LODGE PARK STUD 2025 YEARLINGS
Colts
Mehmas ex. Alyssum (New Approach)
1/2 to 2 black type
Earthlight ex. Dutch Rose (Dutch Art)
1/2 to 3 black type performers, dam stakes placed
Night of Thunder ex. Express Way (Dark Angel)
1st foal, dam unbeaten winner, 2nd dam Alluring Park
Naval Crown ex. Freedom’s Light (Galileo)
1/2 to 2 black type performers, dam stakes winner
Ghaiyyath ex. Rayna (Selkirk)
1/2 to black type
Blackbeard ex. Stellar Glow (Sea the Stars)
Dam group placed, family of Park Express
Stradivarius ex. Vow (Motivator)
1/2 to 2024 Royal Ascot winner, dam stakes winner
Fillies
Sea the Moon ex. Bongiorno (High Chaparral)
Dam stakes placed
Starspangledbanner ex. Good Donna (Doyen)
1/2 to 2 stakes winners, dam stakes winner
Mehmas ex. Skill Set (Mastercraftsman)
Dam stakes placed
Minzaal ex. Zenella (Kyllachy)
1/2 to stakes winner, dam stakes winner
Contact Damian or Jamie Burns Tel 056 8832168
I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the third meeting of the 2025 flat racing season at the Curragh. We are delighted to be back racing and are looking forward to a great season.
Last year we had 70 different winning trainers at the Curragh and a strong British challenge was a feature of the year. Our 11 Group 1 races were shared amongst 8 winning trainers, and we enjoyed some outstanding racing.
This year we will race 24 times between March and November with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby scheduled for Sunday June 29th. We have increased our prize money again this year with the focus on our Listed and Group 3 races and our better class handicaps. We are grateful for the support of Horse Racing Ireland and our race sponsors who are critical to underpinning prize money levels here at the Curragh.
Today’s race sponsors are the Irish European Breeders Fund, Tote Ireland, Racecourse Media Group, Sports Information Services and Lodge Park Stud who sponsor our feature race the Park Express Stakes. Your support is greatly appreciated, and I hope you have a great day.
I would also like to thank all owners of runners here today - we hope your experience at the Curragh is a good one and we thank you for your support. We have made some changes to our offering for owners this year with the Tattersalls Owners Club located on Level 2 of the racecourse. We hope you will relax and enjoy your day here and thank you for running your horse at the Curragh. We are always interested in hearing customer feedback.
Please try out our café Orby’s by Lucy which is beside the parade ring and is open seven days a week, Lilywhites Bar and the various facilities in Champions Hall, including our Big Screen. To watch the racing, seating is available for all patrons throughout the final furlong at the front of the stand.
We race here again at the Curragh in three weeks’ time on Monday May 5th for the Newbridge Parishes Community Race Day when our feature races will be the Coolmore Stud City of Troy Mooresbridge, Coolmore Stud Henry Longfellow Tetrarch and Coolmore Stud Auguste Rodin Athasi Stakes
We look forward to welcoming you back here that day and regularly during the 2025 flat season.
Best wishes for a memorable day’s racing.
Brian Kavanagh Chief Executive bkavanagh@curragh.ie
OFFICIALS
SATURDAY 12TH APRIL
Under the Rules of Racing
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
STAKEHOLDER:
Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICAL OFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh
Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick
Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARY OFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell
Mr John Byrne
Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan
Sean Kelly
CLERK OF THE COURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing.
In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.
The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:
STEWARDS ON DUTY:
Mr. Charles C. Cunningham
Mr. N.P. Lambert
Mr. Stephen Collins
Ms. Meta Osborne
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERK OF THE COURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERK OF THE SCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. D. Maher
HANDICAPPER
Mr. G. O’Gorman
STEWARDS SECRETARIES
Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICAL OFFICER:
Dr. G. Fay
VETERINARY OFFICER:
Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS:
Ms. N. Moloney & Mr. J. Casey
SECURITY OFFICER:
Mr. C. Gordon
No card authentic unless signed by the Clerk of the Course.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES AVAILABLE FROM KILDARE AND/OR NEWBRIDGE?
YES, WE HAVE A DEDICATED FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE RUNNING ON ALL RACE DAYS FOR 2024. THE BUSES, PROVIDED BY FOSTERS, SERVE KILDARE AND NEWBRIDGE TOWNS AND TRAIN STATIONS, ALLOWING RACEGOERS TO ENJOY THEIR DAY OUT AND LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME. PLEASE VISIT THE TRANSPORT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON TIMINGS AND PICK UP POINTS, AS THESE ARE COORDINATED ACCORDING TO THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAIN LINE TRAINS FOR EACH RACE DAY.
IS CASH ACCEPTED?
YES, WE TAKE CASH OR CARD THROUGHOUT THE RACECOURSE.
DO YOU HAVE MERCHANDISE FOR SALE?
YES, YOU WILL FIND OUR MERCHANDISE ON SALE AT THE RACECOURSE ON EACH FIXTURE AT THE INFORMATION DESK. YOU WILL ALSO FIND A SELECTION OF OUR MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT ORBY’S BY LUCY ON NON-RACE DAYS
WILL YOU BE SHOWING OTHER SPORTS ON THE SCREENS?
WE ALWAYS LOOK TO SHOW A SELECTION OF KEY SPORTS FIXTURES FEATURING ON THE DAY.
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ONLY ASSISTANCE DOGS ARE PERMITTED PAST THE TURNSTILES. WE ADVISE CUSTOMERS TO LEAVE THEIR PETS SAFELY AT HOME.
CLOAKROOM / BAG DROP
WE DO HAVE A BAG DROP/ CLOAKROOM FACILITY PLEASE CHECK WITH A MEMBER OF THE RACE DAY STAFF IN THE MAIN RECEPTION. IS THERE AN ATM AT THE TRACK?
THERE ARE TWO ATMS ON SITE. ONE IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR IN CHAMPIONS HALL AND THE OTHER IS NEAR THE DERBY BAR ON LEVEL 1.
ARE THERE ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES?
YES, THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE IS COMMITTED TO BEING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AND STRIVES TO BE AS INCLUSIVE AS POSSIBLE.
WHERE IS LOST PROPERTY LOCATED?
LOST PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT THE INFORMATION DESK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LOST ITEM AFTER GATES CLOSE THEN PLEASE RING THE RACECOURSE OFFICE ON + 353 (45) 441205 OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
TRACKFACTS AND OTHER RACING INFORMATION
ABOUT TODAY’S RACES
TRACK INFORMATION
A right handed horseshoe-shaped track of 2 miles with no sharp bends and a run-in of 3 furlongs. This combined with a steady uphill finish makes it ideal for the galloping type The 5 and 6 furlongs contests are run on the straight course.
TOP COURSE TRAINERS -
LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (156 wins from 746 runners, 21%) runs EXTRAVAGANT & FRESCOBALDI (1.15), CHARLES DARWIN & NEOLITHIC (2.20), WHIRL, ECSTATIC & GARDEN OF EDEN (3.25), TOWER OF LONDON & JAN BRUEGHEL (4.35).
J P O’BRIEN (81 wins from 757 runners, 11%) runs GREEN SENSE (1.15), GUTSY GIRL (2.50), MEXICALI ROSE & PRINCESS CHILD (3.25), SONS AND LOVERS, WAHDAN & GALEN (4.35). MRS J HARRINGTON (52 wins from 581 runners, 9%) runs SLAUDEEN (1.15), COLD HEARTED (1.50), FLEUR DE CHINE (3.25).
TRAINERS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
K R BURKE (6 wins from 32 runners, 19%) runs BRIGHT THUNDER (3.25).
D K WELD (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs RAJALA (1.50), AZADA (3.25).
A O’BRIEN (5 wins from 29 runners, 17%) runners listed above
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS -
LEADING TRAINERS AT CURRAGH (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:
RYAN MOORE (91 wins from 297 rides, 31%) rides EXTRAVAGANT (1.15), CHARLES DARWIN (2.20), WHIRL (3.25), JAN BRUEGHEL (4.35).
COLIN KEANE (85 wins from 609 rides, 14%) rides BOBBY MCGEE (1.15), NO RETURN (1.50), EVENING BLUES (2.20), NAOMI LAPAGLIA (3.25), FIVECROMWELLPLACE (4.00), CRYSTAL BLACK (4.35).
BILLY LEE (61 wins from 504 rides, 12%) rides NO ALIBI (1.50), ONE LOOK (3.25), VERHOYEN (4.00), CRYPTO FORCE (4.35), SAKAKAWEA (5.10).
JOCKEYS IN FORM - MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
COLIN KEANE (12 wins from 49 rides, 24%) rides listed above
BILLY LEE (5 wins from 35 rides, 14%) rides listed above
CHRIS HAYES (5 wins from 38 rides, 13%) rides RAJALA (1.50), LYRAE’S LUCK (2.20), AZADA (3.25), YAXCHILAN (4.00), SONS AND LOVERS (4.35).
FANCY THAT
M JOHNSTON won the 6.15 race in 2012 and 2014
The stable is represented by Mambo Dancer in the race today.
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 10th April.
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
10 SEARCHFORASONG(24)
SEARCHFORASONG
Br Ch f Galileo - Polished Gem
3 8 11 (123) (8)
1241 F B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Chris Hayes J O Moyglare Stud Farm D K Weld T
outclassing her Galtres Stakes
Lightly-raced filly who is fast developing into a quality performer, and she backed up her commendable Irish Oaks fourth by outclassing her Galtres Stakes rivals at York. Very interesting. Winning Range Gd-GF Star Rating 3 Search For A Song 2 flat wins
€51,499.70— Handicap Rating 105
Search For A 2 flat wins €51,499.70— 105 For €51,499 0— Oisin 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn 8.12 and
Oisin Murphy 8.12 won 1 3/4L hd from Vivionn (GB) 8.12 and Spirit of Appin (GB) 9.7 YORK 22 AUG 10rn Listed 1m 3f
14/1 C.D Hayes 9.0 1/2L 4 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Star Catcher (GB) 9.0 here 20 JUL 8rn Group 1 1m 4f Gd 2/1Fav C.D Hayes 9.0 2 3/4L 2nd to Trethias (GB) 9.0 NAAS 26 JUN 9rn Listed 1m 2f
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.
FIRST RACE 1.15P.M.
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c Mayson (GB) - Marilyn (GB)
B Genesis Green Stud & Lady Juliet Tadgell
O Anthony O’Gorman
Dam won four times at 7f and 1m. May well need further in time and others are preferred. Star Rating H 2
Br Br c Wootton Bassett (GB) - Strawberry Fledge (USA)
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
O Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
A half-brother to Group 1-winner Cloth Of Stars, who should improve as he goes up in distance but commands plenty of respect. Star Rating HHHH
3 FRESCOBALDI (-)
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Kodiva F B Newstead Breeding Wayne Lordan J O M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
Full brother to How Lovely, won at 6f A well-related son of No Nay Never that could be sharp enough to have a big say on debut. Star Rating HHHH 4 IPANEMA BEACH (-)
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Sizzling F B Westerberg
Ryan J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith Donnacha
Dam won three times between 7f and 1m 6f including a Group 3 race Entitled to be thereabouts first time out for strong connections. Star Rating HHH 5 NAKAMURA (-)
Br B c Kodi Bear - Ahab (GB) F B Cherryvalley Farms Yudish Geerdharry (7) J O Brunabonne Syndicate J P Murtagh T
Dam unraced. The stable has made an excellent start to the season, which bodes well ahead of this colt’s debut. Star Rating HHH
6 SLAUDEEN (GB) (-)
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Private Paradise F B Ben Sangster Bloodstock Shane Foley J O Alpha Racing Mrs John Harrington T
Half-brother to Royal Air Force, won at 7f Another debutant that must enter calculations for leading connections. Star Rating HHH
Br Ch c Waldgeist (GB) - Spesialta (GB)
B Ballylinch Stud Luke McAteer J O Martin Hayes Brendan W Duke T
Half-brother to Win Win Power, won eight times between 7f and 1m 1f He is probably best watched on debut being by a sire that excelled over much further Star Rating H
Br B c Starman (GB) - Mistress of Venice (GB)
B Mistress Of Venice Syndicate Ben Coen J O Tony Branagan Meats Limited J P Murtagh T
Dam won at 5f Appears to be the first string from this yard and cannot be ruled out. Star Rating HHH
9 ZALTAN (27)
Br B c Lucky Vega - Lethal Promise
B Irish National Stud Seamie Heffernan J O J Halley Josh Halley T
Dam won three times at 5f and 6f Finished 11l behind Power Blue when fourth of 7 at 12-1 on his racecourse debut here over 5f (soft) last month. Didn’t shape without promise on that occasion and may improve for going up in trip Star Rating HH
Zaltan
Br B f Starman (GB) - Big Boned (USA)
B N Hartery Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Half-sister to K Club, won three times at 5f and 6f including a Group 3 race The stable landed this contest last year and they may be able to repeat the feat with this daughter of Starman. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B f Dawn Approach - Lonrach
B J S Bolger
Declan McDonogh J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T
A half-sister to the stable’s National Stakes winner Verbal Dexterity, she could have a say in proceedings. Star Rating HHH
Probable Starting Prices - 5/2 Extravagant, 3/1 Frescobaldi, 6/1 Ipanema Beach, 13/2 Green Sense, 10/1 Slaudeen (GB), 12/1 Venetian Star, Zaltan, Lonradh, 16/1 Nakamura, 20/1 Bobby Mcgee (GB), 50/1 The Memphis King 2024 - 1st Cowardofthecounty 2nd Whistlejacket 3rd Mount Parnassus (1 min. 18.4 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Slight preference is for Joseph O’Brien’s filly GREEN SENSE, with the stable having landed this contest last year A daughter of freshman sire Starman, she shouldn’t lack for pace on debut and that may be enough to see off Extravagant, who is a half-brother to Arc de Triomphe second Cloth Of Stars. Frescobaldi could be a sharper type from the Aidan O’Brien yard, being by No Nay Never, and he must also enter calculations.
WIN: GREEN SENSE
RACE SPONSOR
A
DANGER: Extravagant
SECOND RACE 1.50P.M.
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br B g Mayson (GB) - Dea Caelestis (FR)
B Highfield Farm LLP
Egan (10) J O Mrs E P Harty
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Mallavelly when last of 9 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH
Carthaginian (GB)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle (GB) - Cry Pearl (USA) 0 F B Mr James Waldron
Michael C Connell
Half-brother to Visibility, won nine times between 7f and 1m 2f Well beaten at 125-1 behind Rowdy Yeats when last of 16 on his racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating H
Freelance Dancer
3 NO RETURN (6)
Br B
Placed in three of 11 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Saratoga Special when fourth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH No Return Handicap Rating 77
12/1 HR80 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 1 1/2L 1 1/2L hd 4th to Saratoga Special 9.3 CK 6
(H) 6 3/4L 8th of 14 to Fortuna Vera 8.3
4 SPODO KOMODO (GB) (22) 3
Br B g Advertise
Half-brother to Point De Vue, won at 1m 1f Finished 4l behind Currawood when fourth of 14 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHHH Spodo Komodo (GB)
20/1 R.P Whelan 9.8 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Currawood 9.8 DUN 21 MAR 14rn mdn 7f Std 5 CARMINA BURANA (230)
Br B f Acclamation (GB) - Contestant (GB) 00- F B Peadar McCaghey Ben Coen J O Erwin Peter Haep Andrew Kinirons T
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Revoke when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) in August last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jack W Davison. Star Rating HH Carmina Burana
200/1 W. Joyce 8.11 29L 11th of 12 to Revoke (GB) 9.2 NAAS 25 AUG 24 mdn 5f 205yds Gd/Yld
80/1 W. Joyce 8.11 27L 14th of 15 to Ecstatic (JPN) 9.2 TIPP 9 AUG 24 mdn 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 6 CLOSE ENCOUNTER (-)
(4)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Rain Or Shine (Hood) F B Hemlex Ltd & Orpendale Declan McDonogh J O Mrs John Magnier Charles O’Brien T
Dam a 7f AW/turf winner Race-experienced rivals set a fair standard for her to aim at, but a precautionary market check on her racecourse debut is advised. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Blue Point - Celestial Object
B Newtown Anner Stud
Foley J O Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Mrs John Harrington T
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 12l behind It Ain’t Two at 20-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) in November last year She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHHH Cold Hearted Handicap Rating 80
Br B f Sottsass (FR) - Havant (GB)
B Mrs James Wigan &
Beaten 14l behind Green Impact at 80-1 when last of 8 on her racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) in July last year Star Rating HH Idomything
B f Blame (USA) - Pichola Dance
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
O Merry Fox Stud Limited
Half-sister to Group 3-winning juvenile Treasure Trove, who won three times between 5f and 6f. She boasts a smart pedigree and market support would increase confidence on debut. Star Rating HHH
B f Lope de Vega - Mi Raccomando (GB)
B John O’Connor
O Jastar Capital Limited
Half-sister to Ikigai Star, a useful stayer on the Flat that won twice over hurdles. She shouldn’t be found lacking for stamina on this opening bid, but others appeal more over today’s distance Star Rating HHH 11 SAKAKIBARA (14)
Br B f Ardad - Miss You Too (GB)
B Bundaberg Ltd
O Sakakibara Partnership John Joseph Murphy T
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 7l behind Pickersgill at 25-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Sakakibara
25/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 6 1/2L 7th of 11 to Pickersgill 9.3 here 29 MAR mdn 6f Sft 40/1 G.F Carroll 9.2 5 3/4L 7th of 12 to Aviatrice 9.2 DUN 29 NOV 24
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain - Sweet Temptation
F B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Nathan Crosse J O Phoenix Rising Syndicate Richard John O’Brien T
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 9l behind Bella Isabella when sixth of 11 at 250-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 7f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Spanish Temptress
250/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 8 1/2L 6th of 11 to Bella Isabella 9.3 CK 6 APR mdn 7f Gd 125/1 L.T. McAteer 9.2 15L last of 14 to Empress Artemis 9.2 DUN 22 NOV 24 mdn 1m Std
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Strict Tempo (GB) F B Camogue Stud Ltd Gary Carroll J O Zephyr Syndicate Gavin Cromwell T
Dam a juvenile winner over 6f There is plenty of speed in her pedigree and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the betting. Star Rating HHH
Ch f Al Kazeem (GB) - Listentome (FR)
B Yulong Investments Neve Bennett (7) J O Mrs Jodi O’Donoghue & Nora O’Donoghue
John S O’Donoghue T
Dam won at 1m 4f Well beaten at 50-1 behind Mathan when 16th of 17 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Who’s Listening
50/1 R.P Whelan 9.1 (H) 27L last of 16fn, 17rn to Mathan 9.6 here 29 MAR mdn 7f Sft
CPiece worn by No 7. Hood worn by No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 3/1 Cold Hearted, 10/3 No Alibi (USA), 4/1 Spodo Komodo (GB), 11/2 No Return, Rajala, 10/1 Close Encounter, 14/1 Wegotogether, 16/1 Sakakibara, Spanish Temptress, 50/1 Who’s Listening, 66/1 Idomything, 100/1 Carthaginian (GB), Freelance Dancer, Carmina Burana 2024 - 1st Follow Me (FR) 2nd Eclipse Emerald 3rd Kortez Bay (1 min. 17.7 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Having scoped dirty after finishing last in the Listed Bosra Sham at Newmarket in November last season, it could be worth chancing COLD HEARTED in these calmer waters. The daughter of Blue Point had previously finished a close-up second at Naas and a reproduction of that performance may prove sufficient. Spodo Komodo offered plenty to work with on his opening fourth at Dundalk 22 days ago and improvement is forecast, especially dropping in trip, while No Return and newcomer No Alibi are also noted.
WIN: COLD HEARTED
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Spodo Komodo
A representative of The Tote will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
THE DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS TODAY
HORSEWELFARE-APRIORITY
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 an injury 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.
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For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910
THIRD RACE 2.20P.M.
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF
RACE OF €22,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Muirin
B Newstead Breeding
O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith
Full brother to Blackbeard, won five times at 5f and 6f including two Group 1 races. Any market support should not be ignored. Star Rating HHHH 2
Br B c Blue Point - Majestic Silver
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
O Moyglare Stud Farm
Half-brother to Carla Bianca, won five times at 1m 1f and 1m 2f including two Group 3 races. Would be interesting if the market speaks in her favour Star Rating HHH 3 LYRAE’S LUCK (-)
Br B c Lucky Vega - Combination (FR) F B Kildaragh Stud & M Downey
Hayes
O Rathconrath Racing Club
Half-brother to Slick Chick, won at 7f and 1m 2f Might be seen in a better light over further Star Rating HH
4 NEOLITHIC (-)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Starlite Sienna F B T Molan Wayne Lordan J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Half-brother to Bright Diamond, won at 7f 210,000gns purchase who needs to be taken seriously on debut. Star Rating HHH
5 OFFBEAT (-)
Br Ch c Victor Ludorum (GB) - Shammah F B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty J M Sheridan J O Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Denis Gerard Hogan T
Dam won at 5f Looks up against it on his first outing. Star Rating H
6 STOP THE NATION (15)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Ultra Violet (GB)
F B Cottage Bloodstock James Ryan (3) J O New Recruits Partnership Jack W Davison T
Dam won at 6f. Beaten 3 1/2l by Lady Iman when second of 8 at 16-5 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f last month. Star Rating HHHH
AEGINA (GB) (-)
Br B Gr f Havana Grey (GB) - Twist of Hay (GB)
B Mr J A Knox and Mrs M A Knox Gavin Ryan J O Skara Glen Stables Donnacha Aidan O’Brien
Dam won at 6f Changed hands for 240,000 pounds as a yearling and warrants serious thought on his first start. Star Rating HHHHH
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Unfoolish
B Brickfield Stud Ltd
O Brickfield Stud Limited
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Seamie Heffernan booked for her debut, but this looks a tough task. Star Rating H
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 Charles Darwin, 10/3 Neolithic, 9/2 Evening Blues, 5/1 Aegina (GB), 11/2 Stop The Nation, 33/1 Lyrae’s Luck, 50/1 Offbeat, Smart Sioux 2024 - 1st Midnight Strike 2nd Treasure Isle 3rd Passing Phase (GB) (1 min. 5 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Stop The Nation is the only contender who brings form to the table and will be looking to put the experience from his debut second at Dundalk to good use, but the vote goes to newcomer AEGINA. Her dam is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Twilight Spinner and it would be no surprise to see her make an instant impression. Charles Darwin and Neolithic both warrant market checks on their racecourse bows. WIN: AEGINA
DANGER: Charles Darwin
RACE SPONSOR
A representative of the EBF will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged
HANDICAP OF €26,000
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 8th April. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B g Invincible Spirit - Martini Magic (GB) (Blinkers) 4104-72 F B Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud James Ryan (3) J O Temple Trotters Syndicate Jack W Davison T A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Two Stars when second of 12 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Betsen (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 D Handicap Rating 94 16/1 HR93 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (BK) 2 3/4L 2nd to Two Stars 9.7 here 29 MAR 12rn Ext hcp 5f Sft 16/1 HR93 J.J.G. Ryan 9.4 3L 7th of 12 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 8.10 here 16 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft
13/8Fav HR95 W.J. Lee 9.12 3/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to Valiant Force (USA) 9.12 DUN 4 OCT 24 5rn 5f
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/2l behind Lady With The Lamp when fourth of 8 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHHH Gutsy Girl (GB) 2 flat wins €11,471.60 Handicap Rating 90 11/2 D. McMonagle 9.4 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Lady With The Lamp 8.10 CK 6 APR 8rn Listed 6f Gd Kieran Shoemark 8.13 2 1/2L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Night Raider 9.4 KEMPTON PARK 2 OCT 24 8rn 6f AWT Callum Shepherd 9.0 7L 9th of 13 to Star of Lady M (GB) 9.2 AYR 20 SEP 24 Listed 5f 110yds Gd 3 MICKEY THE STEEL (GB) (160) 7 9 10 (136) (5)
Br B g Hot Streak - Blue Maiden (GB) (C,T) 978410- F
B Overbury Stallions Ltd Declan McDonogh J O Patrick Sheridan & John Lynch Joseph Anthony Murray (R) T
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Two Stars at 11-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH
Mickey The Steel (GB) 5 flat wins €38,055.00 CD Handicap Rating 86
11/1 HR86 R.M Mulligan 9.4 (CP) (TS) 11L 11th of 13 to Two Stars 9.8 here 3 NOV 24 Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft 9/1 HR80 R.M Mulligan 9.7 (CP) (TS) won 3/4L 1/2L from Fair Taxes 9.13 and Laugh A Minute (GB) 10.2 NAV 23 OCT 24 9rn hcp (50-85)5f Yld 1min 2.6sec 18/5 HR81 S. Coen 9.5 (CP) 2 3/4L nk 1 1/4L 4th to Escaping Thejungle 9.6 BELW 2
Br B g Gleneagles - Katy Spirit 954100- F B E J O’Grady Ben Coen J O Chris Mullins Daniel McLoughlin T
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind My Mate Alfie at 18-1 when 17th of 25 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in September last year Star Rating HHH Bold Optimist 3 flat wins €27,435.00 CD Handicap Rating 84 18/1 HR84 M.W Hassett 8.2 6 1/2L 17th of 25 to My Mate Alfie 10.0 here 15 SEP 24 Ext hcp 6f Gd Silvestre De Sousa 8.6 6L 16th of 22 to Jm Jungle 8.10 YORK 21 AUG 24 hcp 5f 89yds Gd /Frm 5/1 HR81 B.M. Coen 8.13 won 1/2L ns from Samrogue 8.12 and Little Queenie 9.9 here 10 AUG 24 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm 57.5sec
EMERALD HARMONY (7) 4 9 5 (131) (7) Br B f Soldier’s Call (GB) - Green Chorus (CPiece) 2469-81 F B B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Patrick McGettigan (7) J O JP Murtagh Racing J P Murtagh T
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 9-2jt-fav at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Cuban Grey by a head. Star Rating HHHH Emerald Harmony 2 flat wins €16,520.00 D Handicap Rating 81
9/2Fav HR77 B.M. Coen 9.11 (CP) won hd 2 1/4L from Cuban Grey (GB) 8.9 and Only Spoofing 9.0 BELW 5
11/1 HR77 R.M Mulligan 8.0 4 3/4L 8th of 12 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 8.10 here 16 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft 13/2 HR78 B.M. Coen 9.12 5 3/4L last of 9 to Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7 NAV 23 OCT 24 hcp (50-85)5f Yld 6 THE POACHER
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Br B g Charming Thought (GB) - Orientate (GB) (Visor) 212832 F B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland) Sam Coen (7) J
O Mark Devlin/Skylark Racing Syndicate Adrian McGuinness T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Collective Power when second of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
Clonmacash (GB) 3 flat wins €18,290.00 Handicap Rating 76 9/2 HR76 S. Coen 9.3 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Collective Power 9.9 DUN 4
4/1 HR76 S. Coen 8.12 (V) 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Comfort Line 9.1
12/1 HR76 S. Coen 9.5 (V) 5L 8th of 13 to Back Down Under 9.10
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Catch The Eye (TStrap)
B Mrs Noeleen McCreevy
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O Shamrock Thoroughbreds & Selby Stephen Thorne T
Successful twice at 5f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Jered Maddox when sixth of 8 at 11-5fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f last month. Star Rating HH Never Shout Never 2 flat wins €13,570.00 D Handicap Rating 72
11/5Fav HR78 J.A. Powell 9.4 (TS) 3L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Jered Maddox (GB) 9.11 DUN 21 MAR Ext hcp 5f Std
5/1 HR78 J.A. Powell 8.10 (TS) ns nk 3rd to Harry’s Bar (GB) 9.8 DUN 14 MAR 7rn hcp 6f Std 2/1Fav HR78 W.M. Lordan 8.11 (TS) hd 1/2L 3rd to Sporting Hero (GB) 8.5 DUN 21 FEB 8rn Ext hcp 5f Std
GREY (GB) (7)
8 8 (120) (10) Br Gr g Havana Grey (GB) - Tout Va Bien (CPiece) 3142-12 F B Plantation Stud Rory Mulligan (7) J O McKenna Partnership Patrick J McKenna (R) T
He has won four times at 5f on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten a head by Emerald Harmony when second of 11 at 9-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Cuban Grey (GB) 4 flat wins €26,852.80 D Handicap Rating 70 9/2Fav HR68 R.M Mulligan 8.9 (CP) hd 2nd to Emerald Harmony 9.11 BELW 5 APR 11rn Ext hcp 5f 3yds Gd 11/1 HR59 R.M Mulligan 9.9 (CP) won 2 1/4L 1/2L from My Girl Sioux 9.0 and Nordic Passage 8.11 DUN 27 JAN 13rn hcp (47-65)5f Std 1min .4sec 8/1 HR57 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 (CP) nk 2nd to Keke (GB) 10.0 DRYL 21 JUN 24 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd
(119) (8) Br Br f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Mary’s Daughter (GB) (Blinkers) 57361-0 F B Turbo Bloodstock Jessica O’Gorman (7) J O Mrs E P Harty Eddie & Patrick Harty T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Sporting Hero at 20-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in February. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Star Rating HH Mary Shoelaces 1 flat win €11,800.00 CD Handicap Rating 68 20/1 HR69 Alexandra Egan 9.3 (BK) 9L last of 11 to Sporting Hero (GB) 9.9 DUN 14 FEB Ext hcp 5f Std 12/1 HR60 M.W Hassett 8.2 (BK) won 1/2L 2L from Kendall Roy (GB) 9.11 and Nouvel Espoir 8.13 here 21 JUL 24 12rn Ext hcp 5f Gd 59.3sec 7/1 HR63 M.W Hassett 9.2 (BK) 5 1/4L 6th of 11 to Comein Comein 9.2 DRYL 21 JUN 24 hcp (47-70)5f Gd
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight
Blinkers worn by No 1, No 10 C,T worn by No 3. CPiece worn by No 5, No 9. TStrap worn by No 8. Visor worn by No 6, No 7. Long Handicap - Mary Shoelaces 8-6 (118)
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Gutsy Girl (GB), 4/1 Never Shout Never, 6/1 Emerald Harmony, Cuban Grey (GB), 13/2 Betsen (GB), 8/1 Clonmacash (GB), 10/1 Mickey The Steel (GB), Bold Optimist, 12/1 Mary Shoelaces, 20/1 The Poacher Daly 2024 - 1st Magical Vision 2nd Two Stars 3rd Laugh A Minute (GB) (1 min. 3.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
BETSEN found only a progressive sort too good when runner-up over course and distance a fortnight ago This is less competitive and the unexposed son of Invincible Spirit looks to have plenty more to offer off his current mark. A 6f winner at Kempton, Gutsy Girl made a promising debut for Joseph O’Brien’s yard when fourth in a Listed sprint at Cork. She makes more appeal than last week’s Bellewstown winner Emerald Harmony, who is upped in class.
WIN: BETSEN
RACE SPONSOR
DANGER: Gutsy Girl
A representative of SIS will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
27|28|29 June
THE LODGE PARK STUD IRISH EBF PARK EXPRESS STAKES OF €68,500 (GROUP 3)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €40415; Second: €13700; Third: €6850; Fourth: €3425; Fifth: €2055; Sixth: €1370. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Azmiyna
F B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Chris Hayes J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan D K Weld T
Successful at 7f and 1m on yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 9-2 at Naas over 1m (yielding) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Sakti by 2l. Star Rating HHHH Azada 2 flat wins €38,940.00 D Handicap Rating 100 9/2 HR100 C.D Hayes 9.2 won 2L nk from Sakti 9.2 and Princess Child (FR) 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 16rn Listed 1m Yld 1min 39sec
4/1 HR102 C.D Hayes 9.2 9 1/4L 5th of 11 to Je Zous 9.2 GOW 21 SEP 24 Group 3 1m 1f 100yds Gd
1/1Fav C.D Hayes 8.8 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Lord Massusus 10.0 here 30 JUN 24 8rn Listed 1m Gd
Br B f Night of Thunder - Purplest (GB) (TStrap) 14196- F B Ennistown Stud Shane Gray J O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K R Burke (in GB) T
Successful twice at 1m on good and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Tamfana when sixth of 9 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3
Atalanta Stakes at Sandown over 1m (good) in August last year She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHH
Bright Thunder: 5 Flat Wins: €24,329.79 Handicap Rating 107
Clifford Lee 9.0 5L 6th of 9 to Tamfana (GER) 9.0 SANDOWN PARK 31 AUG 24 Group 3 1m Gd
Alexis Pouchin 8.13 11L 9th of 12 to Soprano 8.13 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 24 Group 3 1m Gd
Alexis Pouchin 8.12 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Rose Bloom 8.12 and Felicia (FR) 8.12 CHANTILLY 29
3 FLEUR DE CHINE (GB) (174) 4 9 11 (137) (3) Br B f Study of Man - Chinoiseries (GB) 147328- F
B Miss K Rausing Shane Foley J O Miss K Rausing Mrs John Harrington T
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good and soft - heavy ground. Beaten 4l behind Elizabeth Jane at 15-2 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (heavy) in October last year. Star Rating HHH
Fleur De Chine (GB) 2 flat wins €115,375.00 Handicap Rating 99
15/2 HR99 S. Foley 8.12 (CP) 4L 8th of 11 to Elizabeth Jane 8.12 LEP 20 OCT 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy 7/1 HR98 G.F Carroll 9.2 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Power Under Me 9.7 TIPP 6 OCT 24 14rn Listed 7f 100yds Sft 3/1Fav HR99 S. Foley 8.13 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Curvature 9.4 LIST 24 SEP 24 9rn Listed 1m 1f Yld 4 MEXICALI ROSE (GB)
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Br Ch f Zoffany - Apache Storm (GB) 03530-7 F B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Scott McCullagh J O Mrs Helena Burns Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to soft and yielding ground. Beaten 10l behind Big Gossey at 33-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HH Mexicali Rose (GB) 2 flat wins €75,411.20 Handicap Rating 94
33/1 HR95 D. McMonagle 9.4 10L 7th of 9 to Big Gossey 9.9 here 29 MAR Listed 7f Sft
Maxime Guyon 8.11 52L 18th of 20 to Carrytheone (GB) 9.6 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 hcp 1m Sft 20/1 HR95 M.P Sheehy 9.4 1 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Power Under Me 9.7 TIPP 6 OCT 24 14rn Listed 7f 100yds Sft
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LAPAGLIA (GB) (190)
Br B f Awtaad - Hawaafez (GB) 433723- F
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Colin Keane J O Eleanora Kennedy G M Lyons T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 10 behind Doha beaten 2 1/4l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Saint-Cloud over 1m 2f in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Spencer Star Rating HHH
Naomi Lapaglia (GB) 2 flat wins €21,744.40 D Handicap Rating 103
Daniel Muscutt 8.12 1 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Doha (GB) 8.12 SAINT-CLOUD 4 OCT 24 10rn Listed 1m 2f Sft
Daniel Muscutt 9.4 1/2L 2nd to Sound Angela (GB) 9.4 YARMOUTH 18 SEP 24 14rn Listed 1m 2f 23yds Gd /Frm Rossa Ryan 9.6 5L 7th of 9 to Tamfana (GER) 9.0 SANDOWN
Br B f Dariyan (FR) - Princesse Li (GB) (TStrap) 22236-5 F
B Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Dylan Browne McMonagle J
O Janine Byrne Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and heavy ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Big Gossey when fifth of 9 at 16-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (soft) last month. Star Rating HHH
Princess Child (FR) 3 flat wins €57,000.00 D Handicap Rating 95
16/1 HR95 C.D Hayes 9.4 (TS) 4 1/4L 5th of 9 to Big Gossey 9.9 here 29 MAR Listed 7f Sft
Christophe Soumillon 8.11 12L 6th of 15 to Grand Stars 8.11 SAINT-CLOUD 10 NOV 24 Listed 1m 2f Hvy
6/1 HR95 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 2L nk 3rd to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 16rn Listed 1m Yld 8 WHIRL (172) 3 8 13 (125) (5)
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Salsa
4511- F B Coolmore Ryan Moore J
O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 over this course and distance (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating And So To Bed by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHHH
Whirl 2 flat wins €50,222.40 CD Handicap Rating 99
6/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 won 1/2L 3/4L from And So To Bed 9.2 and Celtic Motif(disq) 9.2 here 22 OCT
Ryan Moore 9.2 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Gulya 9.2 and Thanks Angel 9.2
Ryan Moore 9.2 6L 5th of 17 to Angelo Buonarroti (USA) 9.7 YORK 23 AUG 24 mdn 7f Gd /Frm
Br B f Lord Kanaloa (JPN) - Magic Wand 3155- F B Coolmore Stud Wayne Lordan J O Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier A P O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Merrily when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good to soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH Ecstatic (JPN) 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap Rating 97
Ryan Moore 9.2 7L 5th of 10 to Merrily (USA) 9.2 NEWMARKET 11 OCT 24 Group 3 7f Gd /Sft Ryan Moore 9.2 4L 5th of 9 to Desert Flower 9.2 DONCASTER 12 SEP 24 Group 2 1m Gd 2/1 R.L. Moore 9.2 won 3 1/4L 1/2L from Lush Lips (GB) 9.2 and Continuite (GB) 9.2 TIPP 9
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Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Komedy 01620- F B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Declan McDonogh J O Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith A P O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground. Beaten 15l behind Apples And Bananas at 6-1 when 12th of 14 on her latest outing here over 7f (good - yielding) in September last year. Star Rating HHH Garden Of Eden 1 flat win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 99
6/1 HR99 R.P Whelan 9.0 14L 12th of 14 to Apples And Bananas 9.5 here 28 SEP 24 7f Gd 25/1 HR89 R.P Whelan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Chantez 9.2 LEP 14 SEP 24 9rn Listed 7f Gd 16/1 W.M. Lordan 9.2 6 1/4L 6th of 8 to Dreamy 9.2 here 31 AUG 24 Group 3 1m Gd 11
Br Ch f Earthlight - Nahoodh 6-127 F B Loughtown Stud Robert Whearty J O AMO Racing Limited & Giselle De Aguiar Adrian Murray T A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 18l behind Delacroix at 66-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing in the Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month. Star Rating H Spicy Margarita 1 flat win €7,080.00 Handicap Rating 87 66/1 HR87 W.J. Lee 9.2 17L last of 7 to Delacroix 9.8 LEP 30 MAR Group 3 1m 2f Gd/Yld 12/1 W.M. Lordan 9.3 3L 2nd to Titanium Emperor 9.5 DUN 7 MAR 5rn 1m Std 7/2Fav W.M. Lordan 9.3 won 2 3/4L s/hd from Wannabe Royal 9.3 and Beautiful Affair 9.3 DUN 12
TStrap worn by No. 2, No. 7.
Probable Starting Prices - 10/3 Whirl, 9/2 Bright Thunder, 11/2 Azada, Naomi Lapaglia (GB), 6/1 One Look, 8/1 Ecstatic (JPN), 10/1 Fleur De Chine (GB), 12/1 Garden Of Eden, 14/1 Princess Child (FR), 25/1 Mexicali Rose (GB), 66/1 Spicy Margarita 2024 - 1st Brilliant 2nd Alpheratz 3rd Goldana (1 min. 51.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
There is plenty of depth to this race and several should make headlines this year WHIRL is suggested as the most appealing option at this stage as she lays here Guineas and Oaks credentials on the line A Group 3 winner here on her final start as a juvenile, the daughter of Wootton Bassett certainly seems to be heading in the right direction. One Look, Azada and Bright Thunder are others to bear in mind.
WIN: WHIRL
DANGER: One Look
RACE SPONSOR
Lodge Park Stud will present a trophy to the winning owner and a gift to the groom in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.
THE WATCH EVERY RACE LIVE FROM THE CURRAGH ONLY ON RACING TV HANDICAP OF €21,000
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th April. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B g Piccolo (GB) - Memory Lane (GB) (Blinkers) 231909- F B Miss K Rausing Billy Lee J O Paul Cullen & Joseph E Keeling & M C Grassick M C Grassick T
Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Apache Outlaw at 33-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) in October last year Star Rating HHH Verhoyen (GB) 8 flat wins €156,063.00 CD Handicap Rating 83 33/1 HR84 D.E. Sheehy 9.3 (CP) 7L 9th of 10 to Apache Outlaw 9.0 here 5 OCT 24 hcp 5f Gd 20/1 HR85 D.E. Sheehy 9.9 (BK) 11L 15th of 16 to No More Porter 9.6 here 28 SEP 24 hcp 7f Gd 9/1 HR85 D.E. Sheehy 9.13 (BK) 23L 9th of 12 to Merisi Diamond 8.12
F B Kilweelran Ltd Robyn Donaghue-Leahy (7) J O Dream Team Syndicate Patrick J Flynn T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Whispersinthewind at 11-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in November last year Star Rating HHHH Imperial Dream 3 flat wins €22,174.50 C Handicap Rating 80
11/2 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.8 6 3/4L 9th of 10 to Whispersinthewind 9.9 DUN 22 NOV 24 7f Std 6/1 HR82 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.3 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Daamberdiplomat 8.12 DUN 1 NOV 24 9rn hcp 6f Std
15/2 HR82 W.J. Lee 9.6 6 1/2L 10th of 16 to No More Porter 9.6 here 28 SEP 24 hcp 7f Gd 3 TOUCH THE SOUND (113)
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Br B f Churchill - Solstice (GB) 725514- F B Lynn Lodge Stud J M Sheridan J O John Patrick Byrne J A Stack T
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Shoot To Kill when fourth of 14 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year. Star Rating HHHH Touch The Sound 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 72
9/1 HR73 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 1/2L hd 1 1/4L 4th to Shoot To Kill 9.10 DUN 20 DEC 24 14rn hcp (47-75)7f Std
9/2 HR72 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 won 1L ns from Whisper A Prayer 8.12 and Quatrain
Br B g Galileo Gold (GB) - Ice Storm
F B Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Colin Keane J O P F McEnery P F McEnery (R) T A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Nedita at 5-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in January Star Rating HHH Fivecromwellplace 1 flat win €6,490.00 D Handicap Rating 71 5/1 HR71 N.M. Crosse 9.12 9 3/4L 9th of 14 to Nedita 9.9 DUN 31 JAN hcp (47-75)1m Std 13/2 HR70 N.M. Crosse 9.11 1/2L 2nd to Shoot To Kill 9.10 DUN 20 DEC 24 14rn hcp (47-75)7f Std 12/1 HR71 N.M. Crosse 9.11 (BK) 7 1/2L 16th of 17 to Lismacbryan 8.7 here 5 OCT 24 hcp (47-75)6f Gd 5 NEO SMART (13) 4 9 2 (128) (11)
Br B f Belardo - Neophilia (TStrap) 6980-74 F
B J S Bolger
Declan McDonogh J O Mrs J S Bolger J S Bolger T A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Dark Viper when fourth of 17 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Star Rating HHHHH Neo Smart 1 flat win €7,080.00 D Handicap Rating 68
10/1 HR69 R. Coakley 9.3 (TS) 3/4L nk 3/4L 4th to Dark Viper
7 SHOWHOUND (GB) (82)
Br Ch g Showcasing (GB) - Foxcatcher (GB) (CPiece) 8097-15 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud
Killian Leonard J
O Mrs John Murphy Daniel James Murphy T
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Fools Rush In when fifth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in January Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R A Fahey Star Rating HHH Showhound (GB) 2 flat wins €9,331.20 Handicap Rating 66
Oisin Orr 9.4 (V) 3L 5th of 8 to Fools Rush In 9.8 WOLVERHAMPTON 20 JAN hcp (49-68)7f 36yds Std
Oisin Orr 9.4 (V) won 1/2L 3/4L from Streak Lightning 9.9 and Bobby Joe Leg (GB) 9.8 NEWCASTLE 11 JAN 8rn hcp (49-68)7f 14yds
28.3sec Oisin McSweeney 9.1 (V) 6L 7th of 11 to Ormolulu 9.3 SOUTHWELL 29 DEC 24 hcp (49-68)6f 16yds Std
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ya Halla
F B Mickley Stud Ltd
O Varland Syndicate Denis Gerard Hogan T
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Notforalongtime when sixth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH El Bello (GB) 5 flat wins €26,352.10 D Handicap Rating 65
16/1 HR68 D. King 10.2 (CP) 8 1/4L 6th of 10 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.2 DUN 28 MAR 7f Std
80/1 HR71 K.J Leonard 9.0 7 1/2L 8th of 10 to Enough Already (GB) 9.1 DUN 7 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std
66/1 HR72 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 11L 8th of 9 to Volatile Analyst (USA) 9.6 DUN 28 FEB hcp 7f Std
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Br B g Shalaa - Ajou (FR) 729420- F B Armenic Bloodstock Shane Foley J O Pabiroco Syndicate Mark Fahey T
Placed in six of 13 starts. Beaten 17l behind Purring Along at 12-1 when 20th of 27 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH I Bid You Ajou (FR) Handicap Rating 64
12/1 HR65 R.P Whelan 10.0 (CP) 16L 20th of 27 to Purring Along 8.12 here 17 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Yld
7/2Fav HR65 R.P Whelan 9.11 1 3/4L 2nd to Alex Belardo 9.3 DRYL 30 SEP 24 11rn hcp (47-70)7f 26yds Sft
7/1 HR65 G.M. Ryan 9.12 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Lorr’s Girl 8.5 CK 11 SEP 24 16rn hcp (47-65)7f Gd/Frm
Br Ch g Mehmas - Tillys Angel
F B Michael Buckley Chris Hayes J O Lance Bloodstock Limited Gerard O’Leary T
Yet to place in seven starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Collective Power when fifth of 8 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f earlier this month. Star Rating HHH Yaxchilan Handicap Rating 62
28/1 HR63 C.D Hayes 8.11 4 1/4L 5th of 8 to Collective Power 9.9 DUN 4 APR Ext hcp 6f Std 14/1 HR65 L.F Roche 9.8 (CP) (TS) 11L 7th of 9 to Declaree 9.3 DUN 6 NOV 24 mdn 7f Std 8/1 HR67 C.D Hayes 9.8 (TS) 10L 9th of 14 to Sweet Thing 9.3 NAV 9 OCT 24 mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld
SUGAR CLUB (13) 3 8 9
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Serious Contender at 16-1 when 12th of 16 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating HHH Sugar Club 1 flat win €14,750.00 Handicap Rating 75 16/1 HR76 C.T. Keane 9.0 10L 12th of 16 to
18/1
W.J. Lee 9.0 3 3/4L 8th of 16 to Fiona MacCoul 8.8 NAAS
Yld 4/1 HR77 C.T. Keane 9.4 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to King Thistle (GB) 8.9 here 31 AUG 24 8rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
Successful at 5f and 1m on soft ground, but last win was over three years ago Beaten 9l behind Notforalongtime at 9-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH Superior Force (GB) 2 flat wins €7,826.90 Handicap Rating 61
9/2 HR61 D.J. O’Connor 8.11 (CP) 8 1/2L 7th of 10 to Notforalongtime (GB) 9.2 DUN 28 MAR 7f Std 12/1 HR61 D.J. O’Connor 9.2 (CP) 4 1/4L 8th of 13 to Master Garvey 8.12 DUN 21 MAR hcp (47-65)1m Std 22/1 HR60 D.J. O’Connor 9.2 (CP) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Amemri (GB) 9.11 DUN 7 MAR 14rn hcp (47-65)7f Std
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Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Alsalwa 9799-00 F B Yeomanstown Stud Nathan Crosse J O Laois Limerick Syndicate Matthew J Smith T Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Serious Contender when last of 16 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Star Rating H I’ll Be Handy Handicap Rating 73
Blinkers worn by No 1, No 4. C,T worn by No 6. CPiece worn by No 7, No 10, No 12. TStrap worn by No. 5.
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Neo Smart, 6/1 Touch The Sound, 13/2 Secret Magician, 7/1 Fivecromwellplace, 8/1 Imperial Dream, Showhound (GB), I Bid You Ajou (FR), 10/1 Yaxchilan, Sugar Club, 14/1 Verhoyen (GB), Superior Force (GB), 25/1 El Bello (GB), I’ll Be Handy 2024 - 1st Zephron (GB) 2nd El Bello (GB) 3rd God Knows (1 min. 31.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
NEO SMART was far from disgraced when fourth over a mile at Leopardstown last month and was kindly dropped 1lb The four-year-old’s sole victory came over this distance and she could return to winning ways. Touch The Sound made a pleasing handicap debut when a respectable fourth at Dundalk in December and is an interesting contender back on turf Imperial Dream is the pick of the remainder WIN: NEO SMART DANGER: Touch The Sound
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THANK YOU
The Curragh would like to thank Moyglare Stud for their support of the Stable Staff Canteen for their 2025 racing season.
The staff and management of the Curragh were saddened to learn of the passing last week of David (Davy) Glennon. A popular figure around the Curragh, Davy worked for over twenty years with the Dermot Weld stable and regularly graced the winner’s enclosure here at the Curragh, most notably when Tahiyra won the Moyglare Stakes and the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas in 2022 and 2023 respectively. We extend our deepest sympathies to Davy’s family, wide circle of friends and his work colleagues in Rosewell House
SEVENTH RACE 4.35P.M.
THE TOTE.IE ALLEGED STAKES OF €60,000 (GROUP 3)
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B c Galileo - Devoted To You
F B Barronstown Stud Ryan Moore J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding - soft. Won
the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good) in September last year, beating Illinois by a neck. Star Rating HHHHH Jan Brueghel 4 flat wins €685,484.20 CD Handicap Rating 117
Sean Levey 9.3 won nk ns from Illinois 9.3 and Sunway (FR) 9.3 DONCASTER 14
Ryan Moore 9.6 won nk 3 3/4L from Bellum Justum 9.3 and Sayedaty Sadaty 9.3
8/13Fav R.L. Moore 8.11 won nk 4 1/2L from Trustyourinstinct 9.9 and Ecureuil Secret (FR) 8.11 here 29
Br B Br c Camelot (GB) - Frequential (GB) 311439- F B Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud J O Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith A P O’Brien T
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Beaten 9l behind Anmaat at 13-2 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot over 1m 2f (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHHH Los Angeles 5 flat wins €1,085,766.90 C D Handicap Rating 121
NON-RUNNER
Ryan Moore 9.3 9L 9th of 11 to Anmaat 9.7 ASCOT 19 OCT 24 Group 1 1m 2f Sft
Ryan Moore 8.13 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Bluestocking (GB) 9.2 PARISLONGCHAMP 6 OCT 24 16rn Group 1 1m 4f Sft /Hvy 8/1 HR119 D. McMonagle 9.3 nk 3/4L hd 4th to Economics (GB) 9.3 LEP 14 SEP 24 8rn Group 1 1m 2f Gd 3 TOWER OF LONDON (266) 5 9 10 (136) (5)
Br B c Galileo - Dialafara (FR) 49-1151- F B Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Wayne Lordan J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Winner of six races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 13-8 here over 1m 6f (good) on his latest outing in July last year, beating Grosvenor Square by 1 1/4l. Star Rating HHH Tower Of London 6 flat wins €2,059,598.90 C Handicap Rating 118 13/8 HR116 R.L. Moore 9.11 won 1 1/4L 7L from Grosvenor Square 8.13 and Vauban (FR) 9.11 here 20 JUL 24
Ryan Moore 9.6 11L 5th of 6 to Giavellotto 9.3 YORK 17 MAY 24 Group 2 1m 5f 188yds Gd Ryan Moore 8.10 won 2L 1 1/2L from Al Nayyir (GB) 9.2 and Trawlerman 9.2
4 CRYSTAL BLACK (247) 7 9
B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd Colin Keane J O Wear A Pink Ribbon Syndicate Gerard Keane T Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Won on his
outing when 11-10fav in the Group 3 Xin Gin Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) in August last year, beating The Euphrates by 5l. Star Rating HHHH Crystal Black 7 flat wins €251,900.50 CD Handicap Rating 113 11/10Fav HR111 C.T. Keane 9.9 won 5L 1 1/4L from The Euphrates (GB) 8.13 and Safecracker (GB) 9.9 LEP 8
Colin Keane 9.10 won 2 1/4L nk from Epic Poet 9.4 and Ziggy (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 21 JUN 24 19rn hcp (0-105)1m
3/1 HR98 C.T. Keane 9.12 won nk 3/4L from Deakin (FR) 9.8 and Saturn 9.1 here 25 MAY 24
Br B c Time Test (GB) - Luna Mare
F B Mr W A Tinkler Billy Lee J O AMO Racing Limited Adrian Murray T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground, but last win was over two years ago Finished 4l behind Continuous when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August last year Star Rating HHH Crypto Force (GB) 2 flat wins €80,535.00 C Handicap Rating 103
18/1 HR103 R.P Whelan 9.9 1/2L 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Continuous (JPN) 9.9
SONS AND LOVERS (GB) (161)
Br B g Study Of Man - So In Love (GB) 363284- F
B Miss K Rausing Chris Hayes J O H O S Syndicate Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Bolster when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (soft) in November last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Jane Chapple-Hyam. Star Rating HH
Sons And Lovers (GB) 1 flat win €6,067.40 Handicap Rating 105
David Egan 9.3 ns 4L nk 4th to Bolster (GB) 9.6 NEWMARKET 2 NOV 24 5rn Listed 1m 2f Sft
Joe Fanning 9.0 23L 8th of 9 to Persica 9.0 AYR 21 SEP 24 Listed 1m 2f Gd /Frm
Hollie Doyle 9.1 3 1/2L 2nd to Ombudsman 9.1 DEAUVILLE 11 AUG 24 9rn 1m 2f Gd
Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Lamorlaye
F B Khalifa Al Attiya Declan McDonogh J O Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani & Khalifa Mohammed Al Attiyah Joseph Patrick O’Brien T
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Beaten 18l behind Economics at 40-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Guillaume D’Ornano Stakes at Deauville over 1m 2f (good) in August last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HH Wahdan 1 flat win €13,500.00 Handicap Rating 105
J. B. Eyquem 9.2 18L last of 7 to Economics (GB) 9.2 DEAUVILLE 15 AUG 24 Group
J. B. Eyquem 9.0 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Bright Picture (FR) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 30 JUN 24 7rn
Cristian Demuro 9.2 7L hd 2L 4th to Fast Tracker (GB) 9.2 CHANTILLY 2 MAY 24 4rn Listed 1m 2f Sft
CPiece worn by No 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Crystal Black, 4/1 Jan Brueghel, 13/2 Tower Of London, 12/1 Wahdan, 14/1 Galen (GB), Sons And Lovers (GB), 25/1 Crypto Force (GB)
CURRAGH COMMENT
In the absence of stable companion and last year’s Arc third Los Angeles, the unbeaten JAN BRUEGHEL has been presented with a golden opportunity on his return to action. The son of Galileo progressed with each start of his three-year-old campaign which culminated with defeat of another high-class stable companion in the St Leger Crystal Black won five on the bounce, including at Royal Ascot and in Group 3 company at Leopardstown, and commands plenty of respect, while Tower Of London, who is better over further, and Crypto Force head the remainder
WIN: JAN BRUEGHEL DANGER: Crystal Black
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OF €18,000
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 8th April. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 38)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Br B g Prince of Lir - Laureldean Lady 404667- F B AJ Groundworks Ltd & P F Kelly Gary Carroll J O Out All Night Syndicate Richard Brabazon (R) T
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 4l behind Jered Maddox at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Laytown over 6f in September last year Star Rating HHH
Gordon Bennett 4 flat wins €47,200.00 CD Handicap Rating 73
11/2 HR75 G.F Carroll 11.0 3 3/4L 7th of 10 to Jered Maddox (GB) 10.10 LAY 16 SEP 24 hcp (50-75)6f Std
9/2 HR79 G.F Carroll 9.6 6L 6th of 8 to Mehmar 10.0 NAAS 5 AUG 24 hcp 5f 205yds Gd 9/2Fav HR79 G.F Carroll 9.13 4 3/4L 6th of 19 to Universally 9.8 NAAS 24 JUL 24 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld
HENRY (36)
Br B g Kodiac (GB) - Refuse To Give Up
F B Tally-Ho Stud
Foley J O Mark Enright Mark Fahey T
Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Velvet Skies at 7-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating HH
James Henry 2 flat wins €11,800.00 D Handicap Rating 69
7/1 HR70 J.E. Harnett 9.6 8 3/4L 12th of 13 to Velvet Skies 9.9 DUN 7 MAR hcp (47-70)6f Std
22/1 HR72 C.D Hayes 9.13 (BK) 4L 9th of 14 to Shoot To Kill 9.10 DUN 20 DEC 24 hcp (47-75)7f Std 9/1 HR73 D.P. McDonogh 8.11 6 1/4L 9th of 11 to Daamberdiplomat 10.0 DUN 13 DEC 24 Ext hcp 6f Std 3 IRISH RUMOUR (120) 5 9 11 (137) (1) Br B f Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Selfless (GB) (TStrap) 136790- F B Coolawn Stud Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Jerry Fennell & Pat Phibbs Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch (R) T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Senado Square at 10-1 when 12th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in December last year. Star Rating HH
Irish Rumour 1 flat win €6,490.00 Handicap Rating 67
10/1 HR64 J. Kearney 9.10 (TS) 6 3/4L 12th of 14 to Senado Square (GB) 8.12 DUN 13 DEC 24 hcp (47-65)6f Std
9/1
HR67 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (TS) 7 1/2L 9th of 14 to Sporting Hero (GB) 9.2 DUN 29 NOV 24 hcp (47-75)6f Std
9/2 HR68 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 (TS) 4 1/4L 7th of 12 to Make Clear (GB) 9.12 DUN 13 NOV 24 hcp (47-70)5f Std
KWA HERINI (GB) (22) 4 9 10 (136) (6)
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 6l behind Comfort Line at 28-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH Kwa Herini (GB) Handicap Rating 66
28/1 HR69 R.C. Colgan 8.12 (H) 6 1/4L last of 8 to Comfort Line 9.1 DUN 21 MAR Ext hcp 7f Std
150/1 R.C. Colgan 10.2 (H) 3/4L 2 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Songhai 9.1 DUN 28 FEB 13rn mdn 6f Std 17/2 J. Kearney 9.4 (H) 13L 9th of 10 to Prince Of Eyeries 9.2 DUN 27 JAN mdn 7f Std
5 AMANIRENAS (207)
9 9 (135) (13) Br B f War Command (USA) - Via Aurelia
F B Mrs Renata Coleman Sam Coen (7) J O NC Past Pupils Syndicate M C Grassick T
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 14l behind Proleek Prince at 33-1 when 13th of 14 on her latest outing at Punchestown over 1m (good) in September last year Star Rating HH Amanirenas 5 flat wins €34,810.00 Handicap Rating 65 33/1 HR67 D.E. Sheehy 9.9 14L 13th of 14 to Proleek Prince 9.8 PUN 17 SEP 24 hcp (50-75)1m 30yds Gd 12/1 HR68 D.E. Sheehy 9.6 (CP) 10L 5th of 10 to Glen Princess 9.6
Br B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Enlace (GB)
F B Godolphin Alan Persse (7) J
O Mrs Patrick J Flynn Patrick J Flynn T
Placed in three of eight starts. Beaten 2 3/4l behind Lismacbryan at 9-2jt-fav when eighth of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Surpass And Shine Handicap Rating 65
9/2Fav HR66 W.J. Lee 9.6 3L 8th of 17 to Lismacbryan 8.7 here 5 OCT 24 hcp (47-75)6f Gd 15/8Fav HR64 W.J. Lee 9.11 nk 2nd to Distillate (GB) 9.10 CK 11 SEP 24 17rn hcp (47-65)7f Gd/Frm
13/2 HR62 W.J. Lee 9.1 1/2L 2nd to Perfect Judgement 9.8 LEP 22 AUG 24 18rn
A winner at 6f on yielding - soft ground. Third of 15 behind Noble Nation beaten 7l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHHH
Sakakawea 1 flat win €7,375.00 Handicap Rating 64
11/1 HR64 W.J. Lee 9.8 5 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Noble Nation 9.5 NAAS 23 MAR 15rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 7/1 HR65 W.J. Lee 8.13 8 1/4L 13th of 15 to Jon Riggens 9.12 here 22 OCT 24 Ext hcp 6f
11/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from Bella Mistiko 9.3 and Marble Angel 9.12
D’OR (185)
Br B f Equiano (FR) - Via Aurelia 291381- F B Mrs Renata Coleman J Cleary (5) J O Aidan Gleeson & Joseph E Keeling M C Grassick T
Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding ground. A winner at 3-1 at Navan over 6f (good - yielding) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Zambales by a short head. Star Rating HHHHH Gazelle D’or 2 flat wins €18,290.00 Handicap Rating 75
3/1 HR72 J. Cleary 9.4 won s/hd 1/2L from Zambales (GB) 9.12 and Unique Journey 9.3 NAV 9
11/2 HR73 D.E. Sheehy 8.12 5 1/4L 8th of 9 to Smoke Them Out 8.8 CK 1 OCT 24 Ext hcp 6f Gd/Yld 5/1 HR74 D.E. Sheehy 9.1 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Sweet Chariot 9.0
10 LA LA LUCRATIVE (27) 4 9 7 (133)
B Pat Cosgrove Declan McDonogh J O S Gillen Matthew J Smith T A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Goldrush Kid when 16th of 18 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Star Rating HHHH La La Lucrative 1 flat win €4,211.20 D Handicap Rating 63 18/1 HR64 C.D Hayes 9.8 (H) 36L 16th of 18 to Goldrush Kid 9.7 here 16
Joanna Mason 9.2 (H) won nk 1 1/2L from Showhound (GB) 9.10 and Papabella (GB) 9.7 LEICESTER 8 OCT 24 13rn hcp (49-68)6f Hvy 1min 17.1sec Rhys Elliott 8.12 7L 5th of 9 to Fiscal Policy 9.12 PONTEFRACT 19 SEP 24 hcp (49-68)6f Gd /Frm
B John Grogan & Irish National
Joseph Harnett (10) J O The Vero Partnership Mark Fahey T Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Rockbury Lad at 5-1jt-fav when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Mount Ruapehu 2 flat wins €15,635.00 D Handicap Rating 63
5/1Fav HR66 J.E. Harnett 9.3 7 1/4L 9th of 12 to Rockbury Lad (GB) 9.7 BELW 5 APR hcp 7f 195yds Gd
7/1 HR67 R.P Whelan 9.3 11L 10th of 13 to Back Down Under 9.10 here 16 MAR Ext hcp 6f Sft 13/2 HR68 C.D Hayes 8.7 (V) 1 1/2L nk 2 3/4L 4th to Two Stars 9.8 here 3 NOV 24 13rn Ext hcp 5f Yld/Sft
Br Ch f Havana Grey (GB) - Dolly Colman (TStrap) 9333-08 F B Whitsbury Manor Stud Adam Caffrey J O Mark Devlin & Nigel O’Hare & Philip Smith Adrian McGuinness T
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Emerald Harmony at 25-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Star Rating HH Distillate (GB) 5 flat wins €31,270.00 Handicap Rating 62
25/1 HR64 R.P Cleary 8.12 (TS) 6L 8th of 11 to Emerald Harmony 9.11 BELW 5 APR Ext hcp 5f 3yds Gd 40/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 (TS) 17L 10th of 15 to Noble Nation 9.5 NAAS 23 MAR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Sft 5/2Fav HR65 R.P Whelan 9.8 (TS) s/hd 3 1/4L 3rd to Sporting Hero (GB) 8.2
B Lynch Bages,Edgeridge Ltd& Glenvale Stud Nicola Burns (7) J O Mary B Hogan & Michael M O’Brien Denis Gerard Hogan T Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 10l behind Dance For Chester when sixth of 11 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (soft - heavy) last month. Star Rating HHH Sarahmae Handicap Rating 64
25/1 HR65 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 9 1/4L 6th of 11 to Dance For Chester 8.3 NAAS 23
1/2L 11th of 21 to East Hampton (GB) 9.4 here 17 OCT 24 mdn 6f Yld/Sft
Br B f Smooth Daddy (USA) - Darknessintlight
B Mrs Mary Whelehan Rory Cleary J
O Mrs Mary Whelehan Mrs Mary Whelehan (R) T
Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 7l behind Step Back In Time at 40-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Navan over 6f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Star Rating H Dark Willow Handicap Rating 48
40/1 HR48 G.P Halpin 9.9 7 1/4L 8th of 9 to Step Back In Time 9.5 NAV 8 APR hcp (0-60)5f 180yds Gd
200/1 HR41 G.F Carroll 10.2 8 1/2L 9th of 11 to Pickersgill 9.3 here 29 MAR mdn 6f Sft
80/1 HR43 Adam Caffrey 8.11 25L 19th of 24 to Genuine Jim 8.2 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Sft
Br B f Fast Company - Redrightreturning (GB) (Hood)
F B Mrs E Byrne Killian Leonard J O Allegro Syndicate Charles O’Brien T
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Ferrari Desert at 66-1 when last of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year Runs from 9lb out of the handicap Star Rating H Shimmerz 1 flat win €8,850.00 C Handicap Rating 40
66/1 HR43 D.E. Sheehy 8.12 (CP) 12L last of 14 to Ferrari Desert (GB) 8.9 DUN 30 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Std
28/1 HR47 N.M. Crosse 8.12 16L 15th of 24 to Genuine Jim 8.2 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Sft 20/1 HR52 Adam Caffrey 9.0 12L 15th of 17 to Skontonovski (GB) 8.13 FAIR 10 JUL 24 hcp (47-65)7f Gd
Hood worn by No 10, No 15. TStrap worn by No 3, No 12. Long Handicap - Dark Willow 8-6 (118), Shimmerz 7-12 (110)
Probable Starting Prices - 4/1 Gazelle D’or, 9/2 Sakakawea, 11/2 Surpass And Shine, 6/1 Gordon Bennett, 8/1 Mount Ruapehu, 10/1 Irish Rumour, Rathbranchurch, 14/1 Sarahmae, 16/1 James Henry, La La Lucrative, 20/1 Kwa Herini (GB), Amanirenas, Distillate (GB), 33/1 Dark Willow, 50/1 Shimmerz
2024 - 1st Redshore City 2nd Pinar Del Rio (GB) 3rd Un Bacio Ancora (1 min. 18.6 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
GAZELLE D’OR won a competitive nursery at Navan at the end of last season. There looks to be plenty more to come from the daughter of Equiano as a three-year-old and she can defy a 3lb rise on her return to action. Sakakawea ran well for a long way at Naas last month and she’s entitled to be sharper. She can feature in the finish, while La La Lucrative will appreciate this return to sprinting having won over 6f last year
WIN: GAZELLE D’OR
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CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.15p.m. The Tote Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland and the Irish EBF (€4,500)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 1.50p.m. The Tote Multiples Available On Tote.ie Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400 For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 6 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs, 4-y-o and up 10st 6lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls Centre Of Course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.20p.m. The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race of €22,000 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€5,000)) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440 For two years old only that are EBF eligible and that have not won more than one race About 5 furlongs. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalty - Winner of a race 5lb extra. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €12980; Second: €4400; Third: €2200; Fourth: €1100; Fifth: €660; Sixth: €440
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FOURTH RACE 2.50p.m. The SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap of €26,000 (Generously sponsored by SIS) Winner will receive €15,600 (Penalty Value: €15,340), Second will receive €5,200, Third will receive €2,600, Fourth will receive €1,300, Fifth will receive €780, Sixth will receive €520 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 5 furlongs. €234 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs 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 8th April. Value to winner: €15340; Second: €5200; Third: €2600; Fourth: €1300; Fifth: €780; Sixth: €520
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FIFTH RACE 3.25p.m The Lodge Park Stud Irish EBF Park Express Stakes of €68,500 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Lodge Park Stud and the Irish EBF (€15,000)) Winner will receive €41,100 (Penalty Value: €40,415), Second will receive €13,700, Third will receive €6,850, Fourth will receive €3,425, Fifth will receive €2,055, Sixth will receive €1,370 For three years old and upwards fillies only. About 1 mile. €411 to enter on March 19th; €274 extra if forfeit not declared by April 8th or €6,850 if entered by April 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 10lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 11lbs. Penalty - (to count from 1st May, 2024) Winner of a Group race 3lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €40415; Second: €13700; Third: €6850; Fourth: €3425; Fifth: €2055; Sixth: €1370
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SIXTH RACE 4.00p.m. The Watch Every Race Live From The Curragh Only On Racing TV Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Racing TV) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 8th April. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE
SEVENTH RACE 4.35p.m. The Tote.ie Alleged Stakes of €60,000 (Group 3) (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €36,000 (Penalty Value: €35,400), Second will receive €12,000, Third will receive €6,000, Fourth will receive €3,000, Fifth will receive €1,800, Sixth will receive €1,200 For four years old and upwards. About 1 mile 2 furlongs. €360 to enter on March 19th; €240 extra if forfeit not declared by April 8th or €6,000 if entered by April 8th. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 3lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st May, 2024) Winner of a Group 3 race 3lb extra; Of a Group 2 or Group 1 race 5lb extra. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €35400; Second: €12000; Third: €6000; Fourth: €3000; Fifth: €1800; Sixth: €1200
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EIGHTH RACE 5.10p.m. The Download The Tote App Handicap of €18,000 (Generously sponsored by Tote Ireland) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360 An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 8th April. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360
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