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Sunday 8th August CURRAGH 1.25 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 1 (9) MUSIC MAGIC (IRE) | (3) BLUEGRASS (IRE) | (5) COWBOY JUSTICE 1.55 LODER IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 2 (1) CONCERT HALL (IRE) | (3) CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) | (8) HISTORY (IRE) 2.30 DMG MEDIA FILLIES MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 3 (14) ZUMORADDA (IRE) | (10) MICROMOON (IRE) | (13) ROSA WOODSII (FR) 3.05 RATHASKER STUD PHOENIX SPRINT STAKES (Group 3) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 4 (6) LIGHT REFRAIN | (1) GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE) | (9) THE HIGHWAY RAT (IRE) 3.40 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 5f (1010 Metres) RACE 5 (12) NOTORIOUSLY RISKY | (3) JON RIGGENS (IRE) | (7) SWIFT FLIGHT (FR) 4.10 KEENELAND PHOENIX STAKES (Group 1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 6 (5) GO BEARS GO (IRE) | (2) CASTLE STAR (IRE) | (3) DR ZEMPF 4.40 TRI EQUESTRIAN HANDICAP 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 7 (10) TURBULENCE (IRE) | (8) EAGLE’S FLIGHT (IRE) | (7) ICE COLD IN ALEX (IRE) 5.10 ANGLESEY LODGE EQUINE HOSPITAL HANDICAP 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 8 (6) RAMIRO (IRE) | (1) VERHOYEN | (18) LINUS LARRABEE (IRE) page 1 of 10 RACING 1-2-3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale. Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data. Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

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Page 1: Sunday 8th August CURRAGH

Sunday 8th August

CURRAGH1.25 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 1 (9) MUSIC MAGIC (IRE) | (3) BLUEGRASS (IRE) | (5) COWBOY JUSTICE1.55 LODER IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 2 (1) CONCERT HALL (IRE) | (3) CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) | (8) HISTORY (IRE)2.30 DMG MEDIA FILLIES MAIDEN 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 3 (14) ZUMORADDA (IRE) | (10) MICROMOON (IRE) | (13) ROSA WOODSII (FR)3.05 RATHASKER STUD PHOENIX SPRINT STAKES (Group 3) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 4 (6) LIGHT REFRAIN | (1) GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE) | (9) THE HIGHWAY RAT (IRE)3.40 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 5 (12) NOTORIOUSLY RISKY | (3) JON RIGGENS (IRE) | (7) SWIFT FLIGHT (FR)4.10 KEENELAND PHOENIX STAKES (Group 1) 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 6 (5) GO BEARS GO (IRE) | (2) CASTLE STAR (IRE) | (3) DR ZEMPF4.40 TRI EQUESTRIAN HANDICAP 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 7 (10) TURBULENCE (IRE) | (8) EAGLE’S FLIGHT (IRE) | (7) ICE COLD IN ALEX (IRE)5.10 ANGLESEY LODGE EQUINE HOSPITAL HANDICAP 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 8 (6) RAMIRO (IRE) | (1) VERHOYEN | (18) LINUS LARRABEE (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 6 ADHUIL (IRE) (67) 700 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland L. F. Roche Looked one for later on when well held in C&D maiden (soft, 100/1) on debut 67 days ago.

2 11 APACHE STAR (IRE) (36) 905 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan 10/1, showed ability when fifth of 6 in maiden at Naas (7f, good) on debut 36 days ago, considerately handled. Gelded subsequently and should improve.

3 16 BLUEGRASS (IRE) 95 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore Foaled January 22. Galileo colt. Dam winner up to 6f (Commonwealth Cup/Sprint Cup), also 2-y-o 5f (including Cornwallis Stakes) winner. Of obvious interest on debut.

4 15 BROWN EAGLE (IRE) (13) 898 2 9-7 | 60.3kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland Annalise Cullen (7lb/3kg) Made little impression from off the pace when eighth of 9 in maiden (66/1) at Galway (7f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago.

5 12 COWBOY JUSTICE (44) 952 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Shaped well first time out when second of 11 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft) on debut 44 days ago, just bumping into a potentially smart sort. Open to improvement.

6 10 CRAIC AT DAWN (IRE) 91 2 9-7 | 60.3kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Foaled April 11. Dawn Approach colt. Brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Dawn Hoofer and half-brother to 1m-10.7f winner Super Focus and 1m winner Vocal Response.

7 5 JACK ROSE (IRE) 89 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Edward Lynam, Ireland C. D. Hayes Foaled March 23. Slade Power colt. Half-brother to 11.5f winner Hooves Like Jagger.

8 7 MR TRINKET (IRE) 89 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland William James Lee Foaled April 17. £33,000 yearling, Australia gelding. Dam, 10.5f winner, half-sister to useful 11f-13f winner Healing Mind. Yard in good form.

9 3 MUSIC MAGIC (IRE) 92 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane €85,000 foal, £110,000 yearling, Fastnet Rock colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Mubtasim and useful 1m winner Edward Hopper. Dam French 11.5f winner.

10 1 SHAKY OPERATOR (USA) 89 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T. P. Madden Foaled March 3. £60,000 foal, Street Sense colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart US Grade 3 5f winner Sharp Sensation and 9f winner Confessing. Dam unraced.

11 14 SHARK BAY (IRE) (2) 100324 2 9-7 | 60.3kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan 11/4, 4¾ lengths last of 4 to Seisai in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) 2 days ago.

12 2 STRIKE EAGLE (USA) 90 2 9-7 | 60.3kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland S. B. Kelly Foaled April 28. £20,000 foal, £20,000 yearling, Air Force Blue colt. Closely related to winner Fairy Link and half-brother to winner Algorithmnblues and winner Lea’s Princess.

13 8 SWAN BAY (IRE) 90 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S. M. Crosse Foaled February 7. 110,000 gns yearling, Australia colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Dr Jekyll.

14 13 VON KROLOCK (IRE) 79 2 9-7 | 60.3kg Timothy Doyle, Ireland R. P. Whelan Foaled April 9. Morpheus colt. Half-brother to winner up to 8.2f Shiso. Dam 6f winner.

15 9 FOOLS GLORY (IRE) t 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg P. F. McEnery, Ireland A. J. Slattery Foaled February 9. Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Medahim and winner up to 7f Ocasio Cortez. Wears tongue strap.

16 4 MISSY ZIPPY (IRE) 79 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Foaled April 22. Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Road Rage and winner up to 9f Ginger Beer.

16 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-1 Bluegrass, 11-2 Cowboy Justice, 6-1 Music Magic, 13-2 Shark Bay, 12-1 Craic At Dawn, 14-1 Swan Bay, 18-1 Apache Star, 20-1 Strike Eagle, 22-1 Shaky Operator, 28-1 Mr Trinket, 28-1 Jack Rose, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:MUSIC MAGIC makes plenty of appeal on paper for a yard going well with its 2-y-os, so he’s fancied to make a winning start. Bluegrass is bred in the purple so commands plenty of respect, especially if the market speaks in his favour. Cowboy Justice was a fine second here on debut and needs taking seriously.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MUSIC MAGIC (IRE) 2. BLUEGRASS (IRE) 3. COWBOY JUSTICE

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Thunder Moon 2-9-7 10-1 Joseph Patrick O’Brien Declan McDonogh 11 2019 Lady Jane Wilde 2-9-0 66-1 Aidan Anthony Howard N. G. McCullagh 19 2018 Cruciatus 2-9-5 9-4f J. S. Bolger K. J. Manning 18 2017 Riyazan 2-9-5 25-1 M. Halford Pat Smullen 13

SMART STATS:£29.87 G. M. Lyons’s profit to a £1 level stake with debutants (saddles: MUSIC

MAGIC)103 The number of GALILEO (IRE)’s progeny that have won on flat debut (Sires:

BLUEGRASS)28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: BLUEGRASS)

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1.25 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 2yo €16,500 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 1

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 9 CONCERT HALL (IRE) (21) (C, D) 9721 2 9-6 | 59.9kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore Promising sort. 11/8, put experience to good use when won 10-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 21 days ago, rallying. More to come and capable of defying a penalty.

2 5 CORVIGLIA (USA) (17) (D) 9461 2 9-6 | 59.9kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley 9/2, confirmed debut promise when won 13-runner maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 17 days ago, comfortably. Open to further progress, so definite player.

3 2 CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) (24) 1002 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Promising individual. Second of 8 in maiden (9/4) at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 24 days ago. Trainer going well. May well do better.

4 3 LIVIA CELESTE (IRE) (24) 914 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S. M. Crosse Once-raced maiden. 11/2, fourth of 8 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement.

5 11 NECTARINE (IRE) (17) 88609 2 9-2 | 58.1kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland R. P. Cleary Thrice-raced maiden. 10½ lengths ninth of 13 to Corviglia in maiden (40/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 17 days ago.

6 7 SHE’S EVAPORUST (IRE) (44) 790 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Adrian Murray, Ireland G. P. Halpin Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eleventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 44 days ago.

7 4 ESCULENTA (IRE) 89 2 8-13 | 56.7kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland S. B. Kelly Foaled March 12. Acclamation filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Guinevere. Dam, useful French 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, closely related to smart 9f-16.2f winner Eddystone Rock.

8 10 HISTORY (IRE) 91 2 8-13 | 56.7kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Foaled January 20. 2,800,000 gns yearling, Galileo filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), including in US Grade 2/3 events, sister to high-class winner up to 1m Mohaather. One to note.

9 6 ONAMERIDANCE (IRE) 91 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Foaled May 4. Fastnet Rock filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 8.6f winner African Beat and 9f winner Chachacha.

10 8 RANCHO SANTA FE (FR) 89 2 8-13 | 56.7kg J. A. Stack, Ireland C. D. Hayes Foaled February 20. 460,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 1¼m (Prix du Jockey Club)-1½m winner Reliable Man. One to note on paper.

11 1 TOSTAL (IRE) 90 2 8-13 | 56.7kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Foaled April 27. Lawman filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Brightly Shining and 7.4f winner Moltoir.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:3-1 Concert Hall, 7-2 Cairde Go Deo, 6-1 Corviglia, 10-1 History, 11-1 Livia Celeste, 12-1 Onameridance, 18-1 Tostal, 20-1 Esculenta, 22-1 Rancho Santa Fe, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:CONCERT HALL put her experience to good use when opening her account over C&D last time and should go on progressing, so she’s narrowly preferred to her stablemate, History, who has a superb pedigree and cost a fortune as a yearling. Cairde Go Deo is also a threat on the back of an encouraging debut.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. CONCERT HALL (IRE) 2. CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) 3. HISTORY (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Shandra 2-8-13 7-2 D. K. Weld Oisin James Orr 8 2019 Know It All 2-9-0 13-2 John Patrick Murtagh Shane Foley 8 2018 Lady Kaya 2-9-0 13-8f Ms Sheila Lavery R. C. Colgan 7 2017 Muirin 2-8-11 16-1 Edward Lynam W. M. Lordan 10 2016 Hydrangea 2-9-0 4-9f Aidan O’Brien Seamie Heffernan 5

SMART STATS:2 Aidan O’Brien’s number of winners in past 7 runnings. (amongst 2 runners

saddles: CONCERT HALL)£39.70 J. A. Stack’s profit to a £1 level stake with debutants (saddles: RANCHO

SANTA FE)103 The number of GALILEO (IRE)’s progeny that have won on flat debut (Sires:

HISTORY)

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1.55 LODER IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND FILLIES 2yo fillies €28,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 2

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 13 APPLE OF HIS EYE (IRE) (29) 717 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Richard Brabazon, Ireland T. P. Madden 33/1 and cheekpieces on, seventh of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good) on debut 29 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip.

2 12 CARIROSE (IRE) (8) 7360 3 9-2 | 58.1kg John McConnell, Ireland D. W. O’Connor Twice-raced filly. 66/1, went backwards from debut from twelfth of 16 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago.

3 4 DAME SHELBY 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Shalaa filly. Half-sister to winning French sprinter Dr King. Dam, useful German 11f winner, half-sister to very smart 7f-11f winner Sommerabend.

4 9 DONT TELL THE BEAR (IRE) (32) 749 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Jarlath P. Fahey, Ireland R. P. Whelan Once-raced filly. 80/1, showed ability when ninth of 17 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut 32 days ago, nearest finish. Open to improvement.

5 1 EDGE OF MY SEAT (IRE) (62) 2870 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland M. A. Enright Twice-raced filly. 40/1, failed to progress from debut when twelfth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 62 days ago.

6 6 ELANORA (IRE) (6) t 94702-02034 3 9-2 | 58.1kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland G. M. Ryan Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Naas (8f, good to soft) 6 days ago, having run of race.

7 3 FASCINATING SECRET (IRE) h 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan Anthony Howard, Ireland L. F. Roche €17,000 foal, Fascinating Rock filly. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner Elektrum out of useful maiden Carolines Secret. Wears hood.

8 5 GLANDORE HARBOUR (IRE) 3 9-2 | 58.1kg

John Joseph Murphy, Ireland D. B. McMonagle (3lb/1kg) €100,000 yearling, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Tammy Wynette and useful 2-y-o 5f winner Orlaith.

9 7 KHLASS (IRE) (24) 8584 3 9-2 | 58.1kg J. A. Stack, Ireland C. D. Hayes Twice-raced filly. Improved on debut effort when fourth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (9f, good, 14/1) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Open to progress.

10 8 MICROMOON (IRE) (15) 952 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Promising individual. Showed plenty to work on when second of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 7/1) on debut 15 days ago, running on. May well do better.

11 2 MY HOLY FOX (IRE) (15) 8674 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Twice-raced filly. 10/1, shaped as if in need of a stiffer test after 4 months off when fourth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 15 days ago. Remains open to improvement.

12 14 PUNAKHA (IRE) (26) v 96426 3 9-2 | 58.1kg W. McCreery, Ireland William James Lee Thrice-raced filly. Failed to confirm previous form when sixth of 14 in maiden (5/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good) 26 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Not without a chance.

13 11 ROSA WOODSII (FR) (37) 9702-4 3 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Thrice-raced filly. 9/2, possibly needed the run after 10 months off when fourth of 8 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 37 days ago. Merits serious consideration.

14 10 ZUMORADDA (IRE) (13) (BF) 100862-2383 3 9-2 | 58.1kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Oisin James Orr Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 11/2, bounced back to best when third of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago, conceding first run. Leading player.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Micromoon, 4-1 Zumoradda, 11-2 Punakha, 7-1 Rosa Woodsii, 12-1 Elanora, 14-1 My Holy Fox, 14-1 Khlass, 33-1 Glandore Harbour, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:ZUMORADDA bounced back to her best when finishing third at Galway just under a fortnight ago, closing all the way to the line having conceded first run. She’s had quite a few chances, but Dermot Weld’s charge is taken to put it all together here. Micromoon showed plenty to work on when second on debut and she’s feared most with improvement anticipated, ahead of Rosa Woodsii and Punakha.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. ZUMORADDA (IRE) 2. MICROMOON (IRE) 3. ROSA WOODSII (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 So Wonderful 3-9-2 13-8f Aidan O’Brien W. M. Lordan 18

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.30 DMG MEDIA FILLIES MAIDEN 3yo+ fillies and mares €12,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 3

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 6 GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE) (22) (C, D) 100553-56612 5 10-0 | 63.5kg Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland G. F. Carroll Backed up her Greenlands Stakes win with an excellent 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Mooneista in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, good, 10/1) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Leading claims.

2 8 HARRY’S BAR (43) (D) t 971-1036200 6 9-9 | 61.2kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland G. M. Ryan Smart gelding. Nine wins from 27 Flat runs. 11¾ lengths last of 16 to Romantic Proposal in listed race at this C&D (good, 28/1) 43 days ago, hampered. Tongue strap on 1st time.

3 4 VENTURA REBEL (43) (C, D) s 9735561-580 4 9-9 | 61.2kg Richard Fahey Declan McDonogh Useful colt. C&D winner but went with little fluency when 8 lengths tenth of 13 to Chil Chil in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f, 14/1) 43 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.

4 9 A CASE OF YOU (IRE) (51) (C, D) t 95311-1010 3 9-8 | 60.8kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland R. P. Whelan Useful colt. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 10/1, 13 lengths eleventh of 15 to Campanelle in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, soft) 51 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Must bounce back.

5 2 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (IRE) (22) (C, D) 994647-3213 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Edward Lynam, Ireland C. D. Hayes Useful mare. C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 10/3, respectable 4 lengths third of 8 to Mooneista in Sapphire Stakes at this course (5f, good) 22 days ago, running on. Capable of going well again.

6 3 LIGHT REFRAIN (30) (D) 994212-1401 3 9-5 | 59.4kg

William Haggas Ryan Moore Bounced back to her best to win 10-runner Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) 30 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Vadream, driven out. Yard in good form. Should go well again.

7 1 POWER UNDER ME (IRE) (21) (D) 961-423 3 9-5 | 59.4kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Lightly-raced winner. 5/1, creditable 3¾ lengths third of 7 to Order of Australia in Minstrel Stakes at this course (7f, good) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Trainer going well. May yet do better.

8 5 QUARANTINE DREAMS (IRE) (43) v+t 950153 3 9-5 | 59.4kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland Shane Foley Lightly-raced winner. Excellent 2 lengths third of 16 to Romantic Proposal in listed race at this C&D (good, 25/1) 43 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Open to improvement. Engaged 2.42 Cork Sat.

9 10 THE HIGHWAY RAT (IRE) (27) 97140121 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Andrew Oliver, Ireland W. M. Lordan Improved again to regain the winning thread in 7-runner handicap at Dundalk (5f) 27 days ago, forging clear. Up in grade now but remains one to be interested in.

10 7 TERESA MENDOZA (IRE) (18) (C, D, BF) t 94120-33273 3 9-2 | 58.1kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland William James Lee Useful filly. C&D winner. 11/4, respectable 2¾ lengths third of 13 to Wren’s Breath in listed race at Naas (5.9f, good) 18 days ago.

10 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-2 Light Refrain, 5-1 Gustavus Weston, 11-2 Romantic Proposal, 13-2 The Highway Rat, 15-2 Power Under Me, 10-1 Quarantine Dreams, 14-1 A Case of You, 16-1 Ventura Rebel, 20-1 Teresa Mendoza, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:LIGHT REFRAIN landed the Group 3 Summer Stakes in comfortable fashion at York last month, and should still have a bit more to offer at this sort of level, so she’s taken to strike again. Gustavus Weston and The Highway Rat are considered big threats, with Romantic Proposal also capable of making an impact.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. LIGHT REFRAIN 2. GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE) 3. THE HIGHWAY RAT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Glen Shiel 6-9-9 12-1 Archie Watson Oisin James Orr 9 2019 Gustavus Weston 3-9-3 16-1 Joseph G. Murphy G. F. Carroll 9 2018 Speak In Colours 3-9-3 4-1 Joseph Patrick O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 8 2017 Washington Dc 4-9-7 11-4f Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 10 2016 Toscanini 4-9-7 5-1 M. Halford James Doyle 7

SMART STATS:28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: LIGHT REFRAIN)24% William Haggas’s strike rate in mid season (saddles: LIGHT REFRAIN)20% G. M. Lyons’s strike rate with sprinters (saddles: POWER UNDER ME)

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3.05 RATHASKER STUD PHOENIX SPRINT STAKES (Group 3) 3yo+ €50,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 4

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 9 DOTS DE FEETYA (IRE) (92) es 81604038-00 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Darren Bunyan, Ireland K. J. Manning Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 40/1, ran badly when last of 11 on handicap debut at Naas (5.9f, soft). Off 92 days. Eyeshields on for 1st time.

2 6 HEAVENLY POWER (IRE) (46) 884 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Edward Lynam, Ireland M. A. Enright Promising sort. 18/1, fourth of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, good) on debut 46 days ago. Down in trip. Should improve.

3 11 JON RIGGENS (IRE) (68) 97022 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Edward Lynam, Ireland S. M. Crosse Promising type. Second of 14 in maiden (17/2) at Tipperary (5f, good) 68 days ago, no match for winner. First run for yard after leaving Sean P. Hennessy. May well do better.

4 12 MANIZALES (265) 406- 3 9-7 | 60.3kg John McConnell, Ireland R. P. Cleary Once-raced colt. 18/1, showed a bit when sixth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) on debut, slowly away. Off 8 months. Open to improvement.

5 13 MR PC (IRE) (16) 7604 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland Shane Foley Twice-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ran to similar level as on debut when fourth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at Cork (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. More needed.

6 7 MULGRAVE (IRE) (16) b+t 7859-03 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Lightly-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, took a small step forward when third of 14 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 16 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.

7 1 SWIFT FLIGHT (FR) (68) t 9966-623 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland William James Lee Lightly-raced colt. 4/1, bit below form third of 14 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, good) 68 days ago, best work finish. Claims if on his game.

8 4 VALHALLA’S DREAM (IRE) (31) b 87347500 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Anthony Mullins, Ireland L. T. McAteer (5lb/2kg) Fair colt. 18/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 31 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Blinkers back on. Easy to look elsewhere.

9 5 BLUE UMBRELLA (IRE) (92) b 74068200-00 4 9-5 | 59.4kg Sabrina J. Harty, Ireland R. C. Colgan Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (5f, soft, 50/1). Off 92 days. Blinkered for 1st time.

10 8 KILBHIN LADY (IRE) (15) 65400 4 9-5 | 59.4kg Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (5lb/2kg) Thrice-raced filly. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 125/1) 15 days ago. Down in trip.

11 3 MARALI SHAUDAY (IRE) 3 9-2 | 58.1kg S. M. Duffy, Ireland Melanie Horsman (10lb/5kg) €1,200 yearling, Elzaam filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Den’s Gift and winner up to 7f Letmestopyouthere. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs).

12 10 NOTORIOUSLY RISKY (67) (BF) 100028-2243 3 9-2 | 58.1kg J. A. Stack, Ireland C. D. Hayes Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 11/4, ran respectably returning to handicap company when third of 7 at this C&D (soft) 67 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Leading player.

13 2 RED WASP (IRE) 3 9-2 | 58.1kg W. McCreery, Ireland Declan McDonogh €24,000 yearling, Coulsty filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f winner Winter Power.

13 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-2 Jon Riggens, 7-2 Notoriously Risky, 13-2 Swift Flight, 17-2 Heavenly Power, 12-1 Mulgrave, 22-1 Mr Pc, 22-1 Red Wasp, 22-1 Dots De Feetya, 25-1 Valhalla’s Dream, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A few in with chances but preference is for NOTORIOUSLY RISKY, who has returned an improved model this season, and this looks an ideal opportunity for her to finally get her head in front back in maiden company. Jon Riggens has improved with each run so he’s feared most on first start for his new yard, with Swift Flight next on the list.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. NOTORIOUSLY RISKY 2. JON RIGGENS (IRE) 3. SWIFT FLIGHT (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Call of The Jungle 3-9-2 13-2 W. McCreery N. M. Crosse (5) 18 2019 Hiella 3-9-0 5-1 John Patrick Murtagh Shane Foley 14 2018 Optionality 4-9-3 12-1 Darren Bunyan G. F. Carroll 15

SMART STATS:£11.00 Darren Bunyan’s profit to a £1 level stake with horses running after a break

(saddles: DOTS DE FEETYA)

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3.40 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND MAIDEN 3yo+ €15,000 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 5

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 4 ARGES (IRE) (4) (BF) 736333022 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

John Joseph Murphy, Ireland R. C. Colgan Fair colt. Creditable second of 9 in maiden (7/4) at Sligo (5.7f, good) 4 days ago. Not up to this level.

2 1 CASTLE STAR (IRE) (43) (C, D) 9722112 2 9-5 | 59.4kg J. A. Stack, Ireland C. D. Hayes Promising type. C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Good 1¼ lengths second of 14 to Go Bears Go in Railway Stakes at this C&D (good, 7/2) 43 days ago, slowly away. Remains capable of better.

3 8 DR ZEMPF (43) (C, D, BF) 9314 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Twice-raced winner. C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 15/8, 2¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Go Bears Go in Railway Stakes at this C&D (good) 43 days ago. Should improve again.

4 5 EBRO RIVER (IRE) (10) 93611544 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Hugo Palmer Shane Foley Useful colt. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 10/3, ¾-length fourth of 7 to Asymmetric in Richmond Stakes at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) 10 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly.

5 2 GO BEARS GO (IRE) (43) (C, D) 100121 2 9-5 | 59.4kg David Loughnane Rossa Ryan Promising sort. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 17/2, won 14-runner Railway Stakes at this C&D (good) 43 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Castle Star, staying on well. Will take the beating.

6 9 STRAPPED (IRE) (43) 876130 2 9-5 | 59.4kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Cork in May. 50/1, 14½ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Go Bears Go in Railway Stakes at this C&D (good) 43 days ago.

7 6 THE ENTERTAINER (IRE) (22) (D) 851694 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Navan in May. 17/2, 2 lengths fourth of 5 to Beauty Inspire in Anglesey Stakes at this course (6.3f, good) 22 days ago, never nearer. Plenty to find on form.

8 7 TWILIGHT JET (IRE) (43) 8835175 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland L. F. Roche Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Tipperary in June. 50/1, good 4 lengths fifth of 14 to Go Bears Go in Railway Stakes at this C&D (good) 43 days ago, not knocked about. Frame claims.

9 3 PRETTIEST (USA) (17) (D, BF) 90144 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Navan in May. 10/11, 4¾ lengths fourth of 5 to Agartha in Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 17 days ago. Open to progress.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:13-8 Go Bears Go, 3-1 Castle Star, 4-1 Dr Zempf, 14-1 Ebro River, 14-1 Prettiest, 22-1 Twilight Jet, 33-1 The Entertainer, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:GO BEARS GO beat most of these in ready fashion when winning the Railway Stakes over this C&D 6 weeks ago, so this likeable and professional 2-y-o has obvious claims of following up. Castle Star and Dr Zempf finished second and fourth respectively behind the selection that day and warrant respect given both remain capable of better.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. GO BEARS GO (IRE) 2. CASTLE STAR (IRE) 3. DR ZEMPF

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Lucky Vega 2-9-5 4-1 Mrs J. Harrington Shane Foley 10 2019 Siskin 2-9-3 10-11f G. M. Lyons C. T. Keane 5 2018 Advertise 2-9-3 11-10f Martyn Meade Frankie Dettori 5 2017 Sioux Nation 2-9-3 2-1 Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 8 2016 Caravaggio 2-9-3 1-8f Aidan O’Brien Seamie Heffernan 5

SMART STATS:5 Aidan O’Brien’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners

saddles: PRETTIEST)28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: PRETTIEST)20% G. M. Lyons’s strike rate with sprinters (saddles: DR ZEMPF)

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4.10 KEENELAND PHOENIX STAKES (Group 1) 2yo colts and fillies €250,000 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 6

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 17 WONDER ELZAAM (IRE) (22) (D) b 9631940900 4 10-1 | 64.0kg Niall Thomas Egan, Ireland C. D. Hayes Seventeenth of 19 in handicap at this course (6.3f, good, 40/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Others make more appeal.

2 11 AGITARE (IRE) (43) 9816-040070 4 9-13 | 63.0kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning 18/1, sixteenth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good) 43 days ago. Others more persuasive.

3 6 BOPEDRO (FR) (43) (CD) s 978/8000-103 5 9-13 | 63.0kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 6/1, creditable third of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good) 43 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.

4 12 TOSHIZOU (IRE) (107) t 92315-4 3 9-10 | 61.7kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland M. P. Sheehy (5lb/2kg) Lightly-raced winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in minor event at Cork (10.2f, good to firm, 12/1). Off 107 days. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to improve further.

5 2 TYRCONNELL (IRE) (16) (D) v 95223-51515 7 9-9 | 61.2kg Sarah Lynam, Ireland G. M. Ryan 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in February. 22/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good) 16 days ago. Not discounted.

6 7 COMFORT LINE (IRE) (7) (D) t 951-53S7008 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Michael Mulvany, Ireland G. F. Carroll Below form eighth of 19 in handicap (33/1) at Galway (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Others make more appeal.

7 14 ICE COLD IN ALEX (IRE) (22) (C) t 9600974125 7 9-7 | 60.3kg

K. J. Condon, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (5lb/2kg) 7/1, respectable fifth of 19 in handicap at this course (6.3f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Remains in top form, so capable of making an impression if getting the breaks.

8 15 EAGLE’S FLIGHT (IRE) (27) (D, BF) t 99414-73143 4 9-5 | 59.4kg M. Halford, Ireland R. P. Whelan Latest win at Leopardstown in June. 3/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not taken lightly.

9 13 JUYUSH (32) (D) 985111-6905 6 9-3 | 58.5kg Sarah Lynam, Ireland S. M. Crosse 20/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 32 days ago, never nearer. Others look better treated.

10 16 TURBULENCE (IRE) (26) (D) 9403-1 4 9-3 | 58.5kg

John Joseph Murphy, Ireland R. C. Colgan Won 14-runner maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good, 22/1) 26 days ago, keeping on well. Firmly on top at the finish and open to further improvement, so notable handicap debutant.

11 3 THEOPHILE (IRE) (50) (D) b 99109-07275 4 9-2 | 58.1kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland R. P. Cleary 13/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good) 50 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Needs to bounce back.

12 9 KOSMAN (IRE) (18) (D) 10035328125 4 9-0 | 57.2kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Sarah Verling (10lb/5kg) Latest win at Naas in June. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Naas (8f, good, 4/1) 18 days ago. Likely to give another good account.

13 5 IDEAL PAL (IRE) (8) (D) t 94271093-50 5 8-13 | 56.7kg Michael Mulvany, Ireland Wesley Joyce (7lb/3kg) 28/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Something to find on form.

14 1 GEGENPRESSING (16) t 942455214 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland M. A. Gallagher Winner at Limerick in June. 14/1, first run since leaving G. M. Lyons when good fourth of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Respected.

15 8 MK DRAMA (IRE) (15) (D) t 9913-332967 5 8-8 | 54.4kg Paul W. Flynn, Ireland J. A. Powell (10lb/5kg) One win from 21 Flat runs. 15/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt.

16 10 STAR IMAGE (281) (C) 8851096047- 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Thomas Mullins, Ireland N. G. McCullagh Course winner. 24¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Zeyaadah in listed race at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 25/1). Off 9 months. Difficult ask.

17 4 NO MORE PORTER (IRE) (31) (C) 9809-08123 3 8-6 | 53.5kg J. J. Feane, Ireland W. M. Lordan Course winner. Winner here in June. 8/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 31 days ago. Likely to be thereabouts once more.

17 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-1 Bopedro, 13-2 Ice Cold In Alex, 8-1 Turbulence, 9-1 Eagle’s Flight, 14-1 No More Porter, 16-1 Kosman, 16-1 Juyush, 16-1 Toshizou, 25-1 Theophile, 25-1 Agitare, 28-1 Mk Drama, 28-1 Tyrconnell, 28-1 Gegenpressing, 33-1 Wonder Elzaam, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:TURBULENCE left previous form behind when landing a maiden at Killarney recently and he’s fancied to improve again on just his fourth outing, so he gets the nod in an open handicap. Eagle’s Flight and Ice Cold In Alex arrive at the top of their game and strike as serious dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. TURBULENCE (IRE) 2. EAGLE’S FLIGHT (IRE) 3. ICE COLD IN ALEX (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Flaming Moon 3-9-0 11-1 Matthew J. Smith R. C. Colgan 16 2019 Solar Wave 4-9-10 16-1 J. S. Bolger G. M. Ryan (7) 10 2018 Tremendous Leap 3-8-4 10-1 Joseph Patrick O’Brien W. M. Lordan 8 2017 Vincy 3-9-1 9-1 M. Halford C. P. Hoban 9 2016 Castle Guest 7-9-9 10-1 M. Halford R. A. Smithers (10) 13

SMART STATS:2 M. Halford’s number of winners in past 8 runnings. (saddles: EAGLE’S

FLIGHT)£37.45 Mrs J. Harrington’s profit to a £1 level stake with favourites (saddles:

BOPEDRO)£27.58 Joseph Patrick O’Brien’s profit to a £1 level stake with horses running after a

break (saddles: TOSHIZOU)

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4.40 TRI EQUESTRIAN HANDICAP 3yo+ €15,500 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 7

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Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)

The Curragh is a horseshoe shaped, right-handed course with no sharp bends over two miles with a straight run-in of three furlongs slightly uphill. There are starts at five furlongs, six furlongs, six furlongs 63 yards, seven furlongs and a mile on a straight course. A high draw provides a slight advantage on the straight course in big fields, though in any given instance pace and positional bias usually counts for more.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 4 VERHOYEN (2) (C, D) b 980785-4102 6 10-7 | 66.7kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland Annalise Cullen (7lb/3kg) 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 9/2, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Tipperary (5f, soft) 2 days ago, running on. Merits consideration.

2 12 CRYSTAL BLACK (IRE) (20) 8181 3 10-2 | 64.4kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Oisin James Orr Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 9-runner maiden at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good, 15/2) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could be useful.

3 2 GEOLOGICAL (IRE) (16) (D) v 9600607471 9 9-12 | 62.6kg Damian Joseph English, Ireland Nikita Amelia Kane (7lb/3kg) Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (6/1) at Down Royal (7f, good) 16 days ago, keeping on well. Visor back on. Shortlist material.

4 16 INDEPENDENT MISSY (IRE) (42) (D, BF) 99656-57128 5 9-12 | 62.6kg Tracey Collins, Ireland R. P. Whelan Latest win at Navan in April. Bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 42 days ago. Not taken lightly.

5 18 GOODNIGHT GIRL (IRE) (22) (D) v+t 952966-9268 6 9-11 | 62.1kg Sarah Lynam, Ireland D. B. McMonagle (3lb/1kg) Twenty three runs since last win in 2018. Respectable eighth of 19 in handicap (25/1) at this course (6.3f, good) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time.

6 13 RAMIRO (IRE) (35) (C) 9523118-941 5 9-11 | 62.1kg Ian O’Connor, Ireland Gearoid Patrick Brouder (7lb/3kg) Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 15/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Limerick (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago, just holding on. Needs considering.

7 3 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (IRE) (42) (C, D) v 97114-59210 6 9-10 | 61.7kg Mrs Sarah Dawson, Ireland Siobhan Rutledge (7lb/3kg) C&D winner. Latest win at Haydock in May. 25/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago.

8 15 MICKEY THE STEEL (29) t 9035222-78 3 9-8 | 60.8kg Joseph Anthony Murray, Ireland Wesley Joyce (7lb/3kg) Below form eighth of 15 in maiden (4/1) at Navan (5.8f, good) 29 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

9 19 MISS MOLLY T (IRE) (43) 9732018-245 4 9-7 | 60.3kg Gerard Keane, Ireland C. T. Keane Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 20/1) 43 days ago. Respected.

10 14 LINDA BARRETT (IRE) (67) s 890-13040 3 9-6 | 59.9kg J. A. Stack, Ireland A. J. Slattery Winner at Navan in March. Blinkered for 1st time, 9 lengths eleventh of 13 to Sonaiyla in Ballyogan Stakes at this C&D (soft, 125/1) 67 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere.

11 10 TRUEBA (IRE) (18) (C, D) 9792047175 5 9-6 | 59.9kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Michael Beresford (10lb/5kg) C&D winner. Latest win at Limerick in June. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 7/1) 18 days ago.

12 5 MOGWLI (IRE) (18) (C, D) b 9680637054 4 9-3 | 58.5kg W. McCreery, Ireland Jack Cleary (10lb/5kg) C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) 18 days ago.

13 6 SCREEN SIREN (IRE) (21) 93837-03158 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Sarah Lynam, Ireland S. M. Crosse Winner at Cork in June. 10/1, bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 21 days ago. Something to find on form.

14 11 TEXAS ROCK (IRE) (35) (C, D) s 9653/808070 10 9-3 | 58.5kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland William James Lee Course winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2017. 28/1, 4½ lengths last of 13 to Ramiro in handicap at Limerick (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive.

15 20 TRESORIER (32) (C, D) 9863197-900 7 9-2 | 58.1kg J. J. Feane, Ireland K. J. Manning C&D winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. 33/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 32 days ago. Engaged 2.07 Cork Saturday.

16 7 SAN AER (IRE) (8) 976-3995477 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Thomas Mullins, Ireland D. N. Curran (7lb/3kg) Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Galway (8.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip.

17 9 MAJESKI MAN (IRE) (3) s 955-6200260 4 8-11 | 55.8kg Mrs Denise Foster, Ireland R. P. Cleary 5/1, respectable tenth of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Has work to do.

18 8 LINUS LARRABEE (IRE) (233) 10047242148- 4 8-9 | 54.9kg Edward Lynam, Ireland W. M. Lordan Quirky sort. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 15/2). Off 7 months. Looks competitive on form.

19 17 DRAGONS CALL (IRE) (16) (BF) 990/70-00924 5 8-7 | 54.0kg J. J. Feane, Ireland C. D. Hayes 10/3, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Enters calculations.

20 1 RESOURCEFUL MAN (IRE) (27) t 9538804 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Edward Lynam, Ireland D. E. Sheehy (3lb/1kg) Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 27 days ago, never nearer. Tongue strap on 1st time. Engaged 2.07 Cork Saturday.

20 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:9-1 Geological, 9-1 Ramiro, 11-1 Crystal Black, 12-1 Independent Missy, 12-1 Miss Molly T, 16-1 Dragons Call, 16-1 Verhoyen, 16-1 Resourceful Man, 20-1 Trueba, 20-1 Mogwli, 20-1 Majeski Man, 22-1 Pretty Boy Floyd, 25-1 Goodnight Girl, 25-1 Screen Siren, 28-1 Linus Larrabee, 28-1 San Aer, 28-1 Mickey The Steel, 33-1 Tresorier, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:RAMIRO had a bit more in hand than the narrow margin suggests when winning at Limerick under this rider 5 weeks ago so could be up to defying a 4 lb rise. Verhoyen, Linus Larrabee and Geological head the dangers.

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5.10 ANGLESEY LODGE EQUINE HOSPITAL HANDICAP 3yo+ €11,500 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 8

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TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. RAMIRO (IRE) 2. VERHOYEN 3. LINUS LARRABEE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Tresorier 6-9-0 7-2f J. J. Feane G. M. Ryan (3) 12 2019 Blairmayne 6-9-2 6-1f Miss Natalia Lupini Shane Foley 23 2018 Urban Beat 3-9-12 4-1f John Patrick Murtagh Shane Foley 15 2017 St Brelades Bay 5-9-1 8-1 Mrs J. Harrington C. O’Donoghue 13 2016 Sors 4-10-0 7-1 A. Slattery K. J. Leonard (5) 13

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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5.10 ANGLESEY LODGE EQUINE HOSPITAL HANDICAP 3yo+ €11,500 6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 8