| 1521963 |
1 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
7 |
-25.2 |
Al Riffa |
FR |
b |
c |
Wootton Bassett |
Love On My Mind |
Galileo |
5 |
62.14 |
118 |
p |
D McMonagle |
null |
J P OBrien |
Winner of two G1s; yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; second beaten 2l in Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) over 12f at Ascot latest; suited by 10-12f, acts on any; consistent; sets form standard; tough to beat if stamina holds up. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
121 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
1 |
12 |
301.59 |
397 |
| 1521963 |
2 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
6 |
161.7 |
Harbour Wind |
null |
b |
g |
Nathaniel |
Topaz Clear |
Pivotal |
5 |
62.14 |
107 |
p |
C D Hayes |
null |
D K Weld |
Well backed, not clear run at key stage but returned to form beaten 2 1/2l in Ragusa Handicap over 12f here last time; generally out of form; effective 12-14f, acts on soft; competitive at Listed level; vulnerable to improver. |
Wearing cheek pieces |
113 |
6 |
2 |
95.06 |
|
|
4 |
6 |
60.78 |
308 |
| 1521963 |
3 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
2 |
124.3 |
Leinster |
null |
b |
g |
Camelot |
Black Envy |
Kingman |
4 |
62.14 |
93 |
null |
D P McDonogh |
null |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; fourth beaten 1 1/4l in a handicap over 2m4f at Ascot latest; steadily progressive; progressive staying handicapper, latest effort worth marking up and more to come. |
null |
102 |
9 |
null |
null |
|
|
2 |
12 |
47.16 |
361 |
| 1521963 |
4 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
9 |
11.1 |
London City |
USA |
g |
c |
Justify |
Winter |
Galileo |
4 |
62.14 |
101 |
null |
R P Whelan |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard has won last two runnings of race; needed run down the field in a handicap over 2m here most recent; top course trainer; needs to prove ability all remains after lay off. |
null |
102 |
8 |
5 |
-95.06 |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
257 |
| 1521963 |
5 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
1 |
-25.2 |
Queenstown |
null |
b |
g |
Galileo |
Where |
Danehill Dancer |
5 |
62.14 |
104 |
b |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard has won last two runnings of race; not knocked about having met trouble, needed run beaten 7 1/4l in Martin Molony Stakes (Listed) over 12f at Limerick last time; generally out of form; top course trainer; form tailed off in handicaps in 2024; up against it. |
Wearing blinkers |
113 |
8 |
4 |
33.8 |
|
|
8 |
-60 |
288.77 |
314 |
| 1521963 |
6 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
4 |
-100.0 |
Uxmal |
null |
b |
g |
Galileo |
Only Mine |
Pour Moi |
6 |
62.14 |
108 |
null |
M P Sheehy |
null |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved again up in trip to land gamble won the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Ascot over 2m6f by 5l last time; most progressive and lightly raced 5yo, effective from 14-21f, acts on any; chance if fit. |
null |
112 |
8 |
1 |
97.43 |
|
|
9 |
-60 |
288.77 |
401 |
| 1521963 |
7 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
5 |
-25.2 |
Comic Book |
GB |
b |
f |
Frankel |
Vagabonde |
Acclamation |
4 |
60.78 |
93 |
null |
S Foley |
null |
Mrs J Harrington |
Every chance, outclassed, possibly not stay well beaten in Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) at Fairyhouse latest; generally out of form; yet to convince with stamina for 14f. |
null |
104 |
8 |
6 |
-168.06 |
|
|
7 |
-32 |
44.48 |
228 |
| 1521963 |
8 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
3 |
-62.6 |
Drawn To Dream |
null |
g |
m |
Iquitos |
Drawn To Run |
Hurricane run |
5 |
60.78 |
103 |
null |
J A Heffernan |
null |
R OSullivan |
Back to form behind progressive rival, possibly challenged bit early second beaten 1/2l in Stanerra Stakes (Group 3) at Fairyhouse latest; steadily progressive; former German Listed winner running back into form but this demands more. |
null |
108 |
8 |
3 |
50.24 |
|
|
3 |
10 |
47.62 |
300 |
| 1521963 |
9 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:15 |
Curragh (IRE) |
19 Jul 2025 |
Michael John Kennedy Curragh Cup |
€72,000 |
1m 6f 16y |
Good-good to yielding in places |
null |
Strong |
In a race where he doesn't have to carry any penalties, dual Group 1 winner AL RIFFA stands out. Runner-up in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last month, the Joseph O'Brien-trained five-year-old can gain his first success of the campaign. Although he is stepping up to this distance for the first time, on breeding the son of Wootton Bassett should have no issues with the extra yardage. A proven stayer, the Dermot Weld-trained Harbour Wind has run well under big weights in handicaps of late and reverting to black-type races should suit. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Shackleton looks the pick of the three Ballydoyle contenders. |
Though he is yet to prove his stamina for this far AL RIFFA has a class edge on his rivals and could make it pay. He was a Group 1 winner in Germany last year and a repeat of his latest Hardwicke second where he conceded first run would be enough. Shackleton was poorly placed in the Irish Derby here last time but ran well in a hot Queen's Vase which has been franked previously so looks the biggest danger if turned out quickly. Stablemate of the selection Uxmal landed a gamble in the 2024 Queen Alexandra when last seen and is open to further progress as a stayer but may just need this. |
Al Riffa |
Harbour Wind |
Al Riffa |
Shackleton |
Uxmal |
69 |
8 |
-25.2 |
Shackleton |
null |
b |
c |
Camelot |
Damaniyat Girl |
Elusive Quality |
3 |
57.15 |
104 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
Yard has won last two runnings of race; caught a long way back, but best effort yet beaten 7 1/4l in Irish Derby (Group 1) over 12f here last time; in good form prior; top course jockey/trainer combination; leger trip may suit; big danger. |
null |
116 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
-9 |
160.0 |
384 |