Sunday 12th September CURRAGH - timeform.com

Sunday 12th September

CURRAGH1.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND ‘BOLD LAD’ SPRINT (PREMIER HANDICAP)

6f (1210 Metres)

RACE 1 (9) HIGHTIMEYOUWON | (3) POWER UNDER ME (IRE) | (21) ROUGH DIAMOND (IRE)2.20 MOYGLARE “JEWELS” BLANDFORD STAKES (Group 2) 1¼m (2010 Metres)

RACE 2 (1) LOVE (IRE) | (6) LA PETITE COCO (IRE) | (2) THUNDERING NIGHTS (IRE)2.55 DERRINSTOWN STUD FLYING FIVE STAKES (Group 1) 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 3 (8) GLASS SLIPPERS | (13) WINTER POWER (IRE) | (4) DRAGON SYMBOL3.30 MOYGLARE STUD STAKES (Group 1) 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 4 (5) HOMELESS SONGS (IRE) | (1) AGARTHA (IRE) | (2) CAIRDE GO DEO (FR)4.05 GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES (Group 1) 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 5 (6) POINT LONSDALE (IRE) | (3) EBRO RIVER (IRE) | (5) NATIVE TRAIL4.40 COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST. LEGER (Group 1) 1¾m (2820 Metres)

RACE 6 (7) SONNYBOYLISTON (IRE) | (8) TWILIGHT PAYMENT (IRE) | (11) SEARCH FOR A SONG (IRE)5.15 TATTERSALLS IRELAND SUPER AUCTION SALE STAKES 6f63y (1260 Metres)

RACE 7 (3) DELMONA (IRE) | (1) THREEBAGSFULL (IRE) | (2) ADJUVANT (IRE)

5.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND ‘NORTHFIELDS’ (PREMIER HANDICAP) 1¼m (2010 Metres)

RACE 8 (6) LOUGH DERG (IRE) | (14) BAND OF OUTLAWS (IRE) | (25) TURBULENCE (IRE)

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

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Going: Good (Good to Firm in places Round course)

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: Favours High Pace Information: Extreme

1 7 MASTER MATT (17) (C, D) b+t 9359-217291 5 10-0 | 63.5kg Matthew J. Smith, Ireland Sam Ewing (5lb/2kg) Proved better than ever when winning 15-runner listed race at Tipperary (5f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago by neck from White Lavender, well drawn. More needed back in handicap company.

2 2 GULLIVER (7) (D) s+t 9830650024 7 9-13 | 63.0kg David O’Meara R. P. Whelan Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Excellent second in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood in July but followed that with a below-par effort in York listed race last week. Needs to bounce back.

3 9 POWER UNDER ME (IRE) (35) (D) 921-4232 3 9-13 | 63.0kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Lightly-raced winner. Good 2¼ lengths second of 7 to Gustavus Weston in Phoenix Sprint Stakes at this C&D (good to soft, 13/2) 35 days ago. Stable having good spell. Remains unexposed.

4 23 DOWNFORCE (IRE) (113) (CD) b 970930-1900 9 9-11 | 62.1kg W. McCreery, Ireland N. M. Crosse (3lb/1kg) Bounced back to something like his best to end a losing run here (5f) in March but not so good since. Off 113 days.

5 24 LUSTOWN BABA (IRE) (47) (CD) 97211-40202 4 9-10 | 61.7kg W. McCreery, Ireland William James Lee C&D winner who bounced back to form when 3½ lengths second of 15 to Galtee Mist in listed race at Galway (7f, soft) 47 days ago.

6 21 WARRIOR BRAVE (86) (D) s 93712-15120 3 9-8 | 60.8kg Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland Oisin James Orr Blinkered for 1st time, sixteenth of 19 in handicap (13/2) at Royal Ascot (5f, soft) 86 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do.

7 22 ANGEL PALM (28) (D) b 96418-4681 3 9-7 | 60.3kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland G. F. Carroll Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (9/1) at Dundalk (6f) 28 days ago, driven clear. 8lb higher now but stable in good form and should remain competitive.

8 18 LAUGH A MINUTE (16) (D) 9679700680 6 9-3 | 58.5kg

Adrian McGuinness, Ireland Oisin Murphy Useful handicapper who ran poorly when tenth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

9 6 HIGHTIMEYOUWON (57) (D) b 9871-594142 5 9-2 | 58.1kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Ryan Moore Latest win at Cork in May and ran another fine race when head second of 19 to Major Power in handicap at this course (6.3f, good) 57 days ago, battling well. Will continue to give a good account.

10 4 PROVOCATEUSE (IRE) (21) (C, D) s 9423-531181 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Produced a career best to resume winning ways in 12-runner handicap (16/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on well. 7 lb higher mark asks for more but further improvement not ruled out.

11 28 VERHOYEN (37) (CD) b 990785-4102 6 9-1 | 57.6kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland M. P. Sheehy (5lb/2kg) 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Creditable second of 7 in minor event at Tipperary (5f, soft, 9/2) 37 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly.

12 5 BIG GOSSEY (IRE) (16) (CD) 9795064207 4 8-11 | 55.8kg Charles O’Brien, Ireland M. C. Hussey C&D winner. 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form seventh of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago.

13 20 BLAIRMAYNE (IRE) (41) (CD) 998230-2061 8 8-11 | 55.8kg Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland G. M. Ryan Ended a long losing run when winning 12-runner handicap (8/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Big Gossey, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Respected up 4 lb.

14 11 MAJOR POWER (IRE) (28) (CD) 972-2215010 6 8-11 | 55.8kg Edward Lynam, Ireland D. E. Sheehy (3lb/1kg) Took advantage of his lower turf mark with a useful effort here in July, but wasn’t in the same form when tenth of 14 to Angel Palm in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 28 days ago.

15 13 ONLY SPOOFING (IRE) (8) v 9612488666 7 8-11 | 55.8kg Kevin Thomas Coleman, Ireland Wesley Joyce (7lb/3kg) 7/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 8 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Needs to up his game.

16 10 SHABAABY (16) (D) s 9792650705 6 8-9 | 54.9kg J. F. Levins, Ireland G. P. Halpin Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. Below form fifth of 16 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (good) 16 days ago.

17 8 JON RIGGENS (IRE) (35) (C) 940221 3 8-8 | 54.4kg Edward Lynam, Ireland C. D. Hayes Showed improved form to make a winning yard debut in 12-runner maiden at this course (5f, good to soft) 35 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Heavenly Power, comfortably. Open to more progress.

18 12 AFFABLE (21) (D) t 9544113410 4 8-7 | 54.0kg K. J. Condon, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (3lb/1kg) 3 wins from 10 runs this year, latest at Cork in August but wasn’t in same form when 20 lengths eleventh of 12 to Provocateuse in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 8/1) 21 days ago. Must bounce back.

19 17 GRAMMATA (IRE) (16) s 951-6938390 3 8-7 | 54.0kg Denis Hogan, Ireland James J. Doyle 11/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

20 14 LORD DUDLEY (IRE) (16) (D, BF) b 9703122132 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Kieran Patrick Cotter, Ireland Adam Farragher (7lb/3kg) Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Good second of 16 in handicap at this C&D (good, 4/1) 16 days ago, well positioned. Blinkers on 1st time.

21 25 ROUGH DIAMOND (IRE) (57) (CD) 100120-036 4 8-6 | 53.5kg

Edward Lynam, Ireland W. M. Lordan C&D winner. 6/1, bit below form 3¼ lengths sixth of 19 to Major Power in handicap at this course (6.3f, good) 57 days ago. Remains low mileage so could still have a bigger performance in the locker.

22 1 SENDMYLOVETOYOU (IRE) (21) (CD) s 970561-0006 5 8-6 | 53.5kg M. Halford, Ireland N. G. McCullagh C&D winner. 12/1, below form 6¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Provocateuse in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

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1.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND ‘BOLD LAD’ SPRINT (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3yo+ €125,000 6f (1210 Metres)RACE 1

23 15 CHESSMAN (IRE) (4) 9658005399 7 8-6 | 53.5kg Richard John O’Brien, Ireland J. A. Powell (7lb/3kg) Unreliable sort. One win from 35 Flat runs and only ninth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Cork (6f, good) 4 days ago, merely closing up late.

24 3 FERRYBANK (24) (D) 912-1634313 3 8-6 | 53.5kg T. M. Walsh, Ireland A. J. Slattery Latest win at Leopardstown in July. Creditable third of 12 in minor event at Killarney (8.1f, good, 11/1) 24 days ago. Back down in trip.

25 16 PRETTY BOY FLOYD (IRE) (16) (CD) 9659210520 6 8-6 | 53.5kg Mrs Sarah Dawson, Ireland Siobhan Rutledge Resumed winning ways with a career best at Haydock in May but only eleventh of 16 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good) on latest start.

26 19 TEXAS ROCK (IRE) (35) (CD) s 943/8080701 10 8-6 | 53.5kg M. C. Grassick, Ireland R. P. Cleary Ended long losing run back down in trip from tumbling mark in 15-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago, digging deep. Retains scope on old form but he isn’t getting any younger.

27 26 ARNHEM (IRE) (8) (D, BF) 9731-833522 5 8-6 | 53.5kg Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland L. F. Roche 2/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 8 days ago, just failing. Can give another good account.

28 27 HEAVENLY POWER (IRE) (22) (CD) 91421 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Edward Lynam, Ireland C. P. Hoban Made it third time lucky in 22-runner maiden at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut, and may do better still.

28 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-1 Power Under Me, 12-1 Hightimeyouwon, 16-1 Blairmayne, 16-1 Angel Palm, 16-1 Jon Riggens, 16-1 Provocateuse, 18-1 Master Matt, 20-1 Rough Diamond, 20-1 Verhoyen, 20-1 Heavenly Power, 22-1 Gulliver, 22-1 Arnhem, 22-1 Lustown Baba, 25-1 Lord Dudley, 28-1 Laugh A Minute, 28-1 Texas Rock, 33-1 Major Power, 33-1 Pretty Boy Floyd, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:An ultra-competitive handicap. HIGHTIMEYOUWON has improved with each run this year and seems sure to go well again, so he looks to have as good a chance as any. Power Under Me has been acquitting himself well in pattern company and has to be taken seriously given he remains unexposed after just 5 runs. Rough Diamond is another low-mileage type to keep an eye on.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. HIGHTIMEYOUWON 2. POWER UNDER ME (IRE) 3. ROUGH DIAMOND (IRE)

SMART STATS:£83.50 Ross O’Sullivan’s profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat

meeting (saddles: WARRIOR BRAVE)28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: HIGHTIMEYOUWON)21% G. M. Lyons’s strike rate with sprinters (saddles: ANGEL PALM and POWER

UNDER ME)


1.45 IRISH STALLION FARMS EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND ‘BOLD LAD’ SPRINT (PREMIER HANDICAP) 3yo+ €125,000 6f (1210 Metres)RACE 1



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 5 LOVE (IRE) (25) (C, D) 10013/111-133 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore High-class filly who went unbeaten at 3 yrs. Returned with gutsy win in Prince of Wales’s Stakes before good third in King George. Below her best in Juddmonte at York latest but still the one to beat.

2 8 THUNDERING NIGHTS (IRE) (21) (CD) 971137-2213 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S. M. Crosse Made the breakthrough at Group 1 level when landing Pretty Polly Stakes over C&D in June. Ran at least as well when third in Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville subsequently. Commands plenty of respect.

3 2 AMMA GRACE (IRE) (24) (D, BF) b 8944221-747 4 9-8 | 60.8kg D. K. Weld, Ireland C. T. Keane Useful filly who ended last season with success at listed level. Stepped up on reappearance effort when fourth in Cork Group 3 but ran below form at York subsequently. Blinkers on for 1st time.

4 4 CAYENNE PEPPER (IRE) (21) (CD) s+t 9522210-435 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Smart filly. Lightly-raced last 2 seasons but matched her previous best when staying on late for fifth in Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville (9.9f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

5 3 INSINUENDO (IRE) (21) (C, D) 931-31418 4 9-8 | 60.8kg W. McCreery, Ireland Declan McDonogh Likeable type who won Group 2 here in July. Far from discredited when last of 8 in Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville last time, but minor place money is probably the best she can hope for.

6 1 LA PETITE COCO (IRE) (36) 966-41211 3 9-2 | 58.1kg P. Twomey, Ireland William James Lee Posted a smart performance to land Group 3 Give Thanks Stakes at Cork (12f, soft) 36 days ago by 5½ lengths from Thunder Kiss, keeping on well. Clearly a filly on the up so needs taking seriously.

7 7 LOVELY ESTEEM (16) 834-1437 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland D. B. McMonagle Useful performer who wasn’t seen to best effect in a Group 3 at this venue 16 days ago, but has more on her plate here.

8 6 OODNADATTA (IRE) (16) s 881539-8U43 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland W. M. Lordan Useful filly who ran another good race when third in the Snow Fairy Fillies Stakes at this course (9f) 16 days ago, but others make more appeal at this level. Cheekpieces on for the 1st time.

9 9 WOODLAND GARDEN (IRE) (5) 833517902 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Gowran maiden winner who has cut little ice in listed company so easy to look elsewhere in this field.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-8 Love, 7-2 Thundering Nights, 9-2 La Petite Coco, 8-1 Cayenne Pepper, 20-1 Insinuendo, 33-1 Amma Grace, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:LOVE’s efforts overall this summer suggest she’s perhaps not quite the filly she was in 2020, but she’s clearly still capable of very smart form and this looks a good opportunity with her sights lowered. La Petite Coco and Thundering Nights are very credible rivals though, given their progress this season, so command plenty of respect.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. LOVE (IRE) 2. LA PETITE COCO (IRE) 3. THUNDERING NIGHTS (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Cayenne Pepper 3-9-2 3-1 Mrs J. Harrington Shane Foley 11 2019 Tarnawa 3-9-0 3-1 D. K. Weld C. D. Hayes 8 2018 Eziyra 4-9-5 11-8f D. K. Weld Declan McDonogh 9 2017 Shamreen 4-9-6 9-1 D. K. Weld Pat Smullen 9 2016 Shamreen 3-9-0 2-1 D. K. Weld Pat Smullen 5

SMART STATS:5 D. K. Weld’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: AMMA GRACE)£28.99 P. Twomey’s profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting

(saddles: LA PETITE COCO)28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: LOVE)


2.20 MOYGLARE “JEWELS” BLANDFORD STAKES (Group 2) 3yo+ fillies and mares €175,000 1¼m (2010 Metres)

RACE 2



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 12 GUSTAVUS WESTON (IRE) (35) (C) 9753-566121 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland G. F. Carroll 7/2, career best when making all in 7-runner Phoenix Sprint Stakes at this course (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Power Under Me. This clearly tougher back in trip.

2 3 STRONG JOHNSON (IRE) (17) (CD) t 8520364110 5 9-6 | 59.9kg J. H. Scott, Ireland L. T. McAteer Useful handicapper who has won 3 times over C&D but looks out of his depth in this company.

3 2 A CASE OF YOU (IRE) (35) (C) t 87311-10103 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland R. P. Whelan Dual winner this year who got back on track behind Gustavus Weston in Phoenix Sprint Stakes here (6f, good to soft, 7/1) tongue tied 35 days ago, but needs more on first go over bare 5f now.

4 5 DRAGON SYMBOL (23) (D) 9711122223 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Archie Watson Oisin Murphy Won first 4 starts over 5f/6f and has been admirably consistent in the top sprints since, undone by the fierce pace behind Winter Power in the Nunthorpe, nearest finish. Has a Group 1 in him for sure.

5 9 ROHAAN (IRE) (35) 9721511109 3 9-5 | 59.4kg David Evans Shane Kelly Big success story for yard. Made winning handicap debut off 55 and landed the Wokingham off 112. Well held in the July Cup and Prix Maurice de Gheest the last twice, though. First crack at 5f.

6 1 SIGNIFICANTLY (15) (D) 861-6221146 3 9-5 | 59.4kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Won big-field 5f Ascot handicaps in the summer. Unlucky not to finish closer when behind Tis Marvellous in listed race at Beverley (5f, firm, 8/1) 15 days ago but this is clearly a much stiffer task.

7 10 BACK TO BRUSSELS (IRE) (17) (D) s 8332962057 4 9-3 | 58.5kg J. A. Stack, Ireland M. A. Enright Useful filly who usually gives her running but has a mountain to climb on these terms. First-time cheekpieces.

8 8 GLASS SLIPPERS (44) (CD) 9811/52121-3 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves Thrives at this time of year and won this 12 months ago before a neck defeat in the Abbaye and victory at the Breeders’ Cup. Fine return in the King George and big performance looks forthcoming.

9 13 ROMANTIC PROPOSAL (IRE) (57) (C) 904647-3213 5 9-3 | 58.5kg Edward Lynam, Ireland C. D. Hayes Won 6f listed race here in June. Respectable 4 lengths third of 8 to Mooneista in Sapphire Stakes at this C&D (good, 10/3) 57 days ago, running on. More needed.

10 11 FRENETIC (IRE) (17) (CD) b 9222181-010 3 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Smart filly. C&D winner in July. 4½ lengths tenth of 15 to Master Matt in listed race (7/2) at Tipperary (5f, good) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Improvement needed.

11 7 MEASURE OF MAGIC (IRE) (57) (D) 903733-1137 3 9-2 | 58.1kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Ben Martin Coen Won first 2 starts this year before a fine third in the Commonwealth Cup. 8 lengths seventh of 8 to Mooneista in Sapphire Stakes (9/4) at this C&D (good) 57 days ago. Needs more after a break.

12 6 MOONEISTA (IRE) (57) (CD) 9631-3212d61 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Jack W. Davison, Ireland W. M. Lordan Smart filly. Career best when winning 8-runner Sapphire Stakes (10/1) at this C&D (good) 57 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Gustavus Weston. Couldn’t dismiss if in the same sort of form back up in grade.

13 4 WINTER POWER (IRE) (23) (D) t 1001011-1911 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Tim Easterby Silvestre De Sousa Took her place at the top table with an impressive victory in last month’s Nunthorpe, drawing clear over 1f out/closed down only late on. That form is looking good and she makes obvious appeal.

13 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:5-2 Winter Power, 9-2 Dragon Symbol, 5-1 Glass Slippers, 10-1 Gustavus Weston, 10-1 Mooneista, 18-1 Romantic Proposal, 20-1 Rohaan, 28-1 Measure of Magic, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:This is GLASS SLIPPERS time of year and the classy mare can win this Group 1 for the second season running following a pleasing comeback at Goodwood. The Nunthorpe form is working out and winner Winter Power and third Dragon Symbol have obvious claims.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. GLASS SLIPPERS 2. WINTER POWER (IRE) 3. DRAGON SYMBOL

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Glass Slippers 4-9-3 9-2 Kevin Ryan Tom Eaves 14 2019 Fairyland 3-9-0 12-1 Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 11 2018 Havana Grey 3-9-3 15-8f K. R. Burke Richard Kingscote 9 2017 Caravaggio 3-9-3 9-10f Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 11 2016 Ardhoomey 4-9-4 16-1 G. M. Lyons C. T. Keane 13

SMART STATS:£18.00 Jack W. Davison’s profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat

meeting (saddles: MOONEISTA)21% G. M. Lyons’s strike rate with sprinters (saddles: FRENETIC)


2.55 DERRINSTOWN STUD FLYING FIVE STAKES (Group 1) 3yo+ €300,000 5f (1010 Metres)

RACE 3



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Even

1 5 AGARTHA (IRE) (22) (CD) 100332211 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Runner-up to Homeless Songs in a 7f maiden in July before winning Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown and Debutante Stakes over C&D. Sets the standard.

2 3 CAIRDE GO DEO (FR) (35) (CD) 8721 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

G. M. Lyons, Ireland C. T. Keane Looked potentially smart when making second start a winning one in a C&D minor event (good to soft) 35 days ago, forging clear. Stable having good spell. Sure to go on to better things.

3 6 CONCERT HALL (IRE) (22) (CD, BF) 83217 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Improved on debut form to get off the mark in a C&D maiden in July, but was well held on softer ground in Debutante Stakes won by Agartha last time.

4 8 DISCOVERIES (IRE) (22) (CD, BF) 87413 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Sister to high-class Alpha Centauri, and made her second start a winning one in a C&D maiden in June. Looked at home stepped up in grade when 4½ lengths third of 8 to Agartha in course Group 2 latest.

5 1 HOMELESS SONGS (IRE) (66) (D) 881 2 9-2 | 58.1kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Oisin James Orr Frankel filly who looked above average in making a winning start in 15-runner maiden at Leopardstown (7f) in July. Sort to improve markedly and can make her mark at this level.

6 2 MISSING MATRON (IRE) (37) (C) 8113334407 2 9-2 | 58.1kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Well prepared to make a winning debut here in March but hasn’t been able to advance her form. Easily passed over.

7 4 PRETTIEST (USA) (35) 911447 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore Bred in the purple and knew what was required to make a winning debut at Navan in May. Decent fourth in Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot next time but below form subsequently.

8 7 SUNSET SHIRAZ (IRE) (22) 94242 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland G. F. Carroll Maiden who excelled herself upped markedly in grade when 2 lengths second of 8 to Agartha in Debutante Stakes (25/1) at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago, clear of rest.

8 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-4 Agartha, 3-1 Homeless Songs, 7-2 Cairde Go Deo, 9-1 Discoveries, 12-1 Sunset Shiraz, 14-1 Prettiest, 16-1 Concert Hall, 100-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:HOMELESS SONGS was comfortably on top of dual subsequent stakes winner Agartha in a Leopardstown maiden on her debut in July, so with significant improvement on the cards, she looks the type to make her mark in this much higher grade. Agartha sets the standard, with Cairde Go Deo another fascinating contender.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. HOMELESS SONGS (IRE) 2. AGARTHA (IRE) 3. CAIRDE GO DEO (FR)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Shale 2-9-2 9-2 Donnacha Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 13 2019 Love 2-9-0 6-1 Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 9 2018 Skitter Scatter 2-9-0 7-2f P. J. Prendergast R. P. Whelan 10 2017 Happily 2-9-0 13-2 Aidan O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 8 2016 Intricately 2-9-0 25-1 Joseph Patrick O’Brien Donnacha O’Brien 7

SMART STATS:4 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)


3.30 MOYGLARE STUD STAKES (Group 1) 2yo fillies €300,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 4



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 3 ANATOLI (10) 711 2 9-5 | 59.4kg J. J. Feane, Ireland K. J. Manning Aclaim colt who justified market confidence to make a winning debut at Dundalk 10 days ago but that was a weak maiden so firmly up against it here.

2 6 DUKE DE SESSA (IRE) (22) (C) 8831 2 9-5 | 59.4kg D. K. Weld, Ireland C. T. Keane Confirmed debut promise to win 11-runner maiden at the Curragh with plenty in hand. Perhaps significant that he has been fast-tracked to this level.

3 4 EBRO RIVER (IRE) (35) (C) 996115441 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Hugo Palmer James Doyle Form seemed to have levelled off but found a chunk of improvement when an all-the-way winner of the Phoenix Stakes here (6f) 5 weeks ago. Must be respected given he’s the only Group 1 winner here.

4 2 GREAT MAX (IRE) (22) (D) 881352 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Michael Bell Rossa Ryan Had a bit in hand when making a winning debut in a Newbury novice but has come up short in better company since, 4 lengths second in Solario Stakes at Sandown 3 weeks ago.

5 7 NATIVE TRAIL (64) (D) 9311 2 9-5 | 59.4kg

Charlie Appleby William Buick Justified market confidence in maiden at Sandown on debut and big improvement when following up in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket. Smart prospect who’s well worth a shot at this level.

6 1 POINT LONSDALE (IRE) (22) (CD) 1001111 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore One of the best juveniles seen out so far, completing 4-timer in Group 2 C&D Futurity Stakes 3 weeks ago. More to come and likely to prove very hard to beat.

7 5 ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (16) 85452234 2 9-5 | 59.4kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S. M. Crosse Useful maiden but unlikely he’ll be breaking his duck in this.

7 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-6 Point Lonsdale, 5-1 Native Trail, 7-1 Ebro River, 12-1 Duke De Sessa, 50-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:POINT LONSDALE reaffirmed his status as one of the best juveniles seen out so far this year with a decidedly smart performance in the Futurity Stakes over this C&D and can provide Aidan O’Brien with a 12th win in this. Ebro River is already a winner at this level having made all in the Phoenix Stakes here and this trip should be within reach, while the unbeaten Native Trail looks a smart prospect.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. POINT LONSDALE (IRE) 2. EBRO RIVER (IRE) 3. NATIVE TRAIL

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Thunder Moon 2-9-5 15-2 Joseph Patrick O’Brien Declan McDonogh 10 2019 Pinatubo 2-9-3 1-3f Charlie Appleby William Buick 8 2018 Quorto 2-9-3 11-8f Charlie Appleby William Buick 7 2017 Verbal Dexterity 2-9-3 5-2 J. S. Bolger K. J. Manning 7 2016 Churchill 2-9-3 4-5f Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 7

SMART STATS:4 Aidan O’Brien’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: POINT

LONSDALE)2 Charlie Appleby’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: NATIVE

TRAIL)28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: POINT LONSDALE)


4.05 GOFFS VINCENT O’BRIEN NATIONAL STAKES (Group 1) 2yo €300,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 5



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 4 AIRCRAFT CARRIER (IRE) (48) (D) 8207523-049 6 9-11 | 62.1kg Luke Comer, Ireland G. F. Carroll Useful sort but he’s unlikely to feature in this.

2 2 AMHRAN NA BHFIANN (IRE) (30) (CD) 9332-140188 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland C. T. Keane Smart colt. C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 22½ lengths eighth of 9 to Twilight Payment in Irish St Leger Trial at this C&D (good, 12/1) 30 days ago. Hard to fancy.

3 6 BARBADOS (IRE) (24) s+t 88246-03852 5 9-11 | 62.1kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Useful gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form second of 7 in minor event at Killarney (16.8f, good) 24 days ago. Doesn’t make much appeal.

4 14 BARON SAMEDI (70) (D) t 9911111-115 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland D. B. McMonagle Smart gelding who completed a remarkable seven-timer in Group 2 at Belmont in June. Good fifth in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud at Saint-Cloud (12f) 70 days ago and doesn’t look out of place in this.

5 8 EMPEROR OF THE SUN (IRE) (30) (D) 96420-31573 4 9-11 | 62.1kg Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan Gained a deserved second success, and a first at listed level, at Leopardstown in May. Not disgraced in good company since and another bold showing is on the cards.

6 3 MASTER OF REALITY (IRE) (51) (D) 9462210-251 6 9-11 | 62.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland S. M. Crosse Smart gelding who got right back on track when making all in a listed race at Down Royal 51 days ago but is a touch short of the standard required for this.

7 12 SONNYBOYLISTON (IRE) (22) (C, D) s 98114-33161 4 9-11 | 62.1kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Ben Martin Coen Likeable type who took his form to a new level when just getting up in the Ebor at York 22 days ago. May be even more to come, so he boasts excellent claims having his first try at this level.

8 13 TWILIGHT PAYMENT (IRE) (30) (CD) s+t 981131-3391 8 9-11 | 62.1kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh Melbourne Cup hero who got his career right back on track when landing the trial for this over C&D a month ago. Looks sure to put up another solid showing.

9 7 BARRINGTON COURT (IRE) (30) 9312211-54 7 9-8 | 60.8kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland William James Lee Useful hurdler who thrived when switched to the level last summer, signing off with 2 listed wins at Naas over 11.8f. Recent fourth in the trial for this was creditable, but she has a bit to find.

10 11 PASSION (IRE) (77) (D) 945331553-3 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore Smart 14f winner in 2020 who looked rusty after 8 months off when third in Curragh Cup over C&D June. She should step forward now and booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye.

11 1 SEARCH FOR A SONG (IRE) (112) (CD) h 1001/6P312-25 5 9-8 | 60.8kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Oisin James Orr Very smart mare who landed this for the second time last year and, while not quite in top form on either start this term, she had an excuse last time. Sure to have been primed for this.

12 10 CARLISLE BAY (IRE) (127) s 8013-6 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland W. M. Lordan Thrice-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, well-beaten last of 6 to Third Realm in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, soft, 7/1). Off 127 days. Has a lot on his plate here.

13 9 KING OF THE CASTLE (IRE) (22) s 8445-43216 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Seamie Heffernan Useful colt. Winner at Limerick in July. 7/1, good sixth of 22 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Well up against it in this grade.

14 5 SEATTLE CREEK (126) 704 3 9-2 | 58.1kg Luke Comer, Ireland C. D. Hayes Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 18 in maiden (80/1) at Leopardstown (12f, good) on debut. Off 126 days. No chance in this sort of grade.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:4-1 Sonnyboyliston, 9-2 Twilight Payment, 13-2 Baron Samedi, 15-2 Search For A Song, 9-1 Passion, 11-1 Emperor of The Sun, 12-1 Master of Reality, 18-1 Barrington Court, 22-1 Amhran Na Bhfiann, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:A fiercely competitive St Leger in which the narrow vote goes to SONNYBOYLISTON, who is less exposed than most and arrives on the back of an improved showing when winning the Ebor. Twilight Payment is expected to go well having landed the trial, while Search For A Song, successful in this the last 2 years, is unlikely to be far away in her hat-trick bid.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. SONNYBOYLISTON (IRE) 2. TWILIGHT PAYMENT (IRE) 3. SEARCH FOR A SONG (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Search For A Song 4-9-8 7-1 D. K. Weld Oisin James Orr 8 2019 Search For A Song 3-8-11 10-1 D. K. Weld C. D. Hayes 10 2018 Flag of Honour 3-9-1 2-1f Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 6 2017 Order of St George 5-9-10 2-5f Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 10 2016 Wicklow Brave 7-9-11 11-1 W. P. Mullins Frankie Dettori 4

SMART STATS:3 D. K. Weld’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: SEARCH FOR A

SONG)3 Aidan O’Brien’s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 4 runners

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


4.40 COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL IRISH ST. LEGER (Group 1) 3yo+ €500,000 1¾m (2820 Metres)

RACE 6



Draw: Favours High Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 1 THREEBAGSFULL (IRE) (8) 8863213974 2 9-5 | 59.4kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Ben Martin Coen Fairly useful colt. Winner at Bellewstown in July. Creditable fourth of 8 in nursery (3/1) at Navan (5f, good) 8 days ago. Back up in trip and not discounted.

2 4 ADJUVANT (IRE) (45) (BF) v 88116 2 9-3 | 58.5kg

Michael Bell Oisin Murphy 2 wins from 3 runs this year, latest at Salisbury in July. 3/1, good sixth of 13 in nursery at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Stable in good form. Visor on 1st time and in the mix.

3 5 DELMONA (IRE) (10) 1001533237 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Tom Dascombe William Buick Fairly useful filly. Respectable 2¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Romantic Time in Group 3 event at Salisbury (6f, good, 4/1) 10 days ago. Leading claims lowered in grade.

4 12 KING X J (IRE) (22) 837 2 9-1 | 57.6kg

M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland L. F. Roche Once-raced maiden. 14/1, seventh of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 22 days ago, running on. Yard having good spell, so open to progress and needs considering.

5 14 CASHEW (IRE) (43) (D) s 896312146 2 9-0 | 57.2kg George Boughey C. T. Keane Fair filly. Latest win at Haydock in July. Below form sixth of 12 in nursery (9/1) at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to get back on track.

6 11 CYNISCA (IRE) (21) 8240 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland Declan McDonogh 10/1, went backwards from her debut when only thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Not written off.

7 2 DODIE BABY (IRE) (22) 310 2 8-13 | 56.7kg Donal Commins, Ireland G. P. Halpin Once-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 22 days ago. Big step forward is required.

8 10 SIR ALLEN (9) 815 2 8-13 | 56.7kg A. Slattery, Ireland A. J. Slattery Once-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve, and one for the shortlist.

9 7 BENEVOLENT (IRE) (15) 8250651 2 8-12 | 56.2kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Navan (5.8f, good, 13/2) 15 days ago, driven out. Another step forward is needed now, however.

10 9 BIENVENUE (IRE) 2 8-10 | 55.3kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland D. B. McMonagle Fascinating Rock filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Gazin and 1½m-13f winner Captain Haddock. Appeals on paper and in very good hands, so a much-respected newcomer. Worth a market check.

11 13 HARDLY USELESS (IRE) (8) 78074 2 8-8 | 54.4kg T. Gibney, Ireland C. D. Hayes Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good, 22/1) 8 days ago, running on. Progressing well recently.

12 3 HELPMEOUT (IRE) (19) h 79985 2 8-8 | 54.4kg W. McCreery, Ireland W. M. Lordan Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden (33/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 19 days ago. Hooded for 1st time and others possess better form.

13 8 PANDEMIC PRINCESS (IRE) (9) 79676 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Richard John O’Brien, Ireland N. M. Crosse Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good, 28/1) 9 days ago. Back up in trip with something to find on form.

14 6 SLAMADOOR (IRE) (41) 80550 2 8-8 | 54.4kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland C. P. Hoban Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 15 in minor event (18/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Others appeal more.

14 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:15-8 Delmona, 6-1 Adjuvant, 9-1 Threebagsfull, 10-1 Cashew, 12-1 King X J, 16-1 Benevolent, 25-1 Sir Allen, 28-1 Bienvenue, 28-1 Slamadoor, 28-1 Helpmeout, 33-1 Hardly Useless, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:DELMONA has been performing with credit in better company so looks to have been found a very good opportunity to get back to winning ways here. Threebagsfull and Adjuvant both arrive in good nick from nursery company and look the two best equipped to chase home Tom Dascombe’s fairly useful filly in that order.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. DELMONA (IRE) 2. THREEBAGSFULL (IRE) 3. ADJUVANT (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Shark Two One 2-9-3 20-1 Richard Fahey C. T. Keane 20 2019 Stone Circle 2-9-5 12-1 Michael Bell Andrea Atzeni 26

SMART STATS:38% William Buick’s strike rate on favourites (rides: DELMONA)


5.15 TATTERSALLS IRELAND SUPER AUCTION SALE STAKES 2yo €300,000 6f63y (1260 Metres)

RACE 7



Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong

1 10 SALTONSTALL (16) (C) s+t 9326750654 7 10-0 | 63.5kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland Sam Ewing (5lb/2kg) Course winner. Good fourth of 27 in Irish Cambridgeshire here (1m, good) 16 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Third in this race 2 years ago and he should give another good account.

2 19 MIRANN (FR) (22) s 9774-872440 5 9-13 | 63.0kg John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland Ben Martin Coen Winless since last summer but posted a trio of creditable in-the-frame efforts prior to not seeing things out in the Ebor at York last month. Versatile as regards trip and bounce back anticipated.

3 6 FINANS BAY (IRE) (30) 978/4212-563 4 9-12 | 62.6kg M. Halford, Ireland R. P. Whelan Good 2½ lengths third of 12 to Earlswood in Group 3 Royal Whip Stakes over C&D (good) 30 days ago. Remains relatively low-mileage and no surprise to see another good showing despite inflated mark.

4 5 GEOMETRICAL (IRE) (17) 9550/00-0581 4 9-9 | 61.2kg J. S. Bolger, Ireland K. J. Manning Won 7-runner minor event at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 17 days ago, forging clear. Balance of his form suggests he’s not certain to be in same form here, though.

5 11 SIRJACK THOMAS (IRE) (16) (C) 970-3061140 6 9-8 | 60.8kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland C. J. MacRedmond (7lb/3kg) Course winner. Below form sixteenth of 27 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f, good) 16 days ago. Up in trip.

6 27 LOUGH DERG (IRE) (78) 971-42868 3 9-5 | 59.4kg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Ryan Moore 2¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Cadillac in International Stakes at this C&D (good, 10/1) 78 days ago, running on late having been held up in his run. Interesting on handicap debut.

7 4 BEAR STORY (IRE) (30) 96821-22326 3 9-4 | 59.0kg M. Halford, Ireland G. F. Carroll Very good 3½ lengths sixth of 12 to Earlswood in Royal Whip Stakes (16/1) at this C&D (good) 30 days ago, nearest finish. More needed now from revised mark but he’s going the right way.

8 1 STILL STANDING (IRE) (28) (D) s+t 970/9-616834 6 9-4 | 59.0kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Six wins from 19 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 33/1) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out.

9 8 MOSALA (IRE) (47) (D) t 97422-12313 4 9-2 | 58.1kg Henry de Bromhead, Ireland C. D. Hayes 10/1, good 3½ lengths third of 18 to Sirjack Thomas in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 47 days ago, having to pick way through. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

10 14 PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (IRE) (22) (C, D) 9871711951 4 9-1 | 57.6kg A. Slattery, Ireland A. J. Slattery 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 16/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (12f, soft) 22 days ago, driven out. This tougher but 1 lb higher mark doesn’t rule her out of things.

11 23 PROTAGONIST (FR) (43) (D) 97765-05418 4 9-0 | 57.2kg Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland C. P. Hoban Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. 9/1, respectable eighth of 16 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, good to firm) 43 days ago, never nearer.

12 3 VULTAN (IRE) (29) t 967/633-1424 4 9-0 | 57.2kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland D. B. McMonagle (3lb/1kg) Winner at Roscommon (12f) in May. Fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Tramore (12f, soft) 29 days ago. Return to forecast quicker ground a likely plus now dropping down to 10f.

13 15 MAX MAYHEM (21) (D) 938-21832 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland M. P. Sheehy (5lb/2kg) Winner at Roscommon (10.2f) in May. Good second of 7 in minor event (10/1) at Naas (10f, soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut now but he’s possibly not straightforward.

14 21 BAND OF OUTLAWS (IRE) (119) (C) 1003 6 8-12 | 56.2kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland W. M. Lordan Made up in to a smart hurdler, winning 2019 Fred Winter at Cheltenham in 2019. Eye-catching third over 1m on belated return in May and best not judged on subsequent hurdles run in July. Interesting.

15 12 ROYAL PIPPEN (IRE) (27) s 9760544551 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Shane Donohoe, Ireland R. C. Colgan 10/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago, keeping on well. 10 lb higher mark to contend with now back up markely in trip.

16 25 SOARING MONARCH (IRE) (42) (BF) 97142244-10 4 8-12 | 56.2kg Peter Fahey, Ireland William James Lee 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Roscommon in May. 9/2, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

17 18 STAR HARBOUR (IRE) (16) (D) v 921d9516105 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Adrian McGuinness, Ireland C. T. Keane Latest win at Killarney in July. 28/1, good fifth of 27 in Irish Cambridgeshire here (1m, good) 16 days ago. Remains unexposed at around this trip and with Keane booked, he’s not dismissed out of hand

18 7 ZOZIMUS (IRE) (16) b 972231-7340 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland G. M. Ryan Bit below form fifteenth of 27 in handicap at this course (1m) 16 days ago, very slowly away. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive.

19 28 HE KNOWS NO FEAR (IRE) (16) 9707061677 4 8-10 | 55.3kg Luke Comer, Ireland Oisin Murphy Latest win at Leopardstown (9f) in June. Respectable seventh of 27 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip and booking of Murphy catches the eye.

20 16 MAGIC CHEGAGA (IRE) (21) (C, D) 975810-1213 4 8-9 | 54.9kg T. Gibney, Ireland J. M. Sheridan (3lb/1kg) Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Naas in August. Respectable third of 7 in minor event back at that venue (10f, soft, 7/1) 21 days ago. This understandably tougher.

21 29 CRYSTAL BLACK (IRE) (16) v 928196 3 8-8 | 54.4kg D. K. Weld, Ireland L. F. Roche Lightly-raced winner. Visored for 1st time, very good sixth of 27 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8f, good) 16 days ago. Possible there is more to come now stepping up in trip.

22 17 EAGLE’S FLIGHT (IRE) (16) t 984-7314360 4 8-7 | 54.0kg M. Halford, Ireland N. G. McCullagh Latest win at Leopardstown (1m) in June. 12/1, eighteenth of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 16 days ago. Back up in trip.


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23 26 OVERHEER (24) 9717-722116 5 8-7 | 54.0kg Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland Tom Kiely Marshall (10lb/5kg) 6/1, respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at Killarney (8.1f, good) 24 days ago, met some trouble.That was his first run for 10 weeks and further progress not ruled out.

24 13 PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (60) (D) b 96275-21516 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland M. A. Gallagher 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Roscommon (10f) in June. 3/1, last of 6 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good) 60 days ago. Has work to do.

25 22 TURBULENCE (IRE) (35) 9903-13 4 8-6 | 53.5kg John Joseph Murphy, Ireland Wesley Joyce (7lb/3kg) Lightly-raced sort. Winner at Killarney (1m) in July. Good third of 13 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly.

26 24 TAKEACHANCEJIMMY (IRE) (41) (C) 971-0709517 7 8-6 | 53.5kg Nigel Slevin, Ireland N. M. Crosse (3lb/1kg) Course winner. Latest win at Ballinrobe in July. 6¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Magic Chegaga in handicap (18/1) at Naas (10f, good to soft) 41 days ago, finding little. This demands even more.

RESERVES

27 20 LUKE SHORT (16) 97510-30650 4 8-6 | 53.5kg Noel Meade, Ireland Reserve 28/1, twenty first of 27 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back stepping back up to 10f. Reserve 1.

28 2 YAFORDADOE (IRE) (309) (C) 97011/52422- 5 8-6 | 53.5kg Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland Reserve Course winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.7f, heavy) when last seen in January, going in snatches. Absent since and betting best guide if getting a run here. Reserve 2.

29 9 WILD DOLLAR (IRE) (56) (CD) t 959913 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland Reserve Lightly-raced C&D winner. Winner here in May. 6/1, good third of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good) 56 days ago. Remains low mileage and he may yet have more to offer. Reserve 3.

26 DECLARED RUNNERS (3 RESERVES)

BETTING FORECAST:11-1 Lough Derg, 16-1 Band of Outlaws, 18-1 Turbulence, 18-1 Finans Bay, 18-1 Mirann, 18-1 Bear Story, 18-1 Max Mayhem, 20-1 Royal Pippen, 20-1 Crystal Black, 22-1 Pineapple Express, 22-1 Magic Chegaga, 22-1 Overheer, 22-1 Mosala, 22-1 Vultan, 22-1 Geometrical, 22-1 Saltonstall, 22-1 Star Harbour, 25-1 Eagle’s Flight, 25-1 Still Standing, 25-1 He Knows No Fear, 28-1 Prairie Dancer, 33-1 Soaring Monarch, 33-1 Protagonist, 40-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:Ultra-competitive stuff and it may pay to side with Aidan O’Brien’s LOUGH DERG. He shaped better than his finishing position would suggest in a Group 2 over C&D when last seen in June and it would come as no surprise to see him make his mark now handicapping. Band of Outlaws is an intriguing contender operating from his last winning mark and along with Turbulence and Finans Bay heads the dangers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. LOUGH DERG (IRE) 2. BAND OF OUTLAWS (IRE) 3. TURBULENCE (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Sonnyboyliston 3-9-2 4-1 John Patrick Murtagh William James Lee 22 2019 One Cool Poet 7-9-3 12-1 Matthew J. Smith William James Lee 16 2018 Hamley 5-9-0 12-1 Peter Fahey Ben Martin Coen (7) 19 2017 Panstarr 3-8-4 8-1 J. S. Bolger R. P. Cleary 13 2016 Maudlin Magdalen 6-8-7 25-1 Donal Kinsella S. P. Davis (7) 25

SMART STATS:28% Ryan Moore’s strike rate at CURRAGH (rides: LOUGH DERG)37% Ryan Moore’s strike rate on favourites (rides: LOUGH DERG)


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