Curragh Racecard - Saturday 22nd May - Irish Guineas Festival Day One by Weatherbys

Irish 2000 Guineas Saturday 22 May 2021

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Today marks the 100th running of the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas, the first Classic of the Irish flat season. While we are disappointed that we cannot have crowds attend the meeting, please make use of our interactive digital racecard, and view a video message from Chief Executive Pat Keogh below.

OFFICIALS SATURDAY 22ND MAY 2021 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.

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

The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland

ACTING STEWARDS: Mr. Laurence McFerran

MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr Jennifer Pugh

Mr. N. P. Lambert Dr. Paddy Molony

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

Mr. P. D. Matthews CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

FARRIERS: Eamon Behan Sean Kelly

CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. H. Hynes ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE SCALES: Mr. P. Moloney

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

STARTER: Mr. P. F. Graffin JUDGE: Mr. A. L. McKeever HANDICAPPERS: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Bird

CLERK OF THE COURSE: Mr. B. Sheridan

STEWARDS SECRETARY: Mr. M. F. O’Donoghue MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. J. Pugh

For information and all the latest news, visit:

VETERINARY OFFICER: Ms. E. Costello M.V.B.

www.curragh.ie

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. I. Hamilton SECURITY OFFICER: Mr. D. Buckley

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

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

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

Owner’s Silks (illustration)

Saddle Cloth Number

Horse Name

Number of days since last ran

Age

(kgs)

Draw

Sire (Father)

Dam (Mother)

Form Guide

Previous Performances

16 Br

Official Handicap Rating

Colour of horse

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

Sex of horse

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

O F J T

Breeding Breeder Owner Form Jockey Trainer

The Handicapper allots ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicapper to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring penalties and allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicapped races the rating shown is that each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. 5

GUIDE TO RACING

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

DISTANCE

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

The length of a race.

ANTE-POST

Describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls.

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

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

BACKWARD Young horse which needs time to mature.

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

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

COLOURS The racing silks worn by the jockeys.

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

CONNECTIONS The owner and trainer of a racehorse.

DAM

DRAW FILLY Female horse up to four years old.

FOAL Horse of either sex 1 January the following year.

from

its

birth

until

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

GELDING Castrated horse.

GOING Description of the course conditions under foot.

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

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

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

Mother of a horse.

JUDGE

SIRE

Official responsible for declaring finishing order and distances between horses.

Father of a horse.

JUVENILE

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

Two-year old horse.

SPREAD A PLATE

MAIDEN

SP/STARTING PRICE

Horse which has not yet won a race.

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

MARE Female horse, five years and over.

STAYER

ODDS ON

A horse more suited to running over longer distances.

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

PACE

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

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

TIC-TAC

PENALTY

Bookmakers hand-signalling method relaying odds.

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

UNDER STARTERS’ ORDERS

PHOTO FINISH

WEIGH OUT/WEIGH IN

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

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

PLATE

WINNER ALRIGHT

Shoe worn by horse for racing.

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

SCHOOLED

Occurs when the race is about to start.

Trained to jump.

YEARLING

SHORT RUNNER

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

A horse that doesn’t stay the minimum distance, five furlongs on the flat or two miles over jumps. 7

January

First Race 1:45pm The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C&G) Maiden

Second Race 2:15pm 6f The GAIN Marble Hill Stakes (Group 2) Third Race 2:45pm The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

Fourth Race 3:20pm The Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1)

Fifth Race 3:55pm The Lanwades Stud Stakes (Group 2)

Sixth Race 4:25pm 1m The Betway Spring Fillies Handicap (Premier Handicap) Seventh Race 5:00pm The Betway Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Eighth Race 5:30pm The Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap

TODAY’S RACING

TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION ABOUT TODAY’S RACES 2m

TRACK INFORMATION

1m6f

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.

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)

6f63y

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

TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: A P O’BRIEN (16 wins from 55 runners, 29%) runs THE ACROPOLIS (1.45), CADAMOSTO and THE ENTERTAINER (2.15), VAN GOGH , BATTLEGROUND and WEMBLEY (3.20), ELIZABETHAN (4.25), MONTEGO BAY (5.30). J P O’BRIEN (13 wins from 79 runners, 16%) runs CANTERS WELL (1.45), SANGRIA (2.15), SPEAK IN COLOURS (2.45), SHEER CHANCE and BOYNE RIVER (4.25), SUMMER SANDS (5.00), LIFFEY RIVER (5.30). A WATSON (6 wins from 31 runners, 19%) runs GLEN SHIEL (2.45).

JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: RYAN MOORE (15 wins from 51 rides, 29%) rides THE ACROPOLIS (1.45), CADAMOSTO (2.15), WEMBLEY (3.20), ELIZABETHAN (4.25), MONTEGO BAY (5.30). WILLIAM BUICK (10 wins from 51 rides, 20%) rides LA BARROSA (3.20). SEAMIE HEFFERNAN (8 wins from 36 rides, 22%) rides REVKEV (1.45), THE ENTERTAINER (2.15), VAN GOGH (3.20).

FANCY THAT A P O’BRIEN won the 1.45 race in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2019. The stable is represented by The Acropolis in the race today. A P O’BRIEN won the 3.20 race in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017. The stable is represented by Battleground and Van Gogh and Wembley in the race today.

STABLE MOVES 5.30 INCA PRINCE has moved from H De Bromhead to C Farrell.

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

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

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

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

CURRAGH TRAINER PROFILE Johnny Murtagh Johnny Murtagh was widely considered to be one of the greatest big-race jockeys in the world for the better part of 20 years. Hailing from Co.Meath, Johnny does not come from a racing background. He enjoyed tremendous success in the saddle and rode big race winners all across the globe for some of the most powerful owners and trainers in the sport, including all five Irish Classics, the Epsom Derby, the Prix De l’Arc De Triomphe, the UAE Derby, Royal Ascot winners, Breeders Cup winners and much more. Murtagh began training in 2013 at Fox Covert Stables on The Curragh and has enjoyed much success. 2020 was a brilliant year for Johnny and his team and having trained his first Group 1 winner last September, the future is bright for the Curragh based trainer.

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THE TATTERSALLS I The first Classic in the Irish flat racing season celebrates it’s 100th year in 2021. The Irish equivalent of the British Classic, the race gets its name from the original prize fund. The most presitigious race in the calendar for three-year-old colts, Irish racing history is lived through the 2,000 Guineas.

1921 Soldennis wins the inaugural running

1984 The influental Sadler’s Wells drops in trip to win in a tight finish from French raider Procida and subsequent Derby winner Secreto

1991 Fourstars Allstar becomes the first American horse to win a European Classic

1964 Santa Claus wins the Classic on route to doing the EpsomCurragh Derby double

1992 Rodrigo de Triano completes the Newmarket-Curragh Guineas double under Lester Piggott

IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS 2002 Rock Of Gibraltar becomes Aidan O’Brien’s fourth winner of the race and became a world record holder over the course of his career 2014 The classy Kingman wins his first Group 1 under James Doyle for John Gosden

2020 Siskin gives Colin Keane and Ger Lyons their first Classic victory

2015 Gleneagles shows fight and battles to victory to secure the NewmarketCurragh double

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2016 Awtaad proves a popular winner for Kevin Prendergast

2005 Dubawi returns to winning ways at the Curragh under Frankie Dettori

#OnYourTurf Where to watch Get involved #OnYourTurf and enjoy the thrills and spills of horse racing from The Curragh, from the comfort of your own home. Watch all the action live on RTE 2 & RacingTV.

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A PREVIEW OF TODAY’S ACTION BY CHAD YEOMANS

The opening contest is a maiden race for two year olds over 6f. Aidan O’Brien has won this four times since 2011 and the master trainer saddles the unraced The Acropolis here. First time sire Churchill isn’t pulling up trees with his early runners, but that is to be expected and it’s when his progeny step up in trip that we may see the best of them. It’s obviously unknown how good unraced horses may be, but he needs to be going close in this if he’s to be considered for Royal Ascot next month. Fozzy Stack saddles Thunder Eclipse with Chris Hayes aboard and the pair, who finished third on his debut over course and distance, set the standard on all known form and with that experience in the bag, the Holy Roman Emperor colt should be hard to beat. He was well-supported on his debut, suggesting he’d shown his connections something at home prior to his first start on a racecourse and market support here should be monitored.

It won’t take the best form student to work out that Glen Shiel is going to take all of the beating if he’s fit enough to do himself justice on his first start of the season. He improved no end last season, with this campaign culminating in with a Group 1 success at Ascot’s Champions Day, which clearly sets the standard. However, he does have a Group 1 penalty to carry and at his likely short price, there will be some alternative each way options that will appeal more. Make A Challenge will relish softer conditions and is a dual course and distance winner. He didn’t seem to get into the race last Sunday following a slow start, but that often happens in sprint races and granted a good start, he could play a part. Summerghand has been in the form of his life of late. He won the Betway All-Weather Sprint Final at Lingfield in early April and backed that success up with a comfortable victory in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket a couple of weeks later. He travelled best of all in a stronger race at York, where he managed to finish fourth last time out, and does have form on soft ground. He could also be doing his best work late on under Colin Keane.

A field of 12 have been declared for the first Irish classic of the season, with the antepost market headed by Lucky Vega, who many deemed unlucky at Newmarket in the English equivalent three weeks ago. With his best form on a quicker surface, he’s going to be vulnerable and could be worth taking on with Wembley, who has been the races biggest market mover this week. He didn’t handle the Newmarket undulations on ground that was rattling quick, but he’ll have conditions in his favour here and won’t be too far away. His two yar old form is excellent and this son of Galileo was always going to make into a better three year old. It’ll be some training performance if Jim Bolger manages saddle Poetic Flare to victory. In the space of three weeks, this is going to be his third Guineas race, after winning the English version and running well in the French running last weekend. His trainer has waxed lyrical about him and has always held him in the highest regard, so it’s no surprise to see him lining up again. At a bigger price, Agrimony, should be given a second look at. He won well last time out, albeit in a maiden, and he also has form on soft ground. His second to Wordsworth could look very smart by the end of the season and he is the type to outrun his odds.

There wasn’t many horses who had improved the amount that Champers Elysees did last season. Having started her season off a mark of 86, she ended it on a mark of 115, after a narrow defeat in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket. She’s another horse who has good form on soft ground and following her prep run over 7f last time out, she is expected to come on for that and be very tough to beat for local trainer Johnny Murtagh. With just seven runners going to post, there are only two places on offer and that second place could go the way of Roca Roma who although has a bit to find on official ratings, has always been highly though of and is the type to improve with racing. She is still lightly raced, but she ran well on her recent comeback and looked as though she will strip fitter for that.

A 14 strong field have been declared for the Betway Spring Fillies Handicap; a race for three year olds run over a mile. Turning out quickly following a run last Sunday, Boyne River, who suffered multiple traffic problems at Naas, will be of huge interest under Declan McDonagh. She’s still a maiden after four starts but hasn’t been disgraced on any of her racecourse appearances and has often shaped as though a very strongly run mile would suit her well. Her connections are trying a tongue-tie on her for the first time. Create Belief was an impressive winner of a one mile maiden at Gowran Park in April on soft ground. Her connections opted to run her in the listed Salsabil Stakes at Navan on her next start, and while she wasn’t disgraced, you got the feeling that 1m2f on quicker ground, may just have been a little too much for her at this stage in her career. She drops back to a mile here and will appreciate the rain softened ground and can go well under Ben Coen.

Just the 27 go to post for the Betway Handicap over 6f. As ever with these big field sprint handicaps, there are plenty of horses with chances, but you need plenty of luck in running. Zephron won well over course and distance last time out but would need to improve again to win off a mark of 84, which isn’t totally inconceivable. Verhoyen was an eye-catcher at Naas on his comeback run earlier this month and on his best-known form, is looking very well handicapped off his current mark of 82. He’ll like the conditions. Geometrical was well thought of as a two year old and ran in two Group 1 races! Things clearly were amiss last season, but if he’s back in good form know, he is very well handicapped off a mark of 93 and could be too talented for his rivals. Chessman often runs well at The Curragh and will relish softer conditions. He’ll run well and could run into a place.

The last race on day one of the Irish Guineas festival is the Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap, a race for three year olds over 7f. Montego Bay was a winner at Naas two weeks ago and looked that day as if it was starting to come together for her. She has steadily improved with racing and will be popular under Ryan Moore. Others to note include Colfer Kay who looks ready for this step up in trip. She’s found sprinting a little too fast for her this season and could improve for her first crack at 7f. Inca Prince is another who go could very well. Having his first start for CWJ Farrell’s yard, following a switch from Henry de Bromhead’s stable. He’s lightly raced and still exposed but was smart enough to win on debut last September, which always requires a certain level of natural ability.

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SANTA CLAUS TRAINER: Mick Rogers OWNER: John Ismay SIRE: Chamossaire (GB) DAM: Aunt Clara (GB) BREEDER: Dr F Smorfitt

The first of our legendary Irish 2,000 Guineas winners is certainly a special one. Santa Claus was bred in England but was trained on the Curragh by Mick Rogers, son of Darby Rogers who purchased the horse with owner John Ismay. His first run on the track came at the Curragh in the Anglesey Stakes but he never figured and it wasn’t until a storming success in the National Stakes that Santa Claus put his name into the ring for the next year’s Classics. In winning the National Stakes, he demolished Mesopotamia, a horse who had won the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot and had himself been touted as a future star, by an eight length margin There were concerns over Santa Claus’ ability going into his three-year-old campaign. Not a typically flashy horse, he was described as lightly framed and disjointed in the build up to his Classic tests, but those fears were quickly put to bed. He routed the field in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at his beloved Curragh and looked to hold all the cards in the Derby at Epsom next. He delivered in front of a huge crowd, beating a subsequent St Leger winner, and returned to the Curragh to complete the Epsom-Curragh Derby double.

THE PAT SMULLEN JOCKEYS’ ROOM The Board of the Curragh Racecourse are delighted to introduce the Pat Smullen Jockeys’ Room this weekend. Pat was a true legend, and his achievements speak for themselves. He was Champion Jockey on no fewer than 9 occasions and rode almost 2,000 winners worldwide. He was stable jockey to Dermot Weld for 20 years and the Curragh was his second home. Even after all his success at The Curragh as a jockey, it was out of the saddle that he had perhaps his finest day here when he was the driving force behind the Pat Smullen Champion’s Race on Irish Champions’ Weekend 2019. That is a day that will never be forgotten by those lucky enough to be there. It is very important that there should be a lasting memory of Pat in the Curragh so that we, and future generations can be reminded of his wonderful achievements. The Pat Smullen Jockeys’ Room tribute was designed by Frances and the family with inputs from many of Pat’s friends and colleagues. It is fitting that the first day we will see it will be 22nd May, which is Pat’s birthday. There will be a formal opening of the Room when we welcome back attendees later in the summer.

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SIRES FOR 2021

MEHMAS

KODIAC

The Leading First Season sire of 2020

Another record-breaking year in 2020

GALILEO GOLD

INNS OF COURT

First 2yos 2021

COTAI GLORY

Successful first season sire 2021

First foals 2021

KESSAAR

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RACE ONE

FIRST RACE 1.45P.M. THE TALLY HO STUD IRISH EBF (C&G) MAIDEN OF W17,500

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

Stalls Centre of Course. Value to winner: r10325; Second: r3500; Third: r1750; Fourth: r875; Fifth: r525; Sixth: r350.

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

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Br B c Fast Company - Avenue Montaigne B Highfort Stud O Mrs John J Murphy

Robbie Colgan J John Joseph Murphy T

A Fast Company colt, who is a half-brother to three-time winner Think Big, who amassed over £116,000 in prize money. A market check could be the best guide on debut. Star Rating 2

BARUD (GB) (-)

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

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(4) F

Colin Keane J D K Weld T

A Kodiac colt, who cost 165,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to two-time winner Dutch Treat. He has to be respected on debut for a top team. Star Rating 4

CANTERS WELL (-)

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Gali Gal B Grande Ville Breeding Ltd O Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

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(12) F

Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Caravaggio gelding, who is a half-brother to five winners, including the Listed winner and Group-placed Salouen. Represents a top operation that are in good form and could figure on his racecourse bow. Star Rating 4

GREGOR MENDEL (7)

Br B c French Navy (GB) - Sovereign Street (GB) B John Davison O Emma Davison

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99 F Oisin Orr J Jack W Davison T

A French Navy colt, who is a half-brother to 7f winner Cisco Disco. He has struggled to make an impression in two outings so far and plenty of improvement is required now. Star Rating 2 Gregor Mendel 125/1 G.P. Halpin 9.7 15L 9th of 10 to The Entertainer 9.7 NAV 15 MAY mdn 5f 162yds Gd 18/1 R.P. Whelan 8.13 22L 9th of 10 to Quick Suzy 8.10 here 3 MAY mdn 6f Yld

MAGNIFFICO (GB) (14)

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8 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B c Mayson (GB) - Final Rhapsody (GB) B David C Mead O Fitzwilliam Racing

A Mayson colt, who was outpaced over 5f on debut at Naas recently, but may have learnt plenty during that first racecourse outing and could improve for a step up in trip. Star Rating 3 Magniffico (GB) 11/1 B.M. Coen 9.7 5 1/2L 8th of 9 to King Of Bavaria 9.7 NAAS 8 MAY mdn 5f Yld/Sft

MASTER OF PEACE (-)

Br B c Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Serenity Dove (GB) B Ringfort Stud Ltd O Michael O’Callaghan

(131)

(6) F

Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

A Footstepsinthesand colt, who cost £140,000 at the Goffs UK Breeze Up Sale last month and rates as an interesting contender on his racecourse debut. A market check could provide vital clues. Star Rating 4

MISTER WILSON (15)

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(1)

9 F Nathan Crosse (5) J P F McEnery (R) T

Br Gr c Alhebayeb - Volkovkha (GB) B P McEnery & B McEnery O W P McEnery

Raced in rear and struggled to make any telling progress at the business end when making his debut at Cork earlier this month. However, his half-brother Port Winston was a winner at two, which does offer some optimism of an improved showing. Star Rating 3 Mister Wilson 50/1 C.D. Hayes 9.0 11L 9th of 11 to Strapped 9.0 CK 7 MAY mdn 5f Gd

PINAR DEL RIO (GB) (14)

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3 F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Br B c Havana Gold - Ripples Maid (GB) B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd O P Twomey

A Havana Gold colt, who cost 50,000gns and is a half-brother to the Japanese Group 2 winner Mikki Charm. He shaped with promise when third at Naas earlier this month and could build on that respectable debut here. Star Rating 4 Pinar Del Rio (GB) 12/1 R.P. Whelan 9.4 3/4L nk 3rd to Freedom Of Speech 8.13 NAAS 8 MAY 8rn 5f 205yds Yld/Sft

REVKEV (-)

Br B c Elzaam (AUS) - Awicompany B Pat McCarthy O Patrick K McCarthy

(131)

(7) F

Seamie Heffernan J J G Coogan T

An Elzaam colt, who is the second foal of a dam who placed over 7f as a two-year-old and has an experienced rider in the saddle ahead of his debut. Star Rating 2

10 TESTIMONE (8)

Br Ch c Pivotal (GB) - Testimony (GB) B Awbeg Stud O Lance Bloodstock Limited

(131)

(2)

0 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

Well held when started off over 7f at Leopardstown last week, but now drops back in trip and is a half-brother to Roger Varian’s Batraan who won at 5f and 6f. Star Rating 2 Testimone 50/1 R. Coakley 9.7 16L 10th of 11 to Celtic Times 9.7 LEP 14 MAY mdn 7f Gd/Yld

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11 THE ACROPOLIS (-)

Br B c Churchill - Hairy Rocket (GB) B Frank Dunne O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

(131)

(10) F

Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

A €140,000 purchase representing a leading operation, who have won this three times since 2011. The yard have used this as a stepping stone to better things in the past and the Churchill colt is taken seriously here. Star Rating 5

12 THUNDER ECLIPSE (19)

(131)

(9)

3 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor - Emirate Jewel (USA) B Mr Iman Hartono O Iman Hartono

A Holy Roman Emperor colt, who fared best of the newcomers on show when running with real encouragement to finish third on debut over course and distance earlier this month. Respected. Star Rating 4 Thunder Eclipse 8/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 5 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Quick Suzy 8.10 here 3 MAY 10rn mdn 6f Yld

Probable Starting Prices - 11/4 The Acropolis, 3/1 Pinar Del Rio (GB), 10/3 Thunder Eclipse, 9/2 Barud (GB), 10/1 Canters Well, Master Of Peace, 20/1 Arges, Magniffico (GB), 33/1 Revkev, 50/1 Testimone, 66/1 Mister Wilson, 100/1 Gregor Mendel

2020 - 1st Admiral Nelson (GB) 2nd Merchants Quay (FR) 3rd Puerto De Vega (GB) (1 min. 1.1 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Aidan O’Brien has won this three times since 2011 and used this contest as a springboard to Royal Ascot success for Arizona back in 2019. The master of Ballydoyle now unleashes his Churchill colt THE ACROPOLIS, who cost 140,000 euros as a foal and could have a bright future. Others who appeal on debut are Barud, Canters Well and Master Of Peace, while Pinar Del Rio and Thunder Eclipse both made the podium in their first outings and could be improvers.

WIN: THE ACROPOLIS

DANGER: THUNDER ECLIPSE

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BATTLEGROUND TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien OWNER: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs John Magnier SIRE: War Front (USA) DAM: Found (IRE) BREEDER: Orpendale, Chelston & Wyatt

Fewer horses on display today have the pedigree of Battleground. By top sire War Front, Battleground is out of the mare Found, herself trained by Aidan O’Brien. In her racing career, Found won Group 1’s at two, three and four, including the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in 2016, where she memorably led home an Aidan O’Brien-trained 1-2-3. Battleground has done his mother justice in his racing career so far, winning the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot on only his second start and running a fine second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf on his final two-year-old run. He can be forgiven for his run last time at Newmarket, which came in a hotly contested Guineas and was his first run of the season. He’s a fine looking colt who takes the eye in the parade ring, and back in Ireland for his first run at the Curragh he should put in a very different performance to the one at Newmarket a few weeks earlier.

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SADLER’S WELLS TRAINER: Vincent O’Brien OWNER: Robert Sangster SIRE: Northern Dancer (CAN) DAM: Fairy Bridge (USA) BREEDER: Dr F Smorfitt

Sadler’s Wells is best known for the influence he has had on the thoroughbred as a breed, but he wasn’t a bad horse on the track. A horse which arguably started the many decades of dominance for the Sangster-O’Brien-Magnier empire, Sadler’s Wells would become a founding sire for the all conquering Coolmore operation. A winner of the Beresford Stakes as a two-year-old, Sadler’s Wells finished behind stablemate El Gran Senor on his seasonal reappearance in the Gladness Stakes. Stepped up in trip on his next start he convincingly won the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial before dropping in trip to tackle the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Stable jockey Pat Eddery chose to ride stablemate Capture Him but Sadler’s Wells came out on top in a tight finish, seeing off his rivals close home to win the Classic. He then finished second behind Darshaan in a quality renewal of the French Derby where Rainbow Quest was third, and was kept to a mile and a quarter to win the Eclipse at Sandown on his next run. His battling nature saw him upped again in trip for the King George VI at Ascot, where he finished a credible second and his final racecourse win came in the Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. However, Sadler’s Wells will be best remembered for his career at stud. He sired Salsabil, Galileo, Milan, High Chaparral and Istabraq amongst many and can be credited with founding the thoroughbred line upon which we race today.

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ROCK OF GIBRALTAR 2002 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

THE GAIN MARBLE HILL STAKES This race returns to the Curragh following a year where it was staged at Cork, as part of the racing calendar shift owing to the COVID pandemic. The race was first staged in 1967 and was ran over five furlongs until upped in trip to six for the 2017 renewal. The race is a recent upgrade to Group 3 status, and was ran for the first time as a Group 3 last year. For the first time this year, the race forms part of the new Champion Collection, a series of races sponsored by GAIN for the top juvenile horses. The series commenced with the First Flier Stakes, which was won by Fozzy Stack’s Castle Star, with this race as the next step and the series culminates with the Railway Stakes on Irish Derby day. The winning horse from the Railway Stakes receives free entry into the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. With this race ideal for the most precocious juvenile sprinters, it’s no surprise to see some of the top yards in Ireland with the best winning records. Aidan O’Brien has won this 11 times since 1999, with the likes of Power, Caravaggio and Fairyland particular highlights for Ballydoyle. Looking back further, Fasliyev won the race in 1999 under a fine ride from Mick Kinane, who won the race two years earlier onboard Golden Mirage for Mick Channon. Kinane would go on to ride three further winners of the race, while Fasliyev would progress to win the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Prix Morny, which led to him being named Champion Two-Year-Old Colt. In recent years, Power carried the Tabor silks to victory again in 2011 under Seamie Heffernan before following up in the National Stakes later in the year and then winning the Irish 2,000 Guineas as a three-year-old.

Generational colt Caravaggio showed his potential when winning the race in 2016 and he would go on to have an unbeaten juvenile season where he won the Coventry Stakes and the Phoenix Stakes. An unbelievably quick horse, Caravaggio was one of the most exciting winners of the race, winning by two lengths and leaving the crowd in no doubt of his superstar potential. In 2019 Siskin took the Curragh by storm under Colin Keane. An easy winner on debut at Naas, Siskin was upped in class by Ger Lyons and ran out an impressive winner of this race over four smart rivals. With the Curragh his new stomping ground, Siskin returned to contest the GAIN Railway Stakes and was sent off an odds on favourite over the talented Monarch of Egypt, who was brushed aside by two and a half lengths. The natural progression was to the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes, where he won a first Group 1, again comfortably from Monarch of Egypt. The rest is history, with his win in the Irish 2,000 Guineas as a three-year-old a first Classic win for Lyons and Keane. Take a look back on the 2019 renewal, when the race was last at the Curragh.

40 YEARS ON FROM 1981 KINGS LAKE by Sally Duckett, International Thoroughbred Forty years ago, Kings Lake won one of the most controversial renewals of the Irish 2,000 Guineas involving a stewards’ enquiry, intervention by the Turf Club as well as British and Irish rivalry between an English champion two-year-old and 2,000 Guineas winner and a well-bred colt from the dominating Vincent O’Brien stable. Kings Lake was by the great Nijinsky, the O’Brien-trained champion two-year-old of 1969 and the 1970 winner of the English Triple Crown, still the last horse to achieve that feat. Although Nijinsky was US-bred and was standing in Kentucky as he been trained in Ireland he was viewed by many in Ireland as one from home. By the early 1980s he was already the sire of two Irish St Leger winners, three US Grade 1 winners, a champion juvenile filly in France as well as the Poule d’Essai des Poulains winner Green Dancer, but his commercial stallion CV was lacking a top three-year-old colt trained on his adopted Turf. Such a horse would also have significant stallion prospects in Europe. Kings Lake was bred by Lyonstown Stud, then owned by John Mulcahy, a US-Irish businessman who had emigrated to the US, made a business fortune and returned to his native Kerry in the 1960s. On returning home he put his business and Vincent O’Brien sporting acumen to the country’s good use aiming to halt the flow of human and equine talent from the Emerald Isle to the US. It was an ambition matched by O’Brien, with whom “Uncle Jack” had horses in training, and the pair set about rejuvenating Irish bloodstock by bringing exported bloodlines back from the US; it is legacy that has helped establish Irish bloodstock to the global position it enjoys today. In 1978, Mulcahy sent his mare Fish Bar, the dam of the Irish champion filly Cloonlara, to visit Nijinsky. The resulting colt was named Kings Lake, was owned by Madame J.P. Binet and sent into training with O’Brien. As a juvenile he had a light campaign running three times in the autumn winning his second and third starts. The colt wintered well but he was not initially seen as the Ballydoyle Guineas hope – at the time there was a certain champion two-year-old in the yard by Northern Dancer named Storm Bird. An unfortunate run of events ruled the Windfields Farm-bred colt out of a Classic

campaign; it meant that it was Kings Lake’s time to shine. After a first three-year-old start in the Ballymoss Stakes he was brought back to the mile for the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Ridden by Pat Eddery, his first Irish Classic ride retained by Ballydoyle, Kings Lake’s main challenger was the English hero To-Agori-Mou. The race at proved to be the most controversial of that British and Irish season. Through the race Eddery tracked the leaders before sending Kings Lake into the lead two furlongs out. He was almost immediately challenged on the outside by Greville Starkey aboard the English challenger. The tough colts raced together throughout the closing stages, in what has been termed a “desperate struggle”, and they went clear, but they bumped and made contact before Kings Lake crossed the line a neck in front, by then Starkey was standing up in his stirrups, no longer riding out the Guy Harwoodtrained bay. As the race commentator said: “It would not surprise me at all if the stewards called an enquiry” and the premonition proved correct. The race day stewards ruled that Kings Lake had caused interference to his opponent and, stunning the home crowd, they reversed the finish order and awarded the race to the British rival. O’Brien immediately launched a Turf Club appeal and two weeks later after a six-hour hearing (some sources say seven) the Turf Club overturned the decision and re-instated Kings Lake as the race winner. The decision created uproar with vociferous opinion voiced on both sides of the Irish Sea. “Hopping mad” was the headline in the Evening Press when reporting on Harwood’s reaction to the reversal. “It was a diabolical decision,” said Harwood. After the Curragh race the closely matched opponents met a further three times ending up with the honours split two apiece, but the on-course angst did not dissipate. When the two next met in Royal Ascot’s St James’s Palace Stakes (G1), after another “barnstorming battle” up the Ascot straight, Starkey on race winner To-Agori-Mou turned and appeared to make a certain two-fingered salute to Eddery. Kings Lake went on to win the autumn’s 1m2f Joe Guy Harwood McGrath Memorial Stakes (G1), then ran down the field in the Arc. He was retired five days later with a syndication valuation of £8 million (Irish). As an Irish 2,000 Guineas-winning son of the former Triple Crown hero, retired to stud in Ireland, he was a very attractive proposition for European breeders and investors. Sadly, the dream did not continue – Kings Lake produced just one Group 1 winner and has not left a pedigree legacy. But forty years ago the son of Nijinsky signed his name in the Irish 2,000 Guineas history book and was all the talk of the racing world.

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SECOND RACE 2.15P.M. THE GAIN MARBLE HILL STAKES OF W50,000 (GROUP 3)

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RACE TWO

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

CADAMOSTO (42)

Br B Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Saucy Spirit (GB) B Peter Henley & Eric Mc Donnell O D Smith,M Tabor,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(131)

(3)

(TStrap)

1 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

He made a bright start to his career when scoring impressively at Dundalk last month and commands a huge amount of respect stepping up in class. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 4 Cadamosto 1 win r8,260.00 7/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.7 (TS) won 3 1/2L 1 3/4L from Silver Surfer (GB) 9.7 and Threebagsfull 9.7 DUN 10 APR 9rn mdn 5f Std 59.7sec

CASTLE STAR (19)

(131)

(6)

221 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Awohaam B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue O Mrs T Gaffney & Mrs Treasa O’Loughlin & Mrs Barbara Murphy

He had been narrowly denied in maiden company on his first couple of outings but he took a big step forward when taking a Listed contest here earlier in the month. Capable of going close. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 4 Castle Star 1 win r22,125.00 C 5/2 C.D. Hayes 9.5 won 1 3/4L hd from Loveday 9.0 and Missing Matron 9.0 here 3 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Yld 1min 3.1sec 9/4Fav C.D. Hayes 9.7 nk 2nd to Glounthaune 9.7 here 17 APR 11rn mdn 6f Gd 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 s/hd 2nd to It’ll Do My Day 9.7 CK 3 APR 11rn mdn 5f Yld

CELTIC TIMES (8)

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

(Blinkers)

(131)

(8)

231 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

The application of blinkers did the trick when getting off the mark at the third time of asking at Leopardstown and the drop back in trip is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Celtic Times 1 win r9,735.00 3/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 (BK) won nk 4 3/4L from Moony Beams (GB) 9.7 and Eurocrat (GB) 9.7 LEP 14 MAY 11rn mdn 7f Gd/Yld 1min 31.1sec 10/11Fav K.J. Manning 9.7 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to King Of Bavaria 9.7 NAAS 8 MAY 9rn mdn 5f Yld/Sft 8/1 K.J. Manning 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Masseto (GB) 9.7 NAV 25 APR 11rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd

IT’LL DO MY DAY (19)

(131)

(5)

214 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

Br Gr c The Last Lion - Bingfling B Thomastown Farm Ltd O L Mulvany

A winner on his second start at Cork but he didn’t build on that when fifth behind Castle Star here in Listed company and he has work to do to reduce that deficit. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 It’ll Do My Day 1 win r9,145.00 7/1 G.F. Carroll 9.5 1 3/4L hd 3L 4th to Castle Star 9.5 here 3 MAY 7rn Listed 5f Yld 7/2 G.F. Carroll 9.7 won s/hd 3 1/2L from Castle Star 9.7 and Jarvis 9.7 CK 3 APR 11rn mdn 5f Yld 1min 2.1sec 14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 4 3/4L 2nd to Missing Matron 9.2 here 21 MAR 8rn mdn 5f Sft/Hvy

MASSETO (GB) (27)

(131)

(7)

1 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Br B c Territories - Never Change B Ciaran Paterson O J Carthy

A winner on his racecourse debut at Navan when shaping as though he would improve for stepping up in distance and the stiff finish here will play to his strengths. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Masseto (GB) 1 win r9,145.00 4/1 G.M. Ryan 9.7 won 1/2L 4 3/4L from Celtic Times 9.7 and Butterfly Island 9.2 NAV 25 APR 11rn mdn 5f 164yds Gd 1min 15sec

STRAPPED (15)

(131)

(1)

61 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br B c Dawn Approach - Strapless B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

He built on his debut effort at Dundalk behind Cadamosto when getting off the mark at Cork earlier in the month. That said, the colt will need to be a bit more streetwise on this occasion. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Strapped 1 win r14,750.00 16/1 K.J. Manning 9.0 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Amalfi Coast 9.8 and Harmony Rose (GB) 8.9 CK 7 MAY 11rn mdn 5f Gd 1min 1.2sec 13/2 K.J. Manning 9.7 12L 6th of 9 to Cadamosto 9.7 DUN 10 APR mdn 5f Std

THE ENTERTAINER (7)

(131)

(4)

1 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

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

This is a quick turnaround following his debut success at Navan last Saturday but his sire, Caravaggio, has form on softer ground which gives him every chance of handling conditions. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 The Entertainer 1 win r9,145.00 9/4Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.7 won 1 1/2L 3 1/2L from Albion Square (GB) 9.7 and She’s Trouble 9.2 NAV 15 MAY 10rn mdn 5f 162yds Gd 1min 15.8sec

TWILIGHT JET (6)

(131)

(9)

3 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Br B c Twilight Son (GB) - My Lucky Liz B Tom Radley O Michael O’Callaghan

He shaped well on his racecourse debut when third at Naas on Sunday with the extra furlong on this occasion likely to suit. Not without a chance despite the rise in grade. Star Rating 3 Twilight Jet 5/2 L.F. Roche 9.5 1 3/4L 3L 3rd to Andreas Vesalius 9.0 NAAS 16 MAY 5rn 5f Sft

SANGRIA (26)

Br B f Gutaifan - Wojha B Yeomanstown Stud O Mrs M V Magnier & Mrs Paul Shanahan

(128)

(2)

5 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Displayed signs of inexperience when down the field at Naas on her sole outing last month and she will need to improve a lot to be competitive at this grade. Star Rating 2 Sangria 14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 8 3/4L 5th of 10 to Contarelli Chapel 9.2 NAAS 26 APR mdn 5f 205yds Gd

Blinkers worn by No. 3. TStrap worn by No. 1. Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Cadamosto, 3/1 The Entertainer, 5/1 Castle Star, 11/2 Masseto (GB), 7/1 Celtic Times, 12/1 It’ll Do My Day, 20/1 Strapped, Twilight Jet, 50/1 Sangria

2020 (staged at Cork) - 1st Minaun 2nd Artician 3rd Military Style (USA) (1 min. 10.55 sec.)

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CURRAGH COMMENT Cadamosto looked an exciting individual when running out an impressive winner of his first start at Dundalk last month but he will need to prove himself making his turf debut with ease in the surface. With that in mind, his stable companion, THE ENTERTAINER, appeals more. He is turned out quickly following his debut victory at Navan last week but his pedigree offers some hope that the ground shouldn’t prove to be much of a concern. Others who are likely to enter the reckoning include Masseto, a winner on debut at Navan, and Celtic Times.

DANGER: MASSETO

RACE TWO

WIN: THE ENTERTAINER

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1991 FOURSTARS ALLSTAR TRAINER: Leo O’Brien OWNER: Richard Bomze and Philip Dileo SIRE: Compliance (USA) DAM: Broadway Joan (USA) BREEDER: Richard Bomze

In today’s world of Wesley Ward and his compatriots raiding Royal Ascot riches every year, American horses winning big races in the Northern Hemisphere has become common place. There was a time, however, not that long ago where American-trained horses ventured across the Atlantic on very rare occasions. One such occasion was in the case of Fourstars Allstar. The Irish 2,000 Guineas had been a plan in trainer Leo O’Brien’s mind for a while, and he moved the horse to Florida to train on the turf in preparation. Fourstars Allstar arrived in Ireland a few days before the Classic and was ridden by a young Mike Smith in his preparation. In a race that included the second and third from the Newmarket 2000 Guineas, American hopes rested on a relative outsider in a hot field. With his blue blinkers on, Fourstars Allstar settled well and was sent into an early lead, setting fair fractions out in front. Star of Gdansk and Christy Roche put up a strong challenge but the American horse fought back and overhauled his rival, who had overtaken him by the final furlong, to win by a head on the line. He returned to the States having conquered Europe but found life harder back in America, and it wasn’t until his four, five and six-year-old seasons that he regained the winning thread and landed a series of valuable handicaps.

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MONAASIB TRAINER: Kevin Prendergast OWNER: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd SIRE: Bobby’s Kitten (USA) DAM: Mullein (GB) BREEDER: Landmark Racing Limited

The form of Monaasib’s third in the Leopardstown 2,000 Guineas Trial has been very well advertised. The winner, Poetic Flare, took the Newmarket Guineas and didn’t fire on a recent run in France, but Monaasib shaped as if he would improve for the run behind his rival and rated a big contender for the Prendergast team. Sired by Bobby’s Kitten, Monaasib hails from a fine family and has form over the mile distance, which too has been well advertised. He led for a long way in the Beresford Stakes on his last start as a juvenile and was only caught in the dying strides by High Definition, a recent third in the Dante at York and a short price for the Epsom Derby. Prendergast will surely have his mount in top form as he aims for another Classic.

The seventh colt to do the Newmarket-Curragh double, Aidan O’Brien’s charge ran out a clear winner of the 2008 renewal under Johnny Murtagh, beating the classy New Approach

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR 2008 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES One of the three most prestigious sprints in the Irish racing calendar, the Greenlands Stakes takes its name from the area of the Curragh plain where the racecourse is located. In 2015 the race was upgraded to Group 2 level and restricted to horses aged four or older as part of a significant reshaping of the Irish sprinting programme. In recent years Slade Power (2014) and Merchant Navy (2018) have won this race before going to land the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. College Chapel completed the same double as the three-year-olds in 1993 while the 2000 winner Namid went on to win that year’s Prix de l’Abbaye. A sprint which has graced the Curragh for many years, the names Lester Piggott and Vincent O’Brien feature heavily on the roll of honour. O’Brien trained thirteen winners of the race between 1958 and 1994, with Piggott riding six winners, his final win also O’Brien’s with the win of College Chapel in 1994 who was winning the race for the secondyear running. The David Barron-trained Hitchens is the only other horse to win the race twice, with his victories in 2011 and 2013 gained under Fran Berry and Johnny Murtagh respectively. One of the most feelgood stories in recent years was the win of Gordon Lord Byron in 2017. Trained with dedication by Tom Hogan, the then nine-year-old was an outsider unde Chris Hayes but won smoothly, seeing off fellow veteran sprinters Suedois and Downforce further back in the field. The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes was one of his 108 runs.

While the race was shifted back to June last year, we saw a typically competitive renewal. Rather unusually, the race was ran eight days after the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot, but Speak In Colours made little of the short break and showed his class to win in a blanket finish. Pushed into a lead by Shane Crosse, who was riding the horse for only the second time, the dashing grey travelled strongly in customary style and looked to have the race sown up a furlong from home. However, out of the pack came Forever In Dreams and Buffer Zone, under Billy Lee and Colin Keane repsectively, and the race changed complexion instantly. Speak In Colours flattened and looked vulnerable, but the handy lead he’d built up paid off as he clung on by a head to the fast finishing Forever In Dreams, with Buffer Zone just getting going a little too late and finishing a further head back in third. Cast your mind back to June last year for the 2020 renewal with the replay below.

THE WEATHERBYS IRELAND GREENLANDS STAKES PREVIEW A dozen go to post for the Group 2 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes, in which there is a strong British challenge. Penalised for his Group 1 success in the Qipco British Champion Sprint Stakes at Ascot last October, Glen Shiel has to concede weight to all 11 rivals, but showed a liking for this track when winning the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes last summer. In the form of his life last season, he also finished runner-up in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, and given his liking for soft ground, Hollie Doyle’s mount very much sets the standard, and is upwards of 7lbs ahead of his rivals on official ratings. Fellow seven-year-old Summerghand represents the David O’Meara stable and has shown improved form for the application of the visor, whilst the Charlie Hills-trained Royal Commando made a winning return in Listed company at Doncaster. The No Nay Never colt is lightly-raced, but wouldn’t want too much rain. Strictly on that running against Glen Shiel in the aforementioned Phoenix Stakes, Sonaiyla has to be greatly respected, on what his her first start in the colours of Moyglare Farm Stud. Purchased for 900,000 guineas, the daughter of Dark Angel goes well fresh and won first time out last season. Versatile in terms of ground, she finished only 10th at Ascot on her final start last term, but is 3lbs better off for that earlier neck defeat. Four of today’s field met in the Listed Sole Power Sprint Stakes at Naas just six days ago, with Urban Beat faring best in fourth. The Jessica Harrington-trained Indigo Breeze was sent off at the head of the market and was eased down once beaten. He had earlier started the season in fine form, winning a Tipperary handicap in impressive fashion on his second start. Twice a winner at this track as a two-year-old, the son of Invincible Spirit enjoyed a spell in Australia before returning to Moone, and it may be that he wants slightly better ground to show his best. Make A Challenge finished just in front of Indigo Breeze at Naas, and beat Urban Beat in the Abergwaun Stakes at Navan last summer. He had won a soft-ground Listed event over today’s course-and-distance just seven

days earlier, and if returning to that kind of form, would certainly enter calculations for Denis Hogan and Joe Doyle. The Ado McGuinness-trained Laugh A Minute had Make A Challenge back in third when causing a minor shock in a Listed event at Cork in early-April, where he came from off the pace to win by a couple of lengths. He couldn’t uphold that form when the pair clashed again at Naas, but that was over five furlongs and stepping back up in trip is sure to suit the Shamrock Thoroughbreds-owned six-year-old. He is another who wouldn’t want too much rain, however. Of the remainder, last year’s winner, and course specialist, Speak In Colours deserves a favourable mention. He broke well and travelled strongly 12 months ago, looking to have the race in safekeeping from some way out. He followed up in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at Fairyhouse, and although he hasn’t won since, it is likely that Joseph O’Brien has had a repeat bid in this race in mind since he returned from Meydan. He was held-up in the seven furlong Gladness Stakes last time (a race in which he finished runner-up last year) before running on, and that might well have put him spot on to defend his crown. Runner-up in this race in 2019, he is a four-time course-and-distance winner.

CURRAGH CONTENDERS

GLEN SHIEL TRAINER: Archie Watson

OWNER: Hambleton Racing Xxxvi & Partner SIRE: Pivotal (GB) DAM: Gonfilia (GER) BREEDER: Darley

A rapid improver, Glen Shiel makes his seasonal reappearance after his fine win in the British Champions Sprint at Ascot’s Champions Day. This son of Pivotal started his racing career with famed French trainer Andre Fabre and has hit a rapid streak of improvement under the care of Archie Watson. Consistent on all-weather surfaces, Glen Shiel showed he handled the turf with a fine run at Deauville in July 2020 and went on to win the Group 3 Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes under Oisin Orr in August 2020. Sent to Haydock after his Curragh raid, Glen Shiel ran a fine race on his Group 1 bow under Hollie Doyle to be only beaten by the smart Dream Of Dreams. He signed off his season in fine style again under Doyle to win one of the top Group 1 sprints on British Champions Day. 52

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RACE THREE

TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

GLEN SHIEL (GB) (217)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(134)

(8)

121121- F Hollie Doyle J Archie Watson (in GB) T

Br Ch g Pivotal (GB) - Gonfilia (GER) B Darley O Hambleton Racing XXXVI & Partner

Group 1 winner at Ascot last year and successful in Group 3 company over C&D last summer; has to give Speak In Colours 3lb but might could just hold a class edge over him. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 5 Glen Shiel (GB) 8 flat win r361,123.00 CD — Handicap Rating 117 Hollie Doyle 9.2 won ns 1/2L from Brando (GB) 9.2 and One Master (GB) 8.13 ASCOT 17 OCT 20 16rn Group 1 6f Sft 1min 16.7sec Hollie Doyle 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Dream Of Dreams 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 5 SEP 20 13rn Group 1 6f Sft 12/1 HR108 O.J. Orr 9.9 won nk hd from Sonaiyla 9.6 and Forever In Dreams 9.6 here 9 AUG 20 9rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld 1min 12.6sec

GUSTAVUS WESTON (6)

(131)

(4)

553-566 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

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

Didn’t shape badly when sixth at Naas over 5f last week, but he should appreciate this step up in distance and could outrun his odds granted a bit of luck. Winning Range Sft-GY. Star Rating 2 Gustavus Weston 2 flat wins r47,720.00 CD — Handicap Rating 98 12/1 HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.11 7L 6th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft 25/1 HR102 G.F. Carroll 9.11 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Lancaster House 10.0 here 17 APR Group 3 7f Gd 25/1 HR102 G.F. Carroll 9.9 3 1/2L 5th of 15 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Yld

INDIGO BALANCE (6)

Br B Br c Invincible Spirit - Rose de France B Irish National Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

(131)

(2)

60-4-218 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Versatile sprinter who handles varying ground conditions, though he was disappointing when a beaten favourite at Naas six days ago and needs the switch back to this place to spark a revival. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 2 Indigo Balance 3 flat wins r48,015.00 CD — Handicap Rating 106 2/1Fav HR106 S. Foley 9.11 9 1/4L 8th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft 9/4Fav HR92 S. Foley 9.11 won 6L 1 3/4L from Mi Esperanza 8.3 and That’s Mad (GB) 8.8 TIPP 20 APR 10rn hcp 5f Yld 59.1sec 7/1 HR92 S. Foley 9.6 2 3/4L 2nd to Downforce 9.10 here 21 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB) (26)

(131)

(12)

042-417 F Gavin Ryan J Adrian McGuinness T

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

Flopped at Naas last month when only beating two home, but of interest on his earlier success at Cork over this trip and a live player if performing to that sort of level. Winning Range Yld-GF. Star Rating 4 Laugh A Minute (GB) 4 flat wins r216,342.20 D — Handicap Rating 106 3/1 HR106 G.M. Ryan 10.0 3L 7th of 9 to Mooneista 8.10 NAAS 26 APR Listed 5f Gd 16/1 HR98 G.M. Ryan 9.9 won 2L 1L from Fiscal Rules 9.9 and Make A Challenge 9.12 CK 3 APR 15rn Listed 6f Yld 1min 13.6sec 2/1Fav HR99 C.J. MacRedmond 9.3 5 1/2L 1/2L 2L 4th to San Andreas 9.0 DUN 26 FEB 6rn 7f Std

Pivotal (GB) Fearless Revival

GLEN SHIEL (GB)

Big Shuffle (USA) Gonfilia (GER) Gonfalon (GB) Acclamation (GB) Equiano (FR) Entente Cordiale (IRE)

GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE) Chrissycross (IRE) Penang (IRE) Green Desert (USA) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Rafha

INDIGO BALANCE (IRE)

Diktat (GB) Rose de France (IRE) Cherokee Rose (IRE) Invincible Spirit (IRE) Mayson (GB) Mayleaf (GB)

LAUGH A MINUTE (GB)

Dansili (GB) Funny Enough (GB) Good Enough (FR)

Nureyev (USA) Marie d’Argonne (FR) Cozzene (USA) Stufida Super Concorde (USA) Raise Your Skirts (USA) Slip Anchor Grimpola (GER) Royal Applause (GB) Princess Athena Ela-Mana-Mou Mirmande (GB) Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal Xaar (GB) Badawi (USA) Danzig (USA) Foreign Courier (USA) Kris Eljazzi Warning Arvola (GB) Dancing Brave (USA) Celtic Assembly (USA) Green Desert (USA) Rafha Pivotal (GB) Bayleaf (GB) Danehill (USA) Hasili (IRE) Mukaddamah (USA) Viceroy Princess

RACE THREE

Polar Falcon (USA)

MAKE A CHALLENGE (6)

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

(CPiece)

(131)

(3)

584-347 F Joe Doyle J Denis Gerard Hogan T

Star sprinter a couple of years ago but not as good in recent times, only finishing sixth at Naas when last seen and a revival is needed in order to challenge. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Make A Challenge 10 flat wins r187,376.00 CD — Handicap Rating 106 4/1 HR108 James J. Doyle 10.0 (CP) 9L 7th of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft 11/4Fav HR110 James J. Doyle 10.0 (CP) 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Mooneista 8.10 NAAS 26 APR 9rn Listed 5f Gd 4/1 HR110 James J. Doyle 9.12 2L 1L 3rd to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR 15rn Listed 6f Yld

NORDIC PASSAGE (162)

RACE THREE

(TStrap)

Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Nordic Spruce (USA) B Ammerland Verwaltung GMBH & Co Kg O Hugh P Ward

(131)

(10)

134090- F Donagh O’Connor J J F Levins T

His run at Dundalk in December looked too bad to be true and he should do much better here back on turf after a long break for a shrewd trainer. Winning Range Yld-GF & AW. Star Rating 2 Nordic Passage 5 flat wins r37,611.50 CD — Handicap Rating 94 22/1 HR96 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 (TS) 6 1/2L last of 12 to Sendmylovetoyou 9.2 DUN 11 DEC 20 hcp 6f Std 18/1 HR96 D.W. O’Connor 9.7 (TS) 3 1/2L 9th of 12 to Harry’s Bar (GB) 9.7 DUN 6 NOV 20 Listed 6f Std 14/1 HR96 D.W. O’Connor 9.2 (TS) 10L 14th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP 20 Ext hcp 6f Gd

ROYAL COMMANDO (56)

(131)

(7)

8-4577-1 F Kieran Shoemark J Charles Hills (in GB) T

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Online Alexander B Mountarmstrong Stud O Ziad A Galadari

More than worthy of a place in this field after scoring on reappearance at Doncaster in March and ground conditions look set to suit this British raider very well. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Royal Commando 2 flat wins r27,428.00 — Handicap Rating 109 Kieran Shoemark 9.8 won 1 3/4L hd from Emaraaty Ana (GB) 9.8 and Brando (GB) 9.8 DONCASTER 27 MAR 10rn Listed 6f 2yds Gd 1min 12.6sec Tom Marquand 8.13 5L 7th of 9 to Glorious Journey (GB) 9.2 NEWBURY 18 SEP 20 Listed 7f Gd Olivier Peslier 9.0 4L 7th of 10 to Maystar 9.0 DEAUVILLE 9 AUG 20 Listed 6f Gd

SMASH WILLIAMS (287)

(TStrap)

Br Ch g Fracas - Take Flight B Mrs M Joyce O Military Syndicate/Mrs J S Bolger

(131)

(5)

0-34658- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Far from at his best in 2020, though he often reserves his best efforts for this track (beaten less than two lengths in a Group 3 last June) and could go well fresh. Winning Range YS-GF. Star Rating 2 Smash Williams 3 flat wins r78,115.00 CD — Handicap Rating 100 28/1 HR103 K.J. Manning 9.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 8th of 13 to Current Option 9.9 CK 8 AUG 20 Listed 7f Gd 9/2 HR103 K.J. Manning 9.12 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 12 to Could Be King (GB) 9.12 NAAS 22 JUL 20 7f Gd 7/1 HR103 K.J. Manning 9.11 (TS) 4 1/4L 6th of 10 to Speak In Colours (GB) 10.2 FAIR 5 JUL 20 Group 3 7f Gd/Yld

SPEAK IN COLOURS (GB) (35)

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

(TStrap)

(131)

(6)

460-205 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Won this last year for Joseph O’Brien to make it 4-9 at the Curragh and, back at his preferred distance, can’t be ruled out with conditions likely to suit. Winning Range Yld-Gd. Star Rating 4 Speak In Colours (GB) 7 flat wins r219,375.90 CD — Handicap Rating 108 12/1 HR110 S.M. Crosse 10.2 (TS) 5L 5th of 11 to Lancaster House 10.0 here 17 APR Group 3 7f Gd David Egan 9.5 (TS) 5 3/4L 11th of 13 to Extravagant Kid (USA) 9.5 MEYDAN 27 MAR Group 1 6f Gd 11/8Fav HR111 S.M. Crosse 10.0 (TS) 3 1/4L 2nd to Harry’s Bar (GB) 9.10 DUN 5 FEB 3rn 6f Std

10 SUMMERGHAND (10)

Br B g Lope de Vega - Kate The Great (GB) B Airlie Stud O Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer

(Visor)

(131)

(1)

324114 F Colin Keane J David O’Meara (in GB) T

Admirable type who seldom runs a bad race, including when fourth in Group 2 company at York 10 days ago, though others might just be a bit more progressive. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 3 Summerghand 12 flat wins r204,176.00 D — Handicap Rating 110 James Doyle 9.8 (V) nk 3 1/4L 1L 4th to Starman (GB) 9.8 YORK 12 MAY 12rn Group 2 6f Gd /Sft Daniel Tudhope 9.7 (V) won 3/4L hd from Oxted (GB) 9.7 and Emaraaty Ana (GB) 9.7 NEWMARKET 15 APR 7rn Group 3 6f Gd /Frm 1min 12.4sec A. Kirby 9.5 (V) won hd 2L from Exalted Angel (FR) 9.5 and Brian The Snail 9.5 LINGFIELD PARK 2 APR 12rn 6f 1yds Std 1min 10.5sec

Invincible Spirit (IRE) Rafha

MAKE A CHALLENGE (IRE)

Street Cry (IRE) Crinoline (USA) Out Too Late (USA) Hat Trick (JPN) Dabirsim (FR) Rumored (USA)

NORDIC PASSAGE (IRE)

Dynaformer (USA) Nordic Spruce (USA) Nyramba (GB) Scat Daddy (USA) No Nay Never (USA) Cat’s Eye Witness (USA)

ROYAL COMMANDO (IRE)

Acclamation (GB) Online Alexander (IRE) Dance Club (IRE) In The Wings Fracas (IRE) Klarifi

SMASH WILLIAMS (IRE)

Pivotal (GB) Take Flight (IRE) Polish Descent (IRE) Exceed And Excel (AUS) Excelebration (IRE) Sun Shower (IRE)

SPEAK IN COLOURS (GB)

Verglas (IRE) Maglietta Fina (IRE) Whipped Queen (USA) Shamardal (USA) Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

SUMMERGHAND (IRE)

Xaar (GB) Kate The Great (GB) Ros The Boss (IRE)

Danzig (USA) Foreign Courier (USA) Kris Eljazzi Machiavellian (USA) Helen Street Future Storm (USA) Morning Has Broken (USA) Sunday Silence (USA) Tricky Code (USA) Royal Academy (USA) Bright Generation (IRE) Roberto (USA) Andover Way (USA) Night Shift (USA) Maramba (GB) Johannesburg (USA) Love Style (USA) Elusive Quality (USA) Comical Cat (USA) Royal Applause (GB) Princess Athena Fasliyev (USA) Two Clubs (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) High Hawk Habitat Sorbus Polar Falcon (USA) Fearless Revival Danehill (USA) Nolnocan Danehill (USA) Patrona (USA) Indian Ridge Miss Kemble (GB) Highest Honor (FR) Rahaam (USA) Kingmambo (USA) Meringue Pie (USA) Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Zafonic (USA) Monroe (USA) Danehill (USA) Bella Vitessa (IRE)

RACE THREE

Green Desert (USA)

11 URBAN BEAT (6)

(Visor)

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Closetocrazy B Mr Shane Quigley O Fitzwilliam Racing

(131)

(11)

2521-54 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Ended his 2020 campaign with Group 3 success at Dundalk and although he hasn’t shaped badly in two starts this season, a bit more is needed in order to seriously challenge. Winning Range Hvy-GY & AW. Star Rating 3 Urban Beat 5 flat wins r105,570.00 CD — Handicap Rating 104 13/2 HR106 B.M. Coen 10.0 (BK) 4 1/4L 1/2L hd 4th to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY 10rn Listed 5f Sft 7/1 HR106 B.M. Coen 10.0 2 1/2L 5th of 9 to Mooneista 8.10 NAAS 26 APR Listed 5f Gd 11/2 HR104 B.M. Coen 9.13 (V) won nk nk from Muker 8.9 and My Laureate 9.10 DUN 16 OCT 20 14rn Group 3 5f Std 57.7sec

12 SONAIYLA (217)

RACE THREE

(V,T)

Br Gr f Dark Angel - Sinaniya (USA) B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C O Moyglare Stud Farm

(128)

(9)

1-11230- F Billy Lee J P Twomey T

Third in a Group 1 here in September behind the classy Glass Slippers, though she has twice been held by Glen Shiel and it is hard to see her reversing those pieces of form. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Sonaiyla 4 flat wins r91,562.00 CD — Handicap Rating 109 W. J. Lee 8.13 (V) (TS) 5L 10th of 16 to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 17 OCT 20 Group 1 6f Sft 11/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.3 (V) (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Glass Slippers (GB) 9.3 here 13 SEP 20 14rn Group 1 5f Gd 11/2 HR109 W.J. Lee 9.6 (V) nk 2nd to Glen Shiel (GB) 9.9 here 9 AUG 20 9rn Group 3 6f Gd/Yld

CPiece worn by No. 5. TStrap worn by No. 6, No. 8, No. 9. V,T worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 10, No. 11. Probable Starting Prices - 7/4 Glen Shiel (GB), 5/1 Speak In Colours (GB), 13/2 Sonaiyla, 7/1 Royal Commando, 15/2 Laugh A Minute (GB), 10/1 Summerghand, 12/1 Make A Challenge, 14/1 Urban Beat, 16/1 Indigo Balance, 33/1 Gustavus Weston, Smash Williams, 50/1 Nordic Passage

2020 - 1st Speak In Colours (GB) 2nd Forever In Dreams 3rd Buffer Zone (GB) (1 min. 11.22 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT GLEN SHIEL signed off his 2020 campaign with Group 1 success at Ascot in October and would be hard to beat if performing to that sort of level here. The seven-year-old was also successful over C&D in Group 3 company last August and ticks plenty of boxes for this. Speak In Colours won this last year and is 4-9 at this venue overall, while Laugh A Minute is interesting back over 6f after his Cork triumph two starts ago.

WIN: GLEN SHIEL

DANGER: SPEAK IN COLOURS

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)

Red Jazz (USA) Now That’s Jazz (USA)

URBAN BEAT (IRE)

Blues Traveller (IRE) Closetocrazy (IRE) Foulage (GB) Acclamation (GB) Dark Angel (IRE) Midnight Angel (GB)

SONAIYLA (IRE)

More Than Ready (USA) Sinaniya (USA) Sindirana (IRE)

Hennessy (USA) Myth (USA) Sword Dance Mardi Gras Mombo (USA) Bluebird (USA) Natuschka Picea Edith Piaf Royal Applause (GB) Princess Athena Machiavellian (USA) Night At Sea Southern Halo (USA) Woodman’s Girl (USA) Kalanisi (IRE) Sinndiya (IRE)

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THE CURRAGH RECORD TIMES Distance Time

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

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

Horse

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

Age

Weight

7 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 3 2 4 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 5

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

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Race Date

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RACE THREE

Johannesburg (USA)

1992 RODRIGO DE TRIANO TRAINER: Peter Chapple-Hyam OWNER: Robert Sangster SIRE: El Gran Senor (USA) DAM: Hot Princess (GB) BREEDER: Swettenham Stud

Another product of the Sangster empire, the American-bred Rodrigo De Triano took the Classics by storm in 1992. A win in the Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket signed off an undefeated juvenile season for Rodrigo De Triano and he excelled as a three-year-old. A pipe opener at Newbury blew away the cobwebs for his win in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas and he stepped up further on that when doing the Newmarket-Curragh double under Lester Piggott. The 8-11 favourite in a six runner field, Rodrigo De Triano was held up at the back of the field and as the rest of them got to work Piggott sat and waited for the gap to appear. With Lucky Lindy and Irish Memory hard at work Rodrigo De Triano found the perfect gap between them and scooted through into the lead on the rail. He quickened smoothly and wasn’t hard pressed to win easily. He took some while to rediscover his form following defeats in the Derby and St James’ Palace Stakes but delivered in style to win the International Stakes at York. The winning continued in the Champion Stakes at Newmarket before his new Japanese owners decided the Breeders’ Cup Classic would be his next target. Partnered by Walter Swinburn in place of the injured Piggott, Rodrigo De Triano never figured on the surface and was subsequently retired. He was voted Champion Three-Year-Old Colt and took up stud duties in Japan.

ARAAFA

2006 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

Trained by Jeremy Noseda, Araafa turned the tables on George Washington from the Newmarket Classic to land the 2006 renewal under Alan Munro for Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS PREVIEW With five of the 12 runners in this afternoon’s Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas having locked horns at Newmarket three weeks ago, the English equivalent is the obvious place to start when attempting to unravel the puzzle. Poetic Flare came out on top for Jim Bolger, prevailing by a short-head from the fast finishing Master Of The Seas, so he clearly sets the standard. However, he took his chance in the French Guineas last weekend, so it is a big ask to expect him to back that up again just six days on. Should he manage to reproduce his early season form – and it is also worth remembering that he won the Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on reappearance in April – the Dawn Approach colt is the one to beat, and he won’t mind any forecast rain. He bids to emulate Churchill, who was the last colt to complete the Newmarket-Irish Guineas double, just four years ago. Beaten only narrowly into third at Newmarket, connections of Lucky Vega will be hopeful of reversing the form with the winner, given that he has had just the one start at three, and clearly handles this track well. Much busier as a two-year-old, Jessica Harrington’s Lope de Vega colt was an impressive winner of the Phoenix Stakes here last August (French Guineas winner St Mark’s Basilica was back in fifth that day) before suffering a troubled passage in the National Stakes. Seeing out the mile was a slight concern ahead of his reappearance, but he got the trip well, and provided conditions don’t deteriorate too much, he should put up a very bold show. Genuinely soft ground would have to be a concern, however, as it could just stretch his stamina to the maximum. On breeding, I would expect Lucky Vega to cope with testing ground – his sire, of course, won the Prix du Jockey Club on soft – and he looks to give his trainer a first win in the race. One trainer who knows what it takes to win the Guineas is Aidan O’Brien, who has saddled the winner on no fewer than 11 occasions since 1997, when Desert King struck. He won the race seven times in the space of 10 years between 2008 and 2017, but has been unsuccessful in the past three renewals. He saddles three this afternoon, all of whom have ground to make up with both Poetic Flare and Lucky Vega. 66

Van Gogh was the biggest price of the trio at Newmarket, yet finished in front of both Wembley and Battleground, who were reported to be unsuited by the undulations on the relatively quick ground. Interestingly - and something that should certainly be noted – the front three were all drawn low, so could have been favoured by their track position. All three O’Brien runners have form on an easy surface, so shouldn’t mind the ground worsening, and it would be folly (and, potentially, dangerous) to write off the prospect of a twelfth win in the race for team Ballydoyle. Wembley wasn’t given a hard time once his chance was over, and given that he was isolated on the nearside, it could be that Battleground is the one who takes the biggest step forward. La Barossa might not have contested the Guineas at Newmarket, but he had run well behind stable-mate and subsequent Guineas runner-up, Master Of The Seas, in the Craven. His two-year-old form was given a minor boost last weekend, when Derab won impressively, and he looks the pick of the English challenge. Of the remainder, Mac Swiney is likely to benefit more than most if the heavens really do open, with last year’s Futurity Stakes winner a strong stayer at the trip.

CURRAGH CONTENDERS

LUCKY VEGA TRAINER: Jessica Harrington OWNER: Zhang Yuesheng SIRE: Lope De Vega (IRE) DAM: Queen Of Carthage (USA) BREEDER: Kilcarn Stud

A smart juvenile, Lucky Vega showed he had trained on as a three-year-old when a close third in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas. A winner on Naas at debut, the smart son of Lope De Vega was a close second in the GAIN Railway Stakes on his second start before taking a further step forward and winning the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes on only his third start. He ended his juvenile career with a second in the Middle Park at Newmarket and showed an aptitude for that unique course when placing in the season’s first Classic back at the Rowley Mile last time out. This talented colt has a fine record at the Curragh too and would appreciate softer conditions as he goes in search of Classic glory at the Curragh this afternoon.

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS (GROUP 1) The Irish 2,000 Guineas was established in 1921 but it was not until not 1969 that Right Tack became the first horse to complete the English-Irish 2000 Guineas double. In all nine colts have won both races, the most recent being Churchillin 2017. There have been 29 English-trained winners of the race, with one from France (Spinning World) and one from America (Fourstars Allstar). The 1935 winner Museum remains the longest priced winner in the race’s history at 100/1 while there have been two 33/1 winners in Ballymore (1972) and Northern Treasure (1976). The James Tollertrained Bachelor Duke was a maiden when winning this race in 2004. Winners of this race often head next to Royal Ascot for the St James’ Palace Stakes, with the last horse to follow up there Gleneagles in 2015. Irish racing’s biggest names have won this feature contest, with the surname O’Brien responsible for many memorable victories. Both Vincent and Aidan have saddled historic winners of this race, with Tommy Burns and Martin Quirke tied for the winningmost rider from their victories in the early years of the race. Recent years have given wins to the likes of Kevin Prendergast and Ken Condon, with Siskin providing Ger Lyons and Colin Keane with breakthrough Classic success last year.

WINNERS SINCE 1999 YEAR 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

HORSE Siskin Phoenix of Spain Romanised Churchill Awtaad Gleneagles Kingman Magician Power Roderic O’Connor Canford Cliffs Mastercraftsman Henrythenavigator Cockney Rebel Araafa Dubawi Bachelor Duke Indian Haven Rock Of Gibraltar Black Minnaloushe Bachir Saffron Walden

TRAINER G. M. Lyons C. Hills K. Condon A. P. O’Brien K. Prendergast A. P. O’Brien J. Gosden A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien R. Hannon A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien G. Huffer J. Noseda S. Bin Suroor J. Toller P. D’Arcy A. P. O’Brien A. P. O’Brien S. Bin Suroor A. P. O’Brien

JOCKEY C T Keane J. P. Spencer S. Foley R. Moore C. Hayes R. Moore J. Doyle J. P. O’Brien J. P. O’Brien J. P. O’Brien R. Hughes J. Murtagh J. Murtagh O. Peslier A. Munro L. Dettori S. Sanders J. Egan M. Kinane J. Murtagh L. Dettori O. Peslier

OWNER HRH. Khalid Abdullah Wechsler/Plummer Robert Ng Smith/Magnier/Tabor H. Al Maktoum Smith/Magnier/Tabor HRH Khalid Abdullah Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor Smith/Magnier/Tabor/Sangster Family Heffer Syndicate/Mrs Roy/Mrs Instance Smith/Magnier/Tabor Mrs J. Magnier P Cunningham S. Al Homaizi & I. Al Sagar Godolphin Exors of late Duke Of Devonshire Gleeson/Smith/Conway Sir Alex Ferguson Mrs. J. Magnier Godolphin Mrs. J. Magnier

€400,000 IN PRIZE MONEY 1ST - €232,000 2ND - €80,000 3RD - €40,000

THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS

DISTANCE 1 MILE (1,609 METRES)

WHAT ARE GUINEAS? Guineas were a currency used from the 1600’s to the 1800’s. Used in Great Britain, Guineas were phased out with the introduction of the pound and was a niche currency with it’s use only common in legal ﬁelds and livestock auctions. A guinea is equivalent to £1.05. LEGENDARY HORSE

SOLDENNIS WON THE FIRST RENEWAL IN 1921 UNDER JOCKEY TOMMY BURNS

WHAT IS A CLASSIC?

ROCK OF GIRBRALTAR 2002 WINNER

The Classics are five Group 1 races which are all run at the Curragh. Four of the five races are restricted to three-year-olds, and showcase the best horses of the three-yearold generation which shape the breed of the throughbred horse. The five races are the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, the Irish Derby, the Irish Oaks and the Irish St Leger. The Irish Classics are slightly different to the other European Classics, as the Irish St Leger is not age restricted, so is open to horses aged three and older.

LEADING TRAINER

AIDAN O’BRIEN 11 WINS

WHO HAS DONE THE NEWMRKETCURRAGH DOUBLE? Right Tack (1969) Don’t Forget Me (1987) Tirol (1990) Rodrigo de Triano (1992) Rock Of Gibraltar (2002) Cockney Rebel (2007) Henrythenavigator (2008) Gleneagles (2015) Churchill (2017)

WHAT IS THE RECORD OF ENGLISH HORSES? The last English-trained winner was Phoenix of Spain in 2019 for Charlie Hills, and English trainers have a good record in this Classic.

WHO ARE TATTERSALLS? Tattersalls are Europe’s largest bloodstock auctioneers and the world’s oldest, dating back to 1766. From their base at Park Paddocks in Newmarket, Tattersalls offers more than 5,000 thoroughbreds each year and host the most prestigious bloodstock sales, notably the October Yearling Sale which sees millions spent on racing’s next best prospects.

THE COLOURS OF THE COOLMORE PARTNERS HAVE BEEN CARRIED TO 11 VICTORIES

John Gosden saddled Kingman to exact Guineas revenge in 2013 and Richard Hannon Sr sent out the talented Canford Cliffs to win in 2010 under Richard Hughes. Further back, English trainers won five on the bounce from 2003 to 2007 with Paul D’Arcy, James Toller, Saeed bin Suroor, Jeremy Noseda and Geoff Huffer responsible for the winners. LEGENDARY HORSE

SADLER’S WELLS 1984 WINNER

FOURTH RACE 3.20P.M. THE TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS OF W400,000 (GROUP 1)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

(For Race Conditions see page 118)

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TRIFECTA RACE

RACE FOUR

Br Breeding No

Horse

AGRIMONY (GB) (17)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(128)

(5)

2-21 F Gary Carroll J Joseph G Murphy T

Br Ch c Pivotal (GB) - Adjudicate (GB) B Chasemore Farm & Dr P Sells O T Egan

Built on a couple of solid placed efforts when opening his account over this trip at Gowran last time, but upped significantly in class today and likely to be outclassed. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Agrimony (GB) 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 93 Groom - Tomy Kiely Marshall 5/6Fav G.F. Carroll 9.7 won 3/4L 6 1/2L from Emporio 9.7 and Great Realisation 9.7 GOW 5 MAY 14rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 44.9sec 11/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 2L 2nd to Wordsworth 9.7 here 17 APR 21rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 25/1 G.F. Carroll 9.7 3/4L 2nd to Liffey River (FR) 9.7 PUN 3 SEP 20 9rn mdn 1m Sft

BATTLEGROUND (USA) (21)

(128)

(10)

5112-0 F Wayne Lordan J A P O’Brien T

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

A very smart juvenile, finishing runner-up in Grade 1 company at Keeneland, and possibly didn’t handle the undulations of Newmarket when disappointing on his reappearance in the 2000 Guineas. Dangerous to dismiss. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Groom - Michael Webster Battleground (USA) 2 flat wins r61,217.60 — Handicap Rating 111 L. Dettori 9.0 20L 13th of 14 to Poetic Flare 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 8.10 3L 2nd to Fire At Will (USA) 8.10 KEENELAND 6 NOV 20 14rn Group 1 1m Gd R. L. Moore 9.1 won 2L 1 1/4L from Devious Company 9.1 and Youth Spirit 9.1 GOODWOOD 28 JUL 20 10rn Group 2 7f Gd 1min 28.8sec

EMPORIO (17)

Br Ch c Zoffany - Eirnin B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs A M O’Brien

(TStrap)

(128)

(3)

222-62 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Still a maiden from five starts, although he has struck the crossbar on four separate occasions. Lots to find on official figures and, moving from maiden company to a Group 1, he is impossible to fancy. Star Rating 1 Groom - Rachel Hickey Emporio — Handicap Rating 90 4/1 HR83 G.M. Ryan 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Agrimony (GB) 9.7 GOW 5 MAY 14rn mdn 1m Yld 1/1Fav HR86 G.M. Ryan 9.7 8 3/4L 6th of 15 to Stylistic Approach 9.7 GOW 8 APR mdn 1m Sft 11/2 G.M. Ryan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Arturo Toscanini 9.5 here 2 NOV 20 17rn mdn 7f Hvy

LA BARROSA (37)

(128)

(4)

115-2 F William Buick J Charlie Appleby (in GB) T

Br B c Lope de Vega - Bikini Babe B Knocktoran Stud O Godolphin

A Group 3 winner at two and showed that he has improved when touched off by subsequent 2000 Guineas runner-up Master Of The Seas on his seasonal reappearance last month. Big chance here. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 5 La Barrosa 2 flat wins €38,571.00 — Handicap Rating 108 Grooms - Chris Connett & Barry Tallant J. Doyle 9.0 3/4L 2nd to Master of The Seas 9.0 NEWMARKET 15 APR 10rn Group 3 1m Gd /Frm James Doyle 9.0 6L 5th of 6 to Van Gogh (USA) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 24 OCT 20 Group 1 1m Hvy William Buick 9.0 won 1L 3/4L from Dark Lion 9.0 and Qaader 9.0 NEWMARKET 24 SEP 20 6rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 25.2sec

Pivotal (GB) Fearless Revival

AGRIMONY (GB)

Dansili (GB) Adjudicate (GB) Cochin (USA) Danzig (USA) War Front (USA) Starry Dreamer (USA)

BATTLEGROUND (USA)

Galileo (IRE) Found (IRE) Red Evie (IRE) Dansili (GB) Zoffany (IRE) Tyranny (GB)

EMPORIO (IRE)

Galileo (IRE) Eirnin (IRE) Litani River (USA) Shamardal (USA) Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

LA BARROSA (IRE)

Montjeu (IRE) Bikini Babe (IRE) Zeiting (IRE)

Nureyev (USA) Marie d’Argonne (FR) Cozzene (USA) Stufida Danehill (USA) Hasili (IRE) Swain (IRE) Diese (USA) Northern Dancer Pas de Nom (USA) Rubiano (USA) Lara’s Star (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Intikhab (USA) Malafemmena (IRE) Danehill (USA) Hasili (IRE) Machiavellian (USA) Dust Dancer (GB) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Irish River (FR) Luv Luvin’ (USA) Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Floripedes (FR) Zieten (USA) Belle de Cadix (IRE)

RACE FOUR

Polar Falcon (USA)

LUCKY VEGA (21)

(128)

(7)

12152-3 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B c Lope de Vega - Queen of Carthage (USA) B Kilcarn Stud O Zhang Yuesheng

A top juvenile, winning and placing at Group 1 level over 6f. Certainly stayed when a close-up third on his reappearance in the 2000 Guineas and he looks sure to give another good account. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Groom - Aiden Byrne Lucky Vega 2 flat wins r127,145.00 C — Handicap Rating 117 Shane Foley 9.0 s/hd nk 3rd to Poetic Flare 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY 14rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Shane Foley 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Supremacy 9.0 NEWMARKET 26 SEP 20 8rn Group 1 6f Gd 2/1Fav HR117 S. Foley 9.5 2 1/2L 5th of 10 to Thunder Moon 9.5 here 13 SEP 20 Group 1 7f Gd

MAC SWINEY (13)

(128)

(1)

19181-4 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

Br Ch c New Approach - Halla Na Saoire B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Last year’s Vertem Futurity winner was a shade disappointing on his comeback run at Leopardstown recently, but he is entitled to improve and softer underfoot conditions today will be to his liking. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 3 Groom - John Griffin Mac Swiney 3 flat wins r215,821.10 C D — Handicap Rating 115 100/30 HR116 K.J. Manning 9.5 6L 1/2L nk 4th to Bolshoi Ballet 9.5 LEP 9 MAY 7rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd K. J. Manning 9.1 won 3/4L 2 1/4L from One Ruler 9.1 and Baradar 9.1 DONCASTER 24 OCT 20 8rn Group 1 1m Hvy 1min 41.9sec 22/1 HR107 K.J. Manning 9.5 8 1/4L 8th of 10 to Thunder Moon 9.5 here 13 SEP 20 Group 1 7f Gd

RACE FOUR

MONAASIB (GB) (41)

(TStrap)

Br B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Mullein (GB) B Landmark Racing Limited O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

(128)

(8)

21122-3 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

A mightily consistent colt and the form of his two previous ventures into Pattern company is strong, running well behind the likes of High Definition and Poetic Flare. He certainly has an each-way chance at least. Winning Range YS-GY. Star Rating 3 Groom - Dessie Cummins Monaasib (GB) 2 flat wins r22,715.00 C — Handicap Rating 111 11/2 HR111 C.D. Hayes 9.5 (TS) 1 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 11 APR 12rn Listed 7f Gd 7/1 HR99 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to High Definition 9.5 here 26 SEP 20 13rn Group 2 1m Yld 5/1 HR99 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (TS) s/hd 2nd to Chief Little Hawk (USA) 9.4 NAAS 23 AUG 20 19rn 6f Sft

POETIC FLARE (6)

(128)

(6)

101-116 F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br B c Dawn Approach - Maria Lee B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Won the 2000 Guineas at the beginning of the month and certainly wasn’t disgraced when sixth at Longchamp last Sunday. This is a big ask going to the well again so soon, but can’t be ruled out. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 3 Groom - Tom Agar Poetic Flare 4 flat wins r319,387.10 D — Handicap Rating 118 Kevin Manning 9.2 2 1/4L 6th of 12 to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 16 MAY Group 1 1m Sft K. J. Manning 9.0 won s/hd nk from Master of The Seas 9.0 and Lucky Vega 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY 14rn Group 1 1m Gd /Frm 1min 35.6sec 3/1 HR107 K.J. Manning 9.5 won 1 1/2L s/hd from Ace Aussie 9.5 and Monaasib (GB) 9.5 LEP 11 APR 12rn Listed 7f Gd 1min 28sec

REBEL STEP (USA) (26)

Br Ch c Tamarkuz (USA) - Purr And Prowl (USA) B Parrish Hill Farm O P Garvey

(128)

(9)

318-422 F Ben Coen J Andrew Slattery T

Has failed to add to his tally after winning a Thurles handicap last October and looks to have an awful lot on his plate this afternoon. Well behind on ratings, look elsewhere. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 1 Rebel Step (USA) 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 91 Groom - Jordan Purtill 12/1 HR90 A.J. Slattery 8.12 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Fourhometwo (GB) 9.10 NAAS 26 APR 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 9/1 HR86 B.M. Coen 9.9 5 1/2L 2nd to To Glory (GB) 9.9 DUN 26 MAR 11rn 1m Std 16/1 HR86 B.M. Coen 9.5 5L nk hd 4th to My Generation (USA) 9.0 DUN 5 MAR 7rn Listed 1m Std

10 THE ROSSTAFARIAN (37)

Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Via Lattea B Haras Du Mezeray O Middleham Park Racing LXXXVII

(128)

(12)

13-5 F Colin Keane J Hugo Palmer (in GB) T

A lightly-raced son of Starspangledbanner and by no means disgraced when fifth on his reappearance behind subsequent 2000 Guineas runner-up Master Of The Seas at Newmarket. With improvement likely, he rates a live outsider. Winning Range GS. Star Rating 3 The Rosstafarian 1 flat win r5,743.00 D — Handicap Rating 97 Groom - Peter McCollough Andrea Atzeni 9.0 6L 5th of 10 to Master of The Seas 9.0 NEWMARKET 15 APR Group 3 1m Gd /Frm James Doyle 9.3 nk s/hd 3rd to Pythagoras 9.3 PONTEFRACT 19 OCT 20 7rn Listed 1m 6yds Sft James Doyle 9.5 won 4 1/4L 1 1/2L from Glide Down (USA) 9.5 and Moktasaab (GB) 9.5 SALISBURY 1 OCT 20 14rn 1m Gd /Sft 1min 46.2sec

Lope de Vega (IRE) Lady Vettori (GB)

LUCKY VEGA (IRE)

Cape Cross (IRE) QueenofCarthage(USA) Satwa Queen (FR) Galileo (IRE) New Approach (IRE) Park Express

MAC SWINEY (IRE)

Teofilo (IRE) Halla Na Saoire (IRE) Siamsa (USA) Kitten’s Joy (USA) Bobby’s Kitten (USA) Celestial Woods (USA)

MONAASIB (GB)

Oasis Dream (GB) Mullein (GB) Gipsy Moth (GB) New Approach (IRE) Dawn Approach (IRE) Hymn of The Dawn (USA)

POETIC FLARE (IRE)

Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) Maria Lee (IRE) Elida (IRE) Speightstown (USA) Tamarkuz (USA) Without You Babe (USA)

REBEL STEP (USA)

Purim (USA) Purr And Prowl (USA) Sheba’s Step (USA) Choisir (AUS) Starspangledbanner (AUS) Gold Anthem (AUS)

THE ROSSTAFARIAN (IRE)

Teofilo (IRE) Via Lattea (IRE) Out of Time (IRE)

Giant’s Causeway (USA) Helsinki (GB) Vettori (IRE) Lady Golconda (FR) Green Desert (USA) Park Appeal Muhtathir (GB) Tolga (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Urban Sea (USA) Ahonoora Matcher Galileo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE) Quest For Fame Amoura (USA) El Prado (IRE) Kitten’s First (USA) Forestry (USA) Celestial Bliss (USA) Green Desert (USA) Hope (IRE) Efisio Rock The Boat (GB) Galileo (IRE) Park Express Phone Trick (USA) Colonial Debut (USA) Danehill (USA) Offshore Boom Royal Academy (USA) Saviour (USA) Gone West (USA) Silken Cat (CAN) Lemon Drop Kid (USA) Marozia (USA) Dynaformer (USA) Kirsteena (USA) Alysheba (USA) Pattern Step (USA) Danehill Dancer (IRE) Great Selection (AUS) Made of Gold (USA) National Song (AUS) Galileo (IRE) Speirbhean (IRE) Anabaa (USA) Dolydille (IRE)

RACE FOUR

Shamardal (USA)

11 VAN GOGH (USA) (21)

(128)

(2)

62121-8 F Seamie Heffernan J A P O’Brien T

Br B c American Pharoah (USA) - Imagine B Barronstown Stud O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Mrs David Nagle

A smart juvenile, running away with a Group 1 contest on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud in October. Entitled to improve for his comeback effort at Newmarket and softer conditions today will be in his favour. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 3 Groom - Matt Gleeson Van Gogh (USA) 2 flat wins r95,445.00 C D — Handicap Rating 113 Seamie Heffernan 9.0 7L 8th of 14 to Poetic Flare 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm Pierre-Charles Boudot 9.0 won 4L nk from Normandy Bridge (FR) 9.0 and Jadoomi (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 24 OCT 20 6rn Group 1 1m Hvy 1min 38.3sec R. L. Moore 9.1 1 3/4L 2nd to One Ruler 9.1 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 20 10rn Group 3 1m Sft

12 WEMBLEY (21)

Br B c Galileo - Inca Princess B Coolmore O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

(128)

(11)

22122-0 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

A top-class two-year-old, finding only stablemate St Mark’s Basilica too good in last year’s Dewhurst Stakes. Can be forgiven his comeback effort at Newmarket (track and ground to blame) and a much better performance is forecast here. Winning Range SH. Star Rating 4 Groom - David Hickey Wembley 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 117 R. L. Moore 9.0 18L 11th of 14 to Poetic Flare 9.0 NEWMARKET 1 MAY Group 1 1m Gd /Frm R. L. Moore 9.1 3/4L 2nd to St Mark’s Basilica (FR) 9.1 NEWMARKET 10 OCT 20 14rn Group 1 7f Sft 22/1 HR92 W.M. Lordan 9.5 1 1/2L 2nd to Thunder Moon 9.5 here 13 SEP 20 10rn Group 1 7f Gd

RACE FOUR

TStrap worn by No. 3, No. 7. Probable Starting Prices - 9/4 Lucky Vega, 4/1 Wembley, 9/2 Poetic Flare, 7/1 La Barrosa, 8/1 Battleground (USA), Mac Swiney, 10/1 Van Gogh (USA), 12/1 Monaasib (GB), 25/1 The Rosstafarian, 50/1 Rebel Step (USA), 66/1 Agrimony (GB), Emporio

2020 - 1st Siskin (USA) 2nd Vatican City 3rd Lope Y Fernandez (1 min. 38.4 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Aidan O’Brien looks to have three solid chances with Wembley, Battleground and Van Gogh. None of which really fired in the 2000 Guineas but a much better performance from those three, particularly the first-named, is likely back on a more conventional track and with softer underfoot conditions. Poetic Flare won the aforementioned Newmarket event but has since had another tough race in France, and it would come as no surprise if Lucky Vega (third on the Rowley Mile) reversed form with him. However, a chance is taken on LA BARROSA, who has took giant strides forward from two to three judged on his cracking comeback effort behind Master Of The Seas, solid form which ties in nicely with all of the above.

WIN: LA BARROSA

DANGER: LUCKY VEGA

Pioneerof The Nile (USA) American Pharoah (USA) Littleprincessemma (USA)

VAN GOGH (USA)

Sadler’s Wells (USA) Imagine (IRE) Doff The Derby (USA) Sadler’s Wells (USA) Galileo (IRE) Urban Sea (USA)

WEMBLEY (IRE)

Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) Inca Princess (IRE)

Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Miswaki (USA) Allegretta Danehill (USA) L’On Vite (USA) Marju (IRE) Warg (GB)

RACE FOUR

Miletrian (IRE)

Empire Maker (USA) Star of Goshen (USA) Yankee Gentleman (USA) Exclusive Rosette (USA) Northern Dancer Fairy Bridge (USA) Master Derby (USA) Margarethen

2002 ROCK OF GIBRALTAR TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien OWNER: Sue Magnier & Alex Ferguson SIRE: Danehill (USA) DAM: Offshore Boom (IRE) BREEDER: Joe Crowley & Mr & Mrs A P O’Brien

Aidan O’Brien’s fourth Irish 2,000 Guineas winner, Rock Of Gibraltar’s success on the track would have been that little sweeter for his trainer, given he bred the horse. A winner on debut at the Curragh, Rock Of Gibraltar had a stellar two-year-old career which included two Group 1 wins a Longchamp and Newmarket. His three-year-old season began with a bang in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas which he won under Johnny Murtagh, but Mick Kinane returned to the saddle for his win in the Irish equivalent on his next start. Held up behind his six rivals, Rock Of Gibraltar made smooth progress and went into a challenging position very easily under Kinane, before extending away in the final furlong to win cosily under a typically tender Kinane ride, sealing a 1-2-3 for Aidan O’Brien. His next race at Royal Ascot saw repeat tactics by Kinane and his running style made for tremendous viewing. Rock Of Gibraltar showed his versatility and class to win both a Sussex Stakes at Goodwood and then a Prix Moulin at Longchamp. His final career start came at Arlington in the Breeders’ Cup, where he went down by just under a length despite being badly hampered at a crucial stage of the race. Rock Of Gibraltar stands at Coolmore Stud and remains one of the most talented sons of Danehill.

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CHAMPERS ELYSEES TRAINER: Johnny Murtagh OWNER: Teruya Yoshida SIRE: Elzaam (AUS) DAM: La Curvee (GB) BREEDER: Karl Bowen

Without question Johnny Murtagh’s stable star, Champers Elysees is a familiar horse to Curragh fans. On day two of Irish Champions Weekend 2019 she was a fine sixth in the Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sale Stakes, and she followed that up with a win in an auction race two weeks later. She made her 2020 seasonal debut at the Curragh, landing a competitive three-year-old handicap over seven furlongs, which she back up with a win in Listed company at Galway. The wins kept coming, culminating in a win in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on day one of Irish Champions Weekend. She made her seasonal debut in the Athasi Stakes last time out but didn’t fire, and she comes to the race today seeking redemption.

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2005 DUBAWI TRAINER: Saeed bin Suroor

OWNER: Godolphin SIRE: Dubai Millenium (GB) DAM: Zomaradah (GB) BREEDER: Sheikh Mohammed

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THE LANWADES STUD STAKES This race was first run in 2004 when it held Group 2 status. From 2007 to 2014 it was run as a Group 3 before returning to Group 2 level in 2015. The race is registered as the Ridgewood Pearl Stakes, which remembers the brilliant John Oxx-trained filly whose stunning three-year-old season in 1995 took in victories in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Coronation Stakes, the Prix du Moulin and the Breeders Cup Mile. English-trained horses have won 5 runnings to date while the only dual winner of the race is Dermot Weld’s Emulous, who was successful in 2011 and 2012. As well as being named after a fine filly, some classy horses have won this race, which falls perfectly in the calendar as a great starting point for top Irish-trained milers. Soviet Song won the race for James Fanshawe in 2004 under Johnny Murtagh, setting up a clash with Attraction in the Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket, in which Soviet Song came out on top over the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner. Aidan O’Brien’s brilliant filly Airwave won in 2005 under Kieren Fallon, and her legacy lives on through her second career as a broodmare. She foaled Meow, a Storm Cat filly who would go on to foal Churchill, 2000 Guineas’ double winner who now stands as a promising sire for the Coolmore operation. Airwave was Aidan O’Brien’s last winner of the race until Magic Wand won the 2020 renewal.

Herself a horse with a fine pedigree, Magic Wand had been a model of consistency in her racing career. Placed seven times in Group 1 races, she finally added the illustrious Mackinnon Stakes to her page when winning at Flemington in November 2019, and her international reputation was further enhanced with her start in the Saudi Cup making Riyadh the 15th track she had raced at in eight different countries. The 2020 renewal of this race was a penalty kick for her as easily the least competitive race she had contested in a while. Nevertheless, she still brought her consistent best to the table and ran out an easy four and a half length winner under Seamie Heffernan. She was never hard pressed and made easy headway to take the lead two furlongs out, extending away in Group 1 style to add another pattern race to her pedigree. See Magic Wand’s easy win in the race by watching the video below.

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FIFTH RACE 3.55P.M. THE LANWADES STUD STAKES OF W100,000 (GROUP 2)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

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

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

CHAMPERS ELYSEES (19)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(131)

(2)

11114-4 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - La Cuvee (GB) B Mr Karl Bowen O Teruya Yoshida

Last year’s Group 1 Matron Stakes winner who is entitled to improve on her seasonal reappearance now returning to this trip. Has become accustomed to testing conditions and is undoubtedly the one to beat. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 5 Champers Elysees 5 flat wins r238,360.00 C D — Handicap Rating 114 2/1Fav HR115 B.M. Coen 10.2 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to No Speak Alexander 8.13 here 3 MAY 8rn Group 3 7f Yld/Sft Colin Keane 9.0 1 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Nazeef (GB) 9.3 NEWMARKET 3 OCT 20 12rn Group 1 1m Hvy 9/2 HR110 C.T. Keane 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Peaceful 9.2 and Fancy Blue 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 11rn Group 1 1m Gd 1min 39.7sec

RACE FIVE

EPONA PLAYS (55)

(128)

(6)

14317-1 F Billy Lee J W McCreery T

Br B f Australia (GB) - New Plays B Renzo Forni O Renzo Forni

Recorded a career-best performance on seasonal reappearance, succeeding in Group 3 company at Naas on soft ground. This requires considerably more but further progression could be on the horizon and she’s not without a chance. Winning Range Sft-Gd. Star Rating 3 Epona Plays 3 flat wins r75,815.00 D — Handicap Rating 105 12/1 HR104 W.M. Lordan 10.2 won 1 3/4L 2L from Parent’s Prayer 9.13 and Sziget 8.10 NAAS 28 MAR 8rn Group 3 1m Sft 1min 52.7sec 13/2 HR104 W.J. Lee 9.5 6 1/2L 7th of 12 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.9 NAAS 1 NOV 20 Listed 1m Hvy 9/2 HR100 W.J. Lee 9.2 won nk 5L from Etneya 9.2 and Cerro Bayo 9.7 GOW 19 SEP 20 13rn Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Gd 2min 2.7sec

IVA FEELING (GB) (183)

Br B f Ivawood - Ceoldrama (USA) B Ennistown Stud O All The Right Faces Syndicate

(TStrap)

(128)

(3)

61- F Robbie Colgan J Shane Crawley T

Very lightly raced as a three-year-old and signed off the campaign with a win on the all-weather. A highly unexposed filly and any amount of progress is possible, however she looks to have plenty on her plate today. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Iva Feeling (GB) 1 flat win r6,490.00 D — Handicap Rating 84 22/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 won 2 1/2L 3L from Fictitious Lady 9.2 and Feminism 9.2 DUN 20 NOV 20 13rn mdn 1m Std 1min 38.9sec 12/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 8 1/4L 6th of 11 to Miss Molly T 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 20 mdn 7f Yld/Sft

ROCA ROMA (6)

(128)

(4)

2-1501-4 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B f Australia (GB) - Lucy Diamonds B Mr Tommy Murphy O Roca Partnership

Highly tried as a three-year-old, running in Group 1 company on just her third start. Ran with credit on seasonal reappearance and, although this will require a major step up, she could be the surprise package. Winning Range Hvy-Yld. Star Rating 3 Roca Roma 2 flat wins r22,125.00 D — Handicap Rating 96 4/1 HR95 C.T. Keane 10.5 1 3/4L 1/2L nk 4th to Pepperoni Pete 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 3/1 HR90 C.T. Keane 10.0 won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Zofar Zogood 8.12 and Lady Scathach 9.3 LEP 20 AUG 20 7rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 1min 46.9sec 4/1 HR92 C.T. Keane 9.2 6 1/4L 10th of 12 to Lovelier 9.2 KILL 13 JUL 20 Listed 1m 30yds Yld

SOUL SEARCH (19)

(128)

(7)

25383-3 F Gary Carroll J G M Lyons T

Br B f Zoffany - Ecoutila (USA) B Marston Norelands & Richmond Bloodstock O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Finished ahead of Champers Elysees on seasonal reappearance and is entitled to build on that, but there is a question mark about the trip and she may play second fiddle to the yard’s first string. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 2 Soul Search 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 100 9/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.11 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to No Speak Alexander 8.13 here 3 MAY 8rn Group 3 7f Yld/Sft 7/1 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.2 5L 1/2L 3rd to With Thanks 9.2 NAAS 1 NOV 20 15rn Group 3 7f Hvy 7/2 HR100 C.T. Keane 9.2 (BK) 6 1/2L 8th of 14 to Parent’s Prayer 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 Listed 1m Sft

TOO SOON TO PANIC (17)

(128)

(5)

3966-71 F Chris Hayes J J A Stack T

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

Went clear inside the final furlong to win in Listed company on her previous outing. There could be much more to come so she’s entitled to give a good account, but every drop of rain will hinder her chances. Winning Range Yld. Star Rating 2 Too Soon To Panic 2 flat wins r36,285.00 D — Handicap Rating 106 12/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.11 won 2 3/4L 2 1/4L from Empress Josephine 8.11 and French Fusion 8.11 GOW 5 MAY 7rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Yld 2min 7.9sec 28/1 HR95 C.D. Hayes 9.2 5 3/4L 7th of 10 to Moll 9.2 CK 3 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Yld 50/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 8.12 5 1/2L 6th of 12 to Barrington Court 9.5 NAAS 7 NOV 20 Listed 1m 3f 180yds Hvy

VALERIA MESSALINA (252)

(128)

(1)

12-9126- F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor - Arty Crafty (USA) B Airlie Stud O Marc Chan

TStrap worn by No. 3. Probable Starting Prices - 6/5 Champers Elysees, 9/4 Valeria Messalina, 15/2 Too Soon To Panic, 8/1 Epona Plays, 10/1 Soul Search, 12/1 Roca Roma, 33/1 Iva Feeling (GB)

2020 - 1st Magic Wand 2nd Hamariyna 3rd Silk Forest (1 min. 38.17 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT Soul Search got the better of CHAMPERS ELYSEES when they met on seasonal reappearance, however it would be a great surprise if that form isn’t reversed over a mile and the Johnny Murtagh-trained Group 1 winner gets the vote to return to winning ways. Last year, the daughter of Elzaam knew no limitations and recorded four consecutive victories before getting somewhat unlucky in the Sun Chariot Stakes and, should we see a similar level of form today, could prove too classy for her opposition. Valerina Messalina is unexposed at this trip but the testing conditions prove somewhat of a question mark, while Roca Roma appears to be Ger Lyons’ first string and will aim to build on an encouraging reappearance last week.

WIN: CHAMPERS ELYSEES

DANGER: ROCA ROMA

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Had a successful campaign as a three-year-old, winning and placing in Group company. Highly unexposed at this trip and in these conditions so, although there is plenty to find with Champers Elysees, she rates a big player. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Valeria Messalina 2 flat wins r48,101.50 — Handicap Rating 109 11/1 HR109 W. Buick 9.2 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Champers Elysees 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 Group 1 1m Gd L. Dettori 8.13 s/hd 2nd to One Master (GB) 9.3 GOODWOOD 31 JUL 20 12rn Group 3 7f Gd /Frm 11/2 HR99 S. Foley 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from Unforgetable 9.2 and Soul Search 9.2 CK 12 JUL 20 12rn Group 3 7f Gd 1min 23.7sec

CHURCHILL

2017 TATTERSALLS IRISH 2,000 GUINEAS WINNER

The latest horse to do the Newmarket-Curragh double, Churchill was imperious under Ryan Moore to beat Thunder Snow in 2017, marking himself out as a generational miler

2014 KINGMAN TRAINER: John Gosden OWNER: Khalid Abdullah SIRE: Invincible Spirit (IRE) DAM: Zenda (GB) BREEDER: Juddmonte Farms

Star miler Kingman exacted his Classic revenge for a shock defeat at Newmarket by routing his 10 rivals at the Curragh. Settled in mid-division by James Doyle, Kingman was much the best and cleared away to win by five lengths.

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2015 GLENEAGLES TRAINER: Aidan O’Brien OWNER: M Tabor, D Smith & J Magnier SIRE: Galileo (IRE) DAM: You’resothrilling (USA) BREEDER: You’resothrilling Syndicate

Imperious miler Gleneagles landed the Newmarket-Curragh double when winning both Classics easily in the spring of 2015. Ridden to perfection by Ryan Moore, Gleneagles saw off the talented Ivawood and Belardo in the Curragh Classic and made it three in a row when winning the St James’ Palace Stakes next time out.

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SIXTH RACE 4.25P.M. THE BETWAY SPRING FILLIES HANDICAP OF W40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

One Mile (1,600 metres) Guineas Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

(For Race Conditions see page 118)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

ELIZABETHAN (USA) (19)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

J Jockey

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(138)

(5)

7431-28 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Br B f War Front (USA) - Misty For Me B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

Her run here 19 days ago looked too bad to be true when finishing last and it wouldn’t be any great surprise if this step up to a mile unlocked improvement. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Elizabethan (USA) 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 92 17/2 HR92 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 15L last of 8 to No Speak Alexander 8.13 here 3 MAY Group 3 7f Yld/Sft 3/1Fav HR92 J.A. Heffernan 8.13 5L 2nd to Queenship 8.1 GOW 7 APR 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 100/30 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 won 1 1/4L 3L from Elanora 8.13 and Colfer Kay 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 18rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 15.6sec

LET’S (19)

RACE SIX

(Hood)

Br B f Shalaa - Elizabelle B TEK Squarey O Let’s Partnership

(136)

(12)

531-444 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Yet to score on turf, but she posted a creditable effort to finish fourth here earlier this month and going up to a mile isn’t expected to do her any harm. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Let’s 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 90 8/1 HR90 W.J. Lee 9.10 (H) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Pale Iris 8.13 here 3 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 16/1 HR85 S. Foley 9.0 (H) 3/4L 1 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Measure Of Magic 9.0 NAV 25 APR 9rn Listed 5f 164yds Gd 100/30 HR86 W.J. Lee 9.3 1/2L 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Aikido 9.10 DUN 21 APR 6rn 6f Std

NEW EMERALD BAY (19)

Br B f New Bay (GB) - Lucky Pipit (GB) B Stonepark Farms Ltd & New Bay Syndicate O Syndicates Racing

(134)

(13)

3198-6 F Danny Sheehy (3) J J P Murtagh T

Failed to leave much of an impression on reappearance, but she will handle conditions better than most if more rain arrives and might prove capable of outperforming market expectations. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 New Emerald Bay 1 flat win r9,145.00 — Handicap Rating 88 14/1 HR90 D.E. Sheehy 9.7 6 3/4L 6th of 11 to Pale Iris 8.13 here 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 7 3/4L 8th of 10 to A Case Of You 9.5 here 11 OCT 20 Group 3 6f 63yds Sft 17/2 W.J. Lee 9.2 5 1/2L 9th of 11 to Monday (USA) 9.2 LEP 12 SEP 20 Listed 7f Gd

CREATE BELIEF (27)

(133)

(11)

3-10 F Ben Coen J J P Murtagh T

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

Failed to stay 10 furlongs when down the field at Navan last month, but she previously won over a mile at Gowran Park and it is probably too early to be writing her off. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 2 Create Belief 1 flat win r8,850.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 15/2 B.M. Coen 9.2 11L 10th of 15 to Rocky Sky 9.2 NAV 25 APR Listed 1m 2f Gd 100/30 B.M. Coen 9.2 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Adelisa 9.2 and Pale Iris 9.2 GOW 8 APR 16rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 45.3sec 25/1 B.M. Coen 8.12 3L 1 1/2L 3rd to Port Sunlight 8.13 GOW 19 OCT 20 14rn mdn 1m Sft/Hvy

HOLLY GOLIGHTLY (18)

(133)

(4)

5-31 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B f Gleneagles - Cassandra Go B T Stewart O Trevor C Stewart

Showed potential twice on the all-weather before getting off the mark on turf debut at Gowran Park 18 days ago and, being out of a Group 2 winner, further improvement can be anticipated. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 5 Holly Golightly 1 flat win r8,260.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 14/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Friendly 9.2 and New York Angel 9.2 GOW 4 MAY 13rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 48.6sec 13/2 G.F. Carroll 9.2 4 3/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Baton Rouge 9.7 DUN 31 MAR 12rn mdn 1m Std 9/1 Sam Ewing 8.9 3 3/4L 5th of 13 to Hazel 8.13 DUN 6 NOV 20 mdn 7f Std

HAZEL (13)

3 (CPiece)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Asteya B Whisperview Trading Ltd O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

(132)

(3)

2261-00 F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Disappointing the last twice at Leopardstown, though she did beat the talented Joan Of Arc as a juvenile and perhaps first-time cheekpieces will help to reignite her interest in the game. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Hazel 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 86 50/1 HR89 G.M. Ryan 9.2 19L last of 11 to Joan Of Arc 9.2 LEP 9 MAY Group 3 1m Gd 66/1 HR89 G.M. Ryan 9.2 10L 12th of 15 to Keeper Of Time 9.2 LEP 11 APR Group 3 7f Gd 9/2 G.M. Ryan 8.13 won ns 1/2L from Joan Of Arc 9.2 and Zara Mac 9.2 DUN 6 NOV 20 13rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27sec

MAAR (27)

(131)

(1)

410 F Ronan Whelan J Adrian McGuinness T

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Blue Chip (GB) B Elysian Bloodstock Ltd O Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited

Successful on Polytrack last month, though failed to beat a rival home on turf debut at Navan 15 days later and perhaps that turnaround was quick enough for her. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Maar 1 flat win r7,080.00 — Handicap Rating 85 12/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 15L last of 15 to Rocky Sky 9.2 NAV 25 APR Listed 1m 2f Gd 5/1 R.P. Whelan 9.2 won 2 1/4L 2 1/2L from Umneyaat 9.2 and Call Me Sweetheart 9.2 DUN 10 APR 11rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 16.9sec 11/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 1 3/4L 2 1/2L hd 4th to Diderot (GB) 9.7 DUN 12 MAR 14rn mdn 1m Std

BOYNE RIVER (GB) (6)

3 (TStrap)

Br B f Kingman (GB) - Adonesque B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited O Sun Bloodstock

(129)

(2)

523-3 F Declan McDonogh J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Placed in three of four starts, showing a solid enough attitude in the process and handling varying surfaces, and perhaps a first-time tongue-tie can help to eke out some additional improvement. Star Rating 4 Boyne River (GB) — Handicap Rating 83 9/2 HR83 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 3/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Espouse 9.2 NAAS 16 MAY 16rn mdn 1m Sft 15/2 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Talacre (USA) 9.2 GOW 19 SEP 20 10rn mdn 1m Gd 14/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 1 3/4L 2nd to High Heels 9.2 CK 9 SEP 20 14rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm

UMNEYAAT (26)

Br Br f Dansili (GB) - Tarayef B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

(CPiece)

(126)

(10)

3232-23 F Oisin Orr J D K Weld T

Placed in five of six starts for Dermot Weld, though she has had winning opportunities among those outings and it is interesting that her top connections now reach for the cheekpieces to sharpen her up. Star Rating 4 Umneyaat — Handicap Rating 80 11/4 HR84 O.J. Orr 9.2 1L 1 1/4L 3rd to Party House 9.2 NAAS 26 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 13/8Fav HR84 O.J. Orr 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Maar 9.2 DUN 10 APR 11rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 11/1 O.J. Orr 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Willow 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 20 16rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

10 DHA LEATH (18)

Br B f Mehmas - Tarried (GB) B Bernard Cooke O Gerard Clarke & Mrs J P Duffy & Garvan Donnelly

(121)

(8)

27022-6 F Hollie Doyle J Garvan Donnelly T

Found one too good on two occasion at Dundalk towards the back-end of last year, though she was 13 lengths behind Holly Golightly at Gowran Park and clearly has plenty of work ahead to get closer. Star Rating 2 Dha Leath — Handicap Rating 75 28/1 HR76 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 12L 6th of 13 to Holly Golightly 9.2 GOW 4 MAY mdn 1m Sft 11/1 HR80 P.A. Harnett 8.6 nk 2nd to Catena Zapata 9.4 DUN 16 DEC 20 10rn 1m Std 18/1 HR74 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 1/2L 2nd to Chevillon 8.11 DUN 27 NOV 20 11rn hcp (45-75)1m Std

RACE SIX

11 MORNING APPROACH (19)

(120)

(14)

1-89 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

Br B f Dawn Approach - Cape of Night B Mrs S Grassick O Morning Approach Syndicate

Game winner on debut at Dundalk in December, though her career has gone backwards with two modest turf outings in the last four weeks and a large step forward is required. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Morning Approach 1 flat win r8,260.00 — Handicap Rating 74 14/1 HR77 Jessica Maye 8.1 17L 9th of 11 to Pale Iris 8.13 here 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 13/2 HR80 W.J. Lee 9.0 5 1/4L 8th of 12 to Dedillon 9.7 LIM 24 APR hcp 1m Gd 8/1 W.J. Lee 9.2 won 1/2L s/hd from Brosna Empress 9.2 and No Browsin 9.2 DUN 18 DEC 20 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26.4sec

12 DAGODA (45)

(119)

(7)

46-7 F Rory Cleary J Ms Sheila Lavery T

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Firstclass (GER) B Cyril Ryan O Ms Sheila Lavery

Yet to show a great deal in three career outings, but runners from this yard often improve with time/experience and perhaps reverting to a mile for the first time since her debut will help. Star Rating 2 Dagoda — Handicap Rating 73 16/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 5L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Lust 9.7 GOW 7 APR mdn 7f Sft 5/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 6 3/4L 6th of 16 to Queen’s Speech (USA) 9.2 here 2 NOV 20 mdn 7f Hvy 150/1 R.C. Colgan 9.2 2 1/4L 3L nk 4th to Willow 9.2 LEP 16 OCT 20 16rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

13 MAGIC CAROUSEL (11)

6?+2

(118)

(6)

024-4 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J E Sheehy T

Br Gr f Zebedee (GB) - Abby Cadabby B Abby Cadabby Partnership O Stephen Ferrissey

Only beaten a length when a 100/1 fourth at Killarney on reappearance and although improvement is needed to seriously challenge in this sort of company, she quite obviously deserves greater respect from the layers this time. Star Rating 2 Magic Carousel — Handicap Rating 71 100/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 1/2L nk s/hd 4th to Emphatic Answer 9.9 KILL 11 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 31yds Sft 12/1 M.P. Sheehy 8.9 4L 1 1/2L 5L 4th to French Fusion 9.2 GAL 26 OCT 20 5rn mdn 1m 73yds Hvy 400/1 M.P. Sheehy 8.9 2L 2nd to Carlisle Bay 9.7 TIPP 3 OCT 20 14rn mdn 1m 1f Yld/Sft

14 SHEER CHANCE (38)

RACE SIX

(118)

(9)

53830-8 F Wayne Lordan J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Br B f Fulbright (GB) - Sheer Bliss B Max Morris O Maxwell Morris

Dropped to a tempting mark of 72 by the assessor and interesting that leading connections persist, but she needs to take a massive step forward here in order to challenge the likely market protagonists. Star Rating 2 Sheer Chance — Handicap Rating 71 20/1 HR73 S.M. Crosse 9.5 3L 8th of 18 to Larado (FR) 9.9 LEP 14 APR hcp 7f Gd 11/1 HR77 M.P. Sheehy 8.7 14L 12th of 14 to Hector De Maris 9.6 NAAS 1 NOV 20 hcp 7f Hvy 9/1 HR75 D.P. McDonogh 8.12 3 1/4L nk 3rd to Amber Kite 9.4 LEP 24 OCT 20 9rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

CPiece worn by No. 6, No. 9. Hood worn by No. 2. TStrap worn by No. 8. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight. Long Handicap - Magic Carousel 8-5 (117), Sheer Chance 8-5 (117) Probable Starting Prices - 9/2 Holly Golightly, 11/2 Boyne River (GB), 6/1 Umneyaat, 7/1 Elizabethan (USA), 8/1 Let’s, 10/1 Create Belief, Hazel, 12/1 Maar, Dagoda, 14/1 New Emerald Bay, Magic Carousel, 20/1 Dha Leath, Sheer Chance, 25/1 Morning Approach

2020 - 1st Music To My Ears 2nd Siamese (USA) 3rd Lynn Britt Cabin (1 min. 41 sec.)

CURRAGH COMMENT HOLLY GOLIGHTLY got off the mark at the third time of asking on turf debut for Ger Lyons at Gowran Park earlier this month and could have more to offer now tackling handicaps. The three-year-old is out of a Group 2 winner and is bred to keep improving with age and experience. Boyne River and Umneyaat both keep knocking on the door for their respective top connections, while Hazel is interesting on the pick of her juvenile form.

WIN: HOLLY GOLIGHTLY

DANGER: BOYNE RIVER

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2016 AWTAAD TRAINER: Kevin Prendergast

OWNER: Hamdan Al Maktoum SIRE: Cape Cross (IRE) DAM: Asheerah (GB) BREEDER: Shadwell Estate Company

A homebred from the Shadwell operation, Awtaad progressed markedly under the careful handling of Kevin Prendergast to ride through the ranks and take Classic glory. A winner in a handicap, Listed race and then a Group 1, Awtaad defeated Newmarket winner Galileo Gold and top juvenile Air Force Blue in his 2016 victory.

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2020 SISKIN TRAINER: Ger Lyons OWNER: Khalid Abdullah SIRE: First Defence (USA) DAM: Bird Flown (GB) BREEDER: Juddmonte Farms

A first Classic winner for Ger Lyons; and Colin Keane, Siskin delivered on his juvenile promise and made a winning seasonal debut as the favourite. Despite not getting a clear run. Siskin powered home in the final two furlongs and stayed on well to win by two lengths.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.00P.M. THE BETWAY HANDICAP OF W40,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP)

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

Stalls Centre of Course. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Value to winner: r23600; Second: r8000; Third: r4000; Fourth: r2000; Fifth: r1200; Sixth: r800.

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

DOWNFORCE (6)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(144)

(3)

(Blinkers)

Br B g Fast Company - Spinning Ruby (GB) B P Burns O Donal Finnan

J Jockey

930-190 F Nathan Crosse (5) J W McCreery T

He returned to the winner’s enclosure for the first time since 2018 when taking a 5f handicap here in March but has since found Listed company too hot to handle. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Downforce 7 flat wins r112,282.50 CD — Handicap Rating 104 20/1 HR106 W.J. Lee 9.11 (BK) 14L last of 10 to Logo Hunter 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Listed 5f Sft 14/1 HR106 N.M. Crosse 9.9 (BK) 6 1/2L 9th of 15 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Yld 11/1 HR101 N.M. Crosse 9.10 (BK) won 2 3/4L hd from Indigo Balance 9.6 and Ecclesiastical (GB) 8.12 here 21 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 1min 3.4sec

SUMMER SANDS (GB) (62)

4 (TStrap)

Br B g Coach House - Koharu (GB) B Koharu Partnership O Mrs C C Regalado-Gonzalez

(137)

(15)

31-879-6 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

Formerly a smart juvenile for Richard Fahey but he is yet to deliver on that form since moving to Ireland last season. Others make more appeal. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 2 Summer Sands (GB) 2 flat wins r137,936.10 — Handicap Rating 97 9/1 HR99 M.A. Gallagher 9.13 (TS) 6 1/4L 6th of 11 to Downforce 9.10 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 28/1 HR105 M.A. Gallagher 9.7 8 3/4L 9th of 11 to Lustown Baba 9.2 here 15 OCT 20 Listed 6f Sft 12/1 HR108 S.M. Crosse 9.5 17L 7th of 8 to Art Power 9.5 NAAS 4 JUL 20 Group 3 6f Yld/Sft

SPANISH TENOR (49)

RACE SEVEN

Br Ch g Lope De Vega - Devious Soprano B J Monaghan O Mrs Claire Doyle

(135)

(27)

50385-0 F Emma Doyle (10) J Timothy Doyle T

All of his victories have come over further than 6f and he faces a tough assignment dropping back into handicap company having struggled on his return in Listed company. Winning Range Hvy-GY. Star Rating 2 Spanish Tenor 3 flat wins r33,192.00 — Handicap Rating 95 80/1 HR96 O.J. Orr 9.9 8L 11th of 15 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Yld 7/1 HR97 W.J. Lee 9.8 7L 5th of 7 to Real Force (GB) 9.11 NAAS 7 NOV 20 7f Hvy 40/1 HR97 O.J. Orr 9.9 7 1/4L 8th of 12 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.9 NAAS 1 NOV 20 Listed 1m Hvy

GEOMETRICAL (242)

(133)

(7)

3650-00- F Kevin Manning J J S Bolger T

Br Ch g Dawn Approach - Symmetrical (USA) B J S Bolger O Mrs J S Bolger

Tried over a lot further on both starts last season with very little success and a watching brief is advised as he drops back to sprinting. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 2 Geometrical 1 flat win r9,751.50 — Handicap Rating 93 28/1 HR97 K.J. Manning 9.6 21L last of 11 to Lady Wannabe 9.6 LIST 22 SEP 20 Listed 1m 1f Gd 66/1 HR98 K.J. Manning 9.3 44L 11th of 12 to Tiger Moth 9.3 LEP 12 SEP 20 Group 3 1m 4f Gd K.J. Manning 9.1 24L 10th of 11 to Kameko (USA) 9.1 NEWCASTLE 1 NOV 19 Group 1 1m 5yds AWT

108

FASTAR (14)

(131)

(16)

41-10-23 F Shane Foley J Gerard O’Leary T

Br Ch g Fast Company - Asterism (GB) B Ringfort Stud O Lance Bloodstock Limited

He has gone close on a couple of occasions this season, placing on both starts at Naas, and the gelding has to command plenty of respect once again. Winning Range Hvy-Gd & AW. Star Rating 4 Fastar 5 flat wins r36,343.30 D — Handicap Rating 91 9/4Fav HR89 S. Foley 10.4 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Half Nutz 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR88 S. Foley 9.7 nk 2nd to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR 17rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 15/2 HR90 S. Foley 10.0 14L 17th of 18 to Nordic Passage 9.6 here 10 JUL 20 Ext hcp 6f Yld

CHESSMAN (15)

7 (TStrap)

Br B g Acclamation (GB) - Dulcian B Corduff Stud O Chessman Partnership

(130)

(2)

79-5858 F Declan McDonogh J Richard John O’Brien T

Possesses a fair amount of ability but his record of 1-29, with that victory being over four years ago, suggests to look elsewhere for win purposes. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Chessman 1 flat win r4,370.90 — Handicap Rating 90 33/1 HR94 S.T. McCullagh 9.1 (CP) 4 1/2L 8th of 20 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 11/1 HR96 S.T. McCullagh 10.1 (CP) 3 1/4L 5th of 14 to Coill Avon 9.3 NAAS 26 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 22/1 HR97 S.T. McCullagh 9.9 6 1/2L 8th of 15 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.9 CK 3 APR Listed 6f Yld

DREAM TODAY (15)

6 (TStrap)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Macheera B Ballylinch Stud O Shamrock Thoroughbreds

(130)

(19)

21-9020 F Cian MacRedmond (7) J Adrian McGuinness T

He finished a good second on his penultimate outing at Leopardstown over 7f but the six-year-old needs to bounce back from his latest run at Cork. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 3 Dream Today 3 flat wins r149,418.50 D — Handicap Rating 90 16/1 HR92 C.J. MacRedmond 8.11 (TS) 6 3/4L 12th of 20 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 25/1 HR90 C.J. MacRedmond 8.11 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Real Appeal (GER) 9.4 LEP 11 APR 16rn hcp 7f Gd Tadhg O’Shea 8.6 22L 13th of 14 to Man of Promise (USA) 8.9 MEYDAN 4 FEB hcp Listed (90-110)6f Gd

SILVER SERVICE (15)

(TStrap)

Br Gr f Tough As Nails - Love Is The Key B Larry Mulvany O L Mulvany

(128)

(6)

260036 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

A versatile performer with regards to conditions and was arguably a shade unlucky when sixth at Cork over 7f earlier in the month. One who boasts each-way credentials. Winning Range SH-GF. Star Rating 4 Silver Service 4 flat wins r33,935.00 CD — Handicap Rating 88 50/1 HR90 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (TS) 3L 6th of 20 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 4/1 HR90 D. McMonagle 9.7 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Independent Missy 9.2 NAV 25 APR 9rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 20/1 HR90 G.F. Carroll 9.4 (TS) 4 3/4L 10th of 21 to Raise You 9.10 here 17 APR Ext hcp 1m Gd

HIGHTIMEYOUWON (GB) (15)

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

(Blinkers)

(127)

(13)

71-5941 F Colin Keane J D K Weld T

A recent winner at Cork earlier in the month but all of his best form comes on a sounder surface which could make him vulnerable on this occasion. Winning Range Gd-GF. Star Rating 3 Hightimeyouwon (GB) 3 flat wins r64,605.00 D — Handicap Rating 87 10/1 HR84 M.P. Sheehy 8.5 (BK) won hd hd from Fil The Power (GB) 8.3 and Real Appeal (GER) 9.10 CK 7 MAY 20rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 1min 25.4sec 7/2 HR84 C.T. Keane 9.8 (BK) 1/2L 1L 3/4L 4th to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR 15rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR85 C.T. Keane 8.13 (CP) 4 1/4L 9th of 21 to Raise You 9.10 here 17 APR Ext hcp 1m Gd

10 GODHEAD (GB) (15)

Br B g Charm Spirit - Hello Glory (GB) B Whitsbury Manor Stud &Mrs M E Slade O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Bart O’Sullivan

(C,T)

(125)

(24)

13-3000 F Sam Ewing (5) J Adrian McGuinness T

He has the ability to be competitive based on his third in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last season but his recent efforts need to be improved on. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Godhead (GB) 3 flat wins r16,794.00 — Handicap Rating 85 25/1 HR90 Sam Ewing 8.11 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 11th of 20 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR92 R.P. Whelan 9.6 6 1/4L 11th of 16 to Real Appeal (GER) 9.4 LEP 11 APR hcp 7f Gd 22/1 HR93 R.P. Whelan 9.2 26L 23rd of 24 to Layfayette 8.13 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy

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RACE SEVEN

11 ZEPHRON (GB) (19)

4 (CPiece)

Br B g Ivawood - Amarylis B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd O R MacBriatharlaoch

(124)

(26)

637-441 F Annalise Cullen (10) J Denis W Cullen T

Appreciated the return to 6f when winning at the course earlier in the month and another bold bid is likely despite an 11lb rise for that victory. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 5 Zephron (GB) 2 flat wins r12,980.00 CD — Handicap Rating 84 11/2Fav HR73 Annalise Cullen 9.4 (CP) won 2 3/4L 3L from Majeski Man 9.3 and Roxette (GER) 10.0 here 3 MAY 28rn hcp (45-75)6f Yld/Sft 1min 14.2sec 10/1 HR73 Annalise Cullen 8.13 nk nk 3/4L 4th to Midnight Fire 9.9 LEP 14 APR 17rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 15/2 HR73 Annalise Cullen 8.6 nk 3L 2L 4th to Wonder Elzaam 10.4 NAAS 28 MAR 16rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy

12 BLAIRMAYNE (14)

(123)

(23)

58230-2 F Andrew Slattery (3) J Natalia Lupini T

Br B g Zebedee (GB) - Amended (GB) B Peter & Hugh McCutcheon O Raintree Racing Partnership

He returned to action with a decent second at Naas earlier in the month and is now on the same mark as when filling the same spot here on Irish Champions Weekend. Winning Range GY-GF. Star Rating 4 Blairmayne 5 flat wins r45,440.00 CD — Handicap Rating 83 12/1 HR81 A.J. Slattery 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Half Nutz 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 15/2 HR87 G.M. Ryan 9.3 9 3/4L 10th of 15 to Lustown Baba 9.2 here 11 OCT 20 hcp 6f Sft 13/2 HR86 G.M. Ryan 9.1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to A Step Too Far 8.10 here 27 SEP 20 15rn Ext hcp 5f Yld

13 CYRUS DALLIN (GB) (29)

11?+2 (123)

(17)

489-010 F J M Sheridan (5) J Denis Gerard Hogan T

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

A winner over C&D on his penultimate start before appearing to find the ground too fast at Cork. He isn’t one to discount back on softer ground. Winning Range SH-Gd & AW. Star Rating 3 Cyrus Dallin (GB) 6 flat wins r45,531.30 CD — Handicap Rating 83 20/1 HR85 Izzy Clifton 9.2 11L 12th of 15 to Bopedro (FR) 9.13 CK 23 APR Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 14/1 HR77 J.M. Sheridan 10.2 won 2 3/4L hd from Trueba 9.7 and You Owe Me Money 8.13 here 21 MAR 20rn Ext hcp 6f Sft/Hvy 1min 18.3sec 33/1 HR78 D. McMonagle 9.11 9 1/2L 11th of 13 to Comin’ Through (AUS) 9.6 DUN 17 FEB 7f Std

14 ZIG ZAG ZYGGY (26)

Br B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos B Thistle Bloodstock Limited O Thistle Bloodstock Limited

(CPiece)

(123)

(18)

5606-17 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J D K Weld T

Made a decent beginning for the stable when scoring at Naas in March before disappointing slightly at the same course last month. The application of cheekpieces for the first time may see him bounce back. Winning Range Sft-GF & AW. Star Rating 4 Zig Zag Zyggy 6 flat wins r39,531.20 — Handicap Rating 83 7/2 HR85 K.J. Manning 9.9 4 1/2L 7th of 14 to Coill Avon 9.3 NAAS 26 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 18/1 HR80 K.J. Manning 8.13 won nk 2 1/2L from Fastar 9.7 and Sounds Of Spring 8.9 NAAS 28 MAR 17rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 1min 19.9sec 25/1 HR82 S.M. Crosse 10.2 4 1/2L 6th of 13 to Dandy Spirit 9.5 DUN 4 DEC 20 hcp 5f Std

15 INDEPENDENT MISSY (27)

RACE SEVEN

Br Br f Dandy Man - Springfort B Churchland Stud O Thomas J Rogers

10?+2 (122)

(8)

656-581 F Ronan Whelan J Tracey Collins T

She returned to the winner’s enclosure on her latest start at Navan having benefited from the switch back to turf and a 2lb rise appears to be fair. Winning Range GY-Gd. Star Rating 3 Independent Missy 2 flat wins r21,257.00 D — Handicap Rating 82 5/1 HR80 R.P. Whelan 9.2 won 1/2L 1/2L from Miss Molly T 9.0 and Silver Service 9.7 NAV 25 APR 9rn Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 1min 14.4sec 4/1 HR82 J.M. Sheridan 9.11 5 1/4L 8th of 12 to Irish Acclaim 9.8 DUN 26 MAR Ext hcp 6f Std 11/2 HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.12 3 1/4L 5th of 9 to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.8 DUN 5 FEB hcp 5f Std

16 PRETTY REBEL (19)

Br B f Gutaifan - La Chassotte (FR) B Lance Bloodstock O Lance Bloodstock Limited

(122)

(11)

519-521 F Danny Sheehy (3) J Gerard O’Leary T

She did remarkably well to score on her latest outing here over 7f when giving away plenty of ground at the start. That said, she wouldn’t get away with it if similar occured over this shorter trip. Winning Range Sft-YS. Star Rating 3 Pretty Rebel 2 flat wins r11,800.00 C — Handicap Rating 82 8/1 HR72 D.N. Curran 9.7 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Ottawa Fire 9.7 and Wee Pablo 9.5 here 3 MAY 23rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 1min 29sec 3/1Fav HR67 S. Foley 9.13 s/hd 2nd to Sister Lola 9.5 GOW 7 APR 15rn hcp (45-70)7f Sft 22/1 HR67 S. Foley 9.11 3 1/4L 5th of 20 to Starting Monday 10.1 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy

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17 VERHOYEN (GB) (14)

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

(122)

(5)

70785-4 F Billy Lee J M C Grassick T

Consistent type who was a good fourth last time out, staying on well late in the day. He has won three times at 6f on good and yielding ground and on the all-weather. Winning Range GY. Star Rating 3 Verhoyen (GB) 3 flat wins r87,918.00 CD — Handicap Rating 82 12/1 HR81 M.P. Sheehy 9.5 (BK) 1/2L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Half Nutz 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY 18rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 33/1 HR85 D.E. Sheehy 8.3 (BK) 3 1/2L 5th of 22 to Mr Lupton 9.9 here 13 SEP 20 Ext hcp 6f Gd 9/2 HR90 M.P. Sheehy 9.7 (BK) 7 1/4L last of 8 to Principalship (GB) 8.6 CK 25 AUG 20 Ext hcp 5f Hvy

18 DANDY SPIRIT (34)

(121)

(20)

11-3463 F Adam Farragher (7) J Kieran P Cotter T

Br B g Dandy Man - Spirit of Grace (GB) B Ms Mary Kennedy O Rory O’Brien

Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather, finishing third by half a length last time out at Dundalk. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 2 Dandy Spirit 2 flat wins r11,800.00 — Handicap Rating 81 3/1 HR83 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 (CP) 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Maggie Thunder 8.9 DUN 18 APR 6rn Ext hcp 5f Std 15/2 HR84 D.P. McDonogh 9.13 (BK) 4 1/2L 6th of 9 to Ecclesiastical (GB) 9.8 DUN 5 FEB hcp 5f Std 5/1 HR84 A.J. Farragher 9.6 1/2L 1 3/4L 1L 4th to War Hero 9.6 DUN 22 JAN 13rn hcp 6f Std

19 ECCLESIASTICAL (GB) (7)

(121)

(21)

215385 F N G McCullagh J T G McCourt T

Br Ch g Pastoral Pursuits (GB) - Bazzana (GB) B The Snailwell Stud O Miss Sarah Foran

Has been running consistently well, both on the all-weather and turf. 5f is possibly his optimum trip, though, and others appear to have stronger claims, especially for win purposes, today. Winning Range GY & AW. Star Rating 3 Ecclesiastical (GB) 2 flat wins r14,455.00 — Handicap Rating 81 11/2 HR82 C.T. Keane 9.6 3 1/2L 5th of 11 to Only Spoofing 9.4 NAV 15 MAY Ext hcp 5f Gd 14/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 5L 8th of 14 to Coill Avon 9.3 NAAS 26 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 4/1Fav HR84 C.T. Keane 8.12 2 3/4L hd 3rd to Downforce 9.10 here 21 MAR 11rn Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy

20 MIDNIGHT FIRE (15)

(TStrap)

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

(120)

(12)

4215-14 F M A Gallagher J Edward P Harty T

Has run well in each of his three previous visits here, including when scoring over course and distance last September. Cutting back from 7f may help and no surprise if in the shake-up. Winning Range Gd. Star Rating 4 Midnight Fire 2 flat wins r13,865.00 CD — Handicap Rating 80 9/1 HR79 M.A. Gallagher 8.6 (TS) hd hd 1 1/2L 4th to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 8.5 CK 7 MAY 20rn Ext hcp 7f Gd/Frm 11/1 HR73 M.A. Gallagher 9.9 (TS) won nk nk from Golden Valour (GB) 9.6 and Ice Cold In Alex 9.13 LEP 14 APR 17rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 1min 30.3sec 13/2 HR74 M.A. Gallagher 10.0 (TS) 3 1/4L 5th of 18 to Pretty Boy Floyd 9.6 here 15 OCT 20 hcp (45-75)6f Sft

21 PUNK POET (6)

Br B g Power (GB) - Just Ching B Dr Dean Harron O Ms Aileen Lynam

(120)

(9)

Still a maiden from seven starts on turf, with his sole victory to date coming over 1m on the all-weather. Not disgraced over this trip on his penultimate start, though, and hard to dismiss. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Punk Poet 1 flat win r5,900.00 — Handicap Rating 80 12/1 HR81 S.M. Crosse 9.5 5 3/4L 6th of 15 to Pepperoni Pete 9.3 NAAS 16 MAY Ext hcp 1m Sft 25/1 HR81 S.M. Crosse 9.10 1 1/2L 5th of 18 to Half Nutz 9.6 NAAS 8 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 25/1 HR84 W.J. Lee 8.12 16L 19th of 21 to Raise You 9.10 here 17 APR Ext hcp 1m Gd

22 TEXAS ROCK (11)

Br B g Rock Of Gibraltar - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling

(CPiece)

(118)

(14)

53/-8080 F Wayne Lordan J M C Grassick T

This veteran performer is without a win for over three years and only beat one rival home at Roscommon last time. Just 3lb lower today, and without Mikey Sheehy’s 5lb claim, he has it all to do. Winning Range Hvy-GF. Star Rating 1 Texas Rock 6 flat wins r92,157.50 C — Handicap Rating 77 25/1 HR81 M.P. Sheehy 9.0 (CP) 12L 12th of 14 to Soaring Monarch 9.4 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft 22/1 HR84 Ryan Sexton 10.2 (CP) 5 1/2L 8th of 23 to Pretty Rebel 9.7 here 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 40/1 HR87 G.M. Ryan 9.6 15L 14th of 17 to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft

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RACE SEVEN

319-056 F Chris Hayes J Edward Lynam T

23 THE KING OF KELLS (11)

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

(118)

(4)

33008-6 F Leigh Roche J Michael Mulvany T

A three-time winner as a juvenile, including twice here. He remains 9lb higher than his latest victory (at Dundalk in November 2019), though, and needs to step up on his recent comeback run. Winning Range Hvy-Sft & AW. Star Rating 2 The King Of Kells 3 flat wins r19,503.00 CD — Handicap Rating 77 50/1 HR78 G.F. Carroll 9.2 8L 6th of 14 to Soaring Monarch 9.4 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 70yds Sft 20/1 HR85 L.F. Roche 8.12 19L last of 8 to Meaningful Vote 8.6 NAAS 4 JUL 20 Ext hcp 1m Yld/Sft 22/1 HR86 G.F. Carroll 9.10 7 1/4L 10th of 17 to Big Gossey 9.6 here 27 JUN 20 Ext hcp 6f Gd

24 TRESORIER (GB) (19)

(118)

(22)

63197-9 F Hollie Doyle J John James Feane T

Br B g Dunkerque (FR) - Treasure (FR) B E A R L Haras Du Quesnay O Dundalk Bay Sea Foods Limited

Brings winning course-and-distance form to the table and was by no means disgraced on his recent comeback run over 7f here. The booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye and he might surprise a few. Winning Range Hvy-Gd. Star Rating 3 Tresorier (GB) 2 flat wins r22,645.00 CD — Handicap Rating 75 16/1 HR77 P.A. Harnett 9.12 5 1/2L 9th of 23 to Pretty Rebel 9.7 here 3 MAY Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR78 G.M. Ryan 9.11 7 1/2L 7th of 14 to Silver Service 9.9 LEP 24 OCT 20 hcp (50-80)7f Sft/Hvy 5/1 HR78 G.M. Ryan 9.11 8L 9th of 10 to Ramiro 9.3 LIST 24 SEP 20 hcp (50-80)7f Hvy

25 MOGWLI (26)

(Blinkers)

Br B Br g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Susiescot B Mrs Amanda McCreery O W McCreery

(118)

(10)

8328-80 F Rory Cleary J W McCreery T

Has struggled to land a blow on both outings so far this season and, for all he is a past course-and-distance winner, it’s probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion. Winning Range Sft-GF. Star Rating 2 Mogwli 3 flat wins r17,700.00 CD — Handicap Rating 74 25/1 HR78 Jack Cleary 8.6 (V) 6 1/2L 11th of 14 to Coill Avon 9.3 NAAS 26 APR hcp 5f 205yds Gd 40/1 HR79 N.M. Crosse 9.3 (V) 7L 8th of 16 to Wonder Elzaam 10.4 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy 80/1 HR79 Jack Cleary 8.6 (BK) 6 3/4L 8th of 13 to Pulse Of Shanghai 9.2 DUN 20 NOV 20 7f Std

26 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (55)

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Hitra (USA) B Joseph Hernon O P G McManus

(Blinkers)

(118)

(1)

3114-59 F Siobhan Rutledge (7) J Sarah Dawson T

Enjoyed a fruitful spell last autumn, winning over 5f and 6f here, but stepped backwards from his comeback fifth when ninth at Naas latest. First-time blinkers now used and possibly best watched. Winning Range Sft-Hvy. Star Rating 2 Pretty Boy Floyd 2 flat wins r11,800.00 CD — Handicap Rating 74 16/1 HR78 Katie McConville 8.1 (V) 10L 9th of 17 to Zig Zag Zyggy 8.13 NAAS 28 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 4/1Fav HR78 W.M. Lordan 8.6 (V) 5 3/4L 5th of 11 to Downforce 9.10 here 21 MAR Ext hcp 5f Sft/Hvy 9/4Fav HR76 C.P. Hoban 9.13 (V) nk nk nk 4th to Sagittarius Rising 8.8 here 6 NOV 20 18rn hcp (50-80)6f Hvy

27 THE PECKHAMPOUNCER (20)

RACE SEVEN

Br B g Cappella Sansevero (GB) - Monivea (V,T) B Annemarie Lyons O Damian Lavelle & D Broad & Patrick Lavelle & Sean Lavelle

(118)

(25)

785425 F Alan Persse (7) J D Broad T

Has been running consistently well in defeat and a first-time visor (replacing blinkers) may sharpen him up a little. Has no weight on his back and could outrun forecast massive odds. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 The Peckhampouncer 1 flat win r10,047.00 — Handicap Rating 62 7/2Fav HR65 R.C. Colgan 10.2 (BK) (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 13 to Hands Down 8.1 SLGO 2 MAY hcp (45-65)5f 210yds Gd/Yld 5/1 HR65 D.W. O’Connor 9.12 (BK) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Gordon Bennett 9.2 NAV 25 APR 14rn hcp (45-70)5f 164yds Gd 16/1 HR66 R.C. Colgan 9.10 (BK) (TS) 1/2L nk 1 3/4L 4th to Conversant 9.0 NAV 27 MAR 17rn Ext hcp 5f Hvy

Blinkers worn by No. 1, No. 9, No. 17, No. 25, No. 26. C,T worn by No. 10. CPiece worn by No. 11, No. 14, No. 22. TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 20. V,T worn by No. 27. ?+2 indicates possible 2lb overweight. Long Handicap - Texas Rock 8-5 (117), The King Of Kells 8-5 (117), Tresorier (GB) 8-3 (115), Mogwli 8-2 (114), Pretty Boy Floyd 8-2 (114), The Peckhampouncer 7-4 (102) Probable Starting Prices - 7/1 Zephron (GB), 15/2 Fastar, 8/1 Blairmayne, 10/1 Hightimeyouwon (GB), Pretty Rebel, 12/1 Independent Missy, 14/1 Downforce, Zig Zag Zyggy, Verhoyen (GB), Midnight Fire, 16/1 Summer Sands (GB), Silver Service, Dandy Spirit, Ecclesiastical (GB), 20/1 Spanish Tenor, Geometrical, Chessman, Dream Today, Cyrus Dallin (GB), Punk Poet, 25/1 Tresorier (GB), Pretty Boy Floyd, 33/1 Godhead (GB), The King Of Kells, 50/1 Texas Rock, Mogwli, 100/1 The Peckhampouncer 2020 - 1st Maid Of Spirit 2nd Ardhoomey 3rd Fridtjof Nansen (GB) (1 min. 11.8 sec.) 112

CURRAGH COMMENT A fiercely competitive sprint handicap, but ZEPHRON impressively won a similar course-and-distance event earlier this month and an 11lb hike in the ratings might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Fastar has been touched off on both outings so far this year and he is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Blairmayne also warrants respect having finished just in front of the latter two weeks ago. Midnight Fire, Silver Service and Zig Zag Zyggy are other names to note.

WIN: ZEPHRON

DANGER: SILVER SERVICE

RACE SEVEN

ENTER NOW!

Tipperary Crystal Romi Dublin Virtual Style Event

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EIGHTH RACE 5.30P.M. THE HEED YOUR HUNCH AT BETWAY HANDICAP OF W21,000

Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres) Rathbride Post

Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Value to winner: r12390; Second: r4200; Third: r2100; Fourth: r1050; Fifth: r630; Sixth: r420.

(For Race Conditions see page 118)

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TRIFECTA RACE Br Breeding No

Horse

LIFFEY RIVER (FR) (44)

B Breeder

O Owner

F Form

T Trainer

Age

(lbs)

Draw

(138)

(4)

(TStrap)

Br B c Lope De Vega - Black Dahlia (GB) B SF Bloodstock SC O Sun Bloodstock

J Jockey

217-4 F Shane Crosse J Joseph Patrick O’Brien T

A winner of a Punchestown maiden last year and is likely to be much sharper for his return at Gowran last month. He has to be respected on his handicap debut. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 4 Liffey River (FR) 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 93 4/1 HR95 S.M. Crosse 9.6 (TS) 2 3/4L 1L 1 1/2L 4th to Erzindjan 9.6 GOW 8 APR 6rn 1m Sft 13/2 W.M. Lordan 9.5 14L 7th of 9 to Cadillac 9.5 LEP 12 SEP 20 Group 2 1m Gd 10/11Fav S.M. Crosse 9.7 won 3/4L 4L from Agrimony (GB) 9.7 and Hector De Maris 9.7 PUN 3 SEP 20 9rn mdn 1m Sft 1min 51.8sec

COSMIC VEGA (6)

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144-55 F Shane Foley J Mrs John Harrington T

Br B g Lope de Vega - Pivotal Era (GB) B Mrs Noreen Clibborn O Long Inch Limited

Thrived when it was testing at Leopardstown on debut, but has had to settle for only a minor role since. Weakened in the closing stages when seen over a mile last week and now drops back in distance. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 Cosmic Vega 1 flat win r9,735.00 — Handicap Rating 91 20/1 HR93 T.P. Madden 9.12 6 1/2L 5th of 9 to Khartoum (USA) 9.11 NAAS 16 MAY hcp 1m Sft 22/1 HR94 S. Foley 9.5 9L 5th of 8 to Lunar Space 9.5 here 3 MAY Listed 7f Yld/Sft 5/2 HR96 S. Foley 9.6 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4 1/2L 4th to Sandhurst 9.2 GOW 21 OCT 20 5rn 7f Hvy

INCA PRINCE (78)

Br B c Fast Company - Angel Stevens B Noel Cogan O Eva Filgate

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17-6 F Gary Halpin J C W J Farrell T

A winner over this distance at Dundalk on debut and pitched into some competitive contests since. Now has his sights lowered slightly and makes his handicap bow. Winning Range AW. Star Rating 3 Inca Prince 1 flat win r13,570.00 D — Handicap Rating 86 33/1 HR84 R.P. Cleary 9.5 6 3/4L 6th of 7 to My Generation (USA) 9.0 DUN 5 MAR Listed 1m Std 9/1 C.D. Hayes 9.5 18L last of 7 to Poetic Flare 9.5 LEP 17 OCT 20 Group 3 7f Yld 9/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 won 3/4L 1/2L from Feeling Tip Top 9.1 and Bears Hug 9.5 DUN 25 SEP 20 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 26.6sec

RACE EIGHT

MONTEGO BAY (14)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Lesson In Life (GB) B Camas Park & Lynch Bages O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier

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45-421 F Ryan Moore J A P O’Brien T

Secured her first win in five starts when landing a fillies maiden at Naas earlier this month. The daughter of No Nay Never, who cost €250,000, was a runner-up over track and trip on her penultimate start and holds leading claims. Winning Range YS. Star Rating 5 Montego Bay 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 85 4/7Fav HR81 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 2 1/4L 2L from Elanora 9.2 and Pocket Veto 9.9 NAAS 8 MAY 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 34.7sec 5/1 HR80 R.L. Moore 9.0 1 3/4L 2nd to Pale Iris 8.13 here 3 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 7f Yld/Sft 9/2 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 2L 1 1/4L hd 4th to Acanella (GB) 9.2 LEP 14 APR 13rn mdn 1m Gd

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THE BLUE PANTHER (6)

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26-8008 F Gary Carroll J Michael Mulvany T

Br B g Buratino - Banksia (GB) B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon O L Mulvany

He has been kept busy since the start of the turf season, but is yet to make a telling impression this term and is best watched for now. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 2 The Blue Panther 1 flat win r6,490.00 — Handicap Rating 85 22/1 HR87 G.F. Carroll 9.6 (TS) 15L 8th of 9 to Khartoum (USA) 9.11 NAAS 16 MAY hcp 1m Sft 66/1 HR91 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (TS) 7 1/4L 10th of 13 to Fourhometwo (GB) 9.10 NAAS 26 APR Ext hcp 1m Gd 25/1 HR93 Melanie Horsman 9.2 (TS) 10L 13th of 15 to Logo Hunter 9.3 CK 3 APR Ext hcp 5f Yld

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736-15 F Colin Keane J G M Lyons T

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Desire Moi B Newtown Anner Stud O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

A winner over this trip at Gowran on his penultimate start and wasn’t disgraced off this mark when sent off favourite on handicap debut at Killarney recently. Winning Range Sft. Star Rating 3 Lust 1 flat win r7,080.00 D — Handicap Rating 84 7/2Fav HR84 Sam Ewing 9.11 3L 5th of 11 to Emphatic Answer 9.9 KILL 11 MAY Ext hcp 1m 31yds Sft 13/2 HR79 C.T. Keane 9.7 won 3/4L hd from Handel (USA) 9.7 and Dixie Bluebell 9.2 GOW 7 APR 16rn mdn 7f Sft 1min 33.1sec 100/30 C.T. Keane 9.5 6 3/4L 6th of 10 to Blue For You 9.5 GAL 27 JUL 20 mdn 7f Sft

ONES ARE WILD (GB) (213)

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71- F Gavin Ryan J Donnacha Aidan O’Brien T

Br Ch c Bated Breath (GB) - Bouvardia (GB) B Barry Walters Farms O J Carthy

Built on a respectable debut over 6f here when opening his account in heavy ground at Gowran when upped to this distance in October. The Bated Breath colt is now sent handicapping and could have much more to come. Winning Range Hvy. Star Rating 4 Ones Are Wild (GB) 1 flat win r10,030.00 D — Handicap Rating 83 100/30 G.M. Ryan 9.4 won hd 1 1/4L from Stylistic Approach 9.7 and Champion Green 9.7 GOW 21 OCT 20 8rn mdn 7f Hvy 1min 36sec 6/1 G.M. Ryan 9.4 6 1/4L 7th of 14 to Belle Image 9.2 here 26 SEP 20 6f Yld

COLFER KAY (27)

Br B f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Thistlestar (USA) B Vincent Kelly O Vincent Kelly

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2311-06 F Billy Lee J K J Condon T

Finished last season with back-to-back sprinting victories and ran much better than the bare result would suggest when sighted at Navan last month. Interesting stepping up in trip. Winning Range Hvy-Sft. Star Rating 3 Colfer Kay 2 flat wins r27,730.00 — Handicap Rating 81 12/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 8.10 (TS) 2 3/4L 6th of 9 to Independent Missy 9.2 NAV 25 APR Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd 7/1 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.4 9 1/2L 12th of 15 to Logo Hunter 9.3 CK 3 APR Ext hcp 5f Yld 15/2 HR82 N.G. McCullagh 8.6 won hd nk from Mickey The Steel (GB) 8.8 and Wood Ranger 8.6 NAAS 7 NOV 20 11rn Ext hcp 6f Hvy 1min 15.1sec

ELANORA (14)

Br Br f No Nay Never (USA) - Vestavia B Mr M C Grassick O Joseph E Keeling

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702-02 F Mikey Sheehy (5) J M C Grassick T

Yet to taste success, but wasn’t disgraced when chasing home Montego Bay for second in a fillies maiden recently. Now makes her handicap debut and could finish in the frame. Star Rating 4 Elanora — Handicap Rating 79 7/1 HR80 G.M. Ryan 9.2 2 1/4L 2nd to Montego Bay 9.2 NAAS 8 MAY 15rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 6/1 HR83 W.J. Lee 9.2 9 1/2L 13th of 25 to Abeona 9.13 here 17 APR mdn 6f Gd 15/2 G.M. Ryan 8.13 1 1/4L 2nd to Elizabethan (USA) 9.2 NAAS 18 OCT 20 18rn mdn 6f Sft

Br Gr g Markaz - Rashaaqa (GB) B Shadwell Estate Company Limited O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

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404 F Chris Hayes J Kevin Prendergast T

He did well when fourth over course and distance on debut and appreciated the return to 7f following a disappointing run down in trip which sandwiches the aforementioned efforts. Foolish to rule out now joining the handicap ranks. Star Rating 4 Saatty — Handicap Rating 76 25/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 hd 2 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Bellagio Man 9.7 GOW 4 MAY 16rn mdn 7f Yld/Sft 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 14L 17th of 25 to Abeona 9.13 here 17 APR mdn 6f Gd 8/1 C.D. Hayes 9.7 1 3/4L 1/2L s/hd 4th to Horoscope 9.7 here 21 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

RACE EIGHT

10 SAATTY (18)

11 GAMIGIN (10)

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547 F Wayne Lordan J Jack W Davison T

Br B g Dark Angel - Anticipation (FR) B Mabaki Investments O Mrs Clodagh McStay

Has been tried over further when unplaced in all three starts so far and plenty of improvement is required for him to get involved this time, dropping back in trip. Best watched. Star Rating 2 Gamigin — Handicap Rating 75 10/1 Sam Ewing 9.2 9 3/4L 7th of 8 to Baron Zee 9.7 DUN 12 MAY mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 20/1 O.J. Orr 9.7 2 1/4L hd 1/2L 4th to Dublin Journal 9.7 NAAS 26 APR 14rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 50/1 R.P. Whelan 9.7 8L 5th of 12 to O’Reilly (FR) 9.7 LEP 11 APR mdn 1m Gd

12 ZARA MAC (7)

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Br Ch f Mehmas - Tiltili B Mrs Jean Brennan O Monabeg Investments Limited

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443-890 F Leigh Roche J M D O’Callaghan T

Her form last season was encouraging, but the Mehmas filly has been well held in three outings so far this term and others look much more likely on this occasion. Star Rating 2 Zara Mac — Handicap Rating 75 22/1 HR80 L.F. Roche 9.2 (BK) 17L 18th of 21 to White Lavender 9.2 NAV 15 MAY mdn 5f 162yds Gd 33/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.4 (CP) 22L 9th of 11 to Pale Iris 9.9 NAAS 8 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld/Sft 7/2 HR87 L.F. Roche 9.2 (TS) 6 3/4L 8th of 14 to Maoilin (USA) 9.2 DUN 31 MAR mdn 7f Std

13 VALHALLA’S DREAM (19)

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347 F N G McCullagh J Anthony Mullins T

Br B c Morpheus (GB) - Lady Prism B Danny Coogan O Mrs C Taylor

Has made an encouraging start to his career and took a place on the podium when seen over course and distance on debut. Also ran with credit when dropped back to 6f for his second start and was pitched into Listed company last time. Could bounce back. Star Rating 4 Valhalla’s Dream — Handicap Rating 74 40/1 L.T. McAteer 9.5 18L 7th of 8 to Lunar Space 9.5 here 3 MAY Listed 7f Yld/Sft 9/1 L.T. McAteer 9.2 3 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Abeona 9.13 here 17 APR 25rn mdn 6f Gd 16/1 L.T. McAteer 9.2 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Horoscope 9.7 here 21 MAR 20rn mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

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58-902 F Rory Cleary J J S Bolger T

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

The Dawn Approach filly was much improved when beaten a neck over a mile at Leopardstown last week and it would be no surprise if she was to hit the frame once again here. Star Rating 4 Beagnach Sasta — Handicap Rating 71 16/1 HR68 K.J. Manning 9.1 nk 2nd to Harbanaker 9.5 LEP 14 MAY 19rn hcp (50-70)1m Gd/Yld 40/1 HR68 K.J. Manning 9.2 7 3/4L 11th of 13 to Annerville 9.2 LEP 9 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd 33/1 K.J. Manning 9.2 9L 9th of 19 to Empress Josephine 9.2 NAAS 28 MAR mdn 1m Hvy

TStrap worn by No. 1, No. 8, No. 10. V,T worn by No. 12. Long Handicap - Beagnach Sasta 8-4 (116) Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Montego Bay, 6/1 Elanora, 13/2 Ones Are Wild (GB), 7/1 Liffey River (FR), 15/2 Lust, 10/1 Saatty, Beagnach Sasta, 12/1 Cosmic Vega, Valhalla’s Dream, 14/1 Inca Prince, Colfer Kay, 16/1 Gamigin, 33/1 The Blue Panther, 50/1 Zara Mac

2020 - 1st Champers Elysees 2nd Bright Idea 3rd Leadership Race (1 min. 24.4 sec.)

RACE EIGHT

CURRAGH COMMENT MONTEGO BAY, who hit the crossbar over track and trip on her penultimate start, opened her account when taking a fillies’ maiden at Naas earlier this month and the daughter of No Nay Never could have plenty more to come now. Elanora ran with credit when picking up a silver medal on that occasion and is interesting on her handicap debut, while the twice-raced Ones Are Wild looks a smart prospect to keep an eye on. Liffey River, Saatty and Valhalla’s Dream are all considered on their first handicap outings, with Beagnach Sasta also noted following a near-miss at Leopardstown last week.

WIN: MONTEGO BAY

DANGER: SAATTY

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TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.45p.m. The Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Tally Ho Stud and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325) Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €140 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €10325; Second: €500; Third: €1750; Fourth: €875; Fifth: €525; Sixth: €350 SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE SECOND RACE 2.15p.m. The GAIN Marble Hill Stakes of €50,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by GAIN) Winner will receive €30,000 (Penalty Value: €29,500), Second will receive €10,000, Third will receive €5,000, Fourth will receive €2,500, Fifth will receive €1,500, Sixth will receive €1,000. For two years old only. About 6 furlongs. €400 to enter, €100 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €29500; Second: €10000; Third: €5000; Fourth: €2500; Fifth: €1500; Sixth: €1000 SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE THIRD RACE 2.45p.m. The Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes of €100,000 (Group 2) (Generously sponsored by Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd., Naas, Co. Kildare) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For four years old and upwards. About 6 furlongs. €400 to enter on April 14th, €200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 28th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by May 18th or €10,000 if entered by May 18th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Stalls centre of course. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE ?? FOR THIS RACE FOURTH RACE 3.20p.m. The Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas of €400,000 (Group 1) (Generously sponsored by Tattersalls) Winner will receive €232,000 (Penalty Value: €228,000), Second will receive €80,000, Third will receive €40,000, Fourth will receive €20,000, Fifth will receive €12,000, Sixth will receive €8,000, Seventh will receive €4,000, Eighth will receive €4,000. For three years old colts and fillies only. About 1 mile. €500 to enter on October 14th or €10,000 if entered on April 7th, €750 extra if forfeit not declared by January 13th €1,000 extra if forfeit not declared by April 7th, €1,750 extra if forfeit not declared by May 18th or €40,000 if entered by May 18th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €228000; Second: €80000; Third: €40000; Fourth: €20000; Fifth: €12000; Sixth: €8000; Seventh: €4000; Eighth: €4000 SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE FIFTH RACE 3.55p.m. The Lanwades Stud Stakes of €100,000 (Group 2) (Registered as Ridgewood Pearl Stakes) (Generously sponsored by Lanwades Stud) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000. For four years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile. €400 to enter on April 14th, €200 extra if forfeit not declared by April 28th, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by May 18th or €10,000 if entered by May 18th. Weights: 9st 2lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2020) Winner of a Group 1 race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000 SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE SIXTH RACE 4.25p.m. The Betway Spring Fillies Handicap of €40,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Betway) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. An extended handicap for three years old fillies only that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (100 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 1 mile. €320 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Weights raised by 8lbs. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800 SEE PAGE 90 FOR THIS RACE SEVENTH RACE 5.00p.m. The Betway Handicap of €40,000 (Premier Handicap) (Registered as the Golden Plover Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Betway) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that at entry have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st April, 2020 (100 = 10st). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 6 furlongs. €320 to enter, €80 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 18th May. Value to winner: €23600; Second: €8000; Third: €4000; Fourth: €2000; Fifth: €1200; Sixth: €800 SEE PAGE 98 FOR THIS RACE EIGHTH RACE 5.30p.m. The Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Betway) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. An extended handicap for three years old only (95 = 9st 12lbs). Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 9st 12lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs. About 7 furlongs. €168 to enter, €42 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 5lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 18th May. Weights raised by 2lbs. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 108 FOR THIS RACE

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2021 Fixtures Sunday 23rd May - Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival

Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas Tattersalls Gold Cup Heider Family Stables Gallinule Stakes Betway Guineas Premier Handicap

Wednesday 2nd June

Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap Sky Bet Orby Stakes & Ballyogan Stakes

Friday 25th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

AES Apprentice Jockeys Derby TRI Equestrian Handicap

Saturday 26th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby GAIN Railway Stakes A.R.M Holding International Stakes

Sunday 27th June- Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

Alwasmiyah Pretty Polly Stakes Paddy Power Rockingham Handicap Airlie Stud Stakes Comer Group International Curragh Cup

Saturday 17th July - Juddmonte Irish Oaks

Juddmonte Irish Oaks Jebel Ali Racecourse And Stables Anglesey Stakes Paddy Power Scurry Handicap Paddy Power Sapphire Stakes Kildare Village Ladies Derby

Sunday 18th July

Kilboy Estate Stakes & Romanised Minstrel Stakes

Sunday 8th August

Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes

Friday 13th August

Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes Comer Group International St Leger Trial

Saturday 21st August

Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes Coolmore Galileo Irish EBF Futurity Stakes

Friday 27th August

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

Sunday 12th September - Longines Irish Champions Weekend

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

Saturday 25th September

Renaissance Stakes Alan Smurfit Memorial Beresford Stakes

Sunday 26th September

Weld Park Stakes Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes

Sunday 10th October

Paddy Power Irish Cesarewitch Handicap Staffordstown Stud Stakes

Thursday 14th October

Waterford Testimonial Stakes

Tuesday 26th October

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