2lbs. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Aquaturf Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Aquaturf) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (100 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 2 miles. €168 to enter, €42 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. This race will not be started from stalls. Handicaps calculated 13th July. Weights raised by 5lbs. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 78 FOR THIS RACE

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