Curragh Racecard 27-06-2020 by Weatherbys

I am delighted to â&#x20AC;&#x153;welcomeâ&#x20AC;? you to The Curragh Racecourse where we celebrate our 13th year in association with Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. This year, the racing will of course be run behind closed doors due to COVID-19, and we wish the organisers the very best in staging this historical race meeting under these new circumstances.

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WELCOME

THE CURRAGH Where Champions Are Made Good Afternoon, May I take this opportunity to welcome you to the Curragh for Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day. This is one of the great days of sport each year and while we are disappointed that we won’t be able to welcome our great supporters in person, we are delighted that they will all be able to engage with the Curragh in so many different ways. In addition to the excellent extensive coverage by RTE and Racing TV, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby will also be shown on the Dubai Racing Channel, the Green Channel in Japan and Fox Sports in America giving the race the global coverage it deserves. Our new digital race card produced by Weatherbys allows everyone get some of the race day experience in their own homes. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby is one of the the most prestigious races in the Irish racing calendar, the inaugural running was in 1866. It has produced so many great races over the years and so many worthy champions. We hope that this year will be no exception. We are very grateful to Dubai Duty Free for their continued support of the Festival. This is their 19th year in the Curragh, making this one of the longest partnerships in racing. We would like to thank Colm McLoughlin and everybody in Dubai Duty Free for their all their support over the years. We are sorry that they and their guests cannot be with us this weekend and we hope that they enjoy the weekend of wonderful racing. I would like to thank our other race sponsors today – GAIN Equine Nutrition who have been excellent partners of the Curragh and we are delighted that they have upgraded their sponsorship by adding today’s GAIN First Flier Stakes to the GAIN Railway Stakes which takes place in three week’s time. I would also like to thank Comer Group International and in particular Luke and Brian Comer, who have added the Vintage Crop Stakes to their series of leading races for staying horses which culminates with the Comer Group International Irish St Leger in September. I would also like to acknowledge the support of the Irish European Breeders Fund. I would particularly like to thank the owners with runners here today. The owners make an invaluable contribution to racing, we are very grateful to you for your support and look forward to having you back soon. We will also miss our members and all our loyal customers who create great atmosphere in the Curragh. This has been a very difficult time for everybody as we work our way through Covid-19. On behalf of the Board and all my colleagues at the Curragh, I would like to say a very big thank you to our frontline workers who have done such a wonderful job in getting us all through this. Thankfully, we appear to be dealing with this challenge well as a country and this could not have happened without the efforts of these heroes. I hope that you and your family are well and please stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Curragh before too long.

PAT KEOGH Chief Executive

OFFICIALS

|SATURDAY

27TH

JUNE

2020

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING

In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

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

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Justice Frank Clarke Mr. C. J. O’Reilly Mr. John Weld Mr. Jack Rearden Mr. P. D. Matthews

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland MEDICAL OFFICERS: Dr Bernard Healy Dr David McConaghy Dr Dermot Nolan

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. Hugh Hynes

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

ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. L. Walsh STARTER: Mr. J. R. Banahan

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

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No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Jennifer Pugh VETERINARY OFFICER: Dr. Lynn Hillyer, M.R.C.V.S. VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. Noeleen Moloney & Mr. I. Hamilton

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

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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

(123) (8) 1241 F Chris Hayes J D K Weld T

DARK BLUE Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flat wins r51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105 Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f 188yds Gd 2min 30.3sec 14/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D. Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 16

Sex of horse

Owner’s Silks (illustration)

Saddle Cloth Number

Horse Name

Number of days since last ran

Age

Sire (Father)

Dam (Mother)

Form Guide

(kgs)

Previous Performances

Draw

Official Handicap Rating

Colour of horse

Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

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

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

O F J T

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. 5

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)

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

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TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A P O’BRIEN (17 wins from 90 runners, 19%) runs MONUMENT VALLEY and SERPENTINE (4.15), SIR DRAGONET (4.45), HYDE PARK BARRACKS and CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (6.45), SANTIAGO and DAWN PATROL and TIGER MOTH and ORDER OF AUSTRALIA and ARTHUR’S KINGDOM and IBERIA (7.15), SOVEREIGN (7.45). G M LYONS (13 wins from 44 runners, 30%) runs WHOAREYOUANYWAY and NULLIFIER (5.15), PSYCHEDELIC FUNK (6.15), FRENETIC (6.45), CHIRICAHUA (7.15). J P MURTAGH (12 wins from 40 runners, 30%) runs TAGGALO (5.15). MRS J HARRINGTON (9 wins from 75 runners, 12%) runs IN THE PRESENT and COOL VIXEN and FOR THE TREES (5.15), ANCIENT SPIRIT (5.45), FLASH GORDON (6.15), GOLD MAZE (7.15), BARBADOS (7.45). J P O’BRIEN (9 wins from 85 runners, 11%) runs HOTSPUR HARRY and EAGLEMONT (4.15), BUCKHURST and LATROBE and NUMERIAN (4.45), DARK VADER and NEVER BEFORE and LATIN FIVE (5.15), CROTCHET and RAISE YOU (5.45), NO NEEDS NEVER (6.15), NEW YORK GIRL and GALILEO CHROME and CROSSFIREHURRICANE (7.15), TWILIGHT PAYMENT and MASTER OF REALITY (7.45).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: COLIN KEANE (14 wins from 79 rides, 18%) rides NULLIFIER (5.15), PSYCHEDELIC FUNK (6.15), FRENETIC (6.45), CHIRICAHUA (7.15). W J LEE (11 wins from 65 rides, 17%) rides TRAIS FLUORS (4.45), ELUSIVE KING (5.15), COULD BE KING (5.45), COLFER ME (6.15), SHERPA (7.15). SHANE FOLEY (11 wins from 79 rides, 14%) rides COOL VIXEN (5.15), ANCIENT SPIRIT (5.45), FLASH GORDON (6.15), GOLD MAZE (7.15), BARBADOS (7.45). SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (10 wins from 50 rides, 20%) rides MONUMENT VALLEY (4.15), SIR DRAGONET (4.45), CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (6.45), SANTIAGO (7.15), SOVEREIGN (7.45). RONAN WHELAN (6 wins from 49 rides, 12%) rides HIEROGLYPHIC (5.15), BOWERMAN (5.45), CURRENT OPTION (6.15), MOONEISTA (6.45), DAWN PATROL (7.15).

STABLE MOVES 5.15 TAGGALO has moved from Ms Sheila Lavery to J P Murtagh; 5.45 COULD BE KING has moved from John Oxx to K J Condon; 5.45 RAISE YOU has moved from A Balding to J P O’Brien; 7.45 BELSANNDI has moved from A de Royer-Dupre to L Comer; 7.45 GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI has moved from John Oxx to L Comer;

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 25th June.

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 4.15P.M.

1m 2f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE THE IRISH VILLAGE IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF W15,000

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

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

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

3 9 7

(133) (7)

1 DAYLIGHT COME (283)

Br Ch c Dawn Approach - Oiche Ghealai B J S Bolger O Military Syndicate & Mrs J S Bolger

3- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

LIGHT GREEN, black seams, striped cap

Displayed plenty of promise when a close third over 7f on his racecourse debut at Naas last September. Entitled to improve for that experience and he merits the utmost respect. Star Rating 5 Daylight Come 18/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 ns 1/2L 3rd to Valeria Messalina 8.11 NAAS 18 SEP 19 16rn mdn 7f Gd

2 EAGLEMONT (-)

3 9 7

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Erdiyna B Mr Andrew McNally O OTI Racing

(TStrap)

NAVY BLUE & GOLD HOOPS, white sleeves, white cap, navy blue star

(133) (4) F

Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A €100,000 purchase last year and he is out of a mare who won over 1m 1f and 1m 4f. From a strong staying family and he merits a market inspection on his debut. Star Rating 3

3 HOTSPUR HARRY (-) Br B c Zoffany - Dark Crusader B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

3 9 7 (TStrap)

(133) (3) F

Shane Crosse (3) J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

The first foal out of a mare who won the Melrose and was Group 2-placed over 1m 4f. Should stay well and any market support for him would have to be noted. Star Rating 3

4 MONUMENT VALLEY (18)

3 9 7

(133) (8)

Br Ch c Galileo - Ikat 9-7 F B Niarchos Family Seamie Heffernan J O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white cap

Has shown promise in both of his previous starts here and at Leopardstown. It would be no surprise to see him take a hand in the finish today. Star Rating 4 Monument Valley 28/1 M.C. Hussey 9.7 4 1/2L 7th of 18 to Tiger Moth 9.7 LEP 9 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 9/1 P.B. Beggy 9.5 6 1/2L 9th of 18 to Wichita 9.5 here 23 AUG 19 mdn 7f Yld

5 MUSAHABA (GB) (-)

3 9 7

Br B c Muhaarar (GB) - Handassa (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Hamdan Al Maktoum

ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, striped cap

(133) (2) F

Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

A half-brother to the recent Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes winner Nazeef. The son of Muhaarar should not be underestimated this afternoon, despite his lack of previous race experience. Star Rating 4

DARK BLUE

3 9 7

Br Ch c Galileo - Remember When B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(CPiece)

(133) (1)

0-5 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Took a step forward when finishing fifth over course and distance a couple of weeks ago. That said, further progression is required to be successful in this contest. Star Rating 3 Serpentine 100/30Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 2 1/2L 5th of 18 to Galileo Chrome 9.4 here 12 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 10/1 W.M. Lordan 9.5 16L 10th of 11 to Persia 9.5 GAL 17 SEP 19 mdn 1m 123yds Sft

7 SON OF HYPNOS (12)

3 9 7

Br B g Morpheus (GB) - Top Dollar (GB) B Tally-Ho Stud O Kevin John Smith

WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap

(133) (6)

0 F Robbie Colgan J Matthew J Smith T

Well held when 10th of 14 on his debut over 1m 2f at Roscommon earlier in the month. Hard to recommend this afternoon on the back of that performance. Star Rating 2 Son Of Hypnos 66/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.0 7 3/4L 10th of 14 to Indicative Vote 9.7 ROS 15 JUN mdn 1m 2f 18yds Gd /Frm

8 TIMOURID (15)

3 9 7

Br B g Gleneagles - Timabiyra B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O H H Aga Khan

(133) (5)

4-03 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

GREEN, red epaulettes, Only narrowly beaten when green third incap a similar contest to this over course and distance a couple of weeks ago. He is likely to be in the frame once again today. Star Rating 4 Timourid 50/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 hd hd 3rd to Galileo Chrome 9.4 here 12 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 16/1 B.M. Coen 9.4 13L 11th of 17 to Russian Emperor 9.7 NAAS 23 MAR mdn 1m Sft/Hvy 10/1 O.J. Orr 9.5 5 1/2L 1 1/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Geometrical 9.5 GOW 14 AUG 19 10rn mdn 1m Yld

CPiece worn by No. 6. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Timourid, 10/3 Serpentine, 7/2 Daylight Come, 5/1 Monument Valley, 15/2 Eaglemont, 10/1 Hotspur Harry, Musahaba (GB), 25/1 Son Of Hypnos

No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT DAYLIGHT COME was only beaten by half a length on his debut when finishing third over 7f at Naas last September. That form has worked out well, as the winner was second in a Group 3 on her next start, and this son of Dawn Approach merits the utmost respect this afternoon. Timourid put in a career best when making the frame over course and distance recently and he could pose the biggest threat to the selection. That said, Monument Valley also merits consideration, while Musahaba and Eaglemont are newcomers to note.

WIN: DAYLIGHT COME

DANGER: TIMOURID

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RACE ONE

6 SERPENTINE (15)

2020

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Saturday 18th July

Juddmonte Irish Oaks Paddy Power Minstrel Stakes GAIN Railway Stakes Comer Group International Curragh Cup

Sunday 19th July

Kilboy Estate Stakes Holden Plant Rental Sapphire Stakes Airlie Stud Stakes

Sunday 26th July

Tattersalls Gold Cup

Sunday 9th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint

Friday 14th August

Royal Whip Stakes Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial

Saturday 22nd August

Galileo Futurity Stakes ARM Holding Debutante Stakes

Friday 28th August

Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire Flame of Tara Stakes Snow Fairy Stakes

Sunday 13th September

Longines Irish Champions Weekend

Saturday 26th September

Renaissance Stakes

Sunday 27th September

Smurfit Beresford Stakes Weld Park Stakes

Sunday 11th October

Jebel Ali Racecourse and Stables Anglesey Stakes Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch Staffordstown Stud Stakes

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SECOND RACE 4.45P.M.

1m 2f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE JUMEIRAH CREEKSIDE HOTEL ALLEGED STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500.

RACE TWO

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE SPONSOR

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 BUCKHURST (17)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 8

(134) (3)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Artful 52112-2 F B Denford Stud Ltd Wayne Lordan J O LLoyd J Williams Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, white armlet, white cap A dual course-and-distance winner at this level in 2019 who made a fine return over a trip arguably short of his best at Navan and appears the stable pick based on jockey bookings. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 5 Buckhurst 3 flat wins r87,658.00 CD — Handicap Rating 111 4/1 HR111 W.M. Lordan 9.12 ns 2nd to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd /Frm 7/2Fav HR113 W.M. Lordan 9.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Norway 9.1 LEP 14 SEP 19 9rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd 11/2 HR109 D. O’Brien 9.2 won hd 1 1/2L from Leo De Fury 8.13 and Guaranteed 8.13 here 16 AUG 19 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Yld/Sft 2min 13.9sec

2 LATROBE (15)

5 9 8

(134) (2)

Br Br c Camelot (GB) - Question Times (GB) 42160-5 F B Sweetmans Bloodstock Shane Crosse J O LLoyd J Williams Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, blue cap The former Irishwhite Derbyarmlet, winner dark has shown his versatility over a range of trips and he can enter the reckoning following his reappearance at the course earlier in the month. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Latrobe 3 flat wins r900,178.00 C — Handicap Rating 111 11/2 HR112 W.M. Lordan 9.5 7L 5th of 9 to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Frm James McDonald 8.9 (TS) 6L 18th of 24 to Vow And Declare (AUS) 8.3 FLEMINGTO 5 NOV 19 Group 1 2m Gd /Sft 7/1 HR112 D. O’Brien 9.9 5 1/2L 6th of 10 to Search For A Song 8.11 here 15 SEP 19 Group 1 1m 6f Gd /Frm

3 NUMERIAN (15)

4 9 5

(131) (4)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor - Delicate Charm 6322-13 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Declan McDonogh J O Long Wait Two Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

MAROON & individual YELLOWwho HOOPS, yellow capin Group 2 company at the track earlier this A progressive wasn’t maroon disgracedsleeves, on his first attempt month and isn’t without a chance once again. Winning Range SH & AW. Star Rating 3 Numerian 3 flat wins r44,978.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 9/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 3L 2 1/2L 3rd to Leo De Fury 9.5 here 12 JUN 9rn Group 2 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Frm 15/2 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 won 2 3/4L 3/4L from Sir Dragonet 9.12 and Halimi 9.7 NAAS 23 MAR 7rn Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 2min 23sec 5/1 HR104 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 hd 2nd to Blenheim Palace 9.3 DUN 27 SEP 19 8rn Group 3 1m 2f 150yds Std

4 SIR DRAGONET (9)

4 9 5

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Sparrow B Orpendale, Wynatt & Chelston O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(131) (1)

1544-22 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

DARK He was BLUE all the rage for the 2019 Derby following his win in the Chester Vase but hasn’t got his head in front since. Likely to be in the reckoning after his second at Royal Ascot. Winning Range YS-GS. Star Rating 4 Sir Dragonet 2 flat wins r70,403.10— Handicap Rating 114 15/8Fav R. L. Moore 9.3 2 1/4L 2nd to Mountain Angel 9.3 ASCOT 18 JUN 13rn Listed 1m 1f 212yds Sft 8/15Fav HR117 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 2 3/4L 2nd to Numerian 9.7 NAAS 23 MAR 7rn Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy D. O’Brien 9.1 2 1/4L hd 3/4L 4th to Logician (GB) 9.1 DONCASTER 14 SEP 19 8rn Group 1 1m 6f 115yds Gd /Frm

5 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (17)

6 9 5

Br B c Dansili (GB) - Trois Lunes (FR) B SCEA Haras De Saint Pair O Robert Ng

(131) (5)

2330-73 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

PURPLE, red star & sleeves, redFabre, cap, he purple star Formerly trained in France by Andre shaped well on his latest outing at Navan and the return to 1m 2f will be right up his street. Winning Range GS & AW. Star Rating 3 Trais Fluors (GB) 6 flat wins r135,000.00— Handicap Rating 109 7/1 HR110 W.J. Lee 9.7 ns 1 1/2L 3rd to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd /Frm W.J. Lee 9.0 14L 7th of 8 to Port Lions 9.0 RIYADH 29 FEB 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Frm W.J. Lee 9.0 6L 11th of 13 to Uni (GB) 8.11 SANTA ANI 2 NOV 19 Group 1 1m Frm 14

Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Sir Dragonet, 3/1 Buckhurst, 5/1 Trais Fluors (GB), 11/2 Latrobe, 7/1 Numerian

CURRAGH COMMENT Sir Dragonet is turned out quickly following his second in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot last week and warrants plenty of respect as he attempts to win for the first time since last year’s Chester Vase. That said, his rivals wouldn’t have much to find and BUCKHURST is likely to serve it up to Aidan O’Brien’s colt. His return over an inadequate trip at Navan was a fine performance and the son of Australia boasts a strong record over C&D being a dual winner in this grade. 2018 Irish Derby winner Latrobe appears best of the remainder.

WIN: BUCKHURST

DANGER: SIR DRAGONET

THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance 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

Time 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 Age Bali Royal (GB) 7 Lahinch 2 Invincible Spirit 4 Sudirman (USA) 2 Bold Tack (Disq) 4 Actress 2 Trade Fair (GB) 4 Hawk Wing (USA) 2 Arctic Storm (GB) 3 Avenue Gabriel (GB) 2 Llyn Gwynant (GB) 4 Flying Jib 2 Emperor Claudius (USA) 3 Chelsea Rose 3 Grandee 2 Market Booster (USA) 3 Lisieux Rose (IRE) 3 St. Jovite (USA) 3 Esprit D’Etoile (USA) 3 Arrikala 3 King Carew 5

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

Going Good Good Good-Firm Good Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good-Firm Good Good Good Good Good Firm Good Good-Firm

Race Date 16th July 2005 15th Sept 2001 15th Sept 2001 11th Aug 2013 11th June 1975 15th July 2017 18th July 2004 16th Sept 2001 16th May 1962 15th Sept 2013 19th Aug 1989 13th Oct 2013 27th June 2010 4th Sept 2005 10th Oct 2016 27th June 1992 15th Aug 1998 28th June 1992 21st May 1988 28th June 1992 14th Sept 2003

RACE TWO

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

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B Breeder

No Horse

1 DARK VADER (15)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

3 10 2

(142) (13)

Br Gr c Dark Angel - Cheetah (GB) 121240 F B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Dylan Browne McMonagle (7) J O Hayden,Casse,All In Line Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK BLUE, star & sleeves, cap where he enjoyed a fabulous winter, but he has shown potential Better known forpink his Polytrack exploits atpink Dundalk, in two of his three turf starts since March and is interesting enough. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Dark Vader 3 flat wins r26,580.00 D — Handicap Rating 92 4/1 HR92 D. McMonagle 8.9 10L 12th of 14 to Maid Of Spirit 8.9 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd /Frm 11/2 HR92 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 nk 1 3/4L 2L 4th to Ten Year Ticket 9.5 LEP 9 JUN 7rn Listed 7f Gd /Frm 5/2Fav HR92 D. McMonagle 8.7 4L 2nd to Fastar 9.1 NAAS 23 MAR 14rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy

2 FOR THE TREES (8)

3 10 0

(140) (15)

Br B Br f Ivawood - Siesta Time (GB) 23319-7 F B Stephanie Hanly Scott McCullagh (5) J O Ms Susan Prichard-Jones & Russell B Jones JR & Mrs John Harrington Mrs John Harrington T

DARK & YELLOW HALVED, yellow sleeves, cap,seventh, dark blue Far fromBLUE disgraced on her return to action at Tipperary lastyellow week when butstar drying ground wouldn’t help and her mark of 90 is probably high enough. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 2 For The Trees 2 flat wins r41,320.00 D — Handicap Rating 90 14/1 HR90 S.T. McCullagh 9.3 7 3/4L 7th of 15 to Jungle Jane 9.5 TIPP 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld Kieran Shoemark 9.0 6L 9th of 16 to Mild Illusion 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 NOV 19 Listed 6f Sft 11/2 HR83 S. Foley 8.8 won 1L 1L from Champers Elysees 8.3 and Latin Five 8.5 NAAS 20 OCT 19 7rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 14.3sec

3 LATIN FIVE (15)

3 10 0

(140) (3)

Br B c Camacho (GB) - Penolva 31803-0 F B Canice Farrell Declan McDonogh J O Annus Mirabilis Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

LIGHT BLUE,tried grey grey diamonds grey diamonds He was highly lastbraces, year, finishing mid-divisionon in sleeves, a valuablelight sales blue eventcap, at York in the summer, but he needs to prove that he has trained on after a poor return. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Latin Five 1 flat win r10,342.50 CD — Handicap Rating 90 50/1 HR91 S.M. Crosse 9.11 9 3/4L 13th of 17 to Champers Elysees 9.4 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd /Frm 16/1 HR91 M.P. Sheehy 8.5 1L 1L 3rd to For The Trees 8.8 NAAS 20 OCT 19 7rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy J.A. Heffernan 9.0 16L 12th of 21 to Mums Tipple 9.5 YORK 22 AUG 19 6f Gd

4 COOL VIXEN (8)

3 9 12

(138) (10)

Br B f Dandy Man - Cool Tarifa B Tony Kilduff O Vimal Khosla

149-0 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T GREY, darkafter bluejust panel, dark blue dark yellowgood check cap for Group 3 Unexposed four career starts,sleeves, winning yellow once onarmlet, debut, but sheblue was&deemed enough company last season and will enjoy this step back up in trip. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Cool Vixen 1 flat win r14,160.00 D — Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR89 T.P. Madden 9.7 11L 10th of 15 to Jungle Jane 9.5 TIPP 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 20/1 HR88 S. Foley 9.0 5 1/2L 9th of 12 to Lope Y Fernandez 9.3 here 30 AUG 19 Group 3 6f Gd /Yld 11/8Fav HR91 S. Foley 9.8 2L 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Latin Five 9.1 here 21 JUL 19 6rn Ext hcp 6f Gd

5 IN THE PRESENT (USA) (18) Br B f Karakontie (JPN) - Dreams Of Fire (USA) B Flaxman Holdings Limited O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

3 9 11

(137) (4)

(CPiece)

2561-90 F Tom Madden J Mrs John Harrington T

DARK BLUE, blue3 cross sashes, on sleeves, Down the field light in Group company on herdiabolo Leopardstown return white earlier cap this month, but she drops in distance now wearing first-time cheekpieces and could be a bit more competitive. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 In The Present (USA) 1 flat win r9,456.00— Handicap Rating 87 100/1 HR88 T.P. Madden 9.2 8 1/4L 14th of 15 to Love Locket 9.2 LEP 9 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm 8/1 HR89 S. Foley 8.12 12L last of 9 to Crossfirehurricane (USA) 9.3 DUN 28 FEB Listed 1m Std 9/4Fav HR85 S. Foley 9.0 won 4 1/4L 1 1/2L from Sister Lola 8.11 and Snapollentia 8.11 DUN 6 DEC 19 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26.2sec 18

6 NEVER BEFORE (15)

3 9 10

(136) (18)

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Endure 52-1240 F B Lynn Lodge Stud Edward Greatrex J O Never Before Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Black, royal armlet, blackand cap Not quite at hisblue besthoop, the lastroyal twiceblue for Joseph O’Brien although his mark remains on the high side, perhaps this drop in trip will help now that a professional rider takes over. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Never Before 1 flat win r7,092.00— Handicap Rating 86 33/1 HR87 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 7 1/2L 11th of 17 to Champers Elysees 9.4 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd /Frm 3/1 HR87 M.P. Sheehy 8.10 nk 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Dark Vader 8.13 DUN 13 MAR 6rn 6f Std B.A. Curtis 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Will To Win (GER) 9.7 LINGFIELD 8 FEB 5rn hcp (76-95)6f 1yds AWT

7 THE KING OF KELLS (15)

3 9 10

Br B Gr g Tough As Nails - One of Three B Larry Mulvany O L Mulvany

(136) (11)

011-330 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

experience will stand him in good stead. Winning Range Hvy-Sft & AW. Star Rating 2 The King Of Kells 3 flat wins r19,503.00 CD — Handicap Rating 86 14/1 HR86 G.F. Carroll 9.9 22L 16th of 17 to Champers Elysees 9.4 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd /Frm 13/2 HR86 G.F. Carroll 8.12 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to In From The Cold 8.6 NAAS 23 MAR 14rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 9.3 nk 3/4L 3rd to Dark Vader 8.13 DUN 13 MAR 6rn 6f Std

8 ELUSIVE KING (15)

3 9 9

Br B g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Lost Icon B Peter McCutcheon O David K Kelly

(TStrap)

(135) (14)

51-45 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

PURPLE, pink sleeves, pinkcareer spotsso onfar, cap Mostly raced on spots, testing pink ground in his short but he handled the quick stuff when fifth of 17 here a fortnight ago despite being on the ‘wrong’ side of the track. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Elusive King 1 flat win r9,751.50 D — Handicap Rating 85 13/2 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.8 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 17 to Champers Elysees 9.4 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd /Frm 8/1 HR85 N.G. McCullagh 8.11 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to In From The Cold 8.6 NAAS 23 MAR 14rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 7/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 won ns 2L from Soul Seeker 9.5 and Madaket Mystery 8.11 NAAS 3 NOV 19 22rn mdn 6f Hvy 1min 18.5sec

9 NULLIFIER (248)

3 9 8

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Queen Grace B Ms Sinead Maher O Sean Jones & David Spratt & Mrs Lynne Lyons

(134) (1)

631- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

WHITE, royal blue spotswhen & sleeves, cap tag at the third time of asking at Navan in October Signed offlarge his juvenile campaign sheddingstriped his maiden and an opening handicap mark of 84 might be lenient. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 5 Nullifier 1 flat win r9,751.50— Handicap Rating 84 2/1Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 won 2L 1/2L from Xian Express 9.5 and King Of Stars 9.5 NAV 23 OCT 19 13rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 1min 4.6sec 9/4 C.T. Keane 9.5 1 1/2L 2L 3rd to Hong Kong (USA) 9.5 NAAS 20 OCT 19 15rn mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 5/1 C.T. Keane 9.5 4 3/4L 6th of 14 to Eloy D’amerval 9.5 NAAS 18 SEP 19 mdn 6f Gd

10 WHOAREYOUANYWAY (197)

3 9 7

Br Ro g Lethal Force - Effectual (GB) B Waterhouse TMS Ltd O Vincent Gaul

(133) (16)

5031- F John Shinnick (7) J G M Lyons T

PURPLE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, purple cap on the all-weather in December and he Landed a bit of a gamble when successful at the fourth time of asking probably did that with a bit up his sleeve. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Whoareyouanyway 1 flat win r6,501.00— Handicap Rating 83 11/10Fav HR76 C.T. Keane 10.2 (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Laurel Grove 9.10 and Life And Strife 8.8 DUN 13 DEC 19 14rn Ext hcp 7f Std 1min 27sec 7/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Prince Of Naples 9.7 DUN 3 DEC 19 13rn 7f Std 15/2 C.T. Keane 9.5 16L 15th of 22 to Elusive King 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 mdn 6f Hvy

11 BIG GOSSEY (190)

3 9 6

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

(132) (17)

7221- F Michael Hussey J Charles O’Brien T

PINK, striped cap Off the black mark atsleeves, Dundalk just before Christmas after a couple of near-misses, and this three-year-old is likely to use his early pace here to set a proper gallop for the rest. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Big Gossey 1 flat win r11,820.00— Handicap Rating 82 2/1Fav M.C. Hussey 9.2 won 4 1/4L 1/2L from Bombshell 8.11 and Boundless Power 9.2 DUN 20 DEC 19 11rn 5f Std 59.7sec 13/8Fav M.C. Hussey 9.5 s/hd 2nd to Sampers Seven 9.0 DUN 15 NOV 19 14rn mdn 5f Std 8/1 D.E. Sheehy 9.0 3 3/4L 2nd to Corrienthes (GB) 9.5 DUN 1 NOV 19 14rn mdn 5f Std

12 FLAMING MOON (251)

3 9 3

Br B c Born To Sea - Laurentina (GB) B Deerpark Stud O Kevin John Smith

(129) (5)

216- F Robbie Colgan J Matthew J Smith T

WHITE, black sleeves, quartered cap but found life much tougher in a competitive nursery Off the mark in a panel, field of halved 21 in October, justifying favouritism, a few weeks later and has something to prove now. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Flaming Moon 1 flat win r7,092.00— Handicap Rating 79 7/2 HR83 N.M. Crosse 8.2 10L 6th of 7 to For The Trees 8.8 NAAS 20 OCT 19 Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 11/10Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 won nk 1 1/2L from So Suave 9.2 and King Of Stars 9.5 NAV 9 OCT 19 21rn mdn 5f 164yds Sft 1min 14.9sec 16/1 K.J. Leonard 8.11 1 3/4L 2nd to Schroders Mistake 8.10 FAIR 23 SEP 19 16rn mdn 6f Yld 19

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PINK EMERALD QUARTERED, checkbut sleeves & cap when striking here in October and that He has&plenty of miles GREEN on the clock for a three-year-old, he did impress

13 HIEROGLYPHIC (GB) (15) Br Ch f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Philae (USA) B Godolphin O Godolphin

3 9 0 (TStrap)

(126) (19)

221-0 F Ronan Whelan J M Halford T

ROYAL BLUE, royal filly bluewhen sleeves & cap She looked like adark goodblue earlyseams, two-year-old recording form figures of 221 around Dundalk last winter, but she was poor here last time out and perhaps others have progressed past her now. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Hieroglyphic (GB) 1 flat win r8,865.00— Handicap Rating 76 40/1 HR77 R.P. Whelan 9.0 9 1/2L 12th of 17 to Champers Elysees 9.4 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd /Frm 7/4Fav R.P. Whelan 9.0 won nk 1L from Turbo Command 9.5 and Abby Hatcher 9.0 DUN 20 DEC 19 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 28sec 13/8 N.G. McCullagh 9.0 2 1/4L 2nd to Dark Vader 9.5 DUN 29 NOV 19 14rn mdn 7f Std

14 LINUS LARRABEE (17) Br B g Slade Power - Chelsy B E Lynam O Edward Lynam

3 8 12 (Blinkers)

(124) (7)

57-6 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

RED, pink epaulettes, striped cap when sixth in a big field at Navan on his return to action recently, He probably outperformed expectations

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but still has a bit to find and better options might be available. Star Rating 3 Linus Larrabee — Handicap Rating 74 33/1 B.M. Coen 9.4 (BK) 5L 6th of 18 to You’resobeautiful 9.2 NAV 10 JUN mdn 5f Gd /Frm 5/1 O.J. Orr 9.5 5 3/4L 7th of 13 to Nullifier 9.5 NAV 23 OCT 19 mdn 5f Yld/Sft 7/1 O.J. Orr 9.5 7 1/4L 5th of 8 to Alligator Alley (GB) 9.5 NAV 13 JUL 19 mdn 5f Gd /Frm

15 VORMIR (13)

3 8 12

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Gangster Squad (FR) B Mr Liam Foley O Killala House Racing Partnership

(124) (2)

1283-40 F Rory Cleary J F Birrane T

ROYAL BLUE, light blue & royal blue & cap He has lacked consistency in epaulettes, recent outingslight and blue probably has to takestriped his formsleeves to a whole new level in order to be competitive against some of this field. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Vormir 1 flat win r5,910.00 D — Handicap Rating 74 50/1 HR75 S.B. Kelly 9.6 (H) 11L 11th of 15 to Confidence High 9.8 LEP 14 JUN hcp (50-80)7f Gd Darragh Keenan 8.13 ns 2 1/4L 1L 4th to Corvair 9.13 WOLVERHAM 20 JAN 4rn hcp (66-85)7f 36yds AWT Gabriele Malune 8.13 1 1/4L nk 3rd to Batchelor Boy 9.2 WOLVERHAM 20 DEC 19 10rn 6f 20yds AWT

16 LAPSES LINGUAE (FR) (8)

3 8 11

Br Ch f Dandy Man - Idle Tears (GB) B M Philippe Brosset O Emmet Mullins

(Hood)

(123) (8)

63230-0 F Wayne Lordan J Emmet Mullins T

BLACK, red epaulettes, chevrons on proved sleeves, reddisappointing star on capto follow the last twice and connections Placed in three of her first fourred starts, but she has really have now reached for a first-time hood to try and spark something. Star Rating 2 Lapses Linguae (FR) — Handicap Rating 73 10/1 HR74 A.J. Slattery 8.1 (TS) 18L 14th of 15 to Jungle Jane 9.5 TIPP 19 JUN Ext hcp 5f Yld 10/1 S. Foley 8.11 (H) (TS) 10L 10th of 11 to Big Gossey 9.2 DUN 20 DEC 19 5f Std Jason Hart 8.12 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Minhaaj 8.12 NEWCASTLE 9 DEC 19 9rn 5f AWT

17 TAGGALO (204)

3 8 8

Br B f Tagula - Herridge B Ballinafad Stud O Del Boys Racing Syndicate

(120) (6)

467- F Conor Hoban J J P Murtagh T

BLACK, yellow chevron, blackbut stars, black cap,a yellow Failed to show much in threeyellow starts forsleeves, Sheila Lavery, she has joined yard thatstar hasn’t done much wrong since racing resumed and a mark of 70 doesn’t look too daunting. Star Rating 3 Taggalo — Handicap Rating 70 9/1 C.P. Hoban 9.0 9 1/4L 7th of 14 to In The Present (USA) 9.0 DUN 6 DEC 19 mdn 7f Std 7/4Fav C.D. Hayes 8.6 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Silence Please 8.7 GOW 27 JUL 19 mdn 7f Gd 50/1 R.C. Colgan 9.0 nk 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Windracer 9.0 here 27 JUN 19 15rn mdn 7f Gd /Yld

18 EARLS (9)

3 8 6

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Princess Pearlita B Mr M Enright O Kilboy Estate

(Visor)

(118) (12)

6674-5 F Andrew Slattery (5) J Edward Lynam T

MAROON Probably ran about as well as could be expected when fifth at Fairyhouse on his return to action, becoming unbalanced towards the finish, and he might get closer today with a more rounded performance. Star Rating 3 Earls — Handicap Rating 67 6/1 HR68 B.M. Coen 9.4 (V) 6 1/4L 5th of 12 to Plough Boy 9.6 FAIR 18 JUN hcp (45-70)6f Gd /Frm 13/2 HR70 D.E. Sheehy 8.9 s/hd 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Estepona Sun (GB) 9.10 DUN 3 DEC 19 14rn hcp 7f Std 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.0 6 3/4L 7th of 13 to Ocean Monarch 9.5 DUN 8 NOV 19 mdn 1m Std

RESERVES 19 ELZAAMONE (12)

3 8 6

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Navajo Princess B Ms Geraldine Regan O Ms A Li

(C,T)

(118) (9)

003 F Nathan Crosse (5) J Niall Thomas Egan (R) T

PURPLE, pink stars,forpink pinkand cap,remains purpleopen starto improvement after just three starts, but he will He wears cheekpieces the sleeves, first time now need something to come out to get a run. First Reserve. Star Rating 2 Elzaamone — Handicap Rating 66 10/1 D. McMonagle 9.0 7 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Koolasice 9.7 FAIR 15 JUN 8rn mdn 6f Gd /Frm 150/1 B.M. Coen 9.5 11L 13th of 16 to Punita Arora 9.0 NAAS 8 JUN Listed 5f 110yds Gd /Frm 80/1 R.C. Colgan 9.7 21L 13th of 18 to Woodford General 9.4 NAAS 23 MAR mdn 6f Sft/Hvy 20

Blinkers worn by No. 14. C,T worn by No. 19. CPiece worn by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 16. TStrap worn by No. 8, No. 13. Visor worn by No. 18. Long Handicap - Earls 8-5 (117), Elzaamone 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Elusive King, 11/2 Nullifier, 6/1 Big Gossey, 10/1 Dark Vader, Linus Larrabee, 12/1 Cool Vixen, Whoareyouanyway, 14/1 For The Trees, The King Of Kells, Earls, 16/1 Never Before, Flaming Moon, Hieroglyphic (GB), Taggalo, 20/1 In The Present (USA), 25/1 Lapses Linguae (FR), 33/1 Latin Five, Vormir

No corresponding race last year.

NULLIFIER ended his 2019 campaign with an easy success at Navan in October and, off an opening handicap mark of 84, is fancied to make a winning return to action for Ger Lyons. The step back up to 6f should suit this No Nay Never colt and he can prove too strong for Elusive King, who caught the eye on reappearance here over a furlong further two weeks ago, and Big Gossey, who has plenty of early pace.

WIN: NULLIFIER

DANGER: ELUSIVE KING

HORSE WELFARE - A PRIORITY At every race meeting there are specially qualified equine veterinary surgeons on duty to look after the wellbeing of all the horses racing. There is a vet in attendance at the start of each race who, follows the horses throughout the race and is quickly on hand if a casualty occurs. It is normal procedure to erect screens around any horse receiving veterinary treatment. This allows the veterinary surgeon some privacy to fully assess the horses’ injuries and race goers should not assume the worst if screens are erected around an injured horse. The Blue Cross ambulance is always present to transport the horse back to the stable yard for further treatment if necessary. A second veterinary surgeon is in attendance in the stable yard to assess and treat any horses requiring such attention post race. The horses’ welfare is always our priority. THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 ANCIENT SPIRIT (GER) (17)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

5 9 10

(136) (8)

Br B c Invincible Spirit - Assisi (GER) B Gestut Schlenderhan O Zhang Yuesheng

03692-1 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

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EMERALD emerald green white sleeves, captaking the Listed Heritage Stakes at Has done wellGREEN, since joining this handler and&built on acheck fine finish to last white season by Navan earlier this month. Every chance of being involved once again at the finish. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 4 Ancient Spirit (GER) 4 flat wins r165,125.00 D — Handicap Rating 108 100/30Fav HR108 S. Foley 9.7 won ns 1 1/2L from Buckhurst 9.12 and Trais Fluors (GB) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN 8rn Listed 1m Gd /Frm 1min 41sec 14/1 HR105 S. Foley 9.7 hd 2nd to Mount Everest 9.3 LEP 19 OCT 19 10rn Listed 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR107 K.J. Manning 9.8 22L last of 9 to Space Traveller (GB) 9.3 LEP 14 SEP 19 Group 2 1m Gd

2 FLIGHT RISK (258)

9 9 10

Br Ch g Teofilo - Raghida B James F Hanly O Mrs J S Bolger

(136) (3)

115D515- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

WHITE, panel, He wasn’t purple beaten far whencheck sixth incap this last year and despite not being seen over this distance since before, is more than capable of running a big race once again. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Flight Risk 6 flat wins r177,620.00 C D — Handicap Rating 110 5/1 HR110 K.J. Manning 9.11 10L 5th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.6 here 13 OCT 19 Listed 6f Sft/Hvy 13/8Fav HR109 K.J. Manning 10.0 won 2 1/2L 3/4L from Black Magic Woman 8.13 and Chocolate Music 8.13 CK 17 AUG 19 8rn Listed 7f Yld/Sft 1min 23.1sec 8/1 HR110 K.J. Manning 9.8 5 1/2L 5th of 10 to Romanised 9.8 here 20 JUL 19 Group 2 7f Gd

3 BEAUCHAMP BAGENAL (10)

5 9 7

Br B g Thewayyouare (USA) - Boynagh Joy B A Morrell & C Mc Ardle O M Foley

(133) (10)

60-191 F Luke McAteer J Barry J Fitzgerald T

CANARY, crimson hoop, collar, cuffs & capeffect when winning a Gowran Park handicap recently. However, this A lightly-raced five-year-old who was seen to great represents the gelding’s toughest task to date and others look much more likely. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Beauchamp Bagenal 2 flat wins r12,992.00— Handicap Rating 78 12/1 HR66 L.T. McAteer 9.5 won hd 8L from Trueba 8.7 and Bay Of Skaill (GB) 9.12 GOW 17 JUN 14rn hcp (45-70)7f Gd 1min 27.7sec 8/1 HR68 W.T. Byrne 8.9 3 3/4L 9th of 14 to Mutadaawel 9.5 DUN 13 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 20/1 W.T. Byrne 9.3 won 1L nk from Super Schemer (USA) 9.7 and Kellmar (GB) 9.7 DUN 24 JAN 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27sec

4 BOWERMAN (GB) (15)

6 9 7

Br B g Dutch Art (GB) - Jamboretta B Cheveley Park Stud Limited O Total Recall Racing Club

(133) (12)

19-1121 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

YELLOW, braces, sleeves, yellow cap and distance earlier this month, which continued his fine run An impressivered clear winner ofhooped the Irish Lincolnshire over course of form for Adrian McGuinness, and the six-year-old has to be on the shortlist. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW Star Rating 5 Bowerman (GB) 7 flat wins r91,882.90 CD — Handicap Rating 106 5/1 HR97 R.P. Whelan 9.7 won 2 1/2L s/hd from Colfer Me 9.0 and Broad Street (GB) 10.0 here 12 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 1min 38.5sec Pierre-Charles Boudot 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Volfango 8.13 CAGNES-SU 15 FEB 8rn Listed 1m AWT 4/6Fav HR103 R.P. Whelan 9.6 won 3 3/4L 2 1/4L from Princess Yaiza 9.1 and Kasperenko (GB) 9.6 DUN 31 JAN 4rn 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 16.2sec

5 BROAD STREET (GB) (15)

5 9 7

Br B c Sea The Stars - Bracing Breeze (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Luke Comer

(133) (13)

1-137-3 F P B Beggy J Luke Comer T

MAROON WHITE DIABOLO, white good sleeves, maroon Lightly-raced&five-year-old who was deemed enough to run cap in Group 3 contests when with Dermot Weld and ran a fine race when third to Bowerman over course and distance recently. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Broad Street (GB) 2 flat wins r17,248.00— Handicap Rating 104 40/1 HR104 C.D. Hayes 10.0 2 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 9/2 HR106 O.J. Orr 9.9 6 1/4L 7th of 9 to Norway 9.1 LEP 14 SEP 19 Group 3 1m 4f Gd 7/2 O.J. Orr 9.8 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Latrobe 9.8 LEP 8 AUG 19 6rn Group 3 1m 4f Gd /Frm 24

6 COULD BE KING (GB) (419)

4 9 7

Br B g Bated Breath (GB) - Poyle Dee Dee (GB) B Cecil and Miss Alison Wiggins O Richard Barnes

(133) (9)

4514-34- F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

GREY, dark greenwho spots on sleeves, cap, star to answer on his debut for Ken Condon. Others A useful two-year-old, was scarcely seen lastgrey season, anddark has a green few questions appear better placed to take this, but the stable are more than capable of landing a surprise. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Could Be King (GB) 1 flat win r7,392.00— Handicap Rating 101 2/1Fav HR102 S. Foley 9.4 hd 1/2L 3L 4th to Basic Law 9.4 GOW 5 MAY 19 5rn 1m Yld 10/1 HR102 R.P. Whelan 9.3 1/2L 2L 3rd to Never No More 9.3 LEP 6 APR 19 7rn Listed 7f Sft 5/1 HR103 C.T. Keane 9.3 1L hd nk 4th to Coral Beach 9.0 LEP 20 OCT 18 10rn Group 3 7f Gd /Yld

7 DESERT WIND (15)

5 9 7

Br B c Worthadd - Matula B Irish National Stud O Luke Comer

(133) (2)

30106-9 F Rory Cleary J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white capLincolnshire, finishing ninth and beaten the best part Didn’t have much luck in running on his debut for sleeves, Luke Comerwhite in the Irish of five lengths. Hard to see him turning the tables on those to finish ahead of him there. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Desert Wind 4 flat wins r22,577.70— Handicap Rating 95 100/1 HR95 R.P. Cleary 9.5 4 3/4L 9th of 17 to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm Stevie Donohoe 9.13 7L 6th of 7 to Davydenko (GB) 9.7 DONCASTER 12 SEP 19 hcp (86-105)1m 2f 43yds Gd /Frm Stevie Donohoe 9.1 10L 11th of 17 to King’s Advice (GB) 9.4 NEWMARKET 12 JUL 19 hcp 1m 6f Gd /Frm

8 FREESCAPE (GB) (15)

5 9 7

Br Ch g Cityscape (GB) - Careless Freedom (GB) (CPiece) B Overbury Stallions Ltd O City Equine Syndicate & McGettigans Management Services JLT

(133) (4)

1-57650 F Donagh O’Connor J David Marnane T

course and distance recently and may have to settle for another minor role here. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Freescape (GB) 3 flat wins r42,445.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 12/1 HR97 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 (CP) 6 1/2L 10th of 17 to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm Pat Dobbs 9.0 (CP) 7 1/4L 5th of 13 to Barney Roy (GB) 9.0 MEYDAN 7 MAR Group 1 1m 1f Gd Pat Dobbs 8.9 3 1/4L 6th of 13 to Cliffs Of Capri (GB) 8.5 MEYDAN 20 FEB hcp (90-105)1m Gd

9 GEORGEVILLE (GB) (364)

4 9 7

(133) (6)

Br B c Dawn Approach - Big Break (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O K Abdullah

3-0113- F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

10 NEBO (204)

5 9 7

(133) (7)

Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Kindling (GB) B Select Bloodstock & Melchior Bloodstock O Julie Routledge-Martin & David R Martin & Dan Hall

(C,T)

0-86250- F Ben Coen J T Hogan T

EMERALD GREEN, pink capbeaten far when last seen, finishing third in the Group 3 A Dawn Approach colt, who wassash, twice awhite winner sleeves, last seasonpink and not International Stakes over 1m 2f here. Could have more to come now a year older. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Georgeville (GB) 2 flat wins r23,693.50— Handicap Rating 105 9/4 HR97 O.J. Orr 8.12 1 1/2L nk 3rd to Buckhurst 8.12 here 29 JUN 19 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd 8/11Fav O.J. Orr 9.4 won 3 1/2L 3/4L from Nickajack Cave 9.7 and Jupiter Road (GB) 9.2 ROS 13 MAY 19 5rn 1m 2f 51yds Gd 2min 19.6sec 7/2Fav O.J. Orr 9.2 won 2 1/2L 3L from Shennan 9.5 and Romantic Proposal 9.0 CK 20 APR 19 17rn mdn 1m 100yds Gd 1min 48.8sec

YELLOW BLUE HALVED, dark blue sleeves, staryears on cap Not beaten & farDARK when fifth at 20/1 in this last season, but it has dark been blue over two since he has tasted success a nd he may need a bit more ease in the ground to be seen at his best. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Nebo 2 flat wins r34,297.70— Handicap Rating 97 33/1 HR98 B.M. Coen 9.2 15L 12th of 13 to Freescape (GB) 8.10 DUN 6 DEC 19 hcp 1m Std 20/1 HR96 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) (TS) 1 1/2L 6th of 9 to Insignia Of Rank 9.9 here 29 JUN 19 Listed 1m Gd 12/1 HR97 L.F. Roche 9.11 (BK) 1 3/4L 2nd to Black Magic Woman 8.13 FAIR 14 JUN 19 7rn 7f Gd /Yld

11 RAISE YOU (322)

4 9 7

Br Ch c Lope De Vega - Hikari B Brucetown Farms Ltd O J Palmer-Brown & Brian Gleeson

(133) (5)

(TStrap)

2-1103- F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

YELLOW BLACK sleeves, A winner of a&Listed race DIAMONDS, as a two-year-oldblack and was last seenyellow finishingcap third to the useful Addeybb in the Group 3 Rose Of Lancaster Stakes last summer. He is interesting on his first outing for Joseph O’Brien. Winning Range GD-Gd. Star Rating 4 Raise You 2 flat wins r31,349.90 D — Handicap Rating 105 2/1 Oisin Murphy 8.11 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Addeybb 9.5 HAYDOCK P 10 AUG 19 6rn Group 3 1m 2f 100yds Hvy David Probert 9.3 16L 10th of 15 to Sottsass (FR) 9.3 CHANTILLY 2 JUN 19 Group 1 1m 2f 110yds Gd 1/1Fav David Probert 9.3 won 3 3/4L 1 1/2L from Eightsome Reel (GB) 9.3 and Al Hilalee (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 18 MAY 19 6rn Listed 1m 2f Gd 2min 5.2sec

12 CROTCHET (GB) (188) Br Gr f Lethal Force - Humouresque B Cheveley Park Stud Ltd O Power Mac Partnership

5 9 2

(128) (11)

(TStrap)

071243- F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

PINK, chevron, purple well armlet, capdistance in the past and ran some fine races in defeat on the A usefulpurple mare who has performed over white course and all-weather in the latter part of 2019. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 4 Crotchet (GB) 4 flat wins r44,327.30— Handicap Rating 94 Cristian Demuro 8.11 3/4L nk 3rd to Preening (GB) 8.11 DEAUVILLE 22 DEC 19 15rn 7f 110yds Std Daniel Muscutt 9.2 (TS) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Scentasia (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD 16 NOV 19 14rn Listed 1m 2f AWT 10/1 HR93 G.P. Halpin 9.2 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Surrounding 9.7 DUN 1 NOV 19 14rn Listed 1m Std 25

RACE FOUR

WHITE, royal bluewho chevron, royal blue armlet, black cap seen over this distance this year. Well held over All-weather regular has done respectably since consistently

13 INHALE (GB) (8)

4 9 2

Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Innocent Air (GB) B Juddmonte Farms Ltd O Mrs Paul Shanahan

(128) (1)

1-71-466 F Chris Hayes J Henry de Bromhead T

ROYAL sash, royal blue star Henry De Bromhead, but has struggled to land a telling Has beenBLUE, tried atpink this level onpink bothcap, outings since joining blow and may have to settle for a supporting role once again. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Inhale (GB) 2 flat wins r12,604.60— Handicap Rating 91 16/1 HR89 C.D. Hayes 9.11 5 3/4L 6th of 11 to Lemista 9.3 GOW 19 JUN Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 28/1 HR83 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3L 6th of 8 to Ancient Spirit (GER) 9.7 NAV 10 JUN Listed 1m Gd /Frm 11/2 Hayley Turner 9.6 (H) 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Gallipoli 9.4 NEWCASTLE 27 FEB 9rn hcp (71-85)7f 14yds AWT

C,T worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 8. TStrap worn by No. 11, No. 12. Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Ancient Spirit (GER), 4/1 Bowerman (GB), 9/2 Georgeville (GB), 5/1 Raise You, 8/1 Flight Risk, 10/1 Broad Street (GB), 14/1 Could Be King (GB), Crotchet (GB), 20/1 Freescape (GB), 25/1 Desert Wind, Inhale (GB), 33/1 Nebo, 200/1 Beauchamp Bagenal

2019 - 1st Insignia Of Rank 2nd Old Glory 3rd Pincheck (1 min. 40.7 sec.)

RACE FOUR

CURRAGH COMMENT Jessica Harrington won this in 2018 and has a chance of repeating that achievement with Ancient Spirit, who made a winning reappearance in the Heritage Stakes earlier this month. Flight Risk was fifth in this when sent off favourite 12 months ago and has a decent record here, while Joseph O’Brien has a strong hand with his stable newcomer Raise You and hardy mare Crotchet. However, the nod goes to BOWERMAN, who landed the Irish Lincolnshire with plenty in hand over course and distance recently, and the six-year-old could take some stopping on current form.

WIN: BOWERMAN

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FIFTH RACE 6.15P.M. THE DUBAI DUTY FREE MILLENNIUM MILLIONAIRE HANDICAP OF W75,000

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 16th June. Value to winner: r44250; Second: r15000; Third: r7500; Fourth: r3750; Fifth: r2250; Sixth: r1500.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

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Dubai Duty Free will sponsor a prize for the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 for the groom in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 NO NEEDS NEVER (10)

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 10 0

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Br Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Opera Fan (FR) 5-2-2384 F B Summerhill & Lynn Lodge Mikey Sheehy (7) J O Mark Dobbin & Philip Antonacci Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK GREEN, spots on sleeves, dark green cap Successful twice atwhite 7f, including a Listed success at Dundalk. Lightly raced since that success and now makes his belated handicap debut for a top yard. Winning Range GF & AW. Star Rating 4 No Needs Never 2 flat wins r44,640.00 D — Handicap Rating 101 5/2 HR101 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 2 1/2L 1/2L 1L 4th to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.10 LIM 17 JUN 7rn 6f 150yds Gd 18/1 HR101 D.P. McDonogh 9.7 (TS) 6 1/4L 8th of 11 to Sceptical (GB) 9.7 NAAS 8 JUN Listed 5f 110yds Gd /Frm 15/8 HR105 S.M. Crosse 9.2 (TS) 4L s/hd 3rd to San Andreas 9.8 DUN 28 FEB 6rn 7f Std

2 PSYCHEDELIC FUNK (GB) (245) Br Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Parabola (GB) B Mrs J Imray O Sean Jones & Mrs Lynne Lyons

6 9 13 (Blinkers)

(139) (9)

360641- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

RACE FIVE

WHITE, royal spots cap races than this in the past, including when winning He seems large to go on anyblue ground and & hassleeves, contestedstriped much better back-to-back Group 3 races in 2017/18. One to respect. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 4 Psychedelic Funk (GB) 6 flat wins r130,952.50 D — Handicap Rating 100 8/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (BK) won 3/4L 1 3/4L from Thiswaycadeaux 9.2 and Laughifuwant 9.7 LEP 26 OCT 19 8rn Listed 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 36.4sec 10/1 HR99 C.T. Keane 9.5 (BK) 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/4L 4th to Yulong Gold Fairy (GB) 9.2 TIPP 6 OCT 19 12rn Group 3 7f 100yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.7 (BK) 4 1/4L 6th of 13 to Up Helly Aa 9.4 CK 1 OCT 19 Listed 1m 125yds Yld/Sft

3 QUIZICAL (252)

5 9 11

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Twenty Questions (GB) B Joe Bishop O John Lavery

(137) (11)

684471- F Robbie Colgan J Ms Sheila Lavery T

RED, panel, sleeves, redlast &seen yellow striped He hasyellow gone well fresh black in the past and was bolting up offcap 5lb lower at Leopardstown in October. He won on good ground here in September last year and is noted. Winning Range SH-Gd. Star Rating 3 Quizical 2 flat wins r25,504.00 D — Handicap Rating 98 100/30Fav HR93 S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 3 3/4L 5L from Lusis Naturea (GB) 7.13 and Gee Rex 8.8 LEP 19 OCT 19 8rn Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 50.6sec 22/1 HR90 R.C. Colgan 9.5 7L 7th of 12 to Yulong Gold Fairy (GB) 9.2 TIPP 6 OCT 19 Group 3 7f 100yds Sft/Hvy 6/1 HR89 O.J. Orr 9.13 1 1/4L 3/4L hd 4th to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 here 28 SEP 19 15rn hcp 1m Yld

4 FLASH GORDON (7) Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Oasis Sunset B Gigginstown House Stud O Ms Fiona Carmichael

4 9 9

(135) (10)

(Blinkers)

1330-02D F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T PURPLE, lightpast green stars on sleeves, green star on cap having veered left over Finished second the star, post atlight Naasgreen last week in Listed companylight but was demoted to third a furlong from home. Blinkers remain fitted and he cannot be overlooked. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Flash Gordon 1 flat win r9,856.00— Handicap Rating 96 16/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.7 (BK) disq 2 1/2L 2nd to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN 8rn Listed 5f Gd /Yld 10/1 HR96 S. Foley 10.0 21L last of 14 to Maid Of Spirit 8.9 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd /Frm 8/1 HR96 S. Foley 9.0 12L 10th of 12 to Speak In Colours (GB) 9.12 here 29 JUN 19 Listed 6f Gd

5 CURRENT OPTION (15)

4 9 7

(133) (16)

Br B g Camelot (GB) - Coppertop (Hood) 21221-0 F B Grangecon Holdings Ltd Ronan Whelan J O Dooley Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan & Shamrock Thoroughbreds Adrian McGuinness T

BLACK, red chevron, red and armlet, redoncap, black at stars He was progressive last year shaped his return this track over 1m as though the drop to 7f would help. Might not be done improving yet and is a player. Winning Range GS-Gd. Star Rating 3 Current Option 2 flat wins r93,890.80 D — Handicap Rating 94 11/2 HR94 C.T. Keane 9.4 6 3/4L 12th of 17 to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 11/2 HR89 R.P. Whelan 8.12 won nk nk from Black Magic Woman 9.4 and Ice Cold In Alex 8.12 LEP 14 SEP 19 17rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27.1sec 12/1 HR87 N.M. Crosse 7.13 3/4L 2nd to Jassaar (GB) 8.8 here 30 AUG 19 25rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Yld 30

6 VERHOYEN (GB) (7)

5 9 6

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

(132) (15)

42172-7 F Rory Cleary J M C Grassick T

EMERALD emerald green & yellow the striped sleeves, yellow spots oncontesting cap He rarely runsGREEN, badly at this venue and will appreciate drop into handicap company after a warm Listed race at Naas recently. Going up in trip will also suit. Winning Range Yld-Gd & AW. Star Rating 5 Verhoyen (GB) 3 flat wins r87,918.00 C — Handicap Rating 93 25/1 HR93 W.J. Lee 9.7 (BK) 6L 7th of 8 to Make A Challenge 9.10 NAAS 20 JUN Listed 5f Gd /Yld 10/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.9 (BK) s/hd 2nd to Miacomet 7.13 here 13 OCT 19 12rn hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.5 (BK) 7 1/4L 7th of 20 to Make A Challenge 9.8 here 28 SEP 19 Ext hcp 5f Sft

7 TITANIUM SKY (96)

4 9 4

Br Gr f Dark Angel - She’s Our Mark (GB) B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(130) (5)

28304-0 F Andrew Slattery (5) J D K Weld T

BLACK, slvs, stable red cap, star. Representswhite a powerful but black she will need to improve markedly on her comeback effort at Naas to have any chance of winning a race like this. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Titanium Sky 1 flat win r8,624.00 D — Handicap Rating 91 20/1 HR92 A.J. Slattery 9.8 30L last of 14 to Fastar 9.1 NAAS 23 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR93 O.J. Orr 9.0 2 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Surrounding 9.7 DUN 1 NOV 19 14rn Listed 1m Std 14/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (CP) 12L 11th of 14 to Silk Forest 9.0 NAAS 20 OCT 19 Listed 1m Sft/Hvy

8 COLFER ME (15)

4 9 3

Br B g Canford Cliffs - Thistlestar (USA) B Vincent Kelly O Vincent Kelly

(Blinkers)

(129) (3)

42870-2 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

YELLOW, blue yellow On his first royal run for thisseams, stable, he ran acap blinder to finish second in a decent handicap over 1m here recently. Expect another bold showing this evening. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Colfer Me 2 flat wins r14,476.00 D — Handicap Rating 90 66/1 HR90 W.J. Lee 9.0 (BK) 2 1/2L 2nd to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 20/1 HR96 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.8 (BK) 4 1/2L 10th of 14 to Charcor 9.8 DUN 15 NOV 19 hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 10/1 S.A. Shortall 10.12 (BK) last of 7fn, 10rn to A Wave Of The Sea 11.4 DRYL 2 NOV 19 hdl 2m 100yds Sft

9 TOMMY TAYLOR (USA) (16)

6 9 1

(127) (14)

842-262 F Donagh O’Connor (3) J J F Levins T WHITE & EMERALD emerald green chevrons onand sleeves, emerald cap to His last win was over two GREEN years agoHOOPS, now but he’s yet to run badly for this yard there were plentygreen of positives take from his latest Gowran effort. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 3 Tommy Taylor (USA) 2 flat wins r42,100.60 D — Handicap Rating 88 9/1 HR87 D.W. O’Connor 9.13 2nd to Bucky Larson 10.0 GOW 11 JUN 14rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd 13/8Fav HR88 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to War Hero 8.12 DUN 24 JAN hcp 7f Std 5/2 HR83 D.W. O’Connor 9.12 3/4L 2nd to Arcanears 9.11 DUN 17 JAN 14rn hcp 6f Std

10 KATIYMANN (15)

8 9 0

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Katiyra B His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Paul Rooney

(C,T)

(126) (17)

25276-0 F Adam Farragher (7) J M Halford T EMERALD & BLACK hooped Winner of fiveGREEN races from 7f to 1mCHEVRONS, 1f but he needsemerald to step upgreen on hissleeves, reappearance effortcap off this mark in the Irish Lincolnshire, when finishing 11th of 17, in order to figure. Winning Range GS & AW. Star Rating 3 Katiymann 5 flat wins r65,812.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 33/1 HR87 S.P. Davis 8.11 (TS) 6 3/4L 11th of 17 to Bowerman (GB) 9.7 here 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 11/2 HR88 S. Foley 8.9 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 6th of 12 to Yuften (GB) 8.6 DUN 20 DEC 19 hcp 7f Std 11/4Fav HR89 R.P. Whelan 9.11 (TS) 5L 7th of 13 to Geological 9.2 DUN 20 NOV 19 7f Std

11 BIG BABY BULL (6)

4 8 13

Br Ch g Tagula - Grotta Del Fauno B Azienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti O Big Blue Star Syndicate

(TStrap)

(125) (2)

621-55-4 F J M Sheridan (7) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

LIGHT BLUE, grey1mseams, greyencouragingly armlet, greyoncap, lightstart blue Successful at 7f and and shaped his first forstar his new stable/following wind surgery when landing minor money off this mark at Leopardstown recently. Winning Range GS-GF. Star Rating 4 Big Baby Bull 2 flat wins r11,337.40— Handicap Rating 86 20/1 HR86 James J. Doyle 10.3 (TS) 1/2L 3/4L nk 4th to Turbine 9.3 LEP 21 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2 Rossa Ryan 9.7 12L 5th of 6 to Oasis Prince (GB) 9.6 HAYDOCK P 11 MAY 19 hcp (76-95)7f 212yds Gd /Sft 14/1 Tom Marquand 9.7 8L 5th of 9 to Private Secretary (GB) 9.1 SANDOWN P 26 APR 19 hcp (76-95)1m 1f 209yds Gd /Frm

12 CYRUS DALLIN (GB) (17)

6 8 12

Br B g Roderic O’Connor - Munaawashat B J A and Mrs Duffy O Westerners Syndicate

(124) (18)

12154-4 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

DARK red hoop, sleeves,he’s redrated & dark greenthan striped Winner GREEN, of five races from 7f tostriped 1m and although 8lb higher whencap winning at Listowel in September, he has place claims if building on his reappearance fourth at Navan. Winning Range Sft-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Cyrus Dallin (GB) 5 flat wins r39,336.30 D — Handicap Rating 85 40/1 HR85 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 s/hd 1 3/4L nk 4th to Mutadaawel 9.11 NAV 10 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Frm 11/4 HR86 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 (CP) 7L 2 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Spanish Tenor 9.10 LIM 12 OCT 19 8rn hcp 1m Hvy 4/1Fav HR84 James J. Doyle 9.2 (CP) 8 1/2L 5th of 11 to Onlyhuman 9.11 TIPP 6 OCT 19 hcp (70-100)1m 1f Sft/Hvy 31

RACE FIVE

Br B g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Sharp Apple (USA) B Dr John A Chandler O Jonny Hayes

13 ICE COLD IN ALEX (15) Br B g Olden Times (GB) - Telesina (ITY) B Thomas Kinsella O Middleham Park Racing Ireland

6 8 12 (TStrap)

(124) (13)

32343-4 F Chris Hayes J K J Condon T

LIGHT BLUE, epaulettes, light cap He has won fourorange times from 5f to 7f and is ablue model of consistency. Ran another solid race in defeat over 6f here on his seasonal return and should remain competitive back up in trip. Gd-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Ice Cold In Alex 4 flat wins r50,140.00 CD — Handicap Rating 85 15/2 HR85 N.G. McCullagh 9.3 (TS) nk nk 1 1/2L 4th to Maid Of Spirit 8.9 here 12 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 6f Gd /Frm 15/2 HR85 N.G. McCullagh 8.12 (TS) nk nk 3rd to Current Option 8.12 LEP 14 SEP 19 17rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 12/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 8.6 (TS) 3/4L hd 3/4L 4th to Jassaar (GB) 8.8 here 30 AUG 19 25rn Ext hcp 1m Gd /Yld

14 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (270)

4 8 10

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

(122) (4)

322411- F Wayne Lordan J Edward Lynam T

GREY, & blackincheck Opened grey her account a Cork cap maiden in September and followed up in a handicap there the following month. Up 12lb here but worth a market check on her return from a break. Winning Range YS-Gd. Star Rating 4 Romantic Proposal 2 flat wins r18,025.50 D — Handicap Rating 83 5/1 HR71 W.M. Lordan 8.4 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Katiymann 9.7 and The Broghie Man (GB) 9.7 CK 1 OCT 19 15rn hcp 7f Yld/Sft 1min 27sec 11/2 HR68 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Lovee Dovee (GB) 8.11 and Marmolata 9.0 CK 1 SEP 19 17rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 23.8sec 7/4Fav HR70 D.P. McDonogh 9.0 1/2L 3 1/2L 2L 4th to Tauran Shaman 9.2 KILL 17 JUL 19 13rn mdn 1m 30yds Gd

15 ROYAL HIGHNESS (16)

4 8 9

Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Queen Jock (USA) B D Webley & Dream Ahead Syndicate O Clipper Logistics Group Ltd

(121) (12)

2321-32 F Nathan Crosse (5) J Henry de Bromhead T

GREY, cap at Dundalk in December and showed she’s also effective on turf with a solid second over this trip Landed awhite 7f maiden at Gowran recently. Has viable each-way claims. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Royal Highness 1 flat win r7,387.50 D — Handicap Rating 82 8/1 HR81 W.M. Lordan 9.10 2nd to Bucky Larson 10.0 GOW 11 JUN 14rn hcp (60-90)7f Gd 5/1Fav HR78 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 hd 1/2L 3rd to Major Power 9.5 DUN 28 FEB 14rn hcp 7f Std 2/1Fav HR71 W.J. Lee 9.1 won 3L 1 1/4L from Arnhem 9.5 and Annie B 9.0 DUN 13 DEC 19 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 25.6sec

16 DRAGONS CALL (10)

4 8 8

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Br B f Dragon Pulse - Harriers Call B Frank Campbell O F Campbell

(120) (6)

91480-7 F Sean Davis J John James Feane T

WHITE, disc, starthan when winning over this trip at Limerick last summer and needs Successfulblack at 5f and 7f, black thoughcap, ratedwhite 5lb higher to better her last run there in order to figure. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 2 Dragons Call 2 flat wins r30,692.00 D — Handicap Rating 81 50/1 HR81 R.C. Colgan 9.9 7 1/4L last of 7 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.10 LIM 17 JUN 6f 150yds Gd 22/1 HR82 G.M. Ryan 8.12 5 3/4L 11th of 14 to She’s A Babe(disq) 9.0 DUN 4 OCT 19 hcp (70-100)7f Std G.Lee 9.4 12L 8th of 9 to Lady of Aran 8.12 PONTEFRAC 19 SEP 19 hcp (81-100)6f Gd /Frm

17 OPENING VERSE (7) Br B g Dark Angel - Silk Slippers (GB) B Highfort Stud O Mrs John J Murphy

4 8 8

(120) (8)

(TStrap)

6137-0 F Killian Leonard J John Joseph Murphy T

PINK white white Landed&aWHITE 7f maidenDIAMONDS, at Cork last spring andsleeves, was tried in Listeddiamond company on latercap in the year. May benefit from the switch to handicap company this afternoon. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Opening Verse 1 flat win r7,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 81 22/1 HR81 A. Mackay 9.5 (TS) 7 1/2L 11th of 14 to Mokhalad (GB) 9.6 NAAS 20 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd /Yld 16/1 HR82 K.J. Leonard 9.4 10L 7th of 8 to Flight Risk 10.0 CK 17 AUG 19 Listed 7f Yld/Sft 7/1 HR83 R.C. Colgan 9.3 3L 1L 3rd to Sirjack Thomas 9.8 SLGO 7 AUG 19 7rn 5f 160yds Gd

18 PESHKOVA (10)

5 8 6

Br Gr f Shamardal (USA) - Walkamia (FR) B Ballygallon Stud Limited O Ballygallon Stud Limited

(CPiece)

(118) (1)

4150-65 F Conor Hoban J R P Cody T

LIGHT BLUE, dark7f,blue & yellow striped blue & yellow hooped caplast year (10lb out of Successful at 5f and although now rated 14lb sleeves, higher thandark when striking over this trip at Cork the handicap here). Others may be better treated for now. Winning Range Gd & AW. Star Rating 2 Peshkova 2 flat wins r22,142.00 D — Handicap Rating 69 9/2 HR69 A.J. Slattery 9.10 (CP) 9L 5th of 14 to Beauchamp Bagenal 9.5 GOW 17 JUN hcp (45-70)7f Gd 150/1 HR69 C.P. Hoban 9.2 (CP) 8L last of 6 to Lancaster House 9.5 here 13 JUN Group 3 7f Gd /Frm 16/1 HR70 N.M. Crosse 8.0 7L 11th of 13 to Innamorare 8.9 DUN 8 NOV 19 hcp 1m Std Blinkers worn by No. 2, No. 4, No. 6, No. 8. C,T worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 18. Hood worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 11, No. 13, No. 17. Long Handicap - Peshkova 7-10 (108) Probable Starting Prices - 13/2 Ice Cold In Alex, 7/1 Big Baby Bull, Romantic Proposal, 8/1 Current Option, 10/1 Flash Gordon, Colfer Me, Tommy Taylor (USA), Royal Highness, 12/1 No Needs Never, Titanium Sky, 14/1 Quizical, Verhoyen (GB), Cyrus Dallin (GB), 16/1 Psychedelic Funk (GB), Katiymann, 25/1 Opening Verse, Peshkova, 33/1 Dragons Call 32

No corresponding race last year.

CURRAGH COMMENT VERHOYEN could outrun a nice price in this competitive handicap, as he rarely runs badly at this track and is entitled to have improved for his comeback effort over an inadequate trip at Naas last week. He finished behind Flash Gordon, who was second past the post and then demoted to third, in that Listed Sole Power Sprint Stakes, but is capable of reversing that form with Jessica Harrington’s charge over this longer trip. Psychedelic Funk is used to keeping better company and must be respected for an in-form yard, while Colfer Me ran a blinder first time up for this yard here 15 days ago and joins Romantic Proposal on the shortlist.

WIN: VERHOYEN

DANGER: PSYCHEDELIC FUNK

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (10)

DARK BLUE

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

2 9 5

(131) (1)

Br Ch c Air Force Blue (USA) - Marylebone (USA) B Chelston O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

17 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Made a winning debut in a 5f maiden at Navan before finishing seventh of 18 in the Windsor Castle next time. Has a strong chance back down in grade. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 4 Chief Little Hawk (USA) 1 win r9,145.00 D 4/1 R. L. Moore 9.3 5L 7th of 18 to Tactical (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 5f Gd 7/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from The Blue Panther 9.2 and Hyde Park Barracks (USA) 9.2 NAV 10 JUN 8rn mdn 5f Gd /Frm 1min 1.1sec

2 EASTERN VOICE (7)

2 9 5

Br B c Vocalised (USA) - Star Street B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(131) (6)

42 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Failed to justify 2-1 favouritism when runner-up over 6f in a maiden at Naas last time but is seemingly improving with experience all the same. Could figure now dropping back in trip. Star Rating 3 Eastern Voice 2/1Fav K.J. Manning 9.2 nk 2nd to Military Style (USA) 9.2 NAAS 20 JUN 5rn mdn 6f Gd /Yld 33/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Lucky Vega 9.2 NAAS 8 JUN 18rn mdn 6f Gd /Frm

3 HYDE PARK BARRACKS (USA) (10)

2 9 5

Br B c Air Force Blue (USA) - Secret Charm B Frank Hutchinson O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

RACE SIX

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

(131) (4)

30 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

Finished third behind Chief Little Hawk on debut at Navan and was again behind that rival when 11th in the Windsor Castle. Will do well to turn the tables on his stablemate on those pieces of evidence. Star Rating 3 Hyde Park Barracks (USA) 8/1 Sean Levey 9.3 6L 11th of 18 to Tactical (GB) 9.3 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 5f Gd 7/2 P.B. Beggy 9.2 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.2 NAV 10 JUN 8rn mdn 5f Gd /Frm

4 TWILIGHT HEIR (GB) (9)

2 9 5

(131) (2)

Br B c Twilight Son (GB) - Xtrasensory (GB) B Mrs Susan Field O Jose Souza Guerra

2 F Sean Davis J Mark L Fagan T YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, emerald green armlet, emerald green & yellow striped cap Was touched off by only a short-head when second on debut at Fairyhouse and entitled to improve with that outing behind him. This looks a much tougher heat, though. Star Rating 3 Twilight Heir (GB) 8/1 S.P. Davis 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Shalaalaa (GB) 9.2 FAIR 18 JUN 5rn mdn 6f Gd /Frm

5 BLUE CABOCHON (14) Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Holly Blue (GB) B Bouval Ltd,S McConnon&Rockhart Trading O Ms Mary Slack

BLACK, maroon star, striped cap

2 9 0 (TStrap)

(126) (5)

4 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Far from disgraced when fourth over this track and trip on her racecourse debut and she is a potential improver now sporting a first-time tongue-tie this evening. Star Rating 3 Blue Cabochon 9/2 C.D. Hayes 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 1L 4th to Dickiedooda 9.2 here 13 JUN 10rn mdn 5f Gd /Frm

6 FRENETIC (17)

2 9 0

Br B f Kodiac (GB) - Moojha (USA) B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O SBA Racing Limited

ROYAL GREEN, white collar & cuffs, gold braids, velvet royal green cap, gold tassel

(126) (7)

1 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Justified 11-4 favouritism when making a winning debut over an extended 5f at Navan and there could be plenty more improvement to come for an in-form stable. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 5 Frenetic 1 win r9,145.00 11/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 3/4L 2L from Mother Earth 9.2 and Snowfall (JPN) 9.2 NAV 10 JUN 14rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd /Frm 1min 10.3sec

7 MOONEISTA (8)

2 9 0

(126) (3)

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

52 F Ronan Whelan J Jack W Davison T DARK GREEN,white triple diamond & diamonds on slvs,dk.green cap,white diamonds

Fifth behind Frenetic on her racecourse bow but took a step in the right direction when finishing a short-head second over this trip at Tipperary last time. This is tougher today, however. Star Rating 3 Mooneista 9/2 G.M. Ryan 8.11 s/hd 2nd to Measure Of Magic 8.13 TIPP 19 JUN 12rn mdn 5f Yld 40/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 4 3/4L 5th of 14 to Frenetic 9.2 NAV 10 JUN mdn 5f 164yds Gd /Frm

TStrap worn by No. 5. Probable Starting Prices - 5/4 Frenetic, 5/2 Chief Little Hawk (USA), 13/2 Hyde Park Barracks (USA), 7/1 Eastern Voice, 14/1 Blue Cabochon, Mooneista, 25/1 Twilight Heir (GB)

2019 - 1st Ickworth 2nd King Neptune (USA) 3rd In The Present (USA) (1 min. 2.2 sec.)

CURRAGHâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;COMMENT FRENETIC left a favourable impression when making a winning debut over an extended 5f at Navan and is expected to give a good account over this stiffer 5f for a stable who have their string in tremendous order right now. Blue Cabochon shaped encouragingly when fourth over track and trip on debut and could improve for the application of a tongue-tie, though Chief Little Hawk, a debut winner at Navan who contested the Windsor Castle next time out (with stablemate Hyde Park Barracks in arrears on both occasions), is feared most.

DANGER: CHIEF LITTLE HAWK

RACE SIX

WIN: FRENETIC

LEGENDARY

WINNERS

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners. Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles. Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races. In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-and-three-quarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-and-a-half.

1964 SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus burst onto the scene as a two-year-old with a wide margin success in the National Stakes, where he marked himself as a future Classic horse. He delivered on the promise shown as a two-year-old, landing the Irish 2,000 Guineas before going on to win the Epsom Derby under 50-year-old Scobie Breasley. A strong favourite for the Irish Derby, he won in fine style by four lengths, and his rich pedigree can be traced all the way back to the Godolphin Arabian.

1970 NIJINSKY Vincent O’Brien won the Irish Derby on seven occasions during his career and perhaps the most iconic of those victories was that of Nijinsky in 1970. The son of Northern Dancer arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby as the unbeaten winner of the 2000 Guineas and Derby and he didn’t disappoint. Nijinsky would go on to even greater fame in the months after that, completing the fabled Triple Crown by winning the St Leger at Doncaster. To this day, no other horse has completed the Triple Crown.

1981 SHERGAR Having won the Derby by no less than 10 lengths in 1981, he arrived at The Curragh for the Irish Derby on a wave of expectation. With Lester Piggott taking over the reins from Walter Swinburn, the son of Great Nephew made no mistake, prevailing by a very easy four lengths. After his racing career finished later that year, Shergar returned to The Curragh to stand as a sire in Ballymany Stud. Such was the regard he was held in by Irish racing people, he was paraded down the main street in Newbridge in scenes unlikely to ever be repeated.

1990 SALSABIL Prior to the 1990 renewal of the Irish Derby, 90 years had passed since a filly had won the race. Despite the race being contested by the Derby winner Quest For Fame and the highly-regarded Belmez, it was the John Dunlop-trained 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Salsabil that was the focus of attention. It was highly unusual for such a talented filly to take on the colts in a Classic, so when Willie Carson guided her to a Âž-length victory, it created a sensation.

LEGENDARY

WINNERS

1992 ST JOVITE There have been few more spectacular winners than St Jovite in 1992. While the son of Pleasant Colony had finished second to Dr Devious in the Derby earlier that month, the rematch at the Curragh was no contest at all, with St Jovite powering away from his rival to score by a remarkable 12 lengths. It wasn’t just a visually impressive performance either, as he came home in a time of 2 minutes 25.6 seconds, which smashed the previous race record of 2 minutes 28.8 seconds set by Tambourine II in 1962. It is a record that stands to this day.

2001 GALILEO Arguably the best of Aidan O’Brien’s twelve winners of the Irish Derby is Galileo, who won by four lengths in 2001. The son of Sadler’s Wells followed his Epsom success with another smooth victory in the hands of Mick Kinane before completing a notable treble when landing the King George at Ascot. He has since become the greatest stallion of his generation, to date siring six winners of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

2016 HARZAND A memorable victory for Pat Smullen, Dermot Weld and the Aga Khan, Harzand showed grit, speed and class to win this race a few years ago. Backing up his success in the Epsom Derby, Smullen was at his brilliant best aboard the son of Sea The Stars, guiding him home and holding off a late challenge from the talented Idaho to land his second Irish Derby after the success of Grey Swallow in 2004.

2019 SOVEREIGN The result of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby may not have been expected, but Sovereign routed the field under Padraig Beggy to record a six length success in the Classic. Down the field at Epsom, the son of Galileo made every post a winning one to record a memorable front-running success with a fine staying performance.

2020

2020 will mark the 155th running of the Irish Derby. This is the 13th year of sponsorship of Ireland’s flagship race by Dubai Duty Free.

History The first running of the race in 1866 saw the English raider Selim (5/4) beat the even-money favourite Tom King by three lengths with Fire Eater back in third. There were only three runners. Back then, the Irish Derby was run on the second day of a four-day meeting and Selim won on each day. He had a walk-over on the first day, the day after the Irish Derby he again beat Tom King in the three-mile Queen’s Plate and on the final day he won over four miles. Selim was bred by Dublin sports writer D. Kinsella and was owned by Englishman James Cockin who was based at Hednesford in Staffordshire and made frequent raids on Irish races. In its first six years the Irish Derby was run over a mile-and-three-quarters, but from 1872 onwards it has taken place over the traditional distance of a mile-anda-half.

Female Trainers

The Irish Derby has never been won by a horse representing a Female trainer. The Jessica Harrington trained Grandee was the latest one to attempt to break the hoodoo in 2017.

British Challengers

British runners have traditionally enjoyed much success in the race (21 wins in the last 50 years), but have been relegated to a supporting role in recent times. The victory of Jack Hobbs in the 2015 renewal was the first Britishtrained success in the race since Balanchine in 1994. The biggest ever British raiding party was in 1996 when a nine-strong British team came up short behind the Dermot Weld-trained Zagreb.

Maidens The last maiden to win the Irish Derby was Sindon in 1958, trained by Michael Dawson in Ireland and ridden by Liam Ward.

French Challengers

Pardal, third in 1950, was the first French runner in the race. He was owned by Marcel Boussac and ridden by Rae Johnstone. French-trained horses have won the Irish Derby eight times in all including four victories in the last 25 years, namely; Hurricane Run in 2005, his sire Montjeu in 1999, Dream Well in 1998 and Winged Love in 1995. Malacate (1976), Irish Ball (1971), Prince Regent (1969) and Tambourine (1962) were the others.

Record Time The fastest winning time in the Derby was registered by St Jovite in 1992 when Jim Bolger’s brilliant colt came home in a time of 2 min 25.6 sec, which smashed the previous record of 2 min 28.8 sec set by Tambourine II in 1962. 42

Smallest/Largest Fields The smallest ever field was in 1868 when Madeira defeated his sole rival, Bee Quick, by six lengths. Madeira only ran twice after his Irish Derby win where he was beaten on successive days at Bellewstown! 1962 witnessed the biggest ever turnout for the race as Tambourine II saw off 23 rivals to become the first ever French-trained winner of the race. 2012 and 2014 saw the joint smallest fields since 1912, with just four rivals taking their chances against the Derby heroes Camelot and Australia respectively. This year’s field is the biggest since 1977.

Dead Heats

Only twice has the result of the Irish Derby come down to a dead heat and on both occasions the horses involved have been English-trained raiders. Haine and Zodiac shared the honours in 1924, while 10 years later Patriot King and Primero were inseparable passing the post.

Most Successful Jockey Morny Wing is the most successful jockey in the Irish Derby, recording six victories between 1921 and 1946. Steve Donoghue and Lester Piggott both won five. Seamus Heffernan is the most successful current licenced jockey with three wins in the race.

Most Successful Owners

The 2016 victory of Harzand saw the Aga Khan overtake his grandfather His Highness the Aga Khan III as the most successful individual owner in the history of the race with what was his sixth success. The latter had his colours carried to victory five times between 1925 and 1949, while Shergar gave the present Aga Khan his first success in 1981 and was followed by Shahrastani (1986), Kahyasi (1988), Sinndar (2000), Alamshar (2003) and the aforementioned Harzand (2016). Mind, that title could well be disputed as various combinations of the Coolmore partners, namely John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, have owned 15 winners of the race in the last 21 years. Indeed, the six most recent of those winners have all carried the silks of Derrick Smith, which puts him right behind the Aga Khan.

Winning Siblings The last siblings to win the race were Ribocco in 1967 and his full-brother Ribero in 1968. Both horses were trained in England by Fulke Johnson-Houghton, ridden by Lester Piggott and owned by Charles Engelhard.

Leading Sire

Another jointly held title, the accolade of the most successful sire in the race is held by Gallinule and the recently deceased Sadler’s Wells – two giants of their time. Gallinule produced six winners between 1895 and 1901, while Sadler’s Wells got off the mark with Old Vic in 1989. The following year his daughter Salsabil won before Dream Well in 1998, Montjeu in 1999, Galileo in 2001 and High Chaparral in 2002. Sovereign’s victory last year saw Galileo join Gallinule and Sadler’s Wells as the leading sire of the race with six winners, and a victory by one of his progeny this year could see him overtake the two as the leading sire.

Youthful Jockeys Two 19-year-old jockeys have ridden the winner of this race. Martin Quirke was Irish Champion Jockey in 1923, riding 86 winners, and he landed the Irish Derby in 1919 with victory in the saddle aboard Loch Lomond. Joseph O’Brien equalled this feat in 2012 when winning the Irish Derby with the top-class Camelot, who he’d ridden to previous victory in the English 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby.

Shortest Priced/Longest Priced Winner In 1907, Orby was the first horse to attempt the English-Irish Derby double and he duly obliged, with his starting price of 1/10 making him the shortest ever priced winner of the Classic. The shortest priced horse in the race since then was Australia at 1/8 in the 2014 renewal. Zarathustra is the longest-priced winner, prevailing at 50/1 in 1954. Ridden by Paddy Powell and trained by Michael Hurley, he had finished fifth in the Irish 2000 Guineas but had run badly in the Gallinule Stakes on his previous start.

Beaten Epsom Runners In Recent Years The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the racing calendar up in the air, and unusually there is only a week between the Epsom and Irish Derbies, with the Irish equivalent being run first. Both Frozen Fire in 2008 and Soldier of Fortune in 2007 finished unplaced at Epsom before triumphing in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Soldier of Fortune was fifth at Epsom while Frozen Fire was only 11th. Last year’s winner Capri finished 6th at Epsom before winning at the Curragh. Previous to that duo, the last horse to win the Irish Derby after having been unplaced at Epsom was Tyrnavos (12th at Epsom) who caused a 25/1 shock on soft ground in 1980. Others who were placed at Epsom before triumphing at the Curragh recently were Jack Hobbs (second at Epsom) in 2015, Treasure Beach (second at Epsom) in 2011, Fame and Glory (second at Epsom) in 2009, Dylan Thomas (third at Epsom) in 2006, Alamshar (third at Epsom) in 2003, St Jovite (second at Epsom) in 1992, Sir Harry Lewis (fourth at Epsom) in 1987, Law Society (second at Epsom) in 1985 and the great El Gran Senor (second at Epsom) in 1984. St Jovite’s win was unusual in that he turned the tables on his Epsom conqueror Dr Devious, finishing two lengths second to him at Epsom prior to inflicting a 12-length defeat on him at the Curragh. 43

Father-and-Son Combinations

The win of Camelot in 2012 was the first time in history that a father/son trainer/ jockey combination was successful in the Irish Derby and they repeated the feat with Australia in 2014.

Record of Favourites in the Last 10 Years 2010 Monterosso – fourth 2011 Carlton House – fourth 2012 Camelot – won 2013 Ruler Of The World – fifth 2014 Australia – won 2015 Jack Hobbs – won 2016 Harzand - won 2017 Wings Of Eagles - fourth 2018 Saxon Warrior - fourth 2019 Anthony Van Dyck – second

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY THIS YEAR’S KEY CONTENDERS CROSSFIREHURRICANE (USA)

HHHHH

KITTEN’S JOY (USA) - LOUVAKHOVA(USA) Trained by JOSEPH O’BRIEN

Unbeaten from four starts, this promising type landed the Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Gallinule Stakes last time out with a stylish victory. While the form might not be the strongest, he looks a horse on the up and is by a top emerging sire in Kitten’s Joy.

SANTIAGO AUTHORIZED - WADYHATTA (GB)

HHHHH Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN

A colt with a fine stride who landed the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot last time out. While that was over a slightly longer trip of 14 furlongs, his juvenile maiden form is strong and he looks to have improved hugely over the winter.

ARTHUR’S KINGDOM CAMELOT (GB) - MADEIRA MIST

HHHH

Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN

This son of Derby hero Camelot took three attempts to get off the mark but has run well with credit in top company since. He came out well in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot last time out and wears cheekpieces for the first time.

SHERPA ZOFFANY - EIRNIN

HHHH Trained by DONNACHA O’BRIEN

A maiden winner at Roscommon, this son of Zoffany ran a fair race in the Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Gallinule Stakes, not getting a clear run late on and looking one to watch next time out. This is a big race to be pitched into however.

FISCAL RULES MAKE BELIEVE (GB) - GOLD MIRAGE

HHH Trained by JIM BOLGER

It’s not often that Jim Bolger chucks an unexposed type in at the top level, but he did exactly that with this horse in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas last time out. He made eye-catching headway to finish fifth and isn’t one to discount here.

DAWN PATROL GALILEO - GWYNN

HHH Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN

Another Galileo colt, although this one is a touch less exposed than a few of his rivals. A strong favourite for a maiden at Leopardstown last time out, he looks to have something to find on the basis of that form.

IBERIA GALILEO - BEAUTY BRIGHT

HHH Trained by AIDAN O’BRIEN

A first time out winner, he’s found life tough in his starts since but has hinted at having ability. Blinkered first time last time out in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, he was still a little keen and he’ll need to take a step forward to figure here.

GALILEO CHROME

AUSTRALIA (GB) - CURIOUS MIND (GB) Trained by JOSEPH O’BRIEN

By Australia (not Galileo!), he broke his maiden at the second time of asking at the Curragh, winning by a head. This represents a big step up in class but he may have some untapped potential. A big ride for Edward Greatrex. 44

LEGENDARY HORSE

CAMELOT

2012 WINNER

MOST SUCCESSFUL TRAINER

AIDAN O’BRIEN

13 WINS

including nine of the last 12 renewals

7 CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES 2006 to 2012

MOST SUCCESSFUL OWNER

MICHAEL TABOR 14 WINS (INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS)

8/10

Ran in a Group 1 last time

First three in the betting

7/10

5/10

Finished in top two on most recent outing

Ofﬁcially top-rated 45

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY THE FORM In the quest to find the winner of this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, we take a look through some of the key trials for this race and the contenders to come out of them. A notable omission from the key trials for the race this year is the Ballysax Stakes, rescheduled for Dundalk as a trial for the Kentucky Derby. Replays are available to make sure you’re fully up to date with all your form study!

COOLMORE TEN SOVEREIGNS GALLINULE STAKES Joseph O’Brien looked to have a perfect contender for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby in Crossfirehurricane as he aims to build on the success of Latrobe a few years ago. This fine Kitten’s Joy colt demonstrated a promising amount of staying power to land the mile and a quarter event, with his course experience a big plus for those supporting him.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REPLAY OF THE COOLMORE TEN SOVEREIGNS GALLINULE STAKES

DERRINSTOWN STUD DERBY TRIAL STAKES Held at Leopardstown, this race saw a bold front-running performance from the Aidan O’Brien-trained Cormorant, an expensive purchase who prevailed under a fine ride from Padraig Beggy. The form stacks up too, with subsequent Royal Ascot winner Russian Emperor and eye-catching second.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REPLAY OF THE DERRINSTOWN STUD DERBY TRIAL STAKES

Iberia looked to be one who would benefit from the run when finishing third, with Agitare and Sunchart finishing in fourth and fifth. Iberia and Sunchart represent this line of form in today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby.

TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS The first Classic of the season isn’t often a stepping stone to this race, but with the changed fixture list this year a different opportunity is presented. Aidan O’Brien’s Desert King did the double back in 1997 under Christy Roche, but we could see a repeat that feat repeated here.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REPLAY OF THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS

The sole representative of this race comes via the Jim Bolgertrained Fiscal Rules, who was held up and made smooth progress to finish fifth, hinting of more to come.

KING EDWARD VII STAKES Held at Royal Ascot, this race hasn’t often been a key trial for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, but with the calendar changes we could see a few of the runners from that race line up here. Mogul was a strong favourite but looked to be one who would improve for the run as he travelled well but found little, with stablemate Arthur’s Kingdom, who runs in this race, finishing second.

QUEEN’S VASE Santiago takes a step down in trip following victory in this race, which may be a little inconvenient for him. Nevertheless, his way of going and turn of foot late on suggests he should cope with this different challenge to the one he faced at Royal Ascot last time out.

THE VERDICT CROSSFIREHURRICANE gets the nod following an impressive victory in the Coolmore Ten Sovereigns Gallinule Stakes. Previously a Listed winner at Dundalk, he’s four from four in his career to date and won in comfortable style over 10 furlongs a few weeks ago. We know he runs well at the Curragh, he’s smartly bred and on ratings he’s one of the top contenders in this race. A mention must go to Santiago, who won the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot last time out but now drops in trip, and to Fiscal Rules who ran an eyecatching race in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas two weeks ago. That run hinted at bundles of ability and the step up in trip will be a big test of that potential. An outsider to note is Tiger Moth, who was beaten by the promising Ten Year Ticket in a maiden back in October, before defying the odds to break his maiden over 10 furlongs at Leopardstown. 47

SEVENTH RACE 7.15P.M.

1m 4f

THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY OF W750,000 (GROUP 1)

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

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r427500; Second: r150000; Third: r75000; Fourth: r37500; Fifth: r22500; Sixth: r15000; Seventh: r7500; Eighth: r7500.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE SPONSOR

Dubai Duty Free will sponsor a prize for the winning owner, trainer and jockey and €100 for the groom in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

O Owner

No Horse

1 ARTHUR’S KINGDOM (11) Br B c Camelot (GB) - Madeira Mist B Skymarc Farm O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

3 9 2

(128) (4)

(CPiece)

2212-2 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL disc, striped sleeves, finish royalinblue cap 1 in France and he also hit the crossbar on his Ended hisBLUE, juvenileorange campaign with a second-placed a Group return in the King Edward VII. Should be in the mix once again. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Arthur’s Kingdom 1 flat win r9,751.50— Handicap Rating 107 Groom: Michael Webster 9/2 L. Dettori 9.0 2L 2nd to Pyledriver (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 16 JUN 6rn Group 2 1m 3f 211yds Gd /Sft Olivier Peslier 9.0 3L 2nd to Mkfancy (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLO 26 OCT 19 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Hvy 11/10Fav D. O’Brien 9.5 won 1 1/2L 5 1/2L from Zoheyr 9.5 and Maker Of Kings 9.5 GOW 14 OCT 19 12rn mdn 1m Hvy 1min 48.6sec

2 CHIRICAHUA (237)

3 9 2

Br B c Camelot (GB) - Dowager (GB) B Lynch Bages & Rhinestone B/Stock O Mark D Breen

WHITE & GREEN DIAMONDS, white sleeves, green shamrock, collar, cuffs & cap

(128) (12)

22- F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Placed in both starts in maiden company as a two-year-old and he should win plenty of races, although this is a very tough task on his return to action. Star Rating 2 Chiricahua Groom: Johnny Shinnick 6/4Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 hd 2nd to Nobel Prize 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 17rn mdn 1m Hvy 13/8Fav C.T. Keane 9.5 2 1/2L 2nd to Degraves 9.5 NAV 9 OCT 19 17rn mdn 1m Sft

3 CROSSFIREHURRICANE (USA) (15) 3 9 2 Br Ch c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Louvakhova (USA) B Glen Hill Farm & Scott C Heider O Scott C Heider

(128) (13)

(TStrap)

1-111 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T MAROON &four YELLOW CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, cuffs, yellow cap Unbeaten after starts and that includes his victory in the Groupyellow 3 Gallinule Stakes over star 1m 2fon here last time. Stamina is a slight concern but he should be a player if seeing out the trip. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Crossfirehurricane (USA) 4 flat wins r92,456.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 Groom: M. J. Doran 7/1 HR96 S.M. Crosse 9.5 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1/2L from Gold Maze (GB) 9.5 and Sherpa 9.5 here 12 JUN 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 2min 8.4sec 5/2 HR85 S.M. Crosse 9.3 (TS) won 1/2L 3L from Choice Of Mine (AUS) 9.3 and Orchid Gardens 8.12 DUN 28 FEB 9rn Listed 1m Std 1min 40.1sec 11/8Fav M.P. Sheehy 9.0 (TS) won 3 1/2L nk from Orchid Gardens 8.10 and Harbanaker 8.12 DUN 7 FEB 12rn 7f Std 1min 27sec

RACE SEVEN

4 DAWN PATROL (18)

3 9 2

Br B c Galileo - Gwynn B Lynch Bages Ltd O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves, pink cap

(128) (10)

4-2 F Ronan Whelan J A P O’Brien T

Remains a maiden but was not far behind stablemate Tiger Moth over 1m 2f here earlier in the month. Others make more appeal in this top-class contest. Star Rating 2 Dawn Patrol Groom: Sean O’Neill 5/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Tiger Moth 9.7 LEP 9 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 6/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 4 3/4L s/hd 6L 4th to Sunchart (GB) 9.0 TIPP 6 OCT 19 11rn mdn 1m 1f Sft/Hvy

5 FISCAL RULES (15)

3 9 2

Br B c Make Believe (GB) - Gold Mirage B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

WHITE, purple panel, check cap

(128) (5)

2-5 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Confirmed his debut promise when fifth on his seasonal return in the Irish 2,000 Guineas a couple of weeks ago. Should not be underestimated, despite his lack of a previous win. Star Rating 4 Fiscal Rules Groom: Tom Agar 16/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 4L 5th of 11 to Siskin (USA) 9.2 here 12 JUN Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 14/1 K.J. Manning 9.5 hd 2nd to Wichita 9.5 here 23 AUG 19 18rn mdn 7f Yld 48

6 GALILEO CHROME (15)

3 9 2

(128) (15)

Br B c Australia (GB) - Curious Mind (GB) 5-1 F B Mr Mohamed Ali Meddeb Edward Greatrex J O Galileo Chrome Partnership Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

RED, yellow panel, striped sleeves, hooped cap

Narrowly accounted for King Of The Throne in a 1m 2f maiden at this track last time but this obviously requires plenty of improvement. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Galileo Chrome 1 flat win r8,850.00 C Groom: Shauna McLaughlin 4/1 S.M. Crosse 9.4 won hd hd from King Of The Throne (USA) 9.7 and Timourid 9.7 here 12 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 2min 10.1sec 33/1 S.M. Crosse 9.0 8 1/2L 5th of 13 to Celtic High King 9.5 LEP 19 OCT 19 mdn 1m Sft

7 GOLD MAZE (GB) (15)

3 9 2

Br B c Golden Horn (GB) - Astonishing B Apple Tree Stud O The Long Wait Partnership

(128) (3)

53-2 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

MAROON & YELLOW HOOPS, maroon sleeves,too yellow cap Has been highly tried and only found Crossfirehurricane good in the Gallinule on his most recent outing. Has an

each-way chance this evening based on that performance. Star Rating 3 Gold Maze (GB) — Handicap Rating 103 Groom: Emma Redmond 6/1 S. Foley 9.5 1 1/4L 2nd to Crossfirehurricane (USA) 9.5 here 12 JUN 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 9/1 S. Foley 9.3 nk 3 3/4L 3rd to Innisfree 9.3 here 29 SEP 19 5rn Group 2 1m Hvy 6/1 S. Foley 9.5 6 3/4L 5th of 16 to Sinawann 9.5 here 23 AUG 19 mdn 1m Gd /Yld

8 IBERIA (18)

3 9 2

Br B c Galileo - Beauty Bright B Coolmore O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(Blinkers)

(128) (1)

17532-3 F Michael Hussey J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL orange disc, striped sleeves, white ContestedBLUE, some high-class contests last year and was thirdcap in the Derrinstown on his seasonal return. Capable of making the frame if arriving here at his best. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Iberia 1 flat win r11,820.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 Groom: Izzy Pridmore 5/2 HR106 W.M. Lordan 9.5 (BK) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Cormorant 9.5 LEP 9 JUN 5rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 6/4Fav HR104 W.M. Lordan 9.3 1 1/2L 2nd to Stela Star 9.0 LEP 19 OCT 19 5rn Group 3 7f Sft/Hvy Donnacha O’Brien 9.0 nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Royal Dornoch 9.0 NEWMARKET 28 SEP 19 7rn Group 2 1m Gd

9 KING OF THE THRONE (USA) (15)

3 9 2

Br Ch c Hard Spun (USA) - You Make Luvin Fun (USA) B Mount Brilliant Farm & Ranch, LLC O Emmet Mullins

(128) (7)

4963-2 F Rachael Blackmore J Emmet Mullins T

BLACK, red epaulettes, red chevrons sleeves, red He was just denied his first success by Galileoon Chrome when thestar pairon metcap here earlier in the month and will need to

step forward considerably to be in the shake up. Star Rating 2 King Of The Throne (USA) — Handicap Rating 92 11/2 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.7 (TS) hd 2nd to Galileo Chrome 9.4 here 12 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 15/8Fav G.F. Carroll 9.5 3/4L nk 3rd to Psyche (GB) 9.5 DUN 22 NOV 19 13rn mdn 1m Std P.Hanagan 9.1 11L 6th of 11 to Kameko (USA) 9.1 NEWCASTLE 1 NOV 19 Group 1 1m 5yds AWT

10 ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (18)

Groom: Barry Potts

3 9 2

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

(128) (9)

5-3 F P B Beggy J A P O’Brien T

PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

A twice-raced maiden who has displayed promise on both of those outings. This, however, is a much stiffer assignment despite the potential for improvement up in trip. Star Rating 2 Order Of Australia Groom: Sumith Pathrianlehege 11/2 P.B. Beggy 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Tiger Moth 9.7 LEP 9 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 16/1 P.B. Beggy 9.5 3 3/4L 5th of 17 to Nobel Prize 9.5 NAAS 3 NOV 19 mdn 1m Hvy

3 9 2

Br B c Authorized - Wadyhatta (GB) B Lynch Bages Ltd O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(128) (11)

221-1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

ROYAL orange striped sleeves & an cap ImprovedBLUE, markedly for thedisc, step up in distance when impressive winner of the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot and he appears the main hope for Ballydoyle. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 Santiago 2 flat wins r87,840.70— Handicap Rating 111 Groom: Trevor O’Neill 10/3 R. L. Moore 9.0 won 2 3/4L 8 1/2L from Berkshire Rocco (FR) 9.0 and Al Dabaran (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 19 JUN 8rn Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Sft 3min 5.6sec 1/2Fav D. O’Brien 9.5 won 1 1/4L 3 1/2L from Sunchart (GB) 9.0 and First Thing 9.5 LIST 12 SEP 19 14rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 46.8sec 9/4 D. O’Brien 9.5 3 1/4L 2nd to Alpine Star 9.0 GAL 2 AUG 19 11rn mdn 7f Gd

12 SHERPA (15)

3 9 2

(128) (6)

Br Ch c Zoffany - Eirnin 671-3 F B Whisperview Trading Ltd Billy Lee J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs A M O’Brien Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

ROYAL BLUE, orange striped Shaped encouragingly on disc, his first start forsleeves, Donnachaorange O’Briencap when third here earlier in the month and the manner in which he finished suggested the extra couple of furlongs would suit. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Sherpa 1 flat win r8,865.00— Handicap Rating 102 Groom: Darragh Dwan 11/2 HR90 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Crossfirehurricane (USA) 9.5 here 12 JUN 6rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 9/2 D. O’Brien 9.5 won 2 1/4L 2 1/4L from Maker Of Kings 9.5 and Agent Zero (FR) 9.5 ROS 19 AUG 19 13rn mdn 7f 89yds Sft 1min 37.4sec 11/4Fav D. O’Brien 9.5 6L 7th of 19 to Lady Jane Wilde 9.0 here 9 AUG 19 mdn 7f Yld/Sft 49

RACE SEVEN

11 SANTIAGO (8)

13 SUNCHART (GB) (18)

3 9 2

Br B c Teofilo - Hometime (GB) B Newsells Park Stud O P Garvey

(128) (8)

21-5 F Ben Coen J Andrew Slattery T

RED & GREY grey sleeves, last red autumn cap who wasn’t at his best when returning at Leopardstown, A decent winnerSTRIPES, of his maiden at Tipperary

but could be worth another chance if the rain arrives. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 3 Sunchart (GB) 1 flat win r8,865.00— Handicap Rating 95 Groom: Paddy Hartnett 9/2 HR95 B.M. Coen 9.5 9 3/4L last of 5 to Cormorant 9.5 LEP 9 JUN Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Frm 11/10Fav B.M. Coen 9.0 won 4 3/4L s/hd from Sacramento 9.5 and Memorabilis 9.5 TIPP 6 OCT 19 11rn mdn 1m 1f Sft/Hvy 2min 7.6sec 8/1 B.M. Coen 9.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Santiago 9.5 LIST 12 SEP 19 14rn mdn 1m Sft

14 TIGER MOTH (18)

DARK BLUE

3 9 2

Br B c Galileo - Lesson In Humility B Coolmore O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(128) (2)

3-1 F Emmet McNamara J A P O’Brien T

Got off the mark at the second time of asking at Leopardstown earlier in the month and is open to progression for the extra couple of furlongs. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 3 Tiger Moth 1 flat win r8,850.00 Groom: Aine Murphy 16/5 W.M. Lordan 9.7 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Dawn Patrol 9.7 and Order Of Australia 9.7 LEP 9 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd /Frm 2min 10.2sec 12/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 1/2L nk 3rd to Ten Year Ticket 9.5 here 22 OCT 19 14rn mdn 7f Sft

15 =NEW YORK GIRL (14)

3 8 13

(125) (14)

Br Ch f New Approach - Annee Lumiere 41-4 F B P F Kelly & Peter Kelly Declan McDonogh J O Healthy Wood Co Limited Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

WHITE CHECK, royaleffort blueinstriped whitetwo & black The sole & fillyBLACK in the line-up whoyellow posted&a solid the Irishsleeves, 1,000 Guineas weeksquartered ago and shecap cannot be discounted now upped in trip. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 3 New York Girl 1 flat win r39,825.00 C — Handicap Rating 106 Groom: Damien Byrne 14/1 HR103 S.M. Crosse 9.2 2L hd hd 4th to Peaceful 9.2 here 13 JUN 11rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 12/1 S.M. Crosse 9.0 won nk 1/2L from A New Dawn 9.0 and Know It All (GB) 9.0 here 29 SEP 19 9rn Group 3 7f Hvy 1min 30.1sec 14/1 S.M. Crosse 8.11 2 1/4L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Passion 9.0 CK 1 SEP 19 13rn mdn 1m Yld

= Denotes Supplementary Entry Blinkers worn by No. 8, No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 1. TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 Santiago, 9/2 Arthur’s Kingdom, 11/2 Crossfirehurricane (USA), 8/1 Fiscal Rules, Iberia, 12/1 Dawn Patrol, 14/1 Gold Maze (GB), Tiger Moth, 16/1 Sherpa, New York Girl, 20/1 Chiricahua, Galileo Chrome, 25/1 Order Of Australia, 33/1 Sunchart (GB), 50/1 King Of The Throne (USA)

2019 - 1st Sovereign 2nd Anthony Van Dyck 3rd Norway (2 min. 31.5 sec.)

RACE SEVEN

CURRAGH COMMENT SANTIAGO created a big impression when making a winning return to action in the Queen’s Vase over 1m6f at Royal Ascot last week. That performance suggests the drop in trip should not be a problem and the son of Authorized remains on an upward curve. The recent King Edward VII second Arthur’s Kingdom could prove to be the main threat to his stablemate, especially as he may improve for the first-time application of cheekpieces. Crossfirehurricane’s pedigree suggests that 1m 4f may stretch his stamina but the unbeaten colt should not be underestimated. The shortlist is completed by the maiden Fiscal Rules, who was far from disgraced when filling fifth place in the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time.

WIN: SANTIAGO

DANGER: ARTHUR’S KINGDOM

EIGHTH RACE 7.45P.M.

1m 6f

THE COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL VINTAGE CROP STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

One Mile and Six Furlongs (2,800 metres)

Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000.

(For Race Conditions see page 54)

RACE SPONSOR

Comer Group International will sponsor a prize to be awarded to the winning owner and €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse.

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding

B Breeder

No Horse

1 BARBADOS (13)

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age st lb

(lbs) Draw

4 9 5

(131) (5)

Br B c Galileo - Sumora B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt O Zhang Yuesheng

12240-5 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white debut check white cap Seemingly unfancied heading into his seasonal/stable in asleeves, Listed contest at Leopardstown recently and didn’t show a great deal, for all he ran into congestion on the final bend. Might be best watched. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Barbados 1 flat win r7,700.00— Handicap Rating 103 18/1 HR103 S. Foley 9.7 (CP) 12L 5th of 7 to Nickajack Cave 9.7 LEP 14 JUN Listed 1m 6f Gd 11/1 HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 (CP) 17L last of 17 to Kastasa 8.10 LEP 14 SEP 19 Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd R.L. Moore 9.1 4L 3 3/4L 2L 4th to Spanish Mission (USA) 9.1 NEWMARKET 11 JUL 19 9rn Group 3 1m 5f Gd /Frm

2 BELSANNDI (FR) (400)

4 9 5

Br B c Sinndar - Starboard Beam B S C H H The Aga Khan’s Studs O Luke Comer

MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, white cap

(131) (4)

41- F Rory Cleary J Luke Comer T

Shaped encouragingly in two starts last year in France, winning a maiden over 1m 5f last time, and has since moved to Ireland/joined this stable. This a big ask, though, and he’s hard to recommend. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Belsanndi (FR) 1 flat win r11,000.00 A. Roussel 8.11 won nk 4L from Kendancer (FR) 9.2 and Jimmie Lee (FR) 8.11 CHATEAUBR 24 MAY 19 14rn mdn 1m 5f Sft 2min 53.5sec C. Soumillon 9.2 hd 2 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Montabot (FR) 9.2 PARISLONG 22 APR 19 7rn 1m 2f 110yds Gd /Sft

3 FALCON EIGHT (13)

5 9 5

(131) (8)

Br B c Galileo - Polished Gem B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd O Moyglare Stud Farm

(Visor)

3-2145-3 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

BLACK, white slvs, red black star. Won his only previous visitcap, to the track and entitled to strip fitter for his comeback third in Listed company at Leopardstown recently. Visored for the first time and can’t be ruled out. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Falcon Eight 3 flat wins r43,068.40 C — Handicap Rating 108 9/4 HR109 O.J. Orr 9.7 (CP) 1 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Nickajack Cave 9.7 LEP 14 JUN 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd Frankie Dettori 9.2 (CP) 8 1/4L 5th of 10 to Holdthasigreen (FR) 9.2 PARISLONG 5 OCT 19 Group 1 2m 4f Sft Oisin Murphy 9.3 (CP) 1 1/4L ns 16L 4th to Stradivarius 9.6 YORK 23 AUG 19 4rn Group 2 2m 56yds Gd /Frm

4 GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (324)

5 9 5

Br B c Galileo - Queenscliff B Longfield Stud O Luke Comer

(131) (3)

329-036- F Chris Hayes J Luke Comer T

MAROON & WHITE sleeves, maroon last capAugust and has since switched from John Oxx Well beaten on his latest DIABOLO, outing in this white company at Leopardstown to Luke Comer. Unlikely to give the judge any problems this evening. Winning Range GF. Star Rating 2 Giuseppe Garibaldi 2 flat wins r34,250.00— Handicap Rating 98 20/1 HR101 C. O’Donoghue 9.8 (TS) 15L last of 6 to Latrobe 9.8 LEP 8 AUG 19 Group 3 1m 4f Gd /Frm 4/1 HR105 C. O’Donoghue 9.5 (TS) 3L 5L 3rd to Downdraft 9.8 DRYL 26 JUL 19 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd R. Curatolo 9.0 9L 11th of 14 to French King (GB) 9.0 AL RAYYAN 23 FEB 19 1m 4f Gd

RACE EIGHT

5 MASTER OF REALITY (235)

5 9 5

(131) (6)

Br B g Frankel (GB) - L’Ancresse 143352D- F B March Thoroughbreds Shane Crosse J O Lloyd J Williams Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK armlet, dark bluerace caplast year (ran at Navan) but consistent in a number of top races Sprang BLUE, a shock,white winning at 33/1, in this thereafter. Likely to be fairly wound up and holds major claims. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 5 Master Of Reality 3 flat wins r69,700.00 D — Handicap Rating 118 Frankie Dettori 8.10 disq hd 2nd to Vow And Declare (AUS) 8.3 FLEMINGTO 5 NOV 19 24rn Group 1 2m Gd /Sft 14/1 HR118 Andrea Atzeni 9.9 4L 5th of 10 to Search For A Song 8.11 here 15 SEP 19 Group 1 1m 6f Gd /Frm 3/1 HR118 W.M. Lordan 9.11 2L 2L 3rd to Southern France 9.8 here 16 AUG 19 6rn Group 3 1m 6f Yld/Sft 52

6 SOVEREIGN (364)

4 9 5

Br Ch c Galileo - Devoted To You B Barronstown Stud O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith

(131) (2)

43-2301- F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

DARK BLUE with Master Of Reality, going up 13lb in the ratings after readily winning the Irish Derby here on his Joint top-rated latest outing 12 months ago. Demands respect on his first try over this trip. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 4 Sovereign 2 flat wins r865,780.00 C — Handicap Rating 118 33/1 HR105 P.B. Beggy 9.0 won 6L 2 1/2L from Anthony Van Dyck 9.0 and Norway 9.0 here 29 JUN 19 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2min 31.5sec P.B. Beggy 9.0 9L 10th of 13 to Anthony Van Dyck 9.0 EPSOM DOW 1 JUN 19 Group 1 1m 4f 6yds Gd /Frm 7/1 HR103 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Broome 9.3 LEP 12 MAY 19 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd /Yld

7 TROSSACHS (GB) (13)

4 9 5

Br Ch c New Approach - Falls of Lora B Godolphin O Godolphin

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11323-4 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

ROYAL dark blue 2019, seams, royalhisblue sleeves & cap ImprovedBLUE, rapidly throughout winning maiden and then two handicaps. A little disappointing when upped to Listed company on his reappearance, though, and needs to improve to figure here. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 3 Trossachs (GB) 3 flat wins r30,054.50 C — Handicap Rating 102 5/1 HR102 K.J. Manning 9.7 1 1/2L 5 1/2L 3 1/2L 4th to Nickajack Cave 9.7 LEP 14 JUN 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd 9/1 HR99 K.J. Manning 9.8 (TS) nk 3/4L 3rd to Kastasa 8.10 LEP 14 SEP 19 17rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd 9/2 HR98 K.J. Manning 9.2 (TS) hd 2nd to Perfect Tapatino (FR) 9.2 GOW 14 AUG 19 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Yld

8 TWILIGHT PAYMENT (13)

7 9 5

Br B g Teofilo - Dream On Buddy B J S Bolger O LLoyd J Williams

(C,T)

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1170-72 F Wayne Lordan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

DARK armlet, white Won theBLUE, Group 2white Curragh Cup over this cap trip last June and ran to a similar level on his recent reappearance in Listed company at Leopardstown. Entitled to improve for that and must enter calculations. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 4 Twilight Payment 5 flat wins r182,917.50 CD — Handicap Rating 112 15/8Fav HR112 W.M. Lordan 9.7 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Nickajack Cave 9.7 LEP 14 JUN 7rn Listed 1m 6f Gd W.M. Lordan 9.5 (CP) (TS) 12L 7th of 14 to Call The Wind (GB) 9.7 RIYADH 29 FEB hcp 1m 7f Gd /Frm Hugh Bowman 8.9 (CP) (TS) 3 3/4L 11th of 24 to Vow And Declare (AUS) 8.3 FLEMINGTO 5 NOV 19 Group 1 2m Gd /Sft

C,T worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Sovereign, 9/4 Master Of Reality, 7/2 Twilight Payment, 6/1 Falcon Eight, 12/1 Trossachs (GB), 20/1 Barbados, 33/1 Belsanndi (FR), Giuseppe Garibaldi

2019 (Held at Navan) - 1st Master Of Reality 2nd Mustajeer (GB) 3rd Southern France (3 min. 10.2 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Joseph O’Brien looks to have a strong hand here with last year’s winner MASTER OF REALITY and Twilight Payment. The former defied odds of 33/1 to win this race, which was ran at Navan, 12 months ago but proved that to be no fluke when posting a number of solid efforts thereafter, including when a length third behind Stradivarius in the Ascot Gold Cup. He has likely been aimed at this race for a while and can get the better of his classy stablemate, who won the Curragh Cup last year, and 2019 Irish Derby scorer Sovereign.

DANGER: TWILIGHT PAYMENT

RACE EIGHT

WIN: MASTER OF REALITY

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 4.15p.m. The Dubai Duty Free The Irish Village Irish EBF Maiden of €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. For three years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €120 to enter, €30 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r8850; Second: r3000; Third: r1500; Fourth: r750; Fifth: r450; Sixth: r300. SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 4.45p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Jumeirah Creekside Hotel Alleged Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) 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 four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on June 10th; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd or €5,000 if entered by June 23rd. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2019) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000. SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 5.15p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Handicap of €15,500 (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €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 23rd June. Value to winner: r9145; Second: r3100; Third: r1550; Fourth: r775; Fifth: r465; Sixth: r310. SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 5.45p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Celebration Stakes of €37,500 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750. For four years old and upwards. About 1 mile. Maximum Runners: 18. €300 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2019) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra. Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. (New Mile Course) Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r22125; Second: r7500; Third: r3750; Fourth: r1875; Fifth: r1125; Sixth: r750. SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 6.15p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Handicap of €75,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Mallow Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €45,000 (Penalty Value: €44,250), Second will receive €15,000, Third will receive €7,500, Fourth will receive €3,750, Fifth will receive €2,250, Sixth will receive €1,500. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing before 15th June, 2020, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st May, 2019 (105 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight is 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 20. €300 to enter on June 10th, €300 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd and €150 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 16th June. Weights raised by 2lbs. Value to winner: r44250; Second: r15000; Third: r7500; Fourth: r3750; Fifth: r2250; Sixth: r1500. SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 6.45p.m. The GAIN First Flier Stakes of €37,500 (Listed Race) (Generously sponsored by GAIN) Winner will receive €22,500 (Penalty Value: €22,125), Second will receive €7,500, Third will receive €3,750, Fourth will receive €1,875, Fifth will receive €1,125, Sixth will receive €750. For two years old only. About 5 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €300 to enter, €75 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: r22125; Second: r7500; Third: r3750; Fourth: r1875; Fifth: r1125; Sixth: r750. SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 7.15p.m. The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby of €750,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Dubai Duty Free) Winner will receive €435,000 (Penalty Value: €427,500), Second will receive €150,000, Third will receive €75,000, Fourth will receive €37,500, Fifth will receive €22,500, Sixth will receive €15,000, Seventh will receive €7,500, Eighth will receive €7,500. For three years old colts and fillies only. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €1,250 to enter on November 6th or €10,000 if entered on May 27th €1,250 extra if forfeit not declared by January 15th €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by April 22nd €2,500 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd or €50,000 if entered by June 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lbs; Fillies allowed 3lbs. Any entry or forfeit fee already paid for this race will be refunded in line with the above new fees. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r427500; Second: r150000; Third: r75000; Fourth: r37500; Fifth: r22500; Sixth: r15000; Seventh: r7500; Eighth: r7500. SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 7.45p.m. The Comer Group International Vintage Crop Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Comer Group International) 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 four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 6 furlongs. Maximum Runners: 18. €250 to enter on June 10th; €250 extra if forfeit not declared by June 23rd or €5,000 if entered by June 23rd. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2019 - for races of eleven furlongs or over) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb. extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: r29500; Second: r10000; Third: r5000; Fourth: r2500; Fifth: r1500; Sixth: r1000. SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE