I would like to extend a warm Curragh welcome to you all today for the opening day of the 2025 Irish flat racing season. We are delighted to be back racing here at the Curragh 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 now and November 2nd with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby scheduled for Sunday June 30th. We have increased our prize money again this year with the focus on our Listed and Group 3 races and 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, Capital Stud, The Tote, Bermingham Cameras, and Nua Healthcare who sponsor our feature race the Irish Lincolnshire for the second time and we are very grateful to Noel Dunne and his team for their support which is greatly appreciated.
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 & Trainers 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.
Off the track, you can enjoy a variety of free family-friendly entertainment throughout the day. The Moyglare Kids Zone will feature a range of activities for younger racegoers, including glitter tattooing and storytelling from the Talking Tree. Families will also have the chance to meet Patches the Friendly Leprechaun, who I’m told loves a good photo op! Live music from , the Naas Hospital Choir and performances from traditional Irish musicians, Ceili Cottage also adds to the atmosphere across the racecourse which I hope you will enjoy.
We race here again at the Curragh in two weeks’ time on Saturday 29th March when our feature race will be the Lester Piggott Gladness 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 SUNDAY16THMARCH
Receiver of Entries:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
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:
STEWARDSONDUTY:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt
Mr. Anthony Byrne
Mr. Joseph M. McGrath
Ms. John Murphy
Mr. L. Walsh
CLERKOFTHECOURSE:
Mr. B. Sheridan
CLERKOFTHESCALES:
Mr. P.L. Malone
STARTER:
Mr. J.R. Banahan
JUDGE:
Mr. A.L. McKeever
HANDICAPPERS
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. C. Irving
STEWARDSSECRETARIES
Mr P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring
MEDICALOFFICER:
Dr. A. McGoldrick
VETERINARYOFFICER:
Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S.
VETERINARYASSISTANTS:
Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. A. O’Keeffe
SECURITYOFFICER:
Mr. D. Buckley
STAKEHOLDER: Horse Racing Ireland
MEDICALOFFICERS:
Dr Jennifer Pugh, Dr Matthew Fay
Dr Adrian McGoldrick, Dr Bernard Healy
Dr Dermot Nolan
VETERINARYOFFICERS:
Mr Joe O’Donnell, Mr John Byrne, Mr Ernan O’Donnell
FARRIERS:
Eamon Behan, Sean Kelly
TRACKINFORMATION
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
TOPCOURSETRAINERS-
LEADINGTRAINERSATCURRAGH(2020-2025)WITHRUNNERS:
A O’BRIEN (156 wins from 739 runners, 21%) runs WIN ME OVER (3.10), FIRST WAVE (4.20), ALFRED TENNYSON (5.25).
J P O’BRIEN (79 wins from 749 runners, 11%) runs WANNABE ROYAL (3.10), MATHAN (5.25).
M O’CALLAGHAN (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs I AM SUPERMAN (2.40), COPACABANA SANDS (3.10).
A MURRAY (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs STONEZILIAN and LEBLON BEACH and POWER BLUE (1.40), CRYPTO FORCE (3.45), QUICKSHOT (4.20), ZE DO ASFALTO and PEDRO NUNES (5.25).
J P O’BRIEN (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runners listed above
RYAN MOORE (91 wins from 291 rides, 31%) rides WIN ME OVER (3.10), FIRST WAVE (4.20), ALFRED TENNYSON (5.25).
COLIN KEANE (85 wins from 595 rides, 14%) rides CATHERINE CHROI (2.10), GO ATHLETICO (2.40), COPACABANA SANDS (3.10), GLENEAGLE BAY (3.45), SONIC INVADER (4.20), MARTINELLI (4.55), CHESTER NIMITZ (5.25).
BILLY LEE (60 wins from 497 rides, 12%) rides STONEZILIAN (1.40), STAG NIGHT (2.40), CRYPTO FORCE (3.45), ADMIRAL CHURCHILL (4.20), ZE DO ASFALTO (5.25).
JOCKEYSINFORM-MOSTWINSINTHELAST14DAYS:
TOM EAVES (4 wins from 21 rides, 19%) rides THUNDER ROAR (3.45).
DAVID EGAN (3 wins from 25 rides, 12%) rides POWER BLUE (1.40), RAADOBARG (3.45), QUICKSHOT (4.20), PEDRO NUNES (5.25).
COLIN KEANE (2 wins from 7 rides, 29%) rides listed above
NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 14th March.
HOWTOREAD YOURRACECARD
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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.
Choisir
Brilliant Gr.1 2yo
Sprinter
Broke his maiden in the Listed First Flier Stakes
Followed
Close
FIRST RACE 1.40P.M.
THE CASTLE STAR AT CAPITAL STUD IRISH
EBF MAIDEN OF €20,000
Stalls centre of course Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Dam a lightly raced maiden, who was Listed placed as a three-year-old. There are notable characteristics on paper and he is one to keep a close eye on in the betting on his racecourse debut. Star Rating HHHHH
Dam won three times at 5f and 6f Boasts an interesting pedigree and is bred to be effective at the trip Seamie Heffernan is a notable jockey booking and there is a lot to like. Star Rating HHHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Possible a longer trip will be more suitable as she makes progress but she can only gain from this experience Star Rating HH
O Capital Thoroughbreds Syndicate
Half-sister to Peggy’s Angel, won twice at 6f The trip should be fine based on her pedigree and she’s noted on debut. Star Rating HHH
Br B f Supremacy - Ski Slope (GB)
B M Phelan
O Michael E Phelan
Half-sister to Northern Slope, won five times over hurdles between 2m and 2m 4f. Others appear to hold stronger claims starting out over this trip Star Rating HHH
Br Ch f Mehmas - Ceistiu
B J S Bolger
O Molly&Paul Willis Racing,Mrs J S Bolger
Half-sister to Glor Tire, won four times at 1m and 1m 1f Runs for a highly respected yard and her pedigree holds plenty of potential. Betting market support would be significant. Star Rating HHHH
B f Acclamation (GB) - Condensed (GB)
Mr Thomas Hore
Peter Trainor
Half-sister to Clarita, won twice at 7f Her dam is a half-sister to the very speedy Brevity Another to monitor closely in the betting. Star Rating HHH
B f Kodi Bear - Louarn
B Rathbarry Stud
O John Padge Berry
Dam won at 6f There is some depth to her pedigree and she is very much one to take note of on her racecourse debut, even though others might possibly have an edge over the minimum trip Star Rating HH
AdrianMurrayhaswonthisraceforthepasttwoyearswithsmartjuvenilesandridingarrangementssuggest POWERBLUEisthepickofhistrio.TheSpaceBluescoltfromausefulItalianfamilycost£44,000asayearling. Jim Bolger has had many sharp early two-year-olds over the years and he relies on Slaney View, who is by Mehmas and out of a Vocalised mare who has already produced two winners. Zaltan, by Lucky Vega and out of a Listed winner, and the Supremacy filly Ski Supreme are others to consider WIN: POWER BLUE
DANGER: Slaney View
RACESPONSOR
A representative of Capital 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.
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A winner at 6f on yielding ground. Beaten 2 3/4l by Staysound Susie when second of 5 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 6f (good - yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l by Volatile Analyst when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind No More Porter at 22-1 when eighth of 16 on her latest outing here over 7f (good - yielding) in September last year Star Rating HHH
Back Down Under
He has won four times from 5f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Nedita at 12-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in January Star Rating HH
Std 14/1 HR75 J.J.G. Ryan 8.11 4L 5th of 7 to Hightimeyouwon (GB) 9.9 DUN 29 JAN hcp 7f Std 18/1 HR75 J.J.G.
Placed twice in four starts. Unseated rider when 13-2 at Listowel over 1m 1f (good) won by Casanova in September last year on her latest outing. Star Rating HHHHH
Successful twice at 5f on soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Sporting Hero beaten 3/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f last month. Entered at Dundalk 8:10 on Friday Star Rating HHH
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind Volatile Analyst at 20-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Two Stars when fifth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHH
8/1 HR71 W. Joyce 8.5 6 3/4L 5th of 13 to Two Stars 9.8 here 3 NOV 24
9/2 HR71 T. Casey 8.9 2 1/4L 5th of 9 to Mickey The Steel (GB) 9.7
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hcp (50-85)5f Yld 9/2Fav HR68 W. Joyce 9.6 3/4L 2nd to Art Of Unity (GB) 7.11 here 17 OCT 24 17rn hcp (47-75)5f Yld/Sft
Br B Gr g Dark Angel - Grande Bleue
Placed in eight of 17 starts. Beaten 12l behind Engines On at 5-1fav when 16th of 26 on his latest flat outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Dark Viper (GB) Handicap Rating 69
40/1 C.D Smithers 10.7 fell in race won by Its Bilbo (FR)
A winner at 11-1 at Navan over 5f (yielding) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Turners Cross by a neck. Star Rating HHHH
New Theory 1 flat win €10,620.00 Handicap
J.A. Heffernan 9.0 12L 7th of 10 to Bolo Neighs 9.5 here 28 SEP 24 6f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav B.M. Coen 8.12 6 1/2L 6th of 21 to Orchidaceae 8.8
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Finished 5l behind Engines On when fifth of 26 at 28-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Loingseoir 6 flat wins €39,235.00 C Handicap Rating 68 28/1 HR69 D.E. Sheehy 8.12 (TS) 5 1/4L 5th of 26 to Engines On 8.0
16/1 HR70 D.E. Sheehy 10.2 (TS) 6 1/2L 10th of 20 to Nans View 9.6 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-70)1m 2f Yld 15/2 HR71 J. Cleary 9.3 (TS) 9 1/4L 6th of 10 to Presence 9.3 here 5 OCT 24 Ext hcp 1m Gd
TOMMY
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Sporting Hero at 11-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f last month. Star Rating HH
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Two Stars when fourth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (yielding - soft) in November last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Andrew Slattery Star Rating HHH
B g Approve - Golden Anthem (USA)
Has won 13 races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Make Clear at 28-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in November last year Star Rating HH
Only Spoofing 13 flat wins €155,636.30 Handicap Rating 66 28/1 HR70 M.P Sheehy 10.2 6 1/2L 10th of 12 to Make Clear (GB) 9.12
of 8 to Inishmot Prince 9.1 NAV
Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Alsalwa
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 18l behind Thebelmontgangster at 17-2 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
I’ll Be Handy Handicap Rating 77
17/2 HR78 C.T. Keane 9.0 18L 9th of 14 to Thebelmontgangster 9.0 here 17 OCT 24 mdn 1m Yld/Sft 22/1 HR79 W. Joyce 8.3 3 1/4L 9th of 14 to Last Encore 9.4 NAAS 12 OCT 24 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld 66/1 W. Joyce 9.0 2 3/4L 7th of 14 to Expanded 9.5 here 5 OCT 24 mdn 7f Gd
B,T worn by No 7. TStrap worn by No 6, No 11. Visor worn by No 2. Probable Starting Prices - 5/1 Never Shout Never, 11/2 New Theory, 7/1 Clonmacash (GB), 10/1 Tai Tam Bay, Back Down Under, Clever And Cute, Rathbranchurch, Mount Ruapehu, 11/1 Dark Viper (GB), 14/1 Dynamic Force, Loingseoir, 20/1 I’ll Be Handy, 25/1 Tommy Mcjohn, 33/1 Only Spoofing, 66/1 Catherine Chroi 2024 - 1st Merisi Diamond 2nd Dark Viper (GB) 3rd Master Garvey (1 min. 23.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
CLEVER AND CUTE was placed twice in maidens on testing ground last year and this is effectively her first handicap having unseated rider when hitting a rail soon after the start on her latest start at Listowel. She hails from a family that the yard has done well with in the past including Group 3 winner Clever And Cool. Tai Tam Bay got a hefty rise for an impressive win on her reappearance at Naas last spring but held her form well throughout the year, while course winner Back Down Under and New Theory are others to note
WIN: CLEVER AND CUTE
RACESPONSOR
Noel Dunne, CEO Nua Healthcare, 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.
DANGER: Tai Tam Bay
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In memorIam
As this is our first race meeting of 2025, the Curragh Racecourse wishes to extend our sympathies to the family and friends of three important figures in Irish horse racing who sadly passed away in recent months. In different ways, all three had a connection with the Curragh and will be sadly missed and remembered with affection.
hIs hIghness the aga khan
His Highness the Aga Khan was an inspirational man who contributed to the Irish horse racing and breeding industries in so many ways, not least as the driving force behind the redevelopment of the Curragh Racecourse. The main grandstand, which he jointly opened with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar in 2019, is named in his honour, while on the track he enjoyed Irish Classic success eleven times including six Irish Derby wins with great horses such as Shergar, Shahrastani, Kahyasi, Sinndar, Alamshar and Harzand.
mIchael
clem murphy
A cloud has hung over Irish racing since February 16th when Michael O’Sullivan passed away from injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles ten days previously. In his short life Michael made a very positive impression on all who met him and had already established himself as a national hunt jockey of the highest quality While Michael did not ride in races here at the Curragh, he was a regular on our gallops and the schooling ground and the staff remember him as a bright, friendly and very talented young man.
em Murphy made a significant contribution to ish racing and breeding and attended all the major race meetings here at the Curragh. As a senior member of the Coolmore team and a director the Breeders Cup he helped the Curragh in
Stalls centre of course Handicaps calculated 11th March. Value to
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
HHHHH
9/2 HR102 R. Whearty 9.10 (TS) 4 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Valiant Force (USA) 9.13
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to yielding. Beaten 11l behind Oujda at 18-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing in the Group 3 De Seine Et-Oise Stakes - Group 3 at Chantilly over 6f (heavy) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHH
Go Athletico (FR) 8 flat wins €163,475.00 CD Handicap Rating 98 Aurelien Lemaitre 9.0 11L 8th of 12 to Oujda (FR) 8.10 CHANTILLY 26
Br B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Fastnet Lady (B,T) 2027-65
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Destructive when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m last month. Star Rating HHH
I Am Superman 8 flat wins €219,198.00 Handicap Rating 96 Billy Loughnane 9.2 (TS) 3L 5th of 9 to Destructive (USA) 8.8 LINGFIELD PARK 28 FEB hcp 1m 1yds Std 5/1 HR99 L.F Roche 10.4 (TS) 2L 6th of 11 to Exquisite Acclaim 9.5 DUN 21 FEB hcp
B Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud
Ryan (3) J O Temple Trotters Syndicate Jack W Davison T
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Valiant Force when fourth of 5 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in October last year Star Rating HHH
Betsen (GB) 1 flat win €8,555.00 Handicap Rating 93 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 Std 80/1 HR95 J.J.G. Ryan 9.5 3 3/4L 10th of 11 to My Mate Alfie 9.5 here 29 SEP 24 Group 3 6f Gd 4/6Fav HR95 W.J. Lee 9.8 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Finished 2 1/2l behind Heavenly Power when sixth of 14 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 4 behind Valiant Force beaten 5l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m earlier this month. Star Rating HHH
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Engines On when fourth of 26 at 9-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHHH
Successful at 5f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Devoirs Choice when sixth of 14 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Richard Hannon. Star Rating HHH
Love Billy Boy 2 flat wins €52,517.80 Handicap Rating 84 Sean Levey 9.11 (BK) 5L 6th of 14 to Devoirs Choice 9.6 KEMPTON PARK 2 OCT 24 hcp (66-85)1m AWT Franny Norton 9.10 (BK) 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Paws For Thought 9.7 CHESTER 13 SEP 24 11rn hcp (66-85)7f 1yds Hvy
Sean Levey 9.9 (BK) 6L 2nd to Granger Bay 9.1 ASCOT 6 SEP 24 7rn hcp (66-85)7f Sft
B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Eucharist
B Mortlestown Stables
Dreamers & Believers Syndicate
Successful at 5f and 6f on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Heavenly Power at 12-1 when eighth of 14 on her latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Staysound Susie
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Finished 1 1/2l behind Sporting Hero when fourth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f last month. Star Rating HHH
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Keke at 11-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing here over 5f (good - yielding) in September last year Runs from 1lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
5 3/4L 7th of 15 to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 28
8/1 HR66 K.G. Kennedy 9.0 won 1 1/4L 3L from Fivecromwellplace 9.1 and Goldmoyne 8.5 here 31
7/2 HR65 W.J. Lee 9.9 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Ginormous 8.9 CK 16 AUG 24 13rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Frm
Br B f Soldier’s Call (GB) - Green Chorus
F B B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Rory Mulligan (7) J O JP Murtagh Racing J P Murtagh T
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Mickey The Steel at 13-2 when last of 9 on her latest outing at Navan over 5f (yielding) in October last year Runs from 2lb out of the handicap Star Rating HH
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 5/1 HR80 P. McGettigan 8.3 5L 6th of 10 to Apache Outlaw 9.0 here 5 OCT 24 hcp 5f Gd 15/2 HR80 R.M Mulligan 8.6 3 3/4L s/hd 1/2L 4th to Keke (GB) 9.4 here 28 SEP 24 15rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
?+2 indicates jockey possible 2lb overweight. B,T worn by No 3. C,T worn by No 2. TStrap worn by No 1, No 7. Long Handicap - Rappell 8-6 (118), Emerald Harmony 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 11/2 Big Gossey, 13/2 I Am Superman, Betsen (GB), Apache Outlaw, 7/1 Merisi Diamond, 15/2 Stag Night, Laugh A Minute (GB), 10/1 Go Athletico (FR), Rappell, 16/1 Emerald Harmony, 20/1 Staysound Susie, 33/1 Love Billy Boy
CURRAGH COMMENT
BIG GOSSEY continues to hold his form well despite his advancing years and returns to his favourite track with strong claims. The selection has won seven times at this venue including three premier handicaps over C&D and having signed off on a winning note on the turf here last November, he’s performed with credit on three outings at Dundalk this year Merisi Diamond and Stag Night both handle soft ground well and are two for the shortlist, while Love Billy Boy won on testing ground at Chester last year for Richard Hannon and is an interesting addition to Ger O’Leary’s yard.
WIN: BIG GOSSEY
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Merisi Diamond
Noel Dunne, CEO Nua Healthcare, 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.
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.
THE ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSE VETERINARY SURGEONS (AIRCVS)
Showcasing ex Suelita (Dutch Art)
High-class 2yo, fastest ever winner of the Gr.2 Mill Reef Stakes - Quicker than Harry Angel, Dark Angel etc.
SHOWCASING’S BEST BRED SON AT STUD
First 2yos are in training with Alice Haynes, Richard Fahey, Horton Racing, Adrian Keatley, John & Sean Quinn, Craig Lidster etc.
FOURTH RACE 3.10P.M.
ALKUMAIT AT CAPITAL STUD FILLIES MAIDEN OF €20,000
Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
Beaten 13l behind Whispersinthewind at 80-1 when 9th of 11 on her racecourse debut at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating H
Dam won at 6f Finished 4 1/2l behind Touch The Sound when sixth of 13 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in November last year Star Rating HH
B f Ten Sovereigns - Enharmonic (USA)
B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Tamam Desert at 22-1 when 11th of 16 on her latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in September last year Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Walking Painting, won four times at 1m. It wouldn’t be a surprise if she ended up wanting a bit further in time. Star Rating HH
Half-sister to Queen Me, who was Group 2-placed as a juvenile Well-bred filly whose dam was a Group 2 winner Definitely one to be interested in. Star Rating HHHH
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 12l behind Whirl at 80-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing here over 1m (soft) in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Diego Dias. Star Rating HHH
Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Beaten 15l behind Pretty Lavish at 100-1 when 10th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Gowran Park over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year. Star Rating H
Dam won eight times at 1m 2f including a Group 3 and four times in Listed company Others might have her measure with her pedigree suggesting she would want a longer trip. Star Rating HH
Full sister to Chiricahua, won three times over the flat at 1m 5f and 1m 6f and over hurdles at 3m. Beaten 12l behind Empress Artemis at 33-1 when 13th of 14 on her racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m in November last year Star Rating H
Placed once in three starts. Finished 3l behind Giselle when fourth of 16 at 7-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in October last year Star Rating HHH
8.13 CK 11 SEP 24 16rn mdn 1m Gd/Frm 33/1 C.D Hayes 9.2 7 1/2L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Officer 9.7 here 24 AUG 24 mdn 7f Gd/Yld 11 MISS CRINSHAWN (-) 3 9 1 (127) (9)
Br B f Profitable - Latina Royale (Hood) F B Wollemie Park Stud Ronan Whelan J O David O’Donoghue & Siobhan Finucane John S O’Donoghue T
Dam a lightly raced maiden. She is wearing a hood on debut and appears to be up against it. Star Rating H
MURKALA (219)
Br B f Too Darn Hot (GB) - Muniza 455- F B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Ben Coen J O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan J P Murtagh T
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 6l behind Ecstatic when fifth of 15 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Tipperary over 7f (good to firm) in August last year Star Rating HHHH
Murkala Handicap Rating 82
5/1 B.M. Coen 9.2 6 1/4L 5th of 15 to Ecstatic (JPN) 9.2 TIPP 9 AUG 24
Br B f Ghaiyyath - Redinha
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Spicy Margarita at 40-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HH
Ch f Verbal Dexterity - Cead Solas
J S Bolger
Mrs J S Bolger
Dam unraced. Homebred from the first crop of Verbal Dexterity and it will be interesting to see if any market support emerges. Star Rating HH
Br B f Make Believe (GB) - Zman Awal
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
O Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
Dam won three times at 7f Related to some smart performers and not one to ignore completely Star Rating HH
Br B f Belardo - Oh Sedulous
B Dubois Holdings Ltd Gavin Ryan
Rob Egan
Half-sister to Ship Of Dreams, won at 7f and 1m. She would be a surprise winner this afternoon. Star Rating H
Br Ch f Lope de Vega - Boomer (GB)
B Chasemore Farm
O M J Drapac
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 13l behind Red Letter at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July last year Star Rating HH
Br B f Wootton Bassett (GB) - Lady Wannabe
B Churchtown House Stud
O M K Mariga
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Spicy Margarita when second of 13 at 7-2jt-fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHHH
Wannabe Royal Handicap Rating 78
M.P Sheehy 9.3 2 3/4L 2nd to Spicy Margarita 9.3 DUN 12 FEB 13rn mdn 7f
Br B f Kingman (GB) - Beach Frolic (GB)
B Coolmore Ryan Moore J O D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,Westerberg A P O’Brien T
Full sister to Palace Pier, won eight times at 7f and 1m including five Group 1 races, and she may well prove to be an exciting prospect for the months ahead. Star Rating HHHHH
20 WOODLEA (FR) (-)
Br B f Wooded - Green Empire
M John Kilpatrick
Half-sister to Shark Attack, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f Best watched on her racecourse bow Star Rating HH
RESERVES
21 REAL PETITE (GER) (46)
Br B f Amaron (GB) - Riviere Diamant
F B Gestut Kussaburg J O Mrs Rita Byrne Thomas Mullins T
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 12l behind The Padre at 125-1 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January. Reserve. Star Rating H
Real Petite (GER)
125/1 R.M Mulligan 8.10 11L 8th of 13 to The Padre 9.8 DUN 29 JAN mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 50/1 R.M Mulligan 8.10 7 1/2L 6th of 12 to Powerful Lady (FR) 9.3 DUN 10
22 CLARABELL (GB) (32)
mdn 1m
9 1 (127) (18) Br B f Aclaim - Shohrah 00-8798 F B Llety Farms Cillian Rowan (10) J O Paul Rowan Adrian Sexton T
Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 12l behind Tam Lin at 50-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Reserve. Star Rating H
Clarabell (GB) Handicap Rating 49
50/1 HR53 D.E. Sheehy 9.0 (TS) 11L last of 8 to Tam Lin 9.5 DUN 12 FEB hcp (47-65)7f Std 125/1 HR56 D.E. Sheehy 8.12 (TS) 7 1/2L 9th of 13 to Cuban Grey (GB) 9.9 DUN 27 JAN hcp (47-65)5f Std 28/1 HR49 J. Cleary 8.6 5 3/4L 7th of 10 to Lost President 9.12 DUN 14 JAN hcp (47-65)1m Std
Hood worn by No 11.
Probable Starting Prices - 2/1 Win Me Over, 4/1 Wannabe Royal, 11/2 Kitty Rickets, Murkala, 8/1 Bint Queen Kindly, Copacabana Sands, 14/1 Vega’s Muse (GB), 25/1 Prime Sign, Al What, Saol Nios Gile, 33/1 Gotomylovely, Miss Crinshawn, Uluwatu, Woodlea (FR), 50/1 Aherla Rock, Echinacea (GB), 66/1 Curroy Lady (GB), Oiche Rua, Thakheera, 150/1 Onemorestar 2024 - 1st Money Dancer 2nd Mayfair 3rd Finsceal Luas (1 min. 37.3 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
WIN ME OVER is Aidan O’Brien’s sole representative from three entries at the five-day stage and the Kingman filly is bred to be smart, being a sister to top-class miler Palace Pier Saol Nios Gile and Bint Queen Kindly are other newcomers to keep an eye on in the market. Murkala made a promising debut over C&D but didn’t really progress in two subsequent starts, while Wannabe Royal was placed on both outings at Dundalk over the winter Kitty Rickets showed promise in three maidens last year, while Copacabana Sands was unlucky in running when a close third in a valuable Naas event over this trip last autumn.
WIN: WIN ME OVER
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Saol Nios Gile
A representative of Capital 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.
3.45P.M.
Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 4th March. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
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Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Hamish at 14-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing here over 1m 4f (yielding) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Br Gr g Dark Angel - Three Hearts (USA)
B Ridgemont Stud (Ltd)
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good - yielding ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Bellezza when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in September last year Star Rating HHHH
Take Heart 3 flat wins €79,596.30 D Handicap Rating 99
5/1 HR99 S.B. Kelly 9.7 4L 6th of 9 to Bellezza 8.11 DUN 27 SEP 24 Listed 1m 2f 150yds Std 9/4Fav HR99 W.J. Lee 9.8 (CP) 5L 10th of 14 to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3 here 15 SEP 24 Ext
1m 2f Gd B.M. Coen 9.2 (CP) won nk 1L from Enfjaar 9.12 and Tony Montana (GB) 9.1 GOODWOOD 30 JUL 24
4 FLYING FINN (142)
Br B f Phoenix of Spain - Rathbride Raven (GB) 360197- F B Piercetown Stud Oisin McSweeney (3) J O Andy Finneran Adrian Keatley (in GB) T
She has won three times at 1m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 11l behind Harper’s Ferry at 22-1 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
Flying Finn 3 flat wins €34,569 D Handicap Rating 95
Oisin McSweeney 9.7 11L 7th of 12 to Harper’s Ferry (GB) 9.7 DONCASTER 25 OCT 24 hcp (76-95)1m Sft
Oisin McSweeney 9.0 11L 9th of 13 to Sunfall (GB) 9.0 ASCOT 5 OCT 24 Listed 7f Sft
Oisin McSweeney 9.3 won 1 1/4L hd from Dashing Darcey (GB) 9.5 and Navagio 9.5 HAYDOCK PARK 28
5 RAADOBARG (169) 7 9 6 (132) (14)
Br B c Night Of Thunder - Queen Bodicea (B,T) 900306- F
B Pier House Stud David Egan J O Amo Racing Limited
Raphael Freire (in GB) T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago Finished 7l behind Flying Finn when sixth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (soft) in September last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHHHH
Raadobarg 5 flat wins €106,589 CD Handicap Rating 95
Pat Cosgrave 10.0 (V) (TS) 6L 6th of 8 to Flying Finn 9.3 HAYDOCK PARK 28 SEP 24 hcp (86-105)1m 37yds Sft
David Egan 9.6 (CP) (TS) 6L 10th of 14 to Johan (GB) 9.12 DONCASTER 14 SEP 24 hcp 1m Gd Silvestre De Sousa 9.10 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Elnajmm (GB) 9.7
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Rhythm King at 14-1 when seventh of 17 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
He has won four times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy A winner at 9-2 here over 1m 4f (yielding) on his latest flat outing in October last year, beating Ascending by 1/2l. Star Rating HHH
g Mehmas - Duniatty (GB)
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Beaten 18l behind Titanium at 7-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
7/1 HR93 J.A. Powell 9.11 (CP) 17L last of 8 to Titanium (FR) 9.6 LEP 20
4/1 HR93 D. McMonagle 10.0 (CP) 3/4L 2L 3rd to Global Energy (GB) 9.8 LIST 24
3/1Fav HR89 C.T. Keane 9.10 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Clear Quartz 9.3 GAL 10 SEP 24 12rn
Br B g Free Eagle - Little Live Wire 830416- F B James O’Haire & Irish National Stud N G McCullagh J O Basil Holian James M Barrett
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 6l behind Arch Enemy when sixth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHH
7/2Fav HR88 N.G. McCullagh 9.5 won 2 3/4L 4L from Scholarship 9.2 and Thor’s
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Br Gr g Soldier Hollow (GB) - Wilddrossel (GER) (TStrap) 06p-000 F B Gestut Rottgen Seamie Heffernan J O Alymer Stud H Rogers T
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f, but last win was over two years ago Finished 19l behind Poetic Sound when last of 6 at 14-1 on his latest flat outing at Bellewstown over 1m 4f (yielding) in October last year. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HH
125/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 34L 11th of 20 to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.12 NAAS 23 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 149yds Sft/Hvy 125/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 42L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Putapoundinthejar 11.4 DRYL 21 JAN mdn hdl 2m 1f 33yds Gd/Yld 250/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 55L 12th of 20fn, 21rn to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 PUN 12 JAN mdn hdl 2m 198yds Sft
11 FLEETFOOT (50) 5 9 3 (129)
Br B g Teofilo - Fleeting Smile (USA) (TStrap)
F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Ross Coakley J O Mrs J S Bolger & Frederik Tylicki J S Bolger T
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten a nose by Apercu when second of 6 at 9-4 on his latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Fleetfoot 2 flat wins €17,405.00 D Handicap Rating 92
9/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 48L 5th of 19fn, 20rn to Kawaboomga (FR) 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN mdn hdl 2m Sft
9/4 HR90 C.D Hayes 10.0 (TS) ns 2nd to Apercu 9.6 here 17 OCT 24 6rn hcp 1m 2f Yld 5/1 HR90 R.P Cleary 10.2 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Kortez Bay 9.12 TIPP 6 OCT 24 9rn hcp (70-100)1m 1f Sft
GLENEAGLE BAY (133) 5 9 3 (129) (3)
Br B g Gleneagles - Charlotte Rua
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Rhythm King when second of 17 at 11-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year He is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time Star Rating HHHH
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 12l behind Symbol Of Light at 16-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. Star Rating HH
November last year Star Rating HHH
Indigo Five 2 flat wins €67,850.00 CD Handicap Rating 90
13/2 HR87 W. Joyce 9.1 2L 5th of 17 to Rhythm King 8.11
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8.2 1 1/2L 2nd to This Songisforyou (USA) 9.3 here 15 SEP 24 14rn
Br B g Morandi (FR) - Elusive Feeling (USA) (TStrap) 332223- F B Societe Civile Ecurie Euroling Shane Foley J O C J Murtagh & B Hourihane A J Martin T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Third of 17 behind Rhythm King beaten 1l at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HHH
Orandi (FR) 6 flat wins €61,200.00 C D Handicap Rating 88
9/1 HR88 S. Coen 8.11 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Rhythm King 8.11 here 3 NOV 24 17rn Ext hcp 1m Yld 4/1 HR84 S. Coen 8.12 (CP) (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Titanium (FR) 9.6 LEP 20 OCT 24 8rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 13/2 HR83 S. Foley 9.1 (CP) (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Rahmi 9.12 NAAS 12
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Pandora’s Box 14-7336 F B Lynch Bages Ltd
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Nikovo when sixth of 7 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Catch The Paddy 4 flat wins €45,184.20 D Handicap Rating 87 Oisin Orr 9.1 5L 6th of 7 to Nikovo (GB)
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Finished 13l behind Norwalk Havoc when sixth of 8 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (heavy) in October last year Having her first run for a new stable today Star Rating HHHH
28/1 HR88 A.J Slattery 9.5 5 3/4L 10th of 16 to Azada 9.2 NAAS 13 OCT 24 Listed 1m Yld 16/1 HR88 A.J Slattery 9.8 9 1/4L 12th of 19 to Vera’s Secret 9.3 LEP 14 SEP 24 Ext hcp 1m
Whitwell Bloodstock
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Clear Quartz at 5-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) in September last year Star Rating HH
Roche J O William Durkan William Durkan T Bill Silvers (GB) 1 flat win €6,067.40 Handicap Rating 86 80/1 O.R. Brown 11.2 71L 21st of 22fn, 23rn to Kopek Des Bordes (FR) 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 24 mdn hdl 2m Yld 5/1 HR88 C.D Hayes 10.0 9L 8th of 12 to Clear Quartz 9.3 GAL 10 SEP 24 1m 98yds Yld 25/1 HR90 L.F Roche 9.1 5L 6th of 18 to Mexicali Rose (GB) 8.10 GAL 30 JUL 24 Ext hcp 1m 123yds Yld 19 CHEERS AGAIN (GB) (23)
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Br B g Mukhadram (GB) - Mawheba (CPiece) 01-330-4 F B Shadwell Estate Company Limited J M Sheridan J O Mrs John Raymond Eastwood Paul W Flynn T
He has won three times at 1m on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Exquisite Acclaim when fourth of 11 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HHH
Cheers Again (GB) 3 flat wins €19,175.00 D Handicap Rating 86 9/4Fav HR86 Nicola Burns 8.12 3/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Exquisite Acclaim 9.5 DUN 21 FEB 11rn hcp 1m Std 17/2 HR90 D. McMonagle 9.4 11L 13th of 15 to Booyea 9.2 here 30 JUN
Has won ten races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy Beaten 10l behind Rahmi at 12-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Beaten 15l behind Comfort Zone at 8-1 when 12th of 20 on his latest
outing at Naas over 2m (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HH
Ephesus 1 flat win €11,800.00 C Handicap Rating 84
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Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 4f on good and yielding ground. Beaten 14l behind Grey Leader at 15-2 when 10th of 17 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m (yielding) in August last year Star Rating HH
Fratas 5 flat wins €44,250.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 D Handicap Rating 84 15/2 HR86 W. Joyce 9.7 13L 10th of 17 to Grey Leader 9.11 GAL 1 AUG 24 Ext hcp 1m 98yds Yld 33/1 HR87 W. Joyce 9.2 7 1/2L 10th of 12 to Thunder Roll 9.5 CK 26 APR 24 Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 p.u. in race won by Majborough (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 15
23 NO MORE PORTER (100)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Zaziyra (C,T)
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good - yielding and yielding ground. Third of 7 behind Catch The Paddy beaten 2 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in December last year Star Rating HHH
No More Porter 3 flat wins €27,140.00 CD Handicap Rating 84 5/1 HR85 R.P Whelan 9.3 (CP) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Catch
10/1 HR86 D.P. McDonogh 9.12 (CP) 4L 6th of 10 to Whispersinthewind 9.9 DUN 22 NOV 24 7f Std 14/1 HR87 Adam Caffrey 9.2 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 10 to Blue Soul 8.8 DUN 8 NOV 24 Ext hcp 1m Std
24 SAN AER (21)
Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Teacht An Earraig (USA) (TStrap) 0364-3p F B J S Bolger J Cleary (5) J O Rory F Larkin Thomas Mullins T
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 12l behind Rhythm King at 11-1 when 12th of 17 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HH
San Aer 4 flat wins €28,320.00 C Handicap Rating 84 7/1 HR101 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Duke Of Leggagh 10.6 NAAS 23
13/2 HR101 J. Coen 9.12 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Samui (GB) 11.7 THU 19 JAN 9rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd 40/1 HR101 J. Coen 10.1 (H) 2L 3 1/2L 2 1/4L 4th to Shraheen 10.7 LEP 26 DEC
B g Lope De Vega - Prudente (FR)
F B S A S U Ecurie des Monceaux & Ecurie Skymarc Farm Rory Cleary J O John Lavery Ms Sheila Lavery T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and yielding ground. Beaten 8l behind Wigmore Street at 33-1 when 17th of 24 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in August last year Star Rating HH
Fort Vega (FR) 2 flat wins €20,650.00 D Handicap Rating 83
33/1 HR84 Siobhan Rutledge 8.4 8L 17th of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2
100/30 HR89 R.C. Colgan 9.12 hd 2L 1/2L 4th to Save Your Love 9.12 LEP 27 JUL 23 6rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft R.C. Colgan 8.11 18L 21st of 29 to Docklands (GB) 9.2 ASCOT 22 JUN 23 hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm
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Mr Andrew Lennon
Lordan
O Mrs C Lennon Mark Fahey T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from soft to yielding - soft. A winner at 14-1 over this course and distance (yielding - soft) on his latest outing in November last year, beating Gleneagle Bay by 1/2l. Star Rating HHHH
King 5 flat wins €55,755.00 CD Handicap Rating 83
14/1 HR78 D. McMonagle 8.11 won 1/2L 1/2L from Gleneagle Bay 9.10 and Orandi (FR) 8.11 here 3 NOV 24
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Rhythm King at 50-1 when 11th of 17 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in November last year Star Rating HH
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Br B g Palavicini (USA) - La Belle de Paris
F B Mr Michael Rice Rory Mulligan (7) J O Slieve Foye Syndicate M M Rice T
Successful twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 15l behind Exquisite Acclaim at 6-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap Reserve Star Rating HH
Proleek Prince 2 flat wins €13,570.00 D Handicap Rating 81
6/1 HR81 W.M. Lordan 9.0 14L last of 11 to Exquisite Acclaim 9.5 DUN 21 FEB hcp 1m Std 5/2Fav HR80 R.M Mulligan 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Perfect Judgement 9.4 DUN 20 DEC 24 9rn 1m Std 11/4Fav HR80 R.M Mulligan 9.7 3 1/2L 3 1/2L nk 4th to En Or (FR) 9.13 DUN 4 DEC 24
B Fergus Cousins J O Mrs M D O’Callaghan M D O’Callaghan T
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft - heavy Beaten 10l behind Rahmi at 4-1fav when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year Runs from 2lb out of handicap Reserve Star Rating HH
Facethepuckout 6 flat wins €49,911.00 C Handicap Rating 80
4/1Fav HR82 C.T. Keane 9.0 9 1/4L 10th of 14 to Rahmi 9.12 NAAS 12 OCT 24 Ext hcp 7f Yld 16/1 HR83 J.A. Powell 9.5 4 1/4L 5th of 9 to Global Energy (GB) 9.8 LIST 24
100/1 HR84 L.F Roche 8.7 10L 21st of 24 to Wigmore Street (USA) 9.2 here 31 AUG 24 Ext hcp 1m Gd
B,T worn by No 5, No 20 Blinkers worn by No 8. C,T worn by No 12, No 21, No 23.
CPiece worn by No 13, No 19 TStrap worn by No 6, No 10, No 11, No 15, No 24. Visor worn by No 7, No 27
Long Handicap - Proleek Prince 8-6 (118), Facethepuckout 8-5 (117)
Probable Starting Prices - 15/2 Gleneagle Bay, 8/1 Take Heart, Smooth Tom, Fleetfoot, 10/1 Kortez Bay, Indigo Five, 11/1 Orandi (FR), Rhythm King, 12/1 Titanium (FR), 14/1 Crypto Force (GB), 16/1 Raadobarg, Soaring Monarch, Thunder Roar (GB), Cheers Again (GB), 20/1 Monasterboice, 25/1 Earls, No More Porter, San Aer, 33/1 Flying Finn, Catch The Paddy, Independent Expert, Bill Silvers (GB), Ephesus, Fratas, Fort Vega (FR), 66/1 Casanova (GB), 100/1 Weston (GER) 2024 - 1st Chazzesmee 2nd Smooth Tom 3rd Raadobarg (1 min. 52.9 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
Another wide-open renewal and 2022 winner RAADOBARG may be worth a shot. He won this off a mark of 98 and is now 3lb lower. The Night Of Thunder gelding was third 12 months ago off a mark of 105 and slipped down the handicap last season, despite a few good efforts. Chris Hayes has won the race twice in the last four years and Independent Expert is an interesting runner on her first outing for Stephen Thorne She was just edged out in the Irish Cambridgeshire and handles cut in the ground. Rhythm King ended last season in fine form and is another to consider
WIN: RAADOBARG
RACESPONSOR
DANGER: Independent Expert
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Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
Well beaten at 9-4 behind Ballybow when fourth of 14 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) in January Star Rating HHHH
Dam won six times between 5f and 7f May find this level of opposition tough on his racecourse debut. Star Rating HH
Full-brother to Boundary Lane, won twice at 5f and 6f A 25,000-pound purchase as a yearling but a watching brief is advised on debut. Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 11l behind Cruden when fourth of 6 at 22-1 on his latest flat outing at Limerick over 1m 3f (soft - heavy) in May last year Star Rating HH
G. Brouder 11.4 fell in race won by Blue Lemons 11.7 GOW
16/1 G. Brouder 11.4 31L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Good To Be Alive 11.7 FAIR 5 FEB mdn hdl 2m Hvy 40/1 G. Brouder 10.11 17L 5th of 6 to Bacchanalian (GB) 11.0 FAIR 11 JAN hdl 2m Yld/Sft
5 MONO RIVER (FR) (23)
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Br B g Zarak (FR) - Imperialistic Diva (B,T) 0222-6 F B Yeguada Centurion Slu Dylan O’Connor (10) J O Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Denis Gerard Hogan T
Placed in three of five starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Albion Power when sixth of 13 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time Star Rating HHH
Mono River (FR) Handicap Rating 77
7/2 J.M. Sheridan 9.9 (CP) (TS) 4 1/4L 6th of 13 to Albion Power 9.6 DUN 21 FEB mdn 7f Std Adam Farragher 8.13 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Mickley 9.7 DONCASTER 31 MAY 24 8rn hcp (66-85)7f 6yds Gd /Sft
Tom Marquand 9.4 1 1/4L 2nd to Cuban Melody (GB) 8.13 WINDSOR 13 MAY 24 13rn 6f 12yds Gd /Frm
Br B c Kodiac (GB) - Scenesetter (Visor) 72- F B Carisbrooke Stud Billy Lee J O Bond Thoroughbred Limited P Twomey T
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 2 1/4l by Rock Of Cashel when second of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (yielding) in July last year He is wearing a visor for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Admiral Churchill (GB)
3/1 W.J. Lee 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Rock Of Cashel 9.5 GAL 29
Half-brother to Magic Chegaga, won five times between 1m and 1m 2f Closely related to plenty of winners but others appear to be safer picks. Star Rating HH
Finished 6l behind Sigh No More when fourth of 13 at 20-1 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (heavy) in August last year Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to Local Whisky, won six times between 1m 4f and 2m. Beaten 10l behind Athlumney Warrior at 7-2 when 10th of 14 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HH
B Ecurie des Monceaux, Les Amis du Musee, M Braam van Huysteen & Beauregard Bloodstock Ryan
Placed in both starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Serengeti when second of 11 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
Beaten 8l behind Serious Contender at 66-1 when seventh of 10 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind The Padre when fourth of 13 at 9-4 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in January Star Rating HHH
Full brother to Bold Connection, won at 5f Beaten 6l behind Heather at 13-2 when seventh of 12 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HH
B c Siyouni (FR) - Raydara
His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C
O Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
Finished 4l behind Serious Contender when fourth of 10 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Leopardstown over 1m (soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Br B g Churchill - Prosili
B Prosili Syndicate
O Tara Dwan & Mrs Derville Meade
Dam a lightly raced maiden. His pedigree suggests that he may be at his very best over further than this in time Star Rating HH
Br B g Verbal Dexterity - Paistiul
B J S Bolger
Paul Willis Racing
Dam won at 1m 6f May be best watched on his first outing unless there is significant market support for him. Star Rating HH
Br B g Churchill - Kimblewick
B Grenane House Stud
O Omega Racing & Monmouth Bay
Finished 5l behind Rock Of Cashel when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Galway over 7f (yielding) in July last year Star Rating HHH
Foley
B g Kodi Bear - Tut
B Mrs Jean Brennan Ben Coen
O McPeake Investments(NI) Ltd & JP Murtagh Racing J P Murtagh T
Full-brother to Tut Tut, won twice at 7f and 1m. A €35,000 purchase as a yearling and he appears to be one of the stronger newcomers. Star Rating HHH
B,T worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 6.
Probable Starting Prices - 6/4 First Wave (FR), 9/2 Admiral Churchill (GB), 10/1 Mister Adam (GB), 11/1 A Dream To Share, Mono River (FR), 12/1 Raykir, 20/1 Fantazy Man, Quickshot (USA), Winston Junior, 25/1 Buckle And Bolts, Carthaginian (GB), Dupont Law, Kasper Hauser (GB), Zodiac Bear, 33/1 Hobart, Sonic Invader, Tracker Issue, 50/1 Crooked Path 2024 - 1st Procrastinate (GB) 2nd Marty The Party 3rd Old Faithful (FR) (1 min. 36 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
The 90-rated FIRST WAVE sets a good standard and should prove the one to beat if stripping fit. The Wootton Bassett colt was pipped close home on his debut here in October before another solid effort to chase home stablemate Serengeti at Dundalk later that month. Former Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share is a fascinating runner He has had his issues and hasn’t set the world alight in two hurdle runs this winter, but has the ability to make a nice Flat horse Admiral Churchill chased home a smart horse in Rock Of Cashel in a Galway maiden last July and is another for the shortlist.
WIN: FIRST WAVE DANGER: A Dream To Share
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Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62
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SEVENTH RACE 4.55P.M.
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Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 11th March. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360. (For Race Conditions see page 42)
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Shoot To Kill at 33-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f in December last year Entered at Dundalk on Friday Star Rating HH
Tormey 9.3 7 1/4L 7th of 14 to Clarita 10.1 DUN 27 NOV 24 hcp (47-75)7f Std 12/1 HR72 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (CP) (TS) 16L last of 14 to Proleek Prince 9.2 DUN 1 NOV 24 hcp (50-80)1m Std
B g Footstepsinthesand (GB) - Selimonte (GB)
Successful at 7f and 1m on soft and soft - heavy ground. Third of 18 behind Sylkie beaten 2 3/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHHHH
Hvy 4/1Fav HR60 R.M Mulligan 9.1 won 2 1/4L 3/4L from Pink Socks 9.2 and Engines On 8.8 GOW 21
7/1 HR53 R.M Mulligan 8.10 won s/hd 2 1/4L from Little Keilee 9.4
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Marsh Benham when sixth of 11 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Brighton over 1m (soft) in October last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D M Simcock. Star Rating HHHH
Escape Act 1 flat win €5,053.50 Handicap Rating 70
Luke Morris 9.10 11L 6th of 11 to Marsh Benham 9.10 BRIGHTON 17 OCT 24 hcp (51-70)7f 216yds Sft Connor Planas 8.6 2L 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Marcella (GER) 9.9 EPSOM DOWNS 29 SEP 24 8rn
Br B f Bated Breath (GB) - Another Story 077305- F B Ms Sheila Lavery Robbie Colgan J O Making Memories Racing Club Ms Sheila Lavery T
Placed once in six starts. Finished 6l behind Copie Conforme when fifth of 15 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Bellewstown over 1m (good - yielding) in August last year Star Rating HHH
Again
20/1 HR75 Siobhan Rutledge 8.4 (CP) 11L 10th of 13 to Vera’s Secret 8.8
33/1 HR75 Siobhan Rutledge 9.0 (CP)
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on soft - heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Clonmacash at 8-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Engines On at 20-1 when 13th of 26 on her latest outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year. Star Rating HHH
Br Breeding B Breeder O Owner F Form J Jockey T Trainer
B g Unfortunately - Gleeful (GB)
Mrs E Thompson
O Dolores Magee
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 7l behind Rhythm King when sixth of 16 at 7-1 on his latest flat outing at Galway over 7f (heavy) in October last year He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time Star Rating HHHH
Goldrush Kid Handicap Rating 68
250/1 E. Walsh 10.13 63L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Kawaboomga (FR) 11.12 FAIR 25 JAN mdn
125/1 Mr Finn Tegetmeier 10.7 41L 10th of 19fn, 20rn to Sainte Lucie (FR) 10.7 PUN 31
2m
Yld/Sft 66/1 L.A. McKenna 10.9 41L 9th of 10fn, 11rn to Total Look (FR) 11.0 NAV 17 NOV
Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Grand Ole Opry
Mr Albert Conneally
O Albert Conneally
Placed twice in ten starts. Beaten 8l behind Signor Ferrari at 17-2 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Star Rating HHH
Ice Opera Handicap Rating 67 17/2 HR67 Nicola Burns 9.7 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Signor Ferrari 9.12 DUN 14 FEB hcp (47-70)1m 2f 150yds Std 7/4 HR67 Nicola Burns 8.11 4 1/2L 2nd to San Salvador 9.10 DUN 29 JAN 6rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std 9/2 HR67 Nicola Burns 8.11 s/hd 1/2L 3rd to Pavilion End (GB) 9.12 DUN 14 JAN 8rn mdn 1m 4f Std
Br B f Guiliani - Nadine (GER) (Hood) 673007- F B Ulrich Kolks Adam Caffrey J O B Fitzpatrick H Rogers T
A winner at 1m 4f on heavy ground. Beaten 10l behind Fairy Wings at 11-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Narlita (GER) 1 flat win €6,195.00 Handicap Rating 67 11/1 HR70 Siobhan Rutledge 8.5 (H) 9 3/4L 7th of 16 to Fairy Wings 8.7 GAL 28 OCT 24 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy
11/2 HR70 Miss M. Walsh 9.13 (H) 12L 11th of 15 to Polemon (GB) 10.4 here 5 OCT 24 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 5/1 HR70 Rachael Blackmore 9.6 (CP) (TS) 36L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Scatchwah 9.5 ROS 2 SEP 24 hcp (50-80)1m 4f 17yds Sft/Hvy 10 COUSIN SHAY (GB) (22) 6 9 10 (136) (13)
Br B g Cotai Glory (GB) - Anastazia (GB) 10-1107 F B Grovewood Stud Wayne Lordan J O An Geall Is Fearr Teoranta Natalia Lupini T
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 3f on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Mr Baloo at 8-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. Entered at Dundalk on Friday Star Rating HHH
Cousin Shay (GB) 5 flat wins €29,500.00 D Handicap Rating 66 Hector Crouch 8.12 4L 7th of 12 to Mr Baloo 9.9 SOUTHWELL 22 FEB hcp (59-78)1m 13yds Std 4/1Fav HR67 W.M. Lordan 9.8 10L 11th of 14 to Nedita 9.9 DUN 31 JAN hcp (47-75)1m Std 11/10Fav HR59 L.F Roche 9.12 won 1/2L 4 1/4L from Deed Pole (GB) 8.10 and Together Aclaim (GB) 8.10 DUN 14 JAN 11rn hcp
11 THOMPSON GUNNER (23)
Coogan
Coogan
9 10 (136) (21)
Placed twice in eight starts. Beaten 19l behind Clonmacash at 6-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Star Rating HHH
Thompson Gunner Handicap Rating 66
6/1 HR67 J.A. Heffernan 9.13 18L last of 13 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.3 DUN 21 FEB hcp (47-70)7f Std 100/30 HR69 S. Foley 9.12 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Skontonovski (GB) 9.10 DUN 30 OCT 24 hcp (47-70)1m Std 3/1Fav HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 ns 2nd to Rampage 9.11 DUN 27 SEP 24 13rn hcp (47-65)1m Std 12 GOTTA
Con O’Leary & Mary Rogers
O’Connor (10)
O Mrs S Bury & Ralph Kelly & Odhran O’Neill & Thomas Cox H Rogers T Gotta Catch’em All Handicap Rating 65 15/2 HR66 Adam Caffrey 10.0 32L 13th of 18 to Nans View 10.3 GAL 28
Placed in three of nine starts. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Nans View when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Thrifty Of Digby at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m (soft - heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Tomorrow Day when sixth of 8 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in December last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Iain Jardine Star Rating HHH
9.9 nk
Andrew Mullen 9.7 ns 1 1/2L 3rd to Wyvern (GB) 9.6
A winner at 9-1 at Leicester over 6f (heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Showhound by a neck. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gemma Tutty Star Rating HHHH
La Lucrative 1 flat
€4,211.20 Handicap Rating 64 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
Rowan Scott 9.8 (H) 6L 8th of 12 to One of Our Own (GB) 9.7 CATTERICK BRIDGE 19 AUG 24 hcp (46-65)5f 212yds Gd /Frm
Br Ch f New Bay (GB) - Luciole (GB)
F B R Cody Dylan Browne McMonagle J O Gillian Cody R P Cody T
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Deed Pole at 22-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f last month. Star Rating HH
Newfire 1 flat win €6,195.00 D Handicap Rating 64
22/1 HR65 W.J. Lee 10.1 12L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Deed Pole (GB) 9.7 DUN 12 FEB hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 15/2 HR65 P.A. Harnett 8.11 12L 13th of 14 to Complete Fiction 9.6 NAAS 25 AUG
6/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.8 nk 2nd to French Company 10.2
Br Ch f Decorated Knight (GB) - Elle Meme (GER) 060- F B Deerpark Stud Darragh O’Sullivan (7) J O Daniel O’Sullivan Daniel William O’Sullivan T
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Get when last of 10 on her latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HH
Decorated Elle Handicap Rating 60
200/1 D.S. O’Sullivan 8.10 29L last of 10 to Get 9.3 KILL 7 OCT 24 mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy 200/1 D.S. O’Sullivan 8.7 7 1/2L 6th of 7 to Dark Oak 9.3 GAL 10 SEP 24 mdn 1m 4f Yld 100/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 13L 10th of 12 to Romzina 9.3 CK 16 AUG 24 mdn 1m
Br B g Make Believe (GB) - Royal Razalma (CPiece) 904575- F B Ballylinch Stud Luke McAteer J O Golf Lads Syndicate Paul W Flynn T
Successful twice at 7f on good - yielding and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago Finished 6l behind Rhythm King when fifth of 16 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Galway over 7f (heavy) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Royal Pippen 2 flat wins €17,110.00 Handicap Rating 60 12/1 HR63 L.T. McAteer 9.10 (CP) 5 3/4L 5th of 16 to Rhythm King 10.1 GAL 28 OCT 24 hcp (47-70)7f Hvy 8/1 HR65 D. McMonagle 10.2 (CP) 8L 7th of 24 to Genuine Jim 8.2 here 22 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Sft 100/30Fav HR65 D. McMonagle 9.10 (CP) 4 1/2L 5th of 10 to Pimstrel 8.5 LEP 20 OCT 24 Ext hcp 7f 24yds Hvy 19 ARTHUR ROSE (58) 4 9 3
Br f Blue Point - Ridge Ranger 6669-59 F B Con Harrington Ronan Whelan J O C F Harrington Mark Fahey T
Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Dromore Glory when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in January Star Rating HH
Arthur Rose Handicap Rating 59 13/2 HR60 R.C. Colgan 9.8 23L 9th of 10 to Dromore
RESERVES
20 HEMIGHT (23)
Br B g Zoffany - Brambleberry (GB)
F B Azienda Agricola La Rovere J M Sheridan J O Hemight Syndicate P F O’Donnell T
Placed twice in ten starts. Beaten 12l behind Clonmacash at 20-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Reserve Star Rating HH
Hemight Handicap Rating 59
20/1
HR60 D.J. O’Connor 8.11 11L 11th of 13 to Clonmacash (GB) 9.3 DUN 21 FEB hcp (47-70)7f Std 40/1
HR63 J.A. Heffernan 9.12 (V) 27L 26th of 27 to Purring Along 8.12 here 17 OCT 24 hcp (47-65)7f Yld 10/1 HR65 D. King 10.2 11L 12th of 15 to Special Angel 9.8 TIPP 1 SEP 24 hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd
21 PICPOUL (86)
Br B f Gale Force Ten (GB) - Upper Silesian (TStrap)
B Irish National Stud
She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind San Andreas at 12-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f in December last year Reserve Star Rating HH
Picpoul 3 flat wins €17,700.00 Handicap Rating 58
12/1 HR67 R.M Mulligan 8.0 (TS) 5L 7th of 9 to San Andreas 8.10 DUN 20 DEC 24 hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 16/1 HR66 R. Whearty 9.2 (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Pepper Noir 9.10 DUN 13
7/2 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.11 (TS) 16L 11th of 13 to Glyde Ranger 8.13 DUN
O Anthony F McLoughlin
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Engines On when sixth of 26 at 18-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (yielding - soft) in November last year Reserve Star Rating HHH
C,T worn by No 7. CPiece worn by No 18. Hood worn by No 9, No 15. TStrap worn by No 6, No 21. Visor worn by No 1. Probable Starting Prices - 6/1 Pandion Power, 8/1 La La Lucrative, 10/1 Royal Pippen, 11/1 Escape Act, Roman Harry, 12/1 Breathe Again, Cousin Shay (GB), Martinelli, 16/1 Goldrush Kid, Ice Opera, 20/1 Little Keilee, Neo Smart, Narlita (GER), Thompson Gunner, Gotta Catch’em All, Arthur Rose, 25/1 Newfire, Decorated Elle, 33/1 Rampage 2024 - 1st Global Energy (GB) 2nd Mogwli 3rd Magic Charm (1 min. 54.1 sec.)
CURRAGH COMMENT
PANDION POWER may be able to pick up the winning thread again on his return to action. The Footstepsinthesand gelding won twice in soft ground in October and ended his campaign by finishing a solid third at Galway That final run was his third in a fortnight. Off the same mark, there may be another race in him. Escape Act was a winner in soft ground in England and is one to note on his first outing for Richard O’Brien. English horses can be well handicapped coming to Ireland. Matthew Smith saddles La La Lucrative, a winner at Leicester when last seen, and he’s another to note WIN: PANDION POWER DANGER: Escape Act
RACESPONSOR
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.
Third:
(For Race Conditions see page
Placed once in four starts. Third of 11 behind And So To Bed beaten 1 3/4l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 6f (good) in July last year Star Rating HHHH
Placed once in two starts. Third of 21 behind East Hampton beaten 2 3/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Placed in both starts. Third of 12 behind Dark Ace beaten 2 1/2l at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Dundalk over 6f in October last year. Star Rating HHHHH
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by East Hampton when second of 21 at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Half-brother to La Cumparsita, won twice at 7f Finished 6l behind Weegeebear when fifth of 8 at 33-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 7f earlier this month. Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind Green Impact when fourth of 8 at 50-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good - yielding) in July last year Star Rating HH
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Bounty when second of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHH
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 3/4l by Bodhi Bear when second of 19 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Navan over 6f (yielding) in October last year. Star Rating HHHH
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Likedbymike when second of 8 at 8-13fav on his latest outing at Cork over 5f (good - yielding) in October last year Star Rating HHHH
Dam won twice at 1m. $110,000 Nyquist colt who makes plenty of appeal on paper and is worth more than a cursory glance Star Rating HHH
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 11l behind Coul Angel at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Kempton over 6f in January Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ollie Sangster Star Rating HH
Dam won twice at 7f and 1m. Cost 50,000gns and has the assistance of Chris Hayes in the saddle, but others make more appeal. Star Rating HH
Placed in three of five starts. Finished 6l behind Athlumney Warrior when fourth of 14 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Star Rating HHH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind East Hampton at 16-1 when 12th of 21 on her latest outing over this course and distance (yielding - soft) in October last year Star Rating HH
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Songhai at 200-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month. Star Rating H
Full sister to Lady Jane Wilde, won at 7f She is wearing a hood for her first taste of competitive action and this daughter of Dragon Pulse is best watched for the time being. Star Rating HH
Hood worn by No 16.
Probable Starting Prices - 7/2 Mathan, 5/1 Chester Nimitz, Passing Phase (GB), 11/2 Alfred Tennyson, 10/1 Ballintogher, Iceford, 12/1 Dmaniac (GB), Pedro Nunes (USA), Ze Do Asfalto, 20/1 Glen To Glen, 25/1 Pinmoney (GB), Teffian Warrior, 50/1 Far Above Dream, Amavasya, Lady Mary Heath, 150/1 Faye Presto
No corresponding race
CURRAGH COMMENT
CHESTER NIMITZ ran a big race on his debut at Navan last season when pushing Majestic Wave to half a length, and it was a solid effort to finish third at Dundalk three weeks later Back on turf, there looks scope for further improvement. Alfred Tennyson is rated a couple of pounds superior and had some solid form last season. He’s a leading contender on the pick of his juvenile form. Mathan ran well with cut in the ground when second to Bodhi Bear at Navan and is another who has to come into calculations. WIN: CHESTER NIMITZ
RACESPONSOR
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.
CONDITIONS
FIRST RACE 1.40p.m. The Castle Star At Capital Stud Irish EBF Maiden of €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Capital Stud 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 5 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 8 FOR THIS RACE
SECOND RACE 2.10p.m. The Nua Healthcare Handicap of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) 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 6 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. Stalls Centre Of Course Handicaps calculated 11th March. Value to winner: €12390; Second: €4200; Third: €2100; Fourth: €1050; Fifth: €630; Sixth: €420 SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE
THIRD RACE 2.40p.m. The Nua Healthcare Handicap of €35,000 (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €21,000 (Penalty Value: €20,650), Second will receive €7,000, Third will receive €3,500, Fourth will receive €1,750, Fifth will receive €1,050, Sixth will receive €700 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (100 = 10st). About 6 furlongs. €315 to enter, €35 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 11th March. Value to winner: €20650; Second: €7000; Third: €3500; Fourth: €1750; Fifth: €1050; Sixth: €700
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE
FOURTH RACE 3.10p.m. The Alkumait At Capital Stud Fillies Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Capital Stud) 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 fillies only, maidens at starting. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs. 4-y-o and up 10st 2lbs Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
FIFTH RACE 3.45p.m. The Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire of €100,000 (Premier Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Nua Healthcare) Winner will receive €60,000 (Penalty Value: €59,000), Second will receive €20,000, Third will receive €10,000, Fourth will receive €5,000, Fifth will receive €3,000, Sixth will receive €2,000 An extended handicap for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 3rd March, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st February, 2024 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile. €500 to enter on February 26th; €400 extra if forfeit not declared by March 11th and €100 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 4th March. Value to winner: €59000; Second: €20000; Third: €10000; Fourth: €5000; Fifth: €3000; Sixth: €2000
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SIXTH RACE 4.20p.m. The Bermingham Cameras (C & G) Maiden of €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Bermingham Cameras) 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 colts and geldings only, maidens at starting. About 1 mile €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 4lbs. 4-y-o and up 10st 7lbs. Starting from stalls. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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SEVENTH RACE 4.55p.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 four years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 1 mile. €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. Starting from stalls. Handicaps calculated 11th March. Value to winner: €10620; Second: €3600; Third: €1800; Fourth: €900; Fifth: €540; Sixth: €360
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EIGHTH RACE 5.25p.m. The 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 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Stalls Centre Of Course. Value to winner: €11800; Second: €4000; Third: €2000; Fourth: €1000; Fifth: €600; Sixth: €400
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PERSON-CENTRED CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Nua Healthcare Services leads with excellence in care, prioritising Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. We are dedicated to not only providing exceptional care but also contributing to our communities and protecting the environment.
Caring for our communities is paramount. Through partnerships and outreach, we support local initiatives, foster inclusivity, and advocate for societal well-being. Our impact extends beyond our services, resonating within the communities we serve.
RECENT INITIATIVES:
• CLaD Hubs: (Continuous Learning and Development) designed to transform education and social engagement through our static hubs. By combining learning with social activities, we enrich daily experiences and, with our first Mobile CLaD Hub bus, extend access to underserved communities.
• Nua Mobile Sensory Units: Adaptable spaces designed for individuals with sensory processing difficulties or developmental disabilities, providing a calming environment with tailored sensory experiences that promote relaxation and therapeutic engagement.
• Sponsoring the Curragh’s first race day: Aids Kildare Sports Partnership’s initiative to help raise much-needed funds for local sports clubs while also promoting the link between physical activity and mental well-being.
Join us on our journey toward a sustainable, socially responsible future. At Nua Healthcare Services, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful difference.
